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Artists and Makers Fair
Do you like to discuss purchases before you buy? Great opportunity this Saturday 19th October in the Masonic Hall, Thame. OX9 2BZ. Come and meet 20 genuine artists and makers selling an affordable and unique range of prints, paintings, jewellery, photography, ceramics, embroidery, textiles, glass. FREE ENTRY
Masonic Hall, Thame
Today
Oxford Society of Recorder Players meeting
All recorder players are welcome to join us for an afternoon playing a variety of music ancient and modern with conductor John Hawkes.
All music is provided - please bring your recorders and a music stand.
West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road, Oxford
Today
Rustlings - Autumn Days by Catherine Rayner
Sarah Wiseman Gallery is delighted to announce Rustlings - Autumn Days by Catherine Raynera solo exhibition by the award-winning children’s author and illustrator.
40-41 South Parade
Today to Sat 2 Nov
Illuminated Evenings 2019
Don’t miss our Illuminated Evenings on Saturdays and Sundays from 12th October to 24th November, with some new light features for 2019.
Fairytale Farm, Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Today, Sun 20 Oct, Sat 26 Oct to Sun 3 Nov, Sat 9 Nov, Sun 10 Nov, Sat 16 Nov, Sun 17 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sun 24 Nov
Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb + Howells: Requiem
Oxford Pro Musica Singers present a concert featuring two twentieth-century English Masterpieces: Britten’s ever-popular Rejoice in the Lamb and Howells’ Requiem – written in 1935 but unpublished and unperformed until 1980 .
Exeter College Chapel
Turl Street, Oxford
Today
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30th Watlington Art Show
Watlington Art Show
The 30th annual exhibition held at Watlington Primary School featuring the work of well-known and emerging artists, Over 70 talented local artists will be exhibiting paintings, photography, ceramics, textiles and much more.
Watlington Primary School, Love Lane, Watlington
Today and Sun 20 Oct
The Stonor Food Festival
Harvest Festival arrives to Stonor. After yet another successful festival in June we are delighted to welcome the Fantastic Food festival team back to Stonor.
There will be returns from some of our favourite suppliers, introducing new guest speakers food and drink.
Stonor Park
Today and Sun 20 Oct
La Phooka playing live at the Plough Marsh Gibbon
La Phooka, possibly the only rock band with bagpipes, will be playing live at the Plough Marsh Gibbon on Saturday October 19th. If you haven’t seen them before then make a note in your diary now to be sure you don’t miss them again!
The Plough Inn, Church Street, Marsh Gibbon, Bicester
Today
3945 Portraits Exhibition
3945 Portraits Exhibition
19th October 2019 to the 5th Jan 2020.
Photographer Glyn Dewis exhibits his photographic portraits of Second World War veterans. Explore his work, find out about their medals, and hear about the veterans’ experiences through Glyn’s interview recordings.
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
Park Street
Today
Nuffield Place - Morris Motors at 100: Collection Spotlight
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Morris Motors Ltd, take a whistle stop tour of Lord Nuffield’s career through key items in the collection. Booking Not Needed.
Nuffield Place, Huntercombe, near Henley-on-Thames
Today to Tue 29 Oct
Mr Onesiphorus Oliver Collett and the ’Bampton Voiturette’
The next exhibition in the Vesey Room will be Graham Newman’s intriguing ’Mr Onesiphorous Oliver Collett and the Bampton Voiturette’, a fascinating insight into an inventive genius and the story of how his inventions might have led to the birth of the car industry in Bampton.
Vesey Room, Bampton Public Library, Church View, Bampton
Today to Sun 3 Nov
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
Join The Great Pumpkin Hunt throughout the October half term from 19th October to 3rd November. Find the decorated pumpkins hidden around the gardens and collect a prize at the end! £2.50 per child (children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies).
Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Nr Wheatley, Oxfordshire
Today to Sun 3 Nov
Greys Court - Harvest Celebrations at Greys Court
Help us celebrate the hard work of the gardeners this harvest, with house displays, apple tasting and short talks. Join us in September and October and celebrate harvest in the walled gardens and house, with seasonal treats in our tea-room using produce from the garden. Booking Not Needed.
Greys Court, Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames,
Today to Tue 29 Oct
The Society of Wood Engravers: Coast and Country
The Society of Wood Engravers returns to The North Wall with Coast and Country, a themed selection of amazing relief prints.
The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford
Today to Sat 26 Oct
Normandy 75: Oxfordshire to the Orne
Exhibition charting the Second World War invasion of Normandy by allied forces. Combining information panels from the National Army Museum with the regimental history and artefacts from SOFO’s own archives to give an Oxfordshire perspective on D Day and the events surrounding it.
SOFO Museum
Park Street
Woodstock
Today, Sun 20 Oct, Tue 22 Oct to Sun 27 Oct, Tue 29 Oct to Sun 3 Nov
Want to make better use of your cash? Near Didcot? This is for you!
Whether you know you have cashflow problems, or just fancy a financial MoT, come to this completely free, completely no-obligation three-part course of hints, tips and experience to help your money go further. Run by trained local money coaches from national money management programme CAP Money.
Harwell church lounge
Today
Open Day - Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland
This unique 100ft tower is Faringdon’s icon and the last major folly to be built in England.It sits on Folly Hill, within a charming woodland of splendid Scots Pine some more than 200 years old. Fantastic views over 5 counties.
Stanford Road, Faringdon
Sun 20 Oct 19
Craft Fair
Craft Fair Sunday, the 20th October, at Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary from 11am. Lots of lovely stalls with unique hand made craft items including jewellery, knitted clothes, soft toys, cards, handbags, soft furnishings, pictures, prints and many more.
Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary, Old Didcot Road, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Nr. Wallingford, .
Sun 20 Oct 19
Combe Mill, our last steaming event of 2019 is on Sunday 20th October
Combe Mill Steaming Days offer visitors a unique and special day out for all the family. Interactive, fun and educational for the kids and adults alike.
Combe Mill
Blenheim Palace Sawmills
Combe
Long Hanborough
Sun 20 Oct 19
COMBE MILL in STEAM 20th October 2019
COMBE MILL in STEAM 20th October 2019
Themed:- Woodcrafts at Combe
See an interesting range of demonstrations of wood craft. Demonstrations by hurdle makers, chair makers and pole lathers, together with hands-on things for you to try working with wood.
Combe Mill, Blenheim Palace Sawmills, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire.
Sun 20 Oct 19
Greys Court - Silent space in the Tower Garden
Imagine being in a green and tranquil space where you feel free to switch off your phone, stop talking and just relax for a moment or two. The Tower Garden will be a silent space on selected Sundays for visitors to do just that.
Greys Court, Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames,
Sun 20 Oct, Sun 27 Oct
Jimeoin
Superb world-class stand-up from the Irishman from Australia acclaimed worldwide as one of live comedy’s true masters as Jimeoin brings his brilliantly observed, ever-evolving and hilarious comedy to The North Wall for one night only as part of his latest smash-hit tour.
The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford
Tue 22 Oct 19
Story Bites
Come and join us for a storytelling session in the Story Cafe, with picture books, games, props and lots of joining in. Whether it’s a Giant Jam Sandwich, Handa’s Fruit Salad Surprise or even tea with a tiger, we’re sure there’ll be something to whet your appetite!
The Story Museum 42 Pembroke Street Oxford
Tue 22 Oct 19
Story Bites
Come and join us for a storytelling session in the Story Cafe with picture books, games, props and lots of joining in. Whether it’s a Giant Jam Sandwich, Handa’s Fruit Salad Surprise or even Tea with a tiger, we’re sure there’ll be something to whet your appetite!
The Story Museum, 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford
Tue 22 Oct to Fri 25 Oct, Tue 29 Oct to Fri 1 Nov
Nuclear Future
From the award-winning Gameshow, Nuclear Future is a shattering new play about the dangerous potential which sits quietly in bunkers worldwide. As the apocalyptic impact of a nuclear disaster regains a foothold in public conversation, this show presents this threat on a human scale.
North Wall Arts Centre, S Parade
Wed 23 Oct 19