Living in Oxford September 2016 by In Oxford

Welcome to Living in Oxford Welcome to the September edition of Living in Oxford. We’ve got a brand new website launching this month which is great news for everyone! Thanks to Lorna who has been toiling away on the site, Keith for designing it and Emma for filling it to the brim with great content! We hope you like it. See our promo for the new site on pages 14 to 17. We also launch voting for The 2016 Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards which take place on 1st November. If you would like to vote for your favourite, see the runners and riders on pages 70 to 71. And so to this issue. Once again we’re chokka with great ideas for things to do, restaurants to eat at and more. We take a look ahead to the Oxford Castle Unlocked Halloween Festival, take a punt down the river with Cherwell Boathouse and find out more about Wiseman Gallery’s ‘Seeking Light’ exhibition (3rd to 24th September). For foodies out there we review The Partridge Inn in Wallingford, The Oxford Kitchen in Summertown and also 1855 Wine Bar in Oxford Castle Quarter. Special mention to GAF in Cowley – what a treat that was, read more inside. With contributions from Stagecoach Oxford and Frilford Heath Golf Club, enjoy the remainder of the summer (really?) with Living in Oxford Magazine, because this time next month we’ll be coming to you under 6 feet of snow, probably! Richard Rosser Editor, Living In Oxford Magazine

Contents Oxfordshire Events

Oxfordshire Accommodation

Oxfordshire Education

Oxfordshire Shopping

Oxfordshire Attractions

Oxford City Centre Map

Oxfordshire Theatre

Oxfordshire Sports

Oxfordshire Cinema

Oxfordshire Restaurants

Oxfordshire Music

Oxfordshire Health & Beauty

Oxfordshire Art & Antiques

Oxfordshire Services

The Living in Oxford Team

Richard Rosser

Jessica Palmer

Colin Rosser

Lorna Dodson

Editor

Accounts

Chairman

Operations Manager

Keith Simpson

Sue Rosser

Rob Scotcher

Emma Davis

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Halloween Festival returns with a Vengeance

"Oxford Castle Unlocked is preparing to welcome daring visitors, ghost hunters and thrill-seekers back this October for Ghost Fest, a month-long Halloween festival, as it returns to the 1000 year old site for the tenth year running. "

A Punting Adventure for Everyone

“Need to get out and mess about on the water? Cherwell Boathouse is the perfect choice to get away – try punting and soak in the nature on the River Cherwell."

Legally Blonde by Stagecoach Oxford

“You’ve probably read about Legally Blonde in the gossip columns recently, following the trials and tribulations of its West End star, Sheridan Smith. I wonder what she’d make of having to cast, rehearse, and perform a two hour play in only six days...”

• Daniel Ablitt ‘Seeking Light’ Solo Exhibition

• Frilford Heath Golf Club

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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

Foodies Festival Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th September: Feast in the Street Food Avenue; learn to bake in the Cake and Bake Theatre; enjoy afternoon tea in the Vintage Tea Tent; taste wine, champagne and craft beer in the Drinks Theatre; buy from local producers in the Artisan Market; kids enjoy the Childrens Cookery Theatre; live music on the Unsigned Music Awards Stage and much more. www.foodiesfestival.com

Rotary Dragon Boat Festival Sunday 4th September: The Rotary Dragon Boat Festival is a wellestablished annual event organised by The Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper. It is a charity fund raising event based on Dragon Boat Racing and is held on the River Thames at Rye Farm Meadow in Abingdon-on-Thames. www.abingdondragonboats.org.uk

St Giles Fair Monday 5th - Tuesday 6th September: St Giles' Fair is one of the greatest and most prestigious in the country. In the 18th century it was a toy fair, then in the early 19th century it was a general children’s fair. The funfair grew during mid and late Victorian times. The forerunners of today’s rides were first developed following advances in mechanical engineering. www.oxford.gov.uk

Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th September: The Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials are now firmly established in the eventing calendar. It has been running since 1990, attracting the world's best riders and the thousands of spectators who come each year to watch the event. blenheimhorse.co.uk

Ghost Fest October - November: 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 1000year castle, which was also used as a place of incarceration for over 800 years. www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk

Roundtable Fireworks Display Sunday 7th 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

Oxford Christmas Market 8th - 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 The Oxfordshire Museum Park Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SN. Tel: 01993 811456. Web: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshiremuseum

Oxfordshire in 50 Objects Until Sunday 11th September: Celebrating Oxfordshire Museums Service’s half century, every object tells a unique story. Chosen by community groups and members of the Service past and present, this exhibition showcases Oxfordshire’s rich heritage through the memories, experiences and interests of people from across the county. Explore the objects and their stories through film and hands on activities for the whole family! Free admission.

The Cotswolds Art and Antiques Dealers Exhibition Wednesday 21st September - Sunday 16th October: This exhibition covers a wide field of subjects, the main specialisations being, Architectral & Garden Antiques; Books & Prints; Metalware, Silver & Jewellery; Ceramics & Glass; Fine Art & Scupture; Furniture, encompassing Fine Furniture, Oak & Country , Campaign, & the Arts & Crafts Movement; Sports & Travel; Samplers & Textiles and Treasures. Please visit: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/museums

Juxtaposition Exhibition Until Monday 31st October: Objects from our prestigious modern crafts collection meet their historic counterparts. This exhibition invites you to enjoy the superb craftsmanship and artistry of contemporary crafts and contemplate origins and synergies of similar historic items from the Oxfordshire museum collections. Enjoyable, quirky and informative. Free admission.

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

Pitt Fest: Archaeology! Saturday 3rd September: If you like your archaeology experimental, join us at the fourth annual Pitt Fest. Interact with everything from ancient arrow heads and marvelous middens, to bronze age bodies and stone age poo! Live music, Pimms tent and refreshments throughout the day. Activities for all ages. Time: 11am - 6pm

Musical Instrument Object Handling Saturday 10th September: Join us in the galleries for a special object handling session where we’ll explore the diverse range of musical instruments in the handling collection. You’ll even get to have a go at creating your own tune! Time: 11am - 3pm

Singing at Ark T Saturday 3rd September: 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

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The Final Street Food Market of 2016! Saturday 3rd September: We’re back at Oxford Castle with our usual outdoor market from 11am - 3pm. Giving you all the things you love - brilliant and exciting traders, on rotation each week to keep it interesting, plus wonderful local craft beers at our new outdoor Bitten Bar. See the full list of events on our Facebook page.

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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

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!

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Halloween festival returns with a vengeance to Oxford’s ancient castle Oxford Castle Unlocked is preparing to welcome daring visitors, ghost hunters and thrill-seekers back this October for Ghost Fest, a month-long Halloween festival, as it returns to the 1000 year old site for the tenth year running. A packed schedule sees three brand new events in the festival calendar, with something for every age group and fear tolerance! Aspiring ghost hunters can explore the austere confines of the castle prison overnight on select nights throughout the Festival. Plus, for one night only on 28 October, join parapsychologist Ciaràn O’Keeffe from Most Haunted for a ghost hunting masterclass and behind the scenes secrets from the hit TV show! New for 2016, Truth & Dare Tours will see guests embarking on a tour with one of the ghoulish castle characters, learning about the betrayals, executions and rumoured spirits who haunt the historic surrounds before daring to complete the Gauntlet of Terror, with live actors on hand to ensure it will be an experience to remember. Another new opportunity this year is the Halloween Midnight Tour (suitable for ages 18+ only). On Halloween night from 11pm, brace yourself for a special spooky tour encompassing the castle’s deepest, darkest corners! At the stroke of midnight, the tour will conclude with a glass of bubbly to toast the end of Halloween. Families don’t miss out either during October half term, beginning on 22 October. Avoid the mess of pumpkin carving at home and bring the children to carve their very own pumpkin at Oxford Castle Unlocked for FREE!* Always a popular event, Trick or Treating evenings return on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October from 5pm plus a special after-school session on Monday 31 October from 4.30pm. The castle’s prison wing offers the ultimate venue for some trick or treating as families are encouraged to knock on each cell door for spooky encounters and sweet rewards! Oxford Castle Unlocked is located on the former site of HMP Oxford but has stood as a Castle for 1000 years, spending 800 of those years as a place of incarceration. Throughout the year, the attraction offers a 40-minute guided tour, inviting guests to discover the origins of Oxford and the role the castle played in developing the incredible city of dreaming spires we know and love today. For more details on Ghost Fest and to book online, visit www. oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk *This activity is free when accompanied with admission to Oxford Castle Unlocked. 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY Tel: 01865 260 666 Web: www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk www.livinginoxford.com

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.

Peter Pan in Scarlet at the Oxford Playhouse Until Sunday 4th September: The world premiere stage adaptation of Geraldine McCaughrean’s Peter Pan in Scarlet, the official sequel to J.M Barrie's Peter Pan, is coming to the Oxford Playhouse this summer. Head back to Neverland for an extravaganza of circus, shipwrecks and adventure. www.oxfordplayhouse.com Garden Design Workshop at Batsford Arboretum Saturday 10th September: Join Rob Howard, a professional garden designer for a workshop on how to create your perfect garden, giving hints and tops on planting, styling and developing a design concept. Time: 10am - 12pm. www.batsarb.co.uk Oxford Open Doors Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th September: Oxford Open Doors is an annual weekend for local people to discover more about the city and celebrating the hidden secrets of Oxford's heritage. Venues across the city open their doors to the public, and it gives you the fantastic opportunity to access venues that perhaps aren't usually open to the public. www.oxfordopendoors.org.uk All in a Day's Work at Didcot Railway Centre Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th September: Visit Didcot Railway Centre and see their unique collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relics, and a recreation of Brunel's broad gauge railway as part of their ‘All in a Day’s Work’ weekend. www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.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 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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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 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.

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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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. 3/4 September Summer Steamdays. 24/25 September: All In A Day’s Work Gala

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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A Punting Adventure for Everyone

Reviewed by Nele Ollech Sunday 7th August

Need to get out and mess about on the water? Cherwell Boathouse is the perfect choice to get away – try punting and soak in the nature on the River Cherwell. The rarely seen English summer was on our side as I spent one sunny Sunday morning on the water with two of my friends. The lovely Cherwell Boathouse was a great location for taking a break from the crowded city and for having a wonderful time together. Well, for the one friend who did the punting it was quite exhausting at first but after some practising, everyone on our punt was relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed this very ‘English’ experience. You can hire a punt for a maximum of 6 people (age 16+) on weekdays for £16 an hour, £80 for a full day, or at the weekend for £18 an hour or £90 for a full day. You then get your punt, a metal pole, some cushions for the boat and a paddle...just in case! At the beginning of our trip we received a briefing to familiarise us with the punting technique. This was rather an essential briefing for us! We had no idea how to punt being from Germany! Stefan soon got the hand of punting and didn’t even come close to falling in...a little disappointing to be honest! It helped that he is something of a giant but don’t let that put you off – punting can be accomplished by all shapes and sizes. I didn’t realise punting was so popular and it’s a definite ‘must do’ when visiting Oxford! Because the punts are allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis, if it’s a sunny day I highly recommend you get to the Boathouse early, as we did. When we arrived back, after about two hours, the place was packed. We went past University Parks down to The Grove near to Magdalen College. After punting you can build up quite an appetite (apparently!) so why not book a table at the superb Cherwell Boathouse restaurant….the perfect location to unwind even more after your punting experience. Thank you Cherwell Boathouse for a great experience and a perfect day, we really enjoyed it!

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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

The Sound of Music Tuesday 6th - Saturday 10th September: One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant the young and the young at heart. This wonderfully lavish new staging tells the true story of the world-famous von Trapp singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom at the start of WWll. Visit www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-theatreoxford for pricing.

CATS Tuesday 27th September - Saturday 1st October: Don't miss CATS, Andrew Lloyd-Webber's extraordinary record-breaking, smash-hit musical! Adapted from TS Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, this wonderful blend of fantasy, drama and romance is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse. CATS is a magical musical like no other. Visit www.atgtickets.com/venues/ new-theatre-oxford for pricing.

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

Glasgow Girls Wednesday 7th - Saturday 10th September: Glasgow Girls is based on the true story of seven feisty teenagers, whose lives changed forever when their school friend and her asylum-seeking family are forcibly taken from their home to be deported. Cora Bissett and David Greig’s smash-hit life-affirming political drama tells the tale of young women galvanised to take a stand and fight for the life of their friend, her family, and, ultimately, for the rights of all children of asylum-seekers. Visit www.oxfordplayhouse.com for pricing.

A Tale of Two Cities Tuesday 20th - Saturday 24th September: In an age when governments across the world face increasing unrest, Dickens’ classic tale seems more relevant than ever. With a bold new dramatic adaptation by Mike Poulton (Wolf Hall, RSC) and rousing music by Oscar-winning Rachel Portman, this production is alive with passion and rebellion. An epic story of love, sacrifice and redemption amidst an ever-changing world. Visit www.oxfordplayhouse.com for pricing.

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

Undermined Thursday 8th September: Inspired by the accounts of miners who lived through the strike, Undermined depicts a year where friendships were strengthened and communities came together. Experience events like the infamous Orgreave through the eyes of young miner Dale, as he takes you through his personal story inviting you into the action. This one-man show explores the humour and struggles of the miners’ strike through energetic and gripping storytelling. Tickets: £10, £8 (concs). Time: 8pm

Brief Lives Saturday 3rd September: It is June, 1697. In a dusty and cluttered room somewhere in Oxford, Mr John Aubrey – gentleman, philosopher, educator, academic, antiquarian, folklorist and biographer – is ready to share the stories he has collected over his long and colourful life. Aubrey has lived through the Civil Wars - one of the most fascinating and turbulent times in English history - and spent much his life mingling with the great and good of society. Tickets: £15, £12 (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

Home Service Saturday 24th September: Formed in 1981, Home service made a dramatic and awardwinning return to prominence in 2011 with a best-selling live album and a string of major festival appearances. Now a new line up has been announced, featuring the great musician John Kirkpatrick (The Albion Band, Steeleye Span, Brass Monkeys) as front man. Tickets: £15, Conc £13.50, Memb £12. Time: 8:00pm

Seann Walsh Thursday 29th September: However dishevelled he may be, the Foster’s Comedy Award nominee is also one of the sharpest comics in the country. With a keen observational mind, Seann can spot the absurdity in everything and convert it to perfectly delivered stand-up comedy. Tickets: £15, £13.50 (concs). Time: 8:00pm

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

Karen Matheson Tuesday 27th September: The compelling voice of Celtic super-group Capercaillie, Karen Matheson presents music from her latest album, the solo project Urram. The show is a musical love letter to her family’s Hebridean roots, with a collection of timeless Gaelic songs that evoke the character and atmosphere of island life. Tickets: £16 (£13 concessions) Time: 8pm

A Gambler’s Guide to Dying Wednesday 28th September: This is the story of one boy’s granddad who won a fortune betting on the 1966 football World Cup and, when diagnosed with cancer, gambled it all on living to see the year 2000. Following a total sell-out Traverse Theatre season at the Edinburgh Festival 2015, McNair’s widely acclaimed, multi award-winning show comes to The North Wall as part of a national tour. Tickets: £14 (£12 concessions) Time: 8pm

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Legally Blonde

by Stagecoach Oxford

Reviewed by Matthew Wright Friday 29th July

You’ve probably read about Legally Blonde in the gossip columns recently, following the trials and tribulations of its West End star, Sheridan Smith. I wonder what she’d make of having to cast, rehearse, and perform a two hour play in only six days like the 13-19 year old students from Stagecoach Theatre Arts Oxford? To set the scene, Legally Blonde is a musical about lawyers, with the twist that the central character, Elle Woods, is better known for her love of fashion and all things pink rather than a deep-seated interest in the law. However, through the application of common sense and approachability, Elle flourishes at Harvard and goes on to…..well, let’s not give too much away. Beatrice Norris (Elle) and Ben Ashton (Callaghan – a fearsome law professor) were absolutely compelling in the lead roles, displaying a range of acting, singing, and dancing abilities worthy of a West End stage. They were ably supported by Elle’s mentor, Emmett (Ethan Sarphie) and her confidante Paulette (Lisa Baldacino) who both performed taxing solos amidst a flurry of onstage activity, with the action moving from seamlessly from courtroom, to hair salon to a fitness video…..I kid you not! The costumes and choreography were superb – 6 days, I remind you, 6 days! – as was the lighting, stage design, and musical accompaniment…. in short, everything you’d expect from a professional theatre production. To add to the achievement, a large contingent of the cast was drawn from an exchange programme with Stagecoach Malta, for whom English is not even their first language. It says a lot about their acting prowess that it was hard to identify them on stage….although I have a sneaking suspicion that the dancing Irish leprechaun sported more of a tan than is customary in the Emerald Isle. Stagecoach has been part of the education and youth theatre scene in Oxford for the past 25 years, with two new centres set to open in September 2016 – in Botley and Kidlington. As a measure of its success, Stagecoach’s students regularly appear on tv, film, and stage, both locally and nationally...which shouldn't come as much of a surprise after such an accomplished production. Perhaps the last word should go the sign-off in the evening’s programme: “Congratulations to all our cast – British, Maltese, and canine!” (Spoiler alert – sorry, I forgot to mention Jessie, who played the part of Paulette’s estranged pet!)

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Bridget Jones Baby After breaking up with Mark Darcy (Firth), Bridget Jones’s (Zellweger) “happily ever after” hasn’t quite gone according to plan. Fortysomething and single again, she decides to focus on her job as top news producer and surround herself with old friends and new. For once, Bridget has everything completely under control. What could possibly go wrong? Then her love life takes a turn and Bridget meets a dashing American named Jack (Dempsey).

Morgan Lee Weathers has been called to a top-secret location to investigate a mysterious incident that occurred there. She soon discovers that ‘Morgan’ caused it, and Morgan is something quite remarkable. She’s an artificial human, created in a laboratory. Fiercely strong and intelligent, she’s growing and developing faster than anyone thought possible. And when her creators put her back in her cage, she had a tantrum.

Kubo And The Two Strings Set in ancient Japan, ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’ is the epic story of a young boy who sets out on a quest to reclaim his father’s magical armour. Kubo spends most of his time looking after his mother – at least, until a pair of spirits find him and recommence an ancient feud. Joining forces with Monkey and Beetle, he goes on a journey to find out what happened to his father, and why he’s being hunted.

Sully On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger (Hanks) glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career.

The Magnificent Seven With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue, the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns. As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.

Before I Wake In this intense and heart pounding supernatural thriller, Jessie (Kate Bosworth) and Mark (Thomas Jane) decide to take in a sweet and loving 8-year-old boy, Cody. Unbeknownst to them, Cody is terrified of falling asleep. At first, they assume his previous unstable homes caused his aversion to sleep, but soon discover why: Cody's dreams manifest in reality as he sleeps.

Blair Witch A group of college students venture into the Black Hills Forest in Maryland to uncover the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of James’ sister who many believe is connected to the legend of the Blair Witch. At first the group is hopeful, especially when a pair of locals offer to act as guides through the dark and winding woods, but as the endless night wears on, the group is visited by a menacing presence.

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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra 29a Teignmouth Road London. Tel: 01865 980 980. Web: www.oxfordphil.com E-mail: info@oxfordphil.com The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the leading orchestras in the UK. Praised as ‘excellent’ by Gramophone Magazine and ‘thoroughly impressive’ by BBC Music Magazine, the Orchestra’s reputation is based on the uncompromising artistic standards of its founder and music director, Marios Papadopoulos, and maintained by some of the finest musicians in the UK.

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

Alina Ibragimova J S Bach: Complete sonatas & partitas for solo violin Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th September: Like the Albert Hall, the setting for Alina Ibragimova's triumphant solo Bach performances in 2015, the Sheldonian Theatre has the rare quality of enabling audiences to share in the energy, concentration and exuberance of an exceptional performance. Alina Ibragimova is one of the world's most sought after artists, and we are honoured to present these two outstanding evenings of music, offering Bach's monumental sonatas for solo violin alongside the endless inventiveness and esprit of the partitas. Tickets £10 - £30 (Students & Under from £5) 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.

4th September: Adderbury Ensemble with Viv Mclean (piano) Schumann: Arabeske in C major, op 18. Mahler: Piano Quartet in A minor. Schumann: Piano Quintet in E flat major, op 44 11th September: The Australia Piano Quartet Mozart: Piano Quartet in E flat major, K.452 (after Quintet for Piano and Winds). Brahms: Piano Quartet no 3 in C minor, op 60 18th September: The Adderbury Ensemble Beethoven: String Quartet no 2 in G major, op 18, no 2. Dvorák: String Quartet no 12 in F major, op 96 – “American” 25th September: The Atéa Wind Quintet Zemlinsky: Humoresque for Wind Quintet. Taffanel: Wind Quintet in G minor. Debussy: Pieces arranged for wind quintet. Mower: Jazz Suite for a Wind 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

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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

Daniel Ablitt ‘Seeking Light’ 3rd - 24th September 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

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Sanders of Oxford, situated in the 17th century Salutation Inn, has long been a landmark on the High Street. Our selection of prints and maps, dating from 16th – 20th Centuries, is extensive and encompasses a wide range of subjects, engravers and prices. On display in the gallery at the moment we have a fantastic collection of early maps of Oxford, Great Britain and the rest of the World alongside some of the finest printed views of our University City. 104 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 242590. E-mail: info@sandersofoxford.com. Web: www.sandersofoxford.com. Admission: FREE. Open: Mon to Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 11am - 5pm

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Daniel Ablitt ‘Seeking Light’ Solo Exhibition Saturday 3rd - Saturday 24th September 2016 Sarah Wiseman Gallery, Oxford’s largest independent gallery space and now in its eighteenth year, has built a strong reputation for ambitious and engaging exhibitions of contemporary art by established as well as emerging creative talent. The Gallery represents a varied group of artists with an eye to individuality and technical accomplishment, reflecting our passion and commitment to contemporary art. In September, acclaimed artist Daniel Ablitt will exhibit a new collection of his compelling, dream-like landscapes in his first solo exhibition at the gallery. The landscape represents to Daniel a profound world of relationships between our environment, our memories of it and our personal identity. Daniel’s paintings do not set out to record a likeness of a particular location, rather he seeks to engage with the intrinsic effect it has on us as human beings. To Daniel, the nature of the light in a landscape is inextricably linked to our recollection of it. In his paintings the viewer may find bright, dappled sunlight as seen through tree branches, the opaque flatness of daylight on a cloudy day, starlight in the night sky or a glimmering light in a window glimpsed from a distance. The light in his paintings takes on a visionary quality; tiny, glowing orbs may appear in the landscape, giving the scene an aspect of magical realism, perhaps reflecting a sense of nostalgia or depth of feeling for the fleeting moment captured. Small, quiet figures are placed within the landscape, hinting at a suggested narrative and inviting us to form an emotional connection with the composition. Daniel explains: “I’m looking to draw the viewer into the paintings, to take them on a personal journey into their own memories or into imagined possibilities.” In some paintings, Daniel’s positioning of the figures seem to heighten the sense of reflection as they are depicted in the foreground with their back turned towards the viewer, looking into the landscape along with us. These moments of perfect stillness is a theme to which Daniel is increasingly drawn: “I am finding more often that I am searching for a place of peace in the work. A contemplation.” Daniel’s paintings are depictions of half-remembered and part-imagined places, inspired by his travels and memories, delving into his own personal mythology but with an imagery that speaks to all of us. 40-41 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7JL Tel: 01865 515123 Web: www.wisegal.com www.livinginoxford.com

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

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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Oxford City Centre Map Accommodation 1 Randolph Hotel 2 River Hotel 3 Malmaison

Attractions 1 Oxford Castle Quarter 2 Carfax Tower 3 St Michael at the North Gate

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County Map 1 Didcot Railway Centre 2 Wychwood Brewery

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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 Uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s! Save money by booking your tickets before the day of the game. Get the latest news straight from Oxford United. Official team updates, match previews & reviews, transfer information and much more on our website.

Oxford City Football Club Marsh Ln, Oxford OX3 0NQ. Tel: 01865 744493. Web: www.oxfordcityfc.co.uk Oxford City FC has been in existence for at least 132 years. Oxford City FC is home to Oxford City Nomads, Oxford City Futsal, Oxford City Ladies & Girls, and Oxford City Casuals. Home games are held at Marsh Lane in Marston, near Oxford. Matchday admission and season tickets can be purchased at 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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The Courses Red Course: (6912 yard, par 72) The earliest of Frilford Heath's three courses. Green Course: (6015 yard, par 69)The shortest of Frilford's golf courses, this course was initially designed as a 9-hole to supplement the existing 18-hole Red Course. Blue Course: (6750 yard, par 72) The club's latest addition, set out in an additional 169 acres of the heathland purchased by the club in 1991.

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Frilford Heath Golf Club

Reviewed by Colin Rosser

Frilford Heath Golf Club is one of the few Golf Clubs in Southern England to boast three separate 18 hole courses, each with its own character. It is located just off the A34 South of Oxford making it easily accessible whilst driving from any direction and when you get there it is always well worth the journey. My friends and I played the Green Course: Although the shortest of the courses on offer from Frilford, still requires you to plot your way round to ensure a good score. After the enormous amount of rain we have had this Winter you would expect a lot of water and mud, but thanks to the sandy subsoil the course was dry and very playable. The fairways and greens were immaculate as they always are. The outward nine is the easier and starts with the only par five, but the 7th is a long par four which is quite rightly stroke index 1! Coming home there are four particularly tough par fours, the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th which really gives the course some teeth! They are followed by a long par three and to end with a tricky short par four. After the game we all had a refreshing shower where towels are always supplied and then went to the bar. There are a great range of both soft and alcoholic drinks available. We were just in time to catch the last of The Green Thai Chicken Curry which went down superbly with a pint of IPA! The food in my experience is without equal in Oxfordshire Golf Clubs, and on the many occasions I have been here I have never had a bad meal. The Golf Club is hugely popular with Societies and host meetings with up to 200 players. It also caters for a number of Local, National and International Tournaments, which is well beyond the capabilities of the majority of Golf Clubs. Due to there being three courses available you do not have to book a tee time, however the club will book a tee time if you take a group. The Courses are divided between accepting two, three and fourball games on a rotational basis. It is a very friendly club and a guest or new member would not have a problem linking up with different groups for a game. As you would expect Frilford has a well stocked Golf Shop offering a large array of equipment and accessories for sale or hire. Golf lessons are available from Derek Craik, the Head Teaching professional. In the winter the club hope to open a new 6 hole par 3 course for its members and their guests â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so Frilford will have 60 holes of golf that you can play! For Membership enquiries please contact the Executive Chairman, Alistair Booth or the General Manager both of whom I have always found very approachable and keen to help prospective Members.

Oxford Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5NW Tel: 01865 390864 Web: www.frilfordheath.co.uk www.livinginoxford.com

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, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re offering the complete Thai experience to enjoy with your family and friends.

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

COSMO Oxford Unit 9 Northgate Quarter, Magdalen Street, Oxford, OX1 3AD Tel: 01865 297575 Web: www.cosmo-restaurants.co.uk With more than 150 dishes from around the world and various live cooking stations, COSMO Oxford will deliver seasonal menus from a global kitchen. Whether you are looking for Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Indian, Mexican or Continental food, you'll be spoilt for choice. Best of all, eat all you like for ONE SET PRICE (prices vary depending on days and time).

Aziz Chequers 17A, Beaumont Road, Headington Quarry, Oxford, OX3 8JN Email: reservations@aziz.uk.com Tel: 01865 763321 Web: www.aziz.uk.com Aziz is now located at The Chequers Inn, Headington Quarry Oxford! Same food, with better facilities, free onsite parking and a beer garden. With our restaurant we have created and ambiance that will make you feel relaxed and welcomed and with our award winning team from the front of house staff to our award winning chefs who will offer you a great dinning experience.

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Classic bangladeshi and indian cuisine ◆ Beautiful location with on-site car parking ◆ Lovely garden for dining and private functions ◆ Small and large parties catered for ◆ Superb sunday buffet with over 30 selections to choose from ◆ Take away and home delivery service available ◆ Free WIFI

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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.

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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 Recordsâ&#x201E;˘ Gin Bar. 351 bottles and counting!

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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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La Cucina are now offering a fantastic takeaway service!

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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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GAF

Reviewed by Richard Rosser

If you’d told me I was going out to drink a blueberry cocktail and water throughout a meal, I’d have probably said ‘thanks but no thanks’. If you’d tried to convince me by adding I would be eating crackers with burnt aubergine, I think you know what my response would have been. Most people would give up after being turned down once, let alone twice. But let’s presume you’re persistent. Offer me sheep’s curd, a pile of leaves and burnt cauliflower and I’d have already been down the road….in the opposite direction. But these and other incredible creations are at the heart of GAF’s menu in unassuming Magdalen Road, Cowley. Our engaging host George talked Tina and I through each and every course that was presented to us and each time our level of amazement went up a notch. Not only were the dishes beautifully presented by Executive Chef, Anthony Pitcher, they unlocked taste buds we didn’t know we had. As a finale we were treated to Raspberry Posset, which George explained, refreshingly, was evolved as something of a mistake, “Chef dropped some burnt mustard seeds into the mix and it worked.” By George it worked! It was amazing. Incredible textures and bubble gum pink. To accompany coffee, horseradish and chocolate doesn’t sound great, but not only was it tasty, it was also a masterpiece in its construction. Feather light, beautiful in composition and just enough to round off a perfect meal. Thank you to Anthony, Drew and George and all of your colleagues. These guys deserve success so make sure you get down to GAF and experience something special. Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RB | 01865 243280 www.livinginoxford.com

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1855 Wine Bar Reviewed by Lucy Howard Saturday 6th August

Visiting on a sunny weekend, Oxford’s attractive castle complex was buzzing with people sitting outside and making the most of the sunshine, as well as enjoying a food festival which had several stalls of tempting treats – but we were heading to the equally tempting 1855. 1855 was named after the year France classified the most prestigious chateaux in the Bordeaux wine region, and this lovely wine bar offers an impressive variety of vintages from all over the world. They also serve up some irresistible food to go with it, with a classy menu featuring seasonal and locally-sourced produce as well as French, Italian and Spanish classics – and as with the wine, the food is chosen carefully for its taste and its provenance, working in close collaboration with producers – and it shows. The wide range of charcuterie and cheese options are beautifully presented and taste as good as they look, and we also enjoyed one of the best pork pies we’d ever had, alongside a mouth-watering mezze platter piled high with bruschetta topped with red pepper and capers, as well as creamy Windrush goat’s cheese (a local cheese), a variety of biscuits and oatcakes, a salad of rocket and parmesan, and juicy olives and grapes. One of my favourite cheeses – Reblochon, a French staple - also didn’t disappoint. For dessert, a gooey chocolate brownie and a tangy orange cake certainly hit the spot and didn’t last long, and choosing from the extensive wine list (which is like a book), we tried a French white wine and an Italian sparkling wine to wash it all down with – and we couldn’t resist taking a bottle of French red home with us. For a brunch, lunch or dinner at the weekend, or at any time of the week, 1855 is a fantastic option. Bag a table on the lovely terrace in the sun (or enjoy the cosy candlelit interior if it’s not so sunny), and linger over the beautiful food and the wide range of wines, served by attentive and knowledgeable staff whose passion for the finer things in life is evident.

1855 Wine Bar, Oxford Castle, 4 New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY Tel: 01865 247 217 Web: www.1855oxford.com www.livinginoxford.com

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The Oxford Kitchen Reviewed by Emma Gascoigne Friday 3rd July

During lazy weekends meandering around Summertown, I had never noticed The Oxford Kitchen. If that had continued to be the case, I would never have experienced this culinary gem, which would have been a real shame! From the moment I walked into The Oxford Kitchen, it felt like a place that I wanted to be on a Friday night. It was relaxed and elegant yet did not stray into being pretentious with friendly and charming staff. With the addition of the amazing food being served, it felt like we’d finally found Oxford’s fine dining secret. The menu provides a lot of choice for any foodie. They also had a tasting menu with matching wines. This might be something I would come back and try sometime for a special occasion as it sounded and looked amazing. It was a hot day (hard to believe as I write this with rain pouring down) so I went for the tomato gazpacho; the flavours were out of this world. My main followed of beef and pork belly and this was again well presented and delicious. The chef here knows exactly what food works together and delivers constantly on flavour. The presentation of the main was also worthy of hanging in a gallery, it looked that amazing. With all the dishes there was an element of theatre in the delivery and I rather enjoy that as it made the evening even more special. This has to be one of the best restaurants in Oxford at the moment. At the end of the night, we were asked if we had enjoyed our experience. We really had and I can’t wait to find an excuse to go back again soon. I’m turning 30 soon, so here’s hoping!

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The Partridge Inn at Wallingford

Reviewed by Nele Ollech 10th August

We visited The Partridge in Wallingford on a fine Summer’s evening. After a warm welcome we were able to choose a table we liked and settle in to the pleasant and comfortable atmosphere of the inn. The ambience was perfect, with enough people dining to provide a calm buzz without feeling over-crowded. The light was dimmed with lovely candles everywhere, and well-matched decorations such as cushions, wine bottles, and antiqued wooden boxes. The layout of the tables gave you the option for either a more secluded meal or something closer to the heart of the restaurant. The whole setting was overall very well thought out, with the great décor even going as far as the facilities which a lot of restaurants seem to forget about. The staff also were very attentive, polite and obliging for the whole evening. We began our meal with a lovely local Elderflower Bubbly (as refreshing as the name suggests), followed promptly with a great selection of fresh breads and organic extra virgin olive oil and Aspall organic balsamic vinegar, a combination you can not go wrong with. The drinks on offer covered a wide variety, from local beers to organic cola and a selection of Luscome beverages. For our main courses we chose the sumptuous 10 oz. Rib Eye steak and enquired with the wait staff as to what wine to pair with it. The Partridge has a well-rounded selection of wines from across the globe including South Africa, Europe and New Zealand. The staff recommended us a Merlot but insisted that they also ask the owner of the inn, Matthew, for his personal recommendation. Matthew came happily and took the time to explain their wine list and help us with our choice. In the end we were more than satisfied with our decision. Our steaks were served with basil oil dressed local leaf and toasted almond salad, and triple cooked potato chips or sweet potato fries (we both chose the sweet potato fries and didn’t for one moment regret the choice). We also added a steak sauce and had the option of either Gorgonzola, peppercorn, or garlic & Worcester. At first we ordered our steaks ‘well done’ but Matthew gave us some good advice and suggested we try our steaks closer to medium, explained to us just how he would prepare it, and said that if we didn’t prefer it that way then we could send it back. We definitely preferred it, and I think we’ve been converted to ‘medium’ steak eaters now. The meat was done to perfection. For our desserts we both had the Belgian chocolate brownie and could not fault it one bit. Delicious without being too rich or sickly. The menu on the whole was very well constructed and not overloaded with choice. The Partridge know what they want to provide and don’t try to stretch themselves too thin by having an expansive and overwhelming menu. The quality of the food and the service was superb, and I would definitely recommend a visit to The Partridge. 32 St Mary's Street, Wallingford, OX10 0ET Tel: 01491 839305 Web: www.partridgeinnwallingford.co.uk www.livinginoxford.com

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 Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Want to feel this good? Take part in our Santas on the Run event this year. Contact fundraising@helenanddouglas.org.uk for more details.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thinking of Oscar Twitter: twitter.com/thinkingofoscar Email: thinkingofoscar@gmail.com Web: www.thinkingofoscar.com Thinking of Oscar is an Oxfordshire based charity set up in memory of Oscar Cole who died unexpectedly aged just 16 months in June 2014. The mission of the charity is to improve the experiences of children and their families in hospital care. The current campaign is to fund a new procedures unit into the John Radcliffe Children's Hospital, Oxford. This will benefit hundreds and hundreds of children each year by ensuring that simple operations take place within the familiar environment of the children's hospital. On Sunday 5th June Oscar's parents, alongside 85 other family and friends, will both be participating in the Blenheim Triathlon in order to raise the £100,000 required to build the unit. Please come along on the day to lend your support to the team who will be starting out at 1:30pm or sponsor them direct at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/DandHTOOFundraising2016. To find out more about the work of Thinking of Oscar please go to www.thinkingofoscar.com

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Voting now open for The Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards The Public Vote is now open for this year’s Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards. You can help your favourite restaurant win by voting online. The 2016 Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards will take place on November 1st at The King’s Centre in Oxford. The objectives of the Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards are to recognise and celebrate excellence, to enhance the quality of the dining experience across the county and to improve the image of Oxfordshire as a dining destination. To ensure their validity and freedom from bias, the Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards are overseen and managed by an independent committee of judges, headed by Chairman Alain Desenclos, formerly of Le Manoir. The Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards completed their 5th year at Oxford Town Hall on 6th October 2015 to a fully booked 300-person audience. A wonderful time was had by all and we hope this year’s ceremony will bring the same and more. Visit the website at www.oxfordshirerestaurantawards.co.uk for more information or to buy your tickets for the ceremony. We look forward to seeing you in November!

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These great restaurants are in the running for your vote this year: • Aston Pottery Country Café, Aston • Brasserie Blanc, Oxford • Côte, Oxford • Gee's, Oxford • Gurkha Village, Oxford • Hampers Food and Wine, Woodstock • Jimbob's Baguettes, Oxford • La Bobina, Faringdon • La Cucina, Oxford • Magnolia Brasserie, Faringdon • Malmaison, Oxford • Mission Burrito, Oxford • Old Parsonage, Oxford • Organic Deli Café, Oxford • Orwells at Shiplake, Binfield Heath • Pierreponts Café, Goring-on-Thames • Qumins, Oxford • Quod, Oxford • Restaurant 56, Faringdon • SeaSalt, Oxford • Shaun Dickens at the Boathouse, Henley-on-Thames • Temple Lounge, Oxford • Thaikhun, Oxford • The Baskerville, Henley-on-Thames • The Bear Hotel & Restaurant, Woodstock • The Blue Boar, Witney • The Cherry Tree Inn, Henley-on-Thames • The Cherwell Boathouse, Oxford • The Chester, Oxford

• The Five Alls, Filkins • The Garden Café at Restore, Oxford • The Greyhound Inn, Letcombe Regis • The Greyhound, Besselsleigh • The James Figg, Thame • The Killingworth Castle, Wootton • The Kingham Plough, Chipping Norton • The Kitchen, Farnborough • The Kite, Watlington • The Lamb Inn, Burford • The Little Angel, Henley-on-Thames • The Maytime Inn, Burford • The Miller of Mansfield, Goring • The Old Bookbinders Ale House, Oxford • The Oxford Kitchen, Oxford • The Partridge, Wallingford • The Pointer, Brill • The Snooty Mehmaan, Faringdon • The Swan Inn, Ascott-under-Wychwood • The Thatch, Thame • The White Hart, Fyfield • The White Hart, Minster Lovell • Turl Street Kitchen, Oxford • Turtle Bay, Oxford • Vaults and Garden Café, Oxford • Wild Thyme, Chipping Norton • Yellow Submarine, Oxford • Yeti Nepalese Restaurant, Oxford • Zheng, Oxford

Help your favourite restaurant win the Public Vote category in the 2016 Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards – Vote online now at www.oxfordshirerestaurantawards.co.uk