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Cornerstone update and Christmas support

A big thank you to the Coop for a trolley full of food for us to use in our weekly food bags, provided to families in Charlbury who are struggling financially. 

The Coop will be supporting us again with Christmas food during the week before Christmas.

How can you help?

  • Buy some extra food and place it in the food bank box in Charlbury Coop - we collect and use it each week
  • Sponsor a Charlbury child by buying Christmas presents for them through the Giving Tree initiative - there are trees in St Mary's Church, Cornerstone and the Community Centre - take a gift tag and give us your details, have fun shopping and bring the presents to us at Cornerstone before 16th December. 
  • Donate some money to help us with our Christmas support to families - details can be found here            Many thanks from the Cornerstone team 

St Marys and All Saints · Fri 6 Dec, 09:13 · Link


Tonight's the Night for Late Night Shopping

It's here !

Late night Christmas shopping is tonight Friday 6th December where the shops will be open till 8pm, please do come on down to the town centre and stock up with some festive goodies lots going on and lots to see.

If you can't make this Tonight we will be open late on Friday 13th December

Hope to see you all there

Tim Widdows · Thu 5 Dec, 09:46 · Link


Don't leave your Christmas quizzing too late!

Make plans now to join us on Saturday, 14th December at St. Mary’s Church.

Teams will be made up of six people each, and tickets will be £12 per person. Doors will open at 6pm, and the Quiz will start at 630pm and finish by 8pm. 

We will be serving festive snacks, and there will be a bar, raffle, and a silent auction (so bring cash or card). It will be a great way to kick-off your evening.

Contact Dine Glasgow (dglasgow@theridgegroup.com) to reserve your team.  All proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s and its local initiatives.

dine glasgow · Mon 2 Dec, 12:10 · Link


Charlbury Giving Tree Initiative

Cornerstone and the Christmas Tree Festival are running the Giving Tree Initiative this Christmas to support families who will struggle financially with buying presents. 

Trees are now set up in St Marys Church, Cornerstone and the Community Centre. At each tree you can choose an angel decoration which has the details of one child and their present requests. You are invited to spend about £40/£50 on their present ideas and hobbies, and bring the purchased items to Cornerstone by 16th December. A step by step guide is available by the trees. Don't forget to list your details on the sign up sheet. 

Do get in touch if you'd like to sponsor just part of a gift parcel or if you would prefer to give us a financial donation and we will do the shopping. 

Any queries contact Jo on cornerstone@charlburychurch.uk 

Thank you for your support.

Cornerstone Team

St Marys and All Saints · Mon 2 Dec, 09:38 · 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.

Mon 2 Dec, 06:15 · Link


Christmas at Chloe's!

Hello!

Here's a quick taster of what we've got coming up over the few weeks before Christmas, this time next week we'll be embarking on our Festive Wine tasting, a lovely jolly gathering with lots of recommendations plenty to try.

As ever we'll be open on Thursday and Friday nights (until 13th December) offering our delicious seasonal four course set menu, so please do join us if you can.

Also, a quick reminder that for the Chloe's lover in your life we do sell vouchers, which make great Christmas presents!

Wishing you all a great festive season.  Chloe and the gang. xx

Chloe Horner · Fri 29 Nov, 16:32 · Link


Christmas Shoebox Appeal Update

Many thanks to all who took part in this year's Christmas Shoebox Appeal. 

Sixty boxes were collected in all, which will be distributed to needy children and families  across Eastern Europe. Special thanks to all the creative people who used their sewing and knitting skills to make additional gifts of blankets, teddies, scarves and mittens to accompany the boxes.

Joan Belshaw

Christine Pearce · Tue 26 Nov, 12:26 · Link


Emergency Temporary Road Closure, Charlbury, Woodstock Road

Immediate Road Closure Alert.

Woodstock Road - Road closure required to repair a leaking water mains pipe clamp by Thames Water expected to finish on 28 November 2024.

Lisa Wilkinson · Tue 26 Nov, 10:47 · Link


Keen to help Charlbury move towards net zero? We have a role for you!

Thomas Gifford Trust, which owns and manages Charlbury Community Centre, is looking for a new trustee to help us achieve our aim of net zero energy usage.

All trustees meet every 2 months (on a Wednesday at 8pm) and are responsible for both the forward-looking strategic decisions about the running of the Community Centre, and also the ongoing management of the trust.

At this time, we are looking for someone who will focus on environmental issues relating to the community centre, specifically our ambition to reach net zero. We would like to better utilize our existing solar panels and install more, and we would like to explore options for replacing our current gas boiler. Can you help?

If you want to learn more about what may be involved, please speak to Chris Potts, Chair of TG Trust (07765 242315) or Daniela Jenkins, Executive Manager (07979 706090), or just call in and speak with us.

We look forward to meeting all interested community members!

Catherine Ball · Sun 24 Nov, 10:59 · Link


Corner House & Memorial Hall Annual Meeting

This event, open to all (they're your buildings!) will take place in the Memorial Hall at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 4 December.

Since last year's meeting there have been significant developments in our plans for how the Corner House in particular might best serve the needs of our town. Come and hear more, and bring your comments & questions about both these significant buildings at the heart of our town.

John Partington · Thu 21 Nov, 19:07 · Link


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