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Our annual programme runs from 1st September to 31st July
Information on talks, other events and outings including
Midweek Walks will be sent out regularly to members by email.

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The 2025-26 programme

Unless otherwise announced, talks will take place in the Main Hall
at Marcham Centre. Doors open at 7.30 for 7.45pm start.

2026

 April

Thursday 2nd: Midweek Walk from The Plough Inn at Finstock 12.30 

Wednesday 15th: Astronomy Meeting 7.30 Small Hall, Marcham Centre
"Steeple Aston Observatory" a talk by Tim Haymes

Thursday 23rd: Guided Tour of Combe Mill 1pm 

Monday 27th: “The Wildlife of Radley Lakes” by David Guyoncourt

May

Thursday 7th: Midweek Walk (White Hart, Dorchester on Thames at 12.30)

Wednesday 6th: Wallingford Research Establishment 10.30am

Saturday 9th: The Big Marcham Weekend from 12 noon

Wednesday 13th: Astronomy Meeting 7.30 Small Hall, Marcham Centre
                          “Challenges, Triumphs and Disasters” by Eric Dunford

Monday 25th: Members’ evening in the Main Hall. Two short talks:

- "Smocks and Smocking: rural craft or local industry?" by Sally Kingsley

- "The History of Rycote Chapel" by Ricky Smith

June 

Thursday 4th: Midweek Walk 12.30

Monday 22nd: "Oxfordshire: a way with Waste" A talk by Paul Dumpleton

July

Thursday 2nd: Midweek Walk 12.30

Saturday 11th: Annual BBQ at the Bothy 5 pm (more information to follow)

The new 2026/27 programme starts on 1st September