What’s on

Sun 11 May-Sat 17 May: Christian Aid Week

Christian Aid Week 11 - 17 May.  There is a united service led by the Methodist Church in St Mary's at 10am on Sunday 11 May. Everyone is welcome.

During the week volunteers will be delivering donation envelopes round Charlbury. Donations can be taken to Cornerstone, the main collection point, or brought to one of the local churches. This year's publicity focusses on farmers in Guatemala struggling to live with extreme weather events. Christian Aid is helping people adapt to living with climate change in many of the poorest communities across the world. 

Christian Aid began in 1945 to help refugees and people suffering from food and other shortages at the end of the war in Europe. Gradually the work expanded to help meet the needs of people beyond Europe, both Christian and non-Christian. 

Christian Aid is committed to the belief that everyone is equal in the sight of God. The website says; "For 80 years, this truth has inspired us to stand together in solidarity with our most marginalised global neighbours, of all faiths and none. Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of their dignity and lets injustice thrive. We seek to eradicate extreme poverty by tackling its root causes. Together with people living in poverty, we amplify our voices to speak truth to power and create lasting change."

Rosalind Scott · Link


Tue 13 May-Thu 22 May: Road closure Pooles Lane

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – Section 14(1)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Charlbury-Dancers Hill & Pooles Lane

Prohibition of Through Traffic

Date of Order: 7 April 2025

Coming into force: 14 April 2025

This Order is being introduced because of gas main works which are

anticipated to be completed on 9 June 2025.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in

Dancers Hill and Pooles Lane.

Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are

in force.

Exemptions are included for police, fire and ambulance services and for the

works and for access to premises which are only accessible from the closed

section of road.

The alternative route for traffic affected by the closure is via Sturt Road,

through The Slade onto Enstone Road and then along Hixet Wood.

Traffic Regulations Team (T15188 / RAG) for the Corporate Director :

Environment and Place, County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND. 0345 310 1111.

Lisa Wilkinson · Link


Fri 16 May-Sat 17 May: CADS (Charlbury Amateur Dramatic Society) British Isles Gala Evening

Friday 16th & Saturday 17th May, 7.30pm in Memorial Hall

Tickets £7 on door from 7pm. 
Irish Farce, excerpts from Under Milk Wood, Hay Fever, Poetry & Song.

Regretfully no Bar available.

Helen Josephine Wright · Link


Sat 17 May-Mon 26 May: ARTWEEKS AT RAILWAY STUDIOS

Catherine Binnie and Martha Evans invite you to their open studio for Oxfordshire ARTWEEKS 

17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26 MAY 11am-6pm  

Open at other times by appointment 

Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Pottery, Photography, Prints and Greetings Cards 

Details of stone carving and pottery workshops 

Next to Charlbury station 

Plenty of parking 

Come and say hello! 

Stone carving in action 

www.catherinebinnieartist.com  

www.artweeks.org 

Catherine Binnie · Link


Sat 17 May: Fran McGillivray and Mike Burke at The Rosie!

On Saturday 17th May, a great night is guaranteed at The Rose & Crown with Fran McGillivray and Mike Burke, who always play a wonderful set here!

Fran and Mike have been playing together for over 30 years, and their set contains many of the great classic blues songs as well as some of their own material.

You'll hear some great vocals from them both, as well as Mike's fine resonator guitar playing accompanied by Fran on bass.

Come on down! The music starts between 8.30 and 9pm.

Charlie M · Link


Sat 17 May-Mon 26 May: Maureen's Artweeks

I am one of 15 artists open for Artweeks in Charlbury.  Do pop in and see my latest creations, including a new children's storybook, 'A Woodland Song'.

Open daily 11-5pm
Forest Cottage, Church Lane

Trail Map download

Maureen Sparling · Link


Sat 17 May: Charlbury Saturday Market

The Charlbury Saturday Market is held every week from 9.30am to Noon, outside the Charlbury Community Centre.

This year, we’re welcoming the brilliant Gatineau bakery to the market, with a fabulous range of artisan breads and pastries – think ciabatta, multigrain, sourdough, quiches and buttery treats that are hard to resist 🥖🥐 Check them out at www.gatineau.uk.com!

We’re also adding some tasty newcomers to the mix:

🧀 A monthly cheese stall

🥄 Homemade chutneys

🌶️ Flavour-packed spice mixes

🫒 Top-quality olive oil

And of course, your trusty favourites are back:

☕ Ground coffee and beans to take home

🍎 The ever-reliable and always delicious fruit & veg from Styan

So come along, bring a bag (or two!), and enjoy the buzz of market day in Charlbury. We can’t wait to see you! 💚

Jim Holah · Link


Sat 17 May: Craft & Cuppa

Bring along your craft, enjoy a chat and laugh, coffee/tea and biscuits, socialise and make new friends. Share ideas and inspiration and swap hints, tips and skills. Everyone welcome. The third Saturday morning of each month 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please make contact on charlburywi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk.

Louise Cashman · Link



Sat 17 May-Mon 26 May: Artweeks in Charlbury

15 artists will be exhibiting their work in studios, workshops and homes around town including St Mary’s Church.  Do come along and see their latest creations.  Trail Map download.

Maureen Sparling · Link


Sat 17 May: Chat with Your Town Councillors

👋 Chat with Your Councillor – Now in Two Locations! 🗣️

Got a question, idea or concern about life in Charlbury? Pop along to Chat with Your Councillor – our friendly drop-in sessions where you can have a natter with one of your town councillors.

🆕 We’ve got a new venue! On alternate months, we’ll now be at the new venue near Londis, making it even easier to stop by while you’re out and about.

📍 Here’s where we’ll be between 10am & 11am:

🗓️ Near Londis – 17th May, 27th July, 27th September

🗓️ Community Centre – 28th June, 25th October, 29th November

🎄 Special Christmas Edition – December’s session will be at the Charlbury Christmas Market!

No need to book – just drop in and say hello. We’re here to listen. 💬

#CharlburyCouncil #ChatWithYourCouncillor #HaveYourSay

Lisa Wilkinson · Link


Sat 17 May: SESI Detergent Refills at Styan Veg Stall outside Community Centre

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. Now in 2025 we also stock the professional grade citric acid toilet cleaner.

Email sesi@charlburygreenhub.org.uk if you want to buy a new bottle for subsequent refilling.

Refill price per litre (from February 2025)
£2.70/litre Washing-up liquid (unfragranced) (New 500ml bottle £1.85)
£2.80/litre Washing-up liquid (spiced ginger) (New 500ml bottle £1.90)
£3.40/litre Non-bio laundry liquid (unfragranced) (New 1 litre bottle £3.90)
£4.80/litre Biological laundry liquid (fragranced) (New 1 litre bottle £5.30)
£2.40/litre Fabric conditioner (cologne) (New 1 litre bottle £2.90)
£6.70/litre Delicate & hand laundry liquid (unfragranced) (New 500ml bottle £3.85)
£2.80/litre All purpose cleaner (lavender & rosemary) (New 500ml bottle £1.90)
£1.80/litre Spirit vinegar for cleaning (New 1 litre bottle £2.30)
£2.10/litre Window and glass cleaner (sea grass) (New 500ml spray bottle £1.80)
£2.60/litre Toilet cleaner (lotus & sea salt) (New 1 litre bottle £3.10)
£3.00/litre Citric acid toilet cleaner (fragranced) (New 1 litre bottle £3.50)
£5.40/litre Hard water rinse aid for dishwashers (New 500ml bottle 3.20)
£5.00/litre Hand soap (Fig) (New 500ml pump dispenser £3.25)
£5.00/litre Hand soap (English Rose) (New 500ml pump dispenser £3.25)

Christine Elliott · Link


Sun 18 May: Chloe's Flea Market and Pop-up Bakery - 10am-2pm

Hi Everyone

Just to let you know that we're hosting another gorgeous Flea Market and Pop Up Bakery this Sunday.  And the weather is looking good, hooray!

Delicious sweet and savory pastries, wonderful breads and italian treats and lunches all available alongside takeaway coffee and bottles from Chloe's.

Lots of second hand and pre-loved at this weeks Market alongside beautiful pottery, cards and fabulous flowers from the Charlbury Flower Co. crew.

Hope to see you

Chloe and the gang.xxx

Chloe Horner · Link


Wed 21 May: Space Story Time - Author Event in the Library 4.30-5.30pm

This is a free event at Charlbury Library and is aimed at 7-12 year-olds with their carers.

Sue Palmer is a local author and her May's Moon Trilogy tells the story of 13 year old Michael May's dream of becoming the first child astronaut. At its heart, it's a story about chasing dreams and what happens when those dreams start to become a reality.  Sue will be reading from her books but also telling us stories from when she has met real astronauts.  This will be a very interactive session, having fun with real space food, robots and models and will end with a book signing.  This event is free but you will need to sign up your child for a guaranteed place.  See poster for details

Charlbury Library · Link


Wed 21 May: Lino Printing Workshop at The Bell

This workshop is aimed for beginners, sharing Sam’s love for print. Sam will be on hand to give personal tips and techniques to guide you through every part of the process. Together you will gather inspiration for the artwork while enjoying the calm, thoughtful nature of making these prints.

Sam will introduce you to the world of linocuts, using reference images, objects and botanicals around us before you start the design for the lino. Sam will show you how to transfer this design onto the linoleum. The next stage, Sam will show you how to carefully cut this design out using specialist tools. The final stage is printing your artwork.

By the end of the 3 hour session you’ll have your own hand-printed linocut to keep. You will also leave being confident to continue these techniques and make your own prints at home.

With a glass of wine on arrival, enjoy delicious seasonal sourdough pizzas prepared by our chefs from our converted horsebox.

All materials, equipment and light refreshments will be provided.

Arrival Time 5:30 pm

Ticket Price £80 per person, includes pizza and wine

Bookable here

Nathan Walker Unwin · Link


Wed 21 May: Songbirds Toddler & Baby Singing Group

CALLING ALL TODDLERS! Come sing with us at 10.15am on Wednesdays during term times in the community centre.

Age: 0-5

Price: £8

Dance to the music: https://soundcloud.com/songbirdswithjen

See you there!

Jenny Larsen · Link


Wed 21 May: Charlbury WI monthly meeting - Otmoor, A Wilderness Restored

Otmoor is a large nature reserve on the outskirts of Oxford managed by the RSPB. Our speaker tonight, Peter Barker, is a passionate advocate for Otmoor and its wildlife and for open wild spaces. Peter will be giving an inspiring talk illustrated with captivating photographs taking us through a year at Otmoor including the starling murmurations in autumn for which it is renowned.

To be followed by tea, coffee & cake. Charlbury WI is always delighted to welcome visitors and new members (ladies only please). 7.30pm at The Memorial Hall. Any enquiries please make contact on charlburywi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk.

Louise Cashman · Link



Fri 23 May: FILM NIGHT at CHARLBURY BAPTIST

Join us for our May Film Night on Friday 23rd at 7pm, for a film based on the True Story, of how the Journalist Lee Strobel came to faith through a personal investigation of the evidence for Jesus.

Stephen Page · Link


Fri 23 May-Fri 30 May: Road closure Pooles Lane

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – Section 14(1)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Charlbury-Dancers Hill & Pooles Lane

Prohibition of Through Traffic

Date of Order: 7 April 2025

Coming into force: 14 April 2025

This Order is being introduced because of gas main works which are

anticipated to be completed on 9 June 2025.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in

Dancers Hill and Pooles Lane.

Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are

in force.

Exemptions are included for police, fire and ambulance services and for the

works and for access to premises which are only accessible from the closed

section of road.

The alternative route for traffic affected by the closure is via Sturt Road,

through The Slade onto Enstone Road and then along Hixet Wood.

Traffic Regulations Team (T15188 / RAG) for the Corporate Director :

Environment and Place, County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND. 0345 310 1111.

Lisa Wilkinson · Link


Sat 24 May: Charlbury Saturday Market

The Charlbury Saturday Market is held every week from 9.30am to Noon, outside the Charlbury Community Centre.

This year, we’re welcoming the brilliant Gatineau bakery to the market, with a fabulous range of artisan breads and pastries – think ciabatta, multigrain, sourdough, quiches and buttery treats that are hard to resist 🥖🥐 Check them out at www.gatineau.uk.com!

We’re also adding some tasty newcomers to the mix:

🧀 A monthly cheese stall

🥄 Homemade chutneys

🌶️ Flavour-packed spice mixes

🫒 Top-quality olive oil

And of course, your trusty favourites are back:

☕ Ground coffee and beans to take home

🍎 The ever-reliable and always delicious fruit & veg from Styan

So come along, bring a bag (or two!), and enjoy the buzz of market day in Charlbury. We can’t wait to see you! 💚

Jim Holah · Link


Sun 25 May: Annual Parish Boundary Walk

We're delighted to say that the Charlbury Annual Parish Boundary Walk is returning this year — and everyone’s welcome to join in this wonderful local tradition!

📍 Start Point: Lay-by at the top of Forest Road (Point 1 on the map)

🕙 Time: 10:00am, just turn up – no booking needed!

This is your chance to be part of a centuries-old tradition, known as “beating the bounds” — an ancient way of checking the boundaries of the parish (and a great excuse for a scenic countryside walk!). 🗺️🌼

🧭 The full walk is around 12 miles and takes roughly 6 hours, including a lunch stop. The route takes in some stunning views and paths not usually open to the public, thanks to the kind permission of local landowners.

🥪 Lunch break will be at Ditchley Model Farm, generously hosted by Rob and Maxine Hobill. Please bring:

A packed lunch

Snacks and plenty of water

Emergency contact info (just in case)

🧢🌞 What to wear/bring:

Sturdy walking boots

Long trousers (to avoid nettles and Blandford fly bites)

Insect repellent, sunhat and sunscreen

There are several points along the way where you can join in or head home if you don't fancy the full distance. See the map for details (Cornbury Bridge (4) , Layby by Solar Farm (7), Saltway/ Woodstock Road crossing (10), Ditchley Farm (11) and Enstone Road crossing (12)) and please let the walk leader know if you're leaving the group partway.

Let’s come together to celebrate local heritage, enjoy the countryside, and get a bit of fresh air and exercise too! 🥾🍃

#CharlburyWalk #BeatingTheBounds #CharlburyTraditions #GetOutside #OxfordshireEvents

Lisa Wilkinson · Link


Sun 25 May: Charlbury Bowls Club Open Day on the Bowls Big Weekend

Charlbury Bowls Club invites you to our open day on 25th May from 2pm to 5pm as part of the Bowls Big Weekend. 

Bowls is a sport for all from 7 year olds to 90+ year olds.  

Come along and give it a try. 

All you need to bring is a pair of clean, flat soled, shoes or trainers.

The licensed bar and clubhouse will be open for you to enjoy

We look forward to seeing you there.

Jackie Hague · Link


Sun 25 May: Bank Holiday BBQ & Live music

Join us in The Bull garden for BBQ and drinks from 12pm, with live music starting at 3pm. Please note, tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Olivia Bourgaux · Link


Sun 25 May: The Bell Garden Party

Garden Party at The Bell

Sunday 25th May

From 12pm

Celebrate the Bank Holiday weekend with us, with live music, delicious food and fun for all the family.

• Charlbury Morris dancers

• Live music

• Stone-baked sourdough pizzas

• Tequila cocktails by the jug

• Pop-up bar with Léoube

• Ice-cream stand

• Traditional country games, face painting and flower crown making for little ones

• Your Best Vegetable Show with prizes

To find out more visit thebellatcharlbury.com/events

No need to book, the more the merrier.

Nathan Walker Unwin · Link


Tue 27 May: Tea Towel / Tote Bag Silk Screen Printing Workshop at The Shed

Introduction to Silk Screen Printing Workshop.

The Shed, Charlbury, OX7 3QZ

10 – 12.30 pm Tuesday May 27th.

In this two and a half hour workshop you will learn how to design and make a paper cut stencil that you can then print on to a tea towel!

To start, you will be making some screen prints on paper using existing designs to cut as stencils initially to learn the basics.

Once you have that basic understanding, we will then move on to making a more detailed design and print in two colours that you'll print your own tea towel.

I will help you develop your own ideas for a print – source materials to develop your design will be provided but feel free to bring your own images to work from.

We will be using water based acrylic printing ink as well as craft knives to cut the stencils.

Wearing old clothes is advisable or bring an apron.

About me : I am based over in Charlbury, Oxfordshire - and am an artist and silk screen printer, a lot of my work is within the music industry. Clients have included The Lumineers, Wilderness Festival, Rob MacFarlane , Johnny Flynn and even Simon Armitage among others.

This workshop is suitable for ages of around 12 years old and upwards. Please note that the price will add VAT at checkout. Please email hello@jonmackay.org if you have any questions or would like to know more.

Please use the link below to book.

https://jonmackay.bigcartel.com/product/introduction-to-silk-screen-printing

Jon Mackay · Link


Sat 31 May: Charlbury Saturday Market

The Charlbury Saturday Market is held every week from 9.30am to Noon, outside the Charlbury Community Centre.

This year, we’re welcoming the brilliant Gatineau bakery to the market, with a fabulous range of artisan breads and pastries – think ciabatta, multigrain, sourdough, quiches and buttery treats that are hard to resist 🥖🥐 Check them out at www.gatineau.uk.com!

We’re also adding some tasty newcomers to the mix:

🧀 A monthly cheese stall

🥄 Homemade chutneys

🌶️ Flavour-packed spice mixes

🫒 Top-quality olive oil

And of course, your trusty favourites are back:

☕ Ground coffee and beans to take home

🍎 The ever-reliable and always delicious fruit & veg from Styan

So come along, bring a bag (or two!), and enjoy the buzz of market day in Charlbury. We can’t wait to see you! 💚

Jim Holah · Link


Sun 1 Jun-Mon 9 Jun: Road closure

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – Section 14(1)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Charlbury-Dancers Hill & Pooles Lane

Prohibition of Through Traffic

Date of Order: 7 April 2025

Coming into force: 14 April 2025

This Order is being introduced because of gas main works which are

anticipated to be completed on 9 June 2025.  The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in Dancers Hill and Pooles Lane.  Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force.

Exemptions are included for police, fire and ambulance services and for the works and for access to premises which are only accessible from the closed section of road.

The alternative route for traffic affected by the closure is via Sturt Road, through The Slade onto Enstone Road and then along Hixet Wood.

Traffic Regulations Team (T15188 / RAG) for the Corporate Director :

Environment and Place, County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND. 0345 310 1111.

Lisa Wilkinson · Link


Sat 7 Jun: Museum Plant Sale 2025

The ever-popular annual Museum Plant Sale will take place this year on Saturday 7th June in the Corner House Garden (Memorial Hall if it is wet) 10am to midday.  

There will be a great variety of plants on offer - trays of bedding plants specially grown for the sale, a selection of perennials, a vegetable and herb stall, and a selection of more unusual plants.  All at bargain prices.  

This is one of our major fundraisers each year so please come and support the museum and snap up some bargain plants at the same time.  Card and cash payments both accepted.

Donations of plants for the sale are very welcome.  Please bring them to the back entrance to the museum on the Friday evening between 5.30 and 6.30pm. Or bring them on the morning of the sale. 

We look forward to seeing you there.

Judy Dod · Link


Sun 8 Jun: Open Gardens

This will take place on 8th June from 2-5pm. Tickets £5 per adult can be bought on the day from the gazebo which will be in the Memorial Hall garden (children go free and have their own quiz to do too). Teas and delicious, homemade cakes will be served in the Garden Room of Memorial Hall.

Elisabeth Partington · Link


Wed 11 Jun: Twelfth Night

The Lord Chamberlain's Men will present Shakespeare's work as he first saw it, all male, in the open air with Elizabethan costume and dance. They come to Charlbury for just one performance at 7 pm on Wednesday 11 June 2025 in the garden of the Old Rectory, Church Lane, OX7 3PX.

It will be an evening of romantic confusion, mistaken identity, practical jokes and riotous disorder in this hilarious and lyrical comedy about love, it's many and glorious facets, and the mess that it can make of us all.

Tickets £35 plus £2.73 booking fee.

For further details and ticket sales: www.charlburyshakespeare.co.uk

Patrick Gallagher · Link


Sat 14 Jun: Charles Hanson Antiques Valuation event Sat 14th June 2025

Please pop along if you have any family heirlooms and objet d'art you’d like  identified and valued by Charles Hanson from TV's "Flog It' and "Bargain Hunt". We had a super event this time last year, and he is delighted to return to Charlbury to visit us again. It is a lovely event, and we do ask for a £5 donation to the Charlbury Community Centre on the door. Look forward to seeing you then.

Kim Harrison · Link



Wed 18 Jun: Charlbury WI - Summer Picnic

For our June gathering we’ll be making the most of the glorious summer weather (we hope!) with a picnic. Bring along your own chair, picnic food and wine and enjoy a relaxed evening. Meeting up at The Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Charlbury WI is always delighted to welcome visitors and new members (ladies only please). Please contact us on charlburywi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk with any enquiries. 

Louise Cashman · Link


Fri 20 Jun-Sun 22 Jun: Park Fair, Great Tew (click for more)


Sat 21 Jun: Craft & Cuppa

Bring along your craft, enjoy a chat and laugh, coffee/tea and biscuits, socialise and make new friends. Share ideas and inspiration and swap hints, tips and skills. Everyone welcome. The third Saturday morning of each month 10.30-12.30 at Charlbury Bowls Club. Free parking. £3.50 per session to cover costs. Any enquiries please make contact on charlburywi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk.

Louise Cashman · Link


Sat 21 Jun: Summer Fete

Traditional Summer Fete at St Mary’s Church 2-5pm

Fun for all the family! A variety of stalls and events.  Teas and ice cream AND THE STAR EVENT - The Teddy Bear Zip Wire from the top of the church tower!

Maureen Sparling · Link



Wed 25 Jun: Butterfly guided walk at Blenheim Farm Nature Reserve, off The Slade, Charlbury

11am -12.30pm. Come along for a guided walk with Peter Philp from the Upper Thames branch of Butterfly Conservation at Blenheim Farm our local BBOWT Nature Reserve. Book here and more information

The reserve is signposted east from The Slade (bottom of the dip) in Charlbury Grid ref: SP36519, take the footpath to the reserve and we will meet at the reserve entrance.

What3Words: lodge.insisting.canoe

Christine Elliott · Link


Sat 28 Jun: Charlbury Beer Festival

The 2025 Charlbury Beer Festival will take place on Saturday 28 June at Charlbury Cricket Club, from noon till late. There will be around 60 real ales, a variety of craft beers, a range of ciders and perries, wine, gin, and Pimm’s; a great selection of food (including vegan options); tea, cake and soft drinks; live music throughout; the Culture Club tent with its varied programme of performances and talks; children’s entertainment and activities; and high-octane sport with the World Aunt Sally Singles Championships.

All money raised by the Beer Festival is given out to community projects, both in the Charlbury area and overseas. We have now taken our total of funds raised for good causes to around £300,000. There have been donations to over fifty local organisations, ranging from Charlbury Primary School and the town’s Pre-School, to local sports clubs, Charlbury’s Day Centre and Community Centre, and overseas projects in Africa, India, South America and elsewhere.

We must thank those generous sponsors who finance the beers and the entertainment tents, and of course, the beers themselves, plus the many hours that committee members and other volunteers put in. Cheers all round!

Charlbury Cricket Club provides a glorious setting, just across the road from Charlbury Station. There are excellent all-day (including late night) bus and train services to and from Charlbury to Oxford, Chipping Norton, Reading, Witney, Worcester and London, so you don’t even need to drive if you want to have a drink.

To keep up to date with the festival, please visit our website and follow our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)

Edward Fenton · Link


Sat 28 Jun: Chat with Your Town Councillors

 Got a question, idea or concern about life in Charlbury? Pop along to Chat with Your Councillor – our friendly drop-in sessions where you can have a natter with one of your town councillors.


🗓️ at the Community Centre on 28th June between 10am & 11am

No need to book – just drop in and say hello. We’re here to listen. 💬

#CharlburyCouncil #ChatWithYourCouncillor #HaveYourSay

Lisa Wilkinson · Link



Sat 5 Jul: Electrical items for Bring OR Take in one weeks time

The Bring OR Take in the Memorial Hall is next week on Saturday 12 July 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.

Christine Elliott · Link


Sat 12 Jul: Bring OR Take in Memorial Hall - 9.30-12

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 5 July between 11-12 ONLYWE 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 · Link


Sat 26 Jul: 👋 Chat with Your Councillors 🗣️

Have a question, idea or concern about life in Charlbury? Pop along to Chat with Your Councillor – our friendly drop-in sessions where you can have a natter with one of your town councillors.

🗓️ Near Londis – 10am -11am on 26th July

No need to book – just drop in and say hello. We’re here to listen. 💬

#CharlburyCouncil #ChatWithYourCouncillor #HaveYourSay

Lisa Wilkinson · Link


Sat 26 Jul: Secure Paper Shredding, One Village, Forest Road, Charlbury

Reduce the risk of identity theft. Bring confidential paper waste for secure shredding Saturday morning between 10.30-11am to the One Village warehouse on the trading estate just over the railway bridge on Forest Road (OX7 3HH). Cost is £5 per bag with 50% going towards local causes. Please phone Christine Elliott on 811057 for more information. Grateful thanks to One Village for letting us use their premises.

Heavy duty polypropylene sacks able to hold 20kg of paper are available FREE from The Cornerstone at The Corner House Mon-Sat 10am-1pm.

No need to remove staples, paperclips or plastic spines, but please DO NOT include plastic sleeves, folders or CDs.

Certificate of destruction provided if required. The paper gets reprocessed into paper products within just a few weeks.

Shredding by Datashredders Ltd

Organised every July and January by Charlbury Green Hub. Since 2009, when this event was first arranged in Charlbury, over 8,000kg of paper have been shredded for recycling and over £2,000 has been raised for Charlbury charities.

Christine Elliott · Link


Tue 5 Aug-Fri 8 Aug: CTC Holiday Club

Save the date! 5th August- 8th August.

St Marys and All Saints · Link


Sat 16 Aug: R.B.L. branch coffee morning

Charlbury Royal British legion

Coffee morning

War memorial hall

9.45 to 11.45 am

Jane parsons · Link


Wed 10 Sep: Charlbury Arts

Beautiful Beaches - Work or Play

Juliet Heslewood

Memorial Hall 7.30

All welcome, non members £5 on the door

Tony Lloyd · Link


Sat 20 Sep: Charlbury Street Fair

The theme this year is Magic, Mystery and Legends. There will be all the usual stalls, food and fun. Fair is opened at 2pm and continues into the evening with live music. Book the date in your diary now!

Elisabeth Partington · Link


Sat 27 Sep: 👋 Chat with Your Councillors 🗣️


Have a question, idea or concern about life in Charlbury? Pop along to Chat with Your Councillor – our friendly drop-in sessions where you can have a natter with one of your town councillors.

🗓️ Near Londis  10am- 11am on Saturday 27th September 2025

No need to book – just drop in and say hello. We’re here to listen. 💬

#CharlburyCouncil #ChatWithYourCouncillor #HaveYourSay

Lisa Wilkinson · Link


Wed 8 Oct: Charlbury Arts

Noyes Fludde Film

Memorial Hall 7.30

All welcome, non members £5 on the door

Tony Lloyd · Link


Sat 11 Oct-Sun 12 Oct: Art Society Autumn Show

Charlbury Memorial Hall

Exhibition of work by Art Society members

Tony Lloyd · Link


Sat 25 Oct: 👋 Chat with Your Councillors 🗣️


Have a question, idea or concern about life in Charlbury? Pop along to Chat with Your Councillor – our friendly drop-in sessions where you can have a natter with one of your town councillors.

🗓️ Community Centre, Saturday 25th October between 10am and 11am

No need to book – just drop in and say hello. We’re here to listen. 💬

#CharlburyCouncil #ChatWithYourCouncillor #HaveYourSay

Lisa Wilkinson · Link


Wed 12 Nov: Charlbury Arts

AGM followed by

Artists' Books

Memorial Hall 7.30

All welcome, non members £5 on the door

Tony Lloyd · Link


Sat 29 Nov: Chat with Your Councillors

Have a question, idea or concern about life in Charlbury? Pop along to Chat with Your Councillors – our friendly drop-in sessions where you can have a natter with one of your town councillors.

🗓️ at the Community Centre  between 10am and 11am on Saturday 29th November

No need to book – just drop in and say hello. We’re here to listen. 💬

#CharlburyCouncil #ChatWithYourCouncillor #HaveYourSay

Lisa Wilkinson · Link


Wed 10 Dec: Charlbury Arts

Desert Island Art

Memorial Hall 7.30

All welcome, non members £5 on the door

Tony Lloyd · Link


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