Diary of Events in the
Banbury area
| Wednesday 11th August The Peoples Church, Horsefair. Banbury. Telephone: 0300 123 23 23. A blood donation session will be held from 1.30pm - 3.30pm & 4.15pm - 7.00pm. For more information or to book an appointment to attend this session, please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk Do something amazing - Give Blood & save lives |
| Wednesday 11th August Wizz Kidz. Telephone: 01295 750442. Rhythm Time Music is providing special extended music sessions for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and older siblings during the summer holidays. Lots of fun, musical activities, including instruments, dancing, puppets, toys and more! Each class lasts 40 minutes and is followed by free juice, biscuits and a balloon to take home! Times: 9.50am 15 months plus; 10.50am under 15 months. Older siblings of any age are welcome to come and join the fun. Price £5 for first child, £1 for siblings. |
 Sunday
15th AugustVeritas Wine Bar, 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Telephone : 01295 224 890 Veritas Summer Jazz Festival @ 1.30pm - Gill Cook Duo - Brian Morton of Jazz Review Magazine says about Gill Cook "...a rich and characterful voice... I was won over by the first round...". Her fantastic phrasing and soulful delivery set her well apart from the pack. A real treat for any jazz lover. Website: www.veritaswinebars.com |
| Sunday 22nd August National Trust Upton House and Gardens, Nr Banbury, OX15 6HT . Telephone: Box Office: 01295 671122. Hobby Horse Activity Day from 1- 4pm - Bring the family for a summer’s day out and have fun - make a hobby horse and take part in our Hobby Horse trials! Small charge for activities. Normal admission prices apply. |
Thursday 2nd September Rye
Hill Golf Club, Milcombe, Nr. Banbury, OX15 4RUThe 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! The Objectives of the Banbury Business Breakfast Club are :- "To enable members and guests to meet in a suitably relaxed atmosphere, exchange views, ideas, thoughts, information, proposals, counter proposals, business orientated ideas and updates on Banbury and surrounding areas etc., and perhaps (with luck) "out and out gossip" and, where appropriate, blatantly, unashamedly, unreservedly, without fear or favour, advertise their organisation and its latest products or services, should they wish to do so." Please note that due to the election - this is being held one week later than normal. Website: www.banburybreakfastclub.co.uk |
| Saturday 4th September Upton House and Gardens, Nr Banbury, OX15 6HT. Telephone : 01295 670266 1pm-4pm The Butler did it! Or did he?... Come to Upton and help solve a murder mystery. Normal admission prices apply. |
| Saturday 4th September Dogs for the Disabled, The Frances Hay Centre, Blacklocks Hill, Banbury OX17 2BS . Telephone: 01295 252600 Visitor Morning: Every month Dogs for the Disabled opens its doors at its national training centre so you can catch a glimpse of how we train our dogs. You'll be able to meet some of our dogs and pups, watch training demonstrations and presentations and see our cleverly designed kennels. Complimentary refreshments provided. £5 per person (under 5s free) Booking essential. |
| Sunday 5th September Upton House and Gardens, Nr Banbury, OX15 6HT. Telephone : 01295 670266 1pm-4pm The Butler did it! Or did he?... Come to Upton and help solve a murder mystery. Normal admission prices apply. |
| Monday 6th September The Methodist Church Centre, : 7 Marlborough Road, Banbury OX16 5BZ. Telephone: 0300 123 23 23. A blood donation session will be held from 1.30pm - 3.30pm & 4.15pm - 7.00pm. For more information or to book an appointment to attend this session, please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk Do something amazing - Give Blood & save lives |
Tuesday 7th September Veritas
Wine Bar, 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TFBanbury Business Women's Networking Coffee Morning - Come along anytime between 10.30am and 12 noon - bring your business cards and meet other like-minded Business Women in this area to swap information - try and sell our services and products and generally get to know what's going on or if not - have a downright good gossip session ! No need to book. Website: www.banburybusinesswomen.co.uk. |
| Wednesday
8th September Reflexology Room, 1 The Tithings, Swalcliffe. Telephone: 01295 780309 New Moon Healing Circles - The circles are held in the vicinity of Swalcliffe, OX15 5DR at 8 p.m. |
| Saturday 11th September Upton House and Gardens, Nr Banbury, OX15 6HT. Telephone : 01295 670266 Heritage Open Day 1pm-4pm Open for free to everyone as part of Heritage Open Day. Normal opening times apply. . |
| Saturday
11th September Chipping Warden. Edgcote Mediaeval Tournament and Battle (1469), on the original Wars of the Roses battlefield. England's largest medieval tournament - two days of fun, pageantry and adrenaline. A real, un-choreographed, full-contact jousting competition, with 15th Century rules and risks, equipment and weapons, over 20 fully armoured knights on magnificent mounts, a celebration of the medieval horse. Battle re-enactment, huge Living History encamptment, Fantastic live music, jugglers, fire-eaters, great food, beer tent, Medieval market (15th century retail therapy), Medieval medicine, ducking stool (bring your own crone) have-a-go archery, damsels in distress (and several not in distress), at least one dragon and all-day children’s entertainment. Open from 10.30 both days. |
| Sunday
12th September Chipping Warden. Edgcote Mediaeval Tournament and Battle (1469), on the original Wars of the Roses battlefield. England's largest medieval tournament - two days of fun, pageantry and adrenaline. A real, un-choreographed, full-contact jousting competition, with 15th Century rules and risks, equipment and weapons, over 20 fully armoured knights on magnificent mounts, a celebration of the medieval horse. Battle re-enactment, huge Living History encamptment, Fantastic live music, jugglers, fire-eaters, great food, beer tent, Medieval market (15th century retail therapy), Medieval medicine, ducking stool (bring your own crone) have-a-go archery, damsels in distress (and several not in distress), at least one dragon and all-day children’s entertainment. Open from 10.30 both days. |
| Tuesday 14th SeptemberThe
Whately Hall Hotel, North Bar, Banbury Banbury Business Women's Networking Lunch - 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. |
| Saturday 18th September CHACOMBE VILLAGE HALL. Telephone: Contact Lydia or Jane on 01295 252600 for tickets/information. BAVARIAN (OOMPAH!) EVENING from 7pm - 11.30pm. A real fun evening for all ages - lots of singing and swaying involved! Buffet, Raffle - all proceeds to Dogs for the Disabled. £10 adults / £7 children (under 11yrs). |
| Monday 20th September The Peoples Church, Horsefair. Banbury. Telephone: 0300 123 23 23. A blood donation session will be held from 1.30pm - 3.30pm & 4.15pm - 7.00pm. For more information or to book an appointment to attend this session, please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk Do something amazing - Give Blood & save lives |
| Thursday 23rd September Reflexology Room, 1 The Tithings, Swalcliffe. Telephone: 01295 780309 Walks in Woodland at Solstice/ Equinox - Connect with Nature Spirits at the turn of the Seasons. |
| Wednesday 29th September Upton House and Gardens, Nr Banbury, OX15 6HT. Telephone : 01295 670266 NGS Day 11am-4pm Garden tours run throughout the day. Please give generously in aid of NGS charities. |
| Saturday 2nd October Dogs for the Disabled, The Frances Hay Centre, Blacklocks Hill, Banbury OX17 2BS . Telephone: 01295 252600 Visitor Morning: Every month Dogs for the Disabled opens its doors at its national training centre so you can catch a glimpse of how we train our dogs. You'll be able to meet some of our dogs and pups, watch training demonstrations and presentations and see our cleverly designed kennels. Complimentary refreshments provided. £5 per person (under 5s free) Booking essential. |
| Monday 4th October The Methodist Church Centre, : 7 Marlborough Road, Banbury OX16 5BZ. Telephone: 0300 123 23 23. A blood donation session will be held from 1.30pm - 3.30pm & 4.15pm - 7.00pm. For more information or to book an appointment to attend this session, please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk Do something amazing - Give Blood & save lives |
| Tuesday 5th OctoberVeritas
Wine Bar, North Bar, Banbury Banbury Business Coffee Morning - No need to book - just come along between 10.30am and Noon with plenty of business cards and pay for your coffee. Website: www.banburybusinesswomen.co.uk. |
| Thursday 7th OctoberRye
Hill Golf Club, Milcombe, Nr. Banbury, OX15 4RU 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! The Objectives of the Banbury Business Breakfast Club are :- "To enable members and guests to meet in a suitably relaxed atmosphere, exchange views, ideas, thoughts, information, proposals, counter proposals, business orientated ideas and updates on Banbury and surrounding areas etc., and perhaps (with luck) "out and out gossip" and, where appropriate, blatantly, unashamedly, unreservedly, without fear or favour, advertise their organisation and its latest products or services, should they wish to do so." Please note that due to the election - this is being held one week later than normal. Website: www.banburybreakfastclub.co.uk |
| Thursday
7th October Reflexology Room, 1 The Tithings, Swalcliffe. Telephone: 01295 780309 New Moon Healing Circles - The circles are held in the vicinity of Swalcliffe, OX15 5DR at 8 p.m. |
| Tuesday 12th OctoberThe
Whately Hall Hotel, North Bar, Banbury Banbury Business Women's Networking Lunch - 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. |
| Monday 18th October The Peoples Church, Horsefair. Banbury. Telephone: 0300 123 23 23. A blood donation session will be held from 1.30pm - 3.30pm & 4.15pm - 7.00pm. For more information or to book an appointment to attend this session, please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk Do something amazing - Give Blood & save lives |
| Monday 1st November The Methodist Church Centre, : 7 Marlborough Road, Banbury OX16 5BZ. Telephone: 0300 123 23 23. A blood donation session will be held from 1.30pm - 3.30pm & 4.15pm - 7.00pm. For more information or to book an appointment to attend this session, please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk Do something amazing - Give Blood & save lives |
| Tuesday 2nd NovemberVeritas
Wine Bar, North Bar, Banbury Banbury Business Coffee Morning - No need to book - just come along between 10.30am and Noon with plenty of business cards and pay for your coffee. Website: www.banburybusinesswomen.co.uk. |
| Thursday 4th NovemberRye
Hill Golf Club, Milcombe, Nr. Banbury, OX15 4RU 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! The Objectives of the Banbury Business Breakfast Club are :- "To enable members and guests to meet in a suitably relaxed atmosphere, exchange views, ideas, thoughts, information, proposals, counter proposals, business orientated ideas and updates on Banbury and surrounding areas etc., and perhaps (with luck) "out and out gossip" and, where appropriate, blatantly, unashamedly, unreservedly, without fear or favour, advertise their organisation and its latest products or services, should they wish to do so." Please note that due to the election - this is being held one week later than normal. Website: www.banburybreakfastclub.co.uk |
| Saturday 6th November Dogs for the Disabled, The Frances Hay Centre, Blacklocks Hill, Banbury OX17 2BS . Telephone: 01295 252600 Visitor Morning: Every month Dogs for the Disabled opens its doors at its national training centre so you can catch a glimpse of how we train our dogs. You'll be able to meet some of our dogs and pups, watch training demonstrations and presentations and see our cleverly designed kennels. Complimentary refreshments provided. £5 per person (under 5s free) Booking essential. |
| Saturday
6th November Reflexology Room, 1 The Tithings, Swalcliffe. Telephone: 01295 780309 New Moon Healing Circles - The circles are held in the vicinity of Swalcliffe, OX15 5DR at 8 p.m. |
| Tuesday 9th NovemberThe
Whately Hall Hotel, North Bar, Banbury Banbury Business Women's Networking Lunch - 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. |
| Monday 15th November The Methodist Church Centre, : 7 Marlborough Road, Banbury OX16 5BZ. Telephone: 0300 123 23 23. A blood donation session will be held from 1.30pm - 3.30pm & 4.15pm - 7.00pm. For more information or to book an appointment to attend this session, please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk Do something amazing - Give Blood & save lives |
| Thursday
2nd December Reflexology Room, 1 The Tithings, Swalcliffe. Telephone: 01295 780309 New Moon Healing Circles - The circles are held in the vicinity of Swalcliffe, OX15 5DR at 8 p.m. |
| Friday 3rd December The Methodist Church Centre, : 7 Marlborough Road, Banbury OX16 5BZ. Telephone: 0300 123 23 23. A blood donation session will be held from 1.30pm - 3.30pm & 4.15pm - 7.00pm. For more information or to book an appointment to attend this session, please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk Do something amazing - Give Blood & save lives |
| Saturday 4th December Dogs for the Disabled, The Frances Hay Centre, Blacklocks Hill, Banbury OX17 2BS . Telephone: 01295 252600 Visitor Morning: Every month Dogs for the Disabled opens its doors at its national training centre so you can catch a glimpse of how we train our dogs. You'll be able to meet some of our dogs and pups, watch training demonstrations and presentations and see our cleverly designed kennels. Complimentary refreshments provided. £5 per person (under 5s free) Booking essential. |
| Monday 13th December The Peoples Church, Horsefair. Banbury. Telephone: 0300 123 23 23. A blood donation session will be held from 1.30pm - 3.30pm & 4.15pm - 7.00pm. For more information or to book an appointment to attend this session, please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk Do something amazing - Give Blood & save lives |
| Tuesday
21st December Reflexology Room, 1 The Tithings, Swalcliffe. Telephone: 01295 780309 Walks in Woodland at Solstice/ Equinox - Connect with Nature Spirits at the turn of the Seasons. |