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Rugbytots , 5th December 2011 to 17th December 2012, 13:30 to 16:30 at Willowbrook Leisure Centre, Bowmont Water, Didcot (8.4 miles)
Rugbytots is a weekly fun Rugby based exercise class for girls and boys aged 2 - 7. *** FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE *** Take a look at our website www.rugbytots.co.uk for more info and to watch our video.
Peekaboo Baby Signing Classes, 3rd February 2012 to 9th March 2012, 10:00 to 11:00 at The Memorial Hall (17.9 miles)
BABY SIGNING CLASSES to be held in Lambourn for 6 weeks on Fridays. Cost: £25 per family for the 6 weeks. Siblings are welcome at no extra cost. To book a place or for further information, please contact Samantha Bennett.
info@peekaboo-babysigning.co.uk
www.peekaboo-babysigning.co.uk
Peekaboo Baby Signing Classes, 3rd February 2012 to 9th March 2012, 10:00 to 11:00 at The Memorial Hall (17.9 miles)
BABY SIGNING CLASSES to be held in Lambourn on Fridays, starting 3rd February for 6 weeks. Cost: £25 per family for the 6 weeks. Siblings are welcome at no extra cost. To book a place or for further information, please contact Samantha Bennett
info@peekaboo-babysigning.co.uk
www.peekaboo-babysigning.co.uk
Habitat - by Katja Lehmann, 11th February 2012 to 12th March 2012, 10:00 to 18:00 at St Anne’s College Art Gallery, 56 Woodstock Rd, Woodstock Road (0.5 miles)
A photographic exploration of species and spaces in diptychs and triptychs.
The Ballet Dancer Photographic Exhibition , 12th February 2012 to 18th March 2012, 10:00 to 18:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen road, Oxford, Magdalen Road (1.2 miles)
Joan Kent danced in public from the 1920s. Her career in ballet and the beauty of the dance form itself has been captured through a series of pictures taken by Angus McBean and others. This collection, first seen at the Oxford Playhouse in 2011, is being re-exhibited at Pegasus for Dancin’ Oxford 2012 – a display for photography and dance enthusiasts everywhere to enjoy.
Tickets: Free
The Comedy of Errors, 22nd February 2012 to 25th February 2012, 19:30 at Unicorn Theatre, Thames Street, Abingdon (5.1 miles)
A new staging of The Comedy of Errors... a sparky and fast-paced farcical comedy from Shakespeare, based on a story from the ribald Roman playwright, Plautus.
Identical twins (two sets) separated at birth, a lost gold chain, an execution (pending), thousands of Drachma - and a setting combining ancient Greece and modern Ayia Napa. One of Shakespeare's funniest plays in a new, colourful and energetic production... music, mayhem and moussaka* on the Unicorn's Elizabethan stage.
Return of Resource Scarcity with local group Flocking Environmentalists , 23rd February 2012, 19:30 to 21:30 at Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen road, Oxford, Magdalen Road (1.2 miles)
Whether or not you’re concerned about accelerating biodiversity loss, water security, climate change, or the impact of major economies in Asia and Latin America joining the West in destructive mass consumerism, the evidence is clear: we are stretching the planet’s resources.
Though 1970s anxieties proved largely unfounded, emerging research is resuscitating these concerns in a new way. A panel of local thinkers will lead an interactive discussion asking whether the world really is now entering an age where resource scarcity will come to define the limits of human well-being. Afterwards, Oxford Comedy Deathmatch will provide an irreverent summary of the discussions.
Tickets: £5
Blood Donation Session, 24th February 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Grove, Old Mill Hall, School Lane, Grove, Wantage (10.6 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Sensual Africa performed by Tavaziva Dance Company , 24th February 2012 to 25th February 2012, 20:00 to 22:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen road, Oxford, Magdalen Road (1.2 miles)
Sensual Africa is a choreographic work of art, dexterously crafted following Bawren Tavaziva’s inspirational trip to one of Africa’s most beautiful and compact countries, Malawi. Malawi…untouched, pure, raw, natural, unearthed, mysterious, rich in culture and life. In a nutshell…SENSUAL.
Voyage with Bawren Tavaziva and his company of outstanding dancers as they salute and pay homage to the fascinating Tumbuka and Chewa Tribes.
Be seduced as Tavaziva Dance injects their own interpretation of the complexities of these intriguing tribes’ movements and music and the inimitability of the rituals that boys and girls go through to become men and women.
Tickets: £12, £8 concessions, £6 U18, £1 off for Dance Pass holders
The Baddest Blues Band, 24th February 2012, 20:30 to 23:00 at Carswell Golf and Country Club, Faringdon, Carswell (11.1 miles)
An exhilerating and thoroughly modern mix of jazz and blues with Zoe Schwarz(v), Pete Whittaker (Hammond), Malcolm Creese (b), Si Genaro (harmonica), Rob Koral (g) and Paul Robinson (d). Book at www.oxfordlivejazz.com or phone 01367 718903 or 01865 373950.
The Baddest Blues Band, 24th February 2012, 20:30 to 23:00 at Carswell Golf and Country Club, Faringdon (11.1 miles)
An exhilerating and thoroughly modern mix of jazz and blues with Zoe Schwarz(v), Pete Whittaker (Hammond), Malcolm Creese (b), Si Genaro (harmonica), Rob Koral (g) and Paul Robinson (d). Book at www.oxfordlivejazz.com or phone 01367 718903 or 01865 373950.
Country and Western Dance, 24th February 2012, 20:30 to 23:45 at Carterton Social Centre, Alvescot Road, Carterton (12.6 miles)
Carterton Country Music Club, Social Centre, Carterton. Dancing to: C'est La Vie (Featuring Jon J Paul on lead vocals) Tickets £6.00 from: Giles Sports Carterton or phone Mick Cleaver on 01993 850682 for further information
Print Workshops, 25th February 2012 to 26th May 2012, 14:00 to 15:00 at The Story Museum, Rochester House OX1 1BP, Pembroke Street (0.2 miles)
Family printing sessions for children aged 8-16 years, courses, workshops and one-off demonstrations and displays are held here at The Story Museum, using techniques and machinery that have not changed since the early 19th century – and have their origins in mid-15th century Germany.Set and print your own keepsake. Exciting workshop led by expert Dr Paul Nash.Cost £8 pp. Workshops are held on: Saturday 25 February, 24 March, 28 April, 26 May 2012
Swindon v Accrington Stanley, 25th February 2012, 15:00 at County Ground (22.1 miles)
Swindon play Accrington Stanley at County Ground
Oxford Utd v Macclesfield, 25th February 2012, 15:00 at Kassam Stadium (2.8 miles)
Oxford Utd play Macclesfield at Kassam Stadium
Wycombe v Hartlepool, 25th February 2012, 15:00 at Adams Park (18.7 miles)
Wycombe play Hartlepool at Adams Park
Dance-a-thon , 26th February 2012, 14:30 to 16:45 at Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen road, Oxford, Magdalen Road (1.2 miles)
This is your chance to get in on the action – or to start a new dance passion! Every Dancin’ Oxford festival features a series of 45-mins taster dance workshops. The Dance-A-Thon offers anyone (whether completely new to dance or a keen enthusiast) the chance to have a go. Ballet, tap, samba, salsa, hip hop, zumba, African, contemporary...there’s so much to choose from, why not try them all.
Tickets: £3.50, £2.50 concession, £1 off for dance pass holders
Childish Things 8, 27th February 2012 to 29th February 2012 at The New Theatre, Oxford, George Street (0 miles)
Childish Things is back and in its 8th year we are proud to produce 3 nights for the first time! Monday 27 Feb will be a night of music, featuring well known and new acts in the entertainment world. The Tuesday and Wednesday nights will be a mix of comedy and musical entertainment. Tickets costing from £25 are available from the New Theatre, Oxford www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk, in person at the theatre’s Box Office and at selected Helen & Douglas House shops in Abingdon, Chipping Norton, Thame, Wallingford, Witney, where the booking fee comes direct to the charity. The line up for all shows will be announced nearer the time. Updates can be found on www.helenanddouglas.org.uk or follow us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/childishthingsshow
Blood Donation Session, 27th February 2012, 12:15 to 19:15 at Wolverton, Community Centre, Stratford Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes (24.9 miles)
Come and donate blood between 12:15 and 15:15 or between 16:30 and 19:15
Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston, 28th February 2012, 19:30 at Unicorn Theatre, Thames Street, Abingdon (5.1 miles)
Fay Hield is Jon Boden’s partner – the mastermind behind Bellowhead and their fiddle player and singer. People could be forgiven for expecting something spectacular, and different, from her new album Looking Glass. What Fay Hield delivers is neither; this album and the live performance will be of mostly traditional songs, delivered fulsomely but without guile.
Blood Donation Session, 29th February 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Wallingford, The Regal Centre, St Martins Street, Wallingford (10.6 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Leap Year Hash Trail, 29th February 2012, 19:00 to 21:00 at The White Horse, Headington, London Road, Headington (1.5 miles)
It's not often the 29th February falls on a Wednesday so take this opportunity to Hash with the Oxford Pack! Jog or fast-walk the trail around the footpaths of Headington and chat with the Hashers. Maybe even outwit the Hare? See our website for full details: www.oxfordh3.org
Speed Dating for 40+, 29th February 2012, 19:00 to 22:30 at The Grapes, 28 High Street, Abingdon (5.1 miles)
This event is for 38-55 age group
Easy Dates UK are running a new Speed Dating event in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. It’s a great way to meet new people who are also looking for that special someone. In a friendly, social and safe environment Easy Dates UK offers a good opportunity to meet many local people that could lead to new friendships or something more long term. This is not just a dating event it’s also a great night out! Bring friends and just enjoy the evening! Who knows you could meet the man or woman of your dreams!
For more information visit and to book your place visit our website at www.easydatesuk.com
Buy tickets online and get a free drink on the night.
Systemic & Family Constellations Open Evening, 29th February 2012, 19:30 to 21:00 at Friends' Meeting House 43 St Giles, Oxford, St Giles (0.2 miles)
FREE open evening to introduce benefits and principles of this innovative approach to relationship difficulties, with experienced psychotherapist, trauma specialist and constellations facilitator Morit Heitzler
Blood Donation Session, 1st March 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Oxford Central, Deaf &Amp;Amp; Hard/Hearing Centre, Littlegate Street (0.3 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 1st March 2012, 14:00 to 19:00 at Woodcote, The Village Hall, Reading Road, Woodcote, Reading (15.1 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:00 and 16:00 or between 16:45 and 19:00
The Boy With Tape On His Face, 1st March 2012, 19:00 at The Glee Club, Hythe Bridge Street (0.3 miles)
Incredible mime from one of the rising stars of comedy
Kathakbox performed by Sonia Sabri Company, 1st March 2012, 20:00 to 22:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen road, Oxford, Magdalen Road (1.2 miles)
The Sonia Sabri Company celebrate the unique, diverse energy of modern Britain by bringing together Indian Kathak dance’s grace and vigour with the rhythms & rhymes of Hip Hop culture. Complex classical rhythms converse with beatbox while the verbal dexterity of Kathak rap (Kavitt) sets layers on urban poetry.
Kathakbox does not ‘box in’ these genres to a particular time or place, but uncovers the raw spirit and heartbeat of each art form as it shivers between cultures. This bold, heart-pounding production features Sonia Sabri and three dancers including dynamic b-boy Nathan Geering, tabla maestro Sarvar Sabri, acclaimed spoken word artist & vocalist Marcina Arnold and beatboxer Shan Bansil.
Tickets: £12, £8 concession, £6 U18, £1 off for Dance Pass holders
Seven Ages performed by Kepow, 2nd March 2012, 14:05 to 22:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen road, Oxford, Magdalen Road (1.2 miles)
Fresh from a sell out world tour to America, Canada, New Zealand and Norway, this wonderful comedy theatre show explores the seven stages in life.
Taking true stories from his own (and his audience’s) upbringing, Kepow’s Kevin Tomlinson creates amusing, dramatic, entertaining and touching scenes based on a variety of topics such as: going to school; falling in love; finding a job; having a child and growing old disgracefully! If you’ve ever asked the question ‘Why am I here?’or ‘What’s it all about?’, Kevin just might have an answer – but not necessarily the one you were expecting. And you might miss it because you’re laughing too hard.
Seven Ages has been to more than 300 venues across the UK, garnered 5 star reviews at the Edinburgh Festival and received standing ovations on it’s opening and closing nights in London!
Tickets: £12, £8 concessions, £6 U18
Seven Ages performed by Kepow, 2nd March 2012, 20:00 to 22:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen road, Oxford, Magdalen Road (1.2 miles)
Fresh from a sell out world tour to America, Canada, New Zealand and Norway, this wonderful comedy theatre show explores the seven stages in life.
Taking true stories from his own (and his audience’s) upbringing, Kepow’s Kevin Tomlinson creates amusing, dramatic, entertaining and touching scenes based on a variety of topics such as: going to school; falling in love; finding a job; having a child and growing old disgracefully! If you’ve ever asked the question ‘Why am I here?’or ‘What’s it all about?’, Kevin just might have an answer – but not necessarily the one you were expecting. And you might miss it because you’re laughing too hard.
Seven Ages has been to more than 300 venues across the UK, garnered 5 star reviews at the Edinburgh Festival and received standing ovations on it’s opening and closing nights in London!
Tickets: £12, £8 concessions, £6 U18
Club Rio, 2nd March 2012 to 3rd March 2012, 21:00 to 1:00 at Didcot Football Club, Plym Drive, Didcot (8.4 miles)
A disco for over 30's
dress code; smart, casual or denim
entry £5
07789428795
www.rio-limo.co.uk
clubrio@btinternet.com
VINYL VANDALS, 3rd March 2012 at White Horse, 189 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxon (5.3 miles)
Live music ("mostly authentic" 60's, 70's, and 80's covers - and not all the obvious ones - played by a tight 5-piece band) Come and listen...and dance! OX14 5DW Tel: 01235 524490
Days Out with Thomas, 3rd March 2012 to 4th March 2012 at Didcot Railway Centre, Station Road, Didcot (8.6 miles)
with Thomas the Tank Engine & his friends
Rides behind “Thomas”
Meet The Fat Controller
Children’s entertainment
Oxford Utd v Swindon, 3rd March 2012, 12:00 at Kassam Stadium (2.8 miles)
Oxford Utd play Swindon at Kassam Stadium
Flamenco Intimo performed by Amarita Vargas , 3rd March 2012, 20:00 to 21:30 at Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen road, Oxford, Magdalen Road (1.2 miles)
Amarita Vargas and guests present an evening of intimate, pure flamenco packed with the energy and expression of the south of Spain. Following her residency in Jerez de la Frontera last year Amarita returns with new choreographies which evoke a range of feeling from the fiery and joyful to the dark and sombre.
Flamenco celebrates the intensity of the moment, and allows us to experience the totality of human experience with all its brilliance and shadows.
An evening of flamenco puro in the intimate cabaret-style setting of Pegasus. Wear something red!
There are Festival Club Nights after each festival show with resident DJ and bar at 9.30pm.
Tickets £12, £8 concessions, £6 U18, £1 off for Dance Pass holders
Pegasus Funday Sunday- Baby Boogie, 4th March 2012, 11:00 to 15:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen road, Oxford, Magdalen Road (1.2 miles)
A unique and fun event for children under 4 years old and their families. Come along and boogie with your baby! There will also be a 45 minute workshop before the disco led by professional dance tutors to learn the moves you need – a chance to get creative with your toddler! A Dancin’ Oxford special from Pegasus and the Oxford Dance Forum.
Stay for lunch or tea and enjoy dance mats and socialising after the event.
Workshop at 11am & 3pm, disco at 12pm & 4pm
Tickets: disco and workshop (1 adult + 1 child) £7; (2adults + 2 children) £13, single £5; £3 children under 12, £1 off for Dance Pass holders
British Pie Week at The Bird In Hand, 5th March 2012 to 11th March 2012 at Knowl Hill, near Twyford (22.2 miles)
British Pie Week at The Bird In Hand Country Inn, Knowl Hill, gives diners the chance to try out a wide selection of fruit and savoury pie fillings, plus the opportunity to win a meal for two at the 14th century country inn.
Diners simply have to state their top pie filling in order to be entered in to a draw to win a meal for two in either The Bird In Hand's restaurant or its welcoming bar.
Choices on the menu range from steak, ale and vegetable pie to onion marmalade and brie pie, plus plum and vanilla pie.
£15.95 for two courses
Hamlet, 5th March 2012 to 24th March 2012, 7:45 to 10:30 at Blackwell's Bookshop, Broad Street, Oxford, Broad Street (0.2 miles)
Creation Theatre/ Factory Production, Directed by Tim Carroll. The Factory bring their flagship show to Oxford this spring.
A rigorous exploration of Shakespeare's verse combined with The Factory's spirit of mischief and spontaneous play allow the company to delve into the endless possibilities within Shakespeare's greatest work.
Every audience member is asked to bring a random object to be used as props during the performance. Everything is welcome, large or small, ordinary or bizarre.
See www.creationtheatre.co.uk or call 01865 766266 for tickets and further information.
WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP, painting snowdrops using experimental techniques, 6th March 2012, 10:00 to 16:00 at Artist's home, Crabtree Corner, Ipsden, Wallingford (13.2 miles)
Join a small, friendly group for a day of painting snowdrops using experimental watercolour techniques and mixed media with the aim of loosening up and getting creative, £30 for the day. Contact Denny Webb on 01491 680942, email redkites1@gmail.com, www.dennywebb.com
Swindon v Dag & Red, 6th March 2012, 19:45 at County Ground (22.1 miles)
Swindon play Dag & Red at County Ground
Shrewsbury v Oxford Utd, 6th March 2012, 19:45 at Greenhous Meadow (78.3 miles)
Shrewsbury play Oxford Utd at Greenhous Meadow
Wycombe v Leyton Orient, 6th March 2012, 19:45 at Adams Park (18.7 miles)
Wycombe play Leyton Orient at Adams Park
Reading v Portsmouth, 6th March 2012, 19:45 at Madejski Stadium (22.4 miles)
Reading play Portsmouth at Madejski Stadium
Shotover live Hare Hash, 7th March 2012, 19:00 to 21:00 at Car Park, top of shotover, Oxford, Old Road, Shotover Hill, Headington (2.5 miles)
The Hare sets off laying the trail and we give him a bit of a head start. Then we follow the trail and try to chase him down. A proper paper-chase, only the trail is marked with flour! See our website for full details: www.oxfordh3.org
The best Open Mic Night, 7th March 2012, 20:30 to 23:00 at The Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the vale (11.8 miles)
Whatever music you like, whatever instrument you play - or enjoy listening to... Come along to the Horse and Jockey tonight for our regular monthly OPEN MIC' night. A great pub with a friendly atmosphere and plenty of off street parking.. All genre's, solo artistes, Duo's trios or bands welcome!! Always the first Wednesday of the month.
email info: info@horseandjockey.org
Blood Donation Session, 8th March 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Cowley, St James Church Centre, Beauchamp Lane (2 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Josh Widdicombe - Comedy Tour Show, 8th March 2012, 19:00 at The Glee Club, Hythe Bridge Street (0.3 miles)
Hotly anticipated debut tour from talented young stand-up star. Support from Suzi Ruffell
Blood Donation Session, 9th March 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Peachcroft (Abingdon), Christian Centre, Lindsay Drive, Abingdon (4.2 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Good Living Event, 9th March 2012, 19:30 at Miele Experience Centre, Fairacres, Marcham Rd, (5.4 miles)
Put March 9th in your diary for a luxurious evening of tasting, sampling and discovering new products available in your local area. This year we will be celebrating "the cocktail hour", listening to the smoothest live jazz from the John Holmes Trio, and indulging our tastebuds with luxury chocolates, exotic flavours of vodka, and a truly creative "flowers and cuisine" demonstration.
Miele have once again agreed to host the evening in the glamorous surroundings of the Miele Experience Centre at Fairacres.
This evening may not change your life, but it might change your lifestyle!
Volunteers' Fair, 10th March 2012 at Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot (8.9 miles)
The Didcot Rotary Club is organising a ‘VOLUNTEERS’ FAIR’ for the benefit of Charities and other Voluntary Organisations in the Didcot Area.
The event is taking place at Didcot Civic Hall, on Saturday 10th March 2012, from 10am to 3pm.
Many organisations need help to give that vital support to the local community.
Have you got the time, the ability or the skills to `make a difference` to someone's life? There are many ways of ‘Helping others’ and just a little of your time can be just what is needed. It can help you form new friendships, have fun, learn new skills or just ‘be there for someone else’.
You may be unemployed and looking for something to add to your CV; alternatively you may be retired and looking for something to do for the rest of your life. Maybe you are a parent with time on your hands when the children are at school; or, possibly, you are self-employed or working from home and wish to get out more. Or, you may simply have a few hours to spare now and again.
There will be many groups at the Fair offering a wide range of volunteering opportunities. Why not come along and find out about them, you have nothing to lose?
Didcot Town Mayor, Phil Haywood, said, “I think this a fabulous idea to focus on what the various organisations are doing and their needs”.
Local MP, Ed Vaizey, commented, “I have always been hugely impressed by the amount of volunteering that goes on in the Constituency. It really makes a great difference to people’s lives, whether it’s giving people lifts, helping at advice centres, or running clubs and societies. We couldn’t function as a society without volunteers, so I hope people will see this Fair as a great opportunity to use their skills or time to help the community”.
For further information and how to book a place for your organisation, please contact:
Colin Campbell on 01235 212082 or email: rotary@campbellandco.co.uk.
There is no charge for groups wishing to participate in the event.
Volunteers can just turn up on the day.
Swindon v Cheltenham, 10th March 2012, 15:00 at County Ground (22.1 miles)
Swindon play Cheltenham at County Ground
Bradford v Oxford Utd, 10th March 2012, 15:00 at Valley Parade (124.3 miles)
Bradford play Oxford Utd at Valley Parade
Wycombe v Colchester, 10th March 2012, 15:00 at Adams Park (18.7 miles)
Wycombe play Colchester at Adams Park
Reading v Leicester, 10th March 2012, 15:00 at Madejski Stadium (22.4 miles)
Reading play Leicester at Madejski Stadium
Blood Donation Session , 12th March 2012 at The Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Britwell Road, Didcot (8.9 miles)
There is a blood donation session taking place at The Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, on Monday 12th March. The session times are 13:30 - 15:30 & 16:15 - 19:30. To book an appointment to attend the session, please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk. Please make every effort to attend the session, your donation is vital. Why not encourage your friend to come along, new donors are always welcome.
Blood Donation Session, 12th March 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Didcot, The Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot (8.9 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 15th March 2012, 13:30 to 19:15 at Wantage, Civic Hall, Portway, Wantage (11.8 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:15
The Adventures of Andy Kershaw, 15th March 2012, 19:30 at The Glee Club, Hythe Bridge Street (0.3 miles)
Legendary broadcaster, journalist and musical adventurer shares his autobiography ‘No Off Switch’
www.glee.co.uk/oxford / 0871 472 0400
VINYL VANDALS, 16th March 2012 at Bay Tree, The Green, Grove, Wantage, Oxon (10.5 miles)
Live music ("mostly authentic" 60's, 70's, and 80's covers - and not all the obvious ones - played by a tight 5-piece band) Come and listen...and dance! OX12 0AN Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 8294)
No Stone Unturned performed by Oxford Youth Dance, 16th March 2012 to 17th March 2012, 16:00 to 18:00 at Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen road, Oxford, Magdalen Road (1.2 miles)
Oxford Youth Dance believes that dance is for everybody and celebrates young people’s individuality, creativity and love of dance.
Children as young as 2 years old will be performing with their parents and Oxford Youth Dance Company will be guests for this event alongside older performing dancers who started their dancing with OYD.
The dancers will be exploring new worlds with their imaginations and bodies:
What do you find when you turn a stone over?
What is inside that cave behind the rolled bolder?
Where is the lost jumper that you are searching for at the back of the cupboard?
What is this strange object that has appeared in the attic?
Did you leave something important in the garden shed?
Tickets: £7, £5 concessions, £4 U18
No Stone Unturned performed by Oxford Youth Dance , 16th March 2012 to 17th March 2012, 19:00 to 21:30 at Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen road, Oxford, Magdalen Road (1.2 miles)
Oxford Youth Dance believes that dance is for everybody and celebrates young people’s individuality, creativity and love of dance.
Children as young as 2 years old will be performing with their parents and Oxford Youth Dance Company will be guests for this event alongside older performing dancers who started their dancing with OYD.
The dancers will be exploring new worlds with their imaginations and bodies:
What do you find when you turn a stone over?
What is inside that cave behind the rolled bolder?
Where is the lost jumper that you are searching for at the back of the cupboard?
What is this strange object that has appeared in the attic?
Did you leave something important in the garden shed?
Tickets: £7, £5 concessions, £4 U18
Oxford Utd v Rotherham, 17th March 2012, 15:00 at Kassam Stadium (2.8 miles)
Oxford Utd play Rotherham at Kassam Stadium
Dance-a-thon, 18th March 2012, 14:00 to 16:45 at Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen road, Oxford, Magdalen Road (1.2 miles)
This is your chance to get in on the action – or to start a new dance passion! Every Dancin’ Oxford festival features a series of 45-mins taster dance workshops. The Dance-A-Thon offers anyone (whether completely new to dance or a keen enthusiast) the chance to have a go. Ballet, tap, samba, salsa, hip hop, zumba, African, contemporary...there’s so much to choose from, why not try them all.
Tickets: £3.50, £2.50 concession, £1 off for dance pass holders
Swindon v Torquay, 20th March 2012, 19:45 at County Ground (22.1 miles)
Swindon play Torquay at County Ground
Oxford Utd v AFC Wimbledon, 20th March 2012, 19:45 at Kassam Stadium (2.8 miles)
Oxford Utd play AFC Wimbledon at Kassam Stadium
Blood Donation Session, 21st March 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Abingdon, Northcourt Centre, Northcourt Road, Abingdon (4.5 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 21st March 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Goring-On-Thames, The Village Hall, High Street, Goring, Reading (14.6 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
Blood Donation Session, 22nd March 2012, 13:30 to 19:30 at Oxford Central, Deaf &Amp;Amp; Hard/Hearing Centre, Littlegate Street (0.3 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:15 and 19:30
9th Abingdon St Helens Guides meet at St. Helens Church, St Helens Court, Abingdon (5.2 miles)
We meet every Tuesday night during term time at St. Helens Church. Recent evenings organised have included archery, belly dancing, non-alcoholic cocktail party, foot massage, campfire and songs.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Abingdon Gymnastics Club meet at Berinsfield Gymnastics Centre (6.2 miles)
Abingdon Gymnastics Club was formed in 1976. We are affiliated to the Oxfordshire Gymnastics Association, the South Region Gymnastics Assocaition and the British Gymnastics Association. We have been awarded the Sport England GymMark award which shows we are a safe, well run club and have recently become registered as a Community Amateur Sports Club.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01865 340992, email the club or visit thier website
Abingdon Wargames Club meet at The Neave Room, Abingdon + District Conservative Club, Ock Street, Abingdon (5.2 miles)
Meetings: Every Friday (6pm-10pm) and third sunday of the month 10am-5pm
Fees: £1.80 (Adult) or £1.20 (Junior) per evening after one-off membership £5.00/£2.50. Sundays are £2.00 each regardless
If you'd like more information, you can telephone George on 01235 200863
Beat Street Jive meet at Conservative Club, Foxhall Road, Didcot (8.7 miles)
Learn to Jive - good music, a fun, friendly atmosphere.
Monday evenings. Beginners 7.15 for 7.30pm start. Intermediates 9pm.
Come and learn to your favourite Rock`n`Roll tracks - no partner necessary.
Absolute beginners welcome.
22 years combined teaching experience.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01235 815881 or email the club
Bullingdon Country Music Club meet at Bullingdon Social Club, , Bicester (9.9 miles)
Live Country Music , Sorry No Line Dancing
Monthly on Saturday's
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Margaret on 01844 208832
Club Singulas
he aim is to introduce single people of all ages, without the pressure of one to one dating. I am organising various activities for all age groups and will include one parent families.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Coffee & Kids meet at The Northbourne Centre, Church Street, Didcot (9 miles)
We run a friendly Mums and Toddlers Group called 'Coffee & Kids' on Friday
mornings 10-11.30am.
ALL welcome - lots of fun themed activities for the kids and friendly chat
and occasional stalls, pampering days for Mums too.
Even Dads welcome !!
We meet at The Northbourne Centre on corner of Church Streeet and High
Street, term time only.
Our first session after the summer break is Friday 3rd September 2004.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Debbie Smith on 01235 811435
Dentokan Jujutsu meet at Greet Hall, Hammer Lane, Warborough, Wallingford (8 miles)
A martial arts club practicing a traditional Japanese martial art. The club meets on Tuesdays in Warborough.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Didcot Choral Society meet at St. Peter's Church, Newlands Avenue, Didcot (9.2 miles)
Meets every Tuesday evening in term time from 7.30 to 9.30pm. Friendly
society of around 50 members performing three to four concerts a year. New members always welcome.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Didcot NCT meet at Willowbrook Leisure Centre, Bowmont Water, Didcot (8.4 miles)
Are you pregnant or a parent with young children, come along to our fortnightly Bumps and Babies group to meet other similar parents at the Willowbrook Leisure Centre, Ladygrove. Visit our website to see our other social activities and information/support services
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Didcot Runners meet at Willowbrook Leisure Centre, Bowmont Water, Didcot (8.4 miles)
Didcot Runners are an AAA affiliated running club. We are a friendly bunch and we welcome people of all abilities, including first time runners who are welcome to join the walk-run group. We meet in the reception 'coffee lounge' of the Willowbrook Leisure Centre, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7pm all year round. The Willowbrook Leisure Centre is located in Bowmont Water, off Avon Way on the Ladygrove estate.
Come and join us!
If you'd like more information, you can visit thier website
Didcot Short Mat Bowls Club meet at Small Bone Recreation Ground, Britwell Road, Didcot (8.9 miles)
Meets Monday and Thursday 19:15 onwards. An exciting and competitive game for all ages from 10 upwards. The club has two teams in the Oxfordshire County League, and there are opportunities to enter competitions at Club, County and National level. No experience is necessary. New members always welcome.
If you'd like more information, you can email R.J.Knight
Didcot TAGB Tae Kwon Do School meet at Fleet Meadow Community Hall, Sandringham Road, Didcot (9.1 miles)
Tae Kwon-Do is a martial art that will improve your fitness, flexibility and most of all your confidence.
Meets Tuesdays juniors 17:30-18:30, adults 18:30 - 19:30 and Sundays 19:00 - 20:00.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 0800 1955 640 or visit thier website
Harwell Amateur Radio Club meet at Harwell Royal British Legion, Wantage Road, Harwell, Didcot (9.5 miles)
Harwell Amateur Radio Society is a local club of amateur radio enthusiasts. Members come mainly from south Oxfordshire but the society has become well-known in the UK and throughout the world. It is affiliated to the Harwell Laboratories Recreational Association and to the Radio Society of Great Britain.
The club meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 8pm
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Martyn Preston on 01865 460937, email Martyn Preston or visit thier website
Iron Horse CMC meet at Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot (8.9 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01235 818780
ISIS meet at Scout Hall, Ock Street, Abingdon (5.2 miles)
ISIS are a precussive step team, mainly dancing Traditional Clog dances. We are a fun team of dancers who dance out at every possible opportunity and practice every Monday night at the Scout Hall, along Ock Street from 8pm to 10pm.
Contact us if you are holding a local event and would like us to dance at it, or if you have a strong interest in traditional dancing.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone the team secretary, Laura Foster on 01865 391235 or 07979 736744 or email the team secretary, Laura Foster
Kyushindo Judo meet at Fleet Meadow Community Hall, Sandringham Road, Didcot (9.1 miles)
Kyushindo Judo uses natural, circular movements to achieve the throws and is taught as a martial art instead of a sport. Training sessions for juniors and adults take place on Wednesday evenings.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Paul on 01235 211175 or visit thier website
Ladygrove Table Tennis Club meet at Willowbrook leisure Centre, Bowmont Water, Didcot (8.4 miles)
Every Friday evening (6:00pm to 7:30pm adult/junior coaching & practice).(7:30pm to 9:00pm Ladygrove junior league). Complete beginners welcome, just turn up.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
New Club CM meet at New Club, Blenheim Lane, Wheatley (4.3 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Pam on 01865 872053
Oxford Ice Dance Cub meet at Oxford Ice Rink (0.4 miles)
The Oxford Ice Dance club meets every Sunday morning from 8.30am-10am. The club expects a minimum standard of about Novice in ice dance skating, but includes skaters up to Gold standard. Guests are welcome but there is a guest fee (£6.00) which goes towards the cost of the ice hire.
Puppy School Training and Socialisation classes meet at Hanney War Memorial Hall, The Green, East Hanney, Wantage (8.8 miles)
For all vaccinated puppies up to 20 weeks of age. Children are welcome to attend and to get involved in the training of their puppy.
Taught basic commands and good manners to enable owners to raise a well adjusted and well behaved dog. Only kind effective methods are used which are fun and easy to do.
6 Week courses of an hour per week on Sundays, 14:30 - 18:30. New classes start every 3 weeks.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Sheila on 01235 227244
Slimming World Classes meet at New Testament Church of God, Between Towns Road (2.1 miles)
Slimming World Class, uses healthy eating plans to help with weight loss. Every Wednesday. Open to men & women
These take place at New Testiment Church of God, Towns Road, Cowley, Every Tuesday at 10:00 Also every Wednesday at Mornese Centre, Our Ladys Convent,near Original Swan at 19:00. £5 membership & £3:75 per week
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Gloria on 01865 438114
Steventon Choral Society meet at Steventon Village Hall, Steventon Hill, Steventon, Abingdon (8.3 miles)
Mixed voice choir singing a range of sacred and light music. Rehearsals held on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm in Steventon Village Hall. New members welcome, especially basses. No audition.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Sutton Courtenay CWC meet at Sutton Courtenay Village Hall (7.2 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Roger on 01235 847582 or Andrea on 01235 819138
The Royal British Legion Club meet at The Royal British Legion Club, Wantage Road, Harwell, Didcot (9.5 miles)
The Royal British Legion Club in Harwell provides for social events, indoor sports (Snooker, Pool, Darts, Crib, Dominoes etc.). Dance nights, quizzes and occasional special events.
Join the Club, join in the fun and help with running things. Over-18s welcome to apply for membership.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01235 221126 or visit thier website
Whisky Bill's meet at Bullingdon Social Club, Drinkwater Close, Piddington, Bicester (8.9 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone 01844 208953 on 01844 208832