We have a pop up treat for coffee lovers on Friday & Sunday this weekend.
HARRY POURS will be serving you their range of coffees & pastries supplied by Mor between 9.00 am & 1.pm outside the Community Centre.
Check them out on instagram at harry_pours
If you have memory or thinking problems why not drop-in to our Café on the first Monday of the month from 2-3.30pm at Charlbury Bowls Club. If you have a carer bring them with you. Free cream tea, chat, activities.
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
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How the lyrics of late Victorian and Edwardian music hall songs offer snapshots of the life of the period at different levels of society.
August's Morris Room Talk is a little different .. not least because it's not in the Morris Room!
The audience in a music hall ranged all the way from the poor in the gallery to the rich in the front stalls. The best songs portrayed, with wry humour, dramas that different members of the audience would recognise for themselves or for their neighbours in different parts of the house.
The rich young man bankrupting himself out of hopeless love for a chorus girl (“She was one of the early birds ...”); the couple who can’t pay the rent and do a midnight flit (“My old man said follow the van ...”); keeping up appearances (“I’m Bert, Bert, I haven’t a shirt …”).
Geoffrey Strachan will introduce and sing the first verse of eight music hall songs ranging from 1890 to 1919, inviting the audience to join in every chorus. The talk will last 75 minutes, including an interval.
One of a series of talks in which Charlbury residents share their interests & enthusiasms (the next, about Market Towns, will be on September 3rd).
7.00 pm in the Garden Room (entry to the left of the Memorial Hall), with refreshments from 6.30 pm. Entry free; donations invited.
🎉 FAMILY FUN DAY – FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST! 🎉
We’re getting ready for a brilliant Family Fun Day at Charlbury Town Football & Sports Club! ⚽️🌟
Starting from 12pm, bring the whole family along for an afternoon packed with fun!
🏰 Bouncy Castle
🔫 Nerf Gun Shoot Out
⚽ Football Darts
🎨 Arts & Crafts
✨ Glitter Tattoos
🐰 Small Animals Petting
🎶 Live Music from 2pm
🍔 Forty Four Food Truck
🥎 Family Rounders to kick off at 4pm
🍻 Bar open from 12pm
🎟️ Just £5 per child!
There’ll be plenty to keep the kids entertained while the grown-ups can relax, grab some food and enjoy a drink at the club. 🍻
Temporary Footpath Closure at Charlbury, footpath from Hundley Way to the Green
A request has been received from Circet UK for a temporary footpath closure to apply to a length of the footpath sited above whilst essential ducting works are carried out.
A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 11 August 2026 up to and including 14 August 2026, 24 hours per day.
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Come along for a fun afternoon for bingo, with great prizes, followed by an afternoon tea. Eyes down at 3pm For further information or to book for a lunch or afternoon tea please contact Lou on 07570 686023 or 01608 676652 or email louisecranley@abbeyfieldwessex.org
Following on from the very well attended June screenings of the People's Emergency Briefing, our local MP, Sean Woodcock, has offered to hold a Q&A session for constituents in Charlbury. This will provide an opportunity to speak to him about the content of the People's Emergency Briefing and to ask him questions about the government stance in climate change and the content of the briefing itself.
5pm-7pm. Please message me directly if you would like to register for the event and be advised of the venue.
The Rev. Jayne Manfredi Anglican deacon, writer, teacher, and regular contributor to BBC Radio 4. Her first book, Waking the Women, explores menopause, faith, and midlife, while considering how the Church can respond to ageing in an ageist world.
15th August St Mary’s Charlbury 6:00 PM
Tickets £5 at the door.
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. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please contact Miriam on miriammagpie@gmail.com.
TRADITIONAL CELTIC MUSIC, JIGS,REELS, and SONGS.
Come along and have a Jig or just listen to the music. This is a fundraising event for the Shed from Slainte who have long associations with this great little space.
The Shed, Nine Acres Lane,Charlbury OX7 3QZ
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Please join us for the Charlbury Society party at 5.00 pm in the garden and garden room of the Memorial Hall. Drinks and nibbles.
An opportunity to hear about the Society’s programme for the new season and to sign up for 2026-27 membership.
All welcome.
Geographer and planner John England will talk about the development of English market towns, their role and their importance today.
One of a series of talks in which Charlbury residents share their interests & enthusiasms. 7.00 pm in the Morris Room (upstairs in the Corner House); refreshments from 6.30 pm. Entry free; donations invited.
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Charlbury Arts is delighted to welcome Adrian to talk about his life of creativity and comedy.
Adrian is a graphic designer and web builder and he is also a comedian, a poet, a writer, and a musician.
Tonight he will give a humorous and idiosyncratic talk about his working life whilst championing making time for creativity for creativity's sake and how being playful can lead to surprising pathways to keep life fulfilling.
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non members £5 on the door
7.30-9.00 pm
Friends Meeting House, Charlbury
Anna Field, Glorious Cotswolds Grasslands Programme Manager
In the 1930s, 40% of the Cotswolds National Landscape was covered in wildflower-rich grassland. This habitat was abundant with beautiful wildflowers, and supported a vast diversity of wildlife, including rare wildflowers, such as the vibrant Pasqueflower, and a huge variety of invertebrates and all the birds and mammals that depend on them. Wildflower grasslands are particularly important for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, including many rare species such as the Chalkhill Blue and Duke of Burgundy. Sadly, agricultural intensification and changing land management practices have led to the loss of almost all this wildflower grassland…less than 1.5% remains.
Anna will talk about this hugely successful project, Glorious Cotswolds Grasslands, to create the largest network of wildflower-rich Jurassic limestone grassland in the country.
Another night of top quality comedy featuring:
Rob Deering:
Hailed as 'One of the leading stand-ups of his generation' (Time Out), Rob Deering is an entertainer in high demand! Mixing music with comedy, his unique shows have been greatly received on the festival circuit as well as across many Television & Radio shows! Credits include; Latitude festival, Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford (ITV), Steve Lamacq's Roundtable (BBC 6 Music), The Weakest Link Comedian Special (Channel 4) & more!
Charmain Hughes:
Hammer Horror, Colossal Squids and solidly fantastic standup. Charmian Hughes has it all. She is joyfully silly and beautifully condemning, masking satirical quips with an impish charm. A true professional and a pleasure to watch.
Andrew O’Neill:
Andrew O'Neill is an award-winning comedian, musician and best-selling writer. A psychedelic non-binary whirlwind, they combine surrealism, polemic and good old-fashioned stagecraft to produce uniquely counter-cultural stand-up.
Plans are underway to make this year's Street Fair as special as ever; so don't miss out on the fun by being away! Put the date in your diary now.
We also need help on the committee so, if this is something you think you could offer, please get in touch with me. Thanks Liz Partington csfsecretary@charlburystreetfair.org or 07800 744787
A rare opportunity to tour Ditchley House & enjoy either morning coffee & muffins or afternoon tea & cake, followed by a stroll in the gardens.
See attached poster for details.
Online bookings.
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. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please contact Miriam on miriammagpie@gmail.com.
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
⏰ 10.00am – 11.00am
📍 Opposite Londis
Come and have a chat with your local councillors
Have a question, idea or concern about Charlbury?
Pop along for an informal conversation — we’re happy to listen.
No appointment needed — just drop by while you’re out and about.
Claude Bourbon takes you on a captivating musical journey that defies borders and genres. With roots in classical guitar, his music flows effortlessly through the blues of the Mississippi Delta, the warmth of the Balearic Islands, the rich traditions of the Balkans, and back again.
His style blends Spanish blues with Gypsy rhythms, Eastern European melodies, and touches of flamenco inspired by Paco de Lucía. Influences from Ritchie Blackmore, Joaquín Rodrigo, JJ Cale, and even J.S. Bach can be heard in his rich, intricate playing.
With flawless timing and astonishing technique, Claude does things on six strings most guitarists only dream of. Experience a unique fusion of blues, jazz, folk, classical, and Spanish guitar—all brought together in one unforgettable performance.
Tickets: https://wegottickets.com/event/689777
Please be advised that The Shed doesn't have a bar so it's strictly bring your own!
7.30-9.00 pm
Friends Meeting House
Peter Cowdray, Planet Birdsong
Peter Cowdrey is a UK based composer, pianist and ornithologist with a particular interest in birdsong and recording. He is the founder of Planet Birdsong, and its musical arm The Conference of Birds. As a small boy he loved listening to the dawn chorus but was deeply frustrated at birdsong's inaccessibility - too fast, too high, and resolutely resistant to being shoehorned into what was generally defined as music. Peter is excited that advances in technology have made it possible to crack the hidden codes of birdsong and seeks to share them with the rest of the world. What a treat that he will join us this evening.
Membership is £10/year, £5 for non-members, free to under-18s
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
Following the AGM, Juliet Heslewood will talk about the Bayeux Tapestry.
Find out about this rare piece of fabulous art illustrating scenes that changed the course of British history.
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non-members £5 on the door
Charlbury Memorial Hall
An exhibition of new work by Art Society members
Saturday 10.00-5.00
Sunday 10.00 - 4.00
All welcome. Free entry
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. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please contact Miriam on miriammagpie@gmail.com.
u3a Pub/Bus Walking Group new members welcome
Walks to and from Charlbury to local pubs (for drinks/food) in Finstock, Stonesfield and Chadlington coordinated with local bus schedules to/from Chippy and Charlbury. Areas of parking in Charlbury will be advised. Start 10.30/45 …return to Charlbury or Chippy
4-5 miles one way using bus to return or 8–9-mile round trip.
1) Finstock X9,Return Charlbury 13.30/35 Chippy 13.30/14.01
2) Stonesfield S3, Return Charlbury 13.05/15. Chippy via Charlbury then X9 13.38 /14.01
3) Chadlington ( Cafe or Tite Inn) X9,Return Charlbury 13.50/5 Chadlington/ Chippy 13.53/14.01
Dogs are welcome. Please join u3a via Chipping Norton u3a website
X9 10.15 bus from Chipping Norton will connect
Start Point: to be advised
No need to book…just turn up
Group Coordinator Paul Jackson 07974 565618
⏰ 10.00am – 11.00am
📍 Community Centre
Come and have a chat with your local councillors
Have a question, idea or concern about Charlbury?
Pop along for an informal conversation — we’re happy to listen.
No appointment needed — just drop by while you’re out and about.
Why Walls Matter:
Exploring wallpaper in the eighteenth-century home
A talk by Clare Taylor
Clare’s talk will shine a light on the patterns, styles and methods used to produce wallpaper during the eighteenth century, a period when its use became widespread in Britain.
She will explore block printed and flocked wallpapers, as well as hand painted wallpapers imported from Asia.
The talk will combine evidence from letters and bills with examples of surviving fragments of wallpaper and the houses where it was hung.
Clare is Professor of Art History and Material Cultures at The Open University. She is the author of The Design, Production and Consumption of Eighteenth-Century Wallpaper in Britain (Routledge, 2018).
Clare is a specialist in the historic interior and has recently been a Visting Research Fellow at the V&A where she has been working on the Museum’s wallpaper collection.
Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non members £5 on the door
Tuesday 17 November
7.30-9.00 pm
Friends Meeting House, Charlbury
The Reverend Fergus Butler Gallie, Vicar of St Mary's & All Saints
Fergus will talk about the role of the church and the bible with regards to our relationship with Nature, and importantly the present concerns of Nature Recovery and dealing with Climate Change.
⏰ 10.00am – 11.00am
📍 Community Centre
Come and have a chat with your local councillors
Have a question, idea or concern about Charlbury?
Pop along for an informal conversation — we’re happy to listen.
No appointment needed — just drop by while you’re out and about.
Desert Island Art is back for its eighth year with five more castaways sharing the three pieces of art they would take to their desert island.
Memorial Hall 7.30
Non-members £5 on the door
(not currently available)
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