The ‘St George’s Day Celebration’ was organised by Raise The Colours Oxfordshire, the movement, which has been controversially hanging flags across the county since last summer, on Saturday, April 18, in Bonn Square outside the Westgate entrance.

It was described in an advert shared on Facebook, the group’s main communication platform’, as a ‘family-friendly’ day with music, community spirit and ‘fun games for everyone’.

Counter-protesters from Oxford Stand Up To Racism in Bonn Square on Saturday (Image: Ed Nix)

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However, there was no music or games on the day itself, and reports say about 10 ‘patriots’ turned out, holding flags with slogans written on them like ‘stop the boats’.

Oxford Stand Up To Racism organised a counter-protest ‘Migrants Welcome: Stop the Far Right’ for the same time, with about 50 attendees for the counter side.

Counter-protesters from Oxford Stand Up To Racism in Bonn Square on Saturday (Image: Ed Nix)

The organisations call for supporters to attend ahead of the event said: “Stand together against racist scapegoating and intimidation.

“Far right activists want to protest in our city centre spreading lies and hate aimed at migrants, refugees and many more of us. This is us, our families, our neighbours, colleagues and friends.

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There were some minor altercations between the sides, reports say (Image: Ed Nix)

“When the far right are allowed to spread hate and lies unopposed, it emboldens racist outbursts and hate crimes.

“Bring your friends and let’s leave no doubt that Oxford is a welcoming and proud anti-racist city.”

Reports say there were some minor altercations between the two sides at the protest and police were in attendance.

Did you see the protest? What did you think?

The Beacon in Wantage, held its makers and craft fair on Saturday, April 18.

It brought together talented local artists, makers and small businesses for a marketplace showcasing handmade and locally produced good.

A spokesperson for The Beacon called the event ‘a great success’.

The Beacon makers and crafts fair (Image: Ed Nix)

There was unique gifts, crafts and creative designs available for everyone, including handmade jewellery, pottery and paintings.

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There was also a beginner-friendly crotchet workshop. Working in small groups, they learnt essential skills, including how to hold the yarn and hook, how to make a slip knot and basic chain stitches and how to fasten off and weave in the ends.

The Beacon makers and crafts fair (Image: Ed Nix)

The Beacon offers a range of facilities including a theatre auditorium, dance studio, two function rooms and a coffee shop.

Record Store Day on Saturday was a global celebration of independent record store culture, a day dedicated to shining a spotlight on the shops that support music fans all year round.

On the day itself, hundreds of highly limited releases were available exclusively from indie record stores, all on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, and Brue Springsteen were among the artists releasing limited edition records.

Shoppers at truck Store in Witney on Record Store Day (Image: Ed Nix)

Truck Store’s Charlie Burnett-Cooke said: “There were big queues outside Truck Store in Witney, formerly Rapture, and Truck Store in Cowley Road, Oxford,

“As well as limited edition releases, we had DJs spinning vinyl in both stores and live music throughout the day:

“In Witney, local bands played under the clocktower in the Woolgate Centre with sets from Danny Mellin, Mazawattee, The Kokroachez, Dolly Mavies and Steady Habits.”