Living in Oxford Awards 2015

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AWARDS 2015

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Awards Ceremony Wednesday 15th April The Weston Library, Oxford

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AWARDS 2015 2001 - 2015

Living in Oxford Magazine, our great monthly publication, has been Oxfordshire’s leading What’s On guide for the past 14 years.

With a fantastic track record of delivering a quality publication every month and a client base including leading destinations such as Bicester Village, leading hotels such as Le Manoir, leading entertainment from a wide range of organisations and an endless list of leading restaurants, Living In Oxford Magazine is the platform to promote your event or business.

But that’s just the start...

We have now launched our very own Living in Oxford Awards, the winners of which will be decided by the readers of Living in Oxford Magazine and the general public.

You can get involved by entering the Awards or Sponsoring an Award… Or even both!

Entering the Awards or sponsoring an Award are both great ways of raising your company’s profile.

By Entering You can compete with some of the county’ leading establishments and at the same time raise your profile on line and in print. The Awards at The Weston Library will be one of the first events at this superb new £80 million venue and, if nominated, you can take your seat at the Awards ceremony with 350 guests and nominees in attendance. You have to be reviewed to enter the Awards – see next page for more details.

By Sponsoring Secure profile for your business by sponsoring one of the Awards categories.

Your company will be profiled on the www.inoxford.com website which welcomes over 1,000 unique visitors per day, and also at the Awards ceremony where your business will once again receive high profile exposure and, of course, the opportunity to present your Award.

ABOUT THE WESTON LIBRARY The University of Oxford’s New Bodleian Library is re-opening after a threeyear long £80m refurbishment. This Grade II listed building, originally designed

by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in the 1930s, is an instantly recognisable feature of the Oxford cityscape given its prominent location on the corner of Broad Street and Parks Road. The building will house the Library’s internationally important special collections including ancient manuscripts and archives, and provide readers with state of the art reading rooms, study rooms and facilities.

For the first time the building will open its doors to the public who will have access to two new dedicated exhibition spaces, a public café and a lecture theatre. Each of these spaces will be available to hire for events with up to 450 guests, providing one of Oxford’s largest venues.

The Weston Library is part of the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries that includes over 35 libraries across the University.

The Living in Awards ceremony will be one of the first events at the new venue and will coincide with The Marks of Genius exhibition, featuring the original Magna Carta, which will be open to all guests.

Interested? Complete the enclosed booking form and return to us or call us.

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A DOUBLE PAGE REVIEW IN ONE EDITION OF LIVING IN OXFORD MAGAZINE Choose your month and we will include a double page review written by one of our approved reviewers.

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Step into the Story at Bicester Village

This Christmas, Bicester Village invites you to ‘Step into the Story’ and discover a magical winter wonderland in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside.

Anya Hindmarch and Temperley London, you’re sure to discover the perfect gifts for all the family – and with savings of up to 60% on the recommended retail price, you can afford to give even more generously to the ones you love this festive season. Pop into the boutique of British fashion royalty Vivienne Westwood for quirky jewellery and handbags, perfect for fashion devotees, or head to Smythson for beautiful leather notebooks and stationery.

I already knew a lot about Oxford but the tour gave me views I would never see on foot and so much information about your beautiful city. There are so many fascinating sites in Oxford but knowing more about them was fantastic and what better way to do it in the glorious spring sunshine! After nearly four weeks of constant rain, I was very lucky!

With the Village open until 9 pm on selected days throughout December, you can shop at your leisure late into the evening. And after a busy day of shopping, why not stop for a delicious bite to eat at one of the restaurants or cafés in the Village? With a selection of Mediterranean, Thai and English cuisine to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

French, which was ‘parfait’! I followed the 9 mile tour on the map and did it twice it was so enjoyable. On the 4irst route I stayed on board for the whole journey, listening to the historic facts and amusing comments and anecdotes

So join us this festive season for the ultimate shopping experience. We look forward to welcoming you.

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This summer the OSC will also performing at Act in Action, www.artinaction.org.uk and at the Wildnerness Festival, Cornbury Park www.wildernessfestival.com

about the different statues, colleges and wonderful buildings. The 4ifty minute tour passed very quickly. The tour guide made the whole experience fun, informative and very relaxing.

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The useful guide also gives you discounts on shops and restaurants and free entry into some sites. Tickets available from: Tour Drivers, Street Sales Staff, Oxford Railway Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Carfax Tower, Four Pillars Hotels, Oxford Tourist, Information Of.ice, Randolph Hotel, Cotswold Lodge Hotel, Najar’s Place, YHA, St Michaels at the Northgate.

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THE best way to discover Oxford easily & quickly A wide variety of languages available

Historic & interesting comments with anecdotes about Oxford Tickets are valid 24h or 48h - very useful

Wonderland, used to buy sweets. Next was stop fourteen in the heart of the city to visit The Bodleian Library and New College to see where Harry Potter was 4ilmed. My last stop was The Ashmolean Museum, a great place for lovers of art!

Come shine, or rain, please give your support to our treasured but endangered open air events.

General Information Bookings: 01865 305 305 / ticketsoxford.com Wadham College: 30 June to 15th August Evenings: Mon‐Sat 7.30pm £17.50* / £22.50 Matinees: Weds & Sats + 4 July & 12 and 14 August 2.30pm £12.50* / £17.50 Under 5’s Free all performances Family ticket 10% off when you buy 4 tickets (must include at least one Under 18) Groups of 10+ Please contact Emma on 07581 751 198

*Concessions: Full Time Students, Under 18s, Over 65s & Registered Disabled. ID will be required. Disabled customers may bring 1 carer free.

Bookers requiring a free companion ticket please call us on 07581 751 198.

The Oxford City Sightseeing tour is the best way to discover and know more about Oxford and it’s great value because you can have a 24 hour or 48 hour ticket to keep jumping on and off! I wish I had hopped on earlier in my stay!

(No evening performance Monday 11th August. No Matinee 13 August.

Matinee 9 August 3.30 pm start)

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total. The 4irst was on St Aldates to discover the majestic Christ Church and also to go to Alice’s shop where Alice, from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in

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The OSC, now in its 12th year, has a national reputation through its work in Oxford and with the Historic Royal Palaces of the Tower of London, Hampton Court, Kensington and the Banqueting House, for exceptional open‐air and site‐ speciHic productions.

I sat on the top deck and chose to hear about Oxford in my own language,

For more information on Bicester Village and attractions in the surrounding region, please visit BicesterVillage.com.

50 Pingle Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6WD Tel: 01869 366 266 Web: www.bicestervillage.com

Fall in love with Shakespeare’s most musical and joyful romantic comedy in an outdoor promenade production in the beautiful surroundings of Wadham College, Oxford. The stunning architecture and glorious gardens, create the perfect contrast between the strictures and repressions of the court against the lushness of the Forest of Arden, whose inhabitants are at one with nature and everyone seems to be in love… Encountering a host of colourful characters, and accumulating chaos and confusion along the way, Rosalind must Hirst discover her real self before true love can Hlourish…

Photography Ben Gaplin @ Malvolio Media

You can make the most of your festive shopping visit by checking in for a long weekend at one of Oxfordshire’s many luxury hotels. Bicester Village is ideally located to explore some of Oxfordshire’s most celebrated tourist destinations, including Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds and the ancient buildings of the University of Oxford, so you can discover the very best of the region while you’re here. And not to mention, the landmarks of London are just an hour away by train, with direct services between Bicester North and London Marylebone.

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With more than 130 luxury fashion and lifestyle boutiques to choose from, including Alexander McQueen, Mulberry, L.K.Bennett, Stella McCartney,

The Village offers a host of luxury services to make your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Why not arrive in style and take advantage of our Valet Parking service? You don’t even have to carry your bags – allow us to do the hard work for you with our Hands‐free Shopping service.

As You Like It After last year’s magni.icent summer run, The Oxford Shakespeare Company, acclaimed specialists in open-air and site speci.ic theatre and a must-see favourite during the Oxford summer, are delighted to bring you Shakespeare's As You Like It. We welcome rising director Michael Oakley and look forward to more sensational costumes from Adrian Lillie and original compositions by Nicholas Lloyd Webber.

Yesterday, I had the chance to rediscover Oxford thanks to City Sightseeing. I had been in Oxford for a month on a secondment and always wanted to go on top of one of the lovely red buses! So on my last full day in Oxford, I went to Oxford train station to book my ticket and

Browse your favourite boutiques to the festive sounds of a marching band, enjoy live storytelling sessions held by The Story Museum, Oxford, indulge in treats from seasonal food pop‐ups and much more this December at Bicester Village – your ultimate festive shopping destination.

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A 12 MONTH REVIEW ON WWW.INOXFORD.COM We have an excellent web site attracting over 1,000 unique visitors every day, ranking first on Google for What's On in Oxford and Events in Oxford.

A TWELVE MONTH LISTING IN LIVING IN OXFORD MAGAZINE Your business will be listed in the relevant section of the magazine for 12 months, complete with logo to show you’re in our TOP250. Your review will be listed for 12 months.

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Later in the same week I returned, this time to host the annual Oxford Gastronomica Dinner, part of the Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival. Designed by Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar, the menu must have been out of the chefs’ comfort zone, but its perfect execution displayed their versatility and skill. And the setting – well in the evening it is truly magical. Rarely have I been to an event that has stimulated such positive comment. Of course, great company, much wine and (I didn’t dream this) Patti Boulaye giving a rendition of ‘Some Enchanted Evening’, all helped – but the warmth of the welcome from the team at Gees was perhaps the most important ingredient. www.gees-restaurant.co.uk

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And so it is with Gees on Banbury Road. Re-born after a complete refurbishment, the conservatory restaurant is illed with plants and mature olive trees, is less formal than before, and now makes the most of its unique architecture.

Change has not been con ined to the front of house. A wood- ired oven takes centre-stage in the kitchen, and cuts of beef, pork, lamb and venison are cooked over a charcoal grill. There is a welcome simplicity to the menu, and it’s reassuring that supplies of meat and veg come from Mogford’s own Oxfordshire farm. If I was to get picky, I’m not sure that deep-fried soft shell crab (supplied frozen from Indonesia) sits well on a menu that takes pride in local and seasonal products.

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On my irst visit to the new Gees I was accompanied by Madhur Jaffrey, the acclaimed food writer and broadcaster.

If this put any added pressure on the kitchen brigade or waiting staff it certainly didn’t show. In addition to the lawless service, highlights included my queen scallops, Madhur’s Iberico ham and, undoubtedly, the prune ice cream with pedro ximenez sherry. The only low-point was our freshly baked bread, which was rather heavy and had a dense consistency, possibly a result of the dough being too dry.

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As someone who spends a substantial proportion of his life installed in Quod Brasserie on Oxford’s High Street, it will come as no surprise that I’m a fan of what Jeremy Mogford has created for the city. He has shaken the Oxford dining scene out of its complacency, providing benchmarks against which others are judged. Of course it’s always possible to niggle about details, but if you looking for consistently friendly service, great tasting food and stylish design, you need look no further.

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We will provide you with an A4 certificate for you to display proudly, a door sticker showing you’re part of the Top250 and you will be included in the Living in Oxford Top250 double page spread for 12 monthly editions of the magazine.

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SOCIAL MEDIA EXPOSURE With over 7,000 Twitter followers for @inoxford, become a Top250 Living in Oxford approved business and we will include you in our regular tweets about our Top250 businesses AND automatically re-tweet any tweets you send out.

THE COST We provide you with all of this exposure and entry into the Living in Oxford Awards for a one off charge of £500+VAT.

Address: The In Oxford Group, The Firs, Headington Hill, Oxford OX3 0BT Tel: 01865 742211

SPONSOR AN AWARD Your business could present one of the first Living in Oxford Awards to a leading Oxfordshire business, whether it’s The Randolph Hotel, Oxford’s only five star hotel, Blenheim Palace, one of England’s leading attractions or perhaps La Cucina, one of Oxford’s favourite restaurants.

Simply pick a category that you would like to sponsor and send your application form (enclosed) to confirm your sponsorship and we will be in touch to tell you what we need next.

Overall Awards Sponsorship - £1,500+VAT Present the overall Living in Oxford ‘Number One’ Award presented to the business receiving the most public votes across all categories. Every business is in with a chance of winning this prestigious Award.

• Receive 10 VIP tickets to the Awards ceremony on 15th April 2015 • Your logo on all certificates as main sponsor • See your logo on all Awards collateral, on and off line • The Awards will be known as: The ‘Your Business’ Living in Awards

Category Sponsorship - £500+VAT • Present the winner with their trophy and certificate • Receive 4 VIP tickets to the Awards ceremony on 15th April 2015 • Your logo on all certificates • See your logo on all Awards collateral, on and off line

CALL US ON 01865 742211 TO ENTER OR SPONSOR AN AWARD

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