Celebration of the Blewbury Sphere

21/02/2026

Expanded to Photographers and Artists

To celebrate this imaginative piece of public art, made by Blewbury’s own David Harber, the BPC are calling on the artists and writers of the village to take one or more of the words on the sphere, or the artwork itself, and write a poem, take an artistic photo, or produce another artwork -sketch etc.

These can be sent to the Parish Clerk before 10th March 2026. We will then hold a celebration of the poets and the sphere on 20th March – the equinox. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in the categories: under 11, 11 to 18, and adult. Everyone (not just entrants) is welcome to the celebration on the Play Close, Friday 20th March (spring equinox) at 7pm to toast the new artwork.

Spring into action with Table Tennis

If you’re looking for some spring-like exercise that doesn’t depend on the rain stopping, look no further than the Table Tennis Club.

We are a small friendly club with players ranging from 12 to 70+.
We have four tables, spare bats and balls. Meeting on Tuesday evenings in the Village Hall from 5.30pm to 7pm. We operate as pay and play, no membership fees. Under 18s and full- time students
pay £1, adults pay £3 per session. We welcome new players with a free first session.

Farewell to Dave the Postie – Now in Person

20/02/2026

Blewbury Village Hall, Saturday 28th March, 2pm to 4pm.

Karen, Andrew and Sarah are holding a farewell party for Dave the postie, at Blewbury Village Hall, Saturday 28th March, 2pm to 4pm, everyone is welcome to come and say farewell, we will hand over all the donations and cards that have been handed in to the post office, and you will of course be able to give him any more on the day. There
will be tea and coffee, and hopefully cake (please bring some cake if you are able to). He would like to be able to say goodbye to us all properly!

Consultation on Future of Local Services – Have your say

19/02/2026

The Government consultation on reorganisation of local government is open until 26th March.

There are three different proposals under consideration, and the choice could have a big impact on our local services and democracy. Each proposal has its own website that you can visit to find out more:

A single county unitary proposal for Oxfordshire developed and supported by Oxfordshire County Council:
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oneoxfordshire
A two unitary proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire developed and supported by Cherwell, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, West Berkshire and West Oxfordshire councils: www.twocouncils.org
The three unitary proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire developed and supported by Oxford City Council: www.oxford.gov.uk/three-councils

If you want to have your say on this, visit https://consult.communities.gov.uk/local-government-reorganisation/oxfordshire

The Dice House

01/02/2026

20th and 21st February 2026

The Blewbury Players are supporting a ‘radio play’ performance of the Dice House in the village hall. The Dice House, by Paul Lucas, is an irreverent black comedy inspired by Luke Rhinehart’s cult book The Dice Man which explores the nature and limitations of free will. What happens if we make all decisions based on the whim of a dice? The performances in February will be rehearsed readings so the cast will be reading from scripts by their microphones in the style of a radio play. Whilst this won’t be a full production, there will be an opportunity to get involved in other aspects of theatre; sound, lights, production, stage management, front of house, costume if people want to. If you want to be involved in any way please contact Matt Phillips or Andy Jarvis at matt.warren.phillips@gmail.com.

Talk by Earth Trust

23rd February 2026, 8pm, Melland Room

The Wittenham Clumps dominate our north-eastern skyline. Terry Hurley, Trustee with Earth Trust will tell us more about current projects and future plans for the Clumps. Tickets on the door (opens at 7.45pm) cost £8 (includes a drink).

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