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forewordMerry Christmas everyone, or if you prefer, SeasonsGreetings! Here at DV8, December signals the start of ourfavourite holiday, it's time to get ready for the famous fatguy in the red suit, scoff lots of mince pies and turkey anddrink enough mulled wine and bubbly to ensure we arepermanently merry! We hope you have all beenbehaving!.. Although in our experience the Decemberparty season seems to encourage a lot of misbehaviour.We have staggered through a lot of Christmas parties andhad more than our fair share of drunken kisses under themistletoe. Although, speaking from personal experiencehooking up at a Christmas party can be the best thing thatcan happen to you!

It's kind of crazy to think another year has gone by inOxford, so much has happened in the last twelve months.We have attended a lot (and we mean a lot) of fantasticevents, with too many to mention but a few! Ourfavourites have to be Oxford Fashion Week (be sure tocheck this out next year as we hear it is going to be biggerand better than ever before!), various events thrown bythe Oxford Retreat including their recent 5 year birthdaycelebrations (check out our review on page 08). We alsowelcomed some great new venues to the Oxford nightclubscene with Lola Lo and The Junction opening their doors,both becoming firm favourites with us here at DV8.

Enough time reflecting, time to look forward and thinkabout what we are going to do on those all importantsocial dates of Christmas and New Years Eve! If you’restuck for ideas, why not enter our NYE competition inassociation with the Living Room on p04.Whatever you end up doing, we hope you have fun, andwe look forward to seeing you next year, where we will beback, bigger and better than ever before!Love the DV8 Oxford Team xxx

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Buttoned Up ShirtsIt st i l l looks cool to dothis – we don’t care ifyou feel l ike you needto cough every tenminutes. It reminds us alit t le bit of the uber cuteOlly Murs.

Free Christmas DinnersThere seems to be a fewof these at the moment –how can you say no to afree lunch?! Turkey andGravy never getsboring!

Reality TVIs i t us or has there beena bit too much of thisrecently?! We love youGary Barlow, but whatare you doing?

Getting SplashedbyPassing CarsWe’re sure this onlyhappens when you’re onyour way out, or you’veforgot your coat , oryou’re already feelingpretty grumpy! Look outfor puddles drivers!

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It’s nearly time for the last andbiggest party of 2011, whichmeans the pressure is on…What are your plans to ring inthe New Year?

With a night that promises tooffer a party like no other nightof the year, it is important tomake the right decision aboutwhere to go when navigatingthe extensive choice of greatevents that Oxford has to offer.This year, DV8 has teamed upwith the Living Room to offerone lucky reader free entry toits New Years MasqueradeBall. The grand prize winnerwill receive fourcomplimentary tickets, a freebar table and also a free bottleof bubbly to help get the partystarted!

New Years Eve at the LivingRoom promises to be biggerand better than ever beforewith sensational cocktails,

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exquisite Champagnes, anunbeatable atmosphere, livemusic from Gareth & Steve andexclusive DJ sets from theirvery own James Kyberd. Theball is being held in aid of theLiving Room’s charity ofchoice, Nordoff Robbins.

The dress code is formal/blacktie (suits are not essential, butwhen else do you get theexcuse to dress to impress!).Also, remember it is amasquerade, so don’t forget amask for that air of mystery!

Win tickets for New Years Eveat the Living Room:For your chance to win freeentry for you and three of yourfriends, a bar table and a bottleof bubbly, simply [email protected] with“New Years Eve Competition”in the subject line. All entriesneed to be in by 12.00 27thDecember 2011, We willrandomly draw the winnerfrom all the entrants. Also weare offering 2 pairs of ticketsfor two lucky runner ups! It’sgoing to be a night not toforget.

Regal Closing – DV8were very sad to learn that The Regal on Cowley Road is set to close at theend of 2011. We have enjoyed some fantastic evenings there over the last few years, from bigname DJ’s and bands through to classic club nights, each night at The Regal always promisedsomething different. If you want to check it out for one last time (or perhaps your first time!)then head over to www.the-regal.com to find out what events they have remaining for the rest ofthe year!

Christmas Market - One of the most enjoyable activities to get you in the festive spirit on therun up to Christmas is a visit to Oxford Castle’s Christmas Market. Packed with seasonal treats,the DV8 team loves browsing the various arts and crafts stores (and of course sampling some ofthe delicious food and drink available – the smell is always so tempting!) So if you are stuck forgift ideas, make sure that you take a look. Open daily, see www.oxfordcastle.com for moredetails.

The period between Christmas and New Years - This often feels like it’s a bit of a black hole,with not a lot going on other than Turkey sandwiches and searching out unwanted gift receipts!Well this year DV8 have been doing our research and if you head over to our websitewww.dv8oxford.co.uk we will provide you with full events listings (we like to see it as a littlewarm up before New Years Eve).


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With sensational cocktails, exquisite Champagnes, an unbeatable atmosphere, live musicfrom Gareth & Steve and exclusive DJ sets from our very own James Kyberd ensuring a

New Year’s Eve not to be missed!

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After the recent closure of some of DV8’sfavorite Jericho hang outs, including theBig Bang and Bottega, we worried that oneof our most loved parts of the city hadtaken a turn for the worse. So, we havebeen relieved to see that there has recentlybeen the introduction of a couple of newshops to the area, and one of these is thelovely and inviting, Comfy Café.We have been keeping a close eye on thisnew addition, slowly watching the cafetake shape and we were really pleasedwhen it finally opened it’s doors at thebeginning of December. Offering a rangeof hot and cold beverages (bearing in

mind how cold it is, I think we will onlybe having the hot drinks!), delicioussnacks and treats and of course a place tosit, relax and catch up with friends (youcan think of this as Oxfords answer toCentral Perk), we have already beeneyeing up the sofa which we will be sittingon!This is a welcome addition to the Jerichoscene, and we will be making many afrequent visit to the cafe on all our longwalks between Jericho and the centre ofOxford (or maybe even to sober up a littlebit after having a cocktail in one of the finecocktail bars next door!

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If like us, you are a fan of Oxford’spremiere women’s fashion boutique Booty,then you will probably know that it hasrecently outgrown it’s cute little shop onthe High Street, and now has a new name,BootyBea, and a new online home @www.bootybea.com

We caught up with BootyBea’s founderLouise Trueman to talk about whyBootyBea has gone digital, she said, “Thischange came as a result of the amazingsuccess of our previous site and our

COMFY CAFE

Anew restaurant is opening on the BotleyRoad. The One, which is located right nextto the train station is promising westerncuisines with a Chinese influence, thissounds delicious and we really can’t waitto go and try it out! The refit has takenquite a while to complete (a total of twelvemonths), but we are sure it has been worththe wait. The restaurant also boastsparking spaces, which for Oxford is abonus that is unheard of. The restaurant isbeing run by Raymond Chu, who alsoruns The Paddyfields on Hythe BridgeStreet, another one of our favourites, sothis is bound to be a hit!

realisation that our audience is now muchwider than Oxford itself”.

For many of you out there, onlineshopping is part of your day-to-day life.So you will be pleased to know thatwww.bootybea.com has become the onestop shop for all your clothing needs, nowboasting a quick and easy to navigatewebsite with a wider range of clothes,footwear, and much more making theBootyBea shopping experience enjoyableand easy.

Do you take inspiration for your wardrobefrom the pages of popular magazines?Louise went on to explain, “The receptionof this new site has been phenomenal withvarious celebrities wearing our clothingwhich has in-turn enabled us to reach amuch wider audience, thanks to themspreading the BootyBea word”.

We love the new BootyBea website, andwe recommend that if you are looking forthe perfect dress for New Years eve, thenhead on over to www.bootybea.com andcheck it out...

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OnThursday 24th November DV8were excited to attend The OxfordRetreat’s 5th birthday. The Retreat

is one of Oxford’s most loved bars and wehave enjoyed many meals and nights outthere (including last month’s fantasticcharity gig in aid of Oxford AirAmbulance). So we were looking forwardto another delightful night bought to usfrom the great staff at the Retreat, and wewere definitely not disappointed!

The party had an amazing Casino Royaletheme - with lots of eye-catching fancydress (including a number of wannabebonds and glamorous bond girls), 2 bands,a roulette table & croupier and evencanapés to tickle our tastebuds. Who couldask for a better end to the week? With freeentry and a complimentary Martini(shaken not stirred, naturally!) on arrival,everyone was in the party mood. We lovedour Martini and felt uber glam sipping it atthe bar! Later, we enjoyed trying our luckon the roulette table, which got quitecompetitive, adding to the thrivingatmosphere as more and more peoplejoined us. We really enjoyed listening tothe live music, which provided a coolsoundtrack to the evening and kept guestsentertained into the night. As we lookedaround at the dressed up partygoers, itcould really have been a scene from a bondmovie! The only thing missing was a visitfrom Daniel Craig…

We wish The Oxford Retreat a very happyanniversary and we hope that there aremany more years to come of awesomenights like this – it was like we felt famousin our own local, which is something youdefinitely can’t complain about! We lookforward to plenty more parties at theRetreat in the New Year!

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DV8 are proud to be introducing the latest musictalent to hit Oxford – TRAPS! Rog (guitarist), Tim(bassist), Pete (drummer) and Alexis (leadvocalist) make up TRAPS (which you mightnotice is a nifty acronym of their names) andhave been hitting the music scene in and aroundOxford for the past couple of months. We wentto see them last month and really felt like wewere watching the beginning of somethingunique, we are looking forward to following theirprogress and eager to seewhat they get up to next! Weurge you to look out for themplaying in the new year asthey are definitely a band towatch out for. So far theyhave played a couple of localgigs, and are really starting tofeel at home on stage, theirlast gig saw them showcasedat the Bullington Arms onCowley road alongside such great local acts asdananananaykroyd who are the band’s hugeheroes. The band were really excited to beplaying alongside an act they have admired forso long and it really showed in their performancehow happy they were to be among such stars.When asking the band how they would describetheir distinctive style, Rog said ‘Our music is likePJ Harvey meeting Juliette and the Licks at themeat counter at a Waitrose…’…what acombination! We have to agree the banddefinitely boast an original sound which isnothing like what we’ve heard in Oxford and wepredict that their crowds will increase with eachgig. We were really impressed when we sawthem and especially loved the individual tone toLex’s voice. She sang with the passion and edgeof an already famous lead singer and didn’t lookdaunted by the screaming crowd. DV8 also lovedthe combination of Lex’s voice with Rog’s, thisbought a quirky element to the gig and madesure we were kept on our toes. If we had tocompare TRAPS to one of our favourite bands,

we would have to go for Paramore, although weare sure that TRAPS will bring forward analtogether more heavy and dynamic tone to theirmusic. We can only predict that TRAPS willconstantly surprise us at gigs to come!

TRAPS came together with a love of live music incommon and a desire to write songs that are realand heartfelt. This was obvious when we saw

them and we were reallylooking forward to being ableto sing along to their alreadyanthem-like tunes. Theirinfluences are huge andvaried, from Black Sabbath toDeath from Above 1979 andBjork. They are really happyto be playing in and aroundOxford which is where somany great acts have begun(Radiohead, Supergrass and

The Foals all began in and around Oxford). Whenasking TRAPS why they believe Oxford is such agood place to propel them into the spotlight ofthe music scene they said ‘The Oxford scene isso important and thriving against the currenteconomic pressures we all feel’..which is astatement we definitely agree with! We lookforward to seeing so much more from TRAPS,they have plans to finish their very first ep earlynext year and will be playing lots more gigsaround Oxford and London. Here at DV8 we areexcited to see what happens next!

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PICK ‘N’MIX @ WAHOO


Have you experienced thefollowing? A cold winters night onGeorge Street, arguing with your

friends about where to go next, somepeople want to dance to the old skoolclassics, others want a little RnB or hip hopand there is always one desperate to listento some indie music... Sometimes it feelsimpossible to please everyone!.. Neverfear, Wahoo has the answer! Their newFriday night is dedicated to a pick ‘n’ mixof all musical tastes! DJ Olly East took tothe desks playing a brilliant mix of tunesspanning all genres to the delight of theWahoo partygoers and of course... us!



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After a brief hiatus, The LodgeGentlemen’s Club has returned toOxford. Located on the site of the

old Coven Club, it promises a roundedexperience for discerning ladies andgentlemen. So when we got the invite to goalong to the launch night we thought itwould be rude to turn it down.On entering, we were greeted by a coupleof attractive ladies offering a glass ofchampagne before moving into a roomseductively lit with muted lighting,swathed in red velvet with a long baroffering plenty of tempting drinks deals. Itwas clear that this was going to be anenjoyable evening.

Indeed the crowd was treated to somegreat performances and all of the girlsmade the most of the 16ft pole thatprovided a fitting centre piece to therevamped, impressive venue. It aims to bean ideal place to host birthdays, stag nightsand corporate entertainment and, fromDV8’s perspective, it is certainly goingabout it in the right way.

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If like us, you did the majority of yourgrowing up in the nineties, then youwill have a great appreciation for the

music that came from the nineties! Some ofthe best anthems of all time came from thisdecade (there are so many to choose fromthat we found it hard to think of ourfavourite, perhaps Wonderwall by Oasis!)We were really excited to learn that TheJunction were opening up their Fridaynights to a night of live pre-millenniumanthems. All of our favourites were playedand it really took us back to rememberinghow awesome music used to be! Oh well,back to 2011 with a bang!

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welcoming in the ladies, so we expect tosee burlesque nights and other suchevents. As it was, we got to see the lovelyValerie Vegas perform at midnight. Herexotic burlesque act with fans made ofblack feathers was certainly appreciated bythe crowd and capped off a great nightwhen the Lodge re-launched and goodtimes were had by all. If you are lookingfor a place to celebrate in style thisChristmas or New Years, then drop by theLodge, you won’t be dissapointed!


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OXFORDFASHIONCAMPUSFASHIONSHOW

The 2nd Oxford Fashion Campus UNICEFFashion Show and Charity Auction tookplace at the end of November at theluxurious Malmaison Hotel. The convertedprison provides a stylish backdrop and anintimate setting for a spectacular runwayshow.

This year’s show was held in partnershipwith LK Bennett, a quintessentiallyEnglish, ‘accessible luxury’ brand, which isfavored by many celebrities and has beenthrust into the fashion spotlight as beingKate Middleton’s go-to brand for shoes.We here at DV8 are huge fans of Kate’selegant and classic style and have spottedher wearing leg lengthening wonder shoe‘Sledge’ at Royal Ascot and beautiful‘Agata’ at the Ark Gala dinner, Williamand Kate’s first official Royal engagementas a married couple.

The OFC UNICEF Fashion Show highlightwas a stunning 70s style red coat from LKBennett that the Duchess of Cambridgewore on her official visit to the UNICEFGlobal Supply Centre. DV8 also loved thisseason’s it bag ‘Anna’ in an on trend snakeprint. You can check out the A/Wcollection for yourself at LK Bennett, 10High Street, Oxford.

All proceeds from this fabulous fashionevent went to UNICEF, in particular theJapan Earthquake Tsunami Appeal andTurkey Earthquake Appeal.

You can show your support and donateonline athttp://www.supportunicef.org.uk/oxfordfashioncampus



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No.9 is back with a bomb! After afew months away, DV8 isdelighted to hear that Friday

nights at No.9 are being given a new leaseof life with The Bomb, a club nightexclusively for Oxford students. Withcelebrity guests including the larger thanlife act, 2 Shoes of X Factor fame and theopportunity to win cash prizes, those of uswithout student ID will definitely bemissing out *sob*. No.9 looks set to be thestudent venue of choice for the weekend in2012. The club is currently having a NewYear makeover, however, we hear that theBomb Fridays will be back in January...


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We love Fridays, signalling theend of the working week theycan’t come round fast enough!

For a guaranteed perfect start to theweekend DV8 likes to visit Roppongi, thechic, luxurious lounge bar on GeorgeStreet. Roppongi, offers the best place tounwind, drink, and dance if the fancytakes you. Personally we like to kick backin the V.I.P section with a bottle ofchampagne! If you have a birthday tocelebrate or perhaps just want to celebratethe start of the weekend in style then thisis a fantastic way to do it. Great music,drinks and people, roll on next Friday!

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SUNDAY @ THE MALMAISONHome Grown and Vocal1st and 3rd Sunday of eachmonth. It’s hard getting your bigbreak, come and see the singersand songwriters showcase theirmusical skills in the MalmaisonBar

SUNDAYS @ THE LIVINGROOMLive music with the 15 MinuteClub, offering local talent 15minutes to showcase their talentsfrom 8.30 unti 1am

SUNDAY @ THE PURPLETURTLEOff The Wagon…The new weekly night to fill thatgap in the clubbing calenderCredible music and Party tunes tomake you jump anddance.......dubstep, electro, funk,soul, dnb, boogie, reggae,dancehall rnb, indie and evenmore!Free Entry and open til 2am

SUNDAY @ THIRSTIt might be the end of theweekend? are you still wanting toparty? Check out Thirst Sundaynight for tunes, drink anddancing, taking you through toMonday morning!

SUNDAY @ WAHOOAfter spending the afternoonwatching sport why not stay atWahoo for a high energy set from10pm – midnight with theirresident DJ playing through thebest Dub, DnB. Simply the onlyplace to be on a Sunday night.Thank You. All are welcome!

MONDAY @ LAVA IGNITEPLAYIt's been a long summer butwe're back! Oxford's BIGGESTstudent night returns to LavaIgnite, kicking off Fresher’sweek in style! Oxford's biggestmulti room nightclub, holding1200 mad for it students in 5rooms, including 3 dancefloors!Lava: Play legend Nathan Swiftreturns with the weekly Mondaynight party in Lava - have youpracticed your dance moves?!Ignite - AJ & Jamie Lee with thehottest Dance / Trance /Dubstep all night long!Backroom: Vibe's Paulie with thecoolest RnB / Dancehall /Urban + The chillout bar £3 b4 11, £5 after

MONDAYS @ LOLA LOCome PlayCome Play UK are one of the

UK's biggest student event partythrowers! Lola Lo Oxford isproud to present their headlinenight 'Come Play' for yourpleasure (to wallets, ears andfeet alike!) Expect the biggesttunes, the prettiest people andthe best drinks in town!Drinks deals include: £1.50Jagerbomb / £1.50 Carlsberg /£2 VS / £3 Dbl Absolut andmore...!10pm-3am (Last Entry 2am)

MONDAY @ THE BRIDGECHOICEThe only credible Brooke’s night9pm – 2am

MONDAY @ THE CAPE OFGOOD HOPEGrab My GrapesCome and drink your favouritedrop or perhaps try somethingnew from our extensive winemenu all at a reduced price. New wines are landing over thenext few weeks...why not trythem cheaper on a Monday andsee what you make of them??

MONDAY @ THE PURPLETURTLEFree, the best warmup to theweek, with a whole load of freestuff each week, starting with freeentry! ►JACK POP & NATHAN TPYLE DJ FROM 10PM

►FREE entry►FREE shots to the first 20requests►FREE CD's, posters, glowsticks,and more giveaways every week!►MUSIC - INDIE ROCKCLASSICS AND A LITTLE OFEVERYTHING ELSE -GANGSTERS PARADISEGUARANTEED EVERY WEEK!

MONDAY @ THE REGALCEROC - with Oxford CerocModern jive dance for all levels,with Ceroc Oxford –contemporary fusion of jive andsalsa plus freestyle and dancingtill late – fun, easy to learn, noneed to bring a partnerFrom 8pm

MONDAY @ WAHOOMONDAY MASHUP WITH DJIAN-BETWEENER. Our residentin-house man-child takes to theCD players to play the music hewants to hear! Giving the preclubscene some much neededcredibility the vast majority ofdrinks are being flogged at £2 anddon’t forget your willies!FREE ENTRY, 9pm – 1am.

TUESDAY @ BABY LOVECocktails, DJ’s and dancing.The best Tuesday night party…Open til 3am

TUESDAY @ CAFÉ COCOAcoustic Tuesdays Fantastic local and touring acts ina cafe setting.Music starts 9pm. Free Entry

TUESDAY @ CLEMSOXFORD'S HOTTEST NEWSTUDENT NIGHT IS NEARLYHERE, SO GET READY TOEXPERIENCE THE SHEERMADNESS OF 'TABOO'! IT'STHE NIGHT WITH NO RULES,SO EXPECT THEUNEXPECTED & JOIN USEVERY TUESDAY NIGHT ATCLEMS TO MAKE TABOO ONEOF YOUR FORBIDDEN GUILTYPLEASURES!10.00 - 03.00am

TUESDAYS @ LOLA LOMi Casa Su Casa is exactly whatthis party is all about - makingyou feel at home! With the bestinternational DJ's and the bestdrinks deals in town, this weeklyevent is soon to be THE party tobe seen at for internationalstudents!£1.50 San Miguel / £1 Sambuca /£3 dbl Absolut & mixer / £10

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TUESDAY @ ROPPONGIOMGAll the hottest music playing toall the hottest people.Every Tuesday 9 until late…

TUESDAY @ THE BRIDGEJUICELegendary student night withRockstudent. Expect cheese, r'n'b,hip-hop and chillout.9pm-2am

TUESDAY @ THE PURPLETURTLEJukebox DiscoYou choose the music, jukebox onall nightFree Entry, Open until 3am

TUESDAY @ WAHOOLive Sport + Burger & Beer £4.99Look out for the open mic startingsoon!

WEDNESDAY @ LOLA LOKitsch VIP is Come Play'sexclusive take on their awardwinning night that takes place inEmbargo 59 on the Kings Road.Aimed at the more discerningstudent clubber, Kitsch VIP cutsno corners in providing the mostdecadent and premium led nightin town... are you a Kitsch VIP?£2 Jagerbombs / £3 DoubleAbsolut / £10 Corona bucketsand many more!10pm-3am (Last Entry 2am)

WEDNESDAY @ THE CAPE OFGOOD HOPEOpen Mic WednesdayAre you musically gifted andwant to show the world??Having a little set here could bethe start of big things!! Just popalong, sign up with Uncle Leeand SHINE!! Can't play?? Noworries!! Come along anywayand enjoy the music and greatatmosphere!!From 8.30pm

WEDNESDAY @ THECORRIDORWarm up WednesdayIt does what it says on the tin,with great midweek promotionsgo to The Corridor to get yourmidweek party started.

WEDNESDAY @ THE BRIDGEInternational NightMAMBO, Oxford's topinternational night9pm - 2am

WEDNESDAY @ THE PURPLETURTLE

Mutiny - Alternative Rock NightMutiny against crap music!Metal, Punk, Old Pop toHardcore! DJ’s 10PM-3AM. FreeEntry.

WEDNESDAY @ WAHOOTwo @ WahooTwo @ Wahoo is a brand newOxford Brookes student nightthat combines that best music andbest drinks deals around, everyWednesday night!

THURSDAY @ CAMERAKlassCamera offers a perfectThursday night. Tunes andcocktails all at a great price, thisis a student night not to miss.5-1.00am

THURSDAYS @ LOLA LOFat Poppadaddys has beenetched into the students’ weeklyparty plan for over 10 years now,claiming dancefloors all over thecountry with its alternativeblend of mash-up madness!Fat Pops @ Lola Lo is a MUSTfor Oxford's cool clubbingstudent!£1.50 Carlsberg & VS, £2Jaegerbomb, £3 Dbl Absolut,

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THURSDAY @ ROPPONGICheddar ThursdaysThis is a weekly night put on byT.O.R. Events, with DJ Ollie Eastoffering a mix of music and agreat range of cocktails. Thedance floor is always packed,making way for a great start tothe weekend.

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THURSDAY @ THE CAPE OFGOOD HOPELive Lounge CapeOxford's very own version of BBCRadio 1's The Live Lounge-Ish.Ruddy marvelous homegrownOxfordshire acoustic goodness.Tantalise them ear drums!!From 8.30pm

THURSDAY @ LAVA IGNITEOxford’s premier urban night,every Thursday at Lava Ignite,bringing you the smoothestselection of RnB, Hip Hop,Bashment and UK Funky. Allbrought to you by none otherthan the VIBE family DJ's - Paulie- Platinum - T-Bone + Guest MC'sand themes each week!£3 B4 11.30pm, £5 after.

THURSDAY @ THE BRIDGEFreshThe finest student night in town.Party music, RnB and Hip-Hop.9pm - 3am

THURSDAY @ THE LIVINGROOMThursday @ The Living Roomoffering music and fantasticcocktails from 8.30 Open until 1am

THURSDAY @ THE PURPLETURTLEThe Radbourne UlimatumThe Hottest RnB, Dance &HiphopDJ’s 10-3am. BrassfaceDubstep/Drum & Bass Night DJ’s 10-3AM. Alternate Weeks

THURSDAY @ THIRSTWe all know that Thursday arethe new Saturdays, and if you arelooking for a place with fantasticdrinks, awesome bar tenders,good music and a place to seesome of the sexiest party goers inOxford? then check out Thirst onThursdays! It’s a hit with us, andwe are sure it will bw a hit withyou!7.30pm-3.30am

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FRIDAYS @ ANGELSCocktails and happy hour4.30pm - 9pm, enjoy the intimatesurroundings and the funkydécor.

FRIDAY @ ANUBAAnuba offers great quality drinksin a sexy venue.Anuba is also the pre-bar to theBridge nightclub, allowing fasttrack access to the club.Cocktail list @ HALF PRICE8pm-2am

FRIDAY @ BABY LOVEWith two bars, an explosivecocktail list, frequent DJs andsociable 'tenders, Baby Love Baris one of the safest, funkiest andvaried venues for Oxford's serialparty-goers, everybody'swelcome to a guaranteed nightof a-little-bit-of-what-you-fancy!8pm-3am

FRIDAY @ BABY SIMPLEBaby Simple is the choice forafter-work drinks, parties,celebrations and late nightsoirees. Sit back relax and enjoy awide selection of some of thefinest cocktails in a laid backatmosphere with funky bar vibes.6pm-1am

FRIDAY @ CAMERAClub MojitoThe best Latin Party in the finestvenue in Oxford City centre!!!Free shot of mojito on arrival anddrinks promotions through thenight.ENTRY-FREE B4 10PM WITH CLUBMOJITO FLYERS -£4 B4 11PM (£5 AFTER)

FRIDAY @ No9Vodka Love2 Floors, 1 Great PartyDjs spinning a range of music, agreat way to end your week.Drinks promotions throughoutthe night. This is a studentfriendly night open to all9pm-3.00am

FRIDAY @ KISSKiss ‘n’ Tell PromotionzDJ AC ALONGSIDE RESIDENTDJ'S DOLTON & MONEY WITHGUEST DJ'S .PLAYING THE BEST IN UKFUNKY , OLD SKOOL GARAGE,R'N'B & HIP-HOPDANCEHALL PLUS LOTS LOTSMORE.9pm-2.30am

FRIDAY @ KUKUIThe end of the working week isfor students and non-studentsalike. For anyone that wants toPARTY in Paradise, visit KukuiOxford on Friday.Open until 3am

FRIDAY @ LAVA & IGNITEFantastic Fridays**** PAY PUB PRICES AND GETA CLUBBING EXPERIENCE ****NEW FRIDAY NIGHTS INOXFORD'S BIGGEST CLUB'F'ANTASTIC FRIDAYS THISWEEKEND FEATURES FREEENTRY TO EVERYONE BEFOREMIDNIGHT WITH SELECTEDDRINKS ON OFFER FOR £2BEFORE MIDNIGHT AND £2.50AFTER, UNTIL 3AM

FRIDAYS @ LOLA LOTiki BeatsOxford's best place to be whenthe sun sets over the Thames!With resident DJ HenryGreenwood taking over thewheels of steel to provide asoundtrack of contemporaryclassics and dance floor fillers andour mixologists blending yourfavourite cocktails and sharers itis going to be a party toremember!1/2 price cocktails from10pm-11pm10pm-3am (Last Entry 2am)

FRIDAY @ MAXWELLSDJ’s, Dancing and Dining, comealong and grab yourself a bite toeat or enjoy a delicious cocktailwhile you dance the night away.DJ’s and happy hour all night.

FRIDAY @ O’NEILSOpen till 2am with Friday night

bands to get your weekendstarted.

FRIDAY @ BELL & COMPASSBig Anthems spun all night with241 cocktails all night! Open till2am

FRIDAY @ ROPPONGIJ’adore FridaysDrinks offers get the weekendstarted with late night dancing inthe sexiest lounge bar in OxfordOpen until 3am

FRIDAY @ RAOULSClass, cocktails, sophisticationand smooth deep funky tunesOpen 5pm – 1am

FRIDAY @ THE BRIDGEDISCO MASH For the best party in the city onFridays10pm - 3am

FRIDAY @ THE CORRIDORYour answer for the weekendCome For The Drinks, Stay ForThe Party!

FRIDAY @ THE DUKES CUTGrab a drink and sit on thedecking overlooking the river.

FRIDAY @ THE LIVING ROOMLive music from 8.30 until 10.30Resident DJ until 2amOpen until 2am

FRIDAY @ THE OXFORDRETREATOffering beautiful and intimatesurroundings for dinner ordrinks. Play a range of games orsit outside on the decked patiowith soft furniture.Open until 3am

FRIDAY @ THE PURPLETURTLEJiveDancefloor ClassicsGuaranteed tunes to keep you onyour feet and dancing the nightaway! 70’s -10’s Classics10pm-3am

FRIDAYS @ THIRSTResident DJ’s lay downeverything from pop to disco,funk and hip hop to electrohouse. Get there early to score aspot in the garden and check outthe talent!6.30pm – 3.30am

FRIDAY @ WAHOOPick ‘N’ MixPick ‘N’ Mix is Oxford’s numberone Friday destination, two floorsof mayhem! All the best dancefloor fillers spun by some of theregions finest DJ’s and the bestdrinks prices in town. You’d be afool not to come and play.

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SATURDAYS @ ANGELSCocktails and happy hourl4.30pm - 9pm, enjoy the intimatesurroundings and the funkydécor.

SATURDAY @ ANUBAAnuba offers great quality drinksin a sexy venue.Anuba is also the pre-bar to theBridge nightclub, allowing fasttrack access to the club.Cocktail list @ HALF PRICE8pm-2am

SATURDAY @ BABY LOVEGreat drinks, great bar tenders,great music and a stripper pole!!A great fun premier club, withintimate booths to get cozy in. Open 8pm until 3am

SATURDAY @ BABY SIMPLESit back relax and enjoy a wideselection of some of the finestcocktails in a laid backatmosphere with funky bar vibes.6pm-1am

SATURDAY @ CAMERAClub CameraSmooth grooves played by topDJs and even smoother drinksand cocktails, join the party eliteand party until late.From 6pm until late

SATURDAY @ NO92 Floors, 1 Great PartyDJs spinning a range of music, agreat way to end your week.Drink promotions throughout thenight.9pm-3.00am

SATURDAY @ KISSSmall and intimate bar, friendlystaff, wicked DJs, great place togo.Open til 12am

SATURDAY @ KUKUIPassport to ParadiseSaturday nights are Kukui'sin-house night for Oxford'sfinest. Students, and those nativeto the Kukui surrounding area,alike.Spinning a mixture of tunes,keeping the dancefloor packedall night.Open until 2am

SATURDAY @ LAVA & IGNITEWe Love SaturdaysWhat Saturdays are all about... Golarge on selected spirits for £1extra ;-) WE LOVE SATURDAYSat Lava Ignite is the biggest andmost extravagant musicalbonanza the city has to offer, hereyou can find music to meet alltastes over 3 rooms and presented

by Oxfords premier DJ's. 4 barsoffering a range of drinks,cocktails and special offers and achillout bar to help you kick backand relax. It's a night fueled byOxford’s most discerningclubbers in its biggest and mostestablished venue.10-3.00am

SATURDAYS @ LOLA LOZombie NationEscape to our island of cool withDJ Jono Allen as the weekend getsinto full swing. Cocktail blissfrom our skilled bartenders andtable service from our beautifulwaitresses guarantee your nightto be the best it can be!Lola Lo invites you to sample thefun and join us at what is set to bethe biggest Saturday night inOxford!10pm-3am (Last Entry 2am)

SATURDAY @ MAXWELLSDJ’s, Dancing and Dining, comealong and grab yourself a bite toeat or enjoy a delicious cocktailwhile you dance the night away.DJ’s and happy hour all night.

SATURDAY @ O2 ACADEMYPropaganda, Trashy & Room 101Main Room – Propaganda: TheBest New & Classic IndieAlternative MusicRoom 2 – Trashy: Kitch glam popand guilty pleasuresRoom 3 – Room 101: Rock, Metal& Punk anthems

10-3.00amSATURDAY @ ROPPONGIVIP Saturdays Roppongi presentsa night for the smart, sexy andstylish. Every Saturday we willhave DJ’s on rotation who haveplayed at some of the mostexclusive clubs in London's WestEnd such as Movida, WhiskyMist, Maya, China White, FunkyBuddha, Boujis, Amika, just toname a few. They will play a dirtymix of Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, RnB,Electro, House, Dance andCommercial. 8.00-03.00

SATURDAY @ RAOULSClass, cocktails, sophisticationand smooth deep funky tuneswith some award-winningcocktails, from award-winningbartenders.Open 5pm – 1am

SATURDAY @ THE BRIDGEOld-school, dance and RnB on 3floors.10pm - 3am

SATURDAY @ THE CORRIDORYour answer for the weekendCome For The Drinks, Stay ForThe Party!

SATURDAY @ THE LIVINGROOMLive music from 8.30 until 10.30Resident DJ until 2am.This is a perfect Saturday night ifyou are just out for dinner ordrinks.

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SATURDAY @ THE OXFORDRETREATThe Oxford Retreat’s Boutiquebar offers fun surroundings forlate night drinking with friends,unwinding or a getting cozy Open until 3am

SATURDAY @ THE PURPLETURTLEJAGODJ Jago playing the biggestbestest hits to make you wannashake what ya mama gave ya for5 hours, every saturday!10pm-3am

SATURDAY @ THE REGALOffering a range throughoutFebruary for everybody’s tastes,making this Oxford’s premierparty with fantastic drinks dealsall night.

SATURDAY @ THIRSTOne of Oxford’s biggest partynights, don’t miss out!Cocktil promos till 9.30pm7.30pm – 3.30am

SATURDAY @ WAHOOOur resident DJ spins all the bestmusic ranging from Motown toChart, Dance to Cheese throughtil’ 3am.

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CINEMA & DVD RELEASES


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It’s beginning to look a lot likeChristmas!

Whether you’re one of those organisedones who buys everything and wrapsweeks in advance, a last-minuteChristmas Eve rush purchaser or acynical Boxing Day bargain hunter, thepressure is on to buy everyone’spresents on a tighter budget than everthis year.

So how do you get around savingmoney without making yourself lookreally tight? There are lots of ways to doit. Plan in advance and take advantageof the 3 for 2 deals lots of shops areoffering. Wait for an online money-offday. Grab a half price voucher – we’redoing some great ones this month in theGlide Shop at www.glidefm.co.uk

Or, if you’ve got a spare day or coupleof evenings, make your own.Everybody loves food and there aresome brilliant tips from chefs on makingedible gifts – like Masterchef winnerand Wahaca founder Thomasina Mierswho is running a 7 week festive foodblog with Yahoo’s Lifestyle websitewhich has some great suggestions.

It’s not just your granny who likeshome baked gifts – think of choc-ladentruffles, fruit infused booze orhomebrew beer, or decorated mince pieswrapped in ribboned gift boxes. You’rebound to find something to suit eventhe most difficult to buy for friend orrelative.

I hope that’s given you some goodsuggestions for saving the pennies thisChristmas – so you can keep in theblack rather than spilling over into thefestive but painful red.

Merry Christmas!

You can catch Sophie weekdaymornings from 7am hosting TheMorning Glory on Glide FM 107.9 t

THE INBETWEENERSDVD Release: Dec 12thWill, Simon, Jay and Neil,have finished schoolforever, and are off on theirfirst lads holiday. They‘relooking forward to twoweeks in Malia with noparents, no teachers andlittle chance with the ladies.From disastrous holidayaccommodation, to Simon’sheartache, to Neil’sspectacular dancing, to Jayfalling asleep in an antsnest, it’s a realcoming-of-age film – where4 boys become men…

RISE PLANET OF THEAPESDVD Release: Dec 12thFrom WETA, the creators ofAvatar comes the ultimatesci-fi re-boot--Rise of thePlanet of the Apes. Anorigin story set in presentday San Francisco, whereman's own experimentswith genetic engineeringlead to the development ofintelligence in apes and theonset of a war forsupremacy. Reboots are allthe rage at the moment, andthis is one not to be missed.An ideal stocking filler.

SUPER 8DVD Release: Dec 12thSteven Spielberg and J.J.Abrams join forces in thisextraordinary tale of youth,mystery and adventure.Super 8 tells the story of sixfriends who accidentallyfilm a train wreck only todiscover that somethingunimaginable escapedduring the crash. Now, theonly thing more mysteriousthan what it is… is what itwants. Follow the group asthey uncover what isterrorising the town andhow they can stop it!

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MY WEEK WITHMARILYNNOVEMBER 28TH A film documentingthe tense interactionbetween LaurenceOlivier and MarilynMonroe during aweeks filming inEngland.NEW YEARS EVEDECEMBER 8THThe lives of severalcouples and singlesin New Yorkintertwine over thecourse of New Year'sEve.MISSIONIMPOSSIBLE 4DECEMBER 26THEthan Hunt returnswith a new team toclear theirorganization's nameafter beingimplicated in abombing.SHERLOCKHOLMES 2DECEMBER 16THSherlock Holmesand Dr. Watson joinforces to outwit andbring down theirfiercest adversary,Professor Moriarty.

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We at DV8 really love ourcomfort foods, especially when itis so cold outside! And whatcould be better than tucking intoa delicious piping hot pie on acold winters day? We decided todrop by the Covered Markets,Pie Minister to sample some oftheir tasty looking pies. Just thesite of the pies in the shopwindow leaves our mouthswatering!

Pie and mash shops haverecently had a real resurgence,but this time around we are nottalking about the kind of piesyou get from the chip shop, butgourmet pies, using the finestfree-range and locally sourcedfillings. Pie Minister has beenleading the way for the past 8years in all things pie related! Ata first glance of their menu, thechoices are almost too hard tomake (you will probably note toyourself, as we did, a return tripis in order to sample them all!).

We opted for the Wildshroom &Asparagus Pie, a great

alternative for those vegetarianpie lovers out there, the pie isfilled with wild mushroom,asparagus, shallots, white wineand cracked black pepper. One ofthe best things about this pie wasthe rich creamy centre and itscontrast with the crisp pastryoutside, (no soggy bottomsaround here!) this was suitablyfilling and great value for money.

We also chose a pie with a classicbeef filling. The Moo Pie, whichis filled with British beef steak,real ale, fresh herbs and a richgravy. We had this with a side ofmash and peas, and of course anextra serving of gravy!

Next time you are in Oxford, it isdefinitely worth checking thisplace out, and the best thing is,you can buy pies instore to takehome and enjoy... Bliss!

PIE MINISTER Covered Market, Oxford, 01865 241613

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Who doesn't love pizza? To behonest, here at DV8 it is one ofour favourite staples! However,do you sometimes get bored ofthe same old toppings? Are youlooking for something new?..

Well look no further, Fire & Stoneon George Street will take you onan around-the-world adventure,with toppings inspired fromevery content around the globe!Some of the toppings may sounda little bizarre at first, forexample who would havethought curry inspired food as apizza topping would work? Orwho would ever have imaginedputting roast potatoes on apizza? As strange as some ofthese combinations sound theyreally do work!

We decided to broaden our tastesa little by experimenting withsome of the more adventuroustoppings. First up we tried theKoh Sumui, this is a vegetarianpizza topped with Thai yellowcoconut sauce, roast sweetpotato, mozzarella, red chilli,

mange-tout and baby sweetcorn(like we said we were trying tobe adventurous!) This wasactually really delicious andreally filling, the unusualcombination came togethernicely to provide a tasteexplosion in the mouth. Secondup, we wanted a more meatinspired option so we opted forthe Texas! Topped with deliciousBBQ sauce, mozzarella and thatall important barbequed rumpsteak, with a welcome additionof onions, mushrooms andtomato salsa, this turned out tobe the pizza that dreams aremade of. Again the pizza wasreally filling and great value formoney.

The bar offers a range ofcocktails, wines and beers (and ofcourse soft drinks) as well as anextensive selection of starters anddesserts. To be honest we justopted for the pizza, however onour next visit we would happilygo the whole hog.

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With Christmas fast approaching, youmay be stuck thinking what to buy for thespecial lady in your life (or girls, perhapsyou are just looking to buy yourselves alittle treat!). We thought we would giveyou a little inspiration and have a look tosee what one of our favourite retailers isselling this holday season, Space.NK.

Check out the online store atwww.spacenk.co.uk

Popular BuysTARTE AU CITRON-LIMITED EDITIONLAURA MERCIERImmerse yourself in two fragrancedelights, a super-whipped Soufflé BodyCrème and soothing Honey Bath in Tarteau Citron. Captures the essence of lemon,bergamot, cassis and warm crème fraiche,and blends it with delicious notes ofwhipped vanilla custard, baked pastryaccord and velvety musky woods.£31.00

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EMPOWERED DUOROCOCOYou can now create your perfect red andset your nails on fire with theEmpoweRED Toner.£25.00

LAUGHTER MINI TREATSCreate a sanctuary in your bathroom withthese mini Laughter treats - an upliftingrange inspired by the Mediterranean.£15.00

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Plaits are still very popular but make itrelevant for the new season with a newway to style it. Cornrow a thick braid allthe way around the head for an etherealwinter goddess look. It looks hard but is,in actual fact, quite easy to do and hidesday old hair! Still reluctant to learn howto braid? Cheat by buying a braidedheadband.

Can’t do it yourself? Simply book anappointment with either Ricardo,Emmanuel or any one of Anne Veck’s hairup experts who’ll get your hair red carpetworthy in no time.

Also, if you’re stumped for what to buyyour loved one, Anne Veck is offering £20vouchers for the price of £10 (must beredeemed in January).

Great affordable, party hair- Anne VeckHair’s Christmas present to DV8 readers!

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Anne Veck, Oxford branch, is proud toannounce two new stylists; Ricardo andEmmanuel. These young, style consciousguys are obsessed with all things hair andare here in time to preen and sculpt youreveryday style to party perfection! Here,they give you lucky readers a sneakpreview to what up-do’s you should berocking to stand out from the crowd thisfestive season:

The easiest up-do ever is the ponytail!The ponytail is glamorous and sexy andthe higher it is, the bigger the swish! Forthe perfect party pony, make sure the hairis sleek and frizz free. Whilst the hair isdamp, use a small amount of leave-inconditioner then blow dry through. Forimpeccable hold and brilliant shine for aluxuriant lacquered effect, emulsify asmall amount of high shine gel betweenthe palms, smooth over the roots thenbrush the hair up in a secure ponytailusing snag free elastic hair bands up tothe crown of the head. The pony has gotto look ultra-groomed so use a paddlebrush. Upgrade the look by taking asection of your own hair from the pony


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ÀÀ llaa nneeww ffeettiisshh ttrreenndd ccoommiinngg oouutt tthhiiss sseeaassoonn,, aannaammaazziinnggllyy eeaassyy CChhrriissttmmaass ppaarrttyy ssttyyllee iiss tthhee cclleeaann,,cchhiicc ppoonnyyttaaiill......wwiitthh aattttiittuuddee.. CCoovveerr tthhee ttoopp,, ssiiddeessaanndd uunnddeerrssiiddee ooff yyoouurr hhaaiirr wwiitthh aa lliigghhtt hhoolldd ggeellaanndd tthheenn,, uussiinngg aa bbooaarr bbrriissttllee bbrruusshh,, ssmmooootthh iitt aalllluupp iinnttoo aa hhiigghh ppoossiittiioonn aatt tthhee ccrroowwnn ooff yyoouurr hheeaaddaanndd sseeccuurree.. BBrruusshh oovveerr aaggaaiinn ttoo ffllaatttteenn aannyybbuummppss aanndd ffiinniisshh wwiitthh ssoommee ssttrroonngg hhoollddhhaaiirrsspprraayy ttoo ccaattcchh aannyy ffllyyaawwaayyss.. FFoorr aa mmoorreepprroovvooccaattiivvee ttoouucchh ttaakkee aa sseeccttiioonn ooff tthhee ppoonnyyttaaiillaanndd wwrraapp iitt aarroouunndd tthhee bbaassee ooff tthhee ppoonnyyttaaiill ttooggiivvee eexxttrraa hheeiigghhtt -- ddoonn’’tt bbee aaffrraaiidd ttoo wwoorrkk iitt qquuiitteehhiigghh.. SSmmooootthh sseerruumm iinnttoo tthhee ppoonnyyttaaiill ttoo mmiinniimmiisseeaannyy ffrriizzzz aanndd tthheenn ffiinnaallllyy bblliittzz aallll oovveerr wwiitthh aa sshhiinneesspprraayy ttoo aadddd ssoommee gglloossss ttoo mmaakkee iitt aa hhaaiirrssttyyllee ttooiimmpprreessss.. FFoorr aa sslliigghhttllyy ddiiffffeerreenntt ttaakkee wwhhyy nnoottbbaacckkccoommbb tthhee ppoonnyyttaaiill iinnttoo tteexxttuurreedd,, mmeessssyywwaavveess ttoo ccrreeaattee ssoommee ssttaatteemmeenntt rroocckk cchhiicckkaattttiittuuddee!!

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credits: Hair by: Neil Atkinson at Mahogany Hairdressing | Colour: Tai Walker at Mahogany Hairdressing | Photographer: Jack Eames | Clothes: Chloe Holland | Makeup: Maddie Austin


Add a little Christmas sparkle to your wardrobe this holiday season...

1. Pink Flapper Dress, £325.00, Jigsaw2. Angela Red Lace Dress, £110.00, French Connection 3. Corsage Halter Neck Dress, £95.00, Oasis4. Ted Baker Courts, £95.00, www.tedbaker.com5. Dolce & Gabbana, From the Ruby Collection Classic cream lipstick in Ruby 180.00, £27.00, Harrods 6. Woven Hard Clutch Bag, £28.00, Monsoon


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POSERDDVV88meets Stan: A 25 year old car salesman,who is looking forward to christmas to seewhat he can unwrap this year!

What makes you a poser?Well, I love to talk to people, I guess it’s a big part of my job being in sales.

Describe yourself in three wordsTall, Tanned and terrific in bed! - Um we think that’s a few more than 3 words!

What is your ultimate hangover cure?Probably getting right back on it! After the first pint and a few cheeky shots, i’musually right back in the zone!

Where can we find you out and about on a Saturday in Oxford?It really depends, I’m pretty easy, and all my friends like to go to different places,sometimes, down the Cowley Road, sometimes, a club in town like Lava or No.9.as I said it really depends. I like to mix it up!

Christmas is here, what are you looking forward to most?I love Christmas and everything about it, presents, food, drink, friends andfamily... I especially love the gifts!

What is your ultimate chat up line? I heard this one the other day, and it made me laugh... I might even try it out!“Excuse me, miss, do you give head to strangers? No. Well, then, allow me tointroduce myself”.

If you spotted a lady on the dance floor, what moves would you use to impressher?Go straight over there, introduce myself and maybe offer to buy her a drink (orshot)

Are you a shots man?It’s the best way to get the night started (and sometimes ended!)

Name: SamAge: 23Occp: SalesExecutive

1. WhiteChristmas2. Depends whoelse is under there!3. Lava Ignite...every year!

Name: LorenAge: 30Occp: Hairdresser

1. Rockin’ aroundthe Christmas Tree2. Only with myboyfirend3. Maybe somecocktails in town?

Name: NatAge: 19Occp: Student

1. Santa Clause isComing to Town2. Hell Yes!3. Wahoo!

Name: SarahAge: 22Occp: Student

1. Last Christmas2. Yes!3. Lava Ignite

Name: CorrineAge: 18Occp: Student

1. Happy Xmas2. Ha ha, Maybe? Wewill see!3. Haven’t decidedyet, watch this space

3Q1. Favourite Christmas song?

2. Will we find you under the Mistletoe thisyear?

3. Where will you be New Years Eve?

NAME: LauraAGE: 26OCCP: Office Worker

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TOSHOP? I love Oasis andFrench Connection as well asPrimark

WHO IS YOUR STYLEINSPIRATION? That’s a hardquestion, I like so many

WHAT HAS BEEN YOURBIGGEST STYLE MISTAKE?Anything I wore between theages of 12-16!


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