TALKS IN THE LIBRARY. On February 20th, we are delighted to be welcoming Lady Aurelia Young to the library. She will be telling us all about her father, the celebrated sculptor Oscar Nemon, known for his busts of Royalty and statesmen, including Queen Elizabeth II and Winston Churchill. Aurelia will tell the story of Nemon’s … Continue reading FEBRUARY IN THE LIBRARY
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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!
Brigadier David Innes : Friday 21st November
For our next talk we are honoured to be welcoming Brigadier David Innes LVO OBE DL, late RGJ. He will be talking about our county regiment, the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, during the Great War - and specifically the personal stories of two of its soldiers. Further details are given on the poster below … Continue reading Brigadier David Innes : Friday 21st November
Lake Keitele – A new painting by James Kelso
We are delighted to have a new painting by Watlington artist James Kelso on display in the library - the tenth in our long-running association. Lake Keitele is a really beautiful image. Read more about it below, and do pop in and admire.
“Downland” – A creative guidebook to the Ridgeway National Trail : 17th October
Our next event, on Friday 17th October, will be a talk from artist Anna Dillon and poet Jonathan Davidson. Using paintings and poems they have produced Downland - a creative guidebook to the Ridgeway National Trail, including where it passes through our very own South Oxfordshire. The evening will include short readings from their book, … Continue reading “Downland” – A creative guidebook to the Ridgeway National Trail : 17th October
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