noticeboard
ˈnəʊtɪsbɔːd/
noun
BRITISH
plural noun: notice-boards
- a board for displaying notices."the term's list of lectures has been put on the noticeboard"
synonyms: pinboard, cork board,
Throughout Oxford there is a distinctly efficient and very low tech method of advertising concerts, lectures, and other events. At various places throughout the city, you will find plywood boards leaning against old walls, trees, or fences, advertising the plethora of events for the week. It is common to hear people say, "I saw on the boards..." or, "Check the boards to see what is on".
Oxford has 38 college and 6 permanent private halls. Each of these colleges have choirs, theatre groups, musical and dance groups, etc. Most colleges also arrange for various professional musicians, orchestras, or ensembles to perform on their campus sometime during the year. A colleges town is fun to live in because there is always so many performances by the students and for the students. In Oxford, you have a college town multiplied by 44 different institutions offering their own performances, lectures, and events throughout the year. It's a lot to keep track of, let alone attend. I don't think I will ever live anywhere again that has the weekly smorgasbord of musical, theatrical, and intellectual events to attend each week. The "Boards" are a brilliant, low cost, and flexible way to advertise them all.
Now, if you will excuse me, I'm off to check the boards.
