SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

April 2010

…to The Oxford English Centre! Here is the Social Activities Programme we’ve organised for you during your stay in Oxford.

In this booklet you will find details of all the activities planned for the time you are here. Please check in advance what you will be doing each day so you know where and when to meet and if you need to bring anything. The meeting place for all of your activities is Caramba Café, Carfax tower or The Oxford English Centre front carpark. Please check carefully so you know where you should be meeting.

And finally… It is very important that you carry your STUDENT CARD/DRIVING LICENCE OR I.D. AT ALL TIMES. Without it, you may not be able to take part in some social activities. The weather and the programme may change. Keep checking the Social Activities Notice Board!! More information about tours and activities is provided on the Activities board. Important: All students under 18 must return to their host families by 22.30 If you have any problems or questions, please see Rachel, our social activities organiser.

We look forward to meeting you and hope you have fun at OEC!

Thursday 1st

Evening 8pm

The famous OEC BBQ! Meet at Caramba Cafe

Friday 2nd

BANK HOLIDAY!

Free excursion to the beautiful Blenheim Palace

Meet in the OEC carpark at 9.15am

Tuesday 6th

Evening 8pm Bingo

Meet at Caramba Cafe

Monday 5th

BANK HOLIDAY!

Easter egg hunt on the Meadow and a pint in the Perch inn!

Meet in the OEC carpark at 10.30am

Wednesday 7th

Afternoon 3.30pm

Shopping trip to Bicester village Evening

8pm Karaoke

Meet at Caramba Cafe

Thursday 8th

Disco! 8pm

Meet at Caramba Cafe

Tuesday 13th

Evening 8pm

Pool night Meet at Carfax tower

Friday 16th Afternoon

3.30pm Treasure Hunt or Magdalen College

Meet at Caramba Cafe

Thursday 15th

Evening 8pm

Thai party! – an evening of music and food

Meet at Caramba Cafe

Wednesday 14th

Afternoon 3.30pm

Christchurch College – where Harry Potter was filmed!

Meet at Caramba Cafe

Thursday 22nd

Evening 8pm

Quiz night Meet at Caramba Cafe

Tuesday 20th

Evening 8pm

Pool night Meet at Carfax tower

Wednesday 21st

Afternoon 3.30pm

English Cream Tea! Meet at Caramba Cafe

Friday 23rd Afternoon

3.30pm St Mary’s Church and tower –

panoramic views of Oxford’s dreaming spires

Meet at Caramba Cafe

Tuesday 27th Evening

8pm Games night

Meet at Caramba Cafe

Thursday 29th

Evening 8pm Disco

Meet at Caramba Cafe

Wednesday 28th

Afternoon 3.30pm

Magdalen College or New College Meet at Caramba Cafe

Friday 30th Afternoon

3.30pm Ashmolean Museum – Oxford’s

famous museum of Art and Archaeology

Meet at Caramba Cafe

Saturday excursions…

Saturday 3rd April 2010: LONDON HALF DAY TOUR (£20)

You will view Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, St James's Palace, St James's Park, The Mall, Whitehall, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, The Thames, Whitehall, Horse Guard's Parade, & Trafalgar Square.

Saturday 10th April 2010 STONEHENGE AND WINCHESTER (£33)

Stonehenge is Britain’s oldest monument, built over 5,000 years ago. Take your time to listen to its amazing story. Later you will visit the city of Winchester and visit the cathedral. Built in 1079 it is 169 metres long – only St Peter’s in Rome is longer. You will have lots of free time to visit the cathedral and this beautiful city. Includes entrance to Stonehenge, and entrance to Winchester Cathedral.

Saturday 17th April 2010: (£31) WALES You will first visit the 800 year old ruins of Tintern Abbey in the beautiful Welsh borders that inspired poet William Wordsworth. When you arrive in Cardiff you will have lots of time to see the Castle, the free National Museum and to explore the biggest shopping area in Wales. Includes entrance to Tintern Abbey. Saturday 24th April 2010: STRATFORD AND THE COTSWOLDS (£29)

You will start the day exploring the "magic" of the Cotswolds. You will visit the ghostly Minster Lovell Hall, The enchanting town of Burford, with its famous church, before entering the 4,000 Year Old Rollright Stone Circle. On the way into Stratford you will hear the story of Britain's greatest writer: William Shakespeare. On the coach tour you will see the River Avon, the theatres, and New Place before your free time begins by Shakespeare's birthplace.