Climate Workshops inspire Charlbury Pupils
Charlbury Primary School recently participated in an exciting climate education programme, delivered through a partnership between the charity Climate Ed and the Ridge Climate Care Awards created by Charlbury based Ridge Clean Energy.
The Ridge Climate Care Awards encourage sustainable living and aim to reduce eco-anxiety among young people. Meanwhile, Climate Ed delivers free climate science education, carbon literacy and climate action workshops to primary schools.
Over five weeks, Year 6 pupils took part in workshops on climate science, travel and emissions, food choices, and the carbon cost of everyday items. Alongside this, they worked towards the Ridge Climate Care Awards, reinforcing their learning with practical, hands-on activities.
Claire Gilbert, Climate Ed’s local volunteer manager, proposed the idea of combining both programmes to maximise the impact of climate education. Teresa Hall, Community Partnership Co-ordinator at Ridge Clean Energy, took on the role of Climate Ed volunteer at Charlbury Primary School. She said, ‘Running the Climate Ed workshops alongside the Climate Care Awards offers a powerful, action-oriented learning experience. This combined approach has the potential to inspire lasting behavioural change and foster climate awareness as pupils transition to young adulthood.’
Charlbury School Headteacher Kate Robertson praised the initiative, saying pupils were “buzzing with their new learning and positive experience.”
The programme ended with a celebration of achievements: 24 pupils received Bronze Awards and three gained the Silver Award which were presented by Charlbury resident Alison Derham who is a Deputy Lieutenant for Oxfordshire and holds the education brief for the county.
This joint effort shows the positive impact of combining education and action, giving our young people the tools and confidence to tackle climate change.
daniela jenkins ·
Wed 27 Aug, 12:17 · Link
Victoria Fountain at the Playing Close gets a spruce-up!
Charlbury Town Council has arranged for the fountain to be cleaned using a specialist method called DOFF cleaning – that’s a gentle but very effective steam-based process which removes dirt, algae and moss without damaging the historic stone.
🗓 Here’s the timetable:
Mon 22 Sept – scaffolding goes up
Tues 23 & Wed 24 Sept – cleaning work takes place
Thurs 25 / Fri 26 Sept – scaffolding comes down
Thanks for bearing with us while this important restoration work is carried out – we can’t wait to see the fountain looking its best again! 💧
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Tue 26 Aug, 15:49 · Link
Wine & Jazz
Please join us for a wine tasting at Bobwell Farm in aid of St Mary's church and its community initiatives. Please use this link to book your tickets or scan the QR code on the poster.
https://forms.office.com/r/41h2H3hJHP
daniela jenkins ·
Fri 22 Aug, 15:27 · 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.
- Hazel Cottage Church Lane Charlbury
T1- yew tree - to be felled
WODC reference: 25/01939/TCA - Tue 12 Aug 2025 - Under consideration
- 19 The Green Charlbury
T1-Birch (dead)- Fell to leave a height of 2-3 meters depending on decay G1-Hazel and field maple- Pollard at 2 metres due to heavy dieback T2-Cherry- Fell to ground level due to heavy die back T3- Elder (dead)- Fell to ground level (dead)
WODC reference: 25/01935/TCA - Mon 11 Aug 2025 - Under consideration
- Woodlands The Slade Charlbury
MT2-Walnut-frame work Pollard at a height or 5 metres just below snapped out stem -due to storm damage and decay.
WODC reference: 25/01869/TCA - Mon 04 Aug 2025 - Under consideration
- Woody Lane House Woody Lane Charlbury
5 Larch - Over mature and in poor condition with risk to wind blow and heave . 9 Spruce - Over mature and in poor condition with risk to wind blow and heave
WODC reference: 25/01875/TCA - Mon 04 Aug 2025 - Under consideration
Mon 18 Aug, 06:15 · Link
Protest against JD Vance's visit on the Playing Close
A protest took place against US vice president JD Vance’s visit on the Playing Close this afternoon, with demonstrators from Charlbury and nearby, and the press in attendance.
Slogans included “Make Charlbury Great Again – Go Home”, “Cotswold childless cat ladies say go home”, “Rolling hills, not rolling back climate action”, “JD Vance’s Netflix password is ‘password’”, “Down with this sort of thing” and “Careful now”.
Richard Fairhurst ·
Tue 12 Aug, 16:43 · Link
CRAG Sunday Tea-Concert season-tickets now on sale.......
The ninth annual CRAG tea-concert concert series has just been announced and season-tickets (for all six concerts) are now on sale. Tickets for individual concerts will be available from September 1st.
https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk
Nick Parker ·
Tue 12 Aug, 12:04 · Link
Two for One tickets just released for Charlbury Oktoberfest 27th September 17;00 to 23:30
This year there is more beer (6 types of German ale), wider food range and cheaper entrance! We have got the family favourites back with King B starting the music at 6pm . Jubilee Brass Brand band getting everybody up to Sweet Caroline and the main act of the Village Idiots ready to get everyone dancing. If you have not been before, this is the party of the year in Charlbury. Two for one tickets have been released in August, so get in early,. Admission is also available on the gate!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charlbury-oktoberfest-2025-tickets-1542397375069?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Paul D Jenkins ·
Tue 12 Aug, 09:25 · Link
Cornerstone celebrates 5 years
Cornerstone opened its doors 5 years ago on 10th August 2020 in the Corner House. Many thanks to everyone that has supported us, visited us, used our services or donated to us. Special thanks to all our amazing volunteers who enable us to be open Monday - Saturday each week.
We'd love to create a report of what we have achieved over the last 5 years and we would value comments / feedback from the community. If you would like to contribute please can you email me on cornerstone@charlburychurch.uk or write me a note and leave in Cornerstone marked for Jo Paton.
Many thanks.
Jo Paton, Cornerstone Manager.
St Marys and All Saints ·
Mon 11 Aug, 12:30 · 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 Cottage Dancers Hill Charlbury
T1 - Hornbeam - Re pollard to 1 metre below old points, Crown raise to 3.5 metres & Remove x 1 low limb to clear shed access. T2 - Ash - Pollard at 3.5 metres (best points just above trellis). T3 - Cherry - Fell ground level . T4 - Walnut - Reduce back to boundary
WODC reference: 25/01872/TCA - Mon 04 Aug 2025 - Under consideration
- Hix Cottage Hixet Wood Charlbury
Erection of two storey rear extension.
WODC reference: 25/01851/HHD - Fri 01 Aug 2025 - Under consideration
- Wagon Wheel Cottage Charlbury Road Spelsbury
Conversion of existing outbuilding into living accommodation and replacement of existing carport
WODC reference: 25/01756/HHD - Tue 05 Aug 2025 - Under consideration
Mon 11 Aug, 06:15 · 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.
- Long Meadow Church Street Charlbury
T1 - Leylandii - dead, fell to ground level. T2 - Hawthorn - dead, fell to ground level. T3 - Silver birch - fell to ground level.
WODC reference: 25/01817/TCA - Mon 28 Jul 2025 - Under consideration
- The Stone House Church Street Charlbury
Discharge of Condition 3 (details of windows and doors) of Listed Building Consent 24/01487/LBC
WODC reference: 25/01823/CND - Mon 28 Jul 2025 - Under consideration
- Street Record Spelsbury Road Charlbury Oxfordshire
T1 & T2 Crack Willow - Repollard both trees back to original pollard points. Sever ivy at base of both trees
WODC reference: 25/01812/TCA - Fri 25 Jul 2025 - Under consideration
- Cemetery Thames Street Charlbury Oxfordshire
T1 Cedar - Remove major deadwood and broken/hanging branches from throughout crown. Crown lift low branches over neighbouring garden to 3 metres above ground level.
WODC reference: 25/01811/TCA - Fri 25 Jul 2025 - Under consideration
- 11 Ticknell Piece Road Charlbury
T1 Plum. Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 3 metres.
WODC reference: 25/01805/TCA - Fri 25 Jul 2025 - Under consideration
- Charlbury House Woodstock Road Charlbury
Ash Tree - Removal of Ash tree showing signs of Ash dieback and bracket fungus adjacent to Woodstock road.
WODC reference: 25/01746/TCA - Fri 18 Jul 2025 - Under consideration
Mon 4 Aug, 06:15 · Link
