The theme of this year’s festival (21st – 30th June) is ‘Now and Then’, comparing and contrasting our lives and environment over the years. Scroll down to view the programme.
Download the printed programme (Flying Goose Version)
Now and then Treasure Hunt
Fantastic Raffle Prizes
Listen to our theme tune!
Now and Then Pictures and Videos
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:
Donate £5
Donate £10
Donate £25
There are 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 a responsible adult must accompany children to all events
| DATE (June) | Time | Activity | Venue | Notes |
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| ALL WEEK | Treasure Hunt Identify picture clues and questions 'Now and Then'. Just for fun. | See the map for the area covered. All can be reached by road or public footpath. | Click here for the Treasure Hunt | |
| ALL WEEK | Festival Raffle | Great prizes from local businesses. Draw at Fridays Music Night | Fantastic Raffle Prizes | |
| FRI 21 | 5 pm | Walk with Jane Dickinson – Oxfordshire Green Badge Guide will take us to Godstow Nunnery and back to Baptist Church Hall ending at 6.30pm. Find out what you did not know of familiar landmarks | Meeting details confirmed when booked | WALK FULL Booking essential with Charlotte Fenton – E:fenchar@gmail.com M: 07779 649455 |
| 7.30 pm | Talk by Jane Dickinson 'Fair Rosamund - Myth and Reality' | Baptist Church Hall | Refreshments will be served in Baptist Church Hall from 6.30pm “Fair Rosamund” cocktail available. | |
| SAT 22 | 12-5 pm | Fun Fest. Family fun with Maypole dancing, children's games and races, "Scrufts" dog show. Free pop-up studio photos by Paul Bullivant The Village Hall has teas and cakes, stalls and lots of children's activities, including a traditional Punch and Judy Show and puppet making. | Goose Green and Wolvercote Village Hall | Official opening at the VH with Wolvercote and Wytham's longest residents John Beale, Mary Beckett and Ann Dawson (‘Snowy’). Dog Show Classes |
| SUN 23 | 10 am | Festival Service Led by the Rev. Kate Tuckett, with Community pop-up choir and Wolvercote Primary School KS2 choir | St Peter's Church | Joined by the Pop-Up choir |
| 12.15 pm | Summer Serenade Relax to some wonderful classical music featuring wind, keyboard and voices. Refreshments. Donations welcome. | Baptist Church and Hall | Programme | |
| 2-4.30 pm | 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 21st Summer Show Classes |
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| 7.30 pm | 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 24 | 12.15-2 pm | Monday Lunch Club Special Festival Lunch for club members | Baptist Church | |
| 7.30 pm | Poetry and Music Evening Poems from local poets with musical interludes, all on the festival theme. Refreshments | St Peter’s Parish Rooms | ||
| TUE 25 | Doors 7.00 pm Starts 7.30 pm | All Saints Summer Concert Summer music with Man Choir, Meadowsuite and Mandolirium Refreshments. | All Saints' Church, Wytham | Interval and drinks in ffennell garden (behind church) Musicians Bio's |
| WED 26 | 2 pm | History Society trip to Worcester College The college archive will be open to show material relevant to Wolvercote and Linkside and to Paul Gourd’s recent talk. Followed by a walk around Worcester college gardens | Meeting details confirmed when booked | SOLD OUT |
| 6.30 pm | Festival Cricket Bring a picnic and watch Wolvercote v Wytham T20. Refreshments | Wytham Village Hall | ||
| THU 27 | 10.30 am | Port Meadow Archaeology Walk with Julie Hamilton. A walk encompassing prehistory, history, Bronze Age, Iron Age, 18th, 19th centuries. Wear sensible shoes. Ends at the Mill Café at 12 noon | Meeting place confirmed when booked | WALK FULLBooking essential with Charlotte Fenton – E:fenchar@gmail.com M: 07779 649455 |
| 5-7 pm | Young Peoples Club Time Machine – an immersive journey through Club activities over the decades. From 6pm live, sharing memories with former Club members. Refreshments. | Wolvercote YPC | Come and see the photos, taste the era’s with our themed tuck shops and hear the memories with some guest speakers talking about their experiences of growing up in Wolvercote. We might not be heading back to the future but we will having some time related fun 🤩! Free event ( refreshments available for pocket money prices .) All welcome 🤗. 5-7pm (please note normal youth club session will be stating at 7pm) |
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| FRI 28 | Doors 7.30 pm Starts 8.00 pm | Music Night A great variety of music from The Wailing Wolves, Bethany Lynn, The Wovercote Strollers and The Ponderosa. 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 29 | 10-12 noon. | Children's Parade Workshop Children make themed decorations for the parade, Refreshments | Baptist Church Hall | Children's picnic lunches £4 will be available at the Mill café after the workshop. Pre-order by email to Lorna Smally |
| 12.30 pm | Morris Dancing with Wolvercote and Summertown sides. | Lower Green | ||
| 1.30 pm | 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 or scarecrow. | Lower Green | ||
| 1-3 pm | Street Food at St Peter’s | St Peter's | Delights from abroad! | |
| 2-4 pm | St Peter’s Festival Fete | St Peter's Church and Grounds | Bouncy castle & children's games, music, free pop-up photo studio with Paul Bullivant, tombola, raffle, PIMMS, tea & cakes. Wolvercote Local History Society “How things have changed” photographic exhibition Church Raffle drawn at 4pm |
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| 8 pm | Bob Cutting Big Band See Oxford’s longest established Big Band and get in the mood for some 40's swing! Donations welcome. | The White Hart | Bob Cutting Big Band Website | |
| SUN 30 | 2-4 pm | Open Boats Wander down the canal and visit the open boats to experience a watery way of life from Dukes Cut to the Plough. Includes an art market, canal history, tai chi and traditional boater dress. | Canal from A34 to Wolvercote rail bridge | Map of the open boats will be available on the day |
| From 5 pm | BBQ and old fashioned family pub games A festival finale for all. BBQ music and games from 5pm onwards. | White Hart, Wolvercote | 5 pm+ BBQ and family pub Games 7 pm Pop-up Choir 8 pm Sea Shanties and Aunt Sally pub match. Shanty Song Book |