http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/dnews.cgi Upcoming events in Charlbury. http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1170 <p>Nicholas Mynheer, religious artist, will give an illustrated talk on 'Can contemporary art help faith?' Charlbury Parish Church, 8-9.30 pm. Tickets from Charlbury churches and Evenlode Books. Arranged by Churches Together in Charlbury. Contact <a href="mailto:rosalind.scott@hotmail.co.uk">rosalind.scott@hotmail.co.uk</a> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1230 <p>Talk to be given by Keith Crawford<br>Wool, weaving and Witney<br>Memorial Hall 7.30 p.m.<br>All are welcome - Non-members &#x00A3;1.50. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=947 <p>On the Playing Close, Saturday morning. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1242 <p>The <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/3m97t3" title="www.tinyurl.com/3m97t3">Bring & Take</a> is at the Memorial Hall from 10am until 12 noon. You don't have to bring something in order to take something, so please pop-in and see if you fancy anything and take it away FREE.</p><p>Bring along items from 9.30am and no later than 11am. Don't throw unwanted things out into landfill or hoard them in your garage - bring along good quality items that are not too large to carry. Items that are left over from the event are sorted and end up either being kept back for the next Bring & Take (in October), given to charity shops, or recycled where possible (last possible choice).</p><p>Bring along your old lightbulbs for safe disposal. Also bring old spectacles which we will take to Boots for reuse elsewhere in the world. Usable paint can also be brought along and any left over will be taken to Oxford Community Repaint who will put it to good use. The paint needs to be in its original container, with no leaks and a secure lid. Emulsion paint needs to have more than a litre left in the tin. Gloss or eggshell paint tins need to be more than half full.</p><p>This event is organised by the <a href="http://www.cwag.org.uk" title="www.cwag.org.uk">Charlbury Area Waste Action Group</a></p><p>Also come along to visit our stall with Sustainable Charlbury at the Farmers Market the same day 9am-1pm. This time there will be information from the <a href="http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/" title="www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/">Love Food Hate Waste</a> Campaign. You can also buy your tickets for the <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/yblfgsl" title="www.tinyurl.com/yblfgsl">Spring Feast and Ceilidh</a> being held on 27 March.</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1030 <p>2.00pm from Spendlove car park<br>Centenary Wood - Dustfield Farm - Saltway - circuit of Ditchley Park - Hundley Way<br>About 6 1/4 miles. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1145 <p>Romantic fantasy drama based on the bestselling novel by Audrey Niffenegger. Eric Bana stars as Chicago librarian Henry DeTamble, who is born with a genetic disorder that causes him involuntarily to time travel when he becomes stressed.</p><p>Though he often disappears from her life for long periods of time, he tries to build a romantic relationship with Clare Abshire, an artist (Rachel McAdams). Henry, the librarian, meets his future wife Clare when she is only six years old. Chronologically, however, he meets her for the first time when Clare is an adult but Henry is only twenty-eight. At that point Clare has known Henry all of her adult life.</p><p>The novel was a bestseller in Charlbury, a tear-jerker with no holds barred, though the film puts more emphasis on imagination and adventure and is probably a bit less weepy!</p><p>This is ChOC's film of the month, screened in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm, our famous wine and beer bar open from 6.45. Tickets &#x00A3;4.50 in advance from News and Things, Cotswold Frames and Evenlode Books, or on the door.</p><p>Cert 12A, 107 mins</p><p>More information at <a href="http://www.chocfilms.info">www.chocfilms.info</a> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1219 <p>An exhibition to promote the County of Oxfordshire as a great place to visit and to stay in and also to see some lovely venues for conferences is being organised by WODC.</p><p>It is being held on 15th March at Heythrop Park Resort from 10.30am - 3.00pm. At the moment there are 34 exhibitors but WODC are expecting up to 40 or more.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for everyone to get to know exactly what there is to see and do in Oxfordshire and to talk to the owners/managers and see what deals and promotions they are offering for 2010. It's a FREE event and everyone is very welcome.<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1171 <p>Glena Chadwick, Art Historian, will give an illustrated talk on 'Art and Faith in the Northern Renaissance'. Charlbury Parish Church, 8-9.30 pm. Tickets (free but donations welcome) from Charlbury churches and Evenlode Books. Arranged by Churches Together in Charlbury. Contact <a href="mailto:rosalind.scott@hotmail.co.uk">rosalind.scott@hotmail.co.uk</a> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1166 <p>Charlbury Cricket Club is proud to present “AN EVENING WITH HENRY BLOFELD” on Friday 19th March 2010 at The Memorial Hall, Browns Lane, Charlbury, starting at 7.30 pm.</p><p>Star of BBC Radio’s Test Match Special, wit, raconteur and cricket fanatic Henry Blofeld is bringing his celebrated one-man show to Charlbury for what promises to be an absolutely spiffing night’s entertainment!</p><p>Tickets priced at &#x00A3;20 each are on sale now from the following vendors: News & Things, Evenlode Books, Londis Fiveways, The Rose & Crown and Cotswold Frames.</p><p>Further information can be obtained from Malcolm Harper, The Cottages, Church Lane, Charlbury OX7 3PX (Tel. 01608 810464).</p><p>LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE, MY DEAR OLD THINGS! </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1233 <p>Charlbury Tennis Club presents a Blues Night featuring</p><p>kingB</p><p>Saturday 20th March, Memorial Hall, 7.30pm to 11pm</p><p>Buffet supper provided</p><p>Tickets &#x00A3;15 each, available from The Good Food Shop, Sheep Street, Charlbury.</p><p>All proceeds to the Nine Acres Sports Pavilion fund.</p><p>For further details contact <a href="mailto:charlburytennis@hotmail.co.uk">charlburytennis@hotmail.co.uk</a> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1172 <p>Richard Harries, Lord Harries of Pentregarth and former Bishop of Oxford, will give an illustrated talk on 'Art and the Passion'. Charlbury Parish Church, 8-9.30 pm. Tickets (free but donations welcome) from Charlbury churches and Evenlode Books. Arranged by Churches Together in Charlbury. Contact <a href="mailto:rosalind.scott@hotmail.co.uk">rosalind.scott@hotmail.co.uk</a> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1208 <p>Friday 26th March , Memorial Hall, 7.30 start</p><p>Quiz by John Grain, Curry by Gary Walsh , Bar and mini Auction</p><p>Tickets &#x00A3;10 each and 6 people per team.</p><p>Tickets from News and Things or call 01608 811563</p><p>All proceeds to the Nine Acres Pavilion Fund and organised by Charlbury Town Football Club </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1240 <p>FRIENDS OF SHORTHAMPTON CHURCH<br>present</p><p>‘A Celebration of the late Anthony Gilbert’s Quiet but<br> Distinguished Career’<br>an illustrated talk by CAS member Ann Gilbert, who<br>often modelled for her artist husband.</p><p> Friday 26th March at 8pm in the Friends’ Meeting House.</p><p>Tickets &#x00A3;5 from Malcolm Harper (07778 450515) News and Things, and Evenlode Books. Ann has also<br>generously donated 2 paintings by Anthony Gilbert which will be auctioned on the evening.<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1190 <p><b>To celebrate spring and local food and drink and community...</b></p><p>Saturday 27 March in the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane, Charlbury<br>Cost: &#x00A3;5/&#x00A3;3 (10-16yrs) and free under 10yrs</p><p>Come and bring a dish to share (we can advise on local producers if you need ideas).</p><p>Doors open at 7pm. Feast begins 7.30pm and uplifting dancing with the Kismet Ceilidh Band at 8.30pm.</p><p>There will be a bar available.</p><p>PLEASE DO BOOK as capacity is limited:<br>Christine Elliott: 01608 811057. email:<a href="mailto:charlburyfeasts@cwag.org.uk">charlburyfeasts@cwag.org.uk</a></p><p>See website for local food ideas: <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/yblfgsl" title="www.tinyurl.com/yblfgsl">www.cwag.org.uk</a> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1221 <p>SPRING EXHIBITION 2010. Display of members' work, most for sale.<br>Venue: Morris Room, Corner House, Market Street, Charlbury.<br>Time: 9.30am to 5.00pm. Entry fee 30p. Accompanied children free. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1238 <p>With the clocks moving forward, the Good Times Lovin & Sweetness (GTLS) Fundraising Group is holding a family BBQ to welcome the start of British Summer Time and to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Group.</p><p>The event is being held at the Charlbury Memorial Hall and will run from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. In addition to a BBQ there will be free kids entertainment, face painting, a licensed bar and live music from local band 1000 Mile Highway. The kids entertainment starts at 12:00pm with the live music beginning around 2:00pm.</p><p>It is set to be a fun afternoon for the entire family so please come along and enjoy some good food and great entertainment in what we're sure will be some typically good English BBQ weather. Entry is &#x00A3;3.00 for adults and &#x00A3;1.50 for children with all proceeds from the event being donated to Macmillan Cancer Group.</p><p>We hope to see you there and wish Good Times Lovin & Sweetness to you all.</p><p>Josh Crockford - GTLS Macmillan Fundraising Group</p><p>For more info please feel free to contact me on either of the following:</p><p>07969 973209 or <a href="mailto:j.crockford@hotmail.com">j.crockford@hotmail.com</a><br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1167 <p>The Morris Room, The Corner House at 8pm.</p><p>Charlbury poet Patricia Huth Ellis reads from her new collection of poems, 'More Poems from Grace Cottage', and her novelist sister Angela Huth talks about her latest novel and the creative process.</p><p>With guitar interludes by Geoffrey Ellis.</p><p>Organised by Evenlode Books. Tickets &#x00A3;2.50 from the bookshop. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1231 <p>Talk to be given by Russell Robson<br>The Thames; from birth to present day.<br>Charlbury resident, Russell Robson, speaks about a subject which has occupied so much of his professional and personal life.<br>All are welcome - Non-members &#x00A3;1.50.<br>Memorial Hall 7.30 p.m. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1229 <p>Charlbury Beer Festival seeks THE 6X FACTOR<br>at Charlbury's 1st ‘BATTLE OF THE BANDS’.</p><p>The competition will be judged by Special Celebrity Guests.<br>Cash prize, further bookings & goodies for the winning act</p><p>Public entrance &#x00A3;5, with the proceeds going to Charlbury & Overseas Community Projects.</p><p>Real Ale and Cider Bar, on Saturday 10th April from noon till 11pm at Charlbury Memorial Hall.</p><p>Bands can obtain an entry form by email from <a href="mailto:cbf6Xbotb@hotmail.co.uk">cbf6Xbotb@hotmail.co.uk</a><br>Or by calling Steve on 01608 810209 or 07745 449626<br>or visit <a href="http://www.charlburybeerfestival.org">www.charlburybeerfestival.org</a> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1222 <h3><b>Romance and romantic love. "A literate, lyrical love story in the age of Hollywood crass."</b></h3><p>In the Memorial Hall, bar from 6.45, film from 7.30. Cert PG, 108 mins.</p><p>This new film from Jane Campion was given 5 stars by the Telegraph, who said: <b>'Director Jane Campion has a knack for portraying female characters so intimately that she seems to get beneath their skin … An exquisite piece of film-making about the doomed romance between the poet John Keats and his neighbour Fanny Brawne.'</b></p><p>The Guardian loved it too: <b>'Campion brings to this story an unfashionable, unapologetic reverence for romance and romantic love, and she responds to Keats's life and work with intelligence and grace … This film looks unselfconsciously beautiful … Poets, like musicians, need silence above all, and much of the film is played out in a deeply quiet calm.'</b></p><p>Rolling Stone said: <b>'The film, shot by the gifted Greig Fraser, is a thing of beauty to match the snippets of Keats we hear on the soundtrack. But the film would remain a concept without the right actors to give it flesh and blood. Whishaw lets us into Keats' secret, anguished heart. And Cornish is glorious, making Fanny a force of womanhood able to take on Brown (Schneider is a sharply witty irritant) when he tries to break the connection between her and her beloved. Cornish catches the fertile mind that Fanny poignantly tries to nurture, knowing she'll grow closer to Keats by deciphering the words that possess him. A literate, lyrical love story in the age of Hollywood crass. I must be dreaming.'</b></p><p><b>'Campion's best film since The Piano'</b> Independent on Sunday</p><p><b>'Abbie Cornish is magnetic ... Ben Whishaw is magical'</b> The Times Online</p><p><b>'Fluent, witty, moving and credible'</b> Financial Times</p><p><b>'Elegant, gorgeously shot movie'</b> Sunday Express</p><p>Tickets &#x00A3;4.50 on the door or in advance from Cotswold Frames, Evenlode Books and News and Things.</p><p><b>For up to date information on all ChOC films, go to <a href="http://www.chocfims.info" title="www.chocfims.info">www.chocfims.info</a></b><br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1237 <p>Following the success of last year's Litter Pick, you are invited to join the team on Sunday 11 April at 3pm. Meet on The Playing Close - maximum two hours. Equipment will be provided, but it's a good idea to bring gloves. Tea and buns for those who stay the course! Enquiries to Gareth Miller - 811410.</p><p>I would also be pleased to hear from any who would be willing to do occasional litter picks further afield, on the approach roads to Charlbury, which may be difficult to do on this occasion. Thank you.</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1120 <p>"Early 20th Century British Artists". An illustrated talk by Alice Foster.</p><p>Free to members, visitors welcome, &#x00A3;3.<br>7.30pm in the Friends' Meeting House, Market Street. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1143 <p>Back by popular demand The Brize Singers will be performing a mix of classic and popular songs in concert at the Memorial Hall. Friday 30th April. 7.30pm.<br>Tickets &#x00A3;5 in advance or &#x00A3;6 on the door.<br>Tickets available from Cotswold Frames or call Margaret on 01608 811441 for further details.<br>All proceeds go to the Memorial Hall and Corner House upkeep. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1146 <p>Charlbury Scouts and Guides will be holding their annual May Day Fair on the Playing Close from 2pm. At 1.45pm Procession leaves from the Scout Hut led by Pipe Major Duffy. This will be followed by crowning of the May Queen by our celebrity guest at 2pm on the Playing Close. Displays of Maypole Dancing, Morris Dancing and Tugs-of-war. Lots of stalls and wonderful teas at this traditional town event.<br>Please come and support us. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1213 <p>Memorial Hall, 7.30pm. Bar from 6.45.</p><p><b>In this coming-of-age story, set in 1960s Britain, Nick Hornby turns from novels to screenplays with this talent-driven drama.</b></p><p>Carey Mulligan (Bleak House) stars as Jenny, a young woman full of promise and intent to study at Oxford. But meeting a smooth, wealthy older man (Peter Sarsgaard) leads Jenny to believe that she can learn things outside the classroom, casting doubt on her future plans. Directed by 'Italian for Beginners'’ Lone Scherfig, 'An Education' also stars Alfred Molina, Rosamunde Pike, Dominic Cooper, Olivia Williams and Emma Thompson.</p><p><b>"Nick Hornby has adroitly adapted and given a dramatic shape to the bestselling memoir by Lynn Barber, telling the true story of how, in the early 1960s, she was seduced as a 16-year-old schoolgirl by an older man … It's a sad, painful comedy, and the lovely performance from Mulligan makes it a very enjoyable film."</b> (Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian)</p><p><b>I suspect that many of us will actually be cheering Jenny on. She’s an ingénue, stepping out from the cosiness of suburbia to a dizzier, be-bopping universe where she gets to smoke foreign cigarettes, dance the night away, and slum it at Walthamstow greyhound stadium. 'I’m going to be French and wear black,' she declares at one point."</b> (Sukhdev Sandhu in the Telegraph)</p><p>For more reviews, stills from the film and the trailer, click on <a href="http://www.chocfilms.info">www.chocfilms.info</a></p><p><b>This is ChOC's film of the month, screened in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Our famous wine and beer bar is open from 6.45. Tickets &#x00A3;4.50 in advance from News and Things, Cotswold Frames and Evenlode Books, or on the door.</b></p><p>'An Education' is Cert 12A and lasts 107 mins.<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1132 <p>"Travelling with my Easel", illustrated talk by CAS member and art teacher, Lyn Anderson.</p><p>Free to members, visitors welcome, &#x00A3;3.<br>7.30pm in the Friends' Meeting House, Market Street. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1232 <p>Annual General Meeting, followed by films, including '24 Square Miles'<br>Memorial Hall 7.30 p.m.<br>All are welcome - Non-members &#x00A3;1.50.<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1227 <p>The last week in May (including Bank Holiday Monday)</p><p>Seventeen Charlbury artists will be exhibiting as part of this year's Artweeks Festival.</p><p>Andy Hopkins & David Joy - Stone Carving & Ironworks<br>Catherine Goyder - Paintings<br>Clare Carswell - Installations<br>Di Gold, Ben Gold & Georgia Clarke - Stained Glass, Photography & Printmaking<br>Jennifer Bartlett & Jenny Haxworth - Pottery & Mixed Media<br>John Corlett - Photography<br>Maureen Sparling - Botanical and Bird Watercolours<br>Nick Owen - Photography & Digital Art<br>Patricia (Hamilton) Freeman - Silversmith<br>Priscilla Frost - Photography<br>Sue Rangeley - Embroidery, Textiles and Painting<br>Sarah Pulvertaft - Jewellery<br>Wendy Wilson - Paintings </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1149 <p>Our 6 a side tournament will be returning to NineAcres on Sunday 23rd May. We will be running tournaments for all age groups with teams from all over West Oxfordshire, there will also be various stalls and activities for all.</p><p>A great day for all the family with all the proceeds going towards the NEW NINE ACRES SPORTS PAVILION.</p><p>More info to come.......... </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1214 <p>Charlbury Open Gardens and Jazz Lunch, which is held as part of Street Fair, will be on Sunday 6th June. Tickets available from the Corner House at 1.30pm on the day. Gardens open from 2pm to 6pm. Scrummy teas and cakes in the Memorial Hall. Do all come along. Any queries, please contact Vic Allison at <a href="mailto:vic.allison@btinternet.com">vic.allison@btinternet.com</a> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=948 <p>On the Playing Close, Saturday morning. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1234 <p><b>7.30pm in the Memorial Hall. Wine and beer bar open from 6.45. Come and relax with friends!</b></p><p><b>Directed by Stephen Poliakoff</b>. Cert 12A, 128 mins (2009)</p><p>This tense conspiracy thriller set on the eve of World War II is based on disturbing real events. It focuses on a young woman who stumbles across evidence of a sinister Nazi appeasement plot.</p><p>As her close friends begin to die in suspicious circumstances, she finds her own life in danger from an increasingly menacing and powerful enemy.</p><p><b>A ripping, old-school conspiracy thriller</b>. Xan Brooks, The Guardian</p><p><b>Poliakoff cleverly translates the mood of fear and uncertainty in Britain into a dark psychological maze that leads Anne to the edge of insanity</b>. Radio Times</p><p>The cast includes Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, Julie Christie, David Tennant, Juno Temple, Eddie Redmayne, Asier Newman, Christopher Lee, Charlie Cox, Hugh Bonneville, Jenny Agutter, Jeremy Northam, Tom Goodman-Hill.</p><p><b>For the trailer and more information, visit the <a href="http://www.chocfilms.info/glorious-39" title="www.chocfilms.info/glorious-39">ChOC website</a></b>. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1193 <p>Cornbury Park Acts to be announced. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1211 <p>The 13th Annual Charlbury Beer Festival will take place at Charlbury Cricket Club.<br>Save the Date! </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1192 <p><b>In the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. bar open from 6.45.</b></p><p>More details to follow shortly. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1148 <p>HI Finstock Festival is on the 6th and 7th of august 2010<br>more info when things have been confirmed. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=949 <p>On the Playing Close, Saturday morning. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1138 <p>Advance warning of the date - so dont you dare be away. Let's see if we can raise even more than we did last year!<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=950 <p>On the Playing Close, Saturday morning. </p>