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Wednesday 30 April, Melland Room 7.45 for 8pm
Anna Dillon will be our guest speaker talking about Aston’s Nature Recovery Project. This will show what they are doing to improve the biodiversity of Pick’s Field (at the end of the bridleway to Aston). In the AGM, we will present our accounts and annual report for 2024 and would welcome your views on our activities. Come and support us. Free refreshments.
Blewbury WI meeting – Wednesday 23rd April
Blewbury WI’s next main meeting is on Wednesday 23 April 2025 and will be Mad, bad and dangerous to know: Lord Byron and his women. Golly, is this going to be too racy for the WI? No, of course not! Lord Byron wasn’t just a poet; he was a rock star of his time – the most prominent and outrageous celebrity of the Romantic era. His relations with women were completely scandalous. This talk explores those relationships, Byron’s extraordinary rise to fame and legend and his unparalleled notoriety for drink, sex and rebellion. Oh – as well as some of best known poetry…to find out more, ring our Secretary, Joy, on 850543 or email blewburywi@gmail.com.
St Michael’s bellringers will again be holding a Duck Race on Easter Sunday, 20th April, in the Playclose.
The first of five heats will start at 12.00 noon. The first three ducks across the line in the final will win for their owners £50, £20 and £10 respectively; all proceeds to St Michael’s Tower and Bell Maintenance Fund. We are very appreciative of the support given by the village to this annual event, and hope that everyone will enjoy the social occasion and springtime fun. It’s open to everyone, and racing ducks are available for £1.25 each. They are obtainable from the Post Office, any of the bell ringers, or contact Richard and Gill Loyd on 07767 463285. Buy your racers early, as they will all be sold before the race day, and don’t forget to come along, bring your family and friends, and cheer for your ducks on the day. If you enjoy this sort of fun, why not meet the ringers in St Michael’s one
Friday night to see what else we do when we are not racing ducks? You will be most welcome. Richard Loyd
Saturday 28th June
The annual Summer Dance will take place on Saturday 28th June at Ashbrook House, with music from the brilliant McFunky. This is a great evening to get together in a beautiful setting with your village friends and beyond. More information on how to buy tickets will be available in the May Bulletin.
Thursday 22nd May, 7 pm
The combined BVS and Parish Council AGM will be held on Thursday 22nd May in the Village Hall. All are welcome to attend to hear about the astonishing amount of activity that takes place in Blewbury, and to contribute to future events.
Sunday 20th April, 3 pm
The annual Easter Egg Rolling is back on Easter Sunday, 20th April. This event is open to everyone – bring your decorated eggs to the chalk pits (head up the footpath on the village side of Tickers Folly Field and you’ll find us!). Prizes for the best decorated eggs and longest rolls (see the separate advert on p8, designed by Elphin Lloyd-Jones).
Much Ado – Introductory Talk
At 7.30pm on Monday May 5th, Chris Whatmore will be giving an introductory talk on Much Ado in the Vale Room, Blewbury Village Hall. While this is primarily aimed at those going to see the play at Stratford on 8th May, everyone is welcome. Tickets, at £2.50 each, include liquid refreshment and are available either from the Post Office or via email at admin@themotleycrew.org.uk.
10-18 May | Weekends: 10am-5pm | Weekdays: 10am-3pm | Blewbury Clubhouse
Featuring the works of three local artists: Julian March, Freddy Paske, and Yvette Phillips; each artist bringing their own unique medium to life, united by a passion for colour. Part of Oxfordshire Artweeks festival running throughout May with over 400 venues to visit. www.artweeks.org
Join us for a Celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day with an afternoon of music with St Michael’s Choir and friends on Sunday 11th May, 3 – 4.30 pm, St Michael’s Church.
There’ll be a demonstration of 1940s dancing from Betty Bloom Dance and a chance to have a dance-a-long. We will serve tea and cake and then a shared time of music and singing of classic 1940s songs as a tribute to those who lived through the second World War. No charge to come along but there will be a collection at the door for The Royal British Legion and the Friends of St Michael’s Church.
The North Moreton Book Sale will be held on Saturday 26th April in North Moreton Church, from 10am until 3pm.
As usual, thousands of books will be on sale, with all proceeds going to support the village hall and church. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes will be available. Free entry and car parking. Donations of spare books are always welcome. Email northmoretonbooksale@gmail.com or call 01235 818900 or 07908314771 if you have any books to give, and the organisers will happily collect them.