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Other Worlds- Making room for stories, 1st May 2012 to 27th May 2012 at The story Museum, Rochester house , Pembroke Street, Oxford (14.5 miles)
Other Worlds is an exhibition of intriguing new storytelling collaborations between pairs of writers and other creative artists, which turns an atmospheric, dilapidated building in the heart of historic Oxford into a giant storytelling compendium. The building was once Oxford’s main post office and telephone exchange and is soon to be transformed into The Story Museum. Before this takes place, Other Worlds is an introduction to the Museum’s potential and a celebration of the power of storytelling in many different forms, from the written word to sound, film, video - and even plants.
Twenty-five partnerships will put stories into the Museum, taking their cues from the evocative environment and creating intriguing and playful installations in 25 different spaces, with a surprise around every corner. Oxford is a magical city of stories, with authors such as Lewis Carroll, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis and Philip Pullman taking us on wonderful imaginary journeys. Other Worlds continues the tradition.
Presented with support from Arts Council England’s Grants for the Arts.
Opening times:
May 1 - 27th (inclusive) 2012: Thurs 1-7pm; Fri 1-7pm, Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 4pm.
Admission:
£3 entry for adults and children. Under 2s free. Tickets on the door.
More info and times www.storymuseum.org.uk/otherworlds
Blood Donation Session, 23rd May 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Wallingford, The Regal Centre, St Martins Street, Wallingford (22.7 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 23rd May 2012, 15:30 to 21:30 at Wallingford, The Regal Centre, St Martins Street, Wallingford (22.7 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
The Prospect of a Brill Trail!, 23rd May 2012, 19:00 to 21:00 at The Pheasant, Brill (21.6 miles)
Before the event one of our members (the hare) lays a trail of flour staring from the pub venue. We follow running or walking or jogging (according to fitness) as a pack of hounds. The distance is about four miles and takes about an hour. At the end of the trail we have a picnic buffet of food and drinks and toast the hares and hounds who were noteworthy. Come and have a go, its very sociable!
Double Bill: Remainders /The Quest Performed by Pegasus Adult Drama Group and the Dead or Alive Puppetry Group , 23rd May 2012 to 26th May 2012, 19:30 at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford, Magdalen Road, Oxford (15.4 miles)
Two performances full of crazy twists to the imagination take you on a journey into dreamlike worlds.
Remainders
The Librarian’s domain is under attack. The heavens have opened and cracks in the system are letting in water... the lovers hide in dark poetic margins; heroes battle from page to page in an effort to win glory – but what is the cost?
The Quest
Can a ping pong ball walk on a tight-rope? How does a snail become a palm tree? When is a piece of cloth not a piece of cloth? The puppeteers bring all sorts of innocent things to mischievous life in half an hour of visual sorcery!
Tickets: Tickets: £7 full price, £5 concession, £4 U18
Blood Donation Session, 24th May 2012, 13:30 to 19:15 at Wantage, Civic Hall, Portway, Wantage (15.3 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:15
Blood Donation Session, 24th May 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Oxford Central, Deaf &Amp;Amp; Hard/Hearing Centre, Littlegate Street, Oxford (14.4 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 24th May 2012, 15:30 to 21:15 at Wantage, Civic Hall, Portway, Wantage (15.3 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:15
Country & Western Dance, 25th May 2012, 20:30 to 23:45 at Carterton Social Centre, Alvescot Road, Carterton (3.3 miles)
Carterton Country Music Club. Dancing to 'Longshot' (trio) Tickets £6.00 from: Giles Sports, Carterton or phone 01993 850682 for further information
Spiritual Awareness Workshop, 26th May 2012, 10:00 to 16:00 at Witney (6.4 miles)
Lois is an intuitive tarot reader, medium and healer. She has her own practice in Witney, Oxfordshire, where she offers private readings, group bookings, tarot parties, workshops and classes.
This Spiritual Awareness workshop which will allow you to explore your psychic abilities in depth through meditation, and a variety of practical exercises. Learn how to listen to, and use, your inner guidance in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Witney, 10m-4pm, £40.
0790 4561496/www.loishastings.co.uk/hastingslois@yahoo.co.uk
Wilderness Festival - May Marvels, 26th May 2012, 11:00 to 13:00 at Cornbury Park (6.5 miles)
As a taster of what to expect at Wilderness Festival this year, organisers bring you a series of outdoor adventures.
May 26th: Wild Treasure Hunt - Test your knowledge in our Wild Treasure Hunt: do you have what it takes to find the prize?
To book your place, email: info@wildernessfestival.com with your details.
The free activity days are for residents living in OX7 postcode.
Baby Signing DROP IN -Signs2Rhymes, 29th May 2012, 10:30 to 11:30 at Didcot's Methodist Church Hall, Broadway, Didcot (19 miles)
Come along to a fab taster and see how great baby signing is... only £2.50 per family (includes refreshments!!)
1030-1130am, Tuesday 29th May, Didcot's Methodist Church Hall, Mereland Rd.
The classes are fun, informative and social. Come along prepared to have fun and a good old sing-a-long! We sign songs and nursery rhymes, books and observations; like what animals we might see or what we’d like for lunch.....and each class ends with a cuppa and biscuit too!
Contact Katy for more info or check out my website: www.signs2rhymes.co.uk 07587 101677
Blood Donation Session, 29th May 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Didcot, The Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot (18.8 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 29th May 2012, 15:30 to 21:30 at Didcot, The Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot (18.8 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 30th May 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Cowley, St James Church Centre, Beauchamp Lane, Oxford (16.1 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 30th May 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Kennington, The Village Hall, Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford (15.5 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 30th May 2012, 15:30 to 21:30 at Kennington, The Village Hall, Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford (15.5 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 30th May 2012, 15:30 to 21:30 at Cowley, St James Church Centre, Beauchamp Lane, Oxford (16.1 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Hash at Stanton Harcourt, 30th May 2012, 19:00 to 21:00 at The Harcourt Arms (9.5 miles)
Before the event one of our members (the hare) lays a trail of flour staring from the pub venue. We follow running or walking or jogging (according to fitness) as a pack of hounds. The distance is about four miles and takes about an hour. At the end of the trail we have a picnic buffet of food and drinks and toast the hares and hounds who were noteworthy. Come and have a go, its very sociable!
Creation's Theatrical Fundraising Dinner, 31st May 2012 to 1st June 2012, 1:00 to 0:59 at The Cherwell Boathouse, Bardwell Road, Oxford (14.4 miles)
Toast the last 16 years of Creation Theatre (and look forward to the next) with us at Cherwell Boathouse on 31 May 2012.
From humble beginnings in a shared house, we’ve become Oxfordshire’s largest theatre producer. We’ve survived baking sun, flooding and snow, as have the amazing audiences who have enjoyed our 46 shows. We have done all of this without a penny of regular funding.
Join Creation Founder David Parrish, the Creation Team and the new Executive Director James Erskine, for an evening of entertainment, drinks and dinner at The Cherwell Boathouse. We will have an auction of un-missable experiences, a tombola of tantalising treats, and many more ways you can help support our great charity and help us flourish for another 16 years.
By dining and being very merry, we’ll help fund-raise for the future. So raise a glass with us – cheers to Creation Theatre!
Tickets:
£65 for a 2 course meal with wine and bubbly
£550 for a table of 10
For more information or to book call Box Office on 01865 766266 or go to www.creationtheatre.co.uk
Our Soldier: An Oxfringe event performed by Fools Play Collective , 31st May 2012, 20:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford, Magdalen Road, Oxford (15.4 miles)
A soldier’s story. But you’ll never believe it. A bizarre world of soldiers, surgeons and premonitions; bravery rewarded, friendships made and broken. A story full of violence, corruption, deceit and more than a handful of the absurd. Fools Play Collective’s dynamic blend of comedy, movement, tragicomic clowns and stripped down aesthetic tell the tragic tale of a soldier named Macbeth.
Tickets: £10 full price, £6 concession, £5 U18
Club Rio at The Boathouse, 31st May 2012, 20:00 at The Boathouse, Wallingford (22.8 miles)
A disco for over 30's
entry £3
07789428795
www.rio-limo.co.uk
limo hire from £80
Blood Donation Session, 1st June 2012, 13:30 to 19:00 at Compton, Compton Village Hall, Burrell Road, Compton, Newbury (22.7 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:00
Blood Donation Session, 1st June 2012, 15:30 to 21:00 at Compton, Compton Village Hall, Burrell Road, Compton, Newbury (22.7 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:00
Emily Levy Album Launch: ‘Lost & Found’ An Oxfringe event performed by Emily Levy with support from Helen Watson , 1st June 2012, 20:00 to 22:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford, Magdalen Road, Oxford (15.4 miles)
A twist on modern folk, with a nod to Tom Waits in the woozy orchestral corner and Aphex Twin on the side of messy electronica. The debut solo album from singer songwriter Emily Levy, Lost & Found is a collection of songs about life, changing times and how the world around you can be altered in an instant when you lose something you love. Emily will be joined by the musicians featured on the album, and the Helen Watson Trio.
Tickets: £12, £8 concession, £6 U18s
Club Rio pyjama party, 1st June 2012 to 2nd June 2012, 22:00 to 2:00 at Didcot Football Club, Plym Drive, Didcot (19 miles)
A disco for over 30's
entry £5
fancy dress optional
07789428795
limo hire from £80
www.rio-limo.co.uk
KINGS OV LEON, 2nd June 2012, 8:00 to 12:00 at Didcot Town Football Club, Bowmont Water, Didcot (18.7 miles)
Kings ov Leon tribute on Bank Holiday Saturday. Doors open from 8pm only £10 a ticket or 6 tickets for the price of 5. Fantastic tribute show
Crazy Little Thing Called Love!, 2nd June 2012, 20:00 to 22:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford, Magdalen Road, Oxford (15.4 miles)
Romantic or platonic. For a hobby or a pet. Of money or of a God. You name it, this comedy show explores it!! Join in the fun! Who knows, maybe you’ll get a better understanding of this Crazy Little Thing Called Love! Kepow are one of the UK’s most creative, imaginative theatre companies. They’ve performed in 8 different countries and most recently in Hong Kong where 250 tickets were sold in 48 hours! From the company that brought you the sell-out hit Seven Ages.
Tickets: £12 full price, £8 concession, £6 U18
Pegasus Funday Sunday – Whose Story Is It Anyway? An Oxfringe event performed by Kepow, 3rd June 2012, 11:00 to 16:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford, Magdalen Road, Oxford (15.4 miles)
(Shows 11am & 3pm; Activities 10am & 2pm)
Taking audience suggestions, Kepow adapt old folk tales, create new ones and improvise stories full of action and adventure. Guaranteed to make children (and adults) laugh out loud, as it celebrates the power of the human imagination. What happened when Harry Potter discovered he had a twin called Larry? Or when Charlie built his own Chocolate Factory? Come and find out! There’s an opportunity to try out and improvise scenes for the performance at a pre-show workshop. Places are limited so book early!
Tickets: Workshop and show package (1 adult and 1 child) £13, Show only £7 adult, £3 child
Flower Station, 3rd June 2012, 14:30 to 16:30 at The White Horse, Abingdon, Oxon (15.2 miles)
Flower Power, beat and soul hits from the 60's played by a groovy 5-piece band with a real drum set and echo chamber!
Flower Station, 3rd June 2012, 21:00 to 23:00 at Black Horse, Standlake (9.2 miles)
More "Flower Power", Beat and Soul live covers - second gig on this day, this time in the evening at The Black Horse, Standlake.
Jubilee Beacon Party, 4th June 2012 to 5th June 2012, 1:00 to 0:59 at Earth Trust Centre, Little Wittenham (19.7 miles)
Family Fun at the Earth Trust Centre in Little Wittenham. The day includes drumming workshops, instrument making a children's cafe and much more.
Tickets from Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, in person or over the phone: 01235 515144. Advance tickets £2 each (£4 on day)
Earth Trust: 01865 407792
admin@earthtrust.org.uk
Jubilee Beacon Party (Evening), 4th June 2012 to 5th June 2012, 19:30 to 0:00 at Earth Trust Centre, Little Wittenham (19.7 miles)
Join us for an evening celebration, including official Beacon lighting, four live bands on stage, sumptuous food and drink as well as games and crafts.
Tickets from Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, in person or over the phone 01235 515144 Advance tickets £2 each (£4 on day)
Earth Trust: 01865 407792
admin@earthtrust.org.uk
The Comedy of Errors, 6th June 2012 to 7th June 2012, 8:30 to 0:59 at The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford City Centre, Broad Street, Oxford (14.5 miles)
Creation Theatre presents: The Comedy of Errors performed by Roy-e-Sabz, from Kabul in Afghanistan.
Roy-e-Sabz is a truly daring theatre company where men and women act together in modern Afghanistan. For the first time, they leave Kabul with their new production of The Comedy of Errors; a show set in the bustling back streets of modern-day Kabul, places of laughter and joy that few foreigners ever get to see or hear about.
Comedy of Errors, 7th June 2012, 19:30 at The Sheldoian Theatre (14.5 miles)
Roy-e-Sabz is a truly daring theatre company where men and women act
together in modern Afghanistan. For the first time, they leave Kabul with
their new production of The Comedy of Errors, Shakespeare’s famous farce of
separated twins and confused identity.
The Comedy of Errors is conceived by Roy-e-Sabz for Globe to Globe, an
international festival produced by Shakespeare’s Globe and is brought to
Oxford by Creation Theatre Company. The Comedy of Errors is performed in
Dari Persian and all tickets include a full synopsis. For more information
and to book go to <http://www.creationtheatre.co.uk/>
www.creationtheatre.co.uk.
My Psychic Life An Oxfringe event performed by the Psychic Psychologist Rob Bailey, 7th June 2012 to 8th June 2012, 19:30 at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford, Magdalen Road, Oxford (15.4 miles)
Illusionist and psychologist Rob Bailey, tells the story of how he became a one-man mind-reading show. From a childhood love of supernatural mysteries through his eye-opening time working in secure psychiatric wards, to his first step onto the stage, each chapter is told with sensitivity, humour and baffling psychological illusions.
Tickets: £12, £8 concession, £6 U18s
Folk for MS Ceilidh, 8th June 2012, 20:00 to 23:30 at Old Mill Hall, School Lane, Grove, Wantage (14.2 miles)
White Horse Ceilidhs and Folk for MS combine in hosting a stomping English barn dance. For the lively and energetic this is a chance to dance the night away in traditional style with the Aardvark Ceilidh Band who have a reputation for delivering traditional dance music in a high-energy style. Caller Pete Grassby will be there to guide all-comers through each dance so everyone can have fun and dance their socks off! Eynsham Morris will provide half time entertainment and real ale will be on sale from a local brewery. Get a group of friends together and treat yourselves to a night of live music and excellent entertainment whilst supporting a worthwhile cause. £8 adults, £4 under 16s, tel 07855 548512. www.folkforms.org
Freecycle Live (for kids), 9th June 2012, 11:00 to 13:00 at Didcot Methodist Church, Broadway, Broadway, Didcot (19 miles)
This is the kids version of the popular Freecycle Live Swapshops. Please bring along your unwanted clothes, books, CDs, toys etc., and/or take away anything that takes your fancy.
There will also be a board to advertise larger items. As this is the kids version - no adult or household goods - please save them for next time.
SustainableDidcot@googlemail.com
www.sustainabledidcot.org
An Afropean Musical Journe An Oxfringe event performed by Mizike, 9th June 2012, 20:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford, Magdalen Road, Oxford (15.4 miles)
Mizike, Oxford’s own Afropean choir takes you on a fascinating voyage through deserts and forests, villages and cities, celebrating the songs of our ancestors, friends, families and of some of today’s finest musicians. With a passion for the beguiling, rich and complex sounds of polyphonic and polyrhythmic singing, tonight they will bring new sounds and surprises to Pegasus as well as some old favourites. Proceeds from this performance will be used to develop Mizike’s activities beyond 2012.
Tickets: Tables: £10, £8 concession, Balcony: £8, £6 concession
Walk for Diabetes: Coate Water Park, 10th June 2012, 11:00 to 13:00 at Coate Water Country Park , Coate (16.2 miles)
Walk for Diabetes at Coate Water Park, Swindon and raise vital funds for Diabetes UK. A beautiful 1.7mile lake side walk.
Walk for Diabetes, 10th June 2012, 11:00 to 13:00 at Coate Water Country Park, Coate (16.2 miles)
Walk for Diabetes at Coate Water Park, Swindon and raise vital funds for Diabetes UK. A beautiful 1.7mile lake side walk. £5 for Adults and children go free. contact us on 01823 448 260 or email south.west@diabetes.org.uk to register.
Blood Donation Session, 13th June 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Didcot, The Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot (18.8 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 13th June 2012, 15:30 to 21:30 at Didcot, The Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot (18.8 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Pegasus Courses Registration , 13th June 2012, 17:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford, Magdalen Road, Oxford (15.4 miles)
5pm – 6pm for 6-10 years / 6.30pm – 7.30pm for 11– 14 years / 8-9pm 14-19 years and 20 years plus
Pegasus Youth Theatre & community courses are open to all young people and adults. No interviews
or auditions are involved but a commitment to attending all rehearsals and performances is required to take part. Most courses lead to a public performance on the main Pullman Stage at Pegasus. Our theme from September 2012 is Food and Justice. All the courses will be taking the title A World of Plenty? And interpreting it in their own
unique way.
Courses from September 2012
Details about each course will be available at the registration evening and online after 13th June
My Mother Told Me Not To Stare Performed by Theatre Hullaballoo , 14th June 2012 to 16th June 2012 at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford, Magdalen Road, Oxford (15.4 miles)
Thursday 14 June, 7.30pm, Friday 15 & Saturday 16 June, 1pm & 6pm
Theatre Hullballoo (The Night Pirates) return, with a deliciously dark operetta for curious children and their grownups. Told in operatic, gothic style, this is the story of young Bobby Rogers, who notices that a child who was there one minute is gone the next. Disappeared. An extraordinary musical adventure in which Bobby finds strength in friendship to confront the horror of the Fixing Kitchen.
Tickets: £8, £6 concession, £5 U18’s £5 schools matinee (Friday 15th)
Interpreting Google Analytics Workshop Only £95+VAT, 14th June 2012, 12:30 to 16:00 at East Point Business Centre, Sandy Lane West , Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford (16.4 miles)
Learn how Google Analytics can be put to work for your business. For details and to book visit onlinemarketingworkshops.co.uk or call 01865 980630.
Blood Donation Session, 14th June 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Oxford Central, Deaf &Amp;Amp; Hard/Hearing Centre, Littlegate Street, Oxford (14.4 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 14th June 2012, 15:30 to 21:30 at Oxford Central, Deaf &Amp;Amp; Hard/Hearing Centre, Littlegate Street, Oxford (14.4 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 15th June 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Grove, Old Mill Hall, School Lane, Grove, Wantage (14.2 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 15th June 2012, 15:30 to 21:30 at Grove, Old Mill Hall, School Lane, Grove, Wantage (14.2 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 19th June 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Abingdon, Abingdon United Fc, Northcourt Road, Abingdon (15.3 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 19th June 2012, 15:30 to 21:30 at Abingdon, Northcourt Centre, Northcourt Road, Abingdon (15.2 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
LinkedIn Workshop Only £95+VAT , 20th June 2012, 9:00 to 12:30 at East Point Business Centre, Sandy Lane West , Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford (16.4 miles)
Learn how LinkedIn can be put to work for your business. For details and to book visit onlinemarketingworkshops.co.uk or call 01865 980630.
Blood Donation Session, 20th June 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Wallingford, The Regal Centre, St Martins Street, Wallingford (22.7 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 20th June 2012, 15:30 to 21:30 at Wallingford, The Regal Centre, St Martins Street, Wallingford (22.7 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Oranges on the Brain, 21st June 2012 to 23rd June 2012, 20:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford, Magdalen Road, Oxford (15.4 miles)
Oranges on the Brain, A New Play for Oxford Performed by :Delirium:
A brand new play by an Oxford based writer is being developed by Pegasus and supported company :DELIRIUM: for premiere performance on the main Pullman Stage in June and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August. Following a call for submissions from the Oxford public, a script has been selected to be made into a full scale production by one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary theatre companies. :DELIRIUM: specialise in fast, physical and energetic storytelling to create characters with real and honest stories.
Tickets: £12, £8 concession, £6 U18s
Carterton CMC meet at The Carterton Social Centre, Birchwood, Carterton (3.3 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01993 850682
Farringdon Country Music Club meet at Corn Market, Cornmarket, Faringdon (9.2 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
Pioneer CMC meet at The Memorial Hall, Browns Lane, Charlbury, Chipping Norton (7 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone John on 01608 810585