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Kennington Memorial Field Committee AGM
Wednesday March 3rd at 8pm, Methodist Church Hall, Upper Road, Kennington
Speaker: Frances Watkins will give a talk on The Work of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust

The New Bodleian Library
Public exhibition and consultation on development proposals
4th & 5th March
Between 2.00-7.30pm
Seminar Room 132, new Bodleian Library (Parks Road Entrance)
members of the projects Team will be available to answer questions.

“Milk and No Sugar?” – the history in your coffee cup
Talk in The Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle Unlocked, Saturday 6 March 2010 11am – 12.30pm
Muriel Passey, graduate of St Anne’s College, talks on how coffee drinking became a popular activity and Oxford’s part in its history. The talk is given in association with St Anne’s Association of Senior Members, Oxford Branch.
£6 per person to include a cup of coffee.
To book call 01865 260668, email education@oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk or download the Unlocked booking form

“The night-time haven of the wandering tribes”: The common lodging-house in Victorian England
Talk in The Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle Unlocked, Thursday 11 March 2010 6pm – 7.30pm
By the early 19th century lodging-houses were common in English market towns and cities but had an evil reputation as overcrowded, unsanitary dens of iniquity. Using examples from Oxfordshire, local historian Liz Woolley investigates life in common lodging-houses and tries to cast them in a more positive light.
£5 per person.
To book call 01865 260668, email education@oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk or download the Unlocked booking form

Capturing the Language of Classical Architecture
Learning to read and record Bath’s buildings Thursday 11th March 2010, 10am-4pm the Building of Bath Collection, Bath
This study day will provide an introduction to the language and rules of classical architecture that found their greatest expression in the Palladian architecture of the eighteenth century. Presentations will set the context for a practical session where participants will be taught how to recognise, sketch, photograph and record a range of classical architectural elements that can be found in the World Heritage City of Bath. At the end of the day, all delegates should have a firm grounding in the principles of classical architecture and develop their ability to recognise and record important architectural details.
This course should appeal to those with an interest in classical architecture and conservation professionals.
Tickets £35, including lunch and a free copy of the unpublished ‘Systematic procedure for the observation of domestic buildings of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in the City of Bath’ by Peter Coard.
Students £25
All income generated from this day will be put towards the preservation and conservation of the Bath Buildings Record.
To book please contact
Jill Hunter, Events Co-ordinator
Building of Bath Collection
The Vineyards, Paragon
Bath BA1 5NA
01225 333895 e:jhunter at bptrust.org.uk
www.bptlearning.org.uk
More information

Marston Area Committee AGM
Monday 22 March 8pm St Nicholas Church Hall, Elsfield Road
Speaker: Dr Alison McDonald, PlantCommunities on Oxford Preservation Trust Land

Oxford Green Lungs Project - the vision and the groundwork to date
Tuesday March 23rd 2010 7.00 pm in Oxford Town Hall
Event organised by Oxford Pedestrian’s Association

“The History of the St Ebbe’s Area of Oxford.”
Lecture at The Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle Unlocked Tuesday 23 March 2010 6pm
Now fully booked

Boars Hill Area Committee AGM
Monday 15 April 7:30 (to follow AGM of Boars Hill Association at 7pm) Sunningwell Village Hall
Speaker: Mr John Tolson Boars Hill Trilogy

Friends of Iffley Village AGM
Friday 16 April 7pm Church Hall, Church Way, Iffley
Speaker Jane Harrison East Oxford Archaeology and History project

Tours of the Painted Room Cornmarket Street
Sunday 18 April
This is a Members Event, booking essential
Book via the Members Programme Booking Sheet

Philanthropic Houses in East Oxford
Talk by Dr Annie Skinner at The key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle Tuesday 27 April 6pm
Trust members: £6; non-members £7.50
Pre-booking essential.
Download a talks booking form

A series of events to celebrate May Day in Oxford.
Discover Oxford’s green and open spaces 1st – 3rd May 2010
Explore some of Oxford’s green spaces in the city’s loveliest season – walk in the footsteps of poets, see the views of the dreaming spires as artists saw them and discover signs of spring with all the family.
Further details later

Friends of Old Headington AGM
Friday 7 May 8pm Parish Hall, Dunstans Road

The History of Jericho
Tuesday 11 May Talk at The Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle, 6pm
Architectural historian Dr David Clark talks on this popular Victorian suburb.
All welcome but booking essential
£6.00 for OPT members, £7.50 for non members.
Book via Booking for Talks in Key Learning Centre 2010
Cafe 1071 will stay open until 6pm.

Tour of Oxford's Amazing Painted Tooms
Wednesday 12 May, 2pm
This is a Members Event, booking essential
Book via the Members Programme Booking Sheet

Medieval Wall Paintings in Domestic Dwelling Houses
Tuesday 1 June Talk at The Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle, 6pm
Hear more on the sibject from medieval wall painting expert, Dr Kathryn Davies
All welcome but booking essential
£6.00 for OPT members, £7.50 for non members.
Book via Booking for Talks in Key Learning Centre 2010
Cafe 1071 will stay open until 6pm

Oxfordshire Historic Churches Tour
Thursday 10 June 11-4:30
This is a Members Event, booking essential
Book via the Members Programme Booking Sheet

Friends of Old Headington Open Gardens
Sunday 13 June 2:30-5:30pm
Plus exhibition to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Friends of Old Headington

Visit to Green Templeton College
Wednesday 16 June 3pm
This is a Members Event, booking essential
Book via the Members Programme Booking Sheet

CPRE Sponsored Walk: Explore the lesser known green spaces of Oxford City.
Sunday June 27th, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
The nine mile circular walk around Oxford has been created by CPRE Oxford to highlight the threats to many of the city’s much-loved green spaces.
The walk will stretch from North Oxford’s Trap Grounds, which achieved Town Green status in 2006, along the canal and Mill Stream to the Oxpens Meadow, then through green spaces eastwards up to the Warneford Meadow and along unsuspected green stretches back to the Trap Grounds.
At each site there will be children’s activities and information stalls.
The funds raised will go towards the work of the Friends of Warneford Meadow and the Friends of Oxpens Meadow who are fighting for Town Green status.
For more information

Archaeology Day at Oxford Castle
Sunday 18 July 10:30-4pm
Further details to follow

Explore Oxford Underground
Thursday 22 July 6pm
This is a Members Event, booking essential
Book via the Members Programme Booking Sheet

The Life and Work of Lord Nuffield
Tuesday 27 July Talk at The Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle, 6pm
Learn more about the life and works of this famous philanthropic Oxford figure and also about his home, Nuffield Place, from Mr Barry Thornton of the Friends of Nuffield Place
All welcome but booking essential
£6.00 for OPT members, £7.50 for non members.
Book via Booking for Talks in Key Learning Centre 2010
Cafe 1071 will stay open until 6pm.

Guided Tour of Christ Church: College and Cathedral
Wednesday 18 August 2:15pm
This is a Members Event, booking essential
Book via the Members Programme Booking Sheet

From Gough to Google: the Development of Printed Maps of Oxford
Tuesday 21 September Talk at The Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle, 6pm
Hear expert Mr John Leighfield share his enthusiasm and expertise on this fascinating subject.
All welcome but booking essential
£6.00 for OPT members, £7.50 for non members.
Book via Booking for Talks in Key Learning Centre 2010
Cafe 1071 will stay open until 6pm.

Ruskin in Oxford
Tuesday 12 October Talk at The Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle, 6pm
Talk by Mr Colin Harrison, Keeper of English Art at the Ashmolean Museum
All welcome but booking essential
£6.00 for OPT members, £7.50 for non members.
Book via Booking for Talks in Key Learning Centre 2010
Cafe 1071 will stay open until 6pm.

20th Century Oxford Architecture
Tuesday 16 November Talk at The Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle, 6pm
All welcome but booking essential
£6.00 for OPT members, £7.50 for non members.
Book via Booking for Talks in Key Learning Centre 2010
Cafe 1071 will stay open until 6pm.

From Osney to Park End Street
Tuesday 7 December Talk at The Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle, 6pm
All welcome but booking essential
£6.00 for OPT members, £7.50 for non members.
Book via Booking for Talks in Key Learning Centre 2010
Cafe 1071 will stay open until 6pm.