Upcoming Events

Oxford Town Hall

Wednesday 7th October 10am – 2pm

A positive & friendly networking event (free and accessible) for anyone looking for information, advice, volunteering opportunities etc. Excellent speakers are booked & why not try a fun taster session! 

DIGITAL SUPPORT Workshop – 10am - 2pm (St Aldates Room)

Oxford Brookes volunteers will be on hand to help you!

Bring your phone, iPad, any device & chargers!

50+ Stalls (and Community Centres): 10am - 2 pm (Main Hall)

A wide range of statutory & local voluntary organisations

Public Talks and Taster Sessions in the Freemans Room:

• 11am: Scams Awareness & Prevention
• 11.45am: MuMo Dance Taster
• 12.15pm: Reducing the Risk
• 1pm - Forever Young Chair Exercise Taster

Venue: 1st floor (Town Hall) – level access on St Aldate's (between Black Sheep cafe and main entrance to town hall). 

Refreshments: water stations will be available throughout the venue

Please follow us on Instagram @oxf.unopd

Find us at https://ox50plus.uk

Sunday 11th October

11:00am - 4:00pm

The Village Green, Ducklington (by the duck pond)

Apple pressing will start at 11am after the harvest festival service at St Bartholomews Church.

There will be a vintage tea & cake tent, cider tasting, vintage tractors & vehicles, and morris dancing. 

Bring your own apples and a container to take away some of the freshly pressed juice.

For more information please contact Jim on 07971 985301 or jimshackell1@gmail.com

(Photo courtesy of Vic Powles)

Virtual Patient Education Event

14th October @ 18:30 - 20:40

FREE 

Open to members of the public across Oxfordshire

Bringing together a panel of experienced specialists, the evening will cover a range of important women's health topics, including menopause and perimenopause, endometriosis, fibroids, breast health, bowel health, pelvic floor health, healthy ageing, and more. 

Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in live Q&A sessions with our experts.

Find out more by clicking on the poster

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-health-matters-virtual-patient-education-evening-tickets-1997970317002

Quiz & Curry Nights - 24th September and 19th November. Find out more - https://www.cogges.org.uk/Event/quiz-curry-night

Oktoberfest - 10th October. Find out more - https://www.cogges.org.uk/Event/oktoberfest

Dracula Spooktacular - Halloween at Cogges - 22nd October to 1st November. Find out more - https://www.cogges.org.uk/Event/dracula-spooktacular-halloween-cogges

Heritage Craft: Canal Art Paint a vintage horseshoe - 7 November. Find out more https://www.cogges.org.uk/Event/heritage-craft-canal-art-paint-vintage-horseshoe

Straw Angel Half-Day Workshop - 14th November. Find out more - https://www.cogges.org.uk/Event/straw-angel-workshop-half-day

Christmas Market - 28th - 29th November. Find out more - https://www.cogges.org.uk/Event/cogges-christmas-market

Christmas Wreath Making - 2nd December. Find out more - https://www.cogges.org.uk/Event/christmas-wreath-making-cogges

The Bell hold monthly events:

• Quiz Night - first Sunday of the month
• Open Mic - first Friday of the month
• Folk Music Session - Third Sunday of the month

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:

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 

Dates: Various matinee and evening performances from 18th - 31st December 2025 (see poster)

Venue: Corn Exchange, Witney

👨‍👩‍👧 Perfect for: Families, schools, community groups, and anyone who loves a good story told with sparkle!

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!

20th December already Sold Out!!

https://www.buttercrosstheatreproductions.co.uk/box-office/

Get ready for a spellbinding adventure as our spectacular production of Sleeping Beauty brings one of the world's best-loved fairy tales to life!

When Princess Aurora is cursed by the wicked Carabosse to prick her finger on a spinning wheel before her 18th birthday, all hope seems lost. But thanks to the kindness of the Good Fairies and a little magic, the curse is softened, setting the stage for an enchanting tale of bravery, friendship, and true love. Can our handsome Prince awaken the sleeping princess? Will good triumph over evil? There's only one way to find out!

Bursting with hilarious comedy, colourful characters, spectacular costumes, dazzling musical numbers, and plenty of audience participation, this is the perfect festive treat for the whole family. Expect all the traditional pantomime fun you know and love – with plenty of laughs, magical moments, and maybe even a few surprises along the way!

Whether you're continuing a family tradition or enjoying your very first pantomime, Sleeping Beauty promises an unforgettable theatrical experience for all ages.

👑 Expect sweet treats, royal banquets, fairy magic, and of course… plenty of surprises along the way!

👉 Book your tickets now and join us for a fairytale adventure, it's going to be a royally good time!