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Inter-pub Football Match: Blue v Red

23/03/2026

Saturday 18th April, 3 pm, Blewbury Clubhouse

Following the success of the last two years’ charity pub football matches, organised by Ben Silverthorne, the BVS is delighted to be able to support the latest Cleve Derby this year. Blewbury is incredibly lucky to have two amazing pubs, so come along and cheer on the Blueberry and Red Lion teams while raising money for Blewbury Pre-School and the Village Cob Wall Fund. Kick-off is at 3 pm, and the bar will be well stocked in time to welcome the crowds.

Egg Rolling

Sunday 5th April, 3 pm

The annual Easter Egg Rolling is back on Easter Sunday, 5th April. It’s 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.

Duck Race

Easter Sunday, 5th April

Don’t forget the Duck Race, organised by the Bellringers:  in the Playclose, starting at 12 noon. If you haven’t yet got your ducks (in a row – sorry! Ed.) please contact Richard Loyd on 07767 463285.

Fireside Chat : Father Jason

Wednesday 4th March marked the fifth anniversary of Annabel and John taking over the Red Lion, and saw Elphin Lloyd-Jones guide Revd Canon Jason St. John Nicolle through their pub’s second “Fireside Chat”.

Celebration of the Blewbury Sphere

21/02/2026

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.

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

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.

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

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