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Room in the Ark!

There is still room for more animals in Noah's Ark! Come a take part in what will be an unforgettable experience: a huge production involving professional singers and musicians, 40 instrumentalists and a cast of 60 children. We have a whole range of animal masks and an amazing set. This is an opportunity not to be missed!! If you have a child aged 8 or above who would like to join in contact isabelknowland@gmail.com 07788 174785

Isabel Knowland · Wed 5 Feb, 08:55 · Link


Trouble at the Memorial Hall (part 2)

Excavations for the new drain have thrown up additional issues which were not really expected. We find that rainwater drainage from the gutters has been feeding into the foul waste pipes, which is not in accordance with current regulations or desirability. The drains have been partly blocked by leaves that have fallen on the roof and transferred to the waste pipe. That cannot be allowed to continue so new pipework and a soakaway has to be installed.

Clean water to the building was lost when the main feed was accidentally broken but that supply is now restored. Although the break in the pipe has been repaired, the trustees now have to decide whether to use the opportunity of workmen on site and holes dug to replace the whole length of water pipe that runs from the Corner House into the Memorial Hall. It is working for now but is in poor condition and will not last indefinitely. Replacing the pipe with a more permanent clean pipe is likely to cost about £6,000. Should we put that right now or wait until the pipe fractures at an unknown date in the future? Decisions, decisions. And cost!

Roy Scott · Sat 1 Feb, 17:49 · Link


Trouble at the Memorial Hall

The hall has suffered from blocked drains several times in recent years but this week a completely new drain is being installed. A generous company are doing the work at half price, which is extremely nice of them. But having opened up some of the earth along the front of the hall they have found the job more challenging than expected. The original terracotta drain is broken in several places and the surrounding earth contains what appears to be the main electricity and water feeds into the building. The water feed has been broken by the digger so as of this evening (Friday) there is no water in the hall. The drains firm is continuing to work through the weekend hoping to get supplies restored and the new drain installed. But right now, access to the hall can only be through the terrace entrance near the Garden Room, and there is no water, so be prepared. They feel confident progress will have been made by Sunday.

Roy Scott · Fri 31 Jan, 17:56 · Link


Vacancy for Town Councillor

Charlbury Town Council currently has a vacancy for a Town Councillor. If you are passionate about our community and would like to play an active role in shaping its future, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit an expression of interest outlining your background and reasons for wanting to join the Council. The deadline for applications is Friday 21st February at 12 noon, and the co-option will take place at the Town Council meeting on 26th February.

For more information or to submit your application, please contact Lisa. Roles and responsibilities for the role can be found here:  https://charlbury-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/town-councillor-job-description.pdf

Lisa Wilkinson · Fri 31 Jan, 10:23 · Link


CRAG is collecting again for Care4Calais

In particular the charity needs small and medium men's coats, jumpers, jogging bottoms or jeans. Also tents, sleeping bags and blankets. Please note: women’s and children’s clothes/toys are not needed. (You can check the lists of needed items at https://care4calais.org/get-involved/collect-donate/.)

If you can help please bring your items to White Hart, Market St, OX7 3PH by Sunday 2nd March. Come under the archway at the side of the house and through the courtyard gateway on the right. There is a garden table in the courtyard where items and bags can be left or, if it’s raining, please ring the doorbell. 

THANK YOU!

To find out more about CRAG visit https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/

Vicky Buser · Thu 30 Jan, 21:31 · 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.

  • 9 The Green Charlbury
    Erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions
    WODC reference: 25/00078/HHD - Wed 22 Jan 2025 - Under consideration
  • 39 Woodfield Drive Charlbury
    Erection of a first-floor side extension, alterations to facade and construction of a front porch and associated works
    WODC reference: 24/03266/HHD - Mon 20 Jan 2025 - Under consideration

Mon 27 Jan, 06:15 · Link


Funeral for Liz Walton – Saturday 1st February at 11.30am

With great sadness we write to say that Liz died at home on 1st January. Her funeral service is being held at St Mary's Church on Saturday 1st February at 11.30am. All welcome. A wake will follow in church.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Children’s Society and Thames Valley Air Ambulance may be made at the service, or sent c/o A.L. Sole & Son, Bidston Close, Choicehill Road, Over Norton, Chipping Norton, OX7 5PP.

Kate Seaward · Wed 22 Jan, 19:14 · Link


Auditions for Noye's Fludde

In order to include as many people as possible we are holding another audition for Charlbury's community show, Noye's Fludde, on Sunday 2nd February 2-4pm in the Corner House. The first auditions were really good but we still need more solo singers and 2 young dancers to be part of this amazing production. A special call out for women who would like to be Mrs Noye's drunken Gossips (acting ability more important than singing!) We have a team of mask makers making beautiful headdresses for the animal chorus, and a team of set builders making the Ark and all the props. There are ten professional musicians lined up and 30 amateurs, including strings, recorders, bugles and handbell ringers. It's going to be fantastic! If you would like to be involved, either singing, dancing or making, please contact isabelknowland@gmail.com

Isabel Knowland · Tue 21 Jan, 13:16 · Link


Save the date!!

This year's CTC Holiday Club at St Mary's church Charlbury, will be Tuesday 5th August until Friday 8th August with the Holiday Club service on Sunday 10th August. More info. to follow. Watch this space and also St Mary's website.

St Marys and All Saints · Tue 21 Jan, 09:34 · 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.

  • Rose Cottage Hixet Wood Charlbury
    Demolition of existing conservatory and lean-to structure. Erection of single storey extension to both Hixet Cottage and Rose Cottage.
    WODC reference: 24/03178/FUL - Wed 15 Jan 2025 - Under consideration

Mon 20 Jan, 06:15 · Link


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