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WHAT'S ON - OXFORDSHIRE 2008
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MAY
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1st/31st - MACMILLAN CANCER WALK WONDERS
Macmillan Cancer Support is asking people in Oxfordshire to pull on their walking shoes and get out in the fresh air
this May and take part in their Walk Wonders event, powered by npower.
You could do this in honour of someone you know who has had cancer, or in celebration of beating cancer yourself
or if you are an enthusiastic walker who would like to raise money for a good cause.
Thursday 1 May 08 to Saturday 31 May 08 - Any time that suits
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Sat 3rd - GARSINGTON MANOR OPEN GARDEN
Early monastic fish ponds, water garden, dovecote c1700. Lake and flower parterre,
Italianate terrace and loggia and Italian statues laid out by Philip and Lady Ottoline Morrell c1915-1923.
Admission £4, Children free Open for charity.
Garsington Manor, Garsington, nr Oxford Oxfordshire OX44 9DH
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Sun 4th - The 9th ABINGDON AIR & COUNTRY SHOW
Abingdon Airfield, Dalton Barracks, Oxfordshire
Flying Displays, Static Aircraft, Crafts, Arena Demonstrations, Trade Stalls, Amusements,
Vintage Vehicles,Steam Machinery, Music and much more
10am – 4.30pm Proceeds to the Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance.
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Sun 4th - DAWN CHORUS WALK at Wallingford Castle Meadows
A stroll around the meadows listing to the amazing early morning bird song. Meet at Cemetery Lane entrance,
Free event. Call 01865 407792 to book your place
4:30am - 6am Cemetery Lane, Wallingford Castle Meadows Grid Ref SU609900
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Sun 4th - LADY MARGARET HALL OPEN GARDEN
A chance to see this wonderful college garden in spring. Late tulips, huge wisterias and many interesting trees
plus sunken garden with new armillary (celestial) sundial
Admission £2.50, Children free Open for charity. 2-5pm
Lady Margaret Hall, Norham Gardens, Oxford OX2 6QA
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Mon 5th - MAY FAIR & CRAFT EVENT
Didcot Guides annual event, with handmade crafts, tombollas, secondhand books cakes,
entertainments on the lawn including crockery smashing and bouncy castles, Refreshments
11-4 Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot OX11 7JN
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Wed 7th - RELAX KIDS
RELAX KIDS has been developed by Marneta Viegas, one of London’s most requested children’s entertainers.
She has been directing values-based community pantomimes for over 10 years.
Marneta also has a wealth of experience teaching music, mime and dance in nursery schools.
From 4 - 5pm Please phone 01865 343551 to book
Global Retreat Centre, Nuneham Park, Nuneham Courtenay, Oxford OX44 9PG
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Wed 7th - BATS AT RIVERSIDE MEADOWS
Learn more about these night flyers and learn to use a bat detector.
Free event, but please call 01865 407792 to book your place. 8pm - 10:30pm
Riverside Meadows, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
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Sat 10th - WOOD CROFT OPEN GARDEN
11&Mac218;2 acres designed and planted by the late Prof G E Blackman FRS. Rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas,
many varieties primula in woodland and surrounding natural pond; fine trees
Admission £2, Children free (share to Royal Marsden Hospital Charity) Open for charity. 2-5pm
Wood Croft, Boars Hill, Oxfordshire OX1 5DH
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Sat 10th - NORTHMOOR TRUST FAMILY WILD WEAVING DAY
Create a work of art in Little Wittenham Wood. Family £25 (includes entry to Project Timescape).
Call 01865 407792 to book your place.
10am - 12:30pm Hill Farm, Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 4QZ
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Sun 11th - ABINGDON DRAGON BOAT DAY
The Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper are hosting Abingdon’s annual Dragon Boat Day.
This fun day comprises of teams racing Dragon Boats on the River Thames to be best on the day
& to raise money for both their favourite and Rotary charities.
Fun fair, craft and trade stalls and food and drink. From 10:00 to 17:00
River Thames, Culham Road, Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 3HP
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Sun 11th - WALLINGFORD CLASSIC VEHICLE RALLY & PARADE
Non commercial event with all proceeds after running expenses going to local charities.
Parade sets off from Wallingford Sports Park at 11-0am going to the Kinecroft for the rally,
entry to the Kinecroft for members of the public to view the vehicles is free.
All classes of vehicles, trade and charity stall are welcome. Contact Geoff Wooldridge on 01491-838857
Muster for the parade is from 9-0am, Parade sets off at 11-0am Event closes at 5-0pm
Kinecroft, Wallingford Oxfordshire
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Sunday 11th - BLUEBELL WALK - Organised by The Rotary Club of Windrush Valley.
Start from Charlbury station any time after 9am, with the last start time being 1pm.
Contact Sandy Briscoe: sandy@maggiescentres.org
or Tel: 01865 225710 to receive a sponsorship form and a Maggie’s T-Shirt
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11th - 18th - GET AFLOAT ON THE RIVER THAMES FOR HALF PRICE
Splash out and get boating on the River Thames with 50% off passenger trips between 11-18 May,
All other types of boat trips are 50% off on Sunday, 18th May - there’s loads to choose from.
You can even get 10% off a boating holiday on the glorious River Thames if you book before 25 May!
See the website for details and to download your voucher!
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Sun 18th - HOLYWELL MANOR OPEN GARDEN
Garden of approx 1 acre, not normally open to the public. Imaginatively laid out 50yrs ago around horse chestnut
to give formal and informal areas. Mature gingko avenue, spinney with spring flowers and bulbs
Admission £2, Children free Open for charity.2-5
Holywell Manor, Oxford OX1 3UH
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Sat 24th/Sun 25th - MAGGIE'S RIDGEWAY MEGAHIKE 2008
Maggie’s Megahike is a mammoth fundraising event that offers teams of colleagues, friends
and families the opportunity to strap on their hiking boots and go a distance of 15, 26 or the full 50 miles
along Britain’s most ancient chalk footpath.
For more information please email kirstyt@maggiescentres.org
The Ridgeway, Oxfordshire OX10 8DE
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Tues 27th - MEADOW MOBILES
At the Harcourt Arboretum 12.00 noon – 4.00 pm
Our meadow is now in full bloom with grasses & wild flowers, which provide a beautiful home for all sorts of creatures.
How many different plants and animals can you spot as you follow the path through and around the meadow?
Make your own mobile showing the variety of wildlife at the Arboretum, and take it away to hang up at home.
Drop-in session FREE with Arboretum entry (adults £3.00, children free)
10.00 am – 5.00 pm (last admission 4.15.pm) Tel: 01865 343501
The University of Oxford Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire, OX44 9PX
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Sat 31st - GROW IT - EAT IT
An afternoon of sowing, growing, cooking, nibbling, exploring and relaxing.
These popular picnic afternoons are back with live music, stories, tours, trails and family fun.
Bring a picnic – enjoy the fun! 1.00pm – 4.00pm Adults £3.00, children FREE Tel: 01865 286690
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AZ
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Sat 31st - TANDEM SKYDIVE
Held at Weston-on-the-Green in Bicester, no experience is necessary.
Under 18 year olds need parental consent and over 40 year olds need a GP's signature to take part.
Participants are required to raise a minimum of £500 each. All profits for the Chilterns MS Centre
Contact Celia Blakeway-Phillips, Fundraising Manager
at the Chilterns MS Centre, Scarlett Avenue, Halton, Aylesbury, HP22 5PG
or email fundraising@chilternsmscentre.org Tel: 07792 864796
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