Oxford Connect Social Group

Come and join us for a relaxed evening of drinks and good company at The Red Lion, right in Oxford city centre.
This is a friendly, informal meetup and a great chance to socialise, whether you’re new to the group or a regular. For anyone who wants to carry on with the fun afterwards, we can always move on to another nearby pub or bar together. 😊

I’ve booked a table for 20 people for those who prefer to sit down.

Join us for a scenic circular walk through Shotover Country Park and Wheatley, covering around 10 km.
Shotover Country Park offers a beautiful mix of nature and history right on the edge of Oxford. Spanning 117 hectares on the southern slopes of Shotover Hill, it boasts spectacular views across South Oxfordshire from the top.
Plan:

• Meet at the main car park at the top of Shotover Hill (Old Road, Headington, OX3 8TA) at 1:20pm
• Free parking
• You can also take the bus and walk uphill to reach the car park.
• Please wear sturdy walking boots, as parts of the route can be muddy.
• We’ll stop in Wheatley for a drink
• The walk itself should take no more than 2 hours 30 minutes, but the finishing time will depend on how long we stay at the pub.

Looking forward to seeing you there! 🌿👣🍻

🍻🎶 Tap Social Movement: KWASSA KWASSA Dance Night – FREE ENTRY!
Hosted by: Tap Social Movement
Meeting point: Meet upstairs at 7:30 PM to socialise before the music starts
Description:
Time to get on your dancing shoes! 💃🕺
KWASSA KWASSA brings the uplifting sounds of cumbia, salsa, soukous, Afrobeat, highlife, compas, calypso, and more to the Taproom — all vinyl, all night, 100% focused on the dance floor.
Entry: FREE!

### Social Drinks at The Big Society followed by 🎶 Live Music Night: The Balkan Wanderers at James St. Tavern

Get ready for a high-energy live music night as The Balkan Wanderers play at James St. Tavern. Known for their infectious mix of Balkan folk, gypsy, ska, punk and world music, they put on a lively, feel-good performance that’s perfect for a Saturday night out.
📅 Date: Saturday 28 February 2026
🎵 Live music starts: around 9:30 PM
📍 Venue: James St. Tavern, Oxford

### 🕢 Meetup plan

• Meet at The Big Society at 7:30 PM for drinks and socialising
• Head to James St. Tavern together in time for the live music

🎟 Entry: Free / TBC (James St. Tavern gigs are often free)
🎶 Expect a fun, energetic atmosphere and great live music in one of Oxford’s best small venues.
Hope to see you there! 😊