News
Only one ticket left.
I am organising a trip to Birmingham on 12 March, 2025. A coach will leave the Spendlove Centre at 9:15am that day arriving a little after 11am. There will be an opportunity to explore Birmingham (Library, Art Gallery, Shops) and to have lunch. At 2:15pm we will be sitting down to a performance by the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Joshua Weilerstein. Conductor. Alisa Weilerstein. Cello.
Programme.
William Grant Still. Poem for Orchestra
Dvorak. Cello Concerto.
Rachmaninoff. Symphonic Dances.
We only have one ticket left . It is a central stalls seat, normally priced at £50 but available to us at £35 each. At about 4:30pm we will be heading home (Coach, £20 return)
Please join us. It will be a fun day out.
paddygallagher@hotmail.co.uk
Patrick Gallagher ·
Wed 19 Feb, 13:46 · Link
Site changes
Due to the imminent Online Safety Act, there are a handful of changes to this site.
General changes
- When posting an advert, you will need to confirm that any items you are selling/giving away are legal
- Illegal content can be reported via a link at the bottom of each page
- You can block individual users from sending you messages
- User accounts are restricted to over 18s
Forum changes
- Some forum postings will be held for review before going live (this is partly random)
- The Debate board is temporarily disabled
- The forum rules have been updated; please read them before posting
In addition (not OSA-related):
- There is a new Roads board. Any postings about parking, maintenance, signs etc. should go there
- Rushy Bank and related topics are not to be discussed on the forum
There may be bugs and unexpected behaviour - please bear with us while these are ironed out.
There is more on the background behind this in a longer forum posting. As always, thanks to everyone who posts and makes this site what it is.
Richard Fairhurst ·
Wed 19 Feb, 11:54 · Link
Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
- 2 Mount Pleasant Cottages Dancers Hill Charlbury
Demolition of existing side extension. Construction of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and a porch.
WODC reference: 25/00356/HHD - Wed 12 Feb 2025 - Under consideration
- Corn Close Cottage Charlbury Road Spelsbury
Alterations to existing dwelling to include provision of Juliet balcony to bed 2 (West elevation), dormer window and Juliet balcony to bed 1 (South elevation), single storey extension to lounge and formation of balcony above to serve bed 3 (South elevation) and two storey extension to create double garage with bedroom above (North elevation).
WODC reference: 25/00320/HHD - Thu 13 Feb 2025 - Under consideration
- 7 Kearsey Court Charlbury
Erection of a detached garden studio and a garden shed
WODC reference: 25/00215/HHD - Tue 11 Feb 2025 - Under consideration
Mon 17 Feb, 06:15 · Link
Charlbury parking scheme - Permits and lining works
The Town Council has today heard from Oxfordshire County Council as follows:
Further to a public consultation exercise that took place in October/November last year, a scheme has been approved by our Cabinet Member for Highways Management for implementation, that will see the introduction of new dual purpose 3 hour / permit holder bays, dual purpose 1 hour / permit holder bays, permit holder only bays, permit holder only area, 30 minute parking bays and sections of double yellow lines in the centre of Charlbury.
We aim to bring the new changes into effect from 17th March 2025 onwards and details of the approved scheme and consultation can be viewed on-line by visiting (item 196/24):
https://mycouncil.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=1219&MId=7555
A number of new signs will also be needed to inform the public of the rules around where they can park. Where possible existing posts or walls (subject to agreement) will be used to keep street clutter to a minimum. These signs will be installed in advance of the scheme's implementation and will remain covered with sign masking spray until March 17th.
OCC is sending out letters today to eligible residents to inform them about the permit application process. Additionally, it will be sending a letter to all businesses and residents with frontages on the affected roads, requesting that they avoid parking in specific areas on designated days. These roads will be restricted to facilitate the works, supported by a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO).
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Fri 14 Feb, 16:26 · Link
Tickets on sale for the Annual Street Fair Quiz
Tickets for the annual Charlbury Street Fair Quiz are now on sale scheduled for the 15th March. We are delighted to say that the food is again being provided by Amarelo Bistro, which proved to be exceptionally well received last year. As always, there will be a licensed bar.
It is always nice to see a full hall for the event, and all proceeds go towards the Corner House and War Memorial Hall. So, now is the time to organise your team (up to 6 per table) for what is always a fun night.
Steve Jones ·
Tue 11 Feb, 11:58 · Link
Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 10 Feb, 06:15 · Link
Charlbury Chronicle
The Chronicle needs you. We require a couple more volunteers to help deliver the Chronicle. The magazines will be delivered to your home ready for you to deliver. An average round takes about an hour, 4 times a year. Please contact Maureen Walker by email walkermaureen542@gmail.com. Many thanks.
Sun 9 Feb, 14:35 · Link
Breast Cancer Screening Unit in Charlbury
All women aged 50 and over are encouraged to have a
mammogram every three years. Women who are patients of Charlbury Medical Centre
are invited to come to the mobile screening unit parked outside the medical
centre.
It is important to know that women who are aged over 70
are also very welcome to book an appointment, screening does not stop after
your 70th birthday. If you have not had a mammogram in the last
three years and would like to book an appointment, please ring 01865 235 621
where they will be pleased to help you.
The mammogram will be taken by qualified, female radiographers.
It will take around half an hour.
The objective of the mammogram is to detect breast cancer
in its early stage and thereby reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer.
To book an appointment:
Telephone: Tel: 01865
235 621
Email: oxfordbreast.screening@ouh.nhs.uk
Charlbury Patient Participation Group ·
Fri 7 Feb, 13:23 · Link
Room in the Ark!
There is still room for more animals in Noah's Ark! Come a take part in what will be an unforgettable experience: a huge production involving professional singers and musicians, 40 instrumentalists and a cast of 60 children. We have a whole range of animal masks and an amazing set. This is an opportunity not to be missed!! If you have a child aged 8 or above who would like to join in contact isabelknowland@gmail.com 07788 174785 Registration by 28th February is essential!
Isabel Knowland ·
Wed 5 Feb, 08:55 · Link
Trouble at the Memorial Hall (part 2)
Excavations for the new drain have thrown up additional issues which were not really expected. We find that rainwater drainage from the gutters has been feeding into the foul waste pipes, which is not in accordance with current regulations or desirability. The drains have been partly blocked by leaves that have fallen on the roof and transferred to the waste pipe. That cannot be allowed to continue so new pipework and a soakaway has to be installed.
Clean water to the building was lost when the main feed was accidentally broken but that supply is now restored. Although the break in the pipe has been repaired, the trustees now have to decide whether to use the opportunity of workmen on site and holes dug to replace the whole length of water pipe that runs from the Corner House into the Memorial Hall. It is working for now but is in poor condition and will not last indefinitely. Replacing the pipe with a more permanent clean pipe is likely to cost about £6,000. Should we put that right now or wait until the pipe fractures at an unknown date in the future? Decisions, decisions. And cost!
Roy Scott ·
Sat 1 Feb, 17:49 · Link
charlbury_street_fair_2025_poster_v2.pdf