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Christmas Trees lighting up Charlbury
Charlbury is getting ready to be decorated for Christmas with Christmas trees with sparkling lights which will light up the town.
The order forms were delivered last week to properties with brackets. If anyone did not receive a form please accept our apologies. Tim Widdows at No. 5 Market Street has some spare forms.
A big thank you to the early birds who have already returned their forms to Tim at No 5.
And a gentle reminder, if you have yet to return your form, that the deadline for return is Monday 24th November.
Janet Burroughs, Charlbury Christmas Trees.
Janet Burroughs ·
Thu 13 Nov, 15:27 · Link
Friday Coffee Club at Charlbury Community Centre
Did you know that every Friday morning at 10.30am, a bunch of friendly, retired community members get together for tea or coffee and a chat in our warm, comfortable Community Centre Café? Our long-standing participants would love to welcome some newcomers to their 'Friday morning Youth Club'! You'll be assured of a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, hot drinks are priced at a very reasonable £1.50 and there is always a variety of locally baked sweet or savoury treats. Why not combine it with your next library visit or trip to the Co-op? Hope to see you soon.
daniela jenkins ·
Thu 13 Nov, 11:49 · Link
EMINENT SOLO VIOLINIST on return visit for a Charlbury concert.......
The internationally-recognised violinist Paul Barritt will return to the Memorial Hall this Sunday to give another recital, along with esteemed colleagues, pianist Ana Manastireanu and soprano Katy Thomson. Paul's 2024 recital was much enjoyed by a sellout audience and this concert is set to be a really wonderful occasion. Complimentary tea and cakes. Doors open at 1430.
https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/events/paulbarrittandfriends2025/
Nick Parker ·
Wed 12 Nov, 11:42 · Link
Announcing our BAKE-OFF contestants!
📢Announcing our Bakers!
The competition will be tough for our first ever Bake-Off this Saturday!
💥Eileen Hipgrave
💥Vanessa Heywood
💥Naomi Coleman
The 3 super-talented, deeply-passionate, joy-filled contestants will compete on Saturday at 4pm on 3 distinct challenges.
Come along and cheer them on!
💡This year's theme is
2075: A TEATIME ODYSSEY
The bakers are asked to imagine what the traditional afternoon tea will be like in 50 years' time.
More info on the theme and the specific challenges coming very soon!
🎟️Get your tickets here https://charlbury-bakeoff.eventbrite.com
Stav Kounadea ·
Mon 10 Nov, 19:47 · Link
Christmas Shoebox Appeal Update
Many thanks to all who took part in this year’s Shoebox Appeal. In all, sixty four boxes were collected, which will be distributed to needy children and families across Eastern Europe. Special thanks to all the creative people who used their sewing and knitting skills to make additional gifts of blankets, teddies, scarves and mittens to accompany the boxes.
Joan Belshaw
Christine Pearce ·
Mon 10 Nov, 19:39 · 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.
- 6 Hill Close Charlbury
T1 - Mountain ash - Reduce height and spread by 2 metres to form more compact shape. Crown raise to 3 metres
WODC reference: 25/02738/TCA - Thu 06 Nov 2025 - Under consideration
- Land North Of Woodstock Road Charlbury Oxfordshire
Discharge of condition 21 (archaeological written scheme of Investigation) of planning permission 24/02171/FUL.
WODC reference: 25/02709/CND - Tue 04 Nov 2025 - Under consideration
- Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury
Discharge of conditions 8 (external lighting), 9 (bat and bird features) and 10 (surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission 25/00881/HHD.
WODC reference: 25/02717/CND - Tue 04 Nov 2025 - Under consideration
Mon 10 Nov, 06:15 · Link
Do you need financial help with gifts this Christmas?
The Christmas Tree Festival are kindly supporting Cornerstone with the Giving Tree initiative again the Christmas. Everyone will have the opportunity to support us by buying gifts for children in Charlbury who otherwise might not get gifts this Christmas. Information will be on the website on how to be involved.
If you are a family that will struggle this Christmas as money is suddenly tight, would you consider getting in touch with Cornerstone so that we can help. All support is kept confidential.
You can contact Cornerstone on cornerstone@charlburychurch.uk or pop into Cornerstone at the Corner House and speak to one of our volunteers.
Jo Paton, Cornerstone Manager
St Marys and All Saints ·
Fri 7 Nov, 09:25 · Link
Charity Christmas Card Sale Saturday 10am-12noon
This Saturday sees the 2025 charity Christmas card sale in the Memorial Hall. This year we have nine different charities taking part, some national like Amnesty, others very local like the Lawrence Home Nursing Trust which has benefited so many residents of Charlbury.
Cards are also being sold to raise funds to support the residents of Slatyne in Ukraine which has been badly bombed in the war with Russia.
As well as cards, there will be an enticing range of small gifts to buy, from knitted snowmen to advent calendars and bric-brac. There will also be a raffle, many of the prizes generously donated by Charlbury businesses. Do come along to support the sale.
Saturday 8th November, Memorial Hall, 10am to 12 noon.
Judy Dod ·
Thu 6 Nov, 15:22 · Link
Charlbury Deli & Cafe Re-Opened in the Corner House
We are delighted to announce that the new, revamped Deli & Cafe is now open in the Corner House. Please come along and see our new premises!!!
Gary Harrison ·
Wed 5 Nov, 13:10 · 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.
- Land East Of Fawler Road Charlbury Oxfordshire
Erection of an agricultural building together with associated concrete apron, to be used for general storage of land management equipment.
WODC reference: 25/02645/PDET28 - Tue 28 Oct 2025 - Under consideration
- Charlbury House Woodstock Road Charlbury
Formation of a perimeter track for agricultural use
WODC reference: 25/02643/PDET28 - Mon 27 Oct 2025 - Under consideration
- 13 Lee Close Charlbury
T1 - Mountain ash - Reduce by 1.5 metres to around old points.
WODC reference: 25/02619/TCA - Thu 23 Oct 2025 - Under consideration
- Wallden House Sheep Street Charlbury
1. Birch Reduce overall height to previous ? approximately 2.5 metres Prune to contain and shape 2. Box Elder Reduce overall crown symmetry by up to 1.5 metres, prune to shape
WODC reference: 25/02595/TCA - Tue 21 Oct 2025 - Under consideration
- 4 Ticknell Piece Road Charlbury
1. Variegated Norway maple Reduce overall crown height and spread of tree by approximately 1.75 metres to previous 2. Fig ? Leaning tree Remove lower lateral branch to east overhanging garden at union with vertical stem Remove adjacent lower branch end Reduce height of central stem by 1.75 metres Reduce remaining lateral branch ends to contain and shape 3. Box Elder - Section fell tree to leave stump cut close to ground level
WODC reference: 25/02594/TCA - Tue 21 Oct 2025 - Under consideration
- The Grange Woodstock Road Charlbury
Erection of a single dwelling with associated landscaping
WODC reference: 25/02555/FUL - Fri 31 Oct 2025 - Under consideration
- The Stone House Church Street Charlbury
Internal and external alterations to existing north roof slope to include re-slating with original slates and reclaimed Stonesfield slate and associated repair works as required.
WODC reference: 25/02546/LBC - Tue 28 Oct 2025 - Under consideration
Mon 3 Nov, 06:15 · Link
