SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
June 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!
Tuesday 1st Afternoon 3.30pm University and Pitt Rivers Museum Meet at Caramba cafe
Wednesday 2nd Evening 8pm Karaoke Meet at Caramba cafe
Thursday 3rd Evening 8pm Wine and cheese evening with quiz Meet at Caramba cafe
Monday 7th Afternoon 3.30pm St. Mary’s Church and Tower Meet at Caramba cafe
Tuesday 8th Evening 8pm Bingo! Luuuucky number!! Thursday 10th Evening 8pm Quiz night Meet at Caramba cafe
Meet at Caramba cafe
Friday 11th Afternoon 4.30pm FOOTBALL MATCH! Meet at Caramba cafe Sign up in the office with Rachel
Monday 14th Afternoon 3.30pm The Botanical Gardens Meet at Caramba cafe
Tuesday 15th Early evening 5.45pm Evensong at Christchurch Cathedral Meet at Carfax tower
Wednesday 16th Afternoon 3.30pm River boating Meet at Caramba cafe
Thursday 17th Evening 8pm Pool night Meet at Carfax tower
Monday 21st Afternoon 3.30pm English cream tea with strawberries and ice cream to celebrate the start of Wimbledon! Meet at Caramba cafe
Tuesday 22nd Evening 7.30pm DON’T MISS… …SHAKESPEARE AT THE OXFORD CASTLE! 'Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em!' - Malvolio
Only £8!!! Sign up in the office with Rachel
Wednesday 23rd Afternoon 3.30pm New College Meet at Caramba cafe
Thursday 24th Evening 8pm Jazz night (over 18s only) Only ÂŁ4! Meet at Carfax tower Limited spaces available sign up in the office with Rachel
Monday 28th Afternoon 3.30pm Christchurch College – where Harry Potter was filmed! Meet at Caramba cafe
Tuesday 29th Afternoon 3.30pm Ashmolean Museum – Oxford’s famous museum of Art and Archaeology Meet at Caramba cafe
Wednesday 30th Evening 8pm Pool night Meet at Carfax tower
Saturday excursions: Saturday 5th of June 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. Your return coach ticket can be used any time in the afternoon, through the night or the next day so you can return to Oxford when you want to!
Saturday 12th of June 2010 WALES (£31) 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 19th of June 2010 THE COTSWOLDS (£26) 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.
Saturday 26th of June 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.