Call for projects to support now, and ideas for the 2028 Festival The World Premiere of a brand-new choral work, Five Acts of Human Kindness, by acclaimed British composer Bob Chilcott, with text by Charles Bennett, performed by the Burford School Community Choir as part of the grand final concert of the 2026 Festival. Thanks to our amazing outgoing Organising Committee and volunteers, led by Jane Arnell, we had a most enjoyable and successful Festival in June this year. The whole programme...

We are delighted to announce details and special guests for our annual society lunch. The event will be held at Warwick Hall, Burford, on Tuesday 20th October. We are honoured to be joined by the 16th Earl of Burford and his father, His Grace the Duke of St. Albans, as well as his wife, Her Grace the Duchess of St. Albans. The Town Mayor has also kindly agreed to preside over the event. The lunch will be catered by the amazing team at Thyme and Lovage. Please see the menu, more details, and...

In early July, on a particularly warm and sunny afternoon, approximately 40 members of the Society came together to enjoy our annual Summer garden party, graciously hosted by Michael Taubeheim at Greyhounds in Sheep Street, Burford.