What’s on
As part of Oxfordshire Artweeks, Briony will be showing sculpture in her studio and garden at Gothic House in Church Street. Working in clay, wood and stone, Briony has built up a large collection of diverse sculptures over her long artistic career. Much of her inspiration comes from the natural world, and the relationship between mother and child is a recurrent theme in her work.
Opening hours are 12 noon - 6pm
Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th, Monday 6th May
Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May
www.brionylawson.com
Please do come and visit.
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CATHERINE BINNIE and MARTHA EVANS invite you to their Artweeks exhibition at RAILWAY STUDIOS , Forest rd, Charlbury , OX73HH
May 4th - 12th
11am-6pm
Closed Tuesday and Thursday , open by appointment, Wednesday
COFFEE AND CROISSANTS ON SUNDAY MORNINGS (donations to CRAG- Charlbury Refugee action Group)
Painting, Sculpture, Drawing Pottery, Photography, Prints and cards.
Details of upcoming stone carving and pottery workshops
Stone carving in action on Saturdays
Come and say hello!
More details and online catalogue on my website: www.catherinebinnieartist.com
Catherine Binnie ·
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Our Artweeks exhibition at Chloe's (Alder House, Market Street) features two Charlbury-based Artists. Running from 10am - 5pm from Saturday 4th May - Sunday 12th May 10am - 5pm (closed Tuesday).
We'll have the coffee machine on all day as well as a limited menu on at Lunchtime and extra cakes too.
Our extended Artweeks opening feature pop-ups from:
Silvie (Saturday May 4th - 10am onwards)
Legendary East Oxford bakery/café bringing a selection of delicious cakes, bakes and buns.
Forge House Bakery (Sunday 12th May - 10am onwards)
Amazing seasonal pastries, viennoiserie and sourdough breads using regenerative flour from Bruern.
Charlbury Fleamarket (Sunday 12th May 10am onwards)
Join us for a great mix of second hand and hand crafted, art and curios.
Chloe Horner ·
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Bank Holiday weekend: extra opening times at the museum
Charlbury Museum commemorates the 'Beating the Bounds' tragedy in 1924 with a special exhibition. Unique photographs from the museum's archives capture a day of celebration which dramatically changed to one of tragedy and the death of three children. Explore the traditions and history of this ancient custom, read the stories of that fateful day. (This exhibition is supported by Charlbury Town Council)
Opening times: Sat. May 4 morning: 10.30 -12.30, afternoon 2.30 -4.30 Sun. May 5 & Mon. May 6 : 2.30- 4.30
Entry: adults £2 children free (no card facilities, cash only please)
We look forward to welcoming you over the Bank Holiday
Sue Rangeley ·
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CATHERINE BINNIE and MARTHA EVANS invite you to their Artweeks exhibition at RAILWAY STUDIOS , Forest rd, Charlbury , OX73HH
May 4th - 12th
11am-6pm
Closed Tuesday and Thursday , open by appointment, Wednesday
COFFEE AND CROISSANTS ON SUNDAY MORNINGS (donations to CRAG- Charlbury Refugee action Group)
Painting, Sculpture, Drawing Pottery, Photography, Prints and cards.
Details of upcoming stone carving and pottery workshops
Stone carving in action on Saturdays
Come and say hello!
Catherine Binnie ·
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Marion Coates will be at 20, The Playing Close, 4th -12th May, 11am - 5pm, with a wide range of Calligraphic Creations, so come and browse, chat, and perchance be inspired to have a unique card or gift made for someone you care for...
Roy Coates ·
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23 artists will be showing off their work around the town as part of the annual Oxfordshire Artweeks Festival. Printed trailmaps with details available during April or download one here.
Maureen Sparling ·
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Maureen invites you to share in her undersea world of illustrations for a children's book which will be on sale during Artweeks.
Exhibition of watercolours with greetings cards, prints and books. www.maureensparling.co.uk/shop
Open 11-5 daily.
Maureen Sparling ·
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Annual Boundary Walk and Commemoration of tragedy in 1924
Sunday 5th May is the date for this year's Annual Boundary Walk. Why not come along this year and walk around Charlbury over land not usually available to traverse?
The walk is 10.5 miles long and classed as 'medium' difficulty.
Meet your walk leaders at the Old Oak on Forest Hill at 10am. There will be a refreshment stop at Model Farm where you are welcome to join (or leave) if you don't fancy walking the whole route.
This year we are commemorating the centenary of the tragedy where 3 children drowned in the Evenlode. There will be a short commemoration following the walk, with refreshments provided by the scouts, a brief history on what happened from Rob Stepney, and a few words said by Fergus, vicar at St Mary's (as St Mary's ran the walk back in 1924). This will be held at Mill Field at about 4pm if you would just like to come along for this.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
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Sunday 5th May - 9.00am outside the Rose and Crown
Route at https://www.strava.com/routes/3212328023771499116
Coffee stop at Bruern. Casual pace, all welcome!
RSVP on Facebook, Strava or text 07467489922
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This choral evensong service will take place at 6pm to commemorate the tragedy of 1924 on the River Evenlode.
All welcome.
Maureen Sparling ·
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A special service of Choral Evensong to mark the 100th anniversary of the River Evenlode tragedy.
St Mary’s Choir will be singing music including:
- ‘Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace’, Samuel Sebastian Wesley
- Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in C major (1925), Ralph Vaughan Williams
6pm at St Mary’s Church for around one hour. All welcome.
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Tuesdays @ 10-11am in St Marys Church. Women welcome to bring along their children or you're welcome to come along by yourself for a nice daytime sing (with the odd toddler-based disruption!)
A good chance to meet friends and sing together.
Jenny Larsen ·
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Come and join Tina in the library for half an hour of stories and nursery rhymes. It's free and there's no need to book. See poster for details
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Instruments, Sounds and Images
Bruno Guastalla will share his passion for making violins and other instruments, playing the cello and bandoneon, writing music and making art
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non-members £5
Tony Lloyd ·
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CALLING ALL TODDLERS! Come sing with us at 10.15am on Wednesdays in the community centre.
Age: 0-5
Price: £8 drop in rate (£4 for additional siblings)
Book your place here: www.jennymahler.co.uk/contact
(This class is accessible to everyone. If you cannot afford the fee, get in touch with me confidentially via the contact page to arrange a subsidy.)
Jenny Larsen ·
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For the first time in Charlbury, get ready for an epic night of bluffing, strategy, and dice rolls with our Perudo Night with Orson Fry. Outsmart your friends, challenge their bids, and be the last one standing in this thrilling game of deception.
All levels and groups welcome, from novice to professional. We will play in games of six, feel free to join as a group or an individual. Food and Drink available throughout the evening. Game sets will be provided.
7pm at The Bull
Tickets here
About Perudo
Perudo is a descendent of the ancient South American game ‘Dudo’, more commonly known today as Liar’s Dice. Played by two or more people, it is quick to play—the faster the more fun! In Perudo, players take it in turns to bid on how many dice of a certain number are under everyone’s cups. They are eliminated when their bids are successfully challenged (or dudo’d) and they have no dice left. The last person standing wins.
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Gloving in Oxfordshire.
Members, please join us for our next talk when Carol Anderson, Manager of the County Museum Service, and former Director of the Oxfordshire Museum will explore with us the development of glove making, from its medieval origins as a small local craft activity, to one which by the 19 th century, employed thousands across West Oxfordshire and provided a living for many women and girls in rural areas.
Guests very welcome, £3 on the door.
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On Friday 10th May, David Celia & Zuffalo are playing The Rosie! Zuffalo describe themselves as a "funky, folky, psychedelic rock and roll band", and you'll hear some of their fine songs this evening! David has played The Rosie many times since his first gig here in 2010, including seven times at MonckFest! He has performed live on the Bob Harris Radio 2 show three times, and his fabulous songwriting skills are renowned and loved by many, such as
- Bob Harris. BBC Radio 2: "This Is Superb. A Gem"
- Gordon Lightfoot: "I love the sentiment in your lyrics"
David Celia & Zuffalo comprise:
- David Celia - Guitar/Ukelele/Harmonica/Keys/Vocals
- Kimberly Manning - Keys/Guitar/Vocal
- Mikey Vukovich - Bass/Vocal
- Cliff Rutherford - Drums
Don't miss this - a superb evening of music is guaranteed! It all starts at 9pm.
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This year's Garden Society Plant & Seed Swap will take place at the Memorial Hall on 11th May, from 10am to 12am. But please come early to avoid disappointment, as plants usually find new homes very quickly!
Just turn up, bringing any spare plants and seeds to add to the selection.
You
don’t have to bring anything to swap – just come along and choose
something new for your garden. Any monetary donations we receive are
"ploughed" into our gardening initiatives around the town.
If you have plants to donate, and prefer to bring them in advance, please leave them behind the lowered hedge in the Corner House Garden from the evening of Friday 10th May.
Teas, coffees and cakes will be available to enjoy as you browse.
Many
gardeners grow or take cuttings or divide plants especially for the
event, and it is always wonderful to think that little pieces of our
gardens are spreading around Charlbury and other local villages. It’s
especially good to realise that, generally, what will grow in a local
garden will also grow in yours – so success is (almost) guaranteed!
Enquiries: secretary@charlburygardensociety.org.uk
Please see our website for more information about the Garden Society events for 2024:
http://www.charlburygardensociety.org.uk/events/
Geneviève Hug ·
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The renowned Choir of St. John's College, Oxford will be giving a special performance in Charlbury Saturday 11th May 6.00 p.m. Sir Thomas White left instructions that St John’s should have a choir, and his wishes have been observed for more than 400 years.
Come start your evening with a variety of beautiful choral pieces and a refreshing glass of wine.
Tickets are £15 and are available from Cornerstone (in the Corner House) or on the door. All proceeds will support St. Mary's and its local initiatives.
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Ignite is an informal evening worship service hosted by St Mary's church, Charlbury. We bring vibrant, contemporary songs of worship to God in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with space to reflect and meet with God.
Absolutely everyone is welcome from any church, or from no church at all, we'd love to see you there.
We meet once a month on the second Sunday of the month - our next service is Sunday 12th May. Refreshments are served from 5:45, and the service begins at 6pm and runs for about an hour.
For more information, or to get in touch, see our website - www.igniteworship.org.uk
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Without doubt one of the finest soloists of her generation, the violinist Viktoria Mullova, who is three-quarters Ukrainian, has offered to perform a concert for CRAG with her family, all of whom are brilliant internationally-recognised performers.
Don’t miss this eclectic programme of solos, duos, trios and quartets; music by Bach, Bartok, and Mullov’Abbado, including specially-arranged compositions and improvisation.
The early evening concert will last approximately 90 minutes and will be followed by a Prosecco and canapé reception. The event will be held at the Memorial Hall. Tickets (including the reception) are priced at £30 (£12 for under 16s) and you can buy them on our website at https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/events/charlbury-gala-concert-with-viktoria-mullova-family/
Tickets are selling fast so get yours now to avoid disappointment!
Since all the concert expenses are covered by generous grants from local sponsors, we are able to give every single penny of the ticket sales directly to our partner charities.
Find out more about Charlbury Refugee Action Group (CRAG)
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For those of you who regularly attended Charlbury Market last year you'll recognise both of these wonderful local producers. From Forge House expect amazing seasonal pastries, viennoiserie and sourdough breads using regenerative flour from Bruern. Mariella will be filling delicious authentic Italian focaccia.
We'll have the coffee machine on at Chloe's too and our bottle shop will also be open. This will be the last day to catch our Artweeks exhibition, and also our first ever Fleamarket at Chloe's.
Join us at Alder House on Market Street. Open from 10am until it's gone!
Chloe Horner ·
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Evenlode Voices meet every Monday in the Charlbury Methodist Church @ 7.30-9ish.
Pop along for a joyful sing. At the moment we are singing a range of folk songs from around the world, original pieces and pop songs!
£8 on the door or discounted term price. Some bursaries available if needed.
Jenny Larsen ·
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Tuesdays @ 10-11am in St Marys Church. Women welcome to bring along their children or you're welcome to come along by yourself for a nice daytime sing (with the odd toddler-based disruption!)
A good chance to meet friends and sing together.
Jenny Larsen ·
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CALLING ALL TODDLERS! Come sing with us at 10.15am on Wednesdays in the community centre.
Age: 0-5
Price: £8 drop in rate (£4 for additional siblings)
Book your place here: www.jennymahler.co.uk/contact
(This class is accessible to everyone. If you cannot afford the fee, get in touch with me confidentially via the contact page to arrange a subsidy.)
Jenny Larsen ·
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Come and join Tina in the library for half an hour of stories and nursery rhymes. It's free and there's no need to book. See poster for details
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On an average day, Thames Valley Air Ambulance are called-out nine times to treat people in need. Their helicopter based service brings the expertise, equipment and treatment of the hospital to the most critically ill and injured patients across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Our speaker this evening will be giving a fascinating talk about the vital role they play. To be followed by tea, coffee & cake. Charlbury WI is always happy to welcome visitors and new members (ladies only please). 7.30pm in The Memorial Hall. Any enquiries please make contact on charlburywi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk.
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WHEN: 6-8pm Thursday May 16th
WHERE: The Charlbury Community Hall
WHY: To hear from Ditchley Park Estate’s five wildlife and farming experts on their 10 Year Conservation Plan.
WHAT: The Ditchley Park Estate accounts for 3500 acres of farm and woodland surrounding the seperately owned Ditchley Foundation. The estate’s farms have two purposes:
- To be the main income source to be given to charities by the HDH Wills Trust;
- To be a pioneering wildlife hub for north Oxfordshire.
The Ditchley Park Estate is now in the 8th year of a 10 year conservation plan which assesses our annual success of failure with birds, bees, butterflies, bats, newts, worms, cows and sheep – plus invasive species such as grey squirrels or muntjac deer.
Our wildlife advisers and farmers want to share with Charlbury residents their findings and give details of our recently installed QR Code Circuit on the Estate’s footpaths for walkers.
Limited places so must register here:
www.cotswoldfarmers.org/event-details/ditchley-park-an-exploration-of-ditchleys-wildlife
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at St Mary's Church 2-5pm
Fun for all the family!
Maureen Sparling ·
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Bring along your craft, enjoy a chat and laugh, coffee/tea and biscuits, socialise and make new friends. Share ideas and inspiration and swap hints, tips and skills. Everyone welcome.
The third Saturday morning of each month 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs.
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Join us and Freedom Of The Press owner Gavin Carver for an evening exploring his amazing local wines paired with delicious food from Chloe. We’ll be tasting 5 wines all beautifully crafted in Minster Lovell with grapes from Essex, which will be matched to five courses of local, seasonal food.
A night of food and wine pairing with Freedom of the Press, £70 (includes 5% off any FOTP wine purchases)
Tickets available from Chloe’s or mail us: chloescharlburyreservations@gmail.com
Provisional Menu (all dietary requirements can be accommodated, please give 7 days notice):
Pinot Gris - Asparagus, Wild garlic Labneh, Bash Bits Chilli Crunch
Chardonnay - Smoked cods roe, radishes, potatoes with brown butter and hazelnuts
red Pinot Noir - Upton smokery duck and mushroom toast, pickled rhubarb dressed leaves
White Pinot Noir - Kingstone Dairy cheeses, SaltPig smoked ham
Pink Pinot Noir - Rhubarb fool, strawberries and black pepper. Einkorn biscuit.
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We are hosting the launch of Ross King's new book.
The Shortest History of Italy, at St Hugh's Centre, Hensington Road, Woodstock. Saturday 18th May at 3pm. Entry £5 to include a complimentary glass of wine. Please book a seat on 01993 812760 or info@woodstockbookshop.co.uk
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Start your week with a bang at our Monday Quiz Night, hosted by comedian Lee Peart. Join alone or with a group for an evening of laughter, fun, and friendly competition at The Bull where you will test your knowledge for the chance to win exciting prizes.
Food and drink will be available throughout the evening.
7pm at The Bull
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Charlie Helm ·
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Evenlode Voices meet every Monday in the Charlbury Methodist Church @ 7.30-9ish.
Pop along for a joyful sing. At the moment we are singing a range of folk songs from around the world, original pieces and pop songs!
£8 on the door or discounted term price. Some bursaries available if needed.
Jenny Larsen ·
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CALLING ALL TODDLERS! Come sing with us at 10.15am on Wednesdays in the community centre.
Age: 0-5
Price: £8 drop in rate (£4 for additional siblings)
Book your place here: www.jennymahler.co.uk/contact
(This class is accessible to everyone. If you cannot afford the fee, get in touch with me confidentially via the contact page to arrange a subsidy.)
Jenny Larsen ·
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The experience of drawing is a form of visual thinking that is essential for everyone, providing insights into the complexities of the three-dimensional world we inhabit. Discover the links between Rossetti and the French impressionist Georges Seurat.
Working from direct observation of the figure, learn how to create a delicate granular appearance with graphite, gradually building the image from light to dark as the definition of the form builds, with practical advice about materials and measuring proportions.
All materials provided except some A3 cartridge paper which you will need to bring.
7pm at The Bull
Book tickets
Charlie Helm ·
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Tuesdays @ 10-11am in St Marys Church. Women welcome to bring along their children or you're welcome to come along by yourself for a nice daytime sing (with the odd toddler-based disruption!)
A good chance to meet friends and sing together.
Jenny Larsen ·
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Come and join Tina in the library for half an hour of stories and nursery rhymes. It's free and there's no need to book. See poster for details
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The ever-popular museum plant sale will take place on Saturday 25 May. Thanks to generous donations every year from green-fingered Charlbury gardeners, we offer a wide range of perennials, annuals, vegetable and herb plants. We will have trays of bedding plants at very competitive prices, and a selection of less common shrubs and specimen plants. There are always keen gardeners on hand to identify plants for you and help you make your choice.
We are always very grateful for donations of plants. You can bring them to the garden on the Friday evening between 5.30 and 6.30pm or before 10am on the morning of the sale. Any queries please contact Judy on 07530 012332.
The sale will be in the Corner House Garden, or the Memorial Hall if the weather is poor. This is a major fundraiser for the museum, and we look forward to seeing you at the sale.
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Following on from three sold out shows, join us at The Bull for live comedy in the Secret Garden Room, making Wednesday much more hilarious.
Line-up TBC.
Doors 6:45pm | Start 7pm at The Bull
Book now
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Join us and learn the ancient craft of Indian Block Printing and be able to print your own beautiful designs using a wide range of hand carved blocks. Print either a table runner, a set of napkins or three other items including cushion covers, tea towels, tote bags and drawstring gift bags.
You will first have a demonstration and then you will practise on old fabric until you are ready to create your own designs. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron!
Tea, coffee, elderflower cordial and biscuits are provided but please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks if you like.
There will be a few printing blocks and blank textiles available to buy at the end for anyone who is interested in pursuing this craft at home.
The morning workshop has now sold out but there are still spaces available in the afternoon (at time of writing).
To book or for more information please go to www.artofjaipur.com or email artofjaipur@aol.com
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We are back outside the community centre with lots of local produce and friendly faces. Hope to see you there.
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Thursday 6th June, 3.30-5.30 pm. CH garden and Memorial Hall
Members , friends and guests, please join us for tea and our talk
Tragedy, Bravery and Mystery: Beating the Bounds 1924
This is a tale of tragedy, since three children drowned in the Evenlode. Of bravery, since heroic efforts at rescue led to the award of two medals for gallantry. And mystery – since it is difficult to understand why the final group of boundary walkers took the punt upstream from where others had crossed safely, and with such catastrophic consequences. Using eye-witness accounts, testimony at the inquest, and contemporary photographs,
Rob Stepney will piece together the events of that fateful day.
We also hope to have the first public showing of a short film made with
Rob Jackson and Alan Snelling.
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Arrival Time 7:30 pm
Ticket Price £95, includes welcome cocktail & six-course tasting menu
We are delighted to welcome back Jac, for an ingredient-led tasting menu. Jac has worked in a number of award-winning, Michelin starred restaurants and will be cooking over flames once again on our grill.
Drawing inspiration from our market garden at Daylesford Organic celebrating the flavours of the season, Jac will be cooking over ash on our wood-fired grill in our open plan kitchen, with the theatre of the chefs always on view.
Each course features the summer ingredients at their very best, such as heritage market garden tomatoes, girolle. The evening will begin with a seasonal cocktail on arrival.
Originally from Warwickshire Jac has over 15 years’ experience working in award-winning restaurants including holding the position of Senior Sous Chef under Michael Wignall at both The Angel Inn in North Yorkshire as well as Sous Chef at Gidleigh Park in Devon, each held 1 and 2 Michelin Stars, respectively.
To book, please select Friday 7th June here
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the Charlbury branch of the royal British legion will hold a coffee Morning to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D Day, 9.45am to 11.45am. Refreshments, home made cakes and raffle. All proceeds to The Poppy Appeal
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Bring along your craft, enjoy a chat and laugh, coffee/tea and biscuits, socialise and make new friends. Share ideas and inspiration and swap hints, tips and skills. Everyone welcome.
The third Saturday morning of each month 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs.
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Nature Recovery in Charlbury, Fawler & Finstock: a Public Consultation
Wigwell Nature Reserve Charlbury
11am – 4pm: 15th June 2024
We are losing our wildlife and suffering from the impacts of climate breakdown. Although this is a global problem there is a lot that we can all do locally, and we are keen to encourage this. So, the Land & Nature Group is putting together a plan for nature recovery across the three parishes of Charlbury, Fawler & Finstock and we want YOU to be involved and to share your ideas with us.
To get the public engagement and consultation going we are holding a Nature Day event, free and open to all, at the Wigwell Nature Reserve in Charlbury. We would love to see you there to find out more, tell us what you think and have a go too! Learn about things YOU can do including citizen science monitoring of species or water quality, volunteering on nature reserves or making your own garden more wildlife friendly. Please come along, bring the family and tell your friends. All ages welcome.
There will be:
Talks
Guided walks
Events for children: crafts, wildlife surveys
Displays
The School Choir with Evenlode Voices
Refreshments
Further information or to contribute, please contact either geoffgriffiths@landscape-matters.org or Lisa Wilkinson (Parish Clerk).
An initiative of Charlbury Town Council in collaboration with Wychwood Forest Trust.
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The 2024 Charlbury Beer Festival will take place on Saturday 29 June at Charlbury Cricket Club, from noon till late. There will be around 60 real ales, a variety of craft beers, a range of ciders and perries, wine, gin, and Pimm’s; a great selection of food (including vegan options); tea, cake and soft drinks; live music throughout; the Culture Club tent with its varied programme of performances and talks; children’s entertainment and activities; and high-octane sport with the World Aunt Sally Singles Championships.
All money raised by the Beer Festival is given out to community projects, both in the Charlbury area and overseas. We have now taken our total of funds raised for good causes to around £300,000. There have been donations to over fifty local organisations, ranging from Charlbury Primary School and the town’s Pre-School, to local sports clubs, Charlbury’s Day Centre and Community Centre, and overseas projects in Africa, India, South America and elsewhere.
We must thank those generous sponsors who finance the beers and the entertainment tents, and of course, the beers themselves, plus the many hours that committee members and other volunteers put in. Cheers all round!
Charlbury Cricket Club provides a glorious setting, just across the road from Charlbury Station. There are excellent all-day (including late night) bus and train services to and from Charlbury to Oxford, Chipping Norton, Reading, Witney, Worcester and London, so you don’t even need to drive if you want to have a drink.
To keep up to date with the festival, please visit our website and follow our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
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Riverside 2024
Sat 20 July - 1pm to 10pm
Sun 21 July - 11am to 8pm
Riverside Festival is back this year for two days of brilliant local music and arts and family festival fun on the Millfield. We’re so proud to (still!) be Oxfordshire’s biggest and best FREE festival.
The music
We’re looking forward to bringing you around 50 bands on our three music stages - rock, indie, folk and blues. Watch this space for the line-up!
Festival fun
- Children’s tent - lots of crafts and fun activities to keep the little Riversiders busy
- Busker’s Stage - spot the next big musical star, or step up and show us what you’ve got
- Greenfields - craft demos and have-a-go sessions, from stone masonry to blacksmithing
- Food and feasting - championing the best local food businesses
- Pints in the sunshine - from our two bars, beautifully stocked up by Hook Norton brewery
- Our fabulous gin bar - for all you discerning gin lovers
- Riverside shopping - all our lovely traders open for business
The volunteers
Riverside famously runs on generosity, goodwill, gaffer tape and 100% volunteer power. Everyone, from the bands to the bar staff, donates their time, energy and expertise. If you’d like to help out this year, we’d absolutely love to have you along - please fill in our volunteer form and we’ll be in touch. Thank you!
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Memorial Hall 7.30
An evening of music from Jarisel
Four musicians playing music from six countries on ten instruments. Jarisel is a newly formed group of four local musicians each with an international reputation. They will be playing a variety of instruments including the bandoneon, cello, Hardanger fiddle, bohdran, guitar and accordion. They will present an exhilarating feast of folk music from around the world, including songs and tunes from the Celtic, French, Finnish, Latin American and Bulgarian traditions.
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Memorial Hall 1.00
Juliet Heslewood will share some extraordinary, funny and challenging moments from her many years guiding art tours around Europe.
Tony Lloyd ·
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Memorial Hall 6.30
The evening will begin with a meal "Aperitivo Fabrizio"
This cabaret-style event will showcase a variety of our amazing local talent.
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Memorial Hall 3.00
Arne Richards will give a harpsichord recital followed by tea and cakes
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An Evening of Poetry and Music
The Old Farmhouse, The Playing Close 7.00
An evening of nourishment for the soul in the form of poetry and music in beautiful surroundings.
Our readers will be Angela Phillips and Steve Hay and there will be music from Lionel Sainsbury.
Poetry has been chosen by Nick Johnson
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Playing Close 11.00
Sue Rangeley will lead us on a walk around the Playing Close to learn about the fascinating history of this part of Charlbury
Tony Lloyd ·
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Meet at the Memorial Hall 3.00
Christine Elliot will help us to discover and learn about the many plants around the streets of Charlbury.
Tony Lloyd ·
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Come and join us and . celebrate our 150th year as we play the iconic MCC. Gates open at 11am. Festivities include
Ability to have lunch and tea with the players
Morris Dancing
Jazz Band
Parade of the Hook Norton Shire Horses
Childrens games and activities
Full Details to follow
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Memorial Hall 8.00
The Four Wordsmen of the Apostrophe will be joined by Alan Fraser's Mingus Tree
Tony Lloyd ·
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Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non members £5 on the door
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Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Charlbury, Park Street
In the interests of public safety, it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road and impose a ‘No Waiting’ restriction as detailed above to facilitate carriageway resurfacing and white line reinstatement.
A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 11 September 2024.
The anticipated completion date is 13 September 2024, 20:00 to 06:00 each night.
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and restriction and will operate on the days shown above.
Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.
Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
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This year’s Fair will take place on Saturday 21st September.
Tilly Beaumont ·
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Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non members £5 on the door
Tony Lloyd ·
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Creativity with Children
Isabel Knowland and Tony Lloyd will share some of their experiences at primary schools in and around Oxford. This will be followed by a practical session making some of the things that the children created.
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non-members £5
Tony Lloyd ·
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Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non members £5 on the door
Desert Island Art
Art Society members will share the work they would choose to take to their desert island
Tony Lloyd ·
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The Oxford Concert Party are mounting a performance of Benjamin Britten’s Noye’s Fludde in St. Mary’s Church.
Conducted by Ben Goodall, who conducts the Chipping Norton Choral Society, and directed by Pat Winslow.
Noye’s Fludde is a wonderful community opera based on a Chester Miracle play and the story of Noah’s Ark.
With a chorus of animals, four teenage girls who are Mrs Noye’s Gossips, Noye’s sons and their wives, Noye and Mrs Noye, a string orchestra, a group of recorder players, bugles and handbells players this amazing spectacle will fill the church .
Matinee 2.00
Evening 7.00
Tony Lloyd ·
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2.00 Performance
Tony Lloyd ·
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