Sunday 21st June 12:30pm to 3:00pm, Old Malthouse Close

The Curry Lunch is back, continuing the tradition of being held on Father’s Day – but it’s not just for fathers. Come and enjoy homemade curries with all the usual trimmings. It will be held at Old Malthouse Close, at the end of Chapel Lane. The event is being run by the Friends of St Michael’s; all proceeds will go towards maintenance and improvements to our beautiful church building. Tickets (£10 for adults, £5 for under 12s) will be available at the Blewbury Post Office from 1st June, or reserve tickets by email. If any tickets remain, they can be purchased at the event, but we would appreciate advanced purchases to help with catering. If you have any queries, would be interested in making a curry to share or want to reserve tickets in advance, please email karen.marsden@gmail.com. (Please note that there is no parking near the house.)

Wednesday 17th June from 7.30pm – The Red Lion

The Blewbury Pre-School committee are holding drinks at The Red Lion on Wednesday 17th June from 7.30pm.
This is a chance to meet current parents and committee members in an informal setting. Please do come along if you’re new to the Pre-School, considering sending your child there, or would simply like to find out more about us.

Any questions, please do send us an email at secretary@blewburypreschool.co.uk.

Sunday 14th June, 12 noon until 2.30pm

Please come and join us for the Summer Fete at Blewbury Primary School on Sunday 14th June. Enjoy a barbecue, stalls, games, a raffle, a bouncy castle, a bar and live music, while raising funds for the school. We would also be very grateful for donations of:
• Teddies/soft toys, bottled drinks and chocolate for tombolas;
• Good quality second hand toys and books.
Please email pta@blewbury.oxon.sch.uk if you can make a donation.

Sunday 14th June 3-5pm St Michael’s Church

Love singing? Want to belt out all your best Primary School songs and favourite hymns? Now’s your chance! Come and join St Michael’s choir for a good old sing. 3pm Pimms and Hymns, 4pm Tea and Cake

Sunday 28th June, 5.30–7.30pm, St Michael’s Church.

Songs will be popular and traditional and there will be guest performances. Tickets are available from the Blewbury Post Office and Choir members. Tickets £12 for adults – £8 for
children under 18 – which includes a glass of wine/soft drink. A proportion of the profit will be going to local charities.

Saturday 27th June, Ashbrook House garden.

The annual Summer Dance will take place on Saturday 27th June in the garden of Ashbrook House, with music from the brilliant Too Much Stuff (you may remember them from previous Halloween discos and Beer Festivals). This is a great evening to get together with your village friends and beyond, to enjoy “bring your own” food and drink in beautiful surroundings, listen and dance to great live music.

Gazebo set up 4–5pm Saturday; collect by 11am Sunday.

A screen will be available to show the 10pm England–Panama group match. In the event of inclement weather, the Dance will move to the Village Hall.

Tickets are £15 each and can be bought in advance online at:
https://square.link/u/YTWbsRha or at the gate on the evening.

20th and 25th May – Vale Room

In advance of The Motley Crew’s visit to Stratford at the end of May, Chris Whatmore will be giving an introductory talk – twice! – on Shakespeare’s The Tempest. While it’s primarily designed for those coming on the trip, anyone with an interest the Bard’s final solo-authored play is welcome to join us at 7.30pm in the Vale Room, either on Wednesday May 20th or on Monday May 25th (Bank Holiday Monday). No need for tickets, but there will be a nominal £2 charge at the door to cover venue hire costs, plus an extra £1 for an interval drink.