Local news: Woodstock
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First acts announced for Blenheim Palace’s Nocturne Live concert series in 2025
Richard Ashcroft and Gary Barlow have been announced as the first acts of the 2025 Nocturne Live concert series at UNESCO World Heritage site, Blenheim Palace – one of the world’s most beautiful music venues.
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Russian war rocket transformed into musical instrument played at Oxbridge Gala Concert
A Russian war rocket that struck Ukraine two years ago, leaving behind destruction and pain, has since been hollowed out, with its explosive components replaced by the delicate bow of a cello.
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There’s only one month before The Game Fair – UK’s largest celebration of the countryside
There is something for everyone at The Game Fair; shooting, gundogs, debates, exhibitors, fine art, archery, fishing, cooking demonstrations, celebrities, camping and glamping, VIP treatment, falconry, and hounds.
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Iconic Blenheim Palace Triathlon returns for its 20th edition in 2024
The iconic Blenheim Palace Triathlon returned for its 20th edition, with over six thousand participants swimming, cycling and running their way through the UK’s most picturesque triathlon route across the first weekend of June.
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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts brews up coffee partnership to provide 15,000 school meals
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts – an independent hospitality group that includes The Bear Hotel in Woodstock, has funded 15,000 school meals for children in countries including Kenya as part of a new partnership with direct trade coffee producers Paddy & Scott’s.
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Limited places remain for milestone Blenheim Palace Triathlon
The Blenheim Palace Triathlon, the only triathlon to take place in the grounds of a UNESCO World Heritage site, is set for a record year to mark its milestone celebrations, with limited places remaining to take part in the event.
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Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials to continue partnership with British Horse Society
Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials has agreed an official charity partnership with The British Horse Society (BHS) for the second year running, with BHS members benefitting from exclusive deals and discounts to the equestrian showcase event.
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Whisky 1901 announces official partnership with The Game Fair
Whisky 1901 is partnering with The Game Fair to offer whisky cask investment presentations, panel discussions, and advisory activities throughout the event taking place against the historic UNESCO backdrop of Blenheim Palace this summer.
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Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials partners with Fortnum & Mason to offer hampers
This year, Fortnum & Mason will be providing hampers for guests to enjoy on the grounds of the UNESCO World Heritage site during the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials taking place in September.
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The Game Fair, the UK’s largest countryside show, to bring substantial value to Oxfordshire region
The Oxfordshire region is set to benefit economically as the UK’s largest countryside, The Game Fair, returns to the grounds of Blenheim Palace this July.
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Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials welcomes Viking back as a sponsor
Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (BPIHT) has announced that Viking, the world’s leading exploration company, will return as a sponsor of this year’s event.
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Museum appeals for county D-Day stories ahead of 80th anniversary events and exhibitions
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, 06 June 1944, the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum – the county’s military museum in Woodstock – will expand on its permanent displays with a special exhibition.