Atomic Pizza Cowley Road

I have been to the legendary burger bar on the Cowley Road, The Atomic Burger Bar, which has been part of the Cowley Road infamous eateries for a number of years now. I have only just come across today another part of the Atomic brand, Atomic Pizza further along the Cowley Road. Unfortunately the both establishments are closed for the Christmas period, so in the new year I will have to make point of having my first Atomic Pizza. Anyone eaten here?

Clear Night In Oxford

The sky this evening is Oxford is so clear, with the moon looking bright and large to the eye, unfortunately it has not appeared as I would have hoped in this photo. It was taken at about 5:30 this evening, just as the sun was disappearing. Might have a frost in the morning if we don't get a few clouds during the night.

Riding Home Across Port Meadow

Been along time since I have spent anytime on Port Meadow, but today I was able to spend a little time walking around this great space right on Oxford City Centre's door step. Even with the low rain fall we have had this year, there was still water in the middle of the meadow. Took a quick snap of this lady cycling, what I can only assume home to Wolvercote

Let The Sales Begin

Now that Christmas has passed the sales can begin, with many stores opening early on Boxing Day. This store in Cornmarket will be opening at 6.00am! What time will the staff be starting if the store opens at that time?

I think I will try and avoid any shopping area of Oxford for the next few days as I think they will be very busy. I don't know where everyone gets there money from?

Last Minute Christmas Shopping In Oxford

The street's of Oxford where busy this afternoon with last minute Christmas shoppers, Cornmarket pictured here full of people all day. Luckily I did not have a lot to do, just one present to get this afternoon on the way home from work, easy.

Would like to wish all the readers of Oxford Daily Photo a very Merry Christmas, I enjoy posting photo's of Oxford and hope that you do to. Sorry for the days this year that I have missed, work catches up on me at times, I don't like missing a day, believe me. Have a great day tomorrow where ever you are and thanks for stopping by.

Yesterday Was The Shortest Day Of The Year

Oh, I really wanted to get this photo taken just at the sun was officially set, but I just missed it, and I also wanted to post it yesterday, but have only just got home. Well, I will post it now a couple of minutes into Friday.

Thursday was the shortest day of the year, and in Oxford the sunset at 1557, as you can see from the time in this photo, I just missed this time, according to the clock on Carfax Tower. From now on our days in Oxford will start to get a little longer each day. At the moment the sun is rising at about 0811. giving us about 7hrs 47mins of day light each day. Summer here we come!!

Busy Butchers In Covered Market

Oh Christmas at the covered market is always very interesting especially around the traditional butchers who trade from this market. Every year I visit around this time of the year, the week of Christmas to see all the meat on display, but what amazes me are all the birds hanging up above the shop. There all numbered and pre-ordered, waiting to be collected. Love the Covered Market at this time of year for the independent retailers as well, where you can get unique gifts that you don't see in all the larger chain stores.

Strange Addition To Said Business School

When walking to the train station today I could not help but notice that at this angle the crane working at the back of the Said Business School, looks like it is coming out of the tower. Just has to take a snap of that for the blog. There is a lot of working happening behind the existing school, it appears to be nearly complete, so I am not sure how long this crane is going to be on the Oxford skyline.

Mother Goose Panto

Well it just wouldn't be Christmas without seeing a Pantomine, which is just what I did this evening at the Oxford Playhouse. This year they have Mother Goose, and it was very good. Would recommended it to everyone, and the kids loved it, and so did I. The Oxford Playhouse is a great venue, it has a real nice caring feel about it, should see more theatre there.

I am taking photo's with my iPhone at the moment as I can not use my normal camera, sorry about the quality of the photo this week.

Martins Summertown Closed

Walking past the always busy Summertown shopping strip on the Banbury Road today and noticed that the Martins Store had closed. The signage had been removed and the doors closed, not sure how long this store had closed, but I remember when we had two Martins Stores on this strip, this one and there was one in what is now Costa Coffee.

Rummer has it that Sainsbury's is looking to opening in this space, which I am not sure we need, as there are already M&S, Co Op, and Tesco in Summertown.

Building Works At The Old Radcliffe Infirmary

This area is going to be known within Oxford and the University as the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, because it is on the site of the original hospital for the city of Oxford, The Radcliffe Infirmary. This hospital closed in 2007, and since that time the new owners, Oxford University, have been clearing most of the buildings before starting to develop the site to suit there needs. As you can see they have been busy, with this large below ground opening. Click Here to see a photo of the area taken in January 2010.

Those dark clouds in the back ground produced a lot of rain this afternoon just after I took this photo, going to be a wet couple of days I think.

New Theatre Santa's

The Santa's On The Run event in Oxford yesterday was a great success, with over 1200 Santa's running around Oxford raising money for Helen and Douglas House. We, that's Hannah and I are still collecting for this charity, so if you feel like you can help out in anyway, please donate online via this LINK, and thanks again, for those who have already supported.

I am going to do this again next year for sure, but I think I might train and I would like to get to around the 7 min a mile mark, I will keep you posted. More photo's to follow, on the additional page, but just wanted to say thanks and post a photo of the team.

Santa's Reindeer In Oxford

This photo was taken just outside my defined area, but could not resist in posting this photo of a couple of Reindeer out entertaining the kids of Oxfordshire before the big day at the end of the month. I am not sure what Reindeer do the rest of the year, but today they sure did have the kids, especially the smaller ones, captivated.

Speaking of Kids, I am now also running on this years Helen And Douglas House Santa's On The Run event, but will be linking in with Hannah for the donations, side of things as I only just got my place this afternoon. If you are interested in donating please do so via Hannah's link, and thanks if you have donated. Have a look at Fridays post for more information about this charity, Hannah is hoping to raise £100 for Helen and Douglas House, but I am hoping she will be able to raise more with a little help from Oxford Daily Photo.

Champagne On The Train

This afternoon as I boarded my train back to Oxford, this is what was at my seat, and no I did not drink any of it. Two empty bottles of Champagne with two glasses, but no passengers, the whole carriage was empty. Not sure where the couple who must have been celebrating got on or off, all as I know is that they must have had a nice train journey. That's the Thames in the background I took the photo just as we where arriving into the Oxford Station.

Don't forget if you are able to donate to the Helen And Douglas House Santa's On The Run event, please do so via Hannah's link, and thanks if you have donated. Have a look at Fridayspost for more information about this charity, Hannah is hoping to raise £100 for Helen and Douglas House, but I am hoping she will be able to raise more with a little help from Oxford Daily Photo.

Oxford Christmas Market Tonight

Like I said a couple of days ago when I posted a photo of the guy with the sign in Bonn Square advertising the opening hours of the Christmas Market, I think everyone loves a Christmas Market at this time of year. Oxford's Christmas Market is not the biggest by any stretch of the imagination, however it is in a great location, around the old Oxford Castle and Prison complex.

Don't forget if you are able to donate to the Helen And Douglas House Santa's On The Run event, please do so via Hannah's link, and thanks if you have donated. Have a look at Fridays post for more information about this charity, Hannah is hoping to raise £100 for Helen and Douglas House, but I am hoping she will be able to raise more with a little help from Oxford Daily Photo.

Sun Setting Over Oxford

Today was one of those lovely days if you could get in the sun, but as soon as you left the sun it was bitterly cold. I kinda like these days, the skies are always interesting when it is very cold and sunny during the day. This photo was taken at about 3:30 this afternoon just as the sun was about to take what little warmth was left of the day. Colours are just so interesting.

Don't forget if you are able to donate to the Helen And Douglas House Santa's On The Run event, please do so via Hannah's link, and thanks if you have have. Have a look at Fridays post for more information about this charity, Hannah is hoping to raise £100 for Helen and Douglas House, but I am hoping she will be able to raise more with a little help from Oxford Daily Photo.

Oxford Christmas Market Open

Oxford has been very busy this weekend with our Christmas Light event on Friday, which I did only manage to see a little part of. However I did see this afternoon this guy in Bonn Square advertising the Christmas Market at the Oxford Castle, which is right in the city centre. I have not been down that way to have a look but I am sure you will be able to get a nice Christmas Mulled Wine to warm you is, which is what this guy would like, he is looking a little cold. I do like a nice Christmas Market, and I am sure the one at the Castle will be good, going to have a look tomorrow evening I think.

Don't forget if you are able to donate to the Helen And Douglas House Santa's On The Run event, please do so via Hannah's link, and thanks if you have have. Have a look at Fridays post for more information about this charity, Hannah is hoping to raise £100 for Helen and Douglas House, but I am hoping she will be able to raise more with a little help from Oxford Daily Photo.

Helen and Douglas Christmas Shop Open

A very local charity in Oxford, Helen and Douglas House, which runs the worlds first purpose built hospice for children and young adults in Oxford, has opened a special Christmas Shop in Summertown. The store is right next to the charities permanent store in Banbury Road.

Apart from these stores, the charity has a number of fundraising events in and around Oxford during the year, and one of the most popular one will happen on Sunday the 11th of December, and it will be the Santa's Fun Run. Oxford will see over 1000 runners in Santa Suits on this Sunday Morning, completing the short 2 miles route in the city centre.

If anyone would like to support this run, I would like to advertise and promote a good friend of mine, Hannah, who is going take part in Santa's On The Run on Sunday. I have not asked for donations in the past on this site, I would like to have taken part in this event myself, but when I tried to register this morning they had reached the numbers limited to the event. So please if you can spare a couple of pounds for a very good cause, please use this link to Hannah's fund-raising page, she is part of the New Theatre Team, and she is hoping to raise £100 for the Charity. I will try and get a nice photo of Hannah in the Santa run for the 11th photo.