WRAP AROUND EVENTS

Friday September 7 2018
Three Chords and the Truth

The White Hart, Wolvercote
From 7.30pm

Eclectic session/jam. Bring instruments and join Wolvercote "master of many styles" Ben Avison. Or just come along, have a drink and enjoy the music.

THE MAIN EVENT
Saturday September 8

WHAT'S ON WHEN

11.00am Canal walk

This event is now fully booked.

A one-hour Heritage walk
with local historian, author and boat resident Mark Davies from Hythe Bridge to Aristotle Lane. Pre-booking required via: www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk or email mark.oxhist@gmail.com.
The route will encompass a railway
swingbridge, an important canal lock, and the literary-rich suburb of
Jericho, with reference to 'extraordinary people' of both boat and bank.'
No charge but contributions welcomed.

1.30pm: Dog Show

Free to enter - no previous experience required. Many classes - Waggiest tail, Prettiest Bitch,  Handsomest Dog, Best Trick,  Best Sausage catcher and Fancy Dress!

3pm Canal Olympics

Canal-themed fun and games. Bring friends and family. Something for everyone from boaters' arm wrestling to sack-of-coal race and Canal Tug challenge.

3.45pm Fancy Dress Competition

Dress up, join in or simply enjoy the parade. Costumes with an aquatic theme. No need to register, just turn up. Prizes for the best outfits.
Judging will take place in the Arena at approximately 3.45pm

4.30pm Wildlife walk: the Trap Grounds
 

Join us by Aristotle Bridge for a guided walk around the Trap Grounds Local Wildlife Site and Town Green, led by Linda Losito and Bob Cowley, ending with an alfresco glass of wine.


 

Don't forget our "Join in" events, see panel on right!

Thank you to all our sponsors and partners. More info.

Please note the following safety Information about the Oxford Canal Festival

• No professional recording equipment
• No Glass bottles
• No illegal substances
• Anyone found in possession of illegal substances will be handed over to the police
• Unsociable behaviour or intimidation will not be tolerated
• Perpetrators may be removed from the event, police may be called if necessary
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• Winners from the Fantastical Canals Writing Competition.
  
  In title alphabetical order:

  As I See It - Sumnima Roy

  My Friend The Alien - Isabella Stevens

  The Canals - Magenta Mai Jenner

  The Magical Swans of the Oxford Canal - Benjamin Thomlinson

  The Pirates & Mermaids of the Oxford Canal - Christian Thomlinson

  The Silver Eel - Rowan Hector-Turnbull