* Gooseberry gin, raspberry vodka and elderflower vinegar are a few of the quirky liquids available at the new liquid deli at 20 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford.

As the first Demijohn liquid deli to open in the south of England (it all began in one small shop in Edinburgh nine years ago), its Oxford foray allows you to sample their liquid wares first hand at the artisan shop as customers are encouraged to taste before purchasing. Customers can also choose the size and shape of their re-useable bottles, which are then filled with the liquid of your choice, making it eco-friendly to boot.

* Mariella Guida’s autumnal cookery lesson menu is about to kick off with two October dates. Tomorrow involves Comfort food! Gnocchi and Italian Sauces where you will be making three different kind of gnocchi from Trentino, Roma and Naples. On Friday, October 18, expect an Autumn Feast making pumpkin, chestnut and mushroom dishes.

The informal classes include free wine tasting and are held in Wolvercote at St Peter’s Church Room or the registered Italian kitchen in Tackley. £45 per person. Call 01869 331099/ 07909 525 397 or email mariellabliss@gmail.com.

* Barefoot Books in Summertown is boasting a visit from Great British Bake Off runner-up Brendan Lynch tomorrow for a baking demonstration for parents. He’ll be making a rather exotic-sounding Baltic cinnamon and orange bread. The avid bread fan has also been working his way through breads of the world so get down there at 6.30-7.30pm. Visit www.barefootbooks.com/visit-barefoot/oxford-uk/events-calendar/ n The Blue Boar in Witney and the Old Post Office in Wallingford are running a month-long campaign during ‘Pink October’ and will donate £1 for every bottle of the popular Ferrari Maximum Rosé NV that they sell and £1 for every pink gin – made with one of their favourite hand-crafted gins, Whitley Neill.

* Celebrate Divine Chocolate Week at The Trout Inn at Tadpole Bridge, near Bampton, from October 14-20, when diners can indulge in head chef Pascal Clavaud’s creations – a selection of dishes straight from Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Highlights include: roasted suckling pig with port and Divine Chocolate sauce (£14.24); a platter of Divine Chocolate puddings, including chocolate and chestnut sponge pudding, chocolate and rum tart, and chocolate mint iced truffle with salted caramel brittle (£5.95). Guests can indulge in a pre or post dinner drink, with The Trout Inn’s Divine Chocolate martini (£5). Reservations on 01367 870382 or visit www.trout-inn.co.uk

* Oxford’s community-run markets are holding another event on Saturday when East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market holds its Autumn Festival from 10am-1pm at East Oxford Primary School, just off Cowley Road (behind Tesco). There will be a large variety of food and craft stalls, music, a cafe and even locally-brewed beer available to buy. See ocmarkets.org

* The Royal Oak in Woodstock Road, Oxford, has given its bar a makeover and is about to launch a new range of draught beers and ciders. To help celebrate, there’s a free pint on offer. Go to www.theroyaloak oxford.co.uk/freebeer/