Archive - Thursday, 15 November 2018

The Oxford Printmakers new exhibition aims to reveal all
Printmaking – the technique of duplicating images – goes back thousands of years to Ancient Mesopotamia when the Sumerians engraved designs on stone cylinders which were rolled over soft clay tablets to leave a relief impression.
How Eynsham Hall near Witney failed to impress with its sky high prices
Katherine MacAlister reviews Eynsham Hall near Witney
Why this weekend's Oxford Christmas Light Festival is bigger and better than ever before
Since 2009 the Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival has been a marker for the start of the festive season, when we really know Christmas is coming.
Sex, life and theatrics. Make sure you see raunchy debut Wise Children
Katherine MacAlister reviews Wise Children running at Oxford Playhouse until Saturday
It's back and bigger than ever. Oh yes it is! What to expect from this year's Chippy panto Aladdin
"A pantomime needs to be unnecessarily over-the-top. Of course we could do things cheaper and easier, and far less complicated and elaborate, but that’s what the Chippy panto is known for – the extraordinary lengths we go to,” artistic director…
Parky at the Pictures (DVD 15/11/2018)
Reviews of Columbus; Lucky; An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn; Swimming With Men; and Role Models
Jenny Robins
Robins Jenny (née Astley) There will be a celebration for the life of Jenny Robins (née Astley) in St Barnabas Church, Oxford, at 3.00 pm on Saturday 24 November. All friends and well-wishers are welcome. Dress code: comfortable. If you wish to make a…
Ann SCOTT
SCOTT Ann Passed away peacefully at home on 7th November 2018. Beloved wife of Dixie. Loving Mother and Grandmother. She will be very sadly missed by many.The funeral service will be on Tuesday 20th November 2018 at Oxford Crematorium at 4.00 pm,no…
STEVO ILIC
ILIC Stevo Passed peacefully away on 4th November aged 85 years. The much loved husband of the late Vera and wonderful father to Tomislav and Mirjana. A treasured deda to Theodore, Isidora, Luke and George who will be greatly missed. The funeral will be…
Mary Margaret Walters
WALTERS Mary Margaret (née Heaf) Suddenly, on 30th October 2018 aged 90 years. Mary, beloved wife of the late Julian, mother of Elspeth and Rupert and much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Family flowers only. Donations if desired c/o S&R…
John HIBBERD
HIBBERD John Passed away peacefully on 1st November 2018. Aged 81. Funeral Service at Oxford Crematorium on Wednesday 21st November at 11am. No Flowers. Donations to Dementia UK. All enquiries to The Co-operative Funeralcare, Bicester. 01869 252888
ELEANOR BOLTON
BOLTON Eleanor 'Botley Bag Lady' A memorial service is to be held in memory of Eleanor on Sunday 25th November 2018, 5pm at St. Peter & St. Paul Church, West Way, Botley, OX2 9JY. Enquiries www.osneybenefice.org.uk. c/o S & R Childs Funeral…