September social programme 2011

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

September 2011

…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 or Carfax tower. 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. SATURDAY EXCURSIONS: SIGN UP WITH RACHEL IN THE OFFICE BEFORE WEDNESDAY!! LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES AVAILABLE!! If you have any problems or questions, please see Rachel, our social activities organiser, she will be happy to help you!

Monday 5th of September

Evening

ST GILES FAIR

***BRING SPENDING MONEY FOR THE RIDES! ***

- Ride on the big wheel!

- Slide down the Helter Skelter

- Try the taste of pink candy floss

- Take a spin on the tea cups

8pm - Meet at Caramba café

Tuesday 6th of September

Evening

KARAOKE


Friday 9th of September

Afternoon

Christchurch College – where scenes

from Harry Potter were filmed!

3.30pm – Meet at Caramba café

Thursday 8th of September

Afternoon

Oxford University Botanic Gardens –

beautiful and very useful plants



Evening

EVENSONG at Christchurch College

5.45pm - Meet at Carfax Tower


Afternoon

New College



Evening

POOL NIGHT



Afternoon

Golf!



Evening

PUB NIGHT



Afternoon

Ashmolean Museum – famous museum of

Art and Archaeology


Thursday 22nd of September

Evening

BOWLING!

***Only £5!!***

LIMITED SPACES

SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE BEFORE 5pm on Monday 19th of September

Friday 23rd of September

Afternoon

Trinity College



Afternoon

English Cream Tea



Evening

WINE AND CHEESE



Evening

POOL NIGHT



Afternoon

Oxford Castle Unlocked


Saturday Excursions – sign up before Wednesday!

Saturday 3rd of September – STRATFORD AND THE COTSWOLDS (£28.00) You will travel amongst the rolling hills of The Cotswolds before visiting the ghostly Minster Lovell Hall. At Burford you will have the chance to stop for cream tea before exploring four thousand years of history at the Rollright Stones. You will then have free time in the beautiful Stratford-upon-Avon which was the birthplace of William Shakespeare! Saturday 10th of September – STONEHENGE, SALISBURY AND AVEBURY (£33.00) Stonehenge is Britain’s oldest monument, built over 5,000 years ago. Take your time to listen to its amazing story. Later your guide will show you Salisbury with its spectacular famous cathedral. You will have plenty of free time to visit this city. The magical journey ends in Avebury – like Stonehenge but even bigger! Saturday 17th of September – LONDON HALF DAY TOUR (£20.00) The coach arrives close to Buckingham Palace and you will then have a walking tour with an experienced guide. By the time your tour has finished in Trafalgar Square you will have heard over 2,000 years of London history! In your free time you can go shopping, visit the free Museums or galleries or go to the theatre. Your return coach ticket can be used anytime throughout the afternoon, the night or even the next day so come back to Oxford when YOU want!! Saturday 24th of September – BATH (£29.00)

A full day tour in a unique British city where Celtic, Roman and Georgian history meet. You will have a tour around this city and visit two of the most important streets in Europe, the Crescent and the Circus. However, Bath is most famous for shopping!

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September social programme 2011