Want to hold a street party for the Jubilee?

St Andrew's Rd street party 2002

Oxford Streets for People is hosting a number of informal street party discussions. Please encourage anyone you think might be
interested to come along, find out more and exchange thoughts and ideas.

Where to start…

  • organising a party?
  • road closures and insurance?
  • bunting, gazebos?
  • themes and activities?
  • need tips from people who have run street parties before?
  • how to encourage neighbours to join in – especially older residents?

Monday 20 February
7.30pm
Baptist Church, 78 Old High Street, Headington

Just turn up – no need to book – though it will help if you let them know you are coming!

info@oxstreets.org.uk
oxstreets.org.uk

Boxing Day Walk at Shotover Country Park

To start getting rid of those extra pounds you may have gained over Christmas, why not book yourself onto the Shotover Country Park Boxing Day Walk?  The walk takes you around one of the city’s most beautiful parks and is being organised by the Oxford Health Walks team as part of GO Active at Oxford City Council.

Local history enthusiast Mike Stranks will be leading the two mile stroll that takes in some of the most spectacular views across Oxford and along the way will be sharing some of the park’s historical tales. He says: “I’m looking forward to taking people to different parts of Shotover and explaining some of the fascinating history of the area. It should be really good fun and get people out from in front of the TV on Boxing Day.” Walking is a great way to maintain an active lifestyle with many health benefits. It is also a good way to get out exploring the areas we live in. 

GO Active offers a variety of walking activities across the county all year round ranging from weekly Health Walks to Nordic Walking courses. The Boxing Day Walk will meet on Monday 26 December at 10.45am at the Shotover car park and is free for people to attend. Everyone is welcome; however it is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. For more information visit the GO Active website: www.getoxfordshireactive.org, or contact Vicki on vgalvin@oxford.gov.uk or 01865 252720.

Bulbs and Crafts events for next weekend!

Make Bury Knowle Park Spring Bulbs Beautiful!

Come along on Saturday 3rd December 2 – 3:30pm to plant bulbs.

Come for as long or short a time as you want.

Meet inside the Chestnut Avenue entrance.

Please bring your own tools and gloves.

And………………….

Come and visit the Friends of Bury Knowle Park stand at the

Craft Fair at St Andrews School Sunday December 4th 11.00am – 3.30pm.

Things to do this week in Oxford

Events in Oxford

Christ Church Regatta
23-26 November – The Isis
Novice regatta
Racing from 12pm to dusk on Wednesday to Friday and 9am to dusk on Saturday
Free Event
Christmas Shopping Event (Special late night shopping)
24 November
Meet Peppa Pig – 2pm Westgate, 3.30pm – Blackwells, 4.45pm Clarendon Centre and 6pm Westgate Christmas

Treasure Hunt

24 November – 18 December Treasure hunt around Oxford City Centre. Collect the locations of 6 golden eggs and win some fantastic prizes. Entry forms from participating retailers

Modern Art Oxford

25 – 27 November – Bonn Square
10am – 4pm (Friday and Saturday), 12.30-2pm (Sunday)
Artist collaboration Search Party invite the people of Oxford to take part in a marathon game of Ping Pong. Free Event

A Man for all Seasons – by Robert Bolt, University Church
26 November – Bonn Square, 10am – 14.00
Actors costume performing small segments of the play

II’s-IV’s Varsity Cross Country Match (Oxford University Cross Country Club)
26 November – Shotover
10am – 4pm
Five cross country races