SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
April 2010
…to The Oxford English Centre! Here is the Social Activities Programme we’ve organised for you during your stay in Oxford.
In this booklet you will find details of all the activities planned for the time you are here. Please check in advance what you will be doing each day so you know where and when to meet and if you need to bring anything. The meeting place for all of your activities is Caramba Café, Carfax tower or The Oxford English Centre front carpark. Please check carefully so you know where you should be meeting.
And finally… It is very important that you carry your STUDENT CARD/DRIVING LICENCE OR I.D. AT ALL TIMES. Without it, you may not be able to take part in some social activities. The weather and the programme may change. Keep checking the Social Activities Notice Board!! More information about tours and activities is provided on the Activities board. Important: All students under 18 must return to their host families by 22.30
If you have any problems or questions, please see Rachel, our social activities organiser.
We look forward to meeting you and hope you have fun at OEC!
Thursday 1st Evening 8pm The famous OEC BBQ! Meet at Caramba Cafe
Friday 2nd
BANK HOLIDAY! Free excursion to the beautiful Blenheim Palace Meet in the OEC carpark at 9.15am
Monday 5th
BANK HOLIDAY! Easter egg hunt on the Meadow and a pint in the Perch inn! Meet in the OEC carpark at 10.30am
Tuesday 6th Evening 8pm Bingo Meet at Caramba Cafe
Thursday 8th Disco! 8pm Meet at Caramba Cafe
Wednesday 7th Afternoon 3.30pm Shopping trip to Bicester village Evening 8pm Karaoke Meet at Caramba Cafe
Tuesday 13th Evening 8pm Pool night Meet at Carfax tower
Wednesday 14th Afternoon 3.30pm Christchurch College – where Harry Potter was filmed! Meet at Caramba Cafe
Thursday 15th Evening 8pm Thai party! – an evening of music and food Meet at Caramba Cafe
Friday 16th Afternoon 3.30pm Treasure Hunt or Magdalen College Meet at Caramba Cafe
Tuesday 20th Evening 8pm Pool night Meet at Carfax tower
Wednesday 21st Afternoon 3.30pm English Cream Tea! Meet at Caramba Cafe
Thursday 22nd Evening 8pm Quiz night Meet at Caramba Cafe
Friday 23rd Afternoon 3.30pm St Mary’s Church and tower – panoramic views of Oxford’s dreaming spires Meet at Caramba Cafe
Tuesday 27th Evening 8pm Games night Meet at Caramba Cafe
Wednesday 28th Afternoon 3.30pm Magdalen College or New College Meet at Caramba Cafe
Thursday 29th Evening 8pm Disco Meet at Caramba Cafe
Friday 30th Afternoon 3.30pm Ashmolean Museum – Oxford’s famous museum of Art and Archaeology Meet at Caramba Cafe
Saturday excursions… Saturday 3rd April 2010: LONDON HALF DAY TOUR (£20) You will view Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, St James's Palace, St James's Park, The Mall, Whitehall, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, The Thames, Whitehall, Horse Guard's Parade, & Trafalgar Square.
Saturday 10th April 2010 STONEHENGE AND WINCHESTER (£33) Stonehenge is Britain’s oldest monument, built over 5,000 years ago. Take your time to listen to its amazing story. Later you will visit the city of Winchester and visit the cathedral. Built in 1079 it is 169 metres long – only St Peter’s in Rome is longer. You will have lots of free time to visit the cathedral and this beautiful city. Includes entrance to Stonehenge, and entrance to Winchester Cathedral.
Saturday 17th April 2010: (£31) WALES You will first visit the 800 year old ruins of Tintern Abbey in the beautiful Welsh borders that inspired poet William Wordsworth. When you arrive in Cardiff you will have lots of time to see the Castle, the free National Museum and to explore the biggest shopping area in Wales. Includes entrance to Tintern Abbey.
Saturday 24th April 2010: STRATFORD AND THE COTSWOLDS (£29) You will start the day exploring the "magic" of the Cotswolds. You will visit the ghostly Minster Lovell Hall, The enchanting town of Burford, with its famous church, before entering the 4,000 Year Old Rollright Stone Circle. On the way into Stratford you will hear the story of Britain's greatest writer: William Shakespeare. On the coach tour you will see the River Avon, the theatres, and New Place before your free time begins by Shakespeare's birthplace.