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We attended the Wednesday Business Club Expo

Last week we joined up with the Wednesday Business Club attending their annual expo.

Open Doors Café based at Bicester Methodist Church

This week we joined the Open Doors Café based at Bicester Methodist Church. They provide a warm and comfortable space for people who can meet and make new friends. The cafe is open every Friday from 12pm to 1.30pm providing a free delicious meal.

Events held at Bicester Library

Last week we were at Bicester Library talking up the Knit and Natter group. This group is a great place to meet new friends, enjoy a warm space, and to enjoy a bit of company. This is just one event that the library host.

Bicester Heritage Scramble 2025 dates announced

Last month we attended the Scramble at Bicester Heritage. We have learned today that the Scramble event have announced their 2025 dates. Here they are listed below.

Cafe 103 the warm space for the cold and winter months

We recently visited Café 103 at Bicester Methodist Church pictured below. We spoke with Cafe 103 manager Cathy Bishop who showed us around and explained what Cafe 103 is all about.

Join the Knit and Natter group every Monday at Bicester Library

We went along to Knit and Natter today at Bicester Library. This is a community group that takes place every Monday at the library from 2.30pm to 4pm. Here is their poster.

Get involved with parkrun every Saturday at Langford Fields

We went along to parkrun on Saturday to take photos of the runners taking part. For those of you who have never heard of parkrun before then let’s give you a short summary of this weekly event.

Christmas Market

Limited edition Christmas Cards, candles, flowers and gifts will be available from 10am until 6pm on Saturday 30th November at the Old School, Netwon Purcell. It's FREE to attend.

The Santa Fun Run at Pingle Field, Bicester

Join all of the Santas at Pingle Field in Bicester on Sunday the 15th of December at the annual 5k Santa Fun Run 2024.

More festive fun activities this Christmas in Bicester

The popular Christmas lights trail will be back at Garth House in Garth Park this year. The park will be transformed into a sea of colourful lights bringing out everyone’s Christmas spirit. Here is a photo.

Bicester Christmas light switch 2024 at Market Square

Christmas is fast approaching. We are getting excited to see the Christmas lights being switched on in Bicester at Market Square on Saturday the 30th of November.

 Bicester Art Club exhibition at Bicester Library.

Bicester Art Club Exhibition at Bicester Library

On Saturday we visited the Bicester Art Club exhibition at Bicester Library. We saw lots of beautifully created artworks from landscapes and other varieties of art.

Ken and Karen are two of Help for Heroes stalwart volunteers.

Remembrance Sunday 2024 at Market Square

We went along to take photos of Remembrance Sunday at Market Square. It was a tranquil few hours. Market Square was closed off and we listened to stories of people who have served in the armed forces. 

Things to do

What’s On in Bicester and Surrounding Areas (October to December 2024)

As we transition from autumn to winter, Bicester and its surrounding areas have plenty to offer in terms of events for all ages. From car shows to festive markets, there's something to enjoy every weekend.