Capaldi, 28, last performed publicly at Glastonbury in 2023 before taking a break citing anxiety, and announced on New Year’s Eve the same year that he planned to take a hiatus to focus on his health. On Friday night, the singer-songwriter performed six songs, including 2019 hit Someone You Loved, at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh, in aid of the Campaign Against Living Miserably (Calm), a mental health charity he has previously raised funds for. Fans were asked not to film any of the set, with their phones placed in sealed pouches throughout it, the BBC reported. Capaldi, from Bathgate, West Lothian, has Tourette’s Syndrome, and released his first album in 2019 and a second album in 2023. Headliner Tom Walker said the appearance was a last-minute decision from Capaldi, and fans were told to stay around for a secret act in addition to him and Nina Nesbitt. The BBC reported that Walker said: “When Lewis confirmed he wanted to do it last minute, I was delighted. “We’ve bumped into each other a few times over the years backstage at fezzys (festivals) and events, and he’s a total legend. “I know how much pressure this industry can put on artists at times, especially after a bit of a break. “So for him to be able to play a little secret gig in a safe space without all the phones, the noise and the expectations was perfect. The singer has previously raised funds for Calm, playing a virtual acoustic concert in 2020 to support the charity. Speaking about the show, Simon Gunning, chief executive of the charity, said: “Calm started its life in music, having been set up by Factory Records’ Tony Wilson. It’s part of our DNA and a key tool in our fight against suicide. “Music and musicians truly are a lifeline for so many people going through tough times, and it’s apt that these three gigs are taking place in the lead up to Mental Health Awareness Week. “The theme this year is community, and there really is no greater community than music, and the collective experience of live music in particular – especially when we get a chance to switch off from our phones for a few hours. “We’re incredibly grateful to all the artists involved, including our ambassador Tom Walker.” On New Year’s Eve 2020, Capaldi wrote on Instagram that he planned to “make sure I’m 100% before getting back out there properly”. He wrote: “For now I’m going to continue taking some time to carry on looking after myself, maybe writing some music and taking a moment to reflect on some of the most incredible years of my life. “I want to make absolutely sure I’m 100% before getting back out there again properly for more shows and doing what I love more than anything!” Facebook pageTwitter feedRSS feed@2025 The Irish News Ltd People living or travelling in Chipping Norton are being asked to help shape a draft plan to make walking Oxfordshire County Council has worked with Chipping Norton Town Council and local residents businesses and community organisations to draft the active travel plan for Chipping Norton The plan will set out how to improve the town’s walking and cycling network over the next 10 years identifying where things like cycleways and pedestrian crossings should be added or improved People can view the draft plan and area maps, and have their say at: letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/chipping-norton-lcwip until 27 February 2025 Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Management said: “Getting around our local neighbourhoods should be simple and enjoyable and there should be multiple options for making safe journeys to where we want to get to “We want to improve the travel network to help people have better opportunities for walking It brings great benefits for health and wellbeing while helping to improve air quality in the county “I’m looking forward to feedback to help us understand where things work where there are challenges and tailor the plan so that is the best fit for residents We also realise that walking or cycling is not necessarily an option for everyone and would like to hear from people who find it more difficult to move around the area.” The plan’s vision for Chipping Norton is a thriving town with good air quality where walking for local trips is the norm for everyone and connected walking and cycling routes between residential areas public open spaces and local services and facilities incorporating amendments reflecting the feedback received will then go through a process at Oxfordshire County Council that will allow it to be formally adopted as council policy This will help get funding to improve walking and cycling in Chipping Norton and the surrounding area For more information about this release contact the Oxfordshire County Council communications team on 01865 323870 or email press.office@oxfordshire.gov.uk Click Sign up to hear from us and receive the latest news and updates in our fortnightly newsletter Alberto’s in Chipping Norton is already so busy it’s almost impossible to get a table we finally secured a holy grail of a booking and arrived on Saturday night to find out what all the fuss was about chatting and carousing over some great looking food tables squeezed in along the bar and through the back towards the open plan kitchen Throw in new restaurant owners Claire Lenkowiec and her Italian fiance Valerio Grimaldi-Plant who run front of house and the kitchen respectively the restaurant named after Valerio’s grandfather Hailing from The George in Barford St Michael the pair finally decided to open their own place – an Italian pantry and restaurant – and luckily chose Chipping Norton which means that Alberto’s is a labour of love the couple’s pride and passion evident in every detail and every dish Claire greeting their customers with great fondness Alberto’s is obviously packed out for a reason but one glance at the menu confirmed my wildest dreams featuring some of my favourite dishes and ingredients ‘I actually drank the dressing when no one was looking’ So straight in then – the scarmorza al forno (£7) was a must usually shipped over from Naples by a friend of mine providing an authentic depth of flavour to the smoked mozzarella A plate of the prosciutto e burrata with tarallo (like curls of hard savoury biscuit) (£7) the ingredients left to speak for themselves As for the zucchini al limone (£7) it literally took my breath away I actually drank the dressing when no one was looking thinly sliced courgettes with lemon and black pepper (£7) We had a tiny table and things were piling up so despite wanting to devour most of the small plates we desisted and ordered two plates of pasta instead – the £16 spaghetti agilo olive oil and parsley) so often a plate of pasta with things scattered across it but here combined to create a humble pungency that defied belief I ate it unashamedly as it dribbled down my chin’ But the jewel in the crown here was the spaghetti al granchio – fresh picked crab the crab didn’t overpower but instead melded beautifully with the bisque Absolutely heavenly I ate it unashamedly as it dribbled down my chin Following all of this up with a pizza might seem a bit much but in for a penny….and we rather over-ambitiously went for the Quattro Formaggi (£17) tempted by the plates whistling past from the wood-burning pizza oven beyond – the burrata taleggio and mozzarella (technically five cheeses) scattered throughout rather than a quarter each Under the circumstances a good old margarita probably would have sufficed And yes our eyes were bigger than our stomachs; although by the time we’d finished that would have been quite a feat as recounted by Claire – cannoli with pistachio and another with salted caramel overtly creamy concoctions masquerading as the real deal followed by a hit of booze and then the gentle layers of spongy ladyfingers But the cannoli stole the biscuit (sorry) dotted with nuts and chocolate while the pistachio cream made me actually close my eyes in delight Alberto’s had me at ‘ciao’ and if we can get another table we’ll see you there Alberto’s is at 21a High Street, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AD and open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat nights 6pm-9pm and Friday and Saturday lunchtimes. https://albertospantry.co.uk Plans for up to 104 homes in Chipping Norton go before councillors on Monday (April 14) with a recommendation for approval Gleeson Land’s application to develop a 5.1-acre agricultural site east of Burford Road will be considered by West Oxfordshire’s uplands area planning sub-committee The approval recommendation is subject to the signing of a legal agreement The outline plans allow for 40 per cent affordable homes the site is close to a number of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and has attracted more than 100 objections It is also close to a conservation target area identified in the West Oxfordshire Local Plan The team on the project includes Nexus on planning Richards Urban Design on architecture and i-Transport on transport planning © Thames Tap (powered by ukpropertyforums.com) Sign up to receive our weekly free journal, The Forum here and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" UK Property Forums enable forums and events in the property sector which help to create business development 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Health & Wellbeing Connect is being held at The Branch Keystone Connect will be open 9am to 5pm for appointments And from November Keystone Connect Chipping Norton will open its drop-in service between 10am and 12pm every Friday enabling people to call in to get help with their mental health; mental health advice and support plus signposting or interventions from the Keystone staff without an appointment Keystone Mental Health & Wellbeing Hubs are being established across Oxfordshire to offer local people support for their mental health They are operated by Oxford Heath NHS Foundation Trust which runs mental health services in the county and are run by NHS mental health professionals linking in with local GP surgeries The hubs are run by mental health clinicians also harnessing the experience and expertise of local people and have been designed in conjunction with experts by experience – people who have used mental health services themselves In Chipping Norton that includes professionals and beneficiaries of The Branch a new community resource in the centre of the town The Branch’s mission is to break down barriers unlock potential and create opportunities for local people to thrive creativity and collaboration at the heart of the community The Keystone mental health team includes mental health clinicians plus employment advice experts and peer support workers some of whom have experienced mental health challenges themselves Keystone manager David Naidoo said: “We are bringing the expert mental health care support and compassion of the Keystone hubs directly to people in Chipping Norton We will be available every Friday here at the Branch to offer Chippy people a chance to talk to us get advice and find out about the support they can access locally for their mental health.” Outreach Manager and Mental Health Lead at The Branch Trust said: “The Branch is all about finding innovative solutions to meet the needs of a rural community and we are thrilled to be collaborating with Keystone to offer much needed local access to mental health support We are excited about the opportunities this will open up for local residents who often find getting to clinical mental health support in towns and cities becomes a barrier.” Managing Director for Mental Health at Oxford Health NHS Foundation said: “Just like with long-term physical health challenges having an ongoing mental health disorder means that over time some people can experience periods of good mental health and periods where they experience more challenging symptoms Keystone Connect is able to respond dynamically to people’s changing needs – making it easier for people to conveniently receive the right mental health support for them at the right time “People will also be able to get support for other aspects of their life which can be affected by and which are impacted by mental health challenges including relationships “Keystone Connect is right in the heart of town of Chipping Norton – making it really convenient for people who experience ongoing mental health challenges.” Follow us on social media to stay up to date We are sorry you did not find this page helpful Tell us how we can improve this page © 2025 Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Improvements at Chipping Norton Leisure centre are now complete following a £314,000 investment from West Oxfordshire District Council creating a better facility for local residents.   Executive Member for Leisure and Major Projects “We are really excited to see the improvement works at Chipping Norton Leisure centre now complete and I am really pleased to see attendance and memberships rising in Chipping Norton and across the district.  “I would like to thank centre users for bearing with us through the works and I hope they will now see the benefits.   “As a large proportion of our district live within rural settings leisure centres like Chipping Norton serve as an important hub for local communities We are not only providing a space for people to invest in their health and fitness but also offering a welcoming space for groups to meet.  “The investment in Chipping Norton Leisure Centre is part of our wider commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our communities.”  The funds have covered both structural repairs such as the roof as well as general refurbishment and redecorations within the centre The reception and main corridor floors have been replaced parts of the gym re-decorated and modernised ceilings have been painted and decorated in the wet changing areas and new flooring laid in the squash courts.  The council is encouraging residents to come and enjoy the upgraded facilities. More information on what is available at the leisure centre and information on how to sign up can be found either at reception or on the website - https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/west-oxfordshire/chipping-norton-leisure-centre .  Cookie Settings Powered by Onclusive PR Manager™ All popular browsers allow zooming in and out by pressing the Ctrl (Cmd in OS X) and + or - keys Or alternatively hold down the Ctrl key and scroll up or down with the mouse 0 comments raising our Human Rights flag again - this time to mark the International Human Rights Day on 10th December Seven members of our Chipping Norton were joined for the occasion by Chipping Norton's mayor and the town clerk.  We thank our Town Council for enabling us to promote human rights and the work of Amnesty International to our local communities 0 comments