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Three Hedgehog Fatalities Hill Close/The Slide
Three juvenile hedgehogs have been killed by traffic at the junction of Hill Close and The Slade the past few weeks. Hedgehogs are IUCN Red Listed, they are in danger of extinction. There is a sign on the verge which can be seen clearly from the road. Please drive carefully.
Hedgehogs are out and about for another couple of months until just before Christmas (depending on the weather), looking for food and hibernation sites. The juvenile hedgehogs especially need to put on weight for hibernation (500g).
Thank you everyone who is supporting our community of hedgehogs by having porous boundaries; providing food, water, dry shelter and leaves/bedding. They need warm dry shelter to get through the winter months
Flora Gregory ·
Wed 22 Oct, 17:47 · Link
Public Consultation – Changes to Spendlove Car Park
West Oxfordshire District Council is consulting on proposed changes to the layout and maximum stay times in several of its car parks — including Spendlove Car Park, Charlbury.
The aim is to improve access, increase turnover in short-stay areas, and continue to provide flexibility for longer visits where needed.
For Spendlove Car Park, the proposal is for:
• 24 three-hour bays
• 10 Blue Badge bays
• Adult and child bays to be retained
Parking will remain free of charge.
You can view the full details and have your say by 26 November 2025:
📧 Email: parking@westoxon.gov.uk
🌐 Online: www.westoxon.gov.uk/parking-travel-and-visitors/parking-orders
Proposed stay times
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Wed 22 Oct, 15:27 · Link
Calling all artists in Charlbury
Are there any artists who would like to take part in an open studio weekend prior to Christmas? A dozen or so artists are busy planning for the weekend of Saturday-Sunday 22-23 November. If you'd like to join us please contact me so that we might collaborate on publicity.
Maureen Sparling ·
Wed 22 Oct, 14:13 · Link
Panto tickets now on sale
Oh no their not Oh yes they are.....
Yes it's that time of year again where you get to see yours's truly dress up in a dress and act a complete fool ( and NO it's not just another normal Friday night out for me in the Rosie ! )
Cads are proud to present their latest offering "Alice in Cuckooland " by Peter Nuttall
Follow Alice, The Mad Hatter, Floppy the giant white rabbit, Chester the cat & Old mother Wobbly as they try & rescue Christmas from the wicked Queen of Hearts.
So don't delay get your tickets booked whist you can, dust off your favourite Christmas Jumpers and practise shouting the statuary " It's behind you " & " Oh yes it is " responses & get set for a rib tickling panto.
Tickets are now on Sale from No5 Market Street, Charlbury - CASH Only.
Prices Adult £12 Child £6 : Group discount in advance only 8+ £10 Adult £4 Child
Performances in Memorial Hall : Doors open Half Hour before each performance starts.
Tickets can be purchased both Cash & Online at Door before each performance subject to availability.
Thursday 2Oth November, 7.30pm. Friday 21st November, 7.30pm. Saturday 22nd November Matinee 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tim Widdows ·
Wed 22 Oct, 12:21 · Link
Shorthampton Walk Postponed
With regret the History Walk to Shorthampton Church planned for Thursday 23rd October has been cancelled due to forecast adverse weather conditions. The walk will be rescheduled in the near future - watch this space!
Sorry for the short notice.
Peter Kenrick ·
Wed 22 Oct, 10:44 · Link
You're Invite to Sponsor a Tree!
Organisers of the Christmas Tree Festival are excited to welcome businesses, streets, clubs or families to sponsor a Christmas Tree this year!
The festival will take place from Friday, 12 December 2025, to Thursday, 2 January 2026, with an official opening celebration scheduled for Friday, 12 December, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Tree Sponsorship Individuals, community groups, and organisations are invited to participate by sponsoring a Christmas tree:
Outdoor trees: £40
Indoor trees (inside the church): £45 (indoor spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional £5)
Outdoor trees will be decorated with lights, and non-breakable decorations may also be used if desired. Competitions will be held for both adult- and child-decorated trees, offering an opportunity for creativity and community spirit to shine.
Supporting the Festival and the Church through tree sponsorship plays a vital role in the continuation of this much-loved Charlbury tradition. Additional donations to the church are also greatly appreciated and will be received with gratitude.
Booking and Contact Information Booking for the 2025 Charlbury Christmas Tree Festival is available online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehRktNnnLbO5tLQ7K3gaCaRXY_EGwdYnfcB7JARSFvdQhO7A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112802403958658262410
For further information, please contact the organisers at charlburyctf@gmail.com.
Anna Boardwell ·
Tue 21 Oct, 17:46 · Link
Charlbury Market – End of Season Update
The Charlbury Market season has now finished for the year – a huge thank you to everyone who visited, shopped, and supported our wonderful local producers throughout the season. 💚
We’re already looking forward to our special Christmas Market on Saturday 6th December in the Memorial Hall, which will be full of festive cheer and local treats – not to be missed! 🎄✨
A very special thank you goes to all our amazing volunteers, who give up their Saturday mornings to help run the market and especially the Gatineau bread stall. Thanks to their hard work, local organisations have benefited from generous donations raised through the sale of bread and pastries each week.
Thank you for supporting Charlbury Market this year – we can’t wait to see you again in the spring when the market returns! 🌸
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Mon 20 Oct, 14:50 · Link
Walking on Fire for Charlbury Girl Guides
On 15 November 2025, Charlbury Girl Guide Leaders Michele and Eric are walking
BAREFOOT over 20 feet of fire to raise funds for the Charlbury Girl
Guides unit. Please donate to help us blaze a trail to success!
Girl Guides is open to all girls between the ages of 10 and 14, and there's so much to do and learn!
In
the past we've learned how to make sushi, gone SCUBA diving, been
camping, visited the F1 factory, Zoomed with an astronaut, learned CPR,
tackled Go Ape!, been geocaching, and more.
Any
donation you make (whether large or small) will go directly to our
unit to help us fund all these activities, and more!
Why not make a donation today!? https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/charlbury-girl-guides-unit
michele marietta ·
Mon 20 Oct, 12:49 · Link
Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
- Woody Lane House Woody Lane Charlbury
Discharge of condition 4 (soft landscaping scheme) of Planning Permission 25/01026/HHD.
WODC reference: 25/02539/CND - Tue 14 Oct 2025 - Under consideration
- St Benets Church Lane Charlbury
T1- Yew - Reduce height by 1 metre and trim side T2 - Hawthorn -Crown raise to 2.5 metres reduce spread by 1.5 metres ,reduce height by 0.5 metres. T3 - Box Elder -Remove x2 low limbs growing into neighbours side,remove dead branches .reduce client side by 1 metre
WODC reference: 25/02521/TCA - Mon 13 Oct 2025 - Under consideration
Mon 20 Oct, 06:15 · Link
History Walk to Shorthampton Church
Join the Walkers are Welcome team this Thursday 23rd October for a 5 mile walk along the Evenlode Valley visiting the medieval All Saints Church at Shorthampton. Meet on the Playing Close by the Victoria Fountain at 10am.
A local expert will be on hand to share the fascinating history of the church and its wall paintings.
If you don’t feel able to do the walk, you can still join us at the church to hear about its history. Please arrange to arrive at Shorthampton Church by 12 noon at the latest. The car park at the church will be open.
If you are walking with us, please wear good walking footwear - some sections could be muddy after rain. Dogs MUST be kept on a lead at all times.
Peter Kenrick ·
Sat 18 Oct, 17:46 · Link
