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OXFORD UNIVERSITY ROYAL NAVAL UNIT • • • • • •

Social events organised with unit’s own subsidised bar and facilities Fully funded trips on HMS SMITER during Easter and Summer vacations Attend seminars by Senior Military personnel Participate in adventure training, and inter-URNU sports weekends Enhance leadership skills Experience aspects of the Royal Navy as a university student without obligation to become a full member

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CONTENTs 4-5 6-7 8–11 12–13 14 16–21 22-27 28-29 30–35 36-37 38-42 43 44-51 52

Introduction Information on different areas of Oxford Sites to see and things to do Places to eat on campus Brookes Union bars Places to eat out Places to have a drink Clubbing guide Where to go shopping Sustainability Getting around Staying safe Welfare Directory

While care has been taken to ensure that all information is correct at the time of going to print, we do not assume responsibility for any errors. All reviews were written by students, and are not necessarily representative of the views of Brookes Union. If you have any enquiries regarding this Guide, feel free to contact us using the information displayed overleaf.

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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 hundreds of students, we’ve created this guide to help you make the most of your time in Oxford.

find out more about YOUR students’ union... We’re a charity that works to represent the views of over 17,000 students. All Brookes students are automatically members, and it doesn’t cost you a penny! Being a member brings a whole host of benefits, such as the opportunity to join one of our fantastic societies. Andy Pedersen President

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.

Elections... The Union is led by a team of four full-time officers, and a team of portfolio officers, who are elected by the student body. The officer team are supported by a team of permanent staff. Helen Reid Vice President (Academic Experience)

Your full-time officers

Being an officer is a fantastic experience - you become a trustee of the charity, form part of the leadership team and become directors of the trading company. There aren’t many jobs that offer such a wealth of experience. Any student can run for election. You can either take a year out (a sabbatical) from your studies, or you can run in your graduating year. If you’re interested in finding out more about the elections process, visit brookesunion.org.uk/elections, or come and speak to an officer. If you don’t fancy running in the elections this time, don’t forget to vote for the person you’d like to represent you.

Liam Corbally Vice President (Welfare)

From here on in, the guide will be introduced by VP Societies Development, Elena. 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.

From,

There are loads of ways that you can get involved with the Union: you could get involved with a society, join the safety bus volunteer team or become a student representative. We also run a range of events called Brookes Union Presents throughout the year. Our Advice Service is there to help during your University journey.

Say hi... John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP

01865 484750 brookesunion.org.uk @BrookesUnion fb.com/BrookesUnion Elena Saldaña Quintans Vice President (Societies Development)

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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. You’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.

East Oxford

Centre of town

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.

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 University’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.

Starting at St Clements, and encompassing the Cowley and Iffley Road, East Oxford is packed with places to go out.

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 ELENA: Oxford is a great city - famous worldwide - but its beauty doesn’t only come from its buildings but also from the amazing stories behind them. One of the things that I like the most about Oxford is that there is always something to do! From all the touristy stuff to the nightlife, and of course the amazing societies and Union events that we have all year round. If you want to know more about what the city has to offer have a look through this booklet to see what our student favourites are.

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

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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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ADVERTISEMENT open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm (and bank holidays).

6 T he Natural History Museum and Pitt Rivers Museum www.oum.ox.ac.uk www.prm.ox.ac.uk

The Ashmolean Museum have Live Friday events, which are free and always have a bit of everything. – Millie Gardiner

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.

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 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

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. 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. 10 Boswells www.boswells.co.uk Established in 1738, Boswells is believed to be the oldest family owned department store in the world, and is rumoured to have supplied Captain Cook with luggage for his expeditions to the Southern Hemisphere. Renowned in Oxford for selling almost everything a student could need , it’s definitely worth a visit for some ‘historic’ retail therapy.

If you’re in the city centre, visit Boswells. Great for Christmas shopping and a 20% discount for Brookes students! – Jonas Whyte

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GO ON EXCHANGE

STUDY OR WORK ABROAD AS PART OF YOUR DEGREE...

See the world during your studies. The university has more than 100 agreements with partner universities worldwide in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, New Zealand, Thailand, the United States, Uruguay and Vietnam. For more information come and talk to us during our office hours or come along to one of our Exchanges events. Studying abroad is the best thing I have ever done... I absolutely loved it! - Francesca Lyons, studied abroad at the University of Guelph, Canada

Spain has been an absolutely amazing place to spend my year abroad, with great food, and friendly people makes for an inviting combination. - Robert Whiten, studied abroad at Universidad de Nebrija, Madrid, Spain

Don’t miss our application deadline - apply by Thursday 11 February 2016 to go on exchange in 2016/17! More info on our website: www.brookes.ac.uk/ exchange. Like us on Facebook: Oxford Brookes Exchanges.

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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. Most of the food outlets on campus are run by Food at Brookes. Here’s a guide to what you can find and where...

The Terrace

HEADINGTON CAMPUS Café Central

Deli

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 homemade cakes.

Open from 7.30am, Deli is a vibrant and inviting space, where you can tuck into a Full English breakfast to start your day. At lunch, 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.

The Terrace Our stunning main restaurant with panoramic views and an external dining area is the place to go for something hot. Open from 11.30am for lunch, it offers 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. The Lounge A contemporary outlet, The Lounge has just launched a delicious new menu. Offering freshly roasted rotisserie chicken - a bit like Nando’s but classier! Or, if you prefer indulging in Mediterranean cuisine, choose from our range of tasty pasta dishes. And the best bit, you will be waited on hand and foot by one of our waiting team! Union Bar Our vibrant 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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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 coffee area inspired by the outdoors – the space is 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 Harcourt Kitchen is a 1950s haven, 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 jacket potatoes, sandwiches and a Proud to Serve Starbucks, Harcourt Kitchen has something for everyone.

Café Central

WHEATLEY Wheatley Refectory Stunningly refurbished in April 2015, The Hub at Wheatley is a cool and trendy place to grab something to eat or just chill out. Offering both Starbucks and Fairtrade barista coffee, you won’t go thristy. If it’s food you are after, take your pick from artisan Deli sandwiches, snacks and cold drinks from Caffe Deli. If you are looking for something hot, tuck into flavours from around the world such as Asian noodle broths, Mexican tacos or pasta on Chow. Or, stop at Nosh for something more traditional such as lasagne, pork chops or fish and chips. The choice is yours!

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BROOKES UNION BARS

DOMINO’S We’re proud to be the world’s leading pizza delivery company. Our passion for hot, tasty, freshly made pizza has earned us a fan base of loyal pizza lovers from all over the globe. At Domino’s, we make great pizza. Our VISION is to “Be The Number One Pizza Company In The World And In Every Neighbourhood”.

UNION BAR Union Bar is a social hub nestled right in the heart of the bustling John Henry Brookes Building (JHBB). Whether you’re planning on going out, or you just want to relax with friends, Union Bar is the place to be. If you want a break from studying, come down and have a game of pool, or relax over a coffee with friends.

inspired by an American diner, so you can choose from burgers, chicken wings, nachos and more. And of course, you can wash it all down with a cold pint, or glass of wine.

WESTMINSTER SQUARE

Union Bar will host live music every Monday with a mixture of student, and local, bands and musicians.

Westminster Square is Brookes Union’s bar based on the Harcourt Hill Campus. Having just gone for a restyle and refit, Westminster Square is the place to meet, drink, eat, work….. and well, whatever you like!

If you get peckish, why not grab something from the all-day menu? The food is

This year we’ve extended the ‘Brookes Union Presents...’ programme to Harcourt Hill

OUR PROMISE TO EACH CUSTOMER: Inspire through our actions Consistently provide delicious pizza at a great value Handcraft every pizza just for you Give exceptional service at all times

and redesigned everything from the bar space, the food and the decor to be a place that you can relax and enjoy yourself. Permanent features include a (custom) jukebox, a pool table and a console gaming room! There will be events such as karaoke, quizzes, park and mark (for PGCE students) and stitch and bitch. And, as it’s your space, if there is an event you would like to put on, just let us know.

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PLACES TO EAT OUT

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

Introduction from ELENA:

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

Oxford’s diversity is also reflected in the amount of places to eat and the types of food that you are able to find. From fancy restaurants to take your parents (when they pay), to the cheap take-away vans that seem like heaven in a box after a night out.

= 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

Chiang Mai Kitchen

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

Located: 130A High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DH Contact: 01865 202233

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! – Tom Henry

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. Located: 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ Contact: 01865 263972

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Contact: 01865 246916

= Halal

Crisis Skylight Cafe, The Old Firestation

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: 15 Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SA

Noodle Nation www.noodlenation.com

Edamame serves authentic Japanese food and they vary between three menus, including a sushi night one day a week.

= Vegan

CENTRE OF TOWN www.chiangmaikitchen.co.uk

Contact: @GDCafe

www.edamame.co.uk

= Dairy-free

– Lucy Rose

01865 727111

Edamame

If you are trying to find ideas of places to eat out in Oxford this is the place! Have a look at what our Brookes student’s favourites are and go give them a try…

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

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

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

www.missionburrito.co.uk

– 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

EAST OXFORD

@AtomicPizzas

Atomic Burger

– Leanne Bartle

Turl Street Kitchen

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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.

www.turlstreet

Located: 92 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE

kitchen.co.uk

Contact: 01865 790855

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.

@AtomicBurgers

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!

Breton Crêpe Company @ Brookes Sports Café

– 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

Dong Dong

China Kitchen

You can expect speedy, yet tasty, Chinese cuisine, typical of an Eastern Noodle Bar. Located: 1 The Parade, Windmill Road, Oxford,

– Stephen Harland

OX3 7BL

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

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

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Contact: 01865 794604

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

www.dongdongnoodlebar. co.uk

www.chinakitchenoxford. co.uk

Located: 39-40 St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AB

Located: 110 Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RQ

–N ikki Morgan

– Amy Rew

– Lizzie Alice Clarkson

www.thebretoncrepe company.co.uk

Atomic Burger. Something for everyone, even coeliacs.

La Cucina on St Clements is really lovely.

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

www.atomicburger.co.uk

Best pies in Oxford.

Brookes Sport Centre does the best crêpes and baguettes!

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

@PieMinister

It also uses fair trade tea and coffee.

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

Yeti

www.marioxford.co.uk

www.qumins.co.uk

www.yetinepalese.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.mirchmasala-oxford. 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

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

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?

– Maria Passingham

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

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.

www.therustybicycle.com

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

Located: 187 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UT

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

The Rusty Bike – beautiful rustic pub food with a middle east influence.

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.

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

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

– Joe Kingsley Parton

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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.

Introduction from ELENA:

= Proper Grub

= Happy Hour

= Light Nibbles

= Live Music

= Real Ale

= Outside Area

Contact: 01865 302925

– Ryan Radley

Head of the River

The Kings Arms is awesome. ME

W HERE SPEC

www.headofthe riveroxford.co.uk

@EagleOxford

= Wheelchair Accessible

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

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Located: 49 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LU

Oxford is a student city and as such, there are loads of places to go and enjoy a drink with some friends. Starting with the many pubs and bars in Cowley road where you can find live music and drinks in Jam Jars. Continuing with the old and historic pubs around the city centre with the weirdest stories of famous writers and crazy bar men. Wanting to discover more? Look out for our key symbols!

SYMBOLS KEY:

@KingsArmsOxford

www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/ theeagleandchildoxford

PLACES TO HAVE A DRINK

Contact: 01865 242369 Eagle and Child

Enjoying a prime location right on the River Thames, The Head of the River has waterside seats offering a view of the river. Located: Folly Bridge, St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 4LB

The Eagle and Child is great for beers.

Contact: 01865 721600

– William Gerry

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

– William Gerry

Contact: 01865 726255 and technological marvels of the age, it now serves an eclectic range of real ale and British pub grub.

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

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

www.bathales.com/pid/thegrapes 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

The Chequers www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/ thechequersoxford The Chequers once exhibited strange animals discovered by 17th Century explorers

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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@RedLionOxford

The Grapes

@GrapesOxford

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

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.

Located: 5 Wilberforce Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7AN Contact: 01865 742470 @ButchersArmsOxf

– Andy Ward

The City Arms

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www.thecityarms oxford.co.uk

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: 288 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UR

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.co.uk

@CityArms

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

The Wheatsheaf

Cape of Good Hope

Contact: 01865 721156

Big Society. You can get cocktails in jam jars and play pictionary at the same time!! – K atie 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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City Arms – fab, cheap food! Good place to socialise and £1 drinks on a Monday night!!!

@Magdalen_Arms

Contact: 01865 761737

Cowley Retreat www.thecowleyretreat.com

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

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– Heather Charlton

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

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

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Contact: 01865 243159

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

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www.thecapeofgoodhope oxford.co.uk

Serves Real Ale, holds live music events and has a pool table. Located: 129 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DF

Located: 243 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1SJ

@BigSocOxford

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

The City Arms is on the busy Cowley Road, in east Oxford – and is a popular destination for students.

EAST OXFORD

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.

– Matt Pledge

This recently refurbished pub is tucked away in the back streets of Headington and has a real open fire to sit by.

www.everards.co.uk/ourpubs/white-hart-headington

Contact: 07865 250583

A 13th century Ale House with a sought after clientele of students, ‘dons’, and international tourists. Hard to find but worth the effort.

White Hart

Located: 172 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE

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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– Rachel Ross

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

Café Coco

CENTRAL OXFORD

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

The Bell and Compass 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

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

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.

BARS

JERICHO

www.cafecoco.co.uk

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

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

– Mark Ballinger

EAST OXFORD Bar Aroma 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

Duke of Cambridge www.dukebar.com 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.

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

Located: 5-6 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HP

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The Gardener’s Arms in Jericho, amazing for vegetarians and vegans and pretty cheap too!

Contact: 01865 558173

Raoul’s Bar

@DukeBars

www.raoulsbar.co.uk

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

Duke of Cambridge is AWESOME at cocktails. – William Gerry

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. Located: 32 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AA Contact: 01865 553732 @RaoulsBarOxford

Freud

– Freya Toyne

www.freud.eu/cafe-bars 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: Wheatsheaf Yard, 11 Blue Boar Street, Oxford, OX1 4EE

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

Contact: 01865 724433 @DukeBars

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clubbing guide

Located: Cantay House, Park End Street, OX1 1JD Contact: 01865 250181

INTRODUCTION Oxford has an eclectic mixture of clubs and venues; no matter what kind of music you love you’ll find something for you. This isn’t an exhaustive list of clubs and venues, just a starting point - so go out and explore the city. Wahoo www.wahoobars.co.uk/ oxford Wahoo has two floors playing floor fillers all night long. It’s home to Fuzzy Ducks AKA Fuzzies (Weds) amongst other nights. Located: 3-5 Hythe Bridge Street, OX1 2EW Contact: 01865 251 838 @Wahoo_Official Varsity www.tvcoxford.co.uk Varsity occupies a fourstorey building on the High Street. Varsity is more of a cocktail bar than a club, although it has a club and dance floor on the second floor. The jewel in its crown is the rooftop terrace with bar and lounge seating that looks out across the Oxford skyline.

Located: 9 High Street, OX1 4DB Contact: 01865 248777 @VarsityClubOx Bridge www.bridgeoxford.co.uk Bridge Club is set across three floors, and plays typical cheesy music. Monday Night Bridge is a popular Brookes’ night out. Located: 6-9 Hythe Bridge Street Contact: 01865 242526 Purple Turtle (PT) www.purpleturtlebar.com/ oxford Purple Turtle is tucked away down a side-street off Cornmarket. It’s an underground maze of dark

corners that lead to a dance floor. From classic cheese on a Monday to Pop & Indie on Weds, or deep funky electrohouse on a Tuesday, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Located: Frewin Court, OX1 3HZ Contact: 01865 247007 @PurpleTurtleOx Lava/Ignite www.lavaignite.com/oxford Lava Ignite is one of the largest clubs in Oxford, with four rooms of music to suit all tastes. There are 5 bars, a chillout room and a VIP lounge. There’s an R’n’B room, a house/club room and the legendary cheese floor where most people end up.

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Camera www.cameraoxford.co.uk This club and cocktail bar - as the name suggests - has a donut-shaped dancefloor. Klass Thursdays is a popular Brookes’ night. Located: 28-31 St Ebbes Stret, OX1 1PU Contact: 01865 245551 @CameraOxford Lola Lo www.lolalooxford.com Lola Lo is an intimate tiki bar and club, with an extensive choice of cocktails, drinks and rum. The ‘Brookes night ’ SMUT is on Wednesdays , with DJs playing hip hop and disco. There is an extensive choice of cocktails, drinks and rums. Located: 13-15 Magdalen Street, OX1 3AE Contact: 01865 249 171 @LolaLoOxford O2 Academy www.o2academyoxford. co.uk Set on the Cowley Road, the O2 Academy hosts a wide range of live music

events and international touring artists. It has three flexible performance spaces for its mix of club nights and live music events. Located: 190 Cowley Road, OX4 1UE Contact: 01865 813500 Cellar www.cellaroxford.co.uk As the name suggests, Cellar is an underground club, tucked down a side street and based in the tunnels beneath Oxford. Cellar is smaller than a lot of other venues, but is home to a wide range of music nights (ska, hip-hop, reggae, drum ‘n’ bass and electro). They also host live music gigs, and the occasional comedy show. Located: Frewin Court, OX1 3HZ Contact: 01865 244761 @CellarOxford Thirst www.thirstbar.com/oxford Thirst bar is a late night cocktail bar on Park End Street. There is a heated outdoor terrace, which is partially covered and has a bar.

DJ’s play a mix of music from Thursday to Saturday. Located: 7-8 Park End Street, OX1 1HH Contact: 01865 242044 Anuba www.anubaoxford.com Anuba is a fairly small club, with a large seating area. Their proximity to Bridge Club means that it acts as a pre-club waiting area for Bridge Bar and Club. Located: 13 Park End Street, OX1 3HZ Contact: 01865 242 526 Warehouse www.thewarehouseoxford. co.uk Warehouse is a large open plan venue in the city centre. The main Brookes’ night is Kandy on Fridays, where you’ll find DJ’s playing chart, EDM and house music. Located: 42-43 Park End Street, OX1 1JD Contact: 01865 251838

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OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

The Press

Oxford University Press (OUP) is a department of the University of Oxford and has been printing

books since 1478—just two years after William Caxton brought the first printing press to England. During a rich and varied history, OUP has expanded from its roots in fifteenth century religious commentaries to a global output today of more than six-thousand titles each year. Today, OUP is the largest University Press in the world, and publishes dictionaries, English language teaching materials, children’s books, journals, scholarly monographs, higher education textbooks, and schoolbooks. Publishing across a range of markets and in a variety of formats, the Press’s activity is

unified by one overarching mission statement: to further the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

The OUP Bookshop

Since 1872 the Oxford University Press Bookshop has provided a unique showroom and retail presence on the iconic High Street in Oxford city centre. Now the longest-established bookseller in Oxford, The Bookshop has four floors exclusively dedicated to OUP’s publishing. The Bookshop stocks more than 45,000 titles,

with thousands more available from our UK and global warehouses, and through the Print on Demand programme which produces digitallyarchived reprints of thousands of books that would be otherwise unavailable. The Bookshop is no ordinary bookseller—it is a thriving and yet peaceful place to discover the hidden depths of one of the world’s most influential publishers.

Your Discount

Students of Oxford Brookes University receive a 10% discount on all full-price items at The Bookshop. We also have

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bookmarks and stamp cards that can help you save more, either on your first visit, or perhaps to use against next semester’s textbooks. Make sure you look out for our Christmas catalogue available at the beginning of November which details all our stunning new trade books which make perfect gifts for your friends and family.

Our location

We can be found at 116–117 High Street, OX1 4BZ—this is just by the inbound stop for the U1 from Headington and Wheatley (the inbound stop from Harcourt Hill is opposite)—for most of

the year we’re open from 10am to 5.30pm Monday, 9am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Saturday, and 11am to 5pm Sunday, with longer hours during the summer.

Oxford University Press, 116–117 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BZ T 01865 242913 E bookshop.uk@oup.com www.facebook.com/ OxfordUniversity PressBookshop

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WHERE TO GO SHOPPING Introduction from ELENA: In Oxford you can find all sorts of shops and there are so many that we could probably have a whole guide just for shopping. That’s why instead, we are giving you an idea of which areas of the city are good for which type of shops. Then it’s up to you to go and find out for yourself. However, look out for our money-saving tips to make sure that you don’t race through your student loan. TOP TIP: Don’t forget to ask about, and look out for, the student discounts and always carry your NUS Extra card with you! Trust me, you will be thankful for those extra couple of pounds you’ll be saving ;)

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 Homewares 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

NUS Extra FANCY DRESS BALLOONS CANDLES FACE PAINT TABLEWARE MASQUERADE MASKS HATS, WIGS, JOKES HARRY POTTER

4 Lincoln House, Turl Street

The NUS Extra card is the definitive student card, and is an essential part of every student’s wallet. The NUS Extra card gives you access to a huge array of exclusive discounts, both online and on the high street. The average student saves over £500 a year with a NUS Extra card. We’ve also been working hard to negotiate discounts with local businesses and retailers around Oxford and again, the NUS Extra card is your key to tapping into them. Order your card today from only £12 a year. That’s only £1 a month! Or save some pennies by buying a three year card for £32. For an extra £2.99 you can upgrade to have the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) added to your card, giving you access to over 40,000 discounts all over the world. Find out more, and order a card today: www.nus.org.uk/en/NUS-extra Over 170 exclusive discounts, including:

15% off Jack Wills 40% off Pizza Express Up to 10% off Amazon 10% off ASOS 50% off Spotify 25% off Odeon 10% off The Co-Operative Food 25% off National Express

Best discount on NUS is the extra 25% discount on student tickets at the Odeon. Nothing like discount on discount.

I LOVED having an NUS card this year. My favourite discount was 12% off of my 16-25 student railcard.

– Charl Clayton

– Aimee Predi

Oxford. OX1 3DS 01865 202608 www.celebrationsoxford.co.uk celebrationsoxford@btconnect.com

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How to have a positive impact while at Brookes

How YOU CAN save energy and water

How YOU CAN 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.

Introduction from THE SUSTAINABILITY TEAM:

• 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.

Net Positive Impact is how we measure sustainability at Oxford Brookes. The concept is simple, increase our positive impact and decrease our negative impact.

• Remind your lecturer to switch off lights and appliances at the end of the lecture.

All students and staff are responsible for saving energy, recycling, reducing waste and buying sustainably. If you would like to get involved please contact the Sustainability Team on the details below.

• 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.

How YOU CAN 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, Lady Spencer Hall and Westminster 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.

• 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

This is a while-you-wait (or collect later in the day) bicycle repair service at all campuses during semester time. Labour is free, this means you only pay for any parts used. For times and locations go to: www.brookes.ac.uk/ cycling

Introduction from ELENA: You can easily get around the city on foot, bike and there is also a BROOKESbus that connects all of the campuses.Oxford is a really well-connected city and there are really frequent coaches to the airports and to London, and they stop just in front of Headington campus- could it get any better?!

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.

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

• 12% discount off Cycle Hire charges with Bainton Bikes.

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, Stagecoach, park&ride and Thames Travel services within the cityzone. • cityzone multi-trip, 12 trips for £12 – buy online. Multi-trips can be used on BROOKESbus, Oxford Bus Company, park&ride and Thames Travel services with the cityzone.

• London Period Return: £10 X90 and Oxford Tube.

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 pink BROOKESkey holders will be able to make use of on-bus discounts. Discounts on other buses and trains • 1/3 off train tickets with a 16-25 Railcard www.1625railcard.co.uk • 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 • 25% discount on National

Express bus tickets with your NUS extra card, visit www.nus.org.uk/en/nusextra 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. Registration costs £1 and every bike hire is free up to 30 minutes. Register at: www.oxonbikes.co.uk Free Bike Doctor service

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• 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 (electric car), Clive Booth Student Village, Warneford 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 brookesunion.org.uk | fb.com/BrookesUnion | @BrookesUnion

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STAYING SAFe Introduction: Thames Valley Police work along Oxford Brookes University and Brookes Union to provide protection and crime prevention advice to students and staff. Please take your time and read the information below.

BiKE SECURITY If you ever get stuck or lost on a night out, you can always call our Safety Bus number (0771 444 5050). It’s out 9pm to 3am every day except Sundays. Make sure you put the number into your phone now, so you aren’t without it when you need it.

• Don’t leave valuables on display in front of windows, or in reach of open windows or doors.

•G et a good bike lock; look for the ‘sold secure’ logo on approved locks. Did you know your local University police team and Brookes Union have discounted D-locks for students to purchase?

• Personal items are your responsibility. Please do not leave them unattended, even briefly. They are not secure in an open environment.

•A lways lock your bike to a permanent object. • I f you have quick-release wheels lock them up also, as well as removing lights and panniers. •L ook at registering your bike with bikeregister.com

su.safetybus@brookes.ac.uk

0771 444 5050

To volunteer, contact Liam Corbally, VP Welfare 999 For Emergencies And 101 For Non Emergencies

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BURGLARY / THEFTS •E nsure windows and doors are closed and locked when you are out. Don’t leave small windows open believing them to be safe.

• Note down, and keep separate, EMEI numbers for your phone and serial numbers for your laptop and other devices. • Make sure your electronic devices, and other items of value, are insured.

Contact us The University police team can be contacted on the non-emergency number 101, but in case of an emergency please use 999. You can also contact us by email: brookesNHPT@ thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk If you would like to be updated on what is going on in your area you can sign up to the Thames Valley Alert: thamesvalleyalert. co.uk or @TVP_students

• I f you do discover items missing, please report to Thames Valley Police immediately by dialling 101, and to Facility staff or the security team (ext. 3060).

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WELFARE

USEFUL CONTACTS

Introduction FROM LIAM: You have landed in one of the most beautiful and academically stimulating cities in the world! This city was founded on students; it is a great place to develop and grow. However while at University you might find that you come across a few challenges and need a bit of help and advice along the way. From the Safety Bus that will pick you up if you are stuck or lost in town through the evening, (that number is 07714 445050), to the Advice Service

that offers free and impartial advice to any student, we are here to help. Your welfare is everything; if you are happy and feel supported this has a direct positive impact on your university experience as a whole. I am operating an open door policy this year and I will be running regular surgeries, so please come and chat to me about anything. I have tea and biscuits!

to Brookes and you can get advice from us about conduct issues. We can help you to understand your PIP and we are happy to be asked anything to do with your programme. We are here to give you independent advice and help. You can come to talk to us about pretty much anything. We won’t judge you and we will listen to you. Whatever you say to us is confidential, we are not part of the University.

University matters You can talk to us if you are having health or personal problems that are affecting your study. We can give you advice and help on the mitigating circumstances process. We can also help you to complain or appeal

Money matters We can help resolve problems with Student Finance England and can advise you on whether you could get more money or challenge a decision they have made. If you are struggling financially we would be happy to explore your options with you, including the University’s hardship fund.

you of your rights and responsibilities on your tenancy agreement and would be happy to go over it with you. If you are having a problem with your landlord or are unhappy with the state of repair of your house we can advise you of what you can do and help you to enforce your rights. We can also help you to get your deposit back.

General matters

Housing

We can give you advice on all sorts of issues from benefits, council tax disputes, consumer, employment and lots more. If we cannot help we can usually find someone who can.

We are happy to help you with any housing related query. We can advise

Contact: su.advice@brookes.ac.uk 01865 484770

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HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING

GENERAL HEALTH

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’

Brookes Medical Centre 01865 483193 medical.centre@brookes. ac.uk NHS 111 Medical advice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 111 Studental A dental practice on the Headington Campus, providing NHS dental care to the students and staff of Brookes. www.studental.co.uk 01865 484608

DRUG & ALCOHOL HELP

Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline for anyone with a drinking problem. 0845 7697 555

Confidential Care 24-hour advice and counselling on any emotional issue. 0800 281 054 Eating Disorders Association Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders. 0845 634 1414 Oxfordshire Mind 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

Drinkline Help and information if you’re worried about your own or a friend’s alcohol consumption. 0800 917 82 82

Samaritans 24-hour emotional support to anyone who is suicidal or despairing. 08457 90 90 90

National Drugs Helpline Confidential advice and information for those who are concerned, or have questions, about drugs; 24 hours. 0800 77 66 00 Release Information, advice and support on drugs and legal issues. 020 7749 4034

Saneline Information and crisis support for people with mental health problems and those who support them. 08457 678 000

Nightline Listening, support and information service run for students, by students, 8pm-8am. 01865 270 270 Skype: oxfordnightline

SEXUAL HEALTH

British Pregnancy Advisory Service If you’re worried you may be pregnant or want advice on abortion. 08457 304 030 National Sexual Health Helpline Confidential advice, information and referrals on all aspects of sexual health and HIV/Aids. 0800 567 123 Oxfordshire Sexual Health Service Sexual health clinics offering a full range of services. sexualhealthoxfordshire. nhs.uk 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

PERSONAL AND RELATIONSHIP MATTERS

Cruse Bereavement Cruse Bereavement Care is here to support you after the death of someone close. 0844 477 9400

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PERSONAL AND RELATIONSHIP MATTERS CONTINUED...

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 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 RASASC (Rape and sexual abuse support centre) Support and counselling for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused. 0845 122 1331 Survivors UK Advice, counselling and support group for adult male victims of sexual abuse or rape. 0845 122 1201 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’. Brookes Dyslexia/SPLD Services 01865 484653 www.brookes.ac.uk/ students/wellbeing/ disability-and-dyslexiaservice/contact/ British Dyslexia Association 0118 966 8271 Equal Opportunities Commission Advice for anyone who feels they have been unfairly treated. 0845 601 5901 EACH (Educational Action Challenging Homophobia) Supports young people affected by homophobia. 0800 100 0143 Lesbian and Gay Switchboard Information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people. 020 7837 7324

Skill National bureau for students with disabilities. 0800 328 5050 (minicom - 0800 068 2422)

IF YOU’RE FINDING FRESHERS TOUGH, WE’LL LISTEN

Academic Brookes Union Advice Service Independent and impartial advice on all aspects of academia at Brookes. 01865 484770 su.advice@brookes.ac.uk 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 Brookes Union Advice Service Independent and impartial advice on student finance, student loans, grants, debt, budgeting, banking services and income tax. 01865 484470 su.advice@brookes.ac.uk Citizens Advice Bureau Information and advice about your rights. www.adviceguide.org.uk

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Settling in. Meeting new people. The work. The drinking. The going out and the mornings after.

Nightline will listen. It doesn’t matter what you want to talk about, or how long you need.

Fresher’s isn’t always fun, or easy. If you want to let off steam about something, need some support or just want to talk at any time of the night,

You can contact us from 8pm to 8am most nights of term, via IM, phone or Skype, or drop in and visit us at 16 Wellington Square.

Send us a message or find out more on our website. All calls and instant message conversations are confidential. (01865) 270 270 Skype: oxfordnightline oxfordnightline.org

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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 £3,000, 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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OXFORD BROOKES CHAPLAINCY: SPACE TO BE

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, a craft community, and much more. You can find us in the Chaplaincy Room in the Helena Kennedy Student Centre, Headington Hill, or visit the Westminster Chapel in Harcourt Hill. chaplaincy@brookes.ac.uk www.brookes.ac.uk/ chaplaincy facebook.com/ BrookesChaplaincy twitter.com/BrookesChaplain

Welcome events Sorting Out Your Spiritual Life at University Sorting Out Your Spiritual Life at University Workshop for new students, on Monday 14th and Wednesday 16th September at 11am in JHB207, Gipsy Lane.

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Welcome Lunch Open to all, on Monday 14th September from 12–2pm in the Chaplaincy, Wellbeing, Helena Kennedy Student Centre, Headington Hill. Afternoon Tea Drop in 3-4pm MondayFriday of Freshers’ Week. Freshers’ Fair The Chaplaincy will have a stall at the Fair on Friday.

Worship An ecumenical Christian service is held on Tuesdays in the Chaplaincy, Catholic Mass is celebrated on Thursdays at 62 London Road, both at 12:15pm. Morning Prayer is said every day in the Westminster Chapel, Harcourt Hill, at 8:45am.

At Wheatley the prayer room is EL12, in the Entrance Lodge.

WHO ARE THE CHAPLAINS? Christian

Kate Harford, Ecumenical Chaplain: chaplain@brookes.ac.uk Rev. Dr. Robert Bates, Methodist Chaplain in Residence at Harcourt Hill: rgbates@brookes.ac.uk Fr. Prem Fernando, Catholic Chaplain: prem.fernando@brookes. ac.uk Peter Teagle, International Chaplain: p.teagle@brookes.ac.uk

Friday Prayer is said in the Prayer and Quiet Room on Gipsy Lane every week.

Mélanie Dessouroux, Assistant International Chaplain: mdessouroux@brookes. ac.uk

Where can I pray AND REFLECT?

Jewish

There are facilities across all campuses for students and staff. In Headington the Quiet Room in the Chaplaincy is available to you, and the Prayer and Quiet Room (with washing facilities) is on the ground floor of the Clerici building. At Harcourt Hill, the Chapel is open to all and there is a prayer room with washing facilities at the entrance to the Chapel.

Rabbi Michael RosenfeldSchueler: rosenfeld@brookes.ac.uk

Muslim

Sheikh Ramzy: hramezanzadeh@brookes. ac.uk Whoever you are, whatever you believe, the Chaplaincy is your space. We invite you to come along and be a part of the community.

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