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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) (clerk@charlbury-tc.gov.uk).

An initiative of Charlbury Town Council in collaboration with Wychwood Forest Trust.

Lisa Wilkinson · Tue 30 Apr, 14:22 · Link


Charlbury Beer Festival - Sponsors needed

The Charlbury Beer Festival is set to return on Saturday, June 29th, and we're hoping for a day of sunshine and celebration. Mark your calendars for this fantastic charity event!

Support the Festival, Become a Sponsor

The Charlbury Beer Festival wouldn't be possible without generous sponsors. We're currently seeking sponsors to help us reach our goal of sponsoring all 60 barrels of delicious beer. If you'd like to have your name on a barrel, dedicate one to someone special, or promote your business, please get in touch!

Sponsors will receive recognition on the barrel and in the festival program, along with complimentary tickets and a warm welcome.

Calling All Volunteers!

Want to get involved? We're still seeking volunteers to help make the festival a success. If you can spare a couple of hours to lend a hand, please contact Mick: volunteering@charlburybeerfestival.org.

Let's make this year's Charlbury Beer Festival the best one yet!

Sean Hosking · Mon 29 Apr, 21:39 · Link


Chloe's Goes Nuts in May!

Please join us for one (or more!) of our many and varied events taking place in May (we'll also be open for our usual lunch and dinner services on Thursdays and Fridays Midday-10pm).  More info on all events in the 'Events' section of this website.  We also have a new website!  www.chloescharlbury.com

Artweeks: Saturday May 4th - Sunday May 12th 10-5pm, closed Tuesday.  Featuring Charlbury Artists Alice Pryce and Jess Carter Lees.

Silvie Pop Up: Saturday May 4th from 10am Legendary East Oxford bakery/café bringing a selection of delicious cakes, bakes and buns.

Forge House Bakery and Mariella Bliss Pop UP, Sunday 12th May from 10am Amazing bakes from Charlbury Market favourite, seasonal pastriesviennoiserie and sourdough breads using regenerative flour from Bruern.

Charlbury Fleamarket, Sunday 12th May from 10am - Join us for a great mix of second hand and hand crafted, art and curios.

Saturday 18th May, 7.30pm - A night of food and wine pairing with local winery Freedom of the Press

Chloe’s Italian Takeover - Thursday and Friday evenings (30th/31st May and 6th/7th June) Our lovely friends Kate and Fabrizio will be holding the fort at Chloe’s and offering a delicious set menu of Italian cicchetti whilst Chloe is away.

Chloe Horner · Mon 29 Apr, 19:57 · Link


Latest speed statistics

Speed stats for March to April on The Slade are now available. Click here: https://charlbury-tc.gov.uk/community-speedwatch/

Lisa Wilkinson · Mon 29 Apr, 13:01 · Link


VIKTORIA MULLOVA to play Memorial Hall

The World-renowned (3/4 Ukrainian) violinist VIKTORIA MULLOVA will give a concert of "Bach Bartok and beyond..." in aid of CRAG in the Memorial Hall on Sunday May 12th at 1800 hrs.  She is joined by members of her close family and this is an opportunity to witness four fabulous musicians "up-close and personal" in a fascinating, eclectic programme - followed by Prosecco and Canapés in the Corner-house garden.   All proceeds to refugees.   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlbloNUSBJ0

Nick Parker · Thu 25 Apr, 12:12 · Link


Rail Service Interruption Due to Drivers' Strike Action

The Cotswold Line Promotion Group has been asked by Great Western to advise that there will be no GWR services operating on Wednesday 8th May. There can be no certainty of services during the preceding Tuesday evening or the following Thursday morning.  On-line journey planners are being updated and more information can be found at:  www.gwr.com/strike.

 There will be no Chiltern Railways service from Oxford on 8th May and p.m. and a.m. services may be affected on 7th and 9th May respectively

Brian Murray · Wed 24 Apr, 14:47 · Link


Sign up to Charlbury alerts

Did you know that the Town Council has an email notification system? Sign up to  'Charlbury Alerts' and you will receive notification of consultations, surveys, events and updates on Town Council work straight to your email box.

Sign up here: https://charlbury-tc.gov.uk/welcome-to-charlbury-alerts/

Lisa Wilkinson · Wed 24 Apr, 10:33 · Link


Artweeks Open Studio 4th - 12th May

Sarah Pulvertaft invites you to visit her workshop on the edge of Charlbury during the annual Oxfordshire Artweeks Open Studios. She's one of 22 exhibitors in Charlbury - enjoy a trail around town and a hike up the hill to visit me in the woods above the station. Sarah looks forward to welcoming you and showing you where she works and what she makes. 

Venue 66 - The Workshop, Ranger's Lodge, Charlbury OX7 3HL - open Saturday 4th - Sunday 12th May, 11am - 6pm daily.

Sarah Pulvertaft · Mon 22 Apr, 13:01 · Link


Your Charlbury Beer Festival Needs YOU!

Last year, our volunteers helped to raise a remarkable £20k. If you'd like to volunteer this year, on Saturday 29th June, please click on this link and fill in a short form. Please also forward the link to friends, too, or contact Mick Donegan for more information -  volunteering@charlburybeerfestival.org 

Michael Donegan · Sun 21 Apr, 09:38 · Link


'Beating the Bounds' at the Museum

This year’s museum exhibition also commemorates the centenary of the tragic accident during the 1924 Beating the Bounds walk. What began as a happy, sociable occasion turned to disaster as the last punt ferrying walkers across the river overturned, throwing adults and children into the water.

Our display tells the story of that day through photographs and eye-witness accounts. In those days of slower communication, it seems that those who had crossed the river earlier went ahead unaware of the accident. They carried on walking the boundary oblivious to the frantic search for those who were missing.

The museum will be open from 2.30 on the afternoon of this year’s Boundary Walk. Please do call in to see the display. The exhibition also ties in with the Charlbury Society talk about the accident by Rob Stepney on the afternoon of Thursday 6th June in the Memorial Hall.

The museum is open Saturdays 10.30-12.30, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays 2.30-4.30.

Judy Dod · Fri 19 Apr, 21:28 · Link


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