Living in Oxford Magazine June 2016

ISSUE 173

JUNE 2016

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Welcome to Living in Oxford Welcome to the June edition of Living in Oxford.

We are delighted to help Oxford Shakespeare Company launch their production of Love’s Labour’s Lost which runs from 28th June to 18th August in the Gardens of Wadham College, Oxford. OSC are a long-standing favourite of Living in Oxford Magazine and we know this year’s production is going to be another hit with Oxfordshire’s residents and visitors. Make sure you book your ticket as soon as possible.

We also have features for The River Hotel on Botley Road and Daisies Flower Shop on Walton Street plus reviews of Aziz by Sue and Colin Rosser, Angels Cocktail Bar by John Hobart and The Spa at Jurys Inn by Gillie Coghlan.

As usual the magazine is packed full of listings and ideas for things to do in June and let’s hope our bright cover is the catalyst for some nice weather, especially at Blenheim for the Triathlon in the first weekend of June.

Have a wonderful June.

Richard Rosser Editor, Living In Oxford Magazine

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Oxfordshire Music

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In this issue of Living in Oxford...

Lead Article: "Love’s Labour’s Lost"

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"The Oxford Shakespeare Company, acclaimed specialists in open-air and site specific theatre, present in the beautiful surroundings of the Gardens of Wadham College Oxford: William Shakespeare’s "Love’s Labour’s Lost" Director Nicholas Green. Original composition by Nicholas Lloyd Webber."

Daises Flower Shop

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“Since 1987, Daisies Flower Shop has been providing beautiful flowers to customers local to Oxford and nationally."

Aziz

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“It was a beautiful evening in May when Sue and I went to the new Aziz that has been recently opened at The Chequers in Headington Quarry.”

• A Room with a Riverside View

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• Angels Cocktail Bar

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• The Spa at Jurys Inn Oxford

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Oxfordshire Events Calendar 2016 A quick overview of events to look forward to. For a full list of what’s going on in Oxford and Oxfordshire, see the website! www.livinginoxford.com

Lord Mayor’s Parade Thursday 2nd June: Gloucester Green, Oxford. In celebration of the appointment of Oxford's new Lord Mayor this family friendly event will run from 12.30-6pm and will include outdoor performances by local and international groups plus stalls and refreshments. www.visitoxfordshire.com/events

Oxford Pride Festival Until 9th June: Oxford Pride Festival provides an opportunity for local LGBT community groups to come together and promote their organization. This is the only time of the year when all these social, sports, educational and support organizations are able to come together. www.oxford-pride.org.uk

Cornbury Music Festival Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th June: The Cornbury Music Festival is oneof-a-kind: a lovingly crafted, top notch, very English open air party, tailormade for the whole family. The Cornbury Music Festival represents classic summer entertainment for a friendly crowd from all walks of life. A country fair with a rock ‘n’ roll twist; a farmers’ market with a dancefloor; a local carnival with a classic contemporary soundtrack. www.cornburyfestival.com

Alice’s Day Saturday 2nd July: The Story Museum celebrates story and storytelling in all its forms, sharing enjoyable ways for young people to learn through stories as they grow. Join Alice, the Mad Hatter and friends for a scroobious celebration. Nonsense is the word this year, with brillig happenings at historic and world-class locations. Dress up, bring a picnic! www.storymuseum.org.uk/alice

Cowley Road Carnival Sunday 10th July: Cowley Road Works is the charity which organises Cowley Road Carnival. Carnival is Oxford’s largest community event.

Highlights include a procession of schools and community groups on Cowley Road, live music, street performances, world cuisine and familyfriendly activities. www.cowleyroadcarnival.co.uk

Wilderness Festival Monday 8th - Thursday 11th August: Wilderness Festival is in its essence a celebration of the outdoors, based under the canopies and parkland of Cornbury Deer Park. Live Music & Dancing, Feasts & Gastronomy, Theatre de Rue & Cirque Traditionnel, Late Night Revelry, Tented Theatre & Promenade Performances, Debating Halls and Family Magic & Games. www.wildernessfestival.com

Oxford Proms Saturday 20th - Saturday 27th August: Concerts in the historic Sheldonian Theatre, a favourite venue for the world’s greatest musicians, and the church of St Michael at the Northgate, Oxford’s oldest building. A treat for lovers of great music! www.oxfordproms.co.uk

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Lead Article:

Love’s Labour’s Lost

by Oxford Shakespeare Company 28th June - 18th August in The Gardens of Wadham College, Oxford The Oxford Shakespeare Company, acclaimed specialists in open-air and site specific theatre, present in the beautiful surroundings of the Gardens of Wadham College Oxford: William Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost Director Nicholas Green. Original composition by Nicholas Lloyd Webber.

Meet a young, louche King and his three wastrel cohorts. Swept along by the indulgences and hedonism of a childhood lived in the 1960s, they are now stumbling into 1970s manhood. One morning after yet another late night, young King Ferdinand decides - Enough! Time to set aside such wasteful antics. Time for them to get serious, to turn to the scholarly life, to forswear all non-academic pleasure, and above all to forswear women.

So how do we think their resolve will fair when a certain young Princess with her own three lovely companions turn up for an audience with the King.

Watch as four young men and some of Shakespeare’s most colourful comic characters trip over themselves, not to mention their words, in this most funny, engaging and musical of comedies.

The Oxford Shakespeare Company was founded in 2002 and has presented thirty productions and achieved wide critical and audience acclaim. Alongside its summer residence at Wadham College, Oxford each summer, the OSC has performed at many illustrious venues including: Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace Gardens, the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, alongside bespoke commissions for The Tower of London and the Banqueting House at Whitehall. We have a reputation for excellence in our field, receiving several Time Out Critics’ Choice and numerous 4*& 5* accolades from national and local press.

We are particularly well known for the original music that accompanies all our productions, predominately written by composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber. We are delighted to be performing again this year at the Wilderness Festival, Cornbury Park.

“The Oxford Shakespeare Company treat us to a hugely enjoyable production of Twelfth Night – a light-hearted romp perfect for alfresco entertainment.” - The Oxford Times ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2015 (Twelfth Night) “A wonderful way to pass a sunny evening, this is a must -see show for the summer.” - The Oxford Times ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2014 (As You Like It) “A perfect evening” - The Times 2010 (Private Lives) Ticket prices £13 - £23. To book online: www.ticketsoxford.com.

To book by phone: 01865 305305. For full details please visit our website www.osctheatre.org.uk

Tel: 0844 879 4418 Web: www.osctheatre.org.uk www.livinginoxford.com

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Oxfordshire Events The Oxfordshire Museum Park Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SN. Tel: 01993 811456. Web: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshiremuseum 50 Years of The Oxfordshire Museum Service – Birthday Garden Party Thursday 9th June: We are having a birthday celebration and exhibition opening on Thursday 9th June, 6-9pm with music from The Oxfordshire Jazz Collective, bar, food and memories of Oxfordshire – everyone is very welcome, free admission.

Oxfordshire in 50 Objects Until Sunday 11th September: Fifty fascinating objects, each telling a unique story, and brought together to celebrate Oxfordshire Museums Service’ half century. Chosen by community groups and members of the Service past and present, this exhibition showcases Oxfordshire’s rich heritage through the memories, experiences and interests of people from across the county.

‘Oxfordshire in 50 Objects’ features some fantastic items: look out for fabulous Anglo-Saxon jewellery, a clock gun, there is even part of a human spine with an arrow embedded in it! Explore the galleries through film, hands on activities for adults and children alike – truly something for the whole family!

Bitten Street: Street Food Market Web: bittenoxford.co.uk Twitter: @BittenOxford Facebook: /bittenoxford Bitten Street at Oxford Pride 2016 Saturday 4th June: We’re back at Oxford Castle with our usual outdoor market from 11am - 3pm. Giving you all the things you love - brilliant and exciting traders, on rotation each week to keep it interesting, plus wonderful local craft beers at our new outdoor Bitten Bar. See the full list of events on our Facebook page.

Bitten Street at Waterstock Saturday 18th June: Cars, music AND food? In a gorgeous setting? Count us the hell in! Bitten Street are rocking up at the very first Waterstock: Oxford, with a selection of street food so good it'll have you groaning all the way back to your recaros.

Time: 10am - 7pm Venue: Waterstock Golf Club

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!

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

Taming of The Shrew Friday 17th & Saturday 18th June: Set in its original Tudor setting, against the beautiful backdrop of Waterperry Gardens Amphitheatre, this promises to be a show you don’t want to miss this summer. Join Don’t Hate the Players Theatre Company for their third Shakespeare production and see if Petruchio can tame this shrew, or if it’ll be him being tamed. Time: 7.30pm

Willow Garden Structures Saturday 25th June: Students will learn how to create beautiful, unique artefacts for your garden using natural willow stems from willow-weaving expert Helen Lomberg. This course will teach you to make plant climbers, plant supports, trellises and ornamental hurdles from this useful natural material. During the day you should be able to complete 2 - 3 structures to take home to adorn your garden. Time: 10am - 4.30pm

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Pitt Rivers Museum South parks Road Oxford, OX1 3PP Tel: 01865 270927 Web: www.prm.ox.ac.uk Curator Led Guided Tour Thursday 9th June: Ceremonies, Repatriation and Shrunken Heads.

"Curating the Americas Collection" by Professor Laura Peers. An exclusive after hours, Curator led Guided Tour. After the tour, explore the galleries at your leisure. Time: 5.30pm - 7pm, Price: £25 Flo Fest Saturday 25th June: For the third year in a row the Museum will take part in Florence Park’s community festival in East Oxford. Come see us for craft activities, object handling and music. More information on Flo Fest. Time: 11am - 5pm, Price: Free My Siberian Year, 1914-1915 Until Thursday 30th June: Showcase display to mark the centenary of the Oxford and Pennsylvania expedition to Siberia. In May 1914, Polish anthropologist Marie Antoinette Czaplicka set off for Siberia in charge of an expedition to study the reindeer-herding Evenki people. This small temporary display of artefacts and photographs explores the expedition.

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

Kids go Half Price!

Until Friday 3rd June: We’re making it easier for families to visit Oxford Castle Unlocked in its 10th anniversary year. During May half term, enjoy our fascinating guided tour of the 1000 year old castle prison and claim half price child tickets*. Simply book online at our website. Price: £10.75 (Adult) £3.75 (Child), Time: 10am - 4.20pm

Taming of The Shrew Monday 20th June - Saturday 2nd July: Set in its original Tudor setting, against the beautiful backdrop of Oxford Castle, this promises to be a show you don’t want to miss this summer.

Price: £15, Concessions: £13

Much Ado About Nothing Monday 4th July - Saturday 16th July: Following their critically acclaimed and sell-out performance runs of Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet, Tomahawk Theatre returns to the Oxford Castle Unlocked castleyard for Shakespeare’s tale of love and loyalty. Price: £15, Concessions: £13

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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 - There’s always something going on in Oxfordshire. Check our website calender to see what events are on tonight, this weekend, or during your future visit.

Centennial Gala 4247 - Curry Night at Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway Saturday 4th June: Come and join us for an Centennial Gala 4247 - Curry Night, this will be with Steam locomotive L92 and 4247 that will be operating our train for the four runs to Horsenden Crossing and back. The departure time is 18.20, and during the second run we will be serving you with your choice of curry and beer or soft drink. Advance booking for reservations for this night are essential as places are limited, and can be booked online. There is a large free car park, cafe and souvenir shop available at Chinnor station. www.chinnorrailway.co.uk Clive Wright: A Sideways Look at North Wall Arts Centre Until Saturday 11th June: This is Clive Wright’s fifteenth solo exhibition. Over time the look of his pictures has inevitably changed, although his core interests remain unaltered. He admires many European works of art, especially those that are imbued with layers of meaning. Coupled with this is his long standing enthusiasm for the art of distant lands, especially the Asian countries. www.thenorthwall.com Beacon Festival at Watlington Friday 17th - Saturday 18th June: Let us take you by the hand and lead you on a short journey through the festival, it will only take a minute. Music is playing from the main stage, you have a huge smile on your face because you’re really enjoying this band. Your child is sat on your shoulders blowing bubbles and the soap keeps dripping on your forehead but you don’t mind, it’s making you laugh. Then a friend walks over with a beer for you and Mojito from the cocktail bar for your partner.

Your stomach is full from sampling some fantastic food at the stalls, there’s probably still room for a bit of cheese later though? www.beaconfestival.net/index.html Father's Day at Cogges at Cogges Manor Farm Sunday 19th June: Celebrate Father's Day at Cogges with a whole host of motors and machines to interest enthusiasts of all ages! We'll have the farmyard packed full of wonderful vintage and classic motorbikes, cars, working steam engines, and traditional farm machinery and tractors. From 10-2 we will also be running our popular junkyard farmyard sessions to make your own model tractors to take home. Live music, brought to you by What the Fox Music, will also entertain visitors! www.cogges.org.uk Oxford Festival of the Arts Friday 17th June - Saturday 2nd July: Now in its eighth year, Oxford Festival of the Arts is a twoweek celebration of culture and the arts in venues throughout Oxford, Aiming to offer creative and cultural experiences for Oxford’s diverse communities, the Festival programme presents an exciting array of high quality events, with a colourful mix of music, literature, theatre, art, speaker events, workshops and much more. www.artsfestivaloxford.org/whats-on

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Ashmolean Museum Beaumont St, Oxford, OX1 2PH Tel: 01865 278000 Web: www.ashmolean.org Among many riches we have the world’s greatest collection of Raphael drawings, the most important collection of Egyptian pre-Dynastic sculpture and ceramics outside Cairo, the only great Minoan collection in Britain, outstanding Anglo-Saxon treasures, and the foremost collection of modern Chinese painting in the Western world.

Scenes of Last Tokyo Japanese Creative Prints from 1945 Until 5th June: The series shows nostalgic views of fifteen famous places in Tokyo as they were before wartime air raids destroyed much of the city. Admission Free

Monkey Tales Tuesday 14th June - Sunday 30th October: To celebrate the Year of the Monkey in 2016 this special display showcases images of adventurous and mischievous monkeys in works on paper from Iran to Japan. Admission Free

Storms, War and Shipwrecks: Treasures from the Sicilian Seas Tuesday 21st June: Storms, War and Shipwrecks tells the extraordinary story of the island at the crossroads of the Mediterranean through the discoveries made by underwater archaeologists. For 2500 years, Sicily was the place where great ancient civilizations met and fought. Its rich and varied island culture has been marked by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans. This major summer exhibition explores the roots of this multicultural heritage with over 200 spectacular and unusual objects rescued from the bottom of the sea. From bronze battering rams once mounted on the prows of Roman warships to the marble pieces of a Byzantine ‘flat-pack’ church; from intrepid prehistoric traders to the enlightened rule of the Norman kings, the exhibition illuminates the movement of peoples, goods and ideas.

The treasures on show in Storms, War and Shipwrecks have been uncovered over the last sixty years since the advent of SCUBA diving equipment which made possible sustained underwater exploration. While some of the objects are chance finds pulled up by local fishermen, most are from shipwrecks excavated by archaeological divers. Visitors to the exhibition will be taken on a journey through Sicily’s fascinating history. This story will be told exclusively through spectacular finds from the sea, because it is the sea which has always been the lifeblood of the island’s unique and diverse culture. Tickets: cost £10/£9 concessions (free for Ashmolean members, Oxford University students and under-12s) and can be purchased at: http://www.ashmolean.org/exhibitions/tickets/

Liu Dan Tuesday 18th October - Sunday 26th February: Liu Dan (b. 1953) is one of China’s leading artists, at the forefront of the generation of painters who have been working in radically new ways in the traditional medium of ink. Admission Free

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Oxfordshire Events Shakespeare Oxford Tel: 01865 686438 Web: www.shakespeareoxford2016.co.uk To mark the 400th centenary of Shakespeare’s death, Oxford is celebrating with a year-long festival packed full of creative innovation. Site specific plays, living exhibitions, travelling Sonnet Booths and more can be seen in Oxford’s libraries, parks, concert halls, theatres, galleries, museums schools and night clubs. Shakespeare’s birthday week – also the week he died – offers something for everyone, a dish fit for the Gods!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Ballet Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th June: Yuka Kodama Ballet Group in Association with Oxford University Ballet Group presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Yuka Kodama Ballet Group is an informal group which brings together people of all ages who enjoy dancing classical ballet, studying technique and performing. Location: Ultimate Picture Palace, Price: £9, Booking: www.uppcinema.com The Complete Deaths Monday 6th - Wednesday 8th June: There are 75 onstage deaths in the works of William Shakespeare, Spymonkey will perform them all, sometimes messily, sometimes movingly, sometimes musically, always hysterically. Location: Oxford Playhouse, Price: £17 (£15), Booking: www.oxfordplayhouse.com Measure for Measure - The Oxford School of Drama Wednesday 8th - Saturday 11th June: Vienna. Against a background of lawlessness and political sleaze, the pleasures of the flesh are common currency. As chaos threatens to engulf the city, the Duke decides measures must be taken. Measure for Measure is a great opportunity to see emerging talent from one of the UK’s top drama schools. Location: The North Wall Arts Centre, Price: £14 / £12, Booking: 01865 319 450, www.thenorthwall.com The Taming of the Shrew Monday 20th June - Saturday 2nd July: Join Don’t Hate the Players Theatre Company for their third Shakespeare production and see if Petruchio can tame this shrew, or if it’ll be him being tamed. Location: Oxford Castle Unlocked, Booking: www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk/events Shakespeare’s Tonic Thursday 30th June: From epilepsy to astrology, malaria to anaesthesia, join Science Oxford and actors from Creation Theatre to explore how medicine and science were referenced in Shakespeare’s plays and how they relate to today’s cutting edge research. Location: Simpkins Lee Theatre, Lady Margaret Hall, Price: £10/£6, Booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shakespeares-tonicmedicine-and-the-bard-tickets-24836191718 Shakespeare’s Dead Exhibition Until 18th Sept: At the 400th anniversary of his death, Shakespeare could hardly be more alive, in theatre, in popular culture, and in scholarship. This major exhibition will explore this life-in-death paradox – of the author, his books, and his plays. Location: The Weston Library

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Oxford City Council St Aldate’s Chambers, 109 St Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1DS. Tel: 01865 249811. Web: www.oxford.gov.uk Oxford City Councils Culture and Events Team delivers great events and manages all events taking place in public spaces throughout the city.

Keep up to date with the latest news at www.oxford.gov.uk/events

Drop-in Family Gallery Trail Until Sunday 5th June: Have fun learning about James Sadler, the first man to fly a Hot Air Balloon in England, Lord Nuffield (founder of Morris Motors) and other interesting facts about transport over time in Oxford. www.oxford.gov.uk/museumofoxford Headington Festival Sunday 5th June: There will be shows all afternoon ranging from music and dance from our local groups to amazing magic shows in the main arena. There will be a Fun Fair, sports demonstrations and taster sessions, stalls offering many goodies, information from local community groups and for when you want to take a break you can choose from the many vendors in the park. www.headingtonfestival.co.uk Barton Playday Saturday 11th June: National Play Day celebrates children and young people's right to play freely in their communities. Oxfordshire Play Association, along with other partners, organises Play Day events across the county - entry and all activities are completely free of charge. www.oxonplay.org.uk Flofest Saturday 25th June: The 4th Annual Flo Fest with Live Music, Food, Fair, Market, Dog Show, Community groups, and much more! We will be once again celebrating in Flo Park. www.flofest.uk The Science of Archaeology Family Day Saturday 25th June: Celebrate the launch of Oxfordshire Science Festival with our afternoon family event. We will be joined by Oxford Archaeology, who recently excavated the Westgate centre.

See 3D computer generated archaeological models and have a go at being an environmental archaeologist yourself! www.townandgown10k.com The University of Oxford Open Days Wednesday 29th June: A full programme of events will be run by University departments and colleges. www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/visiting-and-outreach/open-days Leys Festival & Horticultural Show Saturday 2nd July: At the Leys Festival there is something for all ages - tons of sporty activities, arts and crafts activities, foodie activities, silly activities, fun activities - and all activities are either free or very low cost - and it's free entry too! This year the event includes the Leys Horticultural Show so get growing! www.helenanddouglas.co.uk

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Oxfordshire Events Blenheim Palace Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PP Tel: 01993 810530 Web: www.blenheimpalace.com Discover and Explore Blenheim Palace this June, which marks the peak of our events calendar.

Enjoy delicious seasonal food in the new Orangery Restaurant or explore the Palace, Formal Gardens and Parkland with one of our dedicated trails. Head to the Pleasure Gardens and enjoy family fun in the Butterfly House, Giant Hedge Maze and Adventure Playground.

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Bloodwise Blenheim Palace Triathlon CY Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th June : This hugely popular sporting event welcomes thousands of competitors and spectators every year to the stunning surroundings of Blenheim Palace. The 7,000 competitors will all start with a swim in the Great Lake, then enter the 'transition' area in CMY the Great Court where they collect their bikes for the cycling section around the Park, before a scenic K run around Queen Pool.

Gifford’s Circus* Thursday 9th - Monday 13th June: This year’s Gifford’s Circus Tour, named The Painted Wagon, is a whip-crackin’ horse-wranglin’ Hell-raisin’ show, featuring an extravaganza of eye-catching acrobatics and aerialists from far and distant lands, dancing horses, bounty hunting, and gold panning all to the beat of the “Dodge City” Gifford’s Circus saloon band.

Etch. food pop-up in the Orangery Restaurant* Friday 10th June: Enjoy a delicious six-course tasting menu prepared by 2013 ‘Masterchef: The Professionals’ winner Steven Edwards and served in the stunning Orangery, in an evening sure to imprint, define and impress.

Salon Privé ‘Cars & Coffee’ Sunday 12th June: Salon Privé, the UK’s leading luxury supercar and classic car show, has announced a summer series of high-octane car gatherings set within the magnificent architecture of the East Courtyard. Open to all owners, enthusiasts and connoisseurs, the public can enjoy the first of three breakfast meets, leading up this year's main Salon Privé event on 1st-3rd September.

Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration Sunday 12th June: Join us in the Great Court on 12th June and enjoy watching the nation's celebrations on the big screen with a live link to the Mall in London. Experience live brass bands and cricket matches, and shake hands with Winston Churchill throughout the afternoon.

Our resident Champagne wagon will be pitched up serving bubbly by the glass, and a whole host of treats including delicious hot dogs, waffles, sweets and a chocolate fountain will be on offer.

Blenheim Palace Flower Show Friday 17th - Sunday 19th June: The ever-popular Blenheim Palace Flower Show returns for its fourth year to celebrate the very best of gardening in the UK, packed with inspiration and colour.

This year we are delighted to welcome one of Great Britain's most respected actors, the multi award-winning Sir Ian McKellen, who will officially open the Show. * separate charges apply.

For more information and to see a full events calendar, visit www.blenheimpalace.com.

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Oxfordshire Education EF International Language Centre Pullens Lane, OX3 0DT, Headington, Oxford. Tel: +44 (0) 1865 759 660. www.ef.co.uk – Facebook: EF Oxford – Twitter: @efoxford EF International Language centres, is a Modern campus with disabled friendly facilities. Situated in the prestigious area, Pullens Lane in Oxford.

We offer English courses and University preparation to students from more than 50 countries. Our courses are flexible in length to suit you, from 2 weeks to 52 weeks a year. Our EF Efektatm learning system is widely known to be the most effective way to learn. You are guaranteed to learn faster with our experienced teachers, the latest language technology and interaction with the local culture plus we will help you prepare for and take official language proficiency exams for example, IELTS and Cambridge ESOL, being also an examination centre for the Cambridge exams. EF offers you a complete study experience, including free-time activities and excursions. We arrange accommodation, meals, visa guidance, medical insurance and anything else you can think of, so you are able to just focus on learning and enjoying your course and exciting experience.”

The Lake School of English Oxford 14 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1JQ. Tel: +44 (0) 1865 724312.

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

Our Lady’s Abingdon Abingdon on Thames, Oxfordshire, OX14 3PS. Tel: 01235 524658. Web: www.olab.org.uk The facilities on offer are extensive. Building programmes over recent years have provided excellent teaching facilities for subjects across the curriculum including a spacious Sixth Form Centre and a purpose built Nursery. A major building programme was recently completed. This included a new auditorium, drama studio, science laboratory, exhibition and reception area, teaching space and library/resource centre.

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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Oxford Parkway NOW OPEN

Now you can say goodbye to delays and cramped, crowded trains.

Switch to Chiltern Railways from Oxford Parkway – our new Park & Ride station near the A40, A34 and A44 – for fast, punctual, more comfortable services to London Marylebone.

To find out more and buy tickets visit chilternrailways.co.uk

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

Tickets valid on Red and Green Buses.

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

Carfax Tower Junction of St Aldates and High Street, Oxford OX1 4AZ. Tel: 01865 792653.

Open: 10am to 5.30pm. Admission: £2.20, Children £1.10.

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 - 5.30pm, Apr - Oct (4.30pm in October), Admission £2.20, Children £1.10.

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.

Didcot Railway Centre is open daily in June. 5th June Didcot Railway Centre Transport Rally. 19th June Father's Day. Steam Days 4/11-12/18/25-26 June.

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

See in store or get in contact with us by Tel: 01865 252037 Email: wtours@oxford.gov.uk

Cherwell Boathouse - Punting Bardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6ST (1 mile from the town centre).

Tel: 01865 515978. Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk Enjoy the quintessential Oxford experience punting on the River Cherwell.

With over 70 hand built punts, boats and canoes. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in a beautiful tranquil environment on the river.

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University Church of St. Mary the Virgin High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ. Tel: 01865 279111. Web: www.university-church.ox.ac.uk St Mary’s is situated at the historic heart of the City and University of Oxford.

Thought to be the oldest university building in the world, the Tower was built in 1280, and the University’s reference library was added in 1320. It is worth the climb of 124 steps to make it to the top to enjoy fine uninterrupted views across Oxford and the surrounding countryside. Open: 9am to 5pm (July and August 9am-6pm).

Tower Admission: Adult £3, Children (under 16) £2.50.

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

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

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The Oxford Shakespeare Festival 20 June-2nd July Taming of the Shrew 4-16 July Much Ado About Nothing 18-30 July The Tempest

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Oxfordshire Theatre The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade, Oxford OX2 7JN. Tel: 01865 319450 Web: www.thenorthwall.com

Measure for Measure Wednesday 8th - Saturday 11th June: Vienna. Against a background of lawlessness and political sleaze, the pleasures of the flesh are common currency. As chaos threatens to engulf the city, the Duke decides measures must be taken.

Measure for Measure is a great opportunity to see emerging talent from one of the UK’s top drama schools, Oxford School of Drama. Tickets: £14 (£12 concessions) Time: 7.30pm, 2pm matinee on Thurs & Sat

Sona Jobarteh Wednesday 15th June: Sona Jobarteh brings her TAAMO TOUR on a ten date jaunt around the UK- with special appearances at Glastonbury, Africa Oye and London Jazz Festival. To see the first Woman Kora playing Griot from an ancient lineage that started in Mali and The Gambia is already a thrill - but as WOMAD audiences discovered last summer, her singing and electric band featuring hot rhythms is really something not to be missed.

Tickets: £14 (£12 concessions) Time: 8pm

Cornerstone Arts Centre Station Rd, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11.

Tel: 01235 515144. Web: www.cornerstone-arts.org

Black Is The Color Of My Voice Saturday 18th June: Direct from sell-out performances in Shanghai, New York and at the Edinburgh Fringe, Apphia Campbell embarks on her debut UK tour. Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, Black Is the Color of My Voice follows a successful jazz singer and civil rights activist seeking redemption after the untimely death of her father. Tickets: £15, £13.50 (concs) Time: 7.30pm

A Midsummer Night's Dream Friday 24th June: A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a classic celebration of love – but what happens when the one you love is not the one you’re due to marry? Hermia loves Lysander and Helena loves Demetrius – but Demetrius is committed to marrying Hermia. When the establishment tries to intervene, the lovers take refuge in the woods and wander into the midst of a dispute between the King and Queen of the fairies. This dreamlike tale is ageless, the romance and humour enjoyed by all.

Tickets: £15, £13.50 (concs) Time: 7.30pm

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

Jungle Book Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th June: Kipling’s classic tale comes crashing into the 21st century, with Metta Theatre’s spectacular new production, featuring breathtaking street dance and circus. Mowgli is finding her way in the urban jungle. With a beatboxing bin man Baloo, graffiti artist Bagheera and a skateboarding wolf crew, this heart-warming coming of age story will astonish and amaze.

Visit www.oxfordplayhouse.com for pricing.

The Complete Deaths Monday 6th - Wednesday 8th June: There are 75 onstage deaths in the works of William Shakespeare: from the Roman suicides in Julius Caesar to the death fall of Prince Arthur in King John; from the carnage at the end of Hamlet to snakes in a basket in Antony & Cleopatra. And then there’s the pie in Titus Andronicus.Spymonkey will perform them all, sometimes messily, sometimes movingly, sometimes musically, always hysterically.

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New Theatre Oxford George St, Oxford OX1 2AG Tel: 0844 871 3020 Web: www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-theatre-oxford

ABBA Mania Saturday 11th June: It is 40 years since ABBA won Eurovision and now it’s your chance to thank ABBA for the music! ABBA Mania is now accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute production. Featuring a special concert presentation, which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves. Visit www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-theatre-oxford for pricing.

The Last Tango Thursday 7th - Saturday 9th July: The nation’s favourite Strictly Come Dancing stars in their ultimate farewell show. Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet as they prepare to dance in their final ever show. Visit www.atgtickets.com/ venues/new-theatre-oxford for pricing.

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

Shakespeare’s Avengers Assembleth: Age of Oberon Wednesday 22nd June: Oberon’s gone mad. We’re talking full-on Hamlet. The fairy king of Midsummer has kidnapped William Shakespeare, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Shakespearean Heroes International Evil Lessening Division) and his mischievous sidekick Puck has brought him the Infinity Quill. A quill unlike any other, for the Infinity Quill has the power to rewrite history itself and forge a new future at the will of its master. Shakespeare’s Avengers have assemblethed.

Tickets: £10, £8 (concs) Time: 8.15pm

Rounds Thursday 23rd June: Giobbe is trying to make the most of the 90 seconds a week he gets to Skype his family. Dom’s just trying to have a hot shower.

Lucy got her last choice ward and feels like she’s drowning. Felicity’s living for the weekend. Tom’s getting very good at tuning everything out. Grace just wants someone to feed her cat while she’s on call. They all work in the hospital down the road from you. Resuscitate present a collection of funny and tragic true stories from inside the surgical mask.

Tickets: £10, £8 (concs) Time: 6.15pm

Creation Theatre Tel: 01865 766266 Web: www.creationtheatre.co.uk

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Thursday 23rd June - Saturday 30th July: An experience like no other, discover the magic of Dream in this truly immersive production. Part treasure hunt, part performance, scamper about the city, hunt for the lovers and discover the fairies’ mischief.

Visit www.creationtheatre.co.uk for more information.

Hamlet Wednesday 13th July - Saturday 13th August: Rock up with a picnic and, surrounded by the beauty of University Parks, immerse yourself in this grimey, startling, whirlwind of a production. Visit www.creationtheatre.co.uk for more information and to book.

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Oxfordshire Cinema June 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

Independence Day: Resurgence 20 years have passed since the original battle between alien and man.

Earth may have won, but the invaders aren’t completely vanquished. Prior to Earth’s original victory, a distress signal was sent by the remaining alien forces before they were destroyed, while others were able to go into hiding in various locations across the planet.

Me Before You Small town girl, Lou Clark (Emilia Clarke) enjoys her life in a small quiet town in rural England. The trouble is, the quirky and fun-loving 26-yearold has never given much thought to her future. To support her close family, Lou flits from one to another in the hope of finding something that fits. With her options looking slim, she applies for a job providing care and companionship at the local ‘castle’.

Miracles From Heaven Anna (Kylie Rogers) is a ten-year-old girl, trying her hardest to the live the life that any soon-to-be teenage girl should. Suffering from a disorder which affects her ability to eat, Anna’s only option is to use feeding tubes to get the nutrients she needs in order to live. During this ordeal she and her mother, Christy, (Jennifer Garner) befriend a local resident – a friendship that would unknowingly blossom throughout an entire lifetime.

Now You See Me 2 A year has passed since the Four Horsemen did a number on the FBI and won the public’s adoration by performing their Robin Hood-style brand of magic. Now they’re back, making an unexpected return to their stage – the streets of the USA – to expose the unethical practices of a world-renowned tech magnate. Mabry threatens the Horsemen into performing once again, demanding them to pull off their most high-profile and impossible stunt.

The Boss Love her or hate her, she doesn’t care, Michelle Darnell (Melissa McCarthy) is one of the richest women in America – and she’s not ashamed to flaunt it.

With a bottomless bank account and the world at her fingertips, there’s nothing stopping her from doing or saying anything she pleases. That is until she is convicted of insider trading and sent to prison.

The Conjuring 2 There’s something not quite right about a certain council house in Enfield.

A little girl hears voices. Things move without being touched. A heavy presence lurks – and it wants to hurt you. A single mother living with her four children in North London has come to the terrifying realisation that they are not alone. Haunted by something unhuman, the torment increases when she attempts to call upon spiritual specialists for help.

The Secret Life of Pets Life is good for Max (Louis C.K.), a terrier who lives in a swanky Manhattan apartment. That is until his status as favourite pet comes under fire when a sloppy mongrel called Duke (Eric Stonestreet) moves in on his turf. This newfound rival is obtained by Max’s owner Katie (Ellie Kemper) from a dog pound, and the two mutts are far from best friends. However, they soon have to put their quarrels behind them in the wake of a threat even greater.

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The Feathers Visit us for good food and to enjoy our Guinness Book of Records™ Gin Bar. 351 bottles and counting!

The Feathers Hotel, Woodstock OX20 1SX www.feathers.co.uk 01993 812291 Located by Blenheim Palace

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

Natalie Clein Recital Wednesday 1st June: The Music Faculty’s newly appointed Director of Performance offers Oxford an exciting programme of 20th century cello masterpieces with former BBC New Generation Artist and one of Norway’s leading chamber musician Christian Ihle Hadland at the piano. Admission: £15/£10 (Students £5) available at www. ticketsoxford.com Time: 8pm, Venue: Holywell Music Room

Gallery Recital – “Music of the viola da gamba” Tuesday 14th June: The Bate Collection viol consort play music of the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, in the Faculty of Music at Oxford University, is the most comprehensive collection in Britain of European woodwind, brass and percussion. On display there are more than a thousand instruments, by all the most important English, French and German makers, which show the musical and mechanical development of all wind and percussion instruments from the Renaissance and the Baroque to modern times. Admission: Free, Time: 1pm, Venue: The Bate Collection, Faculty of Music

Trio Khimaira Saturday 18th June: Trio Khimaira is made up of three extraordinary musicians – Yanal Staiti (percussion), Ziad Ben Youssef (oud) and Luis Velasco-Pufleau (classical guitar). The trio bring an exhilarating range of influences to bear on their playing together, and have developed a musical language that lies at the boundary of written and oral, composed and improvised forms. Drawing on their different backgrounds, the group blend South American musics , traditional Arabic genres and flamenco, producing an astonishing soundworld. This is the first appearance of the group in the UK. Admission: £10 / £8 & £6 (concs), Time: 7.30pm, Venue: Holywell Music Room

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra 29a Teignmouth Road London. Tel: 01865 980 980.

Web: www.oxfordphil.com E-mail: info@oxfordphil.com

Maxim Vengerov and the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Sunday 5th June: Artist in Residence Maxim Vengerov returns with the rarely heard original version of Sibelius’s ethereal Violin Concerto, back by public demand after his 2015 performance in Oxford. Ice and fire merged in the 1904 genesis of this remarkable work, recorded by Vengerov with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra and for which special performing rights have been granted to Vengerov by the Sibelius family. Standing high at the summit of the orchestral landscape, Tchaikovsky described his 'Pathétique' Symphony as ‘the best thing I ever composed or shall compose’. Tickets: £15 - £50 (Students from £5), Venue: Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford Time: 7.30pm

Sir András Schiff and the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Thursday 16th June: A thrilling prospect for Orchestra and audience, Andras Schiff displays his virtuosity as both pianist and conductor, leading the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra in Beethoven' s majestic Emperor Concerto, stamped with maturity and inventive vigour. Joined by the celebrated Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Schiff steps onto the podium for Haydn's profoundly moving 'Harmoniemesse', rich in orchestration and heavenly vocal lines.

Tickets: £15 - £50 (students from £5), Venue: Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford Time: 7.30pm

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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

Yevgeny Sudbin Piano Friday 10th June: Scarlatti Sonata in D minor, Scarlatti Sonata in C major, Scarlatti Sonata in D minor, Beethoven Piano Sonata no. 32, Mozart Lacrimosa (arr. Sudbin), Ravel Gaspard de la nuit As one enraptured critic commented, it does Yevgeny Sudbin a disservice to describe him as a ‘young artist’. Although still in his 30s, his youth is irrelevant. His recitals and discs have been rapturously received and bear the hallmarks of greatness, with favourable comparisons being made to Horowitz amongst others. Here he presents a recital opening with the crystalline inventiveness of Scarlatti and culminating in Gaspard de la Nuit, as famous for its depiction of Aloysius Bertrand's exotic poetry as it is infamous for its virtuosity. Ravel's masterpiece has been described as 'like a realistic dream, a lucid world of darkness and terror evoked through refinement and detail.'

Tickets £10 - £42 (Students £5 off & Under 18s 50% off) Box Office 01865 244806, Online www.musicatoxford.com. Time: 7.30pm Venue: Sheldonian Theatre

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Oxfordshire Art & Antiques Sanders of Oxford 104 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 242590 E-mail: info@sandersofoxford.com Sanders of Oxford, situated in the 17th century Salutation Inn, has long been a landmark on the High Street. Our selection of prints and maps, dating from 16th – 20th Centuries, is extensive and encompasses a wide range of subjects, engravers and prices.

Kieran Stiles Art Studios Folly Bridge, Oxford. Tel: 07967 075367. Web: www.artcoursesoxford.com E-mail: kieran@artcoursesoxford.com A range of beginner and advanced courses in painting, printmaking and life drawing with a professional artist and experienced, qualified teacher.

Mid-week and weekend tuition in a friendly atmosphere. Group sessions, all day workshops and individual tutorials. Exhibition space available. All in the inspiring setting of Folly Bridge, Oxford.

Modern Art Oxford 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP. Tel: 01865 722 733. Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk Founded in 1966, Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s most exciting and influential contemporary art spaces with an international reputation for ambitious and innovative projects. The gallery is open to all and all our exhibitions and events are completely free of charge, unless stated. We aim to make contemporary art accessible and engaging to the widest audience through presentation and participation.

Aidan Meller Gallery 13 Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DQ Tel: 01865 580437 14 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS Tel: 01865 250550 Aidan Meller Galleries is a specialist fine art dealer with three exhibitions spaces in Oxford showing contemporary, modernist and old master art.

Recent exhibitions have included original works by the likes of Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Edward Burne-Jones and John Everett Millais. Opening hours: Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm, Sun 11am – 5pm

Christ Church Picture Gallery Filippino Lippi and drawing in Florence around 1500 3 March - 26 June 2016 Opening Times

Mon, Wed - Sat: 10.30am - 5pm Sun: 2 - 5pm. Closed on Tuesdays Christ Church, Oxford Entrance via Oriel Square Admission: £4/£2 Tel: 01865 276172 www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery

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Line & Surface

Simon J Harris, Steven MacIver, Henrietta Dubrey and Mark Beattie

www.wisegal.com Tel: 01865 515 123 40-41 South Parade Summertown Oxford OX2 7JL

Sanders of Oxford Antique Prints & Maps

Sanders of Oxford, situated in the 17th century Salutation Inn, has long been a landmark on the High Street. Our selection of prints and maps, dating from 16th – 20th Centuries, is extensive and encompasses a wide range of subjects, engravers and prices.

On display in the gallery at the moment we have a fantastic collection of early maps of Oxford, Great Britain and the rest of the World alongside some of the finest printed views of our University City.

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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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.

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

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

YHA 2a Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0AB. Tel: 01865 727275.

Web: www.yha.org.uk This modern hostel iscentrally located, right next to Oxford Train Station.

YHA Oxford offers affordable accommodation in rooms of 2, 4 or 6 beds.

There is a café/bar serving great coffee, snacks, evening meals and a full English breakfast is available each morning. We also have self-catering kitchen facilities, a garden, laundry facilities and luggage storage for guests. Just a short walk away from the historic town centre, we’re an ideal place to base for yourself to explore the city and surrounding areas.

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

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.

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Jury’s Inn Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8AL Tel: 01865 489 988 Web: www.jurysinns.com Jurys Inn Oxford has 168 stylish rooms perfectly designed to offer guests all the comforts of home. Our spacious hotel rooms come fully equipped with free Wi-Fi, en-suite bathrooms, a flat screen TV with Freeview, trouser press, and more.

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

River Hotel Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA. Tel: (01865) 243475.

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

Holiday Inn Oxford Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 8JD. Tel: 0871 942 9086. Web: www.hioxfordhotel.co.uk The Holiday Inn Oxford hotel is beside the A34 and with ample free parking, it’s easy to travel into Oxford - just hop on the Park and Ride bus adjacent to the hotel. It’s also close to the M40, M4, Blenheim Palace and Silverstone.

The 154 bedroom purpose-built hotel offers Wi-Fi internet access and excellent hotel family rooms for up to 2 adults and 2 children. And because Kids Eat & Stay Free, it’s a fantastic value for families. While you’re here, enjoy the large gym, pool and beauty therapists in the Spirit health club. The Holiday Inn Oxford also boasts Academy Conference and Training Suites, with a dedicated team to help you plan your event and run the day.

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

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

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A Room with a Riverside View Does Oxford finish at the Railway Station? Go west a short distance and you will find The River Hotel overlooking the River Thames and Osney Island conservation area beside Osney Bridge, just a short stroll away from the City Centre.

The hotel is ideally situatied along the Thames tow path where you can catch glimpses of the City towards Binsey and Wolvercote, or Osney Lock, Folly Bridge punts, College boats and beyond.

The hotel building is owned by an Oxford University college, built in the 1870s and lived in by the Master-builder Mayor of Oxford, Thomas Kingerlee. The company and family still trade in Oxford to this day. It was formerly known as The Bridge House Hotel in the 1930s (when it boasted having “refrigeration”) and cost the equivalent of just £1.75 for a night’s B&B! The hotel was later known as Ehrsam Hotel, and finally The River Hotel.

It is run traditionally and, to quote a recent guest from New York, is “quintessentially Oxford”.

All bedrooms offer their own bath, shower and toilet, the usual in-room expectations of Freeview TV, clock / radio, hair-dryer, and a kettle for tea and coffee. There is also free wi-fi and ample car parking on site for residents.

“What time is breakfast?” is a frequent enquiry – This will be the title of owner Pat Jones’ book, as and when she gets down to writing it! The hotel rate includes table service breakfast overlooking the Thames, cooked to order with a generous buffet to start.

The hotel welcomes guests from far and wide, whether visiting Oxford for business, academia, or family etc., mid-week and weekenders, Thames walkers and tourists of course. Everyone is welcome!

The hotel’s slogan, “Large enough to be comfortable, small enough to be friendly”, matches the hotel's image perfectly - Offering good value with friendly service.

Since 2007 ‘Visit England’ has awarded the hotel “**Metro Grading”. With good facilities, great rates, and a perfect location for dining out in the City (the Thames path being right on the doorstep), it’s all about Location, Location, Location!

17 Botley road, Oxford, OX2 0AA Tel: 01865 243475 Web: www.riverhotel.co.uk www.livinginoxford.com

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

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

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.

Wychwood Brewery Eagle Maltings, The Crofts, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4DP Tel: 01993 890800 Web: www.wychwood.co.uk The Wychwood Brewery is tucked away behind the main street of the market town of Witney, in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. Discover the brewing process of Wychwood & Brakspear Beers, from seeing the raw ingredients to the finished product during one of our 45 minute guided tours. After the tour you are invited to sample our flagship Legendary Hobgoblin and our range of Wychwood and Brakspear bottled beers.

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Daisies Flower Shop

Since 1987, Daisies Flower Shop has been providing beautiful flowers to customers local to Oxford and nationally.

With almost 30 years of experience, Daisies prides themselves on their knowledge and variety, imaginative designs and exquisite craftsmanship.

They are fortunate to have daily deliveries of fresh flowers, from both British and International growers.

Daisies are able to offer a next-day delivery service using their own flowers to be delivered anywhere in mainland Britain.

Daisies Flower Shop loves being able to help celebrate the rites of passage with thousands of clients: fabulous wedding flowers; delicious bouquets for new parents; wild and wacky for just-passed exams.

Daisies are also able to create arrangements for funerals that reflect the private feelings of family, friends and colleagues.

Flowers can be delivered pre-arranged to businesses, hotels, restaurants and pubs throughout Oxford, and Daisies can count some of the oldest and newest Universities and Colleges amongst their clients.

Daisies Flower Shop works from modest to grand budgets, with no job being too big or too small, so contact them today to discuss your requirements.

106 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AJ Tel: 01865 554882 / 01865 553014 Web: www.daisies-flower-shop.co.uk www.livinginoxford.com

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Oxfordshire Sport Oxford University Rugby Football Club Jackdaw Lane, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SR. Tel: 01865 432000. Web: www.ourfc.org.uk Oxford University Rugby Football Club (OURFC) has a long and illustrious history of sporting distinction and remains one of the world's leading and most renowned amateur rugby clubs.

All home matches take place at the Iffley Road Stadium.

For further details please visit our @sport.ox.ac.uk or call 01865 432000

Oxford United Football Club The Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP. Tel: 01865 337533. Web: www.oufc.co.uk Oxford United Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Get Behind The U’s! Save money by booking your tickets before the day of the game. Get the latest news straight from Oxford United. Official team updates, match previews & reviews, transfer information and much more on our website.

Oxford City Football Club Marsh Ln, Oxford OX3 0NQ. Tel: 01865 744493. Web: www.oxfordcityfc.co.uk Oxford City FC is also home to Oxford City Nomads, Oxford City Futsal, Oxford City Ladies & Girls, and Oxford City Casuals Sat 4th June: Aylestone Park v OCFC - Time: TBC - (H) Sat 11th June: Worcester City v OCFC - Time: TBC - (H)

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!

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Oxfordshire Restaurants Asian 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.

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

Thaikhun Oxford 36 George Street, Oxford OX1 2BJ Email: oxford@thaikhun.co.uk Tel: 01865 591960. Web: www.thaikhun.co.uk Thaikhun quite literally brings Thailand to you! Thaikhun Oxford transports you directly to the bustle and quirky excitement of Asia's most famous eating experience, with mouthwatering dishes that bring Thai flavours to your table. Join us to enjoy Thai street food, catch up with friends, unwind after work and enjoy the sights and sounds while indulging in an unrivalled selection of delicious Thai delights. Now with our brand new Thai cookery school, we’re offering the complete Thai experience to enjoy with your family and friends.

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.

COSMO Oxford Unit 9 Northgate Quarter, Magdalen Street, Oxford, OX1 3AD Tel: 01865 297575 Web: www.cosmo-restaurants.co.uk With more than 150 dishes from around the world and various live cooking stations, COSMO Oxford will deliver seasonal menus from a global kitchen.

Whether you are looking for Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Indian, Mexican or Continental food, you'll be spoilt for choice. Best of all, eat all you like for ONE SET PRICE (prices vary depending on days and time).

Aziz Chequers 17A, Beaumont Road, Headington Quarry, Oxford, OX3 8JN Email: reservations@aziz.uk.com Tel: 01865 763321 Web: www.aziz.uk.com Aziz is now located at The Chequers Inn, Headington Quarry Oxford! Same food, with better facilities, free onsite parking and a beer garden. 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.

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Classic bangladeshi and indian cuisine ◆ Beautiful location with on-site car parking ◆ Lovely garden for dining and private functions ◆ Small and large parties catered for ◆ Superb sunday buffet with over 30 selections to choose from ◆ Take away and home delivery service available ◆ Free WIFI Visit our website aziz.uk.com or call us on 01865 763321 Aziz Restaurant, Chequers 17A, Beaumont Road, Headington Quarry, Oxford, OX3 8JN

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

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

Jury’s Inn Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8AL Tel: 01865 489 988 Web: www.jurysinns.com Our Oxford hotel offers a range of places to enjoy food and drink from coffee and cocktails to grazing boards and an À la carte menu. Our Medio Brasserie offers a mouth-watering menu, the Medio Bar can rustle up fruity cocktails and more, or you can enjoy a light bite at the Cappuccino Lounge.

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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.

1855 Oxford 4 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY Tel: 01865 247 217 Web: www.1855oxford.com We are open from dawn to dusk, serving eclectic and exceptional wines, carefully matched seasonal produce and fantastic wood roasted coffees.

At 1855, taste is everything. Our food and drink menus are carefully chosen to enhance each other and inspire you to try something new. Our staff are friendly, happy and service focused. Together they have in-depth knowledge on our wine and food offerings.

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.

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.

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Oxfordshire Restaurants 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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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!

La Cucina are now offering a fantastic takeaway service!

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Our menus are bursting with Spanish flavours and cooked in a traditional style, a great way to enjoy the true taste of Spain!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10 LITTLE CLARENDON STREET | OXFORD | OX1 2HP 01865 516 688 | TAPASOXFORD.CO.UK

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 67 WALTON STREET | OXFORD | OX2 6AG 01865 559 668 | MEZZETO.COM

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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.

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

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.

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

Marco’s New York Italian Oxford 73 High St, Oxford OX1 4BE. Tel: 01865 248695.

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

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Aziz Reviewed by Sue & Colin Rosser 12th March

It was a beautiful evening in May when Sue and I went to the new Aziz that has been recently opened at The Chequers in Headington Quarry.

This is the first of the Aziz’s franchises, since their move from the Cowley Road where they have been for the last 30 years. Now in the new location there is ample parking and a lovely garden that can provide any number of covers over and above the present 50 that are available in the main restaurant.

Aziz has arrived in Headington Quarry like a breath of fresh air and is accompanied by the delightful Shultana Shirin who is running the restaurant for him.

The Aziz brand is well known to most of you and our visit to the new establishment did not disappoint.

When we arrived there was a real buzz to the atmosphere and almost all the tables were taken. Fortunately Shirin had reserved a spot for us although we were nearly tempted to take a table in the garden. The sun however was beginning to go down and we are not a s hardy as we were!

The service was prompt and discreet as always and we immediately had a plate of papadums together with a mixture of pickles, including mango chutney which is my favourite.

Sue had a glass of the Dea del Mare Pinot Grigio Blush from Italy and I had a pint of the Indian Cobra Beer.

To start with we both had lamb, Sue chose the Bahari Gosht Chops, lamb chops marinated and cooked in the clay oven and I had the Gosht Tikka which were marinated pieces of lamb similarly cooked.

For mains, Sue was attracted to the Hash Malai which was duck breast with coconut milk and a touch of medium mustard. I went for the Murgh Kaliya, recommended by Shirin, which was chicken with black pepper in a medium creamy sauce.

We had Peshwari Nan Bread, Pilau Rice and Sak Aloo (Spinach with Potaoes) to accompany the main meal.

Talk about a banquet, the portions are very generous but both of us commented on how delicate the meats were and how everything was cooked to perfection.

We are not great dessert eaters so we passed on that and finished with black coffee.

All in all it was a very pleasant experience and for the future Aziz and Shirin will be producing a completely new menu by the beginning of June.

So we are in for a treat, especially with the better weather coming and the prospect of dining in the delightful gardens.

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Our Drinks Pear & Cardoman Sidecar (Brandy, Cointreau, Lemon with cardamom seeds) £6.50 (£5 before 9pm. Jack in the Box (Pear brandy and apple schnapps with lemon juice, pineapple juice and bitters) £6.50 (£5 before 9pm. Yokohama Romance (Brandy, cherry brandy, lime and passion fruit) £7 or £5.50 before 9pm). Corpse Reviver No. 2 (Gin, Cointreau, vermouth, lemon and absinthe) £7 or £5.50 before 9pm). Tiramisu (Espresso, Kahlua, Mozart white & dark chocolate liqueurs) £6.50 (£5 before 9pm

Six Good Points ✓ It’s all about the cocktails! Every one of them was delicious, well balanced and flavourful ✓ Menu is short enough to read but diverse enough to surprise you ✓ Bartender freestyle – just ask and the bartender will create a new drink for you! ✓ Service was really friendly, very knowledgeable and attentive ✓ Happy ‘hour’ is 4.30 to 9pm every day of the week ✓ Voted "Oxfordshire's Favourite for Nightlife" in the Living in Oxford Awards 2016

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Angels Cocktail Bar

Reviewed by John Hobart Friday 24th April

Oxford offers a choice of venues where you can sip a cocktail from hotels to restaurants and clubs to bars. The challenge is to be something special, and Angels succeeds with a menu of vintage classics and modern creations served with the glamour of the silver screen.

Located on trendy Little Clarendon Street, a short walk from the city centre, Angels immediately feels a bit different. As you step in you are greeted by a member of staff on the door and Bette Davies, Katharine Hepburn and Greta Garbo on the walls, while the polished red bar and gilt-framed mirrors give a sense of timeless glamour.

When a space is comfortable with itself, it is easy to relax within it. This was evident from the range of people there at 6pm on a Saturday with younger and older couples on dates or having pre-dinner drinks and groups of friends of all ages meeting and laughing. The bar had a great feel to it, friendly and relaxed with everyone there to enjoy the moment.

The cocktail menu is not overly-long, but is guaranteed to have something different and the staff are great at giving advice! There are the classics that you’ll recognize (Cosmopolitan, Mojito, Daiquiris and Sours), but alongside them are Vintage cocktails and Angels Lab. The Vintage section offers cocktails rediscovered from old books or films, like the Yokohama Romance from the Romance nightclub in Japan where brandy, cherry brandy, lime and passion fruit are combined in a martini glass to create a rich fruity concoction, or the more delicate than expected Corpse Reviver of gin, Cointreau, vermouth, lemon and absinthe.

The Angels Lab showcases the mixing skills of the bar team who love creating new drinks for customers and adding them to their repertoire and, for the most popular, to the menu. New favourites include the Pear and Cardamom sidecar – muddled cardamom seeds shaken with Xante pear brandy, Cointreau and lemon giving a subtly spiced cocktail with an exotic undertone – and the now famous Tiramisu, which tastes like the dessert in a glass with layers of espresso, Kahlua and Mozart white & dark chocolate liqueurs.

In addition to serving drinks Angels offers afternoon classes in how to make them, and a venue you can hire for private parties. For Angels it is all about the customer enjoying themselves, and that means they are flexible, creative, friendly, and well worth visiting!

Little Clarendon St, Oxford, OX1 2HS Tel: 01865 554224 Web: www.angelsbar.co.uk www.livinginoxford.com

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Oxfordshire Health & Beauty 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.

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.

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

Tara Tripp Hearing Sandford Gate, Oxford OX4 6LB. Tel: 01865 910202 Web: www.tripphearing.co.uk We are an independent family run private healthcare practice covering Oxfordshire and the surrounding area. Our hearing healthcare practice has earned an excellent reputation in Oxford and the surrounding areas for providing a wide range of digital hearing aids and also for our unique microsuction ear wax removal clinic.

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

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

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The Spa at Jurys Inn Oxford

Reviewed by Gillie Coghlan 7th May

I visited the Spa at Jurys Inn Oxford and had their hour-long aromatherapy massage with Spa Manager, Rosie. I was welcomed on arrival by Rosie and a young man at the spa reception, which is on the first floor of the hotel, through the bar, and was asked to complete a health form. Both were very chatty and friendly and the reception area is furnished with comfortable sofas for relaxing before your treatments; the pool and gym are alongside reception, with sauna off of the treatment room.

Rosie took me to the treatment room, which is comfortably warm, softly lit and inviting, with a large, heated massage table. She left me to undress and lie on the table, with pleasant and relaxing music playing. On her return, Rosie asked how I like my massages and I requested fairly firm.

The hour-long massage, starting on my front, arms and legs and followed by a glorious back massage, was extremely enjoyable and de-stressing; I could have stayed all day! Afterwards Rosie left me to slowly get dressed and brought me water, advising me to drink more throughout the day.

Rosie was trained at the Oxford International College of Beauty and has many years of experience. I would recommend the Spa at Jurys Inn Oxford for a treat or 'just because you're worth it'!

The full menu includes scalp treatments with essential oils; deep massage for tired feet; detoxifying wraps; various moisturising facials; and specialist treatments for men too... Or you can opt for a whole Luxury Pamper Day with a variety of treatments.

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The Royalty Pamper Day (£130.00) - Aromatherapy body massage, Decléor vitamin glow facial, Jessica deluxe manicure.

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Spoil Me Pamper Day (£85.00) - Select two of the following - Decléor vitamin glow facial, Aromatherapy body massage, Jessica deluxe manicure or Jessica deluxe pedicure.

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Nourishing Pamper Day (£75.00) - Deluxe Jessica manicure PLUS Decléor express facial or Decléor soft feet.

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Mother To Be Pamper Day (£55.00) - Select two of the following Back, Neck and Shoulder massage, Decléor discovery facial, Jessica express manicure, Jessica express pedicure or scalp massage.

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Stress Buster (£42.00) - Select one of the following - Back, Neck and Shoulder massage, Decléor discovery facial, Jessica express manicure, Jessica express pedicure or scalp massage.

All prices include lunch, robes, slippers and use of the facilities. All spa packages incur a £5.00 surcharge for weekends. Full list of individual treatments available on the Jurys Inn website below.

Godstow Road, Oxford, Wolvercote, OX2 8PG Tel: 01865 489988 Web: www.jurysinns.com/oxford www.livinginoxford.com

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Oxfordshire Services Travel Chiltern Railways Tel: 08456 005 165 Web: www.chilternrailways.co.uk We run scheduled passenger services along the M40 corridor between London Marylebone and Birmingham Snow Hill and London Marylebone to Aylesbury via Amersham along the London Underground Metropolitan line.

We also run our operations as far as Kidderminster and services between Stratford-upon-Avon and London. Why not take a look at some of the great value fares that they have on offer at www.chilternrailways.co.uk/tickets-and-fares. Our advance tickets start from as little as £6 and you can even get this ticket delivered to your mobile phone!

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

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

Food Delivery Deliveroo Email: support@deliveroo.co.uk Web: www.deliveroo.co.uk To bring you meals from high-quality restaurants with a transparent, speedy delivery service, courteous, friendly drivers and unparalleled customer service. We don’t want you eating low-quality pizza, kebabs, Chinese and curries just because you can’t make it out to your favourite restaurants we’re here to bring quality restaurants directly to you.

Hairdressers 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.

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Want to feel this good? Take part in our Santas on the Run event this year.

Contact fundraising@helenanddouglas.org.uk for more details.

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

Oxford Beaumont Care Community Bayworth Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5DF. Tel: 01865 730 990. Web: www.barchester.com Oxford Beaumont provides a happy and relaxed lifestyle in the heart of Boars Hill, with its scenic surroundings. Oxford city is close-by for shops, cafes and The New Theatre. Nonetheless our extensive gardens are quiet and peaceful, giving the home a feeling of space and tranquility. We offer a homely environment and the support of first class 24-hour nursing care, helping to manage disabilities such as Parkinson’s disease and sensory impairment. We provide personally tailored levels of care, helping people to enjoy life with support but as independently as possible.

Funeral Directors Greens Funeral Services 21 High Street Eynsham, Oxford Tel: 01865 880837 8 Bridge Street Witney, Oxford Tel: 01993 776486 Established in 1866, we are an independent family business with five generations of experience, offering a dignified 24 hour service with our personal attention to detail. Our private chapels of rest are available for visitings and prayer if required. Golden Charter pre-paid plans also available.

Property Finders Keepers 226 Banbury Road, Summertown, OX2 7BY Tel: 01865 311011 Web: www.finders.co.uk Finders Keepers is a letting and property management agency covering Oxfordshire and the surrounding area. We deliver a comprehensive service from search and acquisition through furnishing and refurbishment to letting and property management. Since our foundation in 1972, we’ve built a reputation for professionalism, rigorous processes and responsiveness.

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.

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

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

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

Charities 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.

Thinking of Oscar Twitter: twitter.com/thinkingofoscar Email: thinkingofoscar@gmail.com Web: www.thinkingofoscar.com Thinking of Oscar is an Oxfordshire based charity set up in memory of Oscar Cole who died unexpectedly aged just 16 months in June 2014. The mission of the charity is to improve the experiences of children and their families in hospital care. The current campaign is to fund a new procedures unit into the John Radcliffe Children's Hospital, Oxford. This will benefit hundreds and hundreds of children each year by ensuring that simple operations take place within the familiar environment of the children's hospital.

On Sunday 5th June Oscar's parents, alongside 85 other family and friends, will both be participating in the Blenheim Triathlon in order to raise the £100,000 required to build the unit.

Please come along on the day to lend your support to the team who will be starting out at 1:30pm or sponsor them direct at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/DandHTOOFundraising2016.

To find out more about the work of Thinking of Oscar please go to www.thinkingofoscar.com