http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/dnews.cgi Upcoming events in Charlbury. http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1970 <p>Sat 4 Feb: GET READY FOR SPRING!!!<br>with new songs and tunes from the Jesters<br>in concert<br>Hedy Boland â€" voice, flute<br>Jonathan Brooks - bass<br>Christine Ellis â€" fiddle, recorders<br>Jonathan Luxmoore - guitar<br>Helen Rose â€" cello, recorders<br><a href="http://www.myspace.com/d5jesters">www.myspace.com/d5jesters</a></p><p>Special guests â€" Andy Pickard and<br>Red Kite Rising</p><p>The Shed, Charlbury<br>Saturday 4th February @ 20.00<br>₤ 4.00 (2.00 concessions)<br>Bring your own substances</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=2000 <p>Nicola Leyland will be in The Bell from 11 to 3 on Saturday 4th February to answer any travel query, help to design trips and give quotations. 100% financial protection and 'best travel agent' as voted by readers of The Guardian and Observer. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1945 <p>Karen Warren, Acting Chief Librarian, will be talking and answering questions about the future of Charlbury Library at the AGM of the Friends of Charlbury Library, at 7.30pm in the Friends Meeting House, Market Street. All welcome. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1912 <p>"The Use of the Camera Obscura and Photography in Art",<br>Illustrated talk by Nigel Moxley.<br>Time: 7.30pm<br>Venue: Meeting House in Market Street, Charlbury.<br>Free to members. Visitors welcome &#x00A3;3 entrance.<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1999 <p>FASD Trust in Southill Park, Cornbury, would like to welcome you to our office for a cup of tea or coffee with home made biscuits and cake to see what the charity does..<br>Do bring a friend.... 10.00am to 11.30 on Wednesday morning.</p><p>Website <a href="http://www.FASDTrust.co.uk">www.FASDTrust.co.uk</a> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1941 <p>Malcolm Harper, who will just have returned from a visit to (mainly Northern) Uganda and Kenya will report on his programme (largely connected with the post-conflict situation in the north of Uganda) at 8.00 p.m. on Thursday, 9th February at The Cottages, Church Lane, Charlbury (telephone 07778.450515).</p><p>ALL WELCOME AT THIS PUBLIC UNA MEETING! </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1982 <p>"Bringing the Cotswold railway line up to date"<br>Talk to be given by Derek Potter<br>Memorial Hall 7.30 pm<br>All welcome Non-members &#x00A3;1.50</p><p>Derek Potter from the Cotswold Line Promotion Group will talk about the project that was completed last year to re-double sections of the line, including the stretch from Charlbury towards Moreton-in-Marsh and points west.</p><p>PLEASE NOTE RE-ARRANGEMENT OF TITLES/DATES FOR CHARLBURY SOCIETY MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 9, MARCH 8, APRIL 12</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1974 <p><b>(2011) cert 12, 1hr 41mins<br>Doors and bar open 6.45pm<br>Film screens at 7.30<br>Tickets &#x00A3;5 on the door</b></p><h3>Documentary about the life and death of Brazilian racing driver and three-time Formula One World Champion Ayrton Senna.</h3><p>Winner of the Sundance Film Festival 2011, "Senna" is not just a tribute to perhaps the greatest racing driver ever, whose tragic death in a crash on the San Marino Grand Prix racing track in 1994 was watched live on television by 300 million people, but also witness to the emotions and complexities of the man behind the helmet.</p><p>Add a brilliant background score that truly endorses what happens on screen, and this is a film not to be missed!</p><p>Trailer and online booking at <a href="http://www.chocfilms.info">www.chocfilms.info</a></p><p><b>A viscerally exciting and intellectually stimulating documentary. Philip French (Observer)</b></p><p><b>Shattering in the gentlest way, edited with rare care, it's an affirmation of all the bonds Senna forged in his life - with his family, colleagues, the people of Brazil. To emerge unmoved is just about inconceivable. Tim Robey (Daily Telegraph)</b></p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1955 <p>7.30pm in the Morris Room at the Corner House. Paul Mocroft from <a href="http://www.wrap.org.uk/" title="www.wrap.org.uk/">WRAP</a> will be talking about the <a href="http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/" title="www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/">Love Food, Hate Waste Campaign</a>. Households waste &#x00A3;50 of food a month but there are lots of ideas to avoid wasting food and save money. Follow the LFHW campaign on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lovefoodhatewastecommunity" title="www.facebook.com/lovefoodhatewastecommunity">Facebook</a> and sign up to the LFHW newsletter through the <a href="http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/" title="www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/">website</a>.</p><p>This is the February meeting of the <a href="http://www.charlbury.info/community/39" title="www.charlbury.info/community/39">Charlbury WI</a>.<br>Visitors very welcome &#x00A3;4. Refreshments afterwards 50p.</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1969 <p>8pm in the Morris Room at the Corner House.</p><p>Bring along your gardening questions to be answered by a panel of local experts.</p><p>Organised by the <a href="http://www.charlbury.info/community/30?category=0" title="www.charlbury.info/community/30?category=0">Charlbury & District Gardening Society</a>.<br>Non-members and new members very welcome.</p><p>Free refreshments afterwards.<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1996 <p>METHODIST HALL, Fishers Lane, Charlbury 7.45 pm<br>CADS celebrate the highlights of the past year and make plans for the next.</p><p>It is also a wonderful opportunity for us to WELCOME all our new members (Never too late to join) and for them to get to meet more of the membership<br>in a relaxed social atmosphere.</p><p>Come one and all!</p><p>For more information and documentation, please contact:</p><p>Madeleine Wheare - Chairman <br>Email: <a href="mailto:charlbury.drama@gmail.com">charlbury.drama@gmail.com</a><br>Tel: 01608 810092 <br>Website: charlbury-drama.com/</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1936 <p>Charlbury Methodist Church is holding a coffee morning and marmalade sale in the Corner House, from 9.45 - 11.45<br>Cakes and marmalade for sale, together with tea/coffee and biscuits or hot buttered toast. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1979 <p>Jazz at the SHED</p><p>with Alan Fraser & the Binliner Ensemble</p><p>Alan Fraser - saxophone, clarinet, trumpet & songs;<br>John Lanyon - guitar;<br>Geoff Holmberg - bass;<br>Nick Potter - drums; S<br>hannon Harris - piano</p><p>SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY</p><p>Doors 8 for 8.30 &#x00A3;5 BYO drinks</p><p>The SHED Charlbury, Nine Acres lane </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1988 <p>The 'Riverside Relax' Disco resurrects the sounds of the 80s and 90s to get Riverside up and dancing.</p><p>Forget the recession and get down to the groove with four funky DJs at Charlbury's Memorial Hall on Saturday 18 February. Doors and bar open at 7.30pm. Admission only &#x00A3;3</p><p>Out-of-town relaxed revelers can park in the nearby Spendlove car park or take the bus or train (last bus to Witney RH buses 10.28pm. last buses to Chipping Norton â€" RH Buses 11.41pm, Stagecoach 10.35pm & 12.27pm; last train to Oxford 10.12pm, last train up the line to Kingham etc 11.07pm) </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1991 <p>GYPSY FIRE create stunning acoustic instrumental performances, combining breathtaking musical virtuosity and exhilarating dynamics, breathing new life into music from the worlds of classical, jazz, Latin, rock, blues and beyond. Their music is filled with passion and flair, utterly engaging audiences and surprising with twists and turns of harmony and rhythm.</p><p><a href="http://www.gypsyfire.co.uk/">www.gypsyfire.co.uk/</a></p><p>TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!</p><p>Gypsy Fire will be playing at Charlbury Primary School on Thursday 23rd February 2012. Doors and bar open at 7.45pm with music starting at 8.15pm. Tickets are priced at &#x00A3;10 each and are available from Alex Westbury 01608 810203</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1942 <p>Sir Jeremy Greenstock, formerly UK Ambassador at United Nations Headquarters in New York and then Tony Blair's Special Representative in Iraq, before becoming Director of the Ditchley Foundation for some years, is now UNA-UK's National Chairperson. He will speak on "the Middle East" on Friday, 24th February at 7.00 p.m. in the Friends Meeting House, Market Street, Charlbury. Please arrive early in order to ensure that you get a seat!</p><p>Further details from Malcolm Harper, The Cottages, Church Lane, Charlbury, OX7 3PX (telephone 07778.450515). </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1976 <p>Charlbury Pre-school are hosting a children's second-hand sale at the memorial on Saturday 25th February from 10-12am. All proceeds will go to help upkeep and improve this fantastic Charlbury resource. There will be children's and babies' clothes (0-11), toys, bikes, books and much more for sale - please come and have a browse (and indulge in a little tea and home-made cake!). If you have any unused items you would like to donate, please drop them at Pre-school (weekday mornings only) or bring them on the day no later than 9am. See you there! </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1943 <p>Introduction to the Psalms. A talk by the Rev'd John Reardon, United Reformed Church Minister and former General Secretary of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. To be held in St Mary's Parish Church, Charlbury at 8pm - doors open 7.30pm. Admission free - donations welcome.<br>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=1933 <p>Street Fair's Annual Quiz Night will take place in the Memorial Hall on Friday 2nd March, starting p[romptly at 7:30pm. Teams of up to 6. &#x00A3;8.50 per head to include a sausage and mash supper. Licensed Bar. Entry forms from Martin Winstone on 01993 705372 or email <a href="mailto:m.winstone@btopenworld.com">m.winstone@btopenworld.com</a> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1944 <p>Somerville College Choir, directed by David Crown, is one of the upcoming mixed-voice choirs in The University of Oxford.<br>The concert is to be held in St Mary's Parish Church at 7.30pm - doors open 7pm. Admission free - donations towards expenses welcome.<br>The programme will feature settings of psalms including Parry's 'I was glad when they said unto me', as well as Schubert's Mass in G and Bach's Easter cantata 'Christ lag in Todesbanden'.<br>Arranged by Churches Together in Charlbury as part of the series 'All human life is here:exploring the Psalms' 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=1968 <p>Memorial Hall, Charlbury</p><p><b>BRING</b> items from between <b>9.30 and 11.00am</b> and <b>TAKE</b> anything you want free of charge from between <b>10am and 12 noon</b>.</p><p>BRING spare but usable items you no longer want: household items, clothes, children's toys, DVDs, books, bikes, curtains, paint, garden tools, flower & vegetable seeds, etc, etc.</p><p>Small electrical items can be brought along but they have to be PAT tested first on-site before they can be taken.</p><p>Bring a photo of large items to put on the notice board.</p><p>You can also bring along old spectacles, broken lightbulbs, waste CDs and put them in the boxes by the door so they can be recycled.</p><p>Items left over are given to <a href="http://www.bluecross.org.uk/" title="www.bluecross.org.uk/">Blue Cross</a>, the animal; welfare charity which has its HQ at Burford.</p><p><b>PAINT</b><br>Paint needs to be in a usable condition and usable quantities. It needs to be in the container it was bought in; the container must be in good condition, with no leaks, and a secure fitting lid. We take anything left over on the day to Orinoco in Headington where it is used for the charity Oxford Community Repaint. They redistribute it to community and voluntary groups, charities and individuals in social need.</p><p><b>Gloss/eggshell paints:</b><br>More than half litre in a 1 litre container<br>More than 2 litres in a larger (eg 5 litre) container</p><p><b>Emulsion paints:</b><br>1 litre or more</p><p>Organised by the Charlbury Area Waste Action Group<br>If you would like to help sort things out as they are brought and put things onto tables, or help sort stuff out at the end, then please contact Christine Elliott 01608 811057.</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1948 <p>Praying with the Psalms - a talk by the Rev'd Dr Victor de Waal, former Dean of Canterbury Cathedral. To be held in St Mary's Parish Church at 8pm - doors open 7.30pm. Admission free - donations welcome. Arranged by Churches Together in Charlbury. Information from <a href="mailto:rosalind.scott@hotmail.co.uk">rosalind.scott@hotmail.co.uk</a> . </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1983 <p>"The story of Woodstock's steel industry"<br>Talk to be given by Carol Anderson<br>Memorial Hall 7.30 pm<br>All welcome Non-members &#x00A3;1.50</p><p>PLEASE NOTE RE-ARRANGEMENT OF TITLES/DATES FOR CHARLBURY SOCIETY MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 9, MARCH 8, APRIL 12<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1964 <p>Coffee morning at the Corner House. Raffle, cake stall, bric a brac. Proceeds to the <a href="http://www.charlbury.info/community/39" title="www.charlbury.info/community/39">Charlbury WI</a>. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1978 <p><br><b>(2011) cert PG, 2 hours<br>Tickets &#x00A3;5 on the door, under-15s &#x00A3;3<br>Bar opens 6.45, film begins at 7.30</b></p><h3>An adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's novel about a governess who falls for the master of the house, only to make a shocking discovery.</h3><p>Raised by her aunt Sarah (Sally Hawkins) after her parents die of typhus, young Jane Eyre (Amelia Clarkson) is later shipped off to a stark boarding school as the result of her perceived insolence, and suffers greatly at the hands of the cold, unusually strict administration.</p><p>Upon turning 18 and completing her education, Jane (Mia Wasikowska) finds work as a governess for Adle Varens (Romy Settbon Moore), the ward of Edward Fairfax Rochester (Michael Fassbender), master of Thornfield Hall. It doesn't take long for the young Adle to warm to Jane, and upon returning home the charming Rochester, too, falls under the spell of his modest yet captivating governess. On what was supposed to be the happiest day of Jane's life, however, a scandalous secret is revealed, and the emotionally shattered governess takes flight...</p><p>See reviews and the trailer <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/8750162/Jane-Eyre-review.html" title="www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/8750162/Jane-Eyre-review.html">here</a> or on the ChOC website.</p><h3><a href="http://www.chocfilms.info">www.chocfilms.info</a></h3><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1949 <p>The Psalms through the centuries: Psalm 137 in Jewish and Christian traditions. An illustrated talk by Dr Sue Gillingham, Reader in the Old Teastament, University of Oxford Theology Faculty. St Mary's Parish Church, Charlbury at 8pm - doors open 7.30pm. Admission free - donations welcome.<br>Arranged by Churches Together in Charlbury. Information from <a href="mailto:rosalind.scott@hotmail.co.uk">rosalind.scott@hotmail.co.uk</a> . </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=2001 <p>"The Yellow Hat Tribe"<br>Artist Irene Tyack relates her interesting and inspiring success story</p><p>Time: 7.30pm<br>Venue: Meeting House in Market Street, Charlbury.<br>Free to members. Visitors welcome &#x00A3;3 entrance. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1950 <p>The Psalms in public worship. A talk by the Rev'd Richard Donoghue, Minister of High Street Methodist Church, Witney.<br>To be held in St Mary's Church, Charlbury at 8pm - doors open 7.30pm. Admission free - donations welcome.<br>Arranged by Churches Together in Charlbury.Information from <a href="mailto:rosalind.scott@hotmail.co.uk">rosalind.scott@hotmail.co.uk</a> . </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1946 <p>Charlbury School Association is pleased to announce a textile collection with Bag2School in order to raise school funds.</p><p>By getting involved in our Bag2School collection, you have an opportunity to sort through your cupboards and wardrobes and donate unwanted textiles - this can include adults' and children's clothes, shoes (tied together please), hats, belts, bags, soft toys, curtains and bed linen (not duvets or pillows). The school will receive &#x00A3;500 per tonne or &#x00A3;0.50/kg which will be a great boost for our fundraising. In addition it will also raise awareness amongst the children of the benefits of recycling and reuse.</p><p>The textiles will be collected on Wednesday 21st March from school after 9am. Pupils will be given a donation bag at school, but you can use any bag to put your textiles in, it doesn't have to be a Bag2school donation bag, contributions can be dropped off directly at school on the 21st from 8.20am. If you require any further information please get in touch with Alex Westbury 810203 or look here <a href="http://www.bag2school.com/u/k/home/">www.bag2school.com/u/k/home/</a><br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1956 <p>7.30pm in the Morris Room at the Corner House. Robert Longstaff from <a href="http://oxfordgardenproject.com/" title="oxfordgardenproject.com/">The Oxford Garden Project</a> will be talking about designing and managing your garden for wildlife. At the OGP, Robert has developed a number of no-dig, organic, deep vegetable beds, a fruit garden, pond and formal areas. With his wife Yvonne he has designed show gardens for major horticultural exhibitions including Chelsea and Hampton Court, winning a host of awards including gold.</p><p>This is the March meeting of the <a href="http://www.charlbury.info/community/39" title="www.charlbury.info/community/39">Charlbury WI</a>. <b>Tonight is an Open Meeting where men are welcome too.</b><br>Visitors very welcome &#x00A3;4. Refreshments afterwards 50p.</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1995 <p>Two one act plays by Alan Ayckbourn from his CONFUSIONS collection presented by two local drama groups.</p><p>Nortonians present DRINKING COMPANION and<br>Charlbury Amateur Dramatic Society present BETWEEN MOUTHFULS</p><p>Fri 23 March and Sat 24 March - 8 pm</p><p>Chadlington Village Hall</p><p>Tickets: &#x00A3;8 and &#x00A3;6 concs.<br>available from<br>"wegottickets.com"</p><p>News and Things in Charlbury</p><p>Sue Haffenden in Chadlington 01608 676 642</p><p>CoCa in Chipping Norton</p><p>for more information contact: <a href="mailto:charlbury.drama@gmail.com">charlbury.drama@gmail.com</a><br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1998 <p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1914 <h3>ChOClive in association with Good Night Out, Oxfordshire's Rural Touring Scheme, is pleased to bring to Charlbury The Scary Little Girls performing their unique homage to English Literature's famous sisters.</h3><p>This cabaret style celebration of the lives and works of the Brontë sisters features music and song, story telling, comedy, and audience participation in a show which will delight literature aficianados and theatre fans alike.</p><p>Scary Little Girls have enjoyed sell-out successes with similar events in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and the South West.</p><p>Ticket Prices:<br>Adults &#x00A3;8<br>Children 11+ and students &#x00A3;4</p><p>Tickets will go on sale in the New Year - details to follow.</p><p>More information on all ChOClive events can be found <a href="http://www.chocfilms.info/live" title="www.chocfilms.info/live">here</a></p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1997 <p>Sat 24 March - 10 till 12 noon<br>The Corner House, Charlbury</p><p>Mid morning Coffees teas - Cake stall - raffle - plants - books.<br>We will be promoting our Spring Production LORD ARTHUR SAVILE'S CRIME.<br>Posters and flyers, tickets on sale</p><p>For further information, pls contact:</p><p>Madeleine Wheare<br>Chairman<br>01608 810092<br><a href="mailto:charlbury.drama@gmail.com">charlbury.drama@gmail.com</a><br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1878 <p>On March 25th 2012, Helen & Douglas House children's hospice, Oxford, are holding a dog walk event at Cornbury Park to raise funds for the charity. For more information, contact Emma Minshull at the Fundraising Office: 01865 799150 or by email at <a href="mailto:eminshull@helenanddouglas.org.uk">eminshull@helenanddouglas.org.uk</a> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1980 <p>Helen & Douglas House which provides hospice care for children and young adults are holding their first sponsored dog walk in Cornbury Park.</p><p>As well as the 'walkies' route there will be a pooch parlour, stalls with lots of doggy treats and every four-legged walker will receive a goody bag. There will also be prizes for the best dressed dog, dog that looks most like their owner and many more. Walkers can choose between a relaxing one mile route or a more challenging five mile walk! Please note that the routes are unfortunately not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.</p><p>Entry is &#x00A3;5 per dog and they ask that each dog raises as much as they can!</p><p>For more information, please contact Emma on 01865 799150 or <a href="mailto:eminshull@helenanddouglas.org.uk">eminshull@helenanddouglas.org.uk</a></p><p><a href="http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/activity-events/Walks/walks-pooches-in-the-park/">www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/activity-events/Walks/walks-pooches-in-the-park/</a><br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1984 <p>"Ditchley Park"<br>Talk to be given by Chris Galloway<br>Memorial Hall 7.30 pm<br>All welcome Non-members &#x00A3;1.50</p><p>PLEASE NOTE RE-ARRANGEMENT OF TITLES/DATES FOR CHARLBURY SOCIETY MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 9, MARCH 8, APRIL 12<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1957 <p>7.30pm in the Morris Room at the Corner House. Alex Stanbrook will be bringing along a very wide range of <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/otmoorwi/apps/photos/photo?photoid=57242593" title="www.freewebs.com/otmoorwi/apps/photos/photo?photoid=57242593">Hilarious Hats</a> which she will wear and demonstrate with great humour.</p><p>This is the April meeting of the <a href="http://www.charlbury.info/community/39" title="www.charlbury.info/community/39">Charlbury WI</a>.<br>Visitors very welcome &#x00A3;4. Refreshments afterwards 50p.</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1992 <p>Go the whole hog in Cornbury Park in aid of Marie Curie Nurses.</p><p>Scramble through mud and test your endurance in this unforgettable challenge. Take on the Whole Hog Challenge Cornbury Park - an adventure assault course in the largest privately owned ancient forest in the country and raise money to help Marie Curie Nurses continue caring for people with cancer and other terminal illnesses. Once you've completed the course, you'll celebrate your achievement in grand style with a hog roast party.</p><p>Make it a daring day out with friends, a team building exercise with colleagues or brave this exciting challenge on your own.</p><p>More information<br>An outdoor clothing kit list will be provided upon booking.<br>For more information about the Whole Hog Cornbury Park, contact the Events Team on 08700 340 040.</p><p>Registration fee<br>&#x00A3;35 - individual<br>&#x00A3;105 - team of three</p><p>Minimum sponsorship<br>&#x00A3;100 per person</p><p>Minimum age<br>18 years</p><p><a href="http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/en-gb/events/adrenaline-experiences/whole-hog-challenge-cornbury-park-8977/">www.mariecurie.org.uk/en-gb/events/adrenaline-experiences/whole-hog-challenge-cornbury-park-8977/</a></p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1993 <p>Charlbury is full of talented artists and each year a selection open their studios and galleries to the public. It is a great opportunity to see the artists at work or to chat to them about their inspirations. Most are within easy walking distance from each other and from the centre of the town. Exhibitions include paintings, printwork, jewellery and pottery, and the artists exhibiting their work in Charlbury this year are</p><p>Catherine Goyder - Fisher's Lane<br>Georgia Clarke - Market Street<br>Jennifer Bartlett, Jenny Haxworth, Wendy Wilson - Sheep Street<br>Joanna Cripps - Park Street<br>Patricia Freeman - Enstone Road<br>Rosey Bennet and Lucy Tennyson - Pooles Lane<br>Sarah Pulvertaft -Rangers Lodge<br>Maureen Sparling - Church Lane<br>Wendy A. Wilson - Sheep Street</p><p>There will be a Town Trail map available nearer the time. Full details <a href="http://www.artweeks.org">www.artweeks.org</a><br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1981 <p>Annual General Meeting</p><p>The AGM of the Charlbury Society will take place in the Memorial Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday 10th May 2012</p><p>This will be followed by a talk by Brian Murray:</p><p>"Oxford and the Modern Olympics - there's more to Olympians than medals"</p><p>Whilst we surely think of Olympians firstly as athletes, there is more to their lives than competing in the Olympic Games. This talk goes beyond Olympic competition of the last one hundred plus years, into some of these lives and their links to Oxford.</p><p>Wine and refreshments will be served.<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1958 <p>7.30pm in the Morris Room at the Corner House. Alistair Lack will be talking about "Travels with Auntie", his memories and experiences as presenter, producer and Director of the BBC's World Service, a career which began in 1971.</p><p>This is the May meeting of the <a href="http://www.charlbury.info/community/39" title="www.charlbury.info/community/39">Charlbury WI</a> and <b>tonight we will also be voting on the <a href="http://www.thewi.org.uk/standard.aspx?id=9706" title="www.thewi.org.uk/standard.aspx?id=9706">national WI resolution</a></b>.<br>Visitors very welcome &#x00A3;4. Refreshments afterwards 50p.</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1922 <p><b>ChOClive in association with Good Night Out, Oxfordshire's Rural Touring Scheme, presents The Opera Dudes at the Memorial Hall.</b></p><p>The duo, Tim Lole and Neil Allen, perform classical opera tunes and popular contemporary songs together with superb piano pieces and comedy sketches.</p><p>Ticket details to follow.</p><p>Information about all ChOClive events can be found <a href="http://www.chocfilms.info/live" title="www.chocfilms.info/live">here</a> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1977 <p>Charlbury Town Youth Football Club will be running their successful 6 a-side Football Tournament on Sunday 27th May.</p><p>To be held on Nine Acres Playing Fields , there will be around 70 teams from all over Oxfordshire playing in competitions ranging from under 7's upto under 14's</p><p>Come along , get involved , have fun<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1934 <p>To coincide with Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Weekend, Charlbury Street Fair's Annual Jazz Lunch & Open Gardens will take place on the Sunday of this '4-Day Weekend'<br>More details to follow in due course or email <a href="mailto:info@charlburystreetfair.org">info@charlburystreetfair.org</a><br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1915 <p>Green fingered enthusiasts and occasional gardeners alike will find plenty of inspiration at the Oxfordshire Garden Show at Cornbury Park.</p><p>There will be plenty of experts on hand offering tips and advice. Visitors can buy a selection of plants, shrubs, trees, garden furniture, water features, pots, containers and much more at special show prices. With crafts for the home and garden, a tempting food court and children's activities.<br>Book tickets at <a href="http://www.aztecevents.co.uk/events.htm">www.aztecevents.co.uk/events.htm</a><br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1959 <p>7.30pm in the Morris Room at the Corner House. Valerie Calderbank will be giving us "A Tour of the Universe" illustrated by stunning images - a whistle stop tour of the amazing universe we live in.<br>Valerie is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and an experienced international presenter and cruise ship lecturer. The talk will be light hearted, entertaining and not too technical but will include awe inspiring facts and stunning images.</p><p>This is the June meeting of the <a href="http://www.charlbury.info/community/39" title="www.charlbury.info/community/39">Charlbury WI</a>.<br>Visitors very welcome &#x00A3;4. Refreshments afterwards 50p.<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1899 <p>Put the date in your diary NOW! Charlbury Primary School will be holding a Summer Fair for the whole community on Saturday 7th July 2012 on Playing Close. More details to follow. </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1987 <p>The fifteenth annual Charlbury Beer Festival will be held at Charlbury Cricket Club on Saturday 14 July 2012 - just a few minutes' walk from the railway station. There will be around fifty real ales on offer, fine wines, good music, children's entertainment, the World Aunt Sally Open Singles Championship, and a variety of good food. More details to follow, or visit our website charlburybeerfestival.org/<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1960 <p>7.30pm in the Morris Room at the Corner House. Martin Woodley will be talking about <a href="http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/9318397.No_escape_for_rogue_traders/" title="www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/9318397.No_escape_for_rogue_traders/">Doorstep Crime</a>. Martin works for Oxfordshire County Council's Trading Standards and is the doorstep crime team leader helping to catch rogue traders who dupe elderly and vulnerable victims often out of thousands of pounds, he received an MBE in 2011.</p><p>This is the July meeting of the <a href="http://www.charlbury.info/community/39" title="www.charlbury.info/community/39">Charlbury WI</a>.<br>Visitors very welcome &#x00A3;4. Refreshments afterwards 50p.</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1935 <p>The weekend's fun will start on the Friday evening with our annual Egg Throwing Competition outside The Rose & Crown. Saturday is Street Fair Day itself and Sunday will see the usual Fun Runs & Walk.<br>Get the dates in your diaries now!<br><a href="http://www.charlburystreetfair.org">www.charlburystreetfair.org</a> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1961 <p>7.30pm in the Morris Room at the Corner House. <a href="http://www.witneytherapists.com/page37.htm" title="www.witneytherapists.com/page37.htm">Mari Mitchell</a> will be talking about reflexology, nutritional therapy and other complementary therapies. Mari is passionate about complementary therapy and good health and has 16 years of experience, she runs a successful practice locally.</p><p>This is the September meeting of the <a href="http://www.charlbury.info/community/39" title="www.charlbury.info/community/39">Charlbury WI</a>.<br>Visitors very welcome &#x00A3;4. Refreshments afterwards 50p.<br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1962 <p>7.30pm in the Morris Room at the Corner House. After last year's successful session making felt, Jaany Ravenscroft returns to lead us in a hands-on session doing some printing. We'll be designing, making and using our own print tiles.</p><p>This is the October meeting of the <a href="http://www.charlbury.info/community/39" title="www.charlbury.info/community/39">Charlbury WI</a>. <b>Join WI for 2013 and get tonight FREE</b><br>Visitors very welcome &#x00A3;4. Refreshments afterwards 50p.</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1947 <p>Charlbury School Association is pleased to announce a textile collection with Bag2School in order to raise school funds.</p><p>By getting involved in our Bag2School collection, you have an opportunity to sort through your cupboards and wardrobes and donate unwanted textiles - this can include adults' and children's clothes, shoes (tied together please), hats, belts, bags, soft toys, curtains and bedding (not duvets or pillows). The school will receive &#x00A3;500 per tonne or &#x00A3;0.50/kg which will be a great boost for our fundraising. In addition it will also raise awareness amongst the children of the benefits of recycling and reuse.</p><p>The textiles will be collected on Friday 19th October from school after 9am. Pupils will be given a donation bag at school, but you can use any bag to put your textiles in, it doesn't have to be a Bag2school donation bag, contributions can be dropped off directly at school on the 19th from 8.20am. If you require any further information please get in touch with Alex Westbury 810203 or look here <a href="http://www.bag2school.com/u/k/home/">www.bag2school.com/u/k/home/</a><br> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1963 <p>7.30pm in the Morris Room at the Corner House. Gillian Cane will be talking about her experiences in the army.</p><p>This is the November meeting of the <a href="http://www.charlbury.info/community/39" title="www.charlbury.info/community/39">Charlbury WI</a>. <b>Join WI for 2013 and get tonight FREE</b><br>Visitors very welcome &#x00A3;4. Refreshments afterwards 50p.</p><p> </p> http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/devents.cgi?id=1966 <p>Coffee morning at the Corner House. Raffle, cake stall, bric a brac. Proceeds to the <a href="http://www.charlbury.info/community/39" title="www.charlbury.info/community/39">Charlbury WI</a>. </p>