What’s on
Mon 16 Mar: Memorial service for Frank Prochaska, 11:30 a.m. Monday 16 March
Frank Prochaska died on 15 February, and there will be a memorial service on Monday 16 March (following a private burial to be attended by family only). Friends of Frank and his family will be warmly welcome at the service at 11:30 a.m. in the Memorial Hall, Brown's Lane Charlbury OX7 3QW, and all are invited for refreshments afterwards at White Hart, Market St., Charlbury OX7 3PH.
Mon 16 Mar: BlaBla French Conversation Groups
Would you like to practice your spoken French in Charlbury, in the company of a French native speaker and fellow francophones?
Level 1 at 11am: you're just beginning to learn (or relearn) the language, and know simple words and phrases, but do not yet feel confident to communicate with French speakers.
Level 2 at 3pm: you can understand a French speaker and you can have a basic conversation with them.
£10 per one-hour session, £45 for 5 sessions.
For more info, contact me by email at valeriezitoun@aol.com or through this website.
Mon 16 Mar-Tue 24 Mar: Deli art exhibition
Art in the Deli
Exhibition March 2026
Charlbury Painting Group are exhibiting in the Deli during March.
We are a group that meets weekly on Thursday afternoons during term time in the Green Room. We use this time to focus on observing and painting the things that interest us and try to improve our skills and widen our horizons. Some use oils, others acrylics or mixed media and we are always surprised at how differently everybody approaches similar subjects and this in turn enhances our own seeing and approach. The mutual support from others in the group is key to the atmosphere of these sessions which have become a special time in our week.
Tue 17 Mar: St Patrick's Day Quiz
Join us at The Bull with Irish Comedian, Eoghan Collins, for our St Patrick’s Day Quiz in the Secret Garden Room. Join solo or with a team to test your knowledge of all things Irish for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Tue 17 Mar: What really matters
This is the fourth in a series of talks for Lent held in St Mary's parish church on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. The theme of the talks is 'moved by love'.
The speaker on 17 March is Patrick Derham. Patrick is known in Charlbury as an enthusiastic advocate for education and as 'quizmaster extraordinaire' for quiz evenings held in St Mary's.
Patrick was a History teacher before becoming Head Master of Solihull School (1996), Rugby School (2001) and Westminster School (2014).
His own life was transformed by educational opportunity and passionate about widening access, Patrick set up the Arnold Foundation for Rugby School, which provides a boarding education at Rugby to disadvantaged children and was instrumental in setting up the Royal National Children's Spring Board Foundation, a national charity closely modelled on the Arnold Foundation.
In his "second career" he is involved in a number of projects including working with Crucible in Sub-Saharan Africa and The Alsama Project based in the Shatila Refugee Camp in Beirut. He is quoted by Alsama as saying: "Of all the projects that I have been involved with, this is the one that has the potential to make the greatest difference".
His talk will be a reflection on the transformational power of education.
Doors open at 7pm. Admission free. Donations will be welcome towards expenses and for Christian Aid. Everyone is welcome.
Talks arranged by Churches Together in Charlbury
Thu 19 Mar: 🍺 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CHARLBURY BRANCH – BEER CALL 🍺
🍺 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CHARLBURY BRANCH – BEER CALL 🍺
Join us for our next Beer Call on:
📅 Thursday 19th March
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 Rose & Crown
Come along for a relaxed evening of good company, conversation, and camaraderie.
All members and prospective members welcome – bring a friend!
We look forward to seeing you there. 🍻
#RBL #Charlbury #BeerCall
Thu 19 Mar: "New Light on the History of Charlbury Parish"
We are excited to welcome renowned historian Dr Simon Draper who will be giving an illustrated talk delving into the history of the parish. Dr Draper's talks are well know for revealing unknown details on the history surrounding us and his research is unparalleled.
Venue: St Mary's church, Charlbury
Time: Drinks and canapés 6.00pm, talk and questions 6.30pm-7.30pm
Tickets: £18 from art@amandacooper.co.uk
All proceeds to St Mary's and all Saints Shorthampton
Thu 19 Mar: 'New Light on the History of Charlbury Parish'
The Friends committee of Shorthampton invite you to an illustrated talk.
'New Light on the History of Charlbury Parish'
Thursday 19th March, St Mary's Church. 6 O'clock drinks reception followed by the talk at 6.30
Based on his recent research in the Evenlode valley Simon will enlighten us on his recent findings. Things you never knew! 'Simon is a professional local historian working for the long-running Victoria County History (VCH) research project in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, where he lives. An archaeologist by training, he has special interests in Anglo-Saxon and medieval landscapes as well as place-names.'
Tickets £18 from art@amandacooper.co.uk. Please email me to book your place and I will send you the bank details. If you cannot attend a donation is always welcome.
Proceeds to both St Mary's and All Saints, Shorthampton
Thu 19 Mar: Talk on Dahlias by Val Bourne
Garden Society Talk - Memorial Hall
Join us for a glass of something from 19:00, followed by an inspiring talk on dahlias by Val Bourne starting at 19.30. This is a great opportunity to learn more about growing dahlias, especially as we would like to encourage everyone to enter our September Annual Show with their favourite dahlias.
Val has been a member of RHS judging panels and committees and is an active member of several plant societies. Val judged the Dahlias Trial for over ten years and has a hundred or so on her allotment.
For more information, see https://www.charlburygardensociety.org.uk/events/talk-on-dahlias/
To join or rewew your membership of the Garden Society, see https://www.charlburygardensociety.org.uk/membership/
Fri 20 Mar: Lent lunch
Churches Together in Charlbury are offering home made soup, bread and cheese for lunch at St Mary's Parish Church on Friday 20 March from 12 to 1.30pm. Come and meet your friends.
There is no charge. Donations will be gratefully received for Christian Aid's work with farmers learning to adapt to climate change and to restore health to the environment and the local community.
Everyone is welcome.
Fri 20 Mar: Drovers'Roads in Oxfordshire & Beyond
Finstock Local History Society presents-
Tim Healy-Dovers' Roads in Oxfordshire & Beyond
Droving has been carried out from ancient times until the 19th century to bring animals from Wales to market in London, often through Oxfordshire, as this was a particularly convenient route.
The drovers’ journey could take as long as 3 weeks, during which they used long roads, such as the Ridgeway, and a network of local roads. Many of these roads survive, with names like Green Lane or the Welsh Way, and further evidence of the activity remains with pubs bearing names such as the Drovers Arms.
Come along to find out much more in Finstock Village Hall
Bar opens 7.30pm. Talk begins at 8pm.
All welcome-Non members admission £3.00
Sat 21 Mar: Craft & Cuppa
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. (Not just WI members). The third Saturday morning of each month 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please make contact on charlburywi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk.
Sat 21 Mar: Bring OR Take in Memorial Hall - 9.30-12
BRING items from between 9.30 and 10.15am and TAKE anything you want free of charge from between 10am and 12 noon. You don't have to bring something in order to take something, so please just pop-in to take away anything you like.
BRING spare but usable items you no longer want: household items, clothes, children's toys, DVDs, books, bikes, curtains, garden tools, flower & vegetable seeds, etc, etc. PLEASE DON'T BRING PAINT, TILES, KNIVES, OR CHILD CAR SEATS.
Plug-in electrical items have to have been PAT-tested by us in advance, so bring them to 3 Crawborough Villas ONE WEEK BEFORE on Saturday 14 March between 11-12 ONLY. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PLUG-IN ELECTRICAL ITEMS ON THE DAY OF THE BRING OR TAKE.
Bring a photo of large items to put on the notice board rather than bring them along on the day.
You can also bring along old spectacles, unwanted bras, used printer ink cartridges, dead batteries, broken lightbulbs, and used water filter cartridges - please put them in the boxes by the door.
Items are given and taken FREE so please respect this community spirit by not taking things for resale or scrap value. Leftovers are given to charities or Freecycled.
Photos might be taken during the event, so if you don't want to be photographed then please contact Janet or Christine.
Volunteers are vital for this event - if you would like to help sort things out as they are brought in and put onto tables, and more importantly help sort stuff out at the end, and even drive to charity shop in Witney, then please contact Christine Elliott 01608 811057.
Organised by the Charlbury Green Hub.
Mon 23 Mar: Easter Bingo at Charlbury Bowls Club
Join us for the ever popular Bingo night at the Bowls Club on 23rd March 2026
Lots of great prizes to be won.
Doors open 6pm
Eyes down 7pm
Tue 24 Mar: Butterflies !
Tuesday 24 March
19.30-21.00 hrs
Friends Meeting House
Charlbury Wildlife Society invites you to
Roger Newman, Butterflies
Butterflies were back in 2025 after a very poor 2024, but we need to know more about the patterns of occurrence over years to understand the health of different species. Roger works with Butterfly Conservation and the Wychwood Forest Trust, facilitating teams of citizen scientists who are key in collecting data.
Everyone is welcome.
Free to members (membership £12.50 annually) and those under 18. A contribution of £5 is invited from anyone else to help fund CWS wildlife initiatives. Charlburywildlifesociety@gmail.com
Tue 24 Mar: Hope - The Great Opportunity (film)
The first in a series of films aimed at looking at how tackling climate change can offer a great opportunity.
March 24th 6.15pm Enstone village hall.
The film is free although donations are always welcome. For further details please contact office@sustainablechippingnorton.org
The film will be followed by soup and an opportunity to connect with others locally.
Tue 24 Mar: What really matters
This is the last in a series of talks for Lent held in St Mary's parish church on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. The theme of the talks is 'moved by love'.
The speaker is the Rev. Dr Elizabeth Koepping. She trained in Social Anthropology and later in Theology, She taught anthropology at universities in Australia and Germany, and then World Christianity at Edinburgh until retiring in 2014, after which she returned to Germany as Chaplain to the English Church in Heidelberg. In 2016 she settled in Charlbury and is a member of the ministry team at Charlbury parish church. Her main area of research since 1966/70 has been among village people in Borneo.
This illustrated talk will look at two aspects of community: as a collection of people who are linked to each other only to the extent each wishes, or an intentional community of people pledged to follow a particular practices coming from a shared world view. The substance of the talk comes from a book Elizabeth is currently writing for the people of the Borneo village to which she has been attached for sixty years to document their history. This has changed over the last century from a close knit group in which behaviour was tightly controlled to more of a loose collection of individuals. Yet it remains a community, and though some regret the loss of the integrated past, others recognise the downside. It will give us a chance to consider what we mean by community and how we experience community life today.
Doors open at 7pm. Admission free. Donations will be welcome towards expenses and for Christian Aid. Everyone is welcome.
Talks arranged by Churches Together in Charlbury
Thu 26 Mar-Sun 5 Apr: Easter at St Marys and Shorthampton
Holy week and Easter dates for 2026. All welcome.
Thu 26 Mar: Stress Buster Relaxing “PINK" Moon Sound Bath
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985184976705?aff=oddtdtcreator
Fri 27 Mar: u3a Pub/Bus Walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
Start point to be advised. X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Fri 27 Mar: u3a Science and Technology Group
A group of like-minded u3a members who have an interest in Science and Technology in its broadest sense i.e. not too technical. Guests are welcome for one session. To join u3a https://chippingnorton.u3asite.uk/
Monthly Meeting : 3pm to 5pm the last Friday of the month in the Green Room at the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane Charlbury. There will be a modest charge towards the hall.
“Hell’s Gorge “- the Panama Canal story. Why it cost $millions and thousands of lives.
Roger Ball
Sat 28 Mar: Ranglin @ The Shed
Ranglin’ is a groove-driven ensemble celebrating the music of Jamaican jazz guitarist Ernest Ranglin. Blending reggae, jazz, calypso and funk, their grooves are anchored by iconic dub bass lines and infectious rhythmic energy. Expect deep-pocket rhythms, fearless improvisation, and an irresistible dance-floor pull.With no two shows ever the same, Ranglin’ reimagines Ernest Ranglin’s classic Below the Bassline album, heating it up with their own creative spark and spontaneous improvisation.
Sat 28 Mar: Wychwood Chorale Concert (click for more)
Sat 28 Mar: 🎶 Live Music: Ollie Charles – 28th March 🎶
Join us at Charlbury Town Football & Sports Club on Saturday 28th March for a brilliant evening of live music from Ollie Charles!
Whether you’re a regular at the club or just fancy a great night out with friends, this is the perfect chance to enjoy fantastic live entertainment in a friendly, local atmosphere.
Everyone welcome — come along, support your local club, and enjoy a great night!
Sat 28 Mar: CHARLCOAL DRAWING WORKSHOPS WITH CATHERINE BINNIE AT RAILWAY STUDIOS
Forest road
Charlbury
Oxfordshire
OX73HH
SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH
10.30AM-1PM
£65
Come and learn how to create exciting tonal drawings using the expressive qualities of charcoal. Working from still life and reference images of your choice, we will focus on observation, composition and mark-making using willow charcoal, charcoal pencils and rubbers on a variety of papers.
Demonstrations and guidance will be given throughout the morning.
No experience necessary and individual creativity and experimentation encouraged!
All materials provided plus a starter pack to take away with you so that you can carry on drawing at home.
Tea/coffee and cake
Small groups of up to eight people.
Railway Studios are a three minute walk from Charlbury station. They are large and airy with plenty of natural light and there is parking.
For more information or to book a place please visit my website : www.catherinebinnieartist
Or email: binniecatherine@gmail.com
Sat 28 Mar: Charlbury Street Fair Quiz Night with Supper
The Annual Charlbury Street Fair Quiz will be on Saturday 28th March in the Memorial Hall. Doors open 6.30pm, Quiz starts 7pm.
Teams of up to 6 people. Cost £19 per person including paella supper. Booking csfquizbooking@gmail.com or phone Steve Jones 07850 987922
Winning team will receive a box of wine.
Paella supper provided by Amerelo Bistro is gluten-free and vegan option will also be available.
All proceeds go towards the Corner House and Memorial Hall. Please book by 21st March.
UK Charity 1196206
Sat 28 Mar: Town Councillor Surgery
⏰ 10.00am – 11.00am
📍 Community Centre
Come and have a chat with your local councillors
Have a question, idea or concern about Charlbury?
Pop along for an informal conversation — we’re happy to listen.
No appointment needed — just drop by while you’re out and about.
Sat 28 Mar: Ranglin @ The Shed
Ranglin’ is a groove-driven ensemble celebrating the music of Jamaican jazz guitarist Ernest Ranglin. Blending reggae, jazz, calypso and funk, their grooves are anchored by iconic dub bass lines and infectious rhythmic energy. Expect deep-pocket rhythms, fearless improvisation, and an irresistible dance-floor pull.With no two shows ever the same, Ranglin’ reimagines Ernest Ranglin’s classic Below the Bassline album, heating it up with their own creative spark and spontaneous improvisation.
Sun 29 Mar: The Rose and Crown Sunday Music Sessions
Sunday March 29th 3.00p.m - 5.00p.m
THE ROSE and CROWN
CHARLBURY
SUNDAY SESSIONS
last Sunday of each month
3.00 – 5.00 pm.
Sunday afternoon LIVE music sessions in the lower bar at:
The Rose and Crown in Charlbury, with:
Slainte
randc_march_29_2026_poster_draft__celtic.pdfSun 29 Mar: Easter Printmaking Workshop
Join us this Easter Half Term for a hands-on creative activity for children and parents run by local artist Anthony Lloyd (of Royal Oak Press). Learn simple printmaking techniques, create colourful prints to take home and have fun supporting your local Pre-School! Suitable for kids aged between 2-11.
For more info and to book your ticket please follow below link. 🎨🖌️🖼️
Wed 1 Apr-Sat 4 Apr: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Oxford Playhouse (click for more)
Wed 1 Apr: Comedy: Adrian Lancini is The April Fool
The Shed Charlbury
Doors open 8pm. Show starts 8.30pm.Please bring your own drinks.
Tickets: £9 (plus £1 booking fee). Booking essential
Another chance to see this show from absurdist comedian Adrian Lancini specially written for and to be performed on All Fools' Day. What's the show about? Well, all will be revealed on the night but please be assured that this isn't all just an April Fool hoax. There will be a show. Honest.
Wed 1 Apr: Spring Stories & Crafts at Charlbury Library
Come and listen to some fun stories and make something crafty to take home. It's free and aimed at 4-8 year olds with their carers. Booking is essential. See poster for details
Thu 2 Apr: Charlbury Society talk - Marjorie Glasgow
The Oxfordshire Lieutenancy with Marjorie Glasgow, Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire
As His Majesty The King's representative in Oxfordshire, Marjorie Glasgow leads a team of 40 Deputy Lieutenants to connect across the county and support HM The King’s primary interests of Community, Climate, Culture, and the Commonwealth. Join Marjorie, along with some of her Deputy Lieutenants, for this informative talk on the varied ways they work to broaden community connections across Oxfordshire.
This talk will be in the Memorial Hall. Refreshments from 7.15pm, talk at 7.30. Free for members, £3 for guests.
Fri 3 Apr: Messy Church
Good Friday Messy Church. 10am, at St Mary's. Perfect for pre school and primary aged children.
Sat 4 Apr: Watching at the Tomb
As we prepare for Easter, come and join us at St Mary's at 9 pm for a short service of Compline (the late-evening monastic office).
Sat 4 Apr: Easter Trail!
🐣 Easter Trail - 4th April! 🐣 Join us 11am-1pm for our family Easter Trail! Find the hidden eggs, follow the clues, crack the secret word and win a prize! But that’s not all… 🎉 Bouncy Castle 🎯 Inflatable Nerf Shootout 🎨 Easter Arts & Crafts 🎟️ Easter Raffle - £1 a go! 🎟 £5 per child 📍 Charlbury Town Football & Sports Club Come join the adventure! 🐰💛
Wed 8 Apr: Ann Lowe- Textile Art
Ann will give a wide ranging and colourful talk on Textile Art from Africa to Roman snails, looking at the breadth of the medium, how artists have used it and how she has applied it in her own practice.
During a forty plus year career in the NHS, textiles, in many guises, played an important part in Ann's life as a hobby and stress reducer.
A skilled stitcher, both by hand and machine free motion, Ann has developed a special enjoyment in designing her own pieces. These range from useable craft objects to wall hangings, both large and small and include a variety of fabrics and threads, many of which are dyed and printed by her. Creating textural surfaces plays an important role in her work.
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non members £5 on the door
Sat 11 Apr: Spring Show (in combination with the Art Society Spring Exhibition)
11th April 2025 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Memorial Hall
The Spring Show will once again be in conjunction with the Charlbury Art Society Spring Exhibition.
Shows are open to everyone!
The Charlbury Garden Society Spring Show is always a delight. The scent of daffodils and the sight of beautiful works of art from the Arts Society makes for an uplifting day.
Once again we have tried to make it easier for you to exhibit your spring flowers. Exhibitors will not have to fill in entry forms in advance. Instead, the Show Team will be there to help you! Just bring a bunch of something down in a container between 9.30am and 10.30am on the day and we will help you place it!
The People's Choice cup will be awarded again this year. Members of the public will be invited to vote for their favourite exhibit – it may well be different from the judge’s choices! The winner will be awarded the Ian Tolputt Cup.
Do please come and support us – we hope it will be a wonderful day, topped up with hot cross buns, teas and coffees and a raffle!
Show Schedule
Show schedules showing exact timings and exhibition rules can be downloaded and printed off, if necessary, by clicking the link below.
History of the Cups Awarded
Click the link below to read about the history of the cups awarded, going back to 1958! Including fascinating details about who originally donated the cups, and when they were first engraved.
History of the Cups AwardedSat 11 Apr: Workshop sharpening event
Once again the Community Workshop will be running a spring sharpening event at the workshop.
All tools and gardening implements can be sharpened except for mower blades unless the blade is brought in on its own
We can also sharpen knives
Sharpening will open at 09.30 and run till 12.30
You can leave your items with us and collect at the end of the event. If this is difficult we can hold until you collect on one of open sessions on Tuesday,Wednesday andThursday
Payment can be made by cash or card
Sat 11 Apr-Sun 12 Apr: Charlbury Arts Spring Show
An exhibition of painting, sculpture, printmaking, textile art and photography by Art Society members.
The artwork will be complemented by a wonderful display of spring flowers on Saturday from the Charlbury Garden Society.
Our featured artist is Jane Crane with her colourful atmospheric landscapes and her stone carving.
There will also be a special exhibition of work by Charlbury Youth Club artists inspired by the collection in Charlbury Museum.
Charlbury Memorial Hall
Free entry
Mon 13 Apr-Wed 15 Apr: Temporary Road Closure at Charlbury, Hixet Wood
A request has been received from Beth Mar Ltd for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Hixet Wood whilst essential fibre broadband cabling works are carried out.
A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 13 April 2026 up to and including 15 April 2026, 24 hours per day.
Tue 14 Apr: u3a Pub/Bus Walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
Start point to be advised. X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Tue 14 Apr: Love Dance Academy Classes
Love Dance Academy LAUNCH WEEK!
We will be running classes in Modern dance for ages 2-12 years every Tuesday from April to July! Classes take place at Charlbury Corner House & Memorial Hall. Join us on APRIL 14th for our FREE launch week sessions.
Babies (2-4 years) 3.30-4pm
Minis (4-6 years) 4.15-5pm
Juniors Level 1 (7-9 years) 5-6pm
Juniors Level 2 (10-12 years) 6-7pm
Booking is ESSENTIAL via website or email info@love-dance.com
Follow Instagram for more info @love_dance_academy_
Tue 14 Apr: Morris Room Talk - Horace's Ode(s)
An hour of looking at Latin Poetry (in translation, with just a brief flirtation with the original text) as John Partington introduces us to the poem that A.E. Housman described as “the most beautiful in the Latin language” – Horace’s Book 4, Ode 7. Come and explore how Roman verse works, and how it’s been translated .. for better and worse.
The first in a series of talks in which Charlbury residents share their interests & enthusiasms. (The next is on May 1st.) 7.00 pm in the Morris Room (upstairs in the Corner House); refreshments from 6.30 pm. Entry free; donations invited.
Sat 18 Apr: Craft & Cuppa
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. (Not just WI members). The third Saturday morning of each month 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please make contact on charlburywi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk.
Sun 19 Apr: Bridewell Gardens Open Day (click for more)
Tue 21 Apr: Bioacoustics and Biodiversity
Tuesday 21 April 2026 19.30-21.00 hrs
David Green, Head of Innovation, Blenheim
Friends Meeting House, Charlbury
David will talk about how, collaborating with Oxford Brookes University, they monitor and understand biodiversity across the estate from the air to deep within the soil, using bioacoustics – digital sensors and remote technology to gather data. Initially focusing on bird and bat recordings they now study the hidden acoustic world of soil, exploring the soundscape of the soil environment and its relationship to ecological processes of soil life - as indicators of soil health and ecosystem dynamics.
This is a Charlbury Wildlife Society meeting, but everyone is welcome. Free to members (membership £12.50 annually) and those under 18. A contribution of £5 is invited from anyone else to help fund CWS wild life initiatives. Charlburywildlifesociety@gmail.com
Fri 24 Apr: u3a Science and Technology Group
A group of like-minded u3a members who have an interest in Science and Technology in its broadest sense i.e. not too technical. Guests are welcome for one session. To join u3a https://chippingnorton.u3asite.uk/
Monthly Meeting : 3pm to 5pm the last Friday of the month in the Green Room at the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane Charlbury. There will be a modest charge £1 towards the hall.
Speaker to be advised
Fri 24 Apr: u3a Pub/Bus Walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
Start point to be advised. X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Sat 25 Apr: Town Councillor Surgery
⏰ 10.00am – 11.00am
📍 Community Centre
Come and have a chat with your local councillors
Have a question, idea or concern about Charlbury?
Pop along for an informal conversation — we’re happy to listen.
No appointment needed — just drop by while you’re out and about.
Sun 26 Apr: The Rose and Crown Sunday Music Session
Sunday April 26th 3.00p.m - 5.00p.m
THE ROSE and CROWN
CHARLBURY
SUNDAY SESSIONS
last Sunday of each month
3.00 – 5.00 pm.
Sunday afternoon LIVE music sessions in the lower bar at:
The Rose and Crown in Charlbury, with:
ACOUSTICANA
Acousticana are a group of singers and players who perform, solo and together, an eclectic range of songs on acoustic instruments - folk, country, blues, Americana and popular songs from across the years.
Sun 26 Apr: Cello and piano recital in aid of AT The Bus
Join us for a delightful afternoon of music at the Charlbury War Memorial Hall on Sunday 26th April in aid of AT The Bus. The programme will include J. S. Bach: Cello Suite no. 1 in G major followed by folk songs for cello and piano, performed by Jeremy Capey on cello and Anne Willie on piano.
The event is being held to raise money for AT The Bus, a charity that offers school-based art as therapy to support the education, health and wellbeing of young people aged 5-16 in Oxfordshire and London.
Complimentary tea and homemade cake will be served during the interval.
Sunday at 1500 hrs; doors open at 1430 hrs For more information and to buy tickets please visit https://www.atthebus.org.uk/post/cello-and-piano-recital-in-aid-of-at-the-bus
Some tickets will also be available on the door
Mon 27 Apr-Fri 1 May: Temporary Road Closure at Charlbury, Dancers Hill
A request has been received from Circet UK Ltd for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Dancers Hill whilst essential ducting works are carried out.
A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 27 April 2026 up to and including 1 May 2026, 08:00 to 18:00 each day.
Fri 1 May: Morris Room Talk - Alma Mahler
"Prepare for a wild ride through Vienna at the turn of the last century in the company of one of its most elusive, exasperating and intelligent women as she witnesses the birth of the Modern Movement." Phil Roberts will introduce us to Alma Mahler, wife of Gustav and a gifted composer in her own right.
The second in a series of "Morris Room Talks" in which Charlbury residents share their interests & enthusiasms. 7.00 pm in the Morris Room (upstairs in the Corner House); refreshments from 6.30 pm. Entry free; donations invited.
Thu 7 May-Tue 12 May: Temporary Road Closure – at Charlbury, towards Grammar school Hill between 8 Wellington Cottages and 1 Collinsons Row
A request has been received from Circet Ltd.for a temporary road closure to apply to a section of the unnamed road, whilst essential fibre broadband works are carried out. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in the section of the unnamed road towards Grammar school Hill between 8 Wellington Cottages and 1 Collinsons Row
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 7 May 2026.
The estimated completion of the works is 12 May 2026 , 08:00 to 18:00 each day.
Thu 7 May: Charlbury Society talk - Marie-Louise Kerr
Oxfordshire on Canvas with Marie-Louise Kerr, local historian and museum curator
The landscape and cityscape of Oxfordshire have inspired artists for centuries. This talk will explore a selection of artwork connected to our local area - from oil paintings and pencil sketches to sculpture and stained glass - by a range of artists.
Join us in the Memorial Hall for refreshments from 7.15pm. The talk will begin at 7.30. Free for members, £3 for guests.
Thu 7 May-Tue 12 May: Temporary Road Closure – at Charlbury, Hixet Wood
A request has been received from Circet Ltd for a temporary road closure to apply to a section of Hixet Wood, whilst essential fibre broadband works are carried out.
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 7 May 2026.
The estimated completion of the works is 12 May 2026, 08:00 to 18:00 hours each day.
Sat 9 May-Sun 17 May: Artweeks in Charlbury
Sixteen artists will be exhibiting around the town in studios, gardens, workshops, coffee shops, homes and St Mary’s Church. A trail map giving individual opening times will be available during April.
Sat 9 May: The Swamp Honey live rock music at The Shed
Local heavy rock band The Swamp Honey will be playing a mix of originals and covers on Saturday 9th May at The Shed, Nine Acres Lane.
Entry is free but you can buy a sticker for £2 if you want. Bring your own drinks. Doors at 7.30
Mon 11 May-Wed 13 May: Temporary Road Closure at Charlbuy, Ditchley Road
A request has been received from Circet Ltd for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Ditchley Road whilst essential ducting works for fibre broadband are carried out.
A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 11 May 2026 up to and including 13 May 2026, 08:00 to 18:00 hours each day.
Mon 11 May-Fri 15 May: Temporary Road Closure at Charlbury, Kendal Piece
A request has been received from Circet Ltd for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Kendal Piece whilst essential ducting works for fibre broadband are carried out.
A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 11 May 2026 up to and including15 May 2026 08:00 to 18:00 hours.
Tue 12 May: u3a Pub/Bus Walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
Start point to be advised. X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Wed 13 May: An Evening with Sally Wainwright
Sally Wainwright is an English television writer, producer, and director. She is known for her dramas, which are often set in her native West Yorkshire, and feature "strong female characters".
Sally has been praised for the quality of her dialogue. She began her career as a scriptwriter on the long-running radio serial drama The Archers, and worked on the television soap operas Emmerdale and Coronation Street in the 1990s. Her first original drama, At Home with the Braithwaites, aired between 2000 and 2003
She found success with Unforgiven, for which she won the Royal Television Society's Writer of the Year Award. Her work since includes Scott & Bailey, Last Tango in Halifax , Happy Valley Gentleman Jack and Riot Women.
Last Tango in Halifax won the British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2013, and Happy Valley won the same award in both 2015 and 2017
Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non members £5 on the door
Thu 14 May: Ascension Day Communion
One of the great Feasts of the Christian Year! All are welcome at St Mary's for a service of Holy Communion at 6 pm.
Sat 16 May: Craft & Cuppa
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. (Not just WI members). The third Saturday morning of each month 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please make contact on charlburywi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk.
Sun 17 May: Bridewell Gardens Open Day (click for more)
Tue 19 May: Moths Matter !
Charlbury Wildlife Society
Compared to 59 species of butterfly in the UK, moths make up an amazingly diverse group, there are more than 2500 species of moth but because they are mostly active at night, we don't see them. Moths are indicators of a healthy ecosystem and are a key source of food for birds and bats and other insectivorous creatures; and in pollination.
Dr Julian Parfit from Wild Wantage will help us identify local moths, learn to set up a moth trap, grow plants for moths and more.
Venue: Charlbury Friends Meeting House
Time: 19.30-21.00 hrs
Everyone is welcome. Free to members (membership £12.50 annually) and those under 18. A contribution of £5 is invited from anyone else to help fund CWS wildlife initiatives.
Charlburywildlifesociety@gmail.com
Tue 26 May: Souls & Bodies in Amazonia
Peter Rivière (Emeritus Professor of Social Anthropology at Linacre College, Oxford and long-time Charlbury resident) has spent seven decades researching the indigenous cultures of the Amazon basin. He'll be offering us "remarks, specific and general, on aspects of the soul among the native peoples of the South American tropical forest".
One of a series of talks in which Charlbury residents share their interests & enthusiasms. 7.00 pm in the Morris Room (upstairs in the Corner House); refreshments from 6.30 pm. Entry free; donations invited.
Fri 29 May: u3a Pub/Bus Walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Fri 29 May: u3a Science and Technology Group
A group of like-minded u3a members who have an interest in Science and Technology in its broadest sense i.e. not too technical. Guests are welcome for one session. To join u3a https://chippingnorton.u3asite.uk/
Monthly Meeting : 3pm to 5pm the last Friday of the month in the Green Room at the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane Charlbury. There will be a modest £1 charge towards the hall.
Speaker to be advised
Sat 30 May: Town Council surgery
⏰ 10.00am – 11.00am
📍 Opposite Londis
Come and have a chat with your local councillors
Have a question, idea or concern about Charlbury?
Pop along for an informal conversation — we’re happy to listen.
No appointment needed — just drop by while you’re out and about.
Mon 1 Jun-Fri 5 Jun: Temporary Road Closure at Enstone Road, Charlbury
A request has been received from Circet UK for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Enstone Road whilst essential excavation and duct laying works are carried out.
A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 01/06/2026 at 08:00 up to and including 05/06/2026 at 18:00. Works will be taking place 08:00 – 18:00 each day only.
Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.
A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure is attached.
Wed 3 Jun-Fri 5 Jun: Temporary Road Closure at Hundley Way, Charlbury
A request has been received from Thames Water for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Hundley Way whilst essential fire hydrant installation works are carried out.
A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 03/06/2026 up to and including 05/06/2026.
Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.
A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure is attached.
Wed 3 Jun-Fri 5 Jun: Temporary Road Closure at The Slade, Charlbury
A request has been received from Circet UK for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of The Slade at the junction with Enstone Road whilst essential excavation and duct laying works are carried out.
A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 03/06/2026 at 08:00 up to and including 05/06/2026 at 18:00 (08:00 – 18:00 each day).
Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.
A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure is attached.
Sun 7 Jun: Open Gardens
Charlbury Garden Society and Charlbury Street Fair have started planning for this summer's Open Gardens. It is always a popular event and provides a chance to be inspired for your own garden or just to pass a pleasant afternoon in green spaces and enjoy homemade teas and cakes! Children's activities will also be available- so it's suitable for all ages. Put the date in your diary now!
Tue 9 Jun: u3a Pub/Bus Walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Sat 13 Jun: Craft & Cuppa
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. (Not just WI members). *Please note that Craft & Cuppa is usually on the third Saturday morning of each month 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club but will be on the second Saturday in June to due to venue availability*. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please make contact on charlburywi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk.
Sat 13 Jun: Craft & Cuppa
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. (Not just WI members). *Please note that Craft & Cuppa is usually on the third Saturday morning of each month 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club but will be on the second Saturday in June to due to venue availability*. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please make contact on charlburywi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk.
Sun 14 Jun: Bridewell Gardens Open Day (click for more)
Fri 26 Jun: u3a Science and Technology Group
A group of like-minded u3a members who have an interest in Science and Technology in its broadest sense i.e. not too technical. Guests are welcome for one session. To join u3a https://chippingnorton.u3asite.uk/
Monthly Meeting : 3pm to 5pm the last Friday of the month in the Green Room at the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane Charlbury. There will be a modest £1 charge towards the hall.
Speaker to be advised
Fri 26 Jun: u3a Pub/Bus walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Fri 26 Jun: George Butler - War Artist
Illustrator and artist-reporter George Butler reports from conflict zones, climate hotspots and humanitarian crises, using pen, ink and watercolour to tell deeply human stories that go beyond the headlines.
In an age of Generative AI and relentless digital news, artist and reporter George offers a powerful alternative: slowing down to truly see.
Through hand-drawn reportage from Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan, Angola, and Gaza, George shares extraordinary human stories that never reached the front pages — stories that bring depth, context, and empathy to most significant events of this century.
This visually rich, thought-provoking talk challenges audiences to look beyond headlines and photography, and to view the world through an artist’s eyes: with empathy, compassion, and creativity.
Event sponsored by Charlbury Arts
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30
Sat 27 Jun: Town Council surgery
⏰ 10.00am – 11.00am
📍 Community Centre
Come and have a chat with your local councillors
Have a question, idea or concern about Charlbury?
Pop along for an informal conversation — we’re happy to listen.
No appointment needed — just drop by while you’re out and about.
Sat 27 Jun: Charlbury Beer Festival
The 2026 Charlbury Beer Festival will take place on Saturday 27 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 £330,000. 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).
Sun 28 Jun: Stonesfield Open Gardens 2026 (click for more)
Tue 14 Jul: u3a Pub/Bus walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Sat 25 Jul: Town Council surgery
⏰ 10.00am – 11.00am
📍 Opposite Londis
Come and have a chat with your local councillors
Have a question, idea or concern about Charlbury?
Pop along for an informal conversation — we’re happy to listen.
No appointment needed — just drop by while you’re out and about.
Fri 31 Jul: u3a Pub/Bus Walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Fri 31 Jul: u3a Science and Technology Group
A group of like-minded u3a members who have an interest in Science and Technology in its broadest sense i.e. not too technical. Guests are welcome for one session. To join u3a https://chippingnorton.u3asite.uk/
Monthly Meeting : 3pm to 5pm the last Friday of the month in the Green Room at the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane Charlbury. There will be a modest £1 charge towards the hall.
Speaker to be advised
Tue 11 Aug: u3a Pub/Bus Walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Fri 28 Aug: u3a Pub/Bus walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Fri 28 Aug: u3a Science and Technology Group
A group of like-minded u3a members who have an interest in Science and Technology in its broadest sense i.e. not too technical. Guests are welcome for one session. To join u3a https://chippingnorton.u3asite.uk/
Monthly Meeting : 3pm to 5pm the last Friday of the month in the Green Room at the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane Charlbury. There will be a modest £1 charge towards the hall.
Speaker to be advised
Sun 6 Sep: Bridewell Gardens Open Day (click for more)
Tue 8 Sep: u3a Pub/Bus Walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Wed 9 Sep: Creative Loitering - An Attempted Talk by Adrian Lancini
Charlbury Arts is delighted to welcome Adrian to talk about his life of creativity and comedy.
Adrian is a graphic designer and web builder and he is also a comedian, a poet, a writer, and a musician.
Tonight he will give a humorous and idiosyncratic talk about his working life whilst championing making time for creativity for creativity's sake and how being playful can lead to surprising pathways to keep life fulfilling.
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non members £5 on the door
Fri 18 Sep-Sat 19 Sep: Charlbury Egg Throwing & Street Fair
Plans are underway to make this year's Street Fair as special as ever; so don't miss out on the fun by being away! Put the date in your diary now.
We also need help on the committee so, if this is something you think you could offer, please get in touch with me. Thanks Liz Partington csfsecretary@charlburystreetfair.org or 07800 744787
Fri 25 Sep: u3a Pub/Bus Walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Fri 25 Sep: u3a Science and Technology Group
A group of like-minded u3a members who have an interest in Science and Technology in its broadest sense i.e. not too technical. Guests are welcome for one session. To join u3a https://chippingnorton.u3asite.uk/
Monthly Meeting : 3pm to 5pm the last Friday of the month in the Green Room at the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane Charlbury. There will be a modest £1 charge towards the hall.
Speaker to be advised
Sat 26 Sep: Claude Bourbon @ The Shed
Claude Bourbon takes you on a captivating musical journey that defies borders and genres. With roots in classical guitar, his music flows effortlessly through the blues of the Mississippi Delta, the warmth of the Balearic Islands, the rich traditions of the Balkans, and back again.
His style blends Spanish blues with Gypsy rhythms, Eastern European melodies, and touches of flamenco inspired by Paco de Lucía. Influences from Ritchie Blackmore, Joaquín Rodrigo, JJ Cale, and even J.S. Bach can be heard in his rich, intricate playing.
With flawless timing and astonishing technique, Claude does things on six strings most guitarists only dream of. Experience a unique fusion of blues, jazz, folk, classical, and Spanish guitar—all brought together in one unforgettable performance.
Tickets: https://wegottickets.com/event/689777
Sat 26 Sep: Town Council surgery
⏰ 10.00am – 11.00am
📍 Opposite Londis
Come and have a chat with your local councillors
Have a question, idea or concern about Charlbury?
Pop along for an informal conversation — we’re happy to listen.
No appointment needed — just drop by while you’re out and about.
Tue 13 Oct: u3a Pub/Bus Walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Wed 14 Oct: Discovering the Bayeux Tapestry
Following the AGM, Juliet Heslewood will talk about the Bayeux Tapestry.
Find out about this rare piece of fabulous art illustrating scenes that changed the course of British history.
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non-members £5 on the door
Sat 17 Oct-Sun 18 Oct: Charlbury Arts Autumn Exhibition
Charlbury Memorial Hall
An exhibition of new work by Art Society members
Saturday 10.00-5.00
Sunday 10.00 - 4.00
All welcome. Free entry
Fri 30 Oct: u3a Pub/Bus Walk
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Fri 30 Oct: u3a Science and Technology Group
A group of like-minded u3a members who have an interest in Science and Technology in its broadest sense i.e. not too technical. Guests are welcome for one session. To join u3a https://chippingnorton.u3asite.uk/
Monthly Meeting : 3pm to 5pm the last Friday of the month in the Green Room at the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane Charlbury. There will be a modest £1 charge towards the hall.
Speaker to be advised
Sat 31 Oct: Town Council surgery
⏰ 10.00am – 11.00am
📍 Community Centre
Come and have a chat with your local councillors
Have a question, idea or concern about Charlbury?
Pop along for an informal conversation — we’re happy to listen.
No appointment needed — just drop by while you’re out and about.
Wed 11 Nov: Charlbury Arts - Why Walls Matter
Why Walls Matter:
Exploring wallpaper in the eighteenth-century home
A talk by Clare Taylor
Clare’s talk will shine a light on the patterns, styles and methods used to produce wallpaper during the eighteenth century, a period when its use became widespread in Britain.
She will explore block printed and flocked wallpapers, as well as hand painted wallpapers imported from Asia.
The talk will combine evidence from letters and bills with examples of surviving fragments of wallpaper and the houses where it was hung.
Clare is Professor of Art History and Material Cultures at The Open University. She is the author of The Design, Production and Consumption of Eighteenth-Century Wallpaper in Britain (Routledge, 2018).
Clare is a specialist in the historic interior and has recently been a Visting Research Fellow at the V&A where she has been working on the Museum’s wallpaper collection.
Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non members £5 on the door
Fri 27 Nov: u3a Science and Technology Group
A group of like-minded u3a members who have an interest in Science and Technology in its broadest sense i.e. not too technical. Guests are welcome for one session. To join u3a https://chippingnorton.u3asite.uk/
Monthly Meeting : 3pm to 5pm the last Friday of the month in the Green Room at the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane Charlbury. There will be a modest £1 charge towards the hall.
Speaker to be advised
Sat 28 Nov: Town Council surgery
⏰ 10.00am – 11.00am
📍 Community Centre
Come and have a chat with your local councillors
Have a question, idea or concern about Charlbury?
Pop along for an informal conversation — we’re happy to listen.
No appointment needed — just drop by while you’re out and about.
Wed 9 Dec: Charlbury Arts Desert Island Art
Desert Island Art is back for its eighth year with five more castaways sharing the three pieces of art they would take to their desert island.
Memorial Hall 7.30
Non-members £5 on the door
Fri 29 Jan 2027: u3a Science and Technology Group
A group of like-minded u3a members who have an interest in Science and Technology in its broadest sense i.e. not too technical. Guests are welcome for one session. To join u3a https://chippingnorton.u3asite.uk/
Monthly Meeting : 3pm to 5pm the last Friday of the month in the Green Room at the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane Charlbury. There will be a modest £1 charge towards the hall.
Speaker to be advised
Weekly calendar
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