Welcome to the December 2025 edition of the Town Council’s newsletter.
🌟Sparkle, Song & Santa: Chippy’s Christmas Lights Shine Bright!
On Thursday 27th November, Chipping Norton sparkled with festive cheer as the town came together for our annual Christmas Lights Switch-On and Big Chippy Singalong.
The evening was packed with joy: late-night shopping, over 25 stalls brimming with crafts and charity goodies, and plenty of community spirit. The Chipping Norton Choral Society led the crowd in song, while Witney Radio kept the atmosphere buzzing with live coverage. Upstairs, mulled wine in the Upper Hall added warmth to a rainy night.
No Christmas celebration would be complete without Santa’s Sleigh, kindly brought to life by the Freemasons. Then came the grand moment: Lilly Jakeman and Bailea Harrison, joint Young Persons of the Year, joined the Mayor to light up the town — and Chippy shone brighter than ever.
A huge thank you goes to all the volunteers, performers, stallholders, and everyone who joined in. You made the night magical. Here’s to a joyful December in Chippy!
Credits: @shot.by.jude 📸
What’s on in the Town Venues
You can see What’s On at the Online Calendars for Glyme Hall and Town Hall below – catch up on what’s happening and the groups you could be joining in and having fun with . Check them out below, or follow the Town Hall Facebook Page to see public events that have been listed:
Check out the activities from kid’s dance sessions and exercise for our more mature friends to support groups and more, all happening in Glyme Hall.
Choirs, singing groups, fairs, events, religious groups and so much more – it’s all happening in Town hall – as well as your Banking Hub for Town with Barclays and T.S.B. – take a look to see what you could be joining in with or getting support from.
For more details on any of the above, contact the event organisers directly, and if you need to connect with them, please do email events@chippingnorton-tc.gov.uk.
🎄 The Mayor’s Christmas Tree: Celebrating Stories for Every Child
At this year’s Methodist Church Christmas Tree Festival, the Town Mayor, Sandra Coleman, decorated a special tree celebrating the Chippy Larder Book Bag Project, which ensures every local child has books to enjoy at home.
The tree is not only festive but fun — with 20 hidden characters from children’s literature waiting to be discovered by visitors.
In the New Year, the Mayor will host a lively Quiz Night to raise funds for the project. Please look out for more details after Christmas and join in supporting this wonderful cause.
Chipping Norton Town Council Precept 2026-27
The Town Council will be deciding the Precept, which is the share of Council Tax from 2026-27, at the Full Council meeting on the 8th December 2025, at 6:30pm in the Lower Hall, Chipping Norton Town Hall. We will be publishing a full article following the meeting explaining the Precept charge for 2026-27 and how it will be used:
Flag-flying at the Millennium Garden
Last month we flew The Human Rights Flag on the 25th November to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Day.
“THE CHIPPING NORTON AMNESTY GROUP is flying this Human Rights flag to mark the anniversary of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and to help raise awareness locally about all forms of violence against women.
Crimes including stalking, harassment, sexual assault, digital and domestic violence affect one in 12 women in England and Wales. With the number of recorded offences growing by 37% in 5 years, it has been designated “a national emergency”.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL campaigns to protect and champion human rights and for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.
Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 731 0055, Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00″
We will also be flying the Human Right’s Day on 10 December:
Town Council’s Office Closure dates
Please note that the Town Council’s Offices at The Guildhall will be closed from the 25th December – 1st January inclusive.
Additionally, we will not be taking any further bookings for the Town Hall or Glyme Hall from the 22nd December and will resume taking bookings when the Town Council Offices re-open on the 2nd January. Many thanks for your understanding!
You can contact staff and Councillors here:
Dates for your diary
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