My new science fiction novel, ‘Echoes of Mars’ is published today. This book is a sequel to ‘Empire of Mars,’ and both books are available to purchase locally at Tim’s shop, No. 5 Market Street. For further details please click on the link below.
https://youtu.be/FMbSioWEYnk ;
Steve Darnell · Fri 24 Apr, 10:20 · Link
A celebration of place and practicality, this elegantly designed shopping bag features a finely detailed illustration of the Jubilee Fountain on The Playing Close in Charlbury — a subtle nod to heritage, reimagined for modern living.
Crafted from lightweight yet resilient 190T polyester, it offers a rare balance of durability and refinement. Waterproof and exceptionally comfortable to carry, it performs effortlessly whether in town, in transit, or further afield.
Designed with discretion in mind, the bag folds seamlessly into its own compact pouch, slipping easily into a pocket or handbag. An integrated clip allows it to be worn or carried with ease — always to hand, never in the way.
Understated. Functional. Endlessly useful.
Exclusively from No.5 Market St.
Tim Widdows · Fri 24 Apr, 10:15 · Link
Charlbury Town Council’s annual residents’ survey for 2026 is now open and we’d really like to hear from you.
A copy will be delivered to all households over the next few days, or you can complete it online using the QR code or online via this link if you prefer.
It takes around 5 minutes and your feedback helps shape the Council’s priorities and future plans.
🗓 Closes: 8th May 2026
Thank you to everyone who takes part — it genuinely makes a difference.
Lisa Wilkinson · Wed 22 Apr, 15:04 · Link
Everyone is very welcome to come along to this year’s Annual Town Meeting on Wednesday 29th April, 7–9pm at the Memorial Hall.
This year’s theme is Nature, Access and Community, with a short update from the Town Council, a guest speaker from Cotswolds National Landscape, and the presentation of the Honoured Citizen Awards.
There will also be displays from local nature groups, so it’s a good chance to find out more about what’s happening locally and how to get involved.
We’ll have wine, cheese and time to chat, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions of the Town Council, County and District Councillors.
Whether you want to stay for the whole meeting or just drop in, it would be great to see you there.
Lisa Wilkinson · Tue 21 Apr, 16:10 · Link
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 13 Apr, 06:15 · Link
Childhood vaccines have transformed global public health and enabled affordable health measures throughout the world . In this talk, Katie will introduce the audience to the value of vaccines, how they work, her role in the development of vaccines against COVID and malaria and finally share a few thoughts on the future of vaccines.
Katie Ewer is a Professor of Vaccine Immunology concentrating for 15 years on Malaria. More recently she has worked on vaccines against several viral pathogens, including Ebola, Rabies, MERS and SARS-CoV-2, including playing a key role in the development.
A group of like-minded u3a members who have an interest in Science and Technology in its broadest sense i.e. not too technical. Guests are welcome for an initial session. To join u3a and access to 30+ groups https://chippingnorton.u3asite.uk/ £20 per year.
Monthly Meeting : 3pm to 5pm the last Friday of the month in the Green Room at the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane Charlbury. There will be a modest charge £1 towards the hall.
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Fri 24 Apr: u3a Pub/Bus Walk
Paul D Jackson · Fri 10 Apr, 10:02 · Link
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 6 Apr, 06:15 · Link
Charlbury Museum opens its doors to visitors from Saturday April 4th until October 25th 2026. New opening hours: Saturdays 10.30 -12.30 and 2.30 - 4.30, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 2.30 -4.30. In 2026 the museum will be open for an extra month.
The Exhibition: The Playing Close through the Centuries continues for this season and we are pleased to include an extra exhibit of metal detecting finds discovered on the Playing Close by Neil Pakenham-Walsh (see photo). With thanks to The Thomas Gifford Trust for permission to display these pieces in the exhibition.
Behind closed doors the work goes on, including the conservation care of the museum collection. The museum now has a specialist museum hoover to enable the careful cleaning of objects (see photo). Our Trustees are very grateful to the Beer Festival for their grant to purchase the ConserVac.
We look forward to welcoming visitors to Charlbury's unique museum, to enjoy the permanent collections and the current exhibition on the history of the town.
Sue Rangeley · Fri 3 Apr, 11:23 · Link
We have one game left in the Oxfordshire Girls Football League as an under 18 side and are now looking to move into the Thames Valley Counties Women's Football League next season. If you interested in joining us on our next journey please contact either Shelley or Raegan. Our telephone numbers are on the poster.
Shelley Parsons · Wed 1 Apr, 18:28 · Link
Attached is an updated traders listing for the Commumity Centre, including our new square pizza guy.