Welcome to Oxford Guide 2014 by Brookes Union

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Information on the different areas Sites to see and things to do Places to eat on campus Places to eat out Places to have a drink Clubbing guide Places to have a pamper Where to go shopping Sustainability Getting around Staying safe Welfare Directory

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INTRODUCTION Welcome to Oxford! We’re the full time officers from your students’ union and we’re really excited to be among the first to welcome you to the University. Together, with thousands of students, we’ve created this guide to help you make the most of your time in Oxford. Oxford is a city built for students; a city laced with history; a city that will keep throwing surprises at you throughout your time at Brookes. Whatever your tastes, whatever your interests, Oxford will have something for you. With this guide, you’ll be placed to explore the city. It includes a custom tourist map, highlighting some of the landmarks and unique aspects of Oxford, which, if you’re new to the city, we suggest you check out. It also includes recommendations of where to eat, drink, shop and go out, with many of these reviewed by your fellow Brookes students. Of course, with a city like Oxford, there is always something new happening, so make sure you get out there and find that thing you’ll remember long after your time at Brookes.

Andy Pedersen President

Rachel Rimmer Vice President (Academic Experience)

From here on in, the guide will be introduced by VP Student Experience, Will Crisp. We all hope to meet you really soon. If there is anything that Brookes Union can do to help you settle in to Oxford, do get in touch with us. We’re here to help.

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Will Crisp Vice President (Student Experience)

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INFORMATION ON THE DIFFERENT AREAS There are some distinct areas of Oxford. Throughout this guide we have listed the three main areas where students tend to go out. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll quickly find your own favourite haunts and regular shopping areas but while the city is new to you, why not let us show you around.

Centre of town

At the heart of the city centre is Carfax Tower. It stands at the intersection of Queen Street, which leads on to the High Street, and Cornmarket Street, which becomes St Aldates. This is the busiest part of town and the majority of shops are along these four roads. Both the Carfax Tower and the University Church of St Mary are located in the centre of town, and feature towers that can be scaled for a unique view out over the city skyline. The city centre features the Covered Market, which has been in existence for over 200 years and offers a sensory tapestry of smells, colours, sounds and experiences, not to be matched anywhere else in the city. Many of Oxford Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 38 colleges are also scattered across the city centre. Broad Street is home to one of the oldest, Balliol, and has the Sheldonian Theatre, designed by Sir Christopher Wren. You can find some of the most famous sights of Oxford on or around Broad Street, with the Bodleian Library behind the theatre and the Bridge of Sighs on New College Lane.

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East Oxford

Starting at St Clements, and encompassing the Cowley and Iffley Road, East Oxford is packed with places to go out. The most diverse part of the city, it has an abundance of cafés and restaurants serving food from around the world. If you’re looking for live music it’s a good place to explore, with a wide variety of pubs and bars. The area is at the cheaper end of the city and is popular with students who choose to rent. It’s also home to Headington, where the Gipsy Lane campus is. There are several small supermarkets, including The Co-operative and Sainsbury’s, along the London Road, as well as plenty of places to eat and drink.

Jericho

Slightly away from the city centre lies Jericho. A hub of cafés, restaurants, bars and pubs line Little Clarendon and Walton Street, and are tucked away in the back streets. There are lots of independent shops, from a beatnik bookstore (the Albion) to a retro clothes store (Uncle Sam’s). Behind Walton Street is Port Meadow, a good place to go if you want to escape the bustle of the city.

Definitely check out the Oxford colleges. It’s only around £1 for students and that includes a guide/leaflet. – Lily Jane

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SITES TO SEE & THINGS TO DO Introduction from WILl: Oxford is famous worldwide for its history, culture and architecture. There’s a great mix of things to do, whether it’s punting down the river, visiting the Ashmolean or spending a lazy Sunday in one of its many parks. If you’re keen to get out and about and see the sights, take a look at our illustrated map of some of our favourite places to visit. With more than 80 clubs, societies and sports teams to choose from, there’s also loads to do in Brookes Union. Don’t miss our Freshers’ Fair on the 16th - 17th of September, where you can sign up to everything that takes your fancy.

Tourist Attractions 1 Christ Church www.chch.ox.ac.uk Famous as the setting for many scenes from the Harry Potter films, it is the most visited of the Oxford Colleges. Its grounds run along the river and it has a meadow with deer, making it a great location for a picnic. The college itself features a Picture Gallery, with an outstanding collection of Old Master paintings and drawings.

For Harry Potter fans, Christ Church College. – Zoe-Maria Osborn

2 The Botanic Garden www.botanic-garden.ox. ac.uk The Botanic Garden has the most diverse collection of plants in the world. Entry is free for Brookes students. 3 Bodleian Library Approximately 11 million volumes are held in the

library’s incredible structure. It’s open all week and for information on taking a tour visit www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ whats-on/take-a-tour-of-thebodleian. During Oxford University’s holidays, Brookes students can also apply for a library card to use its resources. 4 Ashmolean www.ashmolean.org The art and archaeology museum charts the creations of humankind from the Neolithic era to the present day, and holds the world’s largest collection of Raphael drawings. It has a café and rooftop restaurant with terrace. Admission is free and it’s

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open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm (and bank holidays). 5 The Covered Market Tucked away in the market are delicatessens, butchers, fishmongers, jewellers, cobblers and clothes shops. It has been trading for more than 200 years.

displays archaeological and anthropological collections from around the world, including African masks and Inuit costumes from North America. Admission is free and it’s open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 4.30pm, and Monday from 12pm to 4.30pm. 7 Punting www.oxfordpunting.co.uk

Support the local traders in the covered market. All the butchers there have something or other on offer and it’s usually much less fatty/gristly than the ‘cheaper’ supermarket stuff. – Josh Wood

6 T he Natural History Museum and Pitt Rivers Museum www.oum.ox.ac.uk www.prm.ox.ac.uk The Natural History Museum is renowned for its stunning neo-Gothic architecture. It holds more than 5 million specimens, including dodo and dinosaur skeletons from Oxfordshire. It is adjoined to the Pitt Rivers Museum, which

In the summer, Oxford’s rivers become packed with punters. You can also hire out small rowing boats and kayaks. For information on how to punt and where you can hire punts, visit: www.dailyinfo. co.uk/guide/punting.html 8 Port Meadow More than 400 acres of common land is right by the city centre. You can walk along the river to The Perch and The Trout, both wonderful riverside pubs that have great pub gardens.

10 Modern Art Oxford www.modernartoxford. org.uk The visual art gallery is internationally recognised for the quality of its exhibitions. It’s located in the centre of town on Pembroke Street, and also has a shop and café. Admission is free and it’s open Tuesday to Wednesday 10am to 5pm, Thursday to Saturday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 12pm to 5pm.

Go up the Carfax Tower and see all of Oxford, and how close the countryside really is! – Nikki Morgan

9 Sheldonian Theatre www.ox.ac.uk/subsite/ sheldonian_theatre/ sheldonian_theatre Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the theatre is a great concert hall, but is also worth visiting simply for its stunning architectural design.

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www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange Study or work as part of your degree!

Visit our Exchanges Information Desk during week 3, 11am - 1pm, John Henry Brookes Building or visit us during office hours.

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PLACES TO EAT On campus Introduction: Feeling peckish? You don’t have to go far to find something to eat or drink on campus. Food at Brookes is the best (and only!) place to have a bite to eat. Here’s a guide to what you will find where...

HEADINGTON CAMPUS Café Central

Deli

The Lounge

At the heart of the building in the Forum, nestled in the student hub, Café Central serves Starbucks coffee, and offers a wide range of hot and cold snacks. You’ll find homemade sandwiches, paninis and salads, sweet and savoury pastries, pasties and something sweet including an indulgent range of cakes from Maison Blanc.

Deli is a vibrant and inviting space, where you can pick from a wide range of gourmet homemade sandwiches, seasonal soups and artisan bread, including a range of hot sandwiches filled with hand-carved local meats. We also serve Fairtrade coffee, tea and a wide selection of cold drinks if you are just fancying something to quench your thirst.

A contemporary outlet, The Lounge offers sharing platters and small plates alongside a selection of complementing wines and beverages. An innovative eatery located in a casual and relaxed environment that reflects the character of the building itself.

The Terrace Our stunning new main restaurant with panoramic views and an external dining area is the place to go for something hot. Open for breakfast and lunch, offering everything from British classics and childhood favourites, a fresh salad bar to world cuisine and street food – there really will be something to suit every palate and pocket.

Abercrombie Café The Café, situated in the Abercrombie Atrium offers a fascinating selection of teas, a bespoke coffee blend and the best hot chocolate on campus. If you are feeling peckish, you can tuck into homemade sandwiches and toasties, or a slice of delicious cake.

Union Bar Newly open this year our vibrant Student Union Bar is open all day for food. Inspired by American Diner style grub, you can tuck into hot dogs, burgers and chicken wings. And, being a bar, you can of course wash it all down with a pint or a glass of wine.

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The Terrace

Harcourt Kitchen

Marston Café

MARSTON ROAD Marston Restaurant Home to our famous ‘Rob Pots’ – the original hot pot to go, Marston Restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared hot dishes. If you fancy something a little lighter, we have a seasonal salad bar and a range of homemade toasties and paninis so whether you wish to eat in, or just grab-and-go, you will find something to tempt you. Marston Café Marston Café brings the best of the outside in, with a cosy new coffee area inspired by the outdoors – the space has been transformed into a

natural oasis of calm where staff and students can enjoy a variety of sandwiches, paninis, cakes and treats – we have created the perfect treat or snack for anytime of the day.

HARCOURT Harcourt Kitchen The recently refurbished Harcourt Kitchen is inspired by the 1950s heritage of the building, with retro furnishings and fittings. With Wi-Fi access and power sockets, it’s the perfect space to relax, work or just meet up with friends and colleagues. Offering rotisserie chicken, an extensive salad bar with Deli tapas, as well as the usual

Café Central jacket potatoes, sandwiches and a Proud to Serve Starbucks, Harcourt Kitchen has something for everyone.

WHEATLEY Wheatley Refectory Wheatley Refectory is open to everyone for everything from a grab-and-go snack, cooked breakfast to a hot meal. Fairtrade coffee and tea are available from both Bakehouse and Starbucks (conveniently located next to the bus stop)! Wheatley is best known for its famous salad bar, lovingly prepared by Chef Victoria on a daily basis – but for those of you who prefer something heartier, Bakehouse is home to Proper Cornish Pasties!

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PLACES TO EAT OUT Introduction from WILl: Oxford has a seemingly unending collection of restaurants, pubs, cafes and kebab vans with food ranging from exotic Thai dishes down to a simple burger and chips. Whether you’re looking for a cheap solution to washing up, or somewhere a bit fancier to take your parents when they visit, Oxford undoubtedly has something for everyone. Below are some of Brookes’ students’ favourite places to eat out and make sure to look out for my coveted “Cheap Nosh” and “A Bit Fancy” stamp of approval. = Eat in = Wheelchair =S tudent SYMBOLS Accessible Discount = Takeaway KEY: = Vegetarian = Gluten-free Cafés, Light Bites,= Delivery Restaurants and takeaways Cafés, Light Bites, Restaurants and takeaways

= Vegan = Halal

CENTRE OF TOWN

Crisis Skylight Cafe, The Old Firestation

Chiang Mai Kitchen

www.crisis.org.uk/ pagescrisis-oxford-cafe.html

www.chiangmaikitchen.co.uk Chiang Mai aims to provide delicious, authentic Thai food in a unique historical setting. All herbs and spices are flown in from Bangkok and all food is cooked to order. Located: 130A High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DH Contact: 01865 202233

= Dairy-free

Chiang Mai is my favourite Thai restaurant in Oxford. Friendly service and fantastic food, tucked away in a tiny side street near Carfax Tower. The Chiang Mai Kitchen Fried Rice is not to be missed!

Serving freshly ground coffee, tea and cake, as well as a range of great meals and snacks prepared from fresh local produce, the Crisis Skylight Café is also known for its famous fireman’s breakfast which is served all day.

– Tom Henry

Contact: 01865 263972

Located: 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ

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Located: there are three different G&D Cafes dotted around Oxford: George & Danver: 94 St Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1BT 01865 245952

I love Crisis Skylight Cafe for the big portions and cheap prices.

George & Davis: 55 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HS 01865 516652

– Michael Tull

George & Delila: 104 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE

Mission Burrito has good food and decent prices. Make sure you try their 2lb and 3lb Burrito challenges! – Lucy Rose

01865 727111

Edamame

Contact: @GDCafe

www.edamame.freeserve. co.uk

Noodle Nation www.noodlenation.com

Edamame serves authentic Japanese food and they vary between three menus, including a sushi night one day a week. Located: 15 Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SA Contact: 01865 246916

Noodle Nation is inspired by the bustling streets of Hong Kong where you can eat freshly cooked oriental food in a relaxed environment. G&Ds. Amazing ice cream, great coffee, free WIFI. Good place to chill, and work!

Located: 100-101 Gloucester Street, Oxford, OX1 2DF Contact: 01865 201400 @Noodle_Nation

– Amelia Tee-Jay

Mission Burrito www.missionburrito.co.uk

Real Japanese food, really good, not too expensive, and it’s a really nice place, plus they also offer a takeaway service. – Amélie Ville

G&D’s www.gdcafe.com G&D’s specialise in highquality natural ice-cream and they also serve quality food and beverages including bagels, salads and freshly roasted coffee.

Mission Burrito is famed for its fajitas and burritos and has recently started doing gluten-free tacos. With ingredients sourced directly from Mexico, you are guaranteed an authentic Mexican experience.

Noodle Nation on Gloucester Green. It’s really quick and tasty food, lots of choice and students get a discount so you can get a great meal quickly and for around £6.

Located: 8 St Michaels Street, Oxford OX1 2DU 01865 202016

– Jess Horsburgh

and 2 King Edward Street , Oxford OX1 4HS 01865 722020 Contact: @BurritoHQ

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Pieminister

Atomic Pizzas

www.pieminister.co.uk

www.atomicpizzas.co.uk

Using the finest free range ingredients, Pieminister offer a range of pies, both sweet and savoury, as well as sausage rolls and mini pies (pieMINIsters). They also cater for vegetarians.

Run by the same people as Atomic Burger, Atomic Pizza deliver a variety of different styles of pizza, as well as some American classics. They also cater for vegetarians and coeliacs.

Located: 56-58 The Covered Market, Oxford, OX1 3DX

I love Turl Street Kitchen because it’s quirky and a bit different. A little bit pricey though. – Beth Shepherd

Contact: 01865 241613

Located: 247 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1XG Contact: 01865 248200

EAST OXFORD

@PieMinister

@AtomicPizzas

Atomic Burger www.atomicburger.co.uk An American style restaurant where the furnishings are all based on comics, Atomic Burger offers a wide variety of dishes. They don’t just serve burgers but also serve American classics such as spare ribs, hot dogs and sliders.

Best pies in Oxford. – Leanne Bartle

Turl Street Kitchen

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www.turlstreet kitchen.co.uk Turl Street Kitchen is a social enterprise, with its profits exclusively supporting its sister enterprise, Oxford Hub. Open early till late, Turl Street Kitchen offers relaxed eating and drinking with a focus on great local produce. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or just for a coffee. Located: 16-17 Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DH Contact: 01865 264171 @TurlStKitchen

Atomic pizza - great food, such a large choice & you eat free on your birthday too! – Lizzie Alice Clarkson

Located: 96 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE Contact: 01865 790855 @AtomicBurgers

Breton Crêpe Company @ Brookes Sports Café www.thebretoncrepe company.co.uk

Atomic Burger. Something for everyone, even coeliacs. – Amy Evans

The Sports Café hosts Breton Crêpe Company who do a wide variety of crepes, both sweet and savoury, as well as pizzas, baguettes and milkshakes. Located: Brookes Sport Centre, Cheney Student Village, OX3 0BP Contact: 01865 482731

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It also uses fair trade tea and coffee. Brookes Sport Centre does the best crêpes and baguettes!

La Cucina on St Clements is really lovely.

Located: 110 Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RQ Contact: 01865 794604

– Nikki Morgan

– Amy Rew

Dong Dong

China Kitchen

You can expect speedy, yet tasty, Chinese cuisine, typical of an Eastern Noodle Bar.

You’ll be wanting some vegan influence for peeps with specifics – Magic Café Magdalen Road – veg and vegan foodage.

Located: 1 The Parade, Windmill Road, Oxford,

– Stephen Harland

www.dongdongnoodlebar. co.uk

www.chinakitchenoxford. co.uk China Kitchen is a Chinese takeaway that offers over 100 dishes and has been operating in Oxford since 1970.

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Located: 131 Oxford Road, Oxford, OX4 2ES

Contact: 01865 760309

Contact: 01865 775833

Malikas www.malikasrestaurant. co.uk

Only Chinese I have had here that is flavoursome but not covered in grease!

Dong Dong’s Chinese in Headington. They have some delicious and unusual food including the well recommended Mongolian Lamb!

– Rebecca Clark

– Mel Morrison

La Cucina

Located: 218 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UQ Contact: 01865 723029 @MalikasOxford

The Magic Café

www.lacucinaoxford.co.uk A traditional Italian pizzeria, La Cucina also serves pasta dishes and many other Italian favourites. Located: 39-40 St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AB Contact: 01865 793811

Mailkas is set in the heart of Cowley Road and offers a unique Indian food dining experience.

www.dailyinfo.co.uk/ reviews/venue/319/The_ Magic_Cafe This café is purely vegetarian, with some vegan options, and all its food is made on premises and using wellsourced ingredients.

Malikas Indian on Cowley road is pretty good. – Alex Ross

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Mario’s

Qumins

Rick’s Cafe

www.marioxford.co.uk

www.qumins.co.uk

Mario’s is an authentic Italian Pizzeria. There is a wide variety of dishes to try.

An Indian restaurant that specialises in traditional Bangladeshi dishes.

www.chateaugateauoxford. com/ricks-cafe

Located: 103 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HU

Located: 86 St Clements Street, Oxford, OX4 1AR

Contact: 01865 722955

Contact: 01865 247093 @QuminsOxford

The Cafe serves French coffee and pastries handmade by a Parisian baker, including cakes, croissants and macaroons. They also have free wifi and plenty of plug sockets if you wanted somewhere to relax while you do your work. Located: 90 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JB

Authentic Italian food, great atmosphere!!! – Katy Cross

Mirch Masala

Contact: 01865 427845 Voted best Indian in South East 2011-12 and gives special discount to Brookes Students! – James McLeod Ison

www.mirchmasalaoxford. com Authentic Indian foods and dishes are prepared using the finest ingredients and an authentic blend of herbs and spices. Located: 137-139 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HU Contact: 01865 728581 @MirchMasala137

Red Star Noodle Bar www.redstarnoodlebar.co.uk Red Star Noodle Bar is a Thai/Japenese/Chinese restaurant. If you like spice why not try their Chilli Challenge?

Delicious sandwiches, amazing cakes, and not only is the coffee good, but they also have free wifi and couches, so it’s a good place to study. – Ariana Morrow

Located: 187 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UT

The Rusty Bicycle

Contact: 01865 251248

The Rusty Bicycle’s food is all handmade on site and they have a large range of different dishes, from a baked camembert starter, to chilli con carni. They also run a variety of events, such as a pub quiz and live music.

The Mirch Masala is really accommodating for sports teams, will usually give a discount for parties of 20 or more.

Cheaper version of Wagamamas and in my opinion just as good!

– Alex Drummond

– Joe Kingsley Parton

www.therustybicycle.com

Located: 28 Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RB Contact: 01865 435298 @RustyBicycle

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Yeti www.yetinepalese.co.uk The Rusty Bike – beautiful rustic pub food with a middle east influence. – Maria Passingham

Yeti offer a wide variety of dishes based on Nepalese cuisine, as well as classic Indian food. All dishes are created in a contemporary manner with an emphasis on healthy eating.

Their cooked breakfasts are great for those groggy mornings! – Steve Jackson

Located: 237 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1XG Tick Tock Cafe

Contact: 01865 295959

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A clock-themed cafe that serves a variety of breakfasts, sandwiches and cafes, Tick Tock Cafe is a great place to spend a relaxing Sunday morning. Located: 3-5 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HP Contact: 01865 200 777

Mamma Mia www.mammamiapizzeria. co.uk

Yeti has amazing Nepalese food at competitive prices! – Joel Mcentee

Mamma Mia is a traditional Italian restaurant that specialises in pizza, but also offers a range of other Italian dishes. Their pasta is all handmade and the food is prepared using fresh ingredients. They also offer the option of glutenfree pasta. Located: 102 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6EB

JERICHO My favourite breakfast place in all of Oxford is the Tick Tock Cafe. Decent sized meals, stupidly cheap prices and a great family atmosphere! – Will Crisp

Jericho Café

Contact: 01865 311211 @MammaMiaOxford

www.thejerichocafe.co.uk A bistro influenced by the flavours of France, Turkey and North Africa, as well as the more traditional English fare, Jericho Café offers a wide variety of dishes. Located: 112 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AJ Contact: 01865 310840

“Mamma Mia is the perfect little Italian for celebrating special occasions.” – Marge Thomas

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PLACES TO HAVE A DRINK Introduction from WILl: Oxford has a great nightlife with dozens of club nights running every week, this, coupled with hundreds of pubs and bars, means you’ll never have to go far for a cracking night out. The Cowley Road is the usual haunt for many students and has old quiet pubs, great music bars and a collection of those quirky bars that exclusively serve drinks in Jam Jars. Here are some of our students’ favourite bars and look out for my “Cheap Drinks”, “Somewhere Quieter” and “Somewhere Special” stamps.

SYMBOLS KEY:

= Proper Grub

= Happy Hour

= Light Nibbles

= Live Music

= Real Ale

= Outside Area

Pubs CENTRAL OXFORD The Bear Inn www.bearoxford.co.uk Dating from 1242, The Bear is the oldest pub in Oxford and is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the High Street. Located: 6 Alfred Street, Oxford, OX1 4EH Contact: 01865 728164 @Inn_the_Bear

= Wheelchair Accessible

eclectic range of real ale and British pub grub. The Bear tavern in the middle of town is good for a quiet drink.

Located: 131 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DH Contact: 01865 727463

– Mark Ballinger

The Chequers www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/ thechequersoxford The Chequers once exhibited strange animals discovered by 17th Century explorers and technological marvels of the age, it now serves an

Good to take your parents to, Chequers has that classic pub feel and the food is reasonably priced. – Louisa White-Smith

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Eagle and Child

Contact: 01865 242369

www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/ theeagleandchildoxford

@KingsArmsOxford

The Eagle and Child is within a short stroll of Cornmarket Street, Oxford University and St Johns College. It is revered for its eclectic range of real ales.

Friendly staff, a nice atmosphere and their food is good too. – Ryan Radley

The Kings Arms is awesome.

Head of the River

@EagleOxford

www.headofthe riveroxford.co.uk

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Contact: 01865 302925

Located: 49 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LU

Enjoying a prime location right on the River Thames, The Head of the River has waterside seats offering a view of the river. The Eagle and Child is great for beers.

Located: Folly Bridge, St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 4LB Contact: 01865 721600

– William Gerry

The Grapes is the sole surviving Victorian pub in Oxford city centre and a perfect example of a traditional boozer with a contemporary approach. Located: 7 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AT Contact: 01865 793380 @GrapesOxford

The Red Lion www.redlionoxford.co.uk A gastro-pub that offers a wide variety of dishes, from a ‘top-notch traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings’, to Tiger Prawn and Chorizo Linguine. Located: 14 Gloucester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BU Contact: 01865 726255

The Grapes www.bathales.com/ourpubs/pid/the-grapes

– William Gerry

@RedLionOxford Fantastic in the summer and they do amazing sunday roasts! – Sarah Williams

The Kings Arms www.kingsarmsoxford.co.uk The Kings Arms was built in 1607 and is still standing in its original position. It’s renowned for its fine cask ales, home-made food and resident ghost.

If you are looking for a classy pub right in the middle of the city centre, check out The Red Lion. It’s also a great place to take your parents out for lunch/dinner when they visit! – Joshua Shellard

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Turf Tavern

The Butcher’s Arms

www.theturftavern.co.uk

www.butchersarmsoxford. co.uk

A 13th century Ale House with a sought after clientele of students, ‘dons’, and international tourists. Hard to find but worth the effort. Located: 4-7 Bath Place, Oxford, OX1 3SU Contact: 01865 243235 @TheTurfTavern

For those interested in a rock, metal or alternative scene, The Wheatsheaf Oxford is a great place to enjoy music, a friendly pint, and a game of pool or two. – Matt Pledge

This recently refurbished pub is tucked away in the back streets of Headington and has a real open fire to sit by. Located: 5 Wilberforce Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7AN Contact: 01865 742470 @ButchersArmsOxf

EAST OXFORD Bit cliched but Turf Tavern is good for a slightly touristy proper Oxford experience, plus it’s always funny trying to find it again. – Bryony Lewis

Big Society www.bigsocietyoxford.com Holds a variety of events, including a pop-up shop on Saturdays, live gigs and ping pong tournaments on their ping pong table.

The Butcher’s Arms has a decent selection of ales. – Mark Ballinger

Located: 95 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HR Contact: 01865 792755

The Wheatsheaf

@BigSocOxford Cape of Good Hope

www.dailyinfo.co.uk/ reviews/venue/253/The_ Wheatsheaf Serves Real Ale, holds live music events and has a pool table. Located: 129 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DF Contact: 01865 721156

www.thecapeofgoodhope oxford.co.uk

Big Society. You can get cocktails in jam jars and play pictionary at the same time!! – Katie Hannam

Conveniently situated in the Plain area, just outside the city centre and within easy reach of Cowley, The Cape of Good Hope is a big pub with a larger than life personality. Located: 1 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EA Contact: 01865 262291 @CapeOxford

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Located: 172 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE Contact: 07865 250583

– Andy Ward

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www.screampubs. co.uk/thecityarmsoxford The City Arms is on the busy Cowley Road, in east Oxford – and is a popular destination for students.

Cowley retreat beer garden! It’s lovely all year round, lots of covered seating and heaters.

The Magdalen Arms

Contact: 01865 725299

The Magdalen Arms is a gastro-pub with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. They serve traditional British food, including a Sunday roast.

www.magdalenarms.com

Located: 243 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1SJ

@Magdalen_Arms

www.thecowleyretreat.com Serves food. Hosts music events and you can also watch live sport.

White Hart in Old Headington, quiet, out of the way, lovely beer and good food. – Ali Ali Jandro

The Gardener’s Arms W HERE SPEC

– Heather Charlton

Cowley Retreat

Contact: 01865 761737

JERICHO

Contact: 01865 243159

The Magdalen Arms – pricey, take the parents – but amazing. – Maria Passingham

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City Arms – fab, cheap food! Good place to socialise and £1 drinks on a Monday night!!!

Located: 12 St Andrews Road, Oxford, OX3 9DL

– Kate Elizabeth Palmer

Located: 288 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UR @CityArms

www.everards.co.uk/ourpubs/white-hart-headington Dating back to the 17th Century, the White Hart is a traditional, real-ale pub that is renowned for its pie selection, with a large, leafy beer garden.

Cape of Good Hope. Good open mic night and pub quiz.

The City Arms

White Hart

www.thegarden-oxford. co.uk The Gardener’s Arms is a purely vegetarian pub and a lot of their dishes are also suitable for vegans. It offers everything from pizza and hot dogs, to burgers and pies. Located: 39 Plantation Road, Oxford, OX2 6JE Contact: 01865 559814 @GardenersArms

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BARS CENTRAL OXFORD The Gardener’s Arms in Jericho, amazing for vegetarians and vegans and pretty cheap too! – Rachel Ross

The Jericho Tavern The Jericho Tavern is a music venue and pub that was an important part of the music scene that spawned Ride, Radiohead, and Supergrass.

www.bellandcompasspub oxford.co.uk Situated in the centre of Oxford, The Bell and Compass is a restaurant by day and a bar that plays music and serves cocktails at night. Location: 12 New Road, Oxford, OX1 1LT Contact: 01865 250099

Located: 56 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AE Contact: 01865 311775 @TheJerichoTav

In town Bell and Compass is a great pre-destination for cheap drinks and even a little boogie, located close to Lava and Junction as well.

The House is an awesome all-rounder chilled out bar. – Mark Ballinger

EAST OXFORD Bar Aroma

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www.bararoma.co.uk Established in 2004 Bar Aroma has gone through 2 refurbishments including a recent extension adding an outdoor heated garden offering a comfortable surrounding convenient for smokers and also shisha. Location: 234 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UH Contact: 01865 246607

– Freya Toyne Jericho Tavern – great live musical entertainment nights and a good range of beer! - Sammy Thomas

House www.housebar.co.uk A buzzing young bar in central Oxford, the House bar has its own games room, private terrace with Philippe Starck sofas and a seriously well thought out cocktail list. The House is an intimate yet lively venue.

Bar Aroma on Cowley Road - very friendly atmosphere and delicious, cheap cocktails! £3 in Happy Hour!! - Heather Charlton

Located: Blue Boar Street, Oxford, OX1 4EE Contact: 01865 724433 @DukeBars

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www.thejerichooxford.co.uk

The Bell and Compass

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Café Coco

JERICHO

www.cafe-coco.co.uk

Duke of Cambridge

Relaxed licensed cafe with warm colours and funky vintage posters, for breakfast, mezze and pizzas.

www.dukebar.com

Location: 23 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HP Contact: 01865 200232

The Duke of Cambridge has been mixing great drinks in Oxford since 1981. Located in the bohemian district of Jericho, the bar is always bursting with atmosphere at the weekends with a more chilled vibe during the week. Located: 5-6 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HP Contact: 01865 558173 @DukeBars

I’ve been a few times for breakfast and drinks and was never disappointed. Everything was to a great standard but you’re paying for quality. - Eric Dawson

Freud is amazing, fab cocktails (not overpriced) and the whole place is just beautiful. – Bryony Lewis

Raoul’s Bar www.raoulsbar.co.uk After a major refurbishment, Raoul’s was reborn into a little cocktail bar and has since won a multitude of awards, even being placed as one of the top 50 bars in the world by the Sunday Times.

Duke of Cambridge is AWESOME at cocktails.

Located: 32 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AA

– William Gerry

@RaoulsBarOxford

Contact: 01865 553732

Freud www.freud.eu/cafe-bars Opened as FREUD in 1988 to bring the legendary cocktails of its sister café in London to the people and visitors of Oxford. This old church, with its hauntingly high ceilings and decadent stained glass, has become the favourite meeting place of friends, families and university students.

Raoul’s Bar in Jericho. Interesting cocktails, made properly for £6-£7. They even do a Wham Bar flavoured one! - Becca Wray

Located: 119 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AH Contact: 01865 311171

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clubbing guide for freshers The man, the myth, the legend. Clubber Steve brings you his guide on clubbing in Oxford: Hello there, my name is Steven Mayes AKA Clubber Steve. I have just graduated from Oxford Brookes, having studied History there for the past three years. In my time at university, it was safe to say that I went out a lot! As a result, I gained a lot of knowledge of the club scene in Oxford. You might say I’m very experienced in that field. This is my definitive guide to the clubs of Oxford.

Lava Lava is the biggest club in Oxford by a long way with three main rooms all playing different music. The main room upstairs plays traditional club and chart club tunes, the cheese room downstairs (as you’d expect) plays 90’s cheese throughout the night and the room at the back of the club plays R’n’B all night. Therefore, there is music suited for everyone. Monday is Brookes’ night but you can also go on Fridays and Saturdays if you choose to do so.

SYMBOLS KEY: = Music

= Rating

= Drinks = Value for Money

varsity

bridge

Music is really good, plus they do very nice cocktails

Go here on a Monday or a Friday for the official Brookes nights

1 = Poor 2 = Fair 3 = Average 4 = Good 5 = Excellent

carbon If you fancy a change of scenery, Carbon is a good shout

purple turtle (pt)

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They have a unique drink for all of the Oxford Colleges and Brookes

CAMERA

wahoo Wahoo, as the name suggests, is a very fun place to go with two floors both playing traditional clubbing tunes all night. The staff at Wahoo are some of the best around and Wahoo is the home of Brookes’ most famous student night, Fuzzy Ducks. This night happens on a Wednesday and is where the sports teams go, so if you see yourself as a person who will join a sports team, then no doubt you will end up in Wahoo.

Fairly expensive drinks, but a good atmosphere

thirst A good garden area for those who want to enjoy the fresh air

JUNCTION Junction is a medium-sized club with one main floor, a couple of bars and a recently renovated VIP area with LED lighting. Junction’s main night is Kandy@Junction on Fridays. As this is junction’s main night, other nights are very busy. I would recommend going on a Friday for the best experience.

ANUBA A nice seating area where you can relax and enjoy your drinks

lola lo (lolas) Music is always good, one of the best around

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CELLAR Fancy something a bit different? Go here on a Saturday

Effectively a bar and not your usual club music

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WHERE TO GO for a pamper Introduction from WILl: It’s Freshers Week, you’ve just started at Brookes and want a new look, what do you do? You go get your lid sorted out. Our students have tried every place in the city and we’ve picked out some of the best places to turn you into a hot studmuffin.

CENTRAL OXFORD Electric www.electric-hair.com Location: 34 St Ebbes Street, Oxford, OX1 1PU Contact: 01865 790440

If you’re looking for a professional experience from start to finish, Electric Hair is the place for a great hair cut. - Anthony Pulsford

H.I.M www.himoxford.co.uk Location: 66 St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AH

H.I.M. St Clem’s for decent men’s hair cuts at an affordable price. Can’t go wrong!

Contact: 01865 249740

- Joe Kingsley Parton

Oxford Nails www.oxfordnails.co.uk Located: 128A High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DF Contact: 01865 682348

Oxford Nails is the best place to get your nails done. The people there are wonderful and you get loyalty discount should you go there regularly which makes it really cheap. - Hannah Drake

EAST OXFORD

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EAST OXFORD Cut ‘N ‘ Create

Ice Hair & Spa

www.wahanda.com/place/ cut-and-create

[formerly Isis Hair and Day Spa]

Location: 68 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX4 7PD

www.isisdayspa.co.uk

Contact: 01865 762936

Contact: 01865 750055

Located: 11 Windmill Road, OX3 7BW @icehairspa

Cut ‘N’ Create in Headington are the cheapest ladies hairdressers I’ve found. They are very friendly and I’ve been happy with how they have cut my hair! They will also trim your fringe for just £2.

Versus www.facebook.com/ pages/Versus-hairteam/221962254539232 Located: 136A Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JJ Contact: 01865 430335

Isis Hair and Day Spa in Headington offer fairly reasonably priced beauty treatments. You get a loyalty card on your first visit, plus they offer 10% NHS discount, which is great for Brookes healthcare students.

Versus on Cowley Road – amazing staff, student discount, plus they use products which are BUAV approved (not tested on animals).

- Emily Arnold

- Erin Victoria Bishop

SYMBOLS KEY: = Student Discount = Female = Male = Beauty = Walk In

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• Free wifi Modern & Traditional Styling for Men • Loyalty card scheme Student Cuts from £11.50 • Great student prices

• Approved and awarded a certificate by the 2014 The H.I.MbyPhilosophy

Living In Oxford Guide

H.I.M is all about quality hairdressing in a relaxed and friendly environment. • Location... very close to university campus For men in and around Oxford looking for a professional attitude towards their hair, consider H.I.M. • Very popular with the students and staff of Brooke’s university for the past 8 years

Expert in all types • Highly experienced staff

of men’s hairdressing

Closest men’s salon to the university halls and campus Highlywww.himoxford.co.uk recommended by Website

students and professional alike

66 St.Clements, Oxford Tel. 01865 249 740

30 www.himoxford.co.uk

Drop in and see us, no appointment necessary

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10am - 5.30pm 10am - 7pm

Toni&Guy Oxford has been an established city centre salon for over 20 years. In 2013, the salon had a complete makeover, and now offers a beautiful backwash area with mood lighting, as well as their very own private room. Toni&Guy Oxford offers cut and colour services, as well as specialist hair treatments including keratin blowdries and backwash remedies. Our stylist team have specialist expertise in hair up services, with Toni&Guy Academy training in both classic and Fashion Week couture perfect for nights out and university balls and events. All of our team have been trained for over two years before attending a 6 week intensive course at the Toni&Guy Academy in London, where they have qualified with the Creative Art Director Team who work throughout the world. Come see us for a complimentary consultation for all your cut and colour needs.

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• Receive £5 off a cut and blowdry with your NUS Card • Receive £10 off a half head of highlights with your NUS Card • Receive £20 off a full head of highlights with your NUS Card • Receive £5 off an all over colour with your NUS Card

Terms and Condition apply. At managers discretion. Subject to availability. No monetary exchange. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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WHERE TO GO SHOPPING Introduction from WILl: The city is packed full of shops. Many offer student discount, so make sure you’ve purchased and picked up your NUS Extra card. Of course, everyone has their own favourite shops and we could produce a whole guide dedicated to shopping. There’s no way we can list everything for everyone here. Instead, we’re giving an idea of which areas of the city are good for which type of shops. Students have also given us their top money-saving tips, so see below to make sure you don’t race through your student loan.

City Centre Shopping The City Centre has all of the high street shops that you could wish for. It also boasts two shopping centres; the Westgate Centre (westgateoxford.co.uk) and the Clarendon Centre (www.clarendoncentre. co.uk). There are some major bookshops in the centre, including Blackwell’s and Waterstone’s. Dotted in between the shops are all of the expected fast-food outlets, as well as plenty of cafés and pubs, so it’s easy to find refreshment and a break from the bustle. Set a short walk away from the core of shopping activity are areas such as Gloucester Green and The Castle Quarter, which

offer their own unique shopping experiences and opportunities to take a breather.

East Oxford Shopping Cowley Road has a very unique character and a diverse culture and the shops are reflective of this. From wholefood shops, Eastern and Continental food shops, to jewellers, bike shops and boutiques. The Truck Store is Oxford’s independent music hub, which often features impromptu, intimate acoustic sessions by artists playing at the nearby O2 Academy Oxford. Beyond the Cowley Road, in Cowley Centre, is a third shopping centre, Templars Square (www. templarssquare.com),

which hosts many of the shops you would expect in a shopping centre, such as Boots and Carphone Warehouse, alongside an independent greengrocer and Wilkinson. There is also a retail centre, the Templars Shopping Park (www. templarsshoppingpark.com), across the road, which is home to TK Maxx, Halfords, JD Sports, and more. Headington is a fairly functional shopping area, featuring mostly supermarkets and cafés. It has more than its fair share of charity shops and an increasing number of boutiques. Headington Hardwares and A-Z Household Goods are both located in the centre of Headington and, between them, you can buy pretty much anything you might need for your house.

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SHOPPING Tips from students Use Quidco for cashback deals, vouchercodes. co.uk for offers in store or online and inOxford. com for 50% off vouchers for many restaurants. Get coffee cards, boots/ superdrug cards and always ask if the shop offers a student discount. – Ditte Poulsen

Plan your meals and make shopping lists before you go – sounds boring but saves money. – Emily Melville

Wednesday market in Gloucester Green for cheap fruit and veg. – Emma Paterson

Your freezer space is your friend. If you’re a meat eater, all of the shops tend to have buy two for £X on larger packages of chicken and mince. Get some freezer bags and split the packages up into meal-size portions. (Also, if you like chicken and don’t mind dealing with bones, thighs tend to be cheaper and sold in larger packages.) Frozen vegetables are tasty, and are generally only a pound or two for a large bag that will last you for a while. – Ariana Morrow

Make the most of the freshers student lock ins! 20% off Topshop, River Island etc!!! – Maddie Roberts

Go to the supermarkets a couple of hours before they close as they always reduce a lot of stuff & you can get some really good deals. – Elizabeth Alice Clarkson

Don’t presume that just because it’s good quality it has to be expensive! Throw dinner parties with friends and split the bill per person. Get some nice meat and make it the star attraction but bulk it out with top quality veg, like the Italians do. It’s a brilliant way to socialise cheaply as well! – Josh Wood

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celebrations the party shop FANCY DRESS BALLOONS CANDLES FACE PAINT TABLEWARE MASQUERADE MASKS HATS, WIGS, JOKES HARRY POTTER 4 Lincoln House, Turl Street Oxford. OX1 3DS 01865 202608 www.celebrationsoxford.co.uk celebrationsoxford@btconnect.com

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NUS Extra Once you become a student you unlock the mysterious power of the NUS Extra card. Recognised throughout the UK as the official form of student ID, the card comes packed with exclusive discounts, which will have you saving £££s throughout your time at Brookes. Many courses, conferences and seminars also offer a huge discount for students and NUS Extra is always a key to unlocking them. We’ve also been working hard, negotiating discounts with local businesses and retailers around Oxford and again, the NUS Extra card is your key to tapping into them. At £12 the card lasts for 12 months from the date of purchase. You easily make that money back in your first couple of discounts, and then you will start making those all important savings. Find out more, access a list of all the national discounts and make your best purchase of the year at: www.nus.org.uk/en/NUS-extra

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How to have a positive impact while at Brookes Introduction from THE SUSTAINABILITY TEAM: Net Positive Impact is how we measure sustainability at Oxford Brookes. The concept is simple, increase our positive impact and decrease our negative impact. We encourage everyone to come and speak to us about any aspect of sustainability at Oxford Brookes. If you would like to get involved, just drop by our office located at the top floor of the John Payne Building, or contact us using the details below.

How to waste less (and save more!) • Refill your bottle at water fountains instead of buying bottled water. • Get 10% discount* on handcrafted hot drinks when you use your own (travel) mug (*offer excludes Brookes Centre for Sport, the ASK café at Wheatley and Westminster Square (Student Union) at Harcourt Hill. • Use normal instead of disposable cutlery and crockery.

• Please recycle: paper, cardboard, glass, plastic packaging, tetra packs, aerosols, plastic bags, metal cans, foil. • Food waste can be recycled in food outlets, the Clive Booth Post Graduate Centre and Lady Spencer Hall. • Batteries can be placed in the bins available in all Campus and Hall receptions and the campus food shops.

• Ink cartridges can be recycled by using the little green bags available from site receptions. • British Heart Foundation collections are available from each Hall. • If you are living in the community please read the Recycle4StudentsLeaflet. ww.oxford.gov.uk/Direct/ w Recycling4StudentsLeaflet. pdf

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How to save energy and water

How to buy sustainably

• Take shorter showers (e-mail us for a free shower timer).

• Oxford Brookes University was the first Fairtrade University in the world. Choose to support farmers and workers by buying Fairtrade products widely available around the University or from The Windmill, the local Fairtrade shop in Headington.

• Wash on 30 degrees. • Save time and energy by putting a lid on your pan when cooking. • When you leave a room switch off lights and appliances.

• Grab a bite to eat from one of the catering outlets! Our fish is MSC certified, our meat is Red Tractor assured, our eggs are free range and our milk is organic.

• Close windows to keep warm and save energy. • Remind your lecturer to switch off lights and appliances at the end of the lecture.

• Buy local from the Headington Farmers Market. Open on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 8am-1.30pm.

• Cook with lots of people, it’s fun and saves energy! • Put layers on instead of turning the heating up. • Save time and energy by boiling your kettle with only as much water as you need. • In your Hall please report any problems to your Hall Manager, elsewhere in the University please report any problems by e-mailing maintenance@brookes. ac.uk

How to stay in touch and get involved /SustainableOBU @sustainableOBU E-mail us to be added to: • The Cyclists Forum – keep up to date with all cycling news and events at Brookes. • The Sustainability Student Forum – keep up to date with sustainability news, events and opportunities. E-mail: sustainability@ brookes.ac.uk Webpages: www.brookes. ac.uk/about-brookes/ sustainability/

• Join the Oxford Brookes Vegan and Vegetarian Society to share your love of food: obsuvegsoc@ gmail.com

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GETTING AROUND Introduction from WILl: Oxford is a really well connected city. You can get around the city easily on foot or bike and there’s a Brookes bus that connects all of the campuses. Plus Oxford City Council has recently launched a bike sharing scheme. If you fancy a day out, the Oxford Tube and X90 buses to London leave regularly from several Headington stops.

public transport Buses Many students are entitled to free travel on BROOKESbus services. All students and staff can apply for a free BROOKESkey. See www.brookesbus.co.uk for information and to apply. BROOKESkey holders can access the following offers*: • £1 single tickets purchased on BROOKESbus, Oxford Bus Company, Stage Coach, park&ride and Thames Travel services within the CityZone. • Brookes Cityzone multitrip, 12 trips for £12 – buy online. To be used on BROOKESbus and OBC city buses.

• London Period Return: £10 – buy online, on the bus or at one of the Oxford Bus Company travel shops.

• London Heathrow Period Return: £21 – buy online or at one of the Oxford Bus Company travel shops. • London Gatwick Period Return: £29 – buy online or at one of the Oxford Bus Company travel shops. *From 1st January 2015 only the pink BROOKESkey holders will be able to make use of these discounts. Discounts on other buses and trains • 1/3 off train tickets with a 16-25 Railcard www.1625railcard.co.uk

There are other excellent bus links around the city and into London and other local towns and cities. www.dailyinfo.co.uk/ oxford/guide/bus-and-traintimetable

CYCLING Oxonbike bike hire Oxonbike is a similar system to the ‘Boris bikes’. Stations are located at Gipsy Lane Site (outside Main Reception), Headington Shops, Oxford Old Road Campus, the hospitals and Thornhill Park&Ride.

• You get 11% discount on the price of a 16-25 Railcard with your NUS extra card, visit www.nus.org.uk/en/ nus-extra

Registration costs £1 and every bike hire is free up to 30 minutes. Register at: www.oxonbikes.co.uk

• 25% discount on National Express bus tickets with your NUS extra card, visit www.nus.org.uk/en/nusextra

Free Bike Doctor service This is a while-you-wait (or collect later in the day) bicycle repair service at all campuses during semester time.

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Labour is free, this means you only pay for any parts used. For times and locations go to: www.brookes.ac.uk/ cycling Discounts on bike essentials with easit (just show your student card in store) • 10% discount in-store off new bikes & 15% off servicing & accessories with Walton Street Cycles. • 12% discount off Cycle Hire charges with Bainton Bikes.

TAXIS We can’t endorse any taxi firms, but here are some of the major taxi operators in Oxford: • City Taxis: www. citytaxisoxford.co.uk • Royal Cars: www.royal- cars.com • 0 01 Taxis: www.001taxis. com

• Up to 36.25% off Eversure bike insurance. E-mail us for instructions: transport@ brookes.ac.uk Liftshare Service With Oxfordshire liftshare you can offer a spare seat in your car or connect with others who do. Register for free to get started: www. brookes.ac.uk/liftshare Car Club Car Club cars are available to hire from Gipsy Lane, Headington Hill, Marston Road, Wheatley Campus, Harcourt Hill Campus, Clive Booth Student Village, Warneford Hall and Crescent Hall. Membership is free and rentals start from £4.50 an hour. Details and registration can be found on: www. brookes.ac.uk/carclub For any transport related questions please email: transport@brookes.ac.uk

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If you ever get stuck or lost on a night out, you can always call our Safety Bus number (0771 444 5050). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out 9pm to 4am every day except Sundays. Make sure you put the number into your phone now, so you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t without it when you need it. www.obis.brookes.ac.uk/mobile Download our Saftey Bus App, which makes it easy to contact the Safety Bus for Oxford Brookes students. You can easily telephone the bus and check your own location... just in case!

@SafetyBus su.safetybus@brookes.ac.uk

0771 444 5050

To volunteer, contact Will Crisp, VP Student Experience 999 For Emergencies And 101 For Non Emergencies

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Hi!

GET A 001 TAXI!

001 have always been the preferred rank for students travelling around the city due to our low rates and efficient service. We are also the only Oxford based firm to offer a city centre waiting room with onsite amusements and refreshments.

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Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you will find our free phones in the reception areas of the local universities, hospitals and train stations.

001 Taxis, situated in St Aldates, are Oxford’s most trusted Taxi Company. Established over 25 years, we are able to offer the cheapest fares to students and have over 250 drivers at our disposal.

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your booked vehicle right up to your preferred pick up point, minimising any waiting around. Safety is very important to us at 001, therefore each booking is confirmed by text with a description of the vehicle, number plate, time of dispatch and time of arrival. Each of our uniformed drivers has had extensive background checks, are NVQ qualified and are licensed by the City Council. Don’t consider booking anyone else!! Call 001 Taxis’ on 01865 24 00 00!!!

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Arriva’s upmarket ‘Sapphire’ Service 280 between Aylesbury and Oxford is getting even better from 26th July. Not only will the popular service that runs through Thame and Wheatley benefit from an improved Saturday timetable but two more brand-new buses recently went into use on the route. The new timetable means that buses will be running every 20 minutes throughout the week from Monday to Saturday and with an hourly service on Sundays. The Saturday service currently runs on a half-hourly frequency.

As well as their distinctive two-tone blue colour scheme, the buses are fitted out to a high standard inside, with comfortable E-leather seating, free Wi-Fi and electrical power sockets, together with audio-visual displays to announce the bus stops along the route or to display messages.

“Not only do we offer a frequent service between Aylesbury and Oxford through the week but there are also journeys in the early hours of the morning back from Oxford to Aylesbury on Saturday and Sunday mornings for those who have enjoyed a night out in Oxford.”

Arriva’s Regional Publicity Manager, Richard Lewis, said “We are delighted to offer an improved service to our customers on Saturdays and to have made a further big investment in new buses for the route.

Full details of the Sapphire 280 service can be found online at arrivasapphire. co.uk or by calling 0344 800 4411.

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STAYING SAFe Introduction: Thames Valley Police work alongside Oxford Brookes University and Students’ Union to provide protection and crime prevention advice to students. Please read the enclosed information providing contact details and helpful advice to keep yourself and your belongings safe.

Bicycle safety Please read the following crime prevention / reduction actions and advice as it will assist police and partners to reduce the risk of crime and prevent members of the public from becoming victims: • Get a good bike lock; look for the Sold Secure logo on approved locks. • Always lock your bike at home even when it is in your garage. • When out and about, lock your bike up in a secure location at a bike rack or lamp post. • Always lock your bike even if you’re only leaving it for a couple of minutes. • Make the locked bike difficult to manoeuvre; keep any gaps between the lock and bike frame small. • If you have quick release wheels, lock them up too. • Remove lights from the bike and take them with you.

• Identify and register your bike with schemes such as Immobilise or Bike Register.

Thames Valley Alert • Receive free local crime alerts and crime prevention advice by registering at www.thamesvalleyalert. co.uk today. This allows anyone who signs up to choose what updates they receive and how they would like to receive it. A new option includes receiving information via text but more traditional landline and email messages are still available.

Contact us • If you want any advice or would like to contact the Neighbourhood Team that cover Brookes University you can call us on the police non emergency number 101 but if your call is an emergency

then dial 999. You can also contact us via email: OxfordNorthEastNHPT @thamesvalley.pnn. police.uk – please note this email address cannot be used to contact Thames Valley Police to report crimes or for any urgent matters. I f you have information about crime or Anti Social Behaviour in your area but you do not want to speak to the police, please call the Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. To view information on your Neighbourhood team, visit the force website at: www. thamesvalley.police.uk • Our twitter address is: @TVP_OxNorthEast. Please follow us for updates on what is happening in the neighbourhood.

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WELFARE Introduction: Oxford is generally a safe place to live but, as with anywhere, you need to make sure you keep yourself safe and know what services are available if you need them. When you go out make sure you know how you’re getting home, whether that means having the number for a licensed taxi firm, or knowing which bus you need to get. If you ever get stuck or lost, then you can call our Safety Bus number (0771 444 5050). It’s out 9pm to 4am every day except Sundays (as long as volunteers are available).

The Union is also the place to contact if you’re having financial trouble, such as not getting your student loan on time, or you’re worried about something with your course. Once you are moving into private rented accommodation, the Union Advice Centre can also help you to understand and check contracts, and much more. If you’re unsure who’s best to contact for any welfare issues, you can always give the Advice Centre a ring and they’ll point you in the right direction.

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Student Union Advice is here to provide advice and assistance on a whole range of issues. You can talk to us about:

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We can give you advice on applying for mitigating circumstances if you are having personal or health problems that are affecting your study, if you want to appeal against a decision the University has made, raise a complaint about the University or you are facing disciplinary action.

We offer advice on student finance, help with problems concerning student loans or grants, give you advice about debts that you are struggling to pay, budgeting worries you may have and advise on banking services and income tax issues.

Housing matters Renting a house? We can give you advice on what you need to know before you rent and check your tenancy contract with you before you sign it to help you avoid signing up to something that could be unfair or costly. We can advise on problems

with landlords, neighbours or fellow tenants, on disrepair and on recovering your deposit.

General matters We can help to check whether you could be entitled to any welfare benefits, give you advice on employment problems, consumer issues and lots more. If you are not sure whether we are the right place to come to just get in touch and if we can’t help we will probably know who can. You can get advice by calling in to see us in the John Henry Brookes, phoning us on 01865 484470 or email us at su.advice@brookes.ac.uk.

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Health

Eating Disorders Association Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders. 0845 634 1414

Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline for anyone with a drinking problem. 0845 7697 555 British Pregnancy Advisory Service If you’re worried you may be pregnant or want advice on abortion. 08457 304 030 Brookes counselling For information on the University’s counselling services visit www.brookes. ac.uk/student/services/ counselling/ or go to brookes.ac.uk and search ‘Counselling’ Confidential Care 24-hour advice and counselling on any emotional issue. 0800 281 054 Drinkline Help and information if you’re worried about your own or a friend’s alcohol consumption. 0800 917 82 82

Mankind Providing confidential advice and support for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence. 01823 334244 www.mankind.org.uk MASH Advice for men experiencing sexual abuse or domestic violence. 0117 907 7100 National Drugs Helpline Confidential advice and information for those who are concerned, or have questions, about drugs; 24 hours. 0800 77 66 00 National Sexual Health Helpline Confidential advice, information and referrals on all aspects of sexual health and HIV/Aids. 0800 567 123

NHS 111 Medical advice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 0845 46 47 Nightline Listening, support and information service run for students, by students, 8pm-8am. 01865 270 270 Skype: oxfordnightline Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre Confidential support for females who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. Also supports the (male and female) friends and family of survivors. Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm-9pm, Fridays 11.30am-2pm and Sundays 6pm-8.30pm. 0800 783 6294 www.oxfordrapecrisis.net Oxfordshire Minds Oxfordshire Mind ‘working towards wellbeing and recovery’ – providing confidential information and support for men and women with Mental Health Issues. 01865 2477 88 www.oxforshire-mind.org.uk

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RASASC (Rape and sexual abuse support centre) Support and counselling for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused. 0845 122 1331 Release Information, advice and support on drugs and legal issues. 020 7749 4034 Samaritans 24-hour emotional support to anyone who is suicidal or despairing. 08457 90 90 90 Saneline Information and crisis support for people with mental health problems and those who support them. 08457 678 000 Skill National bureau for students with disabilities. 0800 328 5050 (minicom - 0800 068 2422) Survivors UK Advice, counselling and support group for adult male victims of sexual abuse or rape. 0845 122 1201 Terrence Higgins Trust A national HIV and sexual health charity, offering support advice and services for anyone living with or effected by HIV. 01865 243389 www.tht.org.uk

Victim Supportline Advice for victims of crime. 0845 3030 900 Women’s Aid National charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. 08457 023 468

Equal opportunities Brookes Disability Services To find out about Brookes’ support for disabled and dyslexic students, visit www. brookes.ac.uk/student/ services/disability/ or go to brookes.ac.uk and search ‘disability’. EACH (Educational Action Challenging Homophobia) Supports young people affected by homophobia. 0800 100 0143 Equal Opportunities Commission Advice for anyone who feels they have been unfairly treated. 0845 601 5901 Lesbian and Gay Switchboard Information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people. 020 7837 7324

Academic Brookes Union Advice Centre Independent and impartial advice on all aspects of academia at Brookes. 01865 484770 su.advice@brookes.ac.uk British Dyslexia Association 0118 966 8271 Brookes English Language Support www.brookes.ac.uk/ international/support-andadvice/english-languagesupport/ Brookes Upgrade Confidential advice and support with maths, study skills, writing essays and more. Visit www.brookes.ac.uk/ services/upgrade/ or go to brookes.ac.uk and search ‘upgrade’.

Financial Citizens Advice Bureau Information and advice about your rights. www.adviceguide.org.uk Brookes Union Advice Independent and impartial advice on student finance, student loans, grants, debt, budgeting, banking services and income tax. 01865 484470 su.advice@brookes.ac.uk

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Whatever’s on your mind, big or small, we’ll listen.

Oxford Nightline is the completely confidential listening, support and information helpline run by and for students.

without judging, telling you what to do, or telling anyone else what you say.

You can call us throughout the night from 8pm-8am to talk about anything at all, and we will listen

You can: • Ring us on 01865 270 270 (we can call you back) • Skype us at Oxfordnightline • Or visit our office at 16 Wellington Square

Visit our website (http://users.ox.ac. uk/~nightln/, or just google ‘Oxford Nightline’) for details of our opening dates and how to find us. Whatever’s on your mind, big or small, we’ll listen.

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not JUST FOR FIRST YEARS!

If you would like to stay in a Hall of Residence as 2nd or 3rd year student, the Accommodation Bureau can help you. You can book a room from February onwards (though rooms go quickly so don’t leave it too late to book), details of available halls, prices and contract lengths will be on our website www.brookes.ac.uk/ halls4all.

Living in halls is ideal after your first year. You get to benefit from all of the convenience of being in a hall, you have the option to live with your friends, you will be separate from first year students, you can take part in hall social events, meet new friends and you still get your BROOKESbus pass. You also don’t need any guarantors, and there’s no arguments about paying bills. There’s no need to sign up to a costly private rental contract, and you don’t need to be pressured into deciding where you want to live, and who you want to live with until after the Christmas

break, once you’ve had time to settle in to university life. Pop into the Accommodation Bureau, or look on our website in February to see where you can live next year. We also have shared housing available for groups and individuals if that is what you prefer (www.brookes. ac.uk/students/ accommodation/ shared-housingvacancies/).

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Do I need insurance in my first year? Good news; you may already have basic cover in place in your halls of residence arranged by your accommodation provider. This student room insurance focuses on covering some of the items in your room for theft, fire and flood risk. Laptops, tablets, phones and any other gadgets are not covered outside of your room under this cover. Most students have an average of three gadgets and with a total value of nearly ÂŁ3,000, you may wish to consider taking out additional cover, to protect these valuable companions as they travel with you throughout your first year.

tablet or laptop is an essential tool for coursework. What would you do without them? You can insure just one gadget or more with our new policy, which evolves with you throughout university to make sure your changing needs are met during term time, when you go back home to visit friends and family, holidays abroad and even when you graduate. To find out more, visit: www.endsleigh.co.uk/gadget

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religion & belief Oxford Brookes Chaplaincy: Space to Be

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Life at university can be overwhelming. The Chaplaincy is a safe space in the midst of chaos where you can take time out to sit with your thoughts, with a friend, or with a cuppa and just be. Whether you’re struggling, celebrating, or just want to pass the time of day, the chaplains are available to listen and to talk. We can offer help and advice, or talk about what faith means to you. As a team we aim to provide spiritual encouragement and pastoral care, and a wide range of opportunities. We regularly meet for worship, prayer and meditation, discussion, films, a craft community, and much more. You can find us in the Chaplaincy Room in the Helena Kennedy Student Centre, Headington Hill. Visit the Chaplaincy website at www.brookes.ac.uk/ student/services/chaplaincy/ for more information about who we are, what we do, and what’s on this semester.

Your Spiritual Life at University Workshop for new students, on Monday 15th September at 11am in the Careers Training Room, JHBB, Gipsy Lane. Welcome Lunch Open to all, on Monday 15th September from 2–4pm in the Chaplaincy, Helena Kennedy Student Centre, Headington Hill. Freshers’ Fair The Chaplaincy will have a stall at the Fair, and the chaplaincy room will be open for tea, coffee and time out.

Worship An ecumenical communion service is celebrated on Tuesdays, Catholic Mass is celebrated on Thursdays, both at 12:15pm and followed by lunch.

Where can I pray? There are facilities across all campuses for Muslim students. In Headington the Quiet Room in the Chaplaincy is available to you, or there are prayer and washing facilities on the

ground floor of the Sinclair building, behind Galaxy Café. At Harcourt Hill there is a prayer room with washing facilities at the entrance to the chapel building. At Wheatley the prayer room is S101, next to the tennis courts. Anyone is welcome to use the Quiet Room in the Chaplaincy for prayer, meditation or time out. The Chapel at Harcourt Hill is also open to all.

How do I find a worshipping community in Oxford? The chaplains can help you to find a faith community that you can call home. Oxford has a wide range of traditions represented across all faiths and you are certain to find somewhere that is right for you. Whoever you are, whatever you believe, the Chaplaincy is your space. We invite you to come along and make yourself at home. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits are available for you. Come and be a part of the community.

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