Living In Oxford December by In Oxford

Welcome to Living In Oxford December is here and hopefully you’re feeling festive! If you’re not, our December edition of Living in Oxford will hopefully get you in the mood to celebrate. Adorning our front cover we have Bicester Village, a great supporter of the magazine and an incredible success story attracting visitors from all over the world. ‘Step into the Story’ and find out more about Christmas at Bicester Village inside. We also welcome Burford Garden Company to Living in Oxford Magazine, another iconic retail destination attracting visitors from all over the country and beyond, prompting Amanda Holden to proclaim "Burford Garden Company really knows how to do Christmas. It’s fab. I wish I could get shares in this place”. Read also about wonderful the Blenheim Palace at Christmas, the fabulous Shanghai 30’s, a real Paris café experience at Café Rouge in Witney and our regular Roots feature. Congratulations also to our 2014 Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards winners who were announced at a stunning Awards night at Oxford Town Hall in November, superbly organized by TERA Events. Merry Christmas to all of our readers.

Richard Rosser Editor, Living In Oxford Magazine

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Lead Article: Bicester Village

Shanghai 30’s

You are always guaranteed a warm welcome by George and is attentive staff at Shanghai 30’s in St Aldates, just a two minute walk from Carfax in the centre of Oxford. The Royal ‘line up’ can be a little intimidating but it is always intended to make you feel special and set you up for a great experience.

Burford Garden Company

Since 1977, Burford Garden Company, under founding director and Chairman, Nigel Johnson and his wife Louise, have established a unique experience for customers looking to combine the finest elements of home and garden in one location. Burford Garden Company is now one of England’s largest and most exciting shopping destinations.

• December at Blenheim Palace • Café Rouge Witney

• Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards

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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. 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. With more than 130 luxury fashion and lifestyle boutiques to choose from, including Alexander McQueen, Mulberry, L.K.Bennett, Stella McCartney, 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. 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. 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. 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. So join us this festive season for the ultimate shopping experience. We look forward to welcoming you. 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 www.livinginoxford.com

CELEBRATING THE BEST DINING IN OXFORDSHIRE The winners of the 2014 Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards were announced on 4th November at a glittering Awards ceremony at Oxford Town Hall. The Awards celebrated the best food and dining in Oxfordshire. Just under 300 guests attended the stunning ceremony, organised by Tina Rosser of TERA Events. They sat down to a three-course gourmet dinner entirely prepared and served by 16 and 17 year-old students from City of Oxford College (part of Activate Learning). Shaun Dickens at The Boathouse in Henley celebrated two wins on the night. He took away trophies for Best Gastronomic Restaurant and overall winner of the 2014 Oxfordshire Restaurant of the Year. The Living in Oxford Editor’s Choice Award went to La Cucina. Event photographs courtesy of ceretadrewettphotography.co.uk, can be purchased from http://bit.ly/1Gpj5Rq To enter for 2015, download an www.oxfordshirerestaurantawards.co.uk

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WINNERS Asian: The Snooty Mehmaan, Faringdon Gastro Pub: The White Horse, King's Sutton Express / Deli / Café: Reg's Café, Banbury Gastronomic: Shaun Dickens at the Boathouse, Henley-on-Thames Traditional Pub: The KIng & Queen at Longcott Public Vote: Café Aloha, Oxford Best Supplier: Jolly Foods Best Producer: Bucksum Award for Excellence: Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons, Great Milton Trainee of the Year: Mateus di Silva, La Cucina, Oxford Editor's Choice: La Cucina, Oxford Outstanding Service: The Randolph Restaurant, Oxford Overall: Shaun Dickens at the Boathouse, Henley-on-Thames

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Oxfordshire Events Blenheim Palace

Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP T: 0800 849 6500 Web: www.blenheimpalace.com

Ai Weiwei Art Exhibition

Until Sunday 14th December: Explore one of the most talked about exhibitions of the year with a contemporary art collection by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, set amongst the unique setting of the Formal Gardens and the Palace.

Christmas at Blenheim Palace

Until Sunday 14th December: Discover and explore the magic of Christmas time with us at Blenheim Palace. This year enjoy a ‘Glitter and Gold’ Christmas theme, with a beautiful display of decorations full of sparkle and splendour within the Palace and trees adorned with twinkling lights in the courtyards. There will be plenty for everyone to enjoy throughout the festive period with entertainment, shopping, Christmas food and lots more!

Churchill 2015

February: The year 2015 marks many important anniversaries in relation to ‘Our Greatest Briton’, Sir Winston Churchill. These include the 50th anniversary of his death, the 75th anniversary of his first becoming Prime Minister, and the 75th anniversary of his ‘Finest Hour’ at the Battle of Britain. To honour this commemorative year, Blenheim Palace will be host to a range of activities and events dedicated to Churchill and his era, which spanned the best part of a century. Dates and Times TBC.

Sunday Jazz

Selected dates: Brighten up your weekends in the darker months and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and smooth live jazz music in the Oxfordshire Pantry. A selection of delicious food options will be available including breakfast paninis, warming porridge, pastries, cake and fresh tea and coffee as well as the Sunday newspapers for your convenience... For more information and a full calendar of events visit www.blenheimpalace.com.

Waterperry Gardens

Nr Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1JZ. Open: 10am – 5pm. Tel: 01844 339254. Web: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Christmas Shopping Christmas Shop, Gallery, Gift Barn and more For all your Christmas Shopping!

Find Santa’s Reindeer! At Waterperry Gardens

Sunday 16th November – Tuesday 30th December: Help Rudolph find his eight friends who are lost all around the gardens and then find your Christmas treat in the teashop. £2 per child, children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies. Time: 10 am– 5pm

Free James Wong Talk

Wednesday 10th December: James Wong will be at Waterperry to give an exciting free talk ‘Grow Your Own Way’ pushing the boundaries of allotment growing. To book email gwheeler@waterperrygardens.co.uk Time: 6pm

Christmas Week at Waterperry Gardens

Saturday 27th to Tuesday 30th December: Capture the amazing vision as the frosts adorn the gardens and enjoy a winter stroll along the Riverside walk. Warm up in the Teashop or browse around the Gift Barn, Gallery, Plant Centre and Museum. Closed 31st December – 2nd January. Time: 10am to 4pm

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Ballroom Dancing in Witney

Oxford Castle Quarter

Oxford Castle Quarter, Oxford, OX1 1AY. T: 01865 201657. Web: http://www.oxfordcastlequarter.com

Classic Cars & Craft

Saturday 6th December: lassic cars and crafts come together at the Oxford Castle Quarter for a Christmas celebration. Come and peruse the craft stalls for those extra special individual Christmas presents for loved ones whilst enjoying the classic cars on display, built locally here in Oxford, or just down the road in Abingdon. Time: 1oam - 3pm. Free admission.

The Oxfordshire Museum

Park Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SN. T: 01993 811456. Web: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshiremuseum

The Oxfordshire Graft Guild – Christmas selling exhibition

Until Saturday 3rd January: Featuring man of the county’s leading contemporary craft designers and makers. Perfect for Christmas! Free admission www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshiremuseum

Oxford Castle Unlocked

44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY. Tel: 01865 260666 Web: www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk

Santa vs Scrooge

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December: Explore the castle and encounter well-known characters from the festive season including the much-loved Santa and the more daunting Scrooge. Can Santa change Scrooge’s stance and convince him to work together to celebrate Christmas? Time: 5.30pm, 6pm & 6.30pm. Tickets: £5 per child/adult.

Science Oxford

Oxford Centre for Innovation, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1BY. T: 01865 810000. Web: www.scienceoxford.com

Science Oxford Cabaret: The End of the World

Friday 12th December: Join us at the Old Fire Station in Oxford for a very special cabaret night starring geek songstress Helen Arney, BBC The Sky at Night presenter Chris Lintott and a cosmic cluster of Science Oxford’s most talented young super(nova) scientists who will be providing entertaining perspectives on how our world could end..and what we should do about it! Cost Individual £10. Conc (OAPs & Students) £6. Venue: The Old Fire Station Time: 7:30pm

FameLab 2015 Heat 1

Thursday 22nd January 2015: FameLab UK is back! Move over Brian Cox and Alice Roberts: step aside Dara O’Briain and Richard Dawkins. Book your FREE tickets now to see the new science talent on the Oxford block as they compete for your attention at the Oxford heats of FameLab UK 2015. Time: 7pm. Tickets: Free, book on website. Venue:St Aldates Tavern, 108 St Aldate's, City Centre, Oxford OX1 1BU.

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Oxfordshire Events Experience Oxfordshire

15-16 Broad Street Oxford OX1 3AS. Tel: 01865 252885. Web: www.oxfordinspires.org Experience Oxfordshire is pleased to promote the many wonderful cultural events, shows, exhibitions and festivals that take place across the city and county.

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A Christ Church Christmas Carol Tea Party

Monday 1st December: Celebrate the festive season with an exclusive afternoon tea on High Table. Inspired by Dickens' description of Scrooge's first encounter with the Ghost of Christmas Present, the tea includes a delicious selection of finger sandwiches, cakes and pastries. www.chch.ox.ac.uk

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Monday 1st December: Having performed 500 major concert shows to over a half a million fans around the world since they formed over a decade ago, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return to the UK to present a spectacular new stage production celebrating the music of the legendary rock supergroup Fleetwood Mac. www.atgtickets.com/shows/rumours-of-fleetwood-mac/new-theatre-oxford/

SJE Arts: Simply Gershwin - Sarah Gabriel & Viv McLean

3rd December: Renowned soprano Sarah Gabriel joins with pianist Viv McLean for a relaxed evening of Gershwin favourites. www.sje-oxford.org

New Theatre: The Magic of Motown

Thursday 4th December: Featuring more chart toppers than ever before, starring the music of the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more, the show marks the official arrival of Motown style, sophistication and musical brilliance to these shores. www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-magic-of-motown-2/new-theatre-oxford/

Oxford Christmas Market

Thursday 11th – Sunday 21st December: Enjoy Christmas shopping and mulled wine in the festive setting of Oxford’s Christmas market, set in the historic heart of Oxford on Broad Street. info@oxfordchristmasmarket.co.uk

Christmas at Christ Church

Friday 12th December: Take a moment out of the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations for a feast of festive words and music from across the centuries. Stephen Darlington and Christ Church Cathedral Choir offer traditional and unusual carols by composers including Warlock, Holst, Walton and Howells, interspersed with reflective and amusing Christmas readings. musicatoxford.com/Concerts/Events1415/ChristmasAtChristChurch.html

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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!

Create Holiday Club at Oxford Montessori Schools

Tel: 01865 358210. Web: www.oxfordmontessori.co.uk/create Email: create@oxfordmontessori.co.uk For children aged 3 to 16. Create Club is different from traditional activity holiday camps. Active, great fun and full of adventure and the emphasis is on creative activities - arts, crafts, drama, dance, singing, music, sports and bushcraft and getting kids into the countryside. It’s educative too with special ‘history alive’ days during most holidays. Also Create staff are trained and qualified teachers. It’s a good mix and gives things a professionalism appreciated by many parents. Joining us for Create is also a great way to learn more about our Montessori schools, the nursery, primary and even senior school environments on offer.

Pegasus Theatre

Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE. Tel: 01865 812150. Booking: 01865 812150. Web: www.pegasustheatre.org.uk

Puppets Go Wild The Abominable Snowman

Sunday 7th December: The latest addition to the Funday Sunday line up is from Wild Boor Ideas (Betty Bumble and Winnie The Witch). Each show is packed full of puppetry, interactive songs, gentle clowning and a chance to meet the puppet stars after the show. This is a snowy tale of a lazy boy, a greedy woodcutter and a large and lonely snowman. Wave your wand and find out if friendship will conquer all in this magical production. Tickets: £5, £3 Child. Time: 11am & 2pm.

The Snow Queen by Mike Kenny

Friday 5th December - Sunday 4th January: The best fun you and your toddlers can enjoy together. After a workshop with professional dancers, the lights dim and the DJ gets the music started for a fabulous hour with hit after hit to groove along to. Plus a whole host of activities in the café run by the Pegasus Youth Theatre Members’ Committee. Tickets: £6 - £18. Time: Various see website.

Cornerstone Arts Centre

25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NE. Booking: 01235 515144. Web: www.cornerstone-arts.org

Hansel and Gretel

Sunday 7th December: ‘What to do, which path to take? Run back to the forest, or stay for cake?!’ The perfect tale for little ones who will grow up to be fearless, it’s the delicious story of a tango dancing witch and her irresistible recipe for an edible house. Like a roaring fire on a wintry night, Red Earth’s playful production crackles with warmth, wit and wonder. Time: 2pm. Tickets: £8, £6 (concs). Ages 3+

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

Monday 15th to Wednesday 24th December: From the company that brought us the show loved by all Cornerstone customers in 2013, The Night Before Christmas, we’ve got another fun-packed, audience interactive, music and laughter filled festive show for 2014 to get everyone in the Christmas mood. This exciting story follows the early life of Santa Claus from being adopted by the wood-nymphs, to making and delivering his very first toys. Time: 11am, 2pm & 4pm. Tickets: £12, £9 (concs).

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We have an exciting line-up of events for you in October. 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 our events soon!

Blackwell's Annual Christmas Family Day Saturday 6th December 2014. All our welcome to our Family Christmas Day. ere will be face-painting and balloon sculpting, A Choir in the Norrington Room, A brass band on Broad Street and a very special guest author signing. FREE to attend.

Chris Hadﬁeld - 'You Are Here' Signing Tuesday 16th December at 2:30pm - 4pm We are delighted to be welcoming Astronaut and 'You-Tube' sensation for an afternoon signing of his latest book, Photographs taken of the Earth's by Chris from Space. FREE to attend, be sure to arrive early!

Blackwell's Christmas Walking Tours with Mulled Wine Tuesdays, ursdays and Fridays at 11am. Until Friday 19th December 2014 On this year's Christmas tours you will get to see the famous 'Adoration of the Magi' tapestry, hear about the famous Boar's Head Feast, traditionally celebrated every Christmas. You will be taken to the ﬁrst coﬀee house in England which Jacob the Jew started in 1650 and view the beautiful 16th Century wall coverings in the tavern in which Shakespeare occupied. Tickets £9. Price includes a glass of hot mulled wine. To book call 01865 333602 or email oxford@blackwell.co.uk

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

Tourist Information Centre

15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.Tel: 01865 252037. Email: owtours@visitoxfordshire.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

Modern Art Oxford

30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP. Tel: 01865 722733. Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk Founded in 1965, Modern Art Oxford is the South East's leading Gallery for the presentation of modern and contemporary visual art. Our programme includes exhibitions by artists from all over the world. Funded primarily by Arts Council England, all of our exhibitions are free for visitors. You can also relax in our café, purchase unique gifts in the shop, and participate in our vibrant events programme which includes talks, discussions, contemporary music and film nights.

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. Day Out With Thomas to meet Father Christmas in his grotto: 6/7, 13/14, 20/21 December. Book online at: www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk/didcot

Buscot Park & The Faringdon Collection Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8BU. Tel: 01367 240932. (Information Line). Web: www.buscotpark.com

Family home of Lord Faringdon, who looks after the property on behalf of the National Trust, together with the family collection of pictures, furniture, ceramics and objets d'art, known as the Faringdon Collection. Includes Burne-Jones's famous series, The legend of the Briar Rose.The enchanting gardens contain the spectacular Water Garden designed by Harold Peto in 1904 for the first Lord Faringdon. See website for more details www.buscotpark.com

Oxford Official Guided Walking Tours

15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.Tel: 01865 252037. Email: owtours@visitoxfordshire.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.

Crocodiles of the World

Burford Road, Brize Norton, Oxfordshire OX18 3NX. Tel: 01993 846353. Web: www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk We're the UK's only crocodile zoo with over 80 crocodiles and 12 different species. We're open weekly on Sundays between 9.00am and 4.30pm. We also have guided tours running every Saturday afternoon and other selected days, and are open for group visits and private tours.

Wychwood Brewery

Eagle Maltings, The Crofts, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4DP. Tel: 01993 890 800. Web: www.wychwood.co.uk Hand-crafted fine beers and organic ales from the famous Oxfordshire brewer. Wychwood Brewery is an English brewery founded by Paddy Glenny in 1983, and located in the town of Witney, Oxfordshire in the United Kingdom. It is owned by Refresh UK, a subsidiary of Marstons plc.

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December at Blenheim Palace Whether you are looking to immerse yourself in 300 years of history and the great outdoors or to experience one of our special events, Blenheim Palace has it all.

December is a magical time of year to visit, with a range of exciting festive events to get you in the Christmas spirit running until 14th December. This year enjoy a ‘Glitter and Gold’ Christmas theme, with a beautiful display of decorations full of sparkle and splendour within the Palace and trees adorned with twinkling lights in the courtyards. There will be plenty for everyone to enjoy throughout the festive period; highlights include living statues, late night Christmas shopping, brass bands, carol singers, a festive family trail and Santa’s Grotto! Christmas trees grown on the Blenheim Palace Estate will also be on sale from 1st December, allowing you to bring the spirit of Christmas home with you. Until 14th December discover the largest UK’s largest contemporary art exhibition by Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei, with over 50 new and iconic artworks on display in the unique setting of the Palace and Formal Gardens. There will also be live jazz music on selected dates throughout December in the Oxfordshire Pantry, the perfect way to spend a relaxed Sunday morning after a refreshing winter walk around the beautiful surrounds of the Park. Keep your eyes peeled for plenty more exciting events in 2015! FREE Annual Pass Offer* Buy one day, you get 12 months free, so you can keep coming back to explore all that there is on offer throughout 2014!* Gift cards are also available, the perfect present this Christmas! *Terms and conditions apply

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Oxfordshire Theatre The North Wall Arts Centre

South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN. Booking: 01865 319450. Web: www.thenorthwall.org

The Wind in the Willows

Friday 5th December to Saturday 10th January: Toad hasn’t been seen since the most recent of his escapades backfired, Badger doesn’t react well to visitors in the winter and Ratty and Mole have tucked themselves away eating sardines and telling tales of sunnier days. How will we drive the wild-wooders back where they belong? Tickets: £30 - £13.50

Cornerstone Arts Centre

Station Rd, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11. Tel: 01235 515144. Web: www.cornerstone-arts.org

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Oxford Playhouse

Oxford Playhouse 11 - 12 Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2LW. Box Office: 01865 305305. Web: www.oxfordplayhouse.com

Hurry Up, Father Christmas!

Thursday 11th December - Sunday 4th January: The sleigh is loaded. The elves are ready. But Father Christmas can’t find his keys. Or his glasses. Or his boots… And now he’s making a flask of tea! Hurry up, Father Christmas! It’s Christmas Eve and it’s time to go! Age guideline 3 to 6 Tickets: £8 - £9.

The Old Fire Station

40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Tel: 01865 263980. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk

Sara Pascoe Vs History

Thursday 11 December: Sara Pascoe, star of Stand Up For the Week and Campus (C4), Live at the Apollo, QI, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Mock The Week and Twenty Twelve (BBC) presents her first ever UK tour show. With a comedy brain that leaps from stimulating arguments onto abstract confabulation with lumpy doses of openness, honesty and earnestness, Sara shares her romantic history, existential theory and cultural insights. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.

Hay Fever

Wednesday 16 - Sunday 20th December: This December, Oxford Theatre Guild brings Summer to Oxford with a classic Coward romp set in the English countryside. Each member of the bohemian Bliss family has invited a guest for the weekend to their country retreat without the rest of the family’s knowledge. As might be expected chaos ensues thanks to their rude and somewhat shocking behaviour over the weekend including couple swapping, mistaken engagements, parlour games and hiccups! Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: 13, Concessions £11 | Group Rate: Buy 7 tickets, get the 8th free!

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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.

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Oxfordshire Cinema December 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

Dumb and Dumber To Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprise their signature roles as Lloyd and Harry in the sequel to the smash hit that took the physical comedy and kicked it in the nuts: "Dumb and Dumber To." The original filmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s directors, Peter and Bobby Farrelly, take Lloyd and Harry on a road trip to find a child Harry never knew he had and the responsibility neither should ever, ever be given.

John Wick An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, "John Wick" (Keanu Reeves) is a fresh and stylized take on the "assassin genre."

The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world. Enraged, Smaug rains his fiery wrath down upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town.

Black Sea A suspenseful adventure thriller directed by Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald, centring on a rogue submarine captain (two-time Academy Award nominee Jude Law) who pulls together a misfit crew to go after a sunken treasure rumoured to be lost in the depths of the Black Sea. As greed and desperation take control onboard their claustrophobic vessel, the increasing uncertainty of the mission causes the men to turn on each other to fight for their own survival.

Exodus: Gods and Kings From acclaimed director Ridley Scott comes the epic adventure "Exodus: Gods and Kings," the story of one man's daring courage to take on the might of an empire. sing state of the art visual effects and 3D immersion, Scott brings new life to the story of the defiant leader Moses as he rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues. .

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Oxfordshire Music Christmas Carol Concert Sunday 14th December at 7pm SHELDONIAN THEATRE

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Orchestra of St John’s

Email: orchestra@osj.org.uk Web: www.osj.org.uk Tickets: Box Office 0845 680 1926

Ave Maria: Christmas Motets

Christmas Motets by Victoria, Josquin, Stravinsky, Rossini, Bruchner and Mendelssohn. Includes Christmas readings by Tessa Peake-Jones and the OSJ Ashmolean Voices. Saturday 13th December: Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames. Time: 7.30pm. Sunday 14th December: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Time: 7.30pm.

Handel’s Messiah OSJ voices chorus master Jeremy Jackson, Sofia Larsson: Soprano. Tai Oney: Counter tenor and Nick Pritchard: Tenor. Also features. Saturday 20th December: Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames. Time: 6pm. Tuesday 23rd December: St John the Evangelist (SJE Arts), Oxford. Time: 7.30pm.

Strauss Gala

Strauss waltzes and polkas. Songs from Strauss and Lehar, including arias from ‘Die Fledermaus’, with brilliant young soprano Sophie Pullen. Wednesday 31st December: Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames. Time: 8.30pm. Wednesday 31st December: St John the Evangelist (SJE Arts), Oxford. Time: 10.30pm.

Oxford Coffee Concerts One of the top ten things to do in the UK (Observer) Nominated for the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2012. Every Sunday Morning at 11:15am. In the Wonderful Holywell Music Room ( Oldest Concert Hall in Europe) Coffee Served before and after the concert at the Kings Arms and Vaults Cafe.

December 7: John Myerscough Bach Suite no.3 in C Major Britten Suite December 14: Adderbury Ensemble Viv Mclean PIANO, Chris Windass VIOLA David Le Page VIOLIN, Katherine Sharman CELLO To include: Brahms Piano Quartet no.1 in G Minor December 20: Adderbury Ensemble “Candlelit Christmas Concert” playing: Bach, Pachelbel, Corelli & Vivaldi SJE Arts at the church of St. John the Evangelist, 109 Iffley Road, Oxford. 7.30pm £15 (£13).

December 21: Adderbury Ensemble “Christmas Concert” playing: Bach, Pachelbel, Corelli & Vivaldi £12 adults, £11 full time students, senior citizens and under 16s Free admission to children ages 5 -10 accompanied by an adult (under 5s not permitted entry) Tickets Available at the door or from Oxford Playhouse Tel: 01865 305305 Web: www.coffeeconcerts.com

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Music At Oxford

Osney Lock Boathouse, Osney Lock, Bridge Street, Oxford, OX2 0AX. Box Office: 01865 244 806. Web: www.musicatoxford.com

Christmas at Christ Church Christ Church Cathedral Choir

Fridays 12th & 19th December : Take a moment out of the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations for a feast of festive words and music from across the centuries. Stephen Darlington and Christ Church Cathedral Choir offer traditional and unusual carols by composers including Warlock, Holst, Walton and Howells, interspersed with reflective and amusing Christmas readings. The ‘start of Christmas’ for many Oxford locals, these concerts are always hugely popular, so please book early to avoid disappointment. This year, a live video relay means that the choir will be visible on screens in previously unsighted areas. Concert ends: 9.30pm Tickets: £15 (on screen view) students £5 off & under 18s half price Box Office 01865 244806, online www.musicatoxford.com Venue: Christ Church Cathedral, St Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1DP.

Oxford Philomusica

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Egrove Park, Oxford OX1 5NY. Tel: 01865 980 980. Web: www.oxfordphil.com E-mail: info@oxfordphil.com

Messiah

Thursday 11th December: Mhairi Lawson soprano, Diana Moore mezzo soprano, Benjamin Hulett tenor, Jeffrey Carl baritone, Echoris choir and Marios Papadopoulos conductor. For many centuries now, The Messiah has become a firm fixture of the Christmas season. This performance of Handel’s timeless masterpiece in the historic surroundings of the Sheldonian Theatre, where Handel himself conducted in 1733, features sublime soloists alternating with waves of rich choral textures joining with the orchestra. Guaranteed to leave the audience uplifted and humming the Hallelujah chorus ‘til long after the decorations come down. Venue: Sheldonian. Tickets: £40 £28 £18 £10. Time: 7.30pm.

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Bruch Scottish Fantasy

Strauss Viennese Waltzes & Polkas Anna-Liisa Bezrodny violin John Georgiadis conductor 01865 980 980 www.oxfordphil.com www.livinginoxford.com

Oxfordshire Music Jacqueline du Pré Music Building St Hilda’s College, Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DY Tel: 01865 286660 Web: ww.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/jdp

JDP Concert Series

Beethoven Violin Sontatas: Krysia Osostowicz (Violin) & Daniel Tong (Piano) Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th December: As part of their ‘Beethoven-Plus’ project, the acclaimed duo of Krysia Osostowicz and Daniel Tong return to the JdP with two concerts of Beethoven’s violin sonatas. Each of their programmes begins with one of the bold and brilliant Op. 12 sonatas, music of a confident young genius in full spate. Wednesday’s concert continues with the tender and whimsical sonata Op. 30 No. 1 and ends with the flamboyantly virtuosic ‘Kreutzer’, in effect a double concerto without orchestra. In Thursday’s concert the fiercely compressed A minor sonata, Op. 23, is contrasted with the sublime G major, Op. 96, whose rarefied lyricism looks ahead to Beethoven’s so-called ‘third period’. Concert Times: 7pm. Tickets: £20 gallery / £15 stalls / £5 students

JDP Family Christmas Show

Family Christmas Pantomime: 'Cinderella Green the Recycling Queen' Sunday 14th - Monday 22nd December: Emma Boor’s Christmas pantomime, “Cinderella Green the Recycling Queen”, is the well-loved tale with an environmentally friendly twist: a puppet play of Rubbish, Recycling and Romance. Cinderella Green works hard for her two wasteful, lazy, hygieneobsessed sisters (Mopella and J-Cloth) but all she really wants to do is hang out with the wildlife that she loves. Join Cinders as she wages war on her sisters’ waste, shines at the Prince’s Christmas Garden Party and campaigns to clean up the kingdom! The show is filled with crazy characters, gentle clowning, catchy sing-a-long songs (composed by Hannah Rhodes), and with magical puppets made from household objects. The show is suitable for children 4+ and their families. Concert Times: Various, please see our website. Tickets: £7 person (under 1s go free) Schools booking rate: £6.00†

City Of Oxford Orchestra

Tel: 01865 744457. Web: www.cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk E-mail: info@cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk

Christmas Carol Concert

Sunday 14th December: Handel Zadok the Priest, Berlioz Shepherds’ Farewell, Leroy Anderson Sleigh Ride, Ravel Hansel and Gretel Overture, Debussy Petite Suite and Carols for Choir and Audience. Onyx Brass, Oxford City Choir and Cantores and Chapel Choir of St Helen and St Katharine add their own special magic. Venue: Sheldonian Theatre. Time: 7pm. Tickets: £10-£32 call (01865) 744457 or (01865) 305305.

Concerto by Candlelight

Sunday 21st December: Corelli Christmas Concerto, Bach Air on the G string, Telemann Oboe Concerto, Vivaldi Winter, Pachelbel Canon, Bach In Dulci Jubilo and Morricone Gabriel’s Oboe. Tim Watts Oboe and Roland Roberts Director/Violin. ‘The perfect way to start Christmas: sublime music in an enchanting chapel and the magic of Candlelight.’ Cantabile. Venue: Exeter College. Time: 5pm and 8pm. Tickets: £24 call (01865) 744457.

Early Music by Candlelight

Tickets from The Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street Tel: 01865-305305

Christmas by Candlelight: O Magnum Mysterium Monday 22nd December: Early to Modern Anthems & Carols for SATB & chamber organ Charivari Agréable, dir. Kah-Ming Ng with Olwen Turchetta (sop), Elizabeth Deacon (alto), Ben Durrant (tenor) & Michael Hickman (bass) Featuring Schütz (German Magnificat), and also motets and anthems by Croft, Greene, Handel, Hassler, Holst, Poulenc, etc.Venue: Exeter College Chapel, Turl Street. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £17 (OAP £16, students £10) at the door or from the Oxford Playhouse's Tickets Oxford.

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HarryFest I Concert

Sunday 30th November: This concert forms part of the 50th birthday celebrations of composer Martyn Harry, who is based at St Anne’s and St Hilda’s colleges. HarryFest features a programme of chamber and instrumental music at the JdP (with guest soprano Lore Lixenberg), and a concert of ensemble works. The evening begins at 6.15pm with a preconcert talk followed at 7pm by the concert. Jonathan Powell (piano) and the Cavaleri Quartet will perform Harry Chamber Intimacy (2005), Bletchley Bedford Sandy (2014), Beltway Series (2014) and Wild Boar Quartet (2014). Admission: Tickets are from £3 - for more information please visit st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/jdp/tickets, Time: 6.15pm, Venue: Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, St Hilda's College

HarryFest II Concert

Monday 1st December: The evening begins at 7.15pm with an interview with the composer with the concert following at 8pm. His Majesty’s Sagbutts and Cornetts and Ensemble Isis, conducted by John Traill, will perform: Harry Fantasy Unbuttoned (1998), Eingestellt (2007) and At his Majesty’s Pleasure (2012). This concert also forms part of the 50th birthday celebrations of composer Martyn Harry. HarryFest features a concert of ensemble works including the UK premiere of Eingestellt (played by members of the Cavaleri Quartet and bassist Deborah Pritchard) and a selection of movements from At His Majesty’s Pleasure, performed by His Majesty’s Sagbutts and Cornetts. Admission: Free, Time: 7.15pm, Venue: Holywell Music Room

Research Colloquium with Henry Hope (Magdalen College, Oxford)

Tuesday 2nd December: Barbarossa's Hoffest of 1184: a Case Study in the Historiography of Minnesang. The Music Research Colloquia series is organised by graduate students (this year, Chris May and Alexi Vellianitis). 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. Papers are followed by discussion and a drinks reception. Students, staff and general public are warmly encouraged to attend. Admission: Free, Time: 5.15pm, Venue: Faculty of Music

Seminar in Medieval and Renaissance Music with Magnus Williamson (Newcastle University)

Thursday 4th December: Praying for a safe delivery: Mary Tudor, Thomas Tallis and the chronology of Tudor Music. The speaker’s presentation is followed by a full hour of discussion during which wine is served. Admission: Free, Time: 5pm, Venue: Wharton Room, All Souls College

Arts at the Old Fire Station

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Mambo, Mambo, Mambo

Satutrday 13th December: An all-star 9 piece latin soul and Barrio funk band, Manchester-based Bugalu Foundation, formed over a decade ago by conga player, Sam Bell, have their origins in the Northern Latin Soul scene in Leeds and Manchester. Their style of boogaloo – a fusion of R&B, Soul and Mambo and Son Montuno – echoes the 1970s meeting in New York of Jazz, Funk and Soul and the musical traditions of Latin America. Bugalu Foundation return to Oxford by special request. plus Ran Kan Kan, Oxford’s 20 piece Cuban-style Band, is guaranteed to get you dancing. Admission: £10, Conc £8. £12 on door. Time: 8pm.

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Watercolour, Acrylic, Photography and Prints of views around the City. Artists displayed include Valerie Petts, Ken Messer, David Langford, John Bastin and many more. On sale year round, commissions accepted.

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. Midweek 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.

Modern Art Oxford

30 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP. Tel: 01865 722 733. Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk

Straight to Camera : Performance for Film

Until Sunday 14th December: Straight to Camera comprises of weekly programme of artists’ films presenting performances made for camera, which examine the relationship between performer, audience and film. From private performances in New York’s loft studios in the 1960’s to contemporary approaches to the formats and visual language of 21st century popular culture. This programme traces the historical roots of Performance on film and in doing so seeks to map the boundaries between film, theatre & live performance. Free

O3 Gallery

Oxford Castle Oxford OX1 1AY. Tel: 01865 246131. Web: www.o3gallery.co.uk

Winter Moon

Saturday 29th November - Sunday 25th January: Winter Moon is a spellbinding exhibition of ethereal artwork inspired by the light of the moon. O3 Gallery have hand-picked a selection of artists who create images exploring moon-lit landscapes and the iconic imagery of the moon itself. This exhibition presents a selection of artists working within a variety of different techniques and media. Entrance: Free.

Modern Artists Gallery

High St.Whitchurch on Thames, Oxon, RG8 7EX. Tel: 0118 984 5893. Web: www.modernartistsgallery.com December: Imagine ...Christmas exhibition, featuring Sue Bartlett, Kate Kessling, Steve Whitehead, Paul Kessling, Paul Wright and Mark Hall. Opening date to be announced soon. Image: Paul Kessling Fragment oil on paper 99 x 96cm.

Arts at the Old Fire Station

40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Tel: 01865 263980. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk Opening times: Tue – Sat, 10am-5pm

Gift Wrap with Claire Duffy

Saturday 13 December: Get Christmas under wraps! Work alongside illustrator and print maker Claire Duffy to create a series of gift tags and Christmas wrap, to give your gives a truly personal touch. You can also get in those last few Christmas presents from our Shop at the same time! Tickets: £2 towards materials. Time: 2-4pm.

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Sanders of Oxford Rare Prints & Maps

Sanders is ready for Christmas, with our wide selection of 17th to 20th century prints and maps, there’s something for everyone and every budget. New stock for Christmas includes: Japanese woodblocks, regional and world maps, fauna and flora prints and caricatures, alongside a wide selection of beautiful and unusual Oxford prints and photographs. We also have an updated collection of works by contemporary printmakers and due to popular demand, fabulous glass Christmas decorations. Let our friendly, knowledgeable staff help you find a unique and personal gift this Christmas.

104 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 242590. E-mail: info@sandersofoxford.com. Web: www.sandersofoxford.com. Admission: FREE. Open: Mon to Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 11am - 5pm

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Goddesses: Designing Female Beauty in the Renaissance and Baroque 12th September to 23rd December 2014

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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 Centre of Excellence 2010 - 2012, and a member of Quality English.

College of International Education Bocardo House, 24B St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2EB. Tel: 01865 202238. Web: www.cie-oxford.com

The College of International Education (CIE) is a small college, located in the centre of Oxford, opposite the famous Oxford Union. We offer English Language, Academic, Foundation Year and Pre-Boarding courses. Tuition is in small classes (max 8), given by dedicated and well-qualified teachers.

Our Lady’s Abingdon

Radley Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3PS. Tel: 01235 524658. Web: www.olab.org.uk Our Lady's Abingdon has a committed approach to partnership between school, pupil and parents. We offer opportunities to enjoy success in a range of different areas.

Eckersley Oxford

14 Friars Entry, Oxford OX1 2BZ. Tel: 01865 721268. Web: www.eckersley.co.uk Over 50 years teaching English to foreign students in the centre of Oxford, with experienced and qualified teachers. Our long tradition combines with a 21st century approach and state-of-the-art facilities, including interactive whiteboards, a digital language laboratory and of course wireless access from just about anywhere in the School.

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Oxfordshire Accommodation 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.

River Hotel

Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA. Tel: (01865) 243475. Guests: 249756. Fax: 724306. Web: www.riverhotel.co.uk Email: reception@riverhotel.co.uk • 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 usual hotel bedroom facilities • 24-hour access, free on-site car-park and wi-fi for residents • Sat Nav, via Mill street, first lane on right - OX2 0AJ • On A420, 1 mile to A34 ring road, west exit at Seacourt interchange • Easy walk to City, Colleges. Conference centres and venues • VisitBritain ** metro grading, breakfast table service, residents bar ‘Large enough to be comfortable, small enough to be friendly’

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.

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.

Burlington House Hotel

374 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7PP. Tel: 01865 513 513. Web: www.burlington-hotel-oxford.co.uk Nestling in leafy Oxford, a short bus ride away from the bustling City Centre, Burlington House offers high quality and peaceful luxury bed & breakfast accommodation to Oxford’s many visitors. Burlington Guest House has been consistently awarded the highest accommodation rating and is now Five Stars Highly Commended under the new AA scheme. Burlington House has been recommended by both the Which? Guide to Good Hotels and its sister publication, the Which? Guide to Good Bed & Breakfasts.

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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.

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.

Malmaison

3 New Rd, Oxford OX1 1AY. Tel: 0844 693 0659. Web: www.malmaison.com/locations/oxford Tired of doing hard time in run-of-the-mill hotels? Well, this time you're going to the slammer in style, at the former gaol now known as Malmaison Oxford. You're not going to be behind bars though: you're going to be sipping the coolest cocktails in the free world at MALBAR. And don't worry about doing porridge. Mal Brasserie serves an eclectic mix of classic dishes with a twist, from freshly caught fish to the famous Mal Burger.

Vanburgh House Hotel

20-24 St Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street, Oxford, OX1 2EB. Tel: 01865 244 622. Web: www.vanbrughhousehotel.co.uk Vanbrugh House Hotel gives a unique guest experience. With 22 individual bedrooms and suites of contemporary design, it offers comfort and style. Featuring English hand crafted furniture, eclectic fixtures and fittings, whilst being set in an historic building. There are echoes of the hotels own 18th century heritage in the combination of highly-polished service and homeliness. To stay in Vanbrugh House is to live in the heart of Oxford past and present.

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Oxfordshire Accommodation 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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Oxfordshire Shopping Shop at the Old Fire Station

Gloucester Green, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk Tel: 01865 263980 Opening Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm Shop at the Old Fire Station is stocked with a treasure trove of over 100 different UK based artists and designers. All of the items are handmade or designed within the UK, with over half of the makers based within Oxfordshire. A wide array of gifts including cards, ceramics, original prints, jewellery, stationary and more.

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.

Bicester Village

50 Pingle Dr, Bicester OX26 6WD. Tel: 01869 366266. Web: www.bicestervillage.com Discover a relaxed shopping haven in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, where spacious boutiques showcase the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands. Quality, attention to detail and five-star service are hallmarks of the Bicester Village shopping experience.

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Oxfordshire Sports Oxford University Rugby Football Club Jackdaw Lane, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SR. Tel: 01865 432000. Web: www.ourfc.org.uk Tue 2nd Dec Wed 3rd Dec Thu 11th Dec Thu 11th Dec

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Oxford United Football Club

The Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP. Tel: 01865 337533. Web: www.oufc.co.uk Sat 13th Dec Sat 20th Dec Fri 26th Dec Sun 28th Dec Sat 3rd Jan

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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.

North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club

546 Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 8EQ Tel: 01865 513560. Web: www.noltc.co.uk

North Oxford tennis club is run by a committee of members for the benefit of its members. We offer our members a range of facilities and events including a varied programme of social tennis and tournaments, an active programme of junior coaching and events, and competitive league team tennis.

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Oxfordshire Restaurants Asian

Shanghai 30’s

82 St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1RA. Tel: 01865 242230. Web: www.shanghai30s.com Situated in this 15th century building, Shanghai 30's cuisine is based on the both classic and contemporary dishes of Shanghai and the surrounding areas. Shanghai 30’s is the perfect place for a romantic meal or a private function in Oxford city centre.

Rice Box

178 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE. Tel: 01865 202138. Web: www.riceboxrestaurant.co.uk Located perfectly in amongst the hustle and bustle of Cowley Road, Rice Box is the place to go to if you want quick service, delicious food and a welcoming smile. Rice Box has a wide selection of dishes, including Chinese, Malaysian, Japanese and Thai.

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.

Tree Hotel in Iffley

63 Church Way, Iffley Village, OX4 4EY. Tel: 01865 775974. Web: www.treehotel.co.uk. The Award-winning Tree Hotel at Iffley is a charming pub restaurant with specialist European and Indian head chefs, championing wonderful food from around the world using the freshest ingredients, with excellent service and a warm and welcoming atmosphere

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 Rose Tree

81 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9AA. Tel: 01865 741 888. Web: www.therosetreerestaurant.com At the Rose Tree Restaurant, we are committed to bring you the best of PanAsian cuisine. We offer a variety of Asian menu from traditional to fusion style including Japanese,Thai and Chinese.With a passion for creativity and fresh, unique tastes. We are committed to create a fun place where you can celebrate with great food and top-notch service at a reasonable price.

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Majliss is run by veteran restauranteurs from the Sylhet region of Bangladesh. The decor is stunning and contemporary, and the food delicious. Lively and great for groups, but perfect for romantic nights out as well. Take advantage of our takeaway service, too.

110 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JE Tel: 01865 726728 Web: www.majliss.co.uk

Aziz

228-230 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UH. Tel: 01865 794945. Web: www.aziz.uk.com With our restaurant we have created and ambiance that will make you feel relaxed and welcomed and with our award winning team from the front of house staff to our award winning chefs who will offer you a great dinning experience.

Qumins

86 St Clement's St, Oxford OX4 1AR. Tel: 01865 247093. Web: www.qumins.co.uk Located in the heart of St.Clement's, East Oxford's chic and stylish restaurant quarter, Qumins offers an exciting new experience in fine Indian cuisine. Bringing together traditional techniques with modern sophistication, our head chef and his team invite you to try our varied and innovative menu.

Aziz Express

Ozone Leisure and Entertainment Park, Grenoble Road, OX4 4XP Oxford, Oxfordshire Tel: 01865 395870 Web: www.azizexpress.co.uk Our Express Restaurant offers both Buffet & A la carte menu. Located @ Ozone Leisure and Entertainment Park, with lots to do even before you decided to dine with us such as bowling, cinema, and bingo and lots more! We are adjacent to the home of Oxford United, the Kassam stadium.'

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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 hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen gardens and orchards and whenever possible meat and poultry is sourced from our own farm. The restaurant faces south to overlook the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s croquet lawn and offers the perfect ambience.

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Oxfordshire Restaurants 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.

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 wood burning 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.

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.

Jericho Tavern

56 Walton Street, Jericho, Oxford, OX2 6AE. Tel: 01865 311 775. Web: www.thejerichooxford.co.uk Just outside the old city gates in Oxford's historic suburb, you'll find The Jericho Tavern, a bastion of beautiful beers damn fine pub food and upcoming musical talent - so our learned patrons tell us. Join us for Great British pub-food, The Jericho way. Modern classics and seasonal dishes made with carefully sourced ingredients, cooked to order and served simply.

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.

Turl Street Kitchen

16 Turl St, Oxford OX1 3DH. Tel: 01865 264171. Web: www.turlstreetkitchen.co.uk Open early ’til late, Turl Street Kitchen offers relaxed eating and drinking with a focus on great local produce and independent drinks makers. Drop in and see us for breakfast or coffee, stay for lunch, dinner or drinks.

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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 Anchor

2 Hayfield Rd, Oxford OX2 6TT Tel: 01865 510282 Web: www.theanchoroxford.com The Anchor is a pub and dining room in the heart of Oxford's Jericho serving simple, honest food. We have daily changing seasonal specials, Wadworth beers and a great wine selection.

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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The Chequers at Burcot

Abingdon Road, Burcot, Oxon. OX14 3DP. Tel: 01865-407771. Web: www.thechequers-burcot.co.uk. A roaring fire and friendly staff welcome you to The Chequers and along with the opulent dĂŠcor it is a perfect blend of contemporary and classic styles with a cosy and inviting atmosphere. The 400 year old Chequers at Burcot standing just off the A415 about 5 miles south of Oxford has come a long way since multi-award-winning chef Steven Sanderson first took the reins in 2006.

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Oxfordshire Restaurants Café

Café Coco

23 Cowley Rd, Oxford, OX4 1HP. Tel: 01865 200232. Web: www.cafe-coco.co.uk Winner Observer Food Awards “Best for kids” in the Southeast. Café Coco has been winning awards and gaining notices for the past twenty two years. it is renowned for sharp yet friendly service, interesting music and a great atmosphere. Considered the finest cappuccino in Oxford. Superb pizzas, fresh fish daily, smoothies, mint presse, brownies and banoffee pie.

Modern Art Oxford Café Bar

30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP. Tel: 01865 722733. Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk/about-us/cafe-and-bar/ Modern Art Oxford’s new Café Bar has been designed to perk you up whatever the time of day. Our coffee is supplied and selected by the Monmouth Coffee Company and our wine list compiled by the Oxford Wine Company. We stock a range of local brews including our very own beer Plot 16, grown on our allotment in Rose Hill. Our changing seasonal menu and relaxing atmosphere make an ideal place to meet.

Cafe Loco

The Old Palace, 85/87 St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1RA. Tel: 01865 200959. Web: www.goingloco.com Just two minutes walk from Carfax Tower is Cafe Loco, with such delights as stunning coffee, sumptuous Eggs Benedict, Full English, homemade Specials, Scones, Teacakes and Full Afternoon Tea, it’s a wonder you haven’t been! Introducing NEW business lunch delivery service. For details info@goingloco.com.

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.

Café Rouge

Marriott's Close, Woodford Way, Witney OX28 6GW Tel: 01993 775014 Web: www.caferouge.co.uk A Taste of France in Witney, Cafe Rouge is located in the heart of this buzzing Market Town, conveniently situated in Marriott's Close, an exciting, mixeduse development boasting residential apartments, Shopping Centre, Cineworld and Free Multi-storey Parking. A premiere French cafe brand with a broad all-day offer of classic dishes and wines from steak frites and boef bourguignon to a selection of croques and baguettes.

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Crisis Skylight Cafe 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Tel: 01865 263 972.

The Oxford Skylight CafĂŠ is open to the public daily from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday. It serves freshly ground coffees, teas and cakes as well as a range of home cooked food prepared from fresh, local produce. There are daily specials (including a vegetarian option) a range of sandwiches, hot pannini's, baked potatoes, fresh salads and the famous fireman's breakfast served all day!

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Oxfordshire Restaurants 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!

Spanish

Al-Andalus

10 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 516688. Web: www.tapasoxford.co.uk Situated on vibrant, centrally located Little Clarendon Street, Al-Andalus is a stylish and bustling Spanish tapas bar. Independently - owned, it serves delicious, freshly- prepared and authentic Spanish tapas dishes. Open: Mon to Thur 12am-3pm & 5pm till late, Fri-Sun 12pm till late.

Kazbar

25-27 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1HP. Tel: 01865 202920. Web: www.kazbar.co.uk “One of the best tapas bars in Britain” The Observer. “ The range of high quality tapas should be enough to suit most tastes” The Guardian. “Chilled, cheerful, unique.”The Independant. The Kazbar is a tantalizing café-bar with a Moroccan interior, serving Spanish and North African cuisine.

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.

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.

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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A Guaranteed warm welcome at Shanghai 30’s

Reviewed by Richard Rosser 15th November

Established in 2005 overlooking the gardens of Christ Church College, the former Bishop’s Palace has been gracefully restored to capture the stylish and classy ambience of 1930’s Shanghai. You are always guaranteed a warm welcome by George and is attentive staff at Shanghai 30’s in St Aldates, just a two minute walk from Carfax in the centre of Oxford. The Royal ‘line up’ can be a little intimidating but it is always intended to make you feel special and set you up for a great experience. We were sat in the window – ask for the window seat if you can to get the view over Christ Church – and before we could peruse the menu we had our drinks, a gin and tonic for Tina and a Chinese beer for me. To start we shared an old favourite, Crispy Aromatic Duck, beautifully presented with pancakes, cucumber, leek and hoi sin sauce. A delicate starter, the duck was perfectly tender and the pancakes melted in your mouth. The service was impeccable and as soon as our plates had been cleared away, our main courses arrived with three immaculately dressed members of staff delivering one after the other. I could hear my sizzling beef fillet before it entered the room. Brandy marinated tender beef fillet pan fried with onion and pepper in Shanghai 30’s popular honey and black pepper sauce and served on a hot plate, this was as mouth watering as I remembered it the last time we visited the restaurant. Tina plumped for the Sizzling Seafood in Black Pepper sauce. The dish included stir fried squids, prawns and fish slices with onions and peppers in a white wine and black pepper sauce served on a hot plate. As if that wasn’t enough, George then served us his stir fried egg noodle with super king Prawns. Although the dessert list was varied and extensive, we were so full we had to pass and settle for two espresso coffees. George, the General Manager, then invited us to sample some Remy Martin Lois XIII Cognac, probably the best brandy available. I am almost lost for words. What an experience! Reviewed by Living In Oxford Magazine Editor, Richard Rosser. Shanghai 30’s, Winner of the 2008 Remy Martin Award. 82 St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1RA Tel: 01865 242230 Web: www.shanghai30s.com www.livinginoxford.com

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Café Rouge A bit of Paris in Witney

Reviewed by Richard Rosser 14th November

Café Rouge in Witney has the ambience of a Paris brasserie, open plan with a huge bar to your left as you enter and an electric atmosphere with every table taken…except one! The décor is inviting with red, not surprisingly, dominating alongside warm creams, browns and yellows. The French theme continues with French themed posters and photographs adorning the walls. General Manager Andy Wolf greeted us and showed Tina and I to our table, meandering through tables of families, couples, large groups celebrating and all enjoying great food, wonderful service an contributing to the vibrant and buzzy scene. We were due at the cinema to see Brad Pitt’s latest blockbuster (oh how I love Brad! Not) so we asked Andy for his help in choosing his favourites. To start we shared the Planche Rustique, a sharing board including a charcuterie selection, pâté maison, cornichons, houmous, olive tapenade, red pepper tapenade and smoked almonds, served with rustic breads. This was a great appetiser, a rainbow of colours and wide range of exquisite tastes. Our main course arrived once we had polished off our starter. Tina went for the Confit Duck Burger – pulled, spiced duck in roasting juices with melted Raclette cheese, rocket and plum tomato served in a brioche-style bun with a portion of French fries. Andy recommended the Beef Daube for me – slowcooked beef in a red wine sauce with a hint of cocoa served in a little red pot and accompanied by a celeriac purée, sugar snap peas and carrots. Andy was right, this was delicious – warming, tasty and very filling. Time was moving on and we thought we should make our way to the cinema next door (literally) but Andy convinced us to try the Dark Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate & Lime Sorbet; an indulgent chocolate dessert with a lime, chocolate & chilli sorbet. Thank goodness we weren’t allowed to leave – that was fabulous, the perfect end to a wonderful meal. Whether it’s a romantic meal, a family celebration or a group party, Café Rouge is such a thriving, charismatic and versatile restaurant that whatever the occasion, you simply can’t go wrong. Reviewed by Living In Oxford Magazine Editor, Richard Rosser. Marriott’s Close, Woodford Way, Witney OX28 6GW 01993 775014 www.caferouge.co.uk /french-restaurant/witney www.livinginoxford.com

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Burford Garden Company

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Reviewed by Richard Rosser 16th November

Since 1977, Burford Garden Company, under founding director and Chairman, Nigel Johnson and his wife Louise, have established a unique experience for customers looking to combine the finest elements of home and garden in one location. Starting life as a simple plant nursery on a derelict farm in the Cotswolds, perched above the hills in the Oxfordshire countryside, Burford Garden Company is now one of England’s largest and most exciting shopping destinations.

I met with Louise and Burford’s Managing Director, Paul Gingell, to find out what makes this such a special place and Paul is adamant about one key factor, “we have a solid reputation which counts for everything when you are dealing with the general public. We’re also a family business which means this business is driven by the heart, with lots of consideration for everything that we do. Burford is a one off, despite constant requests to set up elsewhere and to have achieved the growth that we have with one outlet is quite a significant achievement of which we are all immensely proud.” If there was anything negative about the public perception of Burford, it’s that it is very much more than just a Garden Centre, as Louise picks up. “We’ve always been Burford Garden Company but a lot of people who haven’t been here and come here for the first time say how amazed they are that we do so much more than sell items for the garden. We’re very proud of the 50,000 hand-picked lines we sell which are sourced from all over the world, but we also put a lot of work into the Café which has superb chefs and is a very popular destination for our customers.” Staff are another fundamental ingredient for any retail operation and the staff at Burford are carefully selected so as to enhance the customer experience, explains Paul. “We employ with a great deal of care. Our staff are our mouthpiece and we ensure that they are on message with everything that we do. They help breed customer loyalty and they are a huge factor in our success.” As Burford embraces the digital age with a new website launching soon and expands its range with plans for further expansion, you have to admire what Nigel and Louise have created. Burford has set the benchmark for plenty of ‘wannabees’ around the world, with a customer list to die for and A list celebs popping in on a regular basis. After all, if Amanda Holden can wish she had shares in the business and the PM loves the fact that there is always something new going on, then they must be getting something right. As I left the interview and made my way back through this Aladdin’s cave of all things wonderful, a tiny Robin accompanied me on my way spreading the festive cheer. He obviously agreed with Emma Bridgewater who recently commented that Burford was “the best shop in the country”.

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Oxfordshire Health & Beauty Monica Franke Osteopathy & Pilates Tel: 07970 119721. E-mail: mfranke.osteo@googlemail.com Web: www.monicafranke.com www.frankeosteopathy.tumblr.com

With clinics in Bletchingdon, Abingdon and central Oxford, Monica Franke offers expertise in general osteopathy, sports osteopathy and Pilates, emphasising high standards of communication, diagnosis and treatment. She is recently joined by two associates, Ben Ousey and Angela Power who also offer particular areas of expertise, including sports injuries, cranial osteopathy and mom’s and babies. Franke Osteopathy practitioners enjoy helping people to understand the origin of their aches and strains, and helping them to more pain-free function.

Bare UK

Boars Hill, Oxford, with private parking. Tel: 07773 764817. Web: www.bareuk.co.uk Have you got unwanted hair, leaving you feeling distressed? Well you don’t need to panic any longer, here at Bare UK we specialise in the revolutionary hair reduction method ‘Intense Pulse Light’, a form of laser treatment, designed to remove unwanted hair, so you can now say goodbye to waxing, and hello to smooth skin. After a few treatments with our high grade IPL system you will begin to notice a difference. So visit us at Bare UK today and get rid of those unwanted hairs. Visit www.bareuk.co.uk for further information, or to find out about other treatments.

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.

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.

YogaVenue

2 Avenue Lane, Oxford, OX4 1YF. Tel: 01865 245 754. Web: www.yogavenue.co.uk We are Oxford’s only purpose built yoga studio offering classes in Hot Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga, situated at the beginning of Cowley Road. YogaVenue was created to provide a dedicated space for students to study and enjoy their Yoga practice. All our classes aim to enhance conscious living and greater fulfilment in life through the practice of Yoga. Qualified and experienced teachers and welcoming staff will support students during their classes and time at YogaVenue.

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Leisure Club and Spa at The Randolph Hotel 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.

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.

Wing Chun Dynamics

Summertown Church Hall, Portland Road, Oxford, OX2 7EZ Tel: 07974 217 232 Web: www.wingchundynamics.org Martial arts classes with Wing Chun Dynamics - the culmination of over thirty years of martial arts training and experience by it’s founder and master, Sifu David Taylor. Wing Chun is a logical, scientific, yet simple Chinese martial art system, which was developed for practical and effective self-defence.

Spirit Health Club

Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 8JD. Tel: 01865 888444. Web: www.spirithealthclubs.co.uk Feel comfortable and at ease here with a great, social atmosphere and friendly staff as committed to your long term goals as you are. Whether it’s fitness, relaxation or wellbeing, we’ll help you find your true Spirit. See more on our website www.spirithealthclubs.co.uk

Oxford Brookes Centre for Sport

Oxford Brookes University, 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.

H.I.M

66 St.Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AH. Tel: 01865 249 740. Web: www.himoxford.co.uk. H.I.M is all about quality hairdressing in a relaxed and friendly environment. The H.I.M team is young and friendly with many years experince in the trade. We focus on our clients as individuals and deliver a high quality service at a reasonable price. New customers are always welcome in the H.I.M salon which provides a modern setting and a friendly atmosphere.

Karina Barton Clinical Hypnotherapy

23 Park End Street, Oxford. OX1 1HU. Tel.: 07749 218599. Web: www.karinabarton.co.uk

Karina Barton is a qualified Solution Focused Hypnotherapist practicing in Central Oxford and near Cirencester. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy combines the most effective techniques from Solution Focused Brief Therapy, CBT, NLP and Clinical Hypnotherapy, creating a innovative form of therapy which is fast, effective and powerful. It is based around the formulation of clear and constructive goals for the future, without having to revisit past events or trauma.

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Oxfordshire Services Care Home

The Lady Nuffield Home

165 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AW. Tel: 01865 888500. Web: www.ladynuffieldhome.co.uk A small residential care home for the older person, conveniently situated in Summertown. Close to shops, local medical centres and on the main bus route.

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.

Male Hairdressing H.I.M

66 St.Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AH. Tel: 01865 249 740. Web: www.himoxford.co.uk H.I.M is all about quality hairdressing in a relaxed and friendly environment. The H.I.M team is young and friendly with many years experince in the trade. We focus on our clients as individuals and deliver a high quality service at a reasonable price. New customers are always welcome in the H.I.M salon which provides a modern setting and a friendly atmosphere.

Framing

Isis Creative Framing

2 Northampton Rd, Oxford OX1 4TG. Tel: 01865 203420. Web: www.isiscreative.co.uk We are a large, busy, workshop-style business, where you can see all the work being done on the premises. While being a large business brings great customer benefits we retain our small company roots with exceptional customer service based on old-time values, quality and value for money. Our roots go back to the 1970’s as a small family-run Picture Framing business to the successful company we are today.

Construction Savvy

253 London Road Headington Oxford OX3 9EH. Tel: 01865 920020. Web: www.group-savvy.co.uk Savvy works in a wide range of properties including domestic, leisure, educational and commercial, as well as Oxfordshire’s leading businesses that entrust Savvy with beautiful historic buildings. We take great pride in our work and, by working hand in hand with our clients, Savvy has earned a reputation as one of Oxford’s most reliable, trusted and helpful building companies.

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Excel Dry Cleaners 274 Banbury Road, Oxford. Tel: 01865 511773. Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialist Dry Cleaners, experts in cleaning all delicate items including silks to wedding dresses. Full repair and alteration service.

Property

Witney Business & Innovation Centre

Windrush Industrial Park, Burford Road, Witney, OX29 7DX. Tel: 01993 848200. Web: www.witney-bic.co.uk

Witney Business and Innovation Centre provides flexible, serviced office space, virtual offices and meeting rooms in a professional serviced environment, allowing you to focus on running your business. The centre is a brand new facility in a refurbished building on the outskirts of Witney. Offices vary from 100 sq ft to 3,000 sq ft, which can accommodate between 1 and 30 people. Multiple offices can also be taken if more space is required.

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!

Oxford Centre for Innovation

New Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1BY. Tel 01865 261400 Web: www.ocfi.co.uk

Oxford Centre for Innovation, in Oxford, provides flexible office space, virtual offices and meeting rooms in a professional serviced environment, allowing you to focus on running your business. Companies love the supportive community within the centre, which is enhanced by a range of specialist business support through our Oxfordshire regional director and other local partners. It really is the ideal place to base your business.

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Oxfordshire Services Strutt & Parker

269 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 7LL. Tel: 01865 366660. Web: www.struttandparker.com A stylish modern office, located in a prominent location on the Banbury Road to the north of the city. As a multi-disciplined office, we have an outstanding team of property professionals able to deal with matters as diverse as the sale of an Oxford town house to the re-organisation of a rural estate or the planning and development of a new settlement.

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.

Travel

Great Experience Travel

Unit 6-7, Waterloo Walk, High St, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 6EU Tel: 0845 415 0750 Web: www.greatexperiencetravel.co.uk We are a specialist independent travel company and we love nothing more than helping you plan your ideal travel experience. Between the staff team we have been lucky enough to visit countries all over the globe, and we like nothing more than being able to share our knowledge and passion for travel with you.

London Oxford Airport

Langford Ln, Oxford OX5 1RA Tel: 01865 290600 Web: www.oxfordairport.co.uk London Oxford Airport (OXF/EGTK - Kidlington) is the Thames Valley area’s primary regional and business aviation airport - the only commercial airport between London Heathrow (LHR) and Birmingham (BHX). Located in the heart of one of Europe’s fastest growing and most prosperous regions.

Charities

CLIC Sargent

108-110 London Rd, Oxford, OX3 9AW Tel:01865 767056 Web: www.clicsargent.org.uk CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families. We provide clinical, practical, financial and emotional support to help them cope with cancer and get the most out of life. We are there from diagnosis onwards and aim to help the whole family deal with the impact of cancer and its treatment, life after treatment and, in some cases, bereavement.

Leukaemia Research

Twitter: twitter.com/beatbloodcancer Web: www.leukaemialymphomaresearch.org.uk We are Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, your UK blood cancer charity. Every year we stop more people dying of blood cancer and our researchers are even working to stop people developing blood cancer in the first place. We improve the lives of blood cancer patients with cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma because we believe everyone should be able to live their life to the full.

Root & Branch

Tel: 01793 780380 Email: rootandbranch@btconnect.com Web: www.rootandbranch.info Root & Branch is to help people who experience mental health difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. Located on an organic farm in the beautiful Vale of White Horse, Root & Branch provides the opportunity for people to become involved in a wide range of interesting activities such as organic gardening and horticulture, blacksmithing, woodworking, crafts, artwork, and cookery.

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