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Oxford's
gay nightlife is relatively small, but nevertheless, very popular
with the local community.
Gay
pubs and clubs in Oxford City support one another and it is this
friendly atmosphere that attracts people from the whole of Oxfordshire.
The
Oxford Gay and Lesbian Community Centre (OLGCC) has been open
since October 1991 and is tucked away down St. Michael's Street
in Northgate Hall (adjacent to Cornmarket Street).
Who
goes to the centre?
"We
are a Co-Op and limited liability company, owned and run (almost
entirely voluntarily) by and for the lesbians, gay men and bisexuals
of Oxford and surrounding areas."
The
OGLCC has a membership of about 800 people with 40-50% being students.
Described
as a "friendly and social club" that "provides a
service to all minority groups", the centre welcomes any new
faces.
OGLCC
is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with different
theme nights. Counseling
services also operate three evenings a week.
We would like to offer a drop in centre, a day time cafe, and
make the community centre available to anyone who needs it during
the day |
| Mark
Whittacker |
The
newly refurbished centre is more like a nightclub than a community
centre.
Nevertheless,
the centre hosts many services and projects including 'The
Oxford Friend' .
Events
are also a big part of the community centre such as the forthcoming
fashion show and cabaret.
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| Mark
Whittaker (Secretary of OGLCC) Danny Jones and Trevor Cain.
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Mark
Whittaker, Secretary of the Oxford Gay and Lesbian Centre told 大象传媒
Oxford about their future plans.
"We
do propose to open the centre during the day, but after the recent
fire we are still getting back on our feet."
A fire
which started in the ladies toilets in August 2001, caused a lot
of damage and the centre had to close for eight months.
 A
year
later, the centre has a new and fresh look with warm colours and
trendy lighting. There is a stage, a good size dance floor and two
bars.
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Are
there any specific 'ladies only' nights in Oxford?
The
OGLCC holds 'Essence' once a month on a Friday at 22:30 which is
a ladies only night.
What
gay pubs and clubs are there in Oxford?
The
Castle Tavern (Pub/club)
24
Paradise Street
Oxford
Open:The main bar is open from 12:00 to 23:00
The Rainbow Room is the Castle's downstairs bar. It is open late
until 12:00 on Thursdays 02:00 Fridays and Saturdays, and 23.30
on Sundays.
Contact number: 01865 201510
The
Coven II (Club)
Oxpens Rd,
Oxford
Flawless - Friday
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The
Jolly Farmers (Pub)
20 Paradise Street
Oxford
Open: 12-11, Sun 12.30-10.30
Contact Number: 01865 793759
Old
Fire Station
(Club)
40
George Street,
Oxford
Open: Monday night is gay night and is called 'Flirt'.
Price: Free admission with flyer (or before 22:00 without) otherwise
拢2.
Contact Number: 01865 297190.
Oxford Gay and Lesbian Community centre.
Northgate Hall,
St. Michael's Street,
Oxford
Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 22:30
Thursday - Members 拢1.50 Non-members 拢3
Friday
- Members 拢2 Non-members 拢3.50
Saturday - Members 拢2.50 Non-members 拢4
Contact Number: 01865 200249
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