Claire Foster
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Brilliant things to do in Oxfordshire this August bank holiday
Can’t decide what to do with yourself this August bank holiday weekend? From enlightening art exhibitions and delightful culinary thrills to captivating theatrical productions and breathtaking acrobatic displays, here are some brilliant things in Oxford and across Oxfordshire you should make time for.
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Queer Oxford: The LGBTQIA+ nightlife venues in Oxford
Welcome to your invaluable guide to the LGBTQIA+ nightlife venues – bars, nightclubs and such – in Oxford.
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Faringdon’s Joy Jermy celebrates 30 years of inspiring young linguists
Joy Jermy, a dedicated language educator, celebrates 30 years with La Jolie Ronde, inspiring thousands of children through her engaging teaching. Beginning her career in TEFL, she taught worldwide before settling in the UK, where she built a thriving language business.
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Stage Watch: The best musicals & theatre shows for a cultural day trip to London
If you’re looking to go on a cultural day trip beyond Oxfordshire in 2025, here are a dozen (or so) musicals and theatre shows in London’s West End that would make for a brilliant day out to the capital city.
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In Pictures: Highlights from recent Towersey Festivals
Highlights from recent festivals ahead of the 60-year birthday and final event of the UK’s longest-running festival this August bank holiday.
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Towersey Festival – the UK’s longest-running independent festival – to bow out after 60 years
The organisers have said that it is because they can no longer run a sustainable festival due to the increasing financial and economic challenges faced since the pandemic.
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Wilderness announces its expanded programme of family-focused experiences for 2024
Set amidst the stunning nature reserve of Cornbury Park, the multifarious gathering in the wild will enchant the entire family with a jam-packed programme of brilliant happenings for children.
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Open top bus company launches fully accessible city tour to the public
City Sightseeing Oxford’s renowned walking tour will now be accessible for wheelchair and mobility scooter users.
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KSI and The Traitors cast among 14,000 in 2024 Tough Mudder challenge at Culden Faw
YouTube, Boxing and Music superstar KSI and the cast of The Traitors season two were among the 14,000 participants in the 2024 Tough Mudder London West event at Culden Faw near Henley-on-Thames.
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Victory open-top bus parade to celebrate Oxford United Championship success
Oxford United’s victory celebrations for their promotion to the EFL Championship will continue with an open-top bus parade in Oxford today, Monday, 20 May.
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Popular Abingdon Air and Country Show has been postponed
The popular Abingdon Air and Country Show held on the site of RAF Abingdon, in the heart of Oxfordshire, which was to be held on 18 May 2024, has been postponed.
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Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024
Throughout 2024, Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with the addition of new and updated permanent displays, new exhibitions and events.
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One month to Hampton Court Palace Festival featuring Jessie J, Paloma Faith, Sam Ryder, Jack Savoretti & more!
There’s just one month until the Hampton Court Palace Festival makes its highly anticipated return with performances from an array of music icons.
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Oxford United signs lease agreement for stadium land known as The Triangle
Oxford United has confirmed that it has signed a legally binding lease option with Oxfordshire County Council for land known as The Triangle, as well as completing a community collaboration agreement.
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Rarely seen Roger Bannister items to go on display for 70th anniversary of four-minute mile
Many objects will be shown publicly for the very first time since joining the Bodleian’s collections, including photographs of the record-breaking run, an original programme from the day of the attempt, as well as congratulatory correspondence.
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Picnic for free in these six National Trust wildflower meadows with great views
May is National Walking Month and No Mow Month – both great reasons to explore wildflower meadows with a picnic. Here are six National Trust wildflower meadows with great views where you can picnic for free in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire.