SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
March 2011
…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: 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 March Evening
Karaoke – who is the Karaoke star? Meet at Caramba café 8pm
Wednesday 2nd of March Afternoon Bicester village – designer shopping
outlet!
Thursday 3rd of March
Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
***THE EVENT OF THE WEEK*** Evening FILM NIGHT Meet at Caramba café 7.45pm – the film starts at 8pm!
Friday 4th of March
Afternoon University Museum of Natural History Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Monday 7th of March Afternoon Christchurch College – where scenes from
Harry Potter were filmed! Meet at Caramba cafe 3.30pm
Tuesday 8th of March ***THE EVENT OF THE WEEK*** Evening Pancake Party! – Mmmmm! Meet at Caramba café 8pm
Thursday 10th of March Evening Bowling! Only £5.00 ***LIMITED PLACES*** Sign up in the office with Rachel before 5pm on Monday 7th of March
Friday 11th of March Afternoon Football game - on Astroturf in
Kidlington
See Rachel for details and to sign up
Monday 14th of March Afternoon Magdalen College – where Oscar Wilde
studied
Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Tuesday 15th of March Evening
Pool Night – who’s got the skills? Meet at Carfax Tower 8pm
Thursday 17th of March ***THE EVENT OF THE WEEK*** Evening ST PATRICK’S DAY PARTY – you must
wear green!
Meet at Caramba café 8pm Friday 18th of March Afternoon English Cream Tea – a taste of Victorian
England
Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Monday 21st of March Afternoon St Mary’s Church – climb 127 steps to the
top of the tower to see wonderful views! Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Tuesday 22nd of March ***THE EVENT OF THE WEEK*** Evening FILM NIGHT Meet at Caramba café 7.45pm – the film starts at 8pm!
Thursday 24th of March Evening Evensong at Christchurch College Meet at Carfax Tower 5.45pm AND THEN… Evening Jazz Night – over 18s only Only £3.00 ***LIMITED PLACES*** Sign up in the office with Rachel
Friday 25th of March Afternoon New College – a beautiful Oxford
University College
Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Monday 28th of March Botanical Gardens – beautiful and very
useful plants
Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Tuesday 29th of March Evening Wine and Cheese with a quiz! Meet at Caramba café 8pm
Wednesday 30th of March ***THE EVENT OF THE WEEK*** Evening RAW DIVA **NOT TO BE MISSED** A FREE professional Urban Dance Class with Jennifer Middleton from Raw Diva! 8pm - Meet at Caramba café
Thursday 31st of March Afternoon Ashmolean Museum – the oldest Museum in
the World!
Meet at Caramba café 3.30pm
Saturday Excursions with SEA tours www.seaoxford.com Saturday 5th of March 2011: BRIGHTON £29.00 Visit the Palace Pier for rides and games. You will also have time to visit the free Art Gallery & Museum. The Lanes is a lovely area for restaurants, cafes, and fashion shops. Look at the cheap markets and shops in North Lane and visit Devil's Dyke for one of the most beautiful views in England. And then enjoy 5 hours of free time!
Saturday 12th of March 2011: STONEHENGE, SALISBURY AND AVEBURY £33.00 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 19th of March 2011:
Saturday 19th of March 2011: STRATFORD AND THE COTSWOLDS £29.00 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 March 2011: WALES £32.00
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: