Oxford City are proud to be part of the amazing  OxTrail 24 which will see over 30 life-sized ox sculptures take over the streets of Oxford this summer to raise money for Sobell House Hospice. 

City have taken delivery of their Ox, designed and painted by renowned artist David Cutts. The Ox is on display at Court Place Farm and for the next eight weeks visitors to our world-famous city can follow the Oxtrail, visit the sites and scan a unique QR code within the OxTrail app which will send them a Family Ticket for a game this season.

Just as importantly, we will also be supporting our good friends at Sobell House hospice  and backing an event that will bring the community together and encourage tourism in Oxford. 

 General Manager Chris Williams said 

“It’s wonderful to be able to support Sobell House and to be part of something that unites so many people across the city. David has done an incredible job with his design, which is called ‘City win the Cup’. 

”We pride ourselves on being part of the wider community in the city and from the unveiling at BMW MINI to the official launch at the Bodleian Library, you can see the way the trail will bring together businesses and historic locations that make Oxford such a great place to live, study and work”. 

Amelia Foster, CEO at Sobell House Hospice Charity, said: “Across eight weeks, OxTrail will encourage locals and visitors of all ages to explore Oxford’s iconic attractions and find some hidden gems. It’ll be a huge event for the city but one we would not be able to do without the fantastic support and sponsorship from local businesses such as Oxford City.” 

OxTrail is being held in partnership with Wild in Art. Cities across the world have famously brought their streets to life through Wild in Art installations including Manchester, Sydney, Cape Town and São Paulo. 

The art will be on display until the end of August 2024. After this, sculptures will be auctioned off to raise money for the hospice. 

About Sobell House 

Since 1976, Sobell House Hospice has provided compassionate care to adults with a life-limiting illness and supported their loved ones. At any given time, they care for around 500 people across Oxfordshire at home, on their inpatient unit, in the local hospitals, and through their Living Well service. 

 Their mission is to enrich the lives of their patients and those who love and care for them. That’s why their focus is on the here and now and making every moment matter. By providing patients with a better quality of life, Sobell House hope to give them more time making memories with loved ones, or doing what matters most to them. 

Sobell House Hospice is jointly funded by the NHS and the Sobell House Hospice Charity.  Every year, the Charity raises around £2 million to help fund the care we provide.   

Find out more at: https://sobellhouse.org 

Come and see City’s Ox this Saturday when we welcome Barry Town to Court Place Farm in our opening pre-season friendly (3pm) .

It’s “Pay what you Want” and will be part of a great day of football at Oxford City with the England game on TV in the clubhouse immediately after the final whistle.