| 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. |
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| 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. | |