Living in oxford november by In Oxford

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November is upon us, with fireworks filling the sky all around.

Congratulations to our cover couple, Dan and Rachel Gerhardi who won our Living in Oxford / Westwood Country Hotel Wedding competition. Read all about their fantastic day inside. We also have reviews of Oxford Event Hire, one of our loyal Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards sponsors for the past four years and our regular feature from another great Awards sponsor, Roots of Oxford, who highlight some great produce for the winter months. Read all about the wonderful Hedges Law, based in Oxford and Wallingford, University of Oxford Shop give us some great Christmas gift ideas and we also feature Miss Oxfordshire, Amelia Watt as she gears up for the National Finals of Miss Great Britain. There are the usual listings of all your favourite restaurants, hotels, events and more and don’t forget to cast your vote in the 2015 Living in Oxford Awards – see the www.inoxford.com website for more details. And as we run up to Christmas, why not visit www.vouchoffers.co.uk for some fantastic gif ideas. Enjoy November – we hope it goes with a bang! (very poor Ed!)

Richard Rosser Editor, Living In Oxford Magazine

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Lead Article: Westwood Hotel

“For us it was a truly magical day, and one we will never forget. The church service was beautiful, the reception venue was stunning, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was electric.”

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Our Wedding Day at Westwood Hotel Winning the Living In Oxford / Westwood Hotel Wedding Competition took us completely by surprise. Overnight we went from loosely considering the options for our future big day, to suddenly being immersed in an intensive wedding organisation schedule. But my (now) husband and I have never been afraid of a bit of hard work, and love nothing more than to throw a good party. So along with a band of extraordinarily supportive friends and family we set about the task of organising a wedding in less than 80 days. Long nights handcrafting invitations, bunting and favours followed. Countless decisions were made about flowers, dresses, suits and food. Relatives spread across the globe were contacted and last minute travel arrangements were made. The list is endless, but the wonderful staff at the Westwood Hotel did everything they could to help and made the run-up to our special day as smooth as possible. When the big day finally arrived, we both prepared in our own separate ways. Dan started with a fry-up and a Turkish shave, while I was treated like royalty by the hair stylist, Katie-Jane Whitlock, and the make-up artist, Vanessa Wilson as part of the Westwood’s prize package. Then it was onto St Mary’s Church in East Hendred, travelling in style in a vintage Volkswagon Beetle (duck egg blue of course). As our guests headed over to the Westwood after the ceremony for welcome drinks and music from two very talented guitarists, we went up to the Downs with our extremely talented photographer, Simon Watson - once again courtesy of the Westwood. By the time we arrived back at the hotel, the sun had decided to make an appearance, providing a great photo opportunity in the Westwood’s beautiful gardens. After this we moved into the stunningly prepared dining room for a spectacular four course meal. After the speeches filled the room with equal measures of tears and laughter, the evening was kicked off with by a two-piece band, before the disco took over and the dance floor came alive! For us it was a truly magical day, and one we will never forget. The church service was beautiful, the reception venue was stunning, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was electric. We will never be able to thank our family, friends and everyone else involved enough for giving us such a memorable day. Mr & Mrs Gerhardi

We would like to thank: The Venue - The Westwood Hotel - www.westwoodhotel.co.uk The Photographer - Simon Watson - www.simonwatsonphotography.co.uk Hair Stylist - Katie-Jane Whitlock - www.katiejanewhitlock.co.uk Make-up Artist - Vanessa Wilson - www.vanessawilsonmakeup.com Flowers - Flower Workshop - www.flower-workshop.co.uk Cake - The Cake Shop - www.the-cakeshop.co.uk Promotion - Living In Oxford Magazine - www.livinginoxford.com Web: www.westwoodhotel.co.uk www.inoxford.com

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Oxfordshire Events Blenheim Palace

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

Ai Weiwei Art Exhibition

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

Christmas at Blenheim Palace

Saturday 8th November - Sunday 14th December: Discover and explore the magic of Christmas time with a range of festive ‘Glitter and Gold’ themed festive activities, including the beautiful Christmas decorations around the Palace and courtyards, seasonal entertainment, carols, late night shopping and the Living Crafts for Christmas Fair.

Living Crafts for Christmas

Thursday 20th - Sunday 23rd November: Over 150 British designermakers will be showcasing high quality contemporary crafts. Come and choose the perfect presents for all the family from individual gifts and special commissions to simple stocking fillers; ceramics, millinery, toys, fashions, designer jewellery, hand-made soaps, studio glass, decorations, wreaths and many more.

For more information on any of the events listed and to see our full calendar please visit our website www.blenheimpalace.com

Waterperry Gardens

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

Waterperry Christmas Markets

15th & 16th November & 13th & 14th December: Bring the magic back to Christmas by visiting Waterperry’s Christmas food and gift Market. There’ll be artists and craftspeople with gorgeous gift ideas and festive food and drink, as well as the chance to buy your Waterperry-grown Christmas trees and hand made decorations. Enjoy a festive menu in the Teashop, Miss H’s too. We’re a one-stop shop for all your Christmas needs! Entrance to the Christmas Market is free. Time: 10.30am to 4pm

Find Santa’s Reindeer

15th November – 4th Jan 2015 (Closed 25th, 26th Dec 31st Dec to 1st Jan): Help Rudolph find his eight friends who are lost all around the gardens and then find your Christmas treat in the teashop. £2 per child, children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies. Times: 27th-30th 10am-4pm

Oxford Castle Unlocked

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

After Dark Tours and Diners Discover the sinister side of the castle and its residents held here by delving into the darker side of its history. Your tour will take you to the most haunted areas of the Castle site including the dark atmospheric 900 year old underground Crypt. Can you hold your nerve? Why not add an After Dark Dinner package to round off your evening. After the tour, guests will be guided to the restaurant of their choice, located within the castle complex, and will find themselves enjoying high calibre cuisine and unbeatable service to truly finish the night off in style. Not suitable for under 12s. Dinner packages will be available online shortly. These must be pre booked by 6pm the day before you wish to attend. Date: Every Thursday throughout October and November (excludes 30 October) Time: 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm Price: From £10

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The Oxfordshire Museum

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

Art in Woodstock

Sunday 9th November: Celebrating the town's visual arts festival with the following artists exhibiting in the Garden Gallery, Bewhouse Gallery and the museum garden. Martin Beake, Isla Millar, Jason Hicklin, Nazir Hamid, Hilary Manuhwa.

Oxfordshire Craft Guild Christmas Selling Exhibition

Saturday 15th November - Saturday 3rd January 2015: Featuring many of the county's leading contemporary craft designers and makers. This selling exhibition will display jewellery, textiles, ceramics, keepsakes and treasures. Perfect for Christmas!

The Old Fire Station

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

Cards with Kate Hazell

Saturday 29th November: Come one and all and make your own Christmas Cards! Artist Kate Hazell will be helping you choose your own card and create your very own festive character. Choose from pre-printed shapes or outlines then add your own features, designs, decorations and personality. Can’t beat a handmade card for Christmas! Tickets: £2 towards materials Time: 2-4pm

An Artistic Takeaway in Gloucester Green

Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November: For this year’s Christmas Light Festival, Gloucester Green will be host to fire braziers, a mulled wine stall, music from Euton Daley, create your own pizza with the Pizza Midwife, Christmas Light Festival information hub as well as two projects to participate in, The Knowledge Emporium and Artwash’s Art Takeaway. Come and join in. Tickets: This event is free Time: Dusk – 9pm

Science Oxford

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

Breaking the Ice The Challenges of Polar Exploration

Friday 7th November: You’re 16,000 miles from home; it’s -45°C with a wind speed of 55mph; you haven’t seen a sunset in 6 weeks and it’ll be another 16 weeks before you get to go home. So why do some scientists choose to become polar explorers and what are they learning about our planet from research in some of the most extreme environments on Earth? What challenges face those conducting research in these inhospitable regions? Is climate change going to make access to these unique parts of the world more difficult? How is the UK investing in polar exploration and why? Tickets: £8, £5 concessions Venue: Oxford Brookes University Time: 19.30 - 21.00

Comet Surfing: Rosetta

Friday 21st November: What can our celestial neighbours tell us about life on Earth? Space is positively buzzing with comets and asteroids but what might they reveal about how life on our planet first began? As scientists from the European Space Agency prepare to deploy the Philae lander carried by the Rosetta probe onto comet Churyumov–Gerasimenko in November 2014, after a ten-year mission, Science Oxford boldly goes where no-one has gone before: Comet Surfing! Join us for a fascinating panel discussion with Chris Lintott, astrophysicist and presenter of BBC’s The Sky at Night, planetary physicists Jo Barstow and Pat Irwin and atmospheric physicist Hanna Sykulska-Lawrence. With footage from the Rosetta Probe, mind-boggling space facts and even a live dry-ice comet, this should be an evening to remember. Tickets: £8 per person, £5 conc (OAPs and Students). Venue: Martin Wood Lecture Theatre

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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. Kicking off November with something a little different, visit our famous car factory and put on your dancing shoes….

Information on arts and events: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.org/whats-on

Dancin’ Oxford

1st November: MINI Plant Oxford is hosting a street dance workshop with Body Politic in the TBuilding at 11am. This is a fantastic opportunity for all ages to learn some new skills in street dance technique led by the talented dance teachers from Body Politic. Suitable for all ages - no experience necessary. www.bodypoliticdance.com A season of performances, ‘Remembering the Great War in Oxfordshire’ to commemorate 100 years since the outbreak of World War One, culminates in November.

SJE Arts: A Dream of Germany – Music’s War-Torn World 1914

8th November: In a series of four concerts over a single Saturday, broadcaster teacher and Pianist David Owen Norris and fellow musicians explore the musical links between England and Germany that were torn apart by the Great War. www.sje-oxford.org

Music at Oxford presents We Will Remember Them

8th November: Christ Church Cathedral Choir pairs some of the most poignant musical reflections of the Great War by Parry, Butterworth, Gurney and Vaughan Williams with movements of the Requiem setting by Gabriel Fauré, himself stranded in Germany at the start of the conflict. www.musicatoxford.com

Walking Tour on Remembrance Day

9th November: When the war began in 1914, hundreds of young men immediately signed up. Undergraduate numbers dropped dramatically, the city received an influx of refugees and wounded soldiers and dons switched from academic studies to research into aiding the war effort. www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com/tours

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Miss Oxfordshire

Amelia Watt, sponsored by Trout Pout Make-Up Artists has won Miss Oxfordshire GB 2014 to compete in the national finals of Miss Great Britain.

Amelia represented Oxfordshire in the finals of Miss England in June this year for the second time, having previously won the title in 2012. She placed in the top 15 winning the first ever title of Miss Brainy Beauty and is now preparing for the national finals of Miss Great Britain. Trout Pout make up artists are sponsoring Amelia for the competition.They will be making sure that Amelia looks her best for the finals as they take care of all her hair and beauty preparations. Trout-pout specialise in both beauty and creative hair and make-up. The Miss Great Britain finals are raising money to support Rainbows Children’s hospice. There will be 50 finalists in the competition from across the UK, and the winner will represent Great Britain in the finals of Miss Tourism World in 2015. The finals are over two days, with the grand final on Fri-day 14th November at The Athena in Leicester. How the public vote works for the Miss Great Britain Finalists The public vote for Miss Great Britain 2014 will start on Thursday 16th October at 12pm and will finish on Thursday 13th November at 8pm. Any votes made before or after the voting period, will not be counted but you may still be charged. TO VOTE BY TEXT You must text MISSGB (space) then 36 to 64343 - .Text votes cost £1 plus standard network rate TO VOTE FOR YOUR CHOSEN CONTESTANT BY PHONE You must dial 0907 598 0605 and then enter the unique personal two digit code when prompted (shown below the contestants photo) For example - To vote for MISSGB 36 - call 0907 598 9899 and dial 36 when prompted Phone votes cost £1.02 per call plus network extras.

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w e d d i n g s at The oxford hotel

The Oxford Hotel We have four beautiful fully licensed function rooms which are perfect for your civil ceremony and reception. These include the University Suite with its private bar and the Oriel room with open views over our private grass meadow. All rooms have contemporary dĂŠcor ideal for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern ceremonies.

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Oxfordshire Kids Stagecoach Theatre Arts Oxford

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

Create Holiday Club at Oxford Montessori Schools

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

Pegasus Theatre

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

Musical Rumpus: Bach Babies

Saturday 8th November: Spitalfields Music’s hugely popular Musical Rumpus series comes to Pegasus Theatre. Explore a magical underwater world of mermaids and monsters on this journey into the beautiful music of renowned baroque composer JS Bach, especially designed for very young ears. The event lasts 45 minutes, including free play at the end of the show. Cost: £5 adults / £3 children Time: 2 pm & 4 pm

Cornerstone Arts Centre

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

The Magic Porridge Pot

Sunday 16th November: On today’s menu there’s a trio of traditional and tasty tales to tantalize and tease. First, the magic pot which won’t stop producing porridge. Then the tale about the scrummiest stone in the world. And finally we’ve got a walking, talking Gingerbread Man, just asking to be munched! These yummy yarns are served up with unexpected twists by Cornerstone favourite Theatre of Widdershins, with pop-up sets, original music and beautiful puppets. Bon appétit! Time: 2:00pm

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Sunday 30th November: Back by popular demand! The show brings professional stand ups for adults to the stage to perform a whole show devised for children. There are jokes, adults will laugh – and the wonderful thing is children will laugh too – in fact you won’t be able to stop them interacting. So, no swearing, no naughty bits – just a big laugh with your child for an hour or so. And what could be better than that? The line up for this year's show is Johnny Cochrane, Inel Thomlinson, Ben Target, and Nish Kumar. If you have a potential little comedian in the family there is a workshop before the show. Your budding performer gets to work with a professional comedian to generate their own jokes and stand up routine then perform what they have created for you! Please see the website for more details

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We have an exciting line-up of events for you in October. Please check our events page on the website: www.blackwell.co.uk Tickets are available from our Customer Service Department, Blackwell's Bookshop, 48-51 Broad Street, Oxford. Telephone: 01865 333623 We hope to see you at one of our events soon!

Marilynne Robinson 'Lila' at the Sheldonian Theatre Wednesday 12th November at 7pm. Tickets cost: £5 Marilynne Robinson will be in conversation at the prestigious Sheldonian Theatre with Bryan Appleyard to discuss her wonderful latest novel, 'Lila'. For Tickets Call 01865 333623.

Kate Mosse - 'The Taxidermist's Daughter Tuesday 25th November at 7pm. Tickets cost: £3 We will be presenting an evening of gothic indulgence as Kate Mosse, bestselling author of 'Labyrinth' discusses her new novel 'The Taxidermist's Daughter'. For Tickets Call 01865 333623

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

Oxfordshire Attractions City Sightseeing Bus Tours

Oxford Railway Station, Park End Street, OX1 1HS. Tel: 01865 790522. Web: www.citysightseeingoxford.com

Our award winning one hour tour takes you on a fascinating journey around both the famous University colleges and the historic buildings of the city itself. Hop on and off at any of our nineteen bus stops around the town. All buses have live guides or recorded commentary in up to thirteen languages. Tours operate all day every day except Christmas/Boxing and New years day. Tickets valid on Red and Green Buses.

Oxford Castle Quarter

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

Carfax Tower

Junction of St Aldates and High Street, Oxford OX1 4AZ. Tel: 01865 792653. Open: 10.00 to 3pm. Admission: £2.20, 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-3pm, Admission £2.30, Children £1.20.

St Michael at the North Gate Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3EY. Tel: 01865 240940. Web: www.smng.org.uk

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

Tourist Information Centre

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

Modern Art Oxford

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

Cherwell Boathouse - Punting

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

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University Church of St. Mary the Virgin High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ. Tel: 01865 279111. Web: www.university-church.ox.ac.uk

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

Didcot Railway Centre

Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NJ. Tel: 01235 817200. Web: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk Home of the Great Western Society and its unique collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relics and a recreation of Brunel's broad gauge railway. Day Out With Thomas to meet Father Christmas in his grotto: Saturdays/Sundays 29/30 November, 6/7, 13/14, 20/21 December. Book online at: www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk/didcot

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

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

Oxford Official Guided Walking Tours

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

What better way to discover our beautiful city than on foot? The Official Guided Walking Tours are a fascinating and entertaining way to explore and learn about this unique city, its history, University, famous people and odd traditions. Oxford Official Guided Walking Tours cover a wide range of topics from an introduction to the city and its University to Inspector Morse, Harry Potter, J.R.R. Tolkien and more.

Crocodiles of the World

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

Wychwood Brewery

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

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November at Blenheim Palace Whether you are looking to immerse yourself in 300 years of history and the great outdoors or to experience one of our special events, Blenheim Palace has it all. November is a magical time of year to visit, with a range of exciting festive events to get you in the Christmas spirit from 8th November to 14th December and the Living Crafts for Christmas fair from 20th to 23rd November, the perfect place to stock up on presents and stocking fillers. This year enjoy a ‘Glitter and Gold’ Christmas theme, with a beautiful display of decorations full of sparkle and splendour within the Palace and trees adorned with twinkling lights in the courtyards. There will be plenty for everyone to enjoy throughout the Christmas period, highlights include living statues, late night Christmas shopping, brass bands, carols singers, a festival family trail and Santa’s Grotto! Christmas trees grown on the Blenheim Palace Estate will also be on sale from 1st December, allowing you to bring the spirit of Christmas home with you. Until 14th December discover the largest UK’s largest contemporary art exhibition by Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei, with over 50 new and iconic artworks on display in the unique setting of the Palace and Formal Gardens. There will also be live jazz music on selected dates in the Oxfordshire Pantry, the perfect way to spend a relaxed Sunday morning after a refreshing winter walk around the beautiful surrounds of the Park. FREE Annual Pass Offer* Buy one day, get 12 months free, so you can keep coming back to explore all that there is on offer throughout 2014!* Gift cards are also available for the perfect present this Christmas! *Terms and conditions apply For more information on any of the events listed and to see a full calendar, please visit www.blenheimpalace.com

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November

Roots News

It's November already and our thoughts turn to Christmas and some wonderful dishes to cook for those lazy Sunday lunches in the lead up to the annual festivities. It really is a significant time of change with regards to fruit and vegetables and a great opportunity to have a refresh with some fabulous dishes that you can prepare all, of course, with fabulous Roots produce!

Available Seasonal Products

Jerusalem artichokes - This product is at its best during the month of November, a great source of iron during the upcoming winter months. Beetroot - The candy variety of this popular vegetable keeps its colour after roasting.

Kumquat - We like the look of these striking orange fruits, small but perfectly formed oval oranges. Pomegranate - One of the recent entrants as a highly nutritious superfood.

Pak choi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; various names are used within the trade, however, we like to keep things simple: Bok Choi is impressive at the moment - smaller with a darker complexion than Pak Choi. Vac Pack chestnuts are readily available and we look forward to having the loose variety moving towards Christmas. Swede comes into its best around now, mashed swede with milk, butter and Black pepper. Simple and delicious. A lot of cabbage will be in season, as well as our local supply, we will be getting some fantastic UK grown produce as well. It is UK wild mushroom time, the difficulty with this is when they are gone they are gone. But the more positive news is they are delicious, so get them ordered early and we will do our very best to get them for you. Black truffles will be available this month for those with a luxurious dish or event to cater for. Tel: 01865 792060

Dates - a true statement of the fast approaching festive season. English Apples are available. In October we had some delicious Cox's and Spartans as a change from the more normal Granny and Delicious varieties. We can order these in for you, including the aforementioned. We also hope to be able to source Red Pippin's, Empire, Royal Gala, but there are loads of different varieties available from now until April/May time, so if you fancy an apple surprise, just give us a call and we will see what is available at the time you need them. Stealing the march on December a bit, but Cranberries are now available fresh and they are not only good for your Christmas turkey!! www.rootsofoxford.com

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We like to think we're good old fashioned greengrocers with big cabbage sized hearts and the truth is…. We are! Whatever your needs, we're here to help. With many of the area's leading restaurants, colleges and schools amongst our incRootible customer list, it's no wonder we walk around all day with smiles on our faces, not to mention our lovely green t-shirts. Roots, nice young men you'd like to take home for Sunday lunch.

Local Produce

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Rectory Farm

Our local supplier will be providing the following potatoes - Mozart red variety with distinguishing yellow eyes and yellow flesh. Ideal for mashing, boiling and wedges. Wilja variety has yellow skin and light yellow flesh. It is firm potato with a slightly dry texture and is suitable for mash or boiling.

Gibbens & Son

Our other friendly farmer, Mr Gibbens, will continue to supply us with their impressive butternut squash. They will also bless us with their red and white cabbages, parsnips, Sprout sticks and January King cabbage.

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS... ‘It is with a heavy heart that we tell you that Rickie Griffin has left our rock steady crew. As you may know Rickie has been a great asset to our business and it is right that we publicly thank him for all his hard work. The travelling to and from London every day was adding far too much time to his work day, he is only a young un and they don't make ‘em like they used to! He is working back in Covent Garden Market with a supplier we have a very close relationship with and we wish him all the best of luck in the future, he will be missed.’ On a more positive note…… ‘We are very pleased to welcome Darren Bull into our little band of merry men and women. (Darren is a merry man for those not sure!) Darren's areas of responsibility will be account management working with Steve, marketing and commercial analysis working with Mike. Another produce warrior in the making, his main strengths are his organisational skills, his analytical mind and he does make a great cup of tea!’ PS. He does look ‘quite’ happy about it as well!!! At time of writing, we are reaching a few milestones on social Media, we are approaching 1,000 followers on Twitter and we are approaching (a rather embarrassing) 100 likes on Facebook. Do us a favour and give us a follow or a like. We will be very grateful… www.rootsofoxford.com

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Oxfordshire Theatre The North Wall Arts Centre

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

Johnny Got His Gun

Wednesday 5th November: When the call came, idealistic Joe Bonham eagerly volunteered for the trenches of World War One. But as he wakes in a strange world and attempts to piece back together the fragments of his past, he realises he has paid a price he never expected. Full Price £13.00 + fee* Concession £11.00 + fee*

Grounded

Saturday 29th November: She’s a hot-rod F16 fighter pilot. She’s pregnant. Her career in the sky is over. Now, she sits in an air-conditioned trailer in Las Vegas flying remote-controlled drones over the Middle East. She struggles through surreal 12-hour shifts far from the battlefield, hunting terrorists by day and being a wife and mother by night. Full Price £13.00 + fee* Concession £11.00 + fee*

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Oxford Playhouse

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

Regeneration

Tuesday 18th - Saturday 22nd November: Craiglockhart War Hospital, Scotland 1917. Poet and soldier Siegfried Sassoon has been institutionalised in an attempt to undermine his public disapproval of the war. Army Psychiatrist, Dr William Rivers, has been tasked with returning shell-shocked officers to the trenches, yet under Sassoon’s influence, he has become tormented by the morality of what is being done in the name of medicine. See website for more info

Cornerstone Arts Centre

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

Craig Campbell

Friday 14th November: Internationally acclaimed Craig Campbell has made appearances on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Russell Howard’s Good News and Dave’s One Night Stand.Tonight he comes to us straight from Everest base camp,where he is set to perform as part of the world’s highest comedy gig for charity! He’s high octane, charismatic and great at storytelling, like an early Billy Connolly. Prices: £14.50, £13 (concs) Time: 8:00pm

The Falcon's Malteser

Saturday 29th November: Very exciting – a new stage adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s brilliantly funny film noir pastiche. Come and join inept private detective Tim Diamond and his whip-smart younger brother Nick as they get caught up in the bizarre case of the Falcon’s Malteser. Fast paced, slapstick comedy and a cast of four playing multiple characters – this is great fun for families to enjoy together. Prices: £14.50, £13 (concs), £10 (under 16's) Time: 7:30pm

The Old Fire Station

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

Sikes and Nancy

Saturday 15th November: Adapted from the grislier material in Oliver Twist, ‘Sikes and Nancy’ became the most notorious of Dickens’ Public Readings. Audiences were shocked into silence. Women would scream and faint. ‘I shall tear myself to pieces’, Dickens vowed and it is now though that the strain of ‘The Murder’ hastened Dickens’ early death. Tickets: £13/£11 from Tickets Oxford – www.ticketsoxford.com / 01865 305305 or on the door Time: 7.30pm

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Fallowfields Restaurant is located only 20 minutes from Oxford. This elegant country house is a small, independently owned, providing fine British dining. Head Chef Matt Weedon and his team use wonderful fresh produce, much of it grown or reared on its own farm. The restaurant faces south, overlooking a croquet lawn, and offers the perfect ambience at any time of day to enjoy a relaxing, peaceful and unrushed lunch or dinner. In the summer months, food and drinks can be taken on the terrace, with its uninterrupted view of the Ridgeway. The well-stocked bar, offers plenty of variety with a wide range of single malt whiskeys, five different gins and locally brewed bottled beer and ten different wines by the glass.

Open Mon-Sun noon- 2.30pm, 7pm-10pm

Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, OX13 5BH stay@fallowfields.com www.fallowfields.com Tel: 01865 820416

Oxfordshire Cinema November 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

Interstellar With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars. Directed by Christopher Nolan.

The Imitation Game In The Imitation Game, Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Alan Turing, the genius British mathematician, logician, cryptologist and computer scientist who led the charge to crack the German Enigma Code that helped the Allies win WWII. Turing went on to assist with the development of computers at the University of Manchester after the war, but was prosecuted by the UK government in 1952 for homosexual acts which were deemed illegal.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 Katniss Everdeen is in District 13 after she shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.

The Homesman When three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task of saving them falls to the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy. Transporting the women by covered wagon to Iowa, she soon realises just how daunting the journey will be, and employs a low-life drifter, George Briggs, to join her. The unlikely pair and the three women head east, where a waiting minister and his wife have offered to take the women in. .

Paddington A young Peruvian bear with a passion for all things British travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he begins to realise that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kindly Brown family, who read the label around his neck ('Please look after this bear. Thank you.') and offer him a temporary haven. It looks as though his luck has changed until this rarest of bears catches the eye of a museum taxidermist...

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

November 2: Zielinski String Quartet Mozart String Quartet in D Major K575 Janacek String Quartet no.2 November 9: Heath String Quartet Haydn String Quartet op.64 no.6 Beethoven String Quartet op.131 November 16: Carducci String Quartet with Peter Caelen PIANO Mozart Quartet K421 Schumann Piano Quintet November 23: Petr Limonov PIANO Bach-Brahms Chaconne in D Minor Chopin Preludes op.28 November 30: Adderbury Ensemble with Viv Mclean PIANO Schubert Trout Piano Quintet £11 adults, £10 full time students, senior citizens and under 16s Free admission to children ages 5 -10 accompanied by an adult (under 5s not permitted entry) Tickets Available at the door or from Oxford Playhouse Tel: 01865 305305 Web: www.coffeeconcerts.com

Piano Recital

Saturday 1 November at 7.30pm ST. MICHAEL AT THE NORTH GATE

CHOPIN

Mazurkas

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Oxford’s Professional Orchestra

Forest Scenes

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Pastoral Sonata

RAVEL

La Valse

Tom Poster Piano Tickets £12 01865 744457 / 305305

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Saturday 8th November: Jan Schmolck: Violin Frances Angell: Piano John Lubbock: Conductor Stravinsky: Suite Italienne Schumann: 3 Romances for violin and piano Arvo Part: Fratres for violin and piano Elgar: Sonata in e minor, op.82. In addition to being leader of the Orchestra of St. John’s, Jan Schmolck is also Principal Second Violinist of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Jan is a much sought after chamber musician and has also guest led many orchestras in the UK, including the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Britten Sinfonia, as well as the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Frances Angell is much in demand as a chamber music pianist, performing regularly with the Turner Ensemble, the Angell Trio (with Jan and cellist Sally Pendlebury) and the OSJ Chamber Ensemble. She has given performances throughout Europe and the UK, in venues such as the Snape Maltings, Wigmore Hall, Kings Place and the South Bank Centre as well as at Steinway Hall and Carnegie/Weill Hall in New York. venue: Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE at Time: 19:30

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Oxford Philomusica Saturday 15 November, Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Dvořák Cello Concerto, Symphony No. 8 Antonio Meneses cello Marios Papadopoulos conductor 01865 980 980 www.oxfordphil.com

City Of Oxford Orchestra

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

Piano Recital

Saturday 1st November: The City of Oxford Orchestra is delighted to showcase its Artist in Residence, Tom Poster, in a programme that includes pieces by Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Ravel and Gershwin. As an early 50th birthday present to our loyal audience, tickets are the same price they were 20 years ago! £12 must be the best value in town for such a sublime concert!

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

Futurism Concert: MANIFESTO

Friday 7th November: Loré Lixenberg (Soprano) with Federico Reuben (Electronics) and Aleks Kolkowski (Percussion)

MANIFESTO captures the vibrancy and immediacy of manifesti, from Futurism in 1909 to 1960s Fluxus. Vocalist Loré Lixenberg, laptop artist Federico Reuben and Aleks Kolkowski on wax cylinders and horns bring the texts alive musically, highlighting their ground-breaking and sometimes shocking nature. A pop-up exhibition of rarely seen and exciting artefacts including manifesto tracts, original scores, sound poems and photographs, as well as artworks by the manifesto authors, features alongside the performance. Time: 8pm (Pre-concert talk at 7pm) Tickets: £20 gallery / £15 stalls / £5 students

Electronic Music: OSEMP (Oxford/Sennheiser Electronic Music Prize)

Saturday 8th November: This is the culminating concert of the Oxford/Sennheiser Electronic Music Prize [OSEMP] devised by the Music Faculty and leading audio specialist Sennheiser UK. OSEMP has been developed as an annual event to help promote innovative and communicative electronic music composition in the UK. This event will showcase the work of the chosen finalists, with the three winners being announced at the conclusion of the concert, partly on the basis of their performances. Confirmed jury panel members for the event include notable electro-acoustic composers, Natasha Barrett, Martyn Harry and Trevor Wishart. Time: 8pm Free and open to all

Andrzej Panufnik Centenary Concert

Saturday 22nd November: Clare Hammond (Piano) with Mae Heydorn (Mezzo-Soprano) Panufnik, A: 12 Miniature Studies, 7-12. Szymanowski: Métopes, Op. 29. Panufnik, R: This Mighty Heart. Panufnik, A: Dreamscape & Love Song. Szymanowski: Bestimmung, Op. 22 No. 5. Chopin: Was ein junges Mädchen liebt. Chopin: Zwei Leichen, Op. 74 No. 11. Panufnik A and R: Modlitwa. Chopin: Selection from Études, Op. 25. A centenary celebration of Anglo-Polish composer Andrzej Panufnik’s birth, this programme combines his music with that of his daughter, Roxanna, and fellow compatriots Chopin and Szymanowski. Pianist Clare Hammond, who has recorded the Panufniks’ complete piano works, will be joined by mezzo soprano, Mae Heydorn for this unique recital. Time: 8pm (Pre-concert talk at 7pm by Clare Hammond) £20 gallery / £15 stalls / £5 students

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

We Will Remember Them First World War Centenary Concert

Saturday 8th November: Christ Church Cathedral Choir pairs some of the most poignant musical reflections of the Great War by Parry, Butterworth, Gurney and Vaughan Williams with movements of the Requiem setting by Gabriel Fauré, himself stranded in Germany at the start of the conflict. Tickets £42 £28 £18 £10 (Students & Under 18s from £5) Box Office 01865 244806, online www.musicatoxford.com Time: 8pm Venue: Christ Church Cathedral, St Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1DP

Freiburg Baroque Orchestra: Mozart

Friday 14th November: Gramophone Award-winning ensemble, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra makes its Oxford debut with a charming all-Mozart programme. Two concerti take centre-stage; the lyrical Piano Concerto K414, and the virtuosic Bassoon Concerto K191, rarely heard in concert due to its sheer difficulty. This exceptional group, renowned for its energetic and spirited period performances, is joined by bassoonist Javier Zafra and fortepianist Kristian Bezuidenhout. Many will remember Kristian for his wonderful Beethoven recital in Oxford with violinist Viktoria Mullova in 2012. Tickets: £42 £28 £18 £10 (Students & Under 18s from £5) Box Office 01865 244806, online www.musicatoxford.com Time: 7.30pm Venue: Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ

Craig Ogden & Xuefei Yang (guitars)

Friday 28th November: Solos and duets by Piazzolla,De Falla, Barrios, Pernambuco, Nigel Westlake & Giuliani. Australian born guitarist Craig Ogden returns to the Sheldonian with his effortlessly brilliant, laid-back performance style. His recordings of both classic and contemporary guitar repertoire have received wide acclaim. Since Xuefei Yang last played for Music at Oxford (in a Chapel Series concert in 2010), she has shot to stardom, and is now acknowledged to be one of the foremost guitarists of her generation, developing new repertoire for the instrument through ingenious arrangement and commissioning. A rare opportunity to see these two exceptional guitarists join forces. This concert will take us on a musical journey from the classical guitar’s beginnings in Spain to Brazil, Argentina and Australia. Tickets: £42 £28 £18 £10 (Students & Under 18s from £5) Box Office 01865 244806, online www.musicatoxford.com Time: 7.30pm Venue: Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ

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Friday 7th November: Haydn String Quartet in D major, Op. 64, ‘The Lark’, Mozart Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in A major, K. 581. The Ashmolean Museum’s Randolph Sculpture Gallery provides the stunning backdrop for Haydn’s ‘Lark’ Quartet, so-called for its melismatic and birdlike melody, and Mozart’s revered chamber work, the glorious Clarinet Quintet. Showing off the range of the instrument and full of rich lyrical melodies, this piece is as much a discourse between five equal partners as a virtuosic platform for the clarinet. Randolph Sculpture Gallery, Ashmolean Museum, 7.15pm Tickets £25

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Sunday 23rd November: Shostakovich Two Pieces for String Quartet, Borodin String Quartet No. 2 in D major, Adolf von Henselt Piano Concerto in F minor, Op. 16 bis Chamber Version*. Daniel Grimwood piano, Cayenna Ponchione conductor* Adolf von Henselt is regarded by many as the father of the Russian school of piano playing, and this year marks both the bicentenary of his birth and the 125th anniversary of his death. The composer's Piano Concerto will be performed in its chamber version by renowned pianist Daniel Grimwood and The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica in this special concert to mark the Bodleian Library’s acquisition of the substantial Richard Beattie Davis collection of Russian music, donated to the library by his widow Mrs Gillian Davis. The first half of the concert will feature Borodin’s wonderfully lyrical String Quartet No. 2 as well as the Two Pieces for String Quartet by Shostakovich - whose teacher, Glazunov, is a prominent figure in the collection. Promoted by Oxford Philomusica in association with the Bodleian Libraries and Oxford University Faculty of Music Holywell Music Room, 7pm Tickets £20

Te Deum

Saturday 29th November: Brahms Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor, Op. 102. Bruckner Te Deum in C major. Yuri Zhislin violin, Peter Adams cello, Hye-Youn Lee soprano, Katharine Goeldner mezzo soprano, Thomas Hobbs tenor, Darren Jeffery bass, Philharmonia Chorus, Stefan Bevier chorus master, Marios Papadopoulos conductor. Brahms’s Double Concerto presents plenty of orchestral drama as well as a fascinating interplay between the solos, performed tonight by two of Oxford Philomusica’s finest instrumentalists: Winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year 1993 Yuri Zhislin, and celebrated cellist Peter Adams. The Te Deum, undoubtedly Bruckner’s greatest sacred choral work, is a joyful and compelling piece propelled forward by the furious central ‘Aeterna Fac’, featuring the exceptional Philharmonia Chorus. Supported by Celia and Andrew Curran Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm Tickets £40 £28 £18 £10

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

Alexandre Tharaud Piano Recital

Monday 3rd November: Following his Proms appearance with the BBC Philharmonic in July and earlier this year at the Wigmore Hall, acclaimed French pianist Alexandre Tharaud brings his trademark versatile performance and programmes for the first time to Oxford. His recital will feature some of Schubert's best-loved piano pieces, Tharaud's own arrangement of the iconic Adagietto from Mahler's Symphony No.5 and music by French composers from both extremes of the piano music spectrum, Couperin and Ravel. Book early to avoid disappointment. Admission: £14/£10 for more information please contact 01865 305305 / www.ticketsoxford.com, Time: 8pm, Venue: Holywell Music Room

OSEMP: Oxford/Sennheiser Electronic Music Prize Final

Saturday 8th November: The Music Faculty and leading audio specialist Sennheiser UK have this year organised the very first Oxford/Sennheiser Electronic Music Prize [OSEMP]: an annual competition and event to help promote innovative and communicative electronic music composition in the UK. All ten finalists will perform their pieces and the three winners will be announced. Trevor Wishart is set to preview a movement of his latest 8 channel electroacoustic work, Natasha Barrett will perform a multi-channel piece, and Manchester’s Slip Discs record label will showcase artists from its roster. Admission: Free but limited numbers visit www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/jdp/tickets for details, Time: 7pm, Venue: Jacqueline du Pre Music Building, St Hilda's College

Henselt Anniversary Concert Richard Beattie Davis Collection

Sunday 23rd November: The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica and Daniel Grimwood (piano) will perform Shostakovich, Borodin and von Henselt. Adolf von Henselt is regarded by many as the father of the Russian school of piano playing and this year marks both the bicentenary of his birth and the 125th anniversary of his death. The composer's Piano Concerto will be performed in its chamber version in this special concert to mark the Bodleian Libraries acquisition of the substantial Richard Beattie Davis collection of Russian music donated to the library by his widow Mrs Gillian Davis. The first half of the concert will feature Borodin’s wonderfully lyrical String Quartet No. 2 as well as the Two Pieces for String Quartet by Shostakovich, whose teacher, Glazunov, is a prominent figure in the collection. Admission: £20/Students £15 for more information please contact 01865 980980 / www.oxfordphil.com, Time: 7pm, Venue: Holywell Music Room

Jennifer Pike Violin Recital

Saturday 29th November: Oxford music alumna and outstanding violinist Jennifer Pike will give a recital with pianist Peter Limonov, including Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 3 in E Flat, and a new work by Faculty alumnus Thomas Hyde. The youngest-ever winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year and the youngest major prizewinner in the Menuhin International Violin Competition, Jennifer is highly in demand as a soloist with top orchestras worldwide, having recently released to great acclaim the Sibelius Concerto with the Bergen Philharmonic and Sir Andrew Davis. Admission: £15/£12 for more information please contact 01865 305305 / www.ticketsoxford.com, Time: 7pm Q and A between Jennifer, composer and Music alumnus Thomas Hyde, and Music Faculty composer Robert Saxton, 7.30pm Concert, Venue: Holywell Music Room

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Rachel specialises in sculptured wire figures concentrating on the expressive & emotional dynamics of human nature. Handcrafted from annealed steel wire, galvanised & black. Coloured enamelled copper wire hair. From 30cm to lifesize. Price determined by size and complexity of the piece. Please call to find out more about viewing Rachel’s work.

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

Kieran Stiles Art Studios

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

Modern Art Oxford

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

Stuart Brisley State of Denmark

Until 16th November: One of the most Influential figures in post war British art, Stuart Brisley brings his own brand of expressive work to Modern Art Oxford. This exhibition reveals aspects of Brisley’s broader artistic practice and includes early and rarely seen works alongside more recent paintings, video and a new sculpture.

Modern Artists Gallery

High St.Whitchurch on Thames, Oxon, RG8 7EX. Tel: 0118 984 5893. Web: www.modernartistsgallery.com

Throughout November: Paul Wright, Paul Kessling, Ashley Hanson, Angela Smith. Phone first before setting out. Image: Paul Kessling 'Giorno' 91 x 154cm Oil on board

Gallery at the Old Fire Station

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

Chop Marks

Until Saturday 8th November: Miranda Creswell’s drawings on used kitchen boards trace the ‘chopmarks’ which are left behind on them, as part of a half remembered , imagined landscape. In the same way that chop marks on coins authenticate their value, Creswell gives value to the daily meals made using these boards and to the wooden material originating from the landscape. Open: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm

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Sanders of Oxford Rare 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 rarest printed views of the University City.

Christ Church Picture Gallery

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

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

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

OXFORD’S ANTIQUES & CRAFT CENTRE Choose from a wide range of Antiques, Jewellery, Collectables & Books plus original works by local Craftspeople and Artists. Antiques on High, 85 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BG. Tel: 01865-251075. Open: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays 11am - 5pm.

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Oxfordshire Education EF International Language Centre

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

The Lake School of English Oxford

14 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1JQ. Tel: +44 (0) 1865 724312. Email: carmel@englishinoxford.com Web: www.englishinoxford.com In the centre of Oxford, the Lake School of English offers a professional, dynamic approach to teaching and a supportive environment for learning with intensive courses delivered by well-qualified and experienced teachers. Our students enjoy personal attention, inclusive social activities, comfortable accommodation and lovely self-study facilities. The Lake School is British Council accredited, a Centre of Excellence 2010 - 2012, and a member of Quality English.

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

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

Our Lady’s Abingdon

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

Eckersley Oxford

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

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Oxfordshire Accommodation Macdonald Randolph Hotel

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

River Hotel

Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA. Tel: (01865) 243475. Guests: 249756. Fax: 724306. Web: www.riverhotel.co.uk Email: reception@riverhotel.co.uk • Excellent City location overlooking the river, by ‘Thames Walk’ towpath • Oxford College owned property, originally an 1870’s Master-builder’s home • 18 bedrooms with own bathroom, all with usual hotel bedroom facilities • 24-hour access, free on-site car-park and wi-fi for residents • Sat Nav, via Mill street, first lane on right - OX2 0AJ • On A420, 1 mile to A34 ring road, west exit at Seacourt interchange • Easy walk to City, Colleges. Conference centres and venues • VisitBritain ** metro grading, breakfast table service, residents bar ‘Large enough to be comfortable, small enough to be friendly’

YHA

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

The Beetle and Wedge

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

Burlington House Hotel

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

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Royal Oxford Hotel

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

Hawkwell House

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

Malmaison

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

Vanburgh House Hotel

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

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Oxfordshire Accommodation The Feathers Hotel

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

Conifers Guest House

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

Fallowfields Country House Hotel Faringdon Rd, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5BH. Tel: 01865 820416. Web: www.fallowfields.com

Fallowfields is one of the leading boutique hotels in Oxfordshire. Our fine dining restaurant is outstanding. Guests come here for wonderful food, bedrooms and calm, tranquil surroundings. “Boutique hotels in Oxfordshire don’t get much better than this”

The Oxford Hotel

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

Bear & Ragged Staff

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

Heythrop Park Resort

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

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Oxfordshire Shopping Shop at the Old Fire Station

Gloucester Green, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk Tel: 01865 263980 Opening Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm This Christmas the Shop at the Old Fire Station is doubling in size bringing you even more beautiful items from UK based designer-makers. All of the items are handmade or designed within the UK, with over half created in Oxfordshire. A wide array of gifts including cards, ceramics, original prints, jewellery, stationary and more. Look out our late night opening events in the run up to Christmas. Christmas Opening Times: Open Sunday between 23rd Nov & 21st Dec, 12-5pm.

University of Oxford Shop 106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414. Web: www.oushop.com

The University of Oxford Shop is wholly owned by the University and offers a fantastic range of clothing, gifts and stationery for visitors and local residents alike. All of the profits are given back to the University, making a valuable contribution to the work and teaching of this world-famous establishment.

Blackwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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

Bicester Village

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

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University of Oxford Shop

The University of Oxford Shop is ideally located on the High Street, in the heart of the Dreaming Spires of Oxford. Established in 1990, the shop is the University’s official retail store, specialising in a wide range of clothing and gifts bearing the University of Oxford crests. Situated opposite Brasenose College and St Mary’s Church on the High Street, the double fronted façade of the University of Oxford shop showcases colourful window displays, which entice you inside. The welcoming shop interior is wood panelled similar to that found in many colleges. The helpful staff are always on hand to give product advice or find the right size. The front of the shop features stationary and tableware, college enamel cufflinks and lapel pins, the latter making perfect gifts for those who have a favourite college and wish to show their allegiance or connection to it. The clothing section situated at the rear of the shop has a wide variety of ethically sourced clothing to suit all ages and tastes, including the traditional Oxford college scarves.

Official Clothing Range From T shirts and hoodies to polo shirts, rugby shirts and sweatshirts, the official clothing range is regularly updated in terms of styles and designs. For instance, this year the shop launched a new collection of children’s T shirts and Tops featuring a cute owl graphic as well rowing crew designs in bright primary and pastel colours.

Exclusive Designs The majority of items sold by the University of Oxford Shop are designed exclusively for them and where possible made in the UK or locally. Look out for the new Made in Oxfordshire section at the back of the store.

Christmas Gifts Gifts just arriving in store for Christmas 2014 include: • A collection of 3 Christchurch views captured in different coloured miniature glass panels by Oxfordshire artist Helen Slater • Delicate thread drawn illustrations of Magdalen and Tom Tower by Tina Crawford of Tobyboo look very pretty on white bone china mugs • Oxford Stripe design silk scarf based on the different coloured stripes of the traditional Oxford college scarves • Beautifully patterned ceramic bowls and goblet from Oxfordshire ceramist, Andrew Hazelden In all, the shop is a treasure trove of beautiful and quality products, and unlike all other souvenir shops in Oxford, all profits are returned to and benefit the University. Once visited, if you wish you’d bought more, don’t despair, as the vast majority of items are also available online at www.oushop.com. 106 High St, Oxford OX1 4BW Tel: 01865 247414 Web: www.oushop.com www.inoxford.com

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Oxfordshire Sports Oxford University Rugby Football Club Jackdaw Lane, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SR. Tel: 01865 432000. Web: www.ourfc.org.uk Tue, 4 Nov

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Oxford United Football Club

The Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP. Tel: 01865 337533. Web: www.oufc.co.uk Sat 1 Nov

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