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The church fete was an enormous success. It was a very enjoyable occasion for the people of Charlbury and It certainly achieved its three main aims.

1. To give the good people of Charlbury a really fun afternoon.
2. To assemble a team of volunteers from the congregation of St Mary’s and to see them working as one
3. To help raise funds for St Mary’s (£3,000)

The amount raised is record for the church. It would not have been possible without a lot of very hard work by a large number of people. Many thanks to all of you that helped in your many different ways. We are a formidable team. Let’s look forward to next year.

Paddy Gallagher.

We are delighted to report the success of Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare, held in the garden of the Old Rectory on 11th June. Some 175 people were welcomed to this outdoor production, brilliantly performed by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, who made the whole evening such fun.

Thanks to the generosity of so many, over £6500 was raised for our two churches All Saints Shorthampton and St Mary’s Charlbury. Our grateful thanks to Bill and Tonya for the use of their lovely garden, to the Friends of Shorthampton for organising the event, to the cast and ‘crew’ for their performance and hard work in bringing us a wonderful slice of Shakespeare to enjoy.

A series of talks and discussion on women and the Bible for one hour in St Mary’s Church on the first Monday of every month.

The Women & The Bible series offers a meaningful opportunity to explore how the Bible engages with the lives of women, both in ancient stories and in today’s world. Through biblical narratives, personal experiences, and discussions on topics that affect us all, this series invites deeper understanding, reflection, and connection.

For further information please contact Anna Boardwell annaleaboardwell@gmail.com

Churches Together Holiday Club 2025 will be held on Tuesday 5^th – Friday 8^th August 2025 in St Mary’s Church followed by a service on Sunday 10^th August at 10am.

For Foundation to Year 6 pupils. £25 per child – siblings can attend for £20.

Optional sports afternoons available each afternoon – £15 per session. 

Please complete the registration form and permission form (plus Community Centre enrolment form if booking the afternoons), include payment and return to St Mary’s Church (place in the box on the shelf) or to Cornerstone marked for Jo Paton. A confirmation email will be sent once your booking has been processed. 

Any queries please email Jo on cornerstone@charlburychurch.uk

A pdf of this poster is available here and more information here.