We are delighted that India Hicks will be visiting to tell us all about her book on her mother Lady Pamela Hicks. India has been sharing anecdotes about her mother Lady Pamela for many years and this beautiful, visual biography is a fascinating chronicle of Lady Pamela's life. Born a British aristocrat to the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, … Continue reading Lady Pamela : Friday 17th April
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Beyond The Ridge : A new exhibition from Jess Parker
Do come into the library to see a wonderful new display by another supremely talented local artist, Jess Parker. Jess invites us to exerience Beyond The Ridge - an exhibition inspired by the sweeping landscapes and horizons of the Chiltern Hills. The paintings offer a thoughtful and uplifting invitation to pause, reconnect and embrace the … Continue reading Beyond The Ridge : A new exhibition from Jess Parker
Anti-Heroes & Why We Love Them : 20th March
We are very pleased to be welcoming crime writer Simon Mason to talk about the role of anti-heroes in literature. Literature is full of badly behaved characters that we all love to read about - Long John Silver, Mr Toad, Tom Ripley to name but a few. Why do we love to read about them … Continue reading Anti-Heroes & Why We Love Them : 20th March
MARCH IN THE LIBRARY
TALKS IN THE LIBRARY. I hope you were able to join us for the visit of Lady Aurelia Young last month. It was a wonderful opportunity to hear from her personally all about her father, the celebrated sculptor Oscar Nemon. Known for his busts of Royalty and statesmen, including Queen Elizabeth II and Winston Churchill, … Continue reading MARCH IN THE LIBRARY
Finding Nemon : Friday 20th February
We are delighted to welcome Lady Aurelia Young to the library to talk about her father, the celebrated sculptor Oscar Nemon, known for his busts of royalty and statesmen, including Queen Elizabeth 11 and Winston Churchill. Aurelia will tell the story of Nemon's turbulent life, with insights and stories of a creative genius. Full details … Continue reading Finding Nemon : Friday 20th February
A new exhibition : “In Search of Medieval Cuxham”
Do come in to the library and enjoy the wonderful paintings by Watlington artist Margaret Peach. It includes an imagined landscape painting of Cuxham as it may have looked in the Middle Ages, along with some paintings of the village as it is now. The library is open : Tuesday : 9.30 am - 1pm … Continue reading A new exhibition : “In Search of Medieval Cuxham”
Calling all photographers…
...for this year's photography competition to produce another stunning local calendar! Last year's winners produced a beautiful calendar which sold out before Christmas! See below for further details on how to enter. Happy snapping!
The Price of Dormice : Friday 16th January
As an antidote to the long January evenings do join us for an entertaining talk by local author Steve Lunn, as he tells us all about his comic murder mystery set in Oxford.The Price of Dormice is a funny fast-paced thriller with lots of references to Oxford that also carries a pertinent message about local politics and the … Continue reading The Price of Dormice : Friday 16th January
FOWL’s 2026 Calendar is now on sale!
This year's theme is Watlington Walks, and the calendar contains some really stunning images of local scenes. We think it's one of our best! You can buy it now from the library, The Granary Delicatessen and Watlington Fine Wines. It makes the perfect Christmas present. The winning images are also on display in a beautiful … Continue reading FOWL’s 2026 Calendar is now on sale!
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