Over the past few years the Institute Management Committee have worked hard to keep the Institute as a thriving hub for village activities.   Below are listed some of the main achievements.

January 2012: Adderbury Institute has introduced a new scale of charges based on an hourly rate instead of per session fee.   Many of our users found the old session system of charging inflexible and the new scheme is designed to fit more closely around the needs of our users.

January 2012: Sandra Shallis has been appointed as the new caretaker for Adderbury Institute. Sandra will be pleased to help you arrange your next event at the Institute and guide you through the booking process. As part of Sandra’s role she will also be working with the Institute Committee to develop a number of initiatives to add to the value the Institute delivers to our community.

November 2010: Adderbury Institute's Management Committee now have a licence allowing for the sale of alcohol at events in the Institute.   Permission must be granted in writing from the committee by users.   The change in licencing comes at the same time as a number of new booking forms and terms and conditions of hire are introduced.

June 2010: Adderbury Institute now has a brand new, modern, fully functional and extended kitchen.   Dovecote kitchens completed the work which includes a brand new cooker suitable for catering for large numbers, microwave, dishwasher, instant hot water boiler, fridge freezer, catering sinks and a high quality modern look throughout.   The work was possible thanks to financial assistance from TOE (the Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment), Cherwell District Council, Adderbury Parish Council, Adderbury Running Club, the Folk Club, and an anonymous donor.

May 2010: The unused fireplace and mantelpiece in the main hall have now been removed to reduce the hazard potential of someone injuring themselves.

January 2010: Adderbury Institute is now licenced for the showing of films.   This change has been arranged by the Committee to allow Adderbury Cine Club to use the Institute for their presentations.

June 2009: The Institute Committee were pleased to report the completion of a large number of items of work forming their £25,000 three-year restoration project.   These included:

• Replacement of the kitchen flat-roof
• Installation of a damp proof course
• Upgrading of the guttering and drain pipes
• Removal of the south chimney and re-pointing of the west chimney
• Internal plastering/decorating and repairs to the internal dado panels

December 2008: The Institute’s brand new heating system is now fully installed and operational.   The system includes high power heating in the main hall, with blower heaters in the kitchen and back room, and a hot air curtain over the front door.