What's on in Woodcote

Surrey, England

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Book clubs, bingo, and the occasional village fête that's surprisingly well organised — Woodcote punches well above its weight for local events, and Surrey's all the better for it. You'll find everything from craft workshops the kids won't stop asking about to open mic nights that are genuinely worth staying up past nine for. The big listings sites have never heard of half these venues, which is their loss and your gain. Parish council listings, community centre noticeboards, pub websites we've had to zoom in on to read properly — we've checked them all so you don't have to.

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Argia (Tara Cunningham / Caius Williams / Theo Guttenplan)
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Argia (Tara Cunningham / Caius Williams / Theo Guttenplan)

Doors 6:45 PM, Music 7:15 PM - 1 set of music Line-up: Tara Cunningham - Guitar Caius Williams - Double bass Theo Guttenplan - Drum kit About: Argia is the trio of Tara Cunningham, Theo Guttenplan, and Caius Williams. They released their self-titled debut album in May of last year, and plan to make music together forever. (image by Otis Blease) Argia by Argia

Thu 14 May18:45Vortex(1.7mi)
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Olie Brice Quartet
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Olie Brice Quartet

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music Line-up: Olie Brice - Double bass Rachel Musson - Tenor saxophone Alexander Hawkins - Piano Will Glaser - Drum kit About: The Olie Brice Quartet – featuring Rachel Musson, Alexander Hawkins and Will Glaser – play music from their debut album 'All It Was'. Brice's most personal album to date - with most of the music written shortly after the death of his father - 'All It Was' combines powerful freedom and exploration with memorable melodies, driving swing and emotional intensity. The quartet features three of Brice's closest colleagues, all among the most exciting and creative improvisers around; Rachel Musson on tenor sax, Alexander Hawkins on piano and Will Glaser on drums. Alex is recognised as one of the most important improvisers and composers of his generation, leading his own bands as well as working with the likes of Louis Moholo, Evan Parker, Anthony Braxton and Wadada Leo Smith. Rachel recently received the prestigious Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award, and collaborates with Mark Sanders, Pat Thomas and Cath Roberts among others and Will is possibly the most in-demand young drummer in the UK, working widely in both the jazz and creative music scenes. “The work of a truly extraordinary quartet.

Thu 14 May19:45Vortex(1.7mi)
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Elina Duni & Rob Luft: Reaching for the moon
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Elina Duni & Rob Luft: Reaching for the moon

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music Line-up: Elina Duni - Vocals Rob Luft - Guitar Tom McCredie - Bass Corrie Dick - Drums About: In 2017, Elina Duni and Rob Luft's paths crossed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, marking the inception of a unique project. They have since toured the world and released two critically acclaimed albums on ECM Records in a quartet formation. Their upcoming 2026 album, a stripped-back duo effort, revisits the essence of their initial meeting. Here we can witness the stark beauty of Elina Duni’s vocals blending with Rob Luft's crystalline guitar lines in a mesmerizing dance. Together, they weave a tapestry of songs that evoke the mystery and joy of the night, the moon, and the magic that lives within us all. This musical journey is a gentle caress, a soothing lullaby that offers hope in the darkness, reminding us of the solace of home. On this particular occasion they are supported by one of the great contemporary UK rhythm sections - bassist Tom McCredie and drummer Corrie Dick. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDjFKjAjQI4[/embed]

Sat 16 May19:45Vortex(1.7mi)
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Loz Speyer's INNER SPACE with James Allsopp
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Loz Speyer's INNER SPACE with James Allsopp

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music Line-up: Loz Speyer - Trumpet & Flugelhorn Dee Byrne - Alto saxophone James Allsopp - Tenor Saxophone Larry Bartley - Double bass Gary Willcox - Drum kit About: Inner Space plays Jazz of a rare warmth and immediacy - compositions for improvisers with roots in both jazz and free playing. Speyer’s writing for the band creates space for the group to explore new areas and discover where the music might GO! - with a set of Jazz Portraits that celebrate the innovators of Free Jazz, while drawing deeply on the Jazz tradition, back to Bebop and New Orleans. Each piece evolves a life of its own as revealed in the here and NOW by these five distinctive musicians. "One of the happiest evenings I've heard in jazz for many a long night... Music as rare as this defies description. Go along and see them!” - Karl Dallas, the Morning Star Inner Space has been stirring things up lately as an augmented lineup playing the music of Sun Ra. On this night they return to their home ground as a quintet playing Speyer’s originals, this time with special guest James Allsopp - “perhaps the most gifted British saxophonist of his generation, not to mention the most adaptable” (Underscore music magazine).

Tue 19 May19:45Vortex(1.7mi)
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Zak Scerri - In Case I Don't See You (Album Launch)
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Zak Scerri - In Case I Don't See You (Album Launch)

Doors 6:45 PM, Music 7:15 PM - 1 set of music Line-up: Zak Scerri - Guitar Ross Anderson - Double bass Billy Pod - Drum kit About: Zak Scerri is a guitarist and composer from Australia who now lives in London. His love for guitar began at age 12, and he has built his music upon the rich jazz tradition while also taking inspiration from more modern and contemporary sounds. Zak’s trio is a vehicle for playing both jazz standards and his original compositions which draw on a wide range of influence from jazz, rock and groove music. In Case I Don’t See You is Zak’s second album and his first recording since relocating to London. This album features the talents of Ross Anderson on double bass and Billy Pod on drums. [embed]https://youtu.be/hpkbVJFd89U [/embed]

Wed 20 May18:45Vortex(1.7mi)
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M Field
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M Field

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 set(s) of music Line-up: Matthew Field - Guitar Band TBC About Anyone familiar with Matthew Field will know that staying in one lane isn’t really what he does. As the driving creative force behind Beatenberg, he’s helped shape a whole new music lexicon. Over two albums, the Cape Town-based trio alchemised a distinctive global sound, fusing modern pop production with complex rhythms, lilting indie rock and folk. His work with South African pop maverick Tresor, meanwhile, showed he could take his magpie approach and ear for a winning melody into a whole new sphere. Music was present from the very beginning. Field’s mother, a visual artist, would play Bach and Mozart while she worked in her studio as he drew nearby. His pianist father later became a jingle writer and began getting Field to help him while he was still in early high school. Though he admits he sometimes complained, the experience proved invaluable. It also gave him access to a recording studio, a place which, when he was there on his own, “became a very free and exciting place for me.” That rich creative upbringing has helped shape one of the most distinctive voices in modern South African music. Field’s songwriting has produced the country’s biggest ever airplay hit, Pluto, and helped Beatenberg win seven SA Music Awards for their 2014 debut, The Hanging Gardens of Beatenberg. Now comes a new chapter.

Thu 21 May19:45Vortex(1.7mi)
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The Flame (Robert Mitchell, Olie Brice, Johnny Hunter)
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The Flame (Robert Mitchell, Olie Brice, Johnny Hunter)

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music Line-up: Robert Mitchell - Piano Olie Brice - Double bass Johnny Hunter - Drum kit About: Robert Mitchell is an award-winning pianist/keys player, composer, curator, poet, and author. He released 16 albums of his own projects, four poetry books and played in 100+ projects as a sideman and performed in 40+ countries. Robert also leads TRUE THINK, Epiphany3 and Little Black Book. He is a professor at Guildhall School Of Music And Drama, Mentor/Task Force Member at Black Lives In Music, YMM teacher and Steinway Artist. Robert has won – BBC Jazz Awards (Innovation, as part of the F-ire Collective), Best Jazz Album (BBC DJ Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards), a Paul Hamlyn composition award and has been nominated for many including 2017 British Jazz Composer Award. He is artst-in-residence at Morley College (2024/5). The Flame have released two highly acclaimed live albums on 577 Records (NYC). Olie Brice is a double bassist, improviser and composer. Raised in London and Jerusalem, he now lives in Hastings. Olie Brice leads a Quartet featuring Rachel Musson, Alexander Hawkins and Will Glaser, (their debut album “All It Was” will be released in 2025) and an improvising trio with Rachel Musson and Mark Sanders (“Immense Blue”, 2024).

Fri 22 May19:45Vortex(1.7mi)
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Julian Siegel Quartet
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Julian Siegel Quartet

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music Line-up: Julian Siegel - Tenor saxophone Liam Noble - Piano Oli Hayhurst - Double bass Gene Calderazzo - Drum kit About: With the Julian Siegel Quartet, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene. The band features inspirational pianist Liam Noble, his fluid touch and dazzling imagination perfectly complementing Siegel’s music and playing, and providing a perfect foil for the many directions the music can turn. With the creative spark of dynamic drummer Gene Calderazzo and the deep groove of bassist Oli Hayhurst dove-tailing perfectly with Siegel and Noble this is unquestionably one of the UK’s most exciting and powerful quartets. Following up from their London Jazz Award winning album Urban Theme Park (Basho Music), 2018 saw the release of VISTA, the second album of the Julian Siegel Quartet and the first on the Whirlwind Recordings label. The album features ten of Julian’s compositions plus an arrangement of Bud Powell’s ‘Un Poco Loco’.

Sat 23 May19:45Vortex(1.7mi)
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The Barn Fitness Club
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The Barn Fitness Club

A beautifully designed fitness club with lovely countryside views in this gorgeous corner of Oxfordshire

Sun 7 JunHiit Hut Studio by The Barn Fitness(4.4mi)
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Mushroom Cultivation Workshops
Community
Around £35.009

Mushroom Cultivation Workshops

LOW TECH OYSTER MUSHROOM CULTIVATION - 2 HOURSThe most accessible and reliable method for DIY mushroom cultivation. From newbies, to novices, this workshop aims to provide something for all levels of experienceA complete guide, showing you how to grow, harvest, and regrow mushrooms at homeThis technique allows you to remix and grow again and again in your own predrilled container2-3 consecutive harvests, with an average yield of 1-3kgWhat you will learn - The life cycle of wild mushrooms vs cultivated mushroomsThe role of fungi in nature & how it connects ecosystemsHow to select & source suitable materialsThe different stages of mushroom cultivation & a variety of methods What you will leave with - Your own inoculated bucket, which can be used again and againNew skills to grow mushrooms at home with minimal kit and no fancy equipment LOG INOCULATION - 2 HOURSGrowing mushrooms on logs is the simplest and most natural method of mushroom cultivation. Once inoculated, the logs require minimal care. This step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to know to successfully grow your own you will learn about - How fungi support biodiversity and grow in their natural habitat.The role of saprophytic mushrooms in nature: The decomposersHow to select and prepare logs for cultivation.Best practices for maintaining optimal growing conditions.

Sun 21 Jun12:00Path Hill Adventures(2.2mi)
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Community
Around £25.0010

Forest Bathing

Spending time in nature has been shown to have a positive effect on health and wellbeing and can boost your mood, mental health and life satisfaction. ‘Forest bathing’ is a form of nature therapy that enables you to take in the forest through your senses, in a way that invites you into the present moment. Medical studies show that taking regular Forest Bathing sessions can boost your immune function, regulate stress hormones, increase energy levels and lower the severity of anxiety, depression, fatigue and anger (Qing Li (2018) Shinrin Yoku: The Art and Science of Forest Bathing).Join us in the beautiful beech woodland at Path Hill for a two-hour Forest Bathing experience. Immerse yourself in the forest whilst taking a gentle, meaningful walk, allowing you to open up your senses, slow down and stay in the moment. It is not a hike or nature expedition, and it is not swimming! The focus is on forming connections and relationships as you develop an appreciation for the healing power of nature.You will be guided by our Path Hill instructors, Nicky and Selina, who will lead you through a series of activities to help you connect with nature and literally ‘come to your senses’. Leave your phone behind and respond to invitations from nature as they appear.The session will end with a tea ceremony, using locally sourced fresh herbs, and time for reflection either alone or with the other participants.

Sun 28 Jun12:00Path Hill Adventures(2.2mi)
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community
Community
Around £25.0010

Forest Bathing

Spending time in nature has been shown to have a positive effect on health and wellbeing and can boost your mood, mental health and life satisfaction. ‘Forest bathing’ is a form of nature therapy that enables you to take in the forest through your senses, in a way that invites you into the present moment. Medical studies show that taking regular Forest Bathing sessions can boost your immune function, regulate stress hormones, increase energy levels and lower the severity of anxiety, depression, fatigue and anger (Qing Li (2018) Shinrin Yoku: The Art and Science of Forest Bathing).Join us in the beautiful beech woodland at Path Hill for a two-hour Forest Bathing experience. Immerse yourself in the forest whilst taking a gentle, meaningful walk, allowing you to open up your senses, slow down and stay in the moment. It is not a hike or nature expedition, and it is not swimming! The focus is on forming connections and relationships as you develop an appreciation for the healing power of nature.You will be guided by our Path Hill instructors, Nicky and Selina, who will lead you through a series of activities to help you connect with nature and literally ‘come to your senses’. Leave your phone behind and respond to invitations from nature as they appear.The session will end with a tea ceremony, using locally sourced fresh herbs, and time for reflection either alone or with the other participants.

Sun 19 Jul12:00Path Hill Adventures(2.2mi)
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Woodland Holiday Club
Community
Around £20

Woodland Holiday Club

What to ExpectChildren will enjoy a variety of woodland activities, including:Shelter buildingFire lighting and campfire cookingWoodland walks and nature explorationDiscovering bugs, animal tracks, and wildlifeFree play and downtime with hammocks and storytelling around the fireWith a maximum of 20 children per day, each child receives plenty of support and encouragement to grow in confidence, self-esteem, and outdoor skills.BOOK 5 OR MORE SESSIONS AND GET £20 OFFSafety & SupervisionAll activities are led by trained and experienced staff.Qualified group leadersFirst aid trainedDBS checkedChildren are safely supervised at all times while being guided on exciting adventures through the magical woodland.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Path Hill Adventures(2.2mi)
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Woodland Holiday Club
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Around £20

Woodland Holiday Club

What to ExpectChildren will enjoy a variety of woodland activities, including:Shelter buildingFire lighting and campfire cookingWoodland walks and nature explorationDiscovering bugs, animal tracks, and wildlifeFree play and downtime with hammocks and storytelling around the fireWith a maximum of 20 children per day, each child receives plenty of support and encouragement to grow in confidence, self-esteem, and outdoor skills.BOOK 5 OR MORE SESSIONS AND GET £20 OFFSafety & SupervisionAll activities are led by trained and experienced staff.Qualified group leadersFirst aid trainedDBS checkedChildren are safely supervised at all times while being guided on exciting adventures through the magical woodland.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Path Hill Adventures(2.2mi)
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Woodland Holiday Club
Community
Around £20

Woodland Holiday Club

What to ExpectChildren will enjoy a variety of woodland activities, including:Shelter buildingFire lighting and campfire cookingWoodland walks and nature explorationDiscovering bugs, animal tracks, and wildlifeFree play and downtime with hammocks and storytelling around the fireWith a maximum of 20 children per day, each child receives plenty of support and encouragement to grow in confidence, self-esteem, and outdoor skills.BOOK 5 OR MORE SESSIONS AND GET £20 OFFSafety & SupervisionAll activities are led by trained and experienced staff.Qualified group leadersFirst aid trainedDBS checkedChildren are safely supervised at all times while being guided on exciting adventures through the magical woodland.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Path Hill Adventures(2.2mi)
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Mushroom Cultivation Workshops
Community
Around £35.009

Mushroom Cultivation Workshops

LOW TECH OYSTER MUSHROOM CULTIVATION - 2 HOURSThe most accessible and reliable method for DIY mushroom cultivation. From newbies, to novices, this workshop aims to provide something for all levels of experienceA complete guide, showing you how to grow, harvest, and regrow mushrooms at homeThis technique allows you to remix and grow again and again in your own predrilled container2-3 consecutive harvests, with an average yield of 1-3kgWhat you will learn - The life cycle of wild mushrooms vs cultivated mushroomsThe role of fungi in nature & how it connects ecosystemsHow to select & source suitable materialsThe different stages of mushroom cultivation & a variety of methods What you will leave with - Your own inoculated bucket, which can be used again and againNew skills to grow mushrooms at home with minimal kit and no fancy equipment LOG INOCULATION - 2 HOURSGrowing mushrooms on logs is the simplest and most natural method of mushroom cultivation. Once inoculated, the logs require minimal care. This step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to know to successfully grow your own you will learn about - How fungi support biodiversity and grow in their natural habitat.The role of saprophytic mushrooms in nature: The decomposersHow to select and prepare logs for cultivation.Best practices for maintaining optimal growing conditions.

Sun 26 Jul12:00Path Hill Adventures(2.2mi)
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Woodland Holiday Club
Community
Around £20

Woodland Holiday Club

What to ExpectChildren will enjoy a variety of woodland activities, including:Shelter buildingFire lighting and campfire cookingWoodland walks and nature explorationDiscovering bugs, animal tracks, and wildlifeFree play and downtime with hammocks and storytelling around the fireWith a maximum of 20 children per day, each child receives plenty of support and encouragement to grow in confidence, self-esteem, and outdoor skills.BOOK 5 OR MORE SESSIONS AND GET £20 OFFSafety & SupervisionAll activities are led by trained and experienced staff.Qualified group leadersFirst aid trainedDBS checkedChildren are safely supervised at all times while being guided on exciting adventures through the magical woodland.

Mon 27 Jul12:00Path Hill Adventures(2.2mi)
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Woodland Holiday Club
Community
Around £20

Woodland Holiday Club

What to ExpectChildren will enjoy a variety of woodland activities, including:Shelter buildingFire lighting and campfire cookingWoodland walks and nature explorationDiscovering bugs, animal tracks, and wildlifeFree play and downtime with hammocks and storytelling around the fireWith a maximum of 20 children per day, each child receives plenty of support and encouragement to grow in confidence, self-esteem, and outdoor skills.BOOK 5 OR MORE SESSIONS AND GET £20 OFFSafety & SupervisionAll activities are led by trained and experienced staff.Qualified group leadersFirst aid trainedDBS checkedChildren are safely supervised at all times while being guided on exciting adventures through the magical woodland.

Tue 28 Jul12:00Path Hill Adventures(2.2mi)
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