Hobbies & Interests
Allotments
Allotments are available from the Village Gardens Association for £32 for a half plot (about 110 sq m) and £64 for a full plot. Just add seeds and exercise to grow your own fresh fruit and vegetables!
Archaeology
Discovering local history and archaeology, the Blewbury Archaeology Group welcomes new members. No experience is necessary and training can be given. We have a programme to research many more sites in the Parish on a regular basis.
- 07968 707219
- dave.carless@talktalk.net
Aviation
Oxfordshire Aviation Group meets on the second Monday of every month at the Marlborough Club, Didcot, often with a guest speaker/slide-show, but always with a warm welcome to like-minded individuals.
- 01235 812290
- smithoag@aol.com
Bell Ringing
We provide the ringers for Blewbury Church, and enjoy the art of bell ringing. We are associated with the Oxford Diocesan Guild of Bellringers. Practice night: Fridays 8:00-9.30 pm.
Gardening - Village Produce Association
The Village Produce Association exists to encourage and support all those interested in gardens and their produce. An annual show, usually in July, is organised and there is also a programme of talks and visits.
- 01235 850219 or 01235 850126
- vpa.in.bl.up@gmail.com
- blewburyanduptonvpa.wordpress.com
Local History
The Local History Group is open to anyone prepared to help with local historical research in Blewbury. Occasional visits are made to places of interest. Meetings are held monthly except in August as stated in the Bulletin and online Diaries.
- 01235 850728
- m-gaines@outlook.com
- www.blewburyhistory.org.uk
Blewbury Quiz Society
The Quiz Society exists to create and support quiz teams representing the Village and to hold occasional quiz events to support good causes. In particular, a team of six, self-selected by Doodle poll for each match, takes part in the South Oxfordshire Quiz League playing a dozen or more matches each winter season.
Radio - Harwell Amateur Radio Society
Harwell Amateur Radio Society meets on the first Thursday of the month at Chilton Village Hall. New members are welcome and age is no barrier.
Wine
The Blewbury Wine Appreciation Society usually meets on the third Friday in the month at 8.00pm at the Village Hall. Meetings include at least 8 wines and expert guidance to help appreciate them. Absolutely no knowledge of wine is necessary. There is no membership, just book your place and turn up. Tickets cost around £20. To join our mailing list please email us using the address below.