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Fancy a Spooky Night out this Saturday on your doorstep….

…then make your way to The Hall to see the latest live theatre production – ‘DEAD on CUE’

A ghostly drama – perfect for a Winter’s night!

Tickets still available: £15 / £8 U-16

Contact: info@thehallevents.org.uk or  Online Box Office

  • Hall bar and cafe open from 6.30
  • Performance at 7:30pm
  • There will be an Interval of c. 25 minutes
  • Show ends c. 9:15pm

Parish Councillor Vacancies: Stourton Village

There are 2 vacancies for the office of Parish Councillor in Stourton.

Please see notice from the Returning Officer below.

If you would like to express an interest in filling one of these positions please contact Parish Clerk Dawn Fisher at candspcc@gmail.com.

Join us for The Hall AGM : Wednesday November 26th

Members are invited to attend the 2025 Annual General Meeting in the Cart Shed at The Hall on Wednesday November 26th at 7.30.

You can enjoy a welcome drink in the lobby from 7.00.

The progress of the Aspirational Plan for Car Park extension, and the potential for the installation of solar panels are among the items to be discussed.

Not already a member and would like to join – please follow this link or come along and we’ll sign you up there.

There is so much going on at our wonderful Hall for all the community. If you missed it here is a copy of the latest newsletter or take a look at The Hall Website.

PETER KETTLE: SUMMITS Art Exhibition in Stourton

ART EXHIBTION at Jacques House 15th/16th and 22nd/23rd November 11am – 5pm

Every mountain has a story to tell’

A major solo exhibition by international artist Peter Kettle will be showcasing 20 landscape paintings from his expedition across Patagonia, Japan, Everest Basecamp, Spain and scenes from his native Wales.

Through painting, collage and documentary film, Peter looks for ancient pilgrimages across the world surrounding revered mountains and celebrates the stories, landscape and people of these sacred places.

10% of proceeds will be going towards MIND mental health charity and a Warwickshire animal sanctuary.

Admission free and all welcome.

Jacques House, Stourton, Main St, Stourton CV36 5HG
Telephone: 07863209764

Cherington and Stourton Joint Parish Council Extraordinary Meeting – Thursday November 13th

There will be an extraordinary meeting of the Cherington and Stourton Joint Parish Council at The Hall on Thursday November 13th at 7.30.

For agenda items see below. Full agenda here.

Previous minutes and agendas here.

Planning Applications here.

AGENDA

  1. To accept apologies for absence
  2. To record declarations of interest from members in any item to be discussed
  3. The minutes of the last meeting 18th August 2025 were approved 20th October
  4. Open Forum: Up to 5 parishioners are invited to address the council for a maximum of 3 minutes                                       
  5. Matters arising
  6. Planning
  7. Finance
  8. Correspondence
  9. Any Other Business
  10. Date of next Parish Council Meeting

Coffee Shop at The Hall This Saturday

Coffee Shop and theatre tickets for the next professional theatre production ‘Dead on Cue’ this Saturday November 8th from 10.30 – 12.00 at The Hall

Come along to a sociable morning at the Hall and enjoy bacon baps, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and delicious cake while you relax with friends.

Tickets also on sale for our next professional live theatre night, “Dead On Cue” on Sat 22nd November – a ghostly thriller that’s perfect for the dark slide towards Christmas!

Card & cash payments taken.

(See below).

Next Theatre Night ‘Dead on Cue’ on November 22nd

Professional Live Theatre continues at The Hall with this fantastic play – perfect for a dark Winter’s night…….

New spooky thriller “Dead On Cue” is written and performed by Mark Carey and proudly presented by Stratford Theatre Company and The Hall

Set in the same theatre dressing room, during the same play, 60 years apart. Two performances of Hamlet, but what is the unearthly link, what secrets are buried, and why is the old dressing room mirror so fascinating…..just don’t look into it?!

The stunning effects will have you believing that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

Perfect live drama for a Winter’s night!

  • Hall bar and cafe open at 6:30pm for pre-show drinks, freshly ground coffees, ice-creams and nibbles.
  • Performance at 7:30pm
  • There will be an Interval of c. 25 mins with bar etc. open

Tickets are available now: £15

Contact: info@thehallevents.org.uk or  Online Box Office

Next Feldon Valley Military and Naval History Society Talk: British Naval Strategy and Tactics in the Eighteenth Century (Part II)

The Next Meeting of the Feldon Valley Military and Naval History Society is on Wednesday November 19th at The Hall at 20.00

Peter Stoddart will be giving the second part of his talk on British naval strategy and tactics in the eighteenth century.

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.

For further information you can contact Peter here.

November Farmers’ Market

Next Week’s Farmers’ Market may be the last ever November Market…

…so come along and make the most of this local shopping opportunity on Thursday 6th November from 6-8pm at The Hall.

Locally produced veg, cheese, preserves, meat, eggs, pies and sausage rolls, teas……… plus ceramics, Neals Yard, cards and gifts. 

The popular Catchy Fish will be serving their Fish and Chip Suppers and the Bar will be open.  It is a great community social get together.

Sadly if we are unable to recruit more volunteers to help run our lovely market there will be no more markets after December.

If anyone is interested and would like a chance to run or recreate this valuable community project please contact  anniethepatch@yahoo.co.uk.

Stall holders this month include:

Also see North Cotswold Farmers Market Facebook page for information.

Temporary Road Closure – Whichford Road: 6th November

Whichford Road, Stourton closed to vehicular traffic between the junctions of Marsh Farm Lane and Long Compton Road for drainage works Thursday 6th November.

An alternative route will be signed.

Vehicular access & egress will be maintained where possible. 

See map below.

For more information see site notice.