Living in Oxford Magazine January by In Oxford

Welcome to Living in Oxford We here at The In Oxford Group wish you all a Happy New Year, and we hope you had a wonderful Christmas. The January edition brings you a wonderful piece by the Oxford Bus Company on their simple and inexpensive route direct into the heart of London, great money saving DIY ideas from Savvy to help you achieve your construction goals for 2016, as well as the usual up-todate events and activities listings you’ve come to expect. Over the next 12 months we will be brining you lots more good reviews, interviews and articles, and as always we will be keeping you up to date with all the latest happenings in the Oxford and Oxfordshire area. We may even have a surprise in store for our web users later this year! If you’re a business in Oxford, be sure to call us on 01865 742211 to see how we can help you. The annual Living In Oxford Awards will be taking place in February – If you think your business stands out from the crowd, get in touch today to enter! Here’s to the future! Richard Rosser Editor

Contents Oxfordshire Events

Oxfordshire Accommodation

Oxfordshire Kids

Oxfordshire Shopping

Oxfordshire Attractions

Oxford City Centre Map

Oxfordshire Theatre

County Map

Oxfordshire Cinema

Oxfordshire Sports

Oxfordshire Music

Oxfordshire Restaurants

Oxfordshire Art & Antiques

Oxfordshire Health & Beauty

Oxfordshire Education

Oxfordshire Services

The Living in Oxford Team

Richard Rosser

Jessica Kimber

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Accounts

Chairman

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Lead Article: Oxford Bus Company

What if there was a mode of transport that allowed you to board in Oxford’s medieval High St, be whisked through the scenic Chiltern countryside and dropped off at a selection of convenient central London locations? That’s where the X90 comes in.

Savvy Group

Routine maintenance of properties in whatever shape or form at regular intervals throughout the year can save us a lot of time and money in the long run. It’s something we often overlook because we’re simply too busy with others things going on in our lives, but something we should not forget.

Thinking of Oscar

On December 1st 2015 we are publishing our first book. The Thinking of Oscar Cookbook was inspired by the generosity Oscar’s family experienced in the weeks and months after he died. Home-cooked meals began to arrive on their doorstep, and this continued day after day.

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Oxford Bus Company Oxford has a lot to offer - architecture, academia, culture and innovation. Many of us have strong links to London however and despite its strengths Oxford is often overlooked as a destination for major cultural events. What if there was a mode of transport that allowed you to board in Oxford’s medieval High St, be whisked through the scenic Chiltern countryside and dropped off at a selection of convenient central London locations? That’s where the X90 comes in. Operated by Oxford Bus Company, the X90 coach service has been connecting Oxonians with the capital since the 1970s. The Oxford to London coach route is, in fact, the busiest in the UK. It’s not hard to see why. The X90 has always been about quality, not quantity. Legroom is generous - well above the national average seen on other coaches and trains. There’s free WiFi, power sockets, USB charging points, air-conditioning, on-board toilets... the list goes on. Oxford Bus Company have invested over £4 million on their coach fleet in the last 2 years, and it shows. Buying your ticket is simple, too. They’ve recently introduced a mobile app which allows you to buy your tickets on the go, without the hassle of loose change. Pricing is excellent: adult return tickets are just £18, or £15 if you’re leaving after 3pm. Concessions are also available. Why not give it a go? Find out more at X90london.co.uk, or call 01865 785 400.

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Oxfordshire Events Blenheim Palace Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PP Tel: 01993 810530 Web: www.blenheimpalace.com

‘Capability’ Brown 2016 13th February - 2nd May: We will be host to a range of commemorative activities across 2016 to honour the life and work of ‘Capability’ Brown. The Palace will reopen in 2016 with a new temporary exhibition that will share his work at Blenheim Palace across the 11 years he was commissioned (1763 – 1774) through detailed accounts of how he designed and executed such a masterpiece through photography, drawings, equipment and costumes, with a number of never-before-seen elements. Admission: A Park & Gardens ticket or valid Annual Pass is required for this exhibition.

Easter Weekend 25th - 28th March: Join us for an abundance of themed fun in the Pleasure Gardens this Easter, with a Giant Easter Egg Hunt, vintage fun fair and lots of other family activities, including appearances for children’s characters, Punch and Judy shows, face painting and more! Existing fun family activities at The Pleasure Gardens include the giant Marlborough Hedge Maze, Butterfly House and Adventure Playground.

The Oxfordshire Museum Park Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SN. T: 01993 811456. Web: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshiremuseum Tokens of Love 12th Janurary – 13th March: Free admission Tokens of Love 6th January: The Search for Jack Kipling by Dr Richard Corfield £2, 7.30pm.

Waterperry Gardens Nr. Wheatley, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. Tel: 01844 339254 Web: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

FREE January at Waterperry Gardens! January 2016: Visit Waterperry Gardens for free and make a special trip even more enjoyable. With no garden entrance fee throughout January it really is the time to enjoy winter walks around the gardens. See the gardens turn into a spectacular vision as the frost spread across the grasses and trees and the mist winds around the garden and the Riverside Walk. Round off your visit with a stop at our cosy Teashop for lunches, teas and cakes. With special winter sales on in the Garden Centre and shop as well there is only one place to be this January. 10am to 5pm

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Oxfordshire Kids Stagecoach Theatre Arts Oxford Tel: Maya Sprigg 01869 278600. Web: www.stagecoach.co.uk/oxford Email: oxford@stagecoach.co.uk We provide quality part-time training in the performing arts for children aged 4-18yrs. Our aim is to nurture and develop young potential through singing, acting and dance classes in Oxford, stretching young imaginations and building confidence. We provide the right combination of learning and performing, with opportunities for all ages. Open every weekend during term time and workshops during the school holidays, come join the fun!

Pitt Rivers Museum South parks Road Oxford, OX1 3PP Tel: 01865 270927 Web: www.prm.ox.ac.uk Pitt Stop: Incredible Inuit Saturday 2nd January: Touch museum objects and find out more about the fascinating lives of the Inuit. Make an igloo to take home with you. 13.00 – 16.00 Preserving What is Valued Until 3rd January: This small temporary exhibition demonstrates how people from all parts of the world repair their material culture. Case display (Lower Gallery, First Floor) Architecture for All: The Photography of Paul Oliver Until 10th January: This exhibition is the first to showcase the photography of Paul Oliver, the pioneer of vernacular architecture studies. Long Gallery (Ground Floor) After Hours Guided Tours 22nd January: An after-hours exclusive guided tour of the Museum, where you will be taken around by one of our expert guides (max per group 15 people) and then browse the Museum at your leisure away from the busy daily crowds. Price £10 - Limited tickets (all children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult)

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Oxfordshire Attractions City Sightseeing Bus Tours Oxford Railway Station, Park End Street, OX1 1HS. Tel: 01865 790522. Web: www.citysightseeingoxford.com Our award winning one hour tour takes you on a fascinating journey around both the famous University colleges and the historic buildings of the city itself. Hop on and off at any of our nineteen bus stops around the town. All buses have live guides or recorded commentary in up to thirteen languages. Tours operate all day every day except Christmas/Boxing and New years day. Tickets valid on Red and Green Buses.

Oxford Castle Quarter 43 Oxford Castle, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1AY. Tel: 01865 20165. Web: www.oxfordcastle.com Oxford’s oldest new quarter, once home to the infamous Oxford Prison and now home to an exciting hub of restaurants and the gorgeous Malmaison Boutique Hotel. The Castle also has an exciting visitor attraction ‘Oxford Castle Unlocked,’ where the secrets of the castle have been unlocked. For art lovers there is the O3 Gallery, with exhibitions all year round.

Carfax Tower Junction of St Aldates and High Street, Oxford OX1 4AZ. Tel: 01865 792653. Open: 10.00 to 3pm. Admission: £2.50, Children £1.50. In 1818 St Martin’s church was rebuilt complete with tower. However, the church, apart from its tower, was demolished in 1896. The tower is all that remains today. Two ‘quarter boys’ who hit the bells at every quarter hour adorn the east facade of the church clock. Climb up 99 steps to get a sweeping view of Oxford’s spires. Open 10am-3pm Nov - Feb, Admission £2.50, Children £1.50.

St Michael at the North Gate Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3EY. Tel: 01865 240940. Web: www.smng.org.uk St Michael at the North Gate is the oldest Church Tower in Oxford and is definitely worth a visit! There’s also a treasury of silver and bronze dating back to the 1600s and you can also see a copy of the church accounts dating back hundreds of years. Open: 10.30am-5pm (10.30am-4pm in Winter). Admission: Adults and Concessions £2.50, Students £2.00, Children £1.30, Family ticket £7.00

Visitor Information Centre 15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS Tel: 01865 686 430 Email: info@experienceoxfordshire.org Web: visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com The Tourist information Centre staff provide an extensive range of services to help make your stay enjoyable and memorable. We offer a wide range of guides, maps, souvenirs and local produce. We also can guide you to the best Oxfordshire has to offer. We are also the home of Official Guided Walking Tours, the best way to explore Oxford on foot. See in store or get in contact with us by Tel: 01865 252037 Email: wtours@oxford.gov.uk

Cherwell Boathouse - Punting Bardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6ST (1 mile from the town centre). Tel: 01865 515978. Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk Enjoy the quintessential Oxford experience punting on the River Cherwell. With over 70 hand built punts, boats and canoes. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in a beautiful tranquil environment on the river.

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University Church of St. Mary the Virgin High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ. Tel: 01865 279111. Web: www.university-church.ox.ac.uk St Mary’s is situated at the historic heart of the City and University of Oxford. Thought to be the oldest university building in the world, the Tower was built in 1280, and the University’s reference library was added in 1320. It is worth the climb of 124 steps to make it to the top to enjoy fine uninterrupted views across Oxford and the surrounding countryside. Open: 9am to 5pm (July and August 9am-6pm). Tower Admission: Adult £3, Children (under 16) £2.50.

Didcot Railway Centre Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NJ. Tel: 01235 817200. Web: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk Home of the Great Western Society and its unique collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relics and a recreation of Brunel’s broad gauge railway. Next event: Day Out With Thomas 5/6 March. Book online at: www.dayoutwiththomas. co.uk/didcot

Oxford Official Guided Walking Tours 15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS Tel: 01865 686 441 Email: officialtours@experienceoxfordshire.org Web: visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com What better way to discover our beautiful city than on foot? The Official Guided Walking Tours are a fascinating and entertaining way to explore and learn about this unique city, its history, University, famous people and odd traditions. Oxford Official Guided Walking Tours cover a wide range of topics from an introduction to the city and its University to Inspector Morse, Harry Potter, J.R.R. Tolkien and more.

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Kite Friday 22nd – Saturday 23rd January: A lonely girl is taken to live in her grandma’s airless flat where the windows are shut tight. Her memories of seagulls and sand dunes begin to fade in the silence. One night a handmade kite comes to life and heralds the start of a wild adventure and the chance to find what seemed lost forever. Tickets: £10 (£8 concessions) Times: Fri 1.30pm & 7pm, Sat 2pm & 6.30pm

What I Learned from Johnny Bevan Friday 29th January: Critically-acclaimed spoken word artist Luke Wright delivers a multi award-winning hurricane of a performance. With humour and humanity he takes British politics head on, challenging the rise of New Labour, David Cameron and the abandonment of those left behind. Tickets: £14 (£12 concessions) Times: 8pm

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Oxfordshire Cinema January Film Releases Select highlights of films on in Oxford and Oxfordshire over this month. Please see inoxford.com for more details and trailers. Tweet us what you think of this months releases @inoxford

Joy Joy Mangano is smart. Really smart. Having left High School as valedictorian, and studied at a prestigious college, she has the ideas and the know-how to create something brilliant. Tired of being held back by circumstance or family expectation, Joy Mangano decides to take matters into her own hands and make a new life for herself and her children. Due to be released: 01/01/2016

The Hateful Eight As a bitter blizzard rages through the snowy mountains of Wyoming, a bounty hunter transporting a dangerous female prisoner must seek refuge in a stagecoach stopover, inhabited by six other suspect individuals.As the eight strangers interact, sharing stories from their sordid pasts, tension begins to rise and tempers flare up. Due to be released: 08/01/2016

A War Stationed in Helmand, Afghanistan, Company Commander Claus Michael Pedersen and his troops are a long way from their homeland of Denmark, battling the Taliban. Claus makes a rash decision during combat, which sees him sent home to his wife and kids, accused of a war crime. (strong injury detail, strong language) Due to be released: 08/01/2016

Creed It ain’t about how hard you can hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. Adonis Creed has spent his entire life resenting his father, Apollo. Apollo was a boxer who died in the ring and Adonis has never quite come to terms with this. (moderate violence, infrequent strong language) Due to be released: 15/01/2016

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi In 2012, the world held its breath while the volatile and unstable conditions in Libya caused total destruction. Civil War had been ravaging the country for a year and as September approached, the tension was worse than ever before. Due to be released: 29/01/2016

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Oxfordshire Music Faculty of Music, University of Oxford St Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1DB. Tel: 01865 276133. Web: www.music.ox.ac.uk/events

Research Colloquium with Thierry Favier (University of Poitiers) Tuesday 19th January: Telemann in Paris: The Issue of Genre from the Perspective of Cultural Transfer. The Music Research Colloquia series is organised by graduate students. The Colloquia feature leading figures as well as younger scholars presenting their research in papers on all kinds of music-related topics. The speakers come from Oxford and many different universities around the world. Presentations are followed by discussion and a drinks reception. Students, staff and the general public are warmly encouraged to attend. Admission: Free, Time: 5.15pm, Venue: Faculty of Music

Research Colloquium with Martin Stokes (King’s College London) Tuesday 26th January: How Musical is the Citizen? The Music Research Colloquia series is organised by graduate students. The Colloquia feature leading figures as well as younger scholars presenting their research in papers on all kinds of music-related topics. The speakers come from Oxford and many different universities around the world. Presentations are followed by discussion and a drinks reception. Students, staff and the general public are warmly encouraged to attend. Admission: Free, Time: 5.15pm, Venue: Faculty of Music

Jacob Kirkegaard, Sound-Artist-in-Residence, St John’s College 18th - 24th January 2016: Earside Out: An Otoacoustic Installation. Created from spontaneous otoacoustic emissions that were acoustically recorded inside the ears of 30 individuals, Earside Out explores the mysterious and complex tonal clusters that some ears generate. Monday 18th January: Opening Reception at 5pm. Friday 22nd January: Lecture by the Sound Artist at 5pm. Admission: Free, Venue: The Barn, St John’s College (St Giles)

Oxford Trobadors Holywell Music Room, Holywell Street, OX1 3BN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OxfordTrobadors/ Saturday 23rd January 2016: A lively celebration of songs and instrumental music from the Troubadours of Southern France and from the rich folk tradition. The Oxford Trobadors return with another ‘Truly Magnificent concert’ (OXFORD TIMES). These concerts are popular so book early. Time: 7-30 pm. Tickets £15 and concessions. Phone Tickets Oxford 01865 305305, go online or visit The Oxford Playhouse box office, situated on Beaumont Street. Tickets also available at the door. Venue: Holywell Music Room, 7-30 pm.

Viennese New Year Concert 16 January 2016 at 8pm SHELDONIAN THEATRE

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The Marriage of Figaro (Overture) Oxford’s Professional Orchestra

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Waltzes, Polkas & Marches

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Emperor Concerto Tom Poster Piano Pamela Hay Soprano Stephen Bell Conductor

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Oxford Coffee Concerts Holywell Music Room Oxford 10 January to 20 March 2016 Sundays at 11.15am

17 January Tempest Piano Trio Bernstein Piano Trio Beethoven “Ghost” Piano Trio

21 February Alasdair Beatson piano Mozart, Sonata in A minor K310 D. Scarlatti, Sonatas: (i) G major, K283 (ii) D major, K492 (iii) B minor, K87 (iv) E major, K380 (v) C# minor, K247 (vi) C major, K515 Scriabin Sonata no.5 op.53

24 January Tom Poster piano Schubert Sonata in A major D664 Chopin The Four Ballades

28 February Schubert Ensemble Saint Saens Piano Quartet Chausson Piano Quartet

31 January Alec Frank-Gemmill french horn Alasdair Beatson piano James Macmillan: Motet V from ‘Since it was the day of Preparation’ Beethoven Horn Sonata op.17 John Casken Serpents of Wisdom Schumann Adagio and Allegro op.70

6 March Carducci Piano Trio Mozart String Quartet K80 Beethoven String Quartet op.131

10 January Lawrence Power violin/viola Adrian Brendel cello Simon Crawford-Phillips piano Suk, Elegie Brahms B major Piano Trio (revised version)

13 March

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Adderbury Ensemble

Mozart String Quintet Saturday 23 January, Sheldonian Theatre, 7.30pm Brahms String Quintet 7 February Carducci String Quartet Violin Concerto No. 1 20 March with Collin Carr cello Maxwell String Quartet Haydn String Quartet op.20 no.4 at anThree Exhibition Stravinsky Pieces Schubert String Quintet in C Pictures Beethoven Quartet in E flat violin op.127 14 February Adderbury Ensemble conductor Martyn Jackson, Jenny Sacha violins  01865Windass, 980 980 oxfordphil.com Christopher Vanessa McNaught violas Jane Fenton cello Vaughan Williams String Quintet Mozart String Quintet in G minor

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Viennese New Year Concert Saturday 16th January: The City of Oxford Orchestra will once again banish those post-Christmas blues with their exciting Viennese New Year concert. In the first half, virtuoso pianist Tom Poster performs Beethoven’s ever-popular Emperor Concerto. In the second half Stephen Bell will whirl the orchestra and audience to Vienna with an eclectic mixture of Strauss favourites, and the amazing soprano Pamela Hay will add her own special musical magic and charm to the proceedings. Not to be missed! Venue: Sheldonian Theatre. Time: 8pm. Tickets: £10-£32 call (01865) 744457 or (01865) 305305.

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Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1 & Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition Saturday 23rd January 2016: Siberian-born violinist Vadim Repin brings his trademark virtuosity and poetic ardour to Oxford in a stunning evocation of Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto. Outlawed by Stalinist doctrine for years after its composition, the work continues to captivate audiences with its bewitching synthesis of alluring narrative, political angst and forbidden burlesque. Ravel’s vivid illustration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition redefines the acoustic memorial to Mussorgsky’s cherished friend, the artist Victor Hartmann. Touring Parisian catacombs, old castles and a witch’s den, Hartmann’s paintings come to life in a blaze of orchestral fervour under the baton of Marios Papadopoulos, whose recording of Mussorgsky’s original piano version continues to be enjoyed worldwide. Supported by Geoffrey and Caroline de Jager. Location: Sheldonian Theatre, Time: 7:30pm, Tickets: £15-£50 (students £5) - Call Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra on 01865 980 980 to book.

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Kieran Stiles Art Studios Folly Bridge, Oxford. Tel: 07967 075367. Web: www.artcoursesoxford.com E-mail: kieran@artcoursesoxford.com A range of beginner and advanced courses in painting, printmaking and life drawing with a professional artist and experienced, qualified teacher. Mid-week and weekend tuition in a friendly atmosphere. Group sessions, all day workshops and individual tutorials. Exhibition space available. All in the inspiring setting of Folly Bridge, Oxford.

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Lord Leighton and the Photogravure in Pre-Raphaelite printmaking

This January Sanders presents an exhibition of rare and beautiful prints by Frederick Lord Leighton alongside the leading Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite exponents of the photogravure printmaking technique.

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Christ Church Picture Gallery A View of Venice: An exploration of a rare and unknown panorama of Venice from the late 16th century 15 October 2015 - 26 January 2016 Opening Times

Mon, Wed - Sat, 10.30am - 1pm & 2pm - 4.30pm. Sun, 2 - 4.30pm. Closed on Tuesdays Christ Church, Oxford Entrance via Oriel Square Admission: £4/£2 Tel: 01865 276172 www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery

Sarah Spackman ‘A Closer Look’ www.wisegal.com Tel:01865 515 123 40-41 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7JL

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Oxfordshire Education EF International Language Centre Pullens Lane, OX3 0DT, Headington, Oxford. Tel: +44 (0) 1865 759 660. www.ef.co.uk – Facebook: EF Oxford – Twitter: @efoxford EF International Language centres, is a Modern campus with disabled friendly facilities. Situated in the prestigious area, Pullens Lane in Oxford. We offer English courses and University preparation to students from more than 50 countries. Our courses are flexible in length to suit you, from 2 weeks to 52 weeks a year. Our EF Efektatm learning system is widely known to be the most effective way to learn. You are guaranteed to learn faster with our experienced teachers, the latest language technology and interaction with the local culture plus we will help you prepare for and take official language proficiency exams for example, IELTS and Cambridge ESOL, being also an examination centre for the Cambridge exams. EF offers you a complete study experience, including free-time activities and excursions. We arrange accommodation, meals, visa guidance, medical insurance and anything else you can think of, so you are able to just focus on learning and enjoying your course and exciting experience.”

The Lake School of English Oxford 14 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1JQ. Tel: +44 (0) 1865 724312. Email: carmel@englishinoxford.com Web: www.englishinoxford.com In the centre of Oxford, the Lake School of English offers a professional, dynamic approach to teaching and a supportive environment for learning with intensive courses delivered by well-qualified and experienced teachers. Our students enjoy personal attention, inclusive social activities, comfortable accommodation and lovely self-study facilities. The Lake School is British Council accredited, a leading Centre of Excellence 2010 – 2015, and a member of Quality English.

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Oxfordshire Accommodation Hotels Macdonald Randolph Hotel Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN. Tel: 01865 256400. Web: www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolph Oxford’s leading hotel - The AA Five star Macdonald Randolph - is situated in the heart of the city opposite the world famous Ashmolean Museum. Built in 1864 and recently refurbished, the hotel offers each guest the highest level of comfort and service in a traditional and welcoming environment. The location makes the Macdonald Randolph Hotel an ideal base for exploring the historic sights of Oxford or the thriving shopping centre just two minutes walk away.

The Beetle and Wedge Ferry Lane Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF. Tel: 01491 651381. Web: www.beetleandwedge.co.uk Set on the banks of the River Thames immortalised in ‘The Wind in the Willows’ and Jerome K Jerome’s chronicled escapades of his friends’ visits in ‘Three Men in a Boat’, the Boathouse Restaurant emphasis is on quality of food, wines and service. The older part of our beautiful old beamed Boathouse offers our famous open charcoal grill where delicacies are created before your very eyes. Join us and enjoy the tranquillity and peace of a beautiful riverside setting for relaxed dining.

Royal Oxford Hotel Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HR. Tel: 01865 248432. Web: www.royaloxfordhotel.co.uk The Royal Oxford Hotel is a Non Smoking Property located 2 minutes walk to the bus and train stations and offers: * Air conditioned bedrooms * Free wireless network throughout the hotel * Spacious and well appointed accommodation * Complementary water and selection of fresh fruit in all bedrooms * Tourist Information Within easy reach of the train station and the centre of Oxford.

YHA 2a Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0AB. Tel: 01865 727275. Web: www.yha.org.uk The best value budget accommodation in town. Centrally located with en-suite rooms, breakfast buffet, bar and Great British menu, YHA Oxford redefines what you can expect from a hostel. We offer 24 hr access, internet access, luggage store and private rooms all 5 minutes walk from the city centre.

Malmaison Oxford Oxford Castle, 3 New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY Tel: 0871 943 0350 Web: www.malmaison.com It’s never a hard day’s night at Oxford hotel, which is surely one of our most unique buildings around. Located in a converted prison in a medieval castle, this boutique hotel is in Oxford Castle Quarter, one of the oldest, busiest and trendiest spots in the city. So, if you’re tired of doing hard time in run-of-the-mill hotels, check into this extraordinary slammer where the only hardship is having to go home!

Hawkwell House Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ. Tel: 01865 749988. Web: www.hawkwellhouse.co.uk If you are looking for a hotel near Oxford or a wedding venue in Oxfordshire, there are few better-placed than Hawkwell House Hotel, which offers comfortable rooms in Iffley Village. The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has something for everyone, including beautiful English villages, a wealth of National Trust stately homes and gardens, and for children, the Cotswolds Wildlife Park and Gardens.

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Fallowfields Country House Hotel Faringdon Rd, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5BH. Tel: 01865 820416. Web: www.fallowfields.com Fallowfields is one of the leading boutique hotels in Oxfordshire. Our fine dining restaurant is outstanding. Guests come here for wonderful food, bedrooms and calm, tranquil surroundings. “Boutique hotels in Oxfordshire don’t get much better than this”

The Feathers Hotel Market Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SX. Tel: 01993 812 291. Web: www.feathers.co.uk The Feathers Hotel is an inviting country retreat that combines historic charm with a fun personality. Named Oxfordshire’s Restaurant of the Year 2012, it currently holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of gin (167 varieties). “The Gin Experience” menu is £75 per person for seven courses.

The Oxford Hotel Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8AL Tel: 01865 489 988 Web: www.pumahotels.co.uk/hotels/the-oxford-hotel With great transport links into Oxford, The Oxford Hotel is the ideal place to stay when exploring Oxford and the surrounding area. Features: Free WiFi, 168 bedrooms, Easily accessible from M40, Health Club with swimming pool, Close to Blenheim Palace, Conference facilities, AA Rosette restaurant, Free car park, Beauty rooms, 2 miles from city centre.

Bear & Ragged Staff 28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxfordshire OX2 9QH Tel: 01865 862329 Web: www.bearandraggedstaff.com The room count in Cumnor has just increased by another 125% with the opening of the last five of nine rooms at the Bear and Ragged Staff in December 2012. The Bear is just 2 miles away from the A34, 4 miles West of Oxford and without all the city centre parking issues and outside rush hour, is just a 12 minute drive away. Park and Ride facilities are just a 5 minute drive.

River Hotel Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA. Tel: (01865) 243475. Web: www.riverhotel.co.uk Email: reception@riverhotel.co.uk Long established local business • Excellent City location overlooking the river, by ‘Thames Walk’ towpath • Oxford College owned property, originally an 1870’s Master-builder’s home • 18 bedrooms with own bathroom, all with expected in-room facilities • 24-hr access for registered residents, free on-site car-park and wi-fi • SatNav, via Mill Street, take immediate first lane on right OX2 0AJ • On A420, 1 mile to A34 ring road, west exit at Botley/Seacourt interchange • Easy walk to City, Colleges, Venues, Conferences, near Said Business School • VisitEngland ** metro grading, breakfast table service, residents bar ‘Large enough to be comfortable, small enough to be friendly’

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Oxfordshire Accommodation Heythrop Park Resort Enstone, Oxfordshire, OX7 5UE or OX7 5UF. Tel: 01608 673 333. Web: www.heythroppark.co.uk A unique venue set in 440 acres of stunning Oxfordshire Countryside, seamlessly combining elegance with style and boasting two individual hotels: the elegant DeVere Venues Heythrop Park Hotel and the stylish Crowne Plaza Hotel. The Resort also offers a championship 18 hole standard golf course, health club & spa together with state of the art conference facilities.

Holiday Inn Oxford Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 8JD. Tel: 0871 942 9086. Web: www.hioxfordhotel.co.uk The Holiday Inn Oxford hotel is beside the A34 and with ample free parking, it’s easy to travel into Oxford - just hop on the Park and Ride bus adjacent to the hotel. It’s also close to the M40, M4, Blenheim Palace and Silverstone. The 154 bedroom purpose-built hotel offers Wi-Fi internet access and excellent hotel family rooms for up to 2 adults and 2 children. And because Kids Eat & Stay Free, it’s a fantastic value for families. While you’re here, enjoy the large gym, pool and beauty therapists in the Spirit health club. The Holiday Inn Oxford also boasts Academy Conference and Training Suites, with a dedicated team to help you plan your event and run the day.

Short Lets Righton Group Limited 8 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7JL. Tel: 01865 311 696 Web: www.rightonstay.co.uk Righton Group Limited specialises in the provision of high quality serviced accommodation in Oxfordshire and locations in south east England. Our properties are carefully selected to be close to local amenities, transport links and key businesses and can be rented for as little as three nights through to a year or more. Our service includes weekly linen and towel changes, weekly freshenup cleans, internet access, telephone and tariffs inclusive of utilities.

Short Let Space Tel: 01993811711 Web: www.shortletspace.co.uk Short Let Space provides fully furnished, short let accommodation for business and leisure visitors to Oxford and the Thames Valley. We offer apartments, houses and cottages, from studios to one, two and threebedroom properties. Our portfolio covers Oxford and the county of Oxfordshire, including Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Henley-on-Thames, Leamington Spa and many smaller towns and villages in between. Based near Oxford, our team of short let consultants know our properties and the region well. So whether you are coming to enjoy afternoon tea in the Cotswolds or to work on fusion research at Culham, we hope to have a suitable short let property for you.

Guest House Conifers Guest House 116 The Slade, Headington Oxford OX3 7DX. Tel: 01865 763055. Web: www.conifersguesthouse.co.uk A 4 star Guest Accomodation located in Headington area of Oxford, Conifers offers en-suite bedrooms with free Wi- Fi internet access, flat screen multichannel TV’s and free parking.

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Blackwell’s In Oxford - January Happy New Year! We have an exciting line-up of events to begin the New Year. Please check our events page on the website: www.blackwell. co.uk Tickets are available from our Customer Service Department, Blackwell’s Bookshop, 48-51 Broad Street, Oxford. Telephone: 01865 333623 We hope to see you at one of these very exclusive intimate events. Tickets are strictly limited!

An Evening with Ruby Wax

Wednesday 13th January at 7pm. Tickets: £3

Join us for an intimate in-store event with Ruby Wax as she discusses her new book ‘A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled’. We might have evolved to be able to miraculously balance on seven-inch heels, but as far as our emotional development is concerned we’re still swimming with the pond scum. This book shows you a scientific solution to these modern problems: mindfulness.

An Evening with Crime Writer, Peter May, ‘Coffin Road’ Monday 25th January at 7pm. Tickets: £3

The million-selling master of crime fiction brings murder back to the Outer Hebrides. A man is washed up on a deserted beach on the Hebridean Isle of Harris, barely alive and borderline hypothermic. He has no idea who he is or how he got there. The only clue to his identity is a map tracing a track called the Coffin Road...Peter May will discuss his writing and this latest novel in the intimate setting of our Norrington Room.

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2015 Winners Restaurant of the Year: The White Hart at Fyfield Gastronomic Restaurant: Restaurant 56 at Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon Gastro Pub / Brasserie: The White Hart at Fyfield Traditional Pub: The White Hart, Minster Lovell Asian: Yeti Nepalese, Oxford Express, Deli, Café: Aston Pottery Country Café, Aston Outstanding Service: Malmaison, Oxford Belmond Le Manoir Award for Excellence: The Mole Inn, Toot Balden Public Vote: The Greyhound, Besselsleigh City of Oxford College Trainee of the Year: Amy Bulgin from The Red Lion, Northmoor Living In Oxford Editor’s Choice: The Oxford Kitchen, Oxford Outstanding Contribution: Donald Sloan, Oxford Gastronomica / Oxford School of Hospitality Management

2014 Winners Restaurant of the Year: Shaun Dickens at The Boathouse, Henley on Thames Gastronomic Restaurant: Shaun Dickens at The Boathouse, Henley on Thames Gastro Pub / Brasserie: The White Horse, King’s Sutton Traditional Pub: The King and Queen, Longcot Asian: The Snooty Mehmaan, Faringdon Express, Deli, Café: Reg’s Café, Banbury Outstanding Service: The Randolph Restaurant, Oxford Award for Excellence: Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons, Great Milton Public Vote: Café Aloha Living In Oxford Editor’s Choice: La Cucina

AWARDS 2015 2015 Winners Favourite Attraction: Oxford Castle Favourite Charity: CLIC Sargent Favourite Event: Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials Favourite for Accommodation: The Randolph Hotel Favourite for Art and Culture: Modern Art Oxford Favourite for Education: City of Oxford College Favourite for Health & Beauty: Bare UK Favourite for Kids: Stagecoach Oxford Favourite for Leisure: Millets Farm Falconry Favourite for Nightlife: The Duke of Cambridge Favourite for Shopping: Blackwell’s Favourite Other Business: Hedges Law Favourite Place to Eat: La Cucina

Oxfordshire Shopping University of Oxford Shop 106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414. Web: www.oushop.com The University of Oxford Shop is wholly owned by the University and offers a fantastic range of clothing, gifts and stationery for visitors and local residents alike. All of the profits are given back to the University, making a valuable contribution to the work and teaching of this world-famous establishment.

Blackwell’s 51 Broad St, Oxford, OX1 3BQ. Web: www.blackwell.co.uk we have been serving the needs of book-lovers since 1879. Our booksellers are passionate about the books that we sell and there is nothing that we enjoy more than making a perfect recommendation to a customer. For those of you who do not know the shop we trade across four floors, including the cavernous Norrington Room basement, and you will find new and secondhand books on every subject under the sun.

Fairtrade at St Michaels The Basement, St Michael at the North Gate, Cornmarket Street, Oxford OX1 3EY Tel: 01865 722505 Web: www.fairtradeatstmichaels.co.uk Oxford’s Fairtrade at St Michaels is an Aladdin’s cave of goods. 76 different suppliers from around the world provide our diverse range of products – from quirky ornaments to functional homeware, stationery to skincare, artisan jewellery to children’s toys and clothing, plus an extensive range of delicious food. Fairtrade at St Michaels is a member of the British Association for Fair Trade Shops (BAFTS) and Cooperatives UK.

Stella & Dot Web: www.stelladot.co.uk A social selling company that creates flexible entrepreneurial opportunities for women. Our boutique-style jewellery and accessories line is available exclusively through in-home Trunk Shows by Independent Stylists and online. Get in touch with your local Independent Stylist, Jana Saunders, on 07763 743783 or visit www.stelladot.co.uk/janasaunders

Inky Fingers 38 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HZ Tel: 01865 421776 Web: www.inkyfingers.net The one-stop-shop in Oxford for comics, graphic novels, art books and more from both indie and mainstream publishers. We also do teas and coffees!

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Oxfordshire Sport Oxford University Rugby Football Club Jackdaw Lane, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SR. Tel: 01865 432000. Web: www.ourfc.org.uk Wed 27th Jan: Blues v RAF - Time: 18:00 - (H) All home matches take place at the Iffley Road Stadium. For further details please visit our @sport.ox.ac.uk or call 01865 432000

Oxford United Football Club The Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP. Tel: 01865 337533. Web: www.oufc.co.uk Sat 2nd Jan: Notts County v Oxford United - Time: 15:00 - (A) Sat 9th Jan: Swansea v Oxford United - Time: 15:00 - (H) Sun 17th Jan: Bristol Rovers v Oxford United - Time: 15:00 (H) Sat 23rd Jan: Portsmouth v Oxford United - Time 15:00 (A) Sat 30th Jan: Northampton v Oxford United - Time 15:00 (H) Get Behind The U’s! Save money by booking your tickets before the day of the game.

Oxford City Football Club Marsh Ln, Oxford OX3 0NQ. Tel: 01865 744493. Web: www.oxfordcityfc.co.uk Sat 2nd Jan: Maidenhead United v OCFC - Time: 15:00 - (A) Sat 9th Jan: Concord Rangers v OCFC - Time: 15:00 - (H) Sat 16th Jan: Wealdstone v OCFC - Time: 15:00 - (A) Sat 23rd Jan: St Albans City v OCFC - Time: 15:00 - (H) Sat 30th Jan: Whitehawk v OCFC - Time: 15:00 - (A)

Frilford Heath Golf Club Oxford Rd, Frilford Heath, Abingdon OX13 5NW. Tel: 01865 390864. Web: www.frilfordheath.co.uk Frilford Heath is located to the South of Oxford on 500 acres of glorious undulating Heathland and is one of the best venues in the south of England; rarely can a club offer three championship golf courses (Red, Green and Blue) that allow the opportunity to revel in their classical or modern challenge!

Heythrop Park Resort Enstone, Oxfordshire, OX7 5UE or OX7 5UF. Tel: 01608 673 333. Web: www.heythroppark.co.uk Open 365 days of the year the Bainbridge Course at Heythrop Park was redesigned in 2009 by Tom MacKenzie the golf course architect responsible for many Open Championship venues. The 7088 yard par 72 course weaves throughout the 440 acre Heythrop estate and provides the perfect challenge for all golfers.

Rye Hill Rye Hill Golf Club Milcombe Banbury Oxfordshire, OX15 4RU. Tel: 01295 721818. Web: www.ryehill.co.uk No matter where you are with your game, or how much time you have to spare, play golf at Oxford’s Rye Hill and find a membership to suit your skill level and budget. You can play our full 18 hole Championship course, or opt for a shorter 5 hole game if you’ve only got an hour to spare. Come and learn the finer points of golf on our par 3 Academy course or warm up on our practice ground. You can even get the kids involved on our specially designed Junior Academy course.

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Oxfordshire Restaurants Asian 4500 Miles From Delhi 40-41 Parkend Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD. Tel: 01865 244 922. Web: www.4500miles.co.uk Not just another ‘up market’ Indian restaurant, quite literally 4500 Miles from Delhi, the restaurant offers diners an ingenious fusion of Asian herbs, spices, fresh meat and vegetables. We have created a place that is relaxing and comfortable.

Jee Saheb 15 North Parade Avenue, Oxford, OX2 6LX. Tel: (01865) 513773. Web: www.jeesaheb.co.uk With our restaurant we have created an ambience that will make you feel relaxed and welcomed. Our key aim is to use fresh produce and source it from local suppliers where possible. We offer no fuss, just classic Asian cuisine. You can enjoy our food in a main dining room, with a party of friends in our function room with a capacity of 28, or in our garden.

Malikas 218 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UQ. Tel: 01865 723 029. Web: www.malikasrestaurant.co.uk In the middle of the buzzing area of Cowley Road, you will find Malikas, which guarantees a superior Indian cuisine experience! Modern decor, which seats 70, but still the atmosphere is cozy and relaxing.

The Snooty Mehmaan ittleworth, Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 8PW Tel: 01367 242 260 Web: www.thesnootymehmaan.co.uk Located in Faringdon, Oxford and surrounded by the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside. The restaurant itself holds many of the original buildings strong architectural features including original oak beams and flooring give the Snooty Mehmaan its strong and natural environment that amplifies both the mood and the creative food on offer.

Contemporary Fallowfields Hotel & Restaurant Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, Oxfordshire, OX13 5BH. Tel: 01865 820 416. Web: www.fallowfields.com The restaurant at Fallowfields is renowned for serving excellent food prepared using only the finest fresh produce. Our Head Chef, Matt Weedon last year was number 45 in the Sunday Times top 100’Restaurants Awards and, previously gained a Michelin star at Glrnnap Castle and Lords of the Manor. Seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs are grown in the hotel’s kitchen gardens and orchards and whenever possible meat and poultry is sourced from our own farm. The restaurant faces south to overlook the hotel’s croquet lawn and offers the perfect ambience.

Browns Bar & Brasserie 5-11 Woodstock Rd, Oxford, OX2 6HA. Tel: 01865 511995. Web: www.browns-restaurants Browns in Oxford was the second of this famous group of restaurants to open in 1976. Standing proudly, and rightfully so, being one of the finest restaurants Oxfordshire has to offer, Browns cannot go unnoticed. Stylish branded awnings line the front of the restaurant while a tall stretch of windows beneath entices and invites walkers by to get a glimpse and taste of what Browns has to offer.

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Iffley Blue Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ. Tel: 01865 749988. Web: www.hawkwellhouse.co.uk Situated just a couple of miles from the centre of Oxford, Iffley Blue is the new restaurant at Hawkwell House Hotel in the beautiful village of Iffley. There is an open style kitchen featuring a clay oven, as well as new furniture throughout. The emphasis is on delivering regularly changing seasonal menus with local provenance – as well as exceptional value.

The Feathers Market Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1SX. Tel: 01993 812291. Web: www.feathers.co.uk Eating and drinking is at the heart of The Feathers experience. The awardwinning Restaurant serves the best of modern English cuisine and locally sourced ingredients – light and fresh in summer, rich and robust in winter. A more informal Bar is open all day for coffee, lunch, cream tea and supper.

The General Eliott 37 Manor Rd, Oxford OX1 5AS Email: info@thege.co.uk Tel: 01865 608567 Web: www.thege.co.uk The GE now has a fantastic Christmas Menu £22.50/£27.50 & Bar Snack Menu. Look out for all our events on Facebook & book your Xmas Dinner/ Party Now. ‘There will always be found room for one more at The General Eliott..The Telegraph ‘Pubby Paradise’ Oxford Times.

Macdonald Randolph Hotel Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN. Tel: 01865 256410. Web: www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolph The restaurant at the Macdonald Randolph Hotel has recently just won its second AA rosette for its cuisine and features contemporary menus in an unrivalled setting with fabulous views of the city. If a more relaxed atmosphere is desired for a quiet drink then the Morse Bar provides a peaceful environment in which you can relax and unwind in after a busy day.

Cherwell Boathouse Bardwell Road, Oxford OX2 6ST. Tel: 01865 552746. Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk Beautifully located by the river Cherwell. Fine food and renowned wine list (2010 Fine Wine list of the Year) Open lunch and dinner 7 days a week Marquee and terrace available for private hire. Week day lunch menu available 2 courses from £13.50. Al fresco dining available.

The Oxford Kitchen 215 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7HQ. Tel: 01865 511 149. Web: www.theoxfordkitchen.co.uk The Oxford Kitchen’s reputation for fine modern British cuisine is built around the inspired creations of Executive Chef John Footman, whose food has the critics talking. Dishes on our à la carte and set menus have been carefully designed for their sensory appeal and exquisite flavour combinations. Recognised as a leader among the best dining outlets in the city, The Oxford Kitchen provides a full café service in a contemporary, intimate setting, offering breakfasts, morning coffees, specialty teas, snacks and a specially developed children’s menu.

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Oxfordshire Restaurants Bear & Ragged Staff 28 Appleton Rd, Cumnor, Oxford OX2 9QH. Tel: 01865 862329. Web: www.bearandraggedstaff.com Whether you are looking for a simple sandwich or businessman’s lunch, a romantic dinner for two or a full on three course meal with wine, port liqueurs and coffee, we have the solution. If you want to hold that special family gathering or a sit down banquet for 80, we can accommodate and tailor our offering to your requirements.

The Oxford Hotel Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8AL. Tel: 01865 489 988. Web: www.pumahotels.co.uk Our modern and colourful Medio restaurant has been designed to cater for couples, families and large groups. The friendly evening ambiance sets a relaxing mood to enjoy the fresh, seasonal and varied cuisine. Unwind and relax in the comfortable Medio bar for a pre or post-dinner drink. Free parking and only 2 miles from the City centre.

Traditional The Red Lion The Red Lion 14 Gloucester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BN. Tel: 01865 726 255. Web: www.redlionoxford.co.uk Our menu changes with the seasons and is modern British, comfortably interwoven with some Mediterranean influences. It ranges from traditional favourites such as fish and chips and steaks to freshly made pizzas and pastas with the chef’s daily specials showcasing the finest market fresh ingredients. There’s something for everyone and for all occasions too.

The Beetle and Wedge Ferry Lane Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF. Tel: 01491 651381. Web: www.beetleandwedge.co.uk The Restaurant offers a warm and friendly atmosphere and a magical combination of fabulous food, an idyllic location and great service - our mission is to ensure your time with us is as enjoyable as possible. Families are important to us at The Beetle & Wedge Boathouse and children are always welcome, we can adapt our menus to suit most tastes and provide highchairs where necessary. If you have any special requirements please contact us.

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Café Greens Cafe 50 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LU. Tel: 01865 316 878. Web:www.greenscafe.co.uk At Greens everything is freshly made and we use Organic, Free Range and Fairtrade produce. We cater for everyone’s taste including vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free foods. Greens Cafe has a friendly relaxed atmosphere with lots of seating available upstairs with free Wi-Fi also available.

Café Aloha 11 The Square, West Way Shopping Centre, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9LH. Tel: 01865 792696. Web: www.cafealoha.co.uk Traditional and stylish décor provides a mixture of a sophisticated ambience combined with the fantastic food and friendly staff, makes for an eating experience.

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Oxfordshire Restaurants Café Loco 85-87 St Aldate’s, City Centre, Oxford OX1 1RA Tel: 01865 200959 Web: www.goingloco.com A 5 minute walk from the centre of Oxford brings you to this beautiful cafe serving delicious food throughout the day with views of Christ Church and its meadow. Lewis Carrolls ‘Alice in Wonderland’ has inspired Cafe Locos Mad Hatters Tea Party. Come and have a cream tea and experience the best coffee in Oxford as you visit the city and enjoy its amazing History.

Nightlife Angels Little Clarendon Street, Oxford. OX1 2HS. Tel: 01865 544244. Web: www.angelsbar.co.uk Step into Angels and journey through cocktail history. Choose between the first vintage mixes or new trends perfected in the Angels laboratry, all carefully crafted by our expert bartenders.

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Spanish Al-Andalus Tapas Bar Little Clarendon Street, Oxford. OX1 2HS. Tel: 01865 516 688. Web: www.tapasoxford.co.uk Our menus are bursting with Spanish flavours and cooked in a traditional style, a great way to enjoy the true taste of Spain! So forget the traditional way of ordering meals with starters and main courses and treat yourself to a Spanish banquet.

French Pierre Victoire 9 Little Clarendon St, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 316616. Web: www.pierrevictoire.co.uk Enjoy our authentically cooked, traditional dishes in an informal environment at reasonable prices, the way the French do… Choose from a variety of fixed price menus, which we change with the seasons, focusing on local, fresh produce! We offer a 3 course lunch or early Pre Theatre supper for £11.50 and an evening 3 course Prix Fixe for £23.50! We love parties whether its Christenings, Birthdays, Graduations or even Retirements, offer an incredible £21.00 menu, and can cater for groups up to 60 ...! Rustic and friendly, with lots of candles, providing great food, value and service!

Italian La Cucina 39-40 St. Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AB. Tel: 01865 793811. Web: www.lacucinaoxford.co.uk The open kitchen allows customers to see chefs at work, tossing pizza and preparing daily specials from 11am - 10.30pm. The menu changes seasonally and caters for all - families and those looking for an authentic italian dining experience in relaxed surroundings. Open front in Summer months.

Marco’s New York Italian Oxford 73 High St, Oxford OX1 4BE. Tel: 01865 248695. Web: www.mpwrestaurants.co.uk/restaurants/marcos-oxford This stunning Marco Pierre White restaurant is located at number 73 on High Street in the centre of Oxford. Serving an array of mouthwatering dishes from Italian sharing platters, fresh fish, home-made pizza and pasta to New York favourites such as succulent steaks, burgers and Marco’s tasty BBQ ribs and lazy fries. The restaurant and bar offers something for everyone. With a big bar area, this all-day venue is the perfect place to enjoy lunch or dinner or simply pop-in for a light bite or drinks.

Patisserie Gatineau 209 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford. OX2 7HQ. Tel: 01865 311 779. Web: www.gatineau.uk.com Situated in the upmarket Summertown area of Oxford, Gatineau patisserie offers the finest artisan produce in the French/ European patisserie and boulangerie tradition: premium cakes, pastries, savouries and bread - all made with the highest quality ingredients, creative flair, taste combinations and attention to detail.

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Oxfordshire Health & Beauty Kennington Osteopathic Practice The Village Centre, Kennington Road, Oxford OX1 5PG Tel: 07787 404419 Web: kenningtonosteo.co.uk Sophie and the team at Kennington Osteopathic Practice in Oxford are dedicated to helping patients with all types of pain. We offer daytime and evening osteopathy, sports injury and sports massage appointments. We also provide morning and evening Pilates classes. Our aim is to ensure that you can recover as quickly as possible.

Diamond House - Dental Practice 199 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AR. Tel: 01865 559521. Web: www.diamondhouse.co.uk It is our aim to provide the highest quality of Dental Care in a relaxed and friendly environment, with the most up to date methods and equipment available. The safety and comfort of our patients is always our primary concern.

Leisure Club and Spa at The Randolph Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LN Tel: 01865 256 400 Web: www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk At Macdonald Randolph Hotel and Spa, we provide you with the perfect oasis to unwind and relax. Our calm and tranquil spa provides the most luxurious of retreats from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Voted amongst the top 50 best spas in the world, our facilities provide you with the perfect environment for a workout and Oxford’s golf courses, parks and rivers offer hours of leisure-time activities.

Oxford Brookes Centre for Sport Headington Campus, Gipsy Ln, Oxford, OX3 0BP Tel: 01865 484373 Web: www.brookes.ac.uk/brookes-sport Whether new to a gym or looking to keep or develop your health and fitness, the Oxford Brookes Sports Centre and Health Suite is the ideal starting point to get in shape and stay fit. For anyone looking to gain the winning edge through superior exercise our free weights room has everything you need.

Spa at The Oxford Hotel Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL Tel: 01865 489 988 Web: www.pumahotels.co.uk/hotels/the-oxford-hotel/spa Relax, unwind and let us pamper you in the tranquil surroundings of the beauty rooms at The Oxford Hotel, or get fit at The Health & Leisure Club at The Oxford Hotel (open to hotel guests and members). Facilities: 2 beauty rooms with a range of treatments, Fitness suite, Splash pool, Sauna, Steam room, Squash courts.

TAO Beauty Salon 1st floor, Above The Globe Newsmarket, 99 St Aldates OX1 1BT. Tel: 01865 249347. Web: www.taobeautyoxford.co.uk Established in 1968, Tao offers a wide range of beauty treatments including Dermalogica, St Tropez Airport, Jessica Nail Care, Microdermabrasion, Non Surgical face lifts, and much more. Open: Monday to Saturday.

Clinic 95 95 West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9JY Tel: 01865 241662 Web: www.clinic95.com Our experienced dental professionals pride themselves on their gentle approach to dental care. Our aim is to improve your dental wellbeing in friendly, relaxed surroundings with a thorough and unhurried service that is second to none. We offer all the private treatments you would expect, including comprehensive health checks, white fillings and preventive hygiene therapy, as well as an extensive range of cosmetic treatments, such as tooth whitening, implants, porcelain crowns & veneers and orthodontics for a great smile makeover. Nervous patients are particularly welcome at Clinic95 and our reassuring sedation techniques help aid relaxation.

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Fallowfields Restaurant is located only 20 minutes from Oxford. This elegant country house is a small, independently owned, providing fine British dining. Head Chef Matt Weedon and his team use wonderful fresh produce, much of it grown or reared on its own farm. The restaurant faces south, overlooking a croquet lawn, and offers the perfect ambience at any time of day to enjoy a relaxing, peaceful and unrushed lunch or dinner. In the summer months, food and drinks can be taken on the terrace, with its uninterrupted view of the Ridgeway. The well-stocked bar, offers plenty of variety with a wide range of single malt whiskeys, five different gins and locally brewed bottled beer and ten different wines by the glass. Open Mon-Sun noon- 2.30pm, 7pm-10pm Kingston 5BH InterestedBagpuize in readingwith moreSouthmoor, about HealthOX13 & Beauty? stay@fallowfields.com www.fallowfields.com Just visit livinginoxford.com Your Guide To The City Tel: 01865 820416 www.livinginoxford.com

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Excel Dry Cleaners 274 Banbury Road, Oxford. Tel: 01865 511773. Oxford’s specialist Dry Cleaners, experts in cleaning all delicate items including silks to wedding dresses. Full repair and alteration service.

Travel Chiltern Railways Tel: 08456 005 165 Web: www.chilternrailways.co.uk We run scheduled passenger services along the M40 corridor between London Marylebone and Birmingham Snow Hill and London Marylebone to Aylesbury via Amersham along the London Underground Metropolitan line. We also run our operations as far as Kidderminster and services between Stratford-upon-Avon and London. Why not take a look at some of the great value fares that they have on offer at www.chilternrailways.co.uk/tickets-and-fares. Our advance tickets start from as little as £6 and you can even get this ticket delivered to your mobile phone!

Accountants Wellers 8 King Edward Street Oxford OX1 4HL Tel: 01865 723 131 Web: www.wellersaccountants.co.uk Wellers is a firm of accountants who work with entrepreneurs, business owners and private individuals to deliver quality advice and solutions that help them fulfil their aspirations. Passionate about helping people and their organisations, Wellers can draw upon 70 years experience to support and advise clients on growing their businesses and protecting their wealth.

Construction, Maintenance & Renovations Savvy 253 London Road Headington Oxford OX3 9EH. Tel: 01865 920020 / 01865 920040 Web: www.group-savvy.co.uk The driving force behind some of the most prestigious construction and renovation projects in the oxfordshire area and beyond. Providing exceptional quality homes and properties on time and on budget. We work with landlords, property owners, developers and key stake holders across commercial, industry, education, healthcare, sport and leisure and private homes.

Care Home The Lady Nuffield Home 165 Banbury Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire County OX2 7AW. Tel: 01865 888500. Web: www.ladynuffieldhome.co.uk The Lady Nuffield Home is a small residential home for elderly men and women and aims to provide a high standard of care, based on the individual needs of the resident whilst enabling them to remain as independent as possible.

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Audio & Visual City Audio Visual Unit 19, Kingsmeadow, Ferry Hinksey Rd, Oxford OX2 0DP. Tel: 01865 722800. Web: www.cityav.co.uk Oxford’s leading specialists in audio visual hire, sales, installation and live event support. From Projector hire and AV Support to installation of a bespoke audio visual presentation system, we pride ourselves in offering a quality driven professional service with a personal touch.

Property Finders Keepers 27 St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AB Tel: 01865 204844 Web: www.finders.co.uk Finders Keepers Letting Agents have been renting Flats and Houses in Oxford since 1972. With a hands-on and personal service, finding a rental property in Oxfordshire couldn’t be easier. If you are looking to rent in Oxford get in touch today!

Breckon & Breckon 274 Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 7DY. Tel: 01865 310300. Web: www.breckon.co.uk An independent firm of Estate Agents est. in 1947 operating from a network of six offices in Oxfordshire offering properties for sale or for rent. We are property professionals with many years of experience in the local market.

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Oxfordshire Services Strutt and Parker 269 Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 7LL Tel: 01865 366660 Web: www.struttandparker.com Strutt & Parker’s estate agents and property consultants work in partnership with clients to deliver their goals – whether their interests are in residential, commercial, rural or development property.

Design, Print, Photography & IT Services Studio 8 8 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1AA. Tel: 01865 842525. Web: www.s8.co.uk Studio8 was started by Clark and Brooke Wiseman in 2003 and has grown to become one of Oxfordshire’s best known creative studios. We provide a collection of services for both businesses and families. We work throughout the UK on many shoots and also throughout the world. Please get in touch to speak to us about your next project.

Law Hedges Law 16 Market Place, Wallingford, OX10 0AE Tel: 01865 594265 Web: www.hedgeslaw.co.uk Hedges has been delivering legal solutions to our clients for over 200 years. Our highly skilled team of lawyers have the knowledge and expertise to resolve even the most complex legal issues that you bring to us. At Hedges, however, we recognise you aren’t just looking for history, an impressive CV and an ability to recite the law.

Charities Helen & Douglas House 14A Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RW Tel: 01865 794749 Web: www.helenanddouglas.org.uk We provide medical, emotional and practical support, helping families deal with the implications of living with a child who will die prematurely, so they can make the most of their time together. We care for children and young adults, aged from birth to 35, from Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and parts of London.

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Money saving ideas to help you in your home this coming year With winter and the festive season still well in swing, it may seem like that last thing on our minds but it’s as important as ever to keep on top of property maintenance issues, whether in your own domestic properties or commercial units. Routine maintenance of properties in whatever shape or form at regular intervals throughout the year can save us a lot of time and money in the long run. It’s something we often overlook because we’re simply too busy with others things going on in our lives, but something we should not forget. At Savvy Group we are made up of two complementary divisions – Maintenance and restorations, run by Dave Dunne, an electrical engineer by trade, and Construction, run by Jon Peart, a Chartered Surveyor – delivering exciting high quality building schemes in the Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas. Because it’s the New Year and everyone is feeling a little frugal at this time of year as well as full of good intentions for fresh starts, we thought we’d be kind and help you save some pennies so you have more to spend on your new gym membership. Compiled below is a short check list of items we should all be monitoring at regular intervals on our properties to save us money and more importantly to keep us safe: 1. Look outside for weak points in your pointing and any tiles missing from the roof, which can both compromise whether protection on your home 2. Check and clear gutters regularly and check for any tree branches over hanging the roof and gutter, trim back and clear if any are present 3. Check for cracked or lifting floor tiles as well as any damp smells. Flooring should be hard and solid. If it’s soft or squishy then the wood is rotten and you could have a leak elsewhere 4. Think of checking light fittings and switches and potentially upgrading light sources to LED, which are much more energy efficient and lower maintenance 5. If you have a flickering light or buzzing electrical socket don’t ignore it, it could be trying to tell you something and is worth getting it looked at by a qualified electrician. So let’s all start off 2016 as we mean to go on and make sure we are regularly making maintenance checks on our homes to save money and keep us safe and if all this really doesn’t float your boat, you know where we are, and we’d be more than happy to come by and take a look for you. Happy 2016 from everyone at Savvy Savvy Maintenance & Renovations Tel: 01865 920020 Savvy Construction Tel: 01865 920040 www.livinginoxford.com

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Thinking of Oscar Thinking of Oscar is a charity founded in the memory of Oscar Noah Cole, who died when he was just 16 months old. We are a small charity with a big ambition — to save lives by improving hospital care for young children. Currently we are raising funds for a new Paediatric Procedures Unit for Oxford’s John Radcliffe Children’s hospital. We have already raised more than £60,000 of the £100,000 required. On December 1st 2015 we are publishing our first book. The Thinking of Oscar Cookbook was inspired by the generosity Oscar’s family experienced in the weeks and months after he died. Home-cooked meals began to arrive on their doorstep, and this continued day after day. The cookbook began as a collection of recipes from friends, family and neighbours. As the campaign grew, professional chefs including Raymond Blanc, Tom Kerridge and The Hairy Bikers began to donate recipes too. If you would like to make a donation to this Oxfordshire Children’s Charity this Christmas you can purchase a copy of the book in hardcopy (donation from £10 + £2.50 postage and packing) or ebook (donation from £7.50) via the link below or just search for Thinking of Oscar on Just Giving. http://campaign.justgiving.com/charity/thinkingofoscar/cookbook

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