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Good morning, Oxford. Here's what's happening this week.
What's on in Oxford
01 - Weather ☂
More of the same…
The weather in Oxford will continue to be cloudy and cool for the first half of this week. You’ll also need to watch out for occasional showers, keep a brolly to hand if you are out and about.
Remember, the 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…
🌉New £10m Oxpens bridge approved… again
After review, Oxford City Council has approved a new £10m bridge for pedestrians and cyclists to be built over the River Thames.
The bridge will link Oxpens to Osney Mead, an area that the council and Nuffield College have big development plans for. They have said that the project could bring up to 3,000 new jobs and 300 new homes.
Opponents, however, worry that the nature park (created in the 1980s) could be damaged by the bridge.
Full story on BBC News here
🎨“Irreplaceable” painting stolen from Oxford found in Romania
A 17th-century Salvator Rosa painting that was stolen from the Christ Church Picture Gallery has been found and returned.
The painting, along with two others that are still to be recovered, were taken by thieves in March 2020, after breaking in via the roof.
Detective Chief Inspector James Mather told a news conference: "Romanian police were contacted by a man in possession of the painting, who'd already sold the other two artworks.
"He chose to return the painting to the authorities when he realised it was stolen, and he's being treated as a witness."
Let’s hope they can no track down the remaining two pieces and bring them safely back to Oxford.
Full story here
🥗New Vegan pub (re)opens on Marston Street
Vegan foodies will be celebrating as The Oxford Blue, on Marston Street has reopened this week.
New owners, Greenbox Food Co have started with a pizza menu and are promising more announcements throughout the year, including brunches, roasts, and craft beer from Brewpoint.
Are you thinking of giving it a try? If you do, reply to this email to let us know how it is!
03 - Quiz question ❔
What are the Carfax Quarterboys?
04 - Live this week 🎙
Monday 22nd | ||
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The Oxford Imps (improv comedy) | The Bullingdon | 7.30pm, £4.50 a ticket |
Much Ado About Nothing (theatre) | The Watermill Theatre, Newbury | 7.30pm, £20 a ticket |
12 Ensemble: Recomposed by Max Richter (classical) | Sheldonian Theatre | 7.30pm, £7.50 - £45 a ticket |
Tuesday 23rd | ||
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Kidlington Comedy Club | The Six Bells, Kidlington | 7.30pm, £5 a ticket |
Much Ado About Nothing (theatre) | The Watermill Theatre, Newbury | 7.30pm, £20 a ticket |
Come From Away (musical) | New Theatre | 7.30pm, tickets from £35 |
Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch (musical) | Oxford Playhouse | 7.30pm, 16+, tickets from £14 |
Wednesday 24th | ||
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Pet Needs (punk) | The Bullingdon | 7.00pm, £15.40 a ticket |
OUP Orchestra Spring Concert | St Barnabas Church | 7.30pm, £6 a ticket |
Animal Farm (theatre) | United Reformed Church, Summertown | 7.30pm, £35+ a ticket |
Madagascar The Musical | New Theatre | 11am & 3pm, £13+ a ticket |
05 - Sports results & fixtures 🏉
Results
⚽ Oxford United 1 - 1 Stevenage
⚽ Altrincham 1 - 0 Oxford City
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Ps. the answer to the quiz question is…
Q. What are the Carfax Quarterboys?
A. They are the figures in Norman dress that chime on the quarter hour from Carfax Tower Clock, the remains of St. Martin’s Church.
Read about the history here.
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