This link https://youtu.be/gtlxDmU2Axk should take you to the film Tragedy, Bravery and Mystery. The Museum exhibition on the events of 1924 can be seen until the end of September.
Rob Stepney · Tue 30 Jul, 12:24 · Link
For the first time in recent years, Charlbury Bowls Club has not one but two entries in the Ladies' County Competition Finals, to be held at Chipping Norton Bowls Club this weekend, July 27/28.
On Saturday 27th at 2pm Tracy Smart and Cynthia Briant will be taking part in the Ladies Pairs Final, and on Sunday 28th at 12.30pm Penny Ford McNicol, Tracy Smart and Karen Ross will be in the Ladies Triples Final.
Win or lose, they will all represent Oxfordshire in the National Competition Finals at the home of lawn bowls, Royal Leamington Spa, next month. The Triples starts on Saturday August 17th, and the Pairs on Saturday August 24th.
Why not go and support them? Entry at Chipping Norton is free.
Charlbury Bowls Club in Ticknell Piece Road is a small club of very friendly enthusiasts and we welcome more members. If you are interested to give this highly enjoyable sport a go then pop along on a Tuesday evening at 6.30pm or a Friday afternoon at 2pm.
Helen Harrison · Thu 25 Jul, 17:13 · Link
Come down to the Cricket pitch to watch teams from the Beer Festival, Firefighters, Vicars, and the Charlbury Cricket Club slug it out on Friday 26th July starting at 630pm. Admission for spectators is free.
We will be serving BBQ sausages generously provided by The Bell, brownies and ice cream. Drinks will also be available.
Proceeds to benefit the Cricket Club and St Mary's.
dine glasgow · Mon 22 Jul, 14:09 · Link
Computer "outage" last Friday
The "outage" of computers world-wide, including in General Practice last Friday caused many problems, much frustration and disappointment for patients and staff.
Charlbury Medical Centre is now running normally, and asks patients whose appointments were cancelled on Friday to phone reception on 01608 811 680 to rebook their appointment.
During the outage, reception staff had no access to the list of patients with appointments on that day. They were also unable to access patient records and test results. They were unable to contact patients to cancel their appointments.
Everyone is sorry for the upset caused. CMC practice managers hope to put in place a system where should this happen again, a list of patients with appointments and their contact numbers will be known.
Prescriptions will be up to date by the end of today.
The medical centre thanks patients for their understanding and patience while services return to normal.
susan smith · Mon 22 Jul, 13:03 · Link
Meet Carl, our new Customer Service Adviser at Charlbury Station!
Starting today, Monday 22nd July, this is Carl's first full week with us, providing much needed help and advice for travellers and tickets for journeys other than those that can be bought from the infernal machine!
The station will now be manned Monday to Friday mornings, together with Cafe de la Gare.
Pop down and say hello!
Hugo Pickering · Mon 22 Jul, 06:56 · Link
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 22 Jul, 06:15 · Link
I am pleased to confirm that OCC has awarded a new three-year contract to Pulhams Coaches for service X9 between Witney, Charlbury and Chipping Norton, commencing from 1 September 2024.
The timetable on Mondays to Saturdays will remain the same and we are delighted to introduce a new Sundays and Public Holidays service of five journeys each way running at a two-hourly frequency. We hope that it will be well supported.
We have also reached agreement with Stagecoach to continue service S3 between Chipping Norton, Charlbury and Oxford at the existing timetable until 29 March 2025.
Liz Leffman · Fri 19 Jul, 20:08 · Link
Charlbury WI meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. We have recently made the decision to change our venue and from August onwards our meetings will be held at Charlbury Primary School rather than at the Memorial Hall. Details of our first meeting at the school (21st August) can be found listed on the Events page.
Louise Cashman · Thu 18 Jul, 08:54 · Link
After meeting Carl, the newly appointed GWR booking clerk, this morning, The Cotswold Line Promotion Group is pleased to be able to say that the ticket office at Charlbury Station will re-open next Monday, 22nd July. Initially hours will be 05.50 to 12.20 from Monday to Friday, with Saturday opening planned from a yet-to-be-determined date. After the very long period of closure, I’m sure users of the rail service will welcome this news and will wish Carl every success in his new post. The ticket office is also expected to be open tomorrow, Tuesday 16th.
Brian Murray · Mon 15 Jul, 12:34 · Link
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 15 Jul, 06:15 · Link
Are you planning to clear out some clothes, blankets etc. during the summer? Charlbury Refugee Action Group (CRAG) would be grateful to receive clothing, blankets, tents etc. that you no longer need, to send to refugees in northern France and those who are now sheltering in Britain. We also seek donations of new underwear and basic hygiene items, like soap and deodorants.
CRAG sends a collection of donated items about twice a year to the charity Care4Calais, where clothing and warm blankets, sleeping bags, tents etc. are always desperately needed.
There is also a great need for items that help with personal hygiene, which is always a challenge for people on the move, like those supported in Calais and those who have arrived in this country and need basic support. Your donations will help desperate people fleeing persecution, danger and misery in their home countries, and provide them with some warmth, shelter and basic personal dignity.
If you can give anything from the list of needed items (on our website at https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/collections/) please bring it to White Hart, Market St, Charlbury OX7 3PH by by 5 September 2024.
Thanks to your generosity, Charlbury has a reputation now for supporting these needy people from around the world. We know that anything you can give will be received with gratitude and great appreciation.
Vicky Buser · Sun 14 Jul, 12:15 · Link
Coffee, vegetables. fresh bread, pastries and 'Fabulous Italian' food can all be found at the market this Saturday- outside the community centre from 9.30am.
What a great start to a Saturday morning!!
Lisa Wilkinson · Fri 12 Jul, 13:52 · Link
CLPG has posted on their website a very interesting piece from Liz Leffman, in which she calls for major investment and improvement in our railway service.
Her comments can be found here - https://clpg.online/2024/07/the-way-forward/
Thanks Liz, that's very encouraging.
Brian Murray · Tue 9 Jul, 11:06 · Link
One week to go to get your hands on a pair of Adult Camping Wilderness tickets - the silent auction will end on Friday 12th July at 12noon. To enter send your bid to danielajenkins@btinternet.com. All proceeds in aid of St Mary's church and its community initiatives.
daniela jenkins · Mon 8 Jul, 11:13 · Link
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 8 Jul, 06:15 · Link
It is with deep sorrow that Ann, Phil and Paul wish to inform you that John passed away on Monday 1st July after a brief illness. His funeral will take place on Thursday, 18th July at Banbury Crematorium 12.00 noon. There will be a retiring collection for Pancreatic Cancer UK.
There will be a reception afterwards at the "Moon and Sixpence" in Hanwell, a short journey from the Crematorium. All are welcome to join us there.
Ann Christine Marsh · Fri 5 Jul, 18:07 · Link
Labour have won the redrawn constituency of Banbury in the General Election.
Results were:
Elsewhere in Oxfordshire, the LibDems won Bicester & Woodstock, Didcot & Wantage, Henley & Thame, Witney, and retained Oxford West & Abingdon. Labour retained Oxford East.
Richard Fairhurst · Fri 5 Jul, 06:55 · Link
Pop along and buy your fresh fruit and veg from Styan this Saturday from 9am outside the Community Centre.
Next week Missing Bean Bakery is back along with Last Unicorn Coffee and an exciting new stall - Fabulous Italian.
Lisa Wilkinson · Thu 4 Jul, 15:41 · Link
We would love your views on our Nature Recovery Plan
We know that the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world and that restoring our nature and wildlife needs to take place urgently and at a landscape scale. National and regional nature recovery strategies are now being developed – but these need to be translated into specific local actions.
Charlbury Town Council is therefore working with the neighbouring parishes of Finstock and Fawler and has developed a local Nature Recovery Plan (NRP), the goal of which is to expand, improve and connect wildlife-rich habitats. We are being supported in this project by Community Action Group (CAG) Oxfordshire.
We have developed a draft NRP which is currently out for consultation. We invite you to fill in this questionnaire to let us know your views:
Nature Recovery Plan questionnaire: https://forms.gle/16Z21Teyw1sWBxiDA
Nature Recovery Plan: https://charlbury-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Nature-Recovery-Framework_21Feb24-1.pdf
Nature Recovery Plan - one page summary: https://charlbury-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NRF_one-page-summary_final_21Feb24.pdf
Thanks very much
Lisa Wilkinson · Wed 3 Jul, 15:39 · Link
Julia Burgess, our local Dementia Oxfordshire Adviser, is starting a new Community Clinic as an opportunity for anyone living with dementia or awaiting a diagnosis and/or their carers, or anyone concerned about someone they know, to book an appointment with her to get advice and support.
Julia will aim to help with the following issues:
• How to best support someone living with dementia
• Local services, social groups, and leisure opportunities
• Staying independent and adaptations for the home
• Legal issues, finances, benefits, and allowances
This service will start on a trial basis on 9 July. Julia will be at the Southerndown Care Home, Worcester Road, Chipping Norton OX7 5YF on the second Tuesday of every month from 10.30 to 12.30. Appointments should be booked by contacting Julia as follows: julia@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk or 07827 235451. Details are on the attached flyer.
If anyone needs a lift to the venue, they can ring the All Together in Charlbury (ATIC) call-centre on 01993 776277 to see if ATIC can help with transport.
Meryl Smith · Tue 2 Jul, 13:44 · Link
Dear neighbours
I am looking for a professional female or LGBTQ+ lodger to share a light spacious contemporary house in central Charlbury. £495 incl. all bills except electric and council tax. Have advertised with photos on spareroom.co.uk: https://www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/oxfordshire/charlbury/17331311
Short lets considered. Call 07866 716353. Thanks.
Sarah Robertson · Tue 2 Jul, 10:19 · Link
Cotswold Line Promotion Group has been advised by GWR of the closure of the line between Charlbury and Moreton in Marsh between Monday 12 August and Thursday 15 August inclusive.
Rail services will operate between Charlbury and London Paddington but buses will replace all trains west of Charlbury. Further details of train times will be advised in due course but those who use Charlbury Station car park should expect the demand to exceed available space. GWR have agreed to our request to post notices at the stations with replacement buses that Charlbury Station car park will be unable to cope with demand.
Brian Murray, CLPG
Brian Murray · Mon 1 Jul, 22:26 · Link
Once again Wilderness is supporting St Mary’s Church, and have kindly donated two lots of 2 adult general camping tickets, worth £556 per pair, which are auctioning during the first two weeks of July to raise funds for St Mary’s and its community initiatives.
You can place your bids by emailing danielajenkins@btinternet.com. Bidding ends at 12noon on Friday 12th July. Thank you for your support.
St Mary’s Church gratefully acknowledges the support of The 2024 Wilderness Festival.
daniela jenkins · Mon 1 Jul, 09:51 · Link
The Town Council is working hard to look at how parking can be eased around town. The next step is to survey the Spendlove Centre (Co-op) car park to see who is parking there and for how long.
For this we need help. Would you be willing to help us out for an hour or two on Tuesday 16th and/or Saturday 20th July? This will involve asking drivers just 2 or 3 questions.
If you can help contact Lisa: clerk@charlbury-tc.gov.uk
Thanks very much
Lisa Wilkinson · Mon 1 Jul, 09:30 · Link
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 1 Jul, 06:15 · Link
chipping_norton_dementia_community_clinic.pdf