Upcoming Events

Saturday 11th July - 11am until late. Glebelands Playing Field.

FREE entry.

Community Event and Fundraiser for the School and Sports Club. Famiy games, penalty shoot out competition, inflatable fun run, face painting, go karting, zorb balls, bar, food and drink, DJ

Combe Mill, Blenheim Palace Sawmill, Combe Oxon.OX29 8ET. 

12th July - 10.30am to 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm)

We have invited exhibitors centred around local wildlife, to include Berks Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust, Oxford Beekeepers Association with some bees, with children’s activities, come along and see there will be lots of interest. Also an attraction has been invited. 

Combe Mill a late 19th Century Restored Water Mill on Blenheim Palace Estate by the River Evenlode, all Machinery running `In Steam` volunteers will be on hand with lots of interesting information. Come along and see the Blacksmiths in the forge you might just be able to make a poker. 

Tea room will be open, BBQ, Gift Shop,.

Dog on Leads most welcome. 

FREE Parking. 

Adults £9.50, Seniors £8.50, accompanied children FREE

Every Wednesday during the school holidays  - 10.30 - 4pm

Six T-Rex Dinosaurs are hidden in the garden at Combe Mill. Work out the puzzle to win your own model dinosaur. Other quizzes and activities also available.

Cost:

£6 per adult

Children FREE

£2 to enter the hunt

Combe Mill, Blenheim Palace Sawmill, Combe Oxon.OX29 8ET. 

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

Tuesday 18 August  •  5:30 PM - 7 PM

Step out at Blenheim Palace for a relaxed walk celebrating Oxfordshire’s foster carers. A warm, welcoming event for all.

Join us for a relaxed and engaging evening in the beautiful surroundings of Blenheim Palace, as we celebrate the incredible care, commitment and support that foster carers provide to children and young people across Oxfordshire.

Bring your family, friends and even your dog to enjoy a gentle walk, good company, and the chance to connect with others in the community. Everyone is warmly welcome.

This free, open event is for all — whether you already support fostering, want to learn more, or simply wish to show your support.

Details of the meeting point, parking and walking route will be shared nearer the time. We recommend wearing suitable footwear and clothing for the terrain and weather.

Please book your free ticket so we know how many people to expect.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/foster-carer-walk-at-blenheim-palace-tickets-1991446077827

This year's Summer Reading Challenge runs from 4 July to 5 September.

As part of the National Year of Reading, Oxfordshire's libraries are encouraging families to make reading part of their summer adventures. Children can sign up at their library for FREE, set their reading goals, and enjoy rewards along the way.

More information about be found here - https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/summer-reading-challenge

The Oxfordshire Museum’s summer exhibition, Timeless Tales – Oxfordshire’s folkloric myths and traditions, opens on 18 July and runs throughout the summer, until 6 September.

This enchanting exhibition brings local legends, mysterious customs and age-old tales to life, with amazing artefacts and immersive installations to explore.

Exhibition open:

18 July – 6 Sept

The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock

Save the date - Monday 31st August 2026

Flower Arrangement Categories

• Celebration of sport
• Literature
• Woodwork

Photography Categories

• Wildlife
• Transport
• Seaside
• Having fun
• Trees, fruit
• Archways
• Agriculture

The Rambling Group invites villagers from Ducklington, surrounding villages and Witney to join us on Saturdays at 10.00am for a countryside walk.

We welcome parents with smaller children in large wheel strollers, and dogs on a lead.

We tend to concentrate on local routes, and aim for walks to be 1-2 hours in duration. We pace ourselves, and don’t mind more adventurous walkers leading the pack, and will support slower walkers bringing up the rear.

At some point on the walk we usually stop for a drink and a brief reflection.

The following dates have been earmarked for walks:

11th July

8th August

12th September

10th October

14th November

12th December

For more information contact Johan Schoema at LLM2@ducklingtonchurch.org.uk

Looking for a simple way to move a little more, enjoy some fresh air, and connect with people in your community this new year?

Move Together are hosting a series of Witney and Carterton Wellbeing Walks, and everyone is welcome to join in.

Wellbeing Walks are free, friendly and relaxed, designed to help people of all abilities get out and about, move their bodies at a comfortable pace, and enjoy a chat along the way.

Whether you’re new to walking groups or already love getting outdoors, these walks are a great opportunity to be active and social in a supportive setting.

All you need is sensible footwear, a drink and clothing suitable for the weather – then just turn up and enjoy the walk.

Walk details:

Tuesdays | 2:00pm

Meet outside Nuffield Health Centre, Witney - an hour-long walk

Wednesdays | 2:00pm

Leaving from Windrush Leisure Centre - a gentle 35–45 minute walk

Thursdays | 9:15am

Leaving from Carterton Community Centre - a 45-minute walk around Kilkenny Country Park

☕ Free coffee morning at the centre from 10.30am

These walks are about more than just fitness, they’re a chance to feel good, make connections, and enjoy being part of your local community. Why not give one a try?

📧 Contact: move.together@westoxon.gov.uk for more information or to book onto a walk.

We’d love to see you there 🙂

There are number of activities taking place each week at the Village Hall. Find out more by visiting: https://ducklingtonvillagehall.co.uk/regular-activities-in-the-hall/

1st Standlake & Cokethorpe Sea Scout Group

Standlake Village Hall 

Saturday 7th November 2026 

Gates Open: 18:00 

Food tent and stalls open: 18:00 

Bonfire lighting: 18:45 

Fireworks: 19:00 

The money raised from this event is vital to our ability to provide the ongoing, adventurous and fun activities that really make a lasting impact on local young people. They allow us to keep our boats, canoes and kayaks on the water, our vehicles and trailers for them safe and operational. Without our volunteers and our fundraising we would not be able to do all of our great activities. We strongly believe that scouting should be available to all and we are immensely grateful for your support at our events. 

Going to the Fireworks? Support a local charity that works with young people at the same time. 

More information can be found here - https://www.rn98.co.uk/fireworks