Weekly traders at Charlbury Community Centre
Attached is an updated traders listing for the Commumity Centre, including our new square pizza guy.
News
Charlbury Community Centre is now powered by the sun ☀️
New solar panels with battery storage units have been installed at Charlbury Community Centre - funded through a local grant made possible by Sustainable Charlbury. Grants are funded from revenues generated by the Southill Community Energy solar farm.
That means:
⚡ Lower energy bills
🌱 Lower carbon emissions
💚 More support for community activities
The panels will help cut carbon emissions and reduce energy bills for the building, meaning more resources can go back into the community centre for activities we all value.
The new installation will cover more than 60% of the Community Centre’s energy use over 12 months and up to 75% in summer. Estimated savings are a 70 percent reduction to the annual electricity bill!
A handy digital display shows the new system’s energy performance available for everyone to see, located near reception in the café and library area.
Read the full story here.sustainablecharlbury.org/news-and-views/new-solar-panels-at-charlbury-community-centre/
Kate Beaumont · Fri 27 Mar, 16:35 · Link
Tree works at Ticknell Piece playground
You may have noticed that a cherry tree next to the playground at Ticknell Piece has recently been felled.
This followed advice from Oxfordshire County Council’s Tree Service, who assessed the tree and found it to be in poor structural condition, with a split between its stems. Given how close it was to the playground, the recommendation was that it should be removed promptly for safety reasons.
As the site is within a conservation area, the Town Council submitted the required 5-day notice to West Oxfordshire District Council before the work was carried out.
Where possible, the timber has been left on site to provide habitat for wildlife.
At its meeting this week, the Town Council also discussed planting a replacement tree in due course.
Lisa Wilkinson · Fri 27 Mar, 13:59 · Link
Tree works at Ticknell Piece playground
You may have noticed that a cherry tree next to the playground at Ticknell Piece has recently been felled.
This followed advice from Oxfordshire County Council’s Tree Service, who assessed the tree and found it to be in poor structural condition, with a split between its stems. Given how close it was to the playground, the recommendation was that it should be removed promptly for safety reasons.
As the site is within a conservation area, the Town Council submitted the required 5-day notice to West Oxfordshire District Council before the work was carried out.
Where possible, the timber has been left on site to provide habitat for wildlife.
At its meeting this week, the Town Council also discussed planting a replacement tree in due course.
Lisa Wilkinson · Fri 27 Mar, 11:39 · 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.
- Zelyan Sheep Street Charlbury
Proposed extension and conversion to outbuildings and alterations including roof lights (amended plans) (non material amendment to 23/01943/HHD to allow amendments to fenestration on garden elevation, new timber cladding on elevation facing neighbour's side and retention of existing wall on boundary)
WODC reference: 26/00588/NMA - Tue 10 Mar 2026 - Under consideration - 3 Lees Heights Charlbury
Certificate of Lawfulness (to allow erection of garden room outbuilding in rear garden to replace existing outbuilding)
WODC reference: 26/00558/CLP - Thu 05 Mar 2026 - Under consideration - 13 Sturt Road Charlbury
Beech (T1) located at the front of the property. Prune back to previous pruning points. Ginko (T2) located at the back of the property. Prune back to previous pruning points. Yew (T3) located at the back of the property. Prune back to previous pruning points.
WODC reference: 26/00546/TCA - Thu 05 Mar 2026 - Under consideration - 14 Hill Close Charlbury
Erection of a detached outbuilding ancillary to the dwelling for use as artist studio, to replace existing shed
WODC reference: 26/00530/HHD - Tue 17 Mar 2026 - Under consideration - Queen Anne House Church Lane Charlbury
Alterations to include the erection of a single storey first floor extension
WODC reference: 26/00529/LBC - Mon 16 Mar 2026 - Under consideration - Queen Anne House Church Lane Charlbury
Erection of a first floor extension and associated works
WODC reference: 26/00528/HHD - Mon 16 Mar 2026 - Under consideration
Mon 23 Mar, 06:15 · Link
One Spare Ticket
Fancy a day out in Birmingham? A coach will leave the Spendlove Centre at 9am on Friday 17 April. We will arrive Birmingham with plenty of time to visit its glorious library and Art Gallery before lunch. At 2.15pm we sit down to a concert by the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. We aim to be back in Charlbury by 6pm (ish) depending on traffic. Cost £50 (a bargain) to include coach travel and concert ticket. First come, first served.
Patrick Gallagher · Sun 22 Mar, 18:21 · Link
Charlbury Children Read for 34,048 Minutes for World Book Day
📚✨ World Book Day Readathon – Community Update & Thank You! ✨📚
We're delighted to share the fantastic results from Charlbury Primary's World Book Day Readathon!
Our pupils collectively read a staggering 34,048 minutes — that’s 567 hours of reading!
They read with dedication and enthusiasm in the lead up to, and all day long on World Book Day. On WBD itself, we were lucky to welcome special guests from the wider Charlbury Community including Jason from the Community Centre and Bryanna from Youth Club who generously gave their time and shared favourite books. Our students loved hearing from them.
Thanks to this amazing effort, together with the generous support of families and you, our community, the Readathon has raised over £1,600. This will go directly towards resources and opportunities that help our children’s learning. 🌱✨
A huge thank you to everyone who encouraged, sponsored, and celebrated reading with us. Your support truly makes a difference! 💙📖
Jennifer Kidd · Sat 21 Mar, 16:30 · Link
Charlbury Bowler selected to captain England
A lovely article in Bowls International about 14 year old Dyllan England who has been named captain for the upcoming Short Mat Bowls match against Wales.
https://bowlsinternational.com/charlbury-bowler-selected-to-captain-england-under-21s/
Jackie Hague · Thu 19 Mar, 20:54 · Link
Walkers are Welcome – Forest of Wychwood Walk (Wednesday 8th April)
All are welcome to join our next Walkers are Welcome guided walk — a scenic circular route through the Evenlode Valley and Wychwood Forest.
Date: Wednesday 8th April
Time: 10am (meeting at Charlbury Station to meet visitors arriving on the 10:09 train)
Distance: 9 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
The walk takes in parts of the historic Wychwood Forest, Cornbury Estate, and the villages of Chilson and Finstock, with lovely countryside views along the way. We’ll also visit Shorthampton Church, known for its historic wall paintings.
Lunch stop: The Plough Inn, Finstock
If you would like to eat at the pub, please email
peter.kenrick@charlbury-tc.gov.uk
with your meal choice by Wednesday 1st April
Menus:
Additional information:
Please wear suitable walking footwear (some sections may be muddy)
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times
No need to book for the walk — just turn up.
Lisa Wilkinson · Thu 19 Mar, 15:54 · Link
Trustee roles available at Charlbury Community Centre
Would you like to be more involved with the Charlbury community?
Interested in shaping future plans for the Community Centre?
Thomas Gifford Trust, which owns and manages Charlbury Community Centre, is looking for two new trustees.
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.
We invite any member of our community to get involved. We aim to provide something for people of all ages and with diverse interests so it is important that we ensure the trustees are representative of our area as a whole. Younger adults are encouraged to join us at this time and note that the time commitment is not too demanding alongside work and / or family. It is a rewarding role, and you will receive a warm welcome.
Keen to help Charlbury move towards net zero?
We're 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 maximise energy efficiency following installation of our new solar panels.
Can you help us get the word out about all that the Community Centre has to offer?
Come help us with social media and communications! We are also looking for someone who can keep Charlbury informed about what we’re doing, let people know about new classes, sessions and events, and who can encourage community members who have never been in to come and explore what’s happening at the Centre.
If you want to learn more about what may be involved, please get in touch with Chris Potts, Chair of TG Trust (message or call 07765 242315) or Daniela Jenkins, Executive Manager (07979 706090).
We look forward to meeting all interested community members!
Catherine Ball · Tue 17 Mar, 17:33 · Link
Charlbury residents – have your say on proposed changes to local government
The Government is consulting on proposals to reorganise local government in Oxfordshire, and Charlbury Town Council will be submitting a response. Before doing so, we would like to understand residents’ views.
At present most local services are delivered by two tiers of council above town and parish councils:
Oxfordshire County Council – highways, schools, social care, libraries etc
District councils (West Oxfordshire District Council) – planning, waste, housing, environment etc
The proposals would replace these with unitary authorities that deliver all services. Charlbury Town Council would continue to exist under all options.
Three proposals are currently under consultation:
One Oxfordshire Council – a single council covering the whole county (population around 800,000)
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oneoxfordshire
Two Councils – two medium-sized councils, each serving around 500,000 residents
Three Councils – three smaller councils covering Northern Oxfordshire, Greater Oxford and Ridgeway
www.oxford.gov.uk/three-councils
Importantly, the Government consultation does not ask councils or residents to choose between the proposals. Instead, the same set of questions must be answered for each proposal.
To help inform the Town Council’s response, please take a few minutes to complete our short survey:
The survey takes around 3 minutes to complete and will close ahead of the Extraordinary Meeting of Charlbury Town Council on 18 March at 12 noon, when the Council will agree its response
You can also respond directly to the Government consultation here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-oxfordshire
Thank you for helping the Town Council understand residents’ views.
Lisa Wilkinson · Fri 13 Mar, 11:08 · Link
Get your 20 is Plenty bin stickers
To mark the implementation of Oxfordshire’s 275th 20mph scheme, Oxfordshire residents can apply for free wheelie bin stickers to remind motorists to stick to the lower limit.
After launching its 20mph programme in 2022, Oxfordshire County Council has been working with parish and town councils around the county to bring in lower limits in places where parish and town councils request them.
To celebrate the latest milestone, and support these schemes, the council has joined forces with the national 20’s Plenty for Us campaign group to give out free wheelie bin stickers to Oxfordshire residents who want to support their local 20mph scheme.
To apply for stickers, people can visit the 20’s Plenty webpage https://www.20splenty.org/oxon_wbs .
Each household can apply for up to 10 stickers to get the message across that 20mph is plenty in residential areas.
Liz Leffman · Mon 9 Mar, 13:25 · 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.
- 14 Woodstock Road Charlbury
Discharge of conditions 4,7,10 and 13 of planning permission 25/01981/S73
WODC reference: 26/00526/CND - Tue 03 Mar 2026 - Under consideration - 6 Wellington Cottages Charlbury
Alterations to gate and railings at the front of the property (part-retrospective)
WODC reference: 26/00454/HHD - Thu 05 Mar 2026 - Under consideration - Ambleside Farm Ditchley Road Charlbury
Erection of an equipment store with associated works
WODC reference: 26/00439/FUL - Thu 05 Mar 2026 - Under consideration
Mon 9 Mar, 06:15 · Link
Local Government Reorganisation – Have Your Say
The Government is consulting on proposals to change how local government works in Oxfordshire.
This could mean replacing Oxfordshire County Council and West Oxfordshire District Council with one or more new councils delivering all services.
Charlbury Town Council will be submitting a response and would like to understand residents’ views.
Please take 3 minutes to complete our short survey:
🔗 https://forms.gle/XEqbHBiXqAMCBeMz7
Maps showing the proposed council areas can be viewed here:
🔗 https://charlbury-tc.gov.uk/local-governance-consultations/
The Town Council will consider its response at an Extraordinary Meeting on 16 March (tbc).
You can also respond directly to the Government consultation here:
🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-oxfordshire
Thank you for helping shape Charlbury’s response.
Lisa Wilkinson · Thu 5 Mar, 13:37 · Link
ALL residents invited to pre-AGM Southill meeting 4th March 6.30-7.30pm Memorial Hall
ALL residents invited to pre-AGM public meeting of Southill Solar 4th March 6.30-7.30pm Memorial HallSouthill Solar is 10 years old this year! And it's the gift that keeps on giving. Come and find out how and why....
Bonus content - the impact of the war in the Middle East on energy prices.
Liz Reason · Mon 2 Mar, 17:54 · Link
A small request about reporting issues in town
As Town Clerk, I regularly receive messages asking me to report things like potholes, broken street lights, graffiti, fly-tipping, blocked gullies, dog fouling, dead trees/branches or other problems around town.
While I’m always happy to help, these reports are made through FixMyStreet — and anyone can report directly in just a couple of minutes.
In fact, it’s usually better coming straight from the person who has spotted the issue. You can:
Pinpoint the exact location on the map
Upload a photo
Add the detail while it’s fresh
Track updates directly
If you send it to me or the Town Council, I simply log it on FixMyStreet on your behalf — which adds an extra step.
FixMyStreet is designed for reporting things that are broken, dirty, damaged or dumped and need fixing, cleaning or clearing — such as:
Potholes
Street lights not working
Graffiti
Dog fouling
Fly-tipping
Tree issues
If something isn’t covered under FixMyStreet, it will be redirected to the appropriate organisation.
You can report here:
www.fixmystreet.com
Of course, if something is urgent, please do contact me. But where possible, reporting directly helps issues get to the right authority more quickly.
Thank you — it really does make a difference.
Lisa Wilkinson · Mon 2 Mar, 16:00 · 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.
- St Marys Church Church Street Charlbury Oxfordshire OX7 3PX
T1 Lime - framework pollard to the tree at 9 meters T2 Lime - framework pollard at around 14 metres
WODC reference: 26/00382/TCA - Mon 16 Feb 2026 - Under consideration - Churchill House Wychwood Close Charlbury
Erection of a single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to create additional living space
WODC reference: 26/00227/HHD - Wed 25 Feb 2026 - Under consideration
Mon 2 Mar, 06:15 · Link
Perchance to [Morris] Dance?
Join Charlbury Finstock Morris!
Morris dancing is more than just hanky-waving and whacking one another with sticks. It is participating in and maintaining an ancient English custom; it is learning different dance traditions and local history and sharing that with interested audiences; it is camaraderie with people who share your interest; it is beer-drinking (mostly real ale, and cider for at least one of us); and above all, it is good exercise. (Haven't you been telling yourself you need more of that—and we are not just talking about hoisting pints.)
We are always looking for interested individuals from the local community to join our band of merry men*. Our dancers hail from Chipping Norton to west of Oxford and all points in between. No experience is necessary—we provide teaching usually Friday evenings in Finstock.
Should you seek some lively exercise or feel the urge to be doing something really different while entertaining others with your dance or musical talent do consider joining Charlbury Finstock Morris. Contact our bagman Peter (the chap fourth from the left at the back in the picture) via info@charlburymorris.org.uk or even just stop by at one of our practice sessions listed here: Link
*As you will have noticed from the photos, in keeping with the older Morris customs Charlbury Morris is an all male side. Of course we have have a dedicated ‛support staff’ of spouses and partners, but if you wish to dance in a mixed side we highly recommend Charlbury's other Morris side, Wychwayz Border Morris.
Charlbury Beavers
We currently have some spaces in our Beaver colony in Charlbury. We meet on a Thursday 5pm - 6.15pm in term time at the Scout Hut. Open to 6 - 8 year olds. If you'd like more information or for your child to come and visit, do get in touch.
Jo Paton
Beaver Leader
St Marys and All Saints · Sun 1 Mar, 16:28 · Link
Get ready for the Garden Society Spring Show!
The date for this year's Garden Society Spring Show is fast approaching (11th April) so it's time to start thinking about the bulbs and flower arrangements you would like to exhibit!
Once again, we have made it easier for exhibitors, with no forms to fill in. Just turn up on the morning of the Show with your entries!
The schedule, outlining classes can be found below:
For more information, see the Garden Society website:
https://www.charlburygardensociety.org.uk/events/spring-show-2026/
Geneviève Hug · Sun 1 Mar, 09:08 · Link
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