OX Magazine

12/07/2024

Planning your next getaway? Discover this month’s must-have products and get ready to pack your beauty bag with the best. 💄✨

From sun protection to multitasking balms, we’ve got you covered: https://www.oxmag.co.uk/articles/take-me-away-10-ultimate-travel-beauty-buys/

11/07/2024

Be inspired this summer at a series of creative workshops taking place at the Coaching Barn, near Wallingford. This stunning barn will be filled with lino printing, lampshade making, jewellery and silversmithing, flower arranging, block printing and willow weaving. Each workshop is taught by an expert craftsperson from Modern Makers Collective. ✨

This July 20/21 and 27/28 immerse yourself in creativity and learn something new. Materials and refreshments are provided, and a deli lunch is available to order, made by local foodie heroes The Goring Grocer.

10/07/2024

Have a great evening and we’ll see you tomorrow ☀️

10/07/2024

Catch Robin Ince, the "becardiganed polymath" from The Infinite Monkey Cage, at Also Festival this weekend! We asked him what makes him happy, sad, angry, and more 👇

Happy - Watching Johnny Marr with his son, exploring coastal towns, and performing on stage. 🎸

Sad - Witnessing others' sadness and feeling powerless to help. 😔

Angry - Seeing hate monetized and promoted by the media. 😡

Reflective - Admiring nature thriving amidst human constructions. 🌱

Excited - The thrill of performing and the magic of synchronicity. 🎤

Get the full story: https://www.oxmag.co.uk/articles/what-makes-me-robin-ince/

09/07/2024

We’re getting excited .
Just praying for some sunshine ☀️

09/07/2024

As you know our esteemed canine editor Lionel once stated life on a track and he was one of the lucky ones that found a a place in a rescue.We were lucky enough to find him and recruited him from the amazing The.Blue.Cross after he'd been in their care for a long time.
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Sign our petition. It’s time to stop dog exploitation.

08/07/2024

Uncover the surprising double life of Brian Briggs in our latest issue—from nature reserve warden by day to indie-folk frontman by night with Stornoway 🎶

Dive into his unique journey via the link below and don't miss their unforgettable set this weekend at ALSO festival! 🎪

https://www.oxmag.co.uk/articles/ox-meets-dr-brian-briggs/

03/07/2024

Bright, bold, and full of life –Claude the Ox is ready for the OX Trail 2024!🐂

Get to know Dan Spindler, creative director at Fyne Associates, and his masterpiece before the stampede begins: https://www.oxmag.co.uk/articles/meet-dan-spindler/

02/07/2024

🎭REVIEW:
Twelfth Night, Oxford Castle, Wild Goose Theatre

" it is clear that Wild Goose Theatre have created yet another successful adaptation for Oxford audiences to enjoy as the sun sets behind the Castle Mound."

Click the link for our full review

https://www.oxmag.co.uk/articles/twelfth-night-at-the-castle/

01/07/2024

July issue is live from today, and huge thanks to for talking with us about her debut novel, life in 60s London and what came next…

Our theme this month is 🌿The Great Outdoors🌿 and one great way to spend time with nature is at a festival, so we’ve got exclusive interviews with Dr Brian Briggs, frontman of who will be at along with Robin Ince who reveals What Makes Me. Plus we spoke with Cian Ducrot ahead of at the end of August.

We’re looking at biophilic beauty buys, gardening tips for your roses and Helen Edward’s exhibition, The Breathing of Life at plus a trip to Kiftsgate Court in the Cotswolds.

Our art pages take through Sobell House’s and with a summer of sport in mind Esther Lafferty spoke with Olympian and artist Annabel Eyres, and activewear takes centre stage in our fashion pages.

There’s also our regular columns, What’s On pages and a summery recipe from The Crown Inn in Enstone.

Click the link in our bio to read now ☝️

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28/06/2024

June 🤳

A month of highs (Pride, press trips, festivals and the launch of ) and lows (saying goodbye to )

Ready for July?

26/06/2024

It's recipe time!👀

Monkfish, Samphire recipe by The Bull Charlbury.

If you want to learn how to make this delicious dish, click for the recipe: https://bit.ly/3wLclBP

25/06/2024

With open days today and on Sunday 30th, pop along to learn more about this invaluable community hub supporting the local community

Read all about it: https://www.oxmag.co.uk/articles/the-branch-opens-in-chipping-norton/

24/06/2024

If your efforts at self-tanning always end up a little patchy or you struggle to achieve a natural-looking glow, read on, as Amanda Harrington, a renowned tanning expert, offers tips for achieving a flawless sunless tan.🤩

Packed with tips, do's, dont's and product recommendations click to read now: https://bit.ly/3ViwqZB

21/06/2024

✨Review: Six by Nico✨

Chef Nico Simeone has brought his concept for affordable tasting menus to Oxford.

CLICK TO READ: https://bit.ly/3R3RzUC
Six by Nico

19/06/2024

English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer Nik Kershaw reflects on What Makes Me in this month's OX mag.✨

He is currently on the road once again with his band (including an Oxford date this month at the O2 Academy Oxford) and after a summer of festivals, he will be staging The 1984 Tour across the UK and Europe.

Click to read: https://www.oxmag.co.uk/articles/what-makes-me-nik-kershaw/

17/06/2024

Best National Trust wildflower picnic spots in Oxfordshire.🌸🌹🌼

"It’s an ordinary, but extraordinary pleasure and privilege to picnic in a wildflower meadow. Best of all, it costs nothing to visit any of those listed below."

Click to read: https://bit.ly/3KjA92x

14/06/2024

WIN! Tickets to Solihull Summer Fest✨

Taking place on Saturday 20 July and Sunday 21 July, one winner will win a pair of tickets for both days, to see acts including Ronan Keating, Scouting for Girls, The Jacksons, The Feeling, Five Star and Haircut One Hundred.

There’s no camping at Solihull Summer Fest, but all the usual festival fun is there to be enjoyed including a wide selection of food and drink options.☺️

WANT TO WIN?
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✅Comment down below who you would bring with you
✅Head over to our competitions page to enter your details

https://www.oxmag.co.uk/competitions/

14/06/2024

Over and out!☺️

I can't believe this is my last day at Fyne Associates! I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, Jill Rayner, for taking me in 4 years ago when I was just a little one and for everything you have done for me since.💗

This job has been the most fun ever and I have had soooo many amazing experiences and opportunities since being here.

Thank you so much for EVERYTHING! Bye bye Fyne Associates, miss you already xoxo

13/06/2024

How gorgeous and colourful is this month's cover!😍👀

If you haven't already, click the link to read our June issue of OX now: https://library.myebook.com/FYNE/ox-june-2024-the-food-edition/5458/

12/06/2024

The 2024 TRUCK FESTIVAL line-up looks incredible, balancing big names with emerging artists and beloved regulars. As an event, it has come to mark the start of the summer holidays for its devoted attendees, but how about the acts?

We caught up with Oli Khan, drummer in indie-rock band SEA GIRLS to get the bands-eye view: https://bit.ly/3X45oGJ

11/06/2024

In its 250-year history, The Covered Market Oxford has had a rich and varied heritage. Now, in 2024, it has morphed into something of a foodie hot spot and social centre.☺️

We embarked on a foodie tour of the market, exploring its gourmet delights, from Columbia Coffee Roasters' freshly brewed coffee to Ben’s Cookies' sweet treats.🍪

Click to read: https://bit.ly/3KlzqOk

10/06/2024

Some pics from Oxford Pride this weekend🥳🌈

08/06/2024

Today is the day, it's Oxford Pride, so have a pic of our boss Jill Rayner at last year's event.🥳🌈✨

Will you be attending?

07/06/2024

WIN! Grandstand Tickets to Henley Festival🥳

Step into extraordinary at Henley Festival, where music and art converge at the UK’s only Black-tie Festival, over five unforgettable days.

Henley Festival runs from 10-14 July. We have one pair of tickets for Sunday 14 July where you can see acts including Nigel Kennedy and Sam Ryder.✨

WANT TO WIN?
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✅Comment down below which act your most excited to see
✅ Head over to our competitions page to enter your details

https://www.oxmag.co.uk/competitions/

05/06/2024

Experience a revelatory new exhibition at Kelmscott Manor, "Mountains and plains and adventure: William & May Morris and Iceland".

Click to lean more: https://www.oxmag.co.uk/articles/kelmscott-manor-announces-new-exhibition/

05/06/2024

For the uninitiated, Nell Mescal (yes, sister of actor Paul) is an Irish singer-songwriter who hit the festival circuit hard last summer.✨

This year, she’s headed to Oxfordshire and Alex James’ The Big Feastival for August bank holiday weekend. Eloise Lonsdale caught up with her to find out more about her musical style and her recently launched EP, Can I Miss it For a Minute.

CLICK TO READ: https://bit.ly/3WYN69z

03/06/2024

This month, our editor Sophie embarked on a 'food safari' around Seymour Place in London’s Marylebone, uncovering its culinary gems.✨

"I think you could actually eat your way through every continent within the few streets around Seymour Place."

Click to read now: https://bit.ly/4aF27Rg