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Safari Supper Saturday 19th July – Reminder

There is still time to book up for the Cherington and Stourton Safari Supper!

This year’s Safari Supper, which is on Saturday July 19th at 7pm, is a great way to meet new neighbours and catch up with those you already know.

If you would like to volunteer to host either a starter or main course for between 4 to 6 guests, or donate a pudding that would be great. But it is perfectly ok if you would just like to come along and join in the fun.

Please let us know by replying to one of the email addresses below also stating any dietary requirements. For hosts, remember it’s about the people not the cooking – a simple meal is all that’s required and main course hosts get one free ticket

The evening will kick off at 7pm, at Jacques Barn, Stourton with an aperitif to get you in the mood! You will then be told where you are going for your starter.

Starter hosts are given the list of where their guests are going for their main course. You will be with entirely different people.

It’s excellent value at £20 per head and the money we raise helps to fund our our fabulous Hall and Playing Field.

NB Guests are requested to bring their own wine.

Please contact Sally sallyclubley@gmail.com or Sue sueeileenmaaz@gmail.com by July 13th to register your interest, stating whether you are offering to host a starter or main course, supplying a pudding or just participating, and any dietary requirements.

We look forward to enjoying a fun night with you all!

Sally, Sue and Di

Urgent Temporary Road Closure of Village Rd from 12th – 16th June

Notice of Temporary Road Closure of Village Rd Cherington from June 12th – 16th to enable urgent works to repair significant leak.

The road between the bottom of Cherington Hill and Sutton Under Brailes will be closed to vehicular traffic from 12 – 16 June to repair a significant leak.

An alternative route will be signed and vehicular access and egress will be maintained where possible.

See map below and WCC Temporary Traffic Order.

Village Tennis Tournament – Saturday 16th August

A Date for the Diary

Been looking at the weather and wondering about dusting off your tennis racquet and getting onto a court? Or enjoying playing regularly?

Why not play in the Village Tennis Tournament on Saturday 16th August? All standards are welcome. As long as you live, or have lived, in Cherington, Stourton or Sutton you are qualified to play.

We play tennis in the morning at various courts around the villages. Then watch (or play in) the finals and enjoy a potluck lunch.

If you want more information, please contact Sally Clubley on sallyclubley@gmail.com or 07989 330729.

Save the Date – Safari Supper 2025 will be on July 19th

Great news – Safari Supper is returning! It’s a great way to connect with neighbours and fellow villagers.

We would especially love to welcome those in the village who have never taken part before. Once you’ve joined us the first time you’ll never look back!

Volunteers will host a starter or main course for between 4 to 6 guests, or donate a pudding. The evening starts with everyone meeting for a drink, where you will be told where you are going for your starter.

Starter hosts are given the list of where their guests are going for their main course. You will be with entirely different people.

And finally we all meet up again for pudding and more chat.

More details will follow in due course. Please contact Sally (sallyclubley@gmail.com) or Sue (sueeileenmaaz@gmail.com) if you would like more details or to offer to host or donate.

Cost is £20 per head.

All proceeds will go towards towards funding The Hall and Playing Field.

Temporary Closure of Cherington Road for Repairs on February 24th 2025

Notice of Temporary Road Closure of Cherington Road on February 24th for Remedial Carriageway Repairs

Cherington Road will be closed to vehicular traffic between Cherington and Burmington on Monday 24th February to enable remedial carriageway works for one day.

An alternative route will be signed and vehicular access and egress will be maintained where possible.

See map below and WCC Temporary Traffic Order.

Artists in the Barn: 22nd – 24th November

Arts and Crafts Exhibition at Jacques Barn Fri November 22nd – Sun 24th from 10.00 – 16.00

Artists will be showcasing handcrafted gifts including pottery, painting, jewellery, ironwork, knitwear, photography and wood at Jaques Barn, Stourton.

A great chance to buy some early Christmas gifts!

See below.

Posada in your Home at Christmas

Would you like the Nativity Story to come to your home for one night during December?

Posada is an advent celebration whereby locally crafted nativity figures are passed between families for a night over the Christmas period.

Kim Petty is organising a Posada in the villages of Stourton and Cherington. If you are interested in partaking in this event please contact her on 07949 949215 or email kimpetty@btinternet.com

See below for more information from Kim:

‘In the busyness of this Advent as we look forward to celebrating Christmas with friends and families, perhaps you’d like to set aside one night to stop and reflect on the true gift of Christmas.

The Christmas story is a love story filled with hope, and it started over 2000 years ago with the gift of God’s son.

It is a precious, beautiful gift to share with loved ones and families today. 

Posada comes from a Mexican word meaning stay over for the night. Would you like the Nativity story to come and shelter with you for one night.

You choose a date you are free with your family to enjoy opening a gift box together it contains locally hand-crafted nativity dolls, to help you recreate the nativity scene, then you can read the Christmas Promise story book and open a door of the Christmas promise Calendar together.

The next day you wrap it all carefully back up and pass it on to the next family on the list.’

For more details, please contact Kim Petty 07949 94921 / kimpetty@btinternet.com

Kim Petty

Harvest Festival Service 2024 at St John the Baptist

Harvest Festival 2023 St John the Baptiste Cherington

Sunday September 29th at 10.30 at St John the Baptist, Cherington

A message from Sarah Scotter:

‘Our Harvest Festival celebration in the church will be held at the end of the month.

As I write, the harvest was in full swing and hopefully those with vegetable patches are picking the fruits of their labours.

The Flower Team will be decorating the church ahead of the service. However, I would be grateful for donations of produce or store cupboard items to add to the display. Everything donated will be taken to a local food bank afterwards.

It is especially lovely if the children of our villages (parents please help) are able to bring something for the service. A basket of apples/pears perhaps, or a posy of flowers. These can be brought on the day, or between 10am and 12pm on Saturday 28th, when I will be at the church to receive them.

Thank you.’
Sarah Scotter

For more information contact Sarah on sarah.scotter@hotmail.com

Cherry Fest Bank Holiday Festival – Weather Adapted Schedule

Bank Holiday Weekend Festivities at The Cherington go ahead with but with a reorganised schedule due to the Lovely British Weather!

See message below:

‘Due to the the great British summer, we are having to make some changes to CherryFest!

Saturday at 2pm we have Shipston first response coming down to do a CPR & use of a defibrillator session, so feel free to pop down and gain some valuable knowledge!

From 5pm the Tug of War will take place so come down and cheer on your village!

Sunday we will now host:

  • A bouncy castle all day
  • Beat the keeper 2-4 – your chance to win a meal for 2 and a bottle of wine!
  • Open mic sessions from 2-5
  • Quiz night then starts at 6:30 sharp with the raffle being drawn.

Don’t miss out!’

See poster below for details.

Cherry Fest Bank Holiday Festival – 3 Days of Music and Family Fun

Bank Holiday Weekend Festivities at The Cherington Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th August

3 days of music and family fun in the lovely garden of our fantastic local pub, The Cherington.

There will be live music, a quiz, a raffle, loads of games (including a tug of war) and much more.

Proceeds will be going towards a second village defibrillator located at the pub.

See poster below for details.