Inspiration

Fairtrade Fortnight is the highlight of the year for the Fairtrade movement in the UK and in 2019 it will run from Monday 25th February until Sunday 10th March. Fairtrade is also celebrating 25 [...]

Valentine's Day is nearly upon us and if you're short on ideas for your other half, furry friend or fave gal pal, we have some awesome gift ideas from a selection of brilliant Independent Oxford [...]

Hooray, we're out of the doldrums of January and heading towards the brighter months. It's time to throw off the winter blankets and head outdoors to discover new skills, experiences and fun [...]

Oxford Alterations, a Jericho-based contemporary atelier and all round sewing hub, are presenting their first Maker’s Workshop this Saturday 2nd February at their canal-side studio with the aim [...]

The other week Rosie and I were invited to visit Modern Baker’s R&D Centre and development kitchen in Kidlington. A beacon of stylishness among van, plant and tool hire companies, Modern [...]

This year, the Cherwell Boathouse are launching a delicious new Tasting Menu for just £38.50 a head, and with a wine flight it's £60, amazing value for great food and wine.

The next few days are going to be awash with last minute present buying and if you’re anything like me, it brings me out in a bit of a a panic. In the past I’ve ended up buying the [...]

This weekend sees the return of our brilliant Independent Oxford Christmas Market at Turl Street Kitchen. For our 4th year we’re holding it over two days – the 1st AND 2nd December, [...]

There has been a big shift in wedding trends over the last five years and Oxfordshire couples are desperately seeking alternative ways to get married.  Local wedding blogger and photographer [...]

Anna and I set up Independent Oxford to help support, promote and champion the independent businesses of Oxfordshire 3.5 years ago. Whether they are shops, bars, restaurants or places to stay, [...]