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What's on in Wychwood 2012
Information about events organised by the Wychwood Project, the Friends of Wychwood, local projects, groups or societies.
Please note that events organised by local projects, groups or societies other than the Wychwood Project may charge a small ‘visitors’ fee.
You are advised always to confirm details beforehand with the contact telephone number given.
May
| Date and time |
Activity |
Venue |
| Friday 18th May, 8pm |
The Oxfordshire Rebellion of 1549. Finstock Local History Society. Ian Hatton talks about a little known revolt in a time of religious upheaval, involving Woodstock and Chipping Norton, with a poor outcome for some of the naive rebels. |
Finstock Village Hall |
| Thursday 24th May, 5.30pm |
Oxfordshire Woodland Project, The Eric Dougliss Memorial Walk. An informal walk in Centenary Wood, Charlbury in memory of Eric Dougliss, County Forester. Please ring David Rees on 01865 815427 to book your place. |
Meet at the Bowls club, Ticknell Piece Road, Charlbury. Refreshments available afterwards. |
June
| Date and time |
Activity |
Venue |
| Wednesday 6th June, 10.30am |
How Observant Are You? . A gentle family walk from Combe to the river and the Roman Villa with a difference. There will be a quiz to test observational skills for young people aged 7 to 70! Please bring a pencil. Optional pub lunch afterwards. For more information see http://www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/walks/view/1196/how-observant-are-you |
Starting point: Combe Village Green SP412158 ouse Car Park, SP251290. |
| Friday 8th June, 10.00am |
Where Am I? Easy walk, 3.5 miles, 2.5 hours. North, South, East, or West? How do you know where you are or where you are going? Use a map and features in the landscape to understand how to navigate your way in the countryside. Designed for accompanied children 5 upwards. For more information see http://www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/walks/view/1197/where-am-i |
Starting point: Car Park, Churchill Road, Kingham, SP261242. |
| Sunday 10th June, 10.00am |
A Family Walk and Farm Visit. An easy walk from Chipping Norton to Salford 5 hours, 4.5 miles. Join the Fawdry's at Village Farm who will take you on a tractor and trailer tour of the farm. Bring a picnic. Hot and cold drinks and home made cakes will be available. A walk back to Chipping Norton in the afternoon. Numbers limited - to book telephone 01993 831810. For more information see http://www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/walks/view/1198/a-family-walk-and-farm-visit |
Starting point: New Street Car Park, Chipping Norton SP312270 |
| Wednesday 13th June, 6.30pm to 8.00pm |
Wychwood Project, Early Days at Foxburrow Wood. A tour of the Wychwood Project's newest community woodland to look at progress to date and plans for the future. Contact Nick Mottram nick.mottram@oxfordshire.gov.uk or telephone 01865 815424. |
Foxburrow Wood (follow signs from Foxburrow Lane) |
| Thursday 14th June, 10.00am |
The Flowers and Wildlife of the Glyme Valley. Easy walk 3 hours, 4.5 miles. A circular walk starting and finishing in Chipping Norton. It includes a feast of wildlife habitats including species rich limestone grassland, ancient hedgerows as well as Over Norton parkland with its veteran trees and orchids. Led by an expert naturalist. For more information see http://www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/walks/view/1199/the-flowers-and-wildlife-of-the-glyme-valley. |
Starting point: Chipping Norton Town Hall, SP313270. |
| Wednesday 27th June, 10.00 |
By the Sherborne Brook & Water Meadows. Moderate walk, 6 hours, 9.5 miles. A super walk through Sherborne to the River Windrush & its water meadows & onward to The Fox at Little Barrington for lunch. Return through the villages of Windrush & Sherborne. For more information see http://www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/walks/view/1150/by-the-sherborne-brook-and-water-meadows. |
Starting point: National Trust Car Park at Ewepen Barn, SP159144. |
July
| Date and time |
Activity |
Venue |
| Tuesday 3rd July, 10.00am |
A Summer Walk to the Rollright Stones. Moderate, 4.5 hours, 8 miles. A walk to the ancient Rollright Stones. The walk goes via the charming hamlet of Little Rolright. Please bring a packed lunch. The car park is free long stay in the centre of Chipping Norton. For more information please see http://www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/walks/view/1207/a-summer-walk-to-the-rollright-stones. |
Starting point: New Street Car Park, Chipping Norton, SP312270. |
August
| Date and time |
Activity |
Venue |
| Thursday 16th August, 10.00am |
Down the Windrush to Mitford Country. Moderate walk 5.5 hours, 9 miles. The walk heads downstream from Burford to Swinbrook and Asthall with their connections to the illustrious Mitford family. An optional lunch is available at the Maytime Inn in Asthall before returning via the lost village of Widford. For more information please see http://www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/walks/view/1210/down-the-windrush-to-mitford-country |
Starting point: Burford Free Car Park, Near Church, SP253123. |
| Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th August |
Bike Blehneim Palace - A Festival of Cycling. A unique cycling festival in the grounds of historic Blenheim Palace. For more information please see www.bikeblenheimpalace.com |
Blenheim Palace |
September
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