At the Red Lion we have something for everyone, no matter what is your taste, age or interests.

Changes are afoot at the Blueberry Pub: The Thai Gastro will be leaving at the end of November, soon to be replaced by La Parilla Fantastico (The Fantastic Grill): Mediterranean fusion with a strong leaning to Italian, Spanish, Greek and Turkish dishes.

Blewbury and Upton bellringers provide local deliveries of Christmas cards, in aid of tower funds. This year we are very pleased to say that North Moreton village is now joining our Christmas postal service. Post boxes will be in the Red Lion, the Blueberry, the Post Office and the Shell petrol station from Monday, 10th November. Last posting will be on 19th December at 3.00pm.

Residents who have purchased a permit for the district council brown bin garden waste collection service in South
Oxfordshire or the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal scheduled
collection day only, between 27th October and 7th November. Permit holders can put out a maximum of four
additional sacks of garden waste, per brown bin subscription, next to their brown bin.

27th October  – 7th November

Residents who have purchased a permit for the district council brown bin garden waste collection service in South Oxfordshire or the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal scheduled collection day only, between 27th October and 7th November. Permit holders can put out a maximum of four additional sacks of garden waste, per brown bin subscription, next to their brown bin.

Monday 3rd November, 8pm – Melland Room

Tales of a 666-mile walk from Blewbury to Islay

What’s it like to walk 15+ miles a day for seven weeks? Which bits hurt the most? Neville Hargreaves will share stories and pictures from his epic walk in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (and perhaps a dram of Islay whisky if you’re lucky). Fear not – no pictures of his feet will be shared. Tickets £8 (includes a drink) on the door (opens 7.45pm)

Saturday 8th November

The BVS Fireworks Night is back this year on Saturday 8th November in Tickers Folly Field.
We have a spectacular firework display planned, and the bar and baked potato stalls will be back, under our marquee. Gates will open at 6:00 pm, the bonfire will be lit at 6:30 pm and the fireworks will start at 7:00 pm.
Entry is £6 for adults and £3 for children – cash or card accepted (card preferred). The entry fee includes a baked potato, so it’s a great value family night out!
We will have the usual wood collection for the bonfire with a small collection fee. We are working on transport, but spaces may be limited, so please email blewburybvs@gmail.com or phone Caroline on 07790 566754 if you would like your address to be included on the rounds. The deadline for a request for wood collection was Friday 31st October (sorry if you missed that!) so that we can plan the route. We politely request that you only put out reasonably clean firewood and remove as much metal and plastic as possible. Unfortunately, if you do not adhere to this, we may need to refuse to pick the wood up, so thanks in advance for your cooperation.
As always, we need lots of volunteers for this event – in particular with wood collection and potato baking beforehand, and with setup and refreshment serving on the night. If you can help, please email us at the BVS email address above. We’d love to hear from you!

11th November

Remembrance Service in Church, 10.45am – All welcome

14th – 16th November

British artist Freddy Paske is thrilled to announce his Studio Sale, taking place at the Blewbury Clubhouse from 14-16 November, 10am-5pm daily (free entry). This event offers a rare opportunity to purchase original sketches and artworks directly from his easel, with over 70 works available. Freddy would love you to join him to view these original works and prints, and to chat about his creative process and inspirations in a relaxed and informal setting.

The studio sale follows an exciting period for Paske, including his acclaimed solo exhibition SAFARI in London, inspired by his travels to Kenya and Australia, and a recent creative residency in Sri Lanka. He was also recently shortlisted for Wildlife Artist of the Year 2025.

Paske’s dynamic wildlife paintings have attracted collectors worldwide, including royals and celebrities. In 2022, he was honoured to be appointed Artist-in-Residence to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the Platinum Jubilee.
View available works and enquire online at www.freddypaske.com.

Saturday 15th November, St Michael’s Church

Open to all, please do come along – we will have local Blewbury books and local Blewbury authors, lots of second-hand books for sale as well as fair-trade gifts and local merchandise stalls, or just come for tea, homemade cake and a chat!