Oxford Boat Folk
Friday, 12 June 2015 - 6:30pm
An evening of music, poetry, stories and a traditional music session.
£3 entry - Proceeds to Jericho Wharf Trust
The Oxford Canal: an artistic history
Sunday, 27 April 2014 - 2:30pm
The Boiler Room Gallery, The Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street, Oxford
From the industrial origins of the Oxford Canal to its modern leisure-based revival, artists have provided an invaluable supplement to the historical record of Oxford's resilient 'half-town, half-country' waterway. In a free illustrated talk, Oxford local historian Mark Davies will expand on the varied themes revealed in two centuries of paintings, drawings, and engravings, including traditional narrow boat decoration and artwork related to more recent campaigns to save the Canal and its facilities from closure.
Live Performance of 4 competition winning Radio Plays 'Inspired by the Oxford Canal'
Thursday, 5 June 2014 - 8:00pm
Live performance of 4 best radio plays submitted for the competition, 'Inspired by the Oxford Canal' including the winning play selected by Philip Pullman. Click here to read the programme.
Tickets available by invitation or on the doors on the night. Please check back here for more information as it becomes available.
Click here for directions to St Barnabas Church.
Oxford Canal Heritage Walk - Monday Walk
Monday, 5 May 2014 - 12:00am
A one-hour guided walk lead by Mark Davies, the creator of the Oxford Canal Heritage Trail. The walks are available starting at 10am, and 12noon.
Tickets £3 from www.oxfordwaterwalks.eventbrite.co.uk
Oxford Canal Heritage - Sunday Walk
Sunday, 4 May 2014 - 12:00am
A one-hour guided walk lead by Mark Davies, the creator of the Oxford Canal Heritage Trail. The walks are available starting at 2pm and 4pm.
Tickets £3 from www.oxfordwaterwalks.eventbrite.co.uk
"Celebrating The Oxford Canal" Concert
Saturday, 3 May 2014 - 8:00pm
A night of music, poetry and dancing at
The Old Fire Station
A fun and eclectic evening of music, poetry and dancing inspired by the Canal. Enjoy traditional and original songs with dance music from some of Oxford's Canal loving performers.
Part of a range of events funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Oxford Canal Heritage Day
Saturday, 3 May 2014 - 11:30am to 5:00pm
Free entertainment and information for all ages:
performances, oral histories, exhibition, stalls,
children’s art activities and much more.
Come for the day or just drop in!
Old Fire Station, George St. Oxford
Click here to view the full programme of the day's activities.
Art Project Exhibition at The Jam Factory
Wednesday, 2 April 2014 - 12:00am to Sunday, 27 April 2014 - 12:00am
From Tuesday 2nd April until Sunday 27th April winning entries from the Oxford Canal Heritage project’s art competition will be displayed alongside professional artists in the Oxfordshire Artweeks ‘Inspired by the Canal’ exhibition at the Jam Factory.
Find out more about the competition and see some of the winning entries here.
Inspired by the Canal Art competition
The Oxford Canal Heritage art competition ‘Inspired by the Canal’ attracted over 70 entries from retired people to children in Oxfordshire schools, from older people including those with dementia attending day centres to children at a Town Hall family Canal Art Day and from experienced artists to those gaining confidence at Crisis Skylight. Paintings, sketches, textiles, collages, pottery, photographs and models were submitted by children and adults aged from 4 to 79 years old!
Art Project Exhibition at The Jam Factory
From Tuesday 2nd April until Sunday 27th April winning entries from the Oxford Canal Heritage project’s art competition will be displayed alongside professional artists in the Oxfordshire Artweeks ‘Inspired by the Canal’ exhibition at the Jam Factory.