What’s on
Essential gas works from 10 August
SGN will be carrying out essential gas main replacement works in Charlbury from 10 August, with the project expected to continue until approximately 12 October. The work is being undertaken to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply.
The first phase will involve a road closure on Fawler Road between Woodstock Road and Baywell Cottage for around five weeks, followed by temporary traffic lights on Woodstock Road from 24 August, and then works on Stonesfield Lane from 21 September. Access to properties within the road closure will be maintained where possible, although bus services may be affected.
Residents with questions about the works can contact SGN on 0800 912 1700 or customer@sgn.co.uk.
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!!!Due to the closure of Church Street, please meet at Fiveways at 9.15am instead!!!
Our next monthly Walkers Are Welcome walk is on Thursday 10 September, when we’ll be taking the bus to Combe and walking back to Charlbury.
We’ll meet at the bus stop outside The Bell in time for the 9.09am bus, with the walk starting in Combe at around 9.30am.
The 6-mile (10km) route will include visits to Combe Church and North Leigh Roman Villa, where we’ll stop for a coffee break, before continuing back to Charlbury.
☕ Bring your own coffee/drink for our stop at the Roman Villa
💧 Please bring plenty of water, snacks and a packed lunch
🥾 Suitable walking footwear recommended
🚶 Distance: 6 miles (10km)
No need to book – just turn up. Everyone welcome!
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Friday 11 September, 7pm (bar opens 6.45pm), Memorial Hall
Come along to the inaugural meeting of this new initiative, which follows on from the two screenings of the People’s Emergency Briefing in June and the lively meeting with our MP Sean Woodcock on 14 August. As summers become ever hotter and drier, and winters become wetter and stormier, how can we best protect ourselves and our community from the impacts of climate disruption while also collaborating to restore the natural environment which plays a critical role in building resilience? As the meetings this summer showed, people are concerned and want to see positive action – and there were already some clear priorities, as well as practical ideas to explore. Everyone is welcome, no need to book.
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We will be holding our quarterly Farmers Market on the Playing Close on Saturday 12th September opening at 9am and closing at 1pm.
As always, there will be a range of foods and drink offered for sale by our traders - meat from Eadles, vegetables and fruit from Styans, bread from Aston Bakers, pickles and preserves, cheese, trout, honey and more.
So do come and view the local food from local producers that is on sale.
For info for regular supporters of the market, Patrick and Jean will not be attending as they are taking a well earned break. But will be at other local markets on their return.
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The Charlbury Community Workshop will be having their usual Autumn sharpening event on Saturday 12th September from 09.30 till 12.30.
The sharpening will be carried out at the workshop situated beside the community centre
We will sharpen any gardening implements together with any other knives scissors or blades including rotary lawnmower blades providing you only bring the blade.
Items can be left with us at the workshop where we will give you a numbered ticket to allow collection.
All payments can be in cash or with card and are due on collection of the items
We look forward to seeing you all there
David Court
Chairman
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SESI household detergent refills Drop off your clean empty bottles (with your name & contact number) in the Charlbury Green Hub container at the Styan vegetable stall.The refills will be 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 environmentally-safe detergents since 2018. Use your own bottles for refill or buy a new filled SESI bottle for easy refilling. We are now stocking BOTH the professional grade citric acid blue toilet cleaner AND the regular Lotus and Sea Salt perfumed and uncoloured toilet cleaner.
Email sesi@charlburygreenhub.org.uk if you want to buy a new bottle for subsequent refilling.
Refill price per litre (from July 2026)
£2.90/litre Washing-up liquid (unfragranced) (New 500ml bottle £1.95)
£3.00/litre Washing-up liquid (spiced ginger) (New 500ml bottle £2.00)
£3.80/litre Non-bio laundry liquid (unfragranced) (New 1 litre bottle £4.30)
£5.10/litre Biological laundry liquid (fragranced) (New 1 litre bottle £5.60)
£2.70/litre Fabric conditioner (cologne) (New 1 litre bottle £3.20)
£5.80/litre Delicate & hand laundry liquid (unfragranced) (New 500ml bottle £3.40)
£3.00/litre All purpose cleaner (lavender & rosemary) (New 500ml bottle £2.00)
£1.90/litre Spirit vinegar for cleaning (New 1 litre bottle £2.40)
£2.20/litre Window and glass cleaner (sea grass) (New 500ml spray bottle £1.85)
£2.80/litre Toilet cleaner (fragranced) (New 1 litre bottle £3.30)
£3.00/litre Citric acid blue toilet cleaner (fragranced) (New 1 litre bottle £3.50)
£4.00/litre Hard water rinse aid for dishwashers (New 500ml bottle £2.50)
£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)
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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, usually on the second Sunday of the month. Our next service is Sunday 13th September. 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
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Where & when:
Friends Meeting House, Charlbury.
MONDAYS from 7.30-9pm. Price: £42 for the term. £9 on the door.
To secure your place, please book here: www.jennymahler.co.uk/contact
Genre? A bit of everything... Don't be shy - we're a friendly bunch!
What our choir members have to say:
‘Such a fantastic opportunity to make amazing music, new and old, from around the world with voices of all ages!’ - Anne
‘I was new to Charlbury and choir was a lovely way to meet new people and find out lots about the town.’ - Alison
‘I love that we’ll learn a new song in just minutes and then we’re singing together in beautiful harmony moments later.’ - Tony
‘Good music, good people, no egos - plus the occasional delicious brownie!’ - Emily
‘I look forward to it every week. Jenny’s music is so beautiful and it’s a joy to learn and sing with such a lovely bunch of people’ - Liz
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Have you heard about the monthly Charlbury Ladies' lunch?
Lunches take place on the third Tuesday of the month at Sturdy's Castle. We meet from 12pm for a two course meal at 12.30pm followed by a talk.
Lifts available if required.
Open to ladies 60 and over.
If you're interested and would like more information email Gill Grason: gillgrason@btinternet.com
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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.
Membership is £12.50/year, £5 for non-members, free to under-18s
charlburywildlifesociety@gmail.com
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Restorative yoga is a gentler style helping restore energy, real8gn body and calm the mind
Taught by Nikki Jackson, Yoga Therapist and teacher for over 30 years
For further details contact: Nikki@yogafocus.co.uk
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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.
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Fox Cycling- West Oxfordshire - Come and join in the fun and games every Thursday at Charlbury Community Centre. We know your little ones will have so much fun and develop the foundation skills to move onto pedals as they get older in the process. If you need any additional information or have questions then please contact Andy Harris 07754416931 or andy.harris@foxcycling.co.uk
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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
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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.
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To celebrate 50 years of Charlbury Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS) thetheme of Street Fair this year is PANTOMIME.
So it's time to start thinking of your Fancy Dress costume! What will you be?
...a twinkling Fairy Godmother, a dashing Prince Charming, a glamorous Dame, a Wicked Witch, or even a magical Pumpkin Coach...the possibilities are endless!
There are 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for individual children in two age groups: Age 5 and under and Age 6 to 11 and one prize for the best Group Entry (two children or more of any age up to 11)
Entry is free. Just come along to the Playing Close (Co-op end) at 1.15 pm for judging at 1.30 pm and join in the fun!
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⏰ 2pm- 4pm
📍 at Street Fair
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 visiting Street Fair.
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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. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please contact Miriam on miriammagpie@gmail.com.
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SGN will be carrying out essential gas main replacement works in Charlbury from 10 August to approximately 12 October. These works are necessary to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply.
The works will be carried out in three phases:
🚧 Phase 1 (from 10 August – approximately 5 weeks)
Fawler Road will be closed between Woodstock Road and Baywell Cottage.
No through traffic will be permitted, with a signed diversion in place.
Access to properties within the closure will be maintained where possible.
Bus services may be affected.
🚦 Phase 2 (from 24 August – approximately 7 weeks)
Two-way temporary traffic lights on Woodstock Road between Fawler Road and Stonesfield Lane.
🚧 Phase 3 (from 21 September – approximately 4 weeks)
Works on Stonesfield Lane, with SGN liaising directly with affected residents.
If you have any questions about the works, please contact SGN on 0800 912 1700 or customer@sgn.co.uk.
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ENTRY BY DONATION ON THE DOOR’ Cash or card on the door!
Teena will give a short talk on Sound Therapy plus Q & As!
Culminating with optional 30 minute seated or lying down SOUND MEDITATION
7.30pm-9pm
CHARLBURY MEMORIAL HALL
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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
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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!
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Join us on Saturday 26th September for a fantastic family friendly Fun morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support!
🏃 Charlbury 5K Fun Run
📅 Saturday 26th September
⏰ Registration closes at 8:45am for a 9am start
💷 £3 entry per person
Then head over to the football club for our annual Macmillan Coffee Morning ☕🍰 from 9:30am!
Enjoy coffee, cake, sweet treats and the raffle — just £1 per go! 🎟️
🎁 Raffle prize donations are very welcome and would be hugely appreciated. If you or your business would like to donate a prize, please get in touch.
🍰 Donations of cakes and sweet treats would also be greatly appreciated.
Come along, bring your family and friends, have some fun and help us raise as much as possible for Macmillan! 💚
Please share and spread the word! 💚
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27th September 3pm! Perfect for preschool and primary aged children.
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The Rose and Crown - Sunday Afternoon Music
Sunday 27th September 3.00 - 5.00 p.m
with Braham Levy and Rachel and Rosie
Free admission
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We are meeting in the Charlbury Community Workshop at 12.30 pm. All men are welcome.
There is no charge.
If you want to find out more, please contact Alan Jenkins or Hannen Beith through this site.
Hannen Beith ·
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SGN will be carrying out essential gas main replacement works in Charlbury from 10 August to approximately 12 October. These works are necessary to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply.
The works will be carried out in three phases:
🚧 Phase 3 (from 21 September – approximately 4 weeks)
Works on Stonesfield Lane, with SGN liaising directly with affected residents.
If you have any questions about the works, please contact SGN on 0800 912 1700 or customer@sgn.co.uk.
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A talk by Professor William Whyte, Faculty of History, St. John's College, University of Oxford .
St. Mary's Church Thursday October 1st 7pm
See poster for ticket details
A fundraiser for St. Mary's Church and Charlbury Museum & Heritage Centre.
An opportunity to hear a talk by the historian Professor William Whyte - discover the unique relationship between the town and St. John's College. Charlbury Museum is delighted to be working in partnership with St. Mary's Church to host this special evening event.
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As well as our Coffee and Cake Morning and Family Fun Run on the 26th, we’ve got another incredible event lined up to raise as much as ee can for Macmillan Cancer support —Boogie Bingo: Number 1 Hits! 🪩🎶
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, 3rd October
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: Charlbury Town Football & Sports Club
🎟️ £5 per person
All proceeds go directly to Macmillan Cancer Support to help make a difference. Every game counts, and every pound helps support people living with cancer. 💚
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We are delighted to welcome local Chadlington resident LIONEL SAINSBURY, who is coming to give his second concert for CRAG. Lionel has established an international reputation as both composer and pianist, with his music regularly broadcast on BBC Radio 3, Classic FM, Radio France, NHK TV/Radio in Japan, and many channels in the US.
The concert starts at 1500 hrs and Lionel will be playing music by Scarlatti, Chopin, Ravel as well as one of his own compositions. Complimentary tea and delicious homemade cake, as usual!
All proceeds go to refugee relief.
https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/events/lionelsainsbury/
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The People's Emergency Briefing film will be shown in St Mary's Parish Church, Charlbury, OX7 3PX on Monday evening, 5th October, at 7pm.
This will be followed by discussion, sharing ideas about how people of faith can best contribute to tackling the climate and nature emergency.
This screening has been arranged by Churches Together in Charlbury by kind permission of the vicar. It is a free event. No tickets are needed. Attendees will be asked for their name and contact details on the evening.
Everyone is welcome.
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SGN will be carrying out essential gas main replacement works in Charlbury from 10 August to approximately 12 October. These works are necessary to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply.
The works will be carried out in three phases:
🚧 Phase 3 (from 21 September – approximately 4 weeks)
Works on Stonesfield Lane, with SGN liaising directly with affected residents.
If you have any questions about the works, please contact SGN on 0800 912 1700 or customer@sgn.co.uk.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
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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
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7.30-9.00 pm
Friends Meeting House
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.
Membership is £12.50/year, £5 per event for non-members, free for under 18s.
Charlburywildlifesociety@gmail.com
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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
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Another chance to see this!
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The Shed. 8pm. Doors 7.30pm
£10 (plus £1 booking fee). Booking essential.
An AI tragicomedy
Eighteen months after a sell out tour, absurdist comedian Adrian Lancini is really struggling to write a follow up. Afraid he’s lost his spark and bereft of new ideas – he also needs ticket sales to pay off an extortionate water bill. Can he use AI to save the day?
www.adrianlancini.com
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An Evening of Poetry and Music at The Old Farmhouse on the Playing Close
7.00 (doors open 6.30)
Come and enjoy a lively and thought provoking evening of poetry selected by Nick Johnson and read by Angela Phillips and Steve Hay with wonderful music from internationally acclaimed pianist, Lionel Sainsbury.
The poems will be introduced by Nick Johnson and Deborah Hofman.
Your hosts will be Deborah and Mark Hofman and the ticket price includes a glass of wine.
Tickets £15 (cash only) from Charlbury Deli and Cafe
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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. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please contact Miriam on miriammagpie@gmail.com.
Louise Cashman ·
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Another chance to see this!
Click here for tickets
The Shed. 8pm. Doors 7.30pm
£10 (plus £1 booking fee). Booking essential.
An AI tragicomedyEighteen months after a sell out tour, absurdist comedian Adrian Lancini is really struggling to write a follow up. Afraid he’s lost his spark and bereft of new ideas – he also needs ticket sales to pay off an extortionate water bill. Can he use AI to save the day?
www.adrianlancini.com
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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
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An 18th Century Musical Journey
A Celebration of music by J S Bach and the famed baroque masters of Italy, Scotland and Ireland
RACHEL GOODE flute and ARNE RICHARDS harpsichord
All proceeds to Charlbury ArtRoom
Charlbury Memorial Hall 6.00
Tickets £10 9cash only) from Charlbury Deli and Cafe and on the door
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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.
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In this month's Morris Room Talk, Paddy Gallagher shares some of his experiences as a wildlife photographer.
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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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 Friday 25 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)
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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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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
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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.
Christine Elliott ·
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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.
John Partington ·
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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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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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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
John Partington ·
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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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Alan Snelling in conversation with Rob Stepney
Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30. All welcome, non members £5 on the door.
Tony Lloyd ·
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Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30. All welcome, non members £5 on the door.
Tony Lloyd ·
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Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30. All welcome, non members £5 on the door.
Tony Lloyd ·
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Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30. All welcome, non members £5 on the door.
Tony Lloyd ·
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Charlbury Memorial Hall 7.30. All welcome, non members £5 on the door.
Tony Lloyd ·
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