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The summer time is the perfect period for enjoying days out and socialising with friends. It’s what the likes of barbecues, beer gardens and picnics were invented for. But navigating such occasions sober can be tricky.
Teenagers Honor and Cat got fed up with the lack of clothing for women and girls playing cricket so they launched their own range, Maiden. No more hand-me-downs from big brothers, this is sportswear
As Olympic fever builds, Esther Lafferty talks to Oxfordshire Artweeks artist Annabel Eyres, an Olympic rower who learnt to row at Pembroke College, when she moved to Oxford to study art at Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art. She describes how she managed to resist rowing for the first year, deterred by the 6am starts on the river in the cold winter months. However, the lure of the river in sunshine pulled in her in the following summer, and she was hooked.
If you spend a day in Manchester, you will quickly see how much the city has remodelled its industrial past into a new and trendy present. Manchester is home to some of the best art, in terms of both street art and exhibitions. Here's a look at some of our favourites.
This June, the Thames Valley will play host to the first UK Ekiden, a popular Japanese relay race that champions teamwork, endurance and camaraderie.
The US has a long history of providing top-quality entertainment. Be it Hollywood movies or hilarious sitcoms, there has been a steady influx of American culture that has influenced the UK and Ireland over the years. Yet some US institutions have never reached the giddy heights over here they have done on home soil. Below, we pick out three that have only just started to become popular in the UK and Ireland.
Residents of Oxfordshire have always been fascinated by the rich sporting heritage of their county. From the iconic Oxford-Cambridge boat race to passionate football rivalries, sports play a significant role in the local culture. Recently, many people are also discovering new ways to engage with their love for sports: betting on sports online in the UK, an exciting hobby that not only enhances the enjoyment of various sporting events but also provides a fresh perspective on exploring Oxfordshire's vibrant sports scene.
But how do you pick the perfect watch to complement any look? It's not always easy to know which watch face or color will suit your style and the clothes you have. It can sometimes become a bit tricky so understanding the basics of watches makes all the difference.
FIBA Asia is the brains behind the revered WASL basketball event, welcoming an assortment of clubs from West Asia, South Asia, the Gulf Region, and Kazakhstan. The superior talent found in this league is earmarked for acclaimed events such as the FIBA Intercontinental Cup and the FIBA Asia Champions Cup.
Oxfordshire-based horse racing trainer Eve Johnson Houghton is vying to record her first success at Royal Ascot this year. The dual-purpose trainer has three entries at the royal meeting this year.
Self-taught home cook and content creator Sam Way is better known by his social media handle, @samseats. His insanely satisfying cooking videos, which document every sizzle, splash and slice in a 60 second serving, have garnered him over 13 million followers. Moving away from the screen, his cookbook was published last year, and in May he’ll be taking part in the Blenheim Palace Food Festival.
Elite sports stars spend far longer in the rest and practise phases than performing, but what they do in the rest and practise phases is a critical part of what helps them to perform when it matters. When we conducted research for our latest book, Rest. Practise. Perform., we found that elite sports have a lot to teach us about how to rest and as a result, perform better.
Laura Winter is one of the lead presenters for F1 TV, presenting Grands Prix from all over the world to audiences of over 100m people.
When you’ve competed against some of the best runners in the world, what do you do to improve? For Rob Webster, one way might just include yoga.
A specialist driver training scheme, which starts teaching youngsters from the age of four, is launching in Oxford. Young Driver allows 10-17 year olds to get behind the wheel of a real car
Football, the beautiful game, captivates millions around the globe, drawing fans into a world of passion, excitement, and drama. While watching a match on TV can offer convenience and comfort, there’s something undeniably special about experiencing the game live in a stadium. This article explores the reasons why football is always better at the stadium than on TV, highlighting the unique aspects that make live football an unforgettable experience.
We’re interested in the tactical side of online gambling, and it’s only possible when you play table games. What are table games and which ones rely less on chance and more on your skills as a player?
As Hector Javilex moved ominously into second place in the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle in March, Charlie Longsdon’s pulse must have started to quicken.
Here are some of the biggest names in women’s cycling today and why you need to know about them.
Opening its doors on Saturday 23rd March, this brand-new exhibition arrives in Banbury as the first stop in its national tour. ‘I Wannabe in the 90s’ invites visitors to take a stroll down memory lane and relive the magic of growing up in the Nineties. With over 200 iconic objects and artworks that celebrate the youthful exuberance of the decade and bring it to vivid life.
In the modern world, the basic rules are speed, convenience, and quality, especially regarding online payment methods. Among the numerous offers on the market of money transfers, currency conversion, and bank cards, Paysafe is a noteworthy company. Our team considers it necessary to introduce you closer to this platform.
Women’s football legend Claire Rafferty surprised students at Cokethorpe School in Oxfordshire this morning. The students had the opportunity to train with the ex-Lioness and see both the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup trophies in real life.
BMX biking is an entertaining sport that provides kids with a thrilling time. But excitement brings the need for security. As a parent, knowing and implementing safety precautions will enable you to ensure that your kid's BMX bikes are working correctly so they can bike safely without any unnecessary risks.
Nedum will be in Oxford next month as the invited guest of Oxford United Football Club, speaking at the world-famous Oxford Literary Festival. Offered the opportunity for an interview, I converted that chance into a goal.
Marathon running isn’t just a sport, it’s a global phenomenon. It’s a test of mental strength and physical endurance, bringing together people from all walks of life.
You may have heard about the benefits of cold-water therapy but let’s be honest, plunging into the icy depths is a daunting thought in January. Which brings us nicely to the first benefit of hot tubs...
According to Emeline Keown, yoga is a journey from ‘fear to love’. For this 60-year-old picture of health (who lists competitive hockey, running and high intensity exercise in her past repertoire) yoga has unfolded over the years as a many-petalled wellness gift.
Are you prepared for an unparalleled driving thrill? Do you want to reward yourself with a purchase that will draw attention as you drive around town? For people who expect the best in terms of style, performance, and interior refinement, luxury vehicles are ideal.
Today marks the start of Cornbury House Horse Trials, a five-day international equestrian, which takes place in the parklands of Cornbury House in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, in the heart of the Cotswolds.
The world’s fastest growing sport comes to Oxford. A cross between tennis and squash, played with souped-up beach bats on a small court enclosed in glass and mesh, padel is taking the world by storm.
Katrina Midgely has, what to many must be, a dream job as Event Organiser with the team behind putting on the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials. We were eager to learn more about Katrina and her role.
Rick Stein, Robert Peston, Elif Shafak, Rob Biddulph, Sara Pascoe, Simon Schama, Michael Ball and many more announced for September & October events.
The wonderful Kim Harvey, owner of the excellent The Mad Hatter Bookshop in Burford shares her reading suggestions for books celebrating the wonderful world outside.
Author and martial arts instructor Alexander Darwin explains how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) connects us to nature and can stimulate mental fortitude throughout our lifetime.
At her debut exhibition with Oxfordshire Artweeks this May, Karina Tarin showed a series of vibrant and intriguing paintings inspired by the dual wonders of nature and myth – the nourishment she believes we need to travel the bumpy road of life.
For a great day out in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, Cornbury House Horse Trials is a date for your diary.
In this article, we would like to look at the best boxing movies that any fan of the sport should check out at least once.
Protestant reformer Martin Luther apparently introduced the Easter Egg Hunt. The women and children of his church were encouraged to find hidden eggs, in homage to the women who discovered the
Jonathan ‘Aggers’ Agnew, MBE, DL, went from first class cricketer to master broadcaster, garnering many awards and the sobriquet: ‘the voice of cricket’. His interest
Simon Parker is an Oxfordshire-based travel writer, author, filmmaker, broadcast journalist and public speaker.
International Day of Education falls on 24 January and it comes at a time of year where we often set new goals for the year ahead.
Vernon Kay will be starring as Dandini in Cinderella at The Wycombe Swan between 9-31 December
Glamour has always been all around us, from the Monroes to the Madonnas, but the presence of social media means we interact with glamourous figures, events, products, and lifestyles on a daily
Love Island alumni, podcast host, campaigner, pageant queen, former civil servant, influencer. Could Sharon Gaffka be adding Labour MP to this list? Sophie Elkan was eager to find out more
From 27th – 31st October, family and friends are invited to sport their most extravagant Halloween costumes and immerse in an array of Halloween entertainment and events.
The Oxford Half 2022 returned today with thousands of runners winding through Central Oxford.
Self-Defence For Time Travellers Fri 21 October 5-6pm Oxford Playhouse, OX1 2LW Teenage / Adult Comedian Mike Capozzola's live, multimedia ‘nerd-comedy’
Following their sell-out debut tour, the Test Match Special team are hitting the road with an all-new live show that celebrates cricket’s fiercest rivalry.
Lesley Jones drives the fastest, most luxurious SUV in the world through Oxfordshire… and attracts attention along the way.
Cornbury House Horse Trials is the newest, most exciting international horse trials in the UK and it will be back after two years from 8-11 September.
When Adam Henson took over Cotswold Farm Park from his father Joe in 1999 he didn’t just carry on his father’s legacy in farming; he also followed in his ‘wellington-booted’
This month we were appalled to hear that after nearly a decade-long absence, the Council have ruled that Greyhound racing will return to Oxford Stadium on the 26th of this month.
SAILING TASTER There is no better time for your first active adventure afloat, or for those who want to get their sea legs back with our FREE "Try Sailing" events this summer.
Oxfordshire based, Public Health advisor, Sir Muir Gray launches the Dementia Risk Reduction Programme with Sport England on 4th July 2022. He hopes that this new campaign will widen awareness
Kick off the summer half-term break with a family day out at the Blenheim Palace Triathlon on 28th and 29th May 2022 - where history, culture, sport and entertainment collide!
I was fortunate to watch Paul Oz creating one of his dramatic, textural oil paintings a few years ago at the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival.
The Festival™ is just around the corner and you can almost hear the famous roar. The trials have been run, and the best trainers, jockeys and horses are having their final preparations for Jump racing’s biggest week of the year – the Cheltenham Festival.
Former rugby union player, author, music producer, podcast personality and 2019 Jungle contestant, James Haskell is clearly a man with fingers in many pies. I got in touch to discuss his second book Ruck Me, I’ve Written Another Book, but couldn’t resist touching on a few clearly controversial topics…
“As a student,” Tom Crawford recalls, “any opportunity to do fancy dress usually involved me not wearing clothes.” Appearing semi-nude doesn’t faze him, he says as we sit (fully clothed) outside his Norham Gardens home, so teaching maths in his pants comes quite naturally.
We are a small school, big enough to offer a wide range of subjects and activities, but small enough to mean that every child is known, valued and cared for from the moment they join us to when they finish their school education.
Photographer Robert Barber is exhibiting his photos as part of the Watlington Photographers Collective for the Oxfordshire Artweeks festival along with other artists.
NFL Weekends, the first independent dedicated National Football League travel experience company, offers UK sports fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes game-day NFL experience whilst enjoying US city destinations.
Francesca Eyre is a mum of three and chalet owner based in Morzine-Avoriaz in the French Alps, who originally moved to Morzine after a twist of fate led her to the mountains.
Don’t you sometimes get fed up of being sensible? Forever having to make right and prudent choices about what to spend your money on and how to spend it? I guess we all have to be ‘sensible’
We hear from Yatir Linden, a materials scientist and a pioneer of chocolate made without the high-sugar content of modern brands, and Aaron Torres, head roaster at Ue Coffee Roasters, a Witney-based company who handcraft specialist coffee to perfection, to discover the secrets of some of our favourite things to eat and drink.
Henley Literary Festival is going virtual this year, have a look at what you can expect this year.
A whole month of activity across May to celebrate what makes us human, our art – the combination of creativity, tools/tech and people – never more critical than at this time.
Bristol-born Dizraeli (Rowan Sawday) is a musician and poet whose most recent album, The Unmaster, takes listeners on a kaleidoscopic journey through his fertile mind. We caught up with him back in February and, talked meditation, masculinity, music and mindfulness.
On January 16 2020, the Women’s Sport Trust launched a campaign that will involve 40 of Britain’s most successful and driven female athletes. The campaign is named ‘Unlocked’
Bicester is set to host the start of the prestigious Women’s Tour professional cycling race, which will pedal from the town on Monday 8 June. This is the second year that Oxfordshire will
From the roar of the crowd, to the thrill of the action, The Jockey Club opens its doors for four of the biggest days in sport as over 260,000 people flock through the gates to see jump racing’s
We’ve all heard the phrase – but far from just being fodder for self-congratulatory millennials on Instagram, there’s some scientific credence behind the notion that couples
Having just moved house, stand-up Rhys James’ weekend “was made up of unpacking things from boxes and building furniture”. Having overdone it Friday night, OX editor Sam Bennett’s
Her paintings have the fantasy flavour of a film set – yet Oxfordshire artist Leila Javadi spent seven winters living in the interior of Alaska and the Arctic circle and her paintings tell
Berry Gordy founded the Motown label in 1959. With just $800 borrowed from his family, he went from a featherweight boxer to heavyweight music mogul, discovering and launching the careers of
A short while ago we were invited to Burford Church for the launch of a brand new Rugby League team. The name was chosen for two reasons - firstly because of the weight of Civil War history in
Choice is a fine thing, and when it comes to cars there are endless to choose from. It’s nice to see people get excited when you buy them something special for Christmas so a boring car
“He wanted to do much more than football, and who knows what he might have done had he been given the time to do it.” Dougie Blaxland is the writing name of James Graham-Brown, a
Drones, it seems to me, are an excellent high-tech way to encourage the young and old to engage with the natural world. First there's the preparatory meteorology, checking an app for rainfall predictions and the all-important wind speed and direction information. Then there's the electronics that underpin this pastime, the hour-long charging and joystick handling carefully explained in a briskly discarded instruction leaflet; and there's about 15 seconds looking at the drone in the sky, as birds fly overhead and clouds scud past.
This latest evolution of the popular compact SUV has been developed to exceed the expectations of customers. The new CR-V now features a range of sophisticated technologies and superior quality throughout.
It’s now eight years since news of Winehouse’s death broke and coincidently it was just a few months earlier that the behemoth that is Instagram was launched. Amy Winehouse was the
This month here in Oxfordshire, as the Thames sparkles its way from the west to the east of the county under summer sun, it’s Henley Regatta season during which elegant slimline boats skim
If you love cars and you love driving, then spending a weekend behind the wheel of one of the world’s greatest GTs on some of the UK’s finest roads is a pipedream. It’s Father’s Day, and both significant other and children have given you permission to do just that, for a whole weekend. You jump at the chance of course. So here’s to living the dream…
Lord Williams's A-Level student Toby Goodman is a kid in a hurry… which is great news for the town as Toby’s successful ten year career has progressed from karting championships into the driving seat of competitive car racing, placing him tipped to win the MINI Challenge 2019 Cooper Pro Series against stiff opposition...
Whatever happened to the British motor industry? You'd have to rack your brains to think of a truly British-owned motor car right now. Most are owned by foreign companies, yet recent research by the AA claimed there are only three British-owned motor manufacturers: Morgan, Caterham and McLaren. Well, now there's a fourth: Aston Martin.
Her husband was known as ‘Two Jags John'. It is not surprising then that Beryl Little is often known to her friends as ‘Three Jags Beryl'. You see, she loves classic cars and Jaguars in particular, being the proud owner of a Jaguar XJS V12, a supercharged Jaguar S-Type R and a fully-fledged racing E-Type. Add to that a Mercedes SLK and a V8 Range Rover Sport, and you might deduce that she likes her cars to be powerful too.
For the car buffs amongst us Alfa Romeos were a romantic affair, now with the coming of the Alfa Giulia QV (Quadrifoglio), Alfa have proven that they can still deliver that Alfa glory.
It's been raining for the last three weeks in Texas, which means we've had to get clever about finding things to do. We aren't used to this weather, and there's only so much time we can spend watching the neighbor's sofa or Pontiac float down the street. I recently went bowling, because I was so very desperate for entertainment.
Even if the full Kim is inconceivable to your taste or preference, her look has proved curiously pervasive and I'm willing to bet that there will be some element which will have wormed its way into your subconscious
Easter Island had seldom been visited since it was discovered and named by its first recorded European visitor, Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen, who encountered the island on Easter Sunday, 1722...
Many of us car buffs yearn for the days when cars were powerful, noisy, sexy and mean. Yet just as we are about to resign ourselves to a life of new car model boredom, the V8 Lexus LC500 is born...
A new festival, IF Oxford, is coming to town next month (12-22 October), designed for inquisitive minds of all ages taking a broad approach to science and society...
Street food threatens to become one of those culinary tropes that infect every strata of eating. At one point ‘pulled pork' was the frontrunner for the headline on my suicide note...
The bubbling waters of Spa which has given its name to thermal resorts all over the world have been attracting visitors to Eastern Wallonia since Roman times.
At Oxford Sail Training Trust, we focus on having fun whilst learning your chosen sport. We are an R.Y.A accredited sailing school, so you can be sure of quality training and good, safety-focussed
Founded in 1571, Burford School has been delivering an excellent education for over 450 years. Today, we continue to offer the best of education to day and boarding girls and boys, aged 11 to