West Ox Arts in Bampton presents the work of six local Oxfordshire artists who are all interpreting the world around them through the medium of illustration.

West Ox Arts Gallery, Market Square, Bampton

Today to Sun 28 Apr, Tue 30 Apr to Sat 4 May

’Once upon a time ..........’ - the changing face of Wallingford

This exhibition is about how we connect with times past by exploring Wallingford’s history and archaeology. Wherever we live, the familiar surroundings of our houses and streets can remind us of the people that came before us, their work and their lives shaping our present and our future.

Wallingford Museum, Flint House, 52 High Street, Wallingford

Today, Sat 27 Apr

ABC... Story at The Story Museum !

Explore a different story each week. Each session includes a welcome, a story, a stay-and-play time and an activity – messy play, movement or creative play. Ages 0-3. Why not stay afterward and enjoy a hot drink in our café?

The Story Museum 42 Pembroke Street Oxford

Today, Tue 30 Apr

Care for a Cuppa

This month, we’re inviting you to hold a Care for a Cuppa event to help raise funds for Katharine House Hospice. Why not get your friends, family or colleagues together at home or in the community and invite them to enjoy an afternoon of tea and cake?

Your venue on behalf of Katharine House

Today to Tue 30 Apr

Wantage Country Market

Wantage Country Market is held in the Museum Cafe every Friday morning. The best place to buy fresh homemade goodies such as jams, chutneys, cakes as well as home grown fruit, vegetables and flowers. Also a selection of home made crafts.

Vale & Downland Museum, Church Street, Wantage

Today, Fri 3 May, Fri 10 May

An Earthly Paradise: William Morris & The Thames

1 February – 14 July 2019 This new exhibition illustrates the rich and little-known story of William Morris’ deep connections to the Thames. The exhibition brings together a unique selection of works, with loans from the V&A, The William Morris Gallery, British Library, and many more.

River & Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames

Today to Sun 5 May

An evening with Moonrakers

Bringing live music to Cowley Oxford’s popular and much-toured 4-piece band, Moonrakers (Celtic harp, cello, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals), is coming to us in Cowley! You’re in for a real treat!

St James Church, Beauchamp Lane, Oxford

Today

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Sweaxhibition

An exhibition curated by the Vale & Downland Museum and the Wantage Sweat Box celebrating over 50 years of youth club history in Wantage.

Vale & Downland Museum, Church Street, Wantage

Today, Sat 27 Apr, Mon 29 Apr, Tue 30 Apr

The Zoots Sounds of the 70s show at The Beacon Fri 26th April

This amazing 70s tribute has it all! Join The Sounds Of The Seventies for their unforgettable live show, as they explore the monster sounds of Abba, T.Rex, Queen, Bowie, The Sweet, The Rolling Stones, Chic, and songs from Grease and Rocky Horror Picture show!

The Beacon, Portway, Wantage

Today

Puccini’s Heroines

Sister Angelica is a unique one-act opera containing moments of harrowing drama and unequalled redemptive beauty. Beware — it can rip you to shreds… The story takes place in a convent over one day, intensifying as it unravels.

Cokethorpe School Witney, Oxfordshire

Today

Moonrakers

Oxford’s much-toured 4-piece band, Moonrakers (Celtic harp, cello, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals), pride themselves on having brought traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in village halls, churches, arts centres and festivals across the south of England in recent years.

St James Church, Beachamp Lane, Cowley, OXFORD

Today

Nuffield Place - Accessible Bluebells

See a beautiful carpet of Bluebells, only a short walk from the house on a hard standing path. We expect the bluebells to flower in April/May, and will be updating our social media when they are out. When you arrive, please speak to our friendly Visitor Reception team, and they will direct you to the bluebells.

Nuffield Place, Huntercombe, near Henley-on-Thames

Today to Fri 31 May

Greys Court - Bluebells: discover a blue carpet

Head to Spinney woods to discover a vibrant carpet of bluebells. Pick up a map from Visitor Reception and discover a beautiful carpet of bluebells. We expect the bluebells to flower between April - May, and will be updating our social media when they are out. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for children of all ages.

Greys Court, Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames,

Today to Fri 31 May

Greys Court - Bluebells and wisteria

Discover a beautiful carpet of bluebells and our stunning 128 year old wisteria in the garden. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for children of all ages.

Greys Court, Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames,

Today to Thu 30 May

Guided Wallingford History Walks

You can now join a Guided Historic Town Walk on any Saturday morning, from 6th April until 28th September starting from beneath the Town Hall at 11.00am. Walks last 1 - 2 hours and cost £5 per head, as a donation to support Wallingford Museum.

Wallingford Town Hall

Sat 27 Apr, Sat 4 May, Sat 11 May, Sat 18 May, Sat 25 May, Sat 1 Jun

50 Plantation Road - Open Garden for NGS

Surprisingly spacious city garden designed in specific sections. N-facing front garden, side alley filled with shade loving climbers.

50 Plantation Road, Oxford

Sat 27 Apr, Sun 28 Apr, Sat 4 May, Sun 5 May

Dream of Gerontius

On Saturday 27 April, Wantage Choral Society will be joining forces with South Chiltern Choral Society and St Giles Orchestra to perform The Dream of Gerontius by Edward Elgar in The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford. The work is widely regarded as Elgar’s finest choral work and some consider it his masterpiece.

Sheldonian Theare

Sat 27 Apr 19

Table Top and Jumble Sale

Table Top and Jumble Sale at Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Nr. Wallingford OX10 0SW. This Saturday, the 27th April, doors open from 11 am. Lots of interesting stalls but there are still pitches available - book early to avoid disappointment.

Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary, Old Didcot Road, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Nr. Wallingford, .

Sat 27 Apr 19

Night Time Song Adventures

The brilliantly bonkers Wild Boor Ideas is back at Pegasus this April with Night Time Song Adventures co-produced with Macamu. If you have ever felt that you are having far too much fun being awake to go to sleep this is the story for you! Sam, Emma and Hannah just don’t want to go to sleep.

Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road Oxford

Sat 27 Apr 19

Puccini’s Heroines

Cokethorpe School Witney, Oxfordshire

Sat 27 Apr 19

Summer Story Walks - The Har&the Tortoise & Other Aesop Fables

Join our storyteller guide and retrace a well-known story through special locations across Oxford. This Summer Story Walk’s featured story is The Hare & The Tortoise and other Aesop Fables. This walk starts and finishes at The Story Museum. Suitable for ages 3+.

42 Pembroke Street, Oxford Oxford

Sat 27 Apr 19

Criminals and Crime Fighters - history criminal justice in Churchill

Criminals and Crime Fighters A history of criminal justice in Churchill What were the crimes that local people committed in the 18th and 19th centuries, who committed them, and who apprehended and punished them?

Churchill and Sarsden Heritage Centre, Hastings Hill, Churchill, Chipping Norton

Sat 27 Apr, Sun 28 Apr, Sat 4 May to Mon 6 May, Sat 11 May, Sun 12 May, Sat 18 May, Sun 19 May, Sat 25 May, Sun 26 May, Sat 1 Jun, Sun 2 Jun

Downland Dance masterclasses, workshops ballet, contemporary dance.

An opportunity to learn from Jubal Battiste, a professional freelance dancer. Jubal has a strong background in classical ballet and has a wide experience of the contemporary dance circuit.

Didcot Girls School. Didcot

Sun 28 Apr 19

The Woofits Charity Dog Walk

The Woofits Charity Walk is on! Join us with your Woofits on this 5km pack walk through the Nettlebed estate & help us raise money for The Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub. The walk starts at the Sue Ryder Hospice Nettlebed and will finish at the Nettlebed club.

Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub Nettlebed

Sun 28 Apr 19

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Chromantics

A selection of artworks from some of OVADA’s Associate Artists pair together for a dramatic collection of colour and creativity. This playful arrangement of striking paintings and sculpture set out to challenge the audience on what contemporary art can be.

Cornerstone Arts Centre 25 Station Road Didcot Oxfordshire

Sun 28 Apr

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