Events Diary
Blood Donor Session
1 July 2009
Information - 0845 7711 711
Contact - Session Organiser
Email -
A blood donation session will be held on Wednesday 1st July in Wallingford at The Regal Centre, St Martins Street, Off Goldsmiths Lane between 1.30pm - 3.25pm & 4.15pm - 7.25pm. To register to become a blood donor or to book an appointment (which is recommended) please visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0845 7 711 71. But new or existing donors who wish to drop in, are always welcome. Please don't leave it to somebody else - save a life give blood.
Wallingford Corn Exchange
2 July 2009
Information - 01491 825000
Contact - The Duty Manager
Email -
2nd - 4th July - Sinodun Players "Peter Pan" Details - www.cornexchange.org.uk or www.sinodun players.org.uk
Archaeology Digs
4 July 2009
Information - 01491 835065
Contact - The Curator
Email -
4th - 25th July Burgh to Borough Archaeological Digs. Contact Wallingford Museum for further information.
Wallingford Walks Against Cancer
5 July 2009
Information - 01491 836240
Contact - Theresa Jordan
Email -
Meet at Wallingford School St George's Road.
Corn Exchange Wallingford
7 July 2009
Information - 01491 825000
Contact - Box Office
Email -
7th - 11th July - Sinodun Players -"Peter Pan" at the Corn Exchange Wallingford
Music at St Peter's Church
11 July 2009
Information - 01491 825421
Contact - Mr Stackhouse
Email -
One of a number of concerts held throughout the year in St Peter's Church organised by Wallingford Chameleon Arts. Further details contact the above number or the Town Information Centre 01491 826972
Band Concert
12 July 2009
Information - 01491 835373
Contact - Town Clerk's Office
Email -
Set in the tranquil ambience of the Castle Gardens music is provided by a local band. Entrance is free. Refreshment for sale may be available. No dogs except assistance dogs.
Castle Meadows History Walk
16 July 2009
Information - 01491 835065
Contact - Museum Curator
Email - cwrail@yahoo.co.uk
Castle Meadows History Walk. Contact Wallingford Musum or the Town Information Centre 01491 826972
Charity Fun Day
19 July 2009
Information - 01491 825240
Contact - Mr Mke Mold
Email -
SUNDAY Fun for all the family. Stalls, entertainment, refreshment. Kinecroft, Wallingford. Visit www.wallingfordfunday.org.uk
Family Archaeology Day
19 July 2009
Information - 01491 835065
Contact - Museum Curator
Email -
Family Archaeology Day at Wallingford Museum, Flint House, High Street, Wallingford.
Farmers' Market
21 July 2009
Information - 01491 682568
Contact - Theresa Whittle
Email -
TUESDAY Held in Feather's Yard and on the Market Place. A large variety of produce and wares to purchase. 8.30a.m. to 1.30p.m.
Royal Swan Upping
24 July 2009
Information - 01491 826972
Contact - Town Information Cen
Email -
Riverside. Information contact the Town Information Centre.
Music at St Peters
25 July 2009
Information - 01491 825421
Contact - Glynn Stackhouse
Email -
One of a number of concerts held in St Peter's Church Wallingford throughout the year organised by Chameleon Arts.
Cholsey & Wallingford RPS
25 July 2009
Information - 01491 835067
Contact -
Email - cwrail@yahoo.co.uk
25th and 26th July Local Ale & Wine Weekend - Trains depart from Wallingford starting 11.10 and then hourly until 16.10. Trains depart from, Cholsey starting at 11.35 and then hourly until 1635
Music at St Peter's Church
8 August 2009
Information - 01491 825421
Contact - Mr Stackhouse
Email -
One of a number of concerts held in St Peter's Church throughout the year organised by Wallingford Chameleon arts. Details contact the above number or the Town Information Centre 01491 826972
Band Concert
9 August 2009
Information -
Contact - Bernard Novell
Email - wags@bernyn.plus.com
Band Concert - Castle Gardens Wallingford. Concert organised by the Wallingford Allotments and Gardens Society. Sunday 9th August 3p.m. - 5p.m. Light refreshment for sale may be available. Entrance is free
Trains for a Summer Sunday
16 August 2009
Information - 01491 835067
Contact - www.cholsey-wallingf
Email - cwrail@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday - Cholsey & Wallingford Railway Preservation Society - Trains for a Summer Sunday. Ride aborad 1950's rolling stock. Trains depart from Wallingford starting at 11.20 and then hourly until 16.10. Trains depart from Cholsey starting at 11.35 and then hourly until 16.35
Farmers' Market
18 August 2009
Information - 01491 682568
Contact - Theresa Whittle
Email -
TUESDAY Held in Feathers Yard and on the Market Place Wallingford. This monthly market offers a variety of produce and wares to purchase. 8.30a.m. - 1.30p.m.
Music at St Peter's Church
22 August 2009
Information - 01491 825421
Contact - Mr Stackhouse
Email -
One of a number of concerts held in St Peter's Church organised by Wallingford Chameleon Arts. Contact the above number or the Town Information Centre 01491 826972
Farmers' Market
29 August 2009
Information - 01491 682568
Contact - Theresa Whittle
Email -
SATURDAY FARMERS' MARKET

Held on the Market Place and in Feather's Yard. A wide variety of produce and wares to purchase. 8.30a.m. - 1.30p.m. approximately.

Cats Protection Coffee Morning
29 August 2009
Information - 01491 836240
Contact - Theresa Jordan
Email -
Coffee Morning in aid of Cats Protection. 10a.m. - 12noon at Lodge Cottage, Thames Street, Wallingford
Bank Holiday Weekend Trains
30 August 2009
Information - 01491 835067
Contact -
Email - cwrail@yahoo.co.uk
30 and 31st August - Bank Holiday trains. Cholsey & Wallingford Railway Preservation Society. Trains depart from Wallingford starting at 11.10 and then hourly until 16.10. Trains depart from Cholsey starting at 11.35 then hourly until 16.35
BunkFest
4 September 2009
Information - 01491 834814
Contact - Colin Dolton
Email -
Friday - Commencement of Wallingford's BunkFest - a festival of music and dance.
BunkFest
5 September 2009
Information - 01491 834814
Contact - Colin Dolton
Email -
Festival of Steam, Music and Dance from the 4th to 6th September.
BunkFest Singing Trains
5 September 2009
Information - 01491 835067
Contact -
Email - cwrail@yahoo.co.uk
5th and 6th September - Cholsey & Wallingford Railway will, once again, be hosting BunkFest singing trains with musicians on most trains and "Bunk Ale" will be available in the Brake Coach Bar.
Town History Walks
6 September 2009
Information - 01491 835065
Contact - Wallingford Museum
Email -
Meet outside the Museum. For starting times and full details contact Wallingford Museum on the above number or the Town Information Centre on 01491 826972.
Andrew Wilding Memorial Service
6 September 2009
Information - 01491 836946
Contact - Mrs Linda Shoebridge
Email -
Annual Service of Remembrance held at the Cairn in Andrew/Wilding organised by The Royal British Legion(Wallingford Branch)3p.m.
BunkFest
6 September 2009
Information - 01491 834814
Contact - Colin Dolton
Email -
4th - 6th September, 2009. Festival of dance, music and steam.
Music at St Peter's
11 September 2009
Information - 01491 825421
Contact - Mr Stackhouse
Email -
11th - 12th September - One of a number of concerts held in St Peter's Church organised by Wallingford Chameleon Arts. Details contact the above telephone number of the Town Information Centre 01491 826972
English Heritage Open Day
12 September 2009
Information - 01491 826972
Contact - Town Info Centre
Email -
English Heritage Open Day - Wallingford Town Hall. Details 01491 826972
Allotments and Garden Show
12 September 2009
Information -
Contact - Bernard Novell
Email - wags@bernyn.plus.com
Annual Allotments and Garden Show held in Centre 70 Wallingford. Organised by Wallingford Allotments and Gardens Society (WAGS).
Castle & Town History Walks
12 September 2009
Information - 01491 835065
Contact - Wallingford Museum
Email -
Castle site and Town History Walks - Contact Wallingford Museum 01491 835065 or the Town Information Centre 01491 826972
Finds & Fossils Day
12 September 2009
Information - 01491 835065
Contact - The Curator
Email -
Finds and Fossils Day at Wallingford Museum, Flint House, High Street. Contact the above for further details.
Band Concert
13 September 2009
Information - 01491 835373
Contact - Town Clerk's Office
Email -
One of a number of concerts held in the lovely tranquil Castle Gardens. Music provided by the Cholsey Silver Band. Refreshment for sale may be available. No dogs except assistance dogs.
Book Sale
13 September 2009
Information - 01491 835067
Contact -
Email - cwrail@yahoo.co.uk
Cholsey & Wallingford Railway Preservation Society - A selection of Bargain Book For Sale.
Farmers' Market
15 September 2009
Information - 01491 682568
Contact - Theresa whittle
Email -
TUESDAY - Held in Feather's Yard and on the Market Place Wallingford. A variety of produce and wares available to purchase. 8.30a.m.-1.30p.m.
Blood Donor Session
23 September 2009
Information -
Contact - www.cholsey-wallingf
Email - cwrail@yahoo.co.uk
A blood donation session will be held on Wednesday 23rd September in Wallingford at The Regal Centre, St Martins Street, Off Goldsmiths Lane between 1.30pm - 3.25pm & 4.15pm - 6.45pm. To register to become a blood donor or to book an appointment (which is recommended) please visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0845 7 711 71. But new or existing donors who wish to drop in, are always welcome. Please don't leave it to somebody else - save a life give blood.
Blood Donor Session
23 September 2009
Information - 0845 7711 711
Contact - Session Organiser
Email -
A blood donation session will be held on Wednesday 23rd September in Wallingford at The Regal Centre, St Martins Street, Off Goldsmiths Lane between 1.30pm - 3.25pm & 4.15pm - 7.25pm. To register to become a blood donor or to book an appointment (which is recommended) please visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0845 7 711 71. But new or existing donors who wish to drop in, are always welcome. Please don't leave it to somebody else - save a life give blood.
Michaelmas Fair
24 September 2009
Information - 01784 455120
Contact - The Showmen's Guild
Email - showmensguild@btconnect.com
Annual Michaelmas Fair held on the Kinecroft, Wallingford, from 25th to 26th September, 2009.
Music at St Peter's Church
26 September 2009
Information - 01491 825241
Contact - Mr Stackhouse
Email -
One of a number of concerts held in St Peter's Church organised by Wallingford Chameleon Arts. Details on the above numbr or the Town Information Centre 01491 826972
Romeo & Juliet - Ballet
26 September 2009
Information - 01491 825000
Contact - Box Office
Email -
Corn Exchange, Wallingford - Independent Ballet of Wales "Romeo and Juliet". www.cornexchange.org.uuk
Nursery Rhyme Weekend
26 September 2009
Information - 01491 835067
Contact -
Email - cwrail@yahoo.co.uk
26th and 27th September. Cholsey & Wallingford Railway Preservation Society - Nursery Rhyme Weekend. A number of nursery rhyme characters on the trains. Trains depart from Wlalingford starting at 11.10. and then hourly until 16.10. Trains depart from Cholsey starting at 11.35. and then hourly until 16.35.
Sunstainable Wallingford Swap shop
3 October 2009
Information - 01491 839230
Contact - Mark Palmer
Email -
Sustainable Wallingford is a group of local residents who are committed to making our town more environmentally sustainable and reducing its ecological impact. The group was formed in 2003 by people living in and around the town. Since it was founded, Sustainable Wallingford has become well known locally for a range of activities that involve local people and raise awareness of the need to reduce the demands we make on the resources of our planet. Regal Centre, Wallingford 10a.m. to 12 noon www.sustainablewallingford.org
Wallingford Long Distance Sculls
3 October 2009
Information - 07909 966585
Contact - Ted Bowler
Email -
Further information www.wallingford-sculls.rowing.org.uk Now in its 36th year this event is aimed at competitors at all levels wishing to compete in small boats. It is raced in 2 division over a 4,000m course from Cholsey Ferry to OUBC. Racing starts at 12 noon. In 2006 over 550 entries were accepted.
Separate Tables
14 October 2009
Information - 01491 825000
Contact - The Box Office
Email -
"Separate Tables" by Terence Rattigan at the Corn Exchange, Wallingford - 14th - 17th October. For further details contact - www.cornexchange.org.uk or www.sinodunplayers.org.uk
Farmers' Market
20 October 2009
Information - 01491 682568
Contact - Theresa Whittle
Email -
TUESDAY - Farmers' Market held in Feather's Yard and on the Market Place, Wallingford. A large variety of produce and wares to purchase. 8.30a.m. - 1.30p.m.
Corn Exchange Wallingford
20 October 2009
Information - 01491 825000
Contact - The Box Office
Email -
Musical theatre Company's "The Railway Children" at The Corn Exchange, Wallingford from 20th - 24th October, 2009 For details contact the above telephone number or visit www.cornexchange.org.uk
Farmers' Market
28 October 2009
Information - 01491 682568
Contact - Theresa Whittle
Email -
SATURDAY FARMERS' MARKET Held in Feather's Yard and on the Market Place Wallingford. A variety of produce and wares to purchase. 8.30a.m. to 1.30p.m.
Halloween Trains
31 October 2009
Information - 01491 835067
Contact -
Email - cwrail@yahoo.co.uk
31st October and 1st November - Cholsey & Wallingford Railway Preservation Society - Spooky Halloween Trains - There are gifts for children up to age 8 distributed by the Witch of Wallingford on the train. Fully decorated train with spooky characters along both sides of the line. Dress up if you car! Be there if you dare!!
Blood Donor Session
4 November 2009
Information - 0845 7711 711
Contact - Session Organiser
Email -
A blood donation session will be held on Wednesday 4th November in Wallingford at The Regal Centre, St Martins Street, Off Goldsmiths Lane between 1.30pm - 3.25pm & 4.15pm - 7.255pm. To register to become a blood donor or to book an appointment (which is recommended) please visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0845 7 711 71. But new or existing donors who wish to drop in, are always welcome. Please don't leave it to somebody else - save a life give blood.
Bonfire & Firework Display
7 November 2009
Information - 01491 833282
Contact - Mr Shaun Guard
Email -
Annual bonfire and firework display held on the Kinecroft organised by 1155 Society.
War Memorabilia Exhibition
7 November 2009
Information - 01869 277366
Contact - Mr Gary Skinner
Email -
War Memorabilia Exhibition held in the Town Hall Wallingford on 7th and 8th November 2009. Opening times contact Mr Skinner
Remembrance Sunday Parade
8 November 2009
Information - 01491 835373
Contact - Town Clerk's Office
Email -
Annual Parade and Service held on Wallingford Market Place. The Parade leaves the Cattlemarket car park at approximately 10.30a.m. The Mayor, accompanied by town councillors, the Mace Bearer and the Town Clerk in their robes, will take the salute as the parade marches past. After the outdoor Service of Remembrance, a service follows in St Mary's Church to which all are welcome.
Kinecroft Academy of Dancing
14 November 2009
Information - 01491 825000
Contact - The Box Office
Email -
14th - 15th November - Kinecroft Academy of Dancing at the Corn Exchange, Wallingford
Farmers' Market
17 November 2009
Information - 01491 682568
Contact - Mrs Pat Hayward
Email -
TUESDAY Held in Feather's Yard and on the Market Place Wallingford. A variety of produce and wares to purchase. 8.30a.m. - 1.30p.m.
Kinecroft Academy of Dancing
21 November 2009
Information - 01491 825000
Contact - Box Office
Email -
21st-22nd November - Kinecroft Academy of Dancing at the Corn Exchange, Wallingford.
United Charities Bazaar
28 November 2009
Information - 01491 201950
Contact - Betty Atkins
Email -
United Charities Bazaar in the Town Hall, Wallingford. For details contact the above.
Medieval Shopping Evening Wallingford
3 December 2009
Information - 01491 837195
Contact - Elaine Hornsby
Email - Contact@firsteditionshop.co.uk
Thursday 3rd December, 2009. Wallingford's Late Night Christmas Event / Medieval Evening. Entertainment for all the family. Shops open until late. Switching on of the Christmas tree. Come along to our lovely town. Further details can be obtained from Elaine Hornsby on the above number.
Santa Specials
5 December 2009
Information - 01491 835067
Contact -
Email - cwrail@yahoo.co.uk
5th 6th. 12th. 13th 19th and 20th December -Santa Specials. We celebrate the festive season in a family friendly way. Santa rides on the train distributing gifts to children up to age 8 years. Seasonal refreshmet for adults at the Trackside Cafe after the ride. Trains depart from Wallingford starting at 11.10. and then hourly until 16.10. Trains depart from Cholsey starting at 11.35. and then hourly until 16.35.
Winter Head - Riverside
6 December 2009
Information - 07909 966585
Contact - Ted Bowler
Email -
Further information www.wallingford-head.rowing.org.uk The event first started in 1995 and we regularly have over 250 entries. It is raced in 2 divisions from Moulsford Railway Bridge to OUBC. Racing starts from 10.30a.m.
Farmers' Market
15 December 2009
Information - 01491 682568
Contact - Mrs Pat Hayward
Email -
TUESDAY FARMERS' MARKET Held in Feather's Yard and on the Market Place Wallingford. A variety of produce and wares to purchase. 8.30a.m. - 1.30p.m.
Community Carols
16 December 2009
Information - 01491 835373
Contact - Julie Sharp
Email -
Community Carols and Festival of Lanterns held round the Christmas tree on Wallingford Market Place. Cholsey Silver Band and the Church Choir in attendance. 7p.m. All are welcome. Please bring lit lanterns.
Rotary Club Christmas Event
19 December 2009
Information - 01491 839415
Contact - Eira Hoare
Email -
Christmas Event Wallingford Market Place. Details on the above number.