Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Witney Community Fridge
Open to everyone you can access items which are available. The Fridge is open from 10am until 12pm. Further information can be found in our article ‘Have you joined yet? Now is the time to become part of the Witney Food Revolution’.
Witney High Street Methodist Church in Wesley Walk
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Tuesdays to 30 July
Tea and Cake
Come along to St Mary’s Church and enjoy delicious home made cakes and a cup of tea all in support of raising vital funds for the Church restoration.
Church View, Bampton OX18 2LZ
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Wednesdays
Witney Community Larger
Membership of the Witney Community Larder can give you access to ten non-perishable items(plus as much fruit and veg as you think you will use without it going to waste). Larder is open on Wednesdays from 10am until 12pm.
Witney High Street Methodist Church in Wesley Walk
To join visit sofea.uk.com/purpose-projects/community-larder
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Thursdays
Witney Community Meal
Come along and be part of the local community and share a hot meal and pudding together. More information can be found in our article ‘Have you heard, there’s a great way to make new friends over a shared meal each week?’ Held from 5pm to 6.30pm. High Street Methodist Church, Witney
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To find out more visit Facebook: Witney Community Meal |
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From 2 July
Events at Chipping Norton Theatre
There are numerous shows taking place at The Theatre in Chipping Norton this summer from comedy to musical tribute bands to cricket! Further details can be found in our article on page 40 of this magazine.
The Theatre, Chipping Norton
chippingnortontheatre.com/whats-on
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6 July Battle Proms Picnic Concert Pack a picnic, chill the fizz and join us for a summer spectacular with music, fireworks, the legendary Grace Spitfire, parachutes, cannons and cavalry, as the ultimate ‘party in the park’ returns. Blenheim Palace, Woodstock battleproms.com/venues/blenheim-palace
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13 July Witney Carnival & Procession Starting at 11am the procession will start at The Leys going via Church Green, Corn Street, Holloway Road, Welch Way, High Street/Market Street and Church Green back to The Leys by 12 noon. You will have the chance to see at least 30 entrants, including five traction engines along with floats from schools and local organisations. Once the procession returns to The Leys, the main Carnival event will get underway concluding at 4.30pm. Witney Town Centre & The Leys
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From 13 July What’s on at Waterperry Gardens this July? With a full programme of year-round events from horticulturally themed weekends to outdoor family theatre productions, concerts, and opera in the Amphitheatre, arts festivals, and something fun for the children to do in the holidays there’s always something to look forward to at Waterperry Gardens. vOx Chamber Choir - Songs of Love at Waterperry: 13th July Celebrating Ceramics and Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Festivals: 19 - 21 July Summer Holiday Garden Trail: 24th July - 1st September The Wind In The Willows: Musical by Boxtree Productions: 27th July Moonrakers – Contemporary Folk Music: 28th July Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA
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19 and 20 July Bampton Classical Opera: ‘L’isola d’Alcina’ Our article ‘Transport yourself to the magical ‘L’isola d’Alcina’ this July!’ will give you an insight into the fabulous spectacle which will be performed in the glorious gardens of Bampton’s Deanery. Performances start at 7pm. Tickets for Bampton are £42 (under 18: half-price). The Deanery, Church Close, Bampton OX18 2LL
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19 July Cogges Manor Farm, Witney There are a number of events being held at Cogges Manor Farm all summer long. From children’s activities to a English Civil War battle re-enactment, outdoor theatre, the Beer & Cider Festival and late summer Harvest Fayre. To find out more please refer to our article on page 32 of this magazine. Church Ln, Witney OX28 3LA
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24 July and 1 September Summer Garden Trail Orienteering family fun during the summer holidays. Enjoy exploring the ornamental gardens, using directions and clues to follow the sculpture trail! £4.50 per child with a prize (compass supplied), tickets available from the Gift Barn, pre-booking not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the standard garden entrance fee applies. Wed, 24th July, 10am - Sun, 1st September, 5:30pm Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA
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27 July The Wind In The Willows: The Musical presented by Boxtree Productions When Mole gets fed up with cleaning her home, she decides to leave her burrow and head out on an adventure! She meets Ratty, Toad and Badger and discovers a love of the river and the joy of the open road. However, that egocentric Toad is convinced to steal a car by those meddling weasels! Featuring hilarious comedy, magic and fantastic toe-tapping songs be sure of an evening of wonderful open-air theatre that the whole family will enjoy. The Performances will begin at 5pm and will be approximately 2hrs long including an advised 20 minute interval. Visit Waterperry’s website for more information and booking details. Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA
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26-28 July The Game Fair The Game Fair has something to offer the whole family, from toddlers to teenagers. This year you can watch working dogs show off their skills, falconry, ferreting, try archery, traditional crafts, clay shooting, fly fishing and much more. There’s great shopping, delicious food and drink, cooking demos and the opportunity to relax and socialise in the VIP Enclosure, hosted by James Martin daily along with Dick and Angel from TV’s Escape to the Chateau on Sunday. Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
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28 July Moonrakers Four-piece Moonrakers (moonrakers.net) perform sparkling and unique arrangements of traditional British folk songs and tunes as well as their own compositions. Their multi-instrumental show comprises harp, cello, fretted instruments, whistles and female/male vocals. The evening starts at 6pm, concluding at 8.30pm. Tickets can be booked via the What’s On page on the Waterperry website. Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA
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1 August Oxfordshire Play Association’s Witney Playday Come along to a day full of play and fun. Activities have been selected to provide opportunities for both physical and fun learning, with something suitable for young people of all ages and interests. Admission and activities are all free, although refreshments do need to be purchased. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic along. Open from 11am until 3pm. Further information can be found in our article ‘Improving children’s lives through play’. West Witney Sports & Social Club, Burford Road, Witney OX29 0NB
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9 August until the 18 August Waterperry Opera Festival 2024 The opera festival with a difference … not just great opera but family fun and entertainment too over a ten day period across the Waterperry Estate. Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA
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10 August Paws ‘N’ Pimms Teddy Bear's Picnic and Family Fun Day Take a drive over to Carterton for a fun family day out, full details of which you can find in our article on page 107 of this magazine. Carterton Rec in Arkells Gardens (OX18 3DD) To find out more please visit Facebook Muddy Puddles
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23 August to 25 August Oxford Storytelling Festival The fourth year of this intimate weekend festival, weaving magic with stories, the spoken word, poetry and song. A true feast for the senses. Waterperry are very excited to be able, once again, to present some of the UK’s best storytellers alongside some exciting musicians and entertainers, in a beautiful setting that is Waterperry House and Gardens. Booking details can be found on the What’s On page of their website. Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA
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28 August Marie Curie Quiz Night The Oxfordshire STARS invite you to come along to their quiz night in support of Marie Curie. Starting at 7.30pm for the quiz to get underway at 8pm. Entry £3, teams of up to six people. The Elm Tree, 21 West End, Witney OX 28 1NQ meetup.com/oxfordshire-stars-walks-socials-and-charitable-events
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31 August The Little Mermaid presented by IK Productions Escape into the open air this summer with IK Productions summer show: The Little Mermaid, which takes place in the wonderful setting of Waterperry Garden’s Amphitheatre. IKP’s unmistakable brand of ‘delightfully daft’ family theatre is a perfect adventure for all ages. Book through the Waterperry website. Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA
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31 August and 1 September Waterperry House Open Weekend A chance to meet the owners of Waterperry Estate, the School of Philosophy and Economic Science. With a varied selection of lectures, talks and tours throughout the ‘open house’ weekend. No pre-booking required. The house is open from 10am until 5.30pn on both days. There will also be opportunities to have guided tours of the Frescoes and other areas of the house throughout the day in addition to tours of the icehouse. Further information can be found on Waterperry’s website’s What’s On. Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA
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13 to 15 September Great Barn Festival Save the date for this fabulous event close to Faringdon. Boxed Up Events will be rattling the rafters of the magnificent 13th century Great Barn in Great Coxwell with an exciting programme of five star touring theatre, internationally acclaimed musical artists, and interactive family shows to thrill, activities to get you creating and guests to bring the heritage and landscape of the historic grange to life. Great Barn, Great Coxwell, near Faringdon boxoffice@greatbarnfestival.com
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15 and 16 September Photographic Exhibition by Witney Photo Group If you missed their Exhibition in May or would like to revisit it, most of the photographs are displayed at St Mary’s Church in Witney on 15 and 16 September. The exhibition is open from 2pm to 6pm and 7pm to 8pm on Sunday and 3pm to 7pm on the Monday.
Church Green, Witney OX28 4AW
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24 to 28 September ‘A Fistful of Mondays’ Country Music is now bigger than ever – ‘A Fistful of Mondays’ combines romantic comedy, with line dancing and country music. Local writer/director Joe Graham’s theatre production company Local writer/director Joe Graham’s theatre production company Balancing Act will bring you an evening of fine entertainment. Our article on page xx tells you more. Corn Exchange, Witney Tickets for ‘A Fistful of Mondays’ can be booked online at balancingact.org.uk or direct from the Corn Exchange cornexchangewitney.org.uk. |
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25 September Marie Curie Quiz Night The Oxfordshire STARS invite you to come along to their quiz night in support of Marie Curie. Starting at 7.30pm for the quiz to get underway at 8pm. Entry £3, teams of up to six people. The Oxfordshire Yeoman, 172 Wroslyn Road, Freeland OX29 8AQ meetup.com/oxfordshire-stars-walks-socials-and-charitable-events
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To 26 October ‘Mountains and plains and adventure’ Exhibition Fascinating exhibition being held providing visitors to Kelmscott Manor the opportunity to experience the spirit of Iceland. Full details can be found on page 56 of this magazine. Kelmscott Manor, Kelmscott, Lechlade GL7 3HJ
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