What’s On
The OIBC exists to provide boating facilities for residents of the Island. Unfortunately the boat shed on the towpath can only accommodate a limited number of craft. However, one of these belongs to the Club and it is available for use by members. In addition other members are often prepared to lend their boats out. The Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held in the Waterman’s Arms on Thursday 15 April 2010 at 8:00pm. The business of the meeting itself is not normally riveting, being generally confined to the routine matters of election of officers, approval of accounts, and fixing of subscriptions for the coming year. However it is an opportunity for members and prospective members of the Club to get together, enjoy a drink and find out more about how the Club operates. All are welcome to attend.
About Osney Island
Osney Island is one of Oxford’s best-kept secrets. Located to the west of the city only minutes from the railway station and just off the busy Botley Road, it’s a small ‘village’ of some 300 households surrounded on all sides by the Thames and the Osney Stream.
Walk over the footbridge and drop down to the Island you are immediately in another world with boats, wildlife and the tranquillity of the river. It really is an island in the centre of Oxford.
Shaped like an old-fashioned belt buckle, streets named after the points of the compass provide its frame with Bridge St the prong in the middle. Most of the houses are small terraced homes – but you’d be amazed how inventive people have been in making the most of small spaces.
The population of Osney Island is an eclectic mix of people. Some have been born and bred here, others are commuters, academics, artists. We all enjoy the very special community spirit.