Events
Talks, walks, and community gatherings — all are welcome. Check back for new events or contact us to be added to our mailing list.
Upcoming
Evenlode Geographical Lectures — May 2026
Local speakers sharing local and global ideas for tomorrow. Three talks: Philip Sharman on "A Year of Chadlington Butterflies" — highlights of which species might be seen month by month around the village and their habitats; Kate Henderson (Agricultural Lead at FarmED) on "100 Years of Farming in the Cotswolds — what we can learn from our predecessors"; and Stephen Warren, Professor of Astrophysics at Imperial College London, on "The Local Universe". Tea and cake from 6.15pm; pay-bar 8.30–9.30pm by Chadlington Brewery. Tickets £10 (Students £5) from Café de la Post (01608 676461) from 1st April. All funds go to the Chadlington Memorial Hall. Enquiries: [email protected].
Oxford Nature Festival 2026
A festival of nature, community, creativity and discovery across Oxford. Activities could include storytelling, crafts, performance, outdoor workshops, or anything that sparks curiosity. If you'd like to be involved, the call for activities closed 26 January 2026 — but watch this space for more details on the day.
Past Events
Evenlode Geographical Lecture — Autumn 2025
Local speakers sharing local and global ideas for tomorrow. Three talks covering Chadlington's history (Oxfordshire VCH), tree-living honey bees, and forest peoples' rights from Chadlington to Borneo. Tea and cake from 6.15pm; pay-bar 8.30–9.30pm by Chadlington Brewery. Tickets £10 (Students £5) from Café de la Post (01608 676461).
Evenlode Lectures
Evenlode Geographical Lectures at the Memorial Hall, Chadlington OX7 3LZ. 7.00–8.30pm (Tea and Cake from 6.15pm). 80 tickets on sale at Café de la Post £10 (Students £5) from 2nd April 2025, or call 01608 676 461 and speak to Tracy Waldron BEM. All funds go to the Chadlington Memorial Hall.
Chadlington CC & BioD — Third Tite Event
Two keynote speakers on Chadlington's biodiversity interests, plus updates on the Big Butterfly Count and Parish Land App. We also announced the Householder Energy Event for April 2025. As usual we were in the 'tent' outside — attendees were advised to bring a coat!
Chadlington's Biodiversity Interests
Prof Nick Eyre from Oxford University speaking about Community Energy Generation and Energy Saving. Also covering Butterflies & Moths, Hedgerows, and Water Butts. All welcome.