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CHARLBURY MEDICAL CENTRE

Repeat Prescriptions

As we hurry towards Christmas and New Year, please remember to order your repeat prescriptions in good time.  The quickest and most efficient way to re-order prescriptions and have them approved promptly is by using the NHS App.  Alternatively drop off the repeat slip at the medical centre. 

The medical centre will be closed on the bank holidays: Thursday 25 December and Friday 26 December; Thursday 1 January 2026.  Averose Pharmacy will be closed on the same days.

A list of local pharmacies open on the bank holidays can be found here:

https://livewell.oxfordshire.gov.uk/NewsItems/Details/4476

Thank you.

Charlbury Patient Participation Group · Wed 10 Dec, 13:57 · Link

Charlbury Museum Open on December 12th 5 - 7pm

Charlbury Museum opens its doors for  visitors on  the Late Night Shopping evening, come browse our collections, and the Vintage & Bric-a-Brac Sale 

A festive 'Pop-up' sale in the museum within the special setting of our lovely museum.

An array of goodies to buy: Sparkly jewellery; antique silver; fashion accessories, party shoes by LK. Bennett; glam evening attire; winter woollies, a festive red coat; & lots, lots more, including box of Cath Kidston crackers..........ceramic cheese dish , perfect for Stilton.......

Free entry to the museum for Late Night Shopping on December 12th

We look forward to welcoming you for this special Christmas opening

Sue Rangeley · Wed 10 Dec, 12:09 · Link

Disruption To Train Services Due To Storm Bram

GWR have asked CLPG to notify intending travellers that services across their network today Tuesday 9th, are expected to be affected by flooding due to Storm Bram. If you are planning to make a non-essential journey tomorrow you are asked to re-consider your plans and any ticket for 9th December will be good for Wednesday 10th.  Customers who no longer wish to travel can claim a full refund at www.gwr.com/help-and-support/refunds-and-compensation/train-ticket-refunds.

No Charlbury services have yet been cancelled but you should check by visiting gwr.com/check

Brian Murray · Mon 8 Dec, 22:21 · Link

Late Night Christmas Shopping

This Friday 12th  & Next Friday 19th December

Shops open till 8pm

Tim Widdows · Mon 8 Dec, 10:09 · Link

Reading Room opens at the Corner House

With just a few more improvements to come (new curtains, a lick of paint) the new Reading Room is now officially open at the Corner House.

It doubles as the main part of the Community Bookshop, and there are hundreds of books for sale there (the attached picture shows just half of them).  But you don't need to buy a book -- you can buy a coffee & cake instead at the delicatessen downstairs (ask for a takeaway mug), and sit upstairs reading any of our books or periodicals, or one of your own.  Or feel free to work on your laptop in the warmth, quiet & comfort -- it will leave more room for others in the, rather cosy, café downstairs.

John Partington · Fri 5 Dec, 15:58 · Link

Thank you for our Christmas Tree

Our wonderful Christmas tree has gone up at the Charlbury Community Centre, lighting up these dark evenings. A huge thank you to Charlbury Christmas Trees and House & Carriage for supplying and sponsoring the magnificent tree, and to our own dedicated building committee volunteers for erecting it and arranging the lights on a wet and windy afternoon. Why not come down to see it and pop in for a cuppa while you're there - or join us for our annual Community Carol singing around the tree on Friday 19th December at 7.30. We'd love to see you.

daniela jenkins · Fri 5 Dec, 09:35 · Link

Charlbury Christmas Tree Festival - Last Chance to Sponsor a Tree!

The countdown is on for Charlbury’s much-loved 7th Annual Christmas Tree Festival (CTF), taking place from 12 December to 2 January 2026!

With only a few trees left to sponsor, this is the final opportunity for schools, charities, neighbourhood groups, families, and local organisations to secure their place in this year’s festival.

Booking forms are available at this link:

https://forms.gle/Ab3eS6GheoCMY49P6

Interested groups are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible.

Festival Launch: Turning on the Lights – 12th of December

The festival opens with the traditional Turning on the Lights celebration on Friday, 12 December, from 5:30–6:30 pm. Visitors can enjoy walking tacos, music from the children’s choir, and the beautiful trees decorated by our community.

Wychwood Chorale Performance – 13th of December

The festivities continue with a special performance by the Wychwood Chorale at St Mary’s on Saturday, 13 December at 7:30 pm. All are warmly invited to attend.

Supporting Local Families Through the Giving Tree

This year, the festival once again partners with Cornerstone to support families who may be struggling to afford Christmas gifts for their children. The Giving Tree initiative invites residents to pick up a gift tag from the Community Centre, Cornerstone, or St Mary’s and help make Christmas brighter for a local child.

Contact:

Anna Boardwell – charlburyctf@gmail.com

St Mary’s Church Office – parishoffice@charlburychurch.uk

Anna Boardwell · Thu 4 Dec, 12:10 · Link

CRAG CONCERT - a definite 'sellout' this SUNDAY

Tickets for CRAG's Christmas Choral Concert have now almost sold out-  so please hurry to the website if you would like to be there yourself to enjoy it!

https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/events/somervillecollegechoir2025/

Nick Parker · Thu 4 Dec, 11:30 · Link

Giving Tree Initiative - support a local child with Christmas gifts

Cornerstone and the Christmas Tree Festival are running the Giving Tree Initiative and it is now open! Trees are up in Cornerstone, the Community Centre and St Mary's Church. 

To participate, you choose a child you would like to sponsor by taking an angel decoration. Please write the code from the angel e.g. GT01 and your details on the sign up form. Some angels are for items to go in a Christmas hamper rather than presents for children. Once you have purchased your items please bring them to Cornerstone before Wednesday 17th December so we can get them to families. 

If you would prefer to give a financial donation that we can use to buy Christmas items please make a donation in Cornerstone or make a donation online - here are the details of how to do that -  https://www.charlburychurch.co.uk/cornerstone/

Any queries, please pop into Cornerstone and speak to the volunteers or email cornerstone@charlburychurch.uk 

Thank you for helping us to support local families in need. 

The Cornerstone team 

St Marys and All Saints · Mon 1 Dec, 13:44 · 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.

• 1 Graces Court The Slade Charlbury
  Field maple group x4 - Remove group and grind out the remaining stumps
  WODC reference: 25/02897/TCA - Wed 26 Nov 2025 - Under consideration
• 1 Thames Gardens Charlbury
  Erection of front porch, addition of dormer window to front first floor bedroom, and associated works
  WODC reference: 25/02851/HHD - Thu 27 Nov 2025 - Under consideration

Mon 1 Dec, 06:15 · Link