Living in Oxford May

Welcome to Living In OxfordMay already? Gulp!Now the sun’s showing its face, why not get out and have a round of golf? Magnolia ParkGolf and Country Club is the perfect course for a beginner or the more experienced golfer,so dust off the clubs and book a tee time!If you’ve been looking at blank walls over Easter we have just the reviews for you. Wefeature our favourite art gallery, Sarah Wiseman Gallery and our good friends at Studio8. And to help with the framing, have a look at our Isis Creative Framing review! So that’sthe walls taken care of!Now for a day out! What about Millets Farm Falconry or a trip to Didcot Railway Centre?After all that fresh air, grab a bite to eat at the fabulous Saffron in Summertown, The RoseTree in Headington or Jee Saheb in North Parade. You’re spoilt for choice!We also welcome Roots (local Oxfordshire greengrocers) to Living in Oxford with a reviewof Daria and Rob’s trip to London to find out just how fresh Roots product is and we alsofeature the first of a monthly look at what’s GOOD, BAD and UGLY in the world of fruitand veg!Enjoy May!Richard RosserEditor, Living In Oxford MagazineContentsOxfordshire Events 12

Oxfordshire Education 40

Oxfordshire Attractions 18

Oxfordshire Kids 16

Oxfordshire Accommodation 42

Oxfordshire Theatre 28

Oxfordshire Restaurants 52Oxfordshire Cinema 32

Oxfordshire Health & Beauty 70Oxfordshire Music 34

Oxfordshire Sports 73Oxfordshire Art & Antiques 38

Oxfordshire Services 74

Oxfordshire Shopping 46

Oxford City Centre Map 48

County Map 50

The Living In Oxford Team

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“I have played Magnolia Park many times since it was established in 2001. I have always found it tobe a real test and a pleasure to play on”

The Didcot Railway Centre“Entering through the modern Didcot Parkway station I use a vintage rotary telephone alerting myarrival, instantly igniting my love for forgotten classics.”

Millets Farm Falconry“It's fair to say that James Channon, owner of Millets Farm Falconry Centre, is passionate about hisbirds”

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• Saffron 64

• Jee Saheb 66

• The Rose Tree 68

• Isis Creative Framing 76

• Sarah Wiseman Gallery 30

• Studio 8 80

• Roots of Oxford 82

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Enjoy a Full 7-day Golf Membership at Magnolia Park Golf& Country Club from just £19.50 a week! Join now and geta FREE 3D Motion Golf Lesson worth £75! And new for2014, Members get FREE Junior Golf for their children &grandchildren. Apply to become a Magnolia Park Golf ClubMember now - Call us on 01844 239700 or apply onlineat www.magnoliapark.co.uk/memberships

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Experience playing at Magnolia Park Golf & Country Club, one of thecountry’s most challenging and picturesque golf courses.With our sweeping championship 18-hole course of around 7,000 yardsconstructed to the highest specifications and set in over 200 acres ofBuckinghamshire countryside, Magnolia Park is known to many as theclosest a parkland course can be to a Links, due to its beautiful waterfeatures and sometimes windy conditions.Played from the forward tees, the subtle undulating fairways offer anexciting game for golfers of all abilities, whilst the competition tees give themore experienced golfers a course with Championship potential.The Championship course is complemented by our 9-hole Par 3 academycourse, driving range and putting green, plus a well-stocked Pro Shop withleading brands. We also offer golfers the very latest in training technologyand we’re the only UK golf club with the amazing 3D Motion Golf, the mostadvanced 3D data capture system for golf swing analysis, instruction andclub fitting.Magnolia Park is a social and proactive club with a busy competitioncalendar and players of all ages and abilities are always made welcome. Lastyear Magnolia Park was proud to host the Jamega Pro Golf Tour & Pro Amand it was so successful that we are hosting it again this year in August!Magnolia Park is the perfect venue for weddings and private parties and ourfunction suite is beautifully appointed with plenty of natural daylight, asunny bar terrace and stunning views across the course & countryside.We’re adding a 30 bedroom hotel to the club house from Autumn 2014 soquality accommodation will be available for your wedding or party guests.It’s also an ideal venue for hosting corporate golf days, business meetingsand conferences and with our leisure packages offering the country clubexperience of clay shooting, archery and fishing, its perfect for corporateand team building days."I have played Magnolia Park many times since it was established in 2001. Ihave always found it to be a real test and a pleasure to play on. It is easilyaccessible from Oxford and the off course facilities are second to none withthe Clubhouse as good as I have come across anywhere." - Colin Rosser,Chairman, The In Oxford GroupTo enquire about memberships or holding an event at Magnolia Park, pleasecall us on 01844 239700 or email us at [email protected]. Fulldetails are also available on our website at www.magnoliapark.co.ukWeb: www.magnoliapark.co.uk

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For the past 12 years In Oxford Magazine has been bringing your greatlistings and reviews, but from January 2014 the new Living In Oxford bringsyou even more. Each month our team of official reviewers will be reviewingsome of the best restaurants, hotels, shops, events, attractions and localservices and these will all be included in our Living In Top 250 (all consumerfacing businesses).

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MEET SOME OF THE LIVING IN REVIEWERS

Top 250: The Old Parsonage

Top 250: Pierre Victoire

Lives in Cowley and loves the cultural diversityand buzz of the East Side of the city. A passion fortravel and exploring new places goes hand-in-hand with a love of food and trying all types ofcuisine and different eating places. My motto: liveto eat, not eat to liveTop 250: Browns

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Always loved food (and drink!) from a very earlyage. First restaurant was the first Irish pub inBangkok, and have owned Night Clubs (Ministryof Sound Bangkok), Thai and Mexican restaurantsthere too before getting to grips with The Bearand Ragged Staff. Still enjoying every minute!

Mark GreenwoodLandlord/Director, Bear and Ragged Staff Country Inn

Rebecca is a Partner at Darbys Solicitors LLP andis Head of our Oxford office. Before taking on therole of Head of the Oxford office, Rebecca wasHead of the Private Client Team. She also worksclosely with Managing Partner, Simon McCrum onthe firm's Marketing and business developmentstrategy.

Rebecca KashtiPartner and Head of Darbys Solicitors Oxford Office

As an amateur but enthusiastic art-admirer, it seemsfitting that John works for the City's contemporaryart gallery. In a similar vein, loving all things aboutfood from growing to cooking and eating, henaturally enjoys exploring restaurants everywherehe goes, and has a particular passion for simple fooddone well!

John HobartCommercial and Operations Director at ModernArt Oxford

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Art.......................................................................• Modern Art Oxford• Antiques on High• Sarah Wiseman Gallery

Attractions.......................................................................• Oxford Castle• Blenheim Palace• Science Oxford• West Oxfordshire District

Council• Millets Farm Falconry• Didcot Railway Centre• City Sightseeing• Oxford Castle Unlocked• Christ Church Picture Gallery• Crocodiles of the World• The Cherwell Boat House• Wychwood Brewery

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Restaurants.......................................................................• Kazbar• The Chequers• Browns• Iffley Blue• La Cucina• Malmaison• Aziz• The Jericho Tavern• Fallowfields• Qumins• The Big Bang• The Oxford Hotel• The Oxford Kitchen• Randolph Restaurant• Malikas• Saffron• Brothertons• Jee Saheb• The Rose Tree• Pierre Victoire• The Feathers• Turl Street Kitchen• Chariots and Cherry Pie• Roots and Branch• Heythrop Park Resort• The Cherwell Boat House

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Services.......................................................................• Breckon & Breckon• Excel Dry Cleaners• Savvy• Aston & James• City Audio Visual• Robert Stanley• Strutt & Parker• Great Experience Travel• Oxford Innovation (Oxford)• Roots• Isis Creative Framing Ltd• Oxford Innovation (Bracknell)• London Oxford Airport• The Lady Nuffield Home

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Oxfordshire Events

Blenheim Palace

Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP.T: 0800 849 6500. Web: www.blenheimpalace.com

Science OxfordOxford Centre for Innovation, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1BY.T: 01865 810000. Web: www.scienceoxford.com

Blenheim Jousting TournamentSaturday 3rd – Monday 5th May (Bank holiday weekend): ‘The Knightsof Royal England’ including falconry displays puppet shows and archery. Join‘The Knights of Royal England’ on the South Lawn for a momentous joustingbattle sure to thrill the whole family. For more information about thisexhibition visit our website www.blenheimpalace.com

The Queen’s Beasts Exhibition by Tom Hiscocks Thursday 1st May – Monday 30th June: See the Queen’s Beasts, acollection of heraldic animals that depict the genealogy of Queen ElizabethII, made of recycled materials by artist Tom Hiscocks. The fantasticsculptures will be on display in the Pleasure Gardens. For more informationabout this event visit our website www.blenheimpalace.com

‘A Great Estate at War – Land, Sea and Air’Until Tuesday 1st July: A fascinating and interactive WWI exhibition ‘AGreat Estate at War – Land, Sea and Air’ exploring the stories behind thefamily members and workers on the Blenheim Estate. For more informationabout this exhibition visit our website www.blenheimpalace.com

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Saturday Science Club: Crazy Computing!Saturday 31st May: Come along and learn how to program, at the crazycomputing workshop! We’ll see how to give computers instructions, writesimple programs, and control small ‘Bee-Bot’ robots in this fun, slightly-longer-than-normal scienceclub! Suitable for 5-8 year olds 11am and 2pm Sessions Cost: £7 for 1 child + 1 adult. Alladditional tickets £7 each. Venue: Key Learning Centre, Oxford

Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards 2014www.oxfordshirerestaurantawards.com

November 2014: After the success of the Awards in 2011 to 2013, we arelooking forward to a new home for the 2014 Awards. At the time of going topress, this venue is to be confirmed. The Awards have certainly captured theimagination of the local restaurant community and this year’s Awardspromise to be bigger, brighter and even more prestigious than before. Sowhy not enter, grab a ticket and join in the fun

Business in Oxford, 2014, City & CountyEvent held at The Said Business School, Oxford

Wednesday 23rd April: If you’re interested in business in your county, signup for this event. Packed full of interesting talks from some of the county’sleading businesses, this will be a fascinating afternoon of talks designed toinspire, inform and engage. For up to date information about the eventand ticket details (on sale mid February), sign up for the B4e-Newsletter at www.b4-business.com.

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Oxford Inspires is working with Visit Oxfordshire to promote the many wonderful cultural events,shows, exhibitions and festivals that take place across the city and county. In March, three majorfestivals will take centre stage offering the opportunity to explore Dance, Science and Literature.Information on arts and events: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.org/whats-onOxfordshire Artweeks:Saturday 3rd to Monday 26th May 2014: A FREE open studios eventcelebrating the visual arts at more than 400 venues during which you cansee art and crafts in a friendly way, visiting artists, meeting designer-makersand seeing them in action. Enjoy and be inspired by painting, print-making,ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, textiles and more. The festival runs for threeweeks each with a different regional focus:Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th May: in South Oxfordshire - from the Thames to the Ridgeway,including Faringdon, Henley, Abingdon, Wantage, Didcot and Wallingford.A starting suggestion: Head to the south of the county for astounding sculpture in Ardington (venue37), to Great Coxwell for a village trail (venue 18) or Little Milton for delicate paper collage (venue87).Saturday 10th to Sunday 18th May: in North Oxfordshire - includes the Oxfordshire Cotswolds,Banbury, Bicester and the market towns of the Cherwell valley.A starting suggestion: For modern design enjoy Art More Lovely in Lower Heyford (venue 99),discover six representations of the Windrush in different media in the SOTA Gallery in Witney (venue125) or find striking photography in a barn in Hook Norton (venue 209).Saturday 17th to Monday 26th May: in Oxford City - more than 200 venues within the ring road.A starting suggestion: Head to hidden monastic cloisters on the Iffley road for print-making and more(venue 272), explore the varied talent of Headington artists (venue 249) or discover ten potters inJericho’s St Barnabas church (venue 318). www.artweeks.org

Oxford Inspires15-16 Broad Street Oxford OX1 3AS.Tel: 01865 252885. Web: www.oxfordinspires.org

Waterperry GardensNr Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1JZ. Open: 10am – 5pm.Tel: 01844 339254. Web: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk Artweeks throughout MayThroughout May enjoy a showcase of work by local artists in the Gallery aspart of Artweeks – Oxfordshire’s visual arts festival. Cancer Research Walk Sunday 18th May: Anytime between 10am and 3pm. Waterperry estate open until 5pm.Make the most of a spring day out and raise money for Cancer Research UK at the same time withour sponsored walk around the Waterperry estate and gardens. For more information or asponsorship form call Jenny Braithwaite on 01844 208073.GnometasticSaturday 24th May – Sunday 1st June: Half term fun in the gardens with Gnometastic – Help thegnomes in the gardens who have forgotten their names! Find all eight gnomes and their names toclaim your prize in the garden shop - £2 per child and children must be accompanied by an adult forwhom the garden entrance fee applies. Time: 10am – 5.30pm


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Oxford Castle Unlocked44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY. Tel: 01865 260666 Web: www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.ukFar and Wide Photography ExhibitionThursday 1st May - Sunday 1st June: An exhibition featuring stunningwildlife and landscape photography from two talented Oxford PhotographicSociety members will be on display in Cafe 1071. Browse the work whilst enjoying refreshments inour picturesque cafe overlooking the historic castleyard and if you fall in love with a photo, they willbe available to purchase!

The Oxfordshire MuseumPark Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SN.T: 01993 811456. Web: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshiremuseum

Museums at Night: Animal MagicFriday 16th May: We will be telling stories in our galleries - all about animals and dinosaurs.You can also make a finger puppet and collect stamps for spotting our menagerie of animals.Suitable for up to 7 year olds. Time: 4-7pm Free to enter‘Stories of World War One’ The Soldiers of OxfordshireFriday 16th May: A lively and thought-provoking workshop with internationally acclaimed children'sauthor Tony Bradman, 5.30-7.00pm. Suitable for ages 7-13.Join Tony to learn more about the FirstWorld War and how it changed the world we live in. Time: 5.30 – 7.00pm Free to enter

Write On - The Oxford ScribesSunday 4th May to Sunday 1st June: Celebrating 30 years of workingtogether, this exhibition demonstrates the great versatility of the ofcalligraphic arts and will be including an exciting installation, as well as historical and new work.Some work will be for sale.

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Cornerstone Arts Centre

1001 Nights25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NE. Booking: 01235 515144. Web: www.cornerstone-arts.org

Saturday 10th May: 1001 Nights tells the classic story of Shahrazad whotells a tale every night and at the end of each tale promises another one thefollowing night. In the show she uses the props she finds around her totransport us to an imagined world of kings, viziers and jinns. Saucepans become crowns, old pipesturn into enchanted telescopes and a mop is magically re-imagined as a magic carpet. This is a visuallystunning show with beautiful effects – adults will love it too. Time: 6pm Tickets: £8, £6 (concs)

Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE. Tel: 01865 812150. Booking: 01865 812150. Web: www.pegasustheatre.org.ukRockpoolThursday 15th May, 4.30pm, Friday 16th May, 11am and 2pm: ChinaPlate presents a brand new show by Inspector Sands. When a big stormwhips up the sea, two very different creatures are left stranded in an isolated rock pool, far from theopen water. As their little pool starts to drain away, Prawn and Crab don’t have long to find a way ofgetting on and getting home. Funny, tender, exuberant, partially submerged theatre from award-winning company Inspector Sands. Suitable for 3+ Tickets: £8, £6 U18s

Stagecoach Theatre Arts OxfordTel: Maya Sprigg 01869 278600.Web: www.stagecoach.co.uk/oxford Email: [email protected] provide quality part-time training in the performing arts for childrenaged 4-18yrs. Our aim is to nurture and develop young potential throughsinging, acting and dance classes in Oxford, stretching young imaginationsand building confidence. We provide the right combination of learning andperforming, with opportunities for all ages. Open every weekend during term time and workshopsduring the school holidays, come join the fun!Create Holiday Club atOxford Montessori SchoolsTel: 01865 358210. Web: www.oxfordmontessori.co.uk/createEmail: [email protected] children aged 3 to 16. Create Club is different from traditional activityholiday camps. Active, great fun and full of adventure and the emphasis is oncreative 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 duringmost holidays. Also Create staff are trained and qualified teachers. It’s a good mix and gives things aprofessionalism appreciated by many parents. Joining us for Create is also a great way to learn moreabout our Montessori schools, the nursery, primary and even senior school environments on offer.

We have an exciting line-up of events for you in May. Please check our events

page on the website: www.blackwell.co.uk Tickets are available from our

Customer Service Department, Blackwell's Bookshop, 48-51 Broad Street,

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Kate Fox/ Watching the EnglishThursday 1st May at 7pm Tickets £3

The hugely successful 'Watching the English' has now been fully updated!

Join us for an evening with Kate

Archie Brown/ The Myth of the Strong LeaderWednesday 7th May at 7pm Tickets: £3

Archie Brown's new book discusses the history and background

of the World's great leaders.

Roger Scruton/ The Soul of the WorldTuesday 20th May at 7pm Tickets: £3

Philosopher Roger Scruton's discusses and dissects all things considered sacred.


Oxfordshire Attractions

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

Oxford Castle Quarter43 Oxford Castle, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1AY.Tel: 01865 20165. Web: www.oxfordcastle.comOxford's oldest new quarter, once home to the infamous Oxford Prison andnow home to an exciting hub of restaurants and the gorgeous MalmaisonBoutique Hotel. The Castle also has an exciting visitor attraction 'OxfordCastle Unlocked,' where the secrets of the castle have been unlocked. For artlovers there is the O3 Gallery, with exhibitions all year round.Carfax TowerJunction of St Aldates and High Street, Oxford OX1 4AZ. Tel: 01865 792653. Open: 10.00 to 3pm. Admission: £2.20, 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 allthat remains today. Two ‘quarter boys’ who hit the bells at every quarterhour adorn the east facade of the church clock. Climb up 99 steps to get asweeping view of Oxford’s spires. Open 10am-3pm, Admission £2.30,Children £1.20.

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

Tourist Information Centre15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.Tel: 01865 252200. Email: [email protected] Web: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.comThe Tourist information Centre staff provide an extensive range of servicesto help make your stay enjoyable and memorable. We offer a wide range ofguides, maps, souvenirs and local produce. We also can guide you to the bestOxfordshire has to offer. We are also the home of Official Guided WalkingTours, the best way to explore Oxford on foot. See in store or get in contactwith us by Tel: 01865 252037 Email: [email protected]

Modern Art Oxford30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP. Tel: 01865 722733. Web: www.modernartoxford.org.ukFounded in 1965, Modern Art Oxford is the South East's leading Gallery forthe presentation of modern and contemporary visual art. Our programmeincludes exhibitions by artists from all over the world. Funded primarily byArts Council England, all of our exhibitions are free for visitors. You can alsorelax in our café, purchase unique gifts in the shop, and participate in ourvibrant events programme which includes talks, discussions, contemporary music and film nights.Cherwell Boathouse - PuntingBardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6ST (1 mile from the town centre).Tel: 01865 515978. Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.ukEnjoy the quintessential Oxford experience punting on the River Cherwell.With over 70 hand built punts, boats and canoes. Enjoy a relaxed afternoonin a beautiful tranquil environment on the river.

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

Oxford Official Guided Walking Tours15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.Tel: 01865 252200. Email: [email protected] Web: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.comWhat better way to discover our beautiful city than on foot? The OfficialGuided Walking Tours are a fascinating and entertaining way to explore andlearn about this unique city, its history, University, famous people and oddtraditions. Oxford Official Guided Walking Tours cover a wide range of topicsfrom an introduction to the city and its University to Inspector Morse, HarryPotter, J.R.R. Tolkien and more.

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

Didcot Railway CentreDidcot, Oxon, OX11 7NJ. Tel: 01235 817200. Web: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.ukHome of the Great Western Society and its unique collection of GreatWestern Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relicsand a recreation of Brunel's broad gauge railway. Saturday 3 – Monday 5May: Steam Gala with guest locomotive, Met(ropolitan) 1. Saturday 24– Monday 26 May: Diesel gala, with a variety of 7 visiting locomotives,& 3 from the home fleet in action.

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

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

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April 18-21: Easter Family Fundays May 3-5: Steam GalaMay 24-26: Diesel GalaJune 7 and 8: D-Day 70th Anniversary June 21 and 22: 3650’s 75th Birthday CelebrationJuly 13: Teddy Bear’s PicnicAugust 23-25: Victorian Weekend September 13 and 14: All In a Day’s Work Gala November 9: Remembrance Day

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In the heart of Didcot, famous for its train station and industrialisedpower station lies a celebration of the golden age in train travel theDidcot Railway Centre. 20 acres of awe inspiring mechanics gleaming with over five generations ofhistory. Entering through the modern Didcot Parkway station I use a vintagerotary telephone alerting my arrival, instantly igniting my love for forgottenclassics. I proceed to be warmly welcomed by Anne, a volunteer for thecentre who is passionate and knowledgeable about the trains which shecalls her ‘babies’. The centre is an incredible contrast of man-madeconstructions including locomotives, carriages, wagons and woodlandsurrounding a picnic area where visitors snack on packed lunches watchingtrains surge past.Left to wander blissfully anywhere and everywhere, visitors get to accessall areas to make their visit truly unforgettable. Notable sights along thejourney include the only working coal stage in the UK; where coal is storedbefore being gravity fed into waiting empty tenders, the original 1932 builtengine shed housing locomotives, some of which date back to the 19thcentury, and the ‘Locomotive Workshops’ where you can climb into thecaboose and imagine being a conductor for the afternoon.Starting your personal tour experience at the turntable, you can leisurelystroll and visit the main demonstration line. On steam days you can boardthe working train and travel along one of the centre's running lines, andmake your way to the GWR museum and archive to view antique models,toy trains, old uniforms, signals, posters and pictures. Continue on to thecarriage shed housing over 40 carriages and admire the ornate paintingson older carriages. End your journey around this magnificent centre at therefreshment room serving delicious food before heading to the bookstalland gift shop for delightful mementos of your trip to the centre.Personally, I came to the Railway Centre to further my curiosity about howfar trains have progressed throughout history. The contrast as you leave themodern trains behind and dive head first into steam built engines isengaging and fascinating. The centre is entertaining for children, teenagersand adults with plenty to do for all. I will be returning to the centre to enjoytheir many events such as the Gala’s, Heritage Diesel Days, Teddy Bears’Picnic and the Steam Days. The calendar for 2014 is bursting with fantasticdays out at the Didcot Railway Centre, so head to Didcot and start your ownexperience.Further informationAdmission prices: Adult- £5.00 - £12.00; Child- £4.00 - £12.00; 60+ - £4.50- £11.00; Family- £16.00 - £39.00.Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7NJTel: 01235-817200Web: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk

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Millets Farm Falconry Centre offers various experiencesthat give you the opportunity to handle, fly and learn allabout birds of prey, how they behave in the wild as well ashow they are trained in captivity. Please see the wbsite formore info on this.

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✓ All the birds out on show

✓ Bird handling

✓ Flying demonstration

✓ Learning the birds' names!

✓ James' complimentary tea & coffee

Falconry should be the UK’s National Sport. Controversial? Let'sexamine the facts.1. Embedded in the English language Words such as hoodwinked, codger,chaperon, and phrases such as with bated breath, shake a tail feather, orwrapped around your finger, all derive from falconry.2. Culture From Shakespeare 'though that her jesses were my dear heartstrings' to Yeats 'turning and turning in the widening gyre, the falcon cannothear the falconer' to modern cinema 'Kes - a kestrel for a knave', falconryhas inspired more serious cultural output than most other sports.3. Exports - The UK leads the way internationally; e.g. the huge success incross-breeding falcons for sale to Arabia.It's fair to say that James Channon, owner of Millets Farm Falconry Centre,is passionate about his birds, having bred his first one aged 17 (inventivelycalled 'Number 1' - the names did get better with time), and now the proudowner of 70, all housed on-site in spacious aviaries and perches, completewith a bespoke flying field seating up to 100 people.There are currently 3 demonstrations per day on the flying field (your ticketallows unlimited visits on the same day), and various pre-booked packagesranging from 2 hours to a full day’s hunting. Tom (my 14-year old son) andI attended the 2 hour ‘Advanced Entry’ session which included handling,and a guided tour. Teenagers are not normally renowned for theirenthusiasm, but it’s funny how holding a Harris Hawk 6 inches away focusestheir attention, especially with James’s amusing line in stand-up comedygoing on in the background, “Ask me anything - what I don’t know, I’musually very good at making up”.The tour was fascinating - you can wander around by yourself, picking uplots of information; from cerebral adult stuff (How Birds Soar) to ‘urgh’ kids’facts (owls collecting dung to attract beetles for their owlets to practiseupon). However, James’s tour added a whole extra dimension - Tom and Iparticularly liked hearing about the birds’ names; Ron, Reggie, and MadFrankie (the vultures), Bumblebee, Bonecrusher, and Shockwave (White-faced owls = Transformers), and (our favourites), the cute burrowing owls,all named Joe by James’s daughter Maddie.To celebrate their first birthday at Millets Farm (having outgrownFallowfields), a whole weekend of special activities is planned for 3-5thMay - I’d strongly recommend going along… Consider it your national duty!Kingston Road, Frilford, Nr Abingdon, OX13 5HB.Tel: 01865 391423 | 07912357484Web: www.milletsfarmfalconry.co.uk

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Whether you are looking for a day full of fun family entertainment,special events or an experience infused with history and the greatoutdoors, Blenheim Palace has it all.The summer months are a beautiful time to visit, with the flowers in fullbloom and the Park full of greenery, there are ample spots to lay down ablanket and enjoy a picnic within the stunning surrounds. The PleasureGardens BBQ will be fired up for the holidays (please visit our website fordates and times), serving a delicious range of sizzling and locally sourcedfood, including Cotswolds beef burgers, hotdogs, corn on the cob and muchmore! An exciting array of summer events will be taking place, including thecontinuation of our special WWI Exhibition ‘A Great Estate at War – Land,Sea and Air’, which in memory of Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe willnow run until 1st July. A unique installation of sculptures, The QueensBeasts by Tom Hiscocks, will be installed into the Pleasure Gardens from1st May to 30th June. The Queens Beasts’ are based on heraldic animals thatdepict the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II and were first characterised in1953, when they were commissioned by the Ministry of Works to standoutside Westminster Abbey for the Queen’s coronation. From 3rd to 5th Maystep back in time to witness a medieval jousting tournament, includingfalconry displays and archery, Giffords Circus from 12th to 16th June, returnof the Blenheim Palace Flower Show from 20th to 22nd June and liveWimbledon coverage in the Pleasure Gardens from 23rd June to 6th July.The CLA Game Fair will also be returning from 18th to 20th July, makingthis summer one not to be missed!Don’t forget to visit the brand new Butterfly House in the Pleasure Gardens,which is now larger and will house more butterfly species from countrieslike Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. There will also be plenty forfamilies and younger visitors to enjoy with ‘Pottering About’ craft activitiesand summer entertainment throughout the summer holidays from 26th July– 31st August.Buy one day, get 12 months free, so you can keep coming back to explore allthat there is on offer throughout 2014! For further information or to booktickets visit www.blenheimpalace.com or call 0800 849 6500. Web: www.blenheimpalace.com

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Each month we will provide the good folk of Oxfordshire with some invaluable advice aboutthe world of fruit and veg. To reinforce our stunning pearls of wisdom we have sectioned thisregular feature into THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY, plus some great nutritional advicefrom the lovely Helen! What more could you ask for? ‘Sun?’ We're greengrocers, not miracleworkers. Have a nice month.

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Asparagus is one of life's little luxuries isn't it. Great on its own withmelted butter on a hot summers day, or as a great complement tofresh salad. Available from mid April, make sure you speak to usabout getting your supplies in – it's a sure sign that summer isalmost here. Did You Know? There's a 2014 British AsparagusFestival in the Vale of Evesham from 23rd April – 21st June.

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Weather PermittingYou'll start seeing some nice Avocados coming through in May. Avocados are the fruit fromPersea americana, a tall evergreen tree that can grow up to 65 feet in height. Avocados vary inweight from 8 ounces to 3 pounds depending upon the variety. Keep an eye on our website fornews of availability.

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We like to think we're good old fashioned greengrocers with big cabbage sized hearts and thetruth is…. We are! Whatever your needs, we're here to help. With many of the area's leadingrestaurants, colleges and schools amongst our incRrootible customer list, it's no wonder wewalk around all day with smiles on our faces, not to mention our lovely green t-shirts.

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Each Tray Bake has approximately 3months shelf-life under cool larderconditions and are able to be frozen ifyou wish to extend this. All the TrayBakes are pre-portioned into 15 pieces,supplied in a strong aluminium foil.This ensures ease of service, waste-freeportion control and accurate costing.Please call 01865 792060 for more info.

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Oxfordshire Theatre

Oxford Playhouse

Josh WiddicombeOxford Playhouse 11 - 12 Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2LW.Box Office: 01865 305305. Web: www.oxfordplayhouse.com

Tuesday 27th May: Following two sell-out UK tours and a smash-hit run atthe Edinburgh Festival, comedian Josh Widdicombe brings his brand newshow to the Playhouse stage. Described as “the next Sean Lock” by theGuardian, Widdicombe has a talent for finding the hilarious in the mundane.Tickets: £15 (£13) Time: 19:30

The North Wall Arts CentreSouth Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN.Booking: 01865 319450. Web: www.thenorthwall.orgIncognitoTuesday 6th – Saturday 10th May: Three interwoven stories exploring thenature of identity and how we are defined by what we remember: Incognitois a dazzling new play about what it means to be human. Tickets: £13.00 Concession: £11.00Times: 8pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pmWot? No Fish!!Friday 30th May: In 1926, shoemaker Ab Solomons drew on the wage-packet he gave to his wife Celie. He continued to draw a wage-packet cartoonevery week for her throughout their marriage, right up until the earlyeighties. Danny Braverman’s solo show tells the funny and moving story ofhow he uncovered the lost art of his great-uncle. Tickets: £13.00Concession £11.00 Time: 8pm.

The Old Fire Station40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ.Tel: 01865 263980. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk Bitch BoxerTuesday 13th May: London, 2012. Women step into the Olympic boxingring for the first time. As Chloe trains for the fight of her life, she’s left windedby two life-changing events. Can she prove she’s still worth the title? Anexhilarating five-star sell-out hit from award-winning international touring company Snuff BoxTheatre. Tickets: £12/ £10 from Tickets Oxford – www.ticketsoxford.com / 01865 305305 oron the door Time: 7.30pmThe Scratch Residency presents ‘TES’ by Steve LarkinFriday 23rd May: Since July 2012, Arts at The Old Fire Station has beenhosting a Theatre Scratch night, curated by UnderConstruction Theatre andthis year, with the support of Arts Council England, have offered a two weeklong residency. Steve Larkin, the winner of this year’s residency, will bedeveloping his piece ‘TES’, a re-imagining of Thomas Hardy’s Tess of thed’Urbervilles. Tickets: £5 from Tickets Oxford – www.ticketsoxford.com/ 01865 305305 or on the door Time: 8pm

New Theatre OxfordGeorge Street, Oxford OX1 2AG. Tel: 0844 871 3020GreaseTuesday 27th – Saturday 31st May: The No. 1 hit musical, GREASE, returnsto the New Theatre for one week only in a brand new production. WithDanny, Sandy, the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies, and more Rock ‘n’ Roll thanyou can shake a stick at, GREASE has been a Broadway and West End success since the early 1970s,and this production by award-winning company Oxford Operatic Society (Thoroughly Modern Millie,Beauty and the Beast, The Sound of Music) promises to be one you won’t want to miss.Tickets: £17-£23. Tues–Sat Eves: 7.30pm, Sat Mat: 2.30pm www.atgtickets.com/oxfordTickets: Phone, go online or visit the box office, situated on George Street, Oxford.

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.

Open Mon-Sun noon- 2.30pm, 7pm-10pm

Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, OX13 [email protected] www.fallowfields.com

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'Current work includes painting and printmaking from:Sarah Spackman, Andrew Hood, Catherine Rayner,Karolina Larusdottir and Vicky Oldfield.

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Nestled in the heart of Summertown, the beautiful Sarah WisemanGallery showcases a broad and inspiring hand-picked collectionranging from tiny delicate ceramics to breath-taking large scalecontemporary landscape paintings. Whether you want to browse ormake a purchase, the relaxed environment makes you want to linger. Owner Sarah Wiseman studied art history and volunteered at theAshmolean Museum, but it was while working for an art dealer that she firstsaw a need for a contemporary art gallery in Oxford. Since she opened hergallery over fifteen years ago, it has more than filled this need, becomingone of Oxford’s premier spaces for contemporary art as well as becomingher life’s passion and a life’s work.Over the years the gallery has built an impressive reputation and a loyalclientele- and it’s not hard to see why. A carefully selected range of paintings,prints, sculptures and ceramics adorn the space, complementing each otherand enhancing their surroundings. ‘Paintings don’t live in isolation,’ saysSarah. ‘This helps build a picture of what it would be like to have an artworkin your home.’ The gallery features local artists as well as artists from around the UK, andchampions emerging talent as well as established artists. Working withevery artist personally and building relationships with them ensures adetailed knowledge of their artistic practices, which includes visiting theirstudios and seeing first-hand how they work. ‘The interface with the artistis really exciting, and a wonderful learning curve,’ says Sarah, adding that itis a ‘delicate but important connection.’ She counts many of the gallery’sartists as friends. Sarah looks for artworks that start a conversation, break down barriers andget people talking, and add something new to the artists already on show.Quality is key. Each potential artwork is looked at in great detail, includingthe quality of the materials used and how they are handled, and itsdurability. ‘It has to stand the test of time,’ she explains. As well as showcasing a wide variety of artists, mediums and techniques,there is a range of prices on offer, which makes the gallery more accessibleand informal than is often the case - and the experience doesn’t stop atselling. The gallery also offers framing, hanging and consultation services,so your chosen artwork can look its best and find its ideal place in yourhome. In addition to personal clients, the gallery works with localbusinesses, such as Hedges Law (a commission has recently been completedfor their Wallingford office), and other projects include collaborating withorganisations such as Artlink on commissioning artworks for local hospitals. A special exhibition will be on show in the gallery as part of OxfordshireArtweeks in May, featuring paintings, printmaking and sculpture by localartists Bee Bartlett, Rachel Gracey and Richard Fox, who take inspirationfrom their local surroundings across Oxfordshire.


Oxfordshire Cinema

SabotageMay Film ReleasesIn "Sabotage," Arnold Schwarzengger leads an elite DEA task force that takeson the world's deadliest drug cartels. When the team successfully executesa high-stakes raid on a cartel safe house, they think their work is done – until,one-by-one, the ten members mysteriously start to be eliminated.

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

NeighboursSeth Rogen, Zac Efron and Rose Byrne lead the cast of "Neighbors," a comedyabout a young couple suffering from arrested development who are forcedto live next to a fraternity house after the birth of their newborn baby."Neighbors" is directed by Nick Stoller ("Forgetting Sarah Marshall," "GetHim to the Greek").GodzillaAn epic rebirth to Toho's iconic Godzilla, this spectacular adventure, fromWarner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, pits the world's most famousmonster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity'sscientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.X-Men: Days of Future PastThe ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the speciesacross two time periods in "X-Men: Days of Future Past." The belovedcharacters from the original "X-Men" film trilogy join forces with theiryounger selves from "X-Men: First Class," in an epic battle that must changethe past – to save our future.A Million Ways to Die in the WestAfter Albert backs out of a gunfight, his fickle girlfriend leaves him foranother man. When a mysterious and beautiful woman rides into town, shehelps him find his courage and they begin to fall in love. But when herhusband, a notorious outlaw, arrives seeking revenge, the farmer must puthis newfound courage to the test.


Oxfordshire Music

Oxford Coffee Concerts

4 May: Zielinski QuartetWarren Zielinski (violin), Patrick Kiernan (vioin), Bruce White (viola), Martin Loveday (cello)Haydn op.76 no.1, Beethoven op.59 no.2

11 May: Aronowitz EnsembleNadia Wijzenbeek (violin), Anna Blackmur (violin), Tom Hankey (viola), Christian Elliott (cello),Tom Poster (piano), Mozart Piano Quartet in E Flat Major K493, Schumann Piano Quintet in E Flat Major op.44.

18 May: Members of the Sacconi String Quartetwith Sarah Beatty (clarinet) & Alasdair Beatson (piano)Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time

25 May: Adderbury EnsembleSimon Lewis (violin), Leo Payne (violin), Christopher Windass (viola), Katherine Sharman (cello), Mozart String Quartet in G Major,Borodin String Quartet no.2.

£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

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.

Oxford PhilomusicaSaïd Business School, University of Oxford, Egrove Park, Oxford OX1 5NY. Tel: 01865 980 980. Web: www.oxfordphil.com E-mail: [email protected] Vengerov and Oxford PhilomusicaSaturday 3rd May: Rachel Lockwood Fantasia on an Original Theme(world premiere) * Brahms Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 * Schumann Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 Maxim Vengerov violin/conductorMarios Papadopoulos conductor * Our Artist in Residence and supreme virtuoso violinist MaximVengerov joins the Philomusica in Basingstoke, Manchester and Oxford to perform one of the mostsignificant concertos ever written. At times achingly tender, and others refreshingly rugged, Brahms’sconcerto – a paragon of virtuosic brilliance – never fails to enchant audiences. Also a celebratedconductor, Vengerov will step on to the podium to lead the Orchestra in Schumann’s innovative FourthSymphony as he brings the concerts to a close. The Oxford concert will also feature a work by RachelLockwood, specially commissioned for the Orchestra’s 15th anniversary. Supported by Georg andEmily von Opel. Venue: Sheldonian Theatre, time: 7.30pm Tickets: £50 £35 £25 £15Music on the Menu FUNomusica Family ConcertSunday 4th May: Alasdair Malloy presenter Feeling peckish? Swap your Sunday lunch for anafternoon of family fun as Alasdair Malloy and his top team of Philomusica chefs cook up a fantasticfeast of musical treats at our next FUNomusica concert. Don’t forget to come dressed in your finestculinary gear! * Pre-concert craft activities at 2pm, Concert most suitable for ages 4-8, Concert ends4pm* Please note there won’t actually be any food at this concert, just music! Oxford Town Hall, 3pm Tickets adults £10 children £4 No concessions apply

Cornerstone Arts CentreOsney Lock Boathouse, Osney Lock, Bridge Street, Oxford, OX2 0AX. Box Office: 01865 244 806. Web: www.musicatoxford.comThe Rutles: Will be Appearing as ThemselvesSunday 18th May: Icons at Cornerstone! They started as a spoof of theBeatles, but were so popular that they became an actual group to greatsuccess, recording, touring and topping the charts. Originally created by EricIdle and Neil Innes for the comedy sketch show Rutland Weekend Television, they are back, touringagain for a brief period following a great gig at Glastonbury. Time: 7.30pmTickets: £20, £18 (concs)

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Jacqueline du Pré Music BuildingSt Hilda's College, Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DY.Tel: 01865 286660. Web: www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/jdpJDP Piano Series Michael FinnissyTuesday 20th May: FINNISSY First Political Agenda FINNISSY SecondPolitical Agenda. Michael Finnissy plays two of his own fascinating worksfor piano. The First Political Agenda (1989-2006) reflects on three different aspects of contemporaryculture while the Second Political Agenda (2000-2010) considers the way Satie, Schoenberg andSkryabin have each been in or out of favour with prevalent musical taste and both public and politicalopinion. Time: 8pm Tickets: Gallery £15 / Stalls £10 / Students £5JDP Piano Series Jonathan PowellFriday 30th May: BRIDGE Piano Sonata, DEBUSSY Berceuse héroïque and Pièce pour l’oeuvre duVêtement du blessé, MEDTNER Piano Sonata op.30, RAVEL Le Tombeau de Couperin. Marking thecentenary year of the outbreak of WW1, pianist Jonathan Powell presents music that reflectscomposers' reactions to this conflict. Each movement of Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperincommemorates a fallen comrade, while Frank Bridge's powerful Sonata is dedicated to the memoryof his student Ernest Farrar who was killed on the Western Front in 1918. The programme iscompleted by the tempestuous 'War' Sonata (1917) by Rachmaninoff's friend Nikolay Medtner, andtwo relatively unknown late miniatures by Debussy. Time: 8pm Tickets: Gallery £15 / Stalls £10 / Students £5

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Dmitry Sitkovetsky violin Marios Papadopoulos conductor

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5Nimrod Borenstein Violin Concerto (world premiere)

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Music At OxfordOsney Lock Boathouse, Osney Lock, Bridge Street, Oxford, OX2 0AX. Box Office: 01865 244 806. Web: www.musicatoxford.comElias String Quartet: The Beethoven Project (Part 6)Friday 2nd May: Beethoven String Quartet in B flat major Op 18 No 6; String Quartet in E minor Op59 No 2 'Rasumovsky'; String Quartet in F major Op 135. Join us for the final concert in the EliasString Quartet’s Beethoven Project; a journey in which they have explored and performed thecomplete cycle of Beethoven’s string quartets. Follow their rehearsal and interpretation of thesemasterworks at thebeethovenproject.com, supported by the Borletti-Buitoni Trust. Tickets: £42 £28£18 £10 (Students £5 off/Under 18s half price) Box Office 01865 244806, onlinewww.musicatoxford.com Time: 7.30pm Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZSulki Yu Friday 16th May: Bach Partita No 1 in B minor, Ysaÿe Sonata No 5 for SoloViolin, Edwin Roxburgh 'Soliloquy 3', Kreisler Recitativo and Scherzo. Lastseen in Oxford as a member of the Fournier Trio (a sell-out concert in 2011),Sulki Yu brings her trademark musicianship and elegance to the Partita No1 for violin, a massive masterwork of Bach, and to a virtuoso solo work bythe brilliant Ysaÿe, written in 1923 to enable ‘the spirit to express itselfwithout restraint’. Tickets: £20 (Students £5 off/Under 18s half price)Box Office 01865 244806, online www.musicatoxford.com Time: 7.30pmHarris Manchester College Chapel, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TD

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Geoffrey HopkinsJacqueline du Pré Music Building (St Hilda’s College)

Saturday 31st May: Beethoven: Sonata in D minor (Tempest Sonata),Debussy: Claire de Lune, Girl with the Flaxen Hair, Chopin: Ballade No1 in Gminor, Rachmaninoff: 7 Preludes, Scriabin: Prelude in E flat minor, Etudein D sharp minor Tickets: £15, £12, £5 (students) Tickets Oxford (01865305305) Time: 7:30pm

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Conducting Masterclass with John TraillSt Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1DB.Tel: 01865 276133. Web: www.music.ox.ac.uk/events

Saturday 3rd May: John Traill, professional conductor and Director of Musicat St Anne’s College, will lead a public conducting workshop for youngconductors. The repertoire will be Respighi’s Pines of Rome. Admission: Free – open to the public,Time: 9.30am, Venue: Centre for Music, Bayards Hills SchoolCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra ConcertFriday 16th May: Members of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra will perform Mozart’smasterpiece Gran Partita Serenade for 13 wind instruments, K.361. A one off lunchtime treat not tobe missed. Admission: £14 / £10 for more information visit www.ticketsoxford.com / 01865305 305, Time: 1pm, Venue: Holywell Music RoomResearch ColloquiumTuesday 20th May: Research Colloquium with Dr Freya Jarman (University of Liverpool) ‘Watchmy lips: the camp potential of lip-syncing’. The Music Research Colloquia series is organised bygraduate students. The Colloquia feature leading figures as well as younger scholars presenting theirresearch in papers on all kinds of music-related topics. The speakers come from Oxford and manydifferent universities around the world. Papers are followed by discussion and a drinks reception.Students, staff and the general public are warmly encouraged to attend. Admission: Free – open tothe public, Time: 5.15pm, Venue: Faculty of MusicBalzan Workshop-ConferenceFriday 30th May – Saturday 31st May: The Balzan Programme in Musicology 2013-2016: ''Towardsa Global History of Music''. Workshop-Conference on Eighteenth-century global music conceptsconvened by Dr David Irving (School of Music, Australian National University, Canberra) and ProfEstelle Joubert (Department of Music, Dalhousie University, Halifax). Admission: Free – open to thepublic, Venue: Faculty of Music

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OSJ Proms at the AshmoleanEmail: [email protected]: www.osj.org.uk

Wednesday 18th June: Sophie Pullen: Soprano. OSJ Young Performers’Ensemble from the Royal Academy of Music. Mendelssohn: String Symphony,Rachmaninov: Sing Not To Me, Beautiful Maiden, Rachmaninov: Vocalise, Strauss: Morgen!,Mendelssohn: Octet in E-flat major. Doors open at 6.30pm Venue: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford,OX1 2PH Ticket prices: £25 Chair / £10 bring your own cushion Booking phone: 0845 6801926 In Person: Blackwell’s Music, 53 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BQ Oxford Playhouse –www.TicketsOxford.com – 01865 305305OSJ Proms at the AshmoleanSunday 3rd August: A programme of folk songs and jazz. Derek ParaviciniJazz Quartet, Derek Paravicini: Piano, Hannah Davey: Singer, Ben Holder:Violin, Ollie Howell: Drums. OSJ Ashmolean Voices. Doors open at 6.30pmVenue: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, OX1 2PH Ticket prices: £25 Chair/ £10 bring your own cushion Booking phone: 0845 680 1926 InPerson: Blackwell’s Music, 53 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BQ OxfordPlayhouse – www.TicketsOxford.com – 01865 305305

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Oxfordshire Art & Antiques

Rachel Ducker Wire SculptureTel: 01865 311418. M: 07855 751756. Web: www.rachelducker.co.ukRachel specialises in sculptured wire figures concentrating on the expressive& emotional dynamics of human nature. Handcrafted from annealed steelwire, galvanised & black. Coloured enamelled copper wire hair. From 30cmto lifesize. Price determined by size and complexity of the piece. Please callto find out more about viewing Rachel’s work.University of Oxford Shop106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414. Web: www.oushop.comWatercolour, Acrylic, Photography and Prints of views around the City.Artists displayed include Valerie Petts, Ken Messer, David Langford, JohnBastin and many more. On sale year round, commissions accepted. Kieran Stiles Art StudiosFolly Bridge, Oxford. Tel: 07967 075367. Web: www.artcoursesoxford.com E-mail: [email protected] range of beginner and advanced courses in painting, printmaking and lifedrawing with a professional artist and experienced, qualified teacher. Mid-week and weekend tuition in a friendly atmosphere. Group sessions, all dayworkshops and individual tutorials. Exhibition space available. All in theinspiring setting of Folly Bridge, Oxford.Modern Art Oxford

Hannah Rickards30 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP.Tel: 01865 722 733. Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk

Until Monday 21st April: Hannah Rickards' meticulously researched andexecuted works explore the elusive landscape of perception and language.Her attention is particularly drawn to natural phenomena such as birdsong, thunder, mirage and theaurora borealis which she examines through spatial works that take the form of moving image andsound.Modern Artists GalleryHigh St.Whitchurch on Thames, Oxon, RG8 7EX.Tel: 0118 984 5893. Web: www.modernartistsgallery.com

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Gallery at the Old Fire Station

Makers Month: 2D40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Tel: 01865 263980. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk Opening times: Tue – Sat, 10am-5pm

Friday 2nd May – Saturday 14th June: Join the Old Fire Station, O3 Galleryand The Jam Factory for a series of exhibitions and workshops exploring andcelebrating creative analogue photography. At the Old Fire Station, six analogue photography artistswill be exhibiting some of the finest photographs shot on film. Photographs by the public of Oxfordwill also be on display in the Shop following a Scavenger Hunt on the 10th May. Opening Times:Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm

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Sanders of OxfordRare Prints & MapsSanders of Oxford, situated in the 17th century Salutation Inn,has long been a landmark on the High Street. Our selection ofprints and maps, dating from 16th – 20th Centuries, isextensive and encompasses a wide range of subjects, engraversand prices.

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

Sanders in LondonWe will be exhibiting at this years London InternationalAntiquarian book fair at Olympia from 13th - 15th June. Emailus at [email protected] for complimentary tickets

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

Christ Church Picture GalleryInferno - Purgatory - ParadiseGeoff MacEwan interprets Dante's Divine Comedy

12th March to 19th May

Opening Times

Mon, Wed - Sat: 10.30am - 1pm & 2 - 4.30pmSun: 2 - 4.30pm(Closed Tuesdays)

Christ Church, Oxford. Entrance Via Oriel Square. Admission: £3/£2Tel: 01865 276172www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery

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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Oxfordshire Education

EF International Language CentrePullens Lane, OX3 0DT, Headington, Oxford. Tel: +44 (0) 1865 759 660.www.ef.co.uk – Facebook: EF Oxford – Twitter: @efoxfordEF International Language centres, is a Modern campus with disabledfriendly facilities. Situated in the prestigious area, Pullens Lane in Oxford.We offer English courses and University preparation to students from morethan 50 countries. Our courses are flexible in length to suit you, from 2 weeksto 52 weeks a year. Our EF Efektatm learning system is widely known to bethe most effective way to learn. You are guaranteed to learn faster with our experienced teachers,the latest language technology and interaction with the local culture plus we will help you preparefor and take official language proficiency exams for example, IELTS and Cambridge ESOL, being alsoan examination centre for the Cambridge exams. EF offers you a complete study experience, includingfree-time activities and excursions. We arrange accommodation, meals, visa guidance, medicalinsurance and anything else you can think of, so you are able to just focus on learning and enjoyingyour course and exciting experience.”The Lake School of English Oxford14 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1JQ. Tel: +44 (0) 1865 724312. Email: [email protected] Web: www.englishinoxford.comIn the centre of Oxford, the Lake School of English offers a professional,dynamic approach to teaching and a supportive environment for learningwith intensive courses delivered by well-qualified and experienced teachers.Our students enjoy personal attention, inclusive social activities, comfortableaccommodation and lovely self-study facilities. The Lake School is BritishCouncil accredited, a Centre of Excellence 2010 - 2012, and a member of Quality English.College of International EducationBocardo House, 24B St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2EB. Tel: 01865 202238. Web: www.cie-oxford.comThe College of International Education (CIE) is a small college, located in thecentre of Oxford, opposite the famous Oxford Union. We offer EnglishLanguage, Academic, Foundation Year and Pre-Boarding courses. Tuition isin small classes (max 8), given by dedicated and well-qualified teachers. Our Lady’s AbingdonRadley Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3PS.Tel: 01235 524658. Web: www.olab.org.ukOur Lady's Abingdon has a committed approach to partnership betweenschool, pupil and parents. We offer opportunities to enjoy success in a rangeof different areas.Eckersley Oxford14 Friars Entry, Oxford OX1 2BZ. Tel: 01865 721268. Web: www.eckersley.co.ukOver 50 years teaching English to foreign students in the centre of Oxford,with experienced and qualified teachers. Our long tradition combines witha 21st century approach and state-of-the-art facilities, including interactivewhiteboards, a digital language laboratory and of course wireless accessfrom just about anywhere in the School.

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Oxfordshire Accommodation

Macdonald Randolph HotelBeaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN.Tel: 01865 256400. Web: www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolphOxford's leading hotel - The AA Five star Macdonald Randolph - is situatedin the heart of the city opposite the world famous Ashmolean Museum. Builtin 1864 and recently refurbished, the hotel offers each guest the highest levelof comfort and service in a traditional and welcoming environment. Thelocation makes the Macdonald Randolph Hotel an ideal base for exploringthe historic sights of Oxford or the thriving shopping centre just two minutes walk away.The Manor HotelThe Manor at Weston-on-the-Green, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QL.Tel: 1869 350621. www.themanorweston.comThe Manor at Weston-on-the-Green nestles in the heart of the Cotswolds.Proud of its 900-year-old history, the Manor is today a country house hotel,opening its doors to guests who seek a truly relaxed escape, with fine food,fine wine and beautiful, fascinating surroundings.We invite you to treat ourhotel as your home: we do not stand on ceremony here. Explore our houseand gardens, take a dip in the pool or a walk in the grounds. Our doors are open and we invite youin. Welcome to the Manor at Weston-on-the-Green.River HotelBotley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA. Tel: (01865) 243475. Guests: 249756. Fax: 724306. Web: www.riverhotel.co.uk Email: [email protected]• Excellent City location overlooking the river, by ‘Thames Walk’ towpath• Oxford College owned property, originally an 1870’s Master-builder’s home• 18 bedrooms with own bathroom, all with usual hotel bedroom facilities• 24-hour access, free on-site car-park and wi-fi for residents• Sat Nav, via Mill street, first lane on right - OX2 0AJ• On A420, 1 mile to A34 ring road, west exit at Seacourt interchange• Easy walk to City, Colleges. Conference centres and venues• VisitBritain ** metro grading, breakfast table service, residents bar‘Large enough to be comfortable, small enough to be friendly’YHA2a Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0AB. Tel: 01865 727275.Web: www.yha.org.ukThe best value budget accommodation in town. Centrally located withen-suite rooms, breakfast buffet, bar and Great British menu, YHA Oxfordredefines what you can expect from a hostel. We offer 24 hr access, internetaccess, luggage store and private rooms all 5 minutes walk from the citycentre.The Beetle and WedgeFerry Lane Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF.Tel: 01491 651381. Web: www.beetleandwedge.co.ukSet on the banks of the River Thames immortalised in 'The Wind in theWillows' and Jerome K Jerome's chronicled escapades of his friends' visitsin 'Three Men in a Boat', the Boathouse Restaurant emphasis is on qualityof food, wines and service. The older part of our beautiful old beamedBoathouse offers our famous open charcoal grill where delicacies are createdbefore your very eyes. Join us and enjoy the tranquillity and peace of a beautiful riverside setting forrelaxed dining.Burlington House Hotel374 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7PP.Tel: 01865 513 513. Web: www.burlington-hotel-oxford.co.ukNestling in leafy Oxford, a short bus ride away from the bustling City Centre,Burlington House offers high quality and peaceful luxury bed & breakfastaccommodation to Oxford’s many visitors. Burlington Guest House has beenconsistently awarded the highest accommodation rating and is now FiveStars Highly Commended under the new AA scheme. Burlington House hasbeen recommended by both the Which? Guide to Good Hotels and its sister publication, the Which?Guide to Good Bed & Breakfasts.

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Royal Oxford HotelPark End Street, Oxford OX1 1HR.Tel: 01865 248432. Web: www.royaloxfordhotel.co.ukThe Royal Oxford Hotel is a Non Smoking Property located 2 minutes walkto the bus and train stations and offers: * Air conditioned bedrooms * Freewireless network throughout the hotel * Spacious and well appointedaccommodation * Complementary water and selection of fresh fruit in allbedrooms * Tourist Information Within easy reach of the train station andthe centre of Oxford. Hawkwell HouseChurch Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ.Tel: 01865 749988. Web: www.hawkwellhouse.co.ukIf you are looking for a hotel near Oxford or a wedding venue in Oxfordshire,there are few better-placed than Hawkwell House Hotel, which offerscomfortable rooms in Iffley Village. The Cotswolds Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty has something for everyone, including beautiful Englishvillages, a wealth of National Trust stately homes and gardens, and forchildren, the Cotswolds Wildlife Park and Gardens.Malmaison3 New Rd, Oxford OX1 1AY.Tel: 0844 693 0659. Web: www.malmaison.com/locations/oxfordTired of doing hard time in run-of-the-mill hotels? Well, this time you'regoing to the slammer in style, at the former gaol now known as MalmaisonOxford. You're not going to be behind bars though: you're going to be sippingthe coolest cocktails in the free world at MALBAR. And don't worry aboutdoing porridge. Mal Brasserie serves an eclectic mix of classic dishes with atwist, from freshly caught fish to the famous Mal Burger. Hope House Woodstock14 Oxford Street, Woodstock, Oxford, OX20 1TS.Tel: 01993 815990. Web: www.hopehousewoodstock.co.ukThree spacious suites (60-80sqm) have all been meticulously restored andmagnificently furnished. Within 500 metres of our front door are 14 eateries.Some fine AA two rosette restaurants, lively brasseries and gastro pubs. Noshortage of culinary options for your stay at Hope House. There are also 15public houses within walking distance!Old Bank Hotel92 - 94 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BJ.Tel: 01865 799 599. Web: www.oldbank-hotel.co.ukThe independently owned Old Bank, situated on Oxford’s High Street, is abreathtaking statement in design and arguably one of the best locations inOxford. Awarded the Best City Hotel 2011 by the Good Hotel Guide, it issurrounded by the famous colleges of Merton, All Souls, Christ Church andUniversity and is directly opposite the Bodleian library and Radcliffe Camera.Old Parsonage1 Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 6NN.Tel: 01865 310210. Web: www.oldparsonage-hotel.co.ukThe independently owned Old Parsonage Hotel, situated in St Giles, datesback to the 1660. The restaurant & bar with their Russian red walls is theperfect place for an informal lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. Afternoon teaat the Old Parsonage is a very English affair to be enjoyed at this time of yearon our sheltered terrace.Vanburgh House Hotel20-24 St Michael’s Street, Oxford, OX1 2EB.Tel: 01865 244 622. Web: www.vanbrughhousehotel.co.ukVanbrugh House Hotel gives a unique guest experience. With 22 individualbedrooms and suites of contemporary design, it offers comfort and style.Featuring English hand crafted furniture, eclectic fixtures and fittings, whilstbeing set in an historic building. There are echoes of the hotels own 18thcentury heritage in the combination of highly-polished service andhomeliness. To stay in Vanbrugh House is to live in the heart of Oxford past and present.


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

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Oxfordshire Shopping

Shop at the Old Fire StationGloucester Green, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.ukTel: 01865 263980 Opening Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pmDrawing in creative talent from across the UK, with a particular focus on the‘home grown’ artists of Oxfordshire and the South East, the shop sellsoriginal prints and illustrations, jewellery, accessories, cards, zines andmore… University of Oxford Shop106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414. Web: www.oushop.comThe University of Oxford Shop is wholly owned by the University and offersa fantastic range of clothing, gifts and stationery for visitors and localresidents alike. All of the profits are given back to the University, making avaluable contribution to the work and teaching of this world-famousestablishment.

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

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

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

Rice Box178 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE.Tel: 01865 202138. Web: www.riceboxrestaurant.co.ukLocated perfectly in amongst the hustle and bustle of Cowley Road, Rice Boxis the place to go to if you want quick service, delicious food and a welcomingsmile. Rice Box has a wide selection of dishes, including Chinese, Malaysian,Japanese and Thai. 4500 Miles From Delhi40-41 Parkend Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD.Tel: 01865 244 922. Web: www.4500miles.co.ukNot just another 'up market' Indian restaurant, quite literally 4500 Milesfrom Delhi, the restaurant offers diners an ingenious fusion of Asian herbs,spices, fresh meat and vegetables. We have created a place that is relaxingand comfortable.Gurkha Village174 Oxford Road OX5 1EA Kidlington.Tel: 01865 378180 / 01865 608572. Web: www.gurkhavillagekidlington.co.ukGurkha Village is the modern Nepalese Restaurant and Bar with picturesqueenclosed beer garden. Our Restaurant is fully fledged dining and drinkinginstitution with first class reputation for gastronomy and hospitality. Ourtalented chefs mainly use locally sourced fresh quality ingredients to createa memorable authentic Nepalese and Indian food.Jee Saheb15 North Parade Avenue, Oxford, OX2 6LX.Tel: (01865) 513773. Web: www.jeesaheb.co.ukWith our restaurant we have created an ambience that will make you feelrelaxed and welcomed. Our key aim is to use fresh produce and source itfrom local suppliers where possible. We offer no fuss, just classic Asiancuisine. You can enjoy our food in a main dining room, with a party of friendsin our function room with a capacity of 28, or in our garden.Tree Hotel in Iffley63 Church Way, Iffley Village, OX4 4EY.Tel: 01865 775974. Web: www.treehotel.co.uk.The Award-winning Annora Restaurant is a charming pub restaurant withspecialist European and Indian head chefs, championing wonderful foodfrom around the world using the freshest ingredients, with excellent serviceand a warm and welcoming atmosphere

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The Rose Tree81 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9AA.Tel: 01865 765 999. Web: www.therosetreerestaurant.comAt the Rose Tree Restaurant, we are committed to bring you the best of Pan-Asian cuisine. We offer a variety of Asian menu from traditional to fusionstyle including Japanese,Thai and Chinese.With a passion for creativity andfresh, unique tastes. We are committed to create a fun place where you cancelebrate with great food and top-notch service at a reasonable price.Yeti Nepalese Restaurant237 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1XG.Tel: 01865 295959. Web: www.yetinepalese.co.ukYeti is your local dine out culinary venue in Oxford, where you will havefantastic atmosphere and great food. We endeavour to offer wide and variedchoices of the best Nepalese cuisines as well as classic Indian dishes.Traditional cuisines created in a contemporary manner with emphasis onhealthy eating. Winner of the Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards 2013 AsianCategory.

The Broad Face30-32 Bridge St, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3HR.Tel: 01235 537775. Web: www.thebroadface.co.ukRecently refurbished to a high standard in the heart of Abingdon, The BroadFace serves freshly prepared, seasonal food using local produce, cooked toorder. First class cuisine and an excellent selection of wines. Make sure youvisit what is widely regarded as one of Oxfordshire’s finest restaurants.Oxford Blue32 Marston Street, Oxford, OX4 1JU.Tel: 01865 460215. Web: www.theoxfordblue.comWe have just finished renovating this delightful building into a stylish puboffering an exciting food paired to beers and wines dining concept. MarkBradbury has created an eclectic menu of authentic dishes using the verybest of local and seasonal ingredients. Chris Murray has matched some reallyinteresting beers and wines to go with the food to make it easier for you tochoose.

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Aziz228-230 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UH.Tel: 01865 794945. Web: www.aziz.uk.comWith our restaurant we have created and ambiance that will make you feelrelaxed and welcomed and with our award winning team from the front ofhouse staff to our award winning chefs who will offer you a great dinningexperience.Qumins86 St Clement's St, Oxford OX4 1AR.Tel: 01865 247093. Web: www.qumins.co.ukLocated in the heart of St.Clement's, East Oxford's chic and stylish restaurantquarter, Qumins offers an exciting new experience in fine Indian cuisine.Bringing together traditional techniques with modern sophistication, ourhead chef and his team invite you to try our varied and innovative menu.Aziz ExpressOzone Leisure and Entertainment Park, Grenoble Road, OX4 4XP Oxford, Oxfordshire Tel: 01865 395870 Web: www.azizexpress.co.ukOur Express Restaurant offers both Buffet & A la carte menu. Located @Ozone Leisure and Entertainment Park, with lots to do even before youdecided to dine with us such as bowling, cinema, and bingo and lots more!We are adjacent to the home of Oxford United, the Kassam stadium.'



Fallowfields Hotel & RestaurantKingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, Oxfordshire, OX13 5BH.Tel: 01865 820 416. Web: www.fallowfields.comThe restaurant at Fallowfields is renowned for serving excellent foodprepared using only the finest fresh produce. Our Head Chef, Matt Weedonlast year was number 45 in the Sunday Times top 100'Restaurants Awardsand, previously gained a Michelin star at Glrnnap Castle and Lords of theManor. Seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs are grown in the hotel’s kitchengardens and orchards and whenever possible meat and poultry is sourced from our own farm. Therestaurant faces south to overlook the hotel’s croquet lawn and offers the perfect ambience.Browns Bar & Brasserie5-11 Woodstock Rd, Oxford, OX2 6HA.Tel: 01865 511995. Web: www.browns-restaurantsBrowns in Oxford was the second of this famous group of restaurants toopen in 1976. Standing proudly, and rightfully so, being one of the finestrestaurants Oxfordshire has to offer, Browns cannot go unnoticed. Stylishbranded awnings line the front of the restaurant while a tall stretch ofwindows beneath entices and invites walkers by to get a glimpse and tasteof what Browns has to offer.Iffley BlueChurch Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ.Tel: 01865 749988. Web: www.hawkwellhouse.co.ukSituated just a couple of miles from the centre of Oxford, Iffley Blue is thenew restaurant at Hawkwell House Hotel in the beautiful village of Iffley.There is an open style kitchen featuring a wood burning oven, as well as newfurniture throughout. The emphasis is on delivering regularly changingseasonal menus with local provenance – as well as exceptional value.The FeathersMarket Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1SX.Tel: 01993 812291. Web: www.feathers.co.ukEating and drinking is at the heart of The Feathers experience. The award-winning Restaurant serves the best of modern English cuisine and locallysourced ingredients – light and fresh in summer, rich and robust in winter.A more informal Bar is open all day for coffee, lunch, cream tea and supper.Macdonald Randolph HotelBeaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN.Tel: 01865 256410. Web: www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolphThe restaurant at the Macdonald Randolph Hotel has recently just won itssecond AA rosette for its cuisine and features contemporary menus in anunrivalled setting with fabulous views of the city. If a more relaxedatmosphere is desired for a quiet drink then the Morse Bar provides apeaceful environment in which you can relax and unwind in after a busy day.Cherwell BoathouseBardwell Road, Oxford OX2 6ST.Tel: 01865 552746. Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.ukBeautifully located by the river Cherwell. Fine food and renowned wine list(2010 Fine Wine list of the Year) Open lunch and dinner 7 days a weekMarquee and terrace available for private hire. Week day lunch menuavailable 2 courses from £13.50. Al fresco dining available. The Oxford Kitchen215 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7HQ.Tel: 01865 511 149. Web: www.theoxfordkitchen.co.ukThe Oxford Kitchen’s reputation for fine modern British cuisine is builtaround the inspired creations of Executive Chef John Footman, whose foodhas the critics talking. Dishes on our à la carte and set menus have beencarefully designed for their sensory appeal and exquisite flavourcombinations. Recognised as a leader among the best dining outlets in thecity, The Oxford Kitchen provides a full café service in a contemporary, intimate setting, offeringbreakfasts, morning coffees, specialty teas, snacks and a specially developed children’s menu.



The Red LionThe Red Lion 14 Gloucester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BN.Tel: 01865 726 255. Web: www.redlionoxford.co.ukOur menu changes with the seasons and is modern British, comfortablyinterwoven with some Mediterranean influences. It ranges from traditionalfavourites such as fish and chips and steaks to freshly made pizzas andpastas with the chef ’s daily specials showcasing the finest market freshingredients. There’s something for everyone and for all occasions too. 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 servetraditional British food in comfortable, contemporary surroundings. Gee'sis a modern bistro offering diners value for money, satisfying seasonal foodand a great choice of wines by the glass and carafe.

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

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Quod Brasserie & Bar92-94 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BN. Tel: 01865 202505. Web: www.quod.co.ukOn Oxford’s famous High, Quod Brasserie with its terrace and bar forms thehub of The Old Bank Hotel. There is a huge outdoor terrace, and parking isnot a problem. Open all day for breakfast, the famously good value twocourse set lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, this stylish, busy, bustlingbrasserie serves simply designed, unpretentious, robust food.



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

The Beetle and WedgeFerry Lane Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF.Tel: 01491 651381. Web: www.beetleandwedge.co.ukThe Restaurant offers a warm and friendly atmosphere and a magicalcombination of fabulous food, an idyllic location and great service - ourmission is to ensure your time with us is as enjoyable as possible. Familiesare important to us at The Beetle & Wedge Boathouse and children arealways welcome, we can adapt our menus to suit most tastes and providehighchairs where necessary. If you have any special requirements please contact us.The Big Bang42 Oxford Castle Quarter, Oxford, OX1 1AY.Tel: 01865 249 413. Web: www.thebigbangrestaurants.co.ukThe Big Bang is the true gastronomic experience of Great Britain; classicfavourites done with a bit of style. We source almost everything from within20 miles of the city and in doing so, we allow you to taste the authenticflavours of Oxford, not a chain restaurant version of it. We also throw in thebest of our art, of local live music, all served up in the prettiest corner oftown, the Oxford Castle Quarter.The Old Parsonage1 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6NN. Tel: 01865 292305. Web: www.oldparsonage-hotel.co.ukOur philosophy at The Parsonage is simple: to serve the very best of Britishfood using the very best produce to create superb traditional dishes. Ourclassic British menu includes seasonal food that will appeal to everyone,from roast partridge with bread sauce to scampi and chips with saucegribiche, smoked haddock with buttered jersey royals and poached eggs andtreacle tart. It is classic British fare prepared with skill and care using the finest ingredients.

The Trout195 Godstow Road, Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8PN.Tel: 01865 302071. Web: www.thetroutoxford.co.ukThe Trout Inn, Lower Wolvercote, is genuinely part of the rich tapestry thatis Oxford life. Famous a long time before it was immortalised in ColinDexter's Inspector Morse novels, it has been wonderfully restored - Youreally should book now!

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

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Majliss is run by veteran restauranteurs from theSylhet region of Bangladesh. The decor is stunningand contemporary, and the food delicious. Livelyand great for groups, but perfect for romanticnights out as well.

Take advantage of our takeaway service, too.

110 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JE Tel: 01865 726728 Web: www.majliss.co.uk




Pierre Victoire9 Little Clarendon St, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 316616. Web: www.pierrevictoire.co.ukEnjoy our authentically cooked, traditional dishes in an informal environmentat reasonable prices, the way the French do… Choose from a variety of fixedprice menus, which we change with the seasons, focusing on local, freshproduce! We offer a 3 course lunch or early Pre Theatre supper for £9.90 andan evening 3 course Prix Fixe for £19.90! We love parties whether itsChristenings, Birthdays,Graduations or even Retirements, offer an incredible £18.50 menu, and can caterfor groups up to 60 ...! Rustic and friendly, with lots of candles, providing great food, value and service!

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Modern Art Oxford Café Bar30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP. Tel: 01865 722733.Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk/about-us/cafe-and-bar/Modern Art Oxford’s new Café Bar has been designed to perk you upwhatever the time of day. Our coffee is supplied and selected by theMonmouth Coffee Company and our wine list compiled by the Oxford WineCompany. We stock a range of local brews including our very own beer Plot16, grown on our allotment in Rose Hill. Our changing seasonal menu andrelaxing atmosphere make an ideal place to meet.Cafe LocoThe Old Palace, 85/87 St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1RA.Tel: 01865 200959. Web: www.goingloco.comJust two minutes walk from Carfax Tower is Cafe Loco, with such delights asstunning coffee, sumptuous Eggs Benedict, Full English, homemade Specials,Scones, Teacakes and Full Afternoon Tea, it’s a wonder you haven’t been!Introducing NEW business lunch delivery service. For [email protected] Skylight Cafe40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ.Tel: 01865 263 972.The Oxford Skylight Café is open to the public daily from 9am to 5pmMonday to Saturday. It serves freshly ground coffees, teas and cakes as wellas a range of home cooked food prepared from fresh, local produce. Thereare daily specials (including a vegetarian option) a range of sandwiches, hotpannini's, baked potatoes, fresh salads and the famous fireman's breakfastserved all day!Greens Cafe50 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LU.Tel: 01865 316 878. Web:www.greenscafe.co.ukAt Greens everything is freshly made and we use Organic, Free Range andFairtrade produce. We cater for everyone’s taste including vegetarians,vegans and gluten-free foods. Greens Cafe has a friendly relaxed atmospherewith lots of seating available upstairs with free Wi-Fi also available.Café Aloha11 The Square, West Way Shopping Centre, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9LH.Tel: 01865 792696. Web: www.cafealoha.co.ukTraditional and stylish décor provides a mixture of a sophisticated ambiencecombined with the fantastic food and friendly staff, makes for an eatingexperience.Chariots and Cherry PieRoute 420, Buckland, Faringdon, Oxon. SN7 8PY (Beside BP garage on A420)Tel: 0333 121 0066 www.chariotsandcherrypie.co.ukTaking inspiration from the fun and fearlessness of 1950s, when America’slove affair with cool cars and fabulous food was in full swing, Chariots andCherry Pie is the ONLY place where you can shine, dine and unwind in onelocation.

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The White HartMain Road, Fyfield, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5LW.Tel: 01865 390 585. Web: www.whitehart-fyfield.comWhere you can enjoy award-winning food, fine wines and local real ales,under the soaring eaves of of a 15th Century Chantry House. The White Harthas held two rosettes for culinary excellence for 4 years running but is stillsomewhere you can stop and have a pint of real ale after a hard days work.

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

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

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

Patisserie

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

Spanish

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

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Mixed Starters - £4.95, Chicken Kandahar - £6.50, BatakRatchat (Duck Curry) - £7.95, Bhindi Bhaji - £2.95, LambTikka Korai - £6.95.

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Six Good Points✓ Very informative waiter Mr. Sethu

✓ Well presented, delicious Mixed Starter Platters

✓ Duck Curries, very unusual and yummy

✓ One of the best Veggie Samoosas I have tasted

✓ Nice layout, comfy chairs, generally stylish decor

✓ Hot, sizzling, noisy wok for serving the Korai

On a pleasant April evening, my eldest Daughter, Carmel, and Ijourneyed to Summertown for a South Asian Food Odyssey. We werepolitely greeted and offered the table which we chose. Decor was smartand minimalist without being sparse though the Louis XIV Chandeliersfelt slightly out of place!Papadums were offered and arrived with 5 accompaniments. The twotomato based chutneys deserve special mention being based on Sweet ChiliSauce and then enhanced with Spices as the very informative waiter, Mr.Sethu explained. In the meantime a large bottle of Bangla Beer arrived(underwhelming experience, bit watery), followed by the extremely wellpresented starter platter consisting of 5 items, Onion Bhaji, Lamb Bhaji,Veggie Samoosa, Chicken Tikka and Tikka Paneer.All this was accompanied by a salad which had a wonderful spicy dressing.We had never had a Lamb Bhaji before and will definitely have one again.The Tandoori Paneer was perfectly matched with a tamarind sauce, theChicken unctuously tender with the Veggie Samoosa deserving a specialmention, The pastry was light, each item of the filling could be picked out,no indescribable mush here! Packed a nice spicy punch too!!In choosing our mains, we noted the very reasonable pricing and also someinteresting meats. Though there was no beef (boohoo!), there was DUCK,and not just one duck dish, but loads!! Duck Vindaloo anyone? Also Salmonmade a couple of appearances. Always welcome. Our mains were BatakRatchat (less spicy Duck Jalfrezi), Chicken Kandahari, Lamb Korai, BhindiBhaji and Sag Aloo.When it all arrived (having switched to Cobra Beer, yummy, and a SauvignonBlanc from the Pays D’Oc) we wondered how we would finish! (We didn’tbut left-overs made a great breakfast!). Naans and Chapattis were provided.The Garlic & Plain Naans were great though we thought the Peshawari wasa bit too sweet.It was wonderful to be served the Korai sizzling in its mini wok, as it shouldbe, assaulting the smell and sound senses and providing a bit of theatre!Korai does to an Indian restaurant what Fajitas do to Mexican food. Tastytoo, with ginger shining to the fore. The duck dish went down a storm,delicately spiced and providing a foil to the Kandahari, which though nottoo hot, was brimming with flavour and refreshing acidity. The Bhindi andSag Aloo were excellent with the Bhindi deserving special mention.In summary, a very pleasant experience with much to commend it for bothof us. If I had to pick on something, it is the lack of a small Indian dessertmenu, but, regrettably this seems to be quite common these days. Carmeland myself will be back. We won’t be suffering at Saffron!204-206 Banbury Rd, Oxford, OX2 7BYTel: 01865 512211Web: www.saffronatoxford.co.uk

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Bombay bater £11.95, Baugin motor £3.95, Chicken handilazeez £9.95, Lamb chops £5.25, Prawn pathia puri £5.25

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Six Good Points✓ The venue - North Parade

✓ The home cooking

✓ The atmosphere

✓ The friendly waiters

✓ The timing of the dishes being served

✓ The light and basic decor

The Jee Saheb is situated in North Parade, Jericho in what is a veryspecial part of Oxford. Parking is very much down to luck but we werelucky and parked nearby.The décor of the restaurant is refreshing and different to the majority ofIndian restaurants. The floors are wooden and the walls are white whichreally adds to the freshness of the place. It is also well lit, something somerestaurants fail to do, but not so that the atmosphere is lost. There are noneof the predictable wall colourings that are commonly seen in Indianrestaurants.We were seated immediately on entering the restaurant, the welcome fromthe drinks waiter and the food waiter was warm and friendly. The drinksarrived immediately. We had different waiters for the food than the drinkswhich was a nice touch. The attentiveness of the waiters was exceptionalthroughout - and it was clear this was to all diners, not just us. The light andairy decor brought all attention back to the food which was very effective.Rather than focussing on a “busy” restaurant, you could focus on the food.The range of food and drinks was extensive and the chef's recommendedmenu was refreshingly different.The food itself was served with attention and full description of all thedishes by the waiters. We chose dishes we had not tries before and werepleasantly surprised. The starters of lamb chops and prawn pathia puriwere very tasty and well presented. The puri was enormous but light to eat.Our main courses were from the chef’s recommended menu and were verygood – again the size of the portions were generous.The meal was delicious, the food was so fresh and we could taste thedifferent spices coming through. It certainly tasted like Indian home cookingand not the generic food you sometimes come across in restaurants.The atmosphere in the Jee Saheb is great - the clientele is diverse andcomprises all age groups and backgrounds which makes it vibrant andengaging. It seemed to be a local restaurant for lots of people – not only those insidebut also judging by the amount of people who waved as they walked past.15 North Parade, Oxford, OX2 6LXTel: 01865 513 773Web: www.jeesaheb.co.uk

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Reviewed byRebecca Kashti21st February 2014

Jee Saheb


Open 7 days a week:Monday - Thursday 12:00 - 23:00Friday - Saturday 12:00 - 00:00Sunday 12:00 - 22:00.

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Six Good Points✓ The variety of dishes available

✓ Create your own hot pot menu

✓ Afternoon Tea Dim Sum menu

✓ The complimentary prawn crackers and ice cold water

✓ No MSG or food colouring guarantee

✓ Loyalty card reward – offering a 25% discount with 5 stamps

Nestled on the busy London Road in Headington, The Rose Tree is amodern Chinese restaurant serving a wide variety of Asian cuisine. My dining partner and I were greeted by owner Ting Ting on our arrival andshown quickly to our table. With a few other diners already seated therewas a pleasant ambience amidst the modern, sophisticated décor, whichsets it apart from your traditional Chinese establishment. The tinted frontwindows prevent outsiders from looking in but allow diners to view thebustling street outside which creates the illusion of a secret dining world.Upon receiving our menus I was overwhelmed by the huge array of disheson offer which covered eleven pages! Far from being daunted we took ourtime to browse the delicious options while we snacked upon complimentaryprawn crackers and sipped our drinks. With a huge variety of cuisine typesfrom traditional Chinese dishes such as crispy duck pancakes and Dim Sumto Thai curries and Japanese Bento boxes, there is literally something forevery palate. Should you find it difficult to decide between them all howeverthe friendly staff are on-hand to offer suggestions based on your favouriteflavours or you could opt from one of the carefully selected set menus from£18.95 per person. Eventually we opted for the Hors D'oeuvres Platter (£10.95) so we couldsample a little of everything – and what a selection it was! The platterconsisted of Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings, Spare Ribs in Capital Sauce,Skewered Chicken Satay and Vegetable Spring Rolls. With my allergy topeanuts they happily swapped out the satay skewers for some deep friedprawns instead. Every option was delicious with its own unique flavour andtexture, as a sharer for two we felt the size of the platter could easily satisfy3 or even 4 people and left us both feeling rather full!The main course didn’t disappoint either. My partner couldn’t resist thepopular Chinese favourite of sweet & sour pork (£7.25) while I dived in foran adventurous King Prawn Chilli Pot (£14.95) and we shared a side orderof Kai Lan (£6.50) a sort of Chinese broccoli. My hot pot came as a miniindividual wok propped above a candle to keep the dish sizzling throughoutand the intensity of the flavours was incredible. Already full from our rather large starter we struggled to finish everythingbut were able to take home the leftovers to enjoy the next day. We couldn’tresist finishing our sumptuous dining experience by trying out some coldBubble tea (a Taiwanese favourite) and a pot of fruit tea.I thoroughly enjoyed our taste of the Orient culinary adventure and with somany more dishes to try a return visit is most definitely required.81 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9AATel: 01865 741 888Web: www.therosetreerestaurant.com

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Oxfordshire Health & Beauty

Monica Franke Osteopathy & PilatesTel: 07970 119721. E-mail: [email protected]: www.monicafranke.com www.frankeosteopathy.tumblr.comWith clinics in Bletchingdon, Abingdon and central Oxford, Monica Frankeoffers expertise in general osteopathy, sports osteopathy and Pilates,emphasising high standards of communication, diagnosis and treatment.She is recently joined by two associates, Ben Ousey and Angela Power whoalso offer particular areas of expertise, including sports injuries, cranialosteopathy and mom’s and babies. Franke Osteopathy practitioners enjoy helping people tounderstand the origin of their aches and strains, and helping them to more pain-free function.Bare UKBoars Hill, Oxford, with private parking.Tel: 07773 764817. Web: www.bareuk.co.ukHave you got unwanted hair, leaving you feeling distressed? Well you don’tneed to panic any longer, here at Bare UK we specialise in the revolutionaryhair reduction method ‘Intense Pulse Light’, a form of laser treatment,designed to remove unwanted hair, so you can now say goodbye to waxing,and hello to smooth skin. After a few treatments with our high grade IPLsystem you will begin to notice a difference. So visit us at Bare UK today and get rid of those unwantedhairs. Visit www.bareuk.co.uk for further information, or to find out about other treatments.Diamond House - Dental Practice199 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AR. Tel: 01865 559521.Web: www.diamondhouse.co.ukIt is our aim to provide the highest quality of Dental Care in a relaxed andfriendly environment, with the most up to date methods and equipmentavailable. The safety and comfort of our patients is always our primaryconcern.TAO Beauty Salon1st floor, Above The Globe Newsmarket, 99 St Aldates OX1 1BT. Tel: 01865 249347. Web: www.taobeautyoxford.co.ukEstablished in 1968, Tao offers a wide range of beauty treatments includingDermalogica, St Tropez Airport, Jessica Nail Care, Microdermabrasion, NonSurgical face lifts, and much more. Open: Monday to Saturday.

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

Spirit Health ClubWoodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 8JD.Tel: 01865 888444. Web: www.spirithealthclubs.co.ukFeel comfortable and at ease here with a great, social atmosphere andfriendly staff as committed to your long term goals as you are. Whether it’sfitness, relaxation or wellbeing, we’ll help you find your true Spirit. See moreon our website www.spirithealthclubs.co.ukThe Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation Unit Movement Science Group Oxford Brookes UniversityGipsy Lane, Headington Oxford, OX3 0BP. Tel: 01865 483839.The Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation (CLEAR) Unit is a specialist fitnessstudio designed exclusively for people recovering from illness or who havemobility issues. It is run by experienced clinical exercise scientists at OxfordBrookes University and is a non-profit making unit supported by theUniversity and charitable donations.

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H.I.M66 St.Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AH.Tel: 01865 249 740. Web: www.himoxford.co.uk.H.I.M is all about quality hairdressing in a relaxed and friendly environment.The H.I.M team is young and friendly with many years experince in the trade.We focus on our clients as individuals and deliver a high quality service at areasonable price. New customers are always welcome in the H.I.M salonwhich provides a modern setting and a friendly atmosphere.

Leisure Club and Spa at The Randolph HotelBeaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LNTel: 01865 256 400 Web: www.macdonaldhotels.co.ukAt Macdonald Randolph Hotel and Spa, we provide you with the perfect oasisto unwind and relax. Our calm and tranquil spa provides the most luxuriousof retreats from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Voted amongst thetop 50 best spas in the world, our facilities provide you with the perfectenvironment for a workout and Oxford's golf courses, parks and rivers offerhours of leisure-time activities.Spa at The Oxford HotelGodstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL Tel: 01865 489 988 Web: www.pumahotels.co.uk/hotels/the-oxford-hotel/spaRelax, unwind and let us pamper you in the tranquil surroundings of thebeauty rooms at The Oxford Hotel, or get fit at The Health & Leisure Club atThe Oxford Hotel (open to hotel guests and members). Facilities: 2 beautyrooms with a range of treatments, Fitness suite, Splash pool, Sauna, Steamroom, Squash courts.Wing Chun DynamicsCutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road, Oxford, OX2 7SXTel: 07974 217 232 Web: www.wingchundynamics.orgMartial arts classes with Wing Chun Dynamics - the culmination of overthirty years of martial arts training and experience by it’s founder andmaster, Sifu David Taylor. Wing Chun is a logical, scientific, yet simpleChinese martial art system, which was developed for practical and effectiveself-defence.Clinic 9595 West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9JYTel: 01865 241662 Web: www.clinic95.comOur experienced dental professionals pride themselves on their gentleapproach to dental care. Our aim is to improve your dental wellbeing infriendly, relaxed surroundings with a thorough and unhurried service thatis second to none. We offer all the private treatments you would expect,including comprehensive health checks, white fillings and preventivehygiene therapy, as well as an extensive range of cosmetic treatments, such as tooth whitening,implants, porcelain crowns & veneers and orthodontics for a great smile makeover. Nervous patientsare particularly welcome at Clinic95 and our reassuring sedation techniques help aid relaxation.Oxford Brookes Centre for SportOxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, Gipsy Ln, Oxford, OX3 0BPTel: 01865 484373 Web: www.brookes.ac.uk/brookes-sportWhether new to a gym or looking to keep or develop your health and fitness,the Oxford Brookes Sports Centre and Health Suite is the ideal starting pointto get in shape and stay fit. For anyone looking to gain the winning edgethrough superior exercise our free weights room has everything you need.

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

Frilford Heath Golf ClubOxford Rd, Frilford Heath, Abingdon OX13 5NW. Tel: 01865 390864. Web: www.frilfordheath.co.ukFrilford Heath is located to the South of Oxford on 500 acres of gloriousundulating Heathland and is one of the best venues in the south of England;rarely can a club offer three championship golf courses (Red, Green andBlue) that allow the opportunity to revel in their classical or modernchallenge!

All matches take place at the Iffley Road Stadium. For further detailsplease visit our website, www.ourfc.org or email [email protected] orcall 01865 432000Oxford United Football ClubThe Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP.Tel: 01865 337533. Web: www.oufc.co.uk

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Willow and Pea Portraits6 Park Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SP.Tel: 01993 358725. Web: www.willowandpea.co.ukWillow and Pea Portraits creates lifestyle and wedding imagery based fromour charming family orientated studio nestled in the heart of Woodstock,Oxfordshire. With our patience, experience and expertise we ensure thateach and every client has a personal story capturing the impromptumoments and natural expressions throughout your shoot.The Lady Nuffield Home165 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AW.Tel: 01865 888500. Web: www.ladynuffieldhome.co.ukA small residential care home for the older person, conveniently situated inSummertown. Close to shops, local medical centres and on the main busroute.

H.I.M66 St.Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AH.Tel: 01865 249 740. Web: www.himoxford.co.ukH.I.M is all about quality hairdressing in a relaxed and friendly environment.The H.I.M team is young and friendly with many years experince in the trade.We focus on our clients as individuals and deliver a high quality service at areasonable price. New customers are always welcome in the H.I.M salonwhich provides a modern setting and a friendly atmosphere.Isis Creative Framing2 Northampton Rd, Oxford OX1 4TG.Tel: 01865 203420. Web: www.isiscreative.co.ukWe are a large, busy, workshop-style business, where you can see all thework being done on the premises. While being a large business brings greatcustomer benefits we retain our small company roots with exceptionalcustomer service based on old-time values, quality and value for money. Ourroots go back to the 1970’s as a small family-run Picture Framing businessto the successful company we are today.

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

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Excel Dry Cleaners274 Banbury Road, Oxford.

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

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

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

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


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

Charities

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

Strutt & Parker269 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 7LL.Tel: 01865 366660. Web: www.struttandparker.comA stylish modern office, located in a prominent location on the Banbury Roadto the north of the city. As a multi-disciplined office, we have an outstandingteam of property professionals able to deal with matters as diverse as thesale of an Oxford town house to the re-organisation of a rural estate or theplanning and development of a new settlement.Breckon & Breckon274 Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 7DY.Tel: 01865 310300. Web: www.breckon.co.ukAn independent firm of Estate Agents est. in 1947 operating from a networkof six offices in Oxfordshire offering properties for sale or for rent. We areproperty professionals with many years of experience in the local market.

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

Root & BranchTel: 01793 780380 Email: [email protected]: www.rootandbranch.infoRoot & Branch is to help people who experience mental health difficulties,such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. Located onan organic farm in the beautiful Vale of White Horse, Root & Branch providesthe opportunity for people to become involved in a wide range of interestingactivities such as organic gardening and horticulture, blacksmithing,woodworking, crafts, artwork, and cookery.

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

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• Category – Service (Framing)• Notable Lines –Stock and hand-made frames• Special Offers – n/a• Shop size – shop 20m2, workshop 100m2

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Six Good Points✓ The passion for the job

✓ Willingness to innovate and find a solution

✓ Forward thinking attitude

✓ There is parking!

✓ Skill of the team

✓ Some of the best framing I’ve seen

Framers are entrusted with memories. They are the safe-keeper of themost treasured moments; the confidant of joys and sadness; and thetrusted artisan asked to enhance favourite images and artworks. Allthis because we only frame the photos, pictures and memories thatmatter the most to us.Set up in 1997 in East Oxford they moved to their current building on theAbingdon Road in 2002. Isis Creative Framing have a well deserved localand national reputation for quality and service that sees them steadily growyear on year. With seven employees they are small and part of thecommunity, but their reach is national as they cut mounts and provideframes to other framers and organisations across the country.This success is in large part due to the philosophy of the MD, John Brooks.Here is a man who loves his work and that enthusiasm is palpable: “Thethrill of the job is the trust of the customers and the variety of work we aregiven, from children's drawings and family photos to masterpieces andoriginals by the likes of Kandinsky, Picasso and Henry Moore.” For customers to hand-over treasured possessions means that Isis need tocombine exceptional craftsmanship with great customer service. Onentering the shop you step into a quiet customer area brimming with frameand mount samples, divided by a slim desk from the hive of quiet activitythat is the workshop. Customers are swiftly greeted then confidently guidedthrough the processes and options for framing. At Isis these options are plentiful: stock frames, hand-made frames, framerestoration, colour matching; standard, box, block or float mounting in awide range of colours; and plastic, standard, UV-filtering or museum qualityglass, all from stock! For corporate customers Isis offer framing anddistribution of certificates, for sports fans mounting of memorabilia, andfor weddings montage boards and table plans. It’s all part of the service.To offer this diversity of framing options the framers themselves have to becraftsmen, being good with colours and very good with their hands. Acrossthe team other skills are pooled including a knowledge of art and art history,and computer skills for managing the top-of-the-range computer-aidedmount-cutters.These skills are clear in the quiet passion for framing within Isis, and witha business attitude that aims to always offer the right product at the rightprice it means Isis is the place in Oxford to go for framing.Open Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5.30 and Saturdays 9-5 on Northampton Rdoff the Abingdon Rd.2 Northampton Road, Oxford, OX1 4TGTel: 01865 203420 / 01865 247625Web: www.isiscreative.co.uk

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• Mini session - 1/2 hour studio shoot, includes a framedprint (max 5 people) only £25.

• Standard session - up to an hour studio shoot, includesa framed print only £65.

• Location shoot - we'll come to your home or favouritelocation for up to an hour, includes a framed print fromonly £95

• Corporate shoots - people, places, products from £95 plus vat

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Six Good Points✓ The welcoming staff

✓ The warm and inviting environment

✓ The range of props available

✓ The onsite parking

✓ The quality of the photographs

✓ The personal service I received

Studio 8 is ideally located in an easy to find location in Kidlington. Thepremises offer a small number of onsite parking spaces which madelife a lot easier based on the fact that I took my mother and my 3 yearold daughter, Lilly. On arriving we were met by the lovely Hannah Mayling who immediatelystarting engaging with Lilly. Once cups of tea and a glass of milk had beensupplied we were shown into the studio. The studio set is a great expanseof white, both on the walls and floor, with varying sizes of white boxesplaced strategically for us to sit and lean on. The initial feel as we enteredthe studio was ever so warm and welcoming. Hannah was going over andabove to ensure we had our every need catered too. We were made to feelvery special.Hannah asked what I was looking for and we opted for an informal session,this immediately put my family at ease. Lilly had the opportunity to run,jump and generally mess about to her heart’s content with bouncy balls,hoola hoops and dare I say a skate board! From there on in the shoot wasfilled with lots of laughter. I almost forgot we were in front of the camera,we felt so at home our guards were immediately dropped and we endingup doing some really creative shots in front of the camera.The session lasted approximately 45 minutes and went really quickly.Probably too quickly for Lilly, who was most disgruntled that we had toleave.I’ve received the photos from Hannah and am very happy with the qualityand range of shots she was able to capture in such a short space of time. Ithought the difficult task would now be selecting a few that I would like tohave framed. However, when Hannah sent the images through to me shealso included a price list. I was amazed at how reasonable the prices werefor such high quality photos. I now did not have to choose only a few photosas it was possible for me to have them all on disc. They really will create afocal point in my living room when I load them into my digital photo frame.I will be sure to recommend Studio 8 to all my friends and family.8 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1AATel: 01865 842525 Web: www.s8.co.uk

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Reviewed byHelen BrindSaturday 29th March

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The evening started at 10.30 pm. Rob and I, designer of Living InOxford Magazine, left Oxford to meet Jim at the New Covent GardenMarket in London. After a few adventures finding the right way, wearrived at the barriers a bit sleepy but very excited to start our nighttour with Roots of Oxford.Loads of lorries were leaving the Market to deliver food around Englandand other delivery drivers were still loading their trucks with fresh fruit andvegetables. We followed Jim who was loading potatoes, Courgettes andother fresh products in the truck while Rob took pictures of the process touse for the brand-new Roots of Oxford website – COMING SOON!. Westopped for a quick energy-boosting coffee in the Market’s local bar beforedriving back to Oxford.At 3am we met Jim and the other guys at the Roots of Oxford base, justoutside of central Oxford. They were carefully selecting the best productsto deliver to their customers such as Oxford Colleges, Restaurants, Hotels,Pubs in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties. We had the opportunityto visit the chiller. It was like entering a veggie and fruit paradise! The foodwas tempting, colourful and fresh. It took a lot of strength not to bite intothe succulent apples or the red and juicy tomatoes stored in the boxes.Finally, we followed their electric, silent truck around to some of the OxfordColleges, delivering the products to the kitchens ready for use by the chefslater in the morning. We met Tony Baughan, Head Chef of Wolfson Collegewho commented: “I have been using Roots of Oxford for many years and Ihave always found them excellent to deal with. Excellent product knowledgeand very helpful. I would recommend the company to anyone “.At 6am the lorry was almost empty and Jim was about to finish his shift.The sun was rising, the food delivered and Rob’s camera was full of amazingpictures of a memorable experience! We can definitely prove that Roots ofOxford deliver only local and fresh produce, every day!Thank you to Jim and to all at Roots of Oxford for a special nighttour! The new website is currently in production so check back atwww.rootsofoxford.com soon for a fresh look in May!Tel: 01865 792060Web: www.rootsofoxford.com

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