Social Activities SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
August 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. There is an activity on most days, either in the afternoon or in the evening. Sometimes both. Please check in advance what you will be doing each day so you know where and when to meet and what to bring (e.g. sports gear). Please see the back of this programme for details of Saturday excursions. On your first day you may be shown some of the useful sites and MEETING PLACES around Oxford. The meeting places are Caramba café and Carfax Tower. Please remember where these are! SPORTS ACTIVITIES: please bring sports clothes and trainers. And finally… It is very important that you carry your STUDENT CARD 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 Boards or speak to your social organiser. If you have any problems or questions, please come to the office and talk to Rachel our social activities organiser.
We look forward to meeting you and we hope you have fun at OEC!
Academic Timetable
Lesson times will be: Class: 9.00 – 10.30 Class: 10.50 – 12.20 Class: 1.15 – 2.45 (Fluency/Self access) Class: 3.00 – 4.30 (Special options)
Monday 2nd Afternoon 3.30pm St. Mary’s Church and tower Meet at Carfax Tower
Tuesday 3rd Evening 9.30pm DISCO NIGHT at ANUBA! Meet at Carfax Tower Wednesday 4th Afternoon 3.30pm Ashmolean Museum – Oxford’s famous museum of Art and Archaeology Meet at Carfax Tower Evening 8pm Pool night Meet at Carfax Tower
Thursday 5th Evening 7.30pm BBQ and Disco! Meet at Harlequins Rugby Club
(see your map of Oxford)
Friday 6th Afternoon 3.30pm Sports Meet at Caramba Cafe
Monday 9th Afternoon 3.30pm The Botanic Gardens Meet at Carfax Tower
Tuesday 10th Evening 9.30pm DISCO NIGHT at ANUBA! Meet at Carfax Tower
Wednesday 11th Afternoon 3.30pm English Cream Tea Meet at Caramba cafe Evening 8pm Pool night Meet at Carfax Tower
Thursday 12th Evening 7.30pm BBQ and Disco! Meet at Harlequins Rugby Club
(see your map of Oxford)
Friday 13th Afternoon 3.30pm Sports Meet at Caramba Cafe
Monday 16th Afternoon 3.30pm Oxford Castle Unlocked Meet at Carfax Tower
Tuesday 17th Evening 9.30pm DISCO NIGHT at ANUBA! Meet at Carfax Tower
Wednesday 18th Afternoon 3.30pm New College Meet at Carfax Tower Evening 8pm Pool night Meet at Carfax Tower
Thursday 19th Evening 7.30pm BBQ and Disco! Meet at Harlequins Rugby Club
(see your map of Oxford)
Friday 20th Afternoon 3.30pm Sports Meet at Caramba Cafe
Monday 23rd Afternoon 3.30pm Trinity College Meet at Carfax Tower
Tuesday 24th Evening 9.30pm DISCO NIGHT! Meet at Carfax Tower
Wednesday 25th Evening 8pm Pool night Meet at Carfax Tower
Thursday 26th Evening 7.30pm BBQ and Disco! Meet at Harlequins Rugby Club
(see your map of Oxford)
Monday 30th BANK HOLIDAY! Free excursion to Blenheim Palace! Sign up in the office with Rachel
Friday 27th Afternoon 3.30pm Sports Meet at Caramba Cafe
Saturday excursions: Saturday 7th of August 2010 – WARWICK AND STRATFORD (£30.00) Excursion to one of England’s finest medieval castles, followed by a trip to Shakespeare’s birthplace. Saturday 14th of August 2010 - LONDON (£20.00) A walking tour to see the sights of London followed by an optional trip on the river in your free time! Saturday 21st of August 2010 – BATH (£33.00 – includes entrance to Roman Baths Museum) With your free audio guide you can take as long as you like to see the 2,000 year old Roman Baths. You will go on a tour around the 18th century city and you will see the Crescent and the Circus – two of the most impressive streets in Europe. Saturday 28th of August 2010 – WALES (£32.00 – includes entrance to Tintern Abbey) You will 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!
If you have a PINK student card the charge is included in your course fees. If you have a WHITE student card you must pay for excursions in advance. ***LIMITED PLACES***
Please see Rachel in the office by Wednesday.