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Corner House & Memorial Hall APM with Open Consultation, hosted by the trustees
7pm Friday 26th September 2025
Memorial Hall, Browns Lane
Join us for our annual public meeting and have your say in the exciting future development of Charlbury’s Corner House and Memorial Hall. Share ideas on how these spaces might best be used for the benefit of the community and how they might become more comfortable and better enjoyed by everyone all year round.
We would like to canvas opinion on the potential move of the Charlbury Deli into the Corner House as the lease for the Deli expires at the end of 2026. How can we best make this work and is there a groundswell of community support for the move of the Deli to a community space?
Light refreshments will be available.
Tim Crisp ·
Thu 31 Jul, 17:32 · Link
Rail Replacement Bus Service
Great Western Railway has asked CLPG to advise local people about the suspension of the rail service between Moreton-in-Marsh and Worcester Shrub Hill during the period Monday 18 August to Sunday 24 August inclusive.
To allow Network Rail engineers to work safely and efficiently, the railway will be temporarily closed, with buses replacing trains during this time. Passengers should allow additional time when travelling to any destination beyond Moreton-in-Marsh.
Trains will still run between London Paddington and Moreton-in-Marsh as well as between Worcester Shrub Hill and Great Malvern/Hereford.
CrossCountry trains will stop at the lower level at Worcestershire Parkway as usual..
All changes have been uploaded into online journey planners. GWR is also making customers aware by making announcements at stations and on trains, with station posters and through both traditional and social media. For more information please visit gwr.com/upgrade.
Brian Murray ·
Thu 31 Jul, 15:08 · Link
Access and Shuttle Bus details for Wilderness
Pedestrian access to Wilderness (including pedestrian access to campsites)is from 14.00 on Thursday.
Shuttle buses from and to the Station (2 different buses): Thursday: 11.30 - 19.00; Friday: 11.30 - 19.00; Saturday: Not running; Sunday: 16.00 - 20.00; Monday: 08.00 - 11.00.
Gate Times (timings subject to change)
Thursday: 12:00 – 22:00 (car parks from 10:00, arena from 14:00)
Friday: 09:00 – 22:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 09:00 – 18:00
Monday: Everyone to vacate the campsites by midday.
Full details here: https://www.wildernessfestival.com/info/your-arrival/
Christine Battersby ·
Thu 31 Jul, 10:09 · Link
An Innocuous Prick revisited...
This podcast popped up the other day, hot on the heels of our very own Tall Story production in January earlier this year... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0lgjmrz?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
Congratulations to playwright Ian Cox who was spot on with his research and one step ahead of R4.
Tim Crisp ·
Wed 30 Jul, 17:18 · Link
Meadow at Mill field -the latest
🌾 Thanks a bunch to our brilliant volunteers! 🌾
A huge thank you to everyone who came along this week to help rake up the hay on the meadow area at Mill Field! Your hard work is such an important part of our ongoing floodplain meadow restoration project – and we couldn't do it without you.
This project began in autumn 2023 with a grant from Sustainable Charlbury, aiming to bring back the beautiful, species-rich meadows that once thrived here. It's taken a lot of mowing, harrowing, sowing, planting (and patience with the weather!), but we're finally starting to see Yellow Rattle and other wildflowers coming through.
Keep an eye out for more opportunities to get involved this autumn – we'll be planting out new seedlings grown from ancient meadow seed at Long Mead, and sowing more Yellow Rattle too. 🌼🌿
And don’t forget to check out the new interpretation board next time you’re down at Mill Field to learn more about the project!
#CharlburyMeadowProject #MillField #WildflowerMeadow #CommunityVolunteers #SustainableCharlbury #YellowRattle #MeadowMagic
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Thu 24 Jul, 09:48 · Link
Free electric blanket checks in September and October – you need to book now
There will be an opportunity to get your electric blanket checked for safety on Thursday, 25 September at a venue in Chipping Norton and on Thursday, 9 October at a venue in Witney (addresses of venues and appointment times to be confirmed when booking). Checks will be carried out by Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service.
For those who are unable to get to either of the venues there will be limited collections from your house – this can be arranged when you contact the Council to make a booking.
To book a safety check appointment call 01865 519800 (Option 4 and then Option 4 again) or email: duty.officer@oxfordshire.gov.uk You can also book online: https://service.oxfordshire.gov.uk/blankettesting
This service is available via pre-booked appointments only – bookings on a strictly first come, first served basis.
Please pass this information on to anyone you think might be interested but may not have seen this News item here.
Meryl Smith ·
Thu 24 Jul, 09:28 · Link
Wilderness Ticket Auction - Final Call
Don't miss your chance to bid for Wilderness Tickets. We have 4 adult camping weekend tickets available. All proceeds will go to St Mary's Church. Email danielajenkins@btinternet.com with your bid! Bidding ends at 5pm tonight!
daniela jenkins ·
Tue 22 Jul, 09:54 · 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 21 Jul, 06:15 · Link
Annual Flower & Produce Show Schedule for 2025 now available!
The Show will be on Saturday 30th August - Memorial Hall - 2pm to 4pm
The Schedule for this event is now available! Please see the Garden Society
website for more information and to download the Show Schedule:
https://www.charlburygardensociety.org.uk/events/annual-flower-and-produce-show-2025/
Geneviève Hug ·
Fri 18 Jul, 21:44 · Link
Wilderness Ticket Auction
We have four Adult General Camping tickets (worth £293 each) available for silent auction in aid of St Mary’s church and its community projects.
To place your bid email danielajenkins@btinternet.com.
Bidding ends Wednesday, 23rd July @ 5pm.
daniela jenkins ·
Fri 18 Jul, 10:09 · Link
Can you spare 90 minutes to help the town?
We’re looking for a few volunteers to help rake up the grass cuttings on The Slade verges tomorrow morning. The verges were cut yesterday, and we’re aiming to clear the grass quickly to keep the area looking well cared for.
🗓 Friday 19 July
🕙 10–11.30am
📍 Meet at Fiveways
🧤 Bring gloves and a rake if you have one – we’ll have a few spares too.
The cuttings will be collected afterwards—we just need a hand getting them into piles. It’s a great way to help keep Charlbury looking its best!
Hope to see you there! 🌿
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Thu 17 Jul, 15:21 · 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.
- 13 Hill Close Charlbury
G1 - Lime group x 7 - Remove major deadwood from group - Remove epicormic to a height of 5.5 metres from group - 2nd tree in from the west side of group . reduce over extended branches up 2 metres.
WODC reference: 25/01592/TPO - Tue 01 Jul 2025 - Under consideration
- Land South Of Allotment Gardens Banbury Hill Charlbury Oxfordshire
G1 - Mixed understory - fell to ground Group of 8 Beech trees - Crown raise up to 4 metres
WODC reference: 25/01596/TCA - Tue 01 Jul 2025 - Under consideration
- Dyers Hill House Dyers Hill Charlbury
T1 Birch - Fell ground level T2 Apple - Fell ground level
WODC reference: 25/01595/TCA - Tue 01 Jul 2025 - Under consideration
- Applecross 58A The Slade Charlbury
Acacia - Prune lower branches with clearance of 2m & removal of Lower Split branch over neighbouring driveway. Plum - crown reduction of 2m and prune side laterals to match.
WODC reference: 25/01589/TCA - Tue 01 Jul 2025 - Under consideration
Mon 14 Jul, 06:15 · Link
Charlbury Museum ~ A cool place to visit !
Exhibition now on: The Playing Close ~ through the centuries. Explore the history of this much-loved verdant space in the middle of Charlbury. The displays unravel the story of Thomas Gifford and the Manor of Charlbury in the Elizabethan age. Fascinating insights into the historic buildings of the Playing Close. Old photographs and reportage interplay to capture the spirit of life on this special place. (Photo: School children strolling along Playing Close 1949)
New donation : a 1958 school desk from the Spendlove School An intriguing history of past school days lies inside the desk:the graffiti covered interior reveals the names of pupils, dates, forms and classroom romances - a very cool addition to the museum collection! To be displayed at Street Fair after conservation work, the museum looks forward to learning more about the graffiti scribblers (1958 -1971). With thanks to Alan Jenkins for his donation.
Museum opening times: Saturdays 10.30 - 12.30, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays 2.30 - 4.30. During August: Saturdays 2.30 -4.30
Sue Rangeley ·
Fri 11 Jul, 15:09 · Link
Thomas Gifford Trust Raises Over £4,000 at Charlbury Beer Festival
The Thomas Gifford Trust is delighted to announce that its Pimm's Stall at this year’s Charlbury Beer Festival raised just over £4,000, a fantastic result that will go a long way in supporting community activities and initiatives in Charlbury.
The Trust would like to extend heartfelt thanks to The Bell for their generous support of the stall, which played a key role in its success. The Bell’s generous contribution highlights their strong commitment to backing local projects and bringing the Charlbury community together.
Profits from the Pimm's Stall will help fund the ongoing work of the Thomas Gifford Trust, including the maintenance and development of the Charlbury Community Centre, as well as other valuable youth and community projects that benefit our town.
The Trust is very grateful to all who visited the stall, enjoyed a refreshing Pimm's, and contributed to a great cause.
Charlbury Community Centre ·
Thu 10 Jul, 13:31 · Link
A forthcoming opportunity to access a range of information about support for quality of later life
Would you like to find out more about information and practical help available from a range of local statutory and voluntary agencies to support independent living and care at home?
Age UK Oxfordshire Services, including Dementia Oxfordshire and Carers Oxfordshire, are organising an Information Fair on Tuesday, 15 July from 10.30 to 2.30 in the Glyme Hall, Burford Road, Chipping Norton OX7 5DZ..
A wide range of different organisations will have displays and information stands there offering opportunities to pick up information and speak face to face with service providers. Topics covered will include the following:
• Understanding hearing and sight impairment and what resources and services are available to support people affected
• How to get alarms and gadgets (assistive technology) that can support you in everyday life.
• Care and other support at home
• How to get advice on legal issues relating to sensible planning for later life
• Advice on community safety and how to avoid being scammed
The Glyme Hall is an accessible venue with wheelchair access and parking adjacent to the hall including disabled parking. It is located next to the Leisure Centre on the Secondary School site on the A361 Burford to Chipping Norton Road before you reach the Town Centre. The site is served by the Pulhams X9 Witney to Chipping Norton bus service which runs through Charlbury. There is a bus stop outside the Chipping Norton School site – ask for Chipping Norton School.
For further information about the Fair, contact Katie Smok at katiesmok@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk Tel: 07827 235441
Meryl Smith ·
Wed 9 Jul, 13:42 · 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.
- The White House Charlbury Road Fawler
1. Crab apple - Section fell to ground level. Systemically treat stump with eco-plug max Glyphosate herbicide. 2. Field maple - Crown reduction within 1.5 metres of boundary
WODC reference: 25/01547/TCA - Wed 25 Jun 2025 - Under consideration
Mon 7 Jul, 06:15 · Link
