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Matt Sage Despite learning the recorder at school – like every other wretched child of the 1970s (torture for all concerned) – it wasn’t until the age of 11 that I got my first real initiation into music. One evening, at my grandma’s house, I chanced upon an original copy of the Beatles’ White Album that had previously belonged to my Dad. I took it home, wired together an old record player that was gathering dust in a cupboard, plugged in some headphones and that was it for me. I was up until dawn, utterly transfixed, awe-struck, terrified, elated. This incredible music filling every recess of my young, open mind. That night absolutely changed my life - I became completely obsessed: I had to find out for myself how to make music, and I’m still trying to figure it out.
Punting is a much-loved past-time in Oxford even though social distancing now needs to be strictly observed during ongoing coronavirus restrictions. Once the weather improves, and spring approaches, people start thinking about hiring punts and taking a trip out on the River Cherwell. Magdalen Bridge Boathouse, High Street Job name: Punting Easter egg (ITS NOT EASTER!!!) PictureSales Ref: OX67712 Notes: Google has hidden an easter egg in Google maps (WHY!) - if you get directions from Magdalene College to Wolfson it suggests punting!! Magdalen Bridge Boathouse is one of most popular destinations for hiring a punt. The boathouse website says: We are open for punting - social distancing restrictions apply.