Wolvercote Village

Wolvercote is a village that is part of the City of Oxford, England. It is about 3 miles northwest of the city centre, on the northern edge of Wolvercote Common, which is itself north of Port Meadow and adjoins the River Thames. It is well served by the Oxford Bus Services, and near to all of the major road networks.

The Bellows and Buttons weekend centres around the Wolvercote Primary School, which will be the location of the workshops, St Peters Church, directly over the road from the school, who will be hosting the Saturday evening Tutors concert, and The Plough, a short walk from the school, which will be our Friday evening meeting place and session venue. Lunches will also be at The Plough.

Wolvercote Primary School, First Turn, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8AQ
St Peter's Church, First Turn, Oxford OX2 8AQ
The Plough, The Green, Upper, Wolvercote

The nearest railway station is Oxford.

The Primary School is close to the "First Turn" bus stop.
It is served by:
* Bus ST2 and Bus 6.
* Bus 300. Pear Tree Park & Ride
* Park & Ride, Bus 300
  - First bus from Westgate (Oxford Centre) 08:37
  - Last from Pear Tree towards Oxford Centre 23:15
The bus routes are on the Oxford Bus Maps: www.oxfordbus.co.uk

Food

There are few food outlets in the very local vicinity of the school. Therefore, we have made arrangements with the local pub and restaurant, The Plough, to provide options for food for us on both Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes. These can be pre-ordered from the menus below while booking for the event. Please indicate your choices on the booking form, and any dietary requirements will be discussed with the chefs. Those who choose to bring their own food can stay at the school during lunchtime.

Friday Evening

No formal food arrangements. If you want to eat at The Plough please make arrangements for table booking etc directly. 01865 556969. Please let the team at The Plough know that you are part of the weekend, and choose if you want a quiet table or a table in the session!
There will be a music session in the restaurant of The Plough on Friday evening until late.

Saturday Lunch

Homemade Thai red lentil & coconut soup (will not be spicy) with baguette & butter. £ 8.00
Coronation chicken & lettuce bap with chips£12.00
Cheddar Cheese, tomato, pickle & lettuce bap with chips£12.00
Tuna Mayonnaise & cucumber bap with chips£12.00
Small soup, bap and chips£15.00

Saturday Evening

Due to the concert start time (of 19:30) we have agreed a limited menu so that the pub can serve these quickly to enable everyone to get to the concert in time.

Hand battered fish, chips and peas£16.95
Sausages, Mash and vegetables with onion gravy£18.00
Homemade spinach, chickpea masala with roasted chicken supreme, with rice and poppadom £17.25
Homemade spinach, chickpea masala with grilled tofu, with rice and poppadom £17.25
Caesar salad - lettuce, parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing served with roasted chicken supreme, with chips or baguette £19.00
Caesar salad - lettuce, parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing served with grilled halloumi, with chips or baguette £19.00
Creamy pork and apple casserole with roasted new potatoes and greens£19.00
Grilled salmon fillet with crab and pea risotto with a Lobster sauce £20.00
Plough Burger - 6oz beef burger with bacon and cheese with chips & salad £15.95

Sunday Lunchtime Buffet

Pies with a choice of potatoes: chips or roast potatoes; selection of vegetables, and gravy. Served buffet style

Handmade Steak and Ale Pie£20.00
Handmade Chicken, leek and ham pie£20.00
Handmade Mushroom bourguignon pie (GF, Vegan)£20.00
Homemade Fish pie topped with mash potato - cod, haddock & salmon (GF) £20.00

Accommodation

Hotels & Guest houses

There are many hotels and guest houses in the Wolvercote area, with many of the bigger brand hotels located just to the north of Wolvercote.

The list below offers some choices, these are not endorsed or verified in any way by the management team. Click on the name to view their website directly.

Camping, Caravans & Motor Homes

Unfortunately, due to school policy there is no facility for camping, caravans or motorhomes at the School.
There are several sites in the area, including:
- Camping & Caravanning Club site - on the Park & Ride bus route to Wolvercote. www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/oxfordshire/oxford/oxford-camping-and-caravanning-club-site/
- Caravan Club Certified Location - 208 The Moors, Kidlington OX5 2AD. Phone: 01865 374572