'A Taste of...' Events

A Taste of... is a series of events organised by 3 villagers, Gilli, Mary & Tei.  They range from interviews to food evenings.  In the last 2 years the themed food evenings, cooked by talented local residents, have included British, Italian, Greek, Senegalese, Middle Eastern, Sri Lankan, Mexican and Punjabi cuisines.  In addition there have been author interviews, concerts, chocolate and wine tasting plus wreath making. 

Please note all profits go to the venue where the event is held.

2026 Events

                                    A Taste of Olive Oil and a One Pot Italian Supper                                                                         Friday 3 July 7pm for 7.30pm   Tickets: tbc                                              Guiseppe's artisanal extra virgin olive oil is produced in the Belice Valley in Sicily and made from the Nocellara cultivar, arguably one of the world’s finest varieties.   The tasting will be followed by a one course supper prepared by our favourite Italian chef Mariella Bliss.

                                                   Lower Heyford/Caulcott Table Top Sale                                                                                                  Sunday 19 July 11am - 2pm                                                   This is a great opportunity to have a clear out and make money from things you no longer use.   There will be a map of participants.  Register by Sunday 14 June.  For more details contact the email below.

                             A Village Talks...about it's history Friday 24 July 7pm - 9pm                                                                           This is a pay what you'd like event                                         There are several villagers who have lived here for decades, some for over 50 years.  What has changed in the village since the middle of 20th century.  How did the USAF airbase influence life here? Was there a baker, coffin or candlestick maker? What has Corpus Christ's influence meant to the village?  Ian Willox leads a conversational evening about then and now.     

If you wish to be the first to know about these events email         lowerheyfordevents@gmail.com to register.

Lower Heyford and Caulcott Events Committee run two key events in the Parish diary - the May Day Fete and the Fireworks Night


May Day Fete 2026

This event is run by the Lower Heyford and Caulcott Events Committee

This event usually occurs on the Early Spring Bank Holiday in May.  The 2026 date will be confirmed in due course.

We welcome bookings for events, meetings or parties, and offer very competitive rates.

The KGF hall is an excellent modern facility, with fully functional kitchen, tables and chairs plus a pool table.  Visit this page for more details.



Events at the Lower Heyford Sports and Social Club. The LHSSC is an active organisation that holds a number of events at the King George's Field Community and Sports Centre, which include quizzes, darts and Aunt Sally.  The bar is open most Saturday evenings for drinks.

There are several sports teams that operate from the building including football, darts, dominoes and Aunt Sally.