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Spendlove car park survey
The Town Council is investigating what can be done about parking in the town. One of the various strands it is looking at is how the (District Council owned) Spendlove car park is used. We are carrying out a survey over 3 days next week (Tuesday to Thursday) and then a further 3 days in September (when the schools are back). The survey involves noting how long cars are parked there and asking drivers 4 really quick questions. We really need your help to staff these days. If you are available and willing to do a 2 hour shift please contact Lisa. Thank you.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Wed 14 Aug, 10:30 · Link
Charlbury Emergency Plan - can you help in the event of an emergency?
Nearly all emergencies affecting the community will be dealt with routinely by joint response of the emergency services, local authorities and the major utilities. However, there may be occasions when the arrival of outside assistance is delayed, and the community will need to help itself.
Charlbury Town Council is putting together a Parish Emergency Plan to provide contacts and a basic framework for managing the initial stages of a major emergency that may threaten the safety and welfare of the community, its people and property. It is not the intention of this plan to replace in any way help from the recognised emergency services.
In this (very unlikely) event, do you have resources or skills that could help?
We are looking for people with the following who would be willing to step forward if needed:
- Petrol driven Pump
- Four wheel drive vehicles
- Emergency lighting:
- Torches
- Portable LED Work Light
- Tripod Mounted Double LED Lights
- Camp beds
- Emergency supply of petrol
We also need a local electrician.
Your name would be on the publicly available Emergency Plan but your contact details would only be available to the Emergency Management Team.
If you have any of the above and are willing to be called upon in an emergency please contact Lisa.
Thank you.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Tue 13 Aug, 15:13 · Link
Cornerstone shop - Children's books
Parents and children may like to know that Cornerstone shop volunteers ordered and labelled children's fiction into age-related categories. Open during the holidays, do come and browse, Monday- Saturday, 10am-1pm. Still only £0.50 per book!
Birgit den Outer ·
Sat 10 Aug, 14:12 · Link
Road closure at Crawborough
Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Emergency Road Closure – at Charlbury, Crawborough
Oxfordshire County Council has been informed of a temporary emergency road closure on Crawborough whilst works to replace a defective boundary box are carried out for public safety reasons.
A temporary Emergency Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 8 August 2024.
The anticipated completion date is 12 August 2024, 24 hours per day.
Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.
Further information regarding the emergency works may be obtained by contacting Thames Water helpline on 0800 316 9800.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Thu 8 Aug, 11:47 · Link
Three weeks left to purchase early bird tickets
As the festivities continue in Charlbury, there are only three weeks left to purchase your early bird tickets for Charlbury Octoberfest. This year is bigger and better!! Tickets will remain available online and on the gate, subject to availability but if you want a discount act now and get your early bird ticket!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charlbury-oktoberfest-2024-tickets-892152481087?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Paul D Jenkins ·
Thu 8 Aug, 09:34 · Link
A Further Warning About The Trains Next Week
Lisa and I posted our comments at the same time but below you will find an additional piece of advice - in Paragraph 2.
A reminder from CLPG that the rail service will be interrupted next week due to track replacement work. From Monday 12th to Thursday 15th August buses will replace trains between Charlbury and Moreton in Marsh.
Whilst there are few significant changes to the services between Charlbury and stations to Paddington and v.v., there are one or two where departure times have been brought forward by a minute or two – enough of a change to make the difference between catching or missing your train!
If you are travelling during the above period, check your journey by going to: https://www.gwr.com/travel-information/travel-updates/planned-engineering
Also, be aware that there will be greatly reduced parking at the station to accommodate the replacement coaches.
Brian Murray ·
Wed 7 Aug, 20:01 · Link
Latest speedwatch data
Here is the latest speedwatch data from the camera on The Slade (from late June to early August). Thanks to the speedwatch team for these statistics.
https://charlbury-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SID-data-zebra-crossing-July-24.pdf
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Wed 7 Aug, 14:15 · Link
No trains between Charlbury and Moreton in Marsh next week
There is rail improvement work taking place next week on the North Cotswold line, between Charlbury and Moreton-in-Marsh. Network Rail will be replacing track on this route to ensure the railway remains safe and reliable for use.
Between Monday 12 and Thursday 15 August, no trains will run between Charlbury and Moreton-in-Marsh, with replacement buses running instead. Trains will still run between London Paddington and Charlbury via Oxford, and between Moreton-in-Marsh and Worcester/Hereford. There will also be a limited number of trains that run direct between Worcester/Hereford and London Paddington via Swindon.
Online journey planners have been updated and they have also been making customers aware through on board and at station announcements, station posters and digital displays, and through social and traditional media including their media release here: https://news.gwr.com/news/rail-journeys-to-be-affected-by-engineering-works-in-the-north-cotswolds
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Wed 7 Aug, 13:29 · Link
Charlbury Cricket Club is 150
As you may well have seen, Charlbury Cricket Club is 150 years old this year and to celebrate, we are hosting the famous Marylebone Cricket Club on Monday 26th August. Play starts at 11.30 am, that will incorporate a marquee lunch and tea, with visits from the Hook Norton Shire Horses, Oxford Jazz band and Wychwood Morris Dancers. We are hoping its going to be a very special community day. Lunch is at 1.30pm with tea at 4.15pm.
We are offering 25 free tickets to the Community to join us for lunch with the players and if you would like to attend simply email pj@charlburycricket.com. Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Alternatively, simply turn up with a picnic and camp out and enjoy the day. The bar is open and festivities start after the presidents speech at 11.25am. Please be part of our special day!!
Paul D Jenkins ·
Wed 7 Aug, 11:46 · Link
Rail Disruption Next Week
A reminder from CLPG that the rail service will be interrupted next week due to track replacement work. From Monday 12th to Thursday 15th August buses will replace trains between Charlbury and Moreton in Marsh.
Whilst there are few significant changes to the services between Charlbury and stations to Paddington and v.v., there are one or two where departure times have been brought forward by a minute or two – enough of a change to make the difference between catching or missing your train!
If you are travelling during the above period, check your journey by going to: https://www.gwr.com/travel-information/travel-updates/planned-engineering
Also, be aware that there will be greatly reduced parking at the station to accommodate the replacement coaches.
Brian Murray ·
Wed 7 Aug, 11:33 · 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.
- 7 Chartwell Drive Charlbury
Replacement of wooden shed with steel shed.
WODC reference: 24/01895/HHD - Mon 29 Jul 2024 - Under consideration
- Watermans Lodge Cornbury Park Charlbury
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to office use (class E)
WODC reference: 24/01893/FUL - Mon 22 Jul 2024 - Under consideration
- Bell Hotel Church Street Charlbury
Erection of an external store, erection of a replacement bar and erection of a pizza bar (retrospective).
WODC reference: 24/01833/FUL - Thu 01 Aug 2024 - Under consideration
Mon 5 Aug, 06:15 · Link
Ian Parsons
Sadly Ian passed away on 26 July and his funeral will take place on Thursday 15 August at North Oxford Crematorium at 1.00pm.
Jane parsons ·
Thu 1 Aug, 19:13 · Link
The Secret Art Exhibition
The Secret Art Exhibition is now open in the Charlbury Deli and Café.
Sixty mini-masterpieces have been donated by 35 local artists. The show includes drawings and original prints as well as paintings in any medium, all framed. To add to the mystery, the work is signed on the back so the artist will be anonymous until the work is purchased. There is a list of contributing artists on display. See if you can recognise any of their work.
All work is for sale for £30 and sales open at 9.00 on 16th August. The exhibition closes on 21st August.
All proceeds will go to support Charlbury Festival which runs over the Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 23rd to Monday 26th August. Festival Programmes have been delivered to all Charlbury homes and are available in many locations in the town and surrounding area including in the Deli.
The Charlbury Festival is packed with poetry, music, sculpture, drama, printmaking, singing, heritage and nature walks, local history, mosaic making, painting, lectures, ceramics. All the activities are also on the Charlbury Events website.
Tickets are on sale now at Charlbury Deli (cash only) and selling fast so go round as soon as you can - and whilst you are there why not try out their brand-new coffee machine?
Tony Lloyd ·
Thu 1 Aug, 09:32 · Link
Wilderness contact information
If you need to contact the Wilderness organisers this weekend here are the details:
Resident’s Phoneline number is 020 8080 1416. This is the fastest way to reach them with any queries or concerns, during the following opening hours:
Thursday 1st August from 10am – Sunday 4th August - our event/licensed entertainment days.
24 hours
Monday 5th August
08:00 – 20:00
They also have a year-round dedicated Resident’s Email: residents@wildernessfestival.com
For general queries you can visit our website and use the Contact Us link: www.wildernessfestival.com
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Thu 1 Aug, 09:09 · Link
