Diary of Events in the Banbury area

Monday 29th June The Library, Deddington Telephone: 01869 338325 Deddington Festival - Children's Story Time - 3.30pm - Free

Wednesday 1st July From Clifton Road end, Deddington Telephone: 01869 338325 Deddington Festival - Jerusalem Lane Walk - 6pm - Free

Thursday 2nd July The Library, Deddington Telephone: 01869 338325 Deddington Festival - Evening with Veronica Stallwood - 7.30pm - £4

Thursday 2nd July Banbury Cricket Club - The Pavilion, Whitepost Road, Bodicote, OX15 4BN The Banbury Business Breakfast Club is a great place to network with fellow business people, and catch up on the local gossip! As well as the formal presentation there's time to network and Members can display their 'propaganda' in return for a £5 donation to a local charity......... The average attendance at our meetings which are held on the first Thursday of every month is 80 folk......they cannot all be wrong or mad! - Meets at 7.15am Website:   www.banburybreakfastclub.co.uk

Friday 3rd July Kings Sutton Millenium Hall Telephone: 01295 811738 Summer Evening Dance at Kings Sutton Millenium Hall - 8pm start - music by Bill James - music for all tastes including - 60s - 70s - 80s - Pop - Rock & Roll - Country - Line Dance - Jive - Ballroom - Salsa etc - Everybody welcome - come along & join the party for a great Summer night out - Tickets £5 available now from the Millenium Hall Friday Morning coffee shop or telephone.

Friday 3rd July Upper Room, Unicorn Inn, Deddington Telephone: 01869 338325 Deddington Festival - Poetry Please - 7pm - Free

Saturday 4th July From Windmill Centre, Deddington Telephone: 01869 338325 Deddington Festival - Daeda's Wood Walk - 2.30pm - Free

Saturday 4th July Parish Church, Deddington Telephone: 01869 338325 Deddington Festival - Stekpanna Contemporary Jazz - 7.30pm - £5

Sunday 5th July Holiday Inn Express, Banbury Wedding Marquee Open Day from 10am - 3pm.

Sunday 5th July 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Telephone: 01295 224 890 From 1.30 - 4.00pm Jazz & Blues with Karen Lane - As a musician and songwriter, Karen Lane is a rare breed among jazz vocalists. She has worked across genres from soul, funk, and acid Jazz, on projects as varied as music for theatre and TV, through to conceiving and co-producing Australia's first women singer songwriters' festival and compilation CD titled Bloomers in 1998. Website:   www.veritaswinebars.co.uk

Monday 6th July 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Telephone: 01295 224 890 Wine Tasting - at 7.30pm - Taste new wines and enjoy a few canapés, relax with friends and learn a little about wine in our informal wine tasting events. We will be tasting another selection of red and white wines, focusing on two grapes. The most popular wines will be added to our wine list. £5 per person - or FREE if you have dinner or a Veritas Loyalty Card Website:   www.veritaswinebars.co.uk

Monday 6th July The Peoples Church, The Church Centre, Horsefair, Banbury Telephone: 0845 7 711 711 Blood donation sessions from 1.30 - 3.25 & 4.15 - 6.55. For more information, or to book an appointment to attend this session (this is recommended), please call or visit www.blood.co.uk - Do something amazing - Give Blood & save lives.

Tuesday 7th July - Sunday 26th July The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park, Banbury, OX16 5QE Photographic Exhibition - Four photographers will explore the theme of 'Somewhere Different'. They are Steve Gold, David McGill, David Snell and Gunilla Treen. All of them are challenged by this title. Photography relies mainly on the eye of the photographer and each artist will be looking for "Somewhere Different".

Tuesday 14th July The Whately Hall Hotel, North Bar, Banbury Women are becoming an increasing force in the small business sector. 150,000 women are starting their own businesses each year which represents around one third of all new businesses. We, in Banbury, are a lively group with over 100 members who get together to network with fellow business women, learn about each others businesses and catch up on the local gossip! Lunch is always superb and we have presentations from interesting speakers with coffee. Website:   www.banburybusinesswomen.co.uk.

Wednesday 15th July The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park, Banbury, OX16 5QE Telephone: 01295 279002 (The Mill Box Office) Banbury Cross players present Victim by Don West - a stylish suspense thriller which will have you on the edge of your seat as a truly remarkable scenarios unfolds. Starts 7.45pm. Website:   www.banburycrossplayers.co.uk

Wednesday 15th July The Methodist Church, 7 Marlborough Road, Banbury Telephone: 0845 7 711 711 Blood donation sessions from 1.30 - 3.25 & 4.15 - 6.55. For more information, or to book an appointment to attend this session (this is recommended), please call or visit www.blood.co.uk - Do something amazing - Give Blood & save lives.

Thursday 16th July The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park, Banbury, OX16 5QE Telephone: 01295 279002 (The Mill Box Office) Banbury Cross players present Victim by Don West - a stylish suspense thriller which will have you on the edge of your seat as a truly remarkable scenarios unfolds. Starts 7.45pm. Website:   www.banburycrossplayers.co.uk

Friday 17th July The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park, Banbury, OX16 5QE Telephone: 01295 279002 (The Mill Box Office) Banbury Cross players present Victim by Don West - a stylish suspense thriller which will have you on the edge of your seat as a truly remarkable scenarios unfolds. Starts 7.45pm. Website:   www.banburycrossplayers.co.uk

Wednesday 18th July The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park, Banbury, OX16 5QE Telephone: 01295 279002 (The Mill Box Office) Banbury Cross players present Victim by Don West - a stylish suspense thriller which will have you on the edge of your seat as a truly remarkable scenarios unfolds. Starts 7.45pm. Website:   www.banburycrossplayers.co.uk

Wednesday 22nd July 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Telephone: 0870 871 7777 Speed Dating - For ages 28-39 - XFactor Dates host stylish and fashionable speed dating and singles events throughout the UK, for professionals looking for a fun night out and the opportunity to meet single people without any pressure. Come with an open mind, you’ll have a great time meeting professional, smart people just like you. Please book in advance. Website:   www.veritaswinebars.co.uk

Wednesday 22nd July Warden Hill, Chipping Warden, Nr Banbury, OX17 1AJ Telephone : 01295 660755 or Mobile: 07973 175206 Watercolour day with Judy Davies 10am - 4pm. A day to loosen up your technique with wet in wet or learn Judy's special touch with the paintbrush. Suitable for the experienced and for beginners. Includes an excellent lunch and coffee/tea available through out the day. Finishing the day with homemade cake for tea. Price: £60 including materials. Website:   www.banbury-cross.co.uk/coolcontours

Monday 3rd August 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Telephone: 01295 224 890 Wine Tasting - at 7.30pm - Taste new wines and enjoy a few canapés, relax with friends and learn a little about wine in our informal wine tasting events. We will be tasting another selection of red and white wines, focusing on two grapes. The most popular wines will be added to our wine list. £5 per person - or FREE if you have dinner or a Veritas Loyalty Card Website:   www.veritaswinebars.co.uk

Wednesday 5th August 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Telephone: 0870 871 7777 Speed Dating - For ages 20-32 - XFactor Dates host stylish and fashionable speed dating and singles events throughout the UK, for professionals looking for a fun night out and the opportunity to meet single people without any pressure. Come with an open mind, you’ll have a great time meeting professional, smart people just like you. Please book in advance. Website:   www.veritaswinebars.co.uk

Thursday 6th August Banbury Cricket Club - The Pavilion, Whitepost Road, Bodicote, OX15 4BN The Banbury Business Breakfast Club is a great place to network with fellow business people, and catch up on the local gossip! As well as the formal presentation there's time to network and Members can display their 'propaganda' in return for a £5 donation to a local charity......... The average attendance at our meetings which are held on the first Thursday of every month is 80 folk......they cannot all be wrong or mad! - Meets at 7.15am Website:   www.banburybreakfastclub.co.uk

Tuesday 11th August The Whately Hall Hotel, North Bar, Banbury Women are becoming an increasing force in the small business sector. 150,000 women are starting their own businesses each year which represents around one third of all new businesses. We, in Banbury, are a lively group with over 100 members who get together to network with fellow business women, learn about each others businesses and catch up on the local gossip! Lunch is always superb and we have presentations from interesting speakers with coffee. Website:   www.banburybusinesswomen.co.uk.

Wednesday 19th August 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Telephone: 0870 871 7777 Speed Dating - For ages 36-49 - XFactor Dates host stylish and fashionable speed dating and singles events throughout the UK, for professionals looking for a fun night out and the opportunity to meet single people without any pressure. Come with an open mind, you’ll have a great time meeting professional, smart people just like you. Please book in advance. Website:   www.veritaswinebars.co.uk

Wednesday 2nd September 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Telephone: 0870 871 7777 Speed Dating - For ages 25-49 Gay Men - XFactor Dates host stylish and fashionable speed dating and singles events throughout the UK, for professionals looking for a fun night out and the opportunity to meet single people without any pressure. Come with an open mind, you’ll have a great time meeting professional, smart people just like you. Please book in advance. Website:   www.veritaswinebars.co.uk

Monday 7th September 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Telephone: 01295 224 890 Wine Tasting - at 7.30pm - Taste new wines and enjoy a few canapés, relax with friends and learn a little about wine in our informal wine tasting events. We will be tasting another selection of red and white wines, focusing on two grapes. The most popular wines will be added to our wine list. £5 per person - or FREE if you have dinner or a Veritas Loyalty Card Website:   www.veritaswinebars.co.uk

Tuesday 8th September Warden Hill, Chipping Warden, Nr Banbury, OX17 1AJ Telephone : 01295 660755 or Mobile: 07973 175206 Landscape painting & sketching outside in all weathers and mediums.1 day course with Tony Pearson. Tony is very popular and his workshops fill up quickly. There will be coffee/tea available all day and an excellent lunch, rounding off the day with a homemade cake for tea. Price: £60 including materials. . Website:   www.banbury-cross.co.uk/coolcontours

Tuesday 15th September for 6 consecutive Tuesday until 20th October Warden Hill, Chipping Warden, Nr Banbury, OX17 1AJ Telephone : 01295 660755 or Mobile: 07973 175206 Traditional Drawing Skills 1 with Melanie Wright - Materials used include lead pencils, charcoal, conte pencil/chalk and students are encouraged to experiment with the qualities and possibilities of each. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Students to provide their own materials. A list will be supplied on booking a place - 6.30pm - 8.30pm - Price: £ 160 not including materials but does include homemade lunch/coffee/tea and cake at the end of the evening. Website:   www.banbury-cross.co.uk/coolcontours

Wednesday 16th September 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Telephone: 0870 871 7777 Speed Dating - For ages 23-35 - XFactor Dates host stylish and fashionable speed dating and singles events throughout the UK, for professionals looking for a fun night out and the opportunity to meet single people without any pressure. Come with an open mind, you’ll have a great time meeting professional, smart people just like you. Please book in advance. Website:   www.veritaswinebars.co.uk

Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September Warden Hill, Chipping Warden, Nr Banbury, OX17 1AJ Telephone : 01295 660755 or Mobile: 07973 175206 The Expressive Landscape - Weekend Course with Melanie Wright - Material used include pencils, charcoal, pastels and watercour. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Students to provide their own materials. A list will be supplied on booking a place - 10am - 4pm - Price: £120 for the two days including a home cooked lunch coffee/tea and a cake at the end of the day and model fees. Website:   www.banbury-cross.co.uk/coolcontours

Wednesday 30th September 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Telephone: 0870 871 7777 Speed Dating - For ages 25-49 Lesbians - XFactor Dates host stylish and fashionable speed dating and singles events throughout the UK, for professionals looking for a fun night out and the opportunity to meet single people without any pressure. Come with an open mind, you’ll have a great time meeting professional, smart people just like you. Please book in advance. Website:   www.veritaswinebars.co.uk

Wednesday 14th October 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Telephone: 0870 871 7777 Speed Dating - For ages 50-69- XFactor Dates host stylish and fashionable speed dating and singles events throughout the UK, for professionals looking for a fun night out and the opportunity to meet single people without any pressure. Come with an open mind, you’ll have a great time meeting professional, smart people just like you. Please book in advance. Website:   www.veritaswinebars.co.uk

Saturday 14th November Warden Hill, Chipping Warden, Nr Banbury, OX17 1AJ Telephone : 01295 660755 or Mobile: 07973 175206 Life Drawing - Modelling the Form (Line & Tone) 1 Day Workshop with Melanie Wright - Materials used will include charcoal, pencil or conte sticks on white and tonal paper. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Students to provide their own materials. A list will be supplied on booking a place - 10am - 4pm - Price: £70 including a home cooked lunch coffee/tea and a cake at the end of the day and model fees. Website:   www.banbury-cross.co.uk/coolcontours

Sunday 22nd November GF Social Club, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury Telephone : 01993 702233/ 07767 663 555. 'Psychic and Well-Being Day' - Starting from 10.00am until 5.00pm. Price: £1 adults,children free (free colouring area for the children). There will be a hall full of stands selling crystals, native american goods, jewellery and scarves, angels and incense. We have therapists offering short treatments of massage, reflexology, shiatsu, crystal healing, and reiki. More importantly and the reason so many people come, is that we have many types of readers. Ranging from tarot, Palmistry, Crystal Ball, Angel cards, Rune reading, mediums and psychics, astrology and the opportunity to have your aura photographed and analysed. To accompany this wonderful aray of stands, we have the most delicious cakes, teas and coffees available. Come and spend a wonderful day at the fair, maybe pick up some unusual early christmas presents, or just treat yourself.

Saturday 5th December Warden Hill, Chipping Warden, Nr Banbury, OX17 1AJ Telephone : 01295 660755 or Mobile: 07973 175206 Portrait Drawing - Constructing the Head (Line & Tone) 1 Day Workshop with Melanie Wright - Materials used will include charcoal, pencils or conte sticks on white and tonal paper. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Students to provide their own materials. A list will be supplied on booking a place - 10am - 4pm - Price: £60 including a home cooked lunch coffee/tea and a cake at the end of the day and model fees. Website:   www.banbury-cross.co.uk/coolcontours

Friday 25th December 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Telephone: 0870 871 7777 Christmas Day Lunch - We are really excited to be open this year for the first time on Christmas Day. The menu is now detailed on the web site and we have started taking bookings. Deposits will be required at some point to secure places - but we have plenty of time still so let's not worry about that just yet! . Website:   www.veritaswinebars.co.uk