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Rushy Bank planning meeting webcast

The West Oxfordshire District Council meeting to discuss a planning application for the Rushy Bank site starts at 2pm today and can be watched online.

Richard Fairhurst · Mon 15 Jun, 10:13 · Link

Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council

The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.

• 17 Sturt Road Charlbury
  Conversion of loft with addition of rear dormers and front velux windows, and associated works
  WODC reference: 26/01390/HHD - Wed 10 Jun 2026 - Under consideration
• 55 Nine Acres Close Charlbury
  T1 lawson cypress To be removed, as likely split & close to property & highway. T2 cherry To be removed - completley dead
  WODC reference: 26/01383/TCA - Mon 01 Jun 2026 - Under consideration
• Appletrees Thames Street Charlbury
  Variation of conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission 25/02630/HHD to allow the use of black timber cladding on elevations and zinc roof in place of Cotswold stone and slate roof.
  WODC reference: 26/01152/S73 - Mon 08 Jun 2026 - Under consideration

Mon 15 Jun, 06:15 · Link

Sun 21 Jun: Southill Solar Summer Solstice Open Day

This coming Sunday Southill Solar will be opening its doors for the first time to celebrate it's 10th anniversary. In that time we have generated 40,000 MWh, saving approximately 20,000 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to powering around 1,400 homes each year. Flora and fauna has exploded across the site with healthy populations of invertebrates, birds and small mammals. Southill Community Energy has also distributed over £0.5million towards environmental projects. 

The site will be open from 10.30am - 3.30pm. Because access is restricted, with no footpaths or parking facilities, we will be running an electric shuttle bus between the Spendlove car park and Southill Solar on the half hour and hour, with the first bus departing Spendlove at 10.30am and the last bus returning from Southill at 3.30pm. We are extremely grateful to OurBus Barton for supplying the bus. 

You are very welcome to come for as long as you want during that time, maybe bring some coffee, or take a picnic by the river or in our meadow. Paths have been scythed where the grasses have been longest.

Anne Miller will be on hand to answer any questions and to help with any flora and fauna identification. We hope to have our bee man Tom Worsley there to discuss all apiarist-related matters.

The night before, starting at 9.30pm, (no shuttle bus I'm afraid, but limited parking in the lay-bye) Anne will also be leading a moth count followed by a dusk solstice night time walk to our meadow to see the glow worms - our very own mid-summer nights dream! If we have enough puff we will repeat the glow worm walk on the Solstice too!

We look forward to seeing you next weekend to help celebrate this wonderful community-owned asset. Thank you to everyone who has made this possible.

Tim Crisp · Sun 14 Jun, 18:25 · Link

Pantomime read through

CADS are already hard at work on their next major production and would love you to be part of it!

Join us for our Pantomime Read Through on Tuesday 16th June and Thursday 18th June, from 7.30pm–9.00pm at the Baptist Church, Dyers Hill, Charlbury.

Whether you'd like to tread the boards, help backstage, or get involved in any other aspect of the production, everyone is welcome. Come along, meet the team, and discover how you can be part of another fantastic CADS pantomime.

Tim Widdows · Mon 8 Jun, 12:05 · Link

Churches Together in Charlbury Summer Holiday Club 2026

Churches Together Holiday Club 2026 will run Tuesday 4th – Friday 7th August 2026 in St Mary’s Church followed by a service on Sunday 9th August at 10am.

Open to Foundation to Year 6 pupils. £25 per child – siblings can attend for £20.

Optional sports afternoons available each afternoon - £15 per session.

If you would like the booking forms or have any queries please email Jo on cornerstone@charlburychurch.uk

St Marys and All Saints · Mon 8 Jun, 10:57 · Link

Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council

The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.

• Bell Hotel Church Street Charlbury
  Discharge of condition 7 (cycle parking scheme) of planning permission 25/02030/FUL.
  WODC reference: 26/01323/CND - Mon 01 Jun 2026 - Under consideration
• Land South Of Charlbury Road
  Approval of reserved matters (layout, appearance, landscaping, scale and accessibility) for the erection of 100 dwellings, and approval of details for conditions 7 and 8, all pursuant to outline planning permission reference 24/00769/OUT
  WODC reference: 26/01119/RES - Wed 03 Jun 2026 - Under consideration

Mon 8 Jun, 06:15 · Link

Catholic parish of The Assumption

The two churches of St Teresa’s, Charlbury and Holy Trinity, Chipping Norton are now one parish of The Assumption, with one parish priest and two churches which keep their original names. The merger is as a result of clergy shortage and both churches continue to be vibrant and welcoming. Masses/ Confessions continue as usual. All are welcome!

Father Clive Dytor 07484158642

Father Clive Dytor · Sat 6 Jun, 19:55 · Link

Walkers are Welcome walk - now on 18th June

🚶‍♀️ Walkers Are Welcome – Thursday 18 June 🚶‍♂️

Please note that this walk has been moved from Thursday 11 June to Thursday 18 June due to the Cereals Event affecting part of the planned route.

See events listing for more details. 

Lisa Wilkinson · Mon 1 Jun, 18:16 · Link

Charlbury Museum News - New Acquisition

'In Charlbury' an engraving by Joseph Winkelman, 1979,  was acquired by Charlbury Museum in April 2026 for its collection. Joseph lived at Heathfield, Browns Lane from the late 1970s until the early 1980s; he was born in Iowa, USA and studied Fine Art at the Ruskin School of Drawing.

Joseph created numerous etchings and aquatints of Charlbury and the surrounding area, his prints are in numerous public collections. Now Charlbury Museum is the proud owner of one of his works. His etching captures the traffic chaos in Browns Lane in the late '70s , before it became a one-way street!

Come and take a close look, and enjoy some of the other paintings and prints on display in the museum. 

Sue Rangeley · Fri 29 May, 19:34 · Link

Join us for a magical evening of Gilbert and Sullivan's rarely performed comic opera, The Sorcerer, performed in concert in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Church, Charlbury.

When young Alexis persuades a sorcerer to brew a love potion for his entire village, chaos — and comedy — ensue. This sparkling production features professional soloists alongside a talented local chorus, bringing one of G&S's most charming works to life.

Set against the backdrop of an English village green, The Sorcerer blends wit, romance, and memorable tunes in a show the whole family will enjoy.

Want to sing in the community chorus? We'd love to have you! book your place through ticket master. Please note that rehearsals will be from 1:00 PM on Saturday 20 June, ahead of the evening performance.

St Marys and All Saints · Fri 29 May, 12:24 · Link