Living in Oxford October 2016

ISSUE 177

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Welcome to Living in Oxford Welcome to the October edition of Living in Oxford and Happy Halloween!

This month’s issue includes a feature on “And Then Come The Nightjars” by Bea Roberts which takes place at the excellent North Wall Arts Centre in South Parade on Tuesday 4th to Wednesday 5th October. Directed by Paul Robinson (My Mother Said I Never Should, Land of Our Fathers) and starring David Fielder and Nigel Hastings, this poignant and uncompromising play was a winner of Theatre503’s inaugural international Playwriting Award in 2014 and is a co-production with Bristol Old Vic, in association with Tara Finney Productions.

We feature Christ Church Picture Gallery’s Old Master Paintings and Drawings, feature Party Planning at Jury’s Inn and Kelly reviews Jee Saheb in North Parade.

Hopefully you have benefited from our new website at www.livinginoxford.com – familiarise yourself with its new features on pages 6 to 8. The site is packed full of content, with loads of great reviews, videos and excellent new functionality. You can search by area, date period or even the weather! Let us know what you think by commenting on Twitter @inoxford.

We’re gearing up for the 2016 Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards on 1st November and we still have tickets available, so if you’d like to come and join in the fun, purchase your tickets at www. oxfordshirerestaurantawards.com.

Have a thrilling October!

Richard Rosser Editor, Living In Oxford Magazine

Contents Oxfordshire Events

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Oxfordshire Accommodation

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Oxfordshire Education

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Oxfordshire Shopping

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Oxfordshire Attractions

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Oxford City Centre Map

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Oxfordshire Theatre

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Oxfordshire Sports

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Oxfordshire Cinema

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Oxfordshire Restaurants

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Oxfordshire Music

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Oxfordshire Health & Beauty

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Oxfordshire Art & Antiques

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Oxfordshire Services

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In this issue of Living in Oxford...

And Then Come The Nightjars

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“And Then Come The Nightjars, the critically acclaimed play by Bea Roberts will be playing at The North Wall on 4th & 5th October.”

Old Master Paintings and Drawings at Christ Church Picture Gallery

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"Christ Church is unique among the Oxford and Cambridge colleges in possessing an important collection of Old Master paintings and drawings."

Party Planning? Jurys Inn can help make the Autumn & Winter Season bright!

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"As the days get shorter and we move into October, it’s time to start thinking about autumn meetings, winter parties and Christmas functions."

Jee Saheb

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“It’s safe to say that Friday night has become ‘curry night’ for the good people of the UK. So, on a clement evening in early September, my partner and I...”

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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

Bill Spectre’s Halloween Ghost Trails Friday 28th, Saturday 29th & Monday 31st October: You are hereby cordially invited to join Bill Spectre on his award-winning walking tour of Oxford's ghosts. Illustrated with props and illusions, your costumed guide will entertain and horrify you through the streets of this most historic city.

The spirits of Oxford are revealed when we examine the nightmares that lie beneath the dreaming spires of this most edifying city. www.ghosttrail.org

Blenheim Palace Festival of Literature, Film and Music Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th October: Blenheim Palace Festival of Literature Film and Music is a celebration of books and literature and of art forms inspired by literature – film, television and music. More than 100 leading writers and public figures will appear at dozens of events in the magnificent surroundings of one of Britain’s greatest palaces and of the historic town of Woodstock. www.blenheimpalaceliteraryfestival.com

Fairytale Farm Halloween Fun Saturday 22nd - Sunday 30th October: We have a family friendly Halloween event this year, from Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th October, 10am to 6pm (with spectacular illuminations switched on every evening from dusk) with free games and activities for younger children such as; carve your own pumpkin lantern, get your face painted into a spooky Halloween character and much more. www.fairytalefarm.co.uk

Ghost Fest Saturday 1st - Monday 31st October: The award-winning Ghost Fest returns for the eighth year with its most thrilling line-up yet, including ghost hunts, spooky tours, trick or treating and After Dark Dinners. Oxford Castle Unlocked is a 1000-year castle, which was also used as a place of incarceration for over 800 years. www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk

Roundtable Fireworks Display Saturday 5th November This years display, located at at South Park, Headington Hill, features; our traditional spectacular fireworks from Kimbolton Fireworks, our equally traditional enormous raging bonfire constructed by our bare hands, JACK fm's soundstage featuring great entertainment from local acts, Hebborn's Funfair, a fully licenced bar on site and our special family tent. www.oxfordfireworks.co.uk

Christmas Light Festival Friday 25th - Sunday 27th November: The Light Festival brings Oxford's communities together with an exciting cultural programme of art, music, dance and performance most of which are free! Many of the city's best loved venues including its museums, galleries and theatres start the festive season with unique late night viewings and inspiring events. www.oxfordschristmas.com

Oxford Christmas Market Thursday 8th - Sunday 18th December: The city of dreaming spires will again be filled with festive joy as the Oxford Christmas Market returns to the heart of the city on beautiful and historic Broad Street. With the sound of choirs singing Christmas carols, market traders offering unusual and handmade gifts, colourful decorations brightening wooden stalls and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air. www.oxfordchristmasmarket.co.uk

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Oxfordshire Events Experience Oxfordshire 15-16 Broad Street Oxford OX1 3AS. Tel: 01865 686430. Web: www.experienceoxfordshire.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.

Henley and Wind in the Willows galleries at River and Rowing Museum Friday 7th, Friday 14th & Friday 21st October: Enjoy fun, interactive sessions for you and your little one, with craft, stories and songs at this weekly drop in session. Themes and activities change weekly. Age 18 months – 5 years. www.rrm.co.uk Blenheim Palace Literary Festival at Festival of Literature, Film and Music Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th October: More than 100 leading writers and public figures will appear at dozens of events in the magnificent surroundings of one of Britain’s greatest palaces and of the historic town of Woodstock. Blenheim Palace Festival of Literature Film and Music is a celebration of books and literature and of art forms inspired by literature – film, television and music. www.blenheimpalaceliteraryfestival.com Illuminated Weekends at Fairytale Farm Saturday 15th - Sunday 30th October: Don't miss our Illuminated Evenings on Saturdays and Sundays from 15th October to 18th December, and every day from 19th December to 24th December. The entire Enchanted Walk will become a magical wonderland of fairy lights, which will delight children and adults. We will be opening the Farm until late on 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd and 29th October to celebrate the switch-on of the Illuminations, when we will stay open until two hours after dusk. www.fairytalefarm.co.uk The Star Seekers at The Beacon Sunday 16th October: Have you ever dreamt of flying to the moon? Becoming an astronaut? Join the award-winning The Wardrobe Ensemble on a journey through the stars where you take the steering wheel. Suitable for ages 3-8, and adults alike! www.beaconwantage.co.uk Bill Spectre Ghost Tours Every Friday & Saturday: Join Bill Spectre on his award-winning walking tour of Oxford's ghosts every Friday and Saturday evening in July. Historically informative yet hugely entertaining, it's the perfect way to soak up the atmosphere of this famous city! www.ghosttrail.org

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Oxfordshire Events The Oxfordshire Museum Park Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SN. Tel: 01993 811456. Web: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshiremuseum Alice Rose - Osteoarchaeologist Wednesday 5th October: Reading the bones – what can we learn from human skeletal remains? Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £2 pay on the door (Friends of the Museum Free).

Revealing the Past; Predicting the Future Saturday 8th October: Celebrating 50 years of archaeology in Oxfordshire. A panel of speakers to include David Miles author of The Tale of The Axe. Time: 2-5pm. Tickets: £9.50 includes refreshments in advance from the museum.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Saturday 15th October: A day of music and activities to celebrate the Museum’s 50th birthday.

Time: 12am - 4.30pm. Free Admission The Cotswold Art & Antiques Dealers Association Exhibition Until Sunday 16th October: Visitors will be able to view a selection of furniture, clocks, textiles, glass, ceramics, fine art objects, paintings and watercolours. Free Admission The Museums Resource Centre – Open House Sunday 16th October: Go behind the scenes and discover what we collect, why we collect and how we use it. Guided tours, conservation and preservation and collections. Time: 10am - 4pm.

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The Allure of Silver Past and Present 22nd October - 6th November: Selling exhibition from JASSO; the Jewellery and Silversmiths of Oxford. Free Admission Family drop-ins: October School Holidays Tuesday 25th & Thursday 27th Osctober: Fun and creative activities for all ages. Time: 2pm 4pm. Tickets: £2 per child. TOM Tots: Tuesdays Under 5s’ Music, stories and rhymes. Time: 10.30am - 11am. Tickets: £1.50 per family Wind Power Workshops with Science Oxford Wednesday 26th October: 10.30-12pm: Lets Go Fly a Kite, 7-13 years, £9. 1.30-2pm: Wonderful Wind, 5-11years, £7. 3-4pm: Wonderful Wind, 5-11years, £7. To book visit: http://scienceoxford.com/events.

Pitt Rivers Museum South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PP Tel: 01865 270927 Web: www.prm.ox.ac.uk

Singing at Ark T Saturday 21st October: East Oxford based community Choir, 'Singing at Ark T', will be on the balcony and in full song on Friday 21 October. Join us for inclusive singing in the galleries, experienced and novice singers welcome. Songs will respond to the collections so expect to expand your knowledge of zulu chants and welcoming songs from the Pacific! Time: 11am - 12pm

Stephanie Berger, Photography of Performance Saturday 15th October: Documentary photographer Stephanie Berger has photographed some of the world’s leading performers in the fields of theatre and dance for over twenty-five years. This talk will provide an insight into her work. Some of her photographs are currently on display in the Museum’s Long Gallery exhibition Kabuki ‑ Behind the Scenes.Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Bitten Oxford Web: bittenoxford.co.uk Twitter: @BittenOxford Facebook: /bittenoxford

Oxford Food and Drink Festival Sunday 16th October: The inaugural Oxford Food & Drink Festival, celebrating the best from in and around Oxford. Launching with an Autumn Festival - free entry, brilliant local produce, the best street food, 'Brew Alley' featuring brilliant beers, cider and bars, plus a coffee lab, and much, much more! Time: 11am - 4pm

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Oxford Castle Unlocked 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY Tel: 01865 260666. Web: www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk Discover 1,000 years of Oxford’s history. Oxford Castle Unlocked is a visitor attraction with a past stretching far beyond your imagination. Led by a costumed character guide, the rich history of the castle will be revealed.

Climb the Saxon St George’s Tower, descend deep underground into the Crypt, explore the Prison D-Wing and scale the Mound of the 11th century motte-and-bailey castle.

See a full list of our events at www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk. Opening Times: 10am - 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 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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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.

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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.

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

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 127 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 £4 (Concs £2.50)

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.

Visitor Information Centre 15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS Tel: 01865 686 430.

Email: info@experienceoxfordshire.org Web: experienceoxfordshire.org 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

The James Sadler Oxford Balloon Experience Tel: 0845 116 8899. Email: info@oxfordballoonexperience.com Web: www.oxfordballoonexperience.com The James Sadler Oxford Balloon Experience, a World class attraction to commemorate James Sadler, a working-class hero who made history in 1784 by becoming the first Englishman to fly, as well as many other remarkable achievements. The Centre will offer 120 metre high balloon rides in a tethered balloon, alongside a complementary information and education centre, educating visitors about Sadler’s extraordinary achievements.

Education is key: interactive scientific concepts will be designed with children in mind.

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14-17 September Open Air Cinema

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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.

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.

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. 1/2 October Day Out With Thomas. 22/23/26/29/30 October Half Term Steamdays.

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

Kiss Me Kate Thursday 27th - Saturday 29th October: 1940s Baltimore. And it’s op’nin’ night of a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Rehearsals are over, costumes donned and there’s a 10 minute curtain call. What you’re about to witness is a whole lot more than Shakespeare’s comic love story. Leading lady and superstar Lilli Vanessi is the ex-wife of the show’s charming leading man, Fred Graham. Visit www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-theatreoxford for pricing.

Ghost Monday 31st October - Saturday 5th November: Bill Kenwright presents Sarah Harding and Andy Moss in a brand new production of the timeless story of love, despair and hope: Ghost - The Musical. Girls Aloud singer and actress Sarah Harding will make her stage debut this autumn starring as ‘Molly’, opposite Andy Moss, best known for starring as Rhys Ashworth in Channel 4’s Hollyoaks, as ‘Sam’. Visit www.atgtickets.com/venues/newtheatre-oxford for pricing.

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

Things I Know To Be True Tuesday 4th - Saturday 8th October: As beautifully touching as it is funny and bold, Things I Know To Be True tells the story of a family and marriage through the eyes of four grown siblings, struggling to define themselves beyond their parents’ love and expectations. Visit www.oxfordplayhouse.com for pricing.

Lady Chatterley's Lover Tuesday 18th - Friday 28th October: Lady Constance Chatterley is trapped in a loveless marriage. Her husband Clifford, paralysed in the Great War, leaves her feeling emotionally and physically neglected. Isolated, she flees to the arms of their handsome gamekeeper Mellors. As their passionate affair escalates, Constance begins to realise that she can no longer live in a world of the mind alone. Visit www.oxfordplayhouse.com for pricing.

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

Jekyll & Hyde and Nerve: two one act plays Friday 21st October: Described as ‘Mike Leigh meets the Coen Brothers’, Reverend Productions presents two provocative one act plays, designed to play back to back and featuring the same four actors. Jekyll & Hyde: Brilliant surgeon Ellie Jekyll is feeling the strain of caring for her terminally ill brother, Simon. Nerve: Inspired by his bold, decisive approach to life, Sam edges closer to her magnetic new housemate, Danny.

Tickets: £12, £10 (concs). Time: 7.30pm

Mass Thursday 27th October: Leading the audience through her own hilarious and thought-provoking version of a Roman Catholic mass, Amy explores her Catholic upbringing, her relationship with faith, and asks questions about religious experience and the value of religious ritual. Tickets: £12, £10 (concs). Time: 7.30pm

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Creation Theatre Tel: 01865 766266 Web: www.creationtheatre.co.uk Think about those books, the ones that you’ll always go back to. We don’t just want to leave those books on the shelf, we take them down, hand them around, share them out and bring them to life. All over Oxford we find unusual spaces – these stories aren’t set in theatres so we don’t put them there. Castles, antique mirror tents, college gardens… we’ll go wherever the stories take us, and so far we’ve taken over 500,000 people with us. We will be back this Christmas with shows at the North Wall Arts Centre and The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury. Make sure you visit our website to keep up to date with the latest news: www.creationtheatre.co.uk.

Cornerstone Arts Centre Station Rd, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11.

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

Omid Djalili: Schmuck For a Night Wednesday 5th - Thursday 6th October: Award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili known for his legendary stand-up performances is back on a nationwide tour! Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining, his stand-up is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass. His credits range from Hollywood to television and the West End stage. Tickets: £25, Conc £22.50, Memb £20.

Something Wicked: All Hallows Walks Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th October: Scary Little Girls previous summer Didcot walks were a huge word-of-mouth success. This time they turn their hand to All Hallows Eve! In small groups you will set off at dusk from Cornerstone with your map. As you explore, performers will appear in unexpected places around Didcot and will share spooky stories and evocative songs written in this most haunted of English counties. A unique experience suitable for all aged 10 and up and something you’ll be talking about (in whispers) for years to come! Tickets: £10.

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

And Then Come the Nightjars Tuesday 4th - Wednesday 5th October: South Devon, 2001. Jeff is a dairy vet with a problem. Michael is a cattle farmer - he is a problem. The two men have a grudging respect for one another, usually expressed through a shared fag, a nip of whisky and some boisterous banter. But when Foot and Mouth sweeps across the UK countryside their friendship – and indeed their whole way of life - is thrown into question.

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

Tony’s Last Tape Thursday 13th - Friday 14th October: Tony Benn sits in a room faced with a collection of recording devices that he has collected over his long and eventful life. He pours himself the first cup of tea of the day, opens a drawer and takes out a pipe. And today he has decided to make his last tape.This critically acclaimed play examines the struggle of a man who realises that maybe it is time to withdraw from the fight, to let others take over, but just doesn’t quite know how. Tickets: £14 (£12 concessions). Time: 8pm

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Theatre Article:

And Then Come The Nightjars

by Bea Roberts

Tuesday 4th – Wednesday 5th October, 8pm The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN And Then Come The Nightjars, the critically acclaimed play by Bea Roberts will be playing at The North Wall on 4th & 5th October. Directed

by Paul Robinson (My Mother Said I Never Should, Land of Our Fathers) and starring David Fielder and Nigel Hastings, this poignant and uncompromising play was a winner of Theatre503’s inaugural international Playwriting Award in 2014 and is a co-production with Bristol Old Vic, in association with Tara Finney Productions.

Staged at Theatre503 in 2015, And Then Come The Nightjars was nominated for six Off West End Theatre Awards including Most Promising Playwright. Bea Roberts was also nominated for the Susan Blackburn Smith prize.

“Intensely funny... a small gem of a play from a writer to watch’ ★★★★ The Daily Telegraph And Then Come The Nightjars is set in South Devon in 2001. It follows Jeff, a dairy vet with a problem and Michael, a cattle farmer, who is a problem himself. The two men have a begrudging respect for one another, usually expressed through a shared fag, a nip of whisky and some boisterous banter. But when Foot and Mouth sweeps across the UK countryside their friendship -­and indeed their whole way of life -­is thrown into question.

Michael watches in disbelief as his cows are rounded up, and to his horror, it is Jeff brandishing the gun.

Tender, funny and full of love, And Then Come the Nightjars is a story of male friendship against the odds, and a tribute to vanishing ways of rural life.

Bea comments, “I am absolutely thrilled that Nightjars is going on the road. It's a beautiful and very special production in which the whole creative team have crafted every last detail with so much love and skill.

It's fantastic it'll be reaching a wider audience now.”

Director Paul Robinson thinks that much of the play’s appeal lies in its rural setting. He says, “We’ve been thoughtful about where we are touring to, and it feels right to take the play ‘home’ to the West Country, to re-­visit some familiar city venues and to play in brand new rural spaces too. It’s wonderful to be able to continue our relationships with those audiences, particularly with a piece that has been able to touch people whoever they are and wherever they’re from. Plays about rural life are still in the minority so to have found this universal story to take to such diverse audiences is an incredible opportunity.”

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Oxfordshire Cinema October 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

Inferno Robert Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital with no idea how he got there. Soon, he finds himself following a trail of clues tied to Dante’s ‘Inferno’. A fiendish puzzle has been set for him by a madman obsessed with Dante’s masterpiece. Teaming up with doctor Sienna Brooks, Langdon must race against time to recover his memories – and prevent a devastating plague from being unleashed.

Trolls Meet the ‘Trolls’, a mismatched group of people with boundless optimism who can break into song and dance at a moment’s notice. But they’re being menaced by the fearsome Bergens. The Bergens are pessimistic and dour, and they’re only happy when they’ve been eating trolls. Poppy, the leader of the trolls, and Branch, her polar opposite, must set out on a journey far beyond their world to try and save their people.

Doctor Strange ‘Doctor Strange’ is the world’s best neurosurgeon, and has saved thousands of lives. When his career is destroyed in a car accident, he seeks a new way to help people. He sets out on a journey of healing and encounters the Ancient One, a mystic who claims to see “possibility” in his future. Strange doesn’t believe in magic, but he’s about to have his mind opened as the Ancient One pulls back the veil on our reality.

The Girl On The Train A tense, twisting thriller, ‘The Girl On The Train’ follows the daily commute of divorcee Rachel. One day, she glimpses something terrible happen to another woman – who then goes missing. Passing this woman’s house on her commute, she’d fantasised about her and her husband. In Rachel’s imagination, they were the perfect couple. And now, Rachel is one of the last to have seen Megan.

American Honey A teenage girl runs away from her troubles and joins a traveling sales team on a journey of partying and law breaking across the Midwest of America. Star (Sasha Lane) is a teenage girl with a troubled home life. While hitchhiking, a group of misfit teens travelling the USA selling magazine subscriptions stop to offer her a job. With nothing to lose, Star joins the crew and quickly finds her place amongst the group of teenagers.

Ouija: Origin of Evil In 1967 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their seance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by a merciless spirit, the family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Jack Reacher returns to his old headquarters, only to find himself embroiled in accusations and assassination attempts. Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) is no ordinary man. A highly-skilled fighter and firm believer in justice, he’s not a man to be messed with. After speaking with the woman who took over Reacher’s old job, Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders), Jack decides to return to his old headquarters, where he was treated as a legend.

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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

Philharmonia Orchestra Karl-Heinz Steffens - Conductor. Arabella Steinbacher - Violin.

Friday 28th October: Music at Oxford welcomes back the world-class Philharmonia Orchestra with three pillars of the German repertoire.

Beethoven struggled to compose the overture to his opera Fidelio, writing four versions, of which no. 3 is considered the greatest. Intense, dramatic and taut - it's a full symphonic movement.

Arabella Steinbacher will bring her 'refined, instinctive playing' (The Telegraph) to Mendelssohn's evergreen, much loved violin concerto. Brahms's Symphony no. 2, which he wrote swiftly over the summer of 1877 while staying in Carinthia, will give a rousing, uplifting finale to the evening.

Tickets £15 - £30 (Students £5 off, Under 18's 50% off) Box Office 01865 244806, Online www.musicatoxford.com. Time: 7.30pm. Venue: Sheldonian Theatre

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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.

9th October: Adderbury Ensemble Haydn: String Quartet in F major, op 74, no 2.

Dvoák: String Quintet no 3 in E flat major, op 97 16th October: Lawrence Power (viola) Bach: Sonata no 3 in G minor for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord, BWV102.

Bowen: Viola Sonata no 2 in F major, op 22. Kodály: Serenade for two violins and viola, op 12 23rd October: Maxwell String Quartet Mozart: String Quartet no 21 in D major, K575 (“The Violet”). Prokofiev: String Quartet no 2 in F major, op 92 (“on Kabardinian themes”). Brahms: String Quartet no 1 in C minor, op 51 30th October: Daniel Lebhardt (piano) Bach: Italian Concerto in F major, BWV971. Adès: Darkness Visible 7.

Beethoven: Piano Sonata no 32 in C minor, op 111 £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.

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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

Artists in Focus: Carol Peace and Andrew Hood 8th - 29th October 2016 www.wisegal.com Tel: 01865 515 123 40-41 South Parade Summertown Oxford OX2 7JL

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Christ Church Picture Gallery The Beautiful Everyday:

Old Master Drawings Transforming the Mundane into Art 15 July - 17 October 2016

Opening Times: Mon - Sat: 10.30am - 5pm, Sun: 2 - 5pm (Open Daily)

Christ Church, Oxford Entrance via Oriel Square Admission: £4/£2 Tel: 01865 276172 www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery

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.

Exhibition: Edward Coley Burne-Jones.

This October Sanders presents an exhibition of rare and beautiful prints after Edward Burne – Jones. Printed by the Berlin Photographic company at the turn of the last century, the collection of works on display offers a fascinating overview of Burne – Jones’ prolific output.

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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Hands and bust, Sodoma (1477-1549), copyright Governing Body of Christ Church

Five Sibyls, Filippino Lippi (1457-1504), copyright Governing Body of Christ Church

Woman with distaff, children, man and cat, Michelangelo (1475-1564), copyright Governing Body of Christ Church

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Old Master Paintings and Drawings at Christ Church Christ Church is unique among the Oxford and Cambridge colleges in possessing an important collection of Old Master paintings and drawings. In 1765, General John Guise, a soldier and art collector, bequeathed his collection of over 200 paintings and almost 2000 drawings to his former college. This extraordinary gift enabled Christ Church to introduce art into Oxford education without the necessity to travel to Italy or to gain access to stately homes (which held the majority of art collections in the country).

At that date the Christ Church Picture Gallery collection was unequalled by any other Oxford institution. The Bodleian ‘Picture Gallery’ housed mainly portraits and the Ashmolean Museum, the oldest museum in Britain, had a large and interesting collection of artifacts and objects, but at that time included few paintings.

The collection is strongest in Italian art, from the 14th to the 18th century.

Some of the early religious panels are painted by now-anonymous masters, but they allow the viewer to trace the beginnings of the professional ‘artist’ as we know him. Later works in the collection include paintings by highlyacclaimed artists such as Filippino Lippi, Tintoretto, Veronese, Annibale Carracci, and Salvator Rosa. There are also some remarkable works by northern painters such as Anthony van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Hugo van der Goes.

The internationally renowned drawings collection is regarded as one of the most important private collections of Old Master drawings in the country and includes work by the masters; Leonardo, Michelangelo, Dürer, Raphael and Rubens. For reasons of conservation the entire drawings collection cannot be permanently on show, but a selection of drawings is always on view. These small in-house exhibitions are changed about every three months to enable the public to see a varied selection from this part of the collection.

In 2016 we featured a diverse set of exhibitions, from a look at Venetian printing culture to a show of new works by Christ Church’s fine arts students. We are currently in the final weeks of The Beautiful Everyday: Old Master Drawings Transforming the Mundane into Art (15 July - 17 October 2016) and in late October will open two new exhibitions: Forgotten Faces: Portraits from our Storeroom (26 October 2016 - 20 February 2017) and Drawing in Red (26 October 2016 - 16 January 2017). Please see our website for events and exhibition information, and do stop by and visit soon!

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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 Malmaison, 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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Accommodation Article: Party Planning?

Jurys Inn can help make the Autumn & Winter Season bright!

As the days get shorter and we move into October, it’s time to start thinking about autumn meetings, winter parties and Christmas functions. For those tasked with organizing company or family gettogethers during the autumn and winter season, now is the perfect time to start planning and booking your space.

Jurys Inn is a popular meeting, party and wedding venue in Oxford and is currently completing g a £10.8M hotel refurbishment to completely transform the hotel. The refurbishment programme will include stylish new look bedrooms and an extension which will increase bedroom capacity from 168 to 240 bedrooms.

The revamped hotel also features 20 newly designed, state of the art meetings rooms specialising in large scale conferences, parties, banqueting and weddings for up to 200 guests. Jurys Inn Oxford has the skills and flexibility to accommodate any size of gathering – from just 3 colleagues in one of their board rooms to 350 partygoers in their “University Suite”.

Jurys Inn Oxford also has a Juvenate Health and Leisure Club that offers a fully equipped gym, squash courts, steam room, indoor splash pool, and exercise classes. The hotel also boasts a Costa Coffee bar onsite and will be home to a new Marco Pierre White restaurant, opening later this year.

Situated on Godstow Road, the four star Jurys Inn Oxford is only 3.3 miles from Oxford railway station, with 250 complimentary car parking spaces available on site.

For more information and to book your next meeting, conference or Christmas party with us, please visit: www.jurysinns.com/hotels/oxford / Call: 01865 489988 / Email: jurysinnoxford@jurysinns.com / Follow us on Twitter at @JurysInnOxford

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Oxfordshire Shopping 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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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 website 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.

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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Past Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards Winner

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

Traditional 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.

The Trout Godstow Rd, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PN Tel: 01865 510930. Web: www.thetroutoxford.co.uk Nestled on the banks of the River Thames and steeped in history this 17th century pub is a unique setting to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Our traditional pub building has been stylishly refurbished to make it the perfect place to find a cosy corner and take time out whilst enjoying some of our Chefs' seasonal dishes and our great selection of wines, ales and lagers.

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.

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Oxfordshire Restaurants 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.

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

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Oxfordshire Restaurants Contemporary Acanthus 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.

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.

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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 Restaurants 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.

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.

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!

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

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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 laboratory, all carefully crafted by our expert bartenders.

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.

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

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Jee Saheb Reviewed by Kelly Gavaghan 17th September

It’s safe to say that Friday night has become ‘curry night’ for the good people of the UK. So, on a clement evening in early September, my partner and I headed down to Summertown to seek out the nations favourite dishes.

What we ate: Starters: 4 x Poppadum with condiments - £4.00, Badami Bater - £5.25, Lamb Chops - £5.25. Mains: Roop Chanda - £10.95, Chicken Tikka Balti - £8.95. Sides: Bhaigon Bhaji - £3.95, Bombay Potatoes - £3.95, Garlic Naan - £3.25. TOTAL - £42.25 And how was it? My Badami Bater starter translates as quail rubbed in lemon and ground pistachio, almond and cashew and is cooked in the tandoor. It was tangy, light and made a pleasant change. Roop Chanda was another enjoyable dish of whole Bengali fish (Pomfret), fried and spiced with red chillies, lemon juice and fresh herbs.

My partners Chicken Tikka Balti was stunning! Tamarind has a lip smacking tartness which really shone through in the sauce. It was THE standout dish of the entire meal and we told the owner so! The Balti was served with, by far and away one of the best Naan breads that we have ever eaten!

Delicately flavoured with garlic, light and fluffy on top with a thin crusty bottom it was cooked perfectly.

The service and ambience: Jee Saheb translates as ‘Yes Sir!’ which suggests that the service here is good. It is! Attentive, polite staff looked after us well throughout the evening. We arrived at 7pm and by 8pm Jee Saheb was full and had a nice, buzzy atmosphere.

What you should know… North Parade Avenue is a gorgeous narrow street, reminiscent of The Brighton Laines with its colourful buildings and hanging baskets. Free parking is on Winchester Street and is a minute’s walk from the restaurant.

Jee Saheb is undergoing redecoration. Upstairs the new décor is clean and contemporary and we are told by the owner that downstairs will be finished soon. There is no wheelchair access to the downstairs toilets and no baby changing facilities.

We recommend: Chicken Balti, Garlic Naan and also the Bhaigon Bhaji which is aubergine cooked in ginger, green chillies, onion and tomato.

All very good indeed. Worth looking at the Chefs Recommendations for dishes that buck the trend of most Indian Restaurants menu’s.

Would we go back? Yes – For the Balti and Naan!

15 North Parade Avenue, Oxford, OX2 6LX Tel: 01865 513773 Web: www.jeesaheb.co.uk

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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.

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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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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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.

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

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

Charities 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.

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