Pop along to The Hall this morning for freshly ground coffee, bacon baps and to wish a Happy New Year to those you haven’t seen since last year!
Tickets will also be on sale for the fantastic play ‘Mettle’, coming to The Hall next Thursday 15th January.
£15/ticket – card & cash payments accepted.
See poster below.
If anyone would like to join the rota to help out please contact Christine Dudfield on 07866 127409.
Touring nationwide, “Mettle” is a powerful exploration of the true story of Gordon Collett, a 19 year old from Sheffield, who volunteers for the Royal Navy and serves on HMS Vanessa. It is a celebration of a man and his wartime service on one of the most infamous Atlantic convoys of World War Two.
Written and performed by Actor/Writer – and Gordon’s son – Nicholas Collett. This is a deeply personal and moving true story, based on stories revealed only during his parents’ golden wedding anniversary, and on Gordon’s service records. From 1930’s Sheffield, the outbreak of war, the U-Boat attacks and treacherous weather, to the relative calm of West Africa and even a Glenn Miller concert, Nicholas skillfully charts his father’s progress as a young man in one of the most dangerous theatres of war, contrasting it with their personal relationship. The result is a warm, humorous, dramatic and moving play.
“Mettle” is for anyone who enjoys theatre of any kind! Also, anyone with an interest in military history or World War 2 in particular, or anyone who enjoys a relatable thread of family-ties, or anyone who likes their heart warmed alongside some drama, some humour, and some story-telling!
We have the added bonus of a Q & A session with Nicholas after the show.
WATCH THE TRAILER FOR METTLE HERE!
https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2Y75iYjUG8&t=4s
Tickets £15
Buy direct from The Hall to obtain printed tickets, pay in cash or avoid booking fees! Email Erry at info@thehallevents.org.uk or contact on 07775 765572, to secure yours! They can be delivered to your door!
If you are you are a keen gardener who wants to grow more of your own produce then you may be in luck as an allotment has become available opposite Stourton Mill.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact:
Roger Maycock / 07946 387323 / 01608 686404 or Pete Smith / 07967 994585.+44 7967 994585
Come along and enjoy this special Christmas service.
All the children from the village are invited – it’s not too late to join in and select a costume!
For information and costumes contact Sarah Scotter on 07984 892431.
For a list of all Church Services see here
The revised collection arrangements are shown in the table below:
For more details and a link to the December Stratford District Newsletter see Refuse and recycling Collections for Christmas and New Year
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The next meeting of the Cherington and Stourton Parish Council Meeting will be held at The Hall on Monday December 15th at 7.30.
For agenda items see below. For full agenda see here.
For previous minutes and agendas – click here.
For Planning Applications click here.
AGENDA
Sarah Gray will be speaking about Jane Austen and her familial ties with the military and naval establishments during the Napoleonic Wars.
See poster below.
Tickets will also be on sale to members for the play ‘Mettle‘ which is being presented at The Hall on 15th January 2026 at a discounted price of £10. Nicholas Collett presents and performs a play about his father, Gordon Collett, who served on the destroyer HMS Vanessa during the Battle of the Atlantic in the Second World War,
For further information you can contact Peter here.
Saturday 13th December – Santa Paws supporting Dogs for Good:
Friday 19th December – The Cherington Bad Jumper Party from 5pm:
See posters below.
Alongside our Christmas Coffee Morning at The Hall, which is open 10:30am – 12 noon, serving freshly ground coffee, tea, mince pies and sausage rolls, we have a Cosy Christmas Fair.
Small but perfectly formed, we will have a selection of local makers and artisans with lots of gifts, stocking fillers, treats, decorations, and more!
We have coming:
Plus, a Raffle in aid of Playing Field funds.
So you can enjoy a very relaxed and sociable morning’s Christmas shopping without battling through the traffic, and have a cheeky little treat too!
The artists are back with their handcrafted gifts!
Paintings, photographs, jewellery, wooden boards, ironwork, garden pottery, soap, papier mache birds, blown glass and ceramics are all there.
Open 10.00am – 4.00pm Friday to Sunday.
Cherington and Stourton Village 