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Good morning, Oxford. Here's your guide for the weekend!
Here's what's happening
01 - Weather ☂
Cloudy, but a little milder…
The rain seems to have stopped and the temperature is a few degrees warmer. There’s no sign of the sun yet, but it’ll feel a bit nicer than the cold and wet we’ve had in Oxford the last couple of days.
Remember, weather on our little island changes regularly - hit the link above for the most up to date forecast from the Met Office.
02 - Headlines to know 📰
Here’s what’s been happening in Oxford…
Oxford’s Oktoberfest schedule announced
I’m sure you will have heard that this year, for the first time, Oxford will be having it’s own Oktoberfest celebrations.
Expect oompah bands, beer, axe-throwing and, well… more beer!
Key dates to know:
When is it? 📅
Friday October 25th - Saturday October 26th
When can I get tickets? 🎫
Tickets will be available from Friday April 26th.
Will you be there?
Bicester bird does amazing police car impression… yes, really!
A bit of fun from the BBC today, who have a short video of a bird in the trees outside of Bicester police station that does an uncanny impression of their sirens.
03 - Quiz question ❔
Which college hosts an annual tortoise race?
04 - Live this week 🎙
When | Who & What | Where | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
Tonight Thu 11th | Mozart Requiem | Sheldonian Theatre | 7.30pm, £18-54 a ticket |
Tonight Thu 11th | Tom Lawrinson (comedy) | The Bullingdon | 6.45pm, 16+, |
Tonight Thu 11th | Boston Manor (emo-punk) | O2 Academy | 7.00pm, £24.55 a ticket |
Tonight Thu 11th | Ed Gamble (comedy) | Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury | 7.30pm, 14+, Tickets from £29.64-£79.50 |
Tomorrow Fri 12th | Carl Hutchinson (comedy) | The Bullingdon | 6.45pm, £17.50 a ticket |
Tomorrow Fri 12th | Tankus the Henge (funk-rock) | O2 Academy | 7.00pm, £19.35 a ticket |
Tomorrow Fri 12th | Alina Orchestra | Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury | 7.30pm, Tickets from £22+ |
Sat 13th | Guns 2 Roses, Wrong Jovi (tribute-rock) | O2 Academy | 6.30pm, Tickets from £19.80 |
Sat 13th | Skamungas (ska, reggae) | Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury | |
Sat 13th | Tom Davis (comedy) | New Theatre | 8.00p, Tickets from £25.31 - £47.37 |
05 - Sports fixtures 🏉
⚽ Oxford United vs Peterbrough (Saturday, 3pm)
⚽ Oxford City vs Oldham Athletic (Saturday, 3pm)
⚽ Oxford United vs Lincoln City (Tuesday, 7.45pm)
⚽ Oxford City vs Bromley (Tuesday, 7.45pm)
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Ps. the answer to the quiz question is…
Corpus Christi - the race began in 1974 and many colleges will enter. Money raised goes to local charities.