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'Happy and Healthy' Annual Town Meeting
Charlbury Annual Town Meeting 2025 – "Happy & Healthy"
🗓 Friday 25th April 2025
War Memorial Hall, Charlbury
🕖 Starts at 7pm
Join us for an evening celebrating community, wellbeing and local voices. Everyone’s welcome!
Grab a drink and snack and take a stroll around our wellbeing showcase. Local health and wellbeing practitioners will be on hand with displays and demos—come and discover who’s helping Charlbury stay happy and healthy!
Celebrate our Honoured Citizens and talk to your councillors.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Thu 24 Apr, 17:47 · Link
Beer, Blessings & a Charlbury Stroll🍺
Don’t miss out! Join us at St Mary’s Church in Charlbury tomorrow evening for a one-of-a-kind celebration to celebrate St George. Starting at 6pm, the vicar will bless a beer from each of our fantastic local pubs: The Bell, The Bull, The Rose and Crown, and The Three Horseshoes.
For just £5, you’ll get to taste them all—then follow the vicar in a joyful procession through town, stopping at each pub to cast your vote for the best blessed brew. A perfect mix of tradition, community, and good cheer!
Anna Boardwell ·
Tue 22 Apr, 12:59 · Link
Station bookstall now open!
The charity bookstall at Charlbury station is now open, situated in the waiting room. It's managed by Carl with books supplied by April House Books, by Charlbury Community Bookshop .. and by your very welcome donations. Opening Hours as for the station building itself.
Alongside cheap & cheerful fiction & non-fiction to while away a journey or to pass the time waiting for a late-running train, the stall specialises in railway-related and local-interest books. Donations of books are welcome .. just put them on the bookcase .. but please try and keep the quality (of contents and the book itself) high, and the contents suitable for the context -- no cookery books etc please!
Pay as much or as little as you choose, or take one free and pass it on. All profits will go to local causes -- and this month's charity (in the absence of other suggestions so far!) is our very own Corner House.
John Partington ·
Tue 22 Apr, 09:29 · Link
Main Line Steam-hauled Train with 30% Discount Available
For those who enjoy nostalgia at a bargain price, Vintage Trains are offering a generous 30% discount next Sunday 27 April. With a lunchtime departure from Stratford upon Avon, a steam loco will haul the train through the Warwickshire countryside to Birmingham, before returning to Stratford. Adult fares start at £45 before the discount. Family fares are also available. The discount code is SE2704
For full details go to https://vintagetrains.co.uk/the-shakespeare-express/
or to https://vintagetrains.co.uk/train-rides/shakespeare-express/
Brian Murray/CLPG
Brian Murray ·
Sun 20 Apr, 15:03 · Link
🎉 Charlbury Saturday Market is back! 🎉
We’re kicking off the season on Saturday 3rd May, from 9.30am to 12 noon outside the Community Centre – and there’s lots to get excited about!
This year, we’re welcoming the brilliant Gatineau bakery to the market, with a fabulous range of artisan breads and pastries – think ciabatta, multigrain, baguettes, sourdough, 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! 💚
#CharlburyMarket #LocalLove #SupportLocal #SaturdaySorted
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Tue 15 Apr, 10:30 · Link
Antisocial behaviour
The Town Council has received the following alert from Thames Valley Police:
On Sunday 13th of April at approximately 6:30pm, Police received reports of three teenage boys seen trying car door handles, asking residents for money, and causing a general nuisance. The incidents occurred on Pooles Lane, Dancers Hill and The Slade. The individuals appeared to be moving from street to street, checking for unlocked vehicles and approaching people in a confrontational manner. All approximately 15 years of age, dressed in either black or grey tracksuits and had curly dark brown/black hair.
Please remain vigilant:
Lock your vehicles and don’t leave any items on display
Do not engage with the individuals
Report any suspicious behaviour immediately to the police or your local neighbourhood watch.
If you have CCTV or doorbell footage, please contact police on 101 and quote crime reference number 43250180649
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Tue 15 Apr, 09:20 · 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.
- Cornbury View 1 Potter Close Charlbury
Installation of an air-source heat pump
WODC reference: 25/00896/HHD - Fri 11 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
- Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury
Demolition of greenhouse and erection of gym outbuilding
WODC reference: 25/00879/LBC - Wed 09 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
- Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury
Demolition of greenhouse and erection of gym outbuilding
WODC reference: 25/00878/HHD - Wed 09 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
- Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury
Demolition of garage and erection of studio, alterations to driveway including replacement of existing vehicle gate, widening of the vehicle access, replacement of existing pedestrian gate with timber gate, with associated landscaping and pergola.
WODC reference: 25/00882/LBC - Wed 02 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
- Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury
Demolition of garage and erection of studio, alterations to driveway including replacement of existing vehicle gate, widening of the vehicle access, replacement of existing pedestrian gate with timber gate, with associated landscaping and pergola.
WODC reference: 25/00881/HHD - Wed 02 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
- Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury
Internal alterations including new porch with lantern skylight, installation of AC unit and refurbishment of existing workshop/outbuilding.
WODC reference: 25/00877/LBC - Wed 09 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
- Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury
Internal alterations including new porch with lantern skylight, installation of AC unit and refurbishment of existing workshop/outbuilding.
WODC reference: 25/00876/HHD - Wed 09 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
- The Lawn Market Street Charlbury
Single storey side extension with glazed links to house and coach house.
WODC reference: 25/00874/LBC - Mon 07 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
- The Lawn Market Street Charlbury
Single storey side extension with glazed links to house and coach house.
WODC reference: 25/00873/HHD - Mon 07 Apr 2025 - Under consideration
Mon 14 Apr, 06:15 · Link
Charlbury Garden Society
Congratulations to Niki Holland, worthy winner of the People’s Choice Award at yesterday’s Spring Show. Thank you to everyone who supported us.
Alison Derham ·
Sun 13 Apr, 07:31 · Link
Easter Rail Services
Great Western have asked CLPG to advise those planning to travel to or from Paddington over the Easter weekend that there will be timetable changes. Track renewal around Acton and work at the new HS2 station will mean that some services will terminate at, or start from, Reading. On-line journey planners have been updated.
Brian Murray, CLPG
Brian Murray ·
Fri 11 Apr, 16:00 · Link
Hoppy St George's Day - A Beer Blessing
Join us on April 23rd at 6pm at St Mary’s Church, Charlbury for a one-of-a-kind celebration bringing together community, tradition, and a good pint! Our local pubs—The Bell, The Bull, The Rose and Crown, and The Three Horseshoes—have each donated a specially chosen beer to be blessed by the vicar in a special ceremony.
For just £5, attendees can enjoy a half-pint taster of each blessed brew, right there in the churchyard. After the tasting, the vicar will lead a lively processional through Charlbury, stopping at each of the participating pubs where guests can enjoy a full pour, mingle, and vote for their favourite holy hop.
This celebration, marking the spirit of St George’s Day, offers a chance to come together in good company and raise a glass to community, heritage, and the best of local brewing.
Anna Boardwell ·
Fri 11 Apr, 12:37 · Link
