The Charlbury Society

with Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie.

Fergus will introduce his newly-published book and, through a patchwork of interlinking and varied human stories, will guide us on a physical and historical journey - with additional reference to local churches.

with Prof Julie Ingram

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Julie specialises in soil management, digital agriculture and biomass crops in the context of net zero. In this talk she will address what the transition to net zero means for farming and land use in our landscape.

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Marjorie Glasgow, Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, leads a team of 40 Deputy Lieutenants across the county in support of HM The King's primary interests of Community, Climate, Culture and the Commonwealth. Join her and some of her Deputy Lieutenants for this informative talk on their work to broaden community connections across Oxfordshire. 

with Marcus Rees.

Long-term local and lover of all things winery, Marcus will profile the vineyards across the area, telling the unusual story of English wine, the land it is grown on, and the very people behind the bottle.

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with Marie-Louise Kerr.

The landscape and cityscape of Oxfordshire have inspired artists for centuries. This talk will explore a selection of artwork connected to our local area, from oil paintings, pencil sketches to sculpture and stained glass.

with Liz Woolley

Lord Nuffield's success as an industrialist allowed him to become one of Britain's most generous benefactors. Liz will focus specifically on his vital support to Oxford colleges.

with Gill Perkins

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Bumblebees are an important and cherished components of our biodiversity. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust aims to ensure that they have a long-term future and Gill will discuss how we can help bumblebees to thrive.

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