The Blenheim Papers Workshop – 15 November 2025,  from 3pm to 4 pm at The Old School Room by St. Peter’s Church, Upper Wolvercote.

Everyone is welcome to drop in to this free event, which is a great opportunity for people to view 8 boxes of archive material about Wolvercote that have been held at Blenheim Palace and have never been available to the public until now.

St Peter’s Players present Beauty and the Beast, a pantomime by Ben Crocker.
Wednesday 3rd December – Saturday 6th December at 7:30PM (2:30pm Saturday matinee)
Wolvercote Village Hall
Licensed bar
Mince Pies and Mulled Wine
Tickets: £11 (£8).
Phone: 07398 270218
Tickets on sale:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-peter-s-players

Wytham’s very own Fireworks Display is back!

Hot food, live band, hot and cold drinks (licensed bar).

All major debit/credit cards accepted.

Click Here for more details and for tickets

Thanks to all the organisers, helpers, performers, audiences and spectators who took part in this year’s festival. We were blessed with great weather, although sadly it was too hot for the Dog Show. Here are some links to remind you of what took place.

Pictures by Nick Malden, Paul Bullivant and Rob Judges

Poems from the Poetry Evening

If you enjoyed the Festival there is still an opportunity to make a donation here

Thanks to all and see you next year!

This promises to be a great show! Tickets are £10 online at Ticketsource, call  07769 670159 or on Sundays, 10-12pm from the White Hart Community Market from 1st June. Licensed bar.

Click here for tickets (booking fee applies)

Parking is very limited, so please arrive by public transport, bike or on foot.

Exciting news—the 2025 Wolvercote & Wytham Festival is just around the corner! Discover the full lineup of incredible events by clicking the link. Printed programmes will be available in pubs, shops, churches, and other public spaces ahead of the May bank holiday. It will also be printed in the June edition of the Flying Goose. You can also view or download the programme online. While most events are free to attend, please remember that booking is required for those with limited capacity.

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Wolvercote and Wytham Midsummer Festival is on 20–29 June 2025.

This year, the Festival theme is ‘On the Wild Side’—any interpretation you choose!

We are looking for local poets to contribute one or two poems and join us for a convivial evening of readings, music, and wine in a lovely setting.

The Poetry & Music Evening will be held on Monday, 23rd June.

Time:  7.30-9.30
Venue:  St. Peter’s Church Rooms

with access to a very pleasant outdoor courtyard, good for a sunny evening.

Please send by June 1st one or two of your poems on this year’s theme to:

Ros Bleach at bleachfamily@hotmail.com and Phillipa Hardman at phillipa.hardman@virginmedia.com.