Got that end of term boredom with Oxford life? Peruse through our ideas for some other things to get up to:
Greyhound racing: Sandy Lane, Cowley. Races held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Museum of Modern Art: 30 Pembroke Street. Exhibitions frequently commissioned from new artists, film screenings, talks and music evenings.

Reign: 136 Cowley Road Vintage specialists who back up their stall in Portobello with this shop in Cowley.

Belly Dancing for beginners: Rover Sports and Social Club. Every Thursday 10.30-11.30 am, 6.30-7.30pm.

Trainspotting: Didcot Railway Centre. Opportunity to examine one of the largest collections of steam engines in the UK. Rides offered on a variety of trains.

Ultimate Picture Palace: Jeune Street, Cowley. Independent single screen cinema first opened in 1920 showing first run and foreign films.

Sex shops: various, Cowley, take a friend, go for a giggle.

Laser Quest! Freeway House, Gloucester Green.

Deli au Maroc: Cowley food ranging from mini steaks to Moroccan flavourings and spices.

Oxford Ice Rink: Oxpens Road, go for some anti-seasonal fun.

Embrace your inner grunge at a Skate Park: Fettiplace Recreation Ground, Fettiplace Road

Go for an open air dip at Hinksey Pool, Lake Street: a large outdoor heated swimming pool.

Go organic at the Gloucester Green Farmer’s Market: on the first and third Thursday of every month.

Take a wander around the Botanical Gardens, just off the High Street.

Embrace your inner child, and go to a playground such as Friars Wharf Park.

Bird watching, pond-dipping and picnicking at Port Meadow.

Cherwell boathouse: 50 Bardwell Road, Oxford. Right on the river, the boathouse has a restaurant (somewhere to take the parents) and punt station.

Learn to dance the night away, with classes run by the University Dancesport Club: Latin, Salsa and Ballroom Dancing are just some of the options

Get some local spirit and support the Oxford Stars Ice Hockey Team, at the rink on Oxpens Road.

Take a bus out of Oxford, and find a country pub or walk. Timetables can be found at www.thames-travel.co.uk

The Jericho Tavern: a good pub in Jericho with live music nights.

Become a tourist for the day: put on your best Yankee accent and hop on a tour bus. Rumour says if you go in sub-fusc they let you on free.

Go to Evensong; whether you’re religious or not, one of the best choirs is on your doorstep. Monday - Saturday 6.15 (except Wednesdays).

Take the Oxford Ghost Walk: start at the Tourist Information centre at 19.00.

Car fanatics should take the BMW plant tour: advanced booking recommended.

Get away from the Mario-Kart and go Go-Karting for real: Oxford Stadium, Sandy Lane.

Pub Quiz at the Turf (Tues): a lot of fun; fierce competition from student and townie teams, plus the occasional solitary geek in the corner.

Get involved with the Newt. We’re always looking for new writers, so chat to one of the Editors or email Jake to say you’re interested.

Hi-Lo Bar, 68 Cowley Road, a Jamaican ‘Eating House’ serving top-notch Caribbean chow.

Go Strawberry-picking at Banbury Self Pick, Broughton Road (or pick raspberries or gooseberries etc!)

Take Life-Drawing Classes at The Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street. They also run Digital Camera classes and various exhibitions, and have a knitting group which meets every Tuesday

See the Oxford Shakespeare Company’s outdoor production of Twelfth Night, on at Wadham College throughout July and August.

Go Bowling at Bowlplex, Grenoble Road.

Hone your wine-tasting skills by joining ‘Bacchus’ the University’s Wine Society. Events held weekly.

Make a team and join the local 5-a-side football league. Information can be found at www.kickoffleagues.co.uk

Hana Chambers suggests 10 alternative nights out for those of you tired of the usual routine of the Bridge and Filth

Brookes night at the Bridge (Mon): Brookes students are credited with being more attractive and more fun, a tempting alternative…

Poptarts at Babylove (Tues): a gay night, fun for both gays and straights alike. Expect to see Nigel getting his groove on in a big way.

Eclectric at Babylove/the Cellar (Thurs): A consistently good electro night that’s a great alternative to Filth or the Bridge. They also sometimes sell laughing gas.

Sex on the Beat at Filth (Wed, 5th and 7th): House, break and electro beats, “guaranteed to make you dance your tits off!”

Hit and Run at the Cellar (Wed): Drum ‘n’ bass, dubstep and more with speakers that make your hair stand on end. Good gritty fun.

Supermarket! at Babylove (Thurs, 3rd and 5th): Music everyone loves to dance to from the 50s to the 00s, so there’s a range of choice (hence the name). Attracts an American Apparel-wearing, fun-loving crowd.

Indie night at the Purple Turtle (Thurs): Discounted entry to Union members, but generally full of ageing townies and underage Oxford teens. Slightly tragic.

The Carling Academy: Runs a massive set on Fridays, such as the recent Soulwax/2manydjs, usually an epic night out. Weekday gigs have included the likes of Regina Spektor, and the Klaxons

Sunday Roast at Babylove (Sun): Occasional student-run night, with music ranging from Eastern European dance music to reggae to ukeleles.

Action Stations at Babylove: (Wed) Girls put on a swishy skirt and boys slick your hair back for this fortnightly 50s night.

Our new E&E Officer, Mike Scott, suggests some environmental and ethical things to try:

Join a group; Oxford has uni-wide groups for Fairtrade, Oxfam, Amnesty International, Hands up for Darfur, Pro-Test, Stop The War and lots more. Meet others at events like film-showings, speakers and festivals.

Hunt for Fairtrade: the options are there in shops, you just need to find (and buy!) them.

Join the Environment and Ethics Committee! If you have a gripe about college’s environmental record, feel passionately about an issue or just want to help out, anyone is welcome!

Use charity shops instead of Primark for bops. There’s Oxfam on Broad St, Turl St and St Giles and many others dotted around.

Recycle! Simple but so effective. Perhaps not as fun as belly-dancing, but much more rewarding!