The theme of this year’s festival (17th – 25th June) is ‘Round the World’, celebrating the international aspects of our community and connections. Download the programme
All events are free of charge unless indicated. The Festival is run entirely by volunteers and relies on donations to cover costs. Any surplus is distributed to local groups. Donations are gratefully received at some events where cash collections can be made. Alternatively, if you have enjoyed the events you can donate a fixed amount here:
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Download the Programme
There will be some printed copies of the summary programme available at Wytham Stores, Port Meadow Convenience Store, The White Hart, Plough Inn and St Peter’s Church. These are intended for those who do not have access to the internet to download a copy. Please tell friends and neighbours who may need one.
Please note that children must be accompanied by a responsible adult to all events
Shuttle Bus (£3 return must be pre-booked) Details here
Supported by OxSwift Transport
Join the Flag Trail!
Fantastic Raffle Prizes!
| DATE (June) | Time | Activity | Venue | Notes |
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| ALL WEEK | Treasure Hunt Identify picture clues and questions 'Round Wolvercote'. Just for fun. | See the map for the area covered. All can be reached by road or public footpath. | Treasure Hunt Link | |
| ALL WEEK | Flag Trail | Join the hunt to find different country flags around the area. Pick up your ‘passport’ and map in any village pub. Small prizes at the Children's Parade | All welcome to join! Download your passport |
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| ALL WEEK | Festival Raffle | Great prizes from local businesses. Draw at Fridays Music Night | Raffle Prizes | |
| SAT 17 | 10.00-12noon | Open Boats Wander down the canal and visit the open boats to experience a watery way of life from Dukes Cut to the Plough. | Oxford Canal | Map of the open boats will be available on the day View the amazing poster! |
| 10.30-5pm | Joy of Scything Workshop with Nicole Clough, a professional scythe expert. | Wolvercote Green Let’s build the Festival Haystack! | To book a place and for further details please contact Michael Buck 01865 515777. | |
| 12.00-5pm | Fun on the Green. Dog Show, Stalls, Children's activities, live music, refreshments. | Goose Green and Wolvercote Village Hall | Fun on the Green Running Order Dog Show Classes Join us in the Village Hall for children's activities. There will be lots to do, including a competition to design a Wolvercote flag - the winning flag will lead the village parade on 24th June |
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| 7.30pm | Summer Serenade A chance to relax to music from Strannik (John Bennett and Tatiana Soloviova), Robin, Rosie & Matt, and John Bleach and friends playing the Quintet for Piano and Winds K.452 in E flat by Mozart. Refreshments | Baptist Church | Fun on the Green Running Order Dog Show Classes Join us in the Village Hall for children's activities. There will be lots to do, including a competition to design a Wolvercote flag - the winning flag will lead the village parade on 24th June |
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| SUN 18 | 10.00am | Festival Service Led by the Rev. Kate Tuckett | St Peter's Church | |
| Food Fest Wolvercote. Extended community market with more stalls. Live music , Morris Dancing and children’s activities from 11am. | White Hart, Wolvercote | Details | ||
| 3.00pm | l KS2 choir and other acts | St Peter's Church | CANCELLED | |
| 2-4.30pm | WHS Summer Show A colourful display of summer flowers, fruit and much more. Refreshments. Please take entries to the VH between 9-10am. | Wolvercote Village Hall | Entry Form must be submitted by midnight Friday 16th Classes Entry Form Regulations |
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| 7.30pm | Quiz Night Festival-themed rounds devised by The Plough’s own Tim Caitlin. Book teams with John on 01865-556120 | The Plough | £2 entry per person with cash prizes. | |
| MON 19 | 12.30-2pm | Monday Lunch Club Special Festival Lunch by invitation only | Baptist Church | |
| 7.30pm | Poetry and Music Evening Poems from local poets with musical interludes, all on the 'Round the World' theme. Refreshments | St Peter’s Parish Rooms | ||
| TUE 20 | 7.30pm | All Saints Summer Concert Summer music with 'Pop Up Choir Sings Mizike', Wolvercote Eurosession, and Oxford Fiddle Group. Refreshments. | All Saints, Wytham | Bus bookings: Jane Wilkinson M: 07773 391 576. More details |
| WED 21 | 2.00pm | History Society trip to Botley War Graves Tour by a Guide from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission of which there is no charge but donations welcome. | Booking essential as per bus. | Bus Bookings: Gillian Chapman T: 01865 513042. |
| 6.30pm | Festival Cricket Bring a picnic and watch Wolvercote v Wytham T20 | Wytham Village Hall | Bus bookings: Christopher Gowers M: 07936 063981 | |
| THU 22 | 10.00am | Visit to Oxford Botanical Gardens with Jonathan Powis | Non-members £6.30pp (£5 for over 65's). | Must book with Bill Clarke T:01865 510109 |
| 6.00pm | Young Peoples Club Open Kitchen Drop by the Club for appetizers prepared by our young people. Watch a football tournament. Join in the fun! | Wolvercote YPC | UPDATE! Live music from the Wolvercote School of Rock | |
| FRI 23 | Doors 7.30pm Starts 8.00pm | Music Night Kousei drummers, Henderson Hooper, The Strollers, Godstow Soul, A great variety of music from our local bands. Licensed Bar. | Wolvercote Village Hall | Tickets £10 from 01865 556120 and from the Community Market. The festival raffle will be drawn in the interval. |
| SAT 24 | 10.00-12noon. | Children's Parade Workshop Prizes for completed Passports. Refreshments | Baptist Church | Children make themed decorations for the parade |
| 12.30pm | Morris Dancing with Wolvercote and City Morris sides. | Lower Green | ||
| 1.30pm | Children's ParadeThe Morris sides lead the children’s parade through the village to St Peter's Fete via Wolvercote Green to place Haysling wishes in the Festival Haystack. Includes the winning flag design and prizes for the Flag Trail passports. | Lower Green | ||
| 1.00-3pm | St Peter’s Lunchtime Street Food | St Peter's Church | Delicious street food from round the world. |
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| 2.00-4pm | St Peter’s Festival Fete | St Peter's Church and Vicarage Garden | Fete stalls, Live music, Children's games, Tea & cakes. Church Raffle drawn at 4pm. | |
| SUN 25 | BBQ from 6.pm Shanties at 8pm | BBQ and Shanty Evening | White Hart, Wolvercote | Come along to listen or join in and enjoy the end of festival BBQ. |