The Last Airbender [PG]: If you're a young child who's looking for a complicated fantasy adventure movie and isn't bothered that...read more
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Speakers, Lighting and party equipment hire. Student discounts!! 01865 875519 www.acdisco.com
OX26 Treeless Saddle Warehouse, SALE, 26th September 2010, Bicester, Oxford. Opportunity not to be missed! Ideal for horses and ponies, young and old, slim and portly - come and see us :) Email Me
Alexander Technique Oxford summer workshops. Mornings: 9.30am-12.30pm, evenings: 6-8pm. Details: www.alexandertechniqueoxford.co.uk / s.c@btinternet.com / 01865 765511.
Disco, PA, and Lighting Equipment — hire and sales. 118 Cowley Road, 01865 722027, www.722027.co.uk
Discos, Karaokes and Equipment Hire - Dave Seamer Entertainments: (01865) 240054. www.daveseamer.co.uk
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Tue 7th Sep — Balls Listings
Tue 7th Sep — Courses and Workshops Listings
Taoist Breathing & Meditation Oxford Internal Arts
Head Tutor to UK's largest school of Chinese Medicine
www.oxinar.com / email: oxfordinternalarts@googlemail.com / Tel. 07986 621112
6-7.30pm
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Intermediate Tai Chi & Qigong Oxford Internal Arts
Head Tutor to UK's largest school of Chinese Medicine
www.oxinar.com / email: oxfordinternalarts@googlemail.com / Tel. 07986 621112
7.30-9.00pm
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Meco Qur'an Study Seminar Muslim Education Centre Oxford
Innovative weekly Qur'anic adult study classes for both Muslims and non-Muslims
www.meco.org.uk / email: info@meco.org.uk / Tel. 01865 766032
7pm. £20/month. Notes supplied
North Oxford Association, Diamond Place, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DP.
Tai Chi & Qigong Foundation Oxford Internal Arts
Head Tutor to UK's largest school of Chinese Medicine.
www.oxinar.com / email: oxfordinternalarts@googlemail.com / Tel. 07986 621112
6-7.30pm
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Capoeira Angola Classes Oxford Capoeira Angola
Afro-Brazilian martial art, dance, music, culture, exercise and fun!
email: chrisgraham10@hotmail.com / Tel. 07521 298488
8-10pm, £5 general public/£3 Linacre members & students
Linacre College, St Cross Road, Oxford OX1 3JA.
Acting Workshops 13th Theatre Co
Acting workshops for all.
email: 13theatrecompany@fsmail.net / Tel. 01865 741336 / 07818 286445
4pm (kids), £5; 5.30pm (teens), £5.50; 7pm (adults), £7.50
OXSRAD, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane; Tel. 01865 741336.
Craft Workshop 'Ber-bedo Kelo Lonyo' United Women Organisation
Just drop in
www.bk-luwo.org.uk / email: bkluwo@yahoo.co.uk / Tel. 07906 220550
11am-4pm
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
Intermediate Taoist Meditation Oxford Internal Arts
Head Tutor to UK's largest school of Chinese Medicine
www.oxinar.com / email: oxfordinternalarts@googlemail.com / Tel. 07986 621112
7.30-9.00pm
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Museum trail including souvenir prize. Find out what it was like to be a child in Oxford by following this trail which takes you on a journey through history.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Life Drawing Magdalen Road Studios
Drawing for all abilities with expert tuition from Francis O'Neill.
www.magdalenroadstudios.com/ / email: francis@francisoneill.net / Tel. 07740 779457
7-9pm £12 (£10 conc) £60/6 classes
Magdalen Road Studios (www.magdalenroadstudios.com/), 74 Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE.
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Drop in children’s art club and creative workshops
email: natalie@thejamfactoryoxford.com / Tel. 01865 244613
10am-1pm: drop in, £4/hour per child, ages 3-16. 2.30-4.30pm: tutored art courses, 2 days £40, 3 days £60, 5 days £80, for accompanied 9-16-yr-olds
Jam Factory (www.jamfactoryoxford.com), The Old Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street OX1 1HU; Email: contact@thejamfactoryoxford.com; Tel. 01865 244613 .
Strictly Jive Fever! Jive+, Modern Jive
Easiest fun partner dance - ideal for 2 left feet! Begs,Intermediate & Adv cls
www.jiveplus.com / email: coralie@jiveplus.com / Tel. 07767 360854
7.45 for 8.00 pm; £8 (£5)
Trades & Lab club, 32 West Bar St, Banbury OX16 9RR
Meco Weekly Qur'an Seminar Muslim Education Centre Oxford
Critical analysis/commentary of Islam's sacred text by Muslim academic. Notes supplied.
www.meco.org.uk / email: info@meco.org.uk / Tel. 01865 766032
7pm - 9pm. £25 pcm. All welcome.
North Oxford Community Centre, Ferry Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown OX2 7DP.
Tue 7th Sep — Exhibition Listings
A chance to see a selection of watercolour & oil paintings by established local artist Valerie Petts. In the teashop. Runs until Mon 4 October 2010.
www.waterperrygardens.co.uk / email: gallery@waterperrygardens.co.uk / Tel. 01844 338085
10am-4.30pm 7 days a week free
Waterperry Gardens (www.waterperrygardens.co.uk), Nr. Wheatley, Oxon. OX33 1JZ. Open: April-Oct 10-5.30; Nov-Mar 10-5; Tel. 01844 339254.
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Inhabit The Garden Cindy Jones and Jane McDonald
Drawings, prints and scultpure inspired by organic forms found in the garden Runs until Fri 17 September 2010.
www.thenorthwall.com / email: sarahlacey@thenorthwall.com / Tel. 01865 319 450
Free admission 11am- 4pm
North Wall Arts Centre (www.thenorthwall.com), South Parade, Oxford OX2 7NN; Email: sarahlacey@thenorthwall.com; Tel. 01865 319450; Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 4pm.
Royal Elephants from Mughal India
Paintings & drawings of twenty elephant subjects, dating from about 1570 to 1750, from the collection of Sir Howard Hodgkin Runs until Tue 28 September 2010.
Ashmolean Museum (www.ashmolean.org), Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH; Email: education.service@ashmus.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 278000; Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
Art You Grew Up With Submit review
Celebrating 100 years of illustration and animation, including Quentin Blake, the Mr Men books, Peppa Pig etc. Vote for your favourite! Runs until Sun 19 September 2010.
Creative Art Gallery, Woodstock (www.creativeartgallery.co.uk), 43 Oxford Street, Woodstock OX20 1TJ; Email: info@creativeartgallery.co.uk; Tel. 01993 810084; Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm; closed Mon.
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
One English Summer Flash of Splendour Arts
Exhibition of magical art by autistic children on the theme of high summer. All work for sale. Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
http://weweretherenowwearehere.wordpress.com/ / email: info@flashofsplendourarts.com / Tel. 01451 860645
9am-6pm, free
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
Oswald Couldrey 1882-1958 Exhibition
Exhibition of the work of Abingdon's most famous artist. Runs until Sun 10 October 2010.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
Wilfred Thesiger in Africa: A Centenary Exhibition
100 years after the renowned British traveller and writer's birth. Wide selection of photographs – many on view for the first time - and some collected objects relating to his life and travels in Africa. Accompanied by major new publication: 'Wilfred Thesiger in Africa' (released May 2010). (ends 5 June 2011) Runs until Sun 5 June 2011.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Wilfred Thesiger was one of this country's best known explorers and travel writers of the 20th century – a life of the kind we... read more
Oxford Ceramics will be exhibiting in Town Hall Runs until Sun 19 September 2010.
email: www.oxfordceramics.com
10.00am - 6.00pm
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
A Summer Exhibition of painting by Rona. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
O3Gallery (www.o3gallery.co.uk), Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY; Email: info@o3gallery.co.uk; Tel. 01865 246131; Opening hours: Tue-Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 11-4pm, closed Mon. Free entry.
'My Wit Was Always Working': John Aubrey And The Development Of Experimental Science
An examination of the intellectual world of the English scientific and cultural figure, John Aubrey (1626-97), one of the founding fellows of the Royal Society of London. Runs until Sun 31 October 2010.
Free entry
Bodleian Library: Exhibition Room (www.ouls.ox.ac.uk/bodley/about/exhibitions), Old Schools Quadrangle, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG; Tel. 01865 277224; Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am - 4.30pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm. Closed Christmas, Easter and New Year..
Encounters at John Radcliffe Notfamousyet Art Consultancy
Photo exhibition lets you peek behind the scenes of an exciting Summer Art Event. Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.notfamousyet.co.uk / email: info@notfamousyet.co.uk / Tel. 01865247901
Always open to all
John Radcliffe Hospital, Link Gallery
A rare opportunity to see a selection of the finds made beneath the floorboards of the Top Gallery during the redevelopment in 1999 Runs until Sat 16 October 2010.
Museum of the History of Science (www.mhs.ox.ac.uk), Old Ashmolean Building, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ; Tel. 01865 277280; Opening hours: 12-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 2-5pm Sun..
Exceptional fossils from Chengjiang, China Submit review
Extraordinary fossils from the Cambrian species explosion - 525 million years ago. Runs until Sun 14 November 2010.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Art At Annie's Tea Room Michele Field
Art display of Oxford canal paintings, prints & local cards. Tea & home made cakes. Parking Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.britishartists.co.uk/michele_field
10am-5pm
Canal Road, Thrupp, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1JZ
Richard Woods Modern Art Oxford Submit review
Launching the first in a series of new commissions for the yard at Modern Art Oxford Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
www.modernartoxford.org.uk / email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk / Tel. 01865 722733
Free
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
Sacred Faces - Icons In Oxford
Greek and Russian icons (normally not on view) from the Picture Gallery and Ashmolean Museum. Runs until Sun 19 December 2010.
www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery / email: gallerypr@chch.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 276 172
Christ Church Picture Gallery (www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery), Christ Church (entrance via Canterbury Gate / Oriel Square) OX1 1PD; Tel. 01865 276172; Opening hours: 1 Oct - 30 Apr: Mon - Sat 10.30am-1pm & 2-4.30pm; Sun 2-4.30pm.
1 May - 30 Sep: Mon - Sat 10.30am-5pm; Sun 2-5pm.
£3/£2.
Angela Palmer's exhibition of huge primary rainforest tree stumps is on the lawn in front of the museum. The exhibition is intended to highlight the deforestation crisis. Runs until Fri 1 July 2011.
Free, visible at all times.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
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Tue 7th Sep — Family Events Listings
Boxing (11 - 15 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
5 - 6pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Boxing (7 - 11 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
5 - 6pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Friendly breastfeeding support drop-in for mums and mums-to-be
www.rosehill-littlemore.childrencentre.org/index.php?page_id=4#14 / Tel. 01865 716739
12.30-2.30pm, free
Rose Hill & Littlemore Children's Centre, The Oval
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
Museum trail including souvenir prize. Find out what it was like to be a child in Oxford by following this trail which takes you on a journey through history.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Ballet & Tap Classes Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
Ballet and tap classes for children, fun and friendly school
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
4.30-5 Prep ballet age 4+ / 5-5.30 Primary ballet age 5+ / 5.30-6 Grade 1 ballet age 7+ / 6-6.30 Grade 1 tap age 7+ / 6.30-7 Grade 2 ballet age 8+ / 7-7.30 Grade 3 ballet / 7.30-8 Grade 2 tap / 8-9pm Grade 5 ballet & grade 3 Tap age 12+
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Tiny Toes Ballet - Age 3+ Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
Beautiful introduction to ballet.
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
4 - 4.30pm, £4.25 per class
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
Drop in children’s art club and creative workshops
email: natalie@thejamfactoryoxford.com / Tel. 01865 244613
10am-1pm: drop in, £4/hour per child, ages 3-16. 2.30-4.30pm: tutored art courses, 2 days £40, 3 days £60, 5 days £80, for accompanied 9-16-yr-olds
Jam Factory (www.jamfactoryoxford.com), The Old Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street OX1 1HU; Email: contact@thejamfactoryoxford.com; Tel. 01865 244613 .
Annual 2-day funfair takes over Oxford's central thoroughfare.
St Giles, Oxford
Tue 7th Sep — Festivals, Fairs and Markets Listings
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Annual 2-day funfair takes over Oxford's central thoroughfare.
St Giles, Oxford
Tue 7th Sep — Gardens Listings
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
Tue 7th Sep — Gig Listings
Get to know your artist - find out more about Oxford celebrities
email: thecattman@hotmail.com
from 8.30 - free admission
The Masons Arms (Headington Quarry) (masonsquarry.co.uk), 2 Quarry School Place, Headington, Oxford OX3 8LH; Tel. 01865 764579.
Music and poetry welcome
www.myspace.com/swindlestock / email: jonparryuk@hotmail.com
8.30pm
The Port Mahon, 82 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AW; Email: Portmahonmusic@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 790970.
Tue 7th Sep — Meeting Listings
email: lorplunk@talktalk.net
8-10pm
The Half Moon (halfmoonoxford.com), 18 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AB; Tel. 01865 247808.
Taoist Breathing & Meditation Oxford Internal Arts
Head Tutors to UK's largest college of Chinese Medicine
www.oxinar.com / email: oxfordinternalarts@googlemail.com / Tel. 07986 621112
6-7.30pm
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Craft Workshop 'Ber-bedo Kelo Lonyo' United Women Organisation
Just drop in
www.bk-luwo.org.uk / email: bkluwo@yahoo.co.uk / Tel. 07906 220550
11am-4pm
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
Comics and Comic Books Meeting Friends of Caption
Meet people who are into reading, creating and discussing comics / comic books.
http://caption.org/
9pm, free.
Magdalen Arms, 243 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SJ; Tel. 01865 243159.
Get Into Reading Oxfordshire Mind
Feel better with a book. All reading standards welcome. No preparation needed.
www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk/getintoreading.html / email: annie.mellor@oxfordshire-mind.org.uk / Tel. 01993 702999
6.00 - 7.30pm
Mind in Witney, Witney Resource Centre, Moorland Road, Witney
World Wide Women Oxfordshire Mind
Multicultural wellbeing activities for women from any background. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month
http://oxfordshire-mind.org.uk/oasis.htm / email: antoniahg@oxfordshire-mind.org.uk / Tel. 07754595633
10am-1pm, free
Oasis, 331 Cowley Road, OX4 2AQ (entrance via Kenilworth Avenue)
Meditation - Thich Nhat Hanh Oxford Weekly Sangha Meets
All welcome. Sitting, walking meditation, readings and discussion.
email: oxfordweeklysangha@gmail.com
6.30-8.30pm, donations
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Ancient oriental board game of Go (WeiQi/ Baduk): watch, play, learn for free. Visitors welcome.
www.britgo.org/clubs/oxford_c.html / email: oxfordgoclub@goban.demon.co.uk / Tel. 01865 273928(w)/ 01865 248775 (h)
7.00pm, free
Freud (www.freudliving.co.uk/cgi-bin/shop/page.cgi?user_id=12265&file=bars.html), 119 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AH; Tel. 01865 311171.
Tue 7th Sep — Music and Dance Listings
Ballet Adult Advanced Expression
Suitable for those who have trained to Intermediate/Advanced level
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
2:00-3:30pm, Unset Advanced Ballet with Yuka Kodama
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Raw Diva - Urban Dance Classes Raw Diva
Fun class for women to get fit, learn great routines & unleash your inner diva!
www.rawdiva.co.uk / email: raw.diva@live.co.uk / Tel. 07908 953002
8-9pm, £5
Jericho Community Centre, 33a Canal Street OX2 6BQ; Email: admin@jerichocentre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 557902.
Fun Salsa Classes SalsaEngland
Fun & friendly classes. New 6wk beginners courses starting each wk, all welcome! New venue from beginning of August!
www.SalsaEngland.org / email: SalsaEngland@aol.com / Tel. 07973 831801
7:10pm
Dog & Gun, 6 North Bar Street, Banbury OX16 0TB
Horns of Plenty: Oxford's Community Street Band
Want to play a mix of township, jazz, New Orleans & east-European music? We need you (especially trumpet/drums). Weekly rehearsals led by Oxford saxophonist/bandleader Pete McPhail
www.hornsofplenty.co.uk / email: simon@simonchatterton.co.uk / Tel. Simon Chatterton: 01865 767830/07949 783174
7pm-9pm, £5
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
In Witney, fun friendly Salsa Classes
www.vivasalsa.com / email: wendy@vivasalsa.com / Tel. 07905484077
from 7pm £5.50pp 1 class
Fat Lil's (www.fatlils.co.uk/), 64a Corn Street, Witney OX28 6BS; Email: fatlils@live.co.uk; Tel. 01993 703385.
Ballet, Tap & Modern Classes Expression
Classes for 4½ year olds upwards. Friendly, professional School.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
4.00-4:45pm - 4-5 year olds / 4:30-5:30 - 5-6 year olds / 6:15-7:15pm - 7-9 year olds
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Ballet & Tap Classes Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
Ballet and tap classes for children, fun and friendly school
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
4.30-5 Prep ballet age 4+ / 5-5.30 Primary ballet age 5+ / 5.30-6 Grade 1 ballet age 7+ / 6-6.30 Grade 1 tap age 7+ / 6.30-7 Grade 2 ballet age 8+ / 7-7.30 Grade 3 ballet / 7.30-8 Grade 2 tap / 8-9pm Grade 5 ballet & grade 3 Tap age 12+
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Boys Only Dance Classes Expression
Tap, ballet and modern dance just for boys. Friendly, professional school.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
5:00-6:00pm, 4-6 year olds / 5:45-7:45pm, 12+ year olds
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Fun Salsa Classes! SalsaEngland
Fun & friendly classes. New 6 week beginners' courses starting each week, all welcome!
www.SalsaEngland.org / email: SalsaEngland@aol.com / Tel. 07973 831 801
7:10pm
Abingdon Conservative Club, 59 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 5AG
Pre-school Ballet & Tap Class Expression
Fun, imaginative pre-school movement classes, experienced & qualified teachers.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
3.45 - 4.15pm - Ballet for 2½ to 3 years
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Raw Diva - Urban Dance Classes Raw Diva
Fun dance classes designed for women to improve fitness & learn great routines!
www.rawdiva.co.uk / email: raw.diva@live.co.uk / Tel. 07908953002
8-9pm, £5 per class
Jericho Community Centre, 33a Canal Street OX2 6BQ; Email: admin@jerichocentre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 557902.
Tap - Adult Beginners Expression
Suitable for complete beginners, relaxed friendly class.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
8:00-9:00pm, £6 per class
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Raw Diva - Urban Dance Classes Raw Diva
Fun class for women to get fit, learn great routines & unleash your inner diva!
www.rawdiva.co.uk / email: raw.diva@live.co.uk / Tel. 07908 953002
8-9pm, £5
Jericho Community Centre, 33a Canal Street OX2 6BQ; Email: admin@jerichocentre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 557902.
Tiny Toes Ballet - Age 3+ Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
Beautiful introduction to ballet.
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
4 - 4.30pm, £4.25 per class
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Strictly Jive Fever! Jive+, Modern Jive
Easiest fun partner dance - ideal for 2 left feet! Begs & Intermediate classes
www.jiveplus.com / email: coralie@jiveplus.com / Tel. 07767 360854
7.45 for 8.00 pm; £8 (£5)
Trades & Lab club, 32 West Bar St, Banbury OX16 9RR
Dance Mania Dance Inspired Fitness Class
Learn High Energy Fun Dance routines every week. Begginers Welcome!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
6pm £5 (£6)
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
Pole Dance Fitness Classes Bicester
Learn to Pole Dance for fun & Fitness. Beginers Welcome. Hen Parties available!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
8-9pm
Pole Position Dance & Fitness Studio - Bicester
Raw Diva - Urban Dance Classes Raw Diva
Fun class for women to get fit, learn great routines & unleash your inner diva!
www.rawdiva.co.uk / email: raw.diva@live.co.uk / Tel. 07908 953002
8-9pm, £5
Jericho Community Centre, 33a Canal Street OX2 6BQ; Email: admin@jerichocentre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 557902.
Capoeira Class - Abolicao Abolicao Oxford Capoeira
A lively and fun mix of dance, martial arts, music and play from Brazil
www.abolicao.co.uk / email: dourado@abolicao.co.uk / Tel. 07712 898731
8.00pm £5 member/£7 non member
East Oxford Games Hall, Collins St (behind Tesco, Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1XS; Tel. 01865 467050.
Flamenco Dance Classes Flamenco Fusion
A fun introduction to Flamenco. Beginners, Improvers & Intermediate levels.
email: anneltjeh@yahoo.co.uk / Tel. 078 1032 0170
Begin: 6:15, Impr: 7:30 (£6)
South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street, Oxford OX1 4RP.
Tue 7th Sep — Pubs and Clubs Listings
£30 bar tab as winner's prize. Bonus prize for best team name. £1 entry per person. ALL proceeds go to local charity, 'The Gatehouse'.
8.30pm
The Cape of Good Hope (thecapeofgoodhopeoxford.co.uk), 1 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EA; Tel. 01865 262291.
email: lorplunk@talktalk.net
8-10pm
The Half Moon (halfmoonoxford.com), 18 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AB; Tel. 01865 247808.
Music and poetry welcome
www.myspace.com/swindlestock / email: jonparryuk@hotmail.com
8.30pm
The Port Mahon, 82 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AW; Email: Portmahonmusic@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 790970.
8.30pm
The Bear Inn (Alfred St), 6 Alfred Sreet, Oxford, OX1 4EH; Tel. 01865 728164.
Tue 7th Sep — Skills, Games and Volunteering Listings
Meco Qur'an Study Seminar Muslim Education Centre Oxford
Innovative weekly Qur'anic adult study classes for both Muslims and non-Muslims
www.meco.org.uk / email: info@meco.org.uk / Tel. 01865 766032
7pm. £20/month. Notes supplied
North Oxford Association, Diamond Place, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DP.
email: lorplunk@talktalk.net
8-10pm
The Half Moon (halfmoonoxford.com), 18 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AB; Tel. 01865 247808.
Learn practical DIY applications and home maintenance!
email: MMoody@ocvc.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 550824
9.30 - 2.45. Free if you take a Numeracy qualification.
Oxford & Cherwell Valley College - Blackbird Leys Campus (www.ocvc.ac.uk), Cuddesdon Way, Oxford OX4 6HN; Email: enquiries@ocvc.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 550550; Fax: 01865 269299.
Horns of Plenty: Oxford's Community Street Band
Want to play a mix of township, jazz, New Orleans & east-European music? We need you (especially trumpet/drums). Weekly rehearsals led by Oxford saxophonist/bandleader Pete McPhail
www.hornsofplenty.co.uk / email: simon@simonchatterton.co.uk / Tel. Simon Chatterton: 01865 767830/07949 783174
7pm-9pm, £5
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
Craft Workshop 'Ber-bedo Kelo Lonyo' United Women Organisation
Just drop in
www.bk-luwo.org.uk / email: bkluwo@yahoo.co.uk / Tel. 07906 220550
11am-4pm
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
Drop in children’s art club and creative workshops
email: natalie@thejamfactoryoxford.com / Tel. 01865 244613
10am-1pm: drop in, £4/hour per child, ages 3-16. 2.30-4.30pm: tutored art courses, 2 days £40, 3 days £60, 5 days £80, for accompanied 9-16-yr-olds
Jam Factory (www.jamfactoryoxford.com), The Old Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street OX1 1HU; Email: contact@thejamfactoryoxford.com; Tel. 01865 244613 .
Ancient oriental board game of Go (WeiQi/ Baduk): watch, play, learn for free. Visitors welcome.
www.britgo.org/clubs/oxford_c.html / email: oxfordgoclub@goban.demon.co.uk / Tel. 01865 273928(w)/ 01865 248775 (h)
7.00pm, free
Freud (www.freudliving.co.uk/cgi-bin/shop/page.cgi?user_id=12265&file=bars.html), 119 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AH; Tel. 01865 311171.
Tue 7th Sep — Sports and Fitness Listings
Boxing (11 - 15 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
5 - 6pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Boxing (7 - 11 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
5 - 6pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
This system renown for close-in fighting and specializing in pressure points.
http://southernmantiskungfu.co.uk / email: peter@southernmantiskungfu.co.uk / Tel. 07919 075543
7.30pm to 9pm
Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford OX4 1GH.
Boxing Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
11.30am - 1pm, 6 - 7.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Beginners welcome: movement and breathing exercises to relax and renew.
www.anitalewisyoga.com / email: anita@anitalewisyoga.com / Tel. 07726 841815
6.00 - 7.15pm £8 / 7.
St Alban's Hall, Corner of Catherine & Charles St, Oxford, OX4 3AU.
Zumba Fitness Janette Cardy Fitness
It's exercise in disguise. Party time. Suitable for all.
www.janettecardyfitness.co.uk / email: janette@janettecardyfitness.co.uk / Tel. 07831 255532
6.30-7.30 pm £5 per class
Wootton and Dry Sandford Community Centre
Intermediate Tai Chi & Qigong Oxford Internal Arts
Head Tutor to UK's largest school of Chinese Medicine.
www.oxinar.com / email: oxfordinternalarts@googlemail.com / Tel. 07986 621112
7.30-9pm
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Pilates Classes In Oxford ajfitness
Pilates for all levels
email: ajfitness@ymail.com / Tel. 07908652807
13:15
Jericho Community Centre, 33a Canal Street OX2 6BQ; Email: admin@jerichocentre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 557902.
Intermediate Tai Chi & Qigong Oxford Internal Arts
Head Tutors to UK's largest school of Chinese Medicine
www.oxinar.com / email: oxfordinternalarts@googlemail.com / Tel. 07986 621112
6-7.30pm
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Aerobics and Abs. Great fun class, results driven. All levels welcome.
www.janettecardyfitness.co.uk / email: janette@janettecardyfitness.co.uk / Tel. 07831 255532
£5 per class. 6.30 pm.
Wootton and Dry Sandford community centre
Regular meditation group sittings. Very informal. Zen tuition offered.
http://kidlington-zendo.org.uk / email: michael@pockley.plus.com / Tel. 01865 371109
7.30pm, free
Kidlington Zendo, Kidlington
Muay Thai Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
2.30 - 3.30pm, 3.30 - 5pm, 7.30 - 9.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Bodyblitz - At Ladies Gym Fitness in Time
Complete body workout using state of the art equipment that combines cardio & weights.
www.fitnessintime.co.uk / email: nicolabodyblitz@yahoo.co.uk / Tel. 01235 537002
Tues 7:30pm - 8:30pm £5.00
Fitness In Time, Audlett Drive, Abingdon
Learn a fun new skill and transform your body shape! Beginners welcome!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
8 - 9pm
Pole Position Dance & Fitness Studio, Greenwood Estate, Bicester, OX26 2NL
Tla Fitness - Get Fit Outdoors TLA Fitness
Circuit training class, suitable for all abilities
www.tlafitness.com / email: tom@tlafitness.com / Tel. 07554 400401
7:00pm, £6 per session or buy 5 sessions for £25
Hinksey Park (www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decLP/2_Hinksey_Park_occw.htm), Abingdon Road / Lake Street, Oxford.
Intermediate Taoist Meditation Oxford Internal Arts
Head Tutor to UK's largest school of Chinese Medicine.
www.oxinar.com / email: oxfordinternalarts@googlemail.com / Tel. 07986 621112
7.30-9.00pm
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
1 - 2.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Postures focusing on breathing and inner awareness.
www.anitalewisyoga.com / email: anita@anitalewisyoga.com / Tel. 07726 841815
7.30 - 9pm £48 for 6 weeks.
St Alban's Hall, Corner of Catherine & Charles St, Oxford, OX4 3AU.
Raw Diva - Urban Dance/fitness Raw Diva
Fun classes designed for women to improve fitness/stamina & learn great routines!
www.rawdiva.co.uk / email: raw.diva@live.co.uk / Tel. 07908953002
8.00-9.00pm, £5 per class
Jericho Community Centre, 33a Canal Street OX2 6BQ; Email: admin@jerichocentre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 557902.
Volleyball Holton Volleyball Crowd
Two hours recreational volleyball drop in, mixed male and female
www.stats.ox.ac.uk/~lyngsoe/volleyball.html / email: lyngsoe@stats.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 307958
7pm-9pm, £5
Wheatley Park Sport Centre, Wheatley Park School Site, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX33 1QZ; Tel. 01865 872128; Fax: 01865 874178.
Zumba Fitness Janette Cardy Fitness
Zumba fitness with Janette Cardy.
www.janettecardyfitness.co.uk / email: janette@janettecardyfitness.co.ukk / Tel. 07831 255532
6.30 pm. £5
Wootton and Dry Sandford Community Centre, Wootton near Abingdon
Beginner Jogging In Iffley GO Active
Jog group in Iffley for beginners. No need to book. Low fitness welcome!
http://getoxfordshireactive.org/page.asp?section=1370§ionTitle=JustJog / email: aclare@oxford.gov.uk / Tel. 01865 252720
7pm, £2
Oxford University Sports Complex (www.sport.ox.ac.uk), Iffley Road; Tel. 01865 240476.
Intermediate Yoga Class Sue Pennington
Deepen your practice, develop your potential.
www.suepennington.com / email: suepennington@yahoo.com / Tel. 01865 776759
6 - 8pm, £10/£9/£8
Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford OX4 1GH.
Women's Boxercise Oxford Women's Boxercise
Get fit, burn fat, relieve stress.
email: faz1@fsmail.net / Tel. 01993 774407
8.30-9.30pm
Southwold Community Centre, Holm Way, Bicester, OX26 3UU
45 minute run club, covers many abilities, pay per session. variety of runs
www.dendy.co.uk / email: caroline@dendy.co.uk / Tel. 07714 896033
7.15pm, £4
Milton Wed and Sutton Courtenay Tue
This system is close-in fighting and specializing in pressure points.
www.southernmantiskungfu.co.uk / email: peter@southernmantiskungfu.co.uk / Tel. 07919075543
7.30pm to 9pm
Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford OX4 1GH.
Sulkido - Fitness/self-defence
Martial arts & fitness for all levels. £60 per year, includes training suit.
http://users.ox.ac.uk/~sulkido/ / email: sulkido@herald.ox.ac.uk
8.30-10pm
Oxford University Sports Complex (www.sport.ox.ac.uk), Iffley Road; Tel. 01865 240476.
Postnatal Pilates Class Ivana Starkova
Strenghten abs, back & pelvic floor muscles, babies welcome.
www.ispilates.co.uk / email: enquiries@ispilates.co.uk / Tel. 07818 062351
11.45-12.45pm, £60 for 6 weeks
West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT.
Karate for ages 5+. Mixed abilities; family classes (parents join in). See website for info.
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118463373632 / email: senseimarka@aol.com / Tel. 0797 1556 313
St Margaret's Institute, Polstead Road, 4-5.30pm; Westminster Sports Centre, Harcourt Hill, 6.30-8pm
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Jeet Kune Do Can Do Martial Arts
Mixed martial art classes
www.candomartialarts.co.uk / email: virginia@candomartialarts.co.uk / Tel. 07989949226
8:30 - 10pm
Radley College & WHLTC in Abingdon
Dance Mania Dance Inspired Fitness Class
Learn High Energy Fun Dance routines every week. Begginers Welcome!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
6pm £5 (£6)
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga Yoga Oxford
Traditional Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga classes suitable for all
www.ashtangayogaoxford.org / email: manu@ashtangayogaoxford.org / Tel. 07805953421
6.30am-9am, from £7
Yoga Garden, Behind Cibo's (on the right), South Parade, Summertown.
Tai Chi & Qigong Foundation Oxford Internal Arts
Head Tutors to UK's largest school of Chinese Medicine
www.oxinar.com / email: oxfordinternalarts@googlemail.com / Tel. 07986 621112
6-7.30pm
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Taoist Breathing & Meditation Oxford Internal Arts
Head Tutor to UK's largest school of Chinese Medicine
www.oxinar.com / email: oxfordinternalarts@googlemail.com / Tel. 07986 621112
6-7.30pm
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Just for fun, we play 6.15pm every Tues in Iffley. All ages and fitness levels.
email: tessakmorgan@yahoo.co.uk
6.15pm, free
Jackdaw Lane, off Iffley Road, Oxford
Muay Thai & M.m.a Free Session OXFORD MASTER ALEMAO CAMP
One Month free trial at Oxford Master Alemao Camp http:www.oxmac.co.uk
www.oxmac.co.uk / email: info@oxmac.co.uk / Tel. 07540261131
12;30and 20pm /from £3.00 ph
Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, Pegasus Road, Blackbird Leys OX4 6JL; Tel. 01865 467020.
Capoeira Class - Abolicao Abolicao Oxford Capoeira
A lively and fun mix of dance, martial arts, music and play from Brazil
www.abolicao.co.uk / email: dourado@abolicao.co.uk / Tel. 07712 898731
8.00pm £5 member/£7 non member
East Oxford Games Hall, Collins St (behind Tesco, Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1XS; Tel. 01865 467050.
Janette Cardy Fitness
www.janettecardyfitness.co.uk / email: janette@janettecardyfitness.co.uk / Tel. 07831 255532
£5 per class 6.30 pm
Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Centre, OX13 6DN
Oxford Bujinkan Shadow Warrior
Traditional Ninjitsu with contemporary application. Training twice weekly.
www.oxfordshadowwarrior.co.uk / email: oxfordshadowwarrior@googlemail.com
5.00pm
South Park, Oxford.
Zumba Fitness Real Results Fitness
The Latin Dance style Fitness class
www.realresultsfitnesstraining.co.uk / email: realresults@hotmail.co.uk / Tel. 07801896295
8pm, £5 get 5th class free!
The Garrison Centre, Ambrosden, Bicester
Fitness Pilates Real Results Fitness
Functional Pilates class for core strength & flexibility
www.realresultsfitnesstraining.co.uk / email: realresultsfitness@hotmail.co.uk / Tel. 07801896295
7pm, £5 get 5th class free
The Garrison Centre, Ambrosden, Bicester
Tue 7th Sep — Theatre Listings
Multi-media performance tour.
www.pegasustheatre.org.uk / email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk / Tel. 01865 812150
4pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm, £3
Pegasus Theatre (www.pegasustheatre.org.uk), Magdalen Road OX4 1RE; Email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722851; Fax: 204976.
Tue 7th Sep — Worship Listings
All are welcome to our method of worship based on waiting in silence.
www.oxfordquakers.org/about / email: oxford@quaker.org.uk / Tel. 01865 557373
7.30 - 8.00am, followed by breakfast.
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Regular meditation group sittings. Very informal. Zen tuition offered.
http://kidlington-zendo.org.uk / email: michael@pockley.plus.com / Tel. 01865 371109
7.30pm, free
Kidlington Zendo, Kidlington
Wed 8th Sep — Courses and Workshops Listings
Learn Sculpture Chesterton Lodge Art Group
Sculpture courses by Rosamund de Tracy Kelly ARBS since 1984, termly
www.rtksculpure.co.uk http://www.alexiaart.com / email: rtksculpture@googlemail.com / Tel. 01869 242636
10am-4pm
Chesterton, Nr Bicester
Astanga-inspired Dynamic Yoga Lissa Rodd Oxford Yoga
Yoga flow 4 vitality & peacefulness asana sequences, breath meditation
www.lissarodd-oxfordyoga.net / email: lissa2516@yahoo.co.uk / Tel. 01865 426348
6:30-8pm £8/£6.50 5classDeal
St Alban's Hall, Corner of Catherine & Charles St, Oxford, OX4 3AU.
Museum trail including souvenir prize. Find out what it was like to be a child in Oxford by following this trail which takes you on a journey through history.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Drop in children’s art club and creative workshops
email: natalie@thejamfactoryoxford.com / Tel. 01865 244613
10am-1pm: drop in, £4/hour per child, ages 3-16. 2.30-4.30pm: tutored art courses, 2 days £40, 3 days £60, 5 days £80, for accompanied 9-16-yr-olds
Jam Factory (www.jamfactoryoxford.com), The Old Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street OX1 1HU; Email: contact@thejamfactoryoxford.com; Tel. 01865 244613 .
Wed 8th Sep — Exhibition Listings
30 min audio tour through Jericho to St Sepulchre cemetery telling one story from a rich history. Runs until Sat 30 October 2010.
Free, 10.30am-4.15pm
Art Jericho (artjericho.com/), 6 King Street, Oxford OX2 6DF; Email: artjericho@hotmail.co.uk; Tel. 07709 239322.
A chance to see a selection of watercolour & oil paintings by established local artist Valerie Petts. In the teashop. Runs until Mon 4 October 2010.
www.waterperrygardens.co.uk / email: gallery@waterperrygardens.co.uk / Tel. 01844 338085
10am-4.30pm 7 days a week free
Waterperry Gardens (www.waterperrygardens.co.uk), Nr. Wheatley, Oxon. OX33 1JZ. Open: April-Oct 10-5.30; Nov-Mar 10-5; Tel. 01844 339254.
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Inhabit The Garden Cindy Jones and Jane McDonald
Drawings, prints and scultpure inspired by organic forms found in the garden Runs until Fri 17 September 2010.
www.thenorthwall.com / email: sarahlacey@thenorthwall.com / Tel. 01865 319 450
Free admission 11am- 4pm
North Wall Arts Centre (www.thenorthwall.com), South Parade, Oxford OX2 7NN; Email: sarahlacey@thenorthwall.com; Tel. 01865 319450; Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 4pm.
Royal Elephants from Mughal India
Paintings & drawings of twenty elephant subjects, dating from about 1570 to 1750, from the collection of Sir Howard Hodgkin Runs until Tue 28 September 2010.
Ashmolean Museum (www.ashmolean.org), Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH; Email: education.service@ashmus.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 278000; Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
Art You Grew Up With Submit review
Celebrating 100 years of illustration and animation, including Quentin Blake, the Mr Men books, Peppa Pig etc. Vote for your favourite! Runs until Sun 19 September 2010.
Creative Art Gallery, Woodstock (www.creativeartgallery.co.uk), 43 Oxford Street, Woodstock OX20 1TJ; Email: info@creativeartgallery.co.uk; Tel. 01993 810084; Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm; closed Mon.
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
One English Summer Flash of Splendour Arts
Exhibition of magical art by autistic children on the theme of high summer. All work for sale. Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
http://weweretherenowwearehere.wordpress.com/ / email: info@flashofsplendourarts.com / Tel. 01451 860645
9am-6pm, free
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
Oswald Couldrey 1882-1958 Exhibition
Exhibition of the work of Abingdon's most famous artist. Runs until Sun 10 October 2010.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
Wilfred Thesiger in Africa: A Centenary Exhibition
100 years after the renowned British traveller and writer's birth. Wide selection of photographs – many on view for the first time - and some collected objects relating to his life and travels in Africa. Accompanied by major new publication: 'Wilfred Thesiger in Africa' (released May 2010). (ends 5 June 2011) Runs until Sun 5 June 2011.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
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Oxford Ceramics will be exhibiting in Town Hall Runs until Sun 19 September 2010.
email: www.oxfordceramics.com
10.00am - 6.00pm
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
A Summer Exhibition of painting by Rona. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
O3Gallery (www.o3gallery.co.uk), Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY; Email: info@o3gallery.co.uk; Tel. 01865 246131; Opening hours: Tue-Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 11-4pm, closed Mon. Free entry.
'My Wit Was Always Working': John Aubrey And The Development Of Experimental Science
An examination of the intellectual world of the English scientific and cultural figure, John Aubrey (1626-97), one of the founding fellows of the Royal Society of London. Runs until Sun 31 October 2010.
Free entry
Bodleian Library: Exhibition Room (www.ouls.ox.ac.uk/bodley/about/exhibitions), Old Schools Quadrangle, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG; Tel. 01865 277224; Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am - 4.30pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm. Closed Christmas, Easter and New Year..
Encounters at John Radcliffe Notfamousyet Art Consultancy
Photo exhibition lets you peek behind the scenes of an exciting Summer Art Event. Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.notfamousyet.co.uk / email: info@notfamousyet.co.uk / Tel. 01865247901
Always open to all
John Radcliffe Hospital, Link Gallery
A rare opportunity to see a selection of the finds made beneath the floorboards of the Top Gallery during the redevelopment in 1999 Runs until Sat 16 October 2010.
Museum of the History of Science (www.mhs.ox.ac.uk), Old Ashmolean Building, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ; Tel. 01865 277280; Opening hours: 12-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 2-5pm Sun..
Exceptional fossils from Chengjiang, China Submit review
Extraordinary fossils from the Cambrian species explosion - 525 million years ago. Runs until Sun 14 November 2010.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Art At Annie's Tea Room Michele Field
Art display of Oxford canal paintings, prints & local cards. Tea & home made cakes. Parking Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.britishartists.co.uk/michele_field
10am-5pm
Canal Road, Thrupp, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1JZ
Piers Browne Seascapes, oil paintings, etchings capturing the shimmer of light to the horizon's curve. Runs until Sun 3 October 2010.
Free, 10am - 5pm
Art Jericho (artjericho.com/), 6 King Street, Oxford OX2 6DF; Email: artjericho@hotmail.co.uk; Tel. 07709 239322.
Richard Woods Modern Art Oxford Submit review
Launching the first in a series of new commissions for the yard at Modern Art Oxford Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
www.modernartoxford.org.uk / email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk / Tel. 01865 722733
Free
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
Sacred Faces - Icons In Oxford
Greek and Russian icons (normally not on view) from the Picture Gallery and Ashmolean Museum. Runs until Sun 19 December 2010.
www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery / email: gallerypr@chch.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 276 172
Christ Church Picture Gallery (www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery), Christ Church (entrance via Canterbury Gate / Oriel Square) OX1 1PD; Tel. 01865 276172; Opening hours: 1 Oct - 30 Apr: Mon - Sat 10.30am-1pm & 2-4.30pm; Sun 2-4.30pm.
1 May - 30 Sep: Mon - Sat 10.30am-5pm; Sun 2-5pm.
£3/£2.
Lunchtime Gallery Tour Submit review
Informal exhibition tours every Wednesday with members of the Modern Art Oxford team Runs until Sat 13 November 2010.
1pm, free
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
Angela Palmer's exhibition of huge primary rainforest tree stumps is on the lawn in front of the museum. The exhibition is intended to highlight the deforestation crisis. Runs until Fri 1 July 2011.
Free, visible at all times.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Walking home one late Summer’s night, it is a delight to stumble upon these tree stumps from Brazil and further afield. The roots... read more
Wed 8th Sep — Family Events Listings
TaeKwonDo (5 - 16 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
5 - 6pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Tiny Toes Ballet - Age 3+ Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
30 minute dance and movement class. Age 3 - 4 years.
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
2.15 - 2.45pm £4.25 per class/ termly fees
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
Museum trail including souvenir prize. Find out what it was like to be a child in Oxford by following this trail which takes you on a journey through history.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Free drop-in and play activities for familes, carers & children.
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk / email: theroundaboutcentre@oxfordshire.gov.uk
9.15am - 2pm. Free
The Roundabout Centre, Waynflete Road, Oxford OX3 9DD; Tel. 01865 764952.
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
Drop in children’s art club and creative workshops
email: natalie@thejamfactoryoxford.com / Tel. 01865 244613
10am-1pm: drop in, £4/hour per child, ages 3-16. 2.30-4.30pm: tutored art courses, 2 days £40, 3 days £60, 5 days £80, for accompanied 9-16-yr-olds
Jam Factory (www.jamfactoryoxford.com), The Old Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street OX1 1HU; Email: contact@thejamfactoryoxford.com; Tel. 01865 244613 .
Outdoor Baby & Toddler Group Kangaroo Playgroup
Natural parenting philosophy - sandpit, yurt, picnic lunch.
http://kangarooplaygroup.wordpress.com/
10am - 1pm, £1 donation.
Barracks Lane Community Garden (www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk), Barracks Lane, off Glanville Road, Oxford; Email: barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 249450.
Wed 8th Sep — Festivals, Fairs and Markets Listings
Gloucester Green Wednesday Market Oxford City Council
Weekly general market
Tel. Market Co-ordinator: 01865 242216
9am-5pm
Gloucester Green, Between Beaumont St, George St and Walton St OX1.
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Wed 8th Sep — Gardens Listings
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
Wed 8th Sep — Gig Listings
Hosted by Lee Davies
8.30pm. Free entry
The Cape of Good Hope (thecapeofgoodhopeoxford.co.uk), 1 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EA; Tel. 01865 262291.
Acoustic artists showcasing their talent
email: freudoxford@gmail.com / Tel. 01865 311171
Free entry from 8pm
Freud (www.freudliving.co.uk/cgi-bin/shop/page.cgi?user_id=12265&file=bars.html), 119 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AH; Tel. 01865 311171.
Open Music Workshop Pont Music
Beginners exchange ideas with music / performance tutors. All welcome.
email: PontMusic@aol.com / Tel. 07769 608124
8ish till 11. Free entry.
Folly Bridge Inn, 38 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PD; Tel. 01865 790106.
Wed 8th Sep — Lectures, Seminars and Conferences Listings
Lunchtime Gallery Tour Submit review
Informal exhibition tours every Wednesday with members of the Modern Art Oxford team Runs until Sat 13 November 2010.
1pm, free
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
Wed 8th Sep — Meeting Listings
Meditation Diamond Way Buddhism UK
Guided meditation applicable to busy everyday life of lay people.
www.dwbuk.org / email: oxford@dwbuk.org / Tel. 0777 5511009
8pm, free
Private House.
Singles Walking Group WOW Singles
Walks in the Oxfordshire & surrounding countryside; dogs & children welcome.
www.walkers.meetup.com/385 / email: wowwalkers@gmail.com / Tel. 07833 685899
Summer months only, 6.45 for 7pm, £2
Join group online for meetup location info
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Life Eternal Trust
Free meditation to relax and experience thoughtless awareness.
email: westbrook108@gmail.com / Tel. 01235 550654
7.30pm to 8.30pm
South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street, Oxford OX1 4RP.
Wed 8th Sep — Music and Dance Listings
Tiny Toes Ballet - Age 3+ Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
30 minute dance and movement class. Age 3 - 4 years.
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
2.15 - 2.45pm £4.25 per class/ termly fees
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Ceroc (modern Partner Dance) Ceroc Oxford
Fun Dance Night - fusion of jive and salsa. Beginners welcome - just turn up!
www.cerocoxford.com / email: ceroc_oxford@hotmail.com / Tel. 07974 388340 or 07725 335501
7.30pm. £8 regular / £6 concs
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
Ballet & Tap Classes Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
Ballet and tap classes for children, fun and friendly school
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
4-4.30 Prep ballet age 4+ / 4.30-5 Primary ballet age 5+ / 5-5.30 Grade 1 tap age 6+. Classes continue until 9.30pm. Places available now between 8pm and 9pm: Grade 3&5 age 11 +
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Fun Salsa Classes! SalsaEngland
Fun & friendly classes. New 6 week beginners courses. Starting from scratch each week, all welcome!
www.SalsaEngland.org / email: SalsaEngland@aol.com / Tel. 07973 831 801
7:10pm
Liberal Club, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BG
A dynamic, moving meditation practice - liberating, energising, catalytic, fun.
email: hilarykneale@hotmail.com / Tel. 01865 452070
8-10pm, £10/£8 (conc)
St Alban's Hall, Corner of Catherine & Charles St, Oxford, OX4 3AU.
Pole Dance Fitness Classes Bicester
Learn to Pole Dance for fun & fitness! Begginers Welcome, Hen Parties available!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
8-9pm
Pole Postion Dance & Fitness Studio Bicester
Ballet Classes - Senior School Expression
Professional ballet training working towards a dance career or just for fun
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
6:30-7:45pm RAD Intermediate Foundation
The Rosary Room, Our Lady of the Rosary, Yarnell's Hill, Botley, OX2 9BD
Ballet, Tap & Modern Classes Expression
Classes for 4½ year olds upwards. Friendly, professional school.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
4.00-5.00pm - 4-6 year olds / 5:15-6:15pm - 7-9 year olds
The Rosary Room, Our Lady of the Rosary, Yarnell's Hill, Botley, OX2 9BD
Have fun mastering the latest moves, dancing to the beat and getting fit!
email: katyfletcher@rocketmail.com / Tel. 07914 402569
7-8pm, £5
Charlton-on-Otmoor School
European Folk Dances For Fun International Folk Dance Group
Informal, relaxed group of dancers. Beginners welcome, no partner required.
www.oxintdance.org.uk
8.15pm, £2 weekly
St Giles Church Hall, 10, Woodstock Rd..
Pre-school Ballet & Tap Class Expression
Fun, imaginative pre-school movement classes, experienced & qualified teachers.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
3:45-4:15pm - Ballet for 2½ to 3 years / 4:30-5:15pm - Ballet & Tap for 3½ to 4 years
West Oxford Primary School, Ferry Hinksey Rd, off Botley Rd..
Wed 8th Sep — Outside Oxfordshire Listings
Young People’s Shakespeare Week
The RSC is opening the doors of its Courtyard Theatre for a series of performances and activity specifically for schools, young people and families.
email: nada.zakula@rsc.org.uk / Tel. 01789 412622
Courtyard Theatre, Stratford upon Avon
Wed 8th Sep — Pubs and Clubs Listings
The perfect venue for pre-club drinks. Fancy dress, sports teams & pub golf welcome. Drinks promotions.
8pm. Free entry
The Corridor (www.thecorridoroxford.co.uk), 119 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1HU; Tel. 01865 247519.
Pub Quiz, 5 rounds prizes each round money jackpot,curry and a pint £6
email: portmahonmusic@yahoo.co.uk / Tel. 01865 790970
8.30 pm
The Port Mahon, 82 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AW; Email: Portmahonmusic@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 790970.
Wed 8th Sep — Skills, Games and Volunteering Listings
Learn practical DIY applications and home maintenance!
email: MMoody@ocvc.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 550824
9.30 - 2.45. Free if you take a Numeracy qualification.
Oxford & Cherwell Valley College - Blackbird Leys Campus (www.ocvc.ac.uk), Cuddesdon Way, Oxford OX4 6HN; Email: enquiries@ocvc.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 550550; Fax: 01865 269299.
Spaces At Kidlington Cubs 33rd Oxford (Mowgli) Cubs
Mowgli Cub Pack, Kidlington - under new leadership and spaces available for September.
email: kidlingtonmowgli@gmail.com / Tel. 01865 370325
6.30 - 8.00
Blenheim Road Scout Hut
Drop in children’s art club and creative workshops
email: natalie@thejamfactoryoxford.com / Tel. 01865 244613
10am-1pm: drop in, £4/hour per child, ages 3-16. 2.30-4.30pm: tutored art courses, 2 days £40, 3 days £60, 5 days £80, for accompanied 9-16-yr-olds
Jam Factory (www.jamfactoryoxford.com), The Old Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street OX1 1HU; Email: contact@thejamfactoryoxford.com; Tel. 01865 244613 .
Wed 8th Sep — Sports and Fitness Listings
TaeKwonDo (5 - 16 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
5 - 6pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Boxing Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
2 - 3.30pm, 7 - 8.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Astanga-inspired Dynamic Yoga Lissa Rodd Oxford Yoga
Yoga flow 4 vitality & 4 peacefulness - asana sequences & breath meditation
www.lissarodd-oxfordyoga.net / email: lissa2516@yahoo.co.uk / Tel. 01865 426348
6:30-8pm, £8/£6.50 5 class deal
St Alban's Hall, Corner of Catherine & Charles St, Oxford, OX4 3AU.
Circuit Training Class TLA Fitness
Suitable for all abilities
www.tlafitness.com / email: tom@tlafitness.co.uk / Tel. 07554 400401
7:15pm every Wednesday evening - £6 per session or buy 5 sessions for £25
Sunningwell Village Hall, Sunningwell, Abingdon, OX13 6RD.
Mixed ability class suitable for beginners and more intermediate students.
email: yoga@jacquelinemangold.co.uk / Tel. 07957 416641
6.00-7.30 pm £7.50 (£6)
Wesley Memorial Hall (www.wesleymem.org.uk), New Inn Hall Street, Oxford OX1 2DH; Email: churchoffice@wesleymem.org.uk; Tel. 01865 243216.
Oxford Ju Jitsu (Atado) Far Eastern Club - circa 50 yrs
16 yrs and over. Martial arts incorporating techniques from various other styles.
www.atado.co.uk / email: members@atado.co.uk / Tel. 07881 520203
Beginners and more, 8-10pm. £3 per session.
South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street, Oxford OX1 4RP.
Kickboxing & Self Defence South East Martial Arts
Get fit and have fun in a friendly and exciting atmosphere. Men and women, 14+
http://sites.google.com/site/semaoxford/home / email: garythorne.martialarts@gmail.com / Tel. 07973 265366
8:00 - 9:30pm
St Michael & All Angels Church Hall (Summertown), Corner of Banbury & Portland Rds, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7EZ.
Muay Thai Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
12.30 - 2.15pm, 3.30 - 5pm, 8 - 9.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Singles Walking Group WOW Singles
Walks in the Oxfordshire & surrounding countryside; dogs & children welcome.
www.walkers.meetup.com/385 / email: wowwalkers@gmail.com / Tel. 07833 685899
Summer months only, 6.45 for 7pm, £2
Join group online for meetup location info
Learn a fun new skill and transform your body shape! Beginners welcome!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
8 - 9pm
Pole Position Dance & Fitness Studio, Greenwood Estate, Bicester, OX26 2NL
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
6 - 7pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Intermediate Pilates Matwork Ivana Starkova
Stott instructor. Improve posture, strengthen abs & lower back, prevent back pain.
www.ispilates.co.uk / email: enquiries@ispilates.co.uk / Tel. 07818 062351
6-7pm, £60 for 6 weeks
North Oxford Association, Diamond Place, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DP.
Aerobics Class - Headington BodyBoost Fitness
A total body conditioning aerobics class for all levels.
http://bodyboost.org
6.30pm to 7.30pm. £3.50 only!
All Saints Church House Hall, New High Street - OX3 7AL
Pilates Anna Reid MCSP MSc MACP
Pilates by Chartered Physiotherapist. Booking essential via email or phone.
www.annareidphysio.co.uk / email: universityclubpilates@googlemail.com / Tel. 07824 337826
4.30pm beginners, 5.30pm mixed ability
Oxford University Club (www.club.ox.ac.uk/), Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3SZ; Email: reception@club.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 271044.
Beginner Jogging In Headington GO Active
Jog group in Headington for beginners. No need to book. Low fitness welcome!
http://getoxfordshireactive.org/page.asp?section=1370§ionTitle=JustJog / email: aclare@oxford.gov.uk / Tel. 01865 252720
6:30pm
Oxford Brookes University Sports Centre, Cheney Lane, Oxford OX3 0BP.
Legs Bums & Tums Janette Cardy Fitness
Toning those problem areas. Suitable for all ages.
www.janettecardyfitness.co.uk / email: Janette@janettecardyfitness.co.uk / Tel. 07831 255532
£5 per class. 6.30-7.30 pm
Long Hanborough, Methodist church
Combat Conditioning Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
3.30 - 5pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
With Janette Cardy Fitness
www.janettecardyfitness.co.uk / email: janette@janettecardyfitness.co.uk / Tel. 07831 255532
7-8 pm. £5 per class.
Ensham Primary School
45 minute run club, covers many abilities, pay per session. variety of runs
www.dendy.co.uk / email: caroline@dendy.co.uk / Tel. 07714 896033
12.15pm ,£4
Milton Wed and Sutton Courtenay Tue
Power Vinyasa Yoga Anne Herrmann
Suitable for all levels incl. beginners.
email: yoga.with.anne@gmail.com / Tel. 07891 381419
6.15-7.45pm; £8/£7
Yoga Garden, Behind Cibo's (on the right), South Parade, Summertown.
Karate for ages 5+. Mixed abilities; family classes (parents join in). See website for info.
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118463373632 / email: senseimarka@aol.com / Tel. 0797 1556 313
Cumnor Village Hall, 3.30-5pm
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Self defence fitness conditioning sport - Karate Kickboxing. Not full contact.
email: kickkie@live.co.uk / Tel. 07834 360988
New College Sports Ground, St Cross Road OX13TJ.
Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga Yoga Oxford
Traditional Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga classes suitable for all
www.ashtangayogaoxford.org / email: manu@ashtangayogaoxford.org / Tel. 07805953421
6.30am-9am, from £7
Yoga Garden, Behind Cibo's (on the right), South Parade, Summertown.
Muay Thai & M.m.a Free Session OXFORD MASTER ALEMAO CAMP
One Month free trial at Oxford Master Alemao Camp http:www.oxmac.co.uk
www.oxmac.co.uk / email: info@oxmac.co.uk / Tel. 07540261131
12;30and 20pm /from £3.00 ph
Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, Pegasus Road, Blackbird Leys OX4 6JL; Tel. 01865 467020.
Flowing asana, Pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, deep relaxation.
email: alessandrogo@bigfoot.com / Tel. 07970 205008
8.00pm, £8/£6
Yoga Garden, Behind Cibo's (on the right), South Parade, Summertown.
Wed 8th Sep — Theatre Listings
Multi-media performance tour.
www.pegasustheatre.org.uk / email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk / Tel. 01865 812150
4pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm, £3
Pegasus Theatre (www.pegasustheatre.org.uk), Magdalen Road OX4 1RE; Email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722851; Fax: 204976.
Wed 8th Sep — Worship Listings
All are welcome to our method of worship based on waiting in silence.
www.oxfordquakers.org/about / email: oxford@quaker.org.uk / Tel. 01865 557373
12.15 - 12.45pm, followed by a sandwich lunch if you choose to bring one!
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Thu 9th Sep
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (01865 722733) — Thu 9th Sep
Wild Combination [15] Submit review
Absorbing portrait of composer, musician and disco producer Arthur Russell.
7pm, £3, booking essential on 01865 813800
Thu 9th Sep — Courses and Workshops Listings
Come along and try painting, writing, stories...or just get inspired. No experience necessary
email: naomidgoldsmith@yahoo.com / Tel. Naomi: 07854 727540
9.15am - 12noon. Free, just drop in. Refreshments available
Cutteslowe Community Centre (www.cutteslowecommunity.org.uk), 31 Wren Road, Cutteslowe, Oxford OX2 7SX; Tel. 01865 311172.
Craft Workshop 'Ber-bedo Kelo Lonyo' United Women Organisation
Just drop in
www.bk-luwo.org.uk / email: bkluwo@yahoo.co.uk / Tel. 07906 220550
11am-4pm
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
Museum trail including souvenir prize. Find out what it was like to be a child in Oxford by following this trail which takes you on a journey through history.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Portrait Class Magdalen Road Studios
Drawing and painting with expert tuition from artist Francis O'Neill.
www.magdalenroadstudios / email: francis@francisoneill.net / Tel. 07740 779457
7-9pm, £12 (£10 conc) £60/6classes
Magdalen Road Studios (www.magdalenroadstudios.com/), 74 Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE.
Puppy Socialisation Course Fair Weather Dog Training Club
Teach your puppy basic obedience, how to behave around dogs and people.
www.fairweatherdogtrainingclub.co.uk / email: ockcairns@yahoo.com / Tel. 01869 322996
Starts 6.45 pm
Arncott Village Hall, Arncott near Bicester
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Drop in children’s art club and creative workshops
email: natalie@thejamfactoryoxford.com / Tel. 01865 244613
10am-1pm: drop in, £4/hour per child, ages 3-16. 2.30-4.30pm: tutored art courses, 2 days £40, 3 days £60, 5 days £80, for accompanied 9-16-yr-olds
Jam Factory (www.jamfactoryoxford.com), The Old Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street OX1 1HU; Email: contact@thejamfactoryoxford.com; Tel. 01865 244613 .
Post-Natal Pilates Classes Karren Hughes - Instructor
Regain your pre-pregnancy shape faster with this energizing workout.
www.stottpilates-oxford.co.uk / email: mail@stottpilates-oxford.co.uk / Tel. 07908 807558
9.10am - 9.55am - every Thursday for 7 weeks from 9th September - £35.00
Yoga Garden, Behind Cibo's (on the right), South Parade, Summertown.
Thu 9th Sep — Exhibition Listings
30 min audio tour through Jericho to St Sepulchre cemetery telling one story from a rich history. Runs until Sat 30 October 2010.
Free, 10.30am-4.15pm
Art Jericho (artjericho.com/), 6 King Street, Oxford OX2 6DF; Email: artjericho@hotmail.co.uk; Tel. 07709 239322.
A chance to see a selection of watercolour & oil paintings by established local artist Valerie Petts. In the teashop. Runs until Mon 4 October 2010.
www.waterperrygardens.co.uk / email: gallery@waterperrygardens.co.uk / Tel. 01844 338085
10am-4.30pm 7 days a week free
Waterperry Gardens (www.waterperrygardens.co.uk), Nr. Wheatley, Oxon. OX33 1JZ. Open: April-Oct 10-5.30; Nov-Mar 10-5; Tel. 01844 339254.
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Inhabit The Garden Cindy Jones and Jane McDonald
Drawings, prints and scultpure inspired by organic forms found in the garden Runs until Fri 17 September 2010.
www.thenorthwall.com / email: sarahlacey@thenorthwall.com / Tel. 01865 319 450
Free admission 11am- 4pm
North Wall Arts Centre (www.thenorthwall.com), South Parade, Oxford OX2 7NN; Email: sarahlacey@thenorthwall.com; Tel. 01865 319450; Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 4pm.
Royal Elephants from Mughal India
Paintings & drawings of twenty elephant subjects, dating from about 1570 to 1750, from the collection of Sir Howard Hodgkin Runs until Tue 28 September 2010.
Ashmolean Museum (www.ashmolean.org), Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH; Email: education.service@ashmus.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 278000; Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
Art You Grew Up With Submit review
Celebrating 100 years of illustration and animation, including Quentin Blake, the Mr Men books, Peppa Pig etc. Vote for your favourite! Runs until Sun 19 September 2010.
Creative Art Gallery, Woodstock (www.creativeartgallery.co.uk), 43 Oxford Street, Woodstock OX20 1TJ; Email: info@creativeartgallery.co.uk; Tel. 01993 810084; Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm; closed Mon.
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
One English Summer Flash of Splendour Arts
Exhibition of magical art by autistic children on the theme of high summer. All work for sale. Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
http://weweretherenowwearehere.wordpress.com/ / email: info@flashofsplendourarts.com / Tel. 01451 860645
9am-6pm, free
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
Oswald Couldrey 1882-1958 Exhibition
Exhibition of the work of Abingdon's most famous artist. Runs until Sun 10 October 2010.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
Wilfred Thesiger in Africa: A Centenary Exhibition
100 years after the renowned British traveller and writer's birth. Wide selection of photographs – many on view for the first time - and some collected objects relating to his life and travels in Africa. Accompanied by major new publication: 'Wilfred Thesiger in Africa' (released May 2010). (ends 5 June 2011) Runs until Sun 5 June 2011.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Wilfred Thesiger was one of this country's best known explorers and travel writers of the 20th century – a life of the kind we... read more
Oxford Ceramics will be exhibiting in Town Hall Runs until Sun 19 September 2010.
email: www.oxfordceramics.com
10.00am - 6.00pm
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
A Summer Exhibition of painting by Rona. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
O3Gallery (www.o3gallery.co.uk), Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY; Email: info@o3gallery.co.uk; Tel. 01865 246131; Opening hours: Tue-Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 11-4pm, closed Mon. Free entry.
'My Wit Was Always Working': John Aubrey And The Development Of Experimental Science
An examination of the intellectual world of the English scientific and cultural figure, John Aubrey (1626-97), one of the founding fellows of the Royal Society of London. Runs until Sun 31 October 2010.
Free entry
Bodleian Library: Exhibition Room (www.ouls.ox.ac.uk/bodley/about/exhibitions), Old Schools Quadrangle, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG; Tel. 01865 277224; Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am - 4.30pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm. Closed Christmas, Easter and New Year..
Encounters at John Radcliffe Notfamousyet Art Consultancy
Photo exhibition lets you peek behind the scenes of an exciting Summer Art Event. Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.notfamousyet.co.uk / email: info@notfamousyet.co.uk / Tel. 01865247901
Always open to all
John Radcliffe Hospital, Link Gallery
A rare opportunity to see a selection of the finds made beneath the floorboards of the Top Gallery during the redevelopment in 1999 Runs until Sat 16 October 2010.
Museum of the History of Science (www.mhs.ox.ac.uk), Old Ashmolean Building, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ; Tel. 01865 277280; Opening hours: 12-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 2-5pm Sun..
Exceptional fossils from Chengjiang, China Submit review
Extraordinary fossils from the Cambrian species explosion - 525 million years ago. Runs until Sun 14 November 2010.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Art At Annie's Tea Room Michele Field
Art display of Oxford canal paintings, prints & local cards. Tea & home made cakes. Parking Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.britishartists.co.uk/michele_field
10am-5pm
Canal Road, Thrupp, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1JZ
Piers Browne Seascapes, oil paintings, etchings capturing the shimmer of light to the horizon's curve. Runs until Sun 3 October 2010.
Free, 10am - 5pm
Art Jericho (artjericho.com/), 6 King Street, Oxford OX2 6DF; Email: artjericho@hotmail.co.uk; Tel. 07709 239322.
Richard Woods Modern Art Oxford Submit review
Launching the first in a series of new commissions for the yard at Modern Art Oxford Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
www.modernartoxford.org.uk / email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk / Tel. 01865 722733
Free
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
Sacred Faces - Icons In Oxford
Greek and Russian icons (normally not on view) from the Picture Gallery and Ashmolean Museum. Runs until Sun 19 December 2010.
www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery / email: gallerypr@chch.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 276 172
Christ Church Picture Gallery (www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery), Christ Church (entrance via Canterbury Gate / Oriel Square) OX1 1PD; Tel. 01865 276172; Opening hours: 1 Oct - 30 Apr: Mon - Sat 10.30am-1pm & 2-4.30pm; Sun 2-4.30pm.
1 May - 30 Sep: Mon - Sat 10.30am-5pm; Sun 2-5pm.
£3/£2.
Angela Palmer's exhibition of huge primary rainforest tree stumps is on the lawn in front of the museum. The exhibition is intended to highlight the deforestation crisis. Runs until Fri 1 July 2011.
Free, visible at all times.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Walking home one late Summer’s night, it is a delight to stumble upon these tree stumps from Brazil and further afield. The roots... read more
Thu 9th Sep — Family Events Listings
Boxing (11 - 15 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
5 - 6pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Boxing (7 - 11 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
5 - 6pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Come along and try painting, writing, stories...or just get inspired. No experience necessary
email: naomidgoldsmith@yahoo.com / Tel. Naomi: 07854 727540
9.15am - 12noon. Free, just drop in. Refreshments available
Cutteslowe Community Centre (www.cutteslowecommunity.org.uk), 31 Wren Road, Cutteslowe, Oxford OX2 7SX; Tel. 01865 311172.
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
Museum trail including souvenir prize. Find out what it was like to be a child in Oxford by following this trail which takes you on a journey through history.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Street Dance / Hip Hop Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
Class for 10 - 15 year olds. Learn fun, vibrant dances.
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
Thursday during term time 6.30 - 7.15 pm
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Street Dance / Hip Hop Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
Street dance / Hip hop for 7 - 10 year olds -Learn fun, vibrant dances
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
Thursday during term time 5.30 - 6.00 pm £4.00 per class
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Free drop-in and play activities for familes, carers & children.
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk / email: theroundaboutcentre@oxfordshire.gov.uk
9.15am - 2pm. Free
The Roundabout Centre, Waynflete Road, Oxford OX3 9DD; Tel. 01865 764952.
Puppy Socialisation Course Fair Weather Dog Training Club
Teach your puppy basic obedience, how to behave around dogs and people.
www.fairweatherdogtrainingclub.co.uk / email: ockcairns@yahoo.com / Tel. 01869 322996
Starts 6.45 pm
Arncott Village Hall, Arncott near Bicester
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
Drop in children’s art club and creative workshops
email: natalie@thejamfactoryoxford.com / Tel. 01865 244613
10am-1pm: drop in, £4/hour per child, ages 3-16. 2.30-4.30pm: tutored art courses, 2 days £40, 3 days £60, 5 days £80, for accompanied 9-16-yr-olds
Jam Factory (www.jamfactoryoxford.com), The Old Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street OX1 1HU; Email: contact@thejamfactoryoxford.com; Tel. 01865 244613 .
Post-Natal Pilates Classes Karren Hughes - Instructor
Regain your pre-pregnancy shape faster with this energizing workout.
www.stottpilates-oxford.co.uk / email: mail@stottpilates-oxford.co.uk / Tel. 07908 807558
9.10am - 9.55am - every Thursday for 7 weeks from 9th September - £35.00
Yoga Garden, Behind Cibo's (on the right), South Parade, Summertown.
Thu 9th Sep — Festivals, Fairs and Markets Listings
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Thu 9th Sep — Gardens Listings
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
Thu 9th Sep — Gig Listings
Open mic performance space for music, poetry & story
www.catweazleclub.org
8-11pm, £5/£4 (performers free - sign up before 8pm)
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
A unique venue in Oxford. A quiet, generous audience, and a fascinating plethora of acts. General standard: pretty high to occasionaly... read more
Songs Of Longing & Fulfilment Abingdon Anglo German Club
Robert Schumann in 1840 with Rachel Thorn (Soprano) and John Madden (piano).
Tel. 01235 533887
7.30 pm no fee, donation.
Abbey Chapel, Checker Walk, Abingdon OX14 3JB.
Homegrown Oxfordshire acoustic goodness
8.30pm. Free entry
The Cape of Good Hope (thecapeofgoodhopeoxford.co.uk), 1 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EA; Tel. 01865 262291.
Weekly open music, poetry and song session
9pm / Free
The Half Moon (halfmoonoxford.com), 18 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AB; Tel. 01865 247808.
The legendary Sparky's Flying Circus is one of the best and funniest nights out and it's free!From musicians (guitar, flute, violin... read more
Acoustic artists showcasing their talent
email: freudoxford@gmail.com / Tel. 01865 311171
8pm til late, Free entry
Freud (www.freudliving.co.uk/cgi-bin/shop/page.cgi?user_id=12265&file=bars.html), 119 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AH; Tel. 01865 311171.
Music, comedy, poetry, drinking and listening. PA provided. Sign up from 8pm
www.jamesstreettavern.co.uk / email: jamesstreettavern@hotmail.co.uk
8pm-12.30am. Free
James Street Tavern (www.jamesstreettavern.co.uk), 47-48 James Street, Oxford OX4 1EU; Email: jamesstreettavern@hotmail.co.uk; Tel. 01865 202804.
Thu 9th Sep — Meeting Listings
Songs Of Longing & Fulfilment Abingdon Anglo German Club
Robert Schumann in 1840 with Rachel Thorn (Soprano) and John Madden (piano).
Tel. 01235 533887
7.30 pm no fee, donation.
Abbey Chapel, Checker Walk, Abingdon OX14 3JB.
Come along and try painting, writing, stories...or just get inspired. No experience necessary
email: naomidgoldsmith@yahoo.com / Tel. Naomi: 07854 727540
9.15am - 12noon. Free, just drop in. Refreshments available
Cutteslowe Community Centre (www.cutteslowecommunity.org.uk), 31 Wren Road, Cutteslowe, Oxford OX2 7SX; Tel. 01865 311172.
Craft Workshop 'Ber-bedo Kelo Lonyo' United Women Organisation
Just drop in
www.bk-luwo.org.uk / email: bkluwo@yahoo.co.uk / Tel. 07906 220550
11am-4pm
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
Puppy Socialisation Course Fair Weather Dog Training Club
Teach your puppy basic obedience, how to behave around dogs and people.
www.fairweatherdogtrainingclub.co.uk / email: ockcairns@yahoo.com / Tel. 01869 322996
Starts 6.45 pm
Arncott Village Hall, Arncott near Bicester
Attitudinal Healing Oxford Attitudinal Healing Group
An application of the principles of A Course In Miracles. Non-judgemental circle.
www.jerryjampolsky.com/Attitudinal.Healing.html / email: nick_clegg(at)hotmail.com / Tel. Ann, 01869 246839
7.15 for 7.30-9pm, donations
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Ancient oriental board game of Go (WeiQi/ Baduk): watch, play, learn for free. Visitors welcome.
www.britgo.org/clubs/oxford_c.html / email: oxfordgoclub@goban.demon.co.uk / Tel. 01865 273928(w)/ 01865 248775 (h)
7.00pm, free
Freud (www.freudliving.co.uk/cgi-bin/shop/page.cgi?user_id=12265&file=bars.html), 119 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AH; Tel. 01865 311171.
Thu 9th Sep — Music and Dance Listings
Ballet - Adult Inter/adv Expression
Fun and relaxed classes suitable for those with previous experience
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
6.30-7.30pm Senior Ballet Technique and Repertoire Class
The Rosary Room, Our Lady of the Rosary, Yarnell's Hill, Botley, OX2 9BD
Songs Of Longing & Fulfilment Abingdon Anglo German Club
Robert Schumann in 1840 with Rachel Thorn (Soprano) and John Madden (piano).
Tel. 01235 533887
7.30 pm no fee, donation.
Abbey Chapel, Checker Walk, Abingdon OX14 3JB.
Have fun mastering the latest street/hip-hop moves. All abilities welcome.
email: katyfletcher@rocketmail.com / Tel. 07914 402569
5:15 - 6pm, £4
Charlton-on-Otmoor School
Ballet - Adult Beginners Expression
Suitable for complete beginners, relaxed friendly class.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
9:00-10:00pm
The Rosary Room, Our Lady of the Rosary, Yarnell's Hill, Botley, OX2 9BD
Jazz/modern - Intermediate Expression
Suitable for those with some previous dance experience.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
8:00-9:00pm
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Boys Only Dance Classes Expression
Tap, ballet and modern dance just for boys. Friendly, professional school.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
4:30-5:30pm, 4-6 year olds / 5:30-6:30pm, 7-11 year olds
The Rosary Room, Our Lady of the Rosary, Yarnell's Hill, Botley, OX2 9BD
Pre-school Ballet & Tap Class Expression
Fun, imaginative pre-school movement classes, experienced & qualified teachers.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
3.45-4.15pm - Ballet for 2½ to 3 years
The Rosary Room, Our Lady of the Rosary, Yarnell's Hill, Botley, OX2 9BD
Ballet, Tap & Modern Classes Expression
Classes for 4½ year olds upwards. Friendly, professional School.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
4.45-5.30pm - 4-5 year olds / 5:45-6:45pm - 7-9 year olds
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Tap Dance - Adult Advanced Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
Tap dance for adults. Great creative way to keep fit! Advanced class
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
8.15pm - 9.00pm £5.00
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Fun Choir Rehearsals The Oxford City Singers
Weekly fun singing. Pop, musicals, folk...all sorts! No experience necessary.
www.oxfordcitysingers.com / email: oxfordcitysingers@live.com
7pm, £2 weekly.
St Michael at the North Gate, Oxford City Church (www.smng.org.uk), Cornmarket Street, OX1 3EY; Email: shadja@zen.co.uk; Tel. 01865 240940.
Adult Ballet - All Abilities Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
Adult ballet and stretch - basic barre work, centre practice, adage & floor barre
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
7.15 - 8.15pm £5.50
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Zumba Fitness Janette Cardy Fitness
Dance fitness class.
www.janettecardyfitness.co.uk / email: janette@janettecardyfitness.co.uk / Tel. 07831 255532
£5 per class. 7.30-8.30 pm.
Bampton Village Hall
Street Dance / Hip Hop Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
Class for 10 - 15 year olds. Learn fun, vibrant dances.
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
Thursday during term time 6.30 - 7.15 pm
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Street Dance / Hip Hop Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
Street dance / Hip hop for 7 - 10 year olds -Learn fun, vibrant dances
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
Thursday during term time 5.30 - 6.00 pm £4.00 per class
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Pre-school Ballet & Tap Class Expression
Fun, imaginative pre-school movement classes, experienced & qualified teachers.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
3.45-4.30pm - Ballet & Tap for 3½ to 4 years
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Cuban Salsa Classes Oxford Cuban Thursdays (Cubanisimo)
Learn to dance Salsa and Rueda with Cuban teachers every Thursday. All levels.
http://cubanisimo.wikispaces.com/ / email: info@cubanisimo.co.uk / Tel. 07715 840675
8pm/9.15pm, £8 (£6)
East Oxford Conservative Club, 62 James Street, OX4 1EU
Tap - Adult Beginners Expression
Suitable for complete beginners, relaxed friendly class.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
7:30-8:15pm, £6 per class
The Rosary Room, Our Lady of the Rosary, Yarnell's Hill, Botley, OX2 9BD
Suitable for those with some previous experience of tap
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
7:00-8:00pm, £6 per class
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Fun Salsa Classes! SalsaEngland
Fun & friendly classes. New 6 week beginners' courses starting each week, all welcome!
www.SalsaEngland.org / email: SalsaEngland@aol.com / Tel. 07973 831801
7:10pm
G's Bar, Deans Court, Market Square, Bicester OX26 6AA
Jazz/modern Adult Beginners Expression
Suitable for complete beginners, relaxed friendly class.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
8:15-9:00pm
The Rosary Room, Our Lady of the Rosary, Yarnell's Hill, Botley, OX2 9BD
Ballet Classes - Senior School Expression
Professional ballet training working towards a dance career or just for fun
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
6.30-7.30pm Senior Ballet Technique and Repertoire Class
The Rosary Room, Our Lady of the Rosary, Yarnell's Hill, Botley, OX2 9BD
Raw Diva - Urban Dance Classes Raw Diva
Fun class for women to get fit, learn great routines & unleash your inner diva!
www.rawdiva.co.uk / email: raw.diva@live.co.uk / Tel. 07908 953002
8-9pm, £5
St. Gregory The Great School (www.stgregory.oxon.sch.uk), Cricket Road, Oxford OX4 3DR; Tel. 01865 749933.
Raw Diva - Urban Dance Classes Raw Diva
Fun class for women to get fit, learn great routines & unleash your inner diva!
www.rawdiva.co.uk / email: raw.diva@live.co.uk / Tel. 07908 953002
8-9pm, £5
St. Gregory The Great School (www.stgregory.oxon.sch.uk), Cricket Road, Oxford OX4 3DR; Tel. 01865 749933.
Capoeira Class - Abolicao Abolicao Oxford Capoeira
A lively and fun mix of dance, martial arts, music and play from Brazil
www.abolicao.co.uk / email: dourado@abolicao.co.uk / Tel. 07712 898731
8.00pm £5 member/£7 non member
East Oxford Games Hall, Collins St (behind Tesco, Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1XS; Tel. 01865 467050.
Thu 9th Sep — Outside Oxfordshire Listings
Young People’s Shakespeare Week
The RSC is opening the doors of its Courtyard Theatre for a series of performances and activity specifically for schools, young people and families.
email: nada.zakula@rsc.org.uk / Tel. 01789 412622
Courtyard Theatre, Stratford upon Avon
Thu 9th Sep — Pubs and Clubs Listings
Weekly open music, poetry and song session
9pm / Free
The Half Moon (halfmoonoxford.com), 18 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AB; Tel. 01865 247808.
The legendary Sparky's Flying Circus is one of the best and funniest nights out and it's free!From musicians (guitar, flute, violin... read more
Prizes for each round and rollover jackpot
8pm.
The Fir Tree (www.thefirtree.com/), 163 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EJ; Email: info@thefirtree.com; Tel. 01865 245290.
Student club night. House, R&B and floor filler classics dropped by resident DJ Henry Greenwood every Thursday
£1 before 11pm, £3 after 11pm
Po Na Na (www.oxfordponana.com), 13-15 Magdalen Street, Oxford, OX1 3AE; Email: OxfordPNN@ponana.com; Tel. 249171.
A fun night for all with questions to suit everyone's taste.
email: charlie.guinan@btinternet.com / Tel. 01865 790106
£1 per person 8.30
Folly Bridge Inn, 38 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PD; Tel. 01865 790106.
Thu 9th Sep — Skills, Games and Volunteering Listings
Come along and try painting, writing, stories...or just get inspired. No experience necessary
email: naomidgoldsmith@yahoo.com / Tel. Naomi: 07854 727540
9.15am - 12noon. Free, just drop in. Refreshments available
Cutteslowe Community Centre (www.cutteslowecommunity.org.uk), 31 Wren Road, Cutteslowe, Oxford OX2 7SX; Tel. 01865 311172.
Craft Workshop 'Ber-bedo Kelo Lonyo' United Women Organisation
Just drop in
www.bk-luwo.org.uk / email: bkluwo@yahoo.co.uk / Tel. 07906 220550
11am-4pm
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
Zumba Fitness Janette Cardy Fitness
Dance fitness class.
www.janettecardyfitness.co.uk / email: janette@janettecardyfitness.co.uk / Tel. 07831 255532
£5 per class. 7.30-8.30 pm.
Bampton Village Hall
Puppy Socialisation Course Fair Weather Dog Training Club
Teach your puppy basic obedience, how to behave around dogs and people.
www.fairweatherdogtrainingclub.co.uk / email: ockcairns@yahoo.com / Tel. 01869 322996
Starts 6.45 pm
Arncott Village Hall, Arncott near Bicester
Drop in children’s art club and creative workshops
email: natalie@thejamfactoryoxford.com / Tel. 01865 244613
10am-1pm: drop in, £4/hour per child, ages 3-16. 2.30-4.30pm: tutored art courses, 2 days £40, 3 days £60, 5 days £80, for accompanied 9-16-yr-olds
Jam Factory (www.jamfactoryoxford.com), The Old Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street OX1 1HU; Email: contact@thejamfactoryoxford.com; Tel. 01865 244613 .
Ancient oriental board game of Go (WeiQi/ Baduk): watch, play, learn for free. Visitors welcome.
www.britgo.org/clubs/oxford_c.html / email: oxfordgoclub@goban.demon.co.uk / Tel. 01865 273928(w)/ 01865 248775 (h)
7.00pm, free
Freud (www.freudliving.co.uk/cgi-bin/shop/page.cgi?user_id=12265&file=bars.html), 119 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AH; Tel. 01865 311171.
Thu 9th Sep — Sports and Fitness Listings
Boxing (11 - 15 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
5 - 6pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Boxing (7 - 11 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
5 - 6pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Boxing Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
11.30am - 1pm, 6 - 7.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Pilates Classes In Oxford ajfitness
Pilates for all levels
email: ajfitness@ymail.com / Tel. 07908652807
18:15
Jericho Community Centre, 33a Canal Street OX2 6BQ; Email: admin@jerichocentre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 557902.
Fat Burners Aerobic Circuit Real Results Fitness
The class that works your whole body
www.realresultsfitnesstraining.co.uk / email: realresultsfitness@hotmail.co.uk / Tel. 07801896295
8pm, £5 get 5th class free!
The Garrison Centre, Ambrosden, Bicester
Yoga (Mixed Ability) Sue Pennington
All welcome, including beginners. Stretching, strengthening, relaxing.
www.suepennington.com / email: suepennington@yahoo.com / Tel. 01865 776759
6-7.30pm, £8/£7/£6
Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford OX4 1GH.
Zumba Happy Hour St Clements Zumba Rebekah Robertshaw
Easy Fun Dance Fitness. Come laugh,dance, move and groove any size or ability.
www.zumbatomic.co.uk / email: rebekah@hiphappy.co.uk / Tel. 07891174797
Thurs 6-7pm £5 discount avail
St Clements Family Centre, Cross St, Oxford.
Regular meditation group sittings. Very informal. Zen tuition offered.
http://kidlington-zendo.org.uk / email: michael@pockley.plus.com / Tel. 01865 371109
7.30pm, free
Kidlington Zendo, Kidlington
Muay Thai Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
3.30 - 5pm, 7.30 - 9.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Learn a fun new skill and transform your body shape! Beginners welcome!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
8 - 9pm
Pole Position Dance & Fitness Studio, Greenwood Estate, Bicester, OX26 2NL
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
1 - 2pm, 2.30 - 3.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Pole Dancing Fitness Course SOLL Leisure
Pole Dancing Exercise Course
www.soll-leisure.co.uk / email: info@soll-leisure.co.uk / Tel. 01235 766201 or 01367 241755
7.15pm, £70 per course
Tilsley Park, Abingdon. Wantage Leisure Centre, Faringdon Leisure Centre, Willowbrook Leisure Centre, Didcot
Pilates Anna Reid MCSP MSc MACP
Pilates by Chartered Physiotherapist. Booking essential via email or phone.
www.annareidphysio.co.uk / email: universityclubpilates@googlemail.com / Tel. 07824 337826
7.45am pilates for athletes (advanced), 8.45am mixed ability, 5pm beginners, 6pm mixed ability
Oxford University Club (www.club.ox.ac.uk/), Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3SZ; Email: reception@club.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 271044.
Zumba Fitness Janette Cardy Fitness
Dance fitness class.
www.janettecardyfitness.co.uk / email: janette@janettecardyfitness.co.uk / Tel. 07831 255532
£5 per class. 7.30-8.30 pm.
Bampton Village Hall
Pilates Mat Class Ivana Starkova
Stott Instructor - strengthen abs, improve posture, ease back pain.
www.ispilates.co.uk / email: enquiries@ispilates.co.uk / Tel. 0781 8062351
6-7pm,£12 trial, £60 for 6
St Michael & All Angels Church Hall (Summertown), Corner of Banbury & Portland Rds, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7EZ.
Oxford City Korfball Training Oxford City Korfball Club
Beginners Welcome. Mixed Sex Team Sport like netball/basketball but better!
http://oxfordcitykorfball.co.uk/ / email: chair@oxfordcitykorfball.co.uk
6:30pm
Oxford Community School, Glanville Road, Oxford OX4 2AU.
Sulkido - Fitness/self-defence
Martial arts & fitness for all levels. £60 per year, includes training suit.
http://users.ox.ac.uk/~sulkido/ / email: sulkido@herald.ox.ac.uk
8.30-10pm
Oxford University Sports Complex (www.sport.ox.ac.uk), Iffley Road; Tel. 01865 240476.
Karate for ages 5+. Mixed abilities; family classes (parents join in). See website for info.
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118463373632 / email: senseimarka@aol.com / Tel. 0797 1556 313
St Margaret's Institute, Polstead Road, 4-8pm
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Pilates Class For Beginners Ivana Starkova
Stott Instructor- strenghten abs & lower back, improve posture.
www.ispilates.co.uk / email: enquiries@ispilates.co.uk / Tel. 07818062351
12.30-1.15pm, £10, £48 for 6
Jericho Community Centre, 33a Canal Street OX2 6BQ; Email: admin@jerichocentre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 557902.
Jeet Kune Do Can Do Martial Arts
Mixed martial art classes
www.candomartialarts.co.uk / email: virginia@candomartialarts.co.uk / Tel. 07989949226
7:30 - 9:30pm
Radley College & WHLTC in Abingdon
60 minute group fitness class combining cardio, strength, and stretch moves.
www.jazzercise.com / email: helen-jazzercise@live.com
7.00pm. £7 per class or £19 per month (approx £2.30 a class!)
Botley Primary School, Elms Road, Botley
Matwork based pilates, all levels welcome.
www.lenka-pilates.co.uk / email: lenkapilates@hotmail.com / Tel. 01869277835
10:00am - 11:00am £5.00 (£4.00 trial class)
Charndon Village Hall, OX27 0BL
Post-Natal Pilates Classes Karren Hughes - Instructor
Regain your pre-pregnancy shape faster with this energizing workout.
www.stottpilates-oxford.co.uk / email: mail@stottpilates-oxford.co.uk / Tel. 07908 807558
9.10am - 9.55am - every Thursday for 7 weeks from 9th September - £35.00
Yoga Garden, Behind Cibo's (on the right), South Parade, Summertown.
Zumba Fitness Janette Cardy Fitness
Its exercise in disguise. Party time.
www.janettecardyfitness.co.uk / email: janette@janettecardyfitness.co.uk / Tel. 07831 255532
7.30-8.30 pm £5 per class.
Bampton village Hall
Muay Thai & M.m.a Free Session OXFORD MASTER ALEMAO CAMP
One Month free trial at Oxford Master Alemao Camp http:www.oxmac.co.uk
www.oxmac.co.uk / email: info@oxmac.co.uk / Tel. 07540261131
12;30and 20pm /from £3.00 ph
Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, Pegasus Road, Blackbird Leys OX4 6JL; Tel. 01865 467020.
Capoeira Class - Abolicao Abolicao Oxford Capoeira
A lively and fun mix of dance, martial arts, music and play from Brazil
www.abolicao.co.uk / email: dourado@abolicao.co.uk / Tel. 07712 898731
8.00pm £5 member/£7 non member
East Oxford Games Hall, Collins St (behind Tesco, Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1XS; Tel. 01865 467050.
Capoeira Filhos de Bimba Oxford
High energy Brazilian sport. Combines music, martial arts and dance. All levels.
www.filhosdebimbaoxford.talktalk.net / email: filhosdebimbaoxford@hotmail.co.uk / Tel. 07791934822
6:30pm email for prices
East Oxford Primary School, Union Street, Oxford OX4 1JP.
Aerobics Class - Horspath Bodyboost Fitness
A total body conditioning aerobics class for all levels
http://bodyboost.org
6.00pm till 7.00pm, £2.50 only!
Horspath Village Hall (www.horspath.org.uk/villagehall), Oxford Road, Horspath, Oxfordshire OX33 1RT; Email: village.hall@horspath.org.uk; Tel. 07549 179338 (7-9pm).
Oxford Bujinkan Shadow Warrior
Traditional Ninjitsu with contemporary application. Training twice weekly.
www.oxfordshadowwarrior.co.uk / email: oxfordshadowwarrior@googlemail.com
7.30pm
South Park, Oxford.
Thu 9th Sep — Theatre Listings
Multi-media performance tour.
www.pegasustheatre.org.uk / email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk / Tel. 01865 812150
4pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm, £3
Pegasus Theatre (www.pegasustheatre.org.uk), Magdalen Road OX4 1RE; Email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722851; Fax: 204976.
Comedy from Olivier Award nominated duo
7.30 pm, £17.50 - £24.50
Oxford Playhouse (www.oxfordplayhouse.com/), 11-12 Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW; Tel. 01865 305305; Fax: 01865 793748.
Thu 9th Sep — Worship Listings
All are welcome to our method of worship based on waiting in silence.
www.oxfordquakers.org/about / email: oxford@quaker.org.uk / Tel. 01865 557373
7.30 - 8.00am, followed by breakfast. Young adults at 7:30 pm on certain evenings
Friends' Meeting House / Oxford Quaker Centre (www.oxfordquakers.org), 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW; Tel. 01865 557373.
Regular meditation group sittings. Very informal. Zen tuition offered.
http://kidlington-zendo.org.uk / email: michael@pockley.plus.com / Tel. 01865 371109
7.30pm, free
Kidlington Zendo, Kidlington
Fri 10th Sep — Balls Listings
Pigstock Sobell House Hospice Charity
Hog, hops and rock'n'roll
www.sobellhospicecharity.org.uk/newsitem/index.php?id=We%20are%20inviting%20you%20to%20PIGSTOCK%20part%20of%20the%20Big%20Witney%20Weekend / email: kevin@sobellhospice.org / Tel. 01865857012
7pm, £5 entry
Witney Rugby Club
Fri 10th Sep — Concert Listings
Rock And Blues Charity Night In aid of SSNAP
The Doghouse band playing for SSNAP - supporting special care babies.
www.ssnap.org.uk / email: ssnap@orh.nhs.uk / Tel. 01865 221359
8.30 pm, £15 including ploughman's.
St Hilda's College, Cowley Place.
Fri 10th Sep — Courses and Workshops Listings
Museum trail including souvenir prize. Find out what it was like to be a child in Oxford by following this trail which takes you on a journey through history.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Collaboraction Collaboraction Unlimited
Life changing experience in getting things done!
www.collaboraction.co.uk / email: info@collaboraction.co.uk / Tel. 01869 346493
9:00am - 5:00pm £120 (£60)
Whatley Hall Hotel, Horsefair Banbury
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Fri 10th Sep — Exhibition Listings
30 min audio tour through Jericho to St Sepulchre cemetery telling one story from a rich history. Runs until Sat 30 October 2010.
Free, 10.30am-4.15pm
Art Jericho (artjericho.com/), 6 King Street, Oxford OX2 6DF; Email: artjericho@hotmail.co.uk; Tel. 07709 239322.
A chance to see a selection of watercolour & oil paintings by established local artist Valerie Petts. In the teashop. Runs until Mon 4 October 2010.
www.waterperrygardens.co.uk / email: gallery@waterperrygardens.co.uk / Tel. 01844 338085
10am-4.30pm 7 days a week free
Waterperry Gardens (www.waterperrygardens.co.uk), Nr. Wheatley, Oxon. OX33 1JZ. Open: April-Oct 10-5.30; Nov-Mar 10-5; Tel. 01844 339254.
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Inhabit The Garden Cindy Jones and Jane McDonald
Drawings, prints and scultpure inspired by organic forms found in the garden Runs until Fri 17 September 2010.
www.thenorthwall.com / email: sarahlacey@thenorthwall.com / Tel. 01865 319 450
Free admission 11am- 4pm
North Wall Arts Centre (www.thenorthwall.com), South Parade, Oxford OX2 7NN; Email: sarahlacey@thenorthwall.com; Tel. 01865 319450; Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 4pm.
Royal Elephants from Mughal India
Paintings & drawings of twenty elephant subjects, dating from about 1570 to 1750, from the collection of Sir Howard Hodgkin Runs until Tue 28 September 2010.
Ashmolean Museum (www.ashmolean.org), Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH; Email: education.service@ashmus.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 278000; Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
Art You Grew Up With Submit review
Celebrating 100 years of illustration and animation, including Quentin Blake, the Mr Men books, Peppa Pig etc. Vote for your favourite! Runs until Sun 19 September 2010.
Creative Art Gallery, Woodstock (www.creativeartgallery.co.uk), 43 Oxford Street, Woodstock OX20 1TJ; Email: info@creativeartgallery.co.uk; Tel. 01993 810084; Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm; closed Mon.
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
One English Summer Flash of Splendour Arts
Exhibition of magical art by autistic children on the theme of high summer. All work for sale. Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
http://weweretherenowwearehere.wordpress.com/ / email: info@flashofsplendourarts.com / Tel. 01451 860645
9am-6pm, free
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
Oswald Couldrey 1882-1958 Exhibition
Exhibition of the work of Abingdon's most famous artist. Runs until Sun 10 October 2010.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
Wilfred Thesiger in Africa: A Centenary Exhibition
100 years after the renowned British traveller and writer's birth. Wide selection of photographs – many on view for the first time - and some collected objects relating to his life and travels in Africa. Accompanied by major new publication: 'Wilfred Thesiger in Africa' (released May 2010). (ends 5 June 2011) Runs until Sun 5 June 2011.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Wilfred Thesiger was one of this country's best known explorers and travel writers of the 20th century – a life of the kind we... read more
Oxford Ceramics will be exhibiting in Town Hall Runs until Sun 19 September 2010.
email: www.oxfordceramics.com
10.00 am - 6.00pm
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
A Summer Exhibition of painting by Rona. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
O3Gallery (www.o3gallery.co.uk), Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY; Email: info@o3gallery.co.uk; Tel. 01865 246131; Opening hours: Tue-Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 11-4pm, closed Mon. Free entry.
'My Wit Was Always Working': John Aubrey And The Development Of Experimental Science
An examination of the intellectual world of the English scientific and cultural figure, John Aubrey (1626-97), one of the founding fellows of the Royal Society of London. Runs until Sun 31 October 2010.
Free entry
Bodleian Library: Exhibition Room (www.ouls.ox.ac.uk/bodley/about/exhibitions), Old Schools Quadrangle, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG; Tel. 01865 277224; Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am - 4.30pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm. Closed Christmas, Easter and New Year..
Encounters at John Radcliffe Notfamousyet Art Consultancy
Photo exhibition lets you peek behind the scenes of an exciting Summer Art Event. Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.notfamousyet.co.uk / email: info@notfamousyet.co.uk / Tel. 01865247901
Always open to all
John Radcliffe Hospital, Link Gallery
A rare opportunity to see a selection of the finds made beneath the floorboards of the Top Gallery during the redevelopment in 1999 Runs until Sat 16 October 2010.
Museum of the History of Science (www.mhs.ox.ac.uk), Old Ashmolean Building, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ; Tel. 01865 277280; Opening hours: 12-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 2-5pm Sun..
Exceptional fossils from Chengjiang, China Submit review
Extraordinary fossils from the Cambrian species explosion - 525 million years ago. Runs until Sun 14 November 2010.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Art At Annie's Tea Room Michele Field
Art display of Oxford canal paintings, prints & local cards. Tea & home made cakes. Parking Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.britishartists.co.uk/michele_field
10am-5pm
Canal Road, Thrupp, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1JZ
Piers Browne Seascapes, oil paintings, etchings capturing the shimmer of light to the horizon's curve. Runs until Sun 3 October 2010.
Free, 10am - 5pm
Art Jericho (artjericho.com/), 6 King Street, Oxford OX2 6DF; Email: artjericho@hotmail.co.uk; Tel. 07709 239322.
Richard Woods Modern Art Oxford Submit review
Launching the first in a series of new commissions for the yard at Modern Art Oxford Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
www.modernartoxford.org.uk / email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk / Tel. 01865 722733
Free
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
Sacred Faces - Icons In Oxford
Greek and Russian icons (normally not on view) from the Picture Gallery and Ashmolean Museum. Runs until Sun 19 December 2010.
www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery / email: gallerypr@chch.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 276 172
Christ Church Picture Gallery (www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery), Christ Church (entrance via Canterbury Gate / Oriel Square) OX1 1PD; Tel. 01865 276172; Opening hours: 1 Oct - 30 Apr: Mon - Sat 10.30am-1pm & 2-4.30pm; Sun 2-4.30pm.
1 May - 30 Sep: Mon - Sat 10.30am-5pm; Sun 2-5pm.
£3/£2.
Angela Palmer's exhibition of huge primary rainforest tree stumps is on the lawn in front of the museum. The exhibition is intended to highlight the deforestation crisis. Runs until Fri 1 July 2011.
Free, visible at all times.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Walking home one late Summer’s night, it is a delight to stumble upon these tree stumps from Brazil and further afield. The roots... read more
Fri 10th Sep — Family Events Listings
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
Museum trail including souvenir prize. Find out what it was like to be a child in Oxford by following this trail which takes you on a journey through history.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
Fri 10th Sep — Festivals, Fairs and Markets Listings
Pigstock Sobell House Hospice Charity
Hog, hops and rock'n'roll
www.sobellhospicecharity.org.uk/newsitem/index.php?id=We%20are%20inviting%20you%20to%20PIGSTOCK%20part%20of%20the%20Big%20Witney%20Weekend / email: kevin@sobellhospice.org / Tel. 01865857012
7pm, £5 entry
Witney Rugby Club
Oxford Castle Arts and Crafts Market
20 stalls selling jewellery, wire sculptures, yarns, textiles, paintings and prints.
www.oxfordcastle.com/oxford_castle_market.html / email: ocl@topgroup.co.uk / Tel. 01865 201657
free admission, 11am - 5pm
Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY; Tel. 01865 201657.
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Local producers supply fresh veg, eggs, jams, cakes, plants, etc.
email: kathy.godwin@tiscali.co.uk / Tel. 07515372480
8.30am to 10.30am
The Masonic Hall, Church Green, Witney
Fri 10th Sep — Gardens Listings
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
Fri 10th Sep — Gig Listings
THE LIKE + guests
http://ymdpresents.tumblr.com/#700474921 / email: hello@ymdpresents.co.uk
8pm 18+ £7.50
The Jericho Tavern (www.thejericho.co.uk), 56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AZ; Tel. 01865 311775.
Classic funk, reggae, and R'n'B. Jason & Artwell on the mix!
11pm - close
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE; Tel. 01865 244516.
Graham Metcalfe Oxford Folk Club
www.oxfordfolkclub.com
8.30pm.
Folly Bridge Inn, 38 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PD; Tel. 01865 790106.
Fri 10th Sep — Meeting Listings
Try your hand at a variety of wargames, boardgames and card games.
www.abingdonwargames.org.uk/ / email: overlord_awc@hotmail.com
6.30-10pm £3/£1 (first 2 visits free)
Abingdon Conservative Club, Ock Street, Abingdon
Fri 10th Sep — Music and Dance Listings
Rock And Blues Charity Night In aid of SSNAP
The Doghouse band playing for SSNAP - supporting special care babies.
www.ssnap.org.uk / email: ssnap@orh.nhs.uk / Tel. 01865 221359
8.30 pm, £15 including ploughman's.
St Hilda's College, Cowley Place.
Ballet Adult Advanced Expression
Suitable for those who have trained to Intermediate/Advanced level
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
12:15-1:45pm, ISTD Advanced 1 & 2 (old Intermediate and Advanced) with Karen Sellick
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Ballet, Tap & Modern Classes Expression
Classes for 4½ year olds upwards. Friendly, professional School.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
4.45-5.30pm - 5-6 year olds
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Boys Only Dance Classes Expression
Tap, ballet and modern dance just for boys. Friendly, professional school.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
4:15-6:00pm, 7-11 year olds / 6:00-7.45pm, 12+ year olds
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Best of Latin Music, free Salsa class, live percussion.
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56222988458&ref=ts / email: andrea.cerase@bioch.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 07721 503970 (Christian)
£4/5
Camera (www.cameraoxford.co.uk/), St Ebbe's Street OX1 1PU; Email: mail@cameraoxford.co.uk; Tel. 01608 646905.
Pre-school Ballet & Tap Class Expression
Fun, imaginative pre-school movement classes, experienced & qualified teachers.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
10.30-11.00am - Ballet for 2½; to 3 years / 11.15am-12.00pm - Ballet & Tap for 3½ to 4 years / 3.45-4.30pm - Ballet & Tap for 3½ to 4½ years
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Adult Ballet - Beginners Class Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
Ballet for beginners, fun & friendly class!
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
Friday Mornings 10am-11 £5.50
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Ballet - Adult Beginners Expression
Suitable for complete beginners, relaxed friendly class.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
7.45-8.45pm
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
For women wanting to learn Street / Urban Dance. Builds up confidence & keeps you fit!
email: hannahsully6@hotmail.com / Tel. 07717 488440
6:15 - 7:15pm, £4 per class
Headington Community Centre, Gladstone Road, Headington OX3 8LL.
Fri 10th Sep — Outside Oxfordshire Listings
Young People’s Shakespeare Week
The RSC is opening the doors of its Courtyard Theatre for a series of performances and activity specifically for schools, young people and families.
email: nada.zakula@rsc.org.uk / Tel. 01789 412622
Courtyard Theatre, Stratford upon Avon
Fri 10th Sep — Pubs and Clubs Listings
Classic funk, reggae, and R'n'B. Jason & Artwell on the mix!
11pm - close
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE; Tel. 01865 244516.
Latin, funk and Afrobeat
The Brickworks, 182 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE; Tel. 01865 245999.
House night with resident DJs Henry Greenwood and Tony Naked Nanton on rotation with special guests
10pm-3am. £5
Po Na Na (www.oxfordponana.com), 13-15 Magdalen Street, Oxford, OX1 3AE; Email: OxfordPNN@ponana.com; Tel. 249171.
Funk, soul boogie and R&B
10.30pm-2.30am. £2
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE; Tel. 01865 244516.
Roots and reggae club night
8pm-12.30am. Free entry before 9pm, £2 after.
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
Fri 10th Sep — Skills, Games and Volunteering Listings
For women wanting to learn Street / Urban Dance. Builds up confidence & keeps you fit!
email: hannahsully6@hotmail.com / Tel. 07717 488440
6:15 - 7:15pm, £4 per class
Headington Community Centre, Gladstone Road, Headington OX3 8LL.
Fri 10th Sep — Sports and Fitness Listings
Boxing Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
2 - 3.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Judo Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
5 - 6pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Oxford Ju Jitsu (Atado) Far Eastern Club - circa 50 yrs
16 yrs and over. Martial arts incorporating techniques from various other styles.
www.atado.co.uk / email: members@atado.co.uk / Tel. 07881 520203
Improvers, 8-10pm. £3 per session.
South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street, Oxford OX1 4RP.
Muay Thai Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
12.30 - 2.15pm, 3.30 - 5pm, 7.30 - 9.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Learn a fun new skill and transform your body shape! Beginners welcome!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
8 - 9pm
Pole Position Dance & Fitness Studio, Greenwood Estate, Bicester, OX26 2NL
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
6 - 7.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Pole Dancing Fitness Course SOLL Leisure
Pole Dancing Exercise Course
www.soll-leisure.co.uk / email: info@soll-leisure.co.uk / Tel. 01235 766201 or 01367 241755
7pm, £70 per course
Tilsley Park, Abingdon. Wantage Leisure Centre, Faringdon Leisure Centre, Willowbrook Leisure Centre, Didcot
Pilates Anna Reid MCSP MSc MACP
Pilates by Chartered Physiotherapist. Booking essential via email or phone.
www.annareidphysio.co.uk / email: universityclubpilates@googlemail.com / Tel. 07824 337826
12.15pm mixed ability, 1.15pm advanced
Oxford University Club (www.club.ox.ac.uk/), Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3SZ; Email: reception@club.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 271044.
Swimming Club For Adults Member of Thames Valley RLSS
Pisces Adult Swimming and Life Saving, friendly non-competitive club.
email: meg@udriveracing.co.uk / Tel. 01865 765696
8-9pm, £3.50 per session
Barton Pool (www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decLP/Barton_Pool_occw.htm), Waynflete Road, Barton, Oxford OX3 8GA; Tel. 01865 467290.
Karate for ages 5+. Mixed abilities; family classes (parents join in). See website for info.
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118463373632 / email: senseimarka@aol.com / Tel. 0797 1556 313
Hook Norton Memorial Hall, 4-6.15pm
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Hatha Yoga (all Levels) Jenny Blyth
Balance, strength and flexibility to enhance your wellbeing in mind and body.
email: jennyblyth@btconnect.com / Tel. 07798 526 252
9-10.30 am, £8
Yoga Garden, Behind Cibo's (on the right), South Parade, Summertown.
For women wanting to learn Street / Urban Dance. Builds up confidence & keeps you fit!
email: hannahsully6@hotmail.com / Tel. 07717 488440
6:15 - 7:15pm, £4 per class
Headington Community Centre, Gladstone Road, Headington OX3 8LL.
Muay Thai & M.m.a Free Session OXFORD MASTER ALEMAO CAMP
One Month free trial at Oxford Master Alemao Camp http:www.oxmac.co.uk
www.oxmac.co.uk / email: info@oxmac.co.uk / Tel. 07540261131
12;30and 20pm /from £3.00 ph
Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, Pegasus Road, Blackbird Leys OX4 6JL; Tel. 01865 467020.
Fri 10th Sep — Theatre Listings
Multi-media performance tour.
www.pegasustheatre.org.uk / email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk / Tel. 01865 812150
4pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm, £3
Pegasus Theatre (www.pegasustheatre.org.uk), Magdalen Road OX4 1RE; Email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722851; Fax: 204976.
Comedy from Olivier Award nominated duo
8 pm, £17.50 - £24.50
Oxford Playhouse (www.oxfordplayhouse.com/), 11-12 Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW; Tel. 01865 305305; Fax: 01865 793748.
Sat 11th Sep — Courses and Workshops Listings
Museum trail including souvenir prize. Find out what it was like to be a child in Oxford by following this trail which takes you on a journey through history.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Life Drawing Magdalen Road Studios
Drawing for all abilities with expert tuition from Francis O'Neill.
www.magdalenroadstudios.com/ / email: francis@francisoneill.net / Tel. 07740 779457
10am-1pm £17.50 (£15 conc) £90/6 classes
Magdalen Road Studios (www.magdalenroadstudios.com/), 74 Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE.
Pinhole Photography Family Friendly Workshop
Discover the history of cameras and make incredible pinhole photos
2-4pm, free, booking required
Museum of the History of Science (www.mhs.ox.ac.uk), Old Ashmolean Building, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ; Tel. 01865 277280.
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Dance, music, craft and drama workshops.
www.pegasustheatre.org.uk / email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk / Tel. 01865 812150
10am - 5pm, Free
Pegasus Theatre (www.pegasustheatre.org.uk), Magdalen Road OX4 1RE; Email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722851; Fax: 204976.
Creative Writing Course Sol Creativity Workshops
Tapping into your creativity through creative writing.
www.meetup.com/Creative-Writing-Courses-Oxford / email: solmeditation@googlemail.com / Tel. 07565 188168
11am-4pm / £25
The Perch (www.the-perch.co.uk), Binsey Lane, Binsey, Oxford, OX2 0NG; Email: info@the-perch.co.uk; Tel. 01865 728891 .
Sat 11th Sep — Exhibition Listings
30 min audio tour through Jericho to St Sepulchre cemetery telling one story from a rich history. Runs until Sat 30 October 2010.
Free, 10.30am-4.15pm
Art Jericho (artjericho.com/), 6 King Street, Oxford OX2 6DF; Email: artjericho@hotmail.co.uk; Tel. 07709 239322.
A chance to see a selection of watercolour & oil paintings by established local artist Valerie Petts. In the teashop. Runs until Mon 4 October 2010.
www.waterperrygardens.co.uk / email: gallery@waterperrygardens.co.uk / Tel. 01844 338085
10am-4.30pm 7 days a week free
Waterperry Gardens (www.waterperrygardens.co.uk), Nr. Wheatley, Oxon. OX33 1JZ. Open: April-Oct 10-5.30; Nov-Mar 10-5; Tel. 01844 339254.
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Inhabit The Garden Cindy Jones and Jane McDonald
Drawings, prints and scultpure inspired by organic forms found in the garden Runs until Fri 17 September 2010.
www.thenorthwall.com / email: sarahlacey@thenorthwall.com / Tel. 01865 319 450
Free admission 11am- 4pm
North Wall Arts Centre (www.thenorthwall.com), South Parade, Oxford OX2 7NN; Email: sarahlacey@thenorthwall.com; Tel. 01865 319450; Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 4pm.
Royal Elephants from Mughal India
Paintings & drawings of twenty elephant subjects, dating from about 1570 to 1750, from the collection of Sir Howard Hodgkin Runs until Tue 28 September 2010.
Ashmolean Museum (www.ashmolean.org), Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH; Email: education.service@ashmus.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 278000; Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
Art You Grew Up With Submit review
Celebrating 100 years of illustration and animation, including Quentin Blake, the Mr Men books, Peppa Pig etc. Vote for your favourite! Runs until Sun 19 September 2010.
Creative Art Gallery, Woodstock (www.creativeartgallery.co.uk), 43 Oxford Street, Woodstock OX20 1TJ; Email: info@creativeartgallery.co.uk; Tel. 01993 810084; Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm; closed Mon.
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
One English Summer Flash of Splendour Arts
Exhibition of magical art by autistic children on the theme of high summer. All work for sale. Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
http://weweretherenowwearehere.wordpress.com/ / email: info@flashofsplendourarts.com / Tel. 01451 860645
9am-6pm, free
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
Oswald Couldrey 1882-1958 Exhibition
Exhibition of the work of Abingdon's most famous artist. Runs until Sun 10 October 2010.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
Wilfred Thesiger in Africa: A Centenary Exhibition
100 years after the renowned British traveller and writer's birth. Wide selection of photographs – many on view for the first time - and some collected objects relating to his life and travels in Africa. Accompanied by major new publication: 'Wilfred Thesiger in Africa' (released May 2010). (ends 5 June 2011) Runs until Sun 5 June 2011.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Wilfred Thesiger was one of this country's best known explorers and travel writers of the 20th century – a life of the kind we... read more
Insect Spectacle - Family Friendly Event
Come along today and enjoy our fantastic insect collection with handling tables and experts from the Amateur Entomological Society.
1-4pm
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Pinhole Photography Family Friendly Workshop
Discover the history of cameras and make incredible pinhole photos
2-4pm, free, booking required
Museum of the History of Science (www.mhs.ox.ac.uk), Old Ashmolean Building, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ; Tel. 01865 277280.
Oxford Ceramics will be exhibiting in Town Hall Runs until Sun 19 September 2010.
email: www.oxfordceramics.com
10.00am - 4.00pm
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
A Summer Exhibition of painting by Rona. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
O3Gallery (www.o3gallery.co.uk), Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY; Email: info@o3gallery.co.uk; Tel. 01865 246131; Opening hours: Tue-Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 11-4pm, closed Mon. Free entry.
'My Wit Was Always Working': John Aubrey And The Development Of Experimental Science
An examination of the intellectual world of the English scientific and cultural figure, John Aubrey (1626-97), one of the founding fellows of the Royal Society of London. Runs until Sun 31 October 2010.
Free entry
Bodleian Library: Exhibition Room (www.ouls.ox.ac.uk/bodley/about/exhibitions), Old Schools Quadrangle, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG; Tel. 01865 277224; Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am - 4.30pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm. Closed Christmas, Easter and New Year..
Encounters at John Radcliffe Notfamousyet Art Consultancy
Photo exhibition lets you peek behind the scenes of an exciting Summer Art Event. Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.notfamousyet.co.uk / email: info@notfamousyet.co.uk / Tel. 01865247901
Always open to all
John Radcliffe Hospital, Link Gallery
Every Sat & Sunday during exhibitions, the Trolley offers free art activities led by art students and artists for families to enjoy together. Children must be accompanied. Runs until Sat 13 November 2010.
2-4pm, free
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
A rare opportunity to see a selection of the finds made beneath the floorboards of the Top Gallery during the redevelopment in 1999 Runs until Sat 16 October 2010.
Museum of the History of Science (www.mhs.ox.ac.uk), Old Ashmolean Building, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ; Tel. 01865 277280; Opening hours: 12-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 2-5pm Sun..
Exceptional fossils from Chengjiang, China Submit review
Extraordinary fossils from the Cambrian species explosion - 525 million years ago. Runs until Sun 14 November 2010.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Art At Annie's Tea Room Michele Field
Art display of Oxford canal paintings, prints & local cards. Tea & home made cakes. Parking Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.britishartists.co.uk/michele_field
10am-5pm
Canal Road, Thrupp, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1JZ
Piers Browne Seascapes, oil paintings, etchings capturing the shimmer of light to the horizon's curve. Runs until Sun 3 October 2010.
Free, 10am - 5pm
Art Jericho (artjericho.com/), 6 King Street, Oxford OX2 6DF; Email: artjericho@hotmail.co.uk; Tel. 07709 239322.
Richard Woods Modern Art Oxford Submit review
Launching the first in a series of new commissions for the yard at Modern Art Oxford Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
www.modernartoxford.org.uk / email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk / Tel. 01865 722733
Free
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
Sacred Faces - Icons In Oxford
Greek and Russian icons (normally not on view) from the Picture Gallery and Ashmolean Museum. Runs until Sun 19 December 2010.
www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery / email: gallerypr@chch.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 276 172
Christ Church Picture Gallery (www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery), Christ Church (entrance via Canterbury Gate / Oriel Square) OX1 1PD; Tel. 01865 276172; Opening hours: 1 Oct - 30 Apr: Mon - Sat 10.30am-1pm & 2-4.30pm; Sun 2-4.30pm.
1 May - 30 Sep: Mon - Sat 10.30am-5pm; Sun 2-5pm.
£3/£2.
Angela Palmer's exhibition of huge primary rainforest tree stumps is on the lawn in front of the museum. The exhibition is intended to highlight the deforestation crisis. Runs until Fri 1 July 2011.
Free, visible at all times.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Walking home one late Summer’s night, it is a delight to stumble upon these tree stumps from Brazil and further afield. The roots... read more
Sat 11th Sep — Family Events Listings
Boxing (11 - 15 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
12 - 1pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
TaeKwonDo (5 - 16 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
2-30 - 3.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Open Doors Oxford Preservation Trust in association with Oxford University
A celebration of the city's secrets. Visit some of Oxford’s oldest and newest buildings, climb church towers or go down dark tunnels. Venues offering special tours include the Ashmolean, The Regal and the Centre for Islamic Studies.
www.oxfordopendoors.org.uk/
Barracks Lane Community Garden (www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk), Barracks Lane, off Glanville Road, Oxford; Email: barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 249450.
2007: The Open Doors, such as the well chamber gate at the top of the mound, and Open Minds weekend is blessed with fine weather... read more
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Play drums, guitar, bass guitar, sing and write your own songs!
www.markcrozermusic.com / email: info@markcrozermusic.com / Tel. 01869 351360
9.15am-12.15pm, 11.45am-2.45pm, £15
Rotator Studios, Magdalen Road, OX4 1RE
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
Museum trail including souvenir prize. Find out what it was like to be a child in Oxford by following this trail which takes you on a journey through history.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Insect Spectacle - Family Friendly Event
Come along today and enjoy our fantastic insect collection with handling tables and experts from the Amateur Entomological Society.
1-4pm
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Arabian Nights - The Lost Tales of Sheherazade Theatre of Widdershins
Puppets, masks, music and more conjure up 3 tales from the Queen of storytellers. £7/£5
11am, 2pm
Burton Taylor Studio (www.burtontaylor.co.uk), Gloucester Street, (between Beaumont Street and Gloucester Green), Oxford OX1 2BN; Tel. 01865 305305.
Pinhole Photography Family Friendly Workshop
Discover the history of cameras and make incredible pinhole photos
2-4pm, free, booking required
Museum of the History of Science (www.mhs.ox.ac.uk), Old Ashmolean Building, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ; Tel. 01865 277280.
Oxford Open Doors: Open Garden Barracks Lane Community Garden
The garden takes part in Oxford's annual Open Doors event.
www.oxfordopendoors.org.uk/
11.00am-5.00pm
Barracks Lane Community Garden (www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk), Barracks Lane, off Glanville Road, Oxford; Email: barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 249450.
Every Sat & Sunday during exhibitions, the Trolley offers free art activities led by art students and artists for families to enjoy together. Children must be accompanied. Runs until Sat 13 November 2010.
2-4pm, free
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
Play drums, guitar, bass guitar, sing and write your own songs!
www.markcrozermusic.com / email: info@markcrozermusic.com / Tel. 01869 351360
9.15am - 12.15pm,11.45am - 2.45pm, £15
Rotator Studios, Magdalen Road, OX4 1RE
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
Under 8s Footballers Needed Kennington Football Club
Kennington under 8s requires new players.
email: petermcclure@hotmail.co.uk / Tel. 07799 586194
Saturdays, 10.30am
Forrest Side Kennington
In preparation for spring, weeding and planting spring bulbs and other wildflowers. No prior skills needed. Tools provided.
email: ruthconway@abelian.net / Tel. 01865 723085
10am - 4.30pm
St Mary and St John Church (www.achurchnearyou.com/venue.php?V=87), corner of Cowley Road and Leopold Street.
Fleet Meadow Autumn Fair Restore
Workshops, stalls, live music, kids activities, food, animals, plants.
http://restore.org.uk / email: fleet.meadow@restore.org.uk / Tel. 01235 817215
11am - 4pm, free
Restore at Fleet Meadow, Sandringham Road, Didcot, OX11 8TP
Sat 11th Sep — Festivals, Fairs and Markets Listings
Oxford Castle Arts and Crafts Market
20 stalls selling jewellery, wire sculptures, yarns, textiles, paintings and prints.
www.oxfordcastle.com/oxford_castle_market.html / email: ocl@topgroup.co.uk / Tel. 01865 201657
free admission, 11am - 5pm
Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY; Tel. 01865 201657.
Open Doors Oxford Preservation Trust in association with Oxford University
A celebration of the city's secrets. Visit some of Oxford’s oldest and newest buildings, climb church towers or go down dark tunnels. Venues offering special tours include the Ashmolean, The Regal and the Centre for Islamic Studies.
www.oxfordopendoors.org.uk/
Barracks Lane Community Garden (www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk), Barracks Lane, off Glanville Road, Oxford; Email: barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 249450.
2007: The Open Doors, such as the well chamber gate at the top of the mound, and Open Minds weekend is blessed with fine weather... read more
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
East Oxford Farmers' & Community Market
Fresh local produce (mostly organic), crafts, eco-friendly groceries, café. Check website for stalls this week.
www.eastoxfordmarket.org.uk / email: eastoxfordmarket@gmail.com
10am-1pm
East Oxford Primary School, Union Street, Oxford OX4 1JP.
Fantastic, reasonably priced Indian food + great stalls (including one where you can refill your Ecover washing up liquid). Friendly... read more
Fleet Meadow Autumn Fair Restore
Workshops, stalls, live music, kids activities, food, animals, plants.
http://restore.org.uk / email: fleet.meadow@restore.org.uk / Tel. 01235 817215
11am - 4pm, free
Restore at Fleet Meadow, Sandringham Road, Didcot, OX11 8TP
Sat 11th Sep — Gardens Listings
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
Oxford Open Doors: Open Garden Barracks Lane Community Garden
The garden takes part in Oxford's annual Open Doors event.
www.oxfordopendoors.org.uk/
11.00am-5.00pm
Barracks Lane Community Garden (www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk), Barracks Lane, off Glanville Road, Oxford; Email: barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 249450.
Open Doors Oxford Preservation Trust in association with Oxford University
A celebration of the city's secrets. Visit some of Oxford’s oldest and newest buildings, climb church towers or go down dark tunnels. Venues offering special tours include the Ashmolean, The Regal and the Centre for Islamic Studies.
www.oxfordopendoors.org.uk/
Barracks Lane Community Garden (www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk), Barracks Lane, off Glanville Road, Oxford; Email: barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 249450.
2007: The Open Doors, such as the well chamber gate at the top of the mound, and Open Minds weekend is blessed with fine weather... read more
In preparation for spring, weeding and planting spring bulbs and other wildflowers. No prior skills needed. Tools provided.
email: ruthconway@abelian.net / Tel. 01865 723085
10am - 4.30pm
St Mary and St John Church (www.achurchnearyou.com/venue.php?V=87), corner of Cowley Road and Leopold Street.
Garden Open Barracks Lane Community Garden
Lovely community garden open to all from Easter to autumn.
www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk / email: barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk
11am - 5pm. Free.
Barracks Lane Community Garden (www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk), Barracks Lane, off Glanville Road, Oxford; Email: barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 249450.
Fleet Meadow Autumn Fair Restore
Workshops, stalls, live music, kids activities, food, animals, plants.
http://restore.org.uk / email: fleet.meadow@restore.org.uk / Tel. 01235 817215
11am - 4pm, free
Restore at Fleet Meadow, Sandringham Road, Didcot, OX11 8TP
Sat 11th Sep — Gig Listings
Live acts including Danny & The Champions of The World and The Epstein are lined up to play along with Oxfordshire bands Les Clochards and Quadrophobe.
Tel. 08452 574938
1 - 9.30pm. £5 (£2).
The Batt School, Witney
Sat 11th Sep — Meeting Listings
Open Doors Oxford Preservation Trust in association with Oxford University
A celebration of the city's secrets. Visit some of Oxford’s oldest and newest buildings, climb church towers or go down dark tunnels. Venues offering special tours include the Ashmolean, The Regal and the Centre for Islamic Studies.
www.oxfordopendoors.org.uk/
Barracks Lane Community Garden (www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk), Barracks Lane, off Glanville Road, Oxford; Email: barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 249450.
2007: The Open Doors, such as the well chamber gate at the top of the mound, and Open Minds weekend is blessed with fine weather... read more
In preparation for spring, weeding and planting spring bulbs and other wildflowers. No prior skills needed. Tools provided.
email: ruthconway@abelian.net / Tel. 01865 723085
10am - 4.30pm
St Mary and St John Church (www.achurchnearyou.com/venue.php?V=87), corner of Cowley Road and Leopold Street.
Sat 11th Sep — Music and Dance Listings
Youth Dance Company Expression
Performing oportunities for 8-25 yr olds. All styles of dance. Audition only.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
5-7pm, £7 per rehearsal
United Reformed Church (Summertown) (summertownurc.org), 294a Banbury Road, 294A Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7HN; Tel. 01865 311762.
Water's Flight Kuumba Nia Arts
Fusion of song, dance and music. £10
7pm
Pegasus Theatre (www.pegasustheatre.org.uk), Magdalen Road OX4 1RE; Email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722851; Fax: 204976.
Available for adults and children in Oxford & Bicester
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
2pm 4pm & 6pm
Pole Position Dance & Fitness Studio, Greenwood Estate, Bicester, OX26 2NL
Burlesque Hen Parties! Pole Positon Dance & Fitness
Learn a fun new skill while you celebrate your special occasion!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
2pm 4pm & 6pm
Bourton Mill Gym (www.bourtonmill.net/oxford/index2.html), 6-7 High Street, Oxford OX1 4AD.
Pole Dance Hen Parties Pole Positon Dance & Fitness
Pole Dance Parties every week for special occasions!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
2pm 4pm & 6pm
Bourton Mill Gym (www.bourtonmill.net/oxford/index2.html), 6-7 High Street, Oxford OX1 4AD.
Pre-school Ballet & Tap Class Expression
Fun, imaginative pre-school movement classes, experienced & qualified teachers.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
10:30-11:00am - Ballet for 2½ to 3 years, 11.15am-12.00pm - Ballet & Tap for 3½ to 4 years
St Nicholas' Primary School, Raymund Road, Marston, OX3 0PJ
Pole Dance Fitness Classes Pole Position Dance & Fitness
Learn to Pole Dance for fun & fitness. Begginers Welcome!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
2pm
Bourton Mill Gym (www.bourtonmill.net/oxford/index2.html), 6-7 High Street, Oxford OX1 4AD.
Weekly Argentine Tango Classes Miriam & Dante, Tango Teachers
Learn tango with an Argentinian teacher: all levels welcome, singles or couples.
www.miriamydante.com / email: tango@miriamydante.com / Tel. 07527 579120
11.45am - 12.45pm, £8 (£6 students)
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
Mothers Daughters Fathers Sons Cecilia Macfarlane
Dance workshop for all ages.
www.pegasustheatre.org.uk / email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk / Tel. 01865 812150
10am - 5pm, £10
Pegasus Theatre (www.pegasustheatre.org.uk), Magdalen Road OX4 1RE; Email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722851; Fax: 204976.
Oxford School Of Rock! For children aged 6-13.
Weekend mornings. Learn guitar, bass, drums, singing. Booking Essential!
www.markcrozermusic.com / email: markcrozer@gmail.com / Tel. Email only please
9am-10.30am, 10.30am-noon, £7
Rotator Studios, 74-77 Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RE
Sat 11th Sep — Outside Oxfordshire Listings
Young People’s Shakespeare Week
The RSC is opening the doors of its Courtyard Theatre for a series of performances and activity specifically for schools, young people and families.
email: nada.zakula@rsc.org.uk / Tel. 01789 412622
Courtyard Theatre, Stratford upon Avon
Sat 11th Sep — Pubs and Clubs Listings
Oxford's finest DJs on rotation play disco, party anthems, and commercial classics with a funky rare groove!
10pm-3am. £6
Po Na Na (www.oxfordponana.com), 13-15 Magdalen Street, Oxford, OX1 3AE; Email: OxfordPNN@ponana.com; Tel. 249171.
Latinhotsalsa@Jericho with salsaOxford
Fun salsa lesson, dancing to Hot Latin Rhythms till 1.30am
www.salsaOxford.com / email: lisa@salsaOxford.com / Tel. 07885 574360
9pm-1.30am £8, £5 students
The Jericho Tavern (www.thejericho.co.uk), 56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AZ; Tel. 01865 311775.
Transformation/Trashy/Room 101
Indie club night
Tel. 01865 813 500
10.30pm. £5-£6
O2 Academy Oxford (www.oxford-academy.co.uk), 190 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE; Tel. Box Office: 0844 477 2000 / Info: 0905 020 3999 (25p/min).
Sat 11th Sep — Sports and Fitness Listings
Boxing (11 - 15 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
12 - 1pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
TaeKwonDo (5 - 16 years) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
2-30 - 3.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Family outing with Falcon CC every weekend until the end of September. Email for info.
email: fbcmailbox2000-falcon@yahoo.co.uk / Tel. 00
Mornings and afternoons
Donnington Bridge
Try something new this Summer with Tamarkoz in Oxford!
www.tamarkoz.org / email: hanieh.sharifi@mto.org / Tel. 07854220789
1.30pm (£5)
Oxford Brookes University Sports Centre, Cheney Lane, Oxford OX3 0BP.
Suitable for all abilities
www.tlafitness.com / email: tom@tlafitness.co.uk / Tel. 07554 400401
9:00am, £6 per session or buy 5 sessions for £25
Cumnor Village, meet at The Bear & Ragged Staff pub car park
Cutteslowe Fitness Outdoors TLA Fitness
Suitable for all abilities
www.tlafitness.com / email: tom@tlafitness.co.uk / Tel. 07554 400401
10:45am, £6 per session or buy 5 sessions for £25
Cutteslowe, Car Park
Muay Thai Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
12.30 - 2.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Learn a fun new skill and transform your body shape! Beginners welcome!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
8 - 9pm
Pole Position Dance & Fitness Studio, Greenwood Estate, Bicester, OX26 2NL
Pole Dance Fitness Classes Pole Position Dance & Fitness
Learn to Pole Dance for fun & fitness. Begginers welcome!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
2pm
Bourton Mill Gym (www.bourtonmill.net/oxford/index2.html), 6-7 High Street, Oxford OX1 4AD.
MMA (Intermediate / Advance) Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
3.30 - 5pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Karate for ages 5+. Mixed abilities; family classes (parents join in). See website for info.
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118463373632 / email: senseimarka@aol.com / Tel. 0797 1556 313
Westminster Sports Centre, Harcourt Hill, various times
-
Football Players Under 8's Kennington Football Club.
Kennington under 8s need goalkeeper and players.
email: petermcclure@hotmail.co.uk / Tel. 07799 586194
Saturdays, 10.30am
Forrest Side Kennington
Muay Thai & M.m.a Free Session OXFORD MASTER ALEMAO CAMP
One Month free trial at Oxford Master Alemao Camp http:www.oxmac.co.uk
www.oxmac.co.uk / email: info@oxmac.co.uk / Tel. 07540261131
12;30and 20pm /from £3.00 ph
Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, Pegasus Road, Blackbird Leys OX4 6JL; Tel. 01865 467020.
Janette Cardy Fitness
www.janettecardyfitness.co.uk / email: janette@janettecardyfitness.co.uk / Tel. 07831 255532
9.30 am. £5 per class.
Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Centre, OX13 6DN
Sat 11th Sep — Theatre Listings
Water's Flight Kuumba Nia Arts
Fusion of song, dance and music. £10
7pm
Pegasus Theatre (www.pegasustheatre.org.uk), Magdalen Road OX4 1RE; Email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722851; Fax: 204976.
Arabian Nights - The Lost Tales of Sheherazade Theatre of Widdershins
Puppets, masks, music and more conjure up 3 tales from the Queen of storytellers. £7/£5
11am, 2pm
Burton Taylor Studio (www.burtontaylor.co.uk), Gloucester Street, (between Beaumont Street and Gloucester Green), Oxford OX1 2BN; Tel. 01865 305305.
Comedy from Olivier Award nominated duo
7.30 pm, £17.50 - £24.50
Oxford Playhouse (www.oxfordplayhouse.com/), 11-12 Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW; Tel. 01865 305305; Fax: 01865 793748.
Sun 12th Sep — Courses and Workshops Listings
6 Week Viva Salsa Course Viva Salsa
Complete beginners Salsa course (Witney) buy 1 get 1 half price!
www.vivasalsa.com / email: wendy@vivasalsa.com / Tel. 07905484077
7pm to 8pm £45 for two people!
Windrush Leisure Centre, Witan Way, Witney, OX28 4YA
Capoeira Angola Classes Oxford Capoeira Angola
Afro-Brazilian martial art, dance, music, culture, exercise and fun!
email: chrisgraham10@hotmail.com / Tel. 07521 298488
5-7pm, £5 general public/£3 Linacre members & students
Linacre College, St Cross Road, Oxford OX1 3JA.
Museum trail including souvenir prize. Find out what it was like to be a child in Oxford by following this trail which takes you on a journey through history.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Life Drawing Magdalen Road Studios
Drawing for all abilities with expert tuition from Francis O'Neill.
www.magdalenroadstudios.com/ / email: francis@francisoneill.net / Tel. 07740 779457
7-9pm £12 (£10 conc) £60/6 classes
Magdalen Road Studios (www.magdalenroadstudios.com/), 74 Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE.
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Dance, music, craft and drama workshops.
www.pegasustheatre.org.uk / email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk / Tel. 01865 812150
10am - 5pm, Free
Pegasus Theatre (www.pegasustheatre.org.uk), Magdalen Road OX4 1RE; Email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722851; Fax: 204976.
Sun 12th Sep — Exhibition Listings
A chance to see a selection of watercolour & oil paintings by established local artist Valerie Petts. In the teashop. Runs until Mon 4 October 2010.
www.waterperrygardens.co.uk / email: gallery@waterperrygardens.co.uk / Tel. 01844 338085
10am-4.30pm 7 days a week free
Waterperry Gardens (www.waterperrygardens.co.uk), Nr. Wheatley, Oxon. OX33 1JZ. Open: April-Oct 10-5.30; Nov-Mar 10-5; Tel. 01844 339254.
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Royal Elephants from Mughal India
Paintings & drawings of twenty elephant subjects, dating from about 1570 to 1750, from the collection of Sir Howard Hodgkin Runs until Tue 28 September 2010.
Ashmolean Museum (www.ashmolean.org), Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH; Email: education.service@ashmus.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 278000; Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
Art You Grew Up With Submit review
Celebrating 100 years of illustration and animation, including Quentin Blake, the Mr Men books, Peppa Pig etc. Vote for your favourite! Runs until Sun 19 September 2010.
Creative Art Gallery, Woodstock (www.creativeartgallery.co.uk), 43 Oxford Street, Woodstock OX20 1TJ; Email: info@creativeartgallery.co.uk; Tel. 01993 810084; Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm; closed Mon.
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
One English Summer Flash of Splendour Arts
Exhibition of magical art by autistic children on the theme of high summer. All work for sale. Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
http://weweretherenowwearehere.wordpress.com/ / email: info@flashofsplendourarts.com / Tel. 01451 860645
10am-4pm, free
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
Oswald Couldrey 1882-1958 Exhibition
Exhibition of the work of Abingdon's most famous artist. Runs until Sun 10 October 2010.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
Wilfred Thesiger in Africa: A Centenary Exhibition
100 years after the renowned British traveller and writer's birth. Wide selection of photographs – many on view for the first time - and some collected objects relating to his life and travels in Africa. Accompanied by major new publication: 'Wilfred Thesiger in Africa' (released May 2010). (ends 5 June 2011) Runs until Sun 5 June 2011.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Wilfred Thesiger was one of this country's best known explorers and travel writers of the 20th century – a life of the kind we... read more
Oxford Ceramics will be exhibiting in Town Hall Runs until Sun 19 September 2010.
email: www.oxfordceramics.com
10.00am - 4.00pm
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
A Summer Exhibition of painting by Rona. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
O3Gallery (www.o3gallery.co.uk), Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY; Email: info@o3gallery.co.uk; Tel. 01865 246131; Opening hours: Tue-Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 11-4pm, closed Mon. Free entry.
'My Wit Was Always Working': John Aubrey And The Development Of Experimental Science
An examination of the intellectual world of the English scientific and cultural figure, John Aubrey (1626-97), one of the founding fellows of the Royal Society of London. Runs until Sun 31 October 2010.
Free entry
Bodleian Library: Exhibition Room (www.ouls.ox.ac.uk/bodley/about/exhibitions), Old Schools Quadrangle, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG; Tel. 01865 277224; Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am - 4.30pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm. Closed Christmas, Easter and New Year..
Encounters at John Radcliffe Notfamousyet Art Consultancy
Photo exhibition lets you peek behind the scenes of an exciting Summer Art Event. Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.notfamousyet.co.uk / email: info@notfamousyet.co.uk / Tel. 01865247901
Always open to all
John Radcliffe Hospital, Link Gallery
Every Sat & Sunday during exhibitions, the Trolley offers free art activities led by art students and artists for families to enjoy together. Children must be accompanied. Runs until Sat 13 November 2010.
2-4pm, free
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
A rare opportunity to see a selection of the finds made beneath the floorboards of the Top Gallery during the redevelopment in 1999 Runs until Sat 16 October 2010.
Museum of the History of Science (www.mhs.ox.ac.uk), Old Ashmolean Building, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ; Tel. 01865 277280; Opening hours: 12-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 2-5pm Sun..
Exceptional fossils from Chengjiang, China Submit review
Extraordinary fossils from the Cambrian species explosion - 525 million years ago. Runs until Sun 14 November 2010.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Art At Annie's Tea Room Michele Field
Art display of Oxford canal paintings, prints & local cards. Tea & home made cakes. Parking Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.britishartists.co.uk/michele_field
10am-5pm
Canal Road, Thrupp, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1JZ
Piers Browne Seascapes, oil paintings, etchings capturing the shimmer of light to the horizon's curve. Runs until Sun 3 October 2010.
Free, 12.30pm - 4pm
Art Jericho (artjericho.com/), 6 King Street, Oxford OX2 6DF; Email: artjericho@hotmail.co.uk; Tel. 07709 239322.
Richard Woods Modern Art Oxford Submit review
Launching the first in a series of new commissions for the yard at Modern Art Oxford Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
www.modernartoxford.org.uk / email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk / Tel. 01865 722733
Free
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
Angela Palmer's exhibition of huge primary rainforest tree stumps is on the lawn in front of the museum. The exhibition is intended to highlight the deforestation crisis. Runs until Fri 1 July 2011.
Free, visible at all times.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Walking home one late Summer’s night, it is a delight to stumble upon these tree stumps from Brazil and further afield. The roots... read more
Sun 12th Sep — Family Events Listings
Open Doors Oxford Preservation Trust in association with Oxford University
A celebration of the city's secrets. Visit some of Oxford’s oldest and newest buildings, climb church towers or go down dark tunnels. Venues offering special tours include the Ashmolean, The Regal and the Centre for Islamic Studies.
www.oxfordopendoors.org.uk/
Barracks Lane Community Garden (www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk), Barracks Lane, off Glanville Road, Oxford; Email: barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 249450.
2007: The Open Doors, such as the well chamber gate at the top of the mound, and Open Minds weekend is blessed with fine weather... read more
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Try our activity backpacks, sorting boxes, trails, activity sheets, story corner and craft activities. Suitable for all ages.
2-4pm. Free
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943.
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
Museum trail including souvenir prize. Find out what it was like to be a child in Oxford by following this trail which takes you on a journey through history.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Oxford Open Doors: Open Garden Barracks Lane Community Garden
The garden takes part in Oxford's annual Open Doors event.
www.oxfordopendoors.org.uk/
11.00am-5.00pm
Barracks Lane Community Garden (www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk), Barracks Lane, off Glanville Road, Oxford; Email: barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 249450.
Every Sat & Sunday during exhibitions, the Trolley offers free art activities led by art students and artists for families to enjoy together. Children must be accompanied. Runs until Sat 13 November 2010.
2-4pm, free
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
Sun 12th Sep — Festivals, Fairs and Markets Listings
Every Sunday, Sellers from 8.00am buyers 9.00am - 2.00pm
www.didcotcarbootsale.co.uk / email: info@didcotcarbootsale.co.uk / Tel. 07866145970
£5 for Sellers, Buyers free
Didcot Town Football Club
Open Doors Oxford Preservation Trust in association with Oxford University
A celebration of the city's secrets. Visit some of Oxford’s oldest and newest buildings, climb church towers or go down dark tunnels. Venues offering special tours include the Ashmolean, The Regal and the Centre for Islamic Studies.
www.oxfordopendoors.org.uk/
Barracks Lane Community Garden (www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk), Barracks Lane, off Glanville Road, Oxford; Email: barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 249450.
2007: The Open Doors, such as the well chamber gate at the top of the mound, and Open Minds weekend is blessed with fine weather... read more
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Gates for sellers open strictly at 10am. £6 / car, £7.50 / van
Tel. 07974 056379
Entry 25p for adults. 11am - 3pm
12 Acre Drive, North Abingdon, OX14 2HP
Wolvercote Farmers' Market Submit review
Your weekly shop from local farmers and producers. Café for breakfasts
www.wolvercotefarmersmarket.co.uk / email: info@wolvercotefarmersmarket.co.uk / Tel. 01865 318997
10.00 - 1.00pm
Wolvercote Primary School, First Turn, Wolvercote.
Kassam Stadium Sunday Car Boot/Market
www.bray-associates.co.uk/oxford.htm
8.30am - 2.00pm (sellers 7.30am). Cars from £10.00, vans from £20.00. Market 20ft from £25.00 or price by arrangement.
Kassam Stadium (www.stadiumguide.com/kassam.htm), Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP.
Sun 12th Sep — Gardens Listings
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
Come and help build a Magic Greenhouse from bamboo canes.
12pm, free just drop in & help
Plot 16, Lenthall Road Allotment, Rose Hill, Oxford
Oxford Open Doors: Open Garden Barracks Lane Community Garden
The garden takes part in Oxford's annual Open Doors event.
www.oxfordopendoors.org.uk/
11.00am-5.00pm
Barracks Lane Community Garden (www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk), Barracks Lane, off Glanville Road, Oxford; Email: barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 249450.
Open Doors Oxford Preservation Trust in association with Oxford University
A celebration of the city's secrets. Visit some of Oxford’s oldest and newest buildings, climb church towers or go down dark tunnels. Venues offering special tours include the Ashmolean, The Regal a
