Octypus

Bridge Club

Our club was set up to offer an opportunity to socialise and play bridge in a relaxed, friendly and supportive  environment. It is aimed at beginners/ improvers and no partner is needed to play.  We currently have a waiting list for Thursday’s and are setting up a similar group on a Wednesday to begin after Christmas. ( play starts 1 pm-3pm and lunch if desired beforehand 12 -1pm) £2 Per player. Organised by Pam Mack

Community Cafe

The cafe is run entirely by volunteers and takes place on the first Tuesday of each month between 10am and 12 noon.  Fresh coffee and tea and cakes/biscuits are available. It’s a great opportunity to meet with friends and neighbours in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Organised by Jan Whitehead

Ogbourne St Andrew History Group

We are a group dedicated to the local history of the parish, having collected a large number of photographs and stories.  In addition we have carried out excavations next to the church, revealing a long-lost medieval farm complex and used modern techniques to investigate the interior of the early Bronze Age barrow in its churchyard.

We support local events with displays of photographs and information and have a presence at the monthly Community Café.  Meetings are held on an ad-hoc basis when new information or projects are completed.  A comprehensive web site with many external links provides a useful local resource.  Anyone interested in becoming involved please contact us via the website:  www.osahg.org.uk. Organised by Bruce Fox

Maintenance Group

Maintaining an old building like The Silks is an ongoing commitment and we are fortunate to have a small but dedicated band of volunteers who mend, refresh and upgrade. Led by Gareth Clark and Mark Whitehead. We are always keen to add more members to our group . So if you have any general or specific DIY skills we’d love to have you join us.  Organised by Mark Whitehead

Silkworms Book Group

The Silkworms book group meets on the first Wednesday of the month in the back room at The Silks from 7.30pm – 9pm. There is a core group of 12-14 in the group. Over a drink from the bar we take turns to choose the books we read and discuss the last months book/books that we have read. It’s a friendly , relaxed group and the range of books we read are varied and new friendships formed. If you’d like to come along and join us you’d be made very welcome.  Organised by Ruth Fleming

Gardening Group

We have a small but lovely garden at The Silks that is bordered by the River Og. We also have troughs and hanging baskets at the front of the pub that make it look attractive and welcoming. We have a small dedicated team that have kept the grass mown and strimmed , the river bed kept clear, hanging baskets and troughs planted and watered, lots of weeding and general sweeping is all kept on top of by the volunteers. The two herb troughs we now have are being well used by the kitchen and a great addition this year. We’d love to hear from you if you feel you could help keep the outside so welcoming.   Organised by Ruth Fleming

Walking Group

Starting in 2025 on the second Sunday of the month. Meet at 10:45 at the Silks, it will be 5 kilometer walk circling back to the Silks. All welcome including children and furry friends. Stop for a drink or book for lunch on your return.   Organised by Harriet Rochester, Carys Gregory, Gemma Colbourne

Gentlemen Do Lunch

Meets roughly every couple of months for a social lunch at Silks. The group comprises about 20 retired gentlemen of The Parish. All gentlemen of retirement age or over are very welcome to join. If you are interested in coming along please email info@ocytpus.org.uk. Organised by John Hetherington