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Nature Day
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
https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/events/charlbury-gala-concert-with-viktoria-mullova-family/
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
Annual Boundary Walk and Commemoration of tragedy in 1924
Sunday 5th May is the date for this year's Annual Boundary Walk. Why not come along this year and walk around Charlbury over land not usually available to traverse?
The walk is 10.5 miles long and classed as 'medium' difficulty.
Meet your walk leader, Tony Merry, at the Old Oak on Forest Hill at 10am. There will be a refreshment stop at Model Farm where you are welcome to join (or leave) if you don't fancy walking the whole route.
This year we are commemorating the centenary of the tragedy where 3 children drowned in the Evenlode. There will be a short commemoration following the walk, with refreshments provided by the scouts, a brief history on what happened from Rob Stepney, and a few words said by Fergus, vicar at St Mary's (as St Mary's ran the walk back in 1924). This will be held at Mill Field at about 4pm if you would just like to come along for this.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Fri 19 Apr, 14:59 · Link
St John's College, Oxford Coming to Charlbury
The renowned Choir of St. John's College, Oxford will be giving a special performance in Charlbury Saturday 11th May 6.00 p.m. Sir Thomas White left instructions that St John’s should have a choir, and his wishes have been observed for more than 400 years.
Come start your evening with a variety of beautiful choral pieces and a refreshing glass of wine.
Tickets are £15 and are available from Cornerstone (in the Corner House) or on the door. All proceeds will support St. Mary's and its local initiatives.
dine glasgow ·
Fri 19 Apr, 11:57 · Link
Proposed new disabled parking bay on The Slade
Oxfordshire County Council is consulting on adding a disabled bay to The Slade (East side, outside no. 12).
For more details and if you want to enter a response to their consultation the visit: https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cherwellwestoxon_dppp_april24 ;
Any objections or other representations on the proposal should be submitted by Friday 17 May 2024.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Fri 19 Apr, 09:55 · Link
Charlbury CC Youth Sessions start this Friday!
With the exception of the All Stars and Dynamos programmes, the youth sessions at Charlbury CC kick off this Friday! The sessions will start at 6.30pm. If you have not already registered please do so by joining the Charlbury CC Youth Players group on SPOND - the group code is QMFZB.
All Stars & Dynamos will be starting on Friday 10th May and can be booked through the below links:
All Stars - https://ecb.clubspark.uk/AllStars/BookCourse/6a9b33cb-1eba-4ba0-a6bf-2d34a49d07f9
Dynamos - https://ecb.clubspark.uk/Dynamos/BookCourse/b9c64edb-a252-4770-a931-2f6d8a8f9d0d
If you require any further information please contact Alex Westbury on chair@chalburycricket.com
A Westbury ·
Wed 17 Apr, 18:20 · Link
Home Library Service
Would you like to borrow library books but are unable to visit the library any reason? The Home Library Service is run from Oxfordshire County Council and serves 900 customers throughout the county.
How it works
Contact us to discuss the kind of Books, Large Print/Regular Print, DVDs, Audio Books on CD, Music CD or DVD’s, that you like to read or enjoy. We can then arrange for a library volunteer to deliver these to you in your home. Our volunteers are DBS checked, wear an identification badges and provide a helpful and friendly service. Whenever possible, we try and arrange for the same volunteer to visit you each time. Your library materials will be delivered and collected every 3 weeks. The Home Library Service is free of charge, and there is no charge for requests or late returns.
How to register
To register for this service or for further information call your local library (Charlbury 01608 811104) or telephone the Home Library Service on 01865 810259 or email homelibraryservice@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Charlbury Library ·
Wed 17 Apr, 17:18 · Link
Covid booster vaccination for Charlbury Medical Centre patients
CMC Booster Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, 25 April
Charlbury Medical Centre will hold a covid booster
vaccination clinic for eligible patients on 25 April at the Football and Social
Club.
People with a smart phone have been sent a text message.
Please make sure to click on the link in the text message or phone the medical
practice to make an appointment. Appointments are still available. Please phone
after 10:30 if possible.
If you know of anyone who may find it difficult to use their
smart phone, or you believe to be eligible but hasn’t heard from the medical
practice, please encourage them to phone the practice on 01608 811 680, after
10:30am to make an appointment.
This time, eligible patients are:
people aged 75 and over, or have their 75th
birthday between April and June this year.
people living in a care home
people aged 6 months and older who have a weakened immune
system.
The consent form can be collected from the medical centre or
downloaded from the centre’s website under Featured News: www.thecharlburymedicalcentre.nhs.uk Please remember to bring it with you.
Thank you
Charlbury Patient Participation Group
susan smith ·
Mon 15 Apr, 17:54 · Link
WORLD-CLASS (3/4 UKRAINIAN) VIOLINIST TO PLAY CHARLBURY ON MAY 12th
"BACH, BARTOK & BEYOND......" The eminent violinist Viktoria Mullova will give a special concert (with members of her close family all of whom are wonderful musicians) in the Memorial Hall in aid of CRAG on May 12th at 1800 hrs. The ticket-price includes Prosecco and Canapés. If you want to see examples of their extraordinary playing, please follow these links.......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omOnU8R4Kyc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlbloNUSBJ0
Nick Parker ·
Sun 14 Apr, 13:52 · Link
BAFTA Award
Charlbury resident, Mick Donegan MBE, Founder and CEO of local charity SpecialEffect, has received a Special BAFTA Award, which recognises outstanding contributions to games, film and television, on behalf of his charity.
Mark Saville ·
Sat 13 Apr, 18:00 · Link
Stand for the Town Council
Co-option (where the Council can identify the shortfall in skills and interests in the current Council and vote in new members who have the skills/experience required) is taking place for 5 councillors. Co-option will take place at the Council meeting on 15th May.
If you would like to know what councillors get up to in Charlbury and who can be a councillor then have a look at these:
What do Town Councillors in Charlbury do?
Am I eligible to be a Town Councillor?
If you are interested in applying then in the first instance, send an email with a brief outline of your interests to Lisa. And as always don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Fri 12 Apr, 14:46 · Link
Time to vote for the Charlbury Sausage
Thanks to everyone who entered the Great Charlbury Sausage Mash-up competition, to have the winning sausage made and on sale for the first Charlbury market of the season (1st June).
The shortlist is:
1. Pork, bacon and maple syrup
2. Pork, paprika, chilli and lime
3. Venison, pork, rosemary, sage and beetroot
Unfortunately the other entries didn't make it as Hook Norton Butchers deemed that these are the only options that would 'sausage'!.
So please cast you vote for your favourite here: https://charlbury-tc.gov.uk/the-great-charlbury-sausage-mash-up/
Or just send a message to the clerk.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Mon 8 Apr, 13:25 · Link
Only seven candidates nominated for Charlbury Town Council
The election for Charlbury Town Council will not be contested after only seven people were nominated to stand. There are 12 seats on the council.
The seven candidates are:
- Tom Greenwood
- Gary Harrison*
- Peter Kenrick*
- Frances Mortimer*
- Carl Perkins
- Liz Reason*
- Tony Vetters
* indicates a currently serving councillor.
Richard Fairhurst ·
Mon 8 Apr, 11:00 · 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.
- Land Parcel At E436886 N217833 Charlbury Road Fawler Oxfordshire
New Grain store measuring 36m x 24m with a 0.5m concrete lip on all sides.
WODC reference: 24/00894/PDET28 - Tue 26 Mar 2024 - Under consideration
- Land South Of Charlbury Road
Outline planning application, with all matters reserved other than principal means of access to the highway, for the construction of up to 104 residential dwellings, together with the provision of open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure.
WODC reference: 24/00769/OUT - Wed 03 Apr 2024 - Under consideration
Mon 8 Apr, 06:15 · Link
People’s Choice Award
Many congratulations to Megan Saunders who won the People’s Choice award today at the Charlbury Garden Society Spring Show for her beautiful spring arrangement. She was awarded the Ian Tolputt cup. Many thanks to all those who entered exhibits and joined us during the day.
Alison Derham ·
Sat 6 Apr, 19:20 · Link
West Oxfordshire District Council election candidates
One of the two seats for Charlbury & Finstock ward on West Oxfordshire District Council is up for election on Thursday 2 May.
The candidates nominated are:
- Gareth Dore, Conservative
- Flora Gregory, Green
- Liz Leffman, Liberal Democrat
- Robin Puttick, Labour
Sat 6 Apr, 15:36 · Link
New Guided Countryside Walks from The Bull
Starting this May, join us as we explore the beautiful Cotswold countryside on the first of our bespoke guided walks from The Bull with The Cotswolds Wardens.
Starting at The Bull, we will walk from the town and into the surrounding countryside beyond, walking along an ancient track and through a nature reserve before returning for an optional spot of lunch.
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Distance: 5 Miles
This walk requires a small booking fee, all of which goes straight to The Cotswolds Wardens to help take care of the local eco-system.
Book walk | Book lunch
PLEASE: always remember to wear appropriate footwear, as some walks may be steep and muddy in places. Dogs are not allowed on walks, except guide dogs and hearing dogs. It is advisable to check the website or call the Cotswolds Conservation Board (07841 663607) beforehand for details of any changes, particularly during bad weather.
Charlie Helm ·
Thu 4 Apr, 10:26 · Link
Easter Kids Runaround
There will be a kids runaround at the community centre today 3-5pm. £2/child.
daniela jenkins ·
Wed 3 Apr, 14:08 · Link
Charlbury Fire Service to the rescue !
The amazing Caspar, Paul, Bob, Dale and Stanley - from Charlbury Fire Station on ladder practice at the Rose and Crown last night in the pouring rain. At the same time they were helping out by putting up house martin nesting bowls in hard to reach places. There used to be hundreds of house martins in Charlbury and their numbers have plummeted. The birds are due to arrive in the next week and so we wait to see if they take up the new homes. Big Thank you guys and thank you to Nikki and John and Paul and Patrick.
Flora Gregory ·
Wed 3 Apr, 10:53 · Link
Town Council elections
Last call to stand for the Town Council.
Nominations must be at District Council offices in Witney by Friday 5th April at 4pm (preferably earlier).
The Town Clerk will be at the community centre on Wednesday 3rd April between 9.30 and 11.30am and will have nomination packs available. Or contact her for an alternative way of receiving a pack (clerk@charlbury-tc.gov.uk).
If you want to make a difference, have some good ideas and a couple of hours a week to give, stand for the Council. We would love to see some new faces.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Tue 2 Apr, 10:53 · 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.
- Tooleys Charlbury Road Spelsbury
Internal and external alterations to include erection of a single storey extension
WODC reference: 24/00750/LBC - Wed 13 Mar 2024 - Under consideration
- Tooleys Charlbury Road Spelsbury
Erection of a single storey extension
WODC reference: 24/00749/HHD - Wed 13 Mar 2024 - Under consideration
Mon 1 Apr, 06:15 · Link
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