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Vacancy on Charlbury Town Council

We have a space on the Council and would love to hear from anyone who cares about Charlbury and wants to play a part in shaping its future. Commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to take on an important role for the community are what matter most.

To find out more about the role, please read the job description (PDF): Town Councillor Job Description

You can also visit the Town Council website to see what we’re currently working on.

Please send a short Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Town Clerk, Lisa, by Sunday 22nd September, telling us a little about yourself and why you’d like to join. If you’d like an informal chat first, please contact one of the councillors (Lisa is on annual leave for the rest of this week).

The co-option will take place at the Town Council meeting on Tuesday 24th September.

Lisa Wilkinson · Tue 16 Sep, 09:51 · Link

Charlbury Street Fair Needs You!

It's only a week till Charlbury Street Fair and we need the help of able-bodied people to put up and take down the stalls. If you can help us, we'll be meeting by the Bell pub at 8am next Saturday 20th September and we'll reward you with a bacon butty and tea/coffee afterwards. If early mornings are not your thing, we also need people to take the stalls down about 5.30pm so we can clear the Street for dancing to the bands in the evening. The Street Fair has something for everyone so do come along to show support and have fun!

Elisabeth Partington · Sat 13 Sep, 14:11 · Link

Could you help lead Scouts in Charlbury?

Charlbury Scout Group needs new leaders for its Scout section (10.5 - 14 years). We have a full complement of young people and a waiting list, but we are unable to restart Scouts due to a lack of leaders (Beavers and Cubs are still going as usual). If you could help young people learn new skills and have adventures please get in touch, you would be joining a supportive team and full training is provided. Email 1stcharlburyexec@gmail.com or speak to me or Cheryl.

Claire Wilding · Thu 11 Sep, 09:20 · Link

Corner House & Memorial Hall APM with Open Consultation, hosted by the trustees

7pm Friday 26th September 2025

Memorial Hall, Browns Lane

Please join us for our annual public meeting and have your say in the exciting future development of Charlbury’s Corner House and Memorial Hall. Share ideas on how these spaces might best be used for the benefit of the community and how they might become more comfortable and better enjoyed by everyone all year round.

We would like to canvas opinion on the potential move of the Charlbury Deli into the Corner House as the lease for the Deli expires in May 2027. We are making great efforts to improve the comfort of the rooms, firstly with the restoration and secondary glazing to the windows and currently with the renovation of the kitchen area and passage to the Anne Downer Room.

Is a cafe a good fit for the Corner House and if so how can we best make this work? Is there a groundswell of community support for the move of the Deli to a community space? This is your opportunity to let us know what you think. The trustees look forward to seeing you at the APM and hearing your views.

Light refreshments will be available.

Tim Crisp · Wed 10 Sep, 18:21 · Link

Time to book for Harvest Supper!

On 9th October - 7pm, the Garden Society will be holding a short AGM, following it with our Harvest Supper. We hope you will join us for a 2 course sit down meal in the Memorial Hall, with wine, beer, soft drinks and fun quiz – all for £17 per person, for society members and their guests in the first instance.

For more details and to find out how to book, please see our website:

https://www.charlburygardensociety.org.uk/events/agm-and-harvest-supper_2025/

Geneviève Hug · Wed 10 Sep, 09:02 · Link

Two ways to get involved with Wilderness 2025!

Here is a message from the Wilderness organisers asking for your input:

Local Forum – 2025 Review

2025 has been one of our best years yet – but there’s always room to grow! We’d love to hear your thoughts at our online Local Forum.

📅 Tuesday 17th September

🕠 5.30pm

🔗 Join here: https://livenation.zoom.us/j/99848042740?from=addon

Your feedback helps us keep improving Wilderness for the local community.

🌱 Local Bursary 2025

Do you know an organisation or community group doing amazing things locally? We’re now accepting nominations for this year’s Local Bursary programme. Grants will go to groups that make a real difference in the community.

📍 Eligible postcodes: OX29 9 and OX7 3

📝 Nominate here

⏰ Deadline: 6pm, Friday 31st October

After nominations close, local residents will get to vote – and the top-voted groups will receive a share of the bursary.

💚 We can’t wait to hear your ideas and nominations!

Lisa Wilkinson · Tue 9 Sep, 13:29 · Link

Wine Tasting is Sold Out

With thanks to all who have purchased tickets for the event Saturday evening, we are now sold out.

dine glasgow · Tue 9 Sep, 12:35 · Link

Advance Warning of Rail Replacement Buses

Network Rail has announced that buses will replace trains between Oxford and Didcot on Sundays 16 and 23 November, adding around one hour to a journey from Charlbury to Reading and London.

This is due to the ongoing work on the bridge over Botley Road.

Trains to London Marylebone via Oxford Parkway will be unaffected.

Brian Murray/CLPG

Brian Murray · Tue 9 Sep, 08:51 · Link

Town Councillor vacancy

Cllr Arthur Sinclair has stepped down from Charlbury Town Council due to other commitments. We’d like to thank Arthur for all his contributions and wish him well.

This means we now have a vacancy on the council. If you care about Charlbury and would like to play a part in shaping its future, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Town Clerk, Lisa, in the first instance. Just let us know a little about yourself and why you’d like to join the council. Co-option will be taking place at the TC meeting on 24th September so we look forward to receiving any applications by 22nd September.

More details on the role can be found here: charlbury-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/town-councillor-job-description.pdf

Charlbury Town Council

Lisa Wilkinson · Mon 8 Sep, 10:08 · Link

🌿Fresh Air and Fascinating History 🌿

Charlbury Town Council and Walkers are Welcome have teamed up to bring you two fantastic autumn walks through our beautiful countryside:

📅 Thursday 11th September

Discover Finstock and the Evenlode – a 6-mile walk exploring Finstock and the scenic Evenlode.

📍 Start: 10am, Victoria Fountain, Playing Close

☕ Don’t forget your coffee for the halfway break!

📅 Thursday 23rd October

Medieval Shorthampton – a 5-mile walk with a local expert sharing the fascinating history of Shorthampton Church.