EVENT: The Springs 2nd Annual Family Charity Fundraiser in Aid of Seesaw
DATE & TIME: Saturday 11 September, 1 to 5pm
WHAT'S HAPPENING: This free, family fun day out in aid of the Oxfordshire child bereavement charity Seesaw features key performances from Mr Alexanders Traveling Show and Ray Prior Falconry, but be sure to stay on guard as Wolly the clown mingles with the crowd! If the big stage is not for you, then fringe activities include bouncy castles, a merry go round, face painting, splat the rat and many other family favourites.
Once the family is finished with the fun, there is some serious shopping to be done with mum in the marketplace. Then at the end of the day make your way to the big barbeque grill where you can reflect on a good day out for a very worthwhile cause.
CONTACT: For more information visit www.thespringshotel.com or call Karen Spiers on 01491 836687
EVENT: Greater Leys Youth Football Club in need of players!
DATE & TIME: Wednesday evenings at Blackbird Leys playing field (top playing field by the new children's centre) between 6 pm & 7 pm.
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Greater Leys Youth Football Club are looking for boys and girls aged 7 & 8 (School year 2/3) to join our new teams. All coaches are FA level 1 & are CRB checked through the Football Association.
CONTACT: 07810716898
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Date and Time: Monday evenings in Witney (During the school term, starts 6th of September)
What's happening: We are pleased to announce that Burford Orchestra now has spaces available for new players, particularly in the String and Brass sections, an exciting opportunity to join one of Oxfordshire's oldest amateur orchestras.
We play three concerts a year in the local area and rehearse on Monday evenings in Witney during the school terms. No auditions necessary - just come along to a rehearsal to meet and play alongside the friendly members.
Contact: For further information please phone Andy Bettle on 07984 492976.
Event: Bicester Rugby training starts Tuesday 15th June
Venue: The rugby ground at Oxford Road, Bicester.
Time.: 7pm for a couple of hours every Tuesday and Thursday.
A light hearted kick-about and game of touch rugby each Tuesday and Thursday evening for the next couple of weeks, just get things moving again. Then we will start proper rugby training. All welcome. Come and get fit - you don't have to play rugby!
Training will be Tuesdays and Thursdays at the rugby ground at Oxford Road, Bicester.
Phone: Head Coach, Alec Smith on 07521 764598 or email him at smudger1@ymail.com for more details or to get involved!
EVENT: Pub Quiz at The Isis
DATE & TIME: Friday 3rd September, 8pm
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
Oxford World Development Movement group are holding a quiz night and raffle at The Isis. Including usual quiz rounds, plus bonus 'development round' where you get double points if you know the answers! Open to everyone (you don't need to be a member). Come and join in the fun.
Cost: £5 per team (up to 6 people in a team). Don't worry if you don't have a team -- just turn up and we'll make various impromptu teams on the night.
Venue: Isis Farmhouse, Haystacks Corner, The Towing Path, Near Iffley Lock OX4 4EL
Directions: From Iffley Lock, follow towpath, crossing river, past Iffley lock and just up from there is the Isis Farmhouse. From Donnington Bridge, follow towpath away from town, towards Iffley. About 5 min walk from each end.
CONTACT: Chris on 01295 259377 or see http://groups.wdm.org.uk/oxford/
Event: Abingdon Wargames Club
Venue: Neave Room, Abingdon Conservative Club, Ock Street , Abingdon, OX14 5AG (access via car park)
Date & Time: Every Friday 6.30pm-10.00pm
What's Happening: Try your hand at a variety of wargames, boardgames and card games. First two visits are free! (Affiliated with the Gaming Club Network)
Jumble Sale Saturday 4th September 2010 at 2.00pm at the Laurence Hall Church Road Cholsey
Organised by Cholsey Tennis Club
Event: The White Horse Country Show
Place: Uffington (near Wantage and Faringdon)
Dates: Sunday 29th and Monday 30th August (Augist Bank Holiday)
Time: 10am - 5pm each day.
What's Happening:
A great day out for all the family. Sunday features Racing Pigs, Shire Horses and a flypast by the Vulcan Bomber. Monday's big attraction is Mediaeval Jousting. There's Falconry, Jive Pony, Helicopter Rides, Lurcher Display, Jazz Band, Professor Crump, Historic Vehicles, Natural World Marquee, Funfair, Golf Pitching, Craft Stalls and lots, lots more..
Adults £8, Children & OAPs £6, Family Ticket (2 Adults and up to 3 children under 16) £20. Free Parking.
Contacts and further details: www.whitehorseshow.co.uk , Derek Kelsey 01367 820393, Mike Thomas 07803035603
Wantage Celebrates Heritage Day on Sunday 12th September
The Market Place will be alive with attractions, music and fun things to do from 11am until 6pm.
Plans include a fancy dress teddy bears picnic in Dick Squires garden in Priory Road. The most imaginative outfit will win a prize ! The children will be led from there to the Market Place by a pied piper and drummer to join in with the official opening by the town's Mayor, Jim Sibbald.
The day's programme continues with weapon demonstrations, music and dancing and punch and judy shows. Other fun things to do in The Market Place will apple bobbing, stocks, coconut shy, a card reader and of course there will be food.
Bands of Wandering Players will visit various local pubs. These pubs will be part of 'The Ale Trail' where commemorative glasses can be purchased to mark the occasion.
Two different tours will be taking place, one is The Heritage Trail, which begins in the museum and will take people to various places of interest. In the museum there will be lots of activities and exhibitions taking place and last but not least, there will be Betjeman tours starting at Alfred's Statue throughout the day.
Programmes will be available so that nothing is missed.
For any more information phone 01235 764444
Our rugby team is in dire straits due to a lot of our players getting new jobs and moving away. We are desperate for new players to keep our team afloat and continue to play another season. I would be very grateful if you could mention our club and encourage any Oxfordshire ladies to come along, get fit and have fun. We are having a taster training session for any enthusiastic ladies on Wed 8th Sept (7pm). All ladies over 18 are welcome regardless of size, experience and fitness level. We train on Wed nights at 7pm at North Hinksey rugby club and our matches are played on Sundays.
It's a lot of fun and is a great way to get fit. Look us up on facebook or http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/oxfordrfc/ for more information.
Thanks Jack. Awesome radio station, always has me giggling like a goon on my drive to work in the mornings.
I am running the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London on the 10th Oct for Oxfam and would be really grateful for your help.
I really do feel Oxfam is a brilliant charity and am really astounded by the work they do in Regions around the world, now with these floods in Pakistan they have been working hard getting support out there. Not just there Haiti is also a major priority as the clean has been greater than expected and the relentlessness of work and effort Oxfamer's do , makes me very proud to say that I support Oxfam 100% and am glad I work apart of a fantastic & passionate organization.
You can sponsor me here: http://www.justgiving.com/NaxusFitness
Naz Ali
Autumn Lanterns at the Harcourt Arboretum
Monday 25th October 2010
1.00 pm 4.00 pm
Come along to the Harcourt Arboretum during the half-term holiday and join in our FREE family friendly activities.
Our many colourful maple trees are now at their best, so come and make your own collection of fallen autumn leaves. 2010 is International Year of Biodiversity: see how many different shapes and shades of leaf you can find in the Arboretum.
With the evenings drawing in, it's useful to have a lantern to help show the way ahead. Have a go at making your own autumn lantern to take home with you.
Our Autumn Lanterns activities are part of the Big Draw and Oxfordshire Family Learning Festival 2010.
Drop-in session
FREE with Arboretum entry (adults £3.50, children free)
What's Happening: Come and buy fantastic fine art work created by local professional and amateur artists, also children's work for sale. 25% of adult sales go to Cancer Research UK and Kirtlington Church, 100% of sales of children's work goes jointly between the charities. Refreshments available. Venue: Beautiful Kirtlington Church, just off the A4095.
Luke Berryman presents 'A Celebration for Glynis' in aid of Sobell House Hospice Charity
Also featuring Guy Newbury at the Jacqueline du Pre Music Building, St Hilda's College, Cowley Place
Saturday 11th September
5pm
Tickets £7.50
Featuring music from Chopin, Scarlatti, Ravel and Haydn plus Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No 3
The Sobell Karting Challenge
October 1st
Rogue Racing Indoor Karting Track
Aylesbury, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE GB
£200 per team of 4 or 5
The event is a 2-hour endurance race for teams of four.
The entire event including practice and prize giving will take in the region of 3-3.5 hours
It is limited to 10 teams so please sign up quickly to avoid disappointment.
The karts are 200cc and can travel up to 40mph Rogue Racing's indoor track is 380 metres long and consists of 2 long straights and 8 competitive corners which results in close racing.
Oxfordshire Young Farmers New Members Week 5th-12th September!
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A FARMER TO BE A YOUNG FARMER!
Aged 10-26? Enjoy the Countryside and want to meet new people?
Oxfordshire Young Farmers has 300 members across 11 clubs in the county. Every year is action packed with Sports, Competitions, Dinner Dances, Tug of War, Public Speaking, and much much more! There is also opportunities to travel internationally and get funding from club, county and national.
For more info see www.ofyfc.org.uk
There is a new awareness about the positive effects of meditation. We have practised meditation for over 15 years and live the benefits.
We hold a FREE Sahaja Yoga Meditation class every Wednesday from 7.30pm at South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street, OX1 4RP.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation is to relax and enjoy thoughtless awareness.
We request you to announce this at the appropriate times to reach the wider community so people can try and enjoy the benefits of meditation as well.
If you need more information, please ring us on 01235 550654 or 07970844163.
Thanks!
Paul & Sushmita Westbrook
'INHABIT THE GARDEN'
Tue 31st Aug - Fri 17th Sep 10
'Drawing is the key...the underpinning of our artwork'
Private view: Sunday 29th August, 12 2:30pm. All welcome
Cindy and Jane met as students at Exeter College of Art, before moving on to study Glass and Ceramics at The Royal College of Art. They have been working together periodically since then, exchanging ideas and observations, both drawing on studies of botanical and natural forms, each artist reflecting her findings in her own unique way; light, movement and colour combine to create all the vigour and texture found in a garden. Both artists have exhibited widely in the UK and have undertaken a number of public commissions, in museums, schools and churches. This show at The North Wall will be the first time they have exhibited together, demonstrating their talents both as artists working independently and as artists in dialogue.
EVENT: Fleet Meadow's Autumn Fair in Didcot held by Oxfordshire mental health charity Restore
DATE & TIME: Saturday 11th September, 11 till 4
WHAT'S HAPPENING: This is a free, fun-packed event with live music, stalls, kids' activities, workshops all set in Restore's community garden on Sandringham Road in Didcot.
CONTACT: For more information visit www.restore.org.uk or call Olivier on 01235 817215
Family Fun Day on 25th September at Kidlington Methodist Church
Feeling down now the holidays are gone? Credit crunch biting? Why not come to the Family Fun Day on Saturday 25th September at Kidlington Methodist Church (opposite Exeter Hall on the main road through Kidlington). There'll be a bouncy castle, side shows, face painting, live music and lots more! Fun and games start at 11am and end at 4pm. Admission is free and everything else is either free or minimal amounts to cover costs. We're FUN raising not fundraising and rain or shine we'd love to see you there.
The Springs Annual Charity Family Fun Day is on Saturday 11th September which is in aid of the Oxfordshire based bereavement charity, Seesaw (www.seesaw.org.uk).
The charity exist to support children and families when a parent or sibling is dying or has died. After recent meetings with their fundraiser and having met some of their staff and volunteer helpers...not to mention their wonderfully special dog 'Do Good' who truly does just that, I have seen that the work they do is awe inspiring, deeply moving and well...quite simply amazing!!!
We are all very eager to ensure a successful day and raise maximum funds for such a worthwhile cause, so any help airing this would be greatly appreciated.
Geraldine Peers, BBC Oxford newsreader, opens The Springs Annual Family Charity Fundraiser. This free family day out is set to be a flagship fundraiser for Oxfordshire charity SeeSaw. With key performances from Mr Alexander's Travelling Show, Dance Troop Messy Jam and Falconry Displays from Ray Prior. But be sure to stay on guard as Wolly the Clown mingles in the crowd! Fringe entertainment includes bouncy castles, a merry go round, face painting, splat the rat and many other summer fair family favorites. Once, the family is done with the fun there's a market place with an exceptional offering of local produce, ceramics, sweets, toys, craft and much, much more. Then food glorious food, and the Springs have a team who know how to do that; so make your way to the family barbeque where you can reflect on a fun family day out for a very worthwhile cause.
Lady Windermere's Fan 15 to 18 September
DATE & TIME: 15 - 18 September, 7.30pm.
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Two tea-time callers considerably upset Lady Windermere as she is happily preparing for her coming-of-age party that evening and admiring an unusual fan, the gift of her husband.
The first caller, the dashing Lord Darlington tells her that she should console herself with him because her husband is untrue to her; the second, the gossipy Duchess of Berwick, tells her bluntly that all London knows that Windermere is in the coils of a mysterious and fascinating Mrs. Erlynne.
One of Oscar Wilde's sharpest and wittiest dramas in a new, stylish and innovative production.
FUNDRAISING EFFORTS LAUNCHED TO BUILD FARM FOR DISABLED CHILDREN
A series of car boot sales have been announced as the first fundraising efforts to create an activity farm for disabled children near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.
Nick and Nicola Laister have started work on Fairytale Farm, which will be the first family farm attraction where everything is designed around the needs of children with sensory, learning and physical disabilities.
Inspired by their 12-year-old daughter, who has cerebral palsy, Nick explains the concept:
"As parents of a child with severe disabilities, we have become only too aware over the past few years that there are very few rural facilities for disabled children and their families. As most parents of children with special needs know, much of the countryside such as the rights of way network - is almost completely out of bounds. There are a number of centres for disabled children, but these tend to be institutional and require advanced booking, and most mainstream attractions are not fully accessible, despite the best efforts of their owners."
Nick says that the idea behind Fairytale Farm is to create an attraction that he and Nicola would have liked to have visited with their family: "It will operate just like any other farm attraction, where visitors can just turn up and enjoy themselves. But the big difference is that we are turning accessibility on its head. At Fairytale Farm, everything will be designed around children with special needs, but we cannot guarantee that everything will be accessible to those without disabilities. We hope that by creating this unique, inclusive attraction that children with disabilities can enjoy a day out with their brothers and sisters."
Planning permission for the activity farm, at Southcombe Farm just outside Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire, was granted last year and work is now starting on-site:
"We found an ideal site on the A44 just outside Chipping Norton, which is flat, has good road access and a range of outbuildings that can be converted. The attraction will involve a range of farm and domestic animals, particularly those that can be handled, as this is important for children with sensory disabilities. We also propose to install specialist play equipment, including swings that can take wheelchairs, and sensory trails where children see, touch, smell and hear various fun features."
The project is being entirely funded by Nick and Nicola:
"We are not receiving any grant funding for this project. We want to prove that a facility such as this can work and we hope that this will inspire others to do the same. Although we are not seeking financial donations, we are asking local businesses and attractions to consider donating items that we could recycle, anything from play equipment and catering equipment through to timber, building materials and exhibits for the attraction."
The car boot sales are the first fundraising initiative organised by Fairytale Farm:
"We will be holding a car boot sale every Saturday from 4 September to 16 October this year. The events are being held at Southcombe Farm the site of Fairytale Farm on the A44 (Oxford Road), just outside Chipping Norton. It is free to enter for buyers from 9am, with sellers arriving at 8am. I would be delighted to explain our plans in more detail to visitors and show them the work that we are carrying out."
The full details:
From Saturday 4 September to Saturday 16 October 2010 we are holding car boot sales every week at Southcombe Farm to fundraise for the Fairytale Farm project.
Gates open for sellers at 8am and buyers arrive from 9am.
Seller pitch fee:
- Cars £6
- Cars with trailer or vans £7
No need to book - just turn up.
Free entry for buyers!
Refreshments are available and there are toilets on site.
For more details, telephone Julie Morgan on 07810 017437 or email us at info@fairytalefarm.co.uk.
Come along and see how the Fairytale Farm project is progressing. Please spread the word!
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This year our skydive is in memory of two amazing women Ali Booker; and Liz Murray.
Ali's son Douglas and Danika Ellis, Liz'z niece will be jumping out of a plane at 10,000 ft over the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside,they will be joined by a team of people including Lisa Little the daughter of the founder of Passionate Pink!
"Cancer doesn't discriminate between race, gender, wealth or status, put simply, it kills the people we love, we really do owe it to the memory of those we have lost to do everything we can to reduce, indeed eliminate this fear. There must be hope, too many brave people have died already, too many people are left behind without the people they loved and cherished"
"Passionate Pink! have pledged to help however and wherever we can to find a cure, to help people suffering, to this end, we will be working with CRUK.
Debra Little Founder of Passionate Pink!
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to our charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So please dig deep and donate now.
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The Oxford branch of the British Science Association runs events aiming to get the public interested in science. We hold a monthly 'SciBar' at Port Mahon on St Clements in Oxford. These are low-key, informal, free events, open to anyone, with no pre-booking required. Our target audience is adults with no direct connection to science, who would normally be a bit intimidated by events such as science lectures etc.
EVENT: Oxford SciBar - The earth after us: what legacy will humans leave in the rocks?
DATE & TIME: Thursday 16th September, 6.30pm, Port Mahon, St Clements, Oxford
WHAT'S HAPPENING: The Oxford branch of the British Science Association presents Dr Jan Zalasiewicz, author and geologist, who will take us on a trip 100 million years into the future. What will remain of us? What will our relics reveal about our lives, our cities and our impact on the planet?
An informal, free event with no pre-booking required. Oxford SciBar - discover the science behind everyday life!
Best wishes,
Rebecca Hamer
It's Feed The Children (UK)'s Samuel Hood Memorial 10K Peppard Fun Run/7K Walk this coming Sunday (5th September). It takes place in Rotherfield, Peppard, Oxon and Feed The Children is encouraging everyone, young or old, walker or runner, to take part to raise much- needed funds and sponsorship for the charity.
Peppard is a superb family event, walking or running, because of the diversity of the terrain, through fields and in the woods.
Starting and finishing at Greys Green Golf Course, adjacent to the Ruchetta Restaurant, Peppard Common on the B481 Reading to Nettlebed Road, RG9 5JU, the walk/run is suitable for all the family. For keen athletes and fun runners alike there is a 10K run, which starts at 10.30am and for leisure walkers and families (including the dog!) there is a shorter 7k route starting at 10.35am. Registration for both activities commences at 9.30am.
There will be trophies to be won by the person or group of people who raise the most sponsorship, the BookRabbit Winners' shield and medals for the first man, first woman, first boy and first girl (under 16) and everyone who participates receives a certificate. Entry fee for runners is £10 in advance or £12 on the day, walkers, £5 in advance and £6 on the day. All children under 16 are £1.
"It would be fantastic this year if we could beat last year's record fundraising total of over £3,000," says Feed The Children's project manager, Sally Brown. "We would love to hear from people who would like to raise sponsorship for the charity. Please ring me on 0118 9320 095 for a form or visit www.feedthechildren.org.uk."
The Peppard Run was renamed Feed The Children (UK)'s Samuel Hood Memorial 10K Peppard Fun Run/7K Walk last year. Sam was a keen runner from an early age and ran the fields and woods around the area for almost 25 years. His familiar jaunty running style never changed, whether he was taking on the ploughed fields and cow pastures of the early years or the more runner-friendly tracks and woodland. Sam particularly relished the challenge of the hilly Peppard Fun Run and for it to take his name on behalf of his family is a fitting memorial.
Feed The Children (UK) is first and foremost a children's charity but it is also a humanitarian and international relief organisation. The charity works both in the UK and around the world in areas of desperate need, developing sustainable communities, providing food, clothing and meeting other life supporting requirements. Administration costs are very low compared with many other charities with 90% of the charity's donations going towards its work. For more details of Feed The Children's work visit www.feedthechildren.org.uk.
This Year sees the Witney Fundraising Team of Against Breast Cancer (aka 'The Pink Ladies') celebrating ten years of fundraising in the town.
Help us celebrate in style at our Decade Ball at the Four Pillars Hotel in Witney.
Come along with your partners, get together with a group of girls, or encourage your company to stage it's Christmas Party early and lend your support to this fabulous local charity.
The Pink Ladies have all been working their socks off to make this a gorgeous, fabulous event - with plenty of entertainment and brilliant raffle prizes, including a weekend break in the Cotswolds & fashion shopping vouchers.
We look forward to welcoming you all.
For further information, or to reserve tickets, please telephone: 07800 965 453, or contact Jeanne Chattoe at Reinassance in Wesley Walk, Witney.
Youth Rugby section
OPEN DAY
September 19 10am-1pm
Bungee Run, Bronco Ride,
Bouncy Castle, BBQ,
Speed & Agility Games,
Rugby Tag Competition and
much more...
Come along and join in the fun!
"First Choice for Oxford Community Rugby"
www.gosfordrugby.com
Youth Rugby section
OPEN DAY
September 19
10am-1pm
College Farm
Annual
Military Charity Raffle & Fun Day
In aid of The Royal Marines Association & Help for Heroes
1st prize - bike
2nd prize -Two nights stay in a Marston's Inn
3rd prize - Garden Patio Set
and many more
Draw will take place on Saturday 4th September 2010 At 6pm at The College Farm, Watchfield. (outside the Defence Academy of the UK)
Tickets £1.00 each
Come along and join in the fun on
Saturday 4th September at The College Farm, Watchfield
11am 6pm
Take the opportunity to see the
Fire Engine,
Police Car & Police Motorbike
Join in the games and have some fun
RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE
ON THE DAY
This a wonderful chance for all those that regularly parade along the 47 miles
of the Repatriation Route, from Wootton Bassett to Oxford, to come and meet
their counterparts who parade at other locations along the 'Heroes Highway'
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Blondie
On behalf of the Royal Marines Association
Barn Sale at the National Animal Welfare Trust, Trindledown Farm,
Wantage Road,
Great Shefford
RG17 7DQ
Sunday 5th September 2010
10am - 1pm
Hundreds of donated items on sale, bric a brac, clothes, books, toys and even new rolls of carpet! Come and bag a bargain at our 'Aladdin's Cave'
The sale is in aid of the animals in our care.
For more information please contact Jackie on 01488 638584 or check our website www.nawt.org.uk
Baby & Toddler Nearly New Sale and Scout Car Wash
Saturday 11th September
10am - 12 noon Chilton Village Hall
Admission 50p per adult
Plus!
Bring and buy cake stall and refreshments
All proceeds in aid of Chilton Baby & Toddler Group and 2nd Chilton Scouts
Annual Craft Fair in aid of Mac Millan nurses
Ardley Village Hall
lots of craft stalls, collectables
Raffle and refreshments
Friday 22nd October
6pm till 9 pm
OX27 7PA
All welcome.
Bead Hospital and Handmade Jewellery sale, in aid of Against Breast Cancer (Reg Charity 1121258)
Friday 24th of September 10.30 to 4 at the Corn Exchange, Witney
Please feel free to bring along any broken jewellery that needs some attention to nurse it back to life. Also available for sale a wide selection of jewellery handmade locally by the members of the Spare Room Arts Group.
PLACE: *The Porch Steppin' Stone Centre, 139 Magdalen Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 1RL *WHAT'S HAPPENING:* Tabletop Sale, selling Bric a Brac and Food. In aid of the Steppin' Stone Centre which helps homeless and insecurely housed people.
Friends of Ewelme School Tudor Fayre set in the grounds of our historic school which is the oldest continuously functioning school building in the country, built in 1437. We have the Hungerford Household living history group coming along to educate and entertain us, a pig roast and teas, traditional and modern stalls as well as lots of fun and games. Please park in the village responsibly.
contact: http://www.ewelme.oxon.sch.uk friends of ewelme school for more details!
Event:Bingo evening
Venue Langdale Hall - Witney
Date and time: Tuesday 28th September - Doors open at 7 for a 7.30 start
Contact: If you'll like more information or would like to provide a prize call laura on 07816 333653 or e-mail witneyinthepink@live.com
Charity Car Boot Sale - Cassington Mill
Sunday SEPTEMBER 5TH 12noon onwards
In aid of 'FACE' - Family And Children Enterprise. We run a minibus available to hire for families of children with special needs.
Sellers £7, buyers £1
Sponsored Fun Run for Darfur starting at University Parks, Oxford.
11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday 24th October
Hands up for Darfur, the Oxford student-run charity, are holding a 5 kilometre sponsored charity Fun Run, to help you and your friends get fit, have a great day out and raise some money for a very worthy cause, all at the same time!
As well as the run there will be food stalls, music and live a capella, and fancy dress is encouraged. There will be prizes for the fastest runners and the best fancy dress.
Runners will be electronically timed, so you can see how well you've fared against the competition.
The run will be raising money for a charity called 'Kids for Kids', which delivers long term development projects in villages in Darfur. For more information, look at their website at www.kidsforkids.org.uk.
Registering for the run will cost £10 per person (this is to cover costs such as insurance, the rent of marquees, etc.), and you are also encouraged to raise as much sponsorship as possible. However, people raising more than £50 in sponsorship will have their entry fees refunded.
Event - Morgen HR's third annual golf day, Heythrop Park, Enstone
Date and time - Thursday 9th September, 10am - 11pm
What's Happening?
18 holes of golf, professional tuition for beginners, or spa package for non-golfers. Followed by 2 course evening meal and prize giving. Or your company can sponser a hole of your choice for the day.
All money raised on the day will be donated to Sobell House Hospice Charity and Help for Heroes - Selly Oak Hospital.
If you would like to get involved, join us for the day or sponsor a hole please contact Morgen HR by email Paul@morgenhr.co.uk or visit us at our website www.morgenhr.co.uk
Event: Childrens Nearly New Sale - Langdale Hall Witney
Date & Time: Saturday 2nd October - 10.30am-12pm
Whats Happening: Selling toys,Clothes 0-12years including School Uniforms, Baby Equipment, and Maternity wear. Admission £1 & all proceeds for Ducklington Preschool
Sponsored Parachute Jump Day - Saturday 18th September 2010
Take a leap for charity Africa Now by joining our Parachute Jump Day at Hinton Airfield, in Brackley, only 40 minutes from Oxford. All you have to do is raise the minimum sponsorship level and it's completely free!
For more information please visit our website www.africanow.org or contact Laura at info@africanow.org
Witney Short Film Festival
Submissions for this years Witney Film Festival are now open. We are in search of innovating filmmakers to exhibit their work on the big screen in October. We encourage a diverse range of independent short films (upto 15 minutes) from any genre, including animation to showcase at the event!
Set in West Oxfordshire, Witney Film Festival was set up last year proving a success with filmmakers and audience members from all over England and even screening films from Germany and Australia. The festival will screen approximately 12 short films with the idea to
offer a new generation of filmmakers a chance to screen work, build on existing cinematic repertoire and offer a chance to network within the film industry.
September 1st - Submission Deadline
September 10th - Filmmakers notified on selection
October - Witney Film Festival, exact date TBA
If you are interested in entering a film or require more information regarding the event please contact us at witneyfilmfestival@gmail.com
Eynsham Hall's hoting a Family Funday on the 12th September on behalf of the Guide Posts Trust (www.guidepoststrust.org.uk) .
It is truly a worthy charity offering support to people with mental health issues whilst in the community, including sufferers of Dementia, adults and children with learning difficulties.
Time : Sunday 12th Sept: 11am 4pm
Craft and local produce, classic cars, Harley Davidson Bikers, Bouncy Castles, Dog Show, Penalty Shoot out, Music and dance, BBQ and Bar!!
Admission: £5 per car
Long Wittenham Pre-School is holding a Nearly New Sale of baby & children's clothes, toys & nursery equipment on Saturday 2nd October from 10-12 noon at Long Wittenham Village Hall.
Remember the best bargains go to the early risers! If you would like to sell any items or need more information please contact Debbie Croft on 01865 407585 / debbie@longwittenhampreschool.co.uk
Please come along and support our Pre-School.
www.longwittenhampreschool.co.uk
Battstock is a 1-day event sponsored by Wychwood Brewery and hosted in the grounds of The Batt School in Witney.
Some of the best live acts around including Danny & The Champions of The World and The Epstein are lined up to play along with Oxfordshire bands Les Clochards and Quadrophobe. Also on the bill are singer Daisy Chapman from Bristol and the perfect pop of London-based Jonathan Haselden plus there will be an appearance by youngsters from the Witchwood School of Rock.
There will also be food, stalls, a bar, music workshops and plenty of things to keep children entertained apart from the music.
Battstock is the brainchild of online music promoter Adrian Phillips of TunA the Day www.tunatheday.com and Graeme Merrifield who runs the prestigious Wychwood Festival www.wychwoodfestival.com and all profits will go to The Batt School Association.
Battstock
Sat 11 Sept
Gates open 1pm
Live music from 2pm - 9.30pm
Adults £5 under 16s £2
Tickets available
Online www.wegottickets.com/event/86482
Tel 0845 257 4938
Or from Rapture Entertainment in Witney
Our next sale is on the Saturday the 20th November 2010 at Cumnor Primary School from ten till twelve!
Fantastic, games, toys, books, beautiful clothes as new, baby items, but BEWARE turn up early as you don't want to miss all the bargains for Christmas
EVENT:Challow ladies netball club Summer training
DATE & TIME: Wednesday's- Junior training (U12,U14,U17's) 6:30pm-7:45pm, Senior training- 7:30pm-9:00pm
WHAT'S HAPPENING: For anyone who wants to enjoy fun, fitness, and/or competitive matches come along and join us
Text: 07901554941 or Via facebook: challow ladies netball club- leave a message on our wall
DATE & TIME: Monday's and Wednesday's: 1900 Hrs- 2130 Hrs
WHAT'S HAPPENING: We are 2210 Cowley air cadets and at present we are looking to recruit young people between 13 and 18 to join us. We parade Mondays and Wednesday evenings from 1900-2130. Cadets can get involved in Flying, Gliding, Shooting, Drill, Sports, camps and much much more. We also would like to help out with any events in and around Oxford. Car parking, stall building and anything else.
CONTACT: For more information contact the Squadron on Monday or Wednesday between 1900-2130 on 01865 775691 or e-mail 2210@aircadets.org
DATE & TIME: Monday 20th September, doors open at 6.30 and the film will start at 7.00pm.
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Didcot Street Fair Committee are delighted to work with Cineworld Didcot to be able to offer a special showing of the Original Railway Children film. Tickets are £15 adult and £10 children and the dress code is Victorian/Railway. Also Cineworld are offering a 15% discount on food and drink purchased before the film. It will be an amazing evening of steam and nostalgia and will help raise much needed funds for Didcot Christmas STEAM Fair.
DATE & TIME: Friday 3rd/Saturday 4th September 2010
WHAT'S HAPPENING: The 14th Pimlico Farm Lakes 24 Hour Marathon "Fish In" in aid of Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital. It is at Pimlico Farm Lakes, Tusmore, Bicester.
We need sponsorship or raffle prize donations so please get in contact with John & Monika Harper on 01869-810306 or 07788711841 or email Keith Harvey at oxgull@launton1.wanadoo.co.uk.
We want to add to the £50k raised over the past 13 years, last years it was £3660 so please give in these difficult times as every little helps.
DATE & TIME: Starting on 10th of September
WHAT'S HAPPENING: A celebration ball for 45 years of rugby in Witney, the first ever PIGSTOCK, a comedy night and a road race are all part of the first ever Big Witney Weekend.
The weekend will be based around Witney Rugby Club's Hailey Road Ground where a giant marquee will be in place for PIGSTOCK on Friday night, an evening of live music, a hog-roast and flowing beer with monies raised supporting West Oxfordshire disabled children's charity SpecialEffect and the Sobell House Hospice charity who care for thousands of Oxfordshire residents affected by terminal illness.
The centre piece of the weekend is the 45th anniversary to black tie ball on Saturday 11th where auction items including F1 Experiences, Weekend breaks and an autographed England rugby shirt will all be on offer. The weekend will end on the Sunday with the Cotswold Classic 10-mile road race and ending with a comedy night at the rugby club.
CONTACT: Tickets and further information can be obtained from:
EVENT: A fun run to support the work of Anthony Nolan
DATE & TIME: 12th September 2010 registration opens at 12pm race starts 3.30pm
WHAT'S HAPPENING:Save lives from leukaemia whilst tackling the horse jumps, grassy banks and water obstacles that make up the 5k cross country course section of the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials. The emphasis is on fun, it doesn't matter how long it takes you to get round the course and there are prizes for the best fancy dress outfit. You are guaranteed to have great fun and get very wet and muddy!
DATE & TIME: Sunday 12th September 2010 from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm
WHAT'S HAPPENING: This family fun day has kindly been organised by the Four Pillars Hotel in aid of Oxfordshire Mind. It's being held in the Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel, Abingdon Road, Oxford and there will be events that children can take part in during the day
CONTACT:
EVENT: QUIZ NIGHT- in aid of Oxfordshire Mind
DATE & TIME: Sunday, 19th September 2010 Start Time: 7.30 pm (doors open from 7.00 pm)
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Raffle, Bar and Door Ticket Draw. Teams of up to 8 people. Tickets £6 Per Person (includes light refreshments) All proceeds go to Oxfordshire Mind
DATE & TIME: Sunday, 26th September 2010 Starting at 12.00 noon
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Oxfordshire Mind invites individuals, families and friends, to come together and join us in a circular walk around Witney Lake and Meadows in memory of a friend or loved one, Approximately 3 miles.
Registration Fee £5. At the start of this event individuals will release helium filled balloons with their own special message in memory and there will be a picnic Lunch on Church Green after the Walk.
EVENT: Music for Mind Presents Every Hippies Dream
DATE & TIME: Saturday, 9th October 2010 9.00 p.m onwards
WHAT'S HAPPENING: If you dig the sounds of Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Deep Purple, The Doors, Steppenwolf or other Rockin' tunes of the late 60's / early 70's you'll have a happenin' night with this four piece Oxfordshire Band. At Fat Lil's Live Music and Comedy Club, 64 Corn Street, Witney, Oxon OX28 6BS. Entry £3 on the door
CONTACT: ww.myspace.com/everyhippiesdream
EVENT: St Mary's Church, Witney Elvis Tribute Night
DATE & TIME: Saturday 11th September 7.30pm until late
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Elvis Tribute Night is being held as part of the annual Parish Witney Feast Celebrations in the Church. Tickets £8.00 in advance £10.00 at door - Bar and Refreshments
CONTACT: 01993 703497 or 07775684294
EVENT: Art Exhibition featuring local artist
DATE & TIME: everyday 11th -14th September
WHAT'S HAPPENING: As part of the annual Parish Witney Feast Celebrations an art exhibition featuring local artisti will be held in the church.
CONTACT: 01993 703497 or 07775684294
EVENT: Outdoor attractions in aid of St Mary's Church, Witney
DATE & TIME: Monday and Tuesday 13th - 14th September late afternoon to late evening
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Their will be balloon modellers and children's activities, Psalm Drummers 7.00pm onwards (Monday) and Rev Steve the Slide Blues Musician 7.00pm onwards (Tuesday).
(Monday & Tuesday) Refreshments served in the Church from 2.30pm until Late and free Late night Coffee (Monday 10.30PM - late)
ALL IN THE CHURCH
CONTACT: 01993 703497 or 07775684294
EVENT: Car Boot Sales are now running every Sunday at OXSRAD Sports Centre.
DATE & TIME: Every Sunday - 8am set up for sellers, 9am-12pm open to the public
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Refreshments and snacks available for our coffee shop. Toilets also available. £6 for a pitch outside, pay on the day.
£8 for a table inside, pay in advance. OXSRAD is a charity run Sports Centre which is integrated and has a lot of
disability users as well as people from the local community. We run
lots of different activities open to all.
CONTACT:
EVENT: Millets Arts & Crafts Festival
DATE & TIME: Friday 10th - Sunday 12th September 9am - 6pm
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Showcasing the best of British Craft workers in one gathering. Light entertainment, light refreshments and friendly atmosphere.
WHAT'S HAPPENING: we have so much to do for all the family with loads of refreshments including a beer tent and hog roast
It is being held at Bourdillion Field Goring on Thames. Entry forms for the classes are now available from local businessess in Goring but places are limited to don't delay in putting your entry in.
Of course, you dont have to own a dog to enjoy the day - come along and watch the fun anyway
Entry is with a £1 program
CONTACT: Fiona Thatcher 01491 872862
EVENT: National Childbirth Trust Nearly New Sale in Witney, Oxon
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th September 2010, People with valid NCT cards and all pregnant women can enter the sale at 10.30am. The doors open to the rest of the general public at 11am. Doors close at 12.30pm.
WHAT'S HAPPENING: This is a very busy event, with large numbers of people attending - early attendance is recommended!
Admission is just £1
CONTACT:
EVENT: Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot at Lee Valley Shooting Association, Hanging Grove, Bramfield Road, (opposite Broadoak end). Hertford. SG14 2HZ All Proceeds go to Hert's Air Ambulance charity
DATE & TIME: 9th October 2010. 09:30 - 16:00
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Raising much-needed money for the Hertfordshire Air Ambulance. A 50 clay sporting shoot. £25 entry. £15 re-entry.
A Pool Shoot and a 'have a go' shoot for beginners.
Excellent prizes: All donated by Hertfordshire businesses + Cash prizes for top guns.
Facilities: Full Restaurant facilities on site
CONTACT:
EVENT: Steventon Pre School are holding a
Baby & Toddler Nearly New Sale at
Steventon Village Hall
DATE & TIME: Saturday 23rd October from 9.30am - 11.30am
WHAT'S HAPPENING: IN SUPPORT OF STEVENTON PRE SCHOOL
CONTACT:
EVENT: Pigstock, the bacon bash will be held at Witney RFC
DATE & TIME: Friday 10th September at 7.30pm
WHAT'S HAPPENING: All efforts are in aid of Sobell House Hospice Charity and Special Effect. There will be a hog roast, a bar till late aswell as live music.
DATE & TIME: Saturday 11th September at 7pm for 7.30pm (Carriages at 1.00am)
WHAT'S HAPPENING: It's a black tie event in aid of Sobell House Hospice, special effect and Witney RFC. There will be a drinks reception, three course dinner and a live band and disco.
DATE & TIME: Sunday 5th September 2010 at 11am through to 3pm
WHAT'S HAPPENING: PURPLE by Darbys are holding a traditional family fun day event at The Manor Preparatory School on Sunday 5th September. There will be plenty of traditional fun family games such as tug of war, pin the tail on the donkey as well as some more activities including face painting and JACK FM's very own Mega Slide. There is an entrance fee of £4 per adult and £2 per child and all monies raised and donated will go straight to the PURPLE Garden fund at the Oxford Radcliffe Cancer Centre Hospital.
DATE & TIME: 18TH SEPTEMBER 2010 - 2:20pm till 11:00pm
WHAT'S HAPPENING: The 2010 Street Fair theme is 'All Creatures Great and Small' - one which we are sure you will associate very closely with our celebrity guest, the seasoned star of both stage and screen, Mr. Robert Hardy. The event includes Street Fair Stalls, Charlbury Morris Dancers and lots more.
WHAT'S HAPPENING: After a good season, Under 8's are looking to add a few new players to their squad along with another goalkeeper!
CONTACT: For further information contact steve on 07774234866
EVENT: Witney Shopping Fun Day
DATE & TIME: Saturday 4th of September
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Throughout the day there will be a great selection of high street and independent stores and music and drama performances. As well as plenty of activities for children including "Where's Wolly?", a bouncy castle and a treasure hunt. Parking for the whole day is free.
CONTACT: www.witneyshopping.co.uk
EVENT: Sponsored 3 mile walk for the Oxford Cancer and Heart Centres
DATE & TIME: Sunday 17 October at 10.30am Oxford University Parks
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Annual 3mile sponsored walk around beautiful Oxford University Parks for all ages and abilities raising funds for the Oxford Cancer and Heart Centres. Please sign up for this fun event and help the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals improve facilities and services for the thousands of cancer and heart disease patients from across the region the hospital treats every year.
CONTACT: visit www.orhcharitablefunds.nhs.uk for more info and to register online
Event: Romans' invasion of Moreton in Marsh
Date & Time: 3rd/4th September
What's Happening: St David's and Blockley Primary Schools will be taking on Roman soldiers from Deva Victrix (Chester Guard) on Friday, 3rd September, with thanks to the Moreton in Marsh Show. The soldiers will be a major feature at this year's Show on the following day, Saturday, 4th September.
Contact: www.moretonshow.co.uk
Worminghall Church is holding its annual fundraising fete on 11 September between 1 and 4pm
The church is 900 years old and needs to raise money for much-needed repairs!
Part of the money raised also goes towards other community events, such as supporting the village hall, OAP's Christmas lunch and providing support to enable older members of our community to go shopping in Oxford once a month.
EVENT: Explorer Backpacks at the Harcourt Arboretum
DATE & TIME: 10.00 am until 5.00 pm with last admission 4.15 pm until November
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Come and borrow one of our family-friendly Explorer Backpacks from the ticket office, and a world of exploration and investigation will open up to you. Use the activities inside to help focus your walk around our 130 acre site.
This year we have two new backpacks available: "Use Your Senses", for visitors aged 3 to 5 years, and "Native Plants and Trees", suitable for children aged 6 to 11 years. Our backpacks are full of ideas to help you get the most from your visit to the Arboretum.
So come and borrow a backpack, and let the exploration begin! Available to borrow from the ticket office on a first-come first-served basis
FREE with Arboretum entry (adults £3.50, children free, concessions and season tickets available)
CONTACT: Kate Castleden, 01865 343501
Didcot Christmas Street Fair on Thursday 25th November becomes DIDCOT CHRISTMAS STEAM FAIR celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Great Western Railway.
The Committee are looking for steam vehicles to display and to take part in the grand parade. Lorries, cars, boats, traction engines, locomotives, miniature and modern steam. The Broadway and Orchard Centre will be a real steamy affair for the 17th Christmas Street Fair.
Santa will return to his refurbished grotto in Methodist Hall and Church with a Great Western Railway model railway display and a live steam engine delivering presents to Santa.
Stalls are available to Didcot & district schools, clubs, churches, groups and charities.
A list of sponsorship opportunities are available via the Chamber of Commerce web site www.didcotchamberocommerce.co.uk
Sobell House Hospice are looking for volunteer drivers.
Anyone who wants to volunteer needs to call Oxford 225 868.
All you need is some spare time and a clean driving licence!
If you can spare a drop of the red stuff, there are many donation points across Oxfordshire. Every pint you give could help save the life of up to 3 people. And did you know that our frontline troops use blood from back home?
If you want to find your nearest and next session, just go to www.blood.co.uk and pop in your postcode. The site will tell you all the places near you that you can donate. And - thankyou!
