No trains will run from Charlbury station on either Saturday 30th or Sunday 31st.
Saturday is a widespread strike by train drivers and most routes nationwide will be affected.
Sunday is not a strike day, but GWR say there will be no services between Oxford and Worcester “due to a lack of staff”.
Richard Fairhurst · Fri 29 Jul 2022, 14:00 · Link
This is your last chance to bid for a pair of adult camping tickets for Wilderness Festival 2022. The auction is in aid of St Mary's Church and its community initiatives and bidding ends at 12 noon on Friday, 29th July. Please email your bid to danielajenkins@btinternet.com
daniela jenkins · Thu 28 Jul 2022, 09:21 · Link
Charlbury Primary School has been awarded the international accreditation of an Eco School Green Flag with Distinction for their work this year in making the school more environmentally friendly and raising eco-awareness in pupils. Eco-Schools is an international education programme that prompts young people to explore sustainability and climate change and take action. The school is very grateful for all the support they have received this year from the Charlbury community including those who have kindly donated plants and offered their time and expertise, in particular they would like to thank Charlbury Wildlife Society, the town council’s Land and Nature team, Charlbury Gardening Society and Sustainable Charlbury whose grant helped to fund work this year. Next year the school would like to build on their achievements and move further towards embedding sustainability within the curriculum.
Katrine Pringle · Tue 26 Jul 2022, 14:31 · Link
Dear Classic Car Owner (or friend of someone that does own one.. or more!),
Again, like 2021, this year it's 'all systems are go', we are going full on to arrange the Fair.
Like last year we aim to have more locations in the centre of town with more live music, Buskers and Morris Dancers (who will be performing sea shanties as well!), the Fire Service, Stalls some with food, Hatwell's Fun Fair and Go-karts. The fair will run from 2PM until 5.30PM on Saturday 17th September and music continues into the evening.
This year I am inviting owners of classic vehicles (they don't have to be cars!) in the Charlbury Medical Centre car park (to be confirmed) . Please also pass on the invitation to friends and acquaintances with suitable vehicles. If the latter please ask them to get in touch!
We aim to assemble in the car park by 1.30pm on Saturday until the end of the day - 5pm or so.
STOP PRESS: We have just today been able to confirm a Spitfire fly-past on the day…!!
Looking forward to this!
John
Prof. John Dora
Chair, Charlbury Street Fair Committee
csfchairman@charlburystreetfair.org
Funds raised go the the upkeep of the Corner House and War Memorial Hall.
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 25 Jul 2022, 06:15 · Link
A new book with a collection of Jennifer Bartlett's art was prepared by her sons Andrew, Tom and Simon as a record of her artistic journey and a memorial to her life.
Creative Connections is available for sale at Cotswold Frames.
Tim Widdows · Sat 23 Jul 2022, 12:32 · Link
We’ll be outside the community centre today (Sat 23rd) with our locally grown, seasonal cut flowers from 9.00 till we sell out!
Helen Pooley · Sat 23 Jul 2022, 08:14 · Link
Work at the Enstone Road crossroads is programmed to start on Wednesday 27th July and expected to last for up to 16 shifts, subject to any bad weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances arising during construction.
The works will include footway widening, replacing damaged kerbs and ironwork, drainage improvements, sign repairs, resurfacing of the existing carriageway and the replacement of road markings.
The work will be suspended during the Wilderness festival.
Liz Leffman · Fri 22 Jul 2022, 14:32 · Link
Oxfordshire County Council has this morning approved a set of changes to parking across the town, as drawn up by the Town Council and consulted on recently.
The changes will see:
As well as the parking changes, there are two other improvements:
The decision was taken by Charlbury’s councillor Liz Leffman in her capacity as council leader, standing in for highways cabinet member Andrew Gant.
Richard Fairhurst · Thu 21 Jul 2022, 10:41 · Link
The Town Council has bought a non-toxic removal kit, but gloves must be worn - either bring your own or we can provide. You can drop me a line claire.wilding@charlbury-tc.gov.uk or just turn up at the skate park. There's no obligation to stay for the whole 2 hours - any help appreciated!
Claire Wilding · Tue 19 Jul 2022, 13:43 · Link
Once again Wilderness is supporting St Mary’s Church, and have kindly donated two lots of 2 adult general camping tickets, worth £460 per pair, which we will be auctioning during the last two weeks of July to raise funds for St Mary’s church and its community initiatives.
You can place your bids by emailing danielajenkins@btinternet.com. Bidding ends at 12noon on Friday 29th July. Thank you for your support.
St Mary’s Church gratefully acknowledges the support of The 2022 Wilderness Festival.
daniela jenkins · Tue 19 Jul 2022, 12:11 · Link
As the first step in the Town Council's plan to make areas of town more accessible, there is now a gap in the bollards on the Playing Close to enable buggies and wheelchairs to gain access.
Lisa Wilkinson · Mon 18 Jul 2022, 13:21 · Link
During this extreme heatwave, please check on your neighbours especially if they are elderly or vulnerable. There is useful advice on this website from Meryl Smith and on the Charlbury town council website: https://charlbury-tc.gov.uk/news/extreme-heat-advice/
Please take care
Lisa Wilkinson · Mon 18 Jul 2022, 10:04 · Link
Information from NHS and AgeUK Oxfordshire
• look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying health conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk
• stay cool indoors – many of us will need to stay safe at home this summer so know how to keep your home cool
• close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors
• if going outdoors, use cool spaces considerately
• drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol - aim to drink 6 – 8 glasses of liquid a day, and more if it’s hot.
• never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals
• try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm
• walk in the shade, apply sunscreen regularly and wear a wide brimmed hat, if you have to go out in the heat
• avoid exercising in the hottest parts of the day
• make sure you take water with you, if you are travelling
Watch out for signs of heat related illness
If you or someone else feels unwell with a high temperature during hot weather, it may be heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
Symptoms of overheating
Extreme heat and dry conditions can cause you to dehydrate and your body to overheat. Watch out for certain signs – particularly for muscle cramps in your arms, legs or stomach, mild confusion, weakness or sleep problems. If you have any of these, rest in a cool place and drink plenty of fluids. Seek medical advice if your symptoms persist or worsen.
Heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is fatigue resulting from prolonged exposure to excessive heat. The symptoms of heat exhaustion include headaches, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, intense thirst, heavy sweating and a fast pulse.
What to do
If you have any of these symptoms you must, if at all possible:
• find a cool place and loosen tight clothes
• drink plenty of water or fruit juice
• sponge yourself with cool water or have a cool shower.
Your symptoms should improve within 30 minutes. If you're feeling better but still have any concerns, call your doctor or pharmacist or NHS 111 for advice.
Heatstroke
Heatstroke can develop if heat exhaustion is left untreated – it can also develop suddenly and without warning.
The symptoms of heatstroke include:
• confusion
• disorientation
• seizures
• loss of consciousness.
What to do
Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition. If you or someone else shows symptoms:
• call 999 immediately
• if you have a community alarm, press the button on your pendant to call for help
• while waiting for the ambulance, follow the advice given for heat exhaustion but do not try to give fluids to anyone who is unconscious.
Meryl Smith · Sun 17 Jul 2022, 10:58 · Link
Received from First Group today:
You will have seen that further strike days have been announced by the RMT trade union (signallers, train managers, station dispatch staff amongst others) for Wednesday 27 July, Thursday 18 August and Saturday 20 August and by ASLEF (the train drivers union) for Saturday 30 July. The TSSA trade union now also has a mandate for strike action but has yet to announce any dates. As soon we have details of train plans for the affected days, which will include the days after the strikes, we will let you know. We are also keeping our dedicated webpages up to date on www.gwr.com/strike and https://www.networkrail.co.uk/industrial-action/.
In addition, you may have seen the national media release just issued by Network Rail about the impact of the very high temperatures expected this weekend and early next week https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/rail-passengers-in-england-and-wales-warned-to-only-travel-if-necessary-ahead-of-soaring-temperatures. GWR have also released their own update https://news.gwr.com/news/travel-warning-as-heat-related-speed-restrictions-across-the-region-set-to-affect-train-services.
As temperatures soar both the railway infrastructure and trains are affected. On average, track temperature is 20C above air temperature. The extreme temperatures now expected next week, well in excess of 30C, mean the track temperature will be over 50C. This is far outside the normal operating range, and adds thousands of tonnes of additional pressure onto the track which will expand in the heat. There is a risk of the track buckling. Where possible Network Rail will try to reduce track temperature, by doings things like painting the sides of the track white which can lower the track temperature by up to 5C.
With the temperatures expected on Monday and Tuesday, even this will not be enough, so to reduce this risk and keep passengers safe, speed limits will be introduced across the country on Monday and Tuesday. This will reduce the number of trains that can travel, and there is therefore likely to be delays and cancellations. To help customers will be able to use their tickets on Wednesday or Thursday instead. Our refund and Book with Confidence policies will remain in place and we are working together to get the news out. Any help you can give us with that would be great.
It is also worth noting that journeys between Moreton-in-Marsh and Charlbury on Saturday and Sunday will be impacted by engineering works. We have found sourcing all the buses we would normally use for road replacement during this closure very difficult. Rail tickets are valid on alternative routes via Worcester so customers can travel by train instead. We are doing all we can with our contractors to try and close the gaps, but buses are proving difficult to find.
We are advising customers to check before they set out using our Journeycheck service at www.journeycheck.com/GreatWesternRailway.
Gareth Epps · Fri 15 Jul 2022, 23:10 · Link
Charlbury Scouts are offering a car washing service this Saturday 16 July.
Bring your car along between 10am and 12 noon to our area outside Charlbury Community Centre - enthusiastic Scouts supervised by Leaders will make your car shine - for only £5 !!
Cheryl Horsey · Fri 15 Jul 2022, 16:21 · Link
St Mary's Church will be open until approx. 6pm every day and will offer a safe and cool space for anyone wishing to escape from the heatwave forecast for the early part of next week. Please look out for relatives and neighbours and pass this message to anyone at risk, especially elderly people and families with very young children.
daniela jenkins · Fri 15 Jul 2022, 15:11 · Link
For your information, Charlbury Station will be OPEN on the following days in the next few weeks:
Monday 18th to Friday 22nd July
Monday 25th to Friday 29th July
And of course Cafe de la Gare will be operating at the station every weekday.
Hugo Pickering · Fri 15 Jul 2022, 08:37 · Link
Wilder Flower Farm will have our stall outside the Charlbury Community Centre this Saturday but come early…it’s going to be hot so we will only be there from 9.00-10.00 am.
Helen Pooley · Thu 14 Jul 2022, 19:30 · Link
As part of our build up for our 150th birthday celebrations in 2024, we are delighted to reintroduce an annual cricket week that will see a number of cricket games played every day at the CCC. All are welcome as the bar and new beer garden will be open !!
The events for the next 10 days are scheduled as follows:-
Paul D Jenkins · Thu 14 Jul 2022, 11:24 · Link
Following the removal of bins at Narrow Lane/Marlborough Place and at Cornbury by the District Council, and subsequent complaints received, the District Council will not replace the Narrow Lane bin but is installing a new bin on Grammar School Hill.
Please see this link to the Town Council website for the explanation from the District Council: https://charlbury-tc.gov.uk/news/removal-of-bins-at-narrow-lane-and-cornbury/
Lisa Wilkinson · Wed 13 Jul 2022, 11:05 · Link
"We are asking patients to help us at this time by seeking alternative treatment or advice via NHS 111 online or by calling 111, local urgent care centres or speaking to their GP or local pharmacist.
"We continue to prioritise our response to those patients with life-threatening and serious emergencies but, due to the current levels of pressure we are seeing, there will be delays in responding to other patients with less urgent needs who are assessed as requiring an ambulance response."
More information at: https://www.scas.nhs.uk/advice-for-the-public-as-scas-contends-with-significant-increase-in-pressure/
Charlbury Patient Participation Group
susan smith · Tue 12 Jul 2022, 17:18 · Link
Thank you so much to the residents of Charlbury who have donated to the Food Bank basket in Coop. The basket donations are now coming to the Cornerstone project and we had our first collection last week. Do keep the donations coming.
Cornerstone would love to have any of your excess local produce as things start to flourish in your garden - everything welcome - lavender, raspberries, fruits, vegetables.
Do drop it in to us 10am - 1pm Monday - Saturday at the Corner House - and add your name to our donators thank you board.
Cornerstone.
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 11 Jul 2022, 06:15 · Link
Many thanks to all who helped with, and contributed to, Christian Aid Week. The total collected was £1817.60. A further £351.50 will be added through Gift Aid. Thus the total raised for Chrisian Aid will be £2169.10.
Gerald Draper · Sat 9 Jul 2022, 21:34 · Link
Due to a few changes the revised programme for Friday nights ia as follows
We will also shortly update everyone regarding our new cricket weel that runs from 17th-24th July.
Paul D Jenkins · Fri 8 Jul 2022, 10:16 · Link
The Town Council responded to the TRO with the following statement:
Charlbury TC supports the TRO with the caveat that the parking spaces opposite the old Post Office, which are being created by the removal of the double yellow lines , are not subject to the proposed 1 hour time restriction.
We await to hear the final decision by the County Council.
Lisa Wilkinson · Thu 7 Jul 2022, 12:29 · Link
Sally Welch will be celebrating her last service at St Mary's in Charlbury at 9.45am on Sunday, 10th July, 2022. Immediately after the service at about 10.45am we will gather together with drinks and cake to make our final farewell.
Everyone is most welcome.
Paddy Gallagher, Churchwarden.
Patrick Gallagher · Wed 6 Jul 2022, 20:43 · Link
Nine Acres Management Committee, working with Town Council, has successfully received funding for two new pieces of play equipment. The funding is from FCC Communities Foundation* and will cover the purchase and installation of a ground level trampoline and a rope net pyramid following consultation with parents and users of the playground.
Installation is due to take place in early October by Trevor Stewart, who installed the current playground equipment.
MASSIVE thanks go to Nick Johnson for all his form filling, chasing suppliers and contractors, reading through guidelines and bringing it all together.
*FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community through the Landfill Communities Fund.
Lisa Wilkinson · Wed 6 Jul 2022, 14:43 · Link
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 4 Jul 2022, 06:15 · Link
In his latest book Dr Walton refers to numerous earlier and current images to illustrate the extent to which things have changed in the last 40 to 50 years in Charlbury since he arrived to live and work in the town.
Charlbury - Then and Now or when we arrived and now by Geoffrey Walton is available to purchase at Cotswold frames @ £15.00 P+P £4.00 2nd class signed or £5.00 1st class signed
Tim Widdows · Fri 1 Jul 2022, 12:31 · Link