What's on in Mongewell

Oxfordshire, England

Quiz nights where the debate over question 7 lasts longer than the quiz itself. Coffee mornings that turn into proper natter sessions. Craft fairs where you'll actually find something worth buying instead of the usual tat. That's Mongewell, and we've got it all listed — from book clubs to bingo, farmers' markets to film screenings. The sort of events where you'll probably bump into someone you know, which is either brilliant or your worst nightmare depending on whether you've been dodging Dave from the parish council.

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A Pint Of Porter: The Cole Porter Songbook

Doors: 3pm Music: 3.30pm Line-Up David Miller - Saxophone Eric Lounsbury - Trumpet Michael Richardson - Piano Duncan McKenzie - Bass Thiago Borella - Drums Laima Ulozaite - Vocals ABOUT A celebration of the music written by one of the great Broadway composers. Cole Porter penned some of the most iconic tunes in the 'Great American Songbook', many of which took on a second life as vehicles for jazz improvisation loved by greats like Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker and Oscar Peterson, all of whom recorded entire albums of his songs. Join us as we play a selection of his compositions and celebrate his accomplishments. Following on from the band's previous sell out shows at the Vortex featuring the music of Art Blakey, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter and Thelonious Monk, they return to present a celebration of another of the all time jazz greats. Expect some well known favourites and a few less commonly played tunes as we spend an evening with one of the esteemed figures of 20th century music.

Sun 12 Apr15:00Vortex(2.5mi)

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Vortex Jam Session with Rick Simpson

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:15 PM House Band TBC About A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation. If you’re an instrumentalist – we can’t wait to welcome you back to the club – you can attend for free if you’re planning on playing with the house band. No need to book in advance! Our dear Vortex members are also welcome to these sessions free of charge.

Sun 12 Apr19:45Vortex(2.5mi)

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2026-04-13 09:30 - Thames Street Living Room

Time: Monday, 13 April 2026 at 09:30Details: The Living Room is a space for the church community as well as a space for those on the fringe or with no connection with is a space where all are welcomed. Tea, coffee, cake and biscuits are always available along with friendly people to chat to. We also have jigsaws and board games available and an area with toddler toys for young children.Location: WBCPostcode: OX10 0BH

Mon 13 Apr09:30Wallingford Baptist Church(1mi)

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2026-04-13 10:00 - Prayer for Prodigals

Time: Monday, 13 April 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: WBC (Prayer Room)

Mon 13 Apr10:00Wallingford Baptist Church(1mi)

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Midweek Downstairs Jam

Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set. First set from house band: David Miller (saxophone), Davide Melis (piano), Duncan McKenzie (bass) & Bobby James (drums) followed by a jam session till close. Entry is free all night 19:00 – 22:30.

Mon 13 Apr19:00Vortex(2.5mi)

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2026-04-13 19:30 - Encounter Mission (Praying for the work of Latin Link and others)

Time: Monday, 13 April 2026 at 19:30Details: Location: WBCPostcode: OX10 0BH

Mon 13 Apr19:30Wallingford Baptist Church(1mi)

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Cosi Fan Tutte (La Scala Milan)

Prepare to be enthralled by the brilliance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte, a masterful exploration of love, fidelity, and human folly, presented on the illustrious stage of Teatro alla Scala in Milan.

Tue 14 Apr19:00Corn Exchange(1mi)

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2026-04-14 19:00 - Booking: Thameside Singers (TBC)

Time: Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 19:00Details: Location: WBC

Tue 14 Apr19:00Wallingford Baptist Church(1mi)

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2026-04-14 19:15 - Life Group - Lynda Hudson

Time: Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 19:15Details: Ask Lynda Hudson for more detailsLocation: WBC Youth Room

Tue 14 Apr19:15Wallingford Baptist Church(1mi)

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Let Spin Album Launch: I Am Alien

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music Line-up: Chris Williams – alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, flute Moss Freed – guitar, baritone guitar Ruth Goller – bass guitar, voice Finlay Panter – drum kit About: Let Spin are a cutting edge post-jazz quartet comprised of players at the forefront of the vibrant UK contemporary music scene. Their incendiary live shows conjure a mean mix of musical styles with a focus on improvisation for exploring new ground. I am Alien, the band’s latest and strongest record to date, captures the chemistry and curiosity of a band that lives for adventure. "An electrifying live band whose grooves could wake the dead” Guardian "prog-jazz supergroup...boisterous punk jazz at its best” Jazzwise ”British Punk Jazz with a wiry electrical crackle” Uncut "Eclectic, impassioned & mind-blowing” London Jazz News "As a unit, Let Spin is as tight as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers” All About Jazz [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVCOAklqFc4[/embed]

Tue 14 Apr19:45Vortex(2.5mi)

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2026-04-15 09:00 - Citizens Advice using building

Time: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 09:00Details: Location: WBC (Office and Sanctuary)

Wed 15 Apr09:00Wallingford Baptist Church(1mi)

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Amelie (15) (matinee)

"A deeply lovely movie about the importance, and the rewards, of kindness": The Times Back in cinemas for the 25th Anniversary, Amelie has lost none of its original charm. Despite being caught in her imaginative world, young waitress Amelie decides to help people find happiness.

Wed 15 Apr14:30Corn Exchange(1mi)

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Olivia Cuttill Quintet

Doors 6:45 PM, Music 7:30 PM - 1 set of music Line-up: Olivia Cuttill - Trumpet Issey Chivers - Voice Tom Harris - Piano Josh Vadiveloo - Double bass Miles Pillinger - Drum kit About: Olivia Cuttill, Leeds Conservatoire graduate, APPAG Martin Hummel Award Winner, APPG Best Newcomer Nominee, Presti Music’a Newcomer Of The Year, Peter Whitingham 2024 Award Winner is a London based jazz trumpet player and composer. Since releasing her debut album, The Whole Damn Plan 2024, with The Olivia Cuttill Quintet, Olivia has toured the UK playing esteemed venues such as Ronnie Scotts, Howard Assembly Room and South Bank Centre. Olivia also plays in Jazz FM Innovator of the year nominee ‘Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band’ and with Northern Line 2024 winner Tom Harris. Olivia’s second album, ‘…And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin’ was chosen as Jazz FM’s album of the week, was played live on BBC 3 and featured in Jazz Wise magazine and more. The release was celebrated with a 10 date European tour. As the third generation to pursue music in her family , jazz and blues are deeply rooted in Olivia’s heritage. Heavily influenced by the sounds of New Orleans, inspired by Louis Armstrong and Dr John and the song writing of Nina Simone and Randy Newman, her sound is rich with soul. Olivia’s approach to composition story telling and improvisation seamlessly bleed into one, gleaming with conviction, character and captivation.

Wed 15 Apr18:45Vortex(2.5mi)

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2026-04-15 19:30 - Booking: Local Voices Ladies Choir

Time: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 19:30Details: Location: WBC

Wed 15 Apr19:30Wallingford Baptist Church(1mi)

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Miguel Gorodi / Sam Braysher Quartet

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 set(s) of music Line-up: Miguel Gorodi - Trumpet Sam Braysher - Alto saxophone Tom Farmer - Double bass David Ingamells - Drum kit About: After several years pursuing other projects, the quartet co-led by Miguel Gorodi and Sam Braysher reunites for a rare performance exploring the art of the contrafact — new melodies written over the harmonic frameworks of classic jazz standards. Drawing on a tradition associated with figures such as Charlie Parker, Lennie Tristano and Coleman Hawkins, the band performs original contrafacts alongside pieces by composers including Ben Webster, Horace Silver and Warne Marsh among others. Expect inventive melodies, swinging interplay and a fresh take on some of jazz’s most enduring harmonic foundations. [embed]https://youtu.be/nCI37UL0048?si=wtM8ahwbwFB3L_oY[/embed]

Wed 15 Apr19:45Vortex(2.5mi)

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2026-04-16 10:30 - Oasis Social Event

Time: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:30Details: Our Oasis Events are open to everyone over the age of 50Location: WBCPostcode: OX10 0BH

Thu 16 Apr10:30Wallingford Baptist Church(1mi)

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2026-04-16 19:30 - Faith Leaders Meeting

Time: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 19:30Details: Sanctuary or Youth RoomLocation: WBCPostcode: OX10 0BH

Thu 16 Apr19:30Wallingford Baptist Church(1mi)

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Tom Niblock Big Band

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music Line-Up: Brinley Heywood-Snell, Luke Vice-Coles, James Copus, Tom Syson – Trumpet Tom Dunnett, Dave Sear, Josh Tagg, Yusuf Narcin – Trombone George Millard, Sam Glaser, Chris Maddock, Jonathan Chung, Damon Oliver – Saxophone Gareth Fowler – Guitar Olly Chalk – Piano Niklas Lukassen – Bass Jay Davis – Drums About: Award winning composer Tom Niblock returns to the Vortex with his big band featuring many young stars and more established names of the London Jazz scene and beyond. Having won the Dankworth Prize in 2021 and the Eddie Harvey Arranger Award in 2020, the band will be playing his exciting original music alongside inventive arrangements. Influenced by his compositional heroes such as Jim McNeely, John Hollenbeck, Maria Schneider and Slide Hampton, Tom’s music also draws on 20th century classical approaches in its rich harmony, structure and attention to detail. Expect to hear incredible improvising from this stellar line-up of musicians as they come together for this gig at the Vortex. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr6eSw8gTvk&t=1s[/embed]

Thu 16 Apr19:45Vortex(2.5mi)

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