SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
February 2011 - Adults
…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. Please read it very carefully. On your first day you may be shown some of the useful sights and meeting places around Oxford. The main meeting places are Caramba Café or Carfax Tower. Please check carefully that you know where you should be meeting for each activity so that you don’t miss anything. 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 Boards. More information about tours and activities is provided on these boards.
Important: All students under 18 must return to their host families by 22.30 at the latest. This is our school rule and must be respected. SATURDAY EXCURSIONS: IF YOU ARE NOT PART OF A GROUP THEN PLEASE SIGN UP WITH US FOR EACH EXCURSION YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND BEFORE WEDNESDAY OF THE SAME WEEK BECAUSE THERE ARE ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES AVAILABLE FOR EACH TRIP. If you have any problems or questions, please come and talk to one of us and we will be happy to help you! Best wishes,
Rachel and Tom Social Activities Organisers
Tuesday 1st of February Evening
Karaoke – who is the Karaoke star? Meet at Caramba café 8pm
Wednesday 2nd of February Afternoon St Mary’s Church – climb 127 steps to
the top of the tower to see wonderful views! Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Thursday 3rd of February Evening Disco! Meet at Carfax Tower 8pm
Friday 4th of February
Afternoon Ashmolean Museum – the world’s oldest
museum!
Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Monday 7th of February Afternoon Christchurch College – where scenes from
Harry Potter were filmed! Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Tuesday 8th of February Evening Wine and Cheese – Mmmmm! Meet at Caramba café 8pm
Thursday 10th of February Evening
Disco – tonight’s gonna be a good night! Meet at Caramba café 8pm
Friday 11th of February Afternoon Golf! Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Monday 14th of February Afternoon Magdalen College – where Oscar Wilde
studied
Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Tuesday 15th of February Evening
Pool Night – who’s got the skills? Meet at Carfax Tower 8pm Thursday 17th of February Evening BBQ and Karaoke! Meet at Caramba café 8pm
Friday 18th of February Afternoon Photo challenge – who will be the winning
team?
Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Monday 21st of February Afternoon
New College – a beautiful University college Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Tuesday 22nd of February Evening International Quiz Night! Meet at Caramba café 8pm
Thursday 24th of February Evening
Disco – put your dancing shoes on! Meet at Caramba café 8pm
Friday 25th of February Afternoon English Cream Tea – a taste of
Victorian England
Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Saturday Excursions with SEA tours www.seaoxford.com Saturday 5th of February 2011: STONEHENGE, SALISBURY AND AVEBURY £33.00
(Pink cards
exempt)
Stonehenge is Britain’s oldest monument, built over 5,000 years ago. Take your time to listen to its amazing story. Later your guide will show you Salisbury with its spectacular, famous Cathedral. Then you will have plenty of time to explore the city. Your magical journey ends in Avebury. Like Stonehenge but bigger!
Saturday 12th of February 2011: WALES £32.00
(Pink cards exempt)
You will visit the 800 year old ruins of Tintern Abbey in the beautiful Welsh borders that inspired William Wordsworth. When you arrive in Cardiff you will have lots of time to see the Castle, the free National Museum and explore the largest shopping area in Wales. Take time to explore and enjoy the culture and language of Britain’s most traditional country.
Saturday 19th of February 2011:
Saturday 19th of February 2011: CAMBRIDGE £31.00 (Pink cards exempt) Return travel by coach. You will hear the history of the University which produced Darwin, Newton and DNA. You will also enter King’s College Chapel. You can spend your free time exploring colleges, punting on the River Cam, walking through lovely meadows, shopping, or visiting the free Fitzwilliam Museum.
Saturday 26th of February 2011: LONDON HALF DAY £20.00 (Pink cards exempt) Return travel by coach. Walking tour of London including Buckingham Palace and changing of the guard, St. James Park, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Trafalgar square. Free time in the afternoon to shop or visit museums. Your return ticket can be used at any time in the afternoon, evening or even the next day so you can come back to Oxford when YOU want to!