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October 2012
OSS Event October 2012 (East Oxford)
The second race of the series will take place around the streets of East Oxford, between The Plain and Iffley. Event Centre The event centre will be Oxford University's Iffley Road sports centre, the same as for the final event of last season. Parking is available, but note that it is accessed from Jackdaw Lane and not Iffley Road. Pedestrians and cyclists can access the site from either Jackdaw Lane or Iffley Road. We will be based in the cafe…
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OSS Event November 2012 (Summertown)
Event Centre The event centre is Flat 6 Woodstock Court, in a small block of flats towards the west end of Osberton Road. It is on the second floor, you'll need to ring to get in at the left of the two entrance doors. You must walk down the stairs when you start, and we'll record your finish time as being when you ring to be let in on your return. We would encourage you to arrive on foot, by…
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OSS Event December 2012 (Headington Hill)
The last street-o of 2012 will be around the streets of Headington and has been planned by Bill Child. Look out for the seasonal bonus (see Race Format below)! Event Centre The event centre is Bill's house at 40 Jack Straw's Lane. The residents' parking restrictions in Staunton Road (the bit to the West of Headley Way) only run until 5 or 6pm, so should be plenty of parking there. In the unlikely event that it's full, then there should…
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OSS Event January 2013 (City Centre)
The first race of 2013 will be around the city centre and has been planned by Carol and Anne Edwards. Event Centre The event centre will be the University Club on Mansfield Road. Due to its central location it has no parking, though there is metered on-street parking on Mansfield Road and others nearby. Please come on foot, by bicycle or by public transport (including Park & Ride) if possible. We expect to be based immediately to the left of…
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OSS Event February 2013 (Botley)
February's race will be around the streets of Botley and is being planned by Mark Collis and hosted by Heather Walton. If you are planning to come and would like food afterwards, please send an email by Sunday evening (to mark@drongo.org.uk) - see the Social section below. Event centre The Event Centre will be at 11, The Garth, Botley, Oxford OX2 9AL. Note that there is pedestrian but not vehicle access from Westminster Way to Montagu Road. Parking is limited…
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OSS Event March 2013 (Iffley)
March's race will be around the streets of Iffley and Littlemore and is being planned by Matthew Hill. Event centre The event will be based at the Prince of Wales pub in Iffley village. There is some parking at the pub, and also free parking along Church Way. Race Format 60 minute score (visit as many controls as you can and return within 60 minutes). Remember to bring a watch and a pen! Start times are between 6.30pm and 8pm,…
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