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Friends of Deddington Library

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Friends of Deddington Library are focused on keeping our village library operational for our parish

Friends of Deddington Library (FoDL) are focused on keeping our village library operational for our parish. The FoDL regularly fundraise to help support the library financially. One such fundraiser is the annual Parish calendar showing images of Deddington, Hempton and Clifton taken by local photographers.

01/11/2026

🍂 Hello November! 🍂

It’s time to turn the penultimate page on your Deddington Parish Calendar!

This month’s beautiful photograph of The Hermitage in the Market Place was captured by Helen Spencer 📸✨

A huge thank you to our November sponsor, Bengal Spice Restaurant , Deddington. A local favourite serving delicious Indian cuisine, Bengal Spice is a great place to enjoy a meal, whether dining in or taking away 🍛❤️

24/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who braved the elements to come and see us at Deddington Farmers’ Market this morning! 🌧️💛

Author Jo Eames was busy signing copies of George and The Library, and we’ve made a fantastic start to our fundraising efforts for Deddington Library’s 70th anniversary! 🎉

Missed us today? Don’t worry! We’ll be back at the market next month, but you can pick up your copy in the meantime from any of our wonderful local stockists:

📚 Deddington Library
🛍️ Nellie and Dove
🏡 Hamptons - The Home Experts, Deddington
🐑 Fenemore Farms

Every book purchased helps support the library 📚

24/10/2026

Today’s the day! 🎉

Our limited edition book, George and The Library is launching TODAY at Deddington Farmers' Market, and we’d love you to join us!

Friends of Deddington Library will be there with copies of our new fundraising book, and author Jo Eames will be on hand to sign copies purchased at the market. ✍️

Every book sold helps support our local library and the wonderful role it plays in our community 📚

See you there!

21/10/2026

📚 Every book has a story of its own…

George and The Library began as a retirement gift for Rosemary Arnold, Deddington’s much-loved librarian. Years later, Jo Eames’s husband surprised her with an illustrated edition!

Now, this very special story is being re-issued to celebrate 70 years of Deddington Library, with proceeds helping Friends of Deddington Library support our vital community resource.

Written by local author Jo Eames, it’s a celebration of reading, community and the magic of local libraries.

📖 Join us at Deddington Farmers' Market this Saturday 24th October, to get your copy - Jo will be there to sign books bought on the day!

A lovely local story, supporting a wonderful local cause 📚

20/10/2026

We have some very exciting news to share! 🎉

In celebration of Deddington Library's 70th Anniversary this December, Friends of Deddington Library are delighted to be launching our very own fundraising book, George and The Library!

Written by local resident Jo Eames, this limited edition book celebrates the important place libraries hold in our community.

And the best bit? You can get your hands on a copy this Saturday at Deddington Farmers' Market, where Jo will be joining us to sign copies purchased on the day. ✍️📖

Come along, say hello, pick up a copy and help support your local library at the same time!

📅 Saturday 24 October
📍 Deddington Farmers' Market

The book will of course be on sale at Deddington Library too! Come back soon for the full list of local stockists 🛍

15/10/2026

🎃👻 The Deddington Village Nursery and PFSU Halloween Trail is back! 👻🎃

🗺️ Maps will be available to buy at Deddington Library 📚

Follow the trail around the village, collect some sweet treats, see some spooky sights, and enjoy a lovely little adventure 🍬🍫

📅 Saturday 17th October, 9.30am–12.30pm

🎃 £2 per child (cash only, please) - all proceeds go to Deddington Village Nursery and PFSU 🙌

Happy Halloween hunting! 👻🍂

01/10/2026

🍂 Pinch, pinch! October is here! 🍂

It’s time to turn the page on your Deddington Parish Calendar!

This month’s stunning view of Hempton Road from Milton Gated Road was captured by the very talented Stefan Wathan 📸✨

A huge thank you to our October sponsor, House Calmer. Run by Jen Childs, House Calmer offers inclusive, flexible and tailored organising services for your home, life admin and small business. Learn more ➡ https://www.housecalmer.com

28/09/2026

🧱 Join us at Deddington Library's FREE LEGO Club, where children can get creative, build amazing models and let their imaginations run wild.

📍 Deddington Library
🕞 Every Monday | 3.30–4.30pm
🎟️ FREE
👧 LEGO is suitable for children aged 4½ and over, but siblings are welcome too - all children must be accompanied by an adult.

No need to book—just come along and get building! 🌟

25/09/2026

It’s all happening in Deddington this weekend! 🎉

Saturday morning is a busy one!

🧺 Deddington Farmers' Market
🎨 Craft Market & book stall in the church
🧸 Deddington Village Nursery and PFSU Jumble Sale at the Windmill Centre

Why not pop into Deddington Library along the way? We're open from 9.30am until 1pm every Saturday📚

Then on Saturday evening, get your thinking caps on and head over to the Windmill for the Back to School Quiz Night! 🧠🍻

A brilliant day to shop local, find a bargain, support your community and have some fun along the way 🤩

24/09/2026

🎓 The Windmill Quiz Night is THIS SATURDAY! 🍻

Get your team together and register now for a fun-filled evening of quiz questions, good company and the chance to win a magnificent hamper from Eagles! 🧺

📅 Saturday 26th September
🕢 7.30pm
👥 Teams of up to 6
💷 £7.50 per person
🍺 Licensed bar from 7pm

Most importantly, your evening out will help raise funds for new chairs for the Windmill Centre and support Friends of Deddington Library ❤️📚

📧 To book your team, email [email protected]

See the poster for full details and booking/payment information.

Tag your team members and get booked in! 🧠🍻

Address

Oxford

Opening Hours

Monday	2pm - 7pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 1pm
Thursday	1pm - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+441865816010

Website

http://www.friendsofdeddingtonlibrary.org/

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