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OXFORDSHIRE STARS EVENTS COMING UP...

Our participants, Nicky Clargo, Christopher Rawlings, Jill May, Deborah Willoughby, Geoffrey Cooper, Keith Sykes, Bernie Harris, Ali Webber, Janet Godwin, Julie Stuart-Thompson, Steve Dance, Maggie McInroy and UK GP Julian Bromly are about to embark on a trip of a life time.

If you’d like to sponsor one of our STAR Trekkers please leave a note to say something like ‘Best Foot Forward Julie!’. That way we will know who to allocate your donation to!

Here’s what’s in store… Transylvania is a region in Romania where tradition and history intertwine, offering a unique experience for our participants. This amazing 8 day adventure will involve walking up to 8 miles per day. During the trip they will hike between the painted monasteries in Bucovina. A region known for its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and unique painted monasteries. They will visit the Bicaz Gorge National Park with its spectacular scenery and rich wildlife. They will walk part of Via Transilvanica, ‘The Transylvanian Trail'. They will visit Harghita, a county in central Romania, which is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and unique volcanic landscapes. They will also visit the medieval towns of Brasov and Sibiu known for their stunning architecture, castles, and scenic surroundings. On top of all of this you will also attend a tinder workshop, see a traditional egg painting demonstration, go beer tasting, cheese tasting, visit a shepherds camp, visit a bear hide in the wild and travel on the Transfăgărășan Mountain Highway (known as one of the most beautiful roads in the world). With so much to see and do, hopefully they will forget about their feet and aching legs and just enjoy being part of a great charity event.

This is a completely self funded trek. Each participant has paid £1300 personally to take take and has pledged to fundraise or obtain sponsorship of a minimum of £250.

For more information about this or future UK and overseas treks please contact

Nicky Clargo on 07754 271831 or email: oxfordshire.stars@gmail.com

Quiz Nights in aid of Marie Curie:

Wednesday, 19th March 2025 Wednesday, 18th June 2025

Wednesday, 17th September 2025 Wednesday, 10th December 2025

All 7.30 for 8pm start at The Oxfordshire Yeoman Pub, 172 Wroslyn Road, Freeland, Witney, Oxon OX29 8AW (plenty of parking in the Village Hall car park opposite). As well as our eight round quiz, there will also be a bar and charity raffle. Please don’t worry if there’s only a couple of you as we can make up teams on the night! It’s a great way to socialise and make new friends! Quiz entry £3. Teams of up to 6 people. Bar food available, please ring the pub to reserve a table 01993 881003.For more information please contact Nicky Clargo 07754 271831email: mailto:oxfordshire.stars@gmail.com

Easter Bingo, Sunday, 13th April 2025, Langdale Hall, Market Square, Witney, Oxon OX28 6AB Our Easter Bingo will be great fun with Kelly’s Eye at number 1 and Top of the Shop at 90! There will also be refreshments and a charity raffle. Don’t forget to wear your Bunny Ears or Easter Bonnets to add to the fun! Doors open at 6.15pm start at 7pm, Prizes, Cash Flyer and a Charity Raffle. One book of tickets will cost just £1, two books £2 and so on! Regular flyer 25p per ticket, cash flyer 50p per ticket. Donations of bingo or raffle prizes will be gratefully received. Please contact Nicky on 07754 271831 or email oxfordshire.stars@gmail.com

Derbyshire Trek for Marie Curie - Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May 2025

Our spring trek will include four days walking in the beautiful area of Derbyshire. The event includes three nights bed, breakfast, evening meals and mini bus travel. You will be immersed in walks which take in some of the prettiest sights in Derbyshire. This is a self-funded trip and each participant will pledge to raise a minimum of £45 for Marie Curie. It's a truly wonderful itinerary with so much to see and do; you won't be disappointed! ;o) For the itinerary and to book your place please contact Nicky Clargo on 07754 271831 email: oxfordshire.stars@gmail.com

Christmas Bingo’s, Sunday, 23rd November 2025, Langdale Hall, Market Square, Witney, Oxon OX28 6AB Our Christmas Bingo will be great fun with Kelly’s Eye at number 1 and Top of the Chimney at 90! There will also be refreshments and a charity raffle. Doors open at 6.15pm start at 7pm, Prizes, Cash Flyer and Charity Raffle. Don’t forget to wear your Santa Hats and Christmas Jumpers to add to the fun! One book of tickets will cost just £1, two books £2 and so on! Regular flyer 25p per ticket, cash flyer 50p per ticket. Donations of bingo or raffle prizes will be gratefully received. Please contact Nicky on 07754 271831 or email oxfordshire.stars@gmail.com

New Years Eve Party, Wednesday, 31st December 2025, 8.00 pm - 1.00 am, Langdale Hall, Market Square, Witney, Oxon OX28 6AB Out with the old and in with the new! So put on your best outfit and we’ll be dancing with you! On the night there will be a bar, disco, buffet, a grand charity raffle. Tickets: £15 in Advance Only. Available from Nicky Clargo on 07754 271831 or email oxfordshire.stars@gmail.com Raffle prizes will be very much appreciated.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND SUPPORT!

Nicky and the Oxfordshire STARS Team ;o)

Oxfordshire STARS Walks, Social Nights, Trek Weekends and Charity Events

What we're about… Our aim is to contribute to health and well-being by providing walks, social nights, trek weekends and raising funds for Marie Curie. Our group is made up of a friendly bunch of individuals. Some who enjoy the great outdoors, some who enjoy socialising and others who like to support our charity work. We like to bring people together in a fun and happy environment and a strong emphasis is put on being supportive, respectful and kind to one another.

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WALKING - For those people who are not currently walking but who are considering improving their health and well-being walking is an ideal way to start. Our walks are generally between 4 to 12 miles long with the majority of walks being in the 5-8 mile range. Our short and longer walks usually take place during the summer months. We run Charity Trek weekends twice a year. Please check our calendar for more information or contact Nicky. Please ensure you have a reasonable level of fitness before embarking on a walk. Please also remember to bring your waterproofs, good walking boots or trek sandals, sun hats*, sun cream*, insect repellent*, water, snacks and cameras (*depending on the time of year). To help cover the cost of our website we ask our walkers to contribute £2 per walk. Any surplus funds are used to support our charity fundraising expenses (e.g. photocopying, postage, stationery, laminates, raffle tickets, bingo books, raffle prizes etc.).

SOCIAL AND CHARITY EVENTS - Our Social and Charity Events provide a chance for people to make new friends while raising money for a worthy cause. Any donations of raffle prizes are always very welcome. We currently organise social nights, quiz nights, bands, dinner parties, and a New Years Eve event. We also have other social activities such as theatre nights, cinema nights, days out etc.. We’re always open to suggestions of events to try for the group.

Nicky Clargo, Oxfordshire STARS

Tel: 07754 271831 Email: oxfordshire.stars@gmail.com

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In 2015 we raised £9,757, in 2016 we raised £7,100, in 2017 we raised £7,600, in 2018 we raised £8,410, In 2019 we raised £8,902, in 2020 we raised £2,550, In 2021 we raised £8,500, In 2022 we raised £6,450, In 2023 we raised circa £10,400, In 2024 we raised £14,414