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September Welcome to September in Oxford At last we’ve had a proper summer and it’s even sunny whilst writing our September intro – long may it continue! Our front cover and lead article this month are provided by Oxford Town Hall, one of Oxfordshire’s finest venues right in the middle of Oxford. If you’ve not been to an event there before, I strongly suggest you read the review and head to the website to see what’s coming…and if you’re thinking of planning an event then this is a superb, versatile venue which will suit everyone. If you fancy a trip back in time, read the Oxford Castle Unlocked review – Oxford’s leading visitor attraction. Are your kids dramatic? Sorry, I should re-phrase that! Are they into drama? Then read the Stagecoach review and get them under the expert tutelage of Maya Sprigg. For an injection of culture, read our reviews on Music at Oxford and The Sarah Wiseman Gallery, and to get you in the mood why not pamper yourself with a massage at Spirit Health Club, also reviewed in this issue. Finally, we pay a visit to the wonderful Cherwell Boathouse – if you’ve not been, make it a priority! Have a great September and don’t forget www.vouchoffers.co.uk for our latest fantastic hotel, restaurant and other deals with some great new vouchers added since you last checked out the site.

Contents Events

Education

Attractions

Oxford City Map

Theatre

Kids

Music

Health, Sport & Leisure

Cinema

Accommodation

Arts & Antiques

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Shopping

Services

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Have you ever been inside the Oxford Town Hall? Opened by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on 12 May 1897, Oxford Town Hall has managed to maintain its remarkable grandeur, impressing guests and customers alike with its ornate surroundings and intriguing history. The ten flexible meeting rooms retain their original Victorian design and interiors while the three main event rooms, Assembly Room, Old Library and Main Hall, preserve their own individual splendour. The Museum of Oxford, housed within the Town Hall presents the city's past and present in two dramatically different spaces and also offers an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions in the Town Hall Gallery and Gallery Corridor. Visitors can also enjoy the delicious offerings from the Town Hall Café, a perfect spot for city explorers to rest. Playing host to concerts, conferences, exhibitions and weddings, Oxford Town Hall manages to expertly balance demand as a commercial venue as well as supporting the Oxford community through civic, public and charitable events. Oxford Open Doors on the 14th & 15th September is a great chance to pop in and discover this historic gem for yourself. Uncover the history of this fascinating building on a guided tour run by the Museum of Oxford and their wonderfully knowledgeable volunteers. With family drop-in sessions, a performance by the Oxford Welsh male voice choir and the fabulous East Oxford from Above exhibition, there’s plenty to do and see. On Sunday 22nd September, brides-to-be will have a chance to glimpse these gorgeous interiors fit for a princess when Oxford Town Hall showcases its rooms during the eagerly anticipated wedding fair. Bargain hunters and lovers of all things past can indulge at the Vintage Fair on September 28th where over 40 stalls from the UKs best vintage traders will exhibit alongside a kitsch tea party and vintage beauty parlour. For those that prefer a more relaxed introduction, the monthly lunchtime Organ Recitals may be a bit more of your cup of tea (and there’s plenty of those too!) Oxford Town Hall welcomes all to listen and enjoy the world famous Father Willis organ located in the spectacular Main Hall played by some of the city's finest organists. The next event takes place on Wednesday 18th September, become part of history and celebrate the sounds of the music, first heard 116 years ago. This magnificent setting along with its unrivalled hospitality ensures the success for any event. The versatile and welcoming space makes Oxford Town Hall truly the venue for all occasions. For more information about the Town Hall for hire, events and guided tours call 01865 252195 or email townhall@oxford.gov.uk Visit oxfordtownhall.co.uk, befriend Oxford Town Hall and Museum of Oxford on Facebook or follow on Twitter @OxfordTownHall for the latest news, special offers and what’s on.

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The Halloween Show Thursday 31st October: Science Oxford Live presents The Halloween Show! Things aren’t what they seem in this fun and interactive family science show. But we can promise spooky surprises, eerie experiments and dramatic demonstrations…. not for the faint hearted! Suitable for ages 6+. aAmission : £5.00 Family/Group (up to 5 people): £16.00 Venue: Abingdon Guidhall

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Waterperry Gardens Nr. Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England OX33 1JZ Tel: 01844 339254 Web: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk Open Times: 10am - 5pm

Michaelmas Daisy Weekend Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th and Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September: Visit our gardens to see our famous herbaceous border in all its late summer glory as it bursts back into life with Asters (Michaelmas Daisies). There’ll be a huge range of Waterperry-grown Asters on sale in the plant centre and our experts will be on hand to give advice and information about these wonderful plants. Join a free guided tour (garden entrance fee applies) at 11.30am, 2pm or 3.30pm. Special Michaelmas-themed menu in the Teashop, Miss H’s and The Friends of Waterperry Gardens plant sale on Saturday 21st only. 10.30am to 4pm. (Gardens and plant centre open until 5.30pm)

Late Nights at Waterperry Enjoy late nights at Waterperry as we open 10am – 6pm Wednesdays through to Saturdays until the 21st September.

Millets Farm Centre

Kingston Road, Frilford, Nr Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5HB. Tel: 01865 392200. Web: www.milletsfarmcentre.com Open: 7 days a week. Free entry and car parking.

Millets Maize Maze Until Sunday 15th September: An a-maiz-ing day out for the all the family. Complete our 3 different maize mazes, our woodland challenge, the fort maze and enjoy our courtyard of activities. Times: 10am-6pm. Please visit website for admission prices.

Pitt Rivers Museum Access through the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW. Tel: 01865 270927. Web: www.prm.ox.ac.uk.

Soundweaves Until Sunday 15th September: Basketry Plus aim to push the boundaries of basketmaking; in response to musical instruments and artefacts on display, their work explores the universal importance of sound and music in both historical and contemporary contexts.

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Bradwell Grove, Burford, OX18 4JW Tel: 01993 823006 Web: www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Photography for Big Cats Monday 30th September - Friday 11th October: Photography for Big Cats will be running photography courses at the Park. These courses are aimed at Wildlife enthusiasts, who would like to get a better understanding about photography and how to capture better images of wildlife. The 1-day workshops include a detailed theory part, practical exercises and a review of the photos taken by participants on the day. It also includes tuition, lunch, refreshments and entry to the Park. In order to ensure that every participant gets full benefit out of the tuition each group is limited to 8 people. The 1-day workshop costs £135 per person.

Old Fire Station 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ Tel: 01865 263980 www.oldfirestation.org.uk

Open Doors at the Old Fire Station Saturday 14th September: Explore behind the scenes at the Old Fire Station. Our Studio artists open up their workshops and have works for sale, homeless artists will exhibit and our regular event, Playground, have organised visual and musical treats. Joe Grahams hilarious Spare Prick will be in the Theatre that evening also. Admission: FREE (£12, Conc £10 for the evening show). www.oldfirestation.org.uk

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Oxford Inspires 15-16 Broad Street Oxford OX1 3AS Tel: 01865 252885 Web: www.oxfordinspires.org As our students return to the cobbles of Oxford, so do some of our favourite annual arts events. Here are Oxford Inspire’s top picks for September Info: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.org/whats-on

Flesh and Bone: Francis Bacon and Henry Moore Thursday 12th September – Sunday 5th January: A unique exhibition of the artists’ work, showcasing the similarities and differences in the work of two of the twentieth century’s most celebrated British artists. Venue: The Ashmolean Web: www.ashmolean.org/exhibitions/details/?exh=83 Image: Reclining Figure © The Henry Moore Foundation

Oxford Open Doors Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th September: A unique opportunity to explore some of Oxford’s hidden sites, including the chance to tour the MINI production line at Cowley and go behind the scenes at The Oxford Times. Venue: Various Web: www.oxfordopendoors.org.uk

East Oxford From Above Saturday 14th September – Sunday 10th November 2013: An exciting exhibition featuring the culmination of community projects inspired by a unique collection of aerial photographs of East Oxford in the 1920s and 30s. Venue: The Gallery, Oxford Town Hall & Museum Web: www.oxford.gov.uk/townhall

The Blenheim Palace Literary Festival Wednesday 18th – Sunday 22nd September: Woodstock plays host to a wide range of celebrities and literary stars, including Rick Stein, John Major, Beverly Craven and Robin Aitken. Venue: Various Web: blenheimpalaceliteraryfestival.com

Displacement Saturday 21st September – Thursday 7th November: Tim Head returns to Oxford this September to show a new installation – a virtual object placed in a physical space.Venue: Modern Art Oxford Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk/whats-on/tim-head

Henley Literary Festival Monday 30th September – Sunday 6th October: Writers, actors, celebrities and more will descend upon Henley to discuss their latest literary works at venues across the town. Venue: Various Web: henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk

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Bare Bones…Explore what lies beneath the skin Until Sunday 15th September: A collection of fascinating displays which provide an insight into how skeletons move, adapt and evolve.

Lost Airfields Until Sunday 1st September: Oxfordshire has more WWII airfields than almost any other county, from tiny satellites to huge bases that were key to D-Day operations. Mark McArthur-Christie’s photographs evoke some powerful emotions that still surround these historic sites.

The Stuff Collective – One year on… Saturday 21st September – Sunday 20th October: Former students of the Foundation Art & Design course at Abingdon & Witney College continue their exploration of a variety of media and techniques..

Oxford Castle Unlocked 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY Tel: 01865 260 666 Web: www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk

Rabbit Foot Spasm Saturday 21st September: Oxford’s Original Rabbit Foot Spasm Band launch their new album with a gig in the City‘s prison. The 7-piece play original beat music based on traditional New Orleans rhythm and blues. Support comes from BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner Megan Henwood. Doors: 8.30pm Tickets: £9

Blenheim Palace Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PX. Tel: 0800 849 6500 Web: www.blenheimpalace.com Open: Open Daily 10.30am-5.30pm (last admission 4.45pm). Park open daily 9am-4.45pm.

Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials Friday 12th to Sunday 15th September: With the magnificent backdrop of Blenheim Palace the first phase of the competition "Dressage" takes place all day on Thursday and Friday, in which a series of pre-set movements are judged subjectively. On Saturday the cross-country, which is the pivotal part of the whole competition takes place over big solid fences and water jumps across the River Glyme on a timed course which runs around the stunning Parkland of the Palace grounds. The finale, which is the Show Jumping takes place on Sunday in front of the South Lawn of Blenheim Palace.

The Blenheim Palace Literary Festival at Woodstock Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd September: Woodstock has become the UK's ultimate boutique literary festival - and the first major event of Britain's autumn literary season. Alternating each day between Blenheim Palace and the historic town of Woodstock, the Fesitval offers beautiful settings. Its venues range from ancient hotels, Inns and townhouses to the majestic interiors of Blenheim Palace. Blenheim Palace boasts the most magnificent festival backdrop in England.

BHF Blenheim Palace Half Marathon Sunday 6th October:There is something for everyone at the BHF Blenheim Palace running festival, get fit and save lives by raising vital funds to beat heart disease. Half Marathon Join in the first ever Blenheim Palace Half Marathon, starting in the Great Court where this magnificent route takes in the beautiful parkland landscape of the Blenheim Palace estate and surrounding villages. 10km Run The improved popular 10km route will also start in the Great Court to soak up the atmosphere of this exciting event and like all events it now boasts chip timing. Family Fun Run There is something for everyone. Come along as a family and enjoy the BHF Kids Activity Zone including Dogdeball and Jump Heart for Rope as you warm up for the 2km Family Fun Run at 1pm finishing in front of the Palace alongside the 10km and Half Marathon runners.

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Attractions City Sightseeing Bus Tours Oxford Railway Station, Park End Street, OX1 1HS. Tel: 01865 790522. Web: www.citysightseeingoxford.com. Our award winning one hour tour takes you on a fascinating journey around both the famous University colleges and the historic buildings of the city itself. Hop on and off at any of our nineteen bus stops around the town. All buses have live guides or recorded commentary in up to thirteen languages. Tours operate all day every day except Christmas/Boxing and New years day.

Oxford Castle 43 Oxford Castle, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1AY. Tel: 01865 20165. Web: www.oxfordcastle.com. Oxford's oldest new quarter, once home to the infamous Oxford Prison and now home to an exciting hub of 8 restaurants, including Malmaison, Café 1071, Prezzo, La Tasca, Pizza Express, Krispy Kreme, The Real China, The Living Room and The Swan and Castle, 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 dynamic programme of exhibitions all year round.

Carfax Tower Junction 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.

St Michael at the North Gate Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3EY Tel: 01865 240940. Web: www.smng.org.uk. St Michael at the North Gate is the oldest Church Tower in Oxford and is definitely worth a visit! There’s also a treasury of silver and bronze dating back to the 1600s and you can also see a copy of the church accounts dating back hundreds of years. The tower is the easiest climb in Oxford, with good solid stairs including a handrail. From the top of the tower there is a marvellous view of the city of Oxford and its famous "dreaming spires". Open: 10.30am-5pm (10.30am-4pm in Winter). Admission: Adults and Concessions £2.50, Students £2.00, Children £1.30, Family ticket £7.00

Cherwell Boathouse - Punting Bardwell 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 over 70 hand built punts, boats and canoes. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in a beautiful tranquil environment on the river.

Modern Art Oxford 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP. Tel: 01865 722733 Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk Founded in 1965, Modern Art Oxford is the South East's leading Gallery for the presentation of modern and contemporary visual art. Our programme includes exhibitions by artists from all over the world, from landmark solo presentations to pioneering group exhibitions as well as educational and family activities. Funded primarily by Arts Council England, all of our exhibitions are free for visitors. You can also relax in our café, purchase unique gifts in the shop, and participate in our vibrant events programme which includes talks, discussions, contemporary music and film nights.

Tourist Information Centre 15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.Tel: 01865 252200. Email: tic@oxford.gov.uk. Web: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com The Tourist information Centre staff provide an extensive range of services to help make your stay enjoyable and memorable. We offer a wide range of guides, maps, souvenirs and local produce. We also can guide you to the best Oxfordshire has to offer. We are also the home of Official Guided Walking Tours, the best way to explore Oxford on foot. We have a wonderful selection of tours from University and City Tours to Pottering in Harry Potters Footsteps. See in store or get in contact with us by Tel: 01865 252037 Email: wtours@oxford.gov.uk

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We have lots going on for you throughout September, including an event with Peter Conradi, the author of The King's Speech, and a Feminism Panel Discussion. This and so much more coming up over the next few months. Find out more on our events page at our website: www.blackwell.co.uk. Tickets are available from our Customer Service Department, Blackwell's Bookshop, 48-51 Broad Street, Oxford. Telephone: 01865 333623. We hope to see you at an event very soon! Blackwell's Crime Panel. Tuesday 17th September at 7pm Acclaimed crime authors, M.R. Hall, Chris Morgan Jones and William Ryan, will be joining us for a panel discussion on crime fiction. They will be discussing their books, crime fiction, and covering such themes as dark money and shady places to hide it, 1930s Stalinist Russia, and biological war fare. All three authors are uniquely placed to offer an insight into the real and fictional world of crime, having held careers as a Detective/Spy, Criminal Barrister/BAFTA nominated TV scriptwriter and City Lawyer.

Peter Conradi/ Hot Dogs and Cocktails: When FDR Met King George VI at Hyde Park on Hudson. Tuesday 24th September at 7pm Between 9th and 12th June 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were the guests of Roosevelt at his country estate in Hyde Park, New York State, during what was the first ever visit by a reigning British monarch to the United States. In his new book, Peter Conradi who has already introduced us to the gentle, shy figure of George VI in his number-one bestseller The King's Speech - recreates the backdrop to the royal visit, analysing the political background and the media's reaction, and telling the back stories both of the King and of Roosevelt, whose colourful personal life became entwined with the visit.

Feminism in Today's Society: Blackwell's Panel Discussion. Wednesday 25th September at 7pm Almost 100 years since women in the United Kingdom were given the vote and over 40 years since The Female Eunuch, the gender gap is still a long way off closing. There is still inequality in pay, women are still under-represented in the boardroom and casual sexism is still rife. Despite all this, recent polls have shown that young women are increasingly reluctant to identify as feminists. Why is this and what relevance does feminism have for today? Answering the question will be 4 feminist scholars and activists, from a range of backgrounds and disciplines.

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University Church of St. Mary the Virgin High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ. Tel: 01865 279111. Web: www.university-church.ox.ac.uk. 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’s reference library was added in 1320. It is worth the climb of 124 steps to make it to the top to enjoy fine uninterrupted views in all directions across Oxford and the surrounding countryside. Open: 9am to 5pm (July and August 9am-6pm). Tower Admission: Adult £3, Children (under 16) £2.50.

Oxfordshire Attractions Didcot Railway Centre

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Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NJ. Tel: 01235 817200. Web: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk. Home of the Great Western Society and its unique collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relics and a recreation of Brunel's broad gauge railway. All In A day’s Work – The WWII years (gala) Saturday/Sunday 14/15 September

Buscot Park & The Faringdon Collection

Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8BU Tel: 01367 240932 (Information Line) Web: www.buscotpark.com.

One of Oxfordshire’s best kept secrets! Family home of Lord Faringdon, who looks after the property on behalf of the National Trust, together with the 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 the spectacular Water Garden designed by Harold Peto in 1904 for the first Lord Faringdon. See website for more details www.buscotpark.com

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Burford, Oxford OX18 4JP. Tel: 01993 823006. Web: www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk. Closer to Wildlife! Enjoy a relaxing day out in beautiful surrounding at the Cotswold Wildlife Park, with over 260 animal species in 160 acres of spacious Parkland. Stroll up our New Giraffe Walkway and get eye-to-eye with these amazing creatures. Picnic whilst watching Rhinos and Zebras grazing outside the Manor House. Leap about with Lemurs in their walk-through enclosure. Ride on the railway around the Park or climb into the tree house in the adventure playground. There’s something for the whole family and the Park is wheelchair and pushchair friendly! A great value for money day out. Open daily from 10am.

Millets Farm Centre

Kingston Road, Frilford, Nr Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5HB. Tel: 01865 392200. Web: www.milletsfarmcentre.com. With lots to see and do, including Farm Shop selling farm produced food, Garden Centre, Restaurants, Farm Zoo, Children’s Play Area, Woodland Walk and lots of seasonal events. A great day out for ALL the family. Open: 7 days a week. Free entry and free car parking.

Crocodiles of the World

31 Crawley Mill, Dry Lane Crawley, Witney, OX29 9TJ Tel: 01993 706990 Web: www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk We're the UK's only crocodile zoo with over 80 crocodiles and 12 different species. We're open weekly on Sundays between 9.00am and 4.30pm. We also have guided tours running every Saturday afternoon and other selected days, and are open for group visits and private tours during normal opening hours.

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IF WALLS COULD TALK… They would tell the tales of 1,000 years of murder, romance, betrayal, escape and execution. A castle with a prison at its heart, the site has been a place of incarceration since 1071, continuing until the closure of Her Majesty’s Prison Oxford in 1996. Led by one of our costumed character guides, the rich history of the castle is revealed as you... • Climb the Saxon St George’s Tower, one of Oxford’s oldest building, and enjoy its stunning 360° views • Descend deep underground into the dark atmosphere of the 900 year old Crypt where the education for which Oxford is famed began • Explore the austere confines of the 18th century Debtors’ Tower and Prison D-Wing • Marvel at the Mound of the 11th century motte and bailey castle Learn about the real people and events from the site’s turbulent past: the first Oxford teachings, the owners, visionaries, activists and inmates. People like Marshall William Smith, the King’s prison keeper during the English Civil War, who in the 1600s made Oxford Prison as feared and notorious as Colditz; Mary Blandy, a convicted murderess, who became an 18th century celebrity; Jack Ketch, the public executioner and the man on whom the Punch & Judy hangman character was modelled; and Anne Green, who survived her own hanging and narrowly escaped being anatomised by an Oxford medical student in 1650! Tales of murder, romance, betrayal and execution are told daily with tours leaving every 20 minutes. Visitors can also take the opportunity to relax in Café 1071, which boasts a fantastic view of the castle and mound, and offers a selection of hot and cold drinks, lunches and snacks. The atmosphere is perfect for a lunch out, a coffee catch-up or a business meeting on-the-go. Free wi-fi is available. Oxford Castle Unlocked is open daily from 10.00am to 5.30pm (last tour 4.20pm). Tours with one of our experienced costumed guides leave up to every 20 minutes from the admissions area in the Gift Shop. After your tour you will be inducted into Prison D-Wing and the wider castle site where you will be able to explore at your own leisure. Coming soon… Ghost Fest at Oxford Castle Unlocked is back for its eighth year! This October and November will be filled with vigils, experiments and séances, spooky tours of the castle and family fun events. By night the 1,000 year old castle will become Oxford’s only scare attraction, and with the addition of Terror Tuesday and Murder Mystery Evening this year is set to be scarier than ever. Are you brave enough to join us? For more information, visit www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk, call 01865 260666 or email info@oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk.

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Dunsinane Tuesday 17th - Saturday 21st September: Macbeth is dead, long live the King. Under cover of night, an English army has swept through the Scottish landscape, killed the tyrant and taken the seat of power. Increasingly isolated from his own men and Scottish allies alike, the commanding officer's efforts to restore order appear futile as the situation spins out of control.

Jonny & the Baptists: Bigger Than Judas Friday 20th September: Direct from the Edinburgh Festival, the UK’s hottest musical comedians present a brand new hour of riotous rock ‘n’roll, satirical soul and anthemic absurdity. Their blisteringly funny and fiercely intelligent songs are the perfect antidote to our stupid world.

Floating Thursday 26th September: Everyone has a story to tell about the NHS: terrible food, waiting lists, infections and complaints. But what are the unheard stories of compassion and kindness from the caring face of our national health service? Meet a high-dependency nurse, overworked and undervalued. The beating heart of your NHS.

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Chelsea Hotel Friday 25th October: Earthfall reveal the poetry and tragicomic events from this iconic hotel and its place in contemporary culture. A voyeuristic discovery of its inhabitants’ lives, loves and longings. Continuing on their New York journey the multi-award winning Earthfall blaze a trail from Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe to Dylan Thomas and Tennessee Williams, where several stories, true and false, interplay through radical dance, live music and film, capturing significant moments in the history of this rebel artist mecca. Tickets: £12, £8 concessions, £6 U18s (£1 off for Dancin' Oxford Festival Pass holders) Time: 8pm

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Monkey Bars Tuesday 10th - Wednesday 11th September: Chris Goode asked 40 eight-to ten-year-olds talk about their lives. About being scared, getting lost, being brave, growing up, family, faith and their favourite sweets. The result is a funny and surprising verbatim show offering insight into what children are trying to tell us about themslves that we don’t always hear. Tickets: £13.00 Concession: £11.00 Time: 8pm.

Mark Thomas: 100 Acts of Minor Dissent Thursday 12th September: Stand-up comedian Mark Thomas is well versed in the art of creative mayhem and over the years his troublemaking has changed laws, cost companies millions and annoyed those who most deserved to be. Now he returns to what he does best: mischief. Joyously bad behaviour with a purpose. Tickets: £13.00 Concession: £11.00 Time: 8pm.

The Events by David Greig Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th September: Acclaimed director Ramin Gray teams up with celebrated playwright David Greig with a bold new work that explores the impact of a horrific politically motivated crime on a small community. Featuring local choirs and a soaring soundtrack by Irish composer John Browne, what unfolds is a tale of tragedy, obsession and our destructive desire to fathom the unfathomable. The finest, most important thing Greig has written." ★★★★★ The Telegraph “A fiendishly brilliant new play.” ★★★★ What’s On Stage Tickets: £13.00 Concession: £11.00 Time: 8pm.

Theatre Article

Each year Stagecoach Theatre Arts Oxford invites young performers to participate in a full musical production at The Theatre, Headington. With the reputation for performances of West End quality this August’s production of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ was eagerly anticipated and did not disappoint! In just 8 days the classic Jerry Bock / Jerome Robbins show was cast, rehearsed and performed, and the results were astounding! Tevye was played superbly by Arran Johnson. He performed with such passion and compassion, with warmth and understanding, but with some magical moments of great humour, taking us on a rollercoaster of emotions. Quite magnificent - a performance to match or even TOP Topol! His wife Golde, played brilliantly by Izzy Knight, was a perfect match for him conveying great strength and humour. All the leads were fantastic and performed to an exceedingly high standard, as did the rest of the cast; every single one of them in character from start to finish. Special mention must be made of the scary graveyard dream sequence which had the audience gasping and quaking in their boots. The performance was enhanced by a wonderful orchestra and beautiful costumes, while clever lighting added atmosphere to a thoughtfully designed set. The incorporation of puppet animals was a real bonus and I found myself watching the antics of the puppet geese, horse and rats, each of whom displayed a personality of their own – well done to the young puppeteers! Productions of this quality are the result of a lot of hard work, not only from the cast, but also the Director, Steve Dineen, Chroeographer, Alice Chilver and the Musical Director, Jemma Harris. Their dedication to this project and the young cast was clearly evident as is the dedication of the Producer (and Principal of Stagecoach Oxford), Maya Sprigg, without whom this amazing show would simply not have happened. It is a privilege to have access to productions of this standard in the local area and I urge all theatre lovers not to miss next year’s show – a guaranteed treat! If you would like to know how your children can get involved with Stagecoach just give Maya a call, and they too can begin to reap the benefits of training in the performing arts. Reviewers: Nicky Goodwin and Trish Daniels Web: www.stagecoach.co.uk/oxford.html

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Music Magic Flute

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Music in the Abbey Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th September: The OSJ annual “Music in the Abbey” festival in Dorchester Abbey has been extended to five days this year with a great line up. World famous cellist Steven Isserlis and renowned pianist Maki Sekiya are supported by outstanding young jazz and opera stars, as well as OSJ and OSJ Voices conducted by John Lubbock. Wed 4 - Class Jazz Quartet with Derek Paravicini. Thur 5 - Maki Sekiya piano recital. Fri 6 - Rising Opera Stars. Sat 7 and Sun 8 - Steven Isserlis with OSJ and OSJ Voices. All concerts start at 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 to £37.50 (For 10% discount - quote code INOX2 when you call the Box Office) Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester-on-Thames, OX10 7HH Box Office: 0845 680 1926 www.osj.org.uk

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

1 September: Adderbury Ensemble, Rawsthorne Trust Concert Directed by David Lepage (violin) 8 September: Adderbury Ensemble With Fiona Cross (clarinet) Mozart Kegelstatt Trio K 498, Bruch 8 Pieces, Brahms Sonata in F minor 15 September: Simon Crawford Phillips (piano) & Philip Moore (piano) Beethoven Grosse Fuge op.134 Brahms String Sextet no.2 op.36 (One piano – four hands!) 22 September: Carducci String Quartet Haydn String Quartet op.20 Beethoven String Quartet op.59 no.2 29 September: Doric String Quartet Haydn String Quartet op.20 no.3 Wolf Italian Serenade Haydn String Quartet op.20 no.5 £11 adults, £10 full time students, senior citizens and under 16s Free admission to children ages 5 -10 accompanied by an adult (under 5s not permitted entry) Tickets Available at the door or from Oxford Playhouse Tel: 01865 305305 Web: www.coffeeconcerts.com

City Of Oxford Orchestra Tel: 01865 744457. Web: www.cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk. E-mail: info@cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk.

Magic Flute Sunday 15th September: The City of Oxford Orchestra are delighted to be back in the wonderful acoustics of Exeter College Chapel during the Open Doors weekend. Renowned flautist Graham Mayger will showcase the magic of MOZART in an enchanting evening of chamber music. The programme will include MOZART Flute Quartet in D, SCHUBERT Trio in B flat and MOZART Quartet in F. Graham Mayger Flute Julian Tear Violin Tim Grant Viola Peter Adams Cello Venue: Exeter College Chapel Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £18 Box Office: Orchestra: 01865 744457 or Playhouse: 01865 305305.

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‘Joy and Jealousy’ Album Launch Saturday 21st September: James Bell and his band of singers and musicians will be performing songs from his new album of traditional English songs and tunes — Joy & Jealousy —featuring new discoveries taken from the Bodleian archives, that in some cases may not have been performed in well over 100 years. Info: £9, £7 via www.oldfirestation.org.uk Ages 16+ Time: 8-11pm

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Season Preview

MUSIC AT OXFORD 2013-2014 INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SEASON 30TH ANNIVERSARY This year marks the 30th anniversary of Music at Oxford with another outstanding International Concert Season. Most concerts take place in the magnificent Sheldonian Theatre, in the heart of picturesque Oxford. From Brahms to Britten and back again, the 2013-2014 concert season has something for everyone with some old favourites, as well as a few new faces. The season kicks off on Friday 4 October with the first of two Brahms concerts by the dynamic Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by the internationally renowned Andris Nelsons. They perform Brahms Symphony No 1 and 3, and the ‘St Anthony’ Variations. In January they return for Symphony No 4 and the sublime Second Piano Concerto with pianist Hélène Grimaud. To celebrate Benjamin Britten’s centenary, Music at Oxford is thrilled to present its first ever fully staged opera. In the stunning Church of St John the Evangelist, Nova Music Opera will bring to life Britten’s Curlew River, partnered with a new chamber opera by the acclaimed composer Sally Beamish, Hagar in the Wilderness. Loss, redemption and social injustice are prevalent in both these stories, accompanied by unworldly and beautiful music they promise performances you will never forget. For early music enthusiasts, the baroque players of the Armonico Consort perform with soprano Gillian Keith and Crispian Steele-Perkins, one of the world’s best-loved trumpeters. The evening’s programme of baroque masterworks features pieces by Vivaldi, Handel, Scarlatti and Bach. The following week Music at Oxford favourites the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment perform with Contrapunctus and the Choir of the Queen’s College, Oxford with a collection of Odes commemorating the tercentenary of the Treaty of Utrecht. This unique concert immortalises this momentous event for all of Europe in a performance of pieces first heard three hundred years ago. The new season promises fantastic instrumentalists as well as incredible vocal stars such as Ian Bostridge and Sarah Connolly, the latter in the Dream of Gerontius, marking Merton College’s 750th anniversary year. Returning to the Sheldonian Theatre this season is one of the leading pianists of his generation, Paul Lewis, and the Elias String Quartet in December, February and May for the final three concerts in their ambitious journey to perform the complete cycle of Beethoven string quartets. There are many, many more concerts for you to enjoy so pick up a brochure, or visit www.musicatoxford.com to download one today. The website has lots of exciting information on travel, where to stay and eat so enjoy browsing and don’t forget to book early to guarantee yourself the best seats. Ticket prices start from just £10 with discounts available for students (£5 off), JSA (£5 off) and under 18s (half-price). We also offer a Group Discount (15% off) when booking 10+ tickets for a concert, or a Season Discount (15% off) when booking for six or more concerts. BOX OFFICE 01865 244806 | WWW.MUSICATOXFORD.COM | OR AT THE OXFORD PLAYHOUSE Sophie Bevan: 22 Nov 2013 - bottom left Hélène Grimaud: 24 Jan 2014 - bottom right Andris Nelsons: 4 Oct 2013 & 24 Jan 2014 - top right Sarah Connolly: 1 Mar 2014 - background image

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Cinema September Film Releases Select highlights of films on in Oxford and Oxfordshire over this month. Please see inoxford.com for more details and trailers. Scan QR Codes on this page to view trailers now! Tweet us what you think of this months releases @inoxford

Riddick The infamous Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears to be lifeless. Soon, however, he finds himself fighting for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he's encountered. The only way off is for Riddick to activate an emergency beacon and alert mercenaries who rapidly descend to the planet in search of their bounty.

Rush Set against the sexy and glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing, Rush portrays the exhilarating true story of two of the greatest rivals the world has ever witnessedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;handsome English playboy Hunt and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Lauda. Taking us into their personal lives on and off the track, Rush follows the two drivers as they push themselves to the breaking point of physical and psychological endurance, where there is no shortcut to victory and no margin for error. If you make one mistake, you die.

R.I.P.D. Veteran sheriff Roy Pulsifer has spent his career with the legendary police force known as R.I.P.D. tracking monstrous spirits who are cleverly disguised as ordinary people. His mission? To arrest and bring to justice a special brand of criminals trying to escape final judgment by hiding among the unsuspecting on Earth. Once the wise-cracking Roy is assigned former rising-star detective Nick Walker as his junior officer, the new partners have to turn grudging respect into top-notch teamwork.

Prisoners Keller Dover is facing every parent's worst nightmare. His 6-year-old daughter and her young friend are missing, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki arrests its driver, but a lack of evidence forces the only suspect's release. Knowing his child's life is at stake, the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. The desperate father will do whatever it takes to find the girls, but in doing so, may lose himself, begging the question: When do you cross the line between seeking justice and becoming a vigilante?

Runner Runner Princeton grad student Richie, believing he's been swindled, travels to Costa Rica to confront online gambling tycoon Ivan Block. Richie is seduced by Block's promise of immense wealth, until he learns the disturbing truth about his benefactor. When the FBI tries to coerce Richie to help bring down Block, Richie faces his biggest gamble ever: attempting to outmanoeuvre the two forces closing in on him.

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Art, Antiques & Museums Christ Church Picture Gallery Temptations to Devotion: Creating the Italian altarpiece in the Renaissance and Baroque 15 June -14 October 2013 Opening Times July - September (open every day) Mon - Sat: 10.30am - 5pm. Sun: 2pm - 5pm. October - (closed Tuesdays) Mon, Wed - Sat: 10.30am - 1pm & 2 - 4.30pm. Sun: 2pm - 4.30pm. Christ Church, Oxford. Entrance Via Oriel Square. Admission: £3/£2 Tel: 01865 276172 www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery

Rachel Ducker Wire Sculpture Tel: 01865 311418. M: 07855 751756. Web: www.rachelducker.co.uk. 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. Price determined by size and complexity of the piece. Please call to find out more about viewing Rachel’s work.

University of Oxford Shop

106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414. Web: www.oushop.com. Watercolour, Acrylic, Photography and Prints of views around the City. Artists displayed include Valerie Petts, Ken Messer, David Langford, John Bastin and many more. On sale year round, commissions accepted.

OXFORD’S ANTIQUES & CRAFT CENTRE Choose 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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Fallowfields Restaurant is located only 20 minutes from Oxford. This elegant country house is a small, independently owned, providing fine British dining. Head Chef Matt Weedon and his team use wonderful fresh produce, much of it grown or reared on its own farm. The restaurant faces south, overlooking a croquet lawn, and offers the perfect ambience at any time of day to enjoy a relaxing, peaceful and unrushed lunch or dinner. In the summer months, food and drinks can be taken on the terrace, with its uninterrupted view of the Ridgeway. The well-stocked bar, offers plenty of variety with a wide range of single malt whiskeys, five different gins and locally brewed bottled beer and ten different wines by the glass.

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Sanders of Oxford, situated in the 17th century Salutation Inn, has long been a landmark on the High Street. Our selection of prints and maps, dating from 16th – 20th Centuries, is extensive and encompasses a wide range of subjects, engravers and prices. On display in the gallery at the moment we have a fantastic collection of early maps of Oxford, Great Britain and the rest of the World alongside some stunning printed views of the University City. 104 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 242590. E-mail: info@sandersofoxford.com. Web: www.sandersofoxford.com. Open: Mon to Sat 10am-6pm. Admission: FREE. R

Kieran Stiles Art Studios Folly Bridge, Oxford. Tel: 07967 075367. Web: www.artcoursesoxford.com. E-mail: kieran@artcoursesoxford.com. A range of beginner and advanced courses in painting, printmaking and life drawing with a professional artist and experienced, qualified teacher. Mid-week and weekend tuition in a friendly atmosphere. Group sessions, all day workshops and individual tutorials. Exhibition space available. All in the inspiring setting of Folly Bridge, Oxford.

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Friedrich Kunath Raymond Moody’s Blues Saturday 21st September – Sunday 17th November: Dreamer, jester, melancholic and optimist, artist Friedrich Kunath’s work will take over the Upper Galleries of Modern Art Oxford this September. Kunath’s playful discourse between joy and melancholy asserts the triumph of life over death through his paintings, sculpture and film. Making references to Renaissance woodcuts landscape engravings, still lifes, slapstick cartoons, and music iconography from the 1960’s and 70s this exhibition also features a tennis court that takes centre stage with a cast of sculptural characters in connected pairs. Modern Art Oxford would like to invite In Oxford Magazine readers to our special exhibition preview on Friday 20th September at 6.30pm, email info@modernartoxford.org.uk with subject header ‘Preview’ for an event invitation. Photo credit: Friedrich Kunath, You Owe Me A Feeling Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe. Photographs: Michael Schmelling

Modern Artists Gallery High St.Whitchurch on Thames, Oxon, RG8 7EX Tel: 0118 984 5893 Web: www.modernartistsgallery.com

Septemner at the Modern Artists Gallery Wednesday 4th September - Saturday12th October: Angela Lizon ‘The Door To The Forest’ Recent Paintings. + John Bauer Ceramics & Theo Paul Vorster Linocuts

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RAJ 23rd August – 27th September: This photographic exhibition by Victor Dia focuses on allotment gardens in Poland in an objective yet, at times, lyrical approach. Behind an apparent typology of such dwellings lies the threat of a developing economy and the fight for survival of these urban patches of picturesque respite.

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Garden birds are held in particular affection for a great many people; they are watched and recorded, sketched, photographed, filmed and fed from garden feeders; they are symbols of peace, freedom, and luck. (Who hasn’t saluted a single magpie by the side of the road?) This September at Sarah Wiseman Gallery has brought together a series of stunning new works by two artists largely preoccupied by the lives of birds. Although they are working in very differing mediums, they seem to complement each other by their common interest in nature. The London-based artist Fletcher Prentice has been spending more time in away from the city, inspired by the variety of bird-life and wild-flowers. This has led to him creating intricately layered flower-scapes, amidst which small birds are visible. In his loose, yet meticulous style, he has created a new series of work that perfectly expresses the tiny, shifting movements of the colourful feathered creatures, glimpsed through the leaves. ‘When I paint I constantly strive to balance on the one hand my fascination with the object - using paint and enjoying the qualities of paint, breaking down and semiabstracting the subject matter and surface - and on the other hand my desire to retain and capture the natural beauty of the subject, whether the human figure, an animal or a single pear.’ Whether it’s a collection of silver cutlery in grid formation or budgies gathered together in a seemingly random group of flowers and grasses, Fletcher’s paintings are inspired his own collections, and a collector’s desire to assemble objects in an orderly fashion and the visual appeal this offers. Meanwhile, Cheshire-based artist Jill Walker explores what birds mean to us in our every-day lives, by using porcelain, found objects and wire to construct small-scale sculptural works. More recently she has created tiny wire birds, perched on tea-cups, or small cages containing perhaps a seed-head or small silver key. ‘Birds, as referenced in folklore, are also a recurring motif, for me they are custodians, keepers and protectors of our memories and personal stories,’ she explains. ‘I have been inspired by things we choose to keep as tokens of remembrance, the kind of personal treasure that reminds us of people and places from our childhood. With reference to fairy stories, rhymes, toys and folklore I create odd juxtapositions to suggest the unsettling nature of these mundane objects and the way they stir our memories’ 40-41 S Parade Oxford OX2 7JL Tel: 01865 515123 Web: www.wisegal.com

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106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414. Web: www.oushop.com. The University of Oxford Shop is wholly owned by the University and offers a fantastic 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 to the work and teaching of this world-famous establishment.

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Shop at the Old Fire Station Gloucester Green, Oxford, OX1 2AQ Tel: 01865 263980 Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk Drawing in creative talent from across the UK, with a particular focus on the ‘home grown’ artists of Oxfordshire and the South East, the shop sells original prints and illustrations, jewellery, accessories, cards, zines and more…On 14th June, 5.30-8pm they will be launching the online shop and all are welcome. There will be live music, tasty treats from a local food creator, a making station and exclusive discounts. Opening Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm

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Store & Tours

Our Brewery Store is open 10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday Come and browse the Hobgoblin’s selection of gifts and merchandise with exclusive in-store offers and promotions on bottled and cask beers. Brewery tours operate every Saturday and Sunday offering a two hour experience for those interested in seeing mischief in the making.

Come and see us if you dare but be warned… most things bite! Book online at www.wychwood.co.uk or call 01993 890 800* (*pre booking essential)Wychwood Brewery, Eagle Maltings, The Crofts, Witney, Oxon OX28 4DP.

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Education Language Schools EF International Language Centre Pullens Lane, OX3 0DT, Headington, Oxford Tel: +44 (0) 1865 759 660 www.ef.co.uk – Facebook: EF Oxford – Twitter: @efoxford EF International Language centres, is a Modern campus with disabled friendly facilities. Situated in the prestigious area, Pullens Lane in Oxford. We offer English courses and University preparation to students from more than 50 countries. Our courses are flexible in length to suit you, from 2 weeks to 52 weeks a year. Our EF Efektatm learning system is widely known to be the most effective way to learn. You are guaranteed to learn faster with our experienced teachers, the latest language technology and interaction with the local culture plus we will help you prepare for and take official language proficiency exams for example, IELTS and Cambridge ESOL, being also an examination centre for the Cambridge exams. EF offers you a complete study experience, including free-time activities and excursions. We arrange accommodation, meals, visa guidance, medical insurance and anything else you can think of, so you are able to just focus on learning and enjoying your course and exciting experience.”

The Lake School of English Oxford

14 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1JQ Tel: +44 (0) 1865 724312 Email: carmel@englishinoxford.com Web: www.englishinoxford.com In the centre of Oxford, the Lake School of English offers a professional, dynamic approach to teaching and a supportive environment for learning with intensive courses delivered by well-qualified and experienced teachers. Our students enjoy personal attention, inclusive social activities, comfortable accommodation and lovely self-study facilities. The Lake School is British Council accredited, a Centre of Excellence 2010 - 2012, and a member of Quality English.

College of International Education

Bocardo 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 centre of 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 and well-qualified teachers.

Independent Schools Bloxham School

Bloxham School, Bloxham, Banbury OX15 4PE Tel 01295 720222 Web: www.bloxhamschool.com The school offers a supportive, caring and friendly environment that allows those with talent in any area of the school’s life to contribute and to succeed. The school, which is predominately boarding, is fully co-educational. Weekly boarding for the school’s Lower School (11 and 12 year olds) enjoys fantastic and homely facilities. Day pupils are thoroughly integrated within the school and a bus service from many local towns and villages operates for all pupils of the School. Bloxham attaches great importance to the academic quality of its education. It offers a wide range of GCSE and A / AS Level courses. 98% of pupils go to University, including Oxford and Cambridge.

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Attractions 1 Christ Church Picture Gallery 2 Oxford Castl 3 Christ Church College 4 The Ashmolean Museum 5 Carfax Tower 6 Uni Church of St. Mary the Virgin

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Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE. Tel: 01865 812150 Booking: 01865 812150 Web: www.pegasustheatre.org.uk

The Grumpiest Boy in the World Friday 27th - Sunday 29th September: Grumpy 7 year-old Zachary, is fed up with feeling average and journeys into a surreal and entrancing world to discover what makes him special. A host of hilarious characters combine with international award winning writer Finegan Kruckemeyer’s trademark sharp dialogue in this unique twist on an adventure tale. Show only: £8 adult, £5 child, Sunday show and workshop pacoage (1 adult +1 child) £16

Millets Farm Centre

Kingston 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.

Millets Farm Dog Show Saturday 28th September: With fun and competitive categories including the 'egg & spoon race', our 1st Millets dog show is sure to be fun for all the family. This is a charity event for the Guide Dogs. Located on the overflow car park. Free admission. Time: 11am-4pm.

Stagecoach Theatre Arts Oxford Tel: Maya Sprigg 01869 278600. Web: www.stagecoach.co.uk/oxford. Email: oxford@stagecoach.co.uk. We provide quality part-time training in the performing arts for children aged 418yrs. Our aim is to nurture and develop young potential through singing, acting and dance classes in Oxford, stretching young imaginations and building confidence. We provide the right combination of learning and performing, with opportunities for all ages. Open every weekend during term time and workshops during the school holidays, come join the fun!

Create Holiday Club at Oxford Montessori Schools Tel: 01865 358210 Web: www.oxfordmontessori.co.uk/create Email: create@oxfordmontessori.co.uk For children aged 3 to 16. Create Club is different from traditional activity holiday camps. Active, great fun and full of adventure and the emphasis is on creative activities - arts, crafts, drama, dance, singing, music, sports and bush-craft and getting kids into the countryside. It’s educative too with special ‘history alive’ days during most holidays. Also Create staff are trained and qualified teachers. It’s a good mix and gives things a professionalism appreciated by many parents. Joining us for Create is also a great way to learn more about our Montessori schools, the nursery, primary and even senior school environments on offer.

Cornerstone Arts 25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE Tel: 01235 515 144 Web: www.cornerstone-arts.org.

Little Howard's Big Show Sunday 13th October: Fresh from smash-hit BBC One children’s show Little Howard’s Big Question, the nation’s favourite human-cartoon double act come to Cornerstone. Our heroes find themselves in trouble with the Queen following their performance on The Royal Variety Performance. They must now perform the show of their lives to save Big Howard from jail! Songs, sketches, magic, a cheeky pigeon from Barnsley and the Royal Monkey Philharmonic Orchestra. Time: 2pm Tickets: £8, £6 (concs) Ages: 4+ and adults

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Sport Oxford University Rugby Football Club Jackdaw Lane, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SR. Tel: 01865 432000. Web: www.ourfc.org.uk. Fri 11th Oct

OURFC v Trinity College, Dublin