What’s on
Enjoy an amazing array of locally-produced original art exhibited across the towns and villages of Oxfordshire and start on your doorstep by visiting artists' open studios right here in Charlbury giving you a sample of the vibrant works that are available to view and buy.
This year the dates are Saturday 18 - Monday 27 May (including the Bank Holiday) 12 noon til 6pm daily. There will be 26 artists in Charlbury with a group of 12 exhibiting their work in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Church, where refreshments will be served.
There will be a trail map of the open exhibitions in Charlbury available in April at The Evenlode Bookshop and Cotswold Frames. Further details: Maureen Sparling 01608 810025. www.artweeks.org
Maureen Sparling · Link
'Deer Park and Secret Forest'
Tony Graeme and Harriet Baldwin will lead an 8 mile walk, partly away from public rights of way through Wychwood Forest and Cornbury Park. By Kind permission of Lord Rotherwick.
Start 10.00am from Spendlove Car Park. Bring packed lunch.
For more details of this and other walks with Cotswold Wardens pick up a free copy of the 'Cotswold Lion' or go to www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/walking/guided-walks/?recpage=2
Tony Graeme · Link
CHARLBURY AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY presents
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL by Richard B SHERIDAN
An eighteenth century comedy directed by Sue Haffenden
Thurs 23, Fri 24 and Sat 25 May
The Memorial Hall, Charlbury
Time7.30 pm
Ticket prices £9 full and £7 concessions
Tickets available from COTSWOLD FRAMES and EVENLODE BOOKS
also from
www.wegottickets.com/cads
Pre-Theatre Menu available at The Bull Pub - must be pre-booked
01608 810 689
Madeleine Wheare · Link
Live music at Barry's with Alan Fraser (saxophone, clarinet and trumpet), Simon Bradley (guitar), John Lanyon (guitar) and Arthur Young (bass). Start at around 8.30 pm and yes, it's free.
John Lanyon · Link
Charlbury Museum is holding a Plant Sale and Coffee Morning on Saturday 25 May from 10am - 12pm in the Corner House and the Museum garden.Come along and stock up your gardens for the summer, then relax with a cup of coffee and a cake. The museum will be open so there will be an opportunity to see our new exhibition on John Kibble,who built the Fountain.
Celia Faulkner · Link
We're back...!!!
Brand new session:
"Today's media undermine democracy as much as they defend it"
Proposer: Alasdair Ross, The Economist
Opposer: Kieran Cooke, Financial Times and BBC
Chaired by Jonathan Luxmoore and Jolanta Babiuch
Come and join the row!
Morris Room
Corner House
Friday 31st May
@ 20.00
Tickets £ 3.00 (free for under-21s) from News & Things
Lidia · Link
Reduce the risk of identity theft, bring confidential paper waste for secure shredding by AllShred Ltd. The lorry will be at the Spendlove on Saturday 1 June from 10am until 12noon.
Heavy duty polypropylene sacks able to hold 20kg of paper are available free at Charlbury Post Office
Shredding fee per sack is £5.00 incl VAT, £2.00 of this goes to the Charlbury Community Centre Appeal.
Since 2009, when this event was first arranged in Charlbury, 2,788kg of paper have been shredded which is equivalent to 41.8 trees and £562 has been raised for Charlbury charities.
No need to remove staples, paperclips or plastic spines BUT PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE plastic sleeves, folders or CDs
Shredding by AllShred Ltd (contact Ian MacKay 0800 389 5155)
Organised by Charlbury Green Hub
Christine Elliott · Link
Bring along your old tools to get them sharpened rather than throw them away and buy new.
Sharpening Services from Eynsham will be on hand at the Spendlove on 1st June from 9am until 1pm to sharpen secateurs, shears, loppers, knives, scissors, saws, screwdrivers, spades, & planes. They can also arrange to sharpen and service lawn mowers for you.
See the price list on the Charlbury Green Hub website
Christine Elliott · Link
Start the day with a cool Jazz Lunch in the Memorial Hall ~ the bar opens at noon for lunch at 12:30 ~ £10 for a two-course lunch and coffee ~ numbers are limited so contact Vic Allison asap to book on 01608 811262
Gardens are open from 2pm to 6pm ~ £5 per adult ~ tickets from the Corner House from 1:30pm ~ teas, coffess and cakes available in the Momorial Hall.
Childrens Quiz
Great raffle prizes
Plant Sales
John Munro · Link
Back on Trax, the mobile bicycle repair company will be at the Spendlove from 9.30am to 1pm. This coincides with the Farmers Market on the Playing Close.
If you are looking for a second-hand bike, then have a look at the Back on Trax Sales website. If you see something you fancy then contact them and they will bring it out to Charlbury for you to try out when they come.
Organised by Charlbury Green Hub
Christine Elliott · Link
Memorial Hall, Charlbury 7.30pm, doors and bar open 6.45.
Cert 15. Duration 2hrs.
Based on true events, Argo chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis-the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. A tense but humorous political thriller, among the best.
Ben Affleck directs and stars.
For 100 minutes, 'Argo' is close to flawless. Time Out
This is a watchable, enjoyable film, with some hilarious and nail-biting moments. The Guardian
Rarely do serious films allow themselves to be this funny, and given the results here it's hard not to wonder why: Argo's thriller and comedy elements work together deliciously well. Daily Telegraph
Jon Carpenter · Link
The Morris Minor Owners Club are hosting their International Centenary in conjunction with their National Rally at Cornbury Park.
Tickets cost £15 per car on the gate, £10 in advance. Entrance via Southill.
Further details of how to register:
morriscentenary.org.uk/events-calendar/15th16th-june-2013-international-centenary-rally/
Alison Wright · Link
FUND RAISING EVENT FOR HELEN DOUGLAS & KATHERINE HOUSE
21st JUNE - QUIZ NIGHT at the Memorial Hall.
Teams of up to 6 people. £6/head. Bar serving wines, beer & soft drinks. Table snacks provided. Doors open 7.30pm.
To reserve a table for your team call Robin or Linda on 01608 810012.
Linda Akers · Link
Charlbury Primary School will be holding their annual Summer Fair on Saturday 22nd June from 12noon until 3pm on the Playing Close. There will be plenty to see and do, along with refreshments, including a BBQ and locally famous homemade cakes! There will be a Raffle, with excellent prizes, including a family ticket to the Wilderness Festival. If you are interested in having a stall, donating a raffle prize or getting involved please contact: Julie Ward 01608 811292 or 07960 616352 or juliemat.ward@sky.com
Charlbury Primary School · Link
The Summer Show is open in the Memorial Hall from 2pm to 4.30pm, this is a wonderful display of roses, sweet peas, other flowers, and early vegetables. Everyone is welcome to bring something to the show, the schedule of classes and entry form are available on the website, also the Station, Pharmacy, Library and Post Office - you don't have to be a member to exhibit.
The history of the Cups awarded at the Shows makes interesting reading.
The Society's project for children this year is Groovy Growing, which focuses on growing plants to help the preservation of bees and other insects. The project is being run in conjunction with Hilltop Garden Centre and children can exhibit their entries at all 3 shows. To register for this project phone Wendy Clifford on 01608 811006 or email groovygrowing@charlburygardensociety.org.uk.
Membership of the Charlbury Garden Society is just £3 a year and gives you discount at local garden centres and discounts on the Suttons catalogue.
Christine Elliott · Link
The Sixteenth Annual Charlbury Beer Festival will take place on Saturday 29 June 2013 at Charlbury Cricket Club (just over the road from Charlbury Station), from midday. Apart from the fifty or so real ales on offer, there will be a range of ciders and wines, quality soft drinks, good food, children's entertainment, the World Open Singles Aunt Sally Championship, live music throughout the day, and beautiful weather. All proceeds go to good causes (mainly in the local community), and we look forward to seeing you there. See charlburybeerfestival.org/ for further details about the festival and where the money goes.
Edward Fenton · Link
FUND RAISING EVENT FOR HELEN DOUGLAS & KATHERINE HOUSE
COFFEE MORNING & RAFFLE in the Corner House from 10am
Linda Akers · Link
Coach outing to Packwood House ('famed borders') near Lapworth, Warwickshire and Pump Cottage, Weatheroak ('a secret wonderland') near Alvechurch, Worcestershire.
Cost £21 to include afternoon tea and cake & entrance to Pump Cottage, entrance to Packwood will be £7.35 for non-NT members.
Coach leaves the Spendlove car park promptly at 9am.
PLEASE BRING A PICNIC!
ALL welcome. To book a place please phone Sarah Potter 01608-810388
Membership of the Charlbury Garden Society is just £3 a year which gives you discount at local garden centres and discounts on the Suttons catalogue.
Christine Elliott · Link
Memorial Hall, Charlbury 7.30pm, doors and licensed bar open 6.45.
Cert 15. Duration 1hr 45mins. Tickets £5 on the door.
An irreverent, uplifting comedy about friendship, trust and human possibility, Untouchable has broken box office records in its native France and across Europe.
Based on a true story of friendship between a handicapped millionaire (Francois Cluzet) and his street smart ex-con caretaker (Omar Sy), the film depicts an unlikely camaraderie rooted in honesty and humour between two individuals who, on the surface, would seem to have nothing in common.
Directors: Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano. Cast includes François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny.
This is not a film that will change the whole world, but one that just might charm it. Daily Telegraph
For once, the hype is justified. This is a charming, uplifting French drama -- an irreverent, humorous take on disability, closely drawn from real-life. It focuses on a superficially mismatched friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic and his ex-con carer -- brilliantly played by François Cluzet and Omar Sy. Each has his own disadvantage: one, physical, following a paragliding accident, the other socioeconomic. The Guardian
Jon Carpenter · Link
The award-winning festival of musicianship, theatre, talks, panel debates,outdoor pursuits and food experiences is back this August.
Tickets are available at www.wildernessfestival.com and discounted tickets are available for OX7 residents from Charlbury Post Office.
Alison Wright · Link
Memorial Hall, Charlbury 7.30pm, doors and licensed bar open 6.45.
Cert 12. Duration 2hr 10mins.
Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Director: Sam Mendes.
Cast includes Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Lim Marlohe, Albert Finney, Ben Whishaw, Rory Kinnear, Ola Rapace, Helen McCrory, Nicholas Woodeson.
This is Bond like you've never seen him and a dynamite Daniel Craig, never better in the role, nails Bond's ferocity and feeling. Skyfall is smashing, just smashing. Rolling Stone
From the opening in Istanbul to the final siege shootout in the Scottish Highlands, this film is a supremely enjoyable and even sentimental spectacle, giving us an attractively human (though never humane) Bond. Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
Skyfall is a resurrection, and will go down as one of 007's best. The Times
Tickets £5 on the door (12-15, £3)
Jon Carpenter · Link
The Annual Flower and Produce Show is open in the Memorial Hall from 2pm to 4.30pm. This is the centrepiece of the horticultural year and the show for all the family - as well as flowers there are also classes for fruit, vegetables, cookery, jam, handicrafts and photographs. New this year is a class for a bottle of home made cider, country wine or beer. Everyone is welcome to bring something to the show, the Annual Show Schedule and Annual Show Entry Form are available on the website, also the Station, Pharmacy, Library and Post Office - you don't have to be a member to exhibit.
The history of the Cups awarded at the Shows makes interesting reading.
The Society's project for children this year is Groovy Growing, which focuses on growing plants to help the preservation of bees and other insects. The project is being run in conjunction with Hilltop Garden Centre and children can exhibit their entries at all 3 shows. To register for this project phone Wendy Clifford on 01608 811006 or email groovygrowing@charlburygardensociety.org.uk.
Membership of the Charlbury Garden Society is just £3 a year and gives you discount at local garden centres and discounts on the Suttons catalogue.
Christine Elliott · Link
Come and join in or just watch our annual egg throwing competition that takes place outside the Rose & Crown on the Friday night before Street Fair. First throw is around 6:30pm.
John Munro · Link
Charlbury's Annual Street Fair will again take place on the 3rd Saturday in September and will have all the usual stalls, sideshows, events and entertainment that make this event such a popular entry in everyone's calendar.
John Munro · Link
Will the 37 mins 50 secs of last year's @10k winner be beaten by this year's winner or the 22 mins 11 secs of the 5k winner?
Entry details etc to follow in due course.
John Munro · Link
7.30pm in the Memorial Hall. The AGM is followed by the Harvest Supper. This is an excellent social event with food, wine, beer, and soft drinks, music and a quiz with prizes. Entry is just £4.
Membership of the Charlbury Garden Society is £3 a year and gives you discount at local garden centres and discounts on the Suttons catalogue.
Christine Elliott · Link
Watch this space!
Jackie Hague · Link
Teams of six are welcome to pit their wits in this year's Quiz Night which will be taking place in the Memorial at 7:30pm.
More details nearer the date.
John Munro · Link
8pm in the Garden Room at the Memorial Hall. "Kiftsgate Gardens, Gloucestershire" talk by the Head Gardener Anne Chambers.
£2 entry which includes raffle ticket and refreshments afterwards. Non-members and new members very welcome.
Membership of the Charlbury Garden Society is just £3 a year which gives you discount at local garden centres and discounts on the Suttons catalogue.
Christine Elliott · Link
Coffee morning and plant sale at the Corner House from 9.30am.
Membership of the Charlbury Garden Society is just £3 a year and gives you discount at local garden centres and discounts on the Suttons catalogue.
Christine Elliott · Link
