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Annual Christmas Party at General Foods Friday 4 December

50% tickets sold

Posted 8 October 2026

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Potters Five Lakes Essex, short break holiday, all inclusive for shared room

24 May 2027 – 4 Nights – £619pp

£40 deposit is required by 8 October 2026

Posted 29 September 2026

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Jersey Boys at The New Theatre Oxford, Wednesday 27 January 2027

SOLD OUT

Posted 8 October 2026

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TWIXMAS MYSTERY HOTEL BREAK 27 December 2026 – 3 Nights

Last chance to book as there are only 4 double rooms left. Contact Chris asap

Posted 28 August 2026

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HEALTH AND SAFETY REMINDER FOR ANYONE GOING ON AN EVERGREENS’ HOLIDAY OR TRIP

Please ensure you bring all your medications with you and any first-aid items like plasters or Paracetamol. Evergreens’ trip organisers cannot issue such items.

Posted 3 June 2026

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EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER ALREADY PLANNED

See Social Events page

Annual General Meeting is Friday 13 November to be followed by rescheduled CALL MY BLUFF

Annual Christmas Party at General Foods is Friday 4 December

A 17th Century Christmas with Oxford Waits is Wednesday 16 December

The original Oxford Waits performed during the reign of Elizabeth I and reached their heyday in the 17th century – the era of the English Civil War. As professional musicians, they supplemented their income in other ways; some ran alehouses and gave dancing lessons in the city. A country dance tune called the Oxford Waits has survived from the early 18th century.

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CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES REGARDING MEMBERSHIP FEES AGREED AT THE AGM AND TO COMMENCE 1 JANUARY 2026

Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December each year

Free membership for over 80’s to be discontinued

Existing Honorary members to pay £5 per annum

All other members to pay £10 per annum

New members joining pay £10 up to 30 June, and £5 from 1 July to 31 December

Membership fee to be agreed anually at the AGM

Posted 1 December 2025

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The Chestnuts Bowling Club

Updated 25 September 2025

The Chestnuts Bowling Club

The Shades, W Bar St, Banbury OX16 9RS

There is no parking at the club. There is an adjacent, paying, cark park next to Aplins solicitors.

Swimming Update

Last updated 27 February 2025

Spiceball’s swim cards for regular swimmers now costs £48.20 for adults aged 18-66, and £31.50 for those aged 67 and over. This entitles you to ten swims over a three month period and can be used for entry on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Available from Reception.

Should you wish to enjoy a sauna following your swim you must ask on entry at reception for a combined ticket which will cost you £10.10.

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