This very popular and talented Band won “Best Duo” and “Best Original Song” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in February this year. This Gig is an extra one, suggested by the Band, to help raise money for B E K I N D. They will be here again in November, playing in St. Mary's Church, promoted by The Harlequins.

Doors open at 7.30 pm. Licensed Bar.      Tickets: £17.00. Box Office: 01295 750633

Help to raise funds for Cropredy's Church and Chapel  

Sponsorship forms available from David Hawkins(758228) .. Church

Ray Cherry (750647)…Chapel.

"Around the World in 80 Tunes"

Famed for their collaborations with folk diva Maddy Prior and sell out concerts world wide, the Carnival Band's spontaneous and exuberant performances turn musical convention on its head from the Renaissance to Rock 'n Roll. With two leading talents from the early music scene, an ex-LSO violinist turned drummer, a rock guitarist and a dynamic bassist this is an opportunity not to be missed. Witty and unpredictable, they'll bring out the reveller in you.

Tickets: from The Perfect Present or 01295 758 782 All seats £10, unreserved Bar and doors: from 7.00pm

Michael Bull will give a talk entitled ‘Antiques – the Whys and Wherefores' at 7.30 p.m. Please bring items for discussion

EVERYONE WELCOME. Non-Members £1.50

A garden visit has been arranged to Pettifers in Lower Wardington at 2.00 pm, leaving Cropredy at 1.45 pm. This is a garden renowned for its late summer and autumn colour. The cost of the visit is £7.00 which includes tea and biscuits. All are welcome. Please contact Sue Fairbrother (750523) or Carol Bateman (750603)

are proud to present Banbury Strings. The programme to include pieces by Bach – E major Violin Concerto (1st movement). Grieg – Elegiac Melodies. Bottesini – B minor Double Bass Concerto. Vasks- Cantabile. Warlock – Capriol Suite with Double Bass and Violin soloists.Tickets on the door at £6.00, to include refreshments. (Proceeds from this event are for Church Funds).

The famous Cropredy Racing Snails will be appearing in a West End Spectacular in the Village Hall on Saturday 9 th October at 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £8.00 (to include Fish & Chip Supper). See Bill Sykes come up against Oliver and Dodger.Will Dorothy let her beloved Totowin? Who can resist little Simba taking on his wicked Uncle Scar? Please see a member of Cropredy Short Bowls Club if you want to join in an evening of fun – tickets will be on sale shortly.

Cost: £15.00 per person including entry (concession). Cropredy Short Mat Bowls Club has a few seats available on the coach. If anyone would like to join us please telephone Margaret (750440) or Peter (750015).