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CONTENTs 4-5 6-7 8–13 14–15 16 18–23 24-29 30-31 32–37 38-39 40-43 44-45 46-51 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.

Elena Saldaña Quintans 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. From here on in, the guide will be introduced by the Brookes Union President, 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.

Jared Williams Vice President (Societies Development)

James Paton Vice President (Academic Experience)

From,

Your full-time officers Rebekah Belward Vice President (Welfare)

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find out more about YOUR students’ union... We’re a charity that works hard to improve the lives of students at Oxford Brookes. 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. There are loads of ways that you can get involved with the Union: you could join 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.

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. 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.

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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 The centre of Oxford blends old with new; old buildings, architecture and history sit alongside bustling modern shops. At the heart of the city centre is Carfax Tower. It stands on the intersection of four main roads (Queen Street, High Street, Cornmarket Street and St Aldates.) You will find the majority of shops along these four roads. You can find some of the most famous sites in Oxford in the city centre, such as the Sheldonian Theatre, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Bodleian Library. Climb Carfax Tower or the University Church of St Mary for a view across the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous skyline. The Covered Market, which is over 200 years old, is also located in the city centre, and is packed with stalls selling everything from clothing to fresh food, from local crafts to independent businesses. The Castle Quarter is home to restaurants and bar, and often hosts pop-up events and street food festivals.

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efinitely check out the Oxford colleges. It’s D only around £1 for students and that includes a guide/leaflet.

East Oxford Starting at St Clements, and encompassing the Cowley and Iffley Road, East Oxford is packed with places to go out. The self-proclaimed ‘Sunny Side of Oxford’, this is the most diverse part of the city. It’s packed with characterful cafes and restaurants, serving food from all over the world. If you’re looking for live music, the Cowley Road is good place to explore - there’s a wide variety of pubs and bars here, as well as the O2 Academy. The cheaper rents make East Oxford a popular area for students to live in. It’s also home to Headington, where the Gipsy Lane campus is. There are several small supermarkets, including The Co-operative (where you can get 10% student discount with your NUS Extra card) and Sainsbury’s, along the London Road, as well as plenty of cafes and small restaurants.

Jericho Set slightly away from the bustle of 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 here, from a beatnik bookstore (the Albion) to homeware stores. Behind Walton Street you will find Port Meadow, a good place to go if you want to escape the bustle of the city.

– Lily Jane

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SITES TO SEE & THINGS TO DO Introduction from ELENA: Oxford is a great city! It has a beauty that comes not only from the amazing buildings but from the stories connected to 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 “For Harry Potter fans, Christ Church College.”

CHRIST CHURCH 1

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.

– Zoe-Maria Osborn 2 THE BOTANIC GARDEN www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk For its size, The Botanic Garden has the most diverse collection of plants in the world. Entry is free for Brookes students.

BODLEIAN LIBRARY 3

www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk Approximately 11 million volumes are held in the library’s incredible structure. It’s open all week and tours are available. During Oxford University’s holidays, Brookes students can also apply for a library card to use its resources.

ASHMOLEAN

www.ashmolean.org The art and archaeology museum charts the

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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 open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm (and bank holidays).

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

THE COVERED MARKET 5

www.oxford-coveredmarket.co.uk Tucked away in the market are delicatessens, butchers, fishmongers, jewellers, cobblers and clothes shops. It has been trading for more than 200 years.

“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

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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 displays archaeological and anthropological collections from around the world, including African masks and Inuit costumes from North America.

PORT MEADOW 8

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.

SHELDONIAN THEATRE 9

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

BROOKES UNION 10

Admission free. Natural History Museum: 10am - 5pm, every day. Pitt Rivers Museum: Tue-Sun 10am-4:30pm, Mon 12pm4:30pm

PUNTING

www.oxfordpunting.co.uk In the summer, Oxford’s rivers become packed with punters. You can also hire out small rowing boats and kayaks.

www.brookesunion.org.uk Whether you’re based in Headington for your studies, or not, take some time to get to know the modern John Henry Brookes building. You’ll find the library, social learning space and lots of different places to eat. The JHBB is also the home to Brookes Union, so drop bye and say hello when you’re in the area.

For information on how to punt and where you can hire punts, visit: www.dailyinfo. co.uk/guide/punting.html

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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.

“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

For more information come and talk to us during our office hours or come along to one of our Exchanges events. Don’t miss our application deadline - apply by 16 February 2017 to go on exchange in 2017/18! More info on our website: www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/ brookesexchanges

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OMAA - Oxford Academy Of Martial Arts Free Trial for Any Martial Art - A Great Icebreaker for You and Your New Flatmates! Oxford Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club providing services locally. As a great ice breaker for Brookes students and their new flat mates / friends, they are generously offering a free trial for any of the martial arts they cover, including: • B oxing • Muay Thai • B razilian Jiu-jitsu • MMA (with 11-0 Bellator fighter Michael ‘Venom’ Page!) If you enjoy your trial, you can then book 10 sessions for £50 (that’s just £5 per session!). In addition, students receive a 10% discount on all memberships excluding promotions.

OMAA coach Michael Page, Bellator champion

10 sessions for £50 Experience Everything OAMA Have to Offer 12

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CENTRE FOR EXPERIMENTAL SOCIAL SCIENCES Like earning money? Join our subject pool! The Nuffield Centre for Experimental Social Sciences (CESS) is looking for students to join our subject pool! We host various social science experiments throughout the year. This means we investigate human behaviour, decision making, and preferences through the use of incentivized (paid) experiments. We do not allow deception from experimenters and every experiment run must first be approved by the CESS ethics committee. Sessions usually last between 1 to 2 hours and most subjects make between ÂŁ10 and ÂŁ20 in a session. Experiments in our lab usually take place using a computer interface, so basic computing skills are required.

Who we are: The Centre for Experimental Social Sciences was created by Nuffield College in February 2008. We are an inter-disciplinary research centre engaged in laboratory experimental work in the social sciences.Our principal goal is to promote and facilitate experimental research by social scientists at the University of Oxford. Where we are: The CESS Laboratory is located next to Nuffield College, near Gloucester Green Bus Station, at 3 George Street Mews on the 2nd floor. For more information: Visit our website: https://cess-nuffield.nuff.ox.ac.uk/ or email us at: CESS@nuffield.ox.ac.uk

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PLACES TO EAT On campus Food at Brookes is FAB! We have something for all taste buds around campus; from deliciously indulgent hot chocolates at Abercrombie Cafe, to the irresistibly fresh Salad bars across campuses, finger lickin’ chicken wings at the Union Bar and everything else in between. Here is a little guide to what you can find and where….

HEADINGTON CAMPUS CAFÉ CENTRAL At the heart of the John Henry Brookes building, in the Forum you’ll find Café Central. Serving Starbucks Coffee, Teas, Hot Chocolates & Frappuccinos, you’ll also find a selection of freshly baked pastries, homemade sandwiches, paninis and sushi. A delightful selection of sweet treats to tickle the taste buds, including freshly baked cookies, and homemade cakes

THE TERRACE Something for every taste bud at the Terrace, from

Café Central

your traditional British classics and comfort food favourites, a fresh and healthy salad bar, selection of dishes from around the world and some global street food favourites. All at student friendly prices. Enjoy your meal in the beautiful restaurant, with panoramic views, or grab it to go! Open from 11:30am - 2:30pm.

DELI Open from 7:30am, kick off your day at the Deli, with the best Full English breakfast on campus also serving breakfast baguettes, if you want to grab your breakfast on the go. At lunch you can pick up delicious artisan sandwiches, seasonal soups and artisan bread, including a range of hot sandwiches filled with hand-carved local meats. Also serving Fairtrade coffee, tea and a wide selection of cold drinks.

ABERCROMBIE CAFÉ Find our contemporary café in the Abercrombie Atrium, offering an enchanting selection of teas, an amazing bespoke coffee blend and the best hot chocolate on campus. Treat yourself to one of the delicious homemade cakes and pastries - or if you’re a tad more peckish, tuck into a sour dough bread homemade sandwich or toastie.

THE LOUNGE Like chicken? Like pasta? Then the Lounge is the place for you. Offering RSPCA freedom farms, freshly roasted rotisserie chicken with a great selection of sides to accompany it. Or if you prefer some Italian home comforts, we have a range of delicious pasta dishes to choose from. Great place to catch up with friends, family, or just have a

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Marston Café

Harcourt Kitchen

The Terrace more relaxed lunch as you’ll be waited on hand and foot, by one of our wonderful waiting staff. Open from 12pm - 7pm.

UNION BAR Drink with friends, game of pool, a delicious freshly made burger? You’ll find it all at Union Bar - we’ve got a great selection of American Diner style eats, from burgers, to chili cheese fries, to some of the best wings in Oxford! Wash it all down with a beer, wine or spirit - or if you fancy a coffee or frappuccino we serve Starbucks here.

MARSTON ROAD MARSTON RESTAURANT Something from everyone here at Marston Restaurant; offering a range of freshly prepared hot dishes, from you classic favourites to dishes from around the world. 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 A cosy little coffee area, inspired by the great outdoors; a calm space where you can enjoy a variety of sandwiches, paninis, cakes and treats!

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.

WHEATLEY WHEATLEY REFECTORY 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 thirsty. 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

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. If you get peckish, why not grab something from the all-day menu? The food is 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 Westminster Square is Brookes Union’s bar on the Harcourt Hill Campus. We’ve redecorated, added some comfy sofas and have a fantastic new team looking after you. Pop in and say hi to Ed, our Bar Manager.

type up that assignment for that fast approaching deadline...or just relax with a drink. The coffee is great, the beer is chilled, the staff are friendly and welcoming, and the rest...well the rest is what you make it. Come and see us!

Westminster Square is the perfect space to play some pool with mates, hurriedly

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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”.

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

Dominos Keeps The Wheels On The Bus: did you know that Dominos Headington feed the driver and co-driver of the safety bus

LOCATE YOUR NEAREST DOMINOS 3 18-19 Park End, Oxford OX1 1HU

1 57 Between Town Road, Oxford, OX4 3LR

Order online now Dominos.co.uk

2 126 London Road, Oxford, OX3 9ED

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PLACES TO EAT OUT Introduction from ELENA: 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 (where they pay!), to the cheap take-away vans that seem like heaven in a box after a night out. If you are looking for ideas of where to eat out in Oxford this is the place! Oxford has most of the chain restaurants you would expect to find. We’ve complied a list of the places you might not have heard of (yet)….

SYMBOLS KEY:

= Eat in = Takeaway = Delivery

= Wheelchair Accessible

=S tudent Discount

= Dairy-free

= Vegetarian

= Gluten-free

= Halal

= Vegan

Cafés, Light Bites, Restaurants and takeaways CENTRE OF TOWN CHIANG MAI KITCHEN 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: Kemp Hall Passage, 130A High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DH

“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

CRISIS SKYLIGHT CAFE, THE OLD FIRESTATION www.crisis.org.uk/pages/ crisis-oxford-cafe.html 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.

Contact: 01865 202233

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

“I love Crisis Skylight Cafe for the big portions and cheap prices.” – Michael Tull

www.dosapark.com Modern restaurant serving classic South Indian dishes, including dosas and thalis. Located: 25 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HU Contact: 01865 791197

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

Contact: 01865 246916

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

DOSA PARK

Located: 15 Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SA

G&D’S

Contact: 01865 245952 George & Davis: 55 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HS

MISSION BURRITO www.missionburrito.co.uk Mission Burrito is famed for its fajitas and burritos and has offers gluten-free tacos. With ingredients sourced directly from Mexico, you are guaranteed an authentic Mexican experience.

Contact: 01865 516652

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

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

and 2 King Edward Street , Oxford OX1 4HS

Contact: 01865 727111

Contact: 01865 722020

@GDCafe

@BurritoHQ

“G&Ds. Amazing ice cream, great coffee, free WIFI. Good place to chill, and work!”

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

– Amelia Tee-Jay

– Lucy Rose

GEORGE STREET SOCIAL www.georgestreetsocial.com

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

Located: 35 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX1 2DH

George St Social is a new coffee, craft beer, cocktail & canteen bar in central Oxford. With plenty of power points and wifi throughout, this is somewhere you can relax & study, work & chat.

MOO MOO’S Covered Market

www.moo-moos.co.uk Milkshake and smoothie bar in the covered market with a staggeringly long list of options. Try the Oreo one! Located: 34/35 covered market, Oxford

– Amélie Ville

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NOODLE NATION www.noodlenation.com Noodle Nation is inspired by the bustling streets of Hong Kong where you can eat freshly cooked oriental food in a relaxed environment. Located: 100-101 Gloucester Street, Oxford, OX1 2DF Contact: 01865 201400 @Noodle_Nation

“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.” – Jess Horsburgh

ORGANIC DELI CAFE www.organicwholefoods.co.uk A multi-floored restaurant and market located in Friars Entry offering a wide-range of dietary options. They serve breakfast, sandwiches, salads and more. 24 Friars Entry, Oxford OX1 2DB, Contact: 01865 364853 @organicoxford

PIEMINISTER www.pieminister.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. Located: 56-58 The Covered Market, Oxford, OX1 3DX Contact: 01865 241613 @PieMinister

“Best pies in Oxford.” – Leanne Bartle

TAYLORS www.taylorsoxford.co.uk Deli and sandwich company offering a range of baguettes, sandwiches and cakes. Multiple locations

www.thaikhun.co.uk Thaikhun serves delicious Thai street food from an authentic Thai interior with traditionally rustic surroundings. You might find yourself sitting in a tuktuk or a bath tub. 36 George St, Oxford OX1 2BJ Contact: 01865 591960

i t fa n c y

www.turlstreetkitchen.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

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

THE WHITE RABBIT

THAIKHUN

@TK_Oxford

TURL STREET KITCHEN

www.whiterabbitoxford.co.uk The White Rabbit is an independent pub in the centre of Oxford, serving a wide range of beer and pizzas. All pizzas are available on a gluten-free base. Friars Entry, Oxford OX1 2BY Contact: 01865 241177 @WhiteRabbitOx

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EAST OXFORD

BRETON CRÊPE COMPANY @ BROOKES SPORTS CAFÉ

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 chicken wings, hot dogs and pulled pork sandwiches. Located: 92 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE

www.thebretoncrepe company.co.uk 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

Contact: 01865 790855 @AtomicBurgers

“Brookes Sport Centre does the best crêpes and baguettes!”

ATOMIC PIZZAS

– Amy Rew

www.atomicpizzas.co.uk 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: 247 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1XG Contact: 01865 248200

China Kitchen is a Chinese takeaway that offers over 100 dishes and has been operating in Oxford since 1970. Located: 131 Oxford Road, Oxford, OX4 2ES Contact: 01865 775833

@AtomicPizzas

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

CHINA KITCHEN www.chinakitchenoxford.co.uk

Located: 39-40 St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AB Contact: 01865 793811

“La Cucina on St Clements is really lovely.” – Nikki Morgan

DONG DONG www.dongdongnoodlebar.co.uk You can expect speedy, yet tasty, Chinese cuisine, typical of an Eastern Noodle Bar. Located: 1 The Parade, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7BL Contact: 01865 760309

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

THE MAGIC CAFÉ www.dailyinfo.co.uk/reviews/ venue/319/The_Magic_Cafe

LA CUCINA www.lacucinaoxford.co.uk A traditional Italian pizzeria, La Cucina also serves pasta dishes and many other Italian favourites.

This café is purely vegetarian, with some vegan options, and all its food is made on premises and using well-sourced ingredients. It also uses fair trade tea and coffee.

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

MALIKAS www.malikasrestaurant.co.uk 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

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

QUARTER HORSE COFFEE www.quarterhorsecoffee.com Quarter Horse Coffee is an independent coffee roaster with cafes in Oxford and Birmingham. They serve a range of sandwiches and cakes, alongside coffee. Located: 76 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JB

Mario’s is an authentic Italian Pizzeria. There is a wide variety of dishes to try. Located: 103 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HU Contact: 01865 722955

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

www.chateaugateauoxford. com/ricks-cafe 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

QUMINS www.qumins.co.uk An Indian restaurant that specialises in traditional Bangladeshi dishes. Located: 86 St Clements Street, Oxford, OX4 1AR Contact: 01865 247093 @QuminsOxford

Contact: 01865 427845

“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

MARIO’S www.marioxford.co.uk

RICK’S CAFE

RED STAR NOODLE BAR Red Star Noodle Bar is a Thai/Japenese/Chinese restaurant. If you like spice why not try their Chilli Challenge? Located: 187 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UT Contact: 01865 251248

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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

“Cheaper version of Wagamamas and in my opinion just as good!” – Joe Kingsley Parton

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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!”

AL-ANDULAS www.tapasoxford.co.uk Al-Andalus is Oxford’s only genuine tapas restaurant and is renowned for its wide selection of delicious freshly homemade tapas bursting with Spanish flavours and cooked in a traditional style.

– Will Crisp

Located: 10 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HP

YETI www.yetinepalese.co.uk

Contact: 01865 516 688

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.

JERICHO CAFÉ www.thejerichocafe.co.uk

Located: 237 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1XG Contact: 01865 295959

“Yeti has amazing Nepalese food at competitive prices!”

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.

MAMMA MIA www.mammamiapizzeria.co.uk 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 Contact: 01865 311211 @MammaMiaOxford

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

Located: 112 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AJ Contact: 01865 310840

– Joel Mcentee

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

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PLACES TO HAVE A DRINK Introduction from ELENA: Oxford is a student city and as such there are loads of places to go and enjoy a drink with friends. From the many pubs and bars in Cowley road where you can find live music and drinks in jam jars; to the old and historic pubs around the city centre complete with stories of famous writers and unusual bar men. Wanting to discover more? Look out for our key symbols!

SYMBOLS KEY:

= Proper Grub

= Happy Hour

= Light Nibbles

= Live Music

= Real Ale

= Outside Area

= Wheelchair Accessible

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

BEERD www.beerdoxford.com Beerd has an extensive range of local and world beers, and delicious Italianstyle pizzas. Sign up to their student card for student discount. 7 George St, Oxford OX1 2AT Contact: 01865 793380 @beerdoxford

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 eclectic range of real ale and British pub grub. Located: 131 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DH Contact: 01865 727463

Contact: 01865 728164 @Inn_the_Bear

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THE KINGS ARMS

“Good to take your parents to, Chequers has that classic pub feel and the food is reasonably priced.”

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.

– Louisa White-Smith

EAGLE AND CHILD

Located: 40 Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SP

www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/ theeagleandchildoxford

Contact: 01865 242369

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. Located: 49 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LU

@KingsArmsOxford

“The Kings Arms is awesome.” – William Gerry

THE LIGHTHOUSE

Contact: 01865 302925 @EagleOxford

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HEAD OF THE RIVER

Located: 1 Park End St, Oxford, OX1 1HH

Enjoying a prime location right on the River Thames, The Head of the River has waterside seats offering a view of the river.

Contact: 01865 726255 @RedLionOxford

“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

TURF TAVERN www.turftavern-oxford.o.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

Contact: 01865 204060 @TheLighthouseOx

Located: Folly Bridge, St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 4LB

THE RED LION

Contact: 01865 721600

www.redlionoxford.co.uk

“Fantastic in the summer and they do amazing sunday roasts!” – Sarah Williams

Decorated in the style of nautica-steampunk, this riverside venue serves tapas alongside a range of cocktails.

Located: 14 Gloucester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BU

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.

“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

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THE BUTCHER’S ARMS

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Serves Real Ale, holds live music events and has a pool table.

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

Located: 129 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DF Contact: 01865 721156

“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

EAST OXFORD 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. Located: 95 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HR Contact: 01865 792755 @BigSocOxford

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www.thecityarms oxford.co.uk The City Arms is on the busy Cowley Road, in east Oxford – and is a popular destination for students. Located: 288 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UR

Contact: 01865 742470

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CAPE OF GOOD HOPE www.thecapeofgoodhope oxford.co.uk 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

Contact: 01865 725299

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

COWLEY RETREAT www.thecowleyretreat.com Serves food. Hosts music events and you can also watch live sport. Located: 172 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE Contact: 07865 250583

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

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

– Katie Hannam

Located: 5 Wilberforce Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7AN

– Andy Ward

“Big Society. You can get cocktails in jam jars and play pictionary at the same time!!”

THE CITY ARMS

THE WHEATSHEAF

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THE MAGDALEN ARMS www.magdalenarms.co.uk The Magdalen Arms is a gastro-pub with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. They serve traditional British food, including a Sunday roast. Located: 243 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1SJ Contact: 01865 243159 @Magdalen_Arms

JERICHO

THE JERICHO TAVERN

THE GARDENER’S ARMS

www.thejerichooxford.co.uk

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.

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“The Magdalen Arms – pricey, take the parents – but amazing.”

Located: 39 Plantation Road, Oxford, OX2 6JE

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The Jericho Tavern is a music venue and pub that was an important part of the music scene that spawned Ride, Radiohead, and Supergrass. Located: 56 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AE Contact: 01865 311775

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

– Maria Passingham

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

WHITE HART 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.

– Rachel Ross

Located: 12 St Andrews Road, Oxford, OX3 9DL Contact: 01865 761737 @TheWhiteHartH

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1885 WINE BAR 1885 are open from dawn to dusk, serving eclectic and exceptional wines, carefully matched seasonal produce and fantastic wood roasted coffees.

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. Located: Wheatsheaf Yard, 11 Blue Boar Street, Oxford, OX1 4EE Contact: 01865 724433 @DukeBars

THE JAM FACTORY

EAST OXFORD BAR AROMA

www.thejamfactoryoxford.com Restaurant, bar and gallery, the Jam Factory has become a safe haven for the fresh food lovers and art enthusiasts of Oxford. Located: The Jam Factory Restaurant and Bar, Hollybush Row, Oxford, OX1 1HU Contact: 01865 244613

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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

THIRSTY MEEPLES

CAFÉ COCO

www.thirstymeeples.co.uk Oxford’s first and only board game cafe, located in the heart of the city. Open til late every night. Over 2,000 games and counting… You pay a cover charge, and then you’re free to play as many games as you want. Located: Gloucester Green, 99 Gloucester St, Oxford OX1 2DF

www.cafecoco.co.uk Relaxed licensed cafe with warm colours and funky vintage posters, for breakfast, mezze and pizzas. Location: 23 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HP Contact: 01865 200232

Contact: 01865 244 247

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

CAFÉ TARIFA www.cafe-tarifa.co.uk Laid-back cafe/bar with leather sofas and terrace garden, plus a blackboard menu and cocktails. Located: 56-60 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4, 1JB Contact: 01865 256091

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JOE PERKS & CO. www.joeperksandco.co.uk Joe Perks & Co. is a bustling cocktail bar and eatery based on St Clements in East Oxford. They serve craft cocktails, small plates of food, espresso coffee and weekend brunch. 76 St Clement’s St, Oxford OX4 1AH Contact: 01865 434753 @JoePerksAndCo

JERICHO ANGELS www.angelsbar.co.uk Angels has an extensive list of cocktails from the vintage flavours that charmed taste buds in the roaring 20s to the modern classics which no good cocktail menu should be without. Located: Little Clarendon St, Oxford, OX1 2HS

OXFORD WINE CAFE www.oxfordwinecafe.co.uk The Oxford Wine Cafe serves a wide range of affordable wines, alongside sharing boards, bar snacks and cakes. Located: 32 Little Clarendon Street, Jericho, Oxford, OX1 2HU Contact: 01865 604334

Contact: 01865 554224

RAOUL’S BAR 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.

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

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

@RaoulsBarOxford

Contact: 01865 558173

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

@DukeBars

“Duke of Cambridge is AWESOME at cocktails.” – William Gerry

- Becca Wray

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guide to clubs 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.

THE BRIDGE CLUB www.bridgeoxford.co.uk Considered to be the number one nightclub in Oxford. Famous for its institutional Monday Night Bridge with hoards of Oxford Brookes students attending each week to make the most of the best atmosphere, DJs and cheap drinks. The venue boasts 3 different rooms with the biggest smoking area in the city. The 2 main student nights are Mondays and Fridays. Located: 6-9 Hythe Bridge St, Oxford OX1 2EW Contact: 01865 242 526

EMPORIUM CLUB www.emporiumoxford.co.uk Oxford’s newest club with an incredible basement floor kitted out with LED walls and impeccable sound system. Famous for its Thursdays – Emporium hosts Madhouse making it the number one place to go out for Brookes on a Thursday. Known for its VIP area and tables. Located: 28-31 St Ebbes St, Oxford OX1 1PU

THE VARSITY CLUB www.tvcoxford.co.uk The only rooftop bar in Oxford with breathtaking views of the city of “dreaming spires”. Set on multiple levels, this venue has an eclectic sense of décor and extravagance, perfect for birthdays and cocktail drinking. Located: 9 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DB

Contact: 01865 245 551

ANUBA www.anubaoxford.com Anuba is the official predrinks place for Monday Night Bridge and Fridays at The Bridge. With its

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white cutting-edge modern interior design Anuba is a great space for dancing and drinking before going out to the clubs. Located: 13 Park end Street, Oxford OX1 1HH Contact: 01865 242 526

O2 ACADEMY www.academymusicgroup. com/o2academyoxford/ The only large club situated in the heart of Cowley where all the students live. Famous for its Brookes Sports night on Wednesdays called Fish Fingers, the cheapest and messiest student night for Brookes students. There are occasional music driven line up nights where famous DJs take centre stage under the brand Switch. Live music is also a big feature of this venue making it the only place to watch famous bands and live music acts. Located: 190 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UE Contact: 01865 813 500

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CELLAR

www.purpleturtlebar.com/ oxford/ Purple Turtle is tucked away down a side street off Cornmarket next to Cellar. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an underground maze, with corners that open out into dance floors. With each night being different there is something for everyone.

www.cellaroxford.co.uk As the name suggests, Cellar is an underground club, tucked down a side street next to PT. Smaller venue than normal for Oxford, but it is home to musicdriven nights. They also host live music gigs, and the occasional comedy show.

Located: Frewin Court, OX1 3HZ

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Contact: 01865 247 007

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ATIK www.atikclub.co.uk/oxford This is one of Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest clubs with four rooms of music to cater for all tastes. Wednesday being the home to Oxford University Sports Night. Unpopular with Brookes University students, but caters for a strong local market on weekend and Oxford University Wednesday. Located: Cantay House, Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD Contact: 01865 250181

THIRST www.thirstbar.com/oxford Thirst Bar is a late night cocktail bar on Park End Street opposite ATIK. Good outdoor space with good bar space. Located: 7-8 Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HH Contact: 01865 242 044

LOLA LO www.lolalooxford.com Lola Lo is an intimate tiki bar and club, with an extensive choice of cocktail drinks and rum. The Brookes night We Love is on Thursday with DJs playing a mix up of music. There is an extensive choice of cocktails, drinks and rums. Located: 13-15 Magdalen Street, OX1 3AE Contact: 01865 249 171

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BOSWELLS The Original One Stop Student Shop!! Boswells Department Store in Oxford has EVERYTHING you’re going to need now you’ve landed in Oxford. Established in 1738 , and ranked as the oldest family owned Department Store in the world, Boswells is a landmark right in the heart of the city centre. Spread over 4 floors you’ll be hard pressed not to find everything you need from bicycle lights to coat hangers, and if you join their Student Club you’ll get 10% off everything during Freshers’ and 10% off EVERY Wednesday for the whole time you’re at University.

Also don’t forget Boswells has a comprehensive website too, www.boswells.co.uk , where you can browse and order everything you need from the comfort of your halls or on the move. A free Click and Collect service is available together with a same day delivery service within Oxford, which is free to use in many cases - ideal for those bulky items .

So get down there and join their Student Club for 10% off EVERYTHING ...... simples. Boswell Fact : Over 27,000 coat hangers were sold during Freshers’ last year Boswell Fact : Over 3,000 flu jabs were given to students by Boswells Pharmacy last Autumn Boswell Fact : Over 25,000 lines in stock from Homewares to Cosmetics Boswell Fact : Boswells delivered to every Hall of Residence and College in Oxford last year

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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 devote a whole guide just to 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, student discount 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 ;) Buy an NUS Extra card from: nus.org.uk/extra.

City Centre The city centre hosts lots of the mainstream high street shops you would expect, alongside fast food and coffee outlets to keep you refuelled. There are two shopping centres: the Clarendon Centre (clarendoncentre.co.uk) and The Westgate Centre (westgateoxford.co.uk). The Westgate Centre is currently being refurbished, and is due to open in 2017. The High Street itself is home to the more highend fashion outlets and jewellers. You’ll find some major bookshops in the city, including Blackwell’s and Waterstones. For something a bit different head to Gloucester Green

when it is transformed into a bustling food market (Weds) or a vintage treasure trove (Thu and Sat). Or head to Jericho to explore its independent stores, cafes and restaurants.

East Oxford Cowley Road’s unique character and cultural diversity is reflected by its shops; from wholefood stores to jewellers, from vintage clothing to Eastern food stores. The Truck Store is an independent music hub, which often hosts intimate acoustic sets. Further beyond the Cowley Road, in Cowley Centre, is another shopping centre Templars Square (templarssquare.com) where

you can find stores such as Wilko and B&M Bargains. Across the road from Templars Square is the Templars Shopping Park, a retail park that is home to TK Maxx, Matalan and JD Sports amongst others. Headington is home to several supermarkets and convenience stores. It has lots of cafes, and more than its fair share of charity shops.

FURTHER AFIELD Bicester Village (bicestervillage.com) is an outlet shopping centre and home to more than 130 brands. It can be reached by train from Oxford Parkway. One for a day out, or an outfit for a special occasion.

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NUS Extra 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. So can you afford not to have one?

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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. (Find out more: brookesunion.org.uk/nusextra/local-discounts.) All NUS Extra cards now come with a free International Student Identity Card (ISIC) upgrade, giving you access to over 40,000 discounts all across the world. The ISIC card is the only internationally accepted proof of student status. If you want to save even more you can add a Gourmet Society bolt-on to your card for just £3.99 a year, and benefit from discounts at big chain restaurants. 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. Find out more, and order a card today: www.nus.org.uk/extra

Over 200 exclusive discounts, including: Up to 40% off Pizza Express 10% off ASOS 10% off The CoOperative Food 25% off National Express

“I LOVED having an NUS card this year. My favourite discount was 12% off of my 1625 student railcard.” – Aimee Predi

“My favourite exclusive discount available with the NUS Extra card is the Pizza Express discount. Delicious food at a great price, which is affordable on a student budget” – Camilla Al-Sanea

50% off Spotify

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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

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

“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.”

“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

– Ariana Morrow

”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

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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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Get involved with sustainability at Brookes! Introduction from THE SUSTAINABILITY TEAM: Here at Brookes we are proud of our fantastic campuses and we are committed to running the University in a sustainable way for our students, staff and community to enjoy. Relax in the award winning gardens, feel good by eating sustainably sourced food or walk around spotting the many cool sustainable features across sites such as green roofs, rainwater harvesting and PV panels. Start your sustainability journey today and make a positive difference throughout your time at Brookes; have a read of the tips below and get involved; we’d love to hear from you!

Waste less and save money • Refill your bottle at water fountains across the University instead of buying bottled water • G et 10% discount on handcrafted hot drinks at most catering outlets when you use your own (travel) mug • U se normal instead of disposable cutlery and crockery • P lease recycle all paper, cardboard, glass, plastic

packaging, tetra packs, aerosols, plastic bags, metal cans and foil in recycling bins across the University; food waste can be recycled in Restaurants, Lady Spencer Hall and Westminster Hall; batteries can be recycled using the pink bins in all campus and student hall receptions and the campus food shops; ink cartridges can be

recycled by using the little green bags available from site receptions • Donate your unwanted items by putting them in the British Heart Foundation donation bins • If you are living in the community, please read the Recycle4StudentsLeaflet [https://www.oxford.gov. uk/downloads/file/275/ recycling_4_students_leaflet]

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Power down; Buy good, save time and feel good energy

• Oxford Brookes 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

• Take shorter showers (e-mail us for a free shower timer) • Wash at 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 • Have fun and save energy by cooking a nice meal with your housemates • Close windows and wear a jumper instead of turning up the heating • Save time and energy by boiling your kettle with only as much water as you need • Report any problems to your Hall Manager, elsewhere in the University report any problems by e-mailing maintenance@brookes.ac.uk

• 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 • Buy local from the Headington Farmers Market; every Saturday from 10am -2pm • Find a bargain at one of the many charity shops in Headington

Biodiversity at Brookes Contact Sustainability@ brookes.ac.uk to find out about walks and biodiversity events throughout the year.

Make a difference; apply for the Sustainability Fund Do you have an idea to enhance sustainability at Brookes? Then apply for the Sustainability Fund! This is a rolling fund which means that you can apply for funding at any time of the year until funding runs out. Email us for more information and to apply: sustainability@brookes.ac.uk

Stay in touch and get involved For the latest sustainability news, volunteer opportunities and events, follow us on social media or email us. /SustainableOBU @sustainableOBU sustainability@brookes.ac.uk www.brookes.ac.uk/aboutbrookes/sustainability/

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GETTING AROUND 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?!

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. Multitrips 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.

DISCOUNTS ON OTHER BUSES AND TRAINS WITH NUS EXTRA: • 1/3 off train tickets with a 16-25 Railcard: www.16-25railcard.co.uk • You get 12% discount on the price of a 16-25 Railcard • 25% discount on National Express bus tickets • 10% discounts off online megabus bookings

• London Heathrow Period Return: £21 – buy online or at one of the Oxford Bus Company travel shops.

• 10% off advanced tickets with CrossCountry trains

• London Gatwick Period Return: £29 – buy online or at one of the Oxford Bus Company travel shops.

(Visit nus.org.uk/nusextra to find out more.)

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CYCLING CYCLE FORUM The Cyclist Forum is a great way to get in touch with other Brookes cyclists and is our first point of contact on all cycling-related matters. If you would like to be added to the Cyclist Forum, please email transport@brookes.ac.uk

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. Labour is free, this means you only pay for any parts used. For times and locations go to: www.brookes.ac.uk/travel/cycling Discounts on bike essentials with easit (just show your student card in store):

OXONBIKE BIKE HIRE Oxonbike is a similar scheme to the ‘Boris bikes’ bike hire scheme. Stations are located at Gipsy Lane Site (near the Lloyd building), 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

• 10% discount in-store off new bikes & 15% off servicing & accessories with Walton Street Cycles. • 12% discount off Cycle Hire charges with Bainton Bikes. E-mail us for instructions: transport@brookes.ac.uk

CARS LIFTSHARE SERVICE If you are interested in joining a lift-share, you can sign up to the Oxfordshire Lift-share service at the following link: https://oxfordshire.liftshare.com/. This is a free service which allows you to coordinate with others who would like to share journeys.

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.royalcars.com

CAR CLUB Co-Wheels is Brookes’ on-site car club. Cars are available to hire from Gipsy Lane car park, John Garne Way (near to Clive Booth Student Village) and other city-wide locations.

• 001 Taxis: www.001taxis.com

For more locations visit www.co-wheels.org.uk/locations and type in OX3 0BP for Headington, or your personal postcode into the search box. 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). 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.

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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.

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/reviewcover

We all rely on gadgets so much that losing or damaging them can be stressful. Your phone is a vital link with friends and family and your tablet or laptop is an essential tool for coursework. What would you do without them?

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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 BURGLARY / THEFTS • 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?

• Ensure windows and doors are closed and locked when you are out. Don’t leave small windows open believing them to be safe.

• 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. • Look at registering your bike with bikeregister.com

• Don’t leave valuables on display in front of windows, or in reach of open windows or doors. • Personal items are your responsibility. Please do not leave them unattended, even briefly. They are not secure in an open environment. • Note down, and keep separate, EMEI numbers for your phone and serial numbers for your laptop and other devices.

• 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).

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

• Make sure your electronic devices, and other items of value, are insured.

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WELFARE Introduction FROM BEKAH: Welcome to Oxford! Oxford is a beautiful city, and a wonderful city to be a student in. However, while at University you might come across a few challenges and need a bit of help and support on the way. We are here to help you. The Safety Bus is a fantastic service run entirely by volunteers - who give up their time for free - that will pick you up if you

We are here to give you independent advice and help. You can come to talk to us about pretty much anything. We wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

are stuck in town, or at the library, during the evening. Put the number in your phone now: 07714 445 050. Our Advice Service offers free, confidential and impartial to any student on issues such as housing, student finance and university matters.

process. We can also help you to complain or appeal 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.

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 Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hardship fund.

Housing We are happy to help you

with any housing related query. We can advise 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 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. Contact: 01865 484770 su.advice@brookes.ac.uk

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USEFUL CONTACTS HEALTH GENERAL HEALTH Brookes Medical Centre Contact: 01865 483 193 medical.centre@brookes.ac.uk NHS 111 Non-emergency NHS number. Medical advice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact: 111 Studental A dental practice on the Headington Campus, providing NHS dental care to the students and staff of Brookes. Contact: 01865 689 997 www.studental.co.uk

DRUG & ALCOHOL HELP Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline for anyone with a drinking problem. Contact: 0800 9177 650 Drinkline Help and information if you’re worried about your own or a friend’s alcohol consumption. Contact: 0300 123 1110 National Drugs Helpline Confidential advice and information for those who are concerned, or have

questions, about drugs; 24 hours. Contact: 0800 77 66 00

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING Brookes counselling For information on the University’s counselling services visit www.brookes. ac.uk/student/wellbeing/ counselling/ or go to brookes.ac.uk and search ‘Counselling’ beat : Beating Eating Disorders The UK’s leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders. Contact: 0345 634 1414 Counselling Directory Find a counsellor or psychotherapist near you. www.counselling-directory.org.uk Contact: 0333 3447 990 Oxfordshire Mind Oxfordshire Mind ‘working towards wellbeing and recovery’ – providing confidential information and support for men and women with Mental Health Issues. Contact: 01865 2477 88 www.oxforshire-mind.org.uk Samaritans 24-hour emotional support to anyone who is suicidal or despairing. Contact: 116 123

Saneline Information and crisis support for people with mental health problems and those who support them Contact: 0300 304 7000 Nightline Listening, support and information service run for students, by students, 8pm-8am. Contact: 01865 270 270 Skype: oxfordnightline

SEXUAL HEALTH British Pregnancy Advisory Service If you’re worried you may be pregnant or want advice on abortion. Contact: 03457 3040 30 National Sexual Health Helpline Confidential advice, information and referrals on all aspects of sexual health and HIV/Aids. Contact: 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 affected by HIV. Contact: 01865 243389 www.tht.org.uk

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PERSONAL AND RELATIONSHIP MATTERS Cruse Bereavement Cruse Bereavement Care is here to support you after the death of someone close. Contact: 0808 808 1677 Mankind Providing confidential advice and support for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence. Contact: 01823 334244 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. Contact: 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. Contact: 0845 122 1331

against women and children. Contact: 0808 2000 247

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Brookes Disability Services To find out about Brookes’ support for disabled and dyslexic students, visit www.brookes.ac.uk/students/ wellbeing/disability or go to brookes.ac.uk and search ‘disability’. Brookes Dyslexia/SPLD Services Contact: 01865 484 653 www.brookes.ac.uk/students/ wellbeing/dyslexia-spld/ British Dyslexia Association Contact: 0118 966 8271 Equal Opportunities Commission Advice for anyone who feels they have been unfairly treated. Contact: 0845 601 5901 EACH (Educational Action Challenging Homophobia) Supports young people affected by homophobia. Contact: 0800 100 0143

Survivors UK Advice, counselling and support group for adult male victims of sexual abuse or rape. Contact: 020 3598 3898

Lesbian and Gay Switchboard Information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people. Contact: 0300 330 0630

Women’s Aid National charity working to end domestic violence

Skill National bureau for students with disabilities.

Brookes Union Advice Service Independent and impartial advice on all aspects of academia at Brookes. Contact: 01865 484770 su.advice@brookes.ac.uk Brookes English Language Support Go to brookes.ac.uk and search ‘English Language Support’. Brookes Upgrade Confidential advice and support with maths, study skills, writing essays and more. www.brookes.ac.uk/upgrade.

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

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STUDENTAL DENTAL PRACTISE Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus Colonnade Building 3rd Floor Oxford OX3 OBP Telephone: 01865 689997 Email: reception@studental.co.uk www.studental.co.uk Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am -6pm Located in the state of art facilities with new and modern equipment Accepting new NHS and private patients even if only for a short period We are open to everyone -students, their family and general public Even if you have dentist elsewhere (back at home), you are still able to come and see us (you do not need to de-register from your other dental surgery)

Some of you might be eligible for exemption from dental charges -enquire at Studental reception Emergency and short notice appointments available Experienced, friendly and fully qualified dentists and specialists (wisdom tooth extraction, periodontist, prosthodontist, implantologist, orthodontics (braces) and endodontist) available Hygienist appointments available

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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, a craft community, and much more. You can find us in the Chaplaincy Room in the Buckley Building, Headington, 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 Mind & Spirit: How can the Multifaith Chaplaincy support your spiritual life workshop for new students,

on Monday 14th and Wednesday 16th September at 11am in JHB207, Gipsy Lane. Welcome Lunch Open to all, on Monday 14th September from 12–2pm in Multifaith Chaplaincy room 20, Buckley Building. Afternoon Tea Drop in 3-4pm MondayThursday 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. Friday Prayer is said in Multifaith Chaplaincy rooms 20 & 22 in the Buckley Building every week, and often at the Wheatley Campus.

WHERE CAN I PRAY AND REFLECT? There are facilities across all campuses for students and staff. In Headington, there are three Multifaith Chaplaincy rooms where you can find quiet space and

prayer facilities (including wash rooms). At Harcourt Hill, the Chapel is open to all and there is a prayer room with washing facilities at the entrance to the Chapel. At Wheatley the prayer & quiet room is EL12, in the Entrance Lodge.

WHO ARE THE CHAPLAINS? Christian Rev. Kate Harford, Ecumenical Chaplain: chaplain@brookes.ac.uk Revd. 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 Bao Ngo, Assistant International Chaplain: bngo@brookes.ac.uk Jewish Rabbi Michael RosenfeldSchueler: rosenfeld@brookes.ac.uk Muslim Sheikh Ramzy hramezanzadeh@brookes.ac.uk Whoever you are, whatever you believe, the Chaplaincy is open to you. We invite you to come along and be a part of the community.

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