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Welcome to February in Oxford
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This month we focus on The Kassam Stadium and Ozone Leisure Park, one of Oxfordshire’s mostdiverse venues. With everything ranging from ten pin bowling, to a hotel, to great restaurants,bingo, conference facilities and even professional football, what more could you need?
We also get active in this issue and invite you to our new Fit Club – see page 27.
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The Kassam Stadium and Ozone Leisure Park is perhaps a well hidden secret in
Oxford, the site offers a plethora of activities to suit every age and member of
the family.
The Kassam Stadium, offers an array of conference and events facilities, catering from
2 – 1000 guests for conferences, exhibitions and dinners, as well as being the home of
Oxford United Football Club, whose supporters fill the stadium bowl.
The Ozone leisure park provides entertainment for younger children with Jambinos,
Tweenies and teenagers can make full use of the Vue Cinema on Site, and the
Bowlplex, whilst mum can get fit and pampered at the Ozone Gym, which includes
Styles and Creations Salon, and Bathe in Beauty.
The site also benefits from many different food offers. Simply spice provides Indian
food at its very best, with an assortment of mouth-watering dishes available to excite
and enliven the taste buds. Or choose a taste of the Orient with a dish from Oxy
Oriental buffet selection. If you’re looking for a quicker take away bite, Ozone Plaice
will fill the gap from its menu of fish, chips and burger options. If you fancy a trip to
the old country try Frankie and Benny’s which offers a New York Italian experience,
with burgers and pasta dishes available in its diner style restaurant.
Fed and watered, and back to activities, the Gala Bingo offers not just a great fun out
but also the opportunity to pit your wits against other players round the country.
Feeling a bit exhausted! Stay over at the Holiday Inn Express, with 162 en-suite
bedrooms and a hot breakfast included the next morning for a great rate, the options
are endless.
The site also offers over 2000 car-parking spaces and a regular bus service runs to the
site from central oxford, making it easy to make the most of your time here.
Come and find us at The Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road, Oxford. We look
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Mon 21st - Sat 26th Feb: In the days leading up to the last great German offensiveof the First World War, Raleigh, an 18 year old soldier, joins a besieged company ofsoldiers in the British trenches at St Quentin. There he finds his new comrades beingled by his old school friend Stanhope, and discovers that the man in army greens ismuch changed from the boy he left behind in cricketing whites. Tickets: £15.50,£24.50 Times: 2:30pm / 7:30pm / 8:00pm
Journey's End
Tue 15th - Wed 16th Feb: Uninvited Guests stage an event that is somewherebetween a wedding reception, a wake and a radio dedication show. Your lettersof love may become part of the show, romantic gestures or signs of friendship,shared publicly between us. Be our witnesses and we'll be yours. If you want tojoin us on this happy occasion, send a dedication to someone you love [email protected] Tickets: £10 Times: 6:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm
Love Letters Straight From Your Heart
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Sun 6th Mar: Lighthouse Family have announced a new tour for March 2011, theirfirst major tour in seven years, where they’ll be playing all their hits. Vocalist TundeBaiyewu and keyboard player Paul Tucker formed Lighthouse Family in 1993 inNewcastle upon Tyne, after meeting while studying at university. Their 1995 debutalbum Ocean Drive sold more than 1.8 million copies (six times platinum) in the UKalone. Tickets: £31.55 - £42.27 Times: 7:30pm
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Sat 12th Feb: The marvellous Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, who wowed us with AMidsummer Night’s Dream and David Copperfield, are coming back with theirversion of Hamlet. This show is specially adapted for young audiences, whilstretaining the intensity and beauty of the original verse. Something is rotten in thestate of Denmark…the king has died in suspicious circumstances and within a monththe queen has married again. And now a ghost is stalking the palace at night. Theyoung prince Hamlet feels it’s up to him to solve the mystery, but where to start?Time: 3:00pm Tickets: £10, £8 (concs) Ages 5-12 and adults
The Fitzrovia Radio HourFri 18th Feb: Right before our eyes, Fitzrovia Productions recreate the spirit of theForties radio drama in a series of hilarious plays. Smart gags and sharp suits,beautiful costumes and great performances. The sound effects are created live onstage – a Bakelite hairdryer imitates a heating torch, a desk fan becomes an aeroplaneand multiple types of cabbage help bring a gruesome fight scene to life. Time:8.00pm Tickets: £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Mark SteelSat 19th Feb: Mark Steel is always a dynamic guest when he appears on Have I GotNews for You, QI and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. He writes a weekly column for TheIndependent and is a regular on Radio 4’s Loose Ends and The News Quiz, and haseven published a couple of books! He now brings a brand new show toCornerstone. Times: 8.00pm Tickets: £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members) Ages16+
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Pegasus Theatre Sponsored ByMagdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE. Tel: 01865 812150Booking: 01865 812150 Web: www.pegasustheatre.org.uk
Fri 25th - Sat 26th Feb: Choreographer Gregory Maqoma examines humanevolution and how the landscape influences us. Five dancers from different culturalbackgrounds create life forms that are neither fish nor bird, man nor woman, spirit norflesh but are united through the shared history of the rocks on which they stand.Tickets: £10, £8 concessions, £6 U18, £5 project members Times: 8:00pmPerformed by State of Emergency and is part of the Dancin’ Oxford 2011Festival. £1 off tickets for Dancin’ Oxford Pass holders.
Desert Crossing
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Creation Theatre 3rd Floor, Cherwell House,1-5 London Place, Oxford, OX4 1BDTel: 01865 761393 Web: www.creationtheatre.co.uk
Until 26th Mar: In a basement room deep beneath the rolling quad of TrinityCollege, a scholar is preparing to offer the devil his soul in exchange for absolutepower… Join Creation Theatre Company as we transform the world-famousBlackwell’s bookshop into the setting for Christopher Marlowe’s spell-binding storyof the demon Mephistophilis, the quest for knowledge and a flawed man willing topay the ultimate price. Tickets: £31, £8 Box office 01865 766266 Times: 7:45pm
Doctor Faustus
Thu 17th – Sat 19th Feb: Celebrate the UN International Year of Youth withanimated shoes, an interpretation of Frankenstein, an adaptation of children’s book‘Giraffe’s Can’t Dance’ by Giles Andreae and much, much more in a magical showfrom performers aged 6 to 19 years. Tickets: £7, £5 concessions, £4 U18, £3project members Times: 6:30pm Saturday matinee at 1.30pm
Standing In Another’s Shoes
Sun 27th Feb: Early booking is essential for this fantastic opportunity to try out amind-blowing variety of different dance styles. Details of the 45 minute tastersessions will be available nearer to the time on www.dancinoxford.co.uk or in theDancin’ Oxford brochure, and will range from African to Zumba, stopping at Ballet,Charleston, Samba and Tap on the way! Beginners welcome. Tickets: £3.50 persession or £2.50 concs. Discount for Festival Pass holders. Times: 10:00am -5:00pm
Dance-a-thon
Sun 27th Feb: Performing her songs with an exciting mix of Jazz, Soul and Bluesinfluences, singer and songwriter Sophie Garner presents material from her twosoon-to-be-released albums. The show includes new and fresh arrangements ofclassic pop and even punk songs, Sophie’s own original compositions and inspiredre-workings of well-known standards. Tickets: £12, concs £10 Times: 8.00pm
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Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Egrove Park, Oxford OX1 5NY.Tel: 0208 450 1060, 01865 305 305 Web: www.oxfordphil.com. E-mail: [email protected].
Oxford Philomusica
Baroque IISat 26th Feb: PURCELL Trumpet Sonata, VIVALDI Flute Concerto in D minor, ‘Il GranMogol’, RV 431a (Oxford première of this newly-discovered Concerto), BACH ViolinConcerto in A minor, BWV 1041, ALBINONI Oboe Concerto in D minor, Op. 9 No. 2PACHELBEL Canon in D major, BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV1047.
Tamás András violin, Tim Hawes trumpet, Anthony Robb flute, Tim Watts oboe Marios Papadopoulos director.
Colour and character connect our second Baroque collection. The three most prominent wind instrumentsof the period – flute, oboe and trumpet – take it in turns to show off their solo qualities in concertos by theVenetian masters Vivaldi and Albinoni, Purcell’s brilliant Trumpet Sonata before combining in the thrillingfinale of Bach’s Second Brandenburg Concerto. Times: 8pm Tickets: Tickets £37 £26 £17.50 £10 Venue:Sheldonian Theatre.
Grand Viennese St Valentine BallSat 12th Feb: Strauss Family, Waltzes, Polkas, Marches, Quadrille. John Georgiadisconductor. Celebrate this most romantic of dates in great style with OxfordPhilomusica. The grandeur and glamour of the great Viennese balls of the past willbe recreated in Oxford’s Victorian ballroom. The evening will start – of course – witha champagne reception, followed by a sumptuous banquet accompanied by exquisiteViennese chamber music, before the full 40-piece orchestra takes to the stage, led bythe incomparably witty and charming Maestro John Georgiadis. Dance to waltzes,polkas and quadrilles from the Strauss family, or simply soak up the atmosphere of this unique occasion.
This event is bookable only through Oxford Philomusica’s box office on 020 8450 1060 [email protected] Save 5% for groups 10+. No other concessions apply. Venue: Oxford TownHall
Dining ticket: 6.30-11.30pm - £85. Non-dining ticket: 8.15-11.30pm -£35. Optional dance lesson:12-2pm - £5 Dress: Your finest – black tie, white tie or period costume.
Faculty of Music, St Aldate’s, oxford, OX1 1DBTel; 01865 276125 Web: www.music.ox.ac.uk
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Ethnomusicology SeminarsThu 10th Feb: Laurenz Lütteken (Musikwissenschaftliches Institut, Zürich) “Renaissance -A ConceptWithout Music?” Thu 24th Feb: Marc Lewon (Oxford) “Oswald vonWolkenstein and Polyphony - Genius orJust Lucky?” Thu 17th Feb: Menaka PP Bora (Academic visitor at the University of Oxford) “Indian ClassicalMusic and Dance” This seminar will be held at the Faculty of Music, St Aldate’s.St John’s College, 5pm - 7pm Admission: free – open to all
Research SeminarsTue 1st Feb: Dr Noel Lobley (Pitt Rivers Museum)“Recording and remembering thesound of Africa” Tue 8th Feb: Dr Anahid Kassabian (University of Liverpool) “Affectivelistening” Tue 15th Feb: Professor David Clarke (University of Newcastle) “Music andConsciousness: Perspectives from Western and Hindu philosophy” Tue 22nd Feb: MsJenny Tamplin (Christ Church) “Memory, Melancholy, Modernism”Faculty of Music, St Aldate’s, 5pm - 7pm Admission: free – open to all
Ensemble ISIS New MusicMon 7th Feb: The work of six composition students will be played by members of Ensemble ISIS, conductedby Dr.John Traill. Faculty of Music, St Aldate’s: open to the public – free admission Times: 1.30pm-4.30pm
Mon 25th Feb: The work of eight composition students will be played by the Heath Quartet. Jacqueline DuPré Concert Hall: open to the public – free admission Times: 10am – 1.30pm
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Saturday 26 February Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm
Baroque Masterpieces Vivaldi Flute Concerto ‘Il Gran Mogol’ Pachelbel Canon, Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 Albinoni Oboe Concerto in D minorMarios Papadopoulos director
Oxford’s professional Orchestra
Monday 14 February at 7pmSHELDONIAN THEATRE
VIVALDICello Concerto
Salute to Love
PACHELBEL
BARBERAdagio
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Canon
Peter Adams Cello
Roland Roberts Director/Violin
Roland Roberts Violin
ELGARSerenade for Strings
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Cornerstone Arts CentreJazz, World & Popular
Fri 11th Feb: ‘Ella and Louis’ premiered at Ronnie Scott’s in London to sell-outaudiences in 2008 and has since repeated its success at theatres and jazz festivals allover Briain. Bursting with jazz joy and happiness, you’ll hear all Ella and Louis’ mostfamous collaborations from the Great American Songbook, including Isn’t This aLovely Day (To be Caught in the Rain), They Can’t Take That Away From Me, A FineRomance and so many more! Times: 8:00pm Tickets: £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50(members)
The Digby Fairweather Band: Ella and Louis
Tel: 01865 744457. Web: www.cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk.E-mail: [email protected].
City Of Oxford Orchestra
Monday 14th February at 7pm SHELDONIAN THEATRE
VIVALDI Cello Concerto, PACHELBEL Canon, BARBERAdagio, ALBINONI Concerto for TwoOboes, ELGAR Salut d'Amour, ZIPOLI Elevazione and ELGAR Serenade for Strings. PeterAdams Cello, Roland Roberts Director/Violin Tim Watts Oboe Tickets: £10-£29.
Salute to Love
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Synopsis: Milton, a hardened felon who has broken out for one last chance atredemption. Hell bent on stopping a vicious cult of fanatics who murdered hisdaughter, he has three days to stop them before they sacrifice his infantgranddaughter beneath a full moon. Milton must use his anger to go beyond allhuman limits in order to save his last connection with humanity.
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Synopsis: Dr. Martin Harris awakens after a car accident in Berlin to discover that hiswife suddenly doesn't recognize him and another man has assumed his identity.Ignored by disbelieving authorities and hunted by mysterious assassins, he findshimself alone, tired and on the run. Aided by an unlikely ally, Martin plungesheadlong into a deadly mystery that will force him to question his sanity, hisidentity, and just how far he's willing to go to uncover the truth.
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Yogi BearSynopsis: Jellystone Park has been losing business, so greedy Mayor Brown decidesto shut it down and sell the land. That means families will no longer be able toexperience the natural beauty of the outdoors - and, even worse, Yogi and Boo Boowill be tossed out of the only home they've ever known. Faced with his biggestchallenge ever, Yogi must prove that he really is "smarter than the average bear" ashe and Boo Boo join forces with their old nemesis Ranger Smith to find a way to saveJellystone Park from closing forever.
PaulSynopsis: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reunite for the comedy adventure "Paul" as twosci-fi geeks whose pilgrimage takes them to America's UFO heartland. While there,they accidentally meet an alien who brings them on an insane road trip that alterstheir universe forever.
The FighterSynopsis: "The Fighter" is a drama about boxer "Irish" Micky Ward and his unlikelypath to become world lightweight champion. Bale plays Dicky Eklund, Micky'shalf-brother and a talented fighter who once went the distance with Sugar RayLeonard in a title fight but then turned to crime and landed in prison. Then he turnedhis life around and helped his underperforming brother find the spark for aremarkable run that led to the world title.
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Christ Church Picture Gallery
19th Feb: This exhibition will introduce the least knowngroup of old master drawings from Christ Church. The twentynine drawings on display will offer a glimpse into the widerange of Neapolitan draughtsmanship, including works byJusepe de Ribera, Salvator Rosa and Luca Giordano.
Neapolitan and Spanish Drawings from the Baroque
Christ Church, Oxford, OX1 1DP (entrance via Oriel Square) Tel: 01865 276172 Web: www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery
1 October – 30 AprilMonday to Saturday: 10.30am to 1.00pm & 2pm to 4.30pmSunday: 2pm to 4.30pm
Admission: Adults £3, Concessions £2, U12s Free.Jusepe de Ribera (1590-1652) 'Saint Irene'
Rachel Ducker Wire Sculpture
Rachel specialises in sculptured wire figures concentrating on the expressive &emotional dynamics of human nature. Handcrafted from annealed steel wire,galvanised & black. Coloured enamelled copper wire hair. From 30cm to lifesize. Pricedetermined by size and complexity of the piece. Please call to find out more aboutviewing Rachel’s work.
Tel: 01865 311418. M: 07855 751756. Web: www.rachelducker.co.uk.
The North Wall Arts CentreSouth Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7NN. Tel: 01865-319452. Web: www.thenorthwall.com.
Repeate After MeUntil Fri 4th Mar: Tova Holmes is a young artist who explores process and repetition through mixed mediaand performance. Repeat After Me is a collection of repetitive, process driven works. Much of the work isbuilt by connecting similar but separate parts, and the interaction that occurs by placing the parts information.
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OXFORD’S ANTIQUES & CRAFT CENTREChoose from a wide range of Antiques, Jewellery, Collectables &Books plus original works by local Craftspeople and Artists.Antiques on High, 85 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BG.Tel:01865-251075. Open: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm,Sundays and Bank Holidays 11am - 5pm.
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Folly Bridge, Oxford. Tel: 07967 075367. Web: www.artcoursesoxford.com. E-mail: [email protected].
Kieran Stiles Art Studios
A range of beginner and advanced courses in painting, printmaking and life drawingwith a professional artist and experienced, qualified teacher. Mid-week and weekendtuition in a friendly atmosphere. Group sessions, all day workshops and individualtutorials. Exhibition space available. All in the inspiring setting of Folly Bridge, Oxford.
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All vintage lovers must check out Liscious interiors on Walton Street. A great chanceto find an eclectic choice of quirky interior pieces. Antique crystal chandeliers, gildedmirrors, deep buttoned sofas and not forgetting a lovely selection of clothes, hatsand shoes from the 1920s to the 1950s.
125 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AH. Tel: 01865 552232.Web: www.liscious.co.uk.
Sanders of OxfordRare Prints & MapsHUGE DISCOUNTS - Up to 75% off throughout our wideselection of antique prints.
This month, we are making way for new stock with one ofour biggest sales ever. Many items have been reduced inour wide selection of prints, dating from the 17th to the20th century. The sale covers all genres including Oxford,Topography, Portraiture, Decorative, Maritime, Sporting,Caricatures, Fashion and Natural History.
We also have astonishing bargains in our £1 to £50 boxesand massive reductions on framed items.
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Just a five minute walk from the City Centre, Jericho is one ofOxford’s most fashionable districts. Encompassing Walton Street,Little Clarendon Street and, at a push, St Giles, Jericho is aconcentration of some of Oxford’s finest independent retailers andrestaurants.
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The University of Oxford Shop is wholly owned by the University and offers afantastic range of clothing, gifts and stationery for visitors and local residents alike.All of the profits are given back to the University, making a valuable contribution tothe work and teaching of this world-famous establishment.
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Since 1797. The county’s leading pearl specialist. We also have an extensivecollection of antique and modern silverware and beautiful diamond and mixed gemset jewellery.
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The High Street, in the centre of Oxford, is one ofOxford's greatest streets. (“The stream like windings ofthat glorious street” – William Wordsworth c1820)
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The Hat BoxAvenue 3, The Covered Market, Oxford OX1 3DY. Tel: 01865 200844. Open: Mon to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.
Oxford’s only specialist hat shop, catering to men and women with a range of hatsin colours to match outfits. Carries a wide range of hats and cocktail fascinators bythe best of British designers. A fast tailor-made service is available.
The Covered Market is a wonderful, unique experience in the towncentre of Oxford. A thriving, bustling, quirky and colourfulepicentre for some of Oxford’s finest independent traders.
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Emma Walker works alongside a team of highly creative individuals. Emma'sdistinctive arrangements are refined and luxurious, whether just to say “thank you”or for a lavish soiree. Her design style blends romanticism with modern styles and fabulous colours.Emma Walker Flowers is located in trendy Summertown, North Oxford. The shop is an aromatic andbeautiful haven from the busy city. Order online or browse the in-store arrangements and gifts. Contact usto talk about your wedding or corporate event. We guarantee to make it incredibly special and memorable.
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Summertown, located just one mile from Oxford City Centre,boasts a mixture of great independents and strong nationalchains. Boosted by the arrival of the likes of Marks And Spenser,Majestic Wine, Costa Coffee and Starbucks, combined with thewidening of public walk ways, Summertown has managed toretain its independant and community feel.
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In East Oxford, the area is home to a multi cultural andeconomically diverse population. This part of the city isalso host to a large academic community.
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Science Oxford Live1-5 London Place, St Clements, Oxford OX4 1BD.Tel: 01865 810000. Web and Bookings: www.scienceoxfordlive.com.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year ExhibitionSat 22nd Jan - Sun 13th Mar: Science Oxford Live is delighted to host the 2010Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition. This is one of the first stops on its UKtour, so don’t miss this opportunity to see more than 100 prize-winning photographsfrom 18 competition categories. Suitable for all ages Times: 10am to 5pmAdmission: £3.50pp/£11Group/SO Live Friends Free
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PechaKucha NightThur 3rd Feb: Devised in Tokyo in February 2003, PechaKucha Night is an event foryoung designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. 20 images x 20seconds is a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at arapid pace. In Oxford’s first PK night come and see some of the rising stars in thelocal creative industries in a fascinating fast paced evening! Devised and shared byKlein Dytham architecture. Times: 8pm (for 8.20pm) Admission: £5/SO LiveFriends Free
Until 1st Mar: The Museum of Oxford will host an exciting local exhibitionfeaturing the personal histories and personalities of the Covered Market traders, theircustomers and other influential people. Find out how Oxford's people have shapedthe heritage of this unique commercial building through professional photographs,photographs taken by West oxford Primary School pupils, newspapers andaudio-visual material.
Museum of OxfordSt Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DZTel: 01865 252761 Web: www.museumofoxford.org.uk
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Wildlife Crime – The Threat to our EnvironmentThur 10th Feb: Thames Valley Police Wildlife Crime Officer, PC Simon Towers, isjoining us to discuss the problem of crime against wildlife. With the help of some realexhibits and case studies, Simon will explore the impact that wildlife crime has on ourenvironment, and how we combat it both practically and with forensic science.Times: 7.30pm Admission: £5/SO Live Friends Free
Proud Horses and Jealous DogsThur 17th Feb: Do animals have emotions? The vast majority of pet owners are veryconfident that they do, and yet scientists can often be sceptical. Dr Paul Morris,psychologist at the University of Portsmouth, is coming along to discuss his researchinto animal emotions and the science behind this complicated issue.Times: 7.30pmAdmission: £5/SO Live Friends Free
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Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show Exeter Hall, Kidlington, North Oxford OX5 1AB Tel.01209 822007 Web: www.lowestone.com
Sun 6th Mar: A mineral and fossil show for collectors. Minerals, crystals, gemstones,fossils, jewellery, related books and equipment. Free admission so bring family andfriends. Times: 10.30am-4pm
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University Church of St. Mary the VirginHigh Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ. Tel: 01865 279111. Web: www.university-church.ox.ac.uk. Open: 9am to 5pm (July and August 9am-6pm). Tower Admission: Adult £3, Children (under 16) £2.50.
St 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 was built in 1280, and the University’sreference library was added in 1320. It is worth the climb of 124 steps to make it to the top to enjoy fineuninterrupted views in all directions across Oxford and the surrounding countryside.
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Until Thu 31st Mar: The Old Book Binders will be opening its doors on 15th January,and is already causing a stir across the city. It's going to hosting great events as wellas a cafe, until 31st March when the building will demolished. So don't miss out andmake the trip East to this cultural hub as soon as possible. Every Friday, Saturday andSunday there will be a cafe in operation, serving up fairtrade teas and coffee, delicioushome-made cakes and tasty organic food. Venue: The Old Book Binders, No 9 GreenStreet, Oxford. Web: www.theoldbookbinders.org
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Until Sun 13th Mar: The Ashmolean celebrates the work of painter, engraver andprintmaker, Lucien Pissarro (1863-1944) with the first comprehensive display of theEragny Press. Highlights include the thirty-two books printed by Lucien and his wifeEsther at their home in London, with paintings by his father, Camille Pissarro, lettersand family photographs from the Pissarro Family Archive, held at the Ashmolean.
Lucien Pissarro in England: The Eragny Press 1895 – 1914 And British Drawings in the Age of The Eragny Press
Until Wed 23rd Mar: A photographic exhibition highlighting some of the experiencesand achievements of Platform2 volunteers, telling the stories of some of the peopleand communities they encountered overseas. Platform2 was a global volunteeringscheme for 18 to 25 year olds who wouldn't otherwise have had the chance to visita developing country or get involved with global issues of justice and poverty. Venue:Ark-T Centre Web: www.ark-t.org
How to Change your World – Platform2 Exhibition
Fri 4th Feb - Sat 26th Mar: In a basement room deep beneath the rolling quad ofTrinity College, a scholar is preparing to offer the devil his soul in exchange forabsolute power… Join Creation Theatre Company as they transform the world-famousBlackwell’s bookshop into the setting for Christopher Marlowe’s spell-binding storyof the demon Mephistophilis, the quest for knowledge and a flawed man willing topay the ultimate price. Venue: Blackwells, The Norrington Room Tickets: From £8to £28.50 www.creationtheatre.co.uk
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Sat 19th Feb - Sat 19th Mar: Dancin’ Oxford 2011 is brimming with exciting andfabulous dance events. In celebration of its fifth anniversary, French aerial dancecompany Retouramont will transform one of Oxford’s oldest buildings into a magicalsetting of sound, light and movement. The festival embraces many dance styles (fromZumba to Ballet, Flamenco to Hip Hop!) and even offers you the chance to have ago yourself during the ever-popular Dance-a-Thon. www.dancinoxford.co.uk
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Sat 26th Feb: Bringing science to the streets of Oxford, Science in Your World willmark the launch of the Oxfordshire Science Festival 2011 with a huge science fair inthe heart of Oxford’s shopping area. More than 20 organisations will bring hands onactivities for you to try including levitating magnets, do-it-yourself DNA extraction,Wallace and Grommit style invention, magic with maths and much more. Venue:Bonn Square, Oxford Web: www.oxfordshiresciencefestival.co.uk
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Oxford's oldest new quarter, once home to the infamous Oxford Prison and nowhome to an exciting hub of 8 restaurants, including Malmaison, Café 1071, Prezzo, LaTasca, Pizza Express, Krispy Kreme, The Real China, The Living Room and The Swan andCastle, and the gorgeous Malmaison Boutique Hotel. The Castle also has an exciting visitor attraction'Oxford Castle Unlocked,' where the secrets of the castle have been unlocked, revealing episodes of Violence,Executions, Great Escapes, Betrayal and even Romance. For art lovers there is the O3 Gallery, with a dynamicprogramme of exhibitions all year round.
Guide Friday City Sightseeing Bus ToursOxford Railway Station, Park End Street, OX1 1HS. Tel: 01865 790522.Tours operate all day every day except Christmas/Boxing and Newyears day. Web: www.citysightseeingoxford.com.Our award winning one hour tour takes you on a fascinating journey around both thefamous University colleges and the historic buildings of the city itself. Hop on and offat any of our nineteen bus stops around the town. All buses have live guides or recorded commentary in upto thirteen languages.
Carfax TowerJunction of St Aldates and High Street, Oxford OX1 4AZ. Tel: 01865 792653. Open: 10.00 to 3pm. Admission: £2.20, Children £1.10.
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 all that remains today.Two ‘quarter boys’ who hit the bells at every quarter hour adorn the east facade of the church clock.Climb up 99 steps to get a sweeping view of Oxford’s spires.
Cornmarket St., Oxford. Tel: 01865 240940. Web: www.smng.org.uk.Open: 10.30am-5pm (10.30am-4pm in Winter). Admission: Adults:£2.00, Concessionaires: £1.50, Children (under 16): £1.00St Michael at the North Gate is the oldest building in Oxford and is definitely wortha visit! There’s also a treasury of silver and bronze dating back to the 1600s and youcan also see a copy of the church accounts dating back hundreds of years. The tower is the easiest climb inOxford, with good solid stairs including a handrail. From the top of the tower there is a marvellous view ofthe city of Oxford and its famous "dreaming spires".
St Michael at the North Gate
Attractions In Oxford
Cherwell Boathouse - PuntingBardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6ST (1 mile from the town centre).Tel: 01865 515978. Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk.
Enjoy the quintessential Oxford experience punting on the River Cherwell. With over70 hand built punts, boats and canoes. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in a beautifultranquil environment on the river.
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Oxford Castle43 Oxford Castle, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1AY.Tel: 01865 20165. www.oxfordcastle.com.
Tourist information Centre15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.Tel: 01865 252200. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
The Tourist information Centre staff provide an extensive range of services to helpmake your stay enjoyable and memorable. We offer a wide range of guides, maps,souvenirs and local produce.
Official Guided Walking Tours15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS. Tel: 01865 252037. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
The best way to explore Oxford is on foot. We have a wonderful selection of toursfrom University and City Tours to Pottering in Harry Potters Footsteps.
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Oxford House School of English67 High Street, Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1XT. Tel: 01865 874786.E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.oxfordhouseschool.co.uk.
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College of International EducationBocardo House, 24B St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2EB. Tel: 01865 202238. Web: www.cie-oxford.com.
The College of International Education (CIE) is a small college, located in the centreof Oxford, opposite the famous Oxford Union. We offer English Language, Academic,Foundation Year and Pre-Boarding courses. Tuition is in small classes (max 8), given by dedicated andwell-qualified teachers.
Full-time English courses from£49.00 per week.
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High-quality intensive language courses in both general and specialist Englishthroughout the year. Established in 1983, their courses are ideal for those who wish to increase theeffectiveness of their English for work, travel or university entrance.
Eckersley Oxford14 Friars Entry, Oxford OX1 2BZ. Tel: 01865 721268.Web: www.eckersley.co.uk.55 years teaching English in the centre of Oxford. Experienced and engaging staff,excellent modern facilities and courses designed to help you to achieve maximumprogress. Join General English, IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation courses on anyMonday. 6-hour per week courses available from 2 to 3.30 pm. For further information email [email protected]
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Buscot Park & The Faringdon CollectionFaringdon, Oxfordshire. SN7 8BU. Tel: 01367 240932 for information.Web: www.buscotpark.com. Open: 1 April – 30 September. House, Gardens &Tearoom Wed, Thu, Fri, and alternate week ends, 2.00 – 6.00 (last admission 5.00).Gardens only, Mon, Tue, 2.00 – 6.00.
Home of the Great Western Society and its unique collection of Great WesternRailway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relics and a recreation of Brunel's broad gaugerailway. Next Steamdays, 19th/20th/23rd February. Day Out with Thomas 5th/6th March.
Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NJ. Tel: 01235 817200.Web: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk. Admission: £5-£10.Open: Every weekend, daily 28th May - 11th September.
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Blenheim PalaceWoodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PX. Tel: 0800 849 6500Web: www.blenheimpalace.com. Open: Palace & Gardens Open Daily 10.30am-5.30pm (last admission 4.45pm). Park open daily 9am-4.45pm.
The brand new season will launch with a special exhibition about Gladys Deacon, 9thDuchess of Marlborough displaying a treasure-trove of personal letters, invitations,costumes and photography revealing the intriguing life of a most eccentric 20thCentury Duchess. Guided tours of the Palace’s State Rooms are available daily (exceptSundays and Bank Holidays) including the permanent exhibition on Winston Churchill,and the fascinating visitor experience ‘Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story’ where 300 years of enticing talesare revealed.
The stunning Formal Gardens at Blenheim Palace include the Water Terraces, the Italian Garden, the SecretGarden, Rose Garden, Arboretum and the Pleasure Gardens which includes Europe’s largest symbolic hedgemaze.
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Blenheim Palace and Formal Gardens open for the newseason on 12th February 2011.
One of Oxfordshire’s best kept secrets!Family home of Lord Faringdon, who looks after the property on behalf of the National Trust, together withthe family collection of pictures, furniture, ceramics, and objets d’art, known as the Faringdon Collection.Includes Burne-Jones’s famous series, The Legend of the Briar Rose. The enchanting gardens contain thespectacular Water Garden designed by Harold Peto' - in 1904 for the first Lord Faringdon.
Gladys Deacon – An Eccentric Duchess 1921-1934Sat 12th Feb – Sun 27th Mar: Gladys Deacon, second wife to the 9th Duke ofMarlborough, was one of the most eccentric Duchesses in the English peerage. Thisspecial exhibition displayed in the Long Library will reveal the early years of herupbringing within a Belle Epoch family, to high society life at Blenheim Palace, to herreclusive years in later life.
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Valentines Day at Blenheim Palace Sun 13th – Mon 14th Feb: Treat your loved one to a romantic Sunday Lunch for twoin the beautiful Orangery or a luxury Champagne Afternoon Tea in the Indian Room.For more information, prices and to book call 01993 813 874 or email [email protected]
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With lots to see and do, including Farm Shop selling farm produced food, GardenCentre, Restaurants, Farm Zoo, Children’s Play Area, Woodland Walk and lots ofseasonal events. A great day out for ALL the family.
Millets Farm CentreKingston Road, Frilford, Nr Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5HB.Tel: 01865 392200. Web: www.milletsfarmcentre.com.Open: 7 days a week. Free entry and free car parking.
The Hawk Conservancy Trust is an award winning visitor centre and conservation charity that has for manyyears worked in the fields of conservation, education, rehabilitation and research of birds of prey. Set in 22acres of woodland and wildflower meadow, there are over 150 birds of prey on view, from owls to eagles!Visitors are offered three spectacular flying demonstrations, there are tractor rides, duck racing, ferretracing, a Raptor Passport Trail and each visitor can hold a bird of prey! Ample free parking. Coffee Shop andGift Shop on site. Allow at least four hours for your visit – there is so much to see and do!
The Hawk Conservancy TrustVisitor Centre, Sarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8DY.Tel: 01264 773850. Web: www.hawk-conservancy.org.Open: Open: Seven days a week 10am-5.30pm (from 13.02.10).
Cotswold Wildlife Park is set in 160 acres of parkland around a Listed Victorian ManorHouse. This is the ideal time of year to see the exotic planting in the Walled Gardenand the beautiful landscaping of the parkland. Visit the walk-through Madagascar exhibit with free-roaming lemurs. A short talk takes place here daily at mid-day on the plight of these animals in theirrapidly declining natural habitat. Please note that this area is only open from 11am-3.30pm.
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Burford, Oxford OX18 4JP. Tel: 01993 823006.Web: www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk. Open: Every Day from 10am.
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts OxfordTel: Maya Sprigg 01869 278600.Web: www.stagecoach.co.uk/oxford. Email: [email protected].
Stagecoach is a part time Theatre Arts School providing singing, dance and dramaclasses for children aged 4-18 years with centres in Headington and North Oxford.Students gain experience and training in all aspects of theatre while having a lot offun! Term time classes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
2011 Holiday programmes for age 4-8 and 8-18 Spring 2011 Juniors – Phantom of the Theatre, Seniors – Broadway or Bust!Summer 2011 Juniors – Arabian Nights, Seniors – Churchill’s Children, Advanced – Sweeney Todd(School Edition) These courses are very popular – please book soon to avoid disappointment!
Science Oxford Live1-5 London Place, St Clements, Oxford OX4 1BD.Tel: 01865 810000. Web: www.scienceoxfordlive.com.
Kids In Oxford25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7NE. Tel: 01235 515144. Web: www.cornerstone-arts.org.
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Sun 6th Feb: The perplexing question of fairy tales – what really happened betweenthe wolf and his three porky friends? Why was Goldilocks wandering in the woods?How did the goats overcome a mighty troll? The wonderful Theatre of Widdershinsexplains all with the help of fun, laughter, some gorgeous puppets and a gypsysoundtrack that you’ll be humming all the way home! Times: 2pm Tickets: £8, £6(concs) Ages: Ages 3+
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Owls Galore!Tues 22nd - Wed 23rd Feb: Come along to discover the fascinating world of owls.Owl expert, Rod Smallman, will be on hand to answer all of your questions, and willbe bringing some of his own owls along with him. Don’t miss this chance to get upclose and personal with some real owls! Suitable for 5+ Times: 11am or 2pmAdmission: £5/SO Live Friends Free
Wallace and Gromit's World of InventionThurs 24th - Fri 25th Feb: Come and join us for Wallace and Gromit’s ‘World ofInvention’ workshop. Be inspired by Wallace’s love of inventing, and try to build a realinvention of your own! Not to be missed! Suitable for 7+ Times: 10am, 11.30am,2pm, 3.30pm Admission: Free with entry to the discovery zone, but booking isrequired.
With lots to see and do, including Farm Shop selling farm produced food, GardenCentre, Restaurants, Farm Zoo, Children’s Play Area, Woodland Walk and lots ofseasonal events. A great day out for ALL the family.
Millets Farm CentreKingston Road, Frilford, Nr Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5HB.Tel: 01865 392200. Web: www.milletsfarmcentre.com.Open: 7 days a week. Free entry and free car parking.
Sun 27th Feb: CBBC's Dan and Jeff present their most extravagant show yet, now inamazing 3D! The creators of Potted Potter and Potted Pirates cram all the classicpantomimes into just 70 minutes. With only a glass slipper and some magic beans,the dastardly double act dash from Aladdin to Dick Whittington while trying to workout how two of them can play all seven dwarves. It's unmissable fun whether you're6 or 106.Times: 2pm Tickets: £8, £6 (concs) Ages: Ages 6+
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Sport
Oxford University Rugby Football ClubJackdaw Lane, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SR.Tel: 01865 432000. Web: www.ourfc.org.uk.
Court Place Farm, Marston, Oxford Tel: 01865 744493www.oxfordcityfc.co.uk.
Oxford City Football Club
Tue 1st Feb (A)Oxford City FC v Cambridge City 7:45pm
The Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP.Tel: 01865 337533. Web: www.oufc.co.uk.
Oxford United Football Club
Tue 1st Feb (A)Oxford United v Southend 7:45pm
Get Behind The U’s!Save money by booking your tickets before the day of the game.
Sat 5th Feb (A)Oxford United v Gillingham 3:00pm
Sat 12th Feb (H)Oxford United v Rotherham 3:00pm
See website for sponsorship and Fixture information.
Wed 23rd Feb
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OURFC v Crawshays 7:15pm
Wed 2nd Feb
(H)
OURFC v Royal Navy 7:15pm
Sat 19th Feb (A)Oxford United v Morecambe 3:00pm
Sat 5th Feb (H)Oxford City FC v Weymouth 3:00pm
Tue 8th Feb (H)Oxford City FC v Didcot Town 7:45pm
Sat 12th Feb (A)Oxford City FC v Windsor & Eton 3:00pm
See website for more fixtures.
Our new 4* hotel, now taking bookings.
T I M E TO R E L A X
The Oxfordshire, Rycote Lane, Milton Common, Thame, Oxon. OX9 2PU
For more information or to make a reservation:
01844 278300 [email protected] theoxfordshire.com
Golf
Sat 26th Feb (H)Oxford United v Hereford 3:00pm
Tue 1st Mar (A)Oxford United v Lincoln City 7:45pm
Wed 9th Feb
(H)
OURFC v Army 7:15pm
For more information [email protected]
The Straight Mile, Horton-cum-Studley, Oxon OX33 1BF.
Tel: 01865 351144 Fax: 01865 351166www.studleywoodgolfclub.co.uk
Studley Wood . . . for everything golf
Join Studley Woodthe premier golf club in Oxfordshire
A superb golf course reputed to havesome of the best greens in the countryEnjoy the challenge of our outstanding golf course 365 days a year,with indoor & outdoor covered practice facilities.Studley Wood, a modern golf club with traditional values
NORTH OXFORD GOLF CLUB
Banbury Rd., Oxford, OX2 8EZ Tel: 01865 554924 Web: www.nogc.co.uk
NOGC is a 100 year old, parkland, 18 hole golf course, 10 minutes from theCity Centre on the main bus route. Special midweek Winter rate £23 perround, £13 per round for Students and £7 Juniors. Different membershipcategories available. We are a modern friendly members golf club with a totallyrefurbished interior, and the best clubhouse views in Oxfordshire. We offer visitors andsocieties a very warm welcome to enjoy our challenging members' golf course.
Southfield Golf Club
Superb 18-hole golf cource in the heart of Oxford.Designed by the renowned Harry Colt, and overlooking the dreaming spires, the course is an excellent challenge for golfers of all standards.
The golf club welcomes golfers of all ages, genders and abilities and is currently offering Individual Membership with a first year discount for
new members and NO joining fee.
Special Corporate memberships deals are also available, with packages that can be tailored to suit your company and business needs.
www.southeldgolf.comT: 01865 242158
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Bicester Hotel, Golf and SpaOxfordshire, OX26 1TE Tel: 01869 241204 Web: www.bicestercountryclub.co.uk
Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa sits in 134 acres of stunning countryside with tranquilgardens and an 18 hole golf course, it is the perfect Oxfordshire venue, ideal for leisurebreaks, business and golf. Inside you will discover chic accommodation, a luxury healthclub and spa, a comprehensive range of conference & banqueting facilities, excellent restaurants, a sportsbar showing all major sporting events and our own OFSTED registered crèche.
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It is our aim to provide the highest quality of Dental Care in a relaxed and friendlyenvironment, with the most up to date methods and equipment available. The safetyand comfort of our patients is always our primary concern.
Diamond House - Dental Practice199 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AR. Tel: 01865 559521.Web: www.diamondhouse.co.uk.
1st floor, Above The Globe Newsmarket, 99 St Aldates OX1 1BT.Tel: 01865 249347. Open: Monday to Saturday. Web: www.taobeautyoxford.co.uk
Established in 1968, Tao offers a wide range of beauty treatments includingDermalogica, St Tropez Airport, Jessica Nail Care, Non Surgical face lifts and muchmore.
TAO Beauty Salon
8 Oxford Rd, Kidlington OX5 1AA. Tel: 01865 374772.Web: www.andreaandachille.com. E-mail: [email protected].
The brand new location of Andrea & Achille Salons, located in Kidlington. With thearea’s leading hair colour specialists.
Andrea & Achille
Holiday Inn Oxford, Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 8JD.Tel: 01865 888444. Web: www.spirithealthclubs.co.uk.
Spirit Health Club
If you’re looking for a health club with a personal touch then you’ve come to the rightplace. Our Lifestyle Consultants provide the kind of one-to-one guidance that hasalready helped thousands of members achieve their goals – and are ready now tohelp you reach yours. From dietary advice that’s calculated to boost your energy and inner health, to aunique personal exercise plan that’s designed to help you look your best, we’re ready to make sure you geteven more out of life.
Based in Oxford & London, Monica Franke offers expertise in osteopathy and Pilates.She has wide experience in diagnosing and treating sports injuries, back and neck pain,knee, ankle, shoulder and other joint problems. Monica enjoys showing people howand why osteopathy & Pilates can help them with musculoskeletal aches and pains or poor sporting performance.
Monica Franke Osteopathy & PilatesTel: 07970 119721. E-mail: [email protected]: www.monicafranke.com.
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The OxfordshireRycote Lane, Milton Common, Thame, Oxon. OX9 2PU. Tel: 01844 278300 Web: theoxfordshire.com
The Oxfordshire’s new health and fitness spa provides members and hotel guestswith the latest treatments, equipment, facilities and personalised trainingprogrammes available. All the facilities are available free to hotel guests and members, which consist of a15m swimming pool, sauna, spa pool, steam room combined with a state-of-the-art Life Fitness suite andstudio. . After a successful day’s business or pleasure what better way to relax and un-wind than with a visitto The Oxfordshire’s new spa, Tempus.
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Don’t assume that the Spa at the Esporta Health and Racquets Club in Oxford isonly available to the members of the club as luckily it isn’t and should definitelybe given the credit it deserves when it comes to leading Spa’s in Oxfordshire.
The Esporta Tranquility Spa offers many options, whether you want a treatment, yourhair cut, your nails manicured, a San Tropez tan or just a make-up session, Tranquilitywill offer you all of these and much much more! I hadn’t visited the Spa for a whilebut it has been refurbished and has a completely new team, headed up by EvaGergelova with all new therapists, equipment and new treatments and it was a delightto return! The therapists are all lovely and totally professional and make you feel specialwhilst delivering outstanding results.
The Spa is located upstairs at Esporta, so very accessible and even though it is near thestate of the art gym where music is playing, as soon as you walk in, you feel calm andrelaxed and greeted with a friendly smile.
I decided to try a brand new treatment on my nails which has been launched by Jessica,a pioneer in the professional nail care industry. All Jessica nail products areformaldehyde, toluene and DBP free and Jessica is absolutely at the forefront for bothnail products and marketing revolution. Eva recommended that I tried the newGELeration soak-off Gel polish as my nails are very weak, peel, flake and chip very easily,particularly as I am a very busy person with a family, it has to be practical.
I think this new revolutionary product is the answer I have been looking for which is avarnish that.........dries in seconds.........is smudge free.......... chip resistant...............has aflawless finish...........lasts up to 3 weeks..........is hard wearing..............and gentle to thenails.................is this really really true? The GELeration manicure takes an hour, mainlydue to the super duper machines that have been purchased that dries off each coatingin only 30 seconds, but only available at Esporta. Your nails are perfect for up to 3weeks and no maintenance – it’s just fantastic!
I think this is without doubt the best manicure I have ever had, as it is almost the sameprice as a normal manicure.
Even better, if you are an Esporta Member, you will get 10% off the cost of thetreatment and if you are an Esporta Tranquility member, you will also get an additional10% off the cost which is brilliant and anyone can visit or be a member of the EsportaTranquility Spa, so please just ask at Reception the next time you are passing. If youhaven’t been to the Esporta Spa recently, please go and try for yourself, and they offera special Spa Membership which is brilliant value for money. So now for the New Year,you can get fit but look good too and there is no excuse for not having beautiful nailsall the time!
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Esporta269c Woodstock RoadOxfordOX2 7NZ
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The Royal Oxford HotelPark End Street, Oxford OX1 1HR. Tel: 01865 248432.Web: www.royaloxfordhotel.co.uk. E-mail: [email protected]. 3 Star hotel, fully air-conditioned. Within easy reach of train station and centre ofOxford. Broadband connection available throughout the hotel over wireless network.
Ethos Hotel59 Western Road, Grandpont, Oxford OX1 4LF. Tel: 01865 245800 Web: www.ethoshotels.co.uk.A new boutique-style hotel is open in the centre of Oxford with beautiful,individually-designed rooms with all the amenities one could ask for. During your stay,you will benefit from travertine marble bathrooms, superking feather-top beds,wetbars, complimentary Wi-Fi and free Sky Movies and Sports. The staff is not only friendly andprofessional, but multilingual as well.
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Macdonald Randolph HotelBeaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN.Tel: 01865 256400. Web: www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolph.
Oxford's leading hotel - The AA Five star Macdonald Randolph - is situated in theheart of the city opposite the world famous Ashmolean Museum. Built in 1864 andrecently refurbished, the hotel offers each guest the highest level of comfort andservice in a traditional and welcoming environment. The location makes the Macdonald Randolph Hotel anideal base for exploring the historic sights of Oxford or the thriving shopping centre just two minutes walk away.
Botley Road Oxford OX2 0AA. Tel: Office (01865) 243475 Guests: 249756Fax: 724306 - www.riverhotel.co.uk E-mail: [email protected]
Excellent City location by the River originally an 1870 masterbuilders home, college owned, on the ‘Thames walk’ atOsney Bridge.
20 rooms all with own bathroom, direct dial telephone, teaand coffee tray, teletext colour TV, hairdryer and clock radio.Free WiFi.
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Malmaison OxfordNew Road, Oxford, OX1 1LD. Tel: 01865 268400.Web: www.malmaison.com. Malmaison Oxford is the latest addition to the Malmaison portfolio. Located in theheart of the city centre, the hotel forms the centre of the Oxford Castle site.Previously Her Majesty's Prison, Malmaison offers a unique opportunity toexperience at first hand a valuable piece of British history. The contemporary bar, brasserie and bedroomsare stylish with plenty of character and original features. This time we are taking no prisoners!!.
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Boars Hill, Oxford OX1 5BGwww.westwoodhotel.co.uk Tel:01865 735408
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YHA2a Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0AB. Tel: 01865 727275.Web: www.yha.org.uk.The best value budget accommodation in town. Centrally located with en-suiterooms, breakfast buffet, bar and Great British menu, YHA Oxford redefines what youcan expect from a hostel. We offer 24 hr access, internet access, luggage store andprivate rooms all 5 minutes walk from the city centre.
Hostels
The OxfordshireRycote Lane, Milton Common, Thame, Oxon. OX9 2PU. Tel: 01844 278300 Web: theoxfordshire.com
The Oxfordshire's hotel & Spa offers 50 en-suite contemporary guest rooms, 6flexible conference rooms, accommodating from 4 to 190 guests, the new Sakurarestaurant, luxury Tempus health & fitness spa and an 18-hole championship golfcourse. Located just outside the vibrant historic, university town of Oxford, the hotel is perfectly locatedfor a city break, golf weekend, business or private event and being just off junction 7 of the M40, it iseasily accessible from all major airports and local rail links.
Victoria House Hotel29 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AY. Tel: 01865 727400.Fax: 01865 727402.E-mail: [email protected] House Hotel is situated in the heart of Oxford, most famously known as theUniversity City. Having a superb location, it allows our guests to easily explore themain attractions in Oxford and enjoy convenience during their stay.
Ethos & Shanghai 30’s Special OerWe have just 10 Sunday evening stays at the ultra chic Ethos Hotel to give away for just £75 – represents a saving of over £50!!!! And as an extra bonus, we are giving you £50 to spend at Shanghai 30’s, Oxford’s leading Chinese restaurant, just 5 minutes away.
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Oxford Thai Restaurant179 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UT. Tel: 01865 203763.Web: www.oxfordthairestaurant.com.
Now under new ownership, this gem of Cowley will continue to serve delicious,authentic Thai food. Open for lunch and dinner, with a home delivery service.This relaxing, cheerful restaurant is not to be missed.
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OXY OrientalOzone Leisure Park, Grenoble Rd, Oxford OX4 4XP.Tel: 01865 749888. Take away menu available.
Eat as much as you like for a fixed price with a difference. Fully licensed with a wideselection. Non smoking throughout, free parking and can accommodate up to 200diners. Specialties include Tepanyaki, Brazilian Roast, Sushi and Oriental Buffet.
Shanghai 30’s 82 St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1RA.Tel: 01865 242230. Web: www.shanghai30s.com.
Situated in this 15th century building, Shanghai 30's cuisine is based on the bothclassic and contemporary dishes of Shanghai and the surrounding areas - Shaoxingand Yangchow, but also includes some of the most popular dishes from Sichuan,Peking and Canton. Our Menu will be changed seasonally to ensure ingredients are always fresh andsuitable for the season and we do not use the MSG to enhance the flavour. Shanghai 30’s is the perfect placefor a romantic meal or a private function.
CockadooNuneham Courtenay Oxfordshire, OX44 9NX. Telephone: 01865 341 030. Web: www.cockadoo.co.uk.
Cockadoo Bar & Restaurant invites you to experience sophisticated fine dining in a luxurious yet relaxing environment. The staff will ensure the highest levels of standardthroughout your experience at Cockadoo. Far Eastern cuisine at its finest, why notvisit soon?
Wagamama8 Market Street, Oxford, OX1 3EFTel: 01865 249 183 Web: www.wagamama.comwagamama is a noodle restaurant inspired by the hustle and bustle of canteen stylejapanese noodle bars, but its menu is an unmistakeable blend of pan-asian flavoursand the freshest seasonal ingredients from closer to home
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Majliss110 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JE. Tel: 01865 726728.
A new Indian restaurant on Cowley Road, Majliss is run by veteran restauranteurs fromthe Sylhet region of Bangladesh. The decor is stunning and contemporary, and thefood delicious. Lively and great for groups, but perfect for romantic nights out as well.Take advantage of their takeaway service, too.
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Italian & Mediterranean
www.qumins.co.uk 86 St Clements Street, Oxford, OX4 1AR. Tel: 01865 247093
The Independent – 7th in the 50 Best UK Curry Houses, 2010 / 1st in the South East Region
The Real China
The Real China has opened its doors in Oxford at Oxford Castle and provides a tastybuffet style experience in the heart of Oxford. For stunning food at affordable pricesin relaxed and luxurious surroundings, make sure you pay The Real China a visit thenext time you are in town.
41 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY.Tel: 01865 721 888. Web: www.therealchina.co.uk.
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Restaurants, Cafés & Nightlife In OxfordRigolettoBicester Road, Middleton Stoney OX25 4TD. Tel: 01869 343216.Web: www.rigolettorestaurant.co.uk.Situated on the Bicester Road close to Middleton Stoney, the restaurant is set inidyllic surroundings with ample car parking. Serving a varied menu of Italian dishesand an excellent selection of wines, Rigoletto is recognised as one of the areas fine restaurants.
Branca111 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AJ. Tel: 01865 556111.Web: www.branca-restaurants.com.
Branca opened in late 2000 offering Oxford a contemporary Italian bar andrestaurant. Our 110 seat restaurant will provide you with an honest andstraightforward Italian menu. Our aim is to source quality ingredients and keep itsimple. We tend to be a lively venue, casual in feel but with generous, warm service.
Spanish
Al-Andalus10 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 516688.Web: www.tapasoxford.co.uk.Open: Mon to Thur 12am-3pm & 5pm till late, Fri-Sun 12pm till late.Situated on vibrant, centrally located Little Clarendon Street, Al-Andalus is a stylishand bustling Spanish tapas bar. Independently - owned, it serves delicious, freshly-prepared and authentic Spanish tapas dishes. In addition to the high quality of its cuisine and friendlyservice, Al-Andalus offers a lively and informal atmosphere, further enhanced on Friday and Saturdayevenings by live and exhilarating Sevillanas dance shows. The buzzy ambience of Al-Andalus makes it highlysuitable for party bookings, and its heated outside terrace is the ideal place to spend warm and relaxingspring and summer days and evenings.
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Fire & StoneThreeways House 28-38 George Street Oxford OX1 2BJ. Tel: 0844 371 2550. Web: www.fireandstone.com.Fire & Stone Deliciously Different Pizza restaurant brings you a range of freshly madepizzas, pastas and salads with toppings inspired by the continents of the World.Situated on George Street, the stunning restaurant is split over 2 floors with space forlarge parties or smaller more intimate occasions. The restaurant is a favourite with families and a perfectdestination for lunch, dinner or drinks.
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Al Salam6 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HH. Tel: 01865 245710.Open: Daily 12noon-11pm.
Authentic Lebanese food, including organic and Halal. Great for vegans and vegetarians,with many authentic meat and animal-product free dishes. Delicious food, greatatmosphere, one of the favourites in Oxford. Plus, find a belly dancer there most Saturdayevenings.
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Game
The Bear & Ragged Staff28 Appleton Road, Cumnor OX2 9QH. Tel: 01865 862329.
The Inn boasts a beautiful restaurant and 16th century bar restored to its stunningoriginal glory. The dining menu features traditional English country cooking with asmattering of international dishes. The quintessential British love of game seems tobe under-represented in Oxford, so The Bear is putting that right. If you are a lover of pigeon, duck, venison,pheasant or rabbit, look no further, they will be represented on our menus. Year round.
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Loch Fyne Bar & Grill55 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE. Tel: 01865 292510. Web: www.lochfyne.com. Open: Mon to Fri 12noon-10pm, Sat 9am-10.30pm, Sun 10am-10pm.
There’s a new look and a new menu at Loch Fyne Bar & Grill. The fabulous new menuincludes stunning seafood dishes and an exciting grill selection. The grill menuincludes rib-eye steak, homemade burgers, spatchcock poussin and côte de bœuf. And with a stylishinterior, sociable bar area, party tables and ‘the snug’ for private dining, the new Loch Fyne will suit everyneed and taste.
French
The PerchBinsey Lane, Binsey, Oxford, OX2 0NG. Tel: 01865 728891.Web: www.the-perch.co.ukAs you walk on to the island of Binsey from the city you can leave your troublesbehind. Follow the footsteps of Alice in Wonderland to The Perch, and celebrate themonth of love in Oxford’s most romantic setting, with its open fire and beautifulrestaurant. On Valentine's Day, enjoy an exceptional evening of fine food inOxford’s most up and coming dining establishment. Throughout February, receive a glass of bubblywith presentation of this InOxford (max 2 guests).
Pierre Victoire
Enjoy our authentically cooked, traditional dishes in an informal environment at reasonable prices, theway the French do… Choose from a variety of fixed price menus, which we change with the seasons,focusing on local, fresh produce! We offer a 3 course lunch or early Pre Theatre supper for £9.90 and anevening 3 course Prix Fixe for £19.90! We love parties whether its Christenings,Birthdays,Graduations oreven Retirements,offer an incredible £18.50 menu, and can cater for groups up to 60 ...! Rustic andfriendly, with lots of candles, providing great food, value and service!
9 Little Clarendon St, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 316616.Web: www.pierrevictoire.co.uk. Lunch: Mon to Sat 12pm-2:30pm.Dinner: Mon to Sat 6pm-11pm.We're now open all day on Sundays so why not pop in for a late lunch, or supperwhich we serve til 10pm !!
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Contemporary
Macdonald Randolph HotelBeaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN.Tel: 01865 256410. Web: www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolph.
The restaurant at the Macdonald Randolph Hotel has recently just won its second AArosette for its cuisine and features contemporary menus in an unrivalled setting withfabulous views of the city. If a more relaxed atmosphere is desired for a quiet drinkthen the Morse Bar provides a peaceful environment in which you can relax and unwind in after a busy day- it was a firm favourite with the cast and crew of Inspector Lewis (the follow on programme fromInspector Morse) which filmed at the hotel in 2005.
Malmaison3 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY. Tel: 01865 268400. Web: www.malmaison.comIt has to be the Mal. Here you can sample divinely tasty, beautifully presentedcuisine prepared with incredible local ingredients and served up with genuine passion.Whether you’re looking for the best place to savour business lunches, a quick lighthealthy bite, or dinner. Our brasserie not only offers the most delicious of food, but seductively lit bycandles, it is the perfect atmosphere to wine and dine for both pleasure and business.
Quod Brasserie & Bar92-94 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BN. Tel: 01865 202505. Web: www.quod.co.uk.
On Oxford’s famous High, Quod Brasserie with its terrace and bar forms the hub of The OldBank Hotel. Formerly a banking hall, it was transformed by Jeremy Mogford to becomeOxford’s largest and most successful restaurant. There is a huge outdoor terrace, andparking is not a problem. Open all day for breakfast, the famously good value two course set lunch, afternoon teaand dinner, this stylish, busy, bustling brasserie serves simply designed, unpretentious, robust food.
Modern European lunches. Organic cooked breakfasts. Classicafternoon teas. Evenings by arrangement, all presented in a relaxed and contemporary style. Open Tuesday to Saturday
9am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm.51 High Street, Oxford OX1 4AS. Tel: 01865 244429.
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Traditional English & Public Houses in Oxfordshire
The TroutThe Trout Godstow Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PN.Tel: 01865 510 930. Web: www.thetroutoxford.co.uk
The Trout in Lower Wolvercote is genuinely part of the rich tapestry that is Oxford life.With a large terrace looking out onto the river Thames, it is easy to see why The Troutis the pub of dreams; from Lewis Carroll to CS Lewis you can understand why somany people love to sit outside on a summers day with a lovely glass of wine or a chilled beer and watchthe fast moving waters.
Cherwell BoathouseBardwell Road, Oxford OX2 6STTel: 01865 552746 Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk
Beautifully located by the river Cherwell. Fine food and renowned wine list (ranked11th best in UK) Open lunch and dinner 7 days a week Marquee and terraceavailable for private hire. Midweek lunch available 2 courses from £12.50. Al frescodining available.
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Gee’s Restaurant & Bar61 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6PE. Tel: 01865 553540.Web: www.gees-restaurant.co.uk.Gee's, the Oxford restaurant where locals and visitors meet for lunch, dinner, or drinks,brings together simplicity, generosity and hospitality. We serve traditional British food incomfortable, contemporary surroundings. Gee's is a modern bistro offering diners value formoney, satisfying seasonal food and a great choice of wines by the glass and carafe. Formerly a florist andgreengrocer, this North Oxford restaurant was restored and renovated by owner Jeremy Mogford fifteen years ago.Inspired by its natural light and features he enhanced the building to create a comfortable, contemporaryrestaurant and bar.
The Jersey Bar & Grill Middleton Stoney, Oxfordshire OX25 4AD. Tel: 01869 343234. Web: www.jerseyarms.co.uk.
Enjoys a fine reputation for smart casual dining. Renowned for the quality andvarity of its wines, superb food and service, the restaurant can be reserved for yourexclusive use.
The Bear & Ragged Staff28 Appleton Road, Cumnor OX2 9QH. Tel: 01865 862329.The Inn boasts a beautiful restaurant and 16th century bar restored to its stunningoriginal glory. The dining menu features traditional English country cooking with asmattering of international dishes. We emphasize steak, game, pub favourites androasts. Log fires, real ales, a relaxed atmosphere and a warm hug await you at The Bearand Ragged Staff.
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59 Western Road, Grandpont, Oxford OX1 4LF T: 01865 245800
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News Café1 Ship St, Oxford OX1 3DA. Tel: 01865 242317. Open: Until 10pm.
Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. We serve breakfast from 9ameveryday. Lunches include freshly made soups and pastas. A large variety of Panini'sand bagels. Wonderful smoothies and good coffee.
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The Old Parsonage1 Banbury Road,Oxford, OX2 6NN. Tel: 01865 292305. Web: www.oldparsonage-hotel.co.uk.
Our philosophy at The Parsonage is simple: to serve the very best of British food using thevery best produce to create superb traditional dishes. Our classic British menu includes seasonal food that will appeal to everyone, from roast partridge with bread sauce to scampiand chips with sauce gribiche, smoked haddock with buttered jersey royals and poached eggs and treacle tart. Itis classic British fare prepared with skill and care using the finest ingredients: pure Aberdeen Angus beef, Pol Dorsetlamb and vegetables are all from the owner’s farm in Oxfordshire, and fish and shellfish are flown in from Jerseytwice a week. The Old Parsonage: simple, classic British seasonal food at its best.
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Duke of Cambridge5-6 Little Clarendon St, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 558173.Web: www.dukebar.com.
The Duke is Oxford’s oldest and most established cocktail bar and has been servingclassic and contemporary cocktails for over twenty five years. At 33ft, The Duke boaststhe longest bar in Oxford, and the mahogany focal point is certainly impressive.
The HouseBlue Boar Street, Oxford OX1 4EE. Tel: 01865 724433.Web: www.housebar.co.uk.The House cocktail bar is Oxford’s secret place for those in the know. Nestled downWheatsheaf Yard, just off High Street, it offers a sanctuary away from the hustle andbustle in what can only be described as an interior which boasts style, sophistication and class. The Games Room is available. Our Games Room is available for Christmas Parties for up to 70 people. [email protected]
Cafe LocoThe Old Palace, 85/87 St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1RA.Tel: 01865 200959. Web: www.goingloco.com.
Just two minutes walk from Carfax Tower is Cafe Loco, with such delights as stunningcoffee, sumptuous Eggs Benedict, Full English, homemade Specials, Scones, Teacakesand Full Afternoon Tea, it’s a wonder you haven’t been!!!!!!! Introducing NEWbusiness lunch delivery service. For details [email protected].
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AngelsLittle Clarendon Street, Oxford. OX1 2HS Tel: 01865 544244 Web: www.angelsbar.co.uk
Camera is a new and exciting addition to Oxford's bar and restaurant scene, situatedin the City's vibrant centre. Elegant in design, Camera's bar area is stylish,sophisticated and funky. Our professional bartenders serve classic andcontemporary cocktails using premium spirits and only the freshest ingredients. The fabulous Asian fusionfood can be enjoyed in the light, modern restaurant space or in the bar area where early evening ambientmusic changes to funky house, R&B and retro played by our resident DJs until 2am.
CameraSt Ebbes Street, Oxford, OX1 1PU. Tel: 01865 245551 Web: www.cameraoxford.co.uk
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Apart from decent food of course, a dining experience is made all the moreenjoyable by meeting owners who have a real passion for their business.
None more so than Ali Amzed. Almost single-handedly, without doubt backed up byattentive and well informed colleagues. Ali has made this part of Summertown his own,imprinting a stamp of excellence and great service. If you need a good meal and ageneral lift, look no further than Ali. Not only will you leave Saffron replete, you’ll alsoleave with a smile on your face.
And whereas many restaurants will add annoying charges for this and that, Ali will addvalue, add dishes and add to your overall experience.
Kids? Most welcome. We took three of them. Chicken Korma’s are normally the orderof the day – I can’t talk, I was 32 by the time I kicked the habit! But this time, Alibrought the kids out of their ‘Korma shells’ and we were all indulged in a veritable feast.There was hardly room left on the table.
Here’s a selection of what we had:
Starters – a mixed dish, beautifully prepared, including the following delicious treats– lamb tikka, Suffiany Kebab (minced lamb, skewered and chargrilled in the tandoorover), meat samosas, Jinga Moni Puree (King prawns cooked with spices served with aslice of fresh pineapple on fried Indian bread), and Grilled Ribs.
Mains –
Chicken Rogan - North Indian dish with tomatoes, green peppers, onions and a touchof garlic.
Chicken Korma – well we had to have at least one, for old time’s sake! - A mild dishcooked in cream, almond & coconut.
Sigdi Chicken - Chicken marinated in spice, cooked in chef's own special recipe(medium)
Sikandari Badi Lamb - This is a very exotic Indian dish, shank of lamb marinated withherbs and spices then roasted in the oven.
King Prawn Jalfrayzi – or ‘Jinga’ – Stir fried highly spiced with fresh green chilies &coriander. (HOT!!!!).
Chicken Passanda – in a delicate mild creamy sauce with almond powder & red wine
You really can’t go wrong at Saffron. We were served dutifully throughout and theattention we received was remarkable given this was a busy Friday night, just beforeChristmas. Saffron is a lively, contemporarily designed restaurant, with a beautiful flowwith a couple of individual eating areas aside from the main room. This enables youto almost enjoy your own private enclave, akin to having your own dinner party inpublic.
The wonderful all round Saffron dining experience has been recognised with a numberof awards, including the Top 30 Best in Britain (BIBA) and a Gold Award from QualityFood Online Ltd, all of which are fully deserved. The restaurant frequently hosts charityevents, supporting charities such as Child Reach International and Helen and DouglasHouse. Over twelve years, Saffron has become a firm favourite for the inhabitants ofSummertown and beyond. Why not join in the fun?
Reviewed by Richard Rosser
Saffron204 - 206 Banbury RdSummertownOxford OX2 7BYTel: 01865 512211Web: www.saffronrestaurantoxford.co.uk
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There’s nothing like a warm, inviting restaurant on a cold day to set you up foran afternoon’s shopping and we had a great two hours at Villandry, BicesterVillage, before hitting the shops.
Bicester Village on a Sunday is busy at the best of times, but just before Christmas,even the overspill car park needed an overspill car park. Having dropped Abi and Tinaat the door of Villandry, which was beautifully adorned with cascading snowdrop lights,I secured a spot, eventually, and made my way to the warmth of the restaurant.
What an atmosphere. Think combination of busy French Brasserie and Harvey Nics inKnightsbridge and you’ll be able to conjure up that happy, vibrant felling you get whenyou walk in to either. Practically every table was taken. A mixture of couples, familiesand groups of fashionable youngsters combined to give a real buzz as I made my wayfrom the entrance to the girls who were already getting stuck in to the menu and a predinner drink.
Service throughout was exemplary. It wasn’t just us – it was evident from the activityof the waiters and waitresses that making sure their customers were happy was highon the list of their priorities. There was, however, little to complain about. A steadystream of steaks, chickens and moules frites passed us as if the whole menu was onparade to facilitate our own choice.
We decided against a starter as we were running a little late and made a pact to domain and dessert – although the girls, as if I didn’t know better, were to renege on ourdeal!
Abi plumped for the steak – again – an 8oz Rib Eye steak with a side order of chips.Served on a wooden board, Abi couldn’t get enough. For a little ‘un she can certainlytuck away a good steak. Tina chose the smoked haddock and leek fishcakes, polishedoff with ease. I had my eye on the succulent half rotisserie roasted chickens (served withrosemary and garlic) as soon as I walked in the restaurant, and this proved to be anexcellent choice. A side of creamed spinach and new potatoes made for great Sundaymeal. The chicken was tender and made for a filling main.
And so to the deal-breaker. I had the glazed lemon tart for dessert and the girls SHAREDa sticky toffee pudding – lightweights! Both were the ideal complement to our mains,but, in hindsight, the one between two route was probably the best choice given thatthe sticky toffee pudding was very, very naughty!
Faultless. We all had a great meal, immaculate service and, all in all, a first class diningexperience. Make sure the next time you get dragged to the shops, make a day of it atBicester Village and book a table at Villandry – you won’t regret it!
Reviewed by Richard Rosser
Bicester Village Pingle Drive BicesterOxfordshire OX26 6WDTel: 01869 355070
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A small residential care home for the older person, conveniently situated inSummertown. Close to shops, local medical centres and on the main bus route.
The Lady Nuffield Home165 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AW.Tel: 01865 888500. Web: www.ladynuffieldhome.co.uk.
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