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Children & Family

Summer lawn games for all the family at Nuffield Place

Classic lawn games, like they used to do it on the lawns around the house at Nuffield Place.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Nuffield Place(4.4mi)

via Nuffield Place

Community

2026-07-24 13:00 - Cleaner at Church

Time: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 13:00Details: Location: WBC

Fri 24 Jul14:00Wallingford Baptist Church(1.5mi)

via Wallingford Baptist Church

Live Music

Mark Kavuma Quintet

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music Line-up: Mark Kavuma - Trumpet Noah Stoneman - Piano Jack Thomas - Drum kit Wilf Diamond - trombone TBC - Double bass About: Named Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year at the Jazz FM Awards 2025, trumpeter, composer and bandleader Mark Kavuma has become one of the defining voices in contemporary British jazz. Renowned for his work with The Banger Factory—winner of Ensemble of the Year at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2025—and for nurturing emerging talent through Banger Factory Records, Kavuma's music combines deep swing, soulful lyricism and a strong sense of community. This performance marks the debut of a brand-new quintet, presenting new compositions and a new musical direction. The quintet promises an evening of adventurous improvisation, compelling melodies and collective expression. Join Mark Kavuma and his new quintet for their very first outing at the Vortex.

Fri 24 Jul20:45Vortex(4.6mi)

via Vortex

Live Music

Banger Factory

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music **Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances Mark Kavuma is no longer able to perform for this gig - Donovan Haffner will join the line up for this performance Line-up: Noah Stoneman - piano Jack Garside - bass Jack Thomas - drums Wilf Diamond - trombone Donavan Haffner - saxophone About: This performance marks the debut of a brand-new quintet, presenting new compositions and a new musical direction, born from Mark Kavuma's record label Banger Factory records. The quintet promises an evening of adventurous improvisation, compelling melodies and collective expression. Join this new quintet for their very first outing at the Vortex.

Fri 24 Jul20:45Vortex(4.6mi)

via Vortex

Children & Family

Family Archaeology Day

Wallingford Museum’s annual family archaeology day offers the opportunity for all of the family to meet our local archaeologists, find out more about digging in Wallingford and the local area as well as getting hands-on with archaeological processes. This is a drop in event running from 11am to 4pm. Please note normal admission charges apply

Sat 25 JulKine Croft Park(1.7mi)

via Kine Croft ParkLocal gem

Theatre

Mikron Theatre Company present – Top of the Wold

Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming journey to the Top of the Wold!

Sat 25 JulKine Croft Park(1.7mi)

via Kine Croft ParkLocal gem

Community

Around £1

Support Injury Minimization Programme for Schools (I.M.P.S.) on SO Charitable Lottery

The Injury Minimization Programme for Schools (I.M.P.S.) provides an essential service for the children of Oxfordshire by teaching them how to take safer risks and prevent injury. We aim to reduce hospital admissions caused by preventable injuries.

Sat 25 JulBerinsfield Community Association(4.1mi)

via Berinsfield Community AssociationCurated

Community

2026-07-25 09:30 - Faith Leaders and Staff Prayers

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Location: WBC Youth Room

Sat 25 Jul10:30Wallingford Baptist Church(1.5mi)

via Wallingford Baptist Church

Community

Coffee Morning

Coffee / Bacon Baps / Cake! Everyone welcome for a coffee and chat

Sat 25 Jul11:00St John the Baptist, Stadhampton(4.4mi)

via St John the Baptist, StadhamptonCurated

Children & Family

Summer lawn games for all the family at Nuffield Place

Classic lawn games, like they used to do it on the lawns around the house at Nuffield Place.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Nuffield Place(4.4mi)

via Nuffield Place

Children & Family

Family Archaeology Day

Sat 25 Jul12:00Kine Croft Park(1.7mi)

via Kine Croft ParkLocal gem

Live Music

Myele Manzana

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music Line-up: Myele Manzanza - Drums Faye Thompson - Alto saxophone Gloria Yehilevsky - Vibraphone Kirke Gross - cello Rio Kai - Double bass About Myele Manzanza brings a new ensemble to the legendary Vortex Jazz Club for an evening of adventurous contemporary music, featuring premieres of new works and exploratory improvisation at the edges of jazz and modern composition. With a striking lineup of alto saxophone, vibraphone, cello, double bass and drums, the group moves between intricate textures, rhythmic intensity and open sonic landscapes. Expect bold interplay, fresh compositions and a set of deeply collaborative music from one of the most forward-thinking voices in the London jazz scene https://myelemanzanza.bandcamp.com/

Sat 25 Jul20:45Vortex(4.6mi)

via Vortex

Community

No meeting at RCC Wallingford

We are in Didcot – see event following.

Sun 26 JulRidgeway Community Church(1.7mi)

via Ridgeway Community ChurchLocal gem

Community

United Service at Didcot Girls’ School

Didcot Girls School Cockcroft Hall (Main Hall) Oxford Crescent Didcot OX11 7AX

Sun 26 JulRidgeway Community Church(1.7mi)

via Ridgeway Community ChurchLocal gem

Children & Family

Summer lawn games for all the family at Nuffield Place

Classic lawn games, like they used to do it on the lawns around the house at Nuffield Place.

Sun 26 Jul11:00Nuffield Place(4.4mi)

via Nuffield Place

Community

2026-07-26 15:00 - Care Home Service (Westgate House)

Time: Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 15:00Details: Twice a month a team from WBC takes services for staff and residents at this local care home. Others welcome to come and join usLocation: Westgate HousePostcode: OX10 8FE

Sun 26 Jul16:00Wallingford Baptist Church(1.5mi)

via Wallingford Baptist Church

Community

Care Home Service (Westgate House)

Sun 26 Jul16:00Wallingford Baptist Church(1.5mi)

via Wallingford Baptist Church

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Venues with events near Benson

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Wallingford Baptist Church1.5 miles away Kine Croft Park1.7 miles away Ridgeway Community Church1.7 miles away

More about Benson

Oxfordshire, England

Benson is in Oxfordshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as The Community Hall, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Benson events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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