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WELCOME The 2016-17 Celebrations Guide pulls together a wealth of top venues for your convenience, from world famous colleges to state of the art conference centres, to cosy and welcoming pubs and restaurants to stunning palaces and picturesque hotels. If you are looking for inspiration for your party or next event, look no further than the excellent selection in this guide.

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Max. Capacity

Description

Full Dining Room (Park End Street)

250

Impressive dining room with views of Oxford’s dreaming spires, seats up to 250 plated menu and 220 seated buffet menu

Pyramid Dining Room (Park End Street)

120

Beautiful room with floor to ceiling windows.

Small Dining Room (Park End Street)

40

Ideal for a smaller Christmas function (can be turned into a dance floor for entertainment)

Club Room / Classroom 1 (Park End Street)

220

Striking area for welcome drinks and post-dinner celebrations (bar area)

Dining Room (Egrove Park)

120

Large dining area with beautiful views of the large grounds.

Rosemary Stewart Lounge (Egrove Park)

25

Perfect for smaller Christmas functions

Common Room (Egrove Park)

110

Striking area for welcome drinks and post-dinner celebrations (bar area)

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Editor Richard Rosser - editorial@b4-business.com Art Editor Rob Scotcher - rob@b4-business.com Publisher Celebrations Guide is published by B4 Magazine, a subsidiary of Designs On Ltd. A The Firs, Headington Hill, Oxford OX3 0BT. T 01865 742211. W www.b4-business.com

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© Designs-On Ltd and B4 Magazine. Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure that the content of this publication is accurate and correct in every way, the publishers cannot be held responsible or liable for any inaccuracies or errors within the publication. Information reproduced from this publication is permitted with the express permission of the publisher and the venue, where relevant. All information is correct at time of going to press.

C Lisa Quinn & Laura Williams ABOUT B4 B4 is Oxfordshire’s leading business magazine with 9,000 copies mailed to business decision makers in the Thames Valley every T +44 (0)1865 288 846 E conference@sbs.ox.ac.uk other month. With over 600 members across the region and B4 Classic events held quarterly in each area at many of the venues featured in this publication, B4 is a growing community where businesses have a platform to promote themselves in print, on line and face to face. Call us now on A Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HP 01865 742211 for more details.

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BODLEIAN LIBRARIES ABOUT US One of the great academic libraries of the world, the Bodleian Library, is located in the historic centre of Oxford on Broad Street. Over 400 years of history surround you, creating a truly unparalleled venue.

The magnificent gothic Divinity School is the original examination room of the University of Oxford and was designed to inspire those who entered! Its fabulous stone carved ceiling and huge windows create an impressive and grand venue for your event.

The adjoining 17th Century Convocation House, built to provide a distinguished meeting place for the University’s supreme governing body, today also offers a splendid setting for drinks receptions and smaller dinners as well as presentations and civil ceremonies for up to 100 guests.

Blackwell Hall is the Weston Library’s splendid new entrance atrium with a colonnade overlooking Broad Street. This contemporary space is ideal for presentations, product launches, private receptions and dinner-dances. Situated on the ground floor is a state of the art Lecture Theatre, with comfortable tiered seats, and power sockets.

Located on the top floor of the Weston Library, the Roof Terrace boasts magnificent views across Oxford’s historic rooftops to the hills beyond. Here you can wow your guests outside with a drinks reception among Oxfords dreaming spires.

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LOCATION Distance from City Centre:

1 mile

Distance from Motorway:

10 miles

Parking (Unlimited / Limited / Spaces): Nearest Train Station:

No Parking

Oxford

CONTACTS T +44 (0)1865 277 224 E events@bodleian.ox.ac.uk A Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG W www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/whatson/venue-hire

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BOMBAY SAPPHIRE DISTILLERY ABOUT US Based at Laverstoke Mill in Whitchurch in rural North Hampshire, just 15 miles from Winchester, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is in a conservation area with over 1000 years of history. For over 225 years, the Victorian and Georgian buildings set astride the crystal clear River Test produced bank note paper for the Bank of England and the British Empire. Now, Laverstoke Mill is a state-ofthe-art sustainable distillery, which produces every drop of Bombay Sapphire gin.

You can hire one of the unique event spaces at Laverstoke Mill for corporate events, meetings, banquets, private parties and more. The flagship event space, the Gallery, is perfect for conferences or special celebrations, whilst the Mediterranean Glasshouses make a totally unique cocktail reception venue. The Mill Bar and Terrace is a spacious multi-level bar with outdoor seating along the river, ideal for parties, whilst the Vault and the Empire Bar provide a more intimate setting for meetings or VIP cocktail masterclasses.

MEETING & CONFERENCE FACILITIES Room Name

Across Entire Site

Max. Capacity

5 - 300

Description We treat every event as bespoke, and will match our facilities to your requirements as closely as possible. Our maximum capacity is 300 across the Gallery and the Mill Bar, and our minimum capacity is 5 in our most intimate venue, The Vault.

WHY CHOOSE BOMBAY SAPPHIRE? The totally unique Mediterranean glasshouses grow examples of all ten botanicals found in Bombay Sapphire gin, and they make a fantastic place for a cocktail reception. Any party or booked meeting space can include a tour of the distillery. The seasonal cocktail menu is updated every 6 months with a selection of cocktails invented by our Senior Brand Ambassador Sam Carter. The tranquil surroundings of the River Test make a Laverstoke Mill a beautiful place to relax with a cocktail by the river.

CONTACTS C Amy Dobson, Sales and Marketing Manager T +44 (0)1256 890093 E amy@bombaysapphire.com A London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7NR W www.distillery.bombaysapphire.com

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Oxford Event Hire pride themselves on their immediate response, first class service, accurate delivery timings, quality equipment and highly competitive prices.

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RHODES HOUSE ABOUT US Rhodes House is a magnificent, exclusive, year-round venue located in the heart of Oxford. A building steeped in history, it is the headquarters for one of the world’s most prestigious international scholarship programmes and has, since 1903 supported the education of world leaders, Nobel Scientists and others at the forefront of many professions, all of whom enjoyed using the wonderful facilities. Rhodes House has proved popular for meetings, training and recruitment, as well as corporate hospitality. Successful events have been hosted by organisations of varying size and sector, including major finance companies, international medical professionals and government bodies. We also welcome enquiries for wedding ceremonies and receptions year round.

MEETING & CONFERENCE FACILITIES Room Name

Max. Capacity

Description

Milner Hall

320

The walls are adorned with portraits of famous leaders, including Nelson Mandela, who visited and wrote of his “unforgettable experience”.

The Jameson Room

60

Perfect for receptions, presentations and meetings,the Jameson Room offers a comforting, calming ambience.

The Beit Room

60

The most intimate of the three public rooms, the Beit Room is perfect for business meetings, private lunches and dinners, and small receptions.

The Rosebury Room

60

Flooded with natural day light and overlooking the award-winning gardens this newly refurbished former library is suitable for drinks receptions, presentations and dinners.

LOCATION Distance from City Centre:

0.6 miles

Parking (Unlimited / Limited / Spaces):

Distance from Motorway:

6.3 miles

Nearest Train Station:

No parking

Oxford

CONTACTS C Isabelle Barber - Business Development Manager T +44 (0)1865 282599 E isabelle.barber@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk A South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3RG W www.rhodeshouseoxford.com

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MACDONALD RANDOLPH HOTEL ABOUT US Our Macdonald Randolph Hotel is the leading 5-star hotel in Oxford, offering luxurious accommodation, fabulous new Acanthus Restaurant and Cartoon Bar and a sensuous spa haven in the heart of this world-famous university city. Our hotel has played host to prime ministers and presidents, and our renowned Morse Bar is instantly recognizable as the watering hole of Colin Dexter’s worldfamous detective, Inspector Morse. The hotel’s beautiful architecture and historic setting proves the perfect venue for fairy-tale weddings, and enjoy Afternoon Tea at Macdonald Randolph Hotel - it is an Oxford Institution.

MEETING & CONFERENCE FACILITIES Room Name

Max. Capacity

Description

The Ballroom

400 standing 250 sit down dinner

A dazzling setting for functions; ideal for drinks receptions, weddings, banquets and large celebrations.

The Lancaster Suite

100 standing 60 sit down dinner

Boasting natural light from 5 full-length windows this suite is bright and airy lending grandeur to any occasion.

The St Johns Suite

35 standing 20 sit down dinner

Often the choice of our politician guests, the St John’s Suite is perfect for your private meeting or small function.

Worcester Suite

35 standing 18 sit down dinner

Perfect for a smaller boardroom event or meeting, boasting versatility with disabled access.

LOCATION Distance from City Centre:

0.1 miles

Parking (Unlimited / Limited / Spaces):

Limited

Distance from Motorway:

2.6 miles

Nearest Train Station:

Oxford

CONTACTS C Michael Grange, General Manager T +44 (0)1865 256 400 E general.randolph@macdonald-hotels.co.uk A Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LN W www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/randolph

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Platinum ‘100’ Club Membership You will be invited, with other Platinum Members, to six lunches or dinners in some of the region’s leading establishments, including Oxford University colleges, leading restaurants and superb venues. All food and drink included in your membership.

Additional tickets available for guests but only to Platinum Members.

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BEAR AND RAGGED STAFF ABOUT US We nestle in a 500 year old Grade 2* listed building four miles outside Oxford.

Quality and value are the bywords for our food, beverage and accommodation.

The Bear has a fantastic reputation for its eclectic, mainly British food offering, strongly influenced by game. Our nine rooms have been faithfully restored to reflect the rich architectural and cultural heritage of our home. We love a challenge and can cater to 80 person Banquets, Wedding Breakfasts, Corporate Seminars or Family Reunions. Our functions ethos is to tailor our product to reflect YOUR needs. Our Sunday Roasts have become legendary and our well selected, discreetly priced wine list and ‘bin ends’ hit the spot every time.

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WHY CHOOSE THE BEAR AND RAGGED STAFF • Stunning 500 year old Grade 2* listed building • All raw materials sourced locally where feasible and affordable • Absolutely 100% cooked freshly in house • Served by attentive and well trained staff

LOCATION Distance from City Centre:

4.5 miles

Parking (Unlimited / Limited / Spaces):

Distance from Motorway:

12 miles

Nearest Train Station:

Spaces available

Oxford

CONTACTS C Mark Greenwood - General Manager T +44 (0)1865 862329 E enquiries@bearandraggedstaff.com A 28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QH W www.bearandraggedstaff.com

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JURYS INN OXFORD ABOUT US Jurys Inn Oxford is one of the city’s leading four-star hotels, located only 3.2 miles from the City Centre and minutes from the A34 and M40. If you are looking for the best and most advanced conference facilities in Oxfordshire, then look no further. Bright, colourful and airy, all 20 meeting rooms have natural daylight, air-conditioning and complimentary wireless broadband access. At the heart of the hotel’s Conference Centre is the University Suite with a capacity to seat 320 delegates for a conference and 250 guests for a banquet. In addition the hotel also has a grassed activity area, which is ideal for team building activities and games.

MEETING & CONFERENCE FACILITIES Room Name

Max. Capacity

Description

University Suite

320

Private bar, natural light, blackout possible, ISDN sockets and air conditioning.

Oriel Room

200

There are seven different styles possible in this room. It offers natural light.

Blenheim Suite

60

Natural light, ISDN sockets and air conditioning.

Moreover the windows can be covered.

Trinity Room

30

Natural light, ISDN socket, ADSL socket and air conditioning.

LOCATION Distance from City Centre:

3.2 miles

Parking (Unlimited / Limited / Spaces):

Distance from Motorway:

6.3 miles

Nearest Train Station:

250 on-site

Oxford

CONTACTS C Chris Broderick - General Manager T +44 (0)1865 489 988 E chris_broderick@jurysinns.com A Jurys Inn Oxford, Godstow Road, Oxford OX2 8AL W www.jurysinns.com

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--THE SNOOTY MEHMAAN ABOUT ABOUT US US --The Snooty Mehmaan delivers the best in Indian and Thai food combined with a great place to hold a business function or simply to enjoy a drink at our bar.

Located in Faringdon and surrounded by the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside, the building holds many of its original architectural features giving The Snooty Mehmaan a strong and natural environment that amplifies both the mood and the creative food on offer.

With an emphasis on refined yet creative Indian cuisine, the menu incorporates both traditional classic favourites and original new dishes that apply classic flavours with a modern twist. Using the best ingredients is our priority so that MEETING & CONFERENCE FACILITIES we may pass on great dishes with great flavours for you to enjoy.

Room Name Max. Capacity Here at the Snooty Mehmaan we play Description host to a wide variety of stunning tribute

acts for you to enjoy, such as The ElvisPrivate Experience, Elton John, bar, naturalRod light,Stewart, blackout possible, University 320 – Check ISDNour sockets, air conditioning and a disabled Michael Jackson and many more website for full listings.

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60

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Natural light, ISDN sockets, air conditioning and aThe disable Moreover the windows main access. restaurant is available for privatecan be covered. for functions whilst the bar entertaining provides refreshment to all guests whether Natural ISDN socket, socket, air dining atlight, the restaurant or ADSL just stopping by conditioning and a disabled access to relax.

LOCATION LOCATION Distance from Distance from City Centre: City Centre:

3.9 miles 2 miles (Faringdon)

Distance from Distance from Motorway: Motorway:

6.3 miles 16 miles (M4)

Parking (Unlimited / Parking (Unlimited / Limited / Spaces): Limited / Spaces): Nearest Train Nearest Train Station: Station:

Spaces 60 spaces Oxford Swindon (14 miles) Oxford (15 miles)

CONTACTS CONTACTS

C Chris Broderick - General Manager C Asad Ahmed - Owner T +44 (0)1865 489 988 E chris_broderick@jurysinns.com T +44 (0)01367 242 260 E info@snootymehmaan.com A Jurys Inn Oxford, Godstow Road, Oxford OX2 8AL A Littleworth (A420), Faringdon SN7 8PW W www.jurysinns.com W www.snootymehmaan.com

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SAID --BUSINESS SCHOOL ABOUT US We invite you to join us this Christmas and enjoy award-winning food at either --of our unique and stunning venues. We offer exclusive use and bespoke tailored packages to suit all budgets: • Meet & greet • Drinks packages • Discreet security • Award winning catering: • locally sourced British produce and sustainably sourced fish • Exceptional, attentive service

• Hospitality Manager on hand throughout your event • 3 course plated menu / formal seated 2 course buffet menu available • Cash or account bar • November, December and January dates

MEETING & CONFERENCE FACILITIES Room Name

Max. Capacity

Description

Full Dining Full DiningRoom Room (Park End (Park EndStreet) Street)

250

Impressive dining room with views of Oxford’s dreaming spires, seats up to 250 plated menu and 220 seated buffet menu

Pyramid Dining Room Pyramid Dining Room (Park End (Park EndStreet) Street)

120

Beautiful room with floor to ceiling windows.

Small Dining Small DiningRoom Room (Park End (Park EndStreet) Street)

40

Ideal for a smaller Christmas function (can be turned into a dance floor for entertainment)

Club Room 1 1 Club Room/ /Classroom Classroom (Park End (Park EndStreet) Street)

220

Striking area for welcome drinks and post-dinner celebrations (bar area)

Dining Room Dining Room (Egrove Park) (Egrove Park)

120

Large dining area with beautiful views of the large grounds.

Rosemary Stewart Lounge Rosemary Stewart (Egrove Park) Lounge (Egrove Park)

25

Perfect for smaller Christmas functions

Common Room Common Room (Egrove Park) (Egrove Park)

110

Striking area for welcome drinks and post-dinner celebrations (bar area)

CONTACTS C Lisa Quinn & Laura Williams T +44 (0)1865 288 846 E conference@sbs.ox.ac.uk A Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HP W www.sbs.oxford.edu/conference

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THAIKHUN

THAI STREET FOOD ABOUT US Thai with friends for food and fun. Take your friends and family on a journey of over 6000 miles to our home country of Thailand. Educate, explore and share our passion through our handpicked bric-a-brac, fast paced environment, street style food and Thai inspired cocktails. Whether you have been to our country of Thailand or not reminisce and create new memories with Thaikhun.

‘Chaiyo’ (cheers)! Nothing beats a zesty cocktail with a Thai twist to refresh the senses in tropical Bangkok. Have your drink served to you in a takeaway box, a sharing bucket, or the Thai classic, a plastic bag? Chill out on the beach with a Phi Phi Bellini, enjoy the hustle and bustle of Bangkok with a Street Sipper, and party the night away with a Full Moon.

Thaikhun is the perfect setting for fabulous and vibrant celebrations, big and small. Nothing is more important in Thailand than ‘sanook’ (to have fun).

Whether it’s a birthday, hen night, corporate event, Christmas or just because you gotta party, we’ll ensure it’s ‘sanook’ to the max.

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SPECIAL OFFERS Offer 1: Book your table for 6 to 9 people before 30th November and receive one free bottle of Monsoon Valley Wine for your table.* Offer 2: Book your table for 10 people or more before 30th November and receive £40 voucher to use in January.** *T&Cs: table must be booked before 30th November 2016. Bookings made for 6 to 9 people between 1st December and 24th December will receive one bottle of Monsoon Valley wine for the table. Subject to availability only a limited number of tables available. Deposit of £10 per person must be paid by 30th November. **T&Cs: table must be booked before 30th November 2016. Bookings made for 10 people or more between 1st December and 24th December. Voucher will be sent at the end of December. Deposit of £10 per person must be paid by 30th November.

CONTACTS C Map Chalmers - Events & Marketing Manager T +44 (0)1865 591 960 E tanyawadee.chalmers@thaikhun.co.uk A 36 George St, Oxford OX1 2BJ W www.thaikhun.co.uk

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a glass of champagne and canapés.

Max. Capacity Description Enjoy the exquisite facilities exclusively for the day Private bar, natural light, blackout possible, and enjoy the wedding breakfast of your choice in 320 ISDN sockets, air conditioning and a disabled access. our spacious clubhouse.

There are seven different styles possible in

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• Unlimited golf – play all 3 of our Championship Courses • Home cooked food served in the Clubhouse

LOCATION Distance from City Centre: Distance from Motorway:

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Parking (Unlimited / Limited / Spaces):

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6.3 miles

Nearest Train Station:

Oxford

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Our Celebrations Guide pulls together a wealth of Oxfordshire’s top venues for company events or functions. The guide is mailed out with B4 Magazine direct 9,000 Thames Valley businesses and is on line for 12 months. With this kind of exposure, should your venue be in the Celebrations Guide for 2016? You could be missing out!

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Become part of our Living In Oxford Top 250 and receive magazine, online and social media exposure as part of this 2016 group of2016 Oxfordshire’s finest hotels, restaurants, events, 2016 Approved shops, health & beauty specialists, attractions, venues, 2016 Approved C Lisa Quinn & Laura Williams 2016 agents and more. Living In Oxford is printed on a Approved T +44 (0)1865 288 846estate E conference@sbs.ox.ac.uk Approved monthly basis, packed full of the latest Top250 reviews by 20161HP A Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 2016 2016 of the county’s leading businessmen and women. The some Approved W www.sbs.oxford.edu/conference Approved Top250 is also regularly promoted through @inoxford on Approved Twitter with over 8,500 followers.

Oxfordshire, is fortunate to boast a wide range of first class venues. Where else in the world can you choose from world famous colleges to state of the art conference centres, from stunning palaces to picturesque hotels, or from the thrill of an F1 venue to first class golf clubs? With so much competition, can you afford not to be in our guide?

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