The Xmas craft fair will return to the Scout Hut on Saturday 29 November (10 - 12). We are taking bookings from anyone who would like to sell crafts, cards, gifts or food items. Stalls are £10, the stallholder keeps all takings. Half the stalls are already reserved, so please get in touch soon if you would like to reserve your place by emailing 1stcharlburyexec@gmail.com
Many thanks!
Claire Wilding · Thu 9 Oct, 15:44 · Link
Charlbury Town Council is inviting tenders for the Grass Cutting of Highway Verges, Recreation Areas, Mill Field and the Town Cemetery for a three-year contract starting 1 April 2026.
Contractors may tender for:
✅ Nine Acres only (grass and headlands)
✅ All other areas (excluding Nine Acres)
✅ Or both
Tender documents are available now from the clerk on clerk@charlbury-tc.gov.uk
📅 Deadline for submissions: 12 midday on 31 December 2025
This contract will help maintain our much-loved open spaces to a high standard while supporting biodiversity across Charlbury.
#Charlbury #TownCouncil #Tender #GroundsMaintenance #Biodiversity #CommunitySpaces
Lisa Wilkinson · Thu 9 Oct, 11:19 · Link
Do you have a project or idea that could make a difference in Charlbury? 🌿🎭🏏
Our Town Council Community Grants help local groups that support Charlbury Town Council's community objectives:
🗓️ Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 31st October – so don’t miss out!
Find out how to apply and read the full details here: charlbury-tc.gov.uk/apply-for-a-grant
Supporting the people and projects that make Charlbury shine.
Lisa Wilkinson · Wed 8 Oct, 15:53 · Link
Sunday afternoon saw the world premiere of the film made to show the story of the making of Noye's Fludde. This community opera by Benjamin Britten was performed in April to a large and enthusiastic audience in St Mary's Church.
Over the course of its development, a small team of photographers, trained by television producer and video journalist Michael Rosenblum, filmed behind the scenes. They recorded the rehearsals, set building, mask and costume making. This has all been edited into a short film to capture the story of this ambitious project and is followed by a full recording of the performance.
The film will be shown again at the Charlbury Art Society meeting on Wednesday 8th October at 7.30 in the Memorial Hall.
Everyone is welcome. Entry is £5 payable on the door. Free for Art Society members and members of the cast.
Tony Lloyd · Mon 6 Oct, 15:44 · Link
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 6 Oct, 06:15 · Link
The scaffolding has now come down and the fountain at the Playing Close is looking fantastic after its careful clean and maintenance works.
The gentle DOFF steam cleaning has brought out the details of the stone carvings beautifully, and the long-safeguarded carvings kept safe by a local resident have now been reattached to the top of the fountain.
Thank you to everyone for your patience while the scaffolding was in place — we hope you agree the results have been worth it! 🌿
Here it is, freshly restored and looking wonderful in its autumn setting.
Lisa Wilkinson · Fri 3 Oct, 11:13 · Link
Trees are brilliant for people, wildlife and our planet and we urgently need to plant more. So the International Tree Foundation is giving away free garden trees to people in our area. Claim yours from TODAY 3 October 2025. To find out more and claim your trees visit internationaltreefoundation.org/garden-tree-giveaway
Christine Elliott · Fri 3 Oct, 08:46 · Link
Full details can be found on www.cotswolds-nl.org.uk
Thursday 2nd October – Delightful Ditchley
Moderate, 7.5 miles, 4hours 45m Start 10:00am, The Old Shed, Banbury Hill Farm, Enstone Rd, Charlbury OX7 3JH Walk around Ditchley Park Estate with classic parkland and views of Churchill’s wartime retreat.
Thursday 23rd October – In the Footsteps of the Romans
Moderate, 9 miles, 5 hours Start 10:00am, Stonesfield Village Hall OX29 8HA Circular route with glimpses of Roman life in the Evenlode Valley.
Saturday 25th October – Autumn in the Evenlode Valley
Easy, 4.5 miles, 3 hours Start 10:00am, Bruern Farm Shop OX7 6QE Circular walk via two villages and woodland on good paths
Thursday 6th November – Chadlington, Spelsbury & Beyond
Moderate, 8.5 miles, 4hours 30m Start 10:00am, Chadlington Memorial Hall OX7 3NA Through villages, fields and woodland with great views. Please bring £1 for hall parking.
Tuesday 10th November – Tysoe & the Vale of the Red Horse
Moderate, 10 miles, 5 hours 30m Start 10:00am, Tysoe Methodist Church (closed), Main St, CV35 0SE Two lengthy climbs with sweeping views across the Vale of the Red Horse
Monday 17th November – More Blenheim for Free
Moderate, 10.5 miles, 6 hours Start 10:00am, Stonesfield Village Hall/Library Car Park OX29 8EF A walk using Rights of Way through the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Saturday 22nd November – Nice for November
Moderate, 5.5 miles, 3 hours Start 10:00am, Salford (near Chipping Norton) A perfect late autumn walk.
Thursday 27th November - Frescos, a Palace and Water Meadows
Moderate: 10.5 miles, 5 hours
Start: 9:30am The Green, Combe OX29 8NT
A walk to take you beyond Woodstock to the attractive village of Wootton
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Lisa Wilkinson · Thu 2 Oct, 10:38 · Link
The new 2025/6 CRAG concert series starts this Sunday afternoon at the Memorial Hall.
https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/events/crag-sunday-tea-concert-fretwork/
Nick Parker · Thu 2 Oct, 08:54 · Link
Charlbury Town Council is inviting tenders for two contracts commencing in April 2026:
General Maintenance & Landscaping Works (as and when required) – Tender documents are now available.
Grass Cutting of Highway Verges, Recreation Areas, Mill Field and the Cemetery – Tender documents will be published next week.
Tender packs set out the specifications, conditions of contract, and forms of tender.
The deadline for submissions is 12 midday on Wednesday 31 December 2025.
Tender documents are available on request from Lisa: clerk@charlbury-tc.gov.uk
Lisa Wilkinson · Wed 1 Oct, 14:49 · Link