Adderbury Diamond Jubilee Celebrating the Queens Diamond Jubilee






Upcoming Events - Updated 12/06

June 13th


7:30pm

Celebration Sausages - SOLD OUT

Bangers Fun Night at the Institute.

Sample a sizzling celebration sausage made to Rob’s secret recipe - find out the Taste Buds secret to the perfect mouthful - see Taste Buds window for more details - or ask Rob for his recipe if you dare.....

June 16th - 17th


10:00am - 5:00pm

Art Exhibition - The Institute

A range of artists bringing there work together for Adderburys viewing pleasure.

June 22th


1:00pm

Charity Golf Day - Adderbury golf club

Charity Golf Day at Banbury Golf Club

Contact Nick Fennell on 811059 for details

June 23rd-24th

Literary Festival - Various locations, see below - Get your tickets from the library NOW!

There will be various activities across the 2 days:
  • 10:00am - 11:00am - Korky Paul - Childrens Workshop at Christopher Rawlins School
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm - Roma Tearne - St Mary’s Church
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm - Literary lunch with Julie Summers at the Red Lion
  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm - Iain Pears - St Mary’s Church
  • 4:00pm - 5:30pm - Local Authors - St Mary’s Church
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Diarmaid MacCulloch - St Mary’s Church

June 24th


During opening hours

Tennis Club open day and coaching

The tennis club have offered their services for the day to let you have a look around and take part in some FREE coaching. Try it, you might like it.

June 24th


2:00pm - 6:00pm

Secret Gardens - Various locations in Adderbury and Twyford - CANCELLED

A highlight of our Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002 was the uncovering of 35 of Adderbury’s Secret Gardens, an achievement which was entered into the Guinness Book of Records Ten years on - June 24 2012 - we will be opening up many of these again – and a number of new gardens, nothing particularly grand or ostentatious, but all very much loved and displayed with pride


It’s not too late to add your own Secret Garden to the list – just call Aline Griffiths on 810002 with your entry. Look out for details of how to visit these hidden corners of our village at www.adderburyjubilee.co.uk and on our noticeboards

The Secret Gardens day is kindly sponsored by Castle Flowers

June 30th


2:00pm - 11:00pm

Party in the Park - Lucy Plackett field

Although a separate event, this year it will finish the month of celebrations for this years Jubilee, including a fireworks display at 10:00pm

For more information, please visit: http://www.adderburyevents.co.uk/


Previous Events - Updated 12/06

June 2nd


9:30am start

Street Fair and Parties - High Street

This will be a big day with the road closed from The Green to St Mary's Church from 9:30 to 17:00 (approximately).
  • 10:00 - Street Fair, so far 16 stalls booked
  • 10:00 - Bouncy castle (on the green), Vintage Car Show (outside the Institute)
  • 12:00 - Morris prosession from Twyford to the church
  • 13:00 - Children (in fancy dress) join the procession on the green
  • 13:30 - Fancy dress is judged by John Craven outside St Mary's Church
  • 14:00 - Children's tea party (Under 11's)
  • 15:00 - Children's games on The Green
  • 15:30 - Seniors' tea party (Over 65's). Kindly sponsored by Smiths of Bloxham
  • 16:30 - Street market closes

June 2nd


7:30pm

ATW Village Old Time Musical - St Mary's Church

Doors and bar open at from 7:00pm. Tickets will be available from Taste Buds or on the door.

Come along and celebrate in song and dance as we revisit the great British variety show.
Guided by your Master of Ceremonies, Edd Frost, in fine music hall tradition the show will take you on a journey through some of the best loved memories of the history of Variety.
Dress up in your Victorian/ Edwardian outfit and join in the fun of the Music Hall - there’s a prize for best outfit, so, break out your best whistle, put on your posh titfer, and come along and enjoy a good old fashioned night of entertainment.

The show is kindly sponsored by Dovecote Kitchens

June 3rd


12:30pm - 2:00pm

The Big Lunch - The Church

Bring held in the church, it will be a 'Bring 'n' Share' style event.

Check back for more details.

June 3rd


11:00pm - 5:00pm

Bowls Club Open Day

Come and see us, try your hand at bowling from 12 noon until 3.00 pm. Fully licensed bar.

June 3rd


2:00pm

Adderbury Olympics - Lucy Plackett field - POSTPONED

We are trying to get the village involved in our very own Adderbury Olympics, with a difference. Below is the current list of planned events, there may still be more to add though:

  • Tug of war
  • Football
  • Cricket
  • Rounders
  • Pitch and putt
  • Martial Arts display
  • Aunt Sally
  • Boys vs girls netball
  • Running races
  • Cycling
  • Inflatable bungee run

All this is followed by a Barbecue, to put back on the calories you burn't off during the olympics

June 3rd


6:30pm

Scavenger Hunt

Starting at The Red Lion

June 4th

Your own street parties - Your own streets

This is a chance for you are your neighbours to get together and organise your own streey parties. If you ned help and advice, we have found a website that might help, which includes a 'Guide for residents': www.streetparty.org.uk

June 8th


7:30pm - 10:00pm

Cine Club - 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'

Held in The Institute, tickets from the cine club box office. http://adderburycineclub.btck.co.uk/

June 9th


7:30pm

Barn Dance

Happening at Stilgoe's Farm, there will be food and a licensed bar. With music by The Hooky Band, it should be a fantastic night.
Tickets will be available at Taste Buds

June 10th


1:00pm

Sponsored family circular walk - Details will be available from the library, nearer the time

Starting at Adderbury Library, the route is approximately 6 km,3.6 miles and takes around 2 hours. Maps will be provided and sponsorship forms are available at the Library. Walkers can start from 1.00 pm onwards with the last walkers leaving at 2.30. All walkers can return to the Library for tea and cakes and to have their sponsorship forms stamped. Under 11 and Under 16 Photography/Art Competition. Using the sights from the walk and using any medium. Entries to the library by Sunday 23rd June. Winners will be announced at Party in the Park on the 30th June.


All monies raised will be donated to FOCAL .