If you would like your event mentioned in this diary, please contact us on info@lechladelibrary.co.uk
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Fairford
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Lechlade – Library Canasta Club
Learn and play Canasta, most commonly played by four in two partnerships, with melding and teamwork. Find out the rules, strategies, and tips for this engaging social game.
We meet the second Wednesday of every month, 4-6pm in the library, and next meet on 12th August.
Email us at info@lechladelibrary.co.uk or pop into the library to book your place
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Kelmscott Manor
Join us this Thursday afternoon (2pm-4pm) for Printing Press Thursday!
See our historic Albion Printing Press in action and discover more about Morris’s incredible printing endeavours. Step into Morris’s shoes as you learn the art of printing in this participatory demonstration.
Printing Press Thursdays are free and open to all visitors to drop in, watch and have a go.
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Kelmscott Manor
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Fairford
Another year on and the Fairford Steam Show team are already busy organising another fabulous event for the weekend of Saturday and Sunday August 15 and 16 and the ever-popular Steam-in-the-Square event on Friday August 14.
Fairford Cricket Club will once again be running their well-stocked and affordable bar in the Beer Tent and there’ll be live entertainment on Friday night and live music on Saturday night!
The Show organisers will once again be providing a hop-on-hop-off bus to and from Fairford – thanks to Ellisons Coaches.
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Lechlade
The brilliant Acoustic Gold are heading back to The Trout with their amazing unplugged harmonies – just think sunshine, cold drinks, and all the classics you secretly love a bit too much…
Bring your mates and grab a pint – it’s going to be golden!
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Quenington
An evening of Parisian-flavoured music at Quenington Village Hall, with quartet Swing from Paris.
Tuesday 18th August 7.30pm – 9.30pm
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Fairford
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Lechlade Library – Mah-Jong Club
The game of Mah Jong is fairly easy to learn, though mastering the game is said to take a lifetime!”
Would you like to learn to play???
Then email us at info@lechladelibrary.co.uk to book your place.
We are in the Library every first and third Wednesday of the month. We will next meet on Wednesday 19th August 4-6pm.
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Kempsford
Please spread the word – we have a kempsford Kids craft event coming up!
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Fairford
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Coleshill
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Lechlade
I’m so excited to be back at #NOLABELS for another Quirky Creations Pop Up Shop!
I’ll be bringing along a wonderful selection of handmade crochet gifts and home décor, including some of my latest creations, as well as plenty of returning favourites. Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful gift or simply fancy treating yourself, there’s something a little quirky waiting for you!
Every item is lovingly handmade, making each piece as unique as the person who takes it home.
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Coleshill
Discover Coleshill on Saturday 22 August and explore everything that makes the village so special.
See inside the replica World War Two base and learn about the top-secret army that trained in the village.
Visit Coleshill’s working water mill and see it in action – if water levels permit – as you discover how the power of water was once harnessed to make flour.
Take a look around the Heritage and Rural Skills exhibition and find out more about the craftspeople who work from the studios today, preserving and protecting traditional skills.
Tour the site of where Coleshill House once stood, sadly lost to fire in the 1950s.
Join us for a guided walk and family activities and discover more about our ambitious plans to restore nature across the landscape.
Find out more and book your place here: https://rebrand.ly/EventsAtColeshill
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Kelmscott Manor
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Faringdon
Outdoor cinema is back this summer with two shows in Tucker’s Park on Saturday 22nd August. The first film is “Hoppers” (U) at 3pm followed by “Back to The Future” (PG) at 7pm.
We hope you can join us for this free family event!
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Clanfield
Come and join us on Saturday 22nd August, 5pm-9pm in Clanfield. For an evening of good food & drink, live music and retail therapy. Free parking behind the Carter Institute.
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Lechlade
FINALLY managed to pin my pro pal Brock down, to delight you all with his gold standard guitar skills, at a forthcoming gig, courtesy of TheTroutInn. Please join us on Saturday 22nd August from 6pm. We’ve got a fantastic set of songs, which we hope to perform in the garden, overlooking the river. See you there
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Fairford
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Lechlade
registrations now open for our Big Top Bible holiday club!
https://stlawrencelechlade.churchsuite.com/events/iw75vnit
Mon 24 – Wed 26 August, Memorial Hall, Lechlade
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Fairford
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Fairford
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Lechlade Library Book Club
We will meet on Wednesday 26th August 1-2pm to discuss this months book – ‘When the Cranes Fly South’ by Lisa Ridzen. Everyone is welcome.
Amazon says ‘The most moving book you’ll read this year’
‘When the Cranes Fly South’ is a 2024 Swedish novel by Lisa Ridzén that explores aging, family reconciliation, and the quiet rhythms of life in rural Sweden.
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Lechlade – Library Canasta Club
Learn and play Canasta, most commonly played by four in two partnerships, with melding and teamwork. Find out the rules, strategies, and tips for this engaging social game.
We meet the second Wednesday of every month, 4-6pm in the library, and next meet on 26th August.
Email us at info@lechladelibrary.co.uk or pop into the library to book your place
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Kelmscott Manor
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Kelmscott Manor
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Lechlade
Where the river sparkles, creativity comes alive.
Stalls of handmade treasures, laughter, and inspiration await.
Mark the date in your diary for a wonderful day out.
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Shrivenham
A reminder that the Children’s Fancy Dress Competition will be taking place at this year’s Shrivenham Village Fete.
There is no set theme, so children can come dressed as any character, animal, person or idea they choose.
The competition is free to enter, with prizes to be won.
Judging will take place in the Main Arena at 1.00pm on Fete Day.
For full details, visit:
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Uffington
30th August and 31st August
Have a wonderful family day out at the White Horse Show. There’s so much to see and do, including:
Stannage Stunt Team, Allsteps Formation Riding Team, Falconry Display, Rust and Glory, Professor Crump, Heavy Horses, Dog Show, Live music from The Ukey Dukes, Wantage Silver Band, Trade Stands, Food outlets, Bar
Tickets and more info: https://whitehorseshow.co.uk/
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Lechlade
Our annual Bank Holiday Monday car boot is back, and we can’t wait to welcome hundreds of buyers, sellers and bargain hunters again to the Manor
August Bank Holiday Monday
Cars £10 | Vans £15 | Buyers £1
Sellers 8:30am | Buyers 9:30am
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Lechlade
What’s on – Lechlade Duck Race
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Lechlade Library – Mah-Jong Club
The game of Mah Jong is fairly easy to learn, though mastering the game is said to take a lifetime!”
Would you like to learn to play???
Then email us at info@lechladelibrary.co.uk to book your place.
We are in the Library every first and third Wednesday of the month. We will next meet on Wednesday 2nd September 4-6pm.
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Coleshill
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Lechlade
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Lechlade
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Lechlade
Prepare your vegetables, flowers, fruit, crafts, cakes for entry by September 1st
Brochures still available from the post office, library, Medical centre & various other places around Lechlade
Or download your entry form from the Schedule on our websites
https://www.lechladegardeningclub.org.uk/flower-and...
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Lechlade
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Highworth
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Fairford
Join us for an informal walk along the River Coln between Quenington and Fairford with the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire, Fiona Reynolds.
Together, we’ll explore new routes and visions for rural communities, while taking the opportunity to discuss the Trust’s land management, and outdoor learning, in and around the local community.
This circular walk concludes with refreshments at Quenington Village Hall where we’ll continue our discussions, with particular focus on rural housing needs both in the local area and beyond.
If you’re unable to manage the walk, you’re very welcome to join us at Quenington Village Hall from 15:30.
‘New lives, new landscapes’ walk with The High Sheriff
Start and finish in Quenington, Gloucestershire
Friday 11 September 13:30 – 17:30
FREE event – reserve your spot now!
Full details and booking via Eventbrite
This is a timely opportunity for open and informed conversations – we invite you to reserve your spot now via this link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/new-lives-new-landscapes…
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Lechlade
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Kemsford
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Shrivenham
Tickets available
https://www.ticketsource.com/…/2026-09-12/11:00/t-rzqaevl
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Clanfield
Clanfield Festival is a nonprofit association raising funds.
Clanfield Farmers & Craft Market, Sunday 13th September, 10.30am-1.30pm
Carter Institute & Village Green (opposite Masons Arms)
Free parking, free entry.
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Faringdon
Join us for one of our award winning 2 hour Baby and Child First Aid Classes this September.
This class is suitable for expectant parents, grandparents and carers. On this class you will learn all the First Aid knowledge and skills required to keep your little ones safe, ensure you are fully prepared for all the most common medical emergencies and give yourself the peace of mind you deserve.
Our classes are friendly, relaxed and informal and we will cover: CPR, Choking, Burns, Meningitis Awareness, Febrile Seizures, Bleeding, Head Bumps, Breaks and more…
All attendees will receive a Mini First Aid booklet and certificate of attendance which counts towards CPD points (Continuing Professional Development)
No babysitter? No problem! Pre crawling babies are welcome.
https://oxfordshire.minifirstaid.co.uk/…/classes-for…
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Lechlade
Lechlade Community Cinema:
On Sunday 20th September at 7.30 pm, we are screening the film, H is for Hawk (cert 12) in Lechlade Memorial Hall. Starring Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson. Lechlade Memorial Hall has a large 5m wide screen. So enjoy films as they were intended to be seen; on a big screen with an all round sound and an inductive loop.
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Lechlade Library Book Club
We will meet on Wednesday 23rd September 1-2pm to discuss this months book – ‘Frozen River’ by Arial Lawhon. Everyone is welcome.
Amazon says ‘THE UNMISSABLE BESTSELLER INSPIRED BY THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF MIDWIFE MARTHA BALLARD‘
If you have any questions, please email Clare at info@lechladelibrary.co.uk.
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Lechlade
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Lechlade & Fairford
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Lechlade
NHS Blood and Transplant: A huge thank you to everyone who gave blood at Lechlade Memorial Hall in 2025. You are amazing.
Dates of future sessions in the Memorial Hall in 2026 are
Friday 25th September and
Friday 27th November
Appointments are available between 12:50 – 19:00.
If you are able to give blood, please go to www.blood.co.uk to book an appointment.
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Lechlade
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Ashbury
Tickets are now on sale!
Join us on Saturday 26th September 2026 for the FFF&B Ploughing Match & Country Show – a much-loved day out celebrating all things farming, countryside and community.
Expect traditional ploughing competitions, craft and trade stands, local food and drink, vintage machinery and fun for all the family.
Don’t miss one of the Cotswolds’ favourite rural events – book your tickets now and get ready for a fantastic day in the heart of the countryside.
Ashbury Farms, Ashbury, Wiltshire SN6 8LZ by kind permission of Mr T Spence
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Lechlade
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Lechlade
Come along to Crafty Boaters Autumn Handmade Market on Saturday 10th October 2026. We will have up to 38 stalls of handmade art and craft products from a wide variety of local sellers. Get started on that Christmas shopping early. Refreshments are available with proceeds going to the RNLI. Free entry and free parking.
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The Buscot and Coleshill Estates NT
Coleshill has been home to a watermill for centuries, having appeared in the Domesday Book, a large-scale survey of England and Wales that was commissioned by William The Conqueror!
The current structure and machinery dates from 1790 and is some of the oldest mill machinery in the country still capable of performing its original job. 
Book your place on the 10 October tour here: https://rebrand.ly/EventsAtColeshill
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Clanfield
Clanfield Festival is a nonprofit association raising funds.
Clanfield Farmers & Craft Market, Sunday 11th October, 10.30am-1.30pm
Carter Institute & Village Green (opposite Masons Arms)
Free parking, free entry.
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Lechlade, The New Inn
Supper and Ghost Hunt at The New Inn, Lechlade. October 17th 2026 | Ghostly Gatherings
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Lechlade
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Highworth
We’re delighted to announce that our popular event is returning! Even better, ticket prices have been frozen and remain the same as last year.
Be sure to put the date in your diary. Tickets go on sale in October, so keep an eye on our website and social media channels for further updates.
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Clanfield
Clanfield Festival is a nonprofit association raising funds.
Clanfield Farmers & Craft Market, Sunday 8th November, 10.30am-1.30pm
Carter Institute & Village Green (opposite Masons Arms)
Free parking, free entry.
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Lechlade
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Lechlade
Saturday 21st November – Lechlade
Dr Gillian White – Henry VIII and the Field of Cloth of Gold. The AGM will follow the talk.
Entrance per person for each talk, including tea
Members of UTRNTA £5, visitors £6
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Lechlade
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Highworth
We can confirm that there will be more than 60 independent stalls, a variety of food and drink vendors, live music, a funfair, Father Christmas, and much more.
So save the date and join us as we kick off the festive season in style. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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Lechlade
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Lechlade
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Fairford
The countdown to the world’s greatest airshow starts now, and RIAT27 is set to be something truly special.
Celebrating 50 years since the Silver Tiger Trophy – the most prestigious award presented at the NATO Tiger Meet – was first awarded at the International Air Tattoo in 1977, RIAT27 will host an official Tiger Gathering in co-operation with the NATO Tiger Association. We’re looking forward to welcoming former Silver Tiger Trophy winners, alongside NATO Tiger Association member units, as they bring their spectacular tiger-liveried aircraft to RAF Fairford.
Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast or planning your very first visit, there’s something for everyone across the showground. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it – secure your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable weekend of aviation!
Grab yours now: https://www.airtattoo.com/
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