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Send in your questions for Poets’ Question Time!
Broadcaster and Gardeners’ Question Time presenter Kathy Clugston is returning to Charlbury in October, to swap the thyme for rhyme, as The Four Wordsmen of the Apostrophe attempt to answer your questions about life with their poems and wordplay in a new show: Poets’ Question Time. Email your questions for the panel – philosophical, pragmatic or preposterous – to robstepney@outlook.com by Friday 25 September. Please note we may not be able to answer everyone on the night! See the Events section for full details.
Edward Fenton ·
Thu 10 Sep, 13:28 · Link
Would you like to join Charlbury Town Council?
We currently have a vacancy for a Town Councillor following the resignation of Tom Greenwood, and we are inviting expressions of interest from anyone who would like to be considered for co-option.
Being a councillor is a great opportunity to get involved in your community, have a say in local issues and help shape the work of the Town Council.
If you are interested, or would simply like to find out a little more about what being a councillor involves, please contact Lisa Wilkinson, Town Clerk, at clerk@charlbury-tc.gov.uk.
If we receive expressions of interest, co-option will take place at the next Town Council meeting on Wednesday 23 September 2026.
The formal Notice of Vacancy is attached.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Thu 10 Sep, 13:06 · Link
Road closure application
Charlbury Branch Royal British Legion
The Branch has made a road closure application for Sunday 8 November 2026 affecting Browns Lane and Church Street Charlbury between 2.15 and 4.15pm to facilitate the Remembrance Day Parade and Service.
Jane parsons ·
Thu 10 Sep, 12:15 · Link
Jenny's Kickstarter
Hello everyone! Many of you will know me as the person who runs Songbirds in Charlbury and runs the children's choir with the other Jennie and Monday night choir (amongst other things!). I am now posting with a slightly different hat on, because I am excited to share that I have just launched an important Kickstarter campaign!
With your help, I want to compose, record, and launch a series of five original choral works that raise awareness of climate change and inspire a deeper connection with nature.
To bring this project to life, I need to cover the costs of professional music editors, recording studios, singers, pianists, sound engineers, printing, and promotion. These talented people are essential to transforming my ideas into music that can be performed, recorded, and shared with audiences.
Can you help me achieve my goal?
I would like to invite you to make a pledge towards my Kickstarter campaign.
With your support, I can use the music I am writing as a powerful vehicle to help inspire meaningful action for our planet.
You can pledge any amount - even a couple of pounds makes a difference! Sharing the campaign with people you think might be interested also helps. There are also some exciting rewards available for project backers.
Head over to my Kickstarter campaign page to make a pledge and become part of this journey with me.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/807496499/music-to-inspire-a-deeper-connection-with-nature?ref=user_menu
Jenny Larsen ·
Tue 8 Sep, 20:13 · Link
ADRIAN LANCINI: AS YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD HIM BEFORE
We all know about the entertainment side of Adrian's life but this Wednesday night (see Events) we will learn about the other side of his professional life. Not to be missed.
Tony Lloyd ·
Mon 7 Sep, 19:24 · 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.
- Glebe House Thames Street Charlbury
reduce height of yews in front drive 1 & 2 reduce lower branches and reduce crab apple tree 3 Remove 2 dying cherry trees 4A & 4 B Reduce size of Yew tree 5 remove lower branches of weeping silver Birch 9 Remove dear Spruce 6 remove 2 dying ivy clad spruce trees 7 & 8
WODC reference: 26/02116/TCA · Received - -
- Wagon Wheel Cottage Charlbury Road Spelsbury
Variation of conditions 1 and 2 of planning permission 25/01756/HHD to allow increase in car port ridge height and addition of weatherboarding and vehicle access doors to allow partial enclosure of the car port (retrospective)
WODC reference: 26/02045/S73 · Received - -
- Hundley Cottage Hundley Way Charlbury
Alterations to include construction of two dormers on north west elevation of attached garage building, enclosing existing front covered porch with glazed door and sidelights, installation of a roof lantern to entrance hall and replacement of the garage doors and all windows
WODC reference: 26/01973/HHD · Received - -
- 55 Nine Acres Close Charlbury
Erection of attached garage to side elevation and demolition of existing detached garage, erection of a single storey side extension with addition of rooflights, provision of a new accessible front entrance with ramped access and open porch, and associated works
WODC reference: 26/01958/HHD · Received - -
- Bell Hotel Church Street Charlbury
External alterations to include provision of kitchen extraction (retrospective)
WODC reference: 26/01130/LBC · Received - -
Mon 7 Sep, 06:15 · Link
The bench is back!
For everyone who has missed it over the past few weeks, the bench in the field next to Woody Lane is back for you to sit on and enjoy the view up the Evenlode valley. Originally put there by Kati Eidenbenz, it needed some TLC after several years' worth of wind and rain. With the help of the Cotswold Voluntary Wardens' pickup for its collection and replacement, the Community Workshop has given it a complete overhaul, as well as replacing some damaged wood and putting on a new covering of varnish.
Sit back, enjoy the morning light, the sunsets, and everything in between.
Simon Walker ·
Sat 5 Sep, 20:19 · Link
Keep up with what’s happening in Charlbury
If you’d like to keep up with what the Town Council is doing, you can sign up for our monthly email newsletter.
It’s a quick round-up of Town Council and community news, consultations, local projects, events and other useful information – without having to hunt around for it.
This month’s edition includes news about the Street Fair, the Nine Acres tennis courts, Evenlode Close allotments, the new Local Plan consultation, community resilience and the latest Walkers Are Welcome walk.
It comes out roughly once a month and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Sign up here:
Charlbury Town Council newsletter sign-up
And please feel free to pass the link on to anyone else in Charlbury who might find it useful.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Fri 4 Sep, 09:34 · Link
Ladies Football
The fixtures for September 2026 are in, with our first ever game in ladies’ football being away to Summertown Stars Ladies in the league on 6 September.
We have three games at home in September. Two league games and a League Cup preliminary round tie against Summertown Stars Ladies.
Come and support our brand-new ladies' football team as we kick off an exciting new chapter on the pitch!
We would like to give special thanks to our sponsors, Chaston Conway, Chipping Norton Storage, and Parker Bullen.
Shelley Parsons ·
Wed 2 Sep, 11:23 · Link
New Acquisition for Charlbury Museum & Heritage Centre
An historic timepiece arrives: an 18th century Quaker clock
The longcase clock by Thomas Gilkes of Charlbury is now on display. A splendid example of the craft of a Quaker clockmaker, from the famous Gilkes family of Oxfordshire. The beautiful engraved brass clock face shines out from its statuesque case.
This clock was in the private collection of the Late Ron Prew, a past curator and supporter of the museum. Charlbury Museum is grateful to Martin Prew and his family for the opportunity to acquire the clock.
With thanks to the Charlbury Society for their generous donation, to enable this acquisition for the museum's collection
A unique timepiece is now on display for the Charlbury community and visitors to enjoy. Come and take a peek!
Sue Rangeley ·
Sun 30 Aug, 18:34 · Link
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