Owing to the rapidly escalating situation concerning the coronavirus pandemic, you will be aware that FOWL felt the responsible decision to avoid any unnecessary risk to the community was to postpone our March guest speaker Lord Jay of Ewelme. This event has now been rescheduled for November 20th at St Leonard’s Church, when we hope … Continue reading FOWL Spring Update
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Lord Jay’s talk – “Watlington In The Wider World” will now be held on Zoom : 20th November 2020
We are delighted that Michael Jay has offered to give his talk, postponed from March because of Covid-19, via Zoom. This will now be on Thursday 20 November at 8pm. The poster below gives details of how to register your interest in this event.
1st February 2020 :The Rhubarb Theatre
The Bookworms delighted our young audience with their two performances and interactive storytelling sessions. A generous donation from the Watlington Times allowed us to fund this wonderfully inventive experience of theatre in the library for the Watlington community.
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FOWL NEWS FOWL FA were delighted to be able to host the Rhubarb theatre at the library on Saturday February 1st. The Bookworms delighted just under 100 people over their two performances and interactive storytelling sessions. All who were there really engaged with their wonderfully inventive and musical adventures and we have had some very … Continue reading FOWL in The Watlington Times
Watlington ArtWeeks 2020
We are delighted to be joining forces with Watlington ArtWeeks over the coming months.Do have a look at our library window, currently showcasing the remarkable talents of Jen Skene and Edwina Sercombe as part of the town-wide Art Moments intititive to help us keep ArtWeeks in our minds and hearts. It is a beautiful and … Continue reading Watlington ArtWeeks 2020
21 February 2020 : Victoria Selman : Serial Killers
An evening of murder, mystery and mayhem as we talk to bestselling crime author Victoria Selman about serial killers, criminal profiling and the inspiration behind her latest thriller, Snakes & Ladders
17 January 2019 : Richard Fortey : The History of a Chiltern Beechwood
Richard Fortey, author of The Wood for the Trees, focuses on a samll wood formerly on the Greys Court Estate, exploring the animals, plants and human events that have shaped our distinctive landscape
Our lovely Library window by Jen Skene
8 November 2019 : David Keable-Elliott : Letters to Emma – How a family reacted to World War 1
Emma Hutchison's brother and three sons joined up and served in the British Army during the First World War. Drawing on family papers, David Keable-Elliott brings to life the thoughts, emotions and fortunes of a family whose destinies were shaped by the dramatic events of their time. Friday 8 November, 7.30 for 8pm. Tickets £8 … Continue reading 8 November 2019 : David Keable-Elliott : Letters to Emma – How a family reacted to World War 1
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