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Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Restriction Required
Oxfordshire County Council intends to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order for a Road Closure on The Playing Close, Charlbury, Oxfordshire whilst works are carried out by Circet.
The Order is planned to come into force on 20/10/2026 00:00
The anticipated completion date is 22/10/2026 23:59
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order can remain in force for a maximum of 18 months, or 6 months for footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and byways that are open to all traffic.
Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting AIDEN on 07345 426343 or by email Aidan.Tuite@circet.ie.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
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Our next meeting is in The Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.
Please note a change to the evening. Owing to illness, John Kinory (who was going to give a talk entitled The Early History of Photography) is unable to be with us. Instead we will have Sarah Turton who will be speaking on the subject of Herbal Medicine and Iridology.
This is an "Open Meeting" which means all visitors are welcome, male or female. The cost is £4 and this includes tea/coffee and a slice of cake.
We hope you can join us.
Helen Turner ·
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An evening of poetry, music and artistic collaboration between teenage jazz/rock trio the Weekend Warriors and Zimbabwean performance poet Dumiso.
Contact 07436593363 for any questions
Gilly Harris ·
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The Rose and Crown Music Sessions
Sunday October 25th from 3.00 - 5.00 p.m in the lower bar
with Rachel Chai and Dave Oakley
Alan Jenkins ·
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Charlbury Memorial Hall, 8pm (doors 7.30)
Broadcaster and Gardeners’ Question Time presenter Kathy Clugston swaps the thyme for rhyme, and the rose for prose, as The Four Wordsmen of the Apostrophe attempt to answer your questions about life with their poems and wordplay in a new show: Poets’ Question Time.
Email your questions for the panel – philosophical, pragmatic or preposterous – to robstepney@outlook.com by Wednesday 30 September. Please note we may not be able to answer everyone on the night!
BYO drinks.
Tickets (£10) available from Charlbury Deli & Café (correct cash in notes please)
The Four Wordsmen have also launched their brand new website which you can visit here
Edward Fenton ·
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Come and join us in Charlbury Library for a free Stories & Craft session, 3pm on Wednesday 28th October. Aimed at ages 4-8 but will accept slightly younger or older. Please book your spaces in the library by phoning 01865 815129 or emailing charlbury.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk. See poster for details
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⏰ 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.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
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☕🌺 RBL Charlbury Branch Coffee Morning 🌺☕
Join us on Saturday 31st October, 9:45am–11:45am at Charlbury War Memorial Hall for a lovely morning of coffee, homemade cakes and a raffle!
❤️ All proceeds go to the Poppy Appeal, supporting our Armed Forces community.
Everyone is welcome — bring a friend and come along for a cuppa and a slice of cake for a great cause!
📍 War Memorial Hall, Charlbury
📅 Saturday 31st October 2026
#PoppyAppeal #RoyalBritishLegion #Charlbury #CommunitySupport
Gary Harrison ·
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Dear residents of Charlbury,
I am posting to inform you of Enstone Young Farmers charity bonfire night in aid of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance. The event is taking place on Sunday 1st November 2026 at OX7 3QN, the field on the triangle at the bottom of Pound Hill.
The event will be open to the public from 17:30 with the bonfire being lit at 18:00 and the firework display commencing at 19:00 lasting for a maximum of 15 minutes. Although we do not intend to cause any disturbance to residents, we wanted to invite you and make you all aware of the event beforehand.
If you would like to come along and support us then please feel free, we would be hugely grateful for your donations and attendance at the event, its usually a great success.
If you have any further questions or queries regarding the event then please do not hesitate to get in contact with enstoneyfcseniors@gmail.com
karen Pieroni ·
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‘A Journey with my Violin’ - a musical adventure, telling the story of my life through the violin, my voice, my being.
Music by JS Bach, Michael Nyman, Alexander Balanescu.
Romanian born Alexander Balanescu is a prolific composer as well as one of the most visionary and exciting violinists of all time. Leader of the Balanescu String Quartet which he established in 1987, he was instrumental in transforming the string quartet into a musical entity at the heart of the rejuvenation of new music. As a composer he has drawn inspirations from his collaborations, including many dance companies and the RSC and the Globe Theatre. He has been awarded the Gopo prize for the best film soundtrack three times – in 2007 for How I Spent the End of the World (dir. Catalin Mitulescu), 2016 for The Magic Mountain (dir. Anca Damian) and 2023 for The Island (dir. Anca Damian).
Concert starts at 1500 hrs; complimentary tea and CRAG's delicious homemade cake as usual!
https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/events/alexanderbalanescu/
All proceeds go to refugee relief.
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Oxford: city of wordplay puns, printing and personas
Oxford is a city built on words, from its centuries as home to word-loving academics, its role as a publishing centre and as home to famous authors and characters. In this talk, Sean offers stories throughout the history of the city and its people (real and imagined), and celebrates the many forms of wordplay to relish on its streets and walls. The talk is quirky and offbeat, just like Oxford.
- Find the wordplay in coats of arms and college names
- Learn why Oxford is famed for printing
- Discover the Oxford origin of the term ‘spoonerisms’
- Meet some of Oxford’s famous writers and fictional characters
- …. and spot the pun lurking in a hairdo!
Join us for refreshments in the Memorial Hall from 7.15pm. Talks begin at 7.30 and are free for members, £3 for guests.
Jennifer Lewis ·
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🎺 Join RBL Charlbury Branch for a Brass Band Concert with Jubilee Brass, raising funds for The Poppy Appeal 2026!
📅 Friday 6 November 2026, 8pm
📍 War Memorial Hall, Charlbury
🎟️ £15 — light buffet included
🍷 Licensed bar and raffle
Tickets on the door or in advance from No5 Market St.
Come along for a wonderful evening of music and help support the Poppy Appeal! 🌺
#Charlbury #PoppyAppeal2026 #JubileeBrass
Gary Harrison ·
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PADDY HITLER IS BACK… Following a run of sell-out performances in Oxford, Charlbury and at the Westport Arts Festival in Ireland, over the past eighteen months, Paddy Hitler returns to Charlbury. This one act play penned by local playwright Kieran Cooke tells the true story of Paddy, son of Adolf Hitler’s half-brother and an Irish farmer’s daughter from County Wicklow. It covers his struggling upbringing in Liverpool, time spent with his uncle Adolf in Germany during the critical lead-up to the second world war and his eventual escape to New York…
IRISH MUSIC IS BACK… The play will be followed by a session with the much-loved local Irish band Slainte, who have performed at festivals and events nationwide and have played frequently at The Shed to acclaim.
TICKETS £12 and bring your own drinks
https://wegottickets.com/f/28871
Stuart PARKER ·
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Charlbury Fireworks 2026 is back and bigger than ever! Join us at Charlbury Cricket Club for a night of dazzling lights and explosive fun. Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable experience under the stars.
Get ready for ooh and aah as the sky lights up with spectacular fireworks. Don't miss out on this incredible event, which this year will have club favourite Ollie Charles joining us to play before and after the firework displays!
Here's everything you need to know:
17:30 - Gates Open
18:00 - Lower Noise Firework Display
19:00 - Main Firework Display
There will be plenty to enjoy throughout the evening, including food available to purchase on site from Copper Pot Catering and Pitstop Fish & Chips and pork baps, our bar will be open, and hot drinks and mulled wine will be available to keep you warm. There will also be fun for the kids, with light up toys available to purchase on the night.
Scan the QR code on the poster or click the link here to buy your tickets!
We politely ask that you do not bring sparklers onto site, and NO DOGS are allowed, with the exception of assistance dogs.
Also, please note that there is NO PARKING ON SITE (with the exception of Blue Badge Holders), so you will need to make your own parking arrangements.
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Join RBL Charlbury Branch on Sunday 8 November 2026 for our Remembrance Day Parade as we come together to remember those who served and sacrificed.
📍 2:30pm: Assemble at Spendlove Car Park
⛪ 3pm: Service & Act of Remembrance at St Mary’s Church
Refreshments in the Memorial Hall after the parade. All welcome.
We will remember them.
#Charlbury #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget
Gary Harrison ·
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Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Restriction Required
Oxfordshire County Council has been informed of a temporary Road Closure on Dancers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire whilst works are carried by Openreach.
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice is being issued and will operate from 09/11/2026 09:30
The anticipated completion date is 09/11/2026 15:30
A Temporary Notice can remain in force for a maximum of 5 consecutive days.
Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Sunbelt Rentals on 03700500792 or by email surveys@sunbeltrentals.co.uk.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
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Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
Temporary Restriction Required
Oxfordshire County Council intends to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order for a Road Closure on Dancers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire whilst works are carried out by Openreach.
The Order is planned to come into force on 09/11/2026 09:30
The anticipated completion date is 09/11/2026 15:30
Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Sunbelt Rentals on 03700500792 or by email surveys@sunbeltrentals.co.uk.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
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Become a Hedgerow Hero
November 11th and 14th starting at 9.30am
Learn how to plant a new hedgerow here in Charlbury and help towards local nature recovery.
Hedgerows are a vital habitat, providing a nature corridor for bats and nesting birds. The blossom in spring encourages butterflies and insects. In winter they provide shelter for mammals such as hedgehogs and reptiles.
After 10 years or so they can be managed by hedge laying which is another skill you may wish to learn. If well cared for, they can last for centuries to come. Planting will begin at the two sites shown on the map on Wednesday November 11th and Saturday 14th November.
Everyone welcome. Sessions should last 2-3 hours depending on volunteer numbers. Just bring a pair of gloves.
Please register your interest by emailing naturerecoverycharlbury@gmail.com
Will Dennis ·
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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
Tony Lloyd ·
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Our next monthly Walkers Are Welcome outing is a little different! This time we're offering two walks in one, so whether you fancy a shorter, sociable stroll or a longer countryside walk, there's something for everyone.
We'll meet at Victoria Fountain, opposite the Co-op, at 10am on Thursday 12 November and walk together to The Old Shed, where we'll stop for a coffee and a chat.
After our coffee break, you can choose between two routes:
Shorter walk – 2 miles: Enjoy a leisurely circular walk via The Old Shed, returning to Charlbury after coffee.
Longer walk – 6 miles: For those who fancy stretching their legs a little further, we'll continue through the countryside to Taston before returning to Charlbury.
It's a lovely opportunity to get outdoors, enjoy some company and explore our local countryside, whatever distance suits you.
Please wear suitable walking footwear and dress for the weather. Bring some water and any snacks you might need.
No booking necessary – just turn up! Everyone is welcome.
We hope to see you there!
Lisa Wilkinson ·
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Become a Hedgerow Hero
November 11th and 14th starting at 9.30am
Learn how to plant a new hedgerow here in Charlbury and help towards local nature recovery.
Hedgerows are a vital habitat, providing a nature corridor for bats and nesting birds. The blossom in spring encourages butterflies and insects. In winter they provide shelter for mammals such as hedgehogs and reptiles.
After 10 years or so they can be managed by hedge laying which is another skill you may wish to learn. If well cared for, they can last for centuries to come. Planting will begin at the two sites shown on the map on Wednesday November 11th and Saturday 14th November.
Everyone welcome. Sessions should last 2-3 hours depending on volunteer numbers. Just bring a pair of gloves.
Please register your interest by emailing naturerecoverycharlbury@gmail.com
Will Dennis ·
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The Bring OR Take in the Memorial Hall is next week on Saturday 21 November but please bring your plug-in electrical items this Saturday to 3 Crawborough Villas between 11am and 12 noon ONLY (no other time please). This will enable them to be PAT-tested in advance and made available at the Bring OR Take in the Memorial Hall. Please do not bring old-style big TVs - they need to be taken direct to Dix Pit at Stanton Harcourt for recycling.
Organised by Charlbury Green Hub.
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Our annual Charity Christman Sale returns this year on Saturday 14th November. Stock up on cards and gifts for the festive season while at the same helping to support some national and local charities. As usual there will be a wide range of Christmas cards for sale but also a good selection of small gifts and decorations. Do come along and support this popular event. The charities coming this year are
Amnesty International Helen & Douglas House hospices Horatio's Garden Lawrence Home Nursing Trust Katherine House Hospice Save the Children St Mary's Church, Charlbury (roof fund) and St Kenelm's, Enstone
There will also be a cake stall and a raffle, all profits from which are divided among the charities attending.
Free entry. Cash and cards accepted.
Judy Dod ·
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Could you get involved in this year's appeal and fill a shoebox for vulnerable and deprived children and families across Eastern Europe? Details and ideas for what to include in your box can be found online at www.teams4u.com or in leaflets which are available locally- at the churches, primary school, library and Cornerstone.
If you need help obtaining a box to fill or need more information please contact Zena McGreevy on 07903093919
or email: zena.mcgreevy@icloud.com The collection date is Saturday 14th November at the Baptist Church, Dyers Hill, between 10am and 12 noon, or phone to make alternative arrangements.
Children who attend Charlbury Primary School can take their boxes into school between Monday 9th and Friday13th November.
Thank you
Zena McGreevy
Christine Pearce ·
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Tuesday 17 November
7.30-9.00 pm
Friends Meeting House, Charlbury
Peter Cowdrey, 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 £12.50/year, £5 for non-members, free to under-18s
Charlburywildlifesociety@gmail.com
Flora Gregory ·
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Another night of top quality comedy at The Shed in Charlbury
Jenny Collier:
Jenny Collier is a multi-award winning stand up comedian, writer and actor. An established regular on the international club and festival circuit, Jenny has supported Jason Manford, John Bishop, Arthur Smith, and Shaparak Khorsandi on their UK tours and has performed in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland and Australia where she won the Percy Award during the Adelaide Fringe.
John-Luke Roberts:
John-Luke Roberts is an artist, writer, comedian and actor. In 2023, The Telegraph named him one of the 50 best comedians of the 21st Century.
He’s created and performed 10 critically acclaimed solo shows, which he’s taken to the Edinburgh Fringe and around the world – from Norway to Australia. As a director and dramaturg he works with a number of comics, including Myra Dubois, Josh Glanc and Deborah Frances-White.
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.
Tickets: https://wegottickets.com/f/28024
Tommy Longfellow ·
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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. 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club. Free parking. Held every third Saturday in the month. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please contact Miriam on miriammagpie@gmail.com.
Louise Cashman ·
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BRING items from between 9.30 and 10.15am and TAKE anything you want free of charge from between 10am and
12 noon. You don't have to
bring something in order to take something, so please just pop-in to
take away anything you like.
BRING spare but usable items you no longer want:
household items, clothes, children's toys, DVDs, books, bikes, curtains, garden tools, flower & vegetable seeds, etc, etc. PLEASE DON'T BRING PAINT, TILES, KNIVES, OR CHILD CAR SEATS.
Plug-in electrical items have to have been PAT-tested by us in advance, so bring them to 3 Crawborough Villas ONE WEEK BEFORE on Saturday 14 November between 11-12 ONLY. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PLUG-IN ELECTRICAL ITEMS ON THE DAY OF THE BRING OR TAKE.
Bring a photo of large items to put on the notice board rather than bring them along on the day.
You
can also bring along old spectacles, unwanted bras, used printer ink cartridges, dead batteries, broken lightbulbs,
and used water filter cartridges - please put them in the boxes by the door.
Items are given and
taken FREE so please respect this community spirit by not taking things
for resale or scrap value. Leftovers are given to charities or
Freecycled.
Photos might be
taken during the event, so if you don't want to be photographed then
please contact Janet or Christine.
Volunteers are vital for this event - if you
would like to help sort things out as they are brought in and put onto tables, and more importantly help sort stuff out at the end, and even drive to charity shop in Witney,
then please contact Christine Elliott 01608 811057.
Organised by the Charlbury Green Hub.
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Temporary Restriction Required
Oxfordshire County Council has been informed of a temporary Road Closure on Park Street, Charlbury, Oxfordshire whilst works are carried by Thames Water.
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice is being issued and will operate from 24/11/2026
The anticipated completion date is 26/11/2026
A Temporary Notice can remain in force for a maximum of 5 consecutive days.
Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Thames Water on 08003169800 or by email Customerservices@thameswater.co.uk.
Case reference: 698
Lisa Wilkinson ·
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Charlbury Men's Group is meeting again, with the kind permission of the trustees, in the Charlbury Community Workshop at 12:30 pm. All men are welcome.
We will have our informal chat over tea and biscuits, and then listen to our guest speaker.
There is no charge for membership or attendance.
If you would like to know more about us and what we do, please contact Hannen Beith through this site.
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Thu 26 Nov-Sat 28 Nov:
Panto time
Charlbury Amateur Dramitic Society Proudly Present
Hansel & Gretel
A Magical Pantomine Adventure with Fun For All The Family
Hansel & Gretel will be performed at the Memorial Hall, Browns lane, Charlbury, OX7 3QW on the following dates...
Thursday 26th November Doors open 7pm curtain up 7.30pm
Friday 27th November Doors open 7pm curtain up 7.30pm
Saturday 28th November Matinee Doors open 2pm curtain up 2.30pm
Saturday 28th November Doors open 7pm curtain up 7.30pm
Tickets from No.5 Market St, Charlbury (cash only )
Adult £12.00
Child £8.00
Group bookings 8+ £10.00 & £5.00
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In this month's Morris Room Talk, local Architect & Beer-Enthusiast Matt Bullock combines his professional and amateur expertise to explore that marvel of the world, the English Pub
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.
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Ten or more Charlbury artists will be opening their doors this weekend to share with you their latest creations.
Venues include The Railway Studios, St Mary's Church Artists, The Royal Oak Studio, The Lawn Studio, Church Lane Garden Studio and more. Check here nearer the time for updates.
Maureen Sparling ·
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Come and find unique gifts made by local crafters of all ages. We are taking bookings for crafters (£10/£15 for a table, seller keeps all takings) to book contact 1stcharlburyexec@gmail.com.
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Charlbury Community Workshop in conjunction with Charlbury Bowls Club is holding a wreath making session using fabric, ribbons and other embellishments.
All materials supplied
Refreshments included
Cost: £12 per person
Advance booking required
Bookings - email Pat Court at patcourt92@gmail.com or
Jackie Hague at hague.jackie@gmail.com
Venue, Charlbury Bowls Club, 74 Ticknell Piece Road, OX7 3TW
Disabled friendly venue
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⏰ 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.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
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Dorian Ford – piano, Phillip Harper – drums, Mao Yamada – bass
Popular CRAG artist Dorian Ford will be returning for his 4th CRAG concert with his jazz trio. Describing themselves as a ‘straight-ahead trio whose music is expansive and eclectic yet always subtle and intimate’, they have been making a significant contribution to the London jazz scene, regularly playing at Ronnie Scott’s, St James’ Studio, the Vortex, for JazzFM and many other venues. Their Bill Game tour, which looked at the music of Bill Evans (the pianist who was responsible for the incredible sound on Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue album), went the length of the country, from Shetland to Southampton. They have also made recent appearances in Hobart and Newcastle in Australia and Beppu, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo in Japan.
https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/events/dorianford/
Complimentary homemade cake and tea; All proceeds go to refugee relief.
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The Campaign to Protect Rural England’s Centenary Year: What Next for Oxfordshire?
CPRE was set up 100 years ago with the aims of the ‘conservation of what is beautiful and interesting in our countryside and towns and villages; and encouragement of the right type of development’. Today, these words are just as relevant as when they were written in the 1920s and we campaign for good planning, protection from speculative development, and the enhancement of nature and accessibility of our green spaces. As we look to the next 100 years, we face some of the biggest challenges in protecting the countryside on the edges of our towns and villages across Oxfordshire. This calls for a new, invigorated way of working to overcome the unprecedented pressure of development, to protect the countryside now and for future generations.
As Director of CPRE Oxfordshire, Marcus is responsible for leading and managing this independent charity’s work across the county, helping local communities stand up for the countryside, celebrate its value, and promote solutions to protect and regenerate it. It’s a broad role which seeks to shape a greener future through influencing planning decisions and campaigning for policy change in partnership with our invaluable network of volunteers and supporters.
This talk will be held on Zoom starting at 7.30pm. Members will be sent a link in advance. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £3. Please contact treas.charlsoc@gmail.com for payment details.
Jennifer Lewis ·
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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
Tony Lloyd ·
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Now a much loved tradition, the official opening reception and turning on of the Christmas lights will take place this evening in St Mary's with children's choir, drinks and mince pies. The Christmas trees will be on view until 2 January.
Maureen Sparling ·
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✨ Charlbury Late Night Shopping ✨
Friday 11th December 2026 • Shops open until 8pm
Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas in Charlbury as our local shops stay open late for a special evening of festive shopping.
Discover unique gifts, enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and support local businesses while enjoying a relaxed evening in our beautiful town.
🎄 Bring your friends and family — everyone is welcome!
Shop local • Shop late • Shop Charlbury
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To coincide with one of Charlbury's three late-evening shopping events in December, we're once again hosting local artisans to showcase and sell their wares in the Corner House.
Honey, Christmas cards, wood-carving, knitted goods .. all sorts of good things. 5.00 - 7.00 pm in the Morris Room. Come and support your crafty neighbours, and buy some "not-from-the-high-street" gifts!
Would you like to sell your produce at this event? Contact Liz Partington on CSFstalls2020@outlook.com
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A night of classic Christmas ghost stories in the Victorian tradition, read by acclaimed author and host of the incredibly popular Classic Ghost Stories Podcast: Tony Walker. Featuring stories by M.R. James, J.B. Priestley and Tony Walker.
Tony Walker is a British author and narrator, specialising in the ghost and horror story genre. He was born and raised in Cumberland, where he developed an early interest in local folklore and legends. After completing his studies in Celtic literature, he embarked on a career as a writer and storyteller.
Tony has published several books of ghost stories and hosts the incredibly popular Classic Ghost Stories podcast in which he narrates and dissects the best stories in the genre.
Tickets here: https://wegottickets.com/f/27208
Tommy Longfellow ·
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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. 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club. Free parking. Held every third Saturday in the month. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please contact Miriam on miriammagpie@gmail.com.
Louise Cashman ·
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The Lost Villages of Oxfordshire
Deborah Hayter is a landscape historian looking to answer the question 'Why do places look like they do?'
Everyone knows something about deserted medieval villages – locals will generally say it was the plague or because of sheep – but what really happened to them and why did they disappear?
The Black Death caused the population to crash everywhere, but some places were vulnerable while others survived, some were deliberately destroyed and some just gradually dwindled away through the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
In this talk Deborah will do her best to separate fact from folklore.
This talk will be held on Zoom, starting at 7.30pm. It is free for members, who will be sent a link in advance. Visitors are welcome to join the talk for a fee of £3. Contact treas.charlsoc@gmail.com for payment details.
Jennifer Lewis ·
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Alan Snelling in conversation with Rob Stepney.
Alan will share his experiences working with many of film music's great composers.
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30. All welcome, non members £5 on the door.
Tony Lloyd ·
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Water Voles in Oxfordshire
Formerly Senior Researcher at Oxford University's Zoology Department, where he worked for 20 years, Dr Tom Moorhouse is an ecologist and award-winning author of novels and non-fiction on the subject of conservation.
He talks about British water voles, the role of research in uncovering the causes of, and solutions for, their decline, and what can be done to bring them back.
This talk will be held on Zoom, starting at 7.30pm. Members will be sent a link in advance. Guests are welcome for a fee of £3. Please contact treas.charlsoc@gmail.com for payment details.
Jennifer Lewis ·
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Michael Casey will talk about his work as Anish Kapoor’s Architect
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30. All welcome, non members £5 on the door.
Tony Lloyd ·
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Local Government Reorganisation
Liz Leffman has been the District Councillor for Charlbury since 2012, and County Councillor since 2017. She was Leader of Oxfordshire County Council for five years from May 2021. During her time as Leader, she was involved in discussions with the government regarding devolution and led the County Council's bid to become a single unitary authority.
In July 2026, the Government announced plans to proceed with a three unitary council model. In September 2026, those plans were put on hold following an announcement of a wider review.
This should be a fascinating and topical discussion.
Please join us in the Memorial Hall for refreshments from 7.15pm. Talks begin at 7.30pm and are free for members, £3 for guests.
Jennifer Lewis ·
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Susie Foster will talk about her experience working at Bodleian Publishing
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30. All welcome, non members £5 on the door.
Tony Lloyd ·
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Climate Change: The importance of getting to net zero
Oxfordshire is recognised as a leading county in the UK in terms of sustainability and in moving towards net zero carbon emissions.
Mr Sharman was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Oxfordshire in 2023 for his contributions to energy and sustainability. In 2025, he was appointed Chair of the Zero Carbon Oxfordshire Partnership (ZCOP), working across the county bringing organisations together to accelerate climate action towards a net zero and climate-resilient Oxfordshire.
Mr Sharman's extensive experience from across industry, government, and academia, with a career spanning over 40 years in the fields of low-carbon energy, sustainability, and climate change mitigation, will inform this discussion.
Please join us in the Memorial Hall for refreshments from 7.15pm. The talk will begin at 7.30pm and is free for members, £3 for guests.
Jennifer Lewis ·
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What is it to be truly modern? Alma Mahler lived during the emergence of modernism in Vienna in the 1900s. This talk by Phil Roberts looks at her life through the artists with whom she was most closely associated in order to answer the question of what a modern life really is.
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30. All welcome, non members £5 on the door.
Tony Lloyd ·
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Ray Lee will talk about his experiences at Oxford Contemporary Music
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30. All welcome, non members £5 on the door.
Tony Lloyd ·
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Rogues of the Road: Oxfordshire's Highwaymen
Discover the dark and daring history that unfolded right here on Oxfordshire’s roads. In this talk Mike details the lives of the notorious characters who once terrorised travellers across our county. These weren’t romanticised Hollywood heroes – they were real people living desperate, dangerous lives on the margins of society. From moonlit robberies on familiar roads to dramatic chases through landscapes you can still visit today, these tales connect us to Oxfordshire’s colourful and sometimes criminal past.
Please join us in the Memorial Hall for refreshments from 7.15pm. The talk will begin at 7.30pm and is free for members, £3 for guests.
Jennifer Lewis ·
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Bellringing and Charlbury's Bells
Charlbury's bells are a familiar sound, ringing out on Wednesday evenings, Sunday mornings and for special occasions such as weddings or Royal anniversaries.
In this talk Neil will discuss both the history and craft of 'full circle' English change ringing and what sets it apart from other forms of ringing and the importance of ringing in Charlbury.
Please join us in the Memorial Hall for refreshments from 7.15pm. The talk will begin at 7.30pm and is free for members, £3 for guests.
Jennifer Lewis ·
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