What’s on

Tue 19 Mar: Mums Choir

If you are a mum with babe in arms or older children, an aunty, grandma, child carer/nanny or just a woman who wants to join a choir (and doesn't mind the odd child-related interruption) then come along and sing with us at St Marys Church in Charlbury.

We will be singing a variety of enjoyable songs. There's no need to read music - just come along to have fun!

Time: Tuesdays @ 10am

Where: St Marys Church, Charlbury

Price: £8/on the door, £6/termly

There are bursaries available for this choir so please get in touch if you would like to join but cannot afford it in these tough times.

Jenny Larsen · Link


Wed 20 Mar: Rhymetime in Charlbury Library - Wednesdays, 2pm-2.30pm

Term-time only, come and take a look at our free singing & stories session, with lots of puppets and mini musical instruments to have fun with. Open to all pre-schoolers of any age and their carers. No need to book, just drop in. See poster for details.

Charlbury Library · Link


Wed 20 Mar: Charlbury WI March meeting - Hen Welfare and Top Tips for Egg Cookery + AGM

James Lyall of local Mayfield Eggs will be sharing his experience of free range egg farming and passing on his top tips for cooking with eggs. Talk to be followed by tea and cake and then our AGM. Visitors very welcome (ladies only please). Any enquiries please contact charlburywi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk.

Louise Cashman · Link


Wed 20 Mar: Songbirds Toddler & Baby Singing Group

CALLING ALL TODDLERS! Come sing with us at 10.15am on Wednesdays in the community centre.

Age: 0-5

Price: £8 

Dance to the music: https://open.spotify.com/album/3uLmdJG2sI0P83WMBqvNtX

Book your place here: www.jennymahler.co.uk/contact

(This class is accessible to everyone. If you cannot afford the fee, get in touch with me confidentially via the contact page to arrange a subsidy.)

Jenny Larsen · Link


Thu 21 Mar: Shakti Ellenwood: Sustainable and Spiritual Jewellery Crafting

Gothic House, 11 am, Thursday 21 March

£8 per person. Booking vigourandskills.com/shop

Join us for a talk of insight and artistry, as Shakti Ellenwood shares the inspiration behind her creations and the ethical journey of her craftsmanship.

Shakti is a different kind of goldsmith, weaving her creative approach to jewellery craftsmanship from a unique idea to heal through the medium of gold. Shakti's earthy and richly symbolic jewellery is meticulously handcrafted in her London studio.

As she works, she chants ancient Sanskrit mantras and sings Amazonian songs, infusing each piece with positive energy. Her distinctive style blends various skills passed down through centuries of fine jewellery craftsmanship.

Susie Lawson · Link


Thu 21 Mar: Potty Time - Keeping your container displays looking good all year round!

The Garden Society is privileged to welcome Hariett Rycroft at the Memorial Hall, at 7.30pm. After volunteering at Hidcote Manor Gardens, Harriet worked in the garden at Whichford Pottery for nearly fourteen years, planning, planting and maintaining large displays of planted pots all year round.

Harriet will combine slides with a practical demonstration of 25 to 30 minutes on container gardening through the year. Questions will be welcome during the practical demonstration.

Free to members, non-members £3 on the door.

For more information about Hariett Rycroft and her latest book, see:

http://www.charlburygardensociety.org.uk/events/potty-time/

To see the Garden Society program of events for 2024, see:

http://www.charlburygardensociety.org.uk/events/programme-events-2024/

Geneviève Hug · Link


Thu 21 Mar: AGM - Annual General Meeting CADS - Charlbury Amateur Dramatic Society

Thursday 7.30pm Thursday 21st March

Corner House, Morris Room

Please come & join us for a glass of wine to discuss our future productions  of plays, reviews & pantomimes at our informal AGM.

We always welcome new members & is a great way to meet other local sociable folk & have fun.  If you do not wish to act there are many ways to help: Lighting, Set Design, Costumes, Make Up. Prompt, Publicity, Stage Management, Front of House, Bar work, organise a social & have a good time.

CADS has been running over 40 years   Enquiries: Olive Woods 01608 811648 

Helen Josephine Wright · Link


Fri 22 Mar: A TALK ON MEDICAL DOGS

Location: Charlbury Bowls Club

Date: Friday 22nd March 2024

Time: The talk will start at 7:15pm

All family welcome.

Come along to meet a medical dog and find out how they are trained for medical purposes in aid of Medical Detection Dogs charity.

Colin Tollett · Link


Fri 22 Mar: NEWSPAPER TAXI at THE ROSE & CROWN Friday 22nd March 9pm

Newspaper Taxi, a 5-piece rock ballad band, playing original material plus covers of Tom Petty, The Beetles, Genesis, Bad Finger, The Kinks, and more .....

Support Live Music in Charlbury! It starts at 9pm

Sarah Snelling · Link



Sat 23 Mar: Street Fair Quiz Night

Street Fair's annual general knowledge quiz returns on Saturday 23rd March. Come and test your knowledge whilst raising money for two important community buildings - the Corner House and Memorial Hall. 

Tickets are £15 per person including a meal - teams of up to six people. 

Event starts at 7:30 (doors open from 7pm).

Spaces are limited - to book please email: csfquizbooking@gmail.com or get in touch @charlburystreetfair.

Tilly Beaumont · Link


Sat 23 Mar: Dry Stone Walling course with Wychwood Forest Trust

Join our Countryside and Reserves Manager, Toby Swift, to learn the basics of Cotswolds Dry Stone Walling on 23rd March, from 10am - 4pm.

The course will cover: site preparation, tools, materials, building and completion. It will take place at our beautiful semi-natural ancient woodland Singe Wood, near Witney, in West Oxfordshire.

Over 4,000 miles of dry stone walls run across the Cotswold landscape. Sadly, following changes in farm and land management, as well as increasing labour costs, many walls have fallen into disrepair.

Dry stone walls offer amazing habitat and wildlife corridors. Mosses and lichens, pennywort and cranesbill all make their homes here. Slow worms, bees and wasps live within nooks and crannies. Birds like wrens, wheatears and little owls nest in cavities.

As much art as science, building a dry stone wall without mortar relies on the careful placing of stones and the stones’ own weight to keep standing - for more than 100 years if it’s a good one.

So if you'd like to learn this traditional rural skill and help keep it alive, go to https://www.wychwoodforesttrust.co.uk/whats-on to book your place. 

Maeve Bradbury · Link


Sat 23 Mar: Easter Trail for all ages

Follow the trail, try your compass skills, solve the puzzle and raise money for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in Charlbury.  Egg hunt for younger ones.  Come along any time between 10 am and 12 pm.

Claire Wilding · Link



Sat 23 Mar: Bring OR Take in Memorial Hall - 9.30-12

BRING items from between 9.30 and 10.30am and TAKE anything you want free of charge from between 10am and 12 noon. You don't have to bring something in order to take something, so please just pop-in to take away anything you like.

BRING spare but usable items you no longer want: household items, clothes, children's toys, DVDs, books, bikes, curtains, garden tools, flower & vegetable seeds, etc, etc. PLEASE DON'T BRING PAINT OR TILES.

Plug-in electrical items have to have been PAT-tested by us in advance, so bring them to 3 Crawborough Villas the Saturday before between 11-12 ONLY.  WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PLUG-IN ELECTRICAL ITEMS ON THE DAY OF THE BRING OR TAKE.

Bring a photo of large items to put on the notice board rather than bring them along on the day.

You can also bring along old spectacles, unwanted bras, used printer ink cartridges, dead batteries, broken lightbulbs, and used water filter cartridges - please put them in the boxes by the door.

Items are given and taken FREE so please respect this community spirit by not taking things for resale or scrap value. Leftovers are given to charities or Freecycled.

Photos might be taken during the event, so if you don't want to be photographed then please contact Janet or Christine.

Volunteers are vital for this event - if you would like to help sort things out as they are brought in and put onto tables, and more importantly help sort stuff out at the end, and even drive to charity shop in Witney, then please contact Christine Elliott 01608 811057.

Organised by the Charlbury Green Hub.

Christine Elliott · Link


Sat 23 Mar: Town Council surgery

Come and have a chat over a coffee about all things Council with Peter and Tony at the community centre café.

Lisa Wilkinson · Link


Sat 23 Mar: Charlbury Street Fair Quiz

The annual Charlbury Street Fair Quiz will be held on the Saturday, 23rd March 2024 in the War Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.  Doors open at 7pm.  As usual, teams of up to six and there will be a supper included along with a bar of course.

John Kearsey will, as usual, be the Quiz Master

Full details to follow shortly. In the meantime, let your friends know and practice those quizzing skills.

Steve Jones · Link





Sun 24 Mar: Choral Evensong

St Mary’s Church 6pm

Canticles: Charles Villiers Stanford in B flat

Anthem: O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem - Herbert Howells

Responses: Richard Ayleward

Organ voluntary: Toccata on Aberystwyth - David Bednall

All welcome

Maureen Sparling · Link


Mon 25 Mar-Sun 31 Mar: Holy Week and Easter Services at St Mary's and All Saints

Do join us for our Holy Week and Easter services

St Marys and All Saints · Link


Mon 25 Mar: Evenlode Voices

For all who love singing: ages 16+. Contemporary folk, world music and other styles taught by ear/with music in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Everyone welcome, some singing experience useful (but this can include singing in the shower!) Led by experienced choir leaders Jenny Mahler and Kath Lucas.

Methodist Church Hall. MONDAYS from 7.30-9pm. Cost £6 pre-booked term/ £8 drop in.

Contact kathjensing@gmail.com to join or just turn up.

Jenny Larsen · Link


Tue 26 Mar: Mums Choir

If you are a mum with babe in arms or older children, an aunty, grandma, child carer/nanny or just a woman who wants to join a choir (and doesn't mind the odd child-related interruption) then come along and sing with us at St Marys Church in Charlbury.

We will be singing a variety of enjoyable songs. There's no need to read music - just come along to have fun!

Time: Tuesdays @ 10am

Where: St Marys Church, Charlbury

Price: £8/on the door, £6/termly

There are bursaries available for this choir so please get in touch if you would like to join but cannot afford it in these tough times.

Jenny Larsen · Link


Tue 26 Mar: Leather Workshop with George Tym

In this workshop at The Bull you will embark on a delightful journey with Georgie Tym as she guides you through the art of working with leather. Discover the endless possibilities of what you can create and immerse yourself in the joy of the process.

Join her for an evening filled with crafting wonders – choose from a basket of leather delights, whether it’s bookmarks, bracelets, key rings, card holders, or wallets. This workshop is designed for both beginners and those with a curious spirit, so no prior knowledge is needed. Bring along your enthusiasm and curiosity, and enjoy a fun-filled time creating not only for yourself but also for your loved ones.

7pm

Book tickets

Charlie Helm · Link


Wed 27 Mar: Rhymetime in Charlbury Library - Wednesdays, 2pm-2.30pm

Term-time only, come and take a look at our free singing & stories session, with lots of puppets and mini musical instruments to have fun with. Open to all pre-schoolers of any age and their carers. No need to book, just drop in. See poster for details.

Charlbury Library · Link


Wed 27 Mar: Songbirds Toddler & Baby Singing Group

CALLING ALL TODDLERS! Come sing with us at 10.15am on Wednesdays in the community centre.

Age: 0-5

Price: £8 

Dance to the music: https://open.spotify.com/album/3uLmdJG2sI0P83WMBqvNtX

Book your place here: www.jennymahler.co.uk/contact

(This class is accessible to everyone. If you cannot afford the fee, get in touch with me confidentially via the contact page to arrange a subsidy.)

Jenny Larsen · Link



Fri 29 Mar: Messy Church for Good Friday

Join us for Messy Church on Good Friday at St Mary's Church at 10am.

Email to book your space at parishoffice@charlburychurch.uk 

Come along to hear the rest of the Easter story on Easter Day at 9.45am. 

St Marys and All Saints · Link


Sat 30 Mar: Easter Event - Charlbury Town Football and Sports Club

Join us at Charlbury Town Football & Sports Club for our Easter Fun Day Saturday 30th March 🐰🐣🍫

Only £5 per child - includes an Easter trail with a prize at the end, arts and craft, fun on the bouncy castle!

Why not join in with our free Egg colouring competition- with a prize for the winner!

Hook a duck - £1 a go

Eastle raffle with some wonderful prizes! - £1 a go (drawn at 4pm)

Hope to see you all there! 😁

Bethan Reed · Link


Sun 31 Mar: Run Club at The Bull

Come along as we invite you to join us on our bi-weekly run club and coffee at The Bull. Our instructor, Conor will take us on a 6-7k run around Charlbury, before stopping for a workout in the park and then heading back for a coffee by the fire in the garden. Ticket includes access to our run club, workout in partnership with Lucie app and a coffee of your choice at The Bull.

Book tickets

Charlie Helm · Link


Sun 31 Mar: Children's Easter Activities at The Bull

This Easter Sunday, bring your little ones along to our children's activity session in the Safari Tent at The Bull. Expect games, face painting, arts & crafts, an easter egg hunt and more ran by our children's entertainers.

12pm-4pm.

Book tickets

Charlie Helm · Link


Thu 4 Apr: The Charlbury Society: Thursday 4th April, 7.30 for 8 pm. Memorial hall

Oxford Gardens and their History

​Members, please join us for our next meeting on Thursday 4 April when we will be led by renowned classicist, ancient historian and garden writer, Robin Lane-Fox, through the story of Oxford gardens. He will particularly focus on New College, of which he is Emeritus Fellow.

​Guests and visitors are warmly welcomed (£3 on the door) and also for our next two talks this season, on the 9 th May, and the 6 th June. 

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Nikki Rycroft · Link


Sat 6 Apr-Sun 7 Apr: Art Society Spring Show

Charlbury Memorial Hall

An exhibition of painting, printmaking and sculpture

Together with the Garden Society Spring Show

Tony Lloyd · Link


Sat 6 Apr: Garden Society Spring Show 2024

This year we are organising the Spring Show again in conjunction with the Charlbury Art Society Spring Exhibition.

Memorial Hall - Brown's Lane - 11.30am to 4.30pm.

Shows are open to everyone!

The Charlbury Garden Society Spring Show is always a delight. The scent of daffodils and the sight of beautiful works of art from the Arts Society makes for an uplifting day.

This year we have tried to make it easier for you to exhibit your spring flowers. Exhibitors will not have to fill in entry forms in advance. Instead, the Show Team will be there to help you! Just bring a bunch of something down in a container between 9am and 10.30am on the day and we will help you place it!

We are also introducing The People's Choice this year. Members of the public will be invited to vote for their favourite exhibit – it may well be different from the judge’s choices! The winner will be awarded the Ian Tolputt Cup.

There will also be a Drawing Corner. Members of the Arts Society will be on hand to help young and old sketch a spring flower.

And we will kick start our Great Potato Challenge. We have purchased some potato sacks and seed potatoes and will be giving these away with full instructions to see how many potatoes can be grown in a single sack. We will have a weigh-in later in the year and a small edible prize will be awarded. This ‘competition’ is open to children and young people under 18 and we think it is a great way to encourage them to get growing. Parental help is entirely acceptable!

Do please come and support us – we hope it will be a wonderful day, topped up with homemade cakes, teas and coffees and a raffle!

Show schedules showing exact timings and exhibition rules can be downloaded and printed off if necessary by clicking the link below.

Or go to the Charlbury Garden Society website:

http://www.charlburygardensociety.org.uk/events/spring-show-2024/

Geneviève Hug · Link



Sun 7 Apr: Piano Recital

Jill Crossland plays for us in St Mary's Church on Sunday 7 April 2024 at 3pm. Tickets £12 from Cornerstone in the Corner House or at the door. Coffee/tea/biscuits included in the ticket price.

Paddy Gallagher

Patrick Gallagher · Link


Mon 8 Apr: Comedy Night at The Bull

Following on from two sold out shows, join us at The Bull for live comedy in the Secret Garden Room, making Monday much more hilarious. With artists to be confirmed shortly.
Nice N’ Spiky Comedy have been delighting audiences across the UK for the past 15 years. With bespoke stand up line ups at a wide range of venues, they specialise in tailored events with an emphasis on the funny.
Doors 6:45pm | Start 7pm


Book now

Charlie Helm · Link


Wed 10 Apr: Spring Stories & Craft Event at Charlbury Library, 3-4pm

Free in Charlbury Library, come and listen to some fun stories and make something cool to take home during the Easter holidays.  Please reserve your space as numbers are limited.  See poster for more details.

Charlbury Library · Link


Wed 10 Apr: Charlbury Art Society - Impressionist Sculptors

A talk by Juliet Heslewood

Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30

All welcome, non-members £5

Impressionists' paintings are familiar...their light brushstrokes captured fleeting effects of nature. 

Many Impressionist artists also worked in media other than paint. Through looking at the sculpture of these painters, we see how their preference for contemporary themes were translated into some surprising works of art.

Tony Lloyd · Link


Thu 11 Apr: Crafting a Second Act: Late-Blooming Artisans Share Their Paths

12 noon, Thursday 11 April

Gothic House. £8. Booking www.vigourandskills.com

Beatrice Savoretti and V+S host a captivating conversation that explores the transformative power of artistic discovery later in life.

With ceramicist Lottie Tarpey, formerly of the fashion realm at M&S; Glynn Allcock who served in the RAF as a Parachute Jumping Instructor for 35 years and discovered the art of wood turning as a poignant tribute to his late father; and the mesmerising Fiona Chivers, a ballerina turned designer.

Susie Lawson · Link


Sat 13 Apr: Kate Boucher | Charcoal Workshop – An Exploration of Landscape through Charcoal

10 am - 4 pm, Saturday 13 April

Gothic House, £90 Includes Equipment and Refreshments

A day workshop with the extraordinary master of charcoal, Kate Boucher. Suiting all levels; beginners and those who have some skills with charcoal, the day will help you develop a confidence with this dextrous medium. Starting with a series of demonstration-lead tasks to build your mark-making language, Kate will help you to develop your technique and represent the atmosphere of landscape, both familiar and strange.

Susie Lawson · Link


Sat 13 Apr: Grand National Viewing at The Bull

Saddle up and join us in the Safari Tent to watch the Grand National 2024, as we come out of the gate with the initial races at 1.20pm and cross the finish line with the main event at 4pm. Be sure to come down early to get a cosy spot.

Make the most of the Saturday by booking a table in the restaurant before or after the race.

Book a table

Back to all events

Charlie Helm · Link


Tue 16 Apr: Ceramics Workshop at The Bull

Join Elli Carr at The Bull for a workshop filled with clay, creativity, and the joy of crafting your own unique, Japanese-inspired dishes. Take home not only your personalised stoneware masterpieces but also a newfound appreciation for the artistry that transforms humble clay into functional works of art.

In this unique and hands-on artistic workshop, Elli will explore the art of creating press-molded dishes, both small and large while guiding you through the intricate process of press molding, demonstrating the artistry involved in transforming clay into beautifully crafted dishes.

Discover the elegance of Japanese glaze transfers as you adorn your dishes with intricate and captivating designs. Elli will share her expertise in hand building and guide you through the application of a curated selection of Japanese glaze transfers.

This workshop is designed for all levels of experience, from beginners eager to explore the world of ceramics to seasoned artists looking to enhance their skills.

7pm

Book tickets

Charlie Helm · Link



Sat 20 Apr: Craft & Cuppa

Bring along your craft, enjoy a chat and laugh, coffee/tea and biscuits, socialise and make new friends. Share ideas and inspiration and swap hints, tips and skills. Everyone welcome.

The third Saturday morning of each month 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs.

Louise Cashman · Link



Sun 21 Apr: Reptile walk at Wigwell with Wychwood Forest Trust

Join our expert herpetologist Neil Clennell on a spring walk around Wigwell nature reserve to learn about the habits and lifestyle of our British reptiles. There will be a good chance of seeing several native species in the wild, and Neil will bring along some reptile curiosities to look at too.

A lifelong expert, Neil was previously Curator of Herpetology at Bristol Zoological Gardens.

It is also a great opportunity to enjoy some time in the great outdoors on one of our prettiest nature reserves in the Cotswolds, when the spring wild flowers will be in bloom.

The walk starts at 10am and will finish at approximately 11.30am - 12 noon. Wigwell nature reserve is accessed on foot from Nine Acres Lane in Charlbury - there is no parking at the reserve. We will meet inside the gate at the entrance. 

Please note, this is a ticketed event. To book your spot, please go to https://www.wychwoodforesttrust.co.uk/whats-on

Maeve Bradbury · Link


Tue 23 Apr: Barn Owl Conservation for Oxfordshire

7.30-9.00 pm

Friends Meeting House, Charlbury

Stewart Thompson, Emeritus Professor in Biodiversity Conservation at Oxford Brookes, has a lifelong passion for wildlife conservation and training. When he’s not supporting research in the Masai Mara in Kenya, he devotes his time to working with a small team who deliver barn owl conservation in Oxfordshire – making boxes, installing and monitoring them, and under license - keeping an eye on the chicks. Stewart will talk to us about the work he does with barns owls, and how we can set up at least one barn owl box or perhaps more, around Charlbury.

Everyone is welcome.

For more information contact CharlburyWildlifeSociety@gmail.com 

Flora Gregory · Link


Tue 23 Apr: Life Drawing with AFA Gallery

This April, The Bull partners with ART for Autism (AfA Gallery) during Autism Awareness month. ART for Autism (AfA Gallery) is a creative-led initiative dedicated to raising awareness and providing funding for early intervention programmes.

In support of this initiative, we present to you a life drawing workshop led by renowned artist Laxmi Hussain. Experience the process and artistry of capturing the human form on paper, where you’ll delve into the intricacies of anatomy and expression as you sketch from a live model.

Guiding you through the workshop, Hussain introduces techniques using charcoal and inks to create harmonious lines and capture the form and shapes of the body. Known for her explorations of the body as it changes through life, movement, and experiences, Laxmi Hussain brings a unique perspective to her teaching, inspiring participants to explore their own interpretations of the human form.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist seeking to refine your skills or just starting out on your artistic journey, this workshop offers a supportive environment for creative exploration and skill development. All materials for the event will be provided.

Join us for an evening of artistic expression and community support, with proceeds from the ticket sales directed toward the Autism Awareness initiative.

Book tickets

Charlie Helm · Link



Sat 4 May-Sun 12 May: Artweeks in Charlbury

22 artists will be showing off their work around the town as part of the annual Oxfordshire Artweeks Festival.  Printed trailmaps with details available during April or download one here.

Maureen Sparling · Link


Wed 8 May: Charlbury Art Society

Violin Making 

Bruno Guastalla will share his passion for making violins 

Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30

All welcome, non-members £5

Tony Lloyd · Link


Sun 12 May: CRAG Special gala concert - THE MULLOVA FAMILY

Without doubt one of the finest soloists of her generation, the violinist Viktoria Mullova, who is three-quarters Ukrainian, has offered to perform a concert for CRAG with her family, all of whom are brilliant internationally-recognised performers.

Don’t miss this eclectic programme of solos, duos, trios and quartets; music by Bach, Bartok, and Mullov’Abbado, including specially-arranged compositions and improvisation.

The early evening concert will last approximately 90 minutes and will be followed by a Prosecco and canapé reception. The event will be held at the Memorial Hall. Tickets (including the reception) are priced at £30 (£12 for under 16s) and you can buy them on our website at https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/events/charlbury-gala-concert-with-viktoria-mullova-family/ 

Tickets are selling fast so get yours now to avoid disappointment!

Since all the concert expenses are covered by a generous grant from The Evenlode Foundation, we are able to give every single penny of the ticket sales directly to our partner charities.

Find out more about Charlbury Refugee Action Group (CRAG)

Vicky Buser · Link




Sat 18 May: Summer Fete

at St Mary's Church 2-5pm

Fun for all the family!

Maureen Sparling · Link


Sat 18 May: Craft & Cuppa

Bring along your craft, enjoy a chat and laugh, coffee/tea and biscuits, socialise and make new friends. Share ideas and inspiration and swap hints, tips and skills. Everyone welcome.

The third Saturday morning of each month 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs.

Louise Cashman · Link


Mon 3 Jun: Indian Block Printing Workshop - War Memorial Hall

Join us and learn the ancient craft of Indian Block Printing and be able to print your own beautiful designs using a wide range of hand carved blocks. Print either a table runner, a set of napkins or three other items including cushion covers, tea towels, tote bags and drawstring gift bags.

You will first have a demonstration and then you will practise on old fabric until you are ready to create your own designs. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron!

Tea, coffee, elderflower cordial and biscuits are provided but please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks if you like.

There will be a few printing blocks and blank textiles available to buy at the end for anyone who is interested in pursuing this craft at home.

To book or for more information please go to www.artofjaipur.com or email artofjaipur@aol.com 

Marea Brown · Link


Sat 8 Jun: Coffee Morning to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D.Day

the Charlbury branch of the royal British legion will hold a coffee Morning to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D Day, 9.45am to 11.45am. Refreshments, home made cakes and raffle. All proceeds to The Poppy Appeal

Jane parsons · Link



Sat 15 Jun: Craft & Cuppa

Bring along your craft, enjoy a chat and laugh, coffee/tea and biscuits, socialise and make new friends. Share ideas and inspiration and swap hints, tips and skills. Everyone welcome.

The third Saturday morning of each month 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs.

Louise Cashman · Link


Sat 29 Jun: Charlbury Beer Festival

The 2024 Charlbury Beer Festival will take place on Saturday 29 June at Charlbury Cricket Club, from noon till late. There will be around 60 real ales, a variety of craft beers, a range of ciders and perries, wine, gin, and Pimm’s; a great selection of food (including vegan options); tea, cake and soft drinks; live music throughout; the Culture Club tent with its varied programme of performances and talks; children’s entertainment and activities; and high-octane sport with the World Aunt Sally Singles Championships.

All money raised by the Beer Festival is given out to community projects, both in the Charlbury area and overseas. We have now taken our total of funds raised for good causes to around £300,000. There have been donations to over fifty local organisations, ranging from Charlbury Primary School and the town’s Pre-School, to local sports clubs, Charlbury’s Day Centre and Community Centre, and overseas projects in Africa, India, South America and elsewhere.

We must thank those generous sponsors who finance the beers and the entertainment tents, and of course, the beers themselves, plus the many hours that committee members and other volunteers put in. Cheers all round!

Charlbury Cricket Club provides a glorious setting, just across the road from Charlbury Station. There are excellent all-day (including late night) bus and train services to and from Charlbury to Oxford, Chipping Norton, Reading, Witney, Worcester and London, so you don’t even need to drive if you want to have a drink.

To keep up to date with the festival, please visit our website and follow our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)

Edward Fenton · Link



Fri 23 Aug-Mon 26 Aug: Charlbury Festival

A long weekend of art, music and literature

Tony Lloyd · Link


Wed 11 Sep: Charlbury Art Society

Creativity with Children

Isabel Knowland and Tony Lloyd will share some of their experiences at primary schools in and around Oxford. This will be followed by a practical session making some of the things that the children created.

Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30

All welcome, non-members £5

Tony Lloyd · Link



Sat 21 Sep: Charlbury Street Fair

This year’s Fair will take place on Saturday 21st September.

Tilly Beaumont · Link


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