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Sport, a Mothers Day Special and a Value Menu at The Cherington

As always our lovely local is putting on events to try to please as many of us as possible with a special event for mother day, deals for rugby fans and a value menu with smaller portions.

  • Sunday 15th March – Special Mothers Day lunch:
    Serving food from 12.00 – 6.00 and all mums get a little gift too. Booking is essential
  • The Prix Fixe Menu – Weekdays 12 – 2.30 and 5.30 – 6.30
    2 or 3 courses of smaller portions and different dishes each week
  • Rugby 6 Nations – see timetable
    Every match from the Rugby Six Nations 2026 will be shown in the Cherington bar.
    Drinks at happy hour prices during England games!
    (and possibly if you bring a crowd for any other home nations…!)

For more information see posters below.

To keep in touch with what is going on follow The Cherington Facebook Page.

Colombian Bird Watching Adventure with David Sewell

Come along to a talk from Local Nature Enthusiast David Sewell on a Colombian Bird Watching Adventure at The Hall on Wed 4th February at 8.00

Invitation from the Village Garden Club and The Feldons Wildlife Group:

‘To all nature enthusiasts:

‘Why not treat yourselves to an uplifting event taking place in The Hall at 8.00pm on Wednesday 4th February.

David Sewell, a regular contributor to the Link Nature Notes, will be giving a talk about one of his bird watching trips to Colombia back in the 90’s.

Find out why this beautiful but deadly country is so alluring to world birders and how a (much!) younger David and his pals fared on their travels from the Andes to the Amazon.

It promises to reveal an exciting and fascinating insight into an unfamiliar world to most of us.

A warm welcome awaits you.

Doors open at 7.30
Talk begins at 8.00

Temporary Road Closure – Whichford Road: 4th – 12th Feb

Whichford Road, Stourton closed to vehicular traffic from Cotswold Distillery to Brook House to enable sewer connection works between Feb 4th – 12th

The emergency services will be informed, and the contractor will notify residents and businesses directly affected by the closure.

An alternative route will be signed.

Vehicular access & egress will be maintained where possible. 

See map below.

For more information see site notice.

Join the 2026 RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this Weekend

Feldons Wildlife Group Invite you to take part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch 23 – 25 January 2026

See message below from Nick Homes on behalf of the Feldons Wildlife Club concerning the world’s largest garden wildlife survey which is taking place this weekend 23- 25 January:

“The RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch is happening this weekend!

This is one of the world’s biggest Citizen Science projects, and provides essential data about the state of the nation’s birdlife.

All you need to do is make a cup of tea, watch your garden for one hour, and note down the maximum number of each kind of bird you see at the same time.

A detailed guide of what to do (and what the birds look like!) are on the RSPB’s website:
https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch

Once you’ve done your count, enter the numbers on the RSPB website, and please also send a copy to Nick Holmes at Jarrett’s Cottage, at nickpholmes7@gmail.com or via the WhatsApp group (see the QR code in the image).

Many thanks, and have a good watch!’

Nick Holmes

Temporary Road Closure – Whichford Road: 21st January

Whichford Road, Stourton closed to vehicular traffic on Wednesday 21st January to safely enable works for water tanker preparations.

The emergency services will be informed, and the contractor will notify residents and businesses directly affected by the closure.

An alternative route will be signed.

Vehicular access & egress will be maintained where possible. 

See map below.

For more information see site notice.

Coffee Shop and Theatre Tickets at The Hall this Morning

Coffee Shop this Saturday January 10th from 10.30 – 12.00 at The Hall

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.

Next Theatre Night at The Hall: “Mettle” on Thursday

Tickets are still available for The Hall’s Next Professional Live Theatre Night on Thursday January 15th at 7.30

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!

  • The Hall’s Lobby Bar opens at 6:30pm & during the Interval, for drinks, freshly ground coffee, nibbles etc.
  • Curtain up at 7:30pm.
  • End time approx. 9:30pm after Q and A session.

Want Grow Your Own this Year? Allotment Available in Stourton

Allotment available to keen gardener

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

Join the Nativity Cast at St John’s This Christmas Eve

Nativity Service on Wednesday December 24th at 4.00 at St John the Baptist, Cherington

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

Bin Collection Over Christmas 2025

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

(You can subscribe to the fortnightly Stratford DC email newsletter ‘The Online View – Stratfod District Newsletter’ by clicking  The Online View – Stratford District Newsletter | Stratford-on-Avon District Council)