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Concerns raised over water quality ahead of Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race
Ahead of this weekend’s Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, campaigners warn that the Thames stretch hosting the event has unsafe E.coli levels, with nearly 30% of samples exceeding safe limits despite dry weather.
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Flight Club celebrates spring with boozy brunch and darts showdown
Flight Club at Westgate is hosting the Ultimate Easter Brunch Takeover, a weekend of celebration with bottomless brunch, beats, and Social Darts. Guests can enjoy a bottle of prosecco (or beers), unlimited pizza, and an hour of darts, accompanied by tunes from a resident DJ and Easter treats.
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Waterperry Opera Festival opens 2025 booking
Waterperry Opera Festival has announced that general booking for its 2025 season opens at 9.00am on 08 April. Highlights include performances of Don Giovanni, Semele, and Winnie-the-Pooh’s Songbook, alongside free community events.
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KOKO Electronic to curate late-night lineup at Wilderness Festival 2025
For the first time, Audi presents Wilderness is teaming up with KOKO Electronic to curate an electrifying late-night experience at The Valley. With world-class DJs, live bands, and avant-garde performances, the Night Realm will come alive after sunset.
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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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Exhibition tickets on sale for Radiohead’s visual journey with Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke
This immersive showcase is the first major exhibition exploring the visual art of Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke, showcasing their 30-year collaboration on Radiohead’s iconic imagery. The show features over 180 works, including album cover paintings, digital compositions, and unseen sketches.
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Think Human Festival 2025: Exploring what it means to be human
Oxford Brookes University will host the Think Human Festival, featuring four days of free public events exploring social issues, creativity, and humanity. The festival includes panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, and film screenings.
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The Hornton Sports Bar opens at Whately Hall Hotel with 2-for-1 launch offer
The Hornton Sports Bar at Whately Hall Hotel has officially opened, offering a stylish new venue for sports fans in Banbury. Featuring large-screen TVs with Sky Sports and TNT Sports, a diverse drinks menu, and a lively atmosphere, the bar provides a prime spot for socialising.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ comes to life at Cliveden
Cliveden will host The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail from 10 May to 29 June 2025, to offer families an interactive journey through Eric Carle’s beloved story. The trail will feature illustrated signs, QR codes, augmented reality, games, and brass rubbing stations, bringing the caterpillar’s transformation to life.
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Oxford writer in shortlist for world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize
The 2025 Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize shortlist features six exceptional young writers exploring identity, gender, grief, and sexuality across novels, poetry, and short stories. Worth £20k, the prize celebrates global literary talent under 40.
