living in oxford - april 2015

Welcome to Living In OxfordWelcome to April Living in Oxford and welcome to one of our most loyal customers - CitySightseeing who are gracing our April cover for the past nine years! Thanks to Jane andher great team for their unwavering support and we wish them great weather and afantastic year!As the weather improves we start to look to the great outdoors for things to do. Colinmeets golf professional, Eddie Pepperell, at Frilford Heath Golf Club and we cover TheBlenheim Palace Triathlon with a look at the fantastic work of the official charity,Leukaemia & Lymphona Research.In line with a healthy approach, we also review Kennington Osteopathic Practice, TheOxford Lifestyle Centre but then Audrey undoes all the good work with a visit to thefabulous Gatineau. We also review the fascinating Christ Church Picture Gallery.This month also sees the first annual Living in Oxford Awards at the wonderful WestonLibrary. Want to come? Visit www.inoxford.com and register there.We look forward to seeing you on April 15th.Enjoy April Richard Rosser, Editor Living in Oxford MagazineContentsOxfordshire Events 12

Oxfordshire Education 34

Oxfordshire Attractions 16

Oxfordshire Kids 15

Oxfordshire Accommodation 36

Oxfordshire Theatre 20

Oxfordshire Restaurants 48

Oxfordshire Cinema 22

Oxfordshire Health & Beauty 60

Oxfordshire Music 24

Oxfordshire Sports 46

Oxfordshire Art & Antiques 30

Oxfordshire Services 66

Oxfordshire Shopping 40

Oxford City Centre Map 42

County Map 44

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“If you have arrived in Oxford and you don’t know the city, make sure you jump on board one offabulous City Sightseeing buses – they’re hard to miss in their stunning red and green designs! Allyou have to do is visit the City Centre and climb aboard – or if you prefer a green bus, take the GuideFriday Green bus.”

The Oxford Lifestyle Centre“Get fit in the state-of-the-art gym; get a new look in the riverside hair salon or unwind and enjoysome pampering in the relaxing treatment rooms. This £6m development is located in Oxpens Road,offering excellent links to the developing West End of the city centre.”

58Gatineau Patisserie“Coming from France, it was nice to have the opportunity to meet Fabien Gautier, the manager andcompany director who working with Hervé Gatineau, the owner of this wonderful patisserie andbakery in Oxford. Because almost all of Gatineau’s team is French and as the smell of bread perfumedthe entire store, I could feel at home for a while…!”

Interested in reading more of our reviews? Just visit www.livinginoxford.com Your Guide To The City

• Kennington Osteopathic Practice 62

• Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research 70

• Oxford Fashion Week 69

• Christ Church Picture Gallery 32

• Frilford Heath Golf Club 46

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The useful leaflet also gives you discounts on shops andrestaurants and free entry into some sites. Ticketsavailable from: Tour Drivers, Street Sales Staff, OxfordRailway Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, CarfaxTower, Four Pillars Hotels, Oxford Tourist, InformationOffice, Randolph Hotel, Cotswold Lodge Hotel, Najar’sPlace, YHA, St Michaels at the Northgate.

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If you have arrived in Oxford and you don’t know the city, make sureyou jump on board one of fabulous City Sightseeing buses – they’rehard to miss in their stunning red and green designs!

All you have to do is visit the City Centre and climb aboard – or if you prefera green bus, take the Guide Friday Green bus.Take a seat downstairs (30 seats) or upstairs (45 seats) for only 1 stop, 8stops or the entire tour, the 24h or 48h tickets give you the opportunity totravel within the city whenever you want. It is possible to get on the bus orstop as many times as you wish during the validity of your ticket. Hop onand hop off at one of the 19 stops allocated in the city centre.Thanks to the bus tour, it’s really easy to discover all the key sites andattractions of Oxford. In an hour you can absorb Oxford’s main streets, ourbeautiful colleges, Oxford Castle, historic museums and the odd pub!If you don’t speak or understand English (which means you probably can’tread this!) don’t worry! Your non English speaking friends and family canchoose the language they would prefer to hear the tour in and sit back andtake it all in in French, Spanish, Chinese and more (13 in total).Enjoy the short recorded commentaries about the history of the buildings,places or quarters. Kids needn’t feel left out as commentaries for childrenare now available on tour.You can buy your ticket online for both the red and green buses, from thebus, the City Sightseeing outlet in Oxford Rail Station or in various locationsin the city. Don’t hesitate to combine your tour ticket with other cityattractions such as Carfax Tower or a river cruise on the Thames.There’s no better way to see Oxford.Web: www.city-sightseeing.com

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Oxfordshire Events

Blenheim PalaceWoodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PPT: 0800 849 6500 Web: www.blenheimpalace.comChurchill 2015Throughout the year: The Churchill commemorative activities and eventscontinue throughout the year. Visit us and discover the reinvigoratedexhibition featuring new and never-before-seen artefacts, take the ‘Walk inChurchill’s Footsteps’ trail and look forward to the opening of a newmemorial garden in June. Book your place onto one of the many tours, talksand exclusive dining experiences.

Easter children’s activitiesTuesday 31st March: Family fun drop-in – Buttons and Bows – Make a springtime decoration usingembellishments to decorate. 2-4pm. £2 per child.Thursday 2nd April: Family fun drop-in – Count your chickens – Make a chick themed money box.2-4pm. £2 per childTuesday 7th April: Family fun drop-in –Fasten up! – Explore different ways of fastening clothes,what will you use?. 2-4pm. £2 per childThursday 9th April: Family fun drop-in – Rub-a-dub! – How were clothes washed before washingmachines? Make a washday model and learn about laundry day. 2-4pm. £2 per child

Easter at Blenheim PalaceFriday 3rd - Monday 6th April: Join us this Easter for an eggstravaganzaof activities for families. Our younger visitors can enjoy a Victorianfairground, Easter Egg Hunt, face painting, Circus Skills workshop, Punch &Judy shows and much more. Plus the Easter Bunny and Peter Rabbit will bemaking appearances ono Easter Sunday and Easter Monday!For more information on any of our events visit www.blenheimpalace.com

The Oxfordshire MuseumPark Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SN.T: 01993 811456. Web: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshiremuseumKeeping up Appearances: Fashion Through Two World WarsUntil Sunday 12th April: Explore how the changing role of women impacted on the style, fabric andcut of their clothing. A variety of vintage items take you back in time from the boom and bust of the‘50s, through make do and mend in the ‘40s, and the Hollywood glamour of the ‘30s to the freedomof the flappers of the ‘20s. A Herbert Touring Exhibition Free admission


Thursday 17th - Sunday 20th September: The Blenheim PalaceInternational Horse Trials are now firmly established in the eventingcalendar. It has been running since 1990, attracting the world's best ridersand the thousands of spectators who come each year to watch the event. TheBlenheim Palace International Horse Trials is known as a '3-day event', even though the actual eventis run over four days! This is because the event is made up of three phases: Dressage, Cross Countryand Show Jumping, with the Dressage phase taking place over the first two days. Please visit www.blenheimhorse.co.uk for more information.

Blenheim Palace International Horse TrialsWoodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PPTel: 01993 813335 Web: www.blenheimhorse.co.uk

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Experience Oxfordshire is pleased to promote the many wonderful cultural events, shows, exhibitionsand festivals that take place across the city and county. Oxfordshire springs to life this April withUpwardly Mobile Modern Art, Folk Music, Drama and Literary Events.Information on arts and events: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.org/whats-on

Friday 17th – Sunday 19th April: Oxford’s fourth Folk weekend offers a unique mix of concerts,ceilidhs, and sessions showcasing the best of Oxfordshire's talent alongside nationally-acclaimedartists and performers. The 2015 line up is headlined by Chris Wood, Lady Maisery, and our newpatron John Spiers. Gigs take place at The Old Fire Station and other venues around the City.www.folkweekendoxford.co.uk

Oxford Folk Weekend

Debora Delmar Corp. presents a major new site-specific immersive installation, Upwardly Mobile.Working with sculpture, video and installation, Debora Delmar Corp. explores the way in whichglobalised consumer culture structures our everyday lives through the implicit messaging withinadvertising imagery. www.modernartoxford.org.uk

Throughout April at Modern Art Oxford

Friday 17th April: Irish folk legends, The Fureys, play a rare Oxford concert at St John the EvangelistChurch. Expect all the classics including "Green Fields of France", "Sweet Sixteen" "Red Rose Cafe""The Lonesome Boatman" and many more. Tickets available from www.wegottickets.com/event/283827

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Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th April: Expect a packed programme of author talks, discussion panels,signings, readings and much more. Over 50 events including Book club champions, Richard Madeleyand Judy Finnegan, speaking to Julie Cohen, one of their very own book club authors.www.chiplitfest.com

Chipping Norton Literary FestivalThursday 23rd April: Critically-acclaimed Rhum and Clay present A Strange Wild Song - a darklycomic story told in their visually unique and highly inventive style. In Northern France in the SecondWorld War, three children encounter a lost American soldier. When the soldier’s camera is uneartheddecades later, his grandson searches for meaning from the photographs inside.www.stowe.co.uk/news-and-events/arts-at-stowe

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Monday 13th – Sataurday 18th April : Don’t miss Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia - a modern masterpiece,exploring the delicate relationship between past and present. English Touring Theatre (Translations,The Misanthrope) returns to Oxford with a new production of this Olivier Award-winning comedy,recently voted one of the nation’s top five shows in their ‘My Favourite Play’ poll.www.oxfordplayhouse.com

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Cornerstone Arts Centre25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NE. Booking: 01235 515144. Web: www.cornerstone-arts.org

Stagecoach Theatre Arts OxfordTel: Maya Sprigg 01869 278600.Web: www.stagecoach.co.uk/oxford Email: [email protected] provide quality part-time training in the performing arts for childrenaged 4-18yrs. Our aim is to nurture and develop young potential throughsinging, acting and dance classes in Oxford, stretching young imaginationsand building confidence. We provide the right combination of learning andperforming, with opportunities for all ages. Open every weekend during term time and workshopsduring the school holidays, come join the fun!Pitt Rivers MuseumSouth parks Road Oxford, OX1 3PPTel: 01865 270927 Web: www.prm.ox.ac.uk

Trail: Eggstraordinary Easter EggventureSaturday 28th March – Sunday 12th April: Eggsplore the Museums withan eggciting egg-hunters trail! during opening hours

Easter Holidays: Amazing ArmourThursday 2nd April – Saturday 4th April: Find out more about the amazing armour that we havein the museum and make a porcupinefish helmet. 1pm - 4pm

Folk Weekend OxfordSaturday 18 April – Sunday 19 April: Join us for Folk Weekend Oxford for storytelling, songs, games,and percussion workshops. Make your own Morris bell pads!Under 5 event: Let’s Go Fly a KiteThursday 7th May: Make your own fish kite and test it out on the museum lawn. Especially for under5s. Times: 10.30 – 12.30, 14.00 – 16.00

May Half Term: Museum MasterpieceTuesday 26th May – Wednesday 27th May: Rummage around for bits’n’ bobs to create your ownmagnificent artwork. Time: 13.00 – 16.00

Annabelle's Skirting Board AdventureSunday 26th April: Annabelle’s Skirtingboard Adventure is a brand newtheatre show for young children which combines animation, film and music,all created live before the audience. On stage is the furniture from a child’sbedroom, and Arthur, a boy who’s stuck at home, bored and wants anadventure. Prices: £8, £6 (concs), £24 (family ticket) Ages 3-6

The North Wall Arts CentreSouth Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN.Booking: 01865 319450. Web: www.thenorthwall.comThe Journey HomeSaturday 25th April: Join Polar Bear as he sets off in search of a new homewhen the ice starts melting. Travelling through storms, busy shipping lanesand across oceans, he picks up some exciting friends along the way. What will they encounter ontheir journey of discovery and friendship? Time: 11am & 2pm Tickets: Full Price £7.00 + fee

Oxford PlayhouseOxford Playhouse 11 - 12 Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2LW.Box Office: 01865 305305. Web: www.oxfordplayhouse.comPlay in a WeekMonday 3th to Friday 7th August: Inspired by this year's panto, Aladdin,and other Arabian Nights folk stories, this high-energy workshop will leadyou through improvisation, storytelling and drama techniques as you build towards a performanceto friends and family at the end of the week. 10am to 4pm (drop off from 9am, pick up before5pm) Age:8 to 11 years Tickets: £125. See website for more info.


Oxfordshire Attractions

City Sightseeing Bus ToursOxford Railway Station, Park End Street, OX1 1HS. Tel: 01865 790522. Web: www.citysightseeingoxford.comOur award winning one hour tour takes you on a fascinating journeyaround both the famous University colleges and the historic buildingsof the city itself. Hop on and off at any of our nineteen bus stops aroundthe town. All buses have live guides or recorded commentary in up tothirteen languages. Tours operate all day every day except Christmas/Boxingand New years day. Tickets valid on Red and Green Buses.

Oxford Castle Quarter43 Oxford Castle, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1AY.Tel: 01865 20165. Web: www.oxfordcastle.comOxford's oldest new quarter, once home to the infamous Oxford Prison andnow home to an exciting hub of restaurants and the gorgeous MalmaisonBoutique Hotel. The Castle also has an exciting visitor attraction 'OxfordCastle Unlocked,' where the secrets of the castle have been unlocked. For artlovers there is the O3 Gallery, with exhibitions all year round.Carfax TowerJunction of St Aldates and High Street, Oxford OX1 4AZ. Tel: 01865 792653. Open: 10.00 to 3pm. Admission: £2.50, Children £1.50.In 1818 St Martin’s church was rebuilt complete with tower. However,the church, apart from its tower, was demolished in 1896. The tower is allthat remains today. Two ‘quarter boys’ who hit the bells at every quarterhour adorn the east facade of the church clock. Climb up 99 steps to get asweeping view of Oxford’s spires. Open 10am-3pm Nov - Feb, Admission£2.50, Children £1.50.

St Michael at the North GateCornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3EY.Tel: 01865 240940. Web: www.smng.org.ukSt Michael at the North Gate is the oldest Church Tower in Oxford andis definitely worth a visit! There’s also a treasury of silver and bronzedating back to the 1600s and you can also see a copy of the church accountsdating back hundreds of years. Open: 10.30am-5pm (10.30am-4pm inWinter). Admission: Adults and Concessions £2.50, Students £2.00,Children £1.30, Family ticket £7.00

Tourist Information Centre15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.Tel: 01865 252037. Email: [email protected] Web: visitoxfordandoxfordshire.comThe Tourist information Centre staff provide an extensive range of servicesto help make your stay enjoyable and memorable. We offer a wide range ofguides, maps, souvenirs and local produce. We also can guide you to the bestOxfordshire has to offer. We are also the home of Official Guided WalkingTours, the best way to explore Oxford on foot. See in store or get in contactwith us by Tel: 01865 252037 Email: [email protected]

Cherwell Boathouse - PuntingBardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6ST (1 mile from the town centre).Tel: 01865 515978. Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.ukEnjoy the quintessential Oxford experience punting on the River Cherwell.With over 70 hand built punts, boats and canoes. Enjoy a relaxed afternoonin a beautiful tranquil environment on the river.


University Church of St. Mary the VirginHigh Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ. Tel: 01865 279111. Web: www.university-church.ox.ac.ukSt Mary's is situated at the historic heart of the City and University of Oxford.Thought to be the oldest university building in the world, the Tower wasbuilt in 1280, and the University’s reference library was added in 1320. It isworth the climb of 124 steps to make it to the top to enjoy fine uninterruptedviews across Oxford and the surrounding countryside. Open: 9am to 5pm(July and August 9am-6pm). Tower Admission: Adult £3, Children (under 16) £2.50.

Oxford Official Guided Walking Tours15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.Tel: 01865 252037. Email: [email protected] Web: visitoxfordandoxfordshire.comWhat better way to discover our beautiful city than on foot? The OfficialGuided Walking Tours are a fascinating and entertaining way to explore andlearn about this unique city, its history, University, famous people and oddtraditions. Oxford Official Guided Walking Tours cover a wide range of topicsfrom an introduction to the city and its University to Inspector Morse, HarryPotter, J.R.R. Tolkien and more.

Wychwood BreweryEagle Maltings, The Crofts, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4DP.Tel: 01993 890 800. Web: www.wychwood.co.ukHand-crafted fine beers and organic ales from the famous Oxfordshirebrewer. Wychwood Brewery is an English brewery founded by Paddy Glennyin 1983, and located in the town of Witney, Oxfordshire in the UnitedKingdom. It is owned by Refresh UK, a subsidiary of Marstons plc.

Didcot Railway CentreDidcot, Oxon, OX11 7NJ. Tel: 01235 817200. Web: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.ukHome of the Great Western Society and its unique collection of GreatWestern Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relicsand a recreation of Brunel's broad gauge railway. 3 - 6 April: Easter FamilyFundays, featuring all day steam train rides, Easter Egg Treasure Hunt,Children's Entertainment & Activities, Chipper the Squirrel (Fri & Mononly)

Buscot Park & The Faringdon CollectionFaringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8BU. Tel: 01367 240932. (Information Line). Web: www.buscotpark.comFamily home of Lord Faringdon, who looks after the property on behalf ofthe National Trust, together with the family collection of pictures, furniture,ceramics and objets d'art, known as the Faringdon Collection. IncludesBurne-Jones's famous series, The legend of the Briar Rose.The enchantinggardens contain the spectacular Water Garden designed by Harold Peto in1904 for the first Lord Faringdon. See website for more details www.buscotpark.com

Crocodiles of the WorldBurford Road, Brize Norton, Oxfordshire OX18 3NX.Tel: 01993 846353. Web: www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.ukWe're the UK's only crocodile zoo with over 80 crocodiles and 12 differentspecies. We're open weekly on Sundays between 9.00am and 4.30pm. Wealso have guided tours running every Saturday afternoon and other selecteddays, and are open for group visits and private tours.

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The King’s SpeechOxford Playhouse 11 - 12 Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2LW.Box Office: 01865 305305. Web: www.oxfordplayhouse.com

Friday 24th April: At an office in Harley Street, Bertie and his wifeElizabeth, the future Queen Mother, are meeting maverick Australian speechtherapist Lionel Logue. Soon the eccentric therapist and the King begin their extraordinary journeyto overcome the King’s stammer, as he prepares to address the nation on the brink of World WarTwo.

The North Wall Arts CentreSouth Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN.Booking: 01865 319450. Web: www.thenorthwall.comSong of RiotsTuesday 14th – Saturday 18th April: Two boys. A prince from a fairy tale– the only child of a King and a Queen. A kid from the inner city – the onlyson of Polish immigrants. Both boys need to leave home. Both are out in the night. Both are lookingto find golden opportunities. When they meet, a riot breaks out.Tickets: £13.00 Concession: £11.00 Times: 8pmDuotoneWednesday 29th April: Duotone is the alias of songwriter Barney Morse-Brown, cellist with multiplatinum artist Birdy, BBC Folk Award winners theImagined Village, Chris Wood, Eliza Carthy & Jackie Oates. Duotone is proudto be returning to the North Wall to launch his new LP Let’s Get Low. Writtenat home on his narrowboat, Let’s Get Low reveals a songwriter who isunafraid to explore real-life experiences that are often hidden from view.Tickets: £12.00 Concession: £10.00 Times: 8pm

The Old Fire Station40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ.Tel: 01865 263980. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk

Cornerstone Arts CentreStation Rd, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11.Tel: 01235 515144. Web: www.cornerstone-arts.org300-1 Monkey PoetFriday 17th April: A schoolboy re-enacts the macho homoerotic war film300 in his bedroom, with Wilfred Owen as his Homeric scribe. Compared tothe likes of Bill Hicks, Lenny Bruce, George Carlin and Matt Panesh, Monkey Poet treats us to a doublebill of his new one man show and brilliant poetic stand up. Directed by the award winning GarethArmstrong, 300-1 won the Editor’s Award at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Gods Are Fallen and All Safety GoneTuesday 28th April: Gods Are Fallen And All Safety Gone is an investigationinto what happens when we discover that our parents are flawed humanbeings, and that at some point, sooner than we think, they are suddenlygoing to disappear from our lives. Intimate and funny, this play presents alifetime of conversations, condensed into one hour.Tickets: £12/£10 from Tickets Oxford – www.ticketsoxford.com /01865 305305 or on the door

Jonny and the Baptists Rock The VoteThursday 2nd April: Following their acclaimed, news-making Stop UkipTour, the UK’s hottest musical comedians (and stars of Radio 4’s The NowShow)Jonny & the Baptists once again bring their blend of songs, satire andsilliness to the nation. Taking on the big issues ahead of the May 2015 general election, Rock TheVote is their most ambitious show yet. Tickets: £10/£8 from Tickets Oxford – www.ticketsoxford.com / 01865 305305 or on the doorTime: 7.30pm

Fallowfields Restaurant is located only 20 minutes from Oxford. This elegant country house is a small, independently owned,

providing fine British dining.

Head Chef Matt Weedon and his team use wonderful fresh produce, much of it grown or reared on its own farm.

The restaurant faces south, overlooking a croquet lawn, and offers the perfect ambience at any time of day to enjoy a relaxing, peaceful and unrushed lunch or dinner. In the summer months, food and drinks can be taken on the terrace, with its uninterrupted view of the Ridgeway.

The well-stocked bar, offers plenty of variety with a wide range of single malt whiskeys, five different gins and locally brewed bottled

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Oxfordshire Cinema

John WickApril Film ReleasesAn ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters thattook everything from him. With New York City as his bullet-riddledplayground, "John Wick" (Keanu Reeves) is a fresh and stylized take onthe "assassin genre."

Select highlights of films on in Oxford and Oxfordshire over this month. Please see inoxford.com formore details and trailers. Tweet us what you think of this months releases @inoxford

Avengers: Age of UltronWhen Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program,things go awry and it is up to the Avengers to stop the villainous Ultronfrom enacting his terrible plans.

Hot Tub Time Machine 2When Lou finds himself in trouble, Nick and Jacob fire up the hot tub timemachine in an attempt to get back to the past. But they inadvertently landin the future with Adam Jr. Now they have to alter the future in order tosave the past - which is really the present.

The SalvationIn 1870s America, a peaceful American settler kills his family's murdererwhich unleashes the fury of a notorious gang leader. His cowardly fellowtownspeople then betray him, forcing him to hunt down the outlawsalone.

Furious 7Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable franchise built onspeed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returningcast of "Fast & Furious 7." Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against DominicToretto and his family for the death of his brother.

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Saturday 18th April 8pmSHELDONIAN THEATRE

Springtime Baroque

HANDELArrival of the Queen of Sheba

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VIVALDIConcerto for Four Violins & 'Spring'

ALBINONIConcerto for Two Oboes

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Oxford PhilomusicaSaïd Business School, University of Oxford, Egrove Park, Oxford OX1 5NY. Tel: 01865 980 980. Web: www.oxfordphil.com E-mail: [email protected] 2nd April: Serenade for Strings No. 13 in G major, K. 525, ‘Einekleine Nachtmusik’. Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra No. 10 in E flatmajor, K. 365. Symphony No. 38 in D major, K. 504, ‘Prague’Maria João Pires piano Julien Brocal piano Marios Papadopoulos conductorThis all-Mozart concert begins with his popular four-movement serenade ‘Eine kleine Nachtmusik’before one of the world’s most celebrated pianists, Maria João Pires, partners with her star pupilJulien Brocal in the Concerto for Two Pianos − a work Mozart himself would have played with hissister, Nannerl. In the ‘Prague’, one hears the effect of expanding musical horizons on Mozart’s ideaof what a symphony could be. In virtually every bar he is audibly straining at the limits of what hisinvention, his orchestra, and the symphony can do. A soloist of the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel,Julien Brocal is currently involved in Pires’s Partitura project − a unique launch pad for youngmusicians, offering a new perspective on the function of music.Tickets £50 £35 £25 £15 Venue: Sheldonian Theatre Time: 7pm

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12 April: Taranaki Piano TrioRobert Thompson – piano, Benjamin Baker – violin, Steffan Morris – cello, Beethoven Piano Trio op.1 no.1, Brahms Piano Trio in B major op.8

19 April: Zeilinski String Quartet Purcell FantasiasBeethoven String Quartet op.59 no.3 (Razumovsky)

26 April: Ben Baker - violin, Petr Limonov – pianoChausson: Poeme, Lilburn: Sonata (1950), Gareth Farr: Wakatipu

3 May: Robert ThompsonMozart Fantasy in D minor, Schumann Arabesque, Schubert Piano Sonata in B flat

10 May: Adderbury EnsembleDirected by David Lepage, Mozart String Quintet in C minor, Brahms Sextet no.2 in G major

£11 adults, £10 full time students, senior citizens and under 16s Free admission to children ages 5 -10 accompanied by an adult (under 5s not permitted entry)Tickets Available at the door or from Oxford Playhouse

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One of the top ten things to do in the UK (Observer) Nominated for the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2012. Every Sunday Morning at 11:15am. In the Wonderful Holywell Music Room ( Oldest Concert Hall in Europe) Coffee Served before and after the concert at the Kings Arms and Vaults Cafe.


Music At OxfordOsney Lock Boathouse, Osney Lock, Bridge Street, Oxford, OX2 0AX. Box Office: 01865 244 806. Web: www.musicatoxford.comNatalie Clein: The Complete Bach Cello Suites - Part IFriday 24th April: J S Bach: Suite no. 3 in C BWV 1009, Suite no. 5 in Cminor BWV 1011, Suite no. 4 in E flat BWV 1010. Natalie Clein is in demandas a recitalist and soloist with major symphony orchestras across the world.On her last visit to Oxford (with the Philharmonia Orchestra) she wowedaudiences with her intense performance of Elgar’s Cello Concerto. Over twoconcerts this season, she sets her sights on a more intimate – but no lessexhilarating – mainstay of the repertoire; Bach’s six Suites for Cello. Thesejoyful miniatures are some of the most exquisite works written for cello, and Natalie will perform allsix across two concerts, the second is on Wed 10 June 2015. Tickets: £42 £28 £18 £10, Students£5 off | Under 18s half price. Box Office 01865 244806, Online www.musicatoxford.com.Time: 7.30pm Venue: Sheldonian Theatre

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Saturday 18th April: Celebrate the arrival of spring (hopefully!) with theCity of Oxford Orchestra's lively Springtime Baroque programme. Dance inthe aisles to the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba before listening to an eclectic mix of Vivaldi, Albinoniand Bach, led by virtuoso violinist, Roland Roberts and his superb ensemble. Venue: Sheldonian Theatre Time: 8pm Tickets: £10-32 (concessions on all)City of Oxford Orchestra 01865 744457 Oxford Playhouse: 01865 305305


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Faculty of Music, University of OxfordSt Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1DB.Tel: 01865 276133. Web: www.music.ox.ac.uk/eventsChoir of The Queen's CollegeThursday 2nd April: The Choir of The Queen's College and OxfordPhilomusica perform Bach's St John Passion, conducted by Owen Rees.Admission: £42 £30 £20 £10 / www.oxfordphil.com / 01865 980 980, Time: 7pm, Venue:Sheldonian TheatreConducting Workshop with John TraillMonday 27th April: John Traill, professional conductor and Director of Music at St Anne’s College, willlead a public conducting workshop for young conductors. The repertoire will include Holst’s The Planetsand Stravinsky’s The Firebird. Admission: Free – open to the public, Time: 2pm, Venue: Faculty ofMusicResearch Colloquium with Errollyn Wallen Tuesday 28th April: "What's Up Doc?" The Music Research Colloquia series is organised by graduatestudents (this year, Christopher May and Leah Broad). The Colloquia feature leading figures as well asyounger scholars presenting their research in papers on all kinds of music-related topics. The speakerscome from Oxford and many different universities around the world. Presentations are followed bydiscussion and a drinks reception. Students, staff and the general public are warmly encouraged to attend.Admission: Free, Time: 5.15pm, Venue: Faculty of Music

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Deborah Harkness - 'e All Souls Trilogy'Friday 17th April at 7:30pm. Tickets: £5

Join Deborah Harkness back where it all began, in Oxford to celebrate the conclusion of the wonderful All Souls Trilogy.

Dave Goulson - 'A Sting in the Tale' and 'A Buzz in the Meadow'Friday 24th April at 7pm. Tickets: £3

Dave Goulson will be discussing his fabulous books on bees. Presented in collaboration with art-science organisation, Pale Blue Dot.

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Join writers Matthew Caminer, Martyn Percy and Beaumont Stevenson as they launch their new book in the Norrington Room.

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Kieran Stiles Art StudiosFolly Bridge, Oxford. Tel: 07967 075367. Web: www.artcoursesoxford.com E-mail: [email protected] range of beginner and advanced courses in painting, printmaking and lifedrawing with a professional artist and experienced, qualified teacher. Mid-week and weekend tuition in a friendly atmosphere. Group sessions, all dayworkshops and individual tutorials. Exhibition space available. All in theinspiring setting of Folly Bridge, Oxford.Modern Art Oxford

Debora Delmar Corp. Upward Mobility30 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP.Tel: 01865 722 733. Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk

Until Sunday 17th May: Upward Mobility includes a group of dramaticbanners emblazoned with aspirational imagery found on the social mediapage of a bank in Mexico. These are fenced in by a series of kitchen countertops and garden hedges,creating a maze-like effect which the visitor will need to navigate around to encounter a series ofhousehold appliances and objects from the artist’s native Mexico City.

Arts at the Old Fire Station40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Tel: 01865 263980. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk Opening times: Tue – Sat, 10am-5pm

Sanders of OxfordRare Prints & MapsSanders of Oxford, situated in the 17th century SalutationInn, has long been a landmark on the High Street. Ourselection of prints and maps, dating from 16th – 20thCenturies, is extensive and encompasses a wide range ofsubjects, engravers and prices.

On display in the gallery at the moment we have a fantasticcollection of early maps of Oxford, Great Britain and the restof the World alongside some of the rarest printed views ofthe University City.

Oxford Book FairWe will be exhibiting at this years Oxford Book Fair, 25th &26th April at Oxford Brookes University. Pop into the shopfor your complimentary tickets. www.oxfordbookfair.org

104 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 242590. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.sandersofoxford.com. Admission: FREE.Open: Mon to Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 11am - 5pm

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That Other PlaceOxford Castle Oxford OX1 1AY.Tel: 01865 246131. Web: www.o3gallery.co.uk

Thursday 4th - Sunday 26th April: An exhibition exploring Alzheimer’sdisease in its various neuropathological manifestations, from the dualperspectives of sufferer and carer. The reduction in language faculties characteristic of the mostcommon types of Alzheimer’s means that imagery becomes an important (though compromised anddiminishing) repository of memory, expression and subjectivity.

Friday 6th March to Saturday 25th April: Re-Fashioned presents work byfour artists who connect through the use of garments and textiles as a basefor their work. Flattened clothing is overlaid with printed images, garmentsare cut up and woven into other forms, and elements of garment and textile-making processes arerevealed and re-fashioned. Artists: Sally Richardson, Lucy Brown, Bill Jackson, Shelly Goldsmith, FengHo. Opening Times: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm

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Christ Church Picture GalleryRaphael's Legacy and 16th-century Design in Italy11 February - 25 May 2015

Opening TimesMon, Wed-Sat: 10.30am-1pm and 2-4.30pmSun: 2-4.30pm (Closed Tuesdays)Christ Church, OxfordEntrance via Oriel SquareAdmission: £4/£2Tel: 01865 276172www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery

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Christ Church is unique among the Oxford and Cambridge colleges inpossessing an important collection of Old Master paintings and drawings. In 1765, General John Guise, a soldier and art collector, bequeathed hiscollection of over 200 paintings and almost 2000 drawings to his formercollege. This extraordinary gift enabled Christ Church to introduce art intoOxford education without the necessity to travel to Italy or to gain access tostately homes (which held the majority of art collections in the country). Atthat date the collection was unequalled by any other Oxford institution.The collection is strongest in Italian art, from the 14th to the 18th century.Some of the early religious panels are painted by now-anonymous masters, butthey allow the viewer to trace the beginnings of the professional ‘artist’ as weknow him. Later works in the collection include paintings by highly-acclaimedartists such as Filippino Lippi, Tintoretto, Veronese, Annibale Carracci, andSalvator Rosa. There are also some remarkable works by northern painterssuch as Anthony van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Hugo van der Goes.General John Guise’s extraordinary bequest is now celebrating its 250thanniversary, and while the whole Picture Gallery is testimony to hisbenefaction, an upcoming exhibition (Undisputed Masterpieces, 3 June – 5October 2015) will draw special attention to his collection of drawings. Theyinclude some of the most important Old Master drawings in the country, withsheets by Leonardo, Michelangelo, Bellini, Titian, Holbein, Dürer, Raphael,Rubens, and many more.Another exhibition (250 Reasons for 250 Years, 12 June – 5 October 2015) willcelebrate the anniversary in a collaborative format: an installation of 250 cardsto be displayed in the Picture Gallery. Blank cards were sent to members of theChrist Church community, to artists, to scholars, to students, and others—withthe request that they write down their thoughts about why art matters, whywe should celebrate art benefactors like Guise, and why those who preserve,research, present, and create art still matter today. We will display 250 of thesecards in the Picture Gallery, one for each year since the Guise bequest. Our current exhibitions include Raphael’s Legacy: Italian Design in the 16thCentury (12 February - 25 May 2015) and Up Close and Personal - A Portraitof Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (19 March - 31 May 2015). Please stop by and visitus soon!Christ Church, St. Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DPTel: 01865 276172Web: www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery

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EF International Language CentrePullens Lane, OX3 0DT, Headington, Oxford. Tel: +44 (0) 1865 759 660.www.ef.co.uk – Facebook: EF Oxford – Twitter: @efoxfordEF International Language centres, is a Modern campus with disabledfriendly facilities. Situated in the prestigious area, Pullens Lane in Oxford.We offer English courses and University preparation to students from morethan 50 countries. Our courses are flexible in length to suit you, from 2 weeksto 52 weeks a year. Our EF Efektatm learning system is widely known to bethe most effective way to learn. You are guaranteed to learn faster with our experienced teachers,the latest language technology and interaction with the local culture plus we will help you preparefor and take official language proficiency exams for example, IELTS and Cambridge ESOL, being alsoan examination centre for the Cambridge exams. EF offers you a complete study experience, includingfree-time activities and excursions. We arrange accommodation, meals, visa guidance, medicalinsurance and anything else you can think of, so you are able to just focus on learning and enjoyingyour course and exciting experience.”The Lake School of English Oxford14 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1JQ. Tel: +44 (0) 1865 724312. Email: [email protected] Web: www.englishinoxford.comIn the centre of Oxford, the Lake School of English offers a professional,dynamic approach to teaching and a supportive environment for learningwith intensive courses delivered by well-qualified and experienced teachers.Our students enjoy personal attention, inclusive social activities, comfortableaccommodation and lovely self-study facilities. The Lake School is BritishCouncil accredited, a leading Centre of Excellence 2010 – 2015, and a member of Quality English.College of International EducationBocardo House, 24B St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2EB. Tel: 01865 202238. Web: www.cie-oxford.comThe College of International Education (CIE) is a small college, located in thecentre of Oxford, opposite the famous Oxford Union. We offer EnglishLanguage, Academic, Foundation Year and Pre-Boarding courses. Tuition isin small classes (max 8), given by dedicated and well-qualified teachers. Our Lady’s AbingdonRadley Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3PS.Tel: 01235 524658. Web: www.olab.org.ukOur Lady's Abingdon has a committed approach to partnership betweenschool, pupil and parents. We offer opportunities to enjoy success in a rangeof different areas.Eckersley Oxford14 Friars Entry, Oxford OX1 2BZ. Tel: 01865 721268. Web: www.eckersley.co.ukOver 50 years teaching English to foreign students in the centre of Oxford,with experienced and qualified teachers. Our long tradition combines witha 21st century approach and state-of-the-art facilities, including interactivewhiteboards, a digital language laboratory and of course wireless accessfrom just about anywhere in the School.

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Macdonald Randolph HotelBeaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN.Tel: 01865 256400. Web: www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolphOxford's leading hotel - The AA Five star Macdonald Randolph - is situatedin the heart of the city opposite the world famous Ashmolean Museum. Builtin 1864 and recently refurbished, the hotel offers each guest the highest levelof comfort and service in a traditional and welcoming environment. Thelocation makes the Macdonald Randolph Hotel an ideal base for exploringthe historic sights of Oxford or the thriving shopping centre just two minutes walk away.River HotelBotley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA. Tel: (01865) 243475.Web: www.riverhotel.co.uk Email: [email protected] established local business• Excellent City location overlooking the river, by ‘Thames Walk’ towpath• Oxford College owned property, originally an 1870’s Master-builder’s home• 18 bedrooms with own bathroom, all with expected in-room facilities• 24-hr access for registered residents, free on-site car-park and wi-fi• SatNav, via Mill Street, take immediate first lane on right OX2 0AJ• On A420, 1 mile to A34 ring road, west exit at Botley/Seacourt interchange• Easy walk to City, Colleges, Venues, Conferences, near Said Business School• VisitEngland ** metro grading, breakfast table service, residents bar

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YHA2a Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0AB. Tel: 01865 727275.Web: www.yha.org.ukThe best value budget accommodation in town. Centrally located withen-suite rooms, breakfast buffet, bar and Great British menu, YHA Oxfordredefines what you can expect from a hostel. We offer 24 hr access, internetaccess, luggage store and private rooms all 5 minutes walk from the citycentre.The Beetle and WedgeFerry Lane Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF.Tel: 01491 651381. Web: www.beetleandwedge.co.ukSet on the banks of the River Thames immortalised in 'The Wind in theWillows' and Jerome K Jerome's chronicled escapades of his friends' visitsin 'Three Men in a Boat', the Boathouse Restaurant emphasis is on qualityof food, wines and service. The older part of our beautiful old beamedBoathouse offers our famous open charcoal grill where delicacies are createdbefore your very eyes. Join us and enjoy the tranquillity and peace of a beautiful riverside setting forrelaxed dining.Burlington House Hotel374 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7PP.Tel: 01865 513 513. Web: www.burlington-hotel-oxford.co.ukNestling in leafy Oxford, a short bus ride away from the bustling City Centre,Burlington House offers high quality and peaceful luxury bed & breakfastaccommodation to Oxford’s many visitors. Burlington Guest House has beenconsistently awarded the highest accommodation rating and is now FiveStars Highly Commended under the new AA scheme. Burlington House hasbeen recommended by both the Which? Guide to Good Hotels and its sister publication, the Which?Guide to Good Bed & Breakfasts.


Royal Oxford HotelPark End Street, Oxford OX1 1HR.Tel: 01865 248432. Web: www.royaloxfordhotel.co.ukThe Royal Oxford Hotel is a Non Smoking Property located 2 minutes walkto the bus and train stations and offers: * Air conditioned bedrooms * Freewireless network throughout the hotel * Spacious and well appointedaccommodation * Complementary water and selection of fresh fruit in allbedrooms * Tourist Information Within easy reach of the train station andthe centre of Oxford.

Malmaison OxfordOxford Castle, 3 New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AYTel: 0871 943 0350 Web: www.malmaison.comIt's never a hard day's night at Oxford hotel, which is surely one of our mostunique buildings around. Located in a converted prison in a medieval castle,this boutique hotel is in Oxford Castle Quarter, one of the oldest, busiest andtrendiest spots in the city. So, if you're tired of doing hard time in run-of-the-mill hotels, check into this extraordinary slammer where the only hardshipis having to go home!

Short Let SpaceTel: 01993811711Web: www.shortletspace.co.ukShort Let Space provides fully furnished, short let accommodation forbusiness and leisure visitors to Oxford and the Thames Valley. We offerapartments, houses and cottages, from studios to one, two and three-bedroom properties. Our portfolio covers Oxford and the county ofOxfordshire, including Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Henley-on-Thames,Leamington Spa and many smaller towns and villages in between. Based near Oxford, our team ofshort let consultants know our properties and the region well. So whether you are coming to enjoyafternoon tea in the Cotswolds or to work on fusion research at Culham, we hope to have a suitableshort let property for you.The Westwood HotelHinksey Hill, Oxford OX1 5BGTel: 01865 735408 Web: www.westwoodhotel.co.ukThe Westwood Hotel is a privately owned luxurious boutique hotel, only 3miles from the centre of Oxford set in landscaped gardens of more than 3acres and surrounded by 400 acres of ancient woodland the hotel providesan opportunity to enjoy fine dining, 20 individually designed bedrooms, acosy relaxing bar and outstanding service. The hotel is equipped withcomplimentary Wi-Fi technology throughout and offers complimentary car parking for the durationof your stay.

Hawkwell HouseChurch Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ.Tel: 01865 749988. Web: www.hawkwellhouse.co.ukIf you are looking for a hotel near Oxford or a wedding venue in Oxfordshire,there are few better-placed than Hawkwell House Hotel, which offerscomfortable rooms in Iffley Village. The Cotswolds Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty has something for everyone, including beautiful Englishvillages, a wealth of National Trust stately homes and gardens, and forchildren, the Cotswolds Wildlife Park and Gardens.Vanburgh House Hotel20-24 St Michael’s Street, Oxford, OX1 2EB.Tel: 01865 244 622. Web: www.vanbrughhousehotel.co.ukVanbrugh House Hotel gives a unique guest experience. With 22 individualbedrooms and suites of contemporary design, it offers comfort and style.Featuring English hand crafted furniture, eclectic fixtures and fittings, whilstbeing set in an historic building. There are echoes of the hotels own 18thcentury heritage in the combination of highly-polished service andhomeliness. To stay in Vanbrugh House is to live in the heart of Oxford past and present.


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The Feathers HotelMarket Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SX. Tel: 01993 812 291. Web: www.feathers.co.ukThe Feathers Hotel is an inviting country retreat that combines historiccharm with a fun personality. Named Oxfordshire’s Restaurant of the Year2012, it currently holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collectionof gin (167 varieties). “The Gin Experience” menu is £75 per person forseven courses.Conifers Guest House116 The Slade, Headington Oxford OX3 7DX.Tel: 01865 763055. Web: www.conifersguesthouse.co.uk A 4 star Guest Accomodation located in Headington area of Oxford, Conifersoffers en-suite bedrooms with free Wi- Fi internet access, flat screenmultichannel TV’s and free parking.Fallowfields Country House HotelFaringdon Rd, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5BH.Tel: 01865 820416. Web: www.fallowfields.comFallowfields is one of the leading boutique hotels in Oxfordshire. Our finedining restaurant is outstanding. Guests come here for wonderful food,bedrooms and calm, tranquil surroundings. “Boutique hotels in Oxfordshiredon’t get much better than this”The Oxford HotelGodstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8AL Tel: 01865 489 988Web: www.pumahotels.co.uk/hotels/the-oxford-hotelWith great transport links into Oxford, The Oxford Hotel is the ideal placeto stay when exploring Oxford and the surrounding area. Features: FreeWiFi, 168 bedrooms, Easily accessible from M40, Health Club withswimming pool, Close to Blenheim Palace, Conference facilities, AA Rosetterestaurant, Free car park, Beauty rooms, 2 miles from city centre.Bear & Ragged Staff28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxfordshire OX2 9QHTel: 01865 862329 Web: www.bearandraggedstaff.comThe room count in Cumnor has just increased by another 125% with theopening of the last five of nine rooms at the Bear and Ragged Staff inDecember 2012. The Bear is just 2 miles away from the A34, 4 miles Westof Oxford and without all the city centre parking issues and outside rushhour, is just a 12 minute drive away. Park and Ride facilities are just a 5minute drive.Heythrop Park ResortEnstone, Oxfordshire, OX7 5UE or OX7 5UF.Tel: 01608 673 333. Web: www.heythroppark.co.ukA unique venue set in 440 acres of stunning Oxfordshire Countryside,seamlessly combining elegance with style and boasting two individualhotels: the elegant DeVere Venues Heythrop Park Hotel and the stylishCrowne Plaza Hotel. The Resort also offers a championship 18 hole standardgolf course, health club & spa together with state of the art conferencefacilities.

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Shop at the Old Fire StationGloucester Green, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.ukTel: 01865 263980 Opening Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pmShop at the Old Fire Station is stocked with a treasure trove of over 100different UK based artists and designers. All of the items are handmade ordesigned within the UK, with over half of the makers based withinOxfordshire. A wide array of gifts including cards, ceramics, original prints,jewellery, stationery and more. Photo by OvernightCopyright.com University of Oxford Shop106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414. Web: www.oushop.comThe University of Oxford Shop is wholly owned by the University and offersa fantastic range of clothing, gifts and stationery for visitors and localresidents alike. All of the profits are given back to the University, making avaluable contribution to the work and teaching of this world-famousestablishment.

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Blackwell’s51 Broad St, Oxford, OX1 3BQ.Web: www.blackwell.co.ukwe have been serving the needs of book-lovers since 1879. Our booksellersare passionate about the books that we sell and there is nothing that weenjoy more than making a perfect recommendation to a customer. For thoseof you who do not know the shop we trade across four floors, including thecavernous Norrington Room basement, and you will find new andsecondhand books on every subject under the sun.Bicester Village50 Pingle Dr, Bicester OX26 6WD. Tel: 01869 366266. Web: www.bicestervillage.comDiscover a relaxed shopping haven in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside,where spacious boutiques showcase the world's leading fashion and lifestylebrands. Quality, attention to detail and five-star service are hallmarks of theBicester Village shopping experience.

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Oxford University Rugby Football ClubJackdaw Lane, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SR.Tel: 01865 432000. Web: www.ourfc.org.uk

Frilford Heath Golf ClubOxford Rd, Frilford Heath, Abingdon OX13 5NW. Tel: 01865 390864. Web: www.frilfordheath.co.ukFrilford Heath is located to the South of Oxford on 500 acres of gloriousundulating Heathland and is one of the best venues in the south of England;rarely can a club offer three championship golf courses (Red, Green andBlue) that allow the opportunity to revel in their classical or modernchallenge!Heythrop Park ResortEnstone, Oxfordshire, OX7 5UE or OX7 5UF.Tel: 01608 673 333. Web: www.heythroppark.co.ukOpen 365 days of the year the Bainbridge Course at Heythrop Park wasredesigned in 2009 by Tom MacKenzie the golf course architect responsiblefor many Open Championship venues. The 7088 yard par 72 course weavesthroughout the 440 acre Heythrop estate and provides the perfect challengefor all golfers.North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club546 Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 8EQTel: 01865 513560. Web: www.noltc.co.ukNorth Oxford tennis club is run by a committee of members for the benefitof its members. We offer our members a range of facilities and eventsincluding a varied programme of social tennis and tournaments, an activeprogramme of junior coaching and events, and competitive league teamtennis.

All home matches take place at the Iffley Road Stadium. For further detailsplease visit our @sport.ox.ac.uk or call 01865 432000Oxford United Football ClubThe Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP.Tel: 01865 337533. Web: www.oufc.co.uk

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Written byColin Rosser12th MarchWith a packed audience of over 150 expectant golfers waiting for theirhome grown star, Frilford Heath Golf Club put on a splendid show fortheir local boy.Eddie was a junior here from the age of 11 and went through the ranks winningJunior Gold Medal and the Gold Medal. He went through the talent pathway inBB&O eventually into the England squad and then GB&I. Regarding club selection Eddie normally has a feel for the right club to hit, butlistens to caddie Jamie Herbert if he points out that all the trouble is if you hitit long or if he needs to carry a ridge on the green for example.Eddie uses Taylormade clubs and tends to change his driver and putter morethan anything else. Although he was hitting his five wood well but not quitelong enough he seemed to hit his three wood more ‘steamly’. To get the rightclub he put a four wood head on the five wood’s shaft and got the result hewanted. Eddie’s putting stats have improved every year for the last three years. IMGManagement Company now looks after Eddie, where he has a good agreementthat puts his own interests at the heart of the relationship. They were alsoinstrumental in Eddie getting a clothing sponsorship with Wolsey.Although 2015 started brightly, a bad dose of flu knocked Eddie back whichmeant that he missed the next two tournaments. However he is in action againon March 26th in Morocco, where he is hoping to improve on his currentposition of 36 in The Race to Dubai. He ended 2014 very strongly and had sixtop ten finishes in his last fourteen tournaments.He was asked about the ups and downs of a professional golfer, of missing cutsand the frustration it caused and almost always after such an event he wouldgo back to basics.Both Eddie and Jamie agreed that the way players and caddies are treated attournaments has improved remarkably and they both thought that the eventat Wentworth was the best of the year. This was closely followed by the lastfour events in the Race to Dubai.I am sure we will all be following Eddie’s career as closely as possible and wishhim every success.


Oxfordshire Restaurants

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Shanghai 30’s82 St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1RA.Tel: 01865 242230. Web: www.shanghai30s.comSituated in this 15th century building, Shanghai 30's cuisine is based on theboth classic and contemporary dishes of Shanghai and the surroundingareas. Shanghai 30’s is the perfect place for a romantic meal or a privatefunction in Oxford city centre.

Malikas218 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UQ.Tel: 01865 723 029. Web: www.malikasrestaurant.co.ukIn the middle of the buzzing area of Cowley Road, you will find Malikas,which guarantees a superior Indian cuisine experience! Modern decor, whichseats 70, but still the atmosphere is cozy and relaxing.

4500 Miles From Delhi40-41 Parkend Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD.Tel: 01865 244 922. Web: www.4500miles.co.ukNot just another 'up market' Indian restaurant, quite literally 4500 Milesfrom Delhi, the restaurant offers diners an ingenious fusion of Asian herbs,spices, fresh meat and vegetables. We have created a place that is relaxingand comfortable.Jee Saheb15 North Parade Avenue, Oxford, OX2 6LX.Tel: (01865) 513773. Web: www.jeesaheb.co.ukWith our restaurant we have created an ambience that will make you feelrelaxed and welcomed. Our key aim is to use fresh produce and source itfrom local suppliers where possible. We offer no fuss, just classic Asiancuisine. You can enjoy our food in a main dining room, with a party of friendsin our function room with a capacity of 28, or in our garden.

The Rose Tree81 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9AA.Tel: 01865 741 888. Web: www.therosetreerestaurant.comAt the Rose Tree Restaurant, we are committed to bring you the best of Pan-Asian cuisine. We offer a variety of Asian menu from traditional to fusionstyle including Japanese,Thai and Chinese.With a passion for creativity andfresh, unique tastes. We are committed to create a fun place where you cancelebrate with great food and top-notch service at a reasonable price.

Aziz228-230 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UH.Tel: 01865 794945. Web: www.aziz.uk.comWith our restaurant we have created and ambiance that will make you feelrelaxed and welcomed and with our award winning team from the front ofhouse staff to our award winning chefs who will offer you a great dinningexperience.

Tree Hotel in Iffley63 Church Way, Iffley Village, OX4 4EY.Tel: 01865 775974. Web: www.treehotel.co.uk.The Award-winning Tree Hotel at Iffley is a charming pub restaurant withspecialist European and Indian head chefs, championing wonderful foodfrom around the world using the freshest ingredients, with excellent serviceand a warm and welcoming atmosphere


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Qumins86 St Clement's St, Oxford OX4 1AR.Tel: 01865 247093. Web: www.qumins.co.ukLocated in the heart of St.Clement's, East Oxford's chic and stylish restaurantquarter, Qumins offers an exciting new experience in fine Indian cuisine.Bringing together traditional techniques with modern sophistication, ourhead chef and his team invite you to try our varied and innovative menu.Aziz ExpressOzone Leisure and Entertainment Park, Grenoble Road, OX4 4XP Oxford, Oxfordshire Tel: 01865 395870 Web: www.azizexpress.co.ukOur Express Restaurant offers both Buffet & A la carte menu. Located @Ozone Leisure and Entertainment Park, with lots to do even before youdecided to dine with us such as bowling, cinema, and bingo and lots more!We are adjacent to the home of Oxford United, the Kassam stadium.'

Fallowfields Hotel & RestaurantKingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, Oxfordshire, OX13 5BH.Tel: 01865 820 416. Web: www.fallowfields.comThe restaurant at Fallowfields is renowned for serving excellent foodprepared using only the finest fresh produce. Our Head Chef, Matt Weedonlast year was number 45 in the Sunday Times top 100'Restaurants Awardsand, previously gained a Michelin star at Glrnnap Castle and Lords of theManor. Seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs are grown in the hotel’s kitchengardens and orchards and whenever possible meat and poultry is sourced from our own farm. Therestaurant faces south to overlook the hotel’s croquet lawn and offers the perfect ambience.

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Browns Bar & Brasserie5-11 Woodstock Rd, Oxford, OX2 6HA.Tel: 01865 511995. Web: www.browns-restaurantsBrowns in Oxford was the second of this famous group of restaurants toopen in 1976. Standing proudly, and rightfully so, being one of the finestrestaurants Oxfordshire has to offer, Browns cannot go unnoticed. Stylishbranded awnings line the front of the restaurant while a tall stretch ofwindows beneath entices and invites walkers by to get a glimpse and tasteof what Browns has to offer.Iffley BlueChurch Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ.Tel: 01865 749988. Web: www.hawkwellhouse.co.ukSituated just a couple of miles from the centre of Oxford, Iffley Blue is thenew restaurant at Hawkwell House Hotel in the beautiful village of Iffley.There is an open style kitchen featuring a wood burning oven, as well as newfurniture throughout. The emphasis is on delivering regularly changingseasonal menus with local provenance – as well as exceptional value.The FeathersMarket Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1SX.Tel: 01993 812291. Web: www.feathers.co.ukEating and drinking is at the heart of The Feathers experience. The award-winning Restaurant serves the best of modern English cuisine and locallysourced ingredients – light and fresh in summer, rich and robust in winter.A more informal Bar is open all day for coffee, lunch, cream tea and supper.Macdonald Randolph HotelBeaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN.Tel: 01865 256410. Web: www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolphThe restaurant at the Macdonald Randolph Hotel has recently just won itssecond AA rosette for its cuisine and features contemporary menus in anunrivalled setting with fabulous views of the city. If a more relaxedatmosphere is desired for a quiet drink then the Morse Bar provides apeaceful environment in which you can relax and unwind in after a busy day.Cherwell BoathouseBardwell Road, Oxford OX2 6ST.Tel: 01865 552746. Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.ukBeautifully located by the river Cherwell. Fine food and renowned wine list(2010 Fine Wine list of the Year) Open lunch and dinner 7 days a weekMarquee and terrace available for private hire. Week day lunch menuavailable 2 courses from £13.50. Al fresco dining available. The Oxford Kitchen215 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7HQ.Tel: 01865 511 149. Web: www.theoxfordkitchen.co.ukThe Oxford Kitchen’s reputation for fine modern British cuisine is builtaround the inspired creations of Executive Chef John Footman, whose foodhas the critics talking. Dishes on our à la carte and set menus have beencarefully designed for their sensory appeal and exquisite flavourcombinations. Recognised as a leader among the best dining outlets in thecity, The Oxford Kitchen provides a full café service in a contemporary, intimate setting, offeringbreakfasts, morning coffees, specialty teas, snacks and a specially developed children’s menu.

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Restaurant awarded in the Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards 2011 - 2013

The Red LionThe Red Lion 14 Gloucester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BN.Tel: 01865 726 255. Web: www.redlionoxford.co.ukOur menu changes with the seasons and is modern British, comfortablyinterwoven with some Mediterranean influences. It ranges from traditionalfavourites such as fish and chips and steaks to freshly made pizzas andpastas with the chef ’s daily specials showcasing the finest market freshingredients. There’s something for everyone and for all occasions too.

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Bear & Ragged Staff28 Appleton Rd, Cumnor, Oxford OX2 9QH.Tel: 01865 862329. Web: www.bearandraggedstaff.comWhether you are looking for a simple sandwich or businessman's lunch, aromantic dinner for two or a full on three course meal with wine, portliqueurs and coffee, we have the solution. If you want to hold that specialfamily gathering or a sit down banquet for 80, we can accommodate andtailor our offering to your requirements.Jericho Tavern56 Walton Street, Jericho, Oxford, OX2 6AE.Tel: 01865 311 775. Web: www.thejerichooxford.co.ukJust outside the old city gates in Oxford's historic suburb, you'll find TheJericho Tavern, a bastion of beautiful beers damn fine pub food andupcoming musical talent - so our learned patrons tell us. Join us for GreatBritish pub-food, The Jericho way. Modern classics and seasonal dishes madewith carefully sourced ingredients, cooked to order and served simply.The Oxford HotelGodstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8AL.Tel: 01865 489 988. Web: www.pumahotels.co.ukOur modern and colourful Medio restaurant has been designed to cater forcouples, families and large groups. The friendly evening ambiance sets arelaxing mood to enjoy the fresh, seasonal and varied cuisine. Unwind andrelax in the comfortable Medio bar for a pre or post-dinner drink. Freeparking and only 2 miles from the City centre.Turl Street Kitchen16 Turl St, Oxford OX1 3DH.Tel: 01865 264171. Web: www.turlstreetkitchen.co.ukOpen early ’til late, Turl Street Kitchen offers relaxed eating and drinkingwith a focus on great local produce and independent drinks makers. Dropin and see us for breakfast or coffee, stay for lunch, dinner or drinks.

The Beetle and WedgeFerry Lane Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF.Tel: 01491 651381. Web: www.beetleandwedge.co.ukThe Restaurant offers a warm and friendly atmosphere and a magicalcombination of fabulous food, an idyllic location and great service - ourmission is to ensure your time with us is as enjoyable as possible. Familiesare important to us at The Beetle & Wedge Boathouse and children arealways welcome, we can adapt our menus to suit most tastes and providehighchairs where necessary. If you have any special requirements please contact us.

The Anchor2 Hayfield Rd, Oxford OX2 6TTTel: 01865 510282 Web: www.theanchoroxford.comThe Anchor is a pub and dining room in the heart of Oxford's Jericho servingsimple, honest food. We have daily changing seasonal specials, Wadworthbeers and a great wine selection.





The Chequers at Burcot Abingdon Road, Burcot, Oxon. OX14 3DP. Tel: 01865-407771. Web: www.thechequers-burcot.co.uk.A roaring fire and friendly staff welcome you to The Chequers and along withthe opulent décor it is a perfect blend of contemporary and classic styleswith a cosy and inviting atmosphere. The 400 year old Chequers at Burcotstanding just off the A415 about 5 miles south of Oxford has come a longway since multi-award-winning chef Steven Sanderson first took the reinsin 2006.

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The Crown59a Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3HB. Tel: 01865 256047. Web: www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/thecrownoxford/You will find The Crown in Oxford within a short stroll of Queens Street,Carfax Tower and High Street - however you won't find another like it. Stepin to discover a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclecticrange of real ales and its quality pub food, which are served, as they shouldbe, with a generous measure of famous British hospitality.

The Oxford Retreat1-2 Hythe Bridge Street Oxford OX1 2EW. Tel: 01865 250309. Web: www.theoxfordretreat.comWe have recently refurbished our venue to bring you a new, exciting Retreat.Our stylish rejuvenation of the venue, recreates a warm and relaxed vibewhilst open until 3am at weekends, offering visitors a late night hangout,and a place to be and be seen. Take a trip around the world with our sharinginspired menu. Taste the delights of Egypt with our Dukkah or get yourSpanish kick from our guindillas.



Cafe LocoThe Old Palace, 85/87 St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1RA.Tel: 01865 200959. Web: www.goingloco.comJust two minutes walk from Carfax Tower is Cafe Loco, with such delights asstunning coffee, sumptuous Eggs Benedict, Full English, homemade Specials,Scones, Teacakes and Full Afternoon Tea, it’s a wonder you haven’t been!Introducing NEW business lunch delivery service. For [email protected].

Crisis Skylight Cafe40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ.Tel: 01865 263 972.The Oxford Skylight Café is open to the public daily from 9am to 5pmMonday to Saturday. It serves freshly ground coffees, teas and cakes as wellas a range of home cooked food prepared from fresh, local produce. Thereare daily specials (including a vegetarian option) a range of sandwiches, hotpannini's, baked potatoes, fresh salads and the famous fireman's breakfastserved all day!

Greens Cafe50 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LU.Tel: 01865 316 878. Web:www.greenscafe.co.ukAt Greens everything is freshly made and we use Organic, Free Range andFairtrade produce. We cater for everyone’s taste including vegetarians,vegans and gluten-free foods. Greens Cafe has a friendly relaxed atmospherewith lots of seating available upstairs with free Wi-Fi also available.Café Aloha11 The Square, West Way Shopping Centre, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9LH.Tel: 01865 792696. Web: www.cafealoha.co.ukTraditional and stylish décor provides a mixture of a sophisticated ambiencecombined with the fantastic food and friendly staff, makes for an eatingexperience.Café RougeMarriott's Close, Woodford Way, Witney OX28 6GW Tel: 01993 775014 Web: www.caferouge.co.ukA Taste of France in Witney, Cafe Rouge is located in the heart of this buzzingMarket Town, conveniently situated in Marriott's Close, an exciting, mixed-use development boasting residential apartments, Shopping Centre,Cineworld and Free Multi-storey Parking. A premiere French cafe brand witha broad all-day offer of classic dishes and wines from steak frites and boefbourguignon to a selection of croques and baguettes.

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Café Coco23 Cowley Rd, Oxford, OX4 1HP.Tel: 01865 200232. Web: www.cafe-coco.co.ukWinner Observer Food Awards “Best for kids” in the Southeast. Café Cocohas been winning awards and gaining notices for the past twenty two years.it is renowned for sharp yet friendly service, interesting music and a greatatmosphere. Considered the finest cappuccino in Oxford. Superb pizzas,fresh fish daily, smoothies, mint presse, brownies and banoffee pie.


La Cucina39-40 St. Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AB.Tel: 01865 793811. Web: www.lacucinaoxford.co.ukThe open kitchen allows customers to see chefs at work, tossing pizza andpreparing daily specials from 11am - 10.30pm. The menu changes seasonallyand caters for all - families and those looking for an authentic italian diningexperience in relaxed surroundings. Open front in Summer months.

Italian

AngelsLittle Clarendon Street, Oxford. OX1 2HS. Tel: 01865 544244. Web: www.angelsbar.co.ukStep into Angels and journey through cocktail history. Choose between thefirst vintage mixes or new trends perfected in the Angels laboratry, allcarefully crafted by our expert bartenders.

Nightlife

Gatineau209 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford. OX2 7HQ.Tel: 01865 311 779. Web: www.gatineau.uk.comSituated in the upmarket Summertown area of Oxford, Gatineau patisserieoffers the finest artisan produce in the French/ European patisserie andboulangerie tradition: premium cakes, pastries, savouries and bread - allmade with the highest quality ingredients, creative flair, taste combinationsand attention to detail.

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Al-Andalus10 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 516688. Web: www.tapasoxford.co.ukSituated on vibrant, centrally located Little Clarendon Street, Al-Andalus isa stylish and bustling Spanish tapas bar. Independently - owned, it servesdelicious, freshly- prepared and authentic Spanish tapas dishes. Open: Monto Thur 12am-3pm & 5pm till late, Fri-Sun 12pm till late.

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Kazbar25-27 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1HP.Tel: 01865 202920. Web: www.kazbar.co.uk“One of the best tapas bars in Britain” The Observer. “ The range of highquality tapas should be enough to suit most tastes” The Guardian. “Chilled,cheerful, unique.”The Independant. The Kazbar is a tantalizing café-bar witha Moroccan interior, serving Spanish and North African cuisine.

Pierre Victoire9 Little Clarendon St, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 316616. Web: www.pierrevictoire.co.ukEnjoy our authentically cooked, traditional dishes in an informal environmentat reasonable prices, the way the French do… Choose from a variety of fixedprice menus, which we change with the seasons, focusing on local, freshproduce! We offer a 3 course lunch or early Pre Theatre supper for £11.50 andan evening 3 course Prix Fixe for £23.50! We love parties whether itsChristenings, Birthdays, Graduations or even Retirements, offer an incredible £21.00 menu, and can caterfor groups up to 60 ...! Rustic and friendly, with lots of candles, providing great food, value and service!

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209 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford. OX2 7HQTel: 01865 311 779Web: www.gatineau.uk.com

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Written byAudrey Vallée16th MarchComing from France, it was nice to have the opportunity to meet FabienGautier, the manager and company director who working with HervéGatineau, the owner of this wonderful patisserie and bakery in Oxford.Because almost all of Gatineau’s team is French and as the smell of breadperfumed the entire store, I could feel at home for a while…!After 10 years working at Maison Blanc, Hervé Gatineau wanted to have hisown business and decided to open his bakery in 2006. His main goal was tocreate the French touch in Oxford, in a local area where it is enjoyable to live,and Summertown seemed to be the perfect place.A few years ago, the team decided to arrange the place differently and to openup the kitchen directly to the customers. It is now possible for the public towatch the team making their bread and patisseries whilst they choose what tobuy – it’s a great mix. They wanted to show the clientele that everything ismade on site; especially that it is cooked the same day by professional chefs.This new format entertains the children as much as the adults. Furthermore,the smell of fresh bread coming out of the oven is reminiscent of Frenchbakeries.Gatineau offers a wide range of French cakes and viennoiseries that you cannotfind anywhere else in Oxford. Croissants, pains au chocolat, brioches notforgetting to mention chocolate cake, éclairs, macaroons and many otherpastries, are exactly the same as French ones! Because of the lack of space inthe premises and how much hard work it is for the chefs (who start workingat 3.30 in the morning!) they cannot offer everything they wanted. However,because of the Gatineau’s success and the desire to satisfy its customers,Gatineau has some ideas to grow its business (but I will keep those a secret).As a typical French person, I am really meticulous concerning the baking ofbread. I had the chance to taste one of the three kinds of baguettes Gatineauoffer (white, poppy-seed and rustic). It is perfect: crispy outside and not toocooked inside. Just delicious!Actually, it is not surprising since it is really important for them to have thehighest quality. This is the reason why each special ingredient is imported fromFrance by an English company - the butter and milk, for example come fromNormandy, to make the best bread and cakes on site. Otherwise, they makeabsolutely everything, except chocolate which requires a special room to bemade, but I suppose we can forgive them that!Gatineau has built its reputation in Oxfordshire and works with several cafésand restaurants. So, if you do not have the opportunity to come toSummertown, you still have the chance to try some of Gatineau’s specialitycakes at one of their partnerships establishments, such as the Organic Café orthe Grand Café, located in the heart of Oxford.


Oxfordshire Health & Beauty

Kennington Osteopathic PracticeThe Village Centre, Kennington Road, Oxford OX1 5PGTel: 07787 404419 Web: kenningtonosteo.co.ukSophie and the team at Kennington Osteopathic Practice in Oxford arededicated to helping patients with all types of pain. We offer daytime andevening osteopathy, sports injury and sports massage appointments. We alsoprovide morning and evening Pilates classes. Our aim is to ensure that youcan recover as quickly as possible.Bare UKBoars Hill, Oxford, with private parking.Tel: 07773 764817. Web: www.bareuk.co.ukHave you got unwanted hair, leaving you feeling distressed? Well you don’tneed to panic any longer, here at Bare UK we specialise in the revolutionaryhair reduction method ‘Intense Pulse Light’, a form of laser treatment,designed to remove unwanted hair, so you can now say goodbye to waxing,and hello to smooth skin. After a few treatments with our high grade IPLsystem you will begin to notice a difference. So visit us at Bare UK today and get rid of those unwantedhairs. Visit www.bareuk.co.uk for further information, or to find out about other treatments.Diamond House - Dental Practice199 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AR. Tel: 01865 559521.Web: www.diamondhouse.co.ukIt is our aim to provide the highest quality of Dental Care in a relaxed andfriendly environment, with the most up to date methods and equipmentavailable. The safety and comfort of our patients is always our primaryconcern.TAO Beauty Salon1st floor, Above The Globe Newsmarket, 99 St Aldates OX1 1BT. Tel: 01865 249347. Web: www.taobeautyoxford.co.ukEstablished in 1968, Tao offers a wide range of beauty treatments includingDermalogica, St Tropez Airport, Jessica Nail Care, Microdermabrasion, NonSurgical face lifts, and much more. Open: Monday to Saturday.

YogaVenue2 Avenue Lane, Oxford, OX4 1YF.Tel: 01865 245 754. Web: www.yogavenue.co.ukWe are Oxford’s only purpose built yoga studio offering classes in Hot Yogaand Vinyasa Yoga, situated at the beginning of Cowley Road. YogaVenue wascreated to provide a dedicated space for students to study and enjoy theirYoga practice. All our classes aim to enhance conscious living and greaterfulfilment in life through the practice of Yoga. Qualified and experiencedteachers and welcoming staff will support students during their classes and time at YogaVenue.

Clinic 9595 West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9JYTel: 01865 241662 Web: www.clinic95.comOur experienced dental professionals pride themselves on their gentleapproach to dental care. Our aim is to improve your dental wellbeing infriendly, relaxed surroundings with a thorough and unhurried service thatis second to none. We offer all the private treatments you would expect,including comprehensive health checks, white fillings and preventivehygiene therapy, as well as an extensive range of cosmetic treatments, such as tooth whitening,implants, porcelain crowns & veneers and orthodontics for a great smile makeover. Nervous patientsare particularly welcome at Clinic95 and our reassuring sedation techniques help aid relaxation.


Spirit Health ClubWoodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 8JD.Tel: 01865 888444. Web: www.spirithealthclubs.co.ukFeel comfortable and at ease here with a great, social atmosphere andfriendly staff as committed to your long term goals as you are. Whether it’sfitness, relaxation or wellbeing, we’ll help you find your true Spirit. See moreon our website www.spirithealthclubs.co.uk

H.I.M66 St.Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AH.Tel: 01865 249 740. Web: www.himoxford.co.uk.H.I.M is all about quality hairdressing in a relaxed and friendly environment.The H.I.M team is young and friendly with many years experince in the trade.We focus on our clients as individuals and deliver a high quality service at areasonable price. New customers are always welcome in the H.I.M salonwhich provides a modern setting and a friendly atmosphere.Karina Barton Clinical Hypnotherapy23 Park End Street, Oxford. OX1 1HU.Tel.: 07749 218599. Web: www.karinabarton.co.ukKarina Barton is a qualified Solution Focused Hypnotherapist practicing inCentral Oxford and near Cirencester. Solution Focused Hypnotherapycombines the most effective techniques from Solution Focused BriefTherapy, CBT, NLP and Clinical Hypnotherapy, creating a innovative form oftherapy which is fast, effective and powerful. It is based around theformulation of clear and constructive goals for the future, without having to revisit past events ortrauma.

Leisure Club and Spa at The Randolph HotelBeaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LNTel: 01865 256 400 Web: www.macdonaldhotels.co.ukAt Macdonald Randolph Hotel and Spa, we provide you with the perfect oasisto unwind and relax. Our calm and tranquil spa provides the most luxuriousof retreats from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Voted amongst thetop 50 best spas in the world, our facilities provide you with the perfectenvironment for a workout and Oxford's golf courses, parks and rivers offerhours of leisure-time activities.Spa at The Oxford HotelGodstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL Tel: 01865 489 988 Web: www.pumahotels.co.uk/hotels/the-oxford-hotel/spaRelax, unwind and let us pamper you in the tranquil surroundings of thebeauty rooms at The Oxford Hotel, or get fit at The Health & Leisure Club atThe Oxford Hotel (open to hotel guests and members). Facilities: 2 beautyrooms with a range of treatments, Fitness suite, Splash pool, Sauna, Steamroom, Squash courts.

Oxford Brookes Centre for SportOxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, Gipsy Ln, Oxford, OX3 0BPTel: 01865 484373 Web: www.brookes.ac.uk/brookes-sportWhether new to a gym or looking to keep or develop your health and fitness,the Oxford Brookes Sports Centre and Health Suite is the ideal starting pointto get in shape and stay fit. For anyone looking to gain the winning edgethrough superior exercise our free weights room has everything you need.


“I visited Sophie after 5 days of leg pain and a wasted visitto the GP. I had an appointment booked within hours.Sophie diagnosed the condition and 24 hours aftertreatment I had no pain! Definitely recommended!”

“I have mild scoliosis which causes me neck, shoulder andback pain. Sophie was absolutely lovely and after just afew sessions with her my aches and pains improved massively and I couldreally feel the difference. Highly recommended!”

“As a dental nurse I suffer back, neck and shoulder pain, to the point that itaffects my career. After an initial consultation with Sophie Jones and a fewsessions later, I felt like a different person. With a wealth of knowledge, afriendly manner and at her very capable hands I cannot recommend this ladyenough. I am so grateful for all you have done. Thank you.”

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Daily life and all that goes with it including fatigue, stress and anxietycan create a negative impact on our bodies through the onset of pain. There are many ways in which the body adapts to these physical changes,primarily the onset of neck and shoulder pain through too many days sat atthe computer or too many late nights is a far too common occurrence formost people. Lower back pain also has a tendency to creep in for those whoare mainly desk bound or who are clocking up too many car miles. It is alltoo easy to let these everyday 'niggles' become part of daily life. There aremany ways that people who suffer with pain can help to manage thesesymptoms, manual therapy being one of them, along with regular exercisesand stretching and strengthening techniques. The team at KenningtonOsteopathic Practice are experienced manual therapists who help patientsevery week to diagnose and treat their symptoms and provide advice onhow to ensure that old habits don't reoccur.Sophie and the team aim to help you and your body alleviate the pressuresand strains of daily life through the use of osteopathic treatment, sportsinjury diagnosis and rehabilitation, and a range of Pilates classes. Patientspresent daily with a wide range of symptoms from wrist injuries to backpain as a result of pregnancy. Osteopaths don't just treat necks and backsas many believe, Sophie is an expert in the reduction of headaches andpregnancy pain for example, and Kate's speciality lies within sportinginjuries, diagnostics and rehabilitation. The practice is located within thevillage of Kennington, just 2 miles from Oxford city centre and providesplenty of free parking and competitive prices.Kennington Osteopathic Practice takes a holistic approach to treatment,meaning that treatment is focused on ensuring that the whole body isfunctioning correctly to avoid re-injury, in addition to the presentingproblem. Sophie and the team ensure that understandable advice is alsoprovided to educate patients on how to break the pain causing cycle, whichin turn prevents pain re-occurrence.Give us a call and see how we can help you.Kennington Osteopathic Practice, The Village Centre, Kennington Road, Oxford OX1 5PG Tel: 07787 404419 Web: www.kenningtonosteo.co.uk

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The Oxford Lifestyle Centre brings together the latest in health, fitnessand wellbeing just a short walk from the city centre.Get fit in the state-of-the-art gym; get a new look in the riverside hair salonor unwind and enjoy some pampering in the relaxing treatment rooms.This £6m development is located in Oxpens Road, offering excellent linksto the developing West End of the city centre.The gym at the Oxford Lifestyle Centre features Technogym equipment,some of the most sophisticated available in the centre of Oxford. Members can track their progress using the Technogym WellnessApplication – a cloud-based system which enables users to access theirprogramme via their smartphone, tablet or computer. The centre alsofeatures a UK exclusive in the BILT Change of Direction Machine, adding anew dimension to gym-based training with amazing results.Membership gives you access to a range of classes, including spinning,circuits and strength and conditioning, and a personal fitness coach whowill tailor-make a programme designed to meet your health and fitnessgoals. The team can also offer specialist advice on sports injuryrehabilitationThe gym is complemented by stylish hair and beauty salons offeringluxurious beauty treatments, hair styling, colour and cuts.Enjoy manicures, facials, body and head massages, make-up and styling,with products including Wella Professional, Dermalogica, Wella SP, CGH,Orly, Gellux, Airbrush make-upAnd after you’re looking and feeling your best, grab a coffee, nutritioussnack or indulgent treat at the eat-in or ‘grab and go’ cafe.Gym prices at The Oxford Lifestyle Centre start from £16.99 with no joiningfee.Find out more at www.oxfordlifestylecentre.co.uk or call 01865 551895.Oxpens Road, Oxford, OX1 1SATel: 01865 551895Web: www.oxfordlifestylecentre.co.uk

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City Audio VisualUnit 19, Kingsmeadow, Ferry Hinksey Rd, Oxford OX2 0DP.Tel: 01865 722800. Web: www.cityav.co.ukOxford’s leading specialists in audio visual hire, sales, installation and liveevent support. From Projector hire and AV Support to installation of abespoke audio visual presentation system, we pride ourselves in offering aquality driven professional service with a personal touch.

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The Lady Nuffield Home165 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AW.Tel: 01865 888500. Web: www.ladynuffieldhome.co.ukA small residential care home for the older person, conveniently situated inSummertown. Close to shops, local medical centres and on the main busroute.

H.I.M66 St.Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AH.Tel: 01865 249 740. Web: www.himoxford.co.ukH.I.M is all about quality hairdressing in a relaxed and friendly environment.The H.I.M team is young and friendly with many years experince in the trade.We focus on our clients as individuals and deliver a high quality service at areasonable price. New customers are always welcome in the H.I.M salonwhich provides a modern setting and a friendly atmosphere.Wellers8 King Edward Street Oxford OX1 4HLTel: 01865 723 131 Web: www.wellersaccountants.co.uk Wellers is a firm of accountants who work with entrepreneurs, businessowners and private individuals to deliver quality advice and solutions thathelp them fulfil their aspirations. Passionate about helping people and theirorganisations, Wellers can draw upon 70 years experience to support andadvise clients on growing their businesses and protecting their wealth.

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Savvy253 London Road Headington Oxford OX3 9EH.Tel: 01865 920020. Web: www.group-savvy.co.ukSavvy works in a wide range of properties including domestic, leisure,educational and commercial, as well as Oxfordshire’s leading businesses thatentrust Savvy with beautiful historic buildings. We take great pride in ourwork and, by working hand in hand with our clients, Savvy has earned areputation as one of Oxford’s most reliable, trusted and helpful buildingcompanies.

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Excel Dry Cleaners274 Banbury Road, Oxford.

Tel: 01865 511773.Oxford’s specialist Dry Cleaners, experts in

cleaning all delicate items including silks to wedding dresses. Full repair and alteration service.

Studio 88 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1AA.Tel: 01865 842525. Web: www.s8.co.ukStudio8 was started by Clark and Brooke Wiseman in 2003 and has grownto become one of Oxfordshire’s best known creative studios. We provide acollection of services for both businesses and families. We work throughoutthe UK on many shoots and also throughout the world. Please get in touchto speak to us about your next project.

Design, Print, Photography & IT Services

Witney Business & Innovation CentreWindrush Industrial Park, Burford Road, Witney, OX29 7DX.Tel: 01993 848200. Web: www.witney-bic.co.ukWitney Business and Innovation Centre provides flexible, serviced officespace, virtual offices and meeting rooms in a professional servicedenvironment, allowing you to focus on running your business. The centre isa brand new facility in a refurbished building on the outskirts of Witney.Offices vary from 100 sq ft to 3,000 sq ft, which can accommodate between1 and 30 people. Multiple offices can also be taken if more space is required.

Property

Finders Keepers27 St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1ABTel: 01865 204844 Web: www.finders.co.ukFinders Keepers Letting Agents have been renting Flats and Houses inOxford since 1972. With a hands-on and personal service, finding a rentalproperty in Oxfordshire couldn't be easier. If you are looking to rent inOxford get in touch today!Breckon & Breckon274 Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 7DY.Tel: 01865 310300. Web: www.breckon.co.ukAn independent firm of Estate Agents est. in 1947 operating from a networkof six offices in Oxfordshire offering properties for sale or for rent. We areproperty professionals with many years of experience in the local market.


Oxfordshire Services

CLIC Sargent108-110 London Rd, Oxford, OX3 9AWTel:01865 767056 Web: www.clicsargent.org.ukCLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and youngpeople, and their families. We provide clinical, practical, financial andemotional support to help them cope with cancer and get the most out oflife. We are there from diagnosis onwards and aim to help the whole familydeal with the impact of cancer and its treatment, life after treatment and, insome cases, bereavement.

Charities

Leukaemia ResearchTwitter: twitter.com/beatbloodcancerWeb: www.leukaemialymphomaresearch.org.ukWe are Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, your UK blood cancer charity.Every year we stop more people dying of blood cancer and our researchersare even working to stop people developing blood cancer in the first place.We improve the lives of blood cancer patients with cancers such asleukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma because we believe everyone should beable to live their life to the full.

London Oxford Airport Langford Ln, Oxford OX5 1RATel: 01865 290600 Web: www.oxfordairport.co.ukLondon Oxford Airport (OXF/EGTK - Kidlington) is the Thames Valley area’sprimary regional and business aviation airport - the only commercial airportbetween London Heathrow (LHR) and Birmingham (BHX). Located in theheart of one of Europe’s fastest growing and most prosperous regions.

Great Experience TravelUnit 6-7, Waterloo Walk, High St, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 6EUTel: 0845 415 0750 Web: www.greatexperiencetravel.co.ukWe are a specialist independent travel company and we love nothing morethan helping you plan your ideal travel experience. Between the staff teamwe have been lucky enough to visit countries all over the globe, and we likenothing more than being able to share our knowledge and passion for travelwith you.

Travel

Hedges Law16 Market Place, Wallingford, OX10 0AETel: 01865 594265 Web: www.hedgeslaw.co.ukHedges has been delivering legal solutions to our clients for over 200 years.Our highly skilled team of lawyers have the knowledge and expertise toresolve even the most complex legal issues that you bring to us. At Hedges,however, we recognise you aren’t just looking for history, an impressive CVand an ability to recite the law.

Law

Oxford Centre for InnovationNew Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1BY.Tel 01865 261400 Web: www.ocfi.co.ukOxford Centre for Innovation, in Oxford, provides flexible office space, virtualoffices and meeting rooms in a professional serviced environment, allowingyou to focus on running your business. Companies love the supportivecommunity within the centre, which is enhanced by a range of specialistbusiness support through our Oxfordshire regional director and other localpartners. It really is the ideal place to base your business.

Oxford Fashion Week

In March 2015, the Oxford Fashion Week celebrated its 6thanniversary. This year’s event saw a range of events taking place indifferent Oxford locations.I was fortunate to attend three events set up by the team: the opening nightat the Varsity Club, the re-fashion at Town Hall but also the Bloggers PreviewParty at the delightful Malmaison Hotel; the latter event a new addition toOxford Fashion Week and a sign of the times! The Bloggers Preview was runby Antonia Mackay who is the PR Director. The aim of the Bloggers PreviewParty was to introduce passionate individuals who want to work in fashionto those who already have an experience within it.There were several speakers including Katie McNeil (currently stylist forHuff Magazine) but also young fashion students such as Alison Brodie orBeth Elstone who had the opportunity to explain their current and futureprojects which they hope will help them to fulfil their dream of having acareer in fashion. We also had the chance to hear from Adam Kashani andErin Young – two models at OFW from Oxford University - who shared their‘model experience’ with us, which was very interesting.The models then put on a sneak preview show so that we could see someof the designs featured for the show. For the organisers, this event was verysuccessful because it mixed fashion and careers which surround this area –in this case journalism. The team introduced passionate and interestingyoung people who have the will to succeed in the fashion industry and whowill probably work at the next Oxford Fashion Week in October.The next OFW – shows are planned during the Halloween period at theamazing Sheldonian Theatre and more new venues. See more atwww.oxfordfashionweek.comwww.livinginoxford.com 69

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Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is a leading UK charitydedicated to improving the lives of patients with all typesof blood cancer, including leukaemia, lymphoma andmyeloma. Its life-saving work is focused on finding causes,improving diagnosis and treatments, and runninggroundbreaking clinical trials for all blood cancerpatients.

The charity champions patients’ needs by influencing relevant policy anddecision makers. Its communities give blood cancer patients and their familiesa place where they can find support and information and share their journeywith other people who can relate to what they are going through.

Around 38,000 people of all ages, from children to adults, are diagnosed withblood cancers and related disorders every year in the UK. For moreinformation visit beatingbloodcancers.org.uk

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Caroline Muirhead pushed herself to the limit last year for theBlenheim Palace Triathlon, raising over £23,000 for blood cancercharity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, in memory of her brotherwho died last yearCaroline took part in the triathlon after Gregor was diagnosed with acutemyeloid leukaemia (AML) in September 2013. After his diagnosis he hadintensive chemotherapy, radiotherapy and long stays in hospital. InFebruary last year, Caroline was found to be a stem cell match for Gregorand he underwent a transplant. Devastatingly Gregor passed away inSeptember, aged just 32.She said: “We were all devastated when Gregor was diagnosed butthroughout everything he remained positive, always showing concern forhis family above his own fears. I’ve never seen my brother prouder than theday his son Jamie was born in August 2011, he loved being a dad. After hisstem cell transplant, Jamie would draw pictures for Gregor to cheer him upduring the recovery. These, along with visits from Jamie and his wife Louise,were Gregor’s main driving force to get better.“Sadly, a few months after the triathlon, Gregor’s leukaemia returned andhe died. His dream was to find a cure for AML. With the amazing events suchas the triathlon, the fundraising it generates, combined with the dedicatedwork of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, hopefully one day we canachieve this. “Thanks to the incredible support from family, friends and colleagues – Imanaged to raise an amazing £23,000. The triathlon was a lot morephysically demanding than I’d imagined but also a lot of fun. Crossing thefinishing line was a very emotional moment for me.Matt Lawley, Head of Sports Events at Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research,says: “We can’t thank Caroline enough for the stunning amount she raised.It really is a phenomenal achievement and every penny raised forLeukaemia & Lymphoma Research will help us in our mission to beat bloodcancer, stop people from dying, and make patients’ lives better.”The Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Blenheim Palace Triathlon takesplace on 13-14 June 2015. There are still limited entries available in returnfor raising sponsorship.Contact the charity for more information –Email: [email protected]: leukaemialymphomaresearch.org.uk/getinvolved

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