The Tysoe Flower Show & Fete committee look forward to welcoming you to another fun-packed show in August. The schedules are now back from the printers and will be distributed over the coming weeks – to be collected from the Post Office, the School and all the usual outlets.
However – if you are eager to sow seeds, make a start on those crafty creations, make that winning wine or paint that special painting – then you might like to get a copy of the schedule early.
A digital copy can be viewed here – get busy!
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Tysoe Flower Show Schedule – online
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Tysoe Village Hall AGM
On Wednesday 8th April, Tysoe Village Hall Trust is holding their Annual General Meeting, updating the village on the prior year of operation and with election and re-election processes. Doors open 6:45pm for a 7:00pm prompt start.
Hall operations are overseen by the Tysoe Village Hall Trust Management Committee.
This is comprised of unpaid trustees and volunteers, many of whom have served the hall and our village for many years, representing organisations within Tysoe.
The agenda is as follows:
1. Committee Members present
2. Apologies
3. Members of the public attending
4. Minutes of the Previous AGM held 19/03/2025
5. Chairman’s Report (Ben Viollet)
6. Treasurer’s Report (Judy Webb)
7. Retirement of Current Officers
8. Appointment of Officers
a. Nominations from village organisations
b. Appointments of new candidates (up to four). If more than four applicants, this will be determined by the members from (a) above casting a vote.
c. Election by officers for positions of (a) Chair, (b) Treasurer, (c) Secretary.
9. Any other business (AOB)
10. Date of the next AGM
11. Meeting closed
Members of the public are very warmly welcomed to attend.
Further information and a summary of the 2024 AGM can be found on the Village Hall website.
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John Capper talk at the WI
On Wednesday 1st April, the speaker is a local man, John Capper. John will be speaking about his career in medicine and specifically the Woodworkers of High Wycombe.
His presentation will include sharing more about his training as a Medical Student and as a Junior Doctor, then as a Consultant facing a totally unique Industrial Disease and its natural history particularly relevant to this area and Banbury in particular.
Visitors are very welcome, both male and female.
The cost is just £6 which includes a glass of wine on arrival at 7.15pm ready for the start at 7.30pm
Interested in attending? Please contact Chris Harrop by email at tysoewi1917@yahoo.com
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Holy Week & Easter Services
Maundy Thursday – April 2nd, 7.30pm
Holy Communion in St Mary’s Church, followed by vigil
Good Friday – April 3rd, 7.30pm
Tenebrae at St Mary’s Church, as service of light and shadows in which to walk with Jesus
Easter Celebration – April 5th
Eucharist of Easter Day
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Photography Competition – 2026
Tysoe Wildlife in conjunction with Tysoe & District Record are planning a photographic competition to select 12 photos for a ‘Tysoe Wildlife’ calendar for 2027.Â
The calendar will go on sale at the end of the year, and proceeds will be used to support wildlife in the parish. Â
The theme of the competition is ‘Wild Warwickshire’. Â
Photographs must have been taken in Warwickshire since 2024.Â
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Photographers with a range of experience from novice to expert are encouraged to enter. Up to three images may be submitted per person.Â
All photographs must be submitted as a digital image (JPEG or PNG) in landscape orientation, with a 6 x 4 ratio, ideally at a resolution of at least 300 dpi or 1mb in size. Â
Entrants must give their full name and email to the competition organisers. This data will be processed and stored in a secure manner and will only be kept for the duration of the 2026 competition.Â
TO ENTER: email your entries to tysoewildlife@gmail.com. Larger files can be sent via wetransfer – https://wetransfer.com/
The closing date is 30th August 2026.
The decision of the judges for the ‘Wild Warwickshire Photographic Competition’ is final.
PLEASE NOTE: All images submitted must be the work of the individual submitting them. It is the responsibility of each entrant to ensure that any images they submit have been taken with the permission of the subject (where necessary) and do not infringe the copyright of any third party. Entrants must warrant that the photograph they are submitting is their own work and that they own the copyright for it.
The photographer gives permission to Tysoe Wildlife and the Tysoe Record to print the photographs in the Calendar and for them to be cropped or adjusted where necessary to assist with the printing.
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Join the Hedgehog WhatsApp group
Tysoe Wildlife sends a big “thank you” to everyone who has completed their hedgehog survey so far, the response has been very encouraging.
Our hungry hedgehogs are just starting to come out of hibernation so hopefully there will be lots more sightings.
If you are interested in helping our prickly friends and would like to join our Tysoe Hedgehog WhatsApp group just let them know by commenting on this post or emailing us at tysoewildlife@gmail.com -
Laura’s Tractor Run
This year’s route on the 17th May is looking a bit different – we’re planning to pass through some new villages we’ve not visited before, and we might even make our way through a small town that has a link to one of our chosen charities.
More details to come soon once everything’s confirmed… but it’s already shaping up to be a good one.
Follow the group on Facebook for latest updates:
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NGS Open Gardens
On the 27th and 28th June 2026 Tysoe will open seven delightful gardens under The National Garden Scheme to the public to fundraise through admissions.
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.
All whilst raising impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities.
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Tysoe Windmill Run
What Tysoe’s successful annual Windmill Run is on June 6 2026, starting from the Sports Field.
There are a range of options, including:
10K run – a challenging, rewarding route, largely off-road and with views (and climbs) to take your breath away.
5k run – reach the summit of Windmill Hill, take in the marvellous vistas before jogging, bounding or rolling back down again!
5k walk – leave all that lycra-clothed sweatiness behind, and enjoy the scenery. You can even bring your dog — on a lead!Where and When Date: 6 June 2026
Start time: 10.00am
Check-in: 8.30am — 9.40am
Location: Tysoe Sports Field, CV35 OSRWhat you can expect Races for all ages and abilities
Friendly, well-organised village event
Enjoy stunning views across the Cotswolds
Beautiful handmade medals and age-group prizesEntry Fees 10k run: £24
5k fun run: £6
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St Mary’s Church Concert
CCOTS and Brailes Choirs join together for a concert in St Mary’s Church, Tysoe on May 16 at 7:30pm
When? Saturday 16th May
Where? St Mary`s Church 7:30pm
Who? CCOTS Choir and Brailes Choir
Cost? Tickets £10 Accompanied children free
Wine and soft drinks on sale
Proceeds to Shipston Home Nursing and St Mary’s Church
Get your tickets early from The Post Office – thank you Jacqui
Gill Roache 07778 848431
Alison Cross 07866 426188
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The Tysoe Flower Show & Fete committee look forward to welcoming you to another fun-packed show in August. The schedules are now back from the printers and will be distributed…
On Wednesday 8th April, Tysoe Village Hall Trust is holding their Annual General Meeting, updating the village on the prior year of operation and with election and re-election processes. Doors…
On Wednesday 1st April, the speaker is a local man, John Capper. John will be speaking about his career in medicine and specifically the Woodworkers of High Wycombe. His presentation…
Maundy Thursday – April 2nd, 7.30pm Holy Communion in St Mary’s Church, followed by vigil Good Friday – April 3rd, 7.30pm Tenebrae at St Mary’s Church, as service of light…
Tysoe Wildlife in conjunction with Tysoe & District Record are planning a photographic competition to select 12 photos for a ‘Tysoe Wildlife’ calendar for 2027. The calendar will go on…
Tysoe Wildlife sends a big “thank you” to everyone who has completed their hedgehog survey so far, the response has been very encouraging. Our hungry hedgehogs are just starting to…