Sun 1 Dec-Mon 9 Dec: St Marys December Services
What’s on
Mon 2 Dec-Tue 10 Dec: Xmas Disco SILENT AUCTION in support of Charlbury Pre-School
OPEN NOW - Auction closes 15 December 2024
This year, Charlbury Pre-School is thrilled to announce a special Silent Auction featuring the biggest prizes from our annual raffle! We couldn’t let these incredible items pass without making the most of them to raise funds for our cherished Pre-School.
The prizes are truly exceptional and would make fantastic gifts—either for yourself or someone special. By participating, you’re not only competing for something wonderful but also directly supporting the future of our Pre-School.
- Wilderness 2025 tickets
- Jack Savoretti sold out concert tickets
- Daylesford organic winter hamper
- Blenheim family pass
For more info follow the below link. Happy bidding
Sat 7 Dec-Sun 8 Dec: Charlbury Christmas Trees - pick your own Christmas tree
Charlbury Christmas Trees will be open weekends up to Christmas.
Visit us to choose a real Christmas tree and have is freshly cut. Our trees have really loved the wet weather and have put on significant growth.
We have the traditional Norway Spruce, and low needle drop Belgian Spruce and some Nordmann.
Enjoy wandering among our trees to find the tree for you and watch it being cut and wrapped ready to take home and decorate.
You can either choose your tree, watch it cut and take it home in one visit, or we are once again offering tag to collect where you can tag a tree and return at a later weekend to have it cut to take away.
So do visit us and enjoy a wander among the trees to find your dream tree.
Sun 8 Dec: ***SOLD OUT*** The RODERICK WILLIAMS Charlbury concert is now sold out.
Undeniably one of the World's most 'in-demand' Baritones, Roddy needs no introduction. In a seasonally-themed programme of wintry songs by Purcell, Handel, Howells, Quilter and Vaughan-Williams he will be accompanied by pianist Susie Allan, with whom he has frequently performed and recorded. We are deeply honoured to host these fabulous artistes in the Memorial Hall. Complimentary Mince pies and Mulled wine will be served after the recital which, exceptionally, starts at 1830 hrs. Ticket holders are invited to arrive from 1800 hrs onwards.
https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/events/roderickwilliams-susieallan/
Sun 8 Dec: Ignite - Lively, informal evening worship service
Ignite is an informal evening worship service hosted by St Mary's church, Charlbury. We bring vibrant, contemporary songs of worship to God in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with space to reflect and meet with God.
Absolutely everyone is welcome from any church, or from no church at all, we'd love to see you there.
We meet once a month on the second Sunday of the month - our next service is Sunday 8th December. Refreshments are served from 5:45, and the service begins at 6pm and runs for about an hour.
For more information, or to get in touch, see our website - www.igniteworship.org.uk
Sun 8 Dec: Candle Making Workshop at The Bull
Come and join us at in the Secret Garden Room for a Christmas candle making workshop led by Tracy Longworth, founder of fragrance brand LO Studio.
Tracy will guide you through the captivating journey of crafting naturally scented candles, breaking down the intricate process from wax to wick, ensuring you grasp all the essentials of candle making.
During the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to experiment with various essential oils to create your own unique fragrance. We'll also divulge some pro tips for creating the perfect scent. And the best part? You'll craft your own scented candle to take home. The workshop fee covers all materials and your beautifully crafted candle.
Book now
Mon 9 Dec-Mon 16 Dec: The Giving Tree
Sponsor a local child and help make their Christmas magical. Giving Trees can be found at the Community Centre, St Mary’s Church, and Cornerstone. If you have any questions or would prefer to donate, be sure to get in touch with Jo at cornerstone@charlburychurch.uk.
Mon 9 Dec: WI Carol Service - all welcome
Please all come and attend. Mulled wine and mince pies after! If you need a lift down please contact charlburywi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk
Mon 9 Dec: Free Digital Helper Session at Charlbury Library
If you're needing a bit of help or confidence boost with your smart phone or laptop, come and see Susie for some one-to-one advice. Either send an email, leave a message, or pop into the library to book a half-hour session - see poster for details. You don't have to be a library member but you do need to bring your device and charger with you.
Mon 9 Dec: BINGO AT CHARLBURY BOWLS CLUB
Come along to our annual Christmas Bingo on Monday December 9 at 7pm, doors open at 6pm.
Always a great evening with many prizes for Christmas to be won!
xmas_bingo_advert_-_copy.pdfMon 9 Dec: Choir Night!
As the nights draw in, come and lift your spirits with a lovely sing - meet new friends and make beautiful music.
Evenlode Voices meet every Monday in the Charlbury Methodist Church @ 7.30-9ish.
£8 on the door.
Mon 9 Dec-Thu 12 Dec: History of Art: The Renaissance
We continue our look at great stars of the Renaissance, now still in Florence, at the latter part of the 15th century. Two sessions of the same talk at:
Charlbury Community Centre
Monday 9th December - 3.00 - 4.30
Thursday 12th December 3.30 - 5.00
£10 at the door
Mon 9 Dec-Fri 13 Dec: Charlbury Giving Tree Initiative
Cornerstone and the Christmas Tree Festival are running the Giving Tree Initiative this Christmas to support families who will struggle financially with buying presents.
Trees are now set up in St Mary's Church, Cornerstone and the Community Centre. At each tree you can choose an angel decoration which has the details of one child and their present requests. You are invited to spend about £40/£50 on their present ideas and hobbies, and bring the purchased items to Cornerstone by 16th December. A step by step guide is available by the trees. Don't forget to list your details on the sign up sheet.
Do get in touch if you'd like to sponsor just part of a gift parcel or if you would prefer to give us a financial donation and we will do the shopping.
Any queries contact us cornerstone@charlburychurch.uk
Thank you for your support.
Cornerstone Team and the Christmas Tree Festival
Tue 10 Dec: What's So Funny About Charlbury?
This show is currently fully booked. Please use link below to join waiting list or see other dates.
The Bull. Doors and bar 7.30pm. Show starts 8pm. Limited space so please book early.
Another chance to see this theatrical comedy show following a six night tour of the town. Expect absurd skits about Charlbury life alongside ludicrous songs, pension advice and some fancy dance moves.
Tickets are £10 plus £1 booking fee - click here to book and view other dates
Wed 11 Dec: Charlbury Art Society
Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non members £5 on the door
Desert Island Art
Six Art Society members will share the work they would choose to take to their desert island
Wed 11 Dec: Open Studio + Christmas Celebration
Join Branch Arts Gallery and Viewing Room for a festive drinks and exhibition of new artwork on Wednesday 11th December, 5 - 8 pm.
We are open most days so please do pop in if you can not make the drinks celebration. For further details please email info@branch-arts.com
Wed 11 Dec: Charlbury Chinwag
Charlbury Chinwag @12:30pm
Spaces Still available!
Join locals in the semi-private dining room for a two-course lunch, with a main dish (meat or fish or vegetarian) and dessert, plus tea or coffee. It’s a chance to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy good company in the heart of Charlbury.
Please click the link to book in for lunch https://thebullcharlbury.com/events/charlbury-chinwag/
For more information please email party@thebullcharlbury.com
Thu 12 Dec: MINGUS TREEo @ THREE HORSESHOES
LIVE AT BARRY's SHEEP ST HOTSPOT
MINGUS TREEo
with Alan Fraser, John Lanyon and Simon Fenn
Music from 8.30
Fri 13 Dec: LATE NIGHT SHOPPING AT THE CORNER HOUSE
Looking for an unusual, unique, locally made Christmas present or card?
CATHERINE BINNIE and MARTHA EVANS form RAILWAY STUDIOS will be taking part in the late night shopping evening at THE CORNER HOUSE from 5-8pm on Friday 13th
Paintings, Pottery, Prints and cards.
Details of workshops for 2025- gift tokens for workshops.
Come and say hello!
If you would like to visit the studios before Christmas or look at my work online please visit my website: www.catherinebinnieartist.com
Fri 13 Dec: St Mary's 6th Christmas Tree Festival
We are excited to celebrate our 6th Christmas Tree Festival this year and welcome all to participate. The festival will run from 13th December - 2nd January 2025. As in previous years, there will be competitions and events to enjoy. If you or your organisation want to participate in the festival this year, support us, or have any queries, please register through the link (https://forms.gle/QJDwZR3XYeQAGtZa8), the QR Code on the poster or contact Anna.
Fri 13 Dec: Late Night Shopping & Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting and Late Night Shopping
Charlbury Deli & Cafe 13 Dec.
Community owned, Community run since 1991.
As well as all the deli-cacies and deli-cious Christmas deli-ghts you'd expect from your deli, we’ll be running some wine tastings from our deli-rious Christmas Wine selection, all designed to deli-ver some Christmas cheer! (OK, enough! Ed)
For the wines, we’ve gone mainly for well known classics – if not at Christmas, when?? They’ll sit alongside our usual more varied and great value range and this year we’re keeping it simple – choose any 6 table wines, including bubbles, and claim 10% off!
There’ll be a sherry or two, a variety of spirits and gins including our very own Evenlode and this year we’re focusing on Port from Offley – but you’ll have to visit us to find out why! Tastings from 6.00-8.00 - and by popular request, we'll be cruising across the spectrum through dry and dessert whites (you'll have to be quick on the Cadillacs - more on order!), lighter and full bodied reds, along with tawny and reserve ports (white, pink and LBV also available).
PS Hot off the press - our selection includes an Argentinian Chardonnay described by The Observer as coming from "a family producer (Zuccardi) at the top of its game" - and is great value!
Fri 13 Dec: Christmas in the Cotswolds (click for more)
Fri 13 Dec: Christmas Tree Festival - Opening Party
Please join us in celebrating the opening of the Christmas Tree Festival! This event will feature the music from the Primary School Choir, free refreshments, and lots of community fun!
Christmas tree lights switched on 5 - 6.30pm
Everyone is welcome!
Fri 13 Dec: Late Night Christmas Shopping
Late night Christmas shopping is on Friday 13th December, where the shops will be open till 8pm, please do come on down to the town centre and stock up with some festive goodies.
Hope to see you all there
Sat 14 Dec: Christmas Tree Festival - Font Cafe
Celebrate the festival season at the Font Cafe with coffee, tea, cakes, and delicious mince pies between 10:00 am and noon!
Sat 14 Dec: SESI Detergent Refills at Styan Veg Stall at the Farmers Market on Playing Close
SESI household detergent refills Drop off your clean empty bottles (with your name & contact number) on Saturday morning into the Charlbury Green Hub container near the Styan vegetable stall by the Community Centre OR at the quarterly Farmers Market. These will be refilled and ready for collection the following Wednesday from my house in Crawborough. Payment by cash or bank transfer.
Charlbury Green Hub has been running this local refill service for detergents since 2018. Use your own bottles for refill or buy a new filled SESI bottle for easy refilling.
Email sesi@charlburygreenhub.org.uk if you want to buy a new bottle for subsequent refilling.
Refill price per litre (from April 2024)
£2.70/litre Washing-up liquid (unfragranced) (New 500ml bottle £1.85)
£2.80/litre Washing-up liquid (spiced ginger) (New 500ml bottle £1.90)
£3.40/litre Non-bio laundry liquid (unfragranced) (New 1 litre bottle £3.90)
£4.80/litre Biological laundry liquid (fragranced) (New 1 litre bottle £5.30)
£2.40/litre Fabric conditioner (cologne) (New 1 litre bottle £2.90)
£7.50/litre Delicate & hand laundry liquid (unfragranced) (New 500ml bottle £4.25)
£2.80/litre All purpose cleaner (lavender & rosemary) (New 500ml bottle £1.90)
£3.90/litre Cream cleanser (fragranced) (New 500ml bottle £2.45) Unavailable for now
£1.80/litre Spirit vinegar for cleaning (New 1 litre bottle £2.30)
£2.10/litre Window and glass cleaner (sea grass) (New 500ml spray bottle £1.80)
£2.60/litre Toilet cleaner (lotus & sea salt) (New 1 litre bottle £3.10)
£5.40/litre Hard water rinse aid for dishwashers (New 500ml bottle 3.20)
£5.00/litre Hand soap (Fig) (New 500ml pump dispenser £3.25)
£5.00/litre Hand soap (English Rose) (New 500ml pump dispenser £3.25)
Sat 14 Dec-Sun 15 Dec: Charlbury Christmas Trees - pick your own Christmas tree
Charlbury Christmas Trees will be open weekends up to Christmas.
Christmas is getting ever closer. Visit us to choose a real Christmas tree and have it freshly cut. Our trees have really loved the wet weather and have put on significant growth.
We have the traditional Norway Spruce, and low needle drop Belgian Spruce and some Nordman.
Enjoy wandering among our trees to find the tree for you and watch it being cut and wrapped ready to take home and decorate.
You can either choose your tree, watch it cut and take it home in one visit, or we are once again offering tag to collect where you can tag a tree and return at a later weekend to have it cut to take away.
So do visit us and enjoy a wander among the trees to find your dream tree
Sat 14 Dec: What's So Funny About Charlbury?
Chloe's. Doors and drinks available from 7.30pm. Show starts 8pm. Limited space so please book early.
Another chance to see this theatrical comedy show following a six night tour of the town. Expect absurd skits about Charlbury life alongside ludicrous songs, pension advice and some fancy dance moves.
Tickets are £10 plus £1 booking fee. Click here for tickets and to view other dates
Please note: The kitchen is closed for tonight's event.
Sat 14 Dec: Christmas Tree Festival - Quiz
Test your knowledge and celebrate the festive period at the Christmas Tree Festival Quiz at St Mary's Church!
Doors open at 6.00 pm Quiz starts at 6.30 pm,
Enjoy Festive snacks and drinks!
Tickets £12 available from Dine Glasgow
Sat 14 Dec: 2nd Annual Children's Christmas Disco
It's that time of year again! Save the date for the Charlbury Pre-School's annual Christmas Disco fundraiser, Saturday December 14th at the Charlbury Memorial Hall from 3-5pm.
Seasonal crafts - Santa's Grotto - Music and dancing - Santa Letter writing station - Raffle & prizes - Festive drinks and kids tea boxes
...plus a visit from Father Christmas!
We hope you will join us for a holiday celebration for kids and families alike.
Tickets available for advance purchase here: https://www.tickettailor.com/.../charlburypreschool1/1465281
Sat 14 Dec: Charlbury Christmas Farmers Market
Our Christmas Farmers Market will take place Saturday 14th December 9am-1pm on the Playing Close.
Our member-producers will be offering a range of foods and drinks - the ever popular Styans vegetables, Wild Berries jams and preserves, Eagles range of meats and sausages, Bibury Trout Farm trout and more, Halcyon Honey and......the list goes on. So do visit us and stock up for Christmas with locally produced foods.
UGM will also be attending selling Christmas wreaths and planted pots to decorate your table, and Ken the Potter and Stonesfield Soap for that Christmas present that is a bit different.
We look forward to seeing you.
Sat 14 Dec: Charlbury Pre-School Xmas Disco
Charlbury Pre-School is thrilled to invite you to our annual Children's Christmas Disco on December 14th at the Memorial Hall. It's going to be a magical afternoon filled with merriment for the whole family!
🖍️🎶 For the kids: Enjoy seasonal crafts, dancing, and a dedicated Santa letter-writing station. Tea-time boxes available for purchase.
🥂🍷 For the grown-ups: Savour seasonal drinks to add a touch of cheer to your afternoon.
🎁 Exciting Prizes: Get a chance to win some holiday goodies in our raffle.
🎅 And, of course, we'll have a MAGICAL visit from Father Christmas himself! Watch your little ones' faces light up as they meet him in person and capture the memory with a professional photograph.
Don't miss out on this festive celebration. Save the date, spread the word, and join us for an afternoon filled with Christmas joy. See you there! 🎉🎅🎄
Date: December 14th
Location: Memorial Hall
Time: 3-5pm
Book your ticket online now to secure your place.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/charlburypreschool1/1465281
Sun 15 Dec: Carol Service for Gaudete Sunday
St Teresa's Chruch invite you to join them for a Carol service for Gaudete Sunday
Sunday 15th December at 3pm.
(corner of Sheep St and Fisher's Lane)
All Welcome.
Sun 15 Dec: Christmas Tree Festival - Carols by Candlelight
Come along to Shorthampton Church on Sunday, the 15th of December from 3:00-4:00PM to enjoy festive carols by candlelight!
Sun 15 Dec: Charlbury Methodist Church - Carols by candlelight
Charlbury Methodist Church (Fisher's Lane) warmly invites you to its Carols by Candlelight service on Sunday, December 15th, at 6 p.m.
Led by Stella Bristow
Followed by refreshments
Tue 17 Dec: Christmas candlelit meditation and sound bath
Tuesday 17th December • 6.30- 8pm
Enstone Parish Hall, OX7 4AZ
Relax and ease into the days before Christmas
Everyone welcome, including complete beginners
Suggested Cost: £25 (proceeds in aid of Young Minds)
Please bring a mat, a cushion, a warm blanket or two and plenty of wear warm layers
For bookings and further information please contact: Nikki@yogafocus.co.uk
Wed 18 Dec: MONET, LILIES AND LOVELY PONDS IN ART
In a fascinating glance throughout the history of art, Juliet Heslewood talks about the theme of ponds...there are more than lilies to the subject (like fish and ducks). From Dürer to Ai Wei Wei, ponds have appealed to many artists although it is Monet, the popular Impressionist, who brought them out to bloom most famously.
Wednesday 18th December, The Community Centre, 3.00 - 4.00pm
£10 at the door towards Nature Conservation on the Welsh coast.
Fri 20 Dec: Community Christmas Carols
Join us at the Charlbury Community Center at 7:30 PM in celebrating the holiday season with songs and snacks! We will be singing a selection of traditional carols around the Christmas tree, led by Jennie Grierson, followed by free mulled wine and mince pies!
Fri 20 Dec: SPECIAL RELAXING YULETIDE “COLD” MOON SOUND MEDITATION
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1106702499969?aff=oddtdtcreator
Fri 20 Dec: Sicilian Festive Feast at Chloe's - 20th December
'La Locanda dei Golosi' are back with a Christmas special at Chloe's with our italian supper club for the greedy!
On Friday the 20th of December we will be having a Sicilian Festive Feast, it is £40 per person for our normal 4 course extravaganza with 2 sittings to choose from 6pm or 8pm. Tickets are available from eventbrite here http://bit.ly/Golosifeast or please email me kate.chloescharlbury@gmail.com or pop into Chloe's to buy direct with cash or card.
All details below:
WHERE
Chloe’s, Alder House, Market Street, Charlbury. OX7 3PH
WHEN
Friday 20th December, choice of 2 sittings, 6pm or 8pm
MENU
Starters:
Porcini mushroom Arancini balls.
Roast peppers, goats cheese, walnut salad.
Focaccia and Olives.
Mains:
Baked aubergine pasta
Porchetta with roasted Potatoes, Squash and Salsa verde.
Dessert:
Panettone with cream
TICKETS
Buy online http://bit.ly/Golosifeast
Or email: kate.chloescharlbury@gmail.com
Or pop into Chloes to buy tickets direct with cash or card.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. We are happy to make vegetarian & gluten free alternatives!
Can’t wait to see you all again. Kate, Fabrizio and the Golosi team x
Sat 21 Dec: Charlbury Christmas Market
Following the success of last year's Christmas market, the Town Council is holding another one on Saturday 21st December between 9.30 and 12 noon in the Memorial Hall. Come along and buy those last minute gifts and some festive food and drink and just generally enjoy the atmosphere.
Stallholders booked in include:
Food & drink - the ever reliable (and yummy) Styan fruit and veg and Missing Bean bakery (run by our volunteers with profits being donated to local organisations), Evenlode Honey, Yogi Mama's Kitchen, Camtali Pet Bakery & Treats, Last Unicorn Coffee. Fabulous Italian, Emmunoballs, Edible by Aggy.
Crafts & gifts: Emma Hunt cards, Little Clay Pieces, Fox Rhymes Crafts, Prime Wood Studios, Reloved Crafts, Rebecca Thomas Designs, Window Design Interiors and Lizzie Roberts Originals.
As you can see the hall will be full to bursting with produce. Keep an eye on social media #charlburytowncouncil for the latest on the stalls.
Sat 21 Dec-Sun 22 Dec: Charlury Christmas Trees - pick your own tree
Charlbury Christmas Trees will be open and this will be the last chance to choose and buy a freshly cut tree.
We have the traditional Norway Spruce, and low needle drop Belgian Spruce and some Nordman.
So if you have yet to buy a tree do visit us to get a tree that completes your Christmas.
Sat 21 Dec: Town Council surgery at the Christmas market
Come and have a chat with a couple of Town Councillors. Ask questions and raise concerns at the Memorial Hall between 10am and 11am on Saturday 21st December. If the Town Council can't help, we can point you in the right direction
Sat 21 Dec: Craft & Cuppa
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. The third Saturday morning of each month 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs.
Sun 22 Dec: Santa Claus is coming to Charlbury!
Santa Claus is coming to Charlbury Town Football & Sports Club!
Free entry & free gift from Santa Claus
Christmas Colouring
Hot chocolate
Sunday 22nd December 1pm-5pm
Tue 24 Dec-Wed 25 Dec: Christmas Masses at St Teresa's
Mass of Christmas Night (with extra carols) - 8pm, 24th December
Mass of Christmas Day - 9.15am, 25th December
St Teresa's RC Church (corner of Sheep St and Fisher's Lane)
All Welcome
Tue 24 Dec-Wed 1 Jan 2025: Reverse Advent
2024 Reverse Advent Calendar
A way of bringing Christmas hope to homeless people in Oxford. Wrap a box in Christmas paper and every day of Advent place an item into the box. A list of useful items to include is available from St Marys Church and Cornerstone and is on the Charlbury website. Organised by Churches Together in Charlbury in aid of The Porch, Oxford.
Bring your filled box to St Mary’s Church or the Cornerstone at the Corner House between Christmas Eve and the middle of January.
Thu 26 Dec: Over 30's vs Under 30's - All welcome to join!
The annual Boxing day Over 30's vs Under 30's football match kicks off at 10:30am. Meet at Nine Acres playing field for 10am. All welcome to join!
Join the teams for a festive drink in Charlbury Town Football & Sports Club from 12pm followed by the Boxing day raffle!
Mon 6 Jan-Wed 8 Jan 2025: Temporary Road Closure at Charlbury, Browns Lane
A request has been received from Thames Water for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Browns Lane, whilst essential service pipe relay repair works are carried out.
A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 6 January 2025 up to and including 8 January 2025, 24 hours per day.
Wed 8 Jan 2025: Charlbury Art Society
PETER GREGORY
A talk by Charlbury author Valerie Holman who will introduce us to the creative world of Peter Gregory.
The enigmatic publisher and patron at the heart of the avant-garde British art world in the middle of the 20th century.
Peter Gregory developed close friendships with Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Herbert Read, Kenneth Clark and many others.
Memorial Hall 7.30
Non members welcome, £5 on the door
Thu 9 Jan 2025: THE CHARLBURY SOCIETY : Thursday 9th January 2025; Women of the Anarchy 7.30 BY ZOOM
Sharon Bennett Connelly , author and historian, will talk to us about the women who controlled the politics of England during the turbulent twelfth century, a time of conflict and lawlessness. She will particularly discuss the relationship between Empress Matilda and her cousin, Queen Matilda of Boulogne, who based her campaign in Oxford.
Join us BY ZOOM just before 7.30. The link will be sent to members a couple of days before the 9th January . Please note this is the 2nd Thursday of the month.
To join as a guest (£3) or to join /rejoin the Society for £10, please contact mem.charlsoc@gmail.com a week or so before the talk, so that we can ensure you receive the link.
We are unable to help you with connection issues on the evening of the talk.
Sat 11 Jan 2025: Year of Nature Recovery Launch Tea Party
It's the new year, Saturday afternoon: what shall we do...?
Come to Charlbury Memorial Hall at 2pm to be inspired and to explore how we can come together as a whole community to create opportunities for nature restoration across our lovely, vibrant town, all through 2025, and beyond.
Bringing together families and different interest groups of all ages to create a nature-friendly place, while also having fun- and cake!
Everyone from Charlbury, Fawler and Finstock is welcome
Sat 11 Jan 2025: CRAG Bring and Buy + Tea + Coffee + Cake
CRAG's January Bring and Buy fundraiser will take place at the Friends Meeting House.
10-12:30 to buy, with doors open at 9am for donations.
To donate in advance please call Laura on 01608 811175
ALL PROCEEDS TO REFUGEE RELIEF
Sun 12 Jan 2025: Lessons From History
Double Bill of two short new plays, 7.30pm The Memorial Hall
Following on from the sellout of this production at the Burton Taylor Studio in Oxford, Tall Story are delighted to bring this production back home to Charlbury for its premiere!
An Innocuous Prick by Ian Cox
This play has contemporary resonance focusing on local rows, riots and politics as compulsory smallpox inoculations are introduced in the late C19 and the impact on the small Oxfordshire town of Charlbury.
Paddy Hitler by Kieran Cooke
This intriguing soliloquy on power and politics looks at the often tortured life of Paddy Hitler, son of Hitler’s elder half-brother and Irish mother: as WWII approaches Britain is desperate to win Paddy over to its side.
Tickets are £10 and can be reserved by contacting Tim Crisp at tjcrisp@icloud.com
Fri 17 Jan 2025: Warrior Woman of the English Civil War (click for more)
Sat 18 Jan 2025: Introduction to Silk Screen Printing - Saturday 18th January
Silk Screen Printing Workshop - Saturday 18th of January - 10am – 4pm
Venue : The Shed, 9 Acres Lane, Charlbury, Oxfordshire. - not too far from the train station if
you are arriving by train.
No experience necessary.
Age – this workshop would suit anyone from around 14 years old and upwards.
£85 per person – spaces are limited.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
Come and learn how to silk screen print! In this one-day workshop you will learn how to
make a paper cut stencil for screen printing. There will be opportunity to work with some
existing designs before progressing on to making a two or even three colour print.
In the morning you will be making some screen prints on paper using existing designs to cut
as stencils. Once you have built up a bit of confidence, we will then start moving on to 2 and
3 colour prints. In the afternoon I will help you develop your own ideas for a print – source
materials to develop your design will be provided but feel free to bring your own images to
work from. The majority of prints will be printed on paper; however, you will also be able to
print your design onto a tea towel or a fabric tote bag towards the end of the day.
We will be using water based acrylic printing ink as well as craft knives to cut the stencils.
There will be a number of silk screens with different colours to work on through the day.
Wearing old clothes is advisable or bring an apron.
We will have a short break for lunch of around about 30 mins – please bring a packed lunch
with you.
About me : I am a Charlbury based artist and silk screen printer, a lot of my work is within
the music industry. Clients have included The Lumineers, Wilderness Festival, Rob MacFarlane , Johnny Flynn and even Simon Armitage among others.
Wed 22 Jan 2025: Secure Paper Shredding, One Village, Forest Road, Charlbury
Reduce the risk of identity theft. Bring confidential paper waste for secure shredding between 6.30-7pm to the One Village warehouse on the trading estate just over the railway bridge on Forest Road (OX7 3HH). Cost is £5 per bag with 50% going towards local causes. Please phone Christine Elliott on 811057 for more information. Grateful thanks to One Village for letting us use their premises.
Heavy duty polypropylene sacks able to hold 20kg of paper are available FREE from The Cornerstone at The Corner House Mon-Sat 10am-1pm.
No need to remove staples, paperclips or plastic spines, but please DO NOT include plastic sleeves, folders or CDs.
Certificate of destruction provided if required. The paper gets reprocessed into paper products within just a few weeks.
Shredding by Datashredders Ltd
Organised every June and January by Charlbury Green Hub. Since 2009, when this event was first arranged in Charlbury, over 8,000kg of paper have been shredded for recycling and over £2,000 has been raised for Charlbury charities.
Sat 25 Jan 2025: CRAG SPECIAL GALA CONCERT. The King's Singers
We are delighted to have the honour to present this iconic British ‘A Capella’ group here in the Memorial Hall. The King’s Singers spend their year touring the whole World - their concerts preceding this Charlbury show are in premier venues in the USA, the Vienna Konzerthaus and the Wigmore Hall- and then they go on to perform in Mexico and 5 further USA concert halls. This will be a fabulous eclectic programme of favourites from their widely varied repertoire. Tickets: £30, (£15 for under 15s) available from “Number Five, Market Street” or from:
https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/events/special-gala-concert-the-kings-singers/
The price includes CRAG’s delicious complimentary refreshments. Numbers will be limited so advance booking is strongly recommended.
Doors open at 1800 hrs; Concert starts at 1830 hrs.
NB. This concert in NOT included in the 2024/25 season ticket.
Sat 25 Jan 2025: Town Council surgery
Come and have a chat with a couple of Town Councillors. Ask questions and raise concerns at the Community Centre café between 10am and 11am on Saturday 25th January. If the Town Council can't help, we can point you in the right direction
Wed 12 Feb 2025: Charlbury Art Society
Charlie Luxton
The art of balanced design; beauty, function and sustainability within buildings
Memorial Hall 7.30
Non members welcome, £5 on the door
Sat 22 Feb 2025: Town Council surgery
Come and have a chat with a couple of Town Councillors. Ask questions and raise concerns at the Community Centre café between 10am and 11am on Saturday 22nd February. If the Town Council can't help, we can point you in the right direction
Wed 12 Mar 2025: Charlbury Art Society
Arne Richards: Music in the Community
Memorial Hall 7.30
Non members welcome, £5 on the door
Sat 22 Mar 2025: Town Council surgery
Come and have a chat with a couple of Town Councillors. Ask questions and raise concerns at the Community Centre café between 10am and 11am on Saturday 22nd March. If the Town Council can't help, we can point you in the right direction
Sat 5 Apr 2025: Noye's Fludde, St Mary's Church
The Oxford Concert Party are mounting a performance of Benjamin Britten’s Noye’s Fludde in St. Mary’s Church.
Conducted by Ben Goodall, who conducts the Chipping Norton Choral Society, and directed by Pat Winslow.
Noye’s Fludde is a wonderful community opera based on a Chester Miracle play and the story of Noah’s Ark.
With a chorus of animals, four teenage girls who are Mrs Noye’s Gossips, Noye’s sons and their wives, Noye and Mrs Noye, a string orchestra, a group of recorder players, bugles and handbells players this amazing spectacle will fill the church .
Matinee 3.00
Evening 7.00
Sun 6 Apr 2025: Noyes Fludde
Sunday 6th Apr 2025: Noye's Fludde, St Mary's Church
The Oxford Concert Party are mounting a performance of Benjamin Britten’s Noye’s Fludde in St. Mary’s Church.
Conducted by Ben Goodall, who conducts the Chipping Norton Choral Society, and directed by Pat Winslow.
Noye’s Fludde is a wonderful community opera based on a Chester Miracle play and the story of Noah’s Ark.
With a chorus of animals, four teenage girls who are Mrs Noye’s Gossips, Noye’s sons and their wives, Noye and Mrs Noye, a string orchestra, a group of recorder players, bugles and handbells players this amazing spectacle will fill the church .
Matinee 3.00
Sat 28 Jun 2025: Charlbury Beer Festival
The 2025 Charlbury Beer Festival will take place on Saturday 28 June at Charlbury Cricket Club, from noon till late. There will be around 60 real ales, a variety of craft beers, a range of ciders and perries, wine, gin, and Pimm’s; a great selection of food (including vegan options); tea, cake and soft drinks; live music throughout; the Culture Club tent with its varied programme of performances and talks; children’s entertainment and activities; and high-octane sport with the World Aunt Sally Singles Championships.
All money raised by the Beer Festival is given out to community projects, both in the Charlbury area and overseas. We have now taken our total of funds raised for good causes to around £300,000. There have been donations to over fifty local organisations, ranging from Charlbury Primary School and the town’s Pre-School, to local sports clubs, Charlbury’s Day Centre and Community Centre, and overseas projects in Africa, India, South America and elsewhere.
We must thank those generous sponsors who finance the beers and the entertainment tents, and of course, the beers themselves, plus the many hours that committee members and other volunteers put in. Cheers all round!
Charlbury Cricket Club provides a glorious setting, just across the road from Charlbury Station. There are excellent all-day (including late night) bus and train services to and from Charlbury to Oxford, Chipping Norton, Reading, Witney, Worcester and London, so you don’t even need to drive if you want to have a drink.
To keep up to date with the festival, please visit our website and follow our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
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