You are warmly invited to my Festive Open Studio on the weekend of 3/4 December, from 11am to 4pm each day. I will be showing recent work in stained glass and my daughter Rosie Rowland will be exhibiting framed prints.
Fitting to the season there will be Christmas cards and twinkly decorations.
We will be open to sell Christmas trees this weekend, so are pleased to invite you to come and have a wander and choose a tree to take home, decorate and enjoy.
Our opening times will be 9.30 - 4pm.
We are again having to buy in trees in order to satisfy demand for trees up to 7 foot in height. There are plenty of young trees growing but they have not yet made quite enough growth to be offered for sale.
However, this year we have been able to source trees from a grower in the Vale of Evesham. the trees have been chosen and tagged, and we will be going to cut, load and bring back a couple of days before the weekend. So these trees will be almost as fresh as if they had been our own.
If you wish a taller tree, 7/8 foot and above then we have plenty for you to choose and have cut.
We will look forward to welcoming you to your local Christmas tree farm.
We round off the year with the wonderful Somerville College Choir returning to Charlbury with an unmissable festive concert.
3pm, Charlbury Memorial Hall
Tickets £15 (£5 for under 16s) include complimentary tea and homemade cake.
Make sure you book your place early! Email Nick.parker@cooptel.net or phone 01608 811558
Come and join us for our introductory evening of Resonance. An evening of sound, mind and body practices to activate the relaxation response and restore balance to the body.
6.30-8pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Charlbury.
Booking essential as spaces are limited.
Messy Church at St Marys. 3pm
Fun for primary school aged children and preschoolers.
Booking required. Please email parishoffice@charlburychurch.uk
7.30 pm FESTIVE DOUBLE BILL !
Katrine Pringle talks to us about her timely work as Sustainable School Adviser at Charlbury Primary School, setting up a pupil-led Eco committee with the goal of embedding sustainability in all aspects of the school.
And we are delighted to have Enstone based author, Hannah Bourne-Taylor join us to talk about Fledgling, her debut nature memoire. It's a touching story about her extraordinary relationship with a bronze winged mannikin finch fledgling. Hannah will bring copies with her.
"Heart-rending and heart-mending, Fledgling kindles a fierce fire and sense of protection for the wild. Equally stirring and inspiring in its stories of loss and hope, it places connections with the more-than-human-world at the very heart of home” Julian Hoffman.
Venue: Charlbury Primary School
Everyone is welcome, let us know and for more info: charlburywildlifesociety@gmail.com
We would love to see you at the next Menopause Coffee & Chat on Monday 5th of December at the Charlbury Community Centre at 1130.
We are a lovely group of women who have come together to give and receive support around perimenopause and menopause. It is very informal and is just about asking questions or chatting with people who are currently going through what you might be experiencing, it can feel enlightening knowing that you are not alone.
If you would like to join us, please come along or for more information please email Anita at: anitaloxtonwellbeing@gmail.com.
Memorial Hall, 7.30pm
Following on from the fun evening we had in 2021, the Garden Society is excited to welcome Mathew Franklin-Maiden (The Chadlington Flower Farmer) to host our wreath making event this year.
As this is a hands-on workshop, the numbers are limited to 25 people, but we have a few places left. The cost for this event is £30 per person, with your very own Christmas Wreath to take home at the end.
Mathew will provide wire hoops and moss and all foliage. Please bring your own secateurs and any special items you would like to include in your wreath for example dried flowers, baubles, ribbon, dried fruit etc.
Included in the price will be mulled wine or soft
drinks and mince pies to get us all in the festive spirit!
If you want to attend, please contact membership@charlburygardensociety.org.uk with the number of tickets requested.
For information about the Garden Society and to see the events we are planning for 2023, go to http://www.charlburygardensociety.org.uk/events/.
St Mary's Church, Charlbury
To be held at 7pm.
Everyone welcome.
Do you need a lift? Contact Miriam Evans 07766604782 and this will be arranged.
Money collected will be donated to the charity "Thrive"
Join us afterwards for mince pies, shortbread, mulled wine, tea and coffee
2.30pm Tuesday, 6th December - Charlbury Baptist Church, Dyers Hill.
An informal cafe style event to provide a taste of the real Christmas with a Cuppa, Cake & Mince Pies. Please bring your friends in a warm friendly informal setting & enjoy singing Christmas Carols.
Please join us in the Corner House from 7.30 to 9.30 on 6 December for an evening of Christmas songs with a difference. We are Charlbury's adult community choir, led by multi-instrumentalist Arne Richards. Mince pies and mulled wine are also part of our repertoire.
CBY Music Club meets every Wednesday in the back bar of the Rose & Crown from 8pm.
This week we enjoy 3 Classic albums celebrating a birthday this year:
From 1972, David Bowie's The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders from Mars; from 1982, Michael Jackson's Thriller and from 1992 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' Henry's Dream.
Everyone and anyone welcome!
For weekly theme suggestions or to be added to our mailing list contact Jos at cbymusicclub@gmail.com
Every Wednesday during term time at 2.15pm we have a free Rhymetime session in the library. We sing nursery rhymes and simple songs with instruments and puppets for little ones and their carers to enjoy. No need to book, just turn up and join in.
This magical event starts TODAY and runs through Christmas to the 28th! Do come and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
This is the 4th Christmas tree festival and as in past years, aims to reflect the fabulous diversity of our very special Charlbury Community. It will be a wonderful way to support the St Mary’s building appeal.
It runs from Thursday 8 to Wednesday 28 December. There will be a ‘Jazz&Trees’ bubbly & canapé party on Friday 9th December and the Wychwood Chorale will be holding their Christmas concert on Saturday 10th December. The ‘Jazz&Trees’ will be a ticketed event, with tickets available from the Cornerstone from early November.
We do hope you feel able to take part or come and support this special event.
Hilli Waller
Come and enjoy bubbly, canapés and music with live local jazz band in St Mary’s Church at 6.30pm among beautifully decorated trees. Part of the popular Christmas Tree Festival. Tickets £15 available from the Deli and the Cornerstone.
Late night Christmas Shopping Friday 9th December shops open till 8pm, just what the doctor ordered come and pay homage to your local shops and join in the festive fun, hope to see you all there.
As part of the Christmas Tree Festival there will be a concert by Wychwood Chorale Choir, conducted by Bernard West, in St Mary’s Church at 7.30pm. There will be refreshments. Entrance free, donations to CRAG and St Mary’s.
Let’s get ready for Christmas together; making Christmas decorations, singing songs, drinking hot chocolate and watching the magical film of “Father Christmas”. A cosy, crafty and fun-filled hour to help our little ones get ready for Christmas.
Join our event with a donation for each child. Adults can also make a donation of their choice. Suggested Donation £5.00 per child.
Hot chocolate is provided for children, as well as a hot beverage for adults, and a Christmas decoration to take home.
Please note: this event is aimed at 2 to 7 year olds and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Run time: 65 mins
Please contact us with any special dietary requirements.
Additional Christmas crafts, popcorn and goods will also be available to purchase.
All proceeds got to Charlbury Pre-School. Registered charity no. 273783
book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-crafts-and-cinema-charlbury-pre-school-tickets-463816476567
We will be open to sell Christmas trees this weekend, so do come and have a wander and choose a tree to take home, decorate and enjoy.
Our opening times will be 9.30 - 4pm.
We are again having to buy in trees in order to satisfy demand for trees up to around 7foot in height. There are plenty of young trees growing but they have not yet made quite enough growth to be offered for sale.
However, this year we have been able to source trees from a grower in the Vale of Evesham. the trees have been chosen and tagged, and we will be going to cut, load and bring back a couple of days before the weekend. So these trees will be almost as fresh as if they had been our own.
If you wish a taller tree, 7/8 foot and above then we have plenty for you to choose and have cut.
We will look forward to welcoming you to your local Christmas tree farm.
Come and visit our stall at Charlbury Farmers Market (9am-1pm) to find out about the local hedgerow and tree surveys that need updating.
Charlbury Repair Network - bring along items that need repairing to see if they can be repaired.
SESI household cleaning products - empty bottles for refilling can be dropped off at the our stall at the Farmers Market for collection the following Saturday MORNING at the weekly Styan produce collection. NEW FULL BOTTLES FOR REFILLING ANOTHER TIME CAN BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE BY EMAILING sesi@charlburygreenhub.org.uk. Every Saturday you can drop off your clean empty bottles between 9.30-10.30am outside the Community Centre at the Styan produce collection. These will then be refilled during the week and be ready for collection the following Saturday MORNING.
Refill price per litre (price for new refillable bottle including product)
£2.30/litre Washing-up liquid (unfragranced) (500ml bottle £1.65)
£2.50/litre Washing-up liquid (spiced ginger) (500ml bottle £1.75)
£2.75/litre Non-bio laundry liquid (unfragranced) (1 litre bottle £3.25)
£3.70/litre Biological laundry liquid (fragranced) (1 litre bottle £4.20)
£2.20/litre Fabric conditioner (cologne) (1 litre bottle £2.70)
£6.00/litre Delicate and hand laundry liquid (unfragranced) (500ml bottle £3.50)
£3.00/litre All purpose cleaner (lavender & rosemary) (500ml bottle £2.00)
£3.60/litre Cream cleanser (fragranced) (500ml bottle £2.30)
£1.20/litre White vinegar for cleaning (1 litre bottle £1.70)
£1.50/litre Window and glass cleaner (sea grass) (500ml spray bottle £1.50)
£2.60/litre Toilet cleaner (lotus & sea salt) (1 litre bottle £3.10)
£3.70/litre Hard water rinse aid for dishwashers (1 litre bottle £2.35)
£5.00/litre Hand soap (Fig) (500ml pump dispenser £3.00)
£5.00/litre Hand soap (English Rose) (500ml pump dispenser £3.00)
Also dairy kefir grains available free of charge - please contact me in advance and bring a very small jar of milk to take some grains away in.
Summary of Farmers Markets in this area and other local food opportunities
Our Christmas Farmers Market will take place on the Playing Close, 9am to 1pm.
There will be local producers of food and drink attending and the the popular plant stall, all with a Christmas theme. you can also buy Christmas gifts - pottery, candles and more.
As well as our regular traders attending, we are pleased to say that Steve from Bibury Trout will be at this market and we are planning to welcome a new trader selling delicious brownies and cupcakes.
So do visit the market and browse the range of products with your Christmas in mind.
Charlbury Girl Guides Unit are hosting a dance-a-thon on Sunday 11 December to raise money for our Girl Guiding Unit and also to raise money for much-needed repairs to the Scout and Guide Hut.
Please come down to the Scout and Guide Hut between noon and 6pm on Sunday 11 December for a mince pie, slice of cake, mulled wine, a tea or coffee, and to cheer on our Guides as they dance their way through SIX HOURS of fundraising -- and feel free to join in. All are welcome -- donation of £1 on the door gets you in to our fabulous fundraising disco party!
Guides will be out and about in Charlbury knocking on doors and asking for donations. If you can't make it down to the event on the day, please also feel free to donate to our cause by donating online:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/charlbury-guides-and-scout-hut-fundraiser
All proceeds will be split 50/50 between Guides and the Scout and Guide Hut repair fund.
Thanks in advance and see you there!
Michele and Eric
1st Charlbury Unit Guides
Great Prizes, Raffle, and Bar.
Plenty of parking available.
Open from 6.00pm, Eyes Down at &.00pm.
Arrive early to secure a table.
74 Ticknell Piece Road, Charlbury, OX7 3TW
Desert Island Art
Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non-members £5
A number of Art Society members will talk about the art they would choose to take to their desert island
A collaboration with Teena Lyle and Jo Keatley.
A relaxing, immersive surround sound bath experience to help de-stress, rejuvenate and reset inner calm at the Memorial Hall in Charlbury.
Doors open 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. Please bring a mat, blanket and pillow.
Booking essential - click here. For more information please email: teenalyle8@gmail.com
We will be open to sell Christmas trees Saturday only, so do come and have a wander and choose a tree to take home, decorate and enjoy.
Our opening times will be 9.30 - 4pm.
We are again having to buy in trees in order to satisfy demand for trees up to around 7foot in height. There are plenty of young trees growing but they have not yet made quite enough growth to be offered for sale.
However, this year we have been able to source trees from a grower in the Vale of Evesham. the trees have been chosen and tagged, and we will be going to cut, load and bring back a couple of days before the weekend. So these trees will be almost as fresh as if they had been our own.
If you wish a taller tree, 7/8 foot and above then we have plenty for you to choose and have cut.
We will look forward to welcoming you to your local Christmas tree farm.
It's the last Saturday before Xmas, so don your glad rags and best party frocks - it's time to get on the (dance) floor!
Join us in the back bar of the Rose & Crown from 9pm 'til late and dance the night away to all your favourite party anthems, dancefloor fillers and club classics from across the decades.
A Xmas party not to be missed.
Alexandra Pilates and Oxfork Present
The Sunday Sessions
Deep-dive pilates workshops followed by delicious communal dinners. Suitable for all levels.
Pre-Christmas Grounding
Sunday 18th December
Focusing on awakening the deep stabilising muscles, postural alignment (ideal for those desk-working or feeling the strain) complimented by a breathwork session to feel relaxed and positive.
Each workshop will be followed by a lovely, nutritious two course dinner from Chloe at Oxfork using local, seasonal (and mostly organic) produce.
Sunday Sessions run at Charlbury Memorial hall from 5.45pm (for 6pm start) - 9pm
Early bird rate (until 20th November): £40 (£45 thereafter)
Book any two workshops: £75
To book: alexandrapilates@outlook.com
Dietary requirements can be catered for but please give at least 7 days notice.
Alexandra Pilates runs regular classes at Charlbury Memorial Hall on Tuesdays, 9.15am. Message for more info.
ARne Richards and the Oxford Concert Party invite you to a FESTIVE FAMILY CONCERT on Sunday 18th December at 7pm in St Mary's Church, Charlbury
Festive music from around the world. Tangos, Carols - and some surprises.
Suitable for children aged 7 upwards. Tickets £10 from the Deli (cash only) available from 21st November or email isabel@oxfordconcertparty.org
CBY Music Club meets every Wednesday in the back bar of the Rose & Crown from 8pm.
This week we enjoy all the hits across the decades of the one and only, Queen of Pop herself, Madonna!
Everyone and anyone welcome!
For weekly theme suggestions or to be added to our mailing list contact Jos at cbymusicclub@gmail.com
The Cliff Cross Trio will be playing at the Three Horseshoes on Friday 23rd December 2022 starting at 8.00 until around 10.30.
Cliff Cross - keyboard and vocals along with Mike West - Tenor sax and Lizzie vocals
Join us for the Mass of Christmas Night with Carols, 8pm.Christmas Eve at St.Teresa's Church. All welcome.
CBY Music Club meets every Wednesday in the back bar of the Rose & Crown from 8pm.
This week we enjoy a genre crossing listen to some of the greatest protest songs of all time from the likes of Marvin Gaye, U2, Rage Against the Machine, John Lennon & many more!
Everyone and anyone welcome!
For weekly theme suggestions or to be added to our mailing list contact Jos at cbymusicclub@gmail.com
To kick off the New Year Charlbury and District Probus will be holding an open house event at Charlbury Community Centre
Come along between 12.30 and 2.30 to have an informal chat
This will be a great opportunity meet members and to find out more about Probus and what we do
Probus lunches are now open to all and women are particularly welcome. They are an excellent opportunity to meet people over an enjoyable lunch and listen to an interesting talk. The atmosphere is very informal and dress is smart casual.
So whether you are new to Charlbury or would just like to find out more about us please consider coming along
For more information contact Simon Handley Charlbury Probus Secretary, at simon.handley8@icloud.com
Friday mornings 10.15am-12.45pm January 6, 13 ,20 ,27 February 3,10
Friday afternoons 1.30-4pm January 6, 13, 20 ,27 February 3, 10
Saturday mornings 10-12.30am January 7,14, 21, 28 February 4, 11
Cost £160 for a course of six classes plus an additional charge for stone, at cost.
In these workshops you will be working with blocks of natural limestone, and will be given enough guidance through the process of stone carving to complete a small sculpture.
Stone carving workshops will cover:
Discussion of preliminary ideas - if you have ideas of what you would like to carve do bring these with you, equally it is fine if you would like to wait and see what the stone suggests!
Demonstration of stone carving techniques and use of hand tools - mallets, chisels, rasps & sandpaper.
Working on own piece with one-to-one guidance at every stage, from 'roughing out' the basic three-dimensional form to completion.
Advice on finishing the surface of the stone.
No experience necessary and no pressure to create a masterpiece..but it may well happen!
Coffee/tea and biscuits provided
RAILWAY STUDIOS can be found next to Charlbury railway station. They are bright and spacious and there is parking. There is space to work outside, some under cover.
For more details and dates of upcoming workshops, please see my website: www.catherinebinnieartist.com or email me: binniecatherine@gmail.com
10 am to 12pm at the Friends' Meeting House.
Teas, coffee and cakes on sale too.
Please keep hold of surplus Christmas presents.
ALL PROCEEDS TO REFUGEE RELIEF.
Alexandra Pilates and Oxfork Present
The Sunday Sessions
Deep-dive pilates workshops followed by delicious communal dinners. Suitable for all levels.
Sunday 8th January
Exploring the fundamentals of STOTT Pilates. Ideal for those wanting to start (or are coming back to) pilates.
Gift voucher available (treat your loved one to the gift of pilates!)
Each workshop will be followed by a lovely, nutritious two course dinner from Chloe at Oxfork using local, seasonal (and mostly organic) produce.
Sunday Sessions run at Charlbury Memorial hall from 5.45pm (for 6pm start) - 9pm
Early bird rate (until 20th November): £40 (£45 thereafter)
Book any two workshops: £75
To book: alexandrapilates@outlook.com
Dietary requirements can be catered for but please give at least 7 days notice.
Alexandra Pilates runs regular classes at Charlbury Memorial Hall on Tuesdays, 9.15am. Message for more info.
Anstice Oakeshott - Photography
Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non-members £5 on the door
7.30 pm
Lisa Lane, Upper Thames Living Landscape Manager at BBOWT will tell us the story of the groundbreaking Chimney Meadows Wetland Restoration Project.
'It would be hard to overstate the importance of this project: not only is it an outstanding example of how humans can take huge steps to restore our natural environment and help endangered species, it is also a beacon of hope in the fight against climate change.' Estelle Bailey, Chief Executive, BBOWT.
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Charlbury
More info: Charlburywildlifesociety@gmail.com
Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non-members £5 on the door
Sources of Inspiration
Three artists talk about how they get their inspiration
7.30 pm House Martins
The population of house martins in Charlbury has plummeted. What can we do about it ?
Paul Stevens and Barbara Polonara from the new charity, House Martin Conservation UK and Ireland, will talk to us about house martin conservation. In time for the Summer.
This will be on Zoom.
Contact: charlburywildlifesociety@gmail.com
Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non-members £5 on the door
Rod Craig - Painting Talk and Demonstration
7.30 pm Bumble Bees
What can we do to help bumble bees ? Gill Perkins, CEO of the Bumble Bee Conservation Trust is kindly going to join us and tell us about them and give us some advice !
Venue: Friends Meeting House
Contact: charlburywildlifesociety@gmail.com
Memorial Hall 7.30
All welcome, non-members £5 on the door
Juliet Heslewood - Images of God
7.30 pm Glow Worms
Seeing glow worms is quite magical. Have you seen any glow worms around Charlbury recently ? When is the best time to find them and where ? John Tyler will join us to talk about these fascinating beetles, so that we can survey during the Summer.
This event will be on Zoom.
Contact: charlburywildlifesociety@gmail.com
The 2023 Charlbury Beer Festival will take place at Charlbury Cricket Club on Saturday 24 June, from midday till late. Full details will follow, but in the meantime, put the date in your diaries!
Please note that many of these events are suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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