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Truck Festival 2013, 19th - 20th July. The Horrors, Spiritualized, The Subways, Patrick Wolf.


Yogavenue: Oxford's purpose built yoga studio. Hot yoga, vinyasa, classes for all


The Sound of Music comes to the New Theatre Oxford, 28th May - 1st June.


Puncture? No problem! While-you-wait repairs £14.95 inc tea or coffee at BikeZone


Creation Theatre Jekyll & Hyde

Discos, Karaokes and Equipment Hire - Dave Seamer Entertainments: 01865 240054. www.daveseamer.co.uk 


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'A Closer Look' Tour Ashmolean Museum
Sun 23 Jun: 2.15 - 2.45pm


'A Closer Look' Tour Ashmolean Museum
Thu 20 Jun: 2.15 - 2.45pm


'A Closer Look' Tour Ashmolean Museum
Sat 22 Jun: 2.15 - 2.45pm


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Twitch-tickling Pencil Toppers
Book by Sun, 26 May

(Starts Mon, 27 May)

Gary Delaney 2: This Time It Isn't Personal
Book by Sun, 26 May

(Starts Mon, 27 May)

Make your own ice-cream !
Book by Mon, 27 May

(Starts Tue, 28 May)

Plane Crazy
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(Starts Tue, 28 May)

Parlons Français!
Book by Mon, 27 May

(Starts Tue, 28 May)

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King of the Castle Oxford Castle Unlocked

Quests to complete around the castle, themed tours & crafts and a sword in stone

10am - 5.30pm Adult: £9.25, Child: £6.95, Concession: £7.95

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 260666

Booking advised by 01 Jun 2013

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Absolute Improv Stories! Oxford Fringe / To Be Continued...

The utterly improvised Kids Show! Part of the 2013 Oxford Fringe.

12.30pm-1.30pm £8, £5 conc.

The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ

www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622

Booking advised by 24 May 2013 Book tickets

Theatre, Family Friendly, Festival, Comedy, Today, This Week, Storytelling

Young & Strange: Magic Show Oxford Fringe / Young & Strange

The 2012 Oxford Fringe sell-out hit return with a new show for all the family.

5.45pm-6.30pm £8 / £7 conc.

The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ

www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622

Booking advised by 30 May 2013 Book tickets

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Oxford Ice Rink - Ice Disco Oxford Ice Rink

Fun lights down ice disco with snow machines and great music.

8pm-10.30pm £7.40

Oxford Ice Rink, Oxpens Rd OX11RQ

www.oxfordicerink.co.uk Email Me 01865 305010

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The Sealed Knot Society Sealed Knot Society

Watch Battle re-enactments and living history in the spectacular surroundings.

11.00am - 4.30pm £12; £9 conc; £6.30 child; £32 family

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxford, Opening hours: In 2013: the Park is open all year round, except Christmas Day, from 9am-6pm/dusk. The Palace & Formal Gardens are open 10.30am-5.30pm (last admission 4.45pm) from Sat 9th Feb - Sun 3 Nov, then Wed - Sun (inclusive) from Wed 6 Nov - Fri 13th Dec. Pleasure Gdns open 10.30am - dusk daily. For all other opening hours, see website.

www.blenheimpalace.com Email Me 01993 811091

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The Sealed Knot Society Blenheim Palace

Watch Civil War battle re-enactments and history come to life...

10.00am £21 Adult, £11.50 Child, £16.50 Concession

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxford, Opening hours: In 2013: the Park is open all year round, except Christmas Day, from 9am-6pm/dusk. The Palace & Formal Gardens are open 10.30am-5.30pm (last admission 4.45pm) from Sat 9th Feb - Sun 3 Nov, then Wed - Sun (inclusive) from Wed 6 Nov - Fri 13th Dec. Pleasure Gdns open 10.30am - dusk daily. For all other opening hours, see website.

www.blenheimpalace.com Email Me 0800 849 6500

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Big Botanic Backpacks! @ The Botanic Garden

Borrow a family friendly Big Botanic Backpack to explore the Garden!

Borrow on entry to Garden.

University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane OX1 4AZ

...ox.ac.uk... Email Me 01865 286690

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Rugbytots Oxfordshire Rugbytots Oxfordshire

Weekly rugby skill-based pre school children's play programme.

9.00-9.30am for 2 to 3.5 years and 9.40-10.25 for 3.5 to 5 years, £6.50 per class payable termly

The Oxford Academy, Sandy Lane West, Littlemore OX4 6JZ

www.rugbytots.co.uk Email Me 08453 136707

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Saturday Opening Season Oxford Bus & Morris Motors Museums

Vintage buses, cars, bikes and memorabilia. Shop, Café and play area.

10.30 - 4.30pm £4.50 Ch £2.50 Fam 2+2 £10 Sen/Dis £3.50

Oxford Bus Museum/Morris Motors Experience, Station Yard, Long Hanborough, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 8LA, Sun, Wed and Bank Holidays: 10.30am - 4.30pm. Last admission is at 3.30pm. Also open Saturdays between Easter and October

www.oxfordbusmuseum.org.uk Email Me 01993 883617

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Fun activities for children in Portuguese Lusofonia Oxford

Music, singing, dancing and playing, and storytelling in Portuguese.

2-2.45pm £4 per session per child disc for siblings

East Oxford Games Hall, Collins Street, (behind Tesco, Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1XS

Email Me 07905 613823

Booking advised by 19 Apr 2013

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Rugbytots Oxfordshire Rugbytots Oxfordshire

Weekly rugby skill based play programme for pre school children.

9.10am - 2 to 3.5 years, 9.50am - 3.5 to 5 years and 10.40am - 3.5 to 5 years. £6.50 per class, payable termly

Wheatley Park Sport Centre, Wheatley Park School Site, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX33 1QZ

www.rugbytots.co.uk Email Me 08453 136707

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Splendiferous African Animals The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Make Crocky Wock or Trunky the Elephant out of recycled materials.

12.30pm to 1.30pm and 2pm to 3pm £2.50 plus Museum entry

The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0AL

www.roalddahlmuseum.org Email Me 01494 892192

Booking advised by 24 May 2013

Family Friendly, Courses and Workshops, Outside Oxfordshire, Craft, Today, This Week, Kids' Activities

Story Time! Barefoot Books

Join us for wonderful stories to ignite your child`s imagination.

11-11.30am and 4pm, FREE, All ages welcome! Free

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com/uk Email Me 01865 311100

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Face Painting At Barefoot! Barefoot Books

Come and have youre face painted by our creative face painters! Ages 2+

12-2.pm £4 per child

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Magical Books: From the Middle Ages to Middle-Earth

From its unique holdings of these authors' papers, the Library will display a selection of Tolkien's original artwork for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings; C.S. Lewis's 'Lefay notebook' and his map of Narnia and more.

9am-4.30pm

Old Bodleian Library, Old Schools Quad, Catte Street, Oxford, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am – 4.30pm; Sunday 11am – 5pm

www.ox.ac.uk/go.rm?id=31568

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Museum, Family Friendly, Books, Art, Fantasy, Fairytale, Today, This Week

Abingdon Muslims Weekend Asr Jama'ah Salah Abingdon Muslims

Regular Weekend Asr Jama'ah Salah in Abingdon with a shor taleem afterwards.

See Website for Time Free

Abingdon Mosque, Galaxy Techno, 1st Floor, 4 East St Helen Street, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3HG

www.abingdonmuslims.com Email Me 07582126888

No need to book!

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Abingdon Muslims Weekend Isha Jama'ah Salah Abingdon Muslims

Regular Isha Jama'ah Salah in Abingdon

See Website for Time Free

Abingdon Mosque, Galaxy Techno, 1st Floor, 4 East St Helen Street, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3HG

www.abingdonmuslims.com Email Me 07582126888

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Florence Park Photo Competition Friends of Florence Park

Free 11 yrs and Under Photo Competition running until May 31st.

Free

Florence Park, Florence Park Rd, Oxford, Ox4

friendsofflorencepark.weebly.com Email Me

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Littlemore Coffee Shop

Great coffee, delicious cake, chat, stalls, child craft, baby area

10am-1pm. Free entry. table £5

Littlemore Village Hall, Railway Lane, Littlemore. OX4 4PY

...moonfruit.com... Email Me 07736 831038

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Bill Spectre's Ghost Trail Bill Spectre's Ghost Trails

Theatrical ghost trail of Oxford. Frightfully popular with all ages!

6.30pm £8 (£4)

The Courtyard outside Oxford Castle Unlocked New Rd Oxford, OX1 1AY

www.ghosttrail.org Email Me 07941 041811

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Artweeks - On Your Doorstep Oxford Castle Unlocked

An outdoor exhibition showcasing the wonders of flora and wildlife we can all see on our doorstep.

Free

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk Email Me 01865 260666

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Conscious - Unconcious Stephen Willats Modern Art Oxford

Stephen Willats' works explore the nature of human interaction.

10am - 7pm Free

Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, Closed Mon. Tue & Wed: 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: 10am-10pm. Sun: 12pm-5pm.

...modernartoxford.org.uk... Email Me 01865 722 733

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North Oxford Artweeks Taster Exhibition

A taster for the 'real thing' will include photographic portraits of local artists with their work and a selection of their works too.

11am - 3pm Free

Chipping Norton Theatre, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton OX7 5NL

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Artweeks at WOA West Ox Arts

West Ox Arts is excited to once again take part in Oxfordshire Artweeks.

10.30-16.30 Free

West Oxfordshire Arts Gallery, The Gallery/Town Hall, Market Square, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18 2JH, Mon: closed. Tue-Sat: 10.30am-4.30pm. Sun: 2-4pm.

www.westoxarts.com Email Me 01993 850137

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Artweeks Exhibition: Fairtrade Showcase Fairtrade at St Michaels

Drawings by school children and photography by local Fairtrade Businesses.

10am - 5pm Free

Fairtrade at St Michaels, St Michael at the Northgate, Cornmarket Street, Oxford OX1 3EY, Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm

www.fairtradeatstmichaels.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 722505

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Artweeks @ Oxford Castle Quarter O3 Gallery

Paintings by Mary Moser Prize Winner Caroline Meynell and Oxfordshire Students

11am-4pm Free

and Oxford Castle venues

www.o3gallery.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 246131

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Artweeks Exhibition Junction Art Gallery

Inspirational sculpture by Rachel Ducker, glass by Helen Slater and painting by Nicola Jenkin.

10am - 6pm, free

Junction Art Gallery, 43 Oxford Street, Woodstock, OX20 1TJ

www.junctionartgallery.co.uk Email Me 01993 358707

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

Celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

9am-5pm Free

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (Out Patients Gallery), Windmill Rd, Headington, OX3 7HE

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks @ Oxford Castle Quarter O3 Gallery

Paintings by Mary Moser Prize Winner Caroline Meynell and Oxfordshire Students.

11am-4pm Free

Oxford Castle Venues

www.o3gallery.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 246131

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Nigel Fletcher Art Exhibition Nigel Fletcher artist

Exhibition of oil paintings.

11am-5pm Free

Swalcliffe Village Hall , Banbury OX15

www.cotswoldsketchbook.co.uk Email Me 07792 657248

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Artweeks at Witney Art Studios

We open our doors to bring you the work of 7 artists across 2 floors.

10 - 4pm Free

Witney Art Studios. 11a High Street, Witney.OX28 6HW

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CinemaSaturday 25th May 2013 Hide

Odeon Magdalen Street 0871 2244 007 — Saturday 25th May 2013 Hide

All Stars [U] (2D)

Kids put on a dance show to save their London youth club.

11.30am

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Odeon George Street 0871 2244 007 — Saturday 25th May 2013 Hide

Epic [U] (2D)

A magical, foresty adventure; Earth's fate hangs in the balance.

10.50am, 1.15, 3.45, 6.15pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Epic [U] (3D)

A magical, foresty adventure; Earth's fate hangs in the balance.
Mon: 12 noon

12 noon, 2.30pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Odeon Kids: Wreck-it Ralph [PG]

Wrecking ball Ralph wreaks havoc in gamespace.

11.15am

Don’t trust the trailer. Or the poster. Wreck-It Ralph looks like a wrecking ball of a movie, fun for bang-crash kids but...read more

Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Games, Today, This Week

Phoenix Picturehouse 0871 902 5736 (10p/min from landline) — Saturday 25th May 2013 Hide

Kids' Club: Oz: The Great and Powerful [PG] (2D)

James Franco stars in Wizard of Oz prequel. Unaccompanied adults are not admitted and children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

11.00am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Fantasy, Today, This Week

Vue Cinema 08712 240 240 (10p per min from BT) — Saturday 25th May 2013 Hide

Epic [U] (2D)

A teenage girl is transported to a magical world to fight evil. From the creators of Ice Age.

10.05am, 12.30, 1.15, 2.50, 3.45, 6.20pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Epic [U] (3D)

A teenage girl is transported to a magical world and joins a band of misfits to fight off evil. From the creators of Ice Age.

12.55, 3.15pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

The Croods [U] (2D)

Nicholas Cage voices prehistoric patriarch in animated family adventure.

11.10am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

All Stars [U] (2D)

Kids put on a dance show to save their London youth club.

10.20am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Today, This Week

Kids' Club: Oz: The Great and Powerful [PG] (2D)

James Franco stars in Wizard of Oz prequel.

10.00am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Fantasy, Today, This Week

Kids' Club: Oz: The Great and Powerful [PG] (3D)

James Franco stars in Wizard of Oz prequel.

10.15am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Fantasy, Today, This Week

GigSaturday 25th May 2013 Hide

Absolute Improv Oxford Fringe / To Be Continued...

Critically-acclaimed improv comedy, as part of the Oxford Fringe 2013.

7:00pm-8:00pm & 10:00pm-11:00pm £8 / £7 conc.

The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ

www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708873622

Booking advised by 24 May 2013 Book tickets

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Jaggy Edges

8pm to 10pm Free

Café Aloha, 11 The Square, Botley, Oxford OX2 9LH, Kitchen opening hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 9.30pm, Saturday 9am - 9.30pm with live entertainment. Closed Sundays.

www.facebook.com/cafealohaoxford Email Me 01865 792696

Gig, Pubs, Family Friendly, Music, Today, This Week

TheatreSaturday 25th May 2013 Hide

Gilbert & Sullivan presented by Opera Anywhere Opera Anywhere and Blackwell's

The Mikado and Pirates of Penzance at Blackwell's Norrington Room.

7.30pm £10-£16

Blackwells Bookshop, 48-51 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BQ

www.operaanywhere.com Email Me 01865 766266

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ClassesSaturday 25th May 2013 Hide

Children learn Mandarin Chinese Chinese4OxKids

Native speakers teach in lively format and fun activities for<10yr old

3.10-3.50pm. 40min x 11 classes, £80/term

Headington Community Centre, Gladstone Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 8LL

www.chinese4oxkids.2dsim.com Email Me

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Quran Tajweed Tahfeedh Class Abingdon Muslims

Weekend Quran Tajweed Tahfeedh Class, Children & Adults.

7-11am, 15-20mins

Drayton Road, Abingdon, Oxford

abingdonmuslims.com/ Email Me

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Baby Sing Sign And Rhyme Class Little Signers Club

Fun, relaxed Baby Signing Classes for babies aged 5-18 months

10-11am, First session Free. Thereafter £5. Buy five get one free

Quarry Road, Headington, Oxford OX2 8NT

www.littlesignersclub.co.uk/ Email Me 07757934610

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Courses and WorkshopsSaturday 25th May 2013 Hide

Drama, Singing, Dance - Oxford OAPA

Saturday School, 8-16 year olds. Free Tasters of morning or Afternoon School

9.30am-1pm 2pm-5.30pm £270 term

Oxford High Junior School, 1 Bardwell Road, Oxford OX2 6SU

www.theoapa.com/8-12-yrs Email Me 01844872883

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Family Printing Workshop

Families can learn a new skill together, and discover how early stories were printed. All ages, 8+ years. Children up to 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

2-4pm £8

The Story Museum, Rochester House, 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri

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Barefoot craft club Barefoot Books

Paint, draw and glue with gusto using exciting themes from our Barefoot Books!

11.30am-12pm Age: 2+, Price from £2-3 depending on craft

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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MarketSaturday 25th May 2013 Hide

"American Style" Garage Sale

Selling all sorts for a song! Household items Toys clothes CDs DVDs Books etc

10am - 2pm No Early Birds please Free

15 Sadler Walk Oxford OX1 1TX

Family Friendly, Market, Today, This Week

Outside OxfordshireSaturday 25th May 2013 Hide

Bicester Tent Show Cotswold Outdoor

See dozens of tents pitched outside

9-6 Free

Cotswold Outdoor, Bicester Avenue, Oxford Road, Bicester, OX25 2NY

www.cotswoldoutdoor.com Email Me 01869 321423

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FestivalSaturday 25th May 2013 Hide

Finstock Village Music Finstock Friendly Society

A celebration of music, song & dance in early 19th century Finstock.

11am-midnight Free. Evening social dance £8

Finstock, OX7 3BP

Website

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Sports and FitnessSaturday 25th May 2013 Hide

Eights Week

See: http://www.dailyinfo.co.uk/reviews/feature/5017/Eights_Week for more details.

12 noon - 7pm

Folly Bridge to Iffley Lock

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Summer Eights bumps rowing races Green Templeton Boat Club

Summer Eights bumps races on the River Isis

11pm - 6pm Free

River Isis: http://www.ourcs.org.uk/information/map

Email Me

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DanceSaturday 25th May 2013 Hide

Junior Ballet, Tap & Modern

Professional dance classes with a fun and friendly atmosphere.

10.45am - 12pm, 5 years. 1.15-3.15pm 6-7 years £6

St Nicholas' Primary School, Raymund Road, Old Marston, Oxford, OX3 0PJ

www.expressiondance.co.uk Email Me 07956 231155

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Pre-school Ballet & Tap

Fun and imaginative classes with experienced professional teachers.

9 - 9.30am 2½ to 3½ years. 9.45-10.30am 3½ - 4 yea £6

St Nicholas' Primary School, Raymund Road, Old Marston, Oxford, OX3 0PJ

www.expressiondance.co.uk Email Me 07956 231155

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Sunday Grand Buffet The Tree Hotel Iffley

Sunday Grand Buffet with delicious international dishes and carvery

12 - 3pm £8.95 Carvery, £12.95 Carvery&International Buffet

The Tree Hotel, Iffley, 63 Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford OX4 4EY, 8am - 11pm

iffley.treehotel.co.uk/offers.aspx Email Me 01865 775974

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King of the Castle Oxford Castle Unlocked

Quests to complete around the castle, themed tours & crafts and a sword in stone

10am - 5.30pm Adult: £9.25, Child: £6.95, Concession: £7.95

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 260666

Booking advised by 01 Jun 2013

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The Sealed Knot Society Sealed Knot Society

Watch Battle re-enactments and living history in the spectacular surroundings.

11.00am - 4.30pm £12; £9 conc; £6.30 child; £32 family

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxford, Opening hours: In 2013: the Park is open all year round, except Christmas Day, from 9am-6pm/dusk. The Palace & Formal Gardens are open 10.30am-5.30pm (last admission 4.45pm) from Sat 9th Feb - Sun 3 Nov, then Wed - Sun (inclusive) from Wed 6 Nov - Fri 13th Dec. Pleasure Gdns open 10.30am - dusk daily. For all other opening hours, see website.

www.blenheimpalace.com Email Me 01993 811091

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The Sealed Knot Society Blenheim Palace

Watch Civil War battle re-enactments and history come to life...

10.00am £21 Adult, £11.50 Child, £16.50 Concession

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxford, Opening hours: In 2013: the Park is open all year round, except Christmas Day, from 9am-6pm/dusk. The Palace & Formal Gardens are open 10.30am-5.30pm (last admission 4.45pm) from Sat 9th Feb - Sun 3 Nov, then Wed - Sun (inclusive) from Wed 6 Nov - Fri 13th Dec. Pleasure Gdns open 10.30am - dusk daily. For all other opening hours, see website.

www.blenheimpalace.com Email Me 0800 849 6500

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Big Botanic Backpacks! @ The Botanic Garden

Borrow a family friendly Big Botanic Backpack to explore the Garden!

Borrow on entry to Garden.

University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane OX1 4AZ

...ox.ac.uk... Email Me 01865 286690

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Cash Bingo

Licensed bar, disabled access, car parking

7.30pm, doors open 6.30pm

Rover Sports & Social Club, Roman Way, Cowley (behind BMW complex), Oxford OX4 6NL

Email Me

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Wednesday And Sunday Opening Oxford Bus & Morris Museums

Oxford Bus & Morris Motors Museums

10.30 - 4.30 Ad £4.50 Ch £2.50 Fam 2+2 £10 Sen/Dis £3.50

Oxford Bus Museum/Morris Motors Experience, Station Yard, Long Hanborough, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 8LA, Sun, Wed and Bank Holidays: 10.30am - 4.30pm. Last admission is at 3.30pm. Also open Saturdays between Easter and October

www.oxfordbusmuseum.org.uk Email Me 01993 883617

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Teddy Bear Takes a Ride Oxford Bus & Morris Motors Museums

Child & Teddy free with paying adult. Free Vintage Bus Rides.

10.30 - 16.30 Ad £4.50, Child £2.50, Family £10, Sen/Dis £3.50

Oxford Bus Museum/Morris Motors Experience, Station Yard, Long Hanborough, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 8LA, Sun, Wed and Bank Holidays: 10.30am - 4.30pm. Last admission is at 3.30pm. Also open Saturdays between Easter and October

www.oxfordbusmuseum.org.uk Email Me 01993 883617

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Matilda's Mind-Muggling Tricks The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Drop-in craft activity for all ages: be as crafty as Matilda and Lavender.

11am to 5pm Free with Museum entry

The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0AL

www.roalddahlmuseum.org Email Me 01494 892192

No need to book!

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Story Time! Barefoot Books

Join us for wonderful stories to ignite your child`s imagination.

11-11.30am and 4pm, FREE, All ages welcome! Free

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com/uk Email Me 01865 311100

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Face Painting At Barefoot! Barefoot Books

Come and have youre face painted by our creative face painters! Ages 2+

12-2.pm £4 per child

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Sunday Brunch Special: A & C Barefoot Books

This is a Barefoot books Sunday brunch special Arts and Craft session. Ages: 2+.

11.30am-12pm, price will vary according to craft on the day

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Sunday storytelling special ― Robin Hood Barefoot Books

Join our author David Calcutt and be his Merry Men on a wonderful journey.

2.30–3.30pm All ages welcome; £6 per child or £12 per family.

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865311100

Family Friendly, This Week, Storytelling

Magical Books: From the Middle Ages to Middle-Earth

From its unique holdings of these authors' papers, the Library will display a selection of Tolkien's original artwork for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings; C.S. Lewis's 'Lefay notebook' and his map of Narnia and more.

11am-5pm

Old Bodleian Library, Old Schools Quad, Catte Street, Oxford, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am – 4.30pm; Sunday 11am – 5pm

www.ox.ac.uk/go.rm?id=31568

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Abingdon Muslims Weekend Asr Jama'ah Salah Abingdon Muslims

Regular Weekend Asr Jama'ah Salah in Abingdon with a shor taleem afterwards.

See Website for Time Free

Abingdon Mosque, Galaxy Techno, 1st Floor, 4 East St Helen Street, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3HG

www.abingdonmuslims.com Email Me 07582126888

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Abingdon Muslims Weekend Isha Jama'ah Salah Abingdon Muslims

Regular Isha Jama'ah Salah in Abingdon

See Website for Time Free

Abingdon Mosque, Galaxy Techno, 1st Floor, 4 East St Helen Street, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3HG

www.abingdonmuslims.com Email Me 07582126888

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Florence Park Photo Competition Friends of Florence Park

Free 11 yrs and Under Photo Competition running until May 31st.

Free

Florence Park, Florence Park Rd, Oxford, Ox4

friendsofflorencepark.weebly.com Email Me

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ArtSunday 26th May 2013 Hide

Artweeks - On Your Doorstep Oxford Castle Unlocked

An outdoor exhibition showcasing the wonders of flora and wildlife we can all see on our doorstep.

Free

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk Email Me 01865 260666

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Conscious - Unconcious Stephen Willats Modern Art Oxford

Stephen Willats' works explore the nature of human interaction.

12pm – 5pm Free

Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, Closed Mon. Tue & Wed: 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: 10am-10pm. Sun: 12pm-5pm.

...modernartoxford.org.uk... Email Me 01865 722 733

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North Oxford Artweeks Taster Exhibition

A taster for the 'real thing' will include photographic portraits of local artists with their work and a selection of their works too.

11am - 3pm Free

Chipping Norton Theatre, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton OX7 5NL

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Artweeks at WOA West Ox Arts

West Ox Arts is excited to once again take part in Oxfordshire Artweeks.

14.00-16.00 Free

West Oxfordshire Arts Gallery, The Gallery/Town Hall, Market Square, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18 2JH, Mon: closed. Tue-Sat: 10.30am-4.30pm. Sun: 2-4pm.

www.westoxarts.com Email Me 01993 850137

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Artweeks @ Oxford Castle Quarter O3 Gallery

Paintings by Mary Moser Prize Winner Caroline Meynell and Oxfordshire Students

11am-4pm Free

and Oxford Castle venues

www.o3gallery.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 246131

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Artweeks Exhibition Junction Art Gallery

Inspirational sculpture by Rachel Ducker, glass by Helen Slater and painting by Nicola Jenkin.

11am - 6pm, free

Junction Art Gallery, 43 Oxford Street, Woodstock, OX20 1TJ

www.junctionartgallery.co.uk Email Me 01993 358707

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

Celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

9am-5pm Free

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (Out Patients Gallery), Windmill Rd, Headington, OX3 7HE

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks @ Oxford Castle Quarter O3 Gallery

Paintings by Mary Moser Prize Winner Caroline Meynell and Oxfordshire Students.

11am-4pm Free

Oxford Castle Venues

www.o3gallery.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 246131

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Nigel Fletcher Art Exhibition Nigel Fletcher artist

Exhibition of oil paintings.

11am-5pm Free

Swalcliffe Village Hall , Banbury OX15

www.cotswoldsketchbook.co.uk Email Me 07792 657248

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Artweeks at Witney Art Studios

We open our doors to bring you the work of 7 artists across 2 floors.

10 - 4pm Free

Witney Art Studios. 11a High Street, Witney.OX28 6HW

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CinemaSunday 26th May 2013 Hide

Odeon Magdalen Street 0871 2244 007 — Sunday 26th May 2013 Hide

All Stars [U] (2D)

Kids put on a dance show to save their London youth club.

11.30am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Today, This Week

Odeon George Street 0871 2244 007 — Sunday 26th May 2013 Hide

Epic [U] (2D)

A magical, foresty adventure; Earth's fate hangs in the balance.

10.50am, 1.15, 3.45, 6.15pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Epic [U] (3D)

A magical, foresty adventure; Earth's fate hangs in the balance.
Mon: 12 noon

12 noon, 2.30pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Odeon Kids: Wreck-it Ralph [PG]

Wrecking ball Ralph wreaks havoc in gamespace.

11.15am

Don’t trust the trailer. Or the poster. Wreck-It Ralph looks like a wrecking ball of a movie, fun for bang-crash kids but...read more

Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Games, Today, This Week

Vue Cinema 08712 240 240 (10p per min from BT) — Sunday 26th May 2013 Hide

Epic [U] (2D)

A teenage girl is transported to a magical world to fight evil. From the creators of Ice Age.

10.05am, 12.30, 1.15, 2.50, 3.45, 6.20pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Epic [U] (3D)

A teenage girl is transported to a magical world and joins a band of misfits to fight off evil. From the creators of Ice Age.

12.55, 3.15pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

The Croods [U] (2D)

Nicholas Cage voices prehistoric patriarch in animated family adventure.

11.10am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

All Stars [U] (2D)

Kids put on a dance show to save their London youth club.

10.20am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Today, This Week

Kids' Club: Oz: The Great and Powerful [PG] (2D)

James Franco stars in Wizard of Oz prequel.

10.00am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Fantasy, Today, This Week

Kids' Club: Oz: The Great and Powerful [PG] (3D)

James Franco stars in Wizard of Oz prequel.

10.15am

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Outside OxfordshireSunday 26th May 2013 Hide

Bicester Tent Show Cotswold Outdoor

See dozens of tents pitched outside

10-4.30 Free

Cotswold Outdoor, Bicester Avenue, Oxford Road, Bicester, OX25 2NY

www.cotswoldoutdoor.com Email Me 01869 321423

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Sports and FitnessSunday 26th May 2013 Hide

Free Aikido Martial Arts trial lesson Koushinkan Aikido Oxford

Try a martial art with a free trial lesson. Aikido is great fun to learn.

6-8pm Free

Oxford Brookes Centre for Sport, Headington Campus, Gipsy Ln, Oxford OX3 0BP

www.aikidooxford.co.uk/index.html Email Me 07773 982719

No need to book!

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Teenagers Aikido Martial Arts lesson Koushinkan Aikido Oxford

Aikido is a powerful method of self protection. It's great fun to learn. Free class.

6-7pm £5

Oxford Brookes University Centre For Sports, Headington Campus, Gipsy Ln, Oxford OX3 0BP

www.aikidooxford.co.uk/index.html Email Me 07773982719

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Monday 27th May 2013 Hide

Family FriendlyMonday 27th May 2013 Hide

Oxford Playhouse announce 7|10 - a new young theatre company for children aged 7-10. Monday nights starting 15th April.

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The first term will bring master storyteller Roald Dahl's stories to life.

5-6.30pm £45 per term

Oxford Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW

oxfordplayhouse.com Email Me 01865 305305

Booking advised by 15 Apr 2013

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V I Pensioners Lunch The Tree Hotel Iffley

Join us for lunch on Mondays. All main meals £5.95 for those 60 years and over.

12pm - 3pm 5.95

The Tree Hotel, Iffley, 63 Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford OX4 4EY, 8am - 11pm

iffley.treehotel.co.uk/offers.aspx 01865 775974

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King of the Castle Oxford Castle Unlocked

Quests to complete around the castle, themed tours & crafts and a sword in stone

10am - 5.30pm Adult: £9.25, Child: £6.95, Concession: £7.95

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 260666

Booking advised by 01 Jun 2013

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The Sealed Knot Society Sealed Knot Society

Watch Battle re-enactments and living history in the spectacular surroundings.

11.00am - 4.30pm £12; £9 conc; £6.30 child; £32 family

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxford, Opening hours: In 2013: the Park is open all year round, except Christmas Day, from 9am-6pm/dusk. The Palace & Formal Gardens are open 10.30am-5.30pm (last admission 4.45pm) from Sat 9th Feb - Sun 3 Nov, then Wed - Sun (inclusive) from Wed 6 Nov - Fri 13th Dec. Pleasure Gdns open 10.30am - dusk daily. For all other opening hours, see website.

www.blenheimpalace.com Email Me 01993 811091

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The Sealed Knot Society Blenheim Palace

Watch Civil War battle re-enactments and history come to life...

10.00am £21 Adult, £11.50 Child, £16.50 Concession

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxford, Opening hours: In 2013: the Park is open all year round, except Christmas Day, from 9am-6pm/dusk. The Palace & Formal Gardens are open 10.30am-5.30pm (last admission 4.45pm) from Sat 9th Feb - Sun 3 Nov, then Wed - Sun (inclusive) from Wed 6 Nov - Fri 13th Dec. Pleasure Gdns open 10.30am - dusk daily. For all other opening hours, see website.

www.blenheimpalace.com Email Me 0800 849 6500

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Big Botanic Backpacks! @ The Botanic Garden

Borrow a family friendly Big Botanic Backpack to explore the Garden!

Borrow on entry to Garden.

University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane OX1 4AZ

...ox.ac.uk... Email Me 01865 286690

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Toddle-in St Aldates Church

Toys, crafts, singing, stories for under 5s and carers (termtime only).

10am, £1 per family

St Aldate's Church, 40 Pembroke Street

Website Email Me 01865 254800

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Twitch-tickling Pencil Toppers The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Turn a pencil into a Roald Dahl character by making a miniature face to stick on the top.

11am, 1pm and 2.30pm £2 plus Museum entry

The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0AL

www.roalddahlmuseum.org Email Me 01494 892192

Booking advised by 26 May 2013

Family Friendly, Outside Oxfordshire, Craft, This Week, Kids' Activities

Wondercrump Woodland Creatures The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Colour and decorate creatures in Roald Dahl's books

11am to 5pm Free for Museum visitors

The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0AL

www.roalddahlmuseum.org Email Me 01494 892192

No need to book!

Family Friendly, Outside Oxfordshire, Craft, This Week, Kids' Activities

Story Time! Barefoot Books

Join us for wonderful stories to ignite your child`s imagination.

11-11.30am and 4pm, FREE, All ages welcome! Free

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com/uk Email Me 01865 311100

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Magical Books: From the Middle Ages to Middle-Earth

From its unique holdings of these authors' papers, the Library will display a selection of Tolkien's original artwork for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings; C.S. Lewis's 'Lefay notebook' and his map of Narnia and more.

9am-5pm

Old Bodleian Library, Old Schools Quad, Catte Street, Oxford, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am – 4.30pm; Sunday 11am – 5pm

www.ox.ac.uk/go.rm?id=31568

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Florence Park Photo Competition Friends of Florence Park

Free 11 yrs and Under Photo Competition running until May 31st.

Free

Florence Park, Florence Park Rd, Oxford, Ox4

friendsofflorencepark.weebly.com Email Me

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Learn Baby Signing With Sing and Sign

A fun baby music group with the added bonus of learning baby signing .

Check our website for details

Kidlington Baptist Church, High Street, Kidlington, OX5 2DS

www.singandsign.com Email Me 01993 709532

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Learn Baby Signing With Sing and Sign

A fun baby music group with the added bonus of learning baby signing.

Check our website for details

St James Church Centre, Beauchamp Lane, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 3LF

www.singandsign.com Email Me 01993 709532

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ConcertMonday 27th May 2013 Hide

Music On Mondays, Free Concert

Enjoy beautiful music in our tranquil church. Free tea & coffee.

1 - 1.45 pm Free

St Michael at the Northgate, Oxford City Church, Cornmarket Street OX1 3EY

www.smng.org.uk Email Me 01865 240940

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ArtMonday 27th May 2013 Hide

Spineless Classics: An Exhibition of Literary Prints The Jam Factory

A selection of text-based art prints by design studio, ‘Spineless Classics'.

9.00pm-10.00pm Free

Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HU

www.thejamfactoryoxford.com Email Me

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Artweeks - On Your Doorstep Oxford Castle Unlocked

An outdoor exhibition showcasing the wonders of flora and wildlife we can all see on our doorstep.

Free

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk Email Me 01865 260666

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Conscious - Unconcious Stephen Willats Modern Art Oxford

Stephen Willats' works explore the nature of human interaction.

Closed Free

Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, Closed Mon. Tue & Wed: 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: 10am-10pm. Sun: 12pm-5pm.

...modernartoxford.org.uk... Email Me 01865 722 733

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North Oxford Artweeks Taster Exhibition

A taster for the 'real thing' will include photographic portraits of local artists with their work and a selection of their works too.

11am - 3pm Free

Chipping Norton Theatre, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton OX7 5NL

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Artweeks Exhibition Junction Art Gallery

Inspirational sculpture by Rachel Ducker, glass by Helen Slater and painting by Nicola Jenkin.

11am - 6pm, free

Junction Art Gallery, 43 Oxford Street, Woodstock, OX20 1TJ

www.junctionartgallery.co.uk Email Me 01993 358707

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

Celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

9am-5pm Free

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (Out Patients Gallery), Windmill Rd, Headington, OX3 7HE

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Nigel Fletcher Art Exhibition Nigel Fletcher artist

Exhibition of oil paintings.

11am-5pm Free

Swalcliffe Village Hall , Banbury OX15

www.cotswoldsketchbook.co.uk Email Me 07792 657248

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Artweeks at Witney Art Studios

We open our doors to bring you the work of 7 artists across 2 floors.

10 - 7pm Free

Witney Art Studios. 11a High Street, Witney.OX28 6HW

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CinemaMonday 27th May 2013 Hide

Odeon Magdalen Street 0871 2244 007 — Monday 27th May 2013 Hide

All Stars [U] (2D)

Kids put on a dance show to save their London youth club.

11.30am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Today, This Week

Odeon George Street 0871 2244 007 — Monday 27th May 2013 Hide

Epic [U] (2D)

A magical, foresty adventure; Earth's fate hangs in the balance.

10.50am, 1.15, 3.45, 6.15pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Epic [U] (3D)

A magical, foresty adventure; Earth's fate hangs in the balance.
Mon: 12 noon

12 noon, 2.30pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Odeon Kids: Wreck-it Ralph [PG]

Wrecking ball Ralph wreaks havoc in gamespace.

11.15am

Don’t trust the trailer. Or the poster. Wreck-It Ralph looks like a wrecking ball of a movie, fun for bang-crash kids but...read more

Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Games, Today, This Week

Vue Cinema 08712 240 240 (10p per min from BT) — Monday 27th May 2013 Hide

Epic [U] (2D)

A teenage girl is transported to a magical world to fight evil. From the creators of Ice Age.

10.05am, 12.30, 1.15, 2.50, 3.45, 6.20pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Epic [U] (3D)

A teenage girl is transported to a magical world and joins a band of misfits to fight off evil. From the creators of Ice Age.

12.55, 3.15pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

The Croods [U] (2D)

Nicholas Cage voices prehistoric patriarch in animated family adventure.

11.10am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

All Stars [U] (2D)

Kids put on a dance show to save their London youth club.

10.20am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Today, This Week

Kids' Club: Oz: The Great and Powerful [PG] (2D)

James Franco stars in Wizard of Oz prequel.

10.00am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Fantasy, Today, This Week

Kids' Club: Oz: The Great and Powerful [PG] (3D)

James Franco stars in Wizard of Oz prequel.

10.15am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Fantasy, Today, This Week

DanceMonday 27th May 2013 Hide

Junior Ballet Expression

Professional dance classes with a fun and friendly atmosphere.

5.45-6.45pm, 8-9 years £6

The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ

www.expressiondance.co.uk Email Me 07956 231155

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Sports and FitnessMonday 27th May 2013 Hide

Kung Fu Academy Kung Fu Academy

Traditional teaching with modern applications

7:30 pm £6.50 (£4 students)

South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street, Oxford OX1 4RP

www.kung-fu-academy.co.uk Email Me 07771 658605

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Physio Led An/po-natal Pilates SATURN FITNESS AND WELLNESS

Led by a Specialist Women's Health Physio. Babies welcome.

11am, £8

Saturn Fitness and Wellness, Peachcroft Shopping Centre, Lindsay Drive, Abingdon, OX14 2QA

www.saturnfitness.co.uk Email Me 07552 045208

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Courses and WorkshopsMonday 27th May 2013 Hide

Dancing around the world! For 4–8yrs Barefoot Books

Celebrates dance and story from around the world during the May half term!

2.30–4.30pm £5 per child, £25 siblings discount.

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Boogie with Breeze! For 1–3yrs Barefoot Books

Celebrates dance and story from around the world during the May half term!

1.30–2.15pm £6 per child, £10 siblings discount.

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Babycalm ante-natal workshop Barefoot Books

A 3 hour ante-natal class designed for parents-to-be to learn about their baby.

10am–1pm For both mums and dads; £35 per family

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

Family Friendly, Courses and Workshops, Baby, This Week

Barefoot craft club Barefoot Books

Paint, draw and glue with gusto using exciting themes from our Barefoot Books!

11.30am-12pm & 3.30-4pm Age: 2+, Price from £2-3 depending on craft

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Dancing around the world! For 4–8yrs Barefoot Books

Celebrates dance and story from around the world during the of May half term!

2.30–4:30pm £15 per child, £25 siblings discount.

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Outside OxfordshireMonday 27th May 2013 Hide

Bicester Tent Show Cotswold Outdoor

See dozens of tents pitched outside

9-6 Free

Cotswold Outdoor, Bicester Avenue, Oxford Road, Bicester, OX25 2NY

www.cotswoldoutdoor.com Email Me 01869 321423

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Tuesday 28th May 2013 Hide

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Thali Curry Night The Tree Hotel Iffley

Enjoy our thali full of mouth-watering curries.

6 - 10 pm from £12.95

The Tree Hotel, Iffley, 63 Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford OX4 4EY, 8am - 11pm

iffley.treehotel.co.uk/offers.aspx Email Me 01865 775974

No need to book!

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King of the Castle Oxford Castle Unlocked

Quests to complete around the castle, themed tours & crafts and a sword in stone

10am - 5.30pm Adult: £9.25, Child: £6.95, Concession: £7.95

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 260666

Booking advised by 01 Jun 2013

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Summer Craft workshop Family Learning Oxfordshire Skills&Learning Servic

Free summer craft activities with the family. Children must be with an adult.

10.30am - 1.30pm Free

Oxford Central Library, Westgate Centre, Queen Street, Oxford OX1 1DJ

Email Me 07920 084523

No need to book!

Family Friendly, Courses and Workshops, This Week

Big Botanic Backpacks! @ The Botanic Garden

Borrow a family friendly Big Botanic Backpack to explore the Garden!

Borrow on entry to Garden.

University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane OX1 4AZ

...ox.ac.uk... Email Me 01865 286690

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Baby Music Busy Bees Music Group

Special music sessions for little babies from 2 months to too wriggly.

11.40am-12.30pm, £3.20/family

Headington Community Centre, Gladstone Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 8LL

www.busybeesmusic.co.uk Email Me

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Musical Fun For Under 5s Busy Bees Music Group

Lively music time for all the family. Free coffee before each session.

9.30am & 10.20am, £3.20/family

Headington Community Centre, Gladstone Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 8LL

www.busybeesmusic.co.uk Email Me

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Plane Crazy Science Oxford Live

Find out how paper planes fly, and then make some of your own to try out!

11am or 2pm £5 per person

Science Oxford Live, 1 - 5 London Place, St Clements OX4 1BD, Saturdays, 10am to 5pm, during Term Time; Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, during local school holidays.

www.scienceoxford.com/live/whats-on Email Me 01865 810000

Booking advised by 27 May 2013

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Muggled Mirror Paintings The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Make a mirrored painting of your favourite Roald Dahl character.

11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm £1 plus museum entry

The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0AL

www.roalddahlmuseum.org Email Me 01494 892192

Booking advised by 27 May 2013

Family Friendly, Art, Craft, This Week, Kids' Activities

Story Time! Barefoot Books

Join us for wonderful stories to ignite your child`s imagination.

11-11.30am and 4pm, FREE, All ages welcome! Free

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com/uk Email Me 01865 311100

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Face Painting At Barefoot! Barefoot Books

Come and have youre face painted by our creative face painters! Ages 2+

11.30am-1.30pm £4 per child

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Phil & Jim's Theatre Show & Workshop Barefoot Books

Come and enjoy this show by group of young puppeteers from local primary school.

9.30–10.30am £6

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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A forest of stories ― Music and Stories Barefoot Books

Join Flash of Splendour Arts for a magical session of music and storytelling!

10–11am Ages 2-9yrs; £6 per child, £12 per family.

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

Family Friendly, Music, This Week, Storytelling

Magical Books: From the Middle Ages to Middle-Earth

From its unique holdings of these authors' papers, the Library will display a selection of Tolkien's original artwork for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings; C.S. Lewis's 'Lefay notebook' and his map of Narnia and more.

9am-5pm

Old Bodleian Library, Old Schools Quad, Catte Street, Oxford, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am – 4.30pm; Sunday 11am – 5pm

www.ox.ac.uk/go.rm?id=31568

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Learn Baby Signing With Sing and Sign

A fun baby music group with the added bonus of learning baby signing.

Check our website for details

Christ Church, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL

www.singandsign.com Email Me 01993 709532

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Florence Park Photo Competition Friends of Florence Park

Free 11 yrs and Under Photo Competition running until May 31st.

Free

Florence Park, Florence Park Rd, Oxford, Ox4

friendsofflorencepark.weebly.com Email Me

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Baby College Witney Your special time together

Fun weekly classes together. 0-3 years. Check website for details.

9.30am - 12.30

Madley Park Hall, Madley Park, Witney, OX28 1UE

www.babycollegeoxford.co.uk Email Me 01865 436920

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Baby College Bicester Fun Weekly Development Classes

Parent & Baby Development Classes. 0-3 years. Book online.

9.30am - 12.30pm

St Edburgs Hall, Old Place Yard, Bicester, OX26 6AR

www.babycollegeoxford.co.uk Email Me 01865 421879

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Early Years Music Group nick cope

Family music session with nick cope.

11.00am, £3/£5

Trinty Church Hall Abingdon

www.nickcope.co.uk Email Me 07828 032025

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Toddler French! my little linguist

Exciting & fun French classes for you and your little ones 18mth - 5yr.

2pm, £4.50 per child. £2 for additional sibling over 18mths.

Windmill Centre, Hempton Road, Deddington, OX15 0QH

www.mylittlelinguist.co.uk Email Me 07967 947707

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TheatreTuesday 28th May 2013 Hide

Oxford Playhouse present The Firework-Maker's Daughter, adapted from Philip Pullman's book, Tue 29 & Wed 30 May

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Explosive musical adventure based on the story by Philip Pullman

7.30pm £12.50-£17.50

Oxford Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW

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MeetingTuesday 28th May 2013 Hide

Go/Baduk/Weiqi: Play Or Watch Oxford City Go Club

Ancient oriental board game. Beginners welcome. Free lessons. Play/watch/learn.

7.00 pm - late. Check web-site Free

Freud, 119 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AH, Sun-Thu 11am - 12am, Fri & Sat 11am-2am

www.britgo.org/clubs/oxford_c.html Email Me 01865 248775

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ArtTuesday 28th May 2013 Hide

Spineless Classics: An Exhibition of Literary Prints The Jam Factory

A selection of text-based art prints by design studio, ‘Spineless Classics'.

9.00pm-10.00pm Free

Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HU

www.thejamfactoryoxford.com Email Me

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Artweeks - On Your Doorstep Oxford Castle Unlocked

An outdoor exhibition showcasing the wonders of flora and wildlife we can all see on our doorstep.

Free

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk Email Me 01865 260666

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Conscious - Unconcious Stephen Willats Modern Art Oxford

Stephen Willats' works explore the nature of human interaction.

10am – 5pm Free

Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, Closed Mon. Tue & Wed: 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: 10am-10pm. Sun: 12pm-5pm.

...modernartoxford.org.uk... Email Me 01865 722 733

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North Oxford Artweeks Taster Exhibition

A taster for the 'real thing' will include photographic portraits of local artists with their work and a selection of their works too.

11am - 3pm Free

Chipping Norton Theatre, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton OX7 5NL

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

Celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

www.saintcolumbas.org FREE

St Columba's United Reformed Church (central Oxford), Alfred St, Oxford OX1 4EH

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks at WOA West Ox Arts

West Ox Arts is excited to once again take part in Oxfordshire Artweeks.

10.30-16.30 Free

West Oxfordshire Arts Gallery, The Gallery/Town Hall, Market Square, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18 2JH, Mon: closed. Tue-Sat: 10.30am-4.30pm. Sun: 2-4pm.

www.westoxarts.com Email Me 01993 850137

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

8.30-16.00 Free

Crisis Skylight Cafe, Old Fire Sation, 40 George Street / Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2AQ, 9.30am - 5pm

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks @ Oxford Castle Quarter O3 Gallery

Paintings by Mary Moser Prize Winner Caroline Meynell and Oxfordshire Students

12-5pm Free

and Oxford Castle venues

www.o3gallery.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 246131

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

Celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

9am-5pm Free

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (Out Patients Gallery), Windmill Rd, Headington, OX3 7HE

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks @ Oxford Castle Quarter O3 Gallery

Paintings by Mary Moser Prize Winner Caroline Meynell and Oxfordshire Students.

12-5pm Free

Oxford Castle Venues

www.o3gallery.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 246131

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CinemaTuesday 28th May 2013 Hide

Odeon Magdalen Street 0871 2244 007 — Tuesday 28th May 2013 Hide

All Stars [U] (2D)

Kids put on a dance show to save their London youth club.

11.30am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Today, This Week

Odeon George Street 0871 2244 007 — Tuesday 28th May 2013 Hide

Epic [U] (2D)

A magical, foresty adventure; Earth's fate hangs in the balance.

10.50am, 1.15, 3.45, 6.15pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Odeon Kids: Wreck-it Ralph [PG]

Wrecking ball Ralph wreaks havoc in gamespace.

11.15am

Don’t trust the trailer. Or the poster. Wreck-It Ralph looks like a wrecking ball of a movie, fun for bang-crash kids but...read more

Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Games, Today, This Week

Vue Cinema 08712 240 240 (10p per min from BT) — Tuesday 28th May 2013 Hide

Epic [U] (2D)

A teenage girl is transported to a magical world to fight evil. From the creators of Ice Age.

10.05am, 12.30, 1.15, 2.50, 3.45, 6.20pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Epic [U] (3D)

A teenage girl is transported to a magical world and joins a band of misfits to fight off evil. From the creators of Ice Age.

12.55, 3.15pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

The Croods [U] (2D)

Nicholas Cage voices prehistoric patriarch in animated family adventure.

11.10am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

All Stars [U] (2D)

Kids put on a dance show to save their London youth club.

10.20am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Today, This Week

Kids' Club: Oz: The Great and Powerful [PG] (2D)

James Franco stars in Wizard of Oz prequel.

10.00am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Fantasy, Today, This Week

Kids' Club: Oz: The Great and Powerful [PG] (3D)

James Franco stars in Wizard of Oz prequel.

10.15am

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Sports and FitnessTuesday 28th May 2013 Hide

Kung Fu Academy Kung Fu Academy

Traditional teaching with modern applications

7:30 pm £6.50 (£4 students)

South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street, Oxford OX1 4RP

www.kung-fu-academy.co.uk Email Me 07771 658605

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Postnatal Zumba Zumba-oxford

Babies welcome. 30 mins Zumba and 30 mins tone and tighten. Low impact, fun - bring a towel.

11am - 12 £5

Florence Park Community Centre, Cornwallis Road, Oxford OX4 3NH

www.zumba-oxford.co.uk Email Me 07739 309422

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Postnatal Zumba Zumba-oxford

Babies welcome. 30 mins Zumba and 30 mins tone and tighten. Low impact, fun - bring a towel.

1.30 - 2.30pm £5

Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane, Risinghurst OX3 8ER

www.zumba-oxford.co.uk Email Me 07739 309422

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ClassesTuesday 28th May 2013 Hide

Spanish Lessons For Children Coyotes ELE

Fun and exciting Spanish lessons for children 7-11 years old, South Ox

3.30-4.30, 4.30-5.30 £8

South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street, Oxford OX1 4RP

www.spanishcoyotes.com Email Me 07981059511

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Make your own ice-cream ! Mariella Bliss

Let your child come and join our Italian ice cream making class! Tue 28/5 with Mariella Bliss

10.30-12.30pm £ 15.00 per child

Mariella Bliss' registered kitchen: North Gardenerer's Cottage, Medcroft Road, Tackley ox5 3ah

www.mariellabliss.co.uk Email Me 07909525397

Must book by 27 May 2013

Family Friendly, Courses and Workshops, This Week, Classes

Outside OxfordshireTuesday 28th May 2013 Hide

Bicester Tent Show Cotswold Outdoor

See dozens of tents pitched outside

9-6 Free

Cotswold Outdoor, Bicester Avenue, Oxford Road, Bicester, OX25 2NY

www.cotswoldoutdoor.com Email Me 01869 321423

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Courses and WorkshopsTuesday 28th May 2013 Hide

Produce a Rainbow Banner (OC09T201C) Oxford Pride-Oxfordshire Skills and Learning

Exploring primary and secondary colors and emotions creating a Banner for the PrideParade.

11am to 2pm £13.50

Oxford Adult Learning, Cowley, The Union, Collins Street, OX4 1EE

www.oxfordshire.gov.uk Email Me 0845 351 0646

Must book by 24 May 2013

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Wednesday 29th May 2013 Hide

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King of the Castle Oxford Castle Unlocked

Quests to complete around the castle, themed tours & crafts and a sword in stone

10am - 5.30pm Adult: £9.25, Child: £6.95, Concession: £7.95

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 260666

Booking advised by 01 Jun 2013

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Young & Strange: Magic Show Oxford Fringe / Young & Strange

The 2012 Oxford Fringe sell-out hit return with a new show for all the family.

5.45pm-6.30pm £8 / £7 conc.

The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ

www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622

Booking advised by 30 May 2013 Book tickets

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Half-Term activities : Ancient Artists! Museum of Oxford

Hands-on activities for the whole family. Roman crafts, handle Roman pots, mosaic-making.

1pm - 4pm Free

Museum of Oxford: Explore Oxford Galleries, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BX, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

...oxford.gov.uk... Email Me 01865 252819

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Learn Baby Signing With Sing and Sign

A fun baby music group with the added bonus of learning baby signing.

Check our website for details

Witney Methodist Church, High St, Witney

www.singandsign.com Email Me 01993 709532

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Play Time! The Ark T Centre and Cowley Time Bank

Creative fun for children (under 5s to 9 year olds): in the Play Space and Dance Hall

10am to 12noon £3 to £5 donations please

Ark T Centre, Crowell Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 3LN

www.ark-t.org/ Email Me 01865 396778

Family Friendly, This Week

Baby Yoga 5 Week Course A Loving Touch

Fun and relaxed class exploring movement and development with baby.

12.00-1.30pm

Jericho Community Centre, 33a Canal Street, Oxford OX2 6BQ

www.alovingtouchbabymassage.com Email Me 01869 357145

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Learn Baby Signing With Sing and Sign

A fun baby music group with the added bonus of learning baby signing.

Check our website for details

Seacourt Hall, Chapel Way, Botley OX2 9LS

www.singandsign.com Email Me 01993 709532

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Big Botanic Backpacks! @ The Botanic Garden

Borrow a family friendly Big Botanic Backpack to explore the Garden!

Borrow on entry to Garden.

University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane OX1 4AZ

...ox.ac.uk... Email Me 01865 286690

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Happy Habitats! At the Botanic Gardens. Oxford University Botanic Gardens

Find out about amazing plant and animal partnerships and make puppets to take away!

11am - 1pm Children free. Adult price to the gardens £4.50

University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane OX1 4AZ

www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk Email Me 01865 286690

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Museum, Eco, Nature, Family Friendly, This Week, Kids' Activities

Space Show Science Oxford Live

Take a trip across our Solar System, and explore planets, moons and stars. For ages 8-11.

11am, 2pm or 3.30pm £5 per person

Science Oxford Live, 1 - 5 London Place, St Clements OX4 1BD, Saturdays, 10am to 5pm, during Term Time; Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, during local school holidays.

www.scienceoxford.com/live/whats-on Email Me 01865 810000

Booking advised by 28 May 2013

Family Friendly, This Week, Learning, Kids' Activities

Baby College Summertown Your special time together

Parent & Baby Development Classes. Have fun learning together. 3 age groups, check website for details.

9.30am - 12.30pm

North Oxford Association Community Centre, Ferry Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown OX2 7DP

www.babycollegeoxford.co.uk Email Me 01865 421879

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Kangaroo Attachment parenting

Outdoor playgroup for babies and children of all ages. Bring a picnic, play and chat.

11am -1pm £2

Barracks Lane Community Garden, Barracks Lane, off Cumberland Road, Oxford OX4 2AP

kangarooplaygroup.wordpress.com/

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Wednesday And Sunday Opening Oxford Bus & Morris Museums

Oxford Bus & Morris Motors Museums

10.30 - 4.30 Ad £4.50 Ch £2.50 Fam 2+2 £10 Sen/Dis £3.50

Oxford Bus Museum/Morris Motors Experience, Station Yard, Long Hanborough, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 8LA, Sun, Wed and Bank Holidays: 10.30am - 4.30pm. Last admission is at 3.30pm. Also open Saturdays between Easter and October

www.oxfordbusmuseum.org.uk Email Me 01993 883617

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Baby Music Busy Bees Music Group

Special music session for little babies from 2 months to too wriggly.

11.40am-12.30pm, £3.20/family

Cumnor Old School, High Street, Cumnor OX2 9PE

www.busybeesmusic.co.uk Email Me

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Musical Fun For Under 5s Busy Bees Music Group

Lively music time for all the family. Free coffee before each session.

9.30 & 10.20am, £3.20/family

Cumnor Old School, High Street, Cumnor OX2 9PE

www.busybeesmusic.co.uk Email Me

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Oompa Loompa Chocolate Box The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Decorate a box in which to hide your precious chocolate stash

11 am to 12 noon £2.50 plus Museum entry.

The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0AL

www.roalddahlmuseum.org Email Me 01494 892192

Booking advised by 28 May 2013

Family Friendly, Outside Oxfordshire, Art, Craft, This Week, Kids' Activities

Whizz-banging Words with Josh Lacey The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Josh Lacey, author of The Dragonsitter, returns for more splendiferous story-telling

12.30pm to 1.30pm and 2pm to 3pm £3 plus Museum entry

The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0AL

www.roalddahlmuseum.org Email Me 01494 892192

Booking advised by 28 May 2013

Family Friendly, Books, This Week, Storytelling, Kids' Activities

Story Time! Barefoot Books

Join us for wonderful stories to ignite your child`s imagination.

11-11.30am and 4pm, FREE, All ages welcome! Free

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com/uk Email Me 01865 311100

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Sing-alongs With Mother Goose Barefoot Books

A traditional and fun nursery rhyme and sing-along session. Ages Babies to 4 years.

1–1.30pm drop-in fee of £3 per child.

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Face Painting At Barefoot! Barefoot Books

Come and have youre face painted by our creative face painters! Ages 2+

10-11.30am £4 per child

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Magical Books: From the Middle Ages to Middle-Earth

From its unique holdings of these authors' papers, the Library will display a selection of Tolkien's original artwork for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings; C.S. Lewis's 'Lefay notebook' and his map of Narnia and more.

9am-5pm

Old Bodleian Library, Old Schools Quad, Catte Street, Oxford, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am – 4.30pm; Sunday 11am – 5pm

www.ox.ac.uk/go.rm?id=31568

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Florence Park Photo Competition Friends of Florence Park

Free 11 yrs and Under Photo Competition running until May 31st.

Free

Florence Park, Florence Park Rd, Oxford, Ox4

friendsofflorencepark.weebly.com Email Me

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Family Bushcraft at Hill End The Hill End Centre

fires - shelters - survival skills for aged 7+ dress for the outdoors bring a picnic

10.00 am - 2.00 pm £5 adult, £2 children U16, U2 free

Hill End Centre, Eynsham Road, Farmoor, Oxford OX2 9NJ

www.hillend-oec.co.uk Email Me 01865 863 510

Booking advised by 28 May 2013

Eco, Nature, Family Friendly, Outside Oxfordshire, This Week

Baby College Abingdon Your special time together

Parent & Baby Development Classes. 3 age groups, check website for details.

9.30am - 12.30pm

The Northcourt Centre, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NS

www.babycollegeoxford.co.uk Email Me 01865 436920

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TheatreWednesday 29th May 2013 Hide

Oxford Playhouse present The Firework-Maker's Daughter, adapted from Philip Pullman's book, Tue 29 & Wed 30 May

Reviews

Explosive musical adventure based on the story by Philip Pullman

2.30pm, 7.30pm £10-£17.50

Oxford Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW

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ArtWednesday 29th May 2013 Hide

Spineless Classics: An Exhibition of Literary Prints The Jam Factory

A selection of text-based art prints by design studio, ‘Spineless Classics'.

9.00pm-10.00pm Free

Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HU

www.thejamfactoryoxford.com Email Me

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Artweeks - On Your Doorstep Oxford Castle Unlocked

An outdoor exhibition showcasing the wonders of flora and wildlife we can all see on our doorstep.

Free

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk Email Me 01865 260666

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Conscious - Unconcious Stephen Willats Modern Art Oxford

Stephen Willats' works explore the nature of human interaction.

10am – 5pm Free

Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, Closed Mon. Tue & Wed: 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: 10am-10pm. Sun: 12pm-5pm.

...modernartoxford.org.uk... Email Me 01865 722 733

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North Oxford Artweeks Taster Exhibition

A taster for the 'real thing' will include photographic portraits of local artists with their work and a selection of their works too.

11am - 3pm Free

Chipping Norton Theatre, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton OX7 5NL

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

Celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

www.saintcolumbas.org FREE

St Columba's United Reformed Church (central Oxford), Alfred St, Oxford OX1 4EH

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks at WOA West Ox Arts

West Ox Arts is excited to once again take part in Oxfordshire Artweeks.

10.30-16.30 Free

West Oxfordshire Arts Gallery, The Gallery/Town Hall, Market Square, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18 2JH, Mon: closed. Tue-Sat: 10.30am-4.30pm. Sun: 2-4pm.

www.westoxarts.com Email Me 01993 850137

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

8.30-19.30 Free

Crisis Skylight Cafe, Old Fire Sation, 40 George Street / Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2AQ, 9.30am - 5pm

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks @ Oxford Castle Quarter O3 Gallery

Paintings by Mary Moser Prize Winner Caroline Meynell and Oxfordshire Students

12-5pm Free

and Oxford Castle venues

www.o3gallery.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 246131

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

Celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

9am-5pm Free

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (Out Patients Gallery), Windmill Rd, Headington, OX3 7HE

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks @ Oxford Castle Quarter O3 Gallery

Paintings by Mary Moser Prize Winner Caroline Meynell and Oxfordshire Students.

12-5pm Free

Oxford Castle Venues

www.o3gallery.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 246131

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CinemaWednesday 29th May 2013 Hide

Odeon Magdalen Street 0871 2244 007 — Wednesday 29th May 2013 Hide

All Stars [U] (2D)

Kids put on a dance show to save their London youth club.

11.30am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Today, This Week

Odeon George Street 0871 2244 007 — Wednesday 29th May 2013 Hide

Epic [U] (2D)

A magical, foresty adventure; Earth's fate hangs in the balance.

11.05am, 1.15, 3.45, 6.15pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Odeon Kids: Wreck-it Ralph [PG]

Wrecking ball Ralph wreaks havoc in gamespace.

11.15am

Don’t trust the trailer. Or the poster. Wreck-It Ralph looks like a wrecking ball of a movie, fun for bang-crash kids but...read more

Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Games, Today, This Week

Vue Cinema 08712 240 240 (10p per min from BT) — Wednesday 29th May 2013 Hide

Epic [U] (2D)

A teenage girl is transported to a magical world to fight evil. From the creators of Ice Age.

10.05am, 12.30, 1.15, 2.50, 3.45, 6.20pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Epic [U] (3D)

A teenage girl is transported to a magical world and joins a band of misfits to fight off evil. From the creators of Ice Age.

12.55, 3.15pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

The Croods [U] (2D)

Nicholas Cage voices prehistoric patriarch in animated family adventure.

11.10am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

All Stars [U] (2D)

Kids put on a dance show to save their London youth club.

10.20am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Today, This Week

Kids' Club: Oz: The Great and Powerful [PG] (2D)

James Franco stars in Wizard of Oz prequel.

10.00am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Fantasy, Today, This Week

Kids' Club: Oz: The Great and Powerful [PG] (3D)

James Franco stars in Wizard of Oz prequel.

10.15am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Fantasy, Today, This Week

Courses and WorkshopsWednesday 29th May 2013 Hide

Art Classes For Children, Ox4 Artzone

Explore a wide range of art activities over ten weeks.

4pm - 5.30pm

St Alban's Hall, Corner of Catherine & Charles St, Oxford OX4 3AU

www.artzoneoxford.com Email Me 01865 242896

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Dancing around the world! For 4–8yrs Barefoot Books

Celebrates dance and story from around the world during the May half term!

2.30–4.30pm £5 per child, £25 siblings discount.

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Boogie with Breeze! For 1–3yrs Barefoot Books

Celebrates dance and story from around the world during the May half term!

1.30–2.15pm £6 per child, £10 siblings discount.

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Jebb the Juggler's show & workshop! Barefoot Books

Join Jebb the Juggler for a breath-taking show to celebrate May half-term!

11.30–12.30pm All ages welcome; £12 per family, or £6 per child

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

Family Friendly, Courses and Workshops, This Week, Kids' Activities

Dancing around the world! For 4–8yrs Barefoot Books

Celebrates dance and story from around the world during the of May half term!

2.30–4:30pm £15 per child, £25 siblings discount.

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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The Woman in Me (OC09T202C) Oxford Pride - Oxfordshire Skills and Learning

Life drawing exploring perceived gender through clothing within a transgendered body.

11am to 1:30pm £9.00

Oxford Adult Learning, Cowley, The Union, Collins Street, OX4 1EE

...oxford-pride.org.uk... Email Me 0845 351 0646

Must book by 24 May 2013 Book tickets

Exhibition, Family Friendly, Courses and Workshops, Poetry, Festival, Health, Photography, Art, LGBTQ, This Week, Learning, Protest

LecturesWednesday 29th May 2013 Hide

Once and Future Arthurs: Arthurian Literature for Children

Lunchtime lecture accompanying the exhibition "Magical Books: From the Middle Ages to Middle-Earth"

1 - 1.30pm Free

Bodleian Library, Old Schools Quadrangle, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG

...ox.ac.uk... Email Me

Booking advised by 28 May 2013 Book tickets

Family Friendly, Lectures, Books, Fairytale, This Week

Outside OxfordshireWednesday 29th May 2013 Hide

Bicester Tent Show Cotswold Outdoor

See dozens of tents pitched outside

9-6 Free

Cotswold Outdoor, Bicester Avenue, Oxford Road, Bicester, OX25 2NY

www.cotswoldoutdoor.com Email Me 01869 321423

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DanceWednesday 29th May 2013 Hide

Dance And Baton Twirling Strawberry Fayre Majorettes

Display team

7pm - 9.15pm, £5

The Barn, Nightingale Avenue, Greater Leys

www.oxfordmajorettes.co.uk Email Me 01865 717781

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Thursday 30th May 2013 Hide

Family FriendlyThursday 30th May 2013 Hide

King of the Castle Oxford Castle Unlocked

Quests to complete around the castle, themed tours & crafts and a sword in stone

10am - 5.30pm Adult: £9.25, Child: £6.95, Concession: £7.95

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 260666

Booking advised by 01 Jun 2013

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Young & Strange: Magic Show Oxford Fringe / Young & Strange

The 2012 Oxford Fringe sell-out hit return with a new show for all the family.

7.15pm-8pm £8 / £7 conc.

The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ

www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622

Booking advised by 30 May 2013 Book tickets

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Half-Term activities : Ancient Artists! Museum of Oxford

Hands-on activities for the whole family. Roman crafts, handle Roman pots, mosaic-making.

1pm - 4pm Free

Museum of Oxford: Explore Oxford Galleries, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BX, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

...oxford.gov.uk... Email Me 01865 252819

No need to book!

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May Half-Term Activities: Tipi Tales

Explore the American Great Plains with Native American crafts and activities.

1 - 4pm, free, donations welcomed

Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP, Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm.

www.ox.ac.uk/go.rm?id=30921 01865 270927

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Oxford Ice Rink - Ice Disco Oxford Ice Rink

Fun lights down ice disco with snow machines and great music.

8pm-10.30pm £7.40

Oxford Ice Rink, Oxpens Rd OX11RQ

www.oxfordicerink.co.uk Email Me 01865 305010

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Big Botanic Backpacks! @ The Botanic Garden

Borrow a family friendly Big Botanic Backpack to explore the Garden!

Borrow on entry to Garden.

University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane OX1 4AZ

...ox.ac.uk... Email Me 01865 286690

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Plane Crazy Science Oxford Live

Find out how paper planes fly, and then make some of your own to try out!

11am or 2pm £5 per person

Science Oxford Live, 1 - 5 London Place, St Clements OX4 1BD, Saturdays, 10am to 5pm, during Term Time; Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, during local school holidays.

www.scienceoxford.com/live/whats-on Email Me 01865 810000

Booking advised by 27 May 2013

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Early Years Music Group nick cope

Family music session with nick cope.

1.15pm, £3.00/£5.00

North Oxford Association Community Centre, Ferry Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown OX2 7DP

www.nickcope.co.uk Email Me 07828 032025

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Learn Baby Signing With Sing and Sign

A fun baby music group with the added bonus of learning baby signing .

10.00.am - 12.00pm

North Oxford Association Community Centre, Ferry Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown OX2 7DP

www.singandsign.com Email Me 01993 709532

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Baby College Headington/marsto Baby development classes

Ideas for play. Music, movement and sensory games. 3 age groups, check website for details.

9.30am - 12.30pm

St Anthony of Padua Church Hall, 115 Headley Way, Oxford OX3 7SS

www.babycollegeoxford.co.uk Email Me 01865 421879

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Buckswashling Biscuit Beasts The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Make edible wolves and crocodiles from biscuits and sweeties

11am, 1pm and 3pm £2.50 plus Museum entry

The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0AL

www.roalddahlmuseum.org Email Me 01494 892192

Booking advised by 29 May 2013

Family Friendly, Books, Food, This Week, Kids' Activities

Story Time! Barefoot Books

Join us for wonderful stories to ignite your child`s imagination.

11-11.30am and 4pm, FREE, All ages welcome! Free

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com/uk Email Me 01865 311100

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Face Painting At Barefoot! Barefoot Books

Come and have youre face painted by our creative face painters! Ages 2+

12.30-2.30pm £4 per child

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Jonathan's jungle roadshow! Barefoot Books

This is a chance to meet some absolutely fantastic reptiles and invertebrates!

11.30–12.30pm Ages 4+; £10 per child, £18 per family

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

Nature, Family Friendly, This Week

Magical Books: From the Middle Ages to Middle-Earth

From its unique holdings of these authors' papers, the Library will display a selection of Tolkien's original artwork for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings; C.S. Lewis's 'Lefay notebook' and his map of Narnia and more.

9am-5pm

Old Bodleian Library, Old Schools Quad, Catte Street, Oxford, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am – 4.30pm; Sunday 11am – 5pm

www.ox.ac.uk/go.rm?id=31568

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Energizers Prime Energy

A gym based class for children from crawling to 5yrs

9.40 - 10.40 £4.00. £7.00 sibling rate

Brookes University Centre for Sport, Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxon, 01865 484373

www.primeenergy.org Email Me 01869 352000

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Baby College Thame

Fun weekly development classes. 0-3 years. Check website for details.

9.30am - 12.30

Christ Church, Upper High Street, Thame, OX9 2DN

www.babycollegeoxford.co.uk Email Me 01865 436920

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Florence Park Photo Competition Friends of Florence Park

Free 11 yrs and Under Photo Competition running until May 31st.

Free

Florence Park, Florence Park Rd, Oxford, Ox4

friendsofflorencepark.weebly.com Email Me

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Earth Walks at Hill End The Hill End Centre

10.00 am - 2:00 pm £5 adult, £2 children U16, U2 free

Hill End Centre, Eynsham Road, Farmoor, Oxford OX2 9NJ

www.hillend-oec.co.uk Email Me 01865 863 510

Booking advised by 29 May 2013

Eco, Nature, Family Friendly, Courses and Workshops, This Week

Prize Bingo Girlguiding Wantage

For all ages - come along and join in the fun. Bar and raffle. Proceeds to Wantage Guides.

7pm £1 per book of 10 games

Royal British Legion, Letcombe Hill, East Challow, Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 9RP

Email Me 01235 751210

Competition, Family Friendly, Charity, Games, This Week

TheatreThursday 30th May 2013 Hide

'Break the Floorboards' on at the Oxford Playhouse.

Reviews

Feel-good and fun drama full of frenetic street dance.

7.30pm £17.50 / £15.50 / £12.50

Oxford Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW

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Dancin' Oxford present TraVerse: 150-strong international dance company, Oxford Castle Quarter, Thu 30th May - Sun 2nd June

Reviews

150-strong international dance company with live music.

5pm Free

Oxford Castle Quarter, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY

www.dancinoxford.co.uk

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Gilbert & Sullivan presented by Opera Anywhere Opera Anywhere and Blackwell's

The Mikado and Pirates of Penzance at Blackwell's Norrington Room.

7.30pm £10-£16

Blackwells Bookshop, 48-51 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BQ

www.operaanywhere.com Email Me 01865 766266

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MeetingThursday 30th May 2013 Hide

Go/Baduk/Weiqi: Play Or Watch Oxford City Go Club

Ancient oriental board game. Beginners welcome. Free lessons. Play/watch/learn.

7.00 pm - late. Check web-site Free

Freud, 119 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AH, Sun-Thu 11am - 12am, Fri & Sat 11am-2am

www.britgo.org/clubs/oxford_c.html Email Me 01865 248775

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ArtThursday 30th May 2013 Hide

Spineless Classics: An Exhibition of Literary Prints The Jam Factory

A selection of text-based art prints by design studio, ‘Spineless Classics'.

9.00pm-10.00pm Free

Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HU

www.thejamfactoryoxford.com Email Me

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Artweeks - On Your Doorstep Oxford Castle Unlocked

An outdoor exhibition showcasing the wonders of flora and wildlife we can all see on our doorstep.

Free

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk Email Me 01865 260666

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Conscious - Unconcious Stephen Willats Modern Art Oxford

Stephen Willats' works explore the nature of human interaction.

10am - 7pm Free

Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, Closed Mon. Tue & Wed: 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: 10am-10pm. Sun: 12pm-5pm.

...modernartoxford.org.uk... Email Me 01865 722 733

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North Oxford Artweeks Taster Exhibition

A taster for the 'real thing' will include photographic portraits of local artists with their work and a selection of their works too.

11am - 3pm Free

Chipping Norton Theatre, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton OX7 5NL

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Two exhibitions in Wheatley well worth seeing this weekend! First of all textile pictures by Anne Stewart (event 282). From...read more

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

Celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

www.saintcolumbas.org FREE

St Columba's United Reformed Church (central Oxford), Alfred St, Oxford OX1 4EH

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks at WOA West Ox Arts

West Ox Arts is excited to once again take part in Oxfordshire Artweeks.

10.30-16.30 Free

West Oxfordshire Arts Gallery, The Gallery/Town Hall, Market Square, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18 2JH, Mon: closed. Tue-Sat: 10.30am-4.30pm. Sun: 2-4pm.

www.westoxarts.com Email Me 01993 850137

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

8.30-19.30 Free

Crisis Skylight Cafe, Old Fire Sation, 40 George Street / Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2AQ, 9.30am - 5pm

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks @ Oxford Castle Quarter O3 Gallery

Paintings by Mary Moser Prize Winner Caroline Meynell and Oxfordshire Students

12-5pm Free

and Oxford Castle venues

www.o3gallery.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 246131

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Two exhibitions in Wheatley well worth seeing this weekend! First of all textile pictures by Anne Stewart (event 282). From...read more

Exhibition, Family Friendly, Courses and Workshops, Festival, Food, Art, Gallery, Today, This Week

Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

Celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

9am-5pm Free

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (Out Patients Gallery), Windmill Rd, Headington, OX3 7HE

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Exhibition, Family Friendly, Festival, Art, LGBTQ, Today, This Week

Artweeks @ Oxford Castle Quarter O3 Gallery

Paintings by Mary Moser Prize Winner Caroline Meynell and Oxfordshire Students.

12-5pm Free

Oxford Castle Venues

www.o3gallery.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 246131

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NightlifeThursday 30th May 2013 Hide

Pub Quiz at The White House, Oxford

This THURSDAY! And every Thursday! 8.30ish! £1/p! max 6/team! CASH PRIZES!

8.30pm £1

The White House (formerly Folly Bridge Inn), 38 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PD

www.thewhitehouseoxford.com Email Me 01865 790 106

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GigThursday 30th May 2013 Hide

Jazz at Giraffe

Jazz duo Jan Steele (tenor sax) and Janet Sherbourne (piano). Free!

6.30 to 8.30pm Free

Giraffe, 71 George St, Oxford OX1 2BQ, Mon-Fri 8am-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-10.30pm

01865 201030

No need to book!

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CinemaThursday 30th May 2013 Hide

Odeon Magdalen Street 0871 2244 007 — Thursday 30th May 2013 Hide

All Stars [U] (2D)

Kids put on a dance show to save their London youth club.

11.30am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Today, This Week

Odeon George Street 0871 2244 007 — Thursday 30th May 2013 Hide

Epic [U] (2D)

A magical, foresty adventure; Earth's fate hangs in the balance.

10.50am, 1.15, 3.45, 6.15pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Odeon Kids: Wreck-it Ralph [PG]

Wrecking ball Ralph wreaks havoc in gamespace.

11.15am

Don’t trust the trailer. Or the poster. Wreck-It Ralph looks like a wrecking ball of a movie, fun for bang-crash kids but...read more

Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Games, Today, This Week

Vue Cinema 08712 240 240 (10p per min from BT) — Thursday 30th May 2013 Hide

Epic [U] (2D)

A teenage girl is transported to a magical world to fight evil. From the creators of Ice Age.

11.15am, 1.15, 1.35, 3.45, 6.20pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

Epic [U] (3D)

A teenage girl is transported to a magical world and joins a band of misfits to fight off evil. From the creators of Ice Age.

12.55, 3.15pm

Nature, Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

The Croods [U] (2D)

Nicholas Cage voices prehistoric patriarch in animated family adventure.

11.10am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Animation, Today, This Week

All Stars [U] (2D)

Kids put on a dance show to save their London youth club.

10.20am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Today, This Week

Kids' Club: Oz: The Great and Powerful [PG] (2D)

James Franco stars in Wizard of Oz prequel.

10.00am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Fantasy, Today, This Week

Kids' Club: Oz: The Great and Powerful [PG] (3D)

James Franco stars in Wizard of Oz prequel.

10.15am

Cinema, Family Friendly, Fantasy, Today, This Week

ClassesThursday 30th May 2013 Hide

Spanish For 4-6 Years Old!! Spanish Coyotes

Fun and exciting Spanish lessons for little ones, 4-6 years old

3.15-4pm £7

St Matthew's Parish Centre, Marlborough Rd, Grandpont, Oxford OX1 4LW

www.spanishcoyotes.com Email Me

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Spanish Lessons For Children Coyotes ELE

Fun and exciting Spanish lessons for children 4-11 years old, South Ox.

3.15pm (4-6 yrs old), 4pm (9-10 yrs), 5pm (11 yrs) £7/£8

St Matthew's Parish Centre, Marlborough Rd, Grandpont, Oxford OX1 4LW

www.spanishcoyotes.com Email Me 07981 059511

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Outside OxfordshireThursday 30th May 2013 Hide

Bicester Tent Show Cotswold Outdoor

See dozens of tents pitched outside

9-6 Free

Cotswold Outdoor, Bicester Avenue, Oxford Road, Bicester, OX25 2NY

www.cotswoldoutdoor.com Email Me 01869 321423

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Courses and WorkshopsThursday 30th May 2013 Hide

Exploring gay photography within the community (OC09T203C) Oxford Pride and Oxfordshire Skills and Learning

A workshop exploring gay photgraphers' work in the community

11am to 1pm £9.00

Oxford Adult Learning, Cowley, The Union, Collins Street, OX4 1EE

...oxford-pride.org.uk... Email Me 0845 351 0646

Must book by 24 May 2013 Book tickets

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Sports and FitnessThursday 30th May 2013 Hide

Children's Aikido Martial Arts lesson Koushinkan Aikido Oxford

Aikido is a great martial art for kids to learn. Taught in a fun, friendly way. Free class.

5-6pm £5

South Oxford Community Centre, Lake St, Oxford OX1 4RP

www.aikidooxford.co.uk/index.html Email Me 07773 982719

No need to book!

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Aikido Martial Arts class Koushinkan Aikido Oxford

Aikido is more than a powerful method of self protection. It is fun to learn. Free class.

7.30-9.30pm £5

South Oxford Community Centre, Lake St, Oxford OX1 4RP

www.aikidooxford.co.uk/index.html Email Me 07773982719

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Family FriendlyFriday 31st May 2013 Hide

King of the Castle Oxford Castle Unlocked

Quests to complete around the castle, themed tours & crafts and a sword in stone

10am - 5.30pm Adult: £9.25, Child: £6.95, Concession: £7.95

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 260666

Booking advised by 01 Jun 2013

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Young & Strange: Magic Show Oxford Fringe / Young & Strange

The 2012 Oxford Fringe sell-out hit return with a new show for all the family.

7.15pm-8pm £8 / £7 conc.

The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ

www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622

Booking advised by 30 May 2013 Book tickets

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Toddler French! my little linguist

Exciting & fun French classes for you and your little ones 18mth - 5yr.

10am, £5.50 per child. £3.00 per extra sibling over 18 months.

St Michael & All Angels Church Hall (Summertown), Corner of Banbury & Portland Rds, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7EZ

www.facebook.com/mylittlelinguist Email Me 07967 947707

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May Half-Term Activities: Tipi Tales

Explore the American Great Plains with Native American crafts and activities.

1 - 4pm, free, donations welcomed

Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP, Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm.

www.ox.ac.uk/go.rm?id=30921 01865 270927

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Learn Baby Signing With Sing and Sign

A fun baby music group with the added bonus of learning baby signing.

Check our website for details

Witney Methodist Church, High St, Witney

www.singandsign.com Email Me 01993 709532

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Oxford Ice Rink - Ice Disco Oxford Ice Rink

Fun lights down ice disco with snow machines and great music.

8pm-10.30pm £7.40

Oxford Ice Rink, Oxpens Rd OX11RQ

www.oxfordicerink.co.uk Email Me 01865 305010

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Big Botanic Backpacks! @ The Botanic Garden

Borrow a family friendly Big Botanic Backpack to explore the Garden!

Borrow on entry to Garden.

University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane OX1 4AZ

...ox.ac.uk... Email Me 01865 286690

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Musical Fun For Under 5s Busy Bees Music Group

Lively music time for all the family. Free coffee before each session.

9.30am & 10.20am, £3.20/family

Harwell Village Hall, Harwell

www.busybeesmusic.co.uk Email Me 01235 521039

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Baby Music Busy Bees Music Group

Special music sessions for little babies from 2 months to too wriggly.

11.45am -12.30pm, £3.20/family

Harwell Village Hall, Harwell

www.busybeesmusic.co.uk Email Me 01235 521039

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Buzzwangling Bug Jars The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Create a bugwhiffling bug-house using a jam-jar

11am to 12 noon £2.50 plus Museum entry

The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0AL

www.roalddahlmuseum.org Email Me 01494 892192

Booking advised by 30 May 2013

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‘The Baby That Roared' with Simon Puttock The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Storytelling, word games and drawing with author Simon Puttock, for 4+ years

12.30pm to 1.30pm and 2pm to 3pm £3 plus Museum entry

The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0AL

www.roalddahlmuseum.org Email Me 01494 892192

Booking advised by 30 May 2013

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Story Time! Barefoot Books

Join us for wonderful stories to ignite your child`s imagination.

11-11.30am and 4pm, FREE, All ages welcome! Free

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com/uk Email Me 01865 311100

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Face Painting At Barefoot! Barefoot Books

Come and have youre face painted by our creative face painters! Ages 2+

11.30am-1.30pm £4 per child

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Magical Books: From the Middle Ages to Middle-Earth

From its unique holdings of these authors' papers, the Library will display a selection of Tolkien's original artwork for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings; C.S. Lewis's 'Lefay notebook' and his map of Narnia and more.

9am-5pm

Old Bodleian Library, Old Schools Quad, Catte Street, Oxford, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am – 4.30pm; Sunday 11am – 5pm

www.ox.ac.uk/go.rm?id=31568

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Florence Park Photo Competition Friends of Florence Park

Free 11 yrs and Under Photo Competition running until May 31st.

Free

Florence Park, Florence Park Rd, Oxford, Ox4

friendsofflorencepark.weebly.com Email Me

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Bill Spectre's Ghost Trail Bill Spectre's Ghost Trails

Theatrical ghost trail of Oxford. Frightfully popular with all ages!

6.30pm £8 (£4)

The Courtyard outside Oxford Castle Unlocked New Rd Oxford, OX1 1AY

www.ghosttrail.org Email Me 07941 041811

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Toddler French! My Little Linguist

Fun French classes for 18mth to 5 year old with their parents/carer.

2.00pm, £4.50 per child .

Woodstock Methodist Church, Oxford Street, Woodstock, Oxon, OX20 1TT

www.facebook.com/mylittlelinguist Email Me 07967 947707

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TheatreFriday 31st May 2013 Hide

'Break the Floorboards' on at the Oxford Playhouse.

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Feel-good and fun drama full of frenetic street dance.

7pm £17.50 / £15.50 / £12.50

Oxford Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW

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Dancin' Oxford present TraVerse: 150-strong international dance company, Oxford Castle Quarter, Thu 30th May - Sun 2nd June

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150-strong international dance company with live music.

5pm Free

Oxford Castle Quarter, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY

www.dancinoxford.co.uk

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Gilbert & Sullivan presented by Opera Anywhere Opera Anywhere and Blackwell's

The Mikado and Pirates of Penzance at Blackwell's Norrington Room.

7.30pm £10-£16

Blackwells Bookshop, 48-51 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BQ

www.operaanywhere.com Email Me 01865 766266

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ArtFriday 31st May 2013 Hide

Spineless Classics: An Exhibition of Literary Prints The Jam Factory

A selection of text-based art prints by design studio, ‘Spineless Classics'.

9.00pm-10.00pm Free

Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HU

www.thejamfactoryoxford.com Email Me

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

10am-5pm Free

Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HU

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks - On Your Doorstep Oxford Castle Unlocked

An outdoor exhibition showcasing the wonders of flora and wildlife we can all see on our doorstep.

Free

Unlocked - Oxford Castle, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY, 10am-5.30pm daily (last tour 4.20pm)

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk Email Me 01865 260666

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Conscious - Unconcious Stephen Willats Modern Art Oxford

Stephen Willats' works explore the nature of human interaction.

10am - 7pm Free

Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, Closed Mon. Tue & Wed: 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: 10am-10pm. Sun: 12pm-5pm.

...modernartoxford.org.uk... Email Me 01865 722 733

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North Oxford Artweeks Taster Exhibition

A taster for the 'real thing' will include photographic portraits of local artists with their work and a selection of their works too.

11am - 3pm Free

Chipping Norton Theatre, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton OX7 5NL

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

Celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

www.saintcolumbas.org FREE

St Columba's United Reformed Church (central Oxford), Alfred St, Oxford OX1 4EH

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks at WOA West Ox Arts

West Ox Arts is excited to once again take part in Oxfordshire Artweeks.

10.30-16.30 Free

West Oxfordshire Arts Gallery, The Gallery/Town Hall, Market Square, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18 2JH, Mon: closed. Tue-Sat: 10.30am-4.30pm. Sun: 2-4pm.

www.westoxarts.com Email Me 01993 850137

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

8.30-19.30 Free

Crisis Skylight Cafe, Old Fire Sation, 40 George Street / Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2AQ, 9.30am - 5pm

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks @ Oxford Castle Quarter O3 Gallery

Paintings by Mary Moser Prize Winner Caroline Meynell and Oxfordshire Students

12-5pm Free

and Oxford Castle venues

www.o3gallery.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 246131

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Oxford Pride Queer Arts Festival 'RAINBOW FLAGS' Oxford Pride

Celebrating 35 years since the Rainbow flag was first used by our community in 1978!

9am-5pm Free

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (Out Patients Gallery), Windmill Rd, Headington, OX3 7HE

www.oxford-pride.org.uk Email Me

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Artweeks @ Oxford Castle Quarter O3 Gallery

Paintings by Mary Moser Prize Winner Caroline Meynell and Oxfordshire Students.

12-5pm Free

Oxford Castle Venues

www.o3gallery.co.uk/ Email Me 01865 246131

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ClassesFriday 31st May 2013 Hide

Children's Creative Art Class Lisa Jayne Art Studio

Creative fun in art for children.

4.45pm - 6.15pm

Lisa Jayne Art Studio, The Stables, Radford Farm, Radford, near Enstone, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 4EB

www.lisajayne.uk.com Email Me 01608 677558

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Spanish sing-along time Barefoot Books

Introduce your baby and toddler to Spanish through Hispanic songs, stories etc.

10.30–11am Ages 0–3; £3 per child

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Sports and FitnessFriday 31st May 2013 Hide

Post Natal Pilates Run by Steph Taylor.

Post natal pilates, run by a physiotherapist, small classes, babies welcome.

£45 for 6 weeks

Mortimer Hall, Oxford Road, Old Marston, Oxford OX3 0PH

Email Me 07800 960605

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Physio Led An/po-natal Pilates SATURN FITNESS AND WELLNESS

Led by a Specialist Women's Health Physio. Babies welcome.

11am, £8

Saturn Fitness and Wellness, Peachcroft Shopping Centre, Lindsay Drive, Abingdon, OX14 2QA

www.saturnfitness.co.uk Email Me 07552 045208

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Courses and WorkshopsFriday 31st May 2013 Hide

Baby Bumpkin Yoga Barefoot Books

A 3-in-1: a combination of storytelling, music and simple baby yoga. Ages 8 weeks to 18 months.

11.15–11.45am, 5 week course £30 or £7 drop-in.

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Tatty Bumpkin Yoga Barefoot Books

Fun, yoga-inspired stories designed to encourage movement & more! Ages 18 months to 5 years.

11.50am–12.30pm, 5 week course £30 or £7 drop-in

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Dancing around the world! For 4–8yrs Barefoot Books

Celebrates dance and story from around the world during the May half term!

2.30–4.30pm £5 per child, £25 siblings discount.

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Boogie with Breeze! For 1–3yrs Barefoot Books

Celebrates dance and story from around the world during the May half term!

1.30–2.15pm £6 per child, £10 siblings discount.

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Barefoot craft club Barefoot Books

Paint, draw and glue with gusto using exciting themes from our Barefoot Books!

11.30am-12pm Age: 2+, Price from £2-3 depending on craft

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Dancing around the world! For 4–8yrs Barefoot Books

Celebrates dance and story from around the world during the of May half term!

2.30–4:30pm £15 per child, £25 siblings discount.

Barefoot Books Studio, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED

www.barefootbooks.com Email Me 01865 311100

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Outside OxfordshireFriday 31st May 2013 Hide

Bicester Tent Show Cotswold Outdoor

See dozens of tents pitched outside

9-6 Free

Cotswold Outdoor, Bicester Avenue, Oxford Road, Bicester, OX25 2NY

www.cotswoldoutdoor.com Email Me 01869 321423

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NightlifeFriday 31st May 2013 Hide

Bingo @ Littlemore Village Hall Littlemore Village Hall

Friday night bingo is back. Raffle, refreshments. Meet new friends.

7pm Free

Littlemore Village Hall, Railway Lane, Littlemore. OX4 4PY

www.littlemorelive.moonfruit.com Email Me 01865 432911

No need to book!

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ConcertFriday 31st May 2013 Hide

Moonrakers Celtic Music Moonrakers

Top quality Celtic harp, fiddle, stringed instruments, female/male vocals. Trad and cont.

7.30pm £10 (£8)

St Lawrence Hall, WEST WYCOMBE, HP14 3AP

www.moonrakers.net Email Me 01628 483597

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DanceFriday 31st May 2013 Hide

Yuka Kodama Ballet Group 10th Anniversary Show Yuka Kodama Ballet Group

Ballet show for both children and adults.

7.30pm £10/£7

Wychwood School, Oxford 74 Banbury Road, OX2 6JR Oxford, Oxfordshire

www.kodamaballet.co.uk/ Email Me 01869 249430

Booking advised by 30 May 2013

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