We are thrilled to be welcoming another major speaker to Watlington. Robert Hardman, the celebrated British journalist, author and documentary filmmaker best known for his work on the British Royal Family, will be speaking in St Leonard's Church on Friday 19th April.His new biography of King Charles was published in January, and his talk is entitled "Royal Record … Continue reading Royal Record Breakers … 19th April

Join The Friends of Watlington Library The Friends of Watlington Library, FOWL, is a registered charity that exists to protect, support and promote our community library here in Watlington. FOWL was created at a time when many small local libraries were at risk of closure – and to the present day the Friends have faced … Continue reading April in the Library

We are delighted to welcome back Lord Jay of Ewelme, former British Ambassador to France and Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, who will be telling us all about his fascinating diplomatic career. The talk will take place in St Leonard's Church, Watlington, and it promises to be a wonderfully interesting and entertaining evening. … Continue reading Lord Jay of Ewelme : 19th January

Looking ahead to the beginning of the year, on January 19th we have a major talk planned in St Leonard’s Church, when Lord Jay of Ewelme, former British Ambassador to France and Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs will be telling us all about his fascinating diplomatic career with his talk Travels of an … Continue reading Lord Jay – January 19th : SAVE THE DATE

Happy New Year everyone; hope you had a very happy and restful Christmas season and are looking forward to 2024. FOWL have a number of exciting events planned this year; first up we are very much looking forward to later this month, January 19th, whenwe have a major talk planned in St Leonard’s Church.  Lord … Continue reading Happy 2024 to all from FOWL

"When We Fall" is the acclaimed new novel by award-winning novelist Carolyn Kirby - a gripping Second World War thriller, chosen by The Times and The Sunday Times as one of the ten best historical novels of 2020. In her illustrated talk Carolyn will tell the story of her original inspiration for the book in … Continue reading Carolyn Kirby : Women With Wings – 17th November

We had a really interesting evening with award-winning novelist Carolyn Kirby on November 17th when she came to talk about her highly praised novel When We Fall; a gripping Second World War II thriller chosen by The Times and Sunday Times as one of the ten best historical novels of 2020. Huge thanks to her. … Continue reading FOWL in the Watlington Times : December in the library

Many thanks to our wonderful library artist Jen Skene for this beautiful autumnal scene which has appeared as if by magic...