November and December social programme 2010

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

November & December 2010

…to The Oxford English Centre!

Here is the Social Activities Programme I’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 carefully.

The meeting place for all of your activities is Caramba Café, The front door of the school or Carfax Tower. Please check carefully so you know where you should be meeting for each activity.

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 the Activities board.

Important: All students under 18 must return to their host families by 22.30.

SATURDAY EXCURSIONS: SIGN UP WITH ME IN THE OFFICE BEFORE WEDNESDAY!! LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES AVAILABLE. If you have any problems or questions, please come and talk to me and I will be happy to help you!

Best wishes,

Rachel Social Activities Organiser

MONDAY 1st AFTERNOON: Bicester Village – designer shopping

outlet!

3.30pm – Meet at Caramba café TUESDAY 2nd EVENING: Solemn Requiem for All Souls - sung by

Magdalen College Choir (not a concert but a church service) 5.15pm – Meet at Carfax Tower AND THEN...

Language Lounge – meet other international

students in Oxford and enjoy free and friendly conversation practice in a pub environment!

7.30pm – Meet at Carfax Tower

WEDNESDAY 3rd AFTERNOON: Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum 3.30pm – Meet at Caramba café THURSDAY 4th EVENING: Bowling!

Only £10.00 (includes 2 games of bowling and

transport)

***LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES*** Sign up with Rachel in the office before 3.30pm on Monday 1st of November 6.45pm – Meet at Caramba café

MONDAY 8th AFTERNOON: University Parks – an Autumnal scenic

walk and then duck feeding

3.30pm – Meet at Caramba café

TUESDAY 9th EVENING: Wine and Cheese with a quiz - points mean

prizes!

8pm – Meet at Caramba café WEDNESDAY 10th AFTERNOON: Museum of the History of Science 4pm Meet at Carfax Tower AND THEN Football Match on Astro turf!

9pm – 10pm Speak to Nick M (teacher) for details THURSDAY 11th EVENING: Pub Night – visit some of Oxford’s

finest drinking holes...

8pm – Meet at Carfax Tower

MONDAY 15th

TUESDAY 16th

AFTERNOON:

AFTERNOON:

The Covered Market

Arts and Crafts

3.30pm – Meet at Caramba café

3.30pm – Meet at Caramba café AND THEN EVENING: Language Lounge – meet other

international students in Oxford and enjoy free and friendly conversation practice in a pub environment!

7.30pm – Meet at Carfax Tower

WEDNESDAY 17th EVENING: RAW DIVA ***DON’T MISS THIS!*** A FREE professional Urban Dance Class with Jennifer Middleton from RAW DIVA! www.rawdiva.co.uk Become a fan of The Oxford English Centre on facebook to see the dances and photos from last month ☺ 8pm – don’t be late!

Meet at Caramba café

THURSDAY 18th EVENING: Karaoke!

8pm – Meet at Caramba café

MONDAY 22nd AFTERNOON: Christchurch College – where scenes

from Harry Potter were filmed!

3.30pm – Meet at Caramba café

TUESDAY 23rd EVENING: International Quiz Night– who will be in

the winning team?

8pm – Meet at Caramba café

WEDNESDAY 24th AFTERNOON: The Ashmolean Museum – The world’s

oldest museum!

3.30pm – Meet at Caramba café

THURSDAY 25th EVENING: Pool Night – who has the skills?!

8pm – Meet at Carfax Tower

MONDAY 29th AFTERNOON: English Cream Tea – a taste of

Victorian England!

3.30pm – Meet at Caramba café TUESDAY 30th EVENING Karaoke – who’s the biggest Diva?!

8pm – Meet at Caramba café

WEDNESDAY 1st EVENING: ***THE EVENT OF THE MONTH*** The Oxford English Centre’s famous CHRISTMAS PARTY! With special

Christmas performances!!

7.30pm – Meet at Caramba café

THURSDAY 2nd AFTERNOON: Drama games with Rachel!

3.30pm – Meet at Caramba café

MONDAY 6th AFTERNOON: St. Mary’s Church & Tower 3.30pm – Meet at Caramba café

TUESDAY 7th EVENING: The Globe Cafe – meet new people,

learn more about British Culture and practice your English in a friendly, relaxed cafe setting. ***tea, coffee and light refreshments are served for free!*** 7.30pm – Meet outside the front door of The Oxford English Centre WEDNESDAY 8th AFTERNOON: Magdalen College – where Oscar Wilde

studied

3.30pm – Meet at Caramba café THURSDAY 9th EVENING: Evensong at Christchurch College Cathedral 5.45pm – Meet at Carfax Tower

WEEKEND EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES: Saturday 6th of November 2010 STONEHENGE AND WINCHESTER (£33.00)

Stonehenge is Britain’s oldest monument, built over 5,000 years ago. Take your time to listen to its amazing story. Later we will visit the city of Winchester. We will tour the city before entering 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.

OR SOUTH PARKS FAMOUS FIREWORK DISPLAY AND FAIR (ONLY £5.00)

Meet Rachel and enjoy a full half-hour firework display at Oxford's Round Table charity event in South Park, Oxford. Spectators huddle round the bonfire to "oooh!" and "aaah!" at the spectacle, with a funfair after the display and plenty of refreshments!

Saturday 13th of November 2010 WALES (£32.00)

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!

Includes Entrance to Tintern Abbey.

Saturday 20th of November 2010: Saturday 20th of November 2010 (£32.00)

Saturday 20th of November 2010 LONDON HALF DAY TOUR (£20.00)

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 before enjoying free time in England’s capital city!

Saturday 27th of November 2010 WINDSOR AND HAMPTON COURT PALACE – Ice skating! (£30.00)

Prepare for the Festive Season with a very Royal day out. First, with a guided visit of the Queens resident town, Windsor. Then, on to the historical, Hampton Court Palace - Once, home to King Henry VIII, this spectacular palace and gardens is the only Royal property entirely open to visitors. In addition, at this time of year only, try skating on the traditional Christmas Ice Rink, against the romantic setting of a beautifully, illuminated Palace backdrop.

Saturday 4th of December 2010 LONDON SIGHTS AND WINTER WONDERLAND EVENT (£25.00)

Take in the world famous sights of the capital city on a guided tour of central London.

There's an option to relax on a River Boat tour to the magnificent Tower Bridge. Later, enjoy all that London has to offer at Christmas time including the Winter Wonderland event at Hyde Park (free entry, with optional ticketed activities within - see website for details: www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com).

Sunday 5th of December 2010 STONEHENGE AND BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET (ÂŁ35.00)

Following a short visit to the UK's oldest and most mysterious monument, Stonehenge (entry optional - ÂŁ5.00), you will visit one of England's most beautiful cities. Bath, is a must see at any time of year! But, when the traditional Christmas market takes place, it's a magical experience you will never forget. Book early!!

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year from all the staff at The Oxford English Centre!