Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Octypus Ogbourne Community Pub Society ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://octypus.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Community Drinks](https://octypus.org/news/) - Community Drinks to switch to Friday at 18:00-20:00, from 4th April. ## Pages - [Home](https://octypus.org/) - Ogbourne Community Pub Society At OCtyPuS (Ogbourne CommunitY PUb Society), we cherish the spirit of community. Our pub, the Silks on the Downs, serves as a hub for locals and visitors, offering events, volunteer opportunities, and a welcoming space for all. Join Us Discover More The Silks on the Downs public house has brought together - [Introducing OgFest 2026](https://octypus.org/ogfest26/) - Click here to purchase Tickets (via Ticket Source) Saturday 30th May Taking place between 3pm - 9pm in the field behind The Silks, Ogbourne St Andrew SN8 1SB, what three words ///evaporate.cards.changed OgFest is a new festival with live music, cookery demos from the Master Chef Champion of Champions, Thomas Frake and family fun - - [Team](https://octypus.org/team/) - All we achieve we do so through our volunteers and members of the Ogbourne Community Pub Society The OCtyPuS committee is elected by our society members Members own shares in the Community Benefit Society for our local pub and everything we have achieved is through their hard work and dedication Meet our passionate teams The - [Events](https://octypus.org/events/) - Events taking place at The Silks Octypus Events: Bringing the community together - [Clubs](https://octypus.org/clubs/) - OCtyPuS community clubs Any questions please contact the organiser if listed, or, If you are interested in supporting a community club or event, please do contact us 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 - [Pub History](https://octypus.org/pub-history/) - Pub History Back in the early 1900’s Ogbourne St Andrew originally had two adjoining pubs, or rather an inn ‘The Wheatsheaf’ (now known as The Silks) and a beer house ‘The Axe & Compass’. It would seem that the operation of the beer house ended by 1937. By the 1950’s, the Axe & Compass was - [About](https://octypus.org/about/) - About OCtyPuS Our journey to creating a community pub Village pub + Community hub The Silks closed in 2020 at the beginning of the lockdown. The owner approached the parish council to see if there was any interest in taking it on as a community pub. A team of volunteers came together to explore the - [Contact](https://octypus.org/contact/) - Contact OCtyPuS Connect with OCtyPuS and join our mission to support the Ogbourne community. Reach Out to OCtyPuS Have questions, feedback, or want to become more involved with your local pub & community? OCtyPuS is managed by a committee of elected members and relies on the generous time and resources of our shareholders and volunteers. - [Our CBS](https://octypus.org/community-benefit-society/) - Our Community Benefit Society For most villages a pub provides an important service to its community and people. It’s a meeting place, communication centre and an important lynchpin of village life. It can also be an important connection with the world beyond the front door. Much of the appeal of our village rests - [Objectives](https://octypus.org/objectives/) - Our Objectives Our Community Benefit Society has a defined set of objectives for our local pub & community which are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the needs of our villages & members ## Events - [Silkworm Book Club](https://octypus.org/event/silkworm-book-club-4/) - Silkworms meet once a month to discuss the latest read and enjoy the vibrant conversation about characters, plot and settings. All welcome, with a wide and varied selection of books. - [Silksworm Book Club](https://octypus.org/event/silksworm-book-club-2/) - Silkworms meet once a month to discuss the latest read and enjoy the vibrant conversation about characters, plot and settings. All welcome, with a wide and varied selection of books. - [Silksworm Book Club](https://octypus.org/event/silksworm-book-club/) - Silkworms meet once a month to discuss the latest read and enjoy the vibrant conversation about characters, plot and settings. All welcome, with a wide and varied selection of books. - [Community Cafe](https://octypus.org/event/community-cafe-13/) - THE SILKS Community Cafe is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a cup of coffee or tea. Community Cafe is a community event that takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. The pub is open for hot drinks from 10am until 12pm. Food is not - [Community Cafe](https://octypus.org/event/community-cafe-12/) - THE SILKS Community Cafe is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a cup of coffee or tea. Community Cafe is a community event that takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. The pub is open for hot drinks from 10am until 12pm. Food is not - [Community Cafe](https://octypus.org/event/community-cafe-11/) - THE SILKS Community Cafe is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a cup of coffee or tea. Community Cafe is a community event that takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. The pub is open for hot drinks from 10am until 12pm. Food is not - [Community Walk](https://octypus.org/event/community-walk-6/) - 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. - [Community Walk](https://octypus.org/event/community-walk-5/) - 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. - [Community Walk](https://octypus.org/event/community-walk-4/) - 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. - [Community Drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-15/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint or glass of their favourite tipple. Community Drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Friday of the month from 17:00-19:00 - [Community Drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-14/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint or glass of their favourite tipple. Community Drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Friday of the month from 17:00-19:00. - [Community Drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-13/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint or glass of their favourite tipple. Community Drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Friday of the month from 17:00-19:00 - [Community Drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-12/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint or glass of their favourite tipple. Community Drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Friday of the month from 17:00-19:00. - [Quiz night](https://octypus.org/event/quiz-night-6/) - Quiz Night is a community event that takes place on the last Wednesday of the month, from 7.30pm. An exclusive Quiz Night menu is served before the quiz, from 6pm until 7.30pm. Maximum 6 persons to a team. £2 entry. Everyone welcome. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group-14/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group-13/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group-12/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group-11/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group-10/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group-9/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group-8/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group-7/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group-6/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group-5/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group-4/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group-3/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group-2/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Group](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-group/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Steak Night](https://octypus.org/event/steak-night-7/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Night](https://octypus.org/event/steak-night-6/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Night](https://octypus.org/event/steak-night-5/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Night](https://octypus.org/event/steak-night-4/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Night](https://octypus.org/event/steak-night-3/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Night](https://octypus.org/event/steak-night-2/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Night](https://octypus.org/event/steak-night/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Community Cafe](https://octypus.org/event/community-cafe-10/) - THE SILKS Community Cafe is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a cup of coffee or tea. Community Cafe is a community event that takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. The pub is open for hot drinks from 10am until 12pm. Food is not - [Community Cafe](https://octypus.org/event/community-cafe-9/) - THE SILKS Community Cafe is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a cup of coffee or tea. Community Cafe is a community event that takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. The pub is open for hot drinks from 10am until 12pm. Food is not - [Community Cafe](https://octypus.org/event/community-cafe-8/) - THE SILKS Community Cafe is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a cup of coffee or tea. Community Cafe is a community event that takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. The pub is open for hot drinks from 10am until 12pm. Food is not - [Community Cafe](https://octypus.org/event/community-cafe-7/) - THE SILKS Community Cafe is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a cup of coffee or tea. Community Cafe is a community event that takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. The pub is open for hot drinks from 10am until 12pm. Food is not - [Community Cafe](https://octypus.org/event/community-cafe-6/) - THE SILKS Community Cafe is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a cup of coffee or tea. Community Cafe is a community event that takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. The pub is open for hot drinks from 10am until 12pm. Food is not - [Silk’s Book Group](https://octypus.org/event/silks-book-group-5/) - Silkworms meet once a month to discuss the latest read and enjoy the vibrant conversation about characters, plot and settings. All welcome, with a wide and varied selection of books. - [Silk’s Book Group](https://octypus.org/event/silks-book-group-4/) - Silkworms meet once a month to discuss the latest read and enjoy the vibrant conversation about characters, plot and settings. All welcome, with a wide and varied selection of books. - [Silk’s Book Group](https://octypus.org/event/silks-book-group-3/) - Silkworms meet once a month to discuss the latest read and enjoy the vibrant conversation about characters, plot and settings. All welcome, with a wide and varied selection of books. - [Silks Book Group](https://octypus.org/event/silks-book-group-2/) - Silkworms meet once a month to discuss the latest read and enjoy the vibrant conversation about characters, plot and settings. All welcome, with a wide and varied selection of books. - [Silks Book Group](https://octypus.org/event/silks-book-group/) - Silkworms meet once a month to discuss the latest read and enjoy the vibrant conversation about characters, plot and settings. All welcome, with a wide and varied selection of books. - [Community Drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-11/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint or glass of their favourite tipple. Community Drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Friday of the month from 18:00-20:00. - [Community Drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-10/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint or glass of their favourite tipple. Community Drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Friday of the month from 18:00-20:00. - [Community Drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-9/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint or glass of their favourite tipple. Community Drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Friday of the month from 18:00-20:00. - [Community Walk](https://octypus.org/event/community-walk-3/) - 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. - [](https://octypus.org/event/464/) - 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. - [Community Drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-8/) - 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. - [Community Walk](https://octypus.org/event/community-walk-2/) - 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. - [Community Walk](https://octypus.org/event/community-walk/) - 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. - [Quiz Night](https://octypus.org/event/quiz-night-5/) - THE SILKS Quiz Night takes place on the last Wednesday of the month. The Quiz starts at 8pm. The pub is open for food from 6pm. Booking a table for food is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. Strictly 6 persons maximum per team. £2 entry. Everyone welcome. - [Quiz Night](https://octypus.org/event/quiz-night-4/) - THE SILKS Quiz Night takes place on the last Wednesday of the month. The Quiz starts at 8pm. The pub is open for food from 6pm. Booking a table for food is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. Strictly 6 persons maximum per team. £2 entry. Everyone welcome. - [Steak Club](https://octypus.org/event/steak-club-11/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Club](https://octypus.org/event/steak-club-10/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Club](https://octypus.org/event/steak-club-9/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Club](https://octypus.org/event/steak-club-8/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Club](https://octypus.org/event/steak-club-7/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Club](https://octypus.org/event/steak-club-6/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Club](https://octypus.org/event/steak-club-5/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Club](https://octypus.org/event/steak-club-4/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Club](https://octypus.org/event/steak-club-3/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak club](https://octypus.org/event/steak-club-2/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Steak Club](https://octypus.org/event/steak-club/) - THE SILKS Steak Club takes place every Thursday. Enjoy 2 8oz Devon Ruby Rump Steaks + 2 Sides + 2 House Red for only £49. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm. Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm. Booking a table is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. - [Quiz Night](https://octypus.org/event/quiz-night-3/) - THE SILKS Quiz Night takes place on the last Wednesday of the month. The Quiz starts at 8pm. The pub is open for food from 6pm. Booking a table for food is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. Strictly 6 persons maximum per team. £2 entry. Everyone welcome. - [THE SILKS × ALL ANGELS × THOMAS FRAKE](https://octypus.org/event/the-silks-x-all-angels-x-thomas-frake/) - THE SILKS × ALL ANGELS × THOMAS FRAKEAn evening with Mark Darley (All Angels) and Thomas Frake (MasterChef Champion). Mark and Thomas will be presenting a three-course meal celebrating Great British flavours, with each course specially paired with an excellent example of All Angels English Sparkling wine from the Enborne Vineyard. All Angels produce exquisite - [Community Drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-4/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint or glass of their favourite tipple. Community Drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Sunday of the month. The pub is open for drinks from 5pm until 7pm. Food is - [Silkworm book club](https://octypus.org/event/silkworm-book-club-3/) - Silkworms meet once a month to discuss the latest read and enjoy the vibrant conversation about characters, plot and settings. All welcome, with a wide and varied selection of books. - [Silkworm book club](https://octypus.org/event/silkworm-book-club-2/) - Silkworms meet once a month to discuss the latest read and enjoy the vibrant conversation about characters, plot and settings. All welcome, with a wide and varied selection of books. - [Silkworm book club](https://octypus.org/event/silkworm-book-club/) - Silkworms meet once a month to discuss the latest read and enjoy the vibrant conversation about characters, plot and settings. All welcome, with a wide and varied selection of books. - [Community drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-7/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint or glass of their favourite tipple. Community Drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Sunday of the month. The pub is open for drinks from 5pm until 7pm. Food is - [Community drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-6/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint or glass of their favourite tipple. Community Drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Sunday of the month. The pub is open for drinks from 5pm until 7pm. Food is - [Community drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-5/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint or glass of their favourite tipple. Community Drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Sunday of the month. The pub is open for drinks from 5pm to 7pm. Food is - [Community cafe](https://octypus.org/event/community-cafe-5/) - THE SILKS Community Cafe is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a cup of coffee or tea. Community Cafe is a community event that takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. The pub is open for hot drinks from 10am until 12pm. Food is not - [Community cafe](https://octypus.org/event/community-cafe-4/) - THE SILKS Community Cafe is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a cup of coffee or tea. Community Cafe is a community event that takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. The pub is open for hot drinks from 10am until 12pm. Food is not - [Community Cafe](https://octypus.org/event/community-cafe-3/) - THE SILKS Community Cafe is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a cup of coffee or tea. Community Cafe is a community event that takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. The pub is open for hot drinks from 10am until 12pm. Food is not - [Bridge club](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-club-10/) - [Bridge club](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-club-9/) - [Bridge club](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-club-8/) - [Bridge club](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-club-7/) - [Bridge club](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-club-6/) - [Bridge club](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-club-5/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge club](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-club-4/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge club](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-club-3/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Wednesday and Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Club](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-club-2/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Bridge Club](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-club/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge here at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [New Years Eve](https://octypus.org/event/new-years-eve/) - A community focussed New Years Eve celebration with an open buffet, community drinks, and music playing until late. Families and dogs are welcome. Entry and buffet is £10 per person. General admission tickets available in advance at the bar. Open until 01:00am. - [Christmas Day drinks](https://octypus.org/event/christmas-day-drinks/) - Drinks served between 11am-1pm. - [Christmas at the Silks](https://octypus.org/event/christmas-at-the-silks/) - A traditional Christmas get together, with Christmas songs, hand bell ringing, carol singing, and our Cracking Christmas Quiz! Quiz is £2 per person, maximum 6 per team. A bottle of wine and a tub of Christmas Chocolates for the winning team. - [Christmas Wreath Making](https://octypus.org/event/christmas-wreath-making/) - Christmas Wreath Making Workshop. Two workshops through the day, either 10:30-12:30 or 13:30-15:30. Cost £60, to include all equipment and materials, together with a drink. - [Silkworms book club](https://octypus.org/event/silkworms-book-club/) - Silkworms meet once a month to discuss the latest read and enjoy the vibrant conversation about characters, plot and settings. All welcome, with a wide and varied selection of books. - [Silks Ladies Night](https://octypus.org/event/silks-ladies-night/) - A friendly group of local women coming together for dinner, drinks and conversation. - [Community Drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-3/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint of beer or glass of wine. Community drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Sunday of the month. The pub is open for drinks from 6pm until 8pm. Food is - [Community Cafe](https://octypus.org/event/community-cafe-2/) - THE SILKS Community Cafe is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a cup of coffee or tea. Community Cafe is a community event that takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. The pub is open for hot drinks from 10am until 12pm. Food is not - [Silkworms book club](https://octypus.org/event/silkworms-book-club-2/) - Silkworms meet once a month to discuss the latest read and enjoy the vibrant conversation about characters, plot and settings. All welcome, with a wide and varied selection of books. - [Bridge](https://octypus.org/event/bridge-2/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Community drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks-2/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint of beer or glass of wine. Community drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Sunday of the month. The pub is open for drinks from 6pm until 8pm. Food is - [Quiz Night](https://octypus.org/event/quiz-night-2/) - THE SILKS Quiz Night returns! The Quiz Night is a community event that takes place on the last Wednesday of the month. The Quiz starts at 8pm. The pub is open for food from 6pm. Booking a table for food is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. Strictly 6 persons maximum - [Community Cafe](https://octypus.org/event/community-cafe/) - THE SILKS Community Cafe is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a cup of coffee or tea. Community Cafe is a community event that takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. The pub is open for hot drinks from 10am until 12pm. Food is not - [THE SILKS x Thomas Frake](https://octypus.org/event/the-silks-x-thomas-frake/) - https://www.thesilks.pub/eventspages/thesilksxthomasfrake THE SILKS × Thomas Frake: An evening with the MasterChef Champion. Thomas will be presenting a five course meal celebrating Great British flavours. There will be English sparkling wine by All Angels upon arrival, an introduction to the evening by Thomas, and five-exciting courses to tantalise your tastebuds for only £65 per person. PUCHASE - [Quiz Night](https://octypus.org/event/quiz-night/) - THE SILKS Quiz Night returns! The Quiz Night is a community event that takes place on the last Wednesday of the month. The Quiz starts at 8pm. The pub is open for food from 6pm. Booking a table for food is highly recommended as we cannot guarantee to serve walk ins. Strictly 6 persons maximum - [Oktoberfest: Broadtown Brewery Beer Tasting](https://octypus.org/event/oktoberfest-broadtown-brewery-beer-tasting/) - THE SILKS is celebrating Oktoberfest with a selection of craft beers on rotation and exclusive beer tastings. As part of this month long celebration, local brewers Broadtown Brewery will be sharing their story with us, and giving you the chance to sample some of their delicious core beers! The pub is open for food and - [Halloween Hotdogs!](https://octypus.org/event/bridge/) - Boo! It’s the spookiest night of the year. Pop in with the children for Halloween Hotdogs, and stay for a drink whilst they Trick or Treat their way through the village. We will be serving Halloween Hotdogs in addition to our standard menu. - [Bridge](https://octypus.org/event/230/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Oktoberfest - brewing with Mike](https://octypus.org/event/oktoberfest-brewing-with-mike/) - Our very own local village brewer Mike will be giving a presentation on all things brewing, from equipment, process all the way through to the science of how beer, sour beer and everything in between is made - if you have enjoyed his pale ale at the Silks then this is a session not to - [Bridge](https://octypus.org/event/198/) - The local Bridge Group meet once a week to play Bridge at THE SILKS. Bridge is a community club that takes place every Thursday. The pub is open from 12pm for pre-Bridge lunch. The pub is open as usual. - [Community Drinks](https://octypus.org/event/community-drinks/) - THE SILKS Community Drinks is for the residents of the local villages to get together and catch up over a pint of beer or glass of wine. Community drinks is a community event that takes place on the first Sunday of the month. The pub is open for drinks from 6pm until 8pm. Food is ## Event Categories - [Community](https://octypus.org/events/category/community/) - [Pub](https://octypus.org/events/category/pub/)