WHAT'S ON IN WALLINGFORD AND DIDCOT

 

 

 

 

Thursday 9th February

 

Fund Raising Evening for St. Mary's and St. Leonard's Churches, Masonic Hall, Wallingford

 

David Beasley, well known for his pictures and knowledge of Wallingford, has a brand new presentation which he will give at the evening which starts at 7 p.m. There will be bar and excellent hot supper cooked by the Friends of the churches. The photos and stories will reflect the changes in the town during the last century up to the end of the 39/45 war.

 

Tickets will be £10, available from Ray Johnson tel.834930, Sarah Streets 832331, Belinda Lee-Jones 836223, Pat Hayton 836813, Sheila Findlay 836517 and the Town Information Centre as well as committee members and from St. Mary's Church at coffee.

 

 

 

 

Thursday 9th, Friday 10th and Saturday 11th February

 

'Stepping Out', the Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot

 

The Black Box Theatre Company produces this wonderful musical at 7.45pm. Tickets are available at Cornerstone box office 01235 515144. This follows a successful run at Shush in Wantage. One reviewer said it had been, ''A fantastic evening...the upbeat song and dance numbers had me tapping my feet.'' Black Box is a company of local performers.

 

 

 

 

Saturday 11th February

 

‘BOOK SALE’ the Millstream Day Centre, Benson

 

The book sale will be held from 10am until 4pm. A fantastic range of books will be on sale as well as tea, coffee and light refreshments. The centre is completely self-funded so please come along and find the read you are looking for and contribute to an excellent cause.

 

 

 

 

Saturday 25th February

 

Concert, St Helen's Church, Benson

 

It's given by Moonrakers, one of Oxfordshire's finest acoustic groups, featuring Celtic harp, fiddle, guitar, mandola, whistles and female/male vocals. They specialise in Irish, Scottish, Welsh and English traditional and contemporary tunes and songs. Starts at 7.30 p.m. Find out more about them at www.moonrakers.net. Tickets £10 (£8 concessions) are available from Judith Ward on 01491 826363 & This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and from Derry's Den, High Street Benson.

 

 

 

 

Sunday 26th February

 

Nearly New Sale in aid of Hagbourne Pre-School, Hagbourne Village Hall, East Hagbourne.

 

Nearly new baby and toddler clothes, toys, books and equipment. From 1-3pm, refreshments will be available. Tables are £10 and entry on the door just 50p. Please contact Natalie on 01235 810821 for further details.

 

 

Throughout February

 

Cinema Showings, Corn Exchange, Wallingford

 

Iron Lady (12A) (3rd-9th February: matinee 5th February 3.00pm) the much-acclaimed film reflecting on the life of Margaret Thatcher. The cinematic adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s book Warhorse(12A) is screening from 10th February-16th February (matinee 11th February 2.30pm) and tells the story of a young man who follows his horse, Joey, to the trenches of World War One. Another Earth (12A) (17th February) brings a science-fiction tale about an ambitious young student and an accomplished composer, who cross paths in a tragic accident after the discovery of a duplicate planet in the solar system. The month rounds off with The Deep Blue Sea (12A)(24th February: matinee 26th February 3.00pm) - this is a version of the romantic drama by Terence Rattigan, set in repressive post-war Britain where the frustrated wife of a Judge becomes disastrously involved with an RAF pilot.

 

All evening cinema performances commence at 7.30pm. Take advantage of our weekend matinees (times vary) Bookings can be made online at www.cornexchange.org.uk, by phone on 01491 825000, by post or in person - the Box Office is open 7pm-8pm every evening and 10am-1pm every Friday and Saturday.

 

 

 

 

To Celebrate International women’s day on 8th March 2012 Oxfam book and music shop have teamed up with Bloc Brazilian coffee shop in St, Mary’s street, Wallingford and The market place, Henley

 

Bloc will be selling All hot drinks on Thursday 8th march for only £2 and will donate £1 from each to Oxfam, at Wallingford Bloc there will also be a craft workshops upstairs to make a beautiful Star book up cycled from old Christmas cards, the cost of the workshop will be £10 per person with all the proceeds going to Oxfam, to see an example of the star book visit our facebook page by searching for Oxfam book and music shop Wallingford or visit the shop in St. Mary’s street, Wallingford and see the display by the shop door, places are limited and will be on a first come first served basis please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday 10th March

 

NCT Nearly New Sale, Cranford House Girls School, Moulsford

 

The Wallingford and District NCT Branch is pleased to announce that its Legendary Nearly New Sales have received a special GOLD STANDARD award. This accolade recognises the branch’s Sales as among the best in the UK, both in terms of providing a valuable service for new and expectant parents and achieving fantastic fundraising success for the NCT charity. So if you want to pick up a bargain or get rid of some of your better quality baby items then you need to come along to our next Nearly New Sale from 10.30am If you wish to sell items at the sale please register via email from the 11th February (4 weeks prior to the sale). Further information can be obtained from the Nearly New Sales Team on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

 

 

Saturday 17th March

 

St Patricks Day Charity Show in aid of Wantage, Counselling Service, the Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot

 

 

 

 

We present a wonderful variety show from some of the most entertaining performers from around the region. ‘Gay and Alan Cooper’ who shot to fame on hand bells in Britain’s Got Talent 2011. ‘NoteOrious Barbershop’, An a cappella quartet who were the 2008/9 Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers National Quartet Gold Medallists. ‘Cascade of

 

Strings’ Identical twins, Rosemary and Margaret play Paraguayan Harps, the music has an exciting sound and is light and rhythmic. ‘The O’Gara School of Irish Dance’ Teaches Irish Dancing in Didcot & Harwell for children over the age of 4 1/2 and also adults.

 

Ticket Prices £10 £8 concession. Start time 7.30pm. Tickets are available from Cornerstone Arts Centre only. Book tickets by phone by calling 01235 515 144 during opening times.

 

 

 

 

Saturday 17th March

 

Cholsey Silver Band, St Mary's Church, Cholsey.

 

The band will be putting on a Spring Concert at 7.30pm. Tickets will be available on the door at £5 (£1 children), including refreshments. The senior band will be playing a wide selection of music, including some solo items, and the training band will also be performing.

 

 

 

TEN YEARS RUNNING – JOIN US AND RUN FOR THE OXFORD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

 

The OX5 Run is a five mile fun run around Blenheim Palace raising money for the Oxford Children’s Hospital.

On March 25th 2012 we will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of this important local event and hope that more people than ever will take part - aiming to raise £100,000!

You can run individually or why not get some of your work colleagues or friends together and enter as a team. This event pays for cutting edge medical equipment that makes a huge difference to the thousands of babies and children treated here every year. To find out how you can get involved visit www.ox5run.co.uk email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01865 743444