Oxford Social Circle

What to expect: 🤔
Join us for a fun walking event through Oxford. We will begin at the main entrance of Christ Church Meadow, where we’ll take a leisurely walk through the beautiful surroundings before making our way towards Iffley Road.

Our first stop will be The Chester Arms, a cosy pub where we’ll pause for drinks and socialising. After enjoying some refreshments, we’ll continue our journey by walking back to the city centre, from Donnington Bridge, along the river Thames. The event will conclude at St Aldates, bringing our pleasant outing to a close.
Expect a relaxed and sociable atmosphere, great company, and picturesque views along the way!

Important information: ⚠️

• This event is weather dependent.
• Arriving late may lead to members having to catch the rest of us up.
• The total distance walked for this event will be roughly 4 miles.
• Repeated no-shows or instances of gate-crashing may result in removal from future group events.
• No seats are reserved at The Chester Arms
• Pet owners are fully responsible for them
• Guests must be aged 18 or over

The plan: 💪🏻

• 2 PM - We'll meet at the main entrance to Christ Church Meadows, n
• 2:10 PM - we'll begin our walk through Christ Church, cutting through to High Street and Iffley Road, where we will stop at The Chester Arms.
• 3 PM - We will spend roughly an hour there, enjoying drinks, before heading up to Donnington Bridge.
• 4 PM - We will walk back along the river towards St Aldates
• 5 PM - The event will come to a close.

All times are a rough guidance of this event.

Q&A 👀
Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions relating to this event:

I'm new and feel anxious. Is this group not right for me? 😨
Attending for the first time is pushing you out of your comfort zone, so it is normal to feel anxious on your first occasion. We always have a mixture of new and old faces. Regulars are very welcoming and it takes only 2-4 events for most members to feel settled in. My advice is to give it a shot and reflect afterwards if the event is right for you.

How will I find you? 🧐
Once the organiser arrives, they will share in the comments roughly where we are located, with a description of what they are wearing.

Will I require hiking equipment? 🥾
This is going to be a 3 mile walk, along a concrete path, so there is no need to prepare yourself for an intense hike.

Can I bring my pet dog with me?
You're welcome to bring your dog on the walk! We just ask that you take full responsibility for them and any issues that might arise.

Can I just meet you at The Chester Arms? 🍻
Yes, you can! We aim to arrive at roughly 3 PM.

Do I have to return with you to the city centre? 🌇
If leaving the event early is more convenient for you, you are welcome to leave when you see fit.

Will we be doing anything after the event? ❓
This will be decided on the day. If anything does happen, it will likely be that we either find a nearby pub, or socialise in the Westgate Social.

We live in Britain, surely it's going to rain? ☔
If this turns out to be the case, an alternative plan will be posted, likely being socialising in a nearby pub.

Can I bring additional people with me? 👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏽
Yes, you can, but please add them as additional attendees to your name when checking-in.

Is this a dating event? 👩‍❤️‍👨
We accept that relationships will naturally form in our group. However, the primary goal of this event is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to socialise and have fun with dates being a bonus.

Group Rules 📝
These are the policies in place for the group:

1) Be respectful of others 🙏🏼
You'll encounter diverse individuals, some of whom you may not connect with immediately. Instead of arguing, acknowledge your differences. Refrain from harassing members, whether in person or on social media, outside of events.

2) Appreciate what the organisers do ❤️
Please remember we are not a business and that all the organisers in the group are hosting events on a voluntary basis. The events we host are for ourselves to enjoy as much as you do.

3) Have a valid photo of yourself in your profile 🤳🏾
There have been multiple occasions where members have received inappropriate messages, all from members without photos. To help prevent this from happening, we ask all members to provide a photo of themselves.

4) Update your attending status correctly ✅
Not knowing the correct number of attendees can negatively impact the event. Excessive absences and/or gatecrashing events, without valid reasons, will lead to removal from the group.

5) Do not take control of events hosted 🤐
The organisers already have a plan for the event they are hosting. To prevent any difficulties, respect what the organisers have set up for you. Members are welcome to organise additional activities once the event is over.
6) Do not advertise your own activities in the group without permission 🙅🏻
Whilst we are happy to see additional events, they must apply to the group's structure. If you want to advertise any of your events, contact Kevin.

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