League leaders White House were tested by Black Horse B, battling back from a leg down to claim victory.

Despite a three-doll handicap, Black Horse started strong, scoring 28 in the first leg compared to White House’s 21.

However, White House levelled in the second leg with 21-17, and won the deciding leg comfortably, 26-18, thanks to Mick Phipps’ 13-doll haul.

Littlemore British Legion remain just one point behind the leaders after edging out Black Horse A.

Despite a shaky start, Legion won the second leg 27-18 and the deciding leg 20-19, with Kevin Baker leading the charge with 13 dolls.

Jolly Sportsman continued their recovery from an opening-day defeat, securing a third straight win against The Blackbird.

Dominating the first two legs, Sportsman eventually conceded the final leg 25-24, despite a strong all-round performance with six players reaching double figures.

North Leigh FC celebrated their first victory of the season after a dramatic encounter with Ampleforth Arms A.

Winning the first two legs via shootouts after ties on 22 and 20, North Leigh fell short in the final leg against Ampleforth’s 25.

Charlie Buckingham scored 11 dolls for North Leigh.

New Club A overcame an early scare to defeat Masons Arms A.

After losing the first leg 28-19, New Club levelled the match with a 31-25 win in the second leg and cruised home in the deciding leg 22-17.

Adrian Shepherd had a memorable evening for New Club, scoring a maximum six in one leg.

In Section 2, Catherine Wheel A edged out visitors Donnington Club A.

After winning the first leg 19-18, Catherine Wheel lost the second 18-17, but regained control in the deciding leg, winning 24-17.

Ben Carter scored 13 dolls for Donnington, while Graham Hambridge top-scored for Catherine Wheel with 12 dolls.

Section 3 saw Cowley Workers climb into pole position after an away win over Headington Con Club.

Having opened the season with a victory, Headington have now suffered three straight defeats.

Cowley dominated throughout, winning all three legs 19-9, 18-9, and 18-14, with Neil Butler scoring 11 dolls.

The Aunt Sally League continues to provide thrilling contests, with teams battling hard every week.

The league, steeped in tradition, sees teams from all over Oxford and the surrounding areas compete in a game that requires precision and skill.

With the season in full swing, all eyes are on who will come out on top in the Premier Section.

The event took place at Didcot Railway Centre from May 23 to 25, where the star attraction was the visiting steam locomotive No. 32424 Beachy Head.

No. 32424 is a full-size replica of an engine from a class built in 1911 and 1912, with the original engine scrapped in 1958.

The replica was completed by members of the Bluebell Railway in 2024.

Named after the highest chalk cliff in England, the engine was one of six named after coastal features in southern England.

Photographs from the event capture the engine on the turntable, the footplate crew at work, and the train guard in action.

Images also show volunteers in the engine shed, shunting engine No. 1340 built in 1897, and staff dressed in period clothing.

Visitors enjoyed a session for photographers on Saturday night, and a long day of entertainment.

Taking part in the Oxford Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, the event raised more than £34,000 for men’s health charities on Sunday, May 17.

Dressed smartly in “dapper” outfits, the participants rode through Oxfordshire on classic and vintage-style motorcycles.

The ride included a stop at Radcliffe Square in Oxford for a public photo opportunity and finished at the Kingsley Café in Eynsham.

Distinguished Gentlemen’s Bike Ride in Oxford, 2026 (Image: Iaroslava Ershova)

Distinguished Gentlemen’s Bike Ride in Oxford, 2026 (Image: Iaroslava Ershova)

The event wrapped up with a family-friendly social gathering featuring food, drinks and live music.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is the world’s largest motorcycling charity event, taking place this year in more than 1,000 cities across 100 countries.

Cities include New York, Mumbai and Los Angeles. In total more than £5.4m has been raised globally.

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It raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health through the Movember Foundation.

Founded in Sydney by Mark Hawwa, the event was inspired by a photo of Don Draper from Mad Men, who was pictured riding a classic motorcycle in a suit.

The organisers also thanked Brasenose College, on behalf of all the frontages of Radcliffe Square, for hosting them.

Donations are still being accepted via the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride website.

Next year’s event is scheduled for Sunday, May 16, 2027.