Thank you!

Thanks to all who made it along to the fourth show of the year. All of the speakers performed magnificently and those who were able to brave the cold and the crowds, on what was probably the busiest night of the year in Oxford, turned our new venue into a roasty, toasty centre of excellence. Watch this space for more, similar fun times in the new year.

We succeeded in raising £302.28 for Book Trust and Schools Plus. Children are going to receive free books and student tutors will be able to offer support in Oxfordshire classrooms because an audience made it along to a spoken word night!

Now's as good a chance as any to get in plugs for the incredibly generous, talented people who took to the stage (stage lit, carpet-delineated floor space). Leila Johnston can be found making things fast at @finalbullet, D.B. Fishman can be followed at @TheDanPrism, Richard Dadd (Father Christmas) has returned to the culinary warmth of The Bakery, Nicky Davidson's film page is on Vimeo, Lucy Ayrton is sometimes here, and has many a show coming up in Oxford, Chris Lintott can also be found on twitter - and here's his Galaxy Zoo (you should go before the world ends), Mr and Mrs also perform as members of Dark Side of The Room, their Soundcloud page is here. If you took one of these acts to your heart, let them know: live in the light of their teachings, buy their tickets, read their work and trumpet their glories.

Here are some photos from the night, including some of the entries from the audience participation section of the show: a drawing contest. This will be an addition to future events, it only seems fair that the lovely audience are encouraged to make something after cheering on so many creative types. Relive the informative, entertaining times.

Have yourselves a brilliant time over the holidays, see you in the New Year!