Category Archives: The Hall

Cherington and Stourton Parish Council Meeting – Monday December 15th

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

  1. To accept apologies for absence
  2. To record declarations of interest from members in any item to be discussed
  3. To approve the minutes of the last meeting November 13th 2025
  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

‘Jane Austen and the Napoleonic Wars’ is the Topic of the Next Feldon Valley Military and Naval History Society Talk

Jane Austen makes an appearance during her 250th birthday celebration year at the next meeting of the Feldon Valley Military and Naval History Society on Wednesday December 17th at The Hall at 20.00

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.

Coffee Shop and Cosy Christmas Fair Next Saturday

It’s a Christmas Coffee Shop alongside a Cosy Festive Fair on Saturday December 13th from 10.00

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:

  • Wheatear Strawcraft – traditional strawcraft decorations
  • Sarah Godwin – fused glass, & keepsake boxes
  • Elaine’s Bespoke Flowers- wreaths etc
  • Natterjack Sewing – bags & sewn gifts etc
  • David & Margery Blower – Brailes Honey & beeswax candles
  • Hand made natural wax container candles, + vintage jewellery
  • Cards, gifts + jewellery
  • ‘As New’ books, toys, games, gifts – fundraising stall for Save the Children

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!

Join the Christmas Family Prize Bingo Bonanza at The Hall Next Saturday

Eyes Down for a Fun Christmas Family Prize Bingo on Saturday November 29th from 7.00 at The Hall!

It is Bingo night at The Hall this Saturday run by the Stour Health and Wellbeing Partnership (SHWP). This will be a fun evening for all the family!

The Lobby Bar will be open for drinks and snacks. Tea and coffee will also be available.

Doors open at 7pm
Eyes down at 7:30pm

See poster below.

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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

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.

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.