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🎉 Charlbury Saturday Market is back! 🎉

We’re kicking off the season on Saturday 3rd May, from 9.30am to 12 noon outside the Community Centre – and there’s lots to get excited about!

This year, we’re welcoming the brilliant Gatineau bakery to the market, with a fabulous range of artisan breads and pastries – think ciabatta, multigrain, baguettes, sourdough, and buttery treats that are hard to resist 🥖🥐 Check them out at www.gatineau.uk.com!

We’re also adding some tasty newcomers to the mix: 

🧀 A monthly cheese stall

🥄 Homemade chutneys

🌶️ Flavour-packed spice mixes

🫒 Top-quality olive oil

And of course, your trusty favourites are back: 

☕ Ground coffee and beans to take home

🍎 The ever-reliable and always delicious fruit & veg from Styan

So come along, bring a bag (or two!), and enjoy the buzz of market day in Charlbury. We can’t wait to see you! 💚

#CharlburyMarket #LocalLove #SupportLocal #SaturdaySorted

Lisa Wilkinson · Tue 15 Apr, 10:30 · Link

Antisocial behaviour

The Town Council has received the following alert from Thames Valley Police:

On Sunday 13th of April at approximately 6:30pm, Police received reports of three teenage boys seen trying car door handles, asking residents for money, and causing a general nuisance. The incidents occurred on Pooles Lane, Dancers Hill and The Slade. The individuals appeared to be moving from street to street, checking for unlocked vehicles and approaching people in a confrontational manner. All approximately 15 years of age, dressed in either black or grey tracksuits and had curly dark brown/black hair.

Please remain vigilant:

Lock your vehicles and don’t leave any items on display

Do not engage with the individuals

Report any suspicious behaviour immediately to the police or your local neighbourhood watch.

If you have CCTV or doorbell footage, please contact police on 101 and quote crime reference number 43250180649

Lisa Wilkinson · Tue 15 Apr, 09:20 · 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.

• Cornbury View 1 Potter Close Charlbury
  Installation of an air-source heat pump
  WODC reference: 25/00896/HHD - Fri 11 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
• Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury
  Demolition of greenhouse and erection of gym outbuilding
  WODC reference: 25/00879/LBC - Wed 09 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
• Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury
  Demolition of greenhouse and erection of gym outbuilding
  WODC reference: 25/00878/HHD - Wed 09 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
• Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury
  Demolition of garage and erection of studio, alterations to driveway including replacement of existing vehicle gate, widening of the vehicle access, replacement of existing pedestrian gate with timber gate, with associated landscaping and pergola.
  WODC reference: 25/00882/LBC - Wed 02 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
• Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury
  Demolition of garage and erection of studio, alterations to driveway including replacement of existing vehicle gate, widening of the vehicle access, replacement of existing pedestrian gate with timber gate, with associated landscaping and pergola.
  WODC reference: 25/00881/HHD - Wed 02 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
• Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury
  Internal alterations including new porch with lantern skylight, installation of AC unit and refurbishment of existing workshop/outbuilding.
  WODC reference: 25/00877/LBC - Wed 09 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
• Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury
  Internal alterations including new porch with lantern skylight, installation of AC unit and refurbishment of existing workshop/outbuilding.
  WODC reference: 25/00876/HHD - Wed 09 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
• The Lawn Market Street Charlbury
  Single storey side extension with glazed links to house and coach house.
  WODC reference: 25/00874/LBC - Mon 07 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
• The Lawn Market Street Charlbury
  Single storey side extension with glazed links to house and coach house.
  WODC reference: 25/00873/HHD - Mon 07 Apr 2025 - Under consideration

Mon 14 Apr, 06:15 · Link

Charlbury Garden Society

Congratulations to Niki Holland, worthy winner of the People’s Choice Award at yesterday’s Spring Show. Thank you to everyone who supported us. 

Alison Derham · Sun 13 Apr, 07:31 · Link

Easter Rail Services

Great Western have asked CLPG to advise those planning to travel to or from Paddington over the Easter weekend that there will be timetable changes. Track renewal around Acton and work at the new HS2 station will mean that some services will terminate at, or start from, Reading. On-line journey planners have been updated.

Brian Murray, CLPG

Brian Murray · Fri 11 Apr, 16:00 · Link

Hoppy St George's Day - A Beer Blessing

Join us on April 23rd at 6pm at St Mary’s Church, Charlbury for a one-of-a-kind celebration bringing together community, tradition, and a good pint! Our local pubs—The Bell, The Bull, The Rose and Crown, and The Three Horseshoes—have each donated a specially chosen beer to be blessed by the vicar in a special ceremony.

For just £5, attendees can enjoy a half-pint taster of each blessed brew, right there in the churchyard. After the tasting, the vicar will lead a lively processional through Charlbury, stopping at each of the participating pubs where guests can enjoy a full pour, mingle, and vote for their favourite holy hop.

This celebration, marking the spirit of St George’s Day, offers a chance to come together in good company and raise a glass to community, heritage, and the best of local brewing.

Anna Boardwell · Fri 11 Apr, 12:37 · Link

Garden Society Spring show.. this Saturday

Bring your exhibits down between 9.30 - 10.30. We will help you stage them. Come and enjoy the Art Society exhibition and wonderful display of spring flowers from 11.30.  Enjoy a coffee and a hot cross bun. 

Alison Derham · Fri 11 Apr, 09:46 · Link

Chloe's Award Nominations

Hello fellow Charlbrarians!

I am delighted to let you know that we've been nominated for four Ox In a Box Awards this year.  I am especially thrilled to be featured in 'Best Chef'  as there were no women in this category last year.  I would be so grateful if you had a few moments to vote for me (you can vote once from each device - so if you have a computer and a phone you could vote twice!)

Best Chef: VOTE HERE

Best Restaurant: VOTE HERE

Oxfordshire Hospitality Woman of the Year: VOTE HERE

Best Veggie/Vegan: VOTE HERE

We have also now been officially nominated for’The Best Local Restaurant’ in the UK by the Good Food Guide. Whether we get placed does rely on the quantity and information on these nominations do if you have a minute to fill this in that would be wonderful.  NOMINATION FORM HERE

Last year we won 'Best Newcomer' at these awards and it really helped bring in more people from the surrounding villages and towns.  Thanks so much in advance and I’ll let you know how we get on!

Chloe and the Gang.xxx

Chloe Horner · Mon 7 Apr, 17:08 · Link

Noah's Ark successfully sailed!

Charlbury's Community opera, Noye's Fludde by Benjamin Britten, was a resounding success, thanks to everyone who took part and who came along to support the three performances. It was a very memorable weekend! Almost 100 children and adults were involved in the performances, and nearly 400 hundred people came to watch. To all those people the Oxford Concert Party extends a huge thank you. But there is one person in particular without whom the whole project could not have taken place: Tony Lloyd, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 

Isabel Knowland · Mon 7 Apr, 15:14 · 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.

• Holly House Park Street Charlbury
  Conversion of existing garage to habitable space, infill of existing external door and new windows to replace patio doors and garage door.
  WODC reference: 25/00796/HHD - Thu 27 Mar 2025 - Under consideration
• Holly House Park Street Charlbury
  Application to fell the Holly tree located on the verge directly to the front of Holly House, Park Street, Charlbury OX7 3PT. The holly tree is located on the verge close up against the boundary wall directly in front of Holly House. The tree now exceeds the height of the house and the roots have completely undermined the dry stone boundary wall and the wall is now collapsing. The wall is partially collapsed and is currently only being supported by a small shed. I am unable to make any repairs to the wall with the tree in situ and I am concerned that future growth will cause further damage to my property and increase the restriction of light to Holly House. I reported the issue via the Oxfordshire County Council "FixMyStreet" option last year on their website under Claim Reference: PLH/23/02120, and have received a positive response confirming that the County Council should contribute towards the repair of the wall. However, before I can commence any repairs to the wall the tree needs felling and I am therefore applying for permission to have the tree felled.
  WODC reference: 25/00365/TCA - Wed 12 Feb 2025 - Awaiting decision

Mon 7 Apr, 06:15 · Link