We are delighted to welcome back to the library Watlington artist Mark Lord, this time as his alter ego Lino Lord. Many walls and homes around South Oxfordshire and beyond now display his original and iconic lino prints. Mark’s latest creations celebrate the everyday, those daily rituals from the mundane to the more appealing; those small … Continue reading A new exhibition of Mark Lord’s lino prints
Category: Past Events
ZooLab is coming to the Library: 14 September at 4pm
Come and meet all sorts of exciting creatures. This is a free event but spaces will be limited, so please pop into the library to reserve yours.
Come and see some wonderful batik work in the library
Valerie Powell has some of her work on display in the library throughout August. Do pop in and take a look at this beautifully colourful art.
Forgotten Stories From Wartime Holland
We are delighted to welcome Imogen Matthews back to the library on Friday 16th September, when she will talk about her 4 novels based on her incredible family history. Tickets go on general sale at the library on 30th August, and full details are given on the poster below.
The Rhubarb Theatre – New Date : 12th November
We had to postpone this event because of the very hot weather in the summer but, as promised, we now have a new date - Saturday 12th November, with two performances, at 1pm and 3.30 pm. Save the date! We can't wait to welcome them back!
“The Worm Forgives The Plough” – by James Kelso
A striking new painting by James Kelso is now on display in the library. Do come in and have a look.
FOWL’s Family Activities group has been busy!
Here are official FOWL volunteers Caroline and April Huckvale looking after some of the bears at our Jubilee Teddy Bear Sleepover in the library. And here is Isaac Reed-Drake who won the "Name the FOWL Chicken" competition with the name "Betty".
The Photography Competition for the 2023 FOWL Calendar is now open!
We are delighted to announce the launch of our annual photography competition, to create a wonderful new calendar for 2023. The title of this year's calendar is "The Architecture of Watlington". As before, all the images should be recognisably Watlington, as we've learned that this is what people really want to buy. Full details on … Continue reading The Photography Competition for the 2023 FOWL Calendar is now open!
New quilting exhibition
Do come in to the libary to see our lovely new quilting exhibition, for which we are very grateful to Ginny Fitzwillaims
