Category Archives: The Hall

Can Anyone Help Christine?

Help is Required to Run Our Popular Monthly Saturday Morning Coffee Shops at The Hall.

See message below from Christine Dudfield:

‘Are you new to the village? Would you like to get to know more people? Here’s an opportunity for you to do that at our monthly coffee shops in The Hall.

I’m looking for someone to help me run the coffee shop on a regular basis and to cover when I’m on holiday. Please get in touch or message me for more details.

Also looking for people to make a cake each month; ingredients will be reimbursed.

Thank you.’

Christine Dudfield

Call: 07866 127409 / 016088 686288 or email: Christine Dudfield

Next Pop Up Pub Friday February 23rd

It’s back to The Hall for the next Pop Up Pub night on Friday February 23rd from 18.00.

Everyone welcome.

For the full schedule of 2024 dates and venues see Pop Up Pub Nights.

Destash Sale by Stour Valley Stitchers at The Hall on 24th Feb

Stour Valley Stitchers are holding their first Destash Sale at The Hall with a complementary soup lunch on Saturday 24th February from 10am – 3pm.

If you have fabric you would like to sell or donate please contact stourstitchers@gmail.com.

Everyone welcome.

‘Aspirational Plan’ Progress and Thanks to the Volunteers

Yesterday (Feb 10th), on a bright and for once dry (!) Saturday morning, a group of 20 or so volunteers from the village started work on the first phase of the ‘Aspirational Plan’ for the Hall / Playing field.

See below for report on progress of the plan from The Hall chairman Jim Walton, and a few pics of the day.

Hall/Playing Field Aspirational Plan – Progress

‘The Aspirational Plan having recently been approved, a Working Group of some 20 volunteers met to start work on the first phase of the work on a sunny Saturday morning. Anyone passing the Playing Field recently will notice a big change with the roadside hedge having been coppiced and the gaps replanted.  Repairs have been made to the Playground equipment.  Thanks to all who participated, a great deal was achieved.  There is going to have to be a big bonfire when conditions allow.

The Plan is ambitious and whilst a lot can be achieved by volunteers, substantial funds will be required, particularly so that the additional car parking area can be constructed.  Thanks for funding on the first phase which has been supported with a substantial contribution from Cotswold Decorative Ironworks for the expensive fencing and G.H. Walton & Son for the hedge plants and guards.  If you are able to help fund this project, please make contact with our treasurer Piers Marshall at info@thehallevents.org.uk

Your help is essential.

We will be organising further working parties so look out for information on this here on the village website.’

Jim Walton

Meeting to Discuss Village Sewage Issues 11am Feb 23rd at The Hall

There will be a meeting organised by Parish Councillor Barbara Babbage at 11am on Friday February 23rd at The Hall to discuss the frequent flooding and leaking of untreated waste and sewage in the village.

It will be attended by local MP Rt. Hon Nadhim Zahawi, representatives from Severn Trent Water and our Parish Councillors.

All villagers from Cherington and Stourton are welcome. See notice below from Barbara for information and how to attend.

Village Meeting

To Discuss the Issues of Sewage and Flooding of Untreated Wastewater

11am FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2024

THE HALL STOURTON

The subject of the meeting is the frequent flooding and leaking of untreated waste and sewage through the manhole covers around the lower junction of Church Lane and Main Street, and the discharge of untreated sewage via road drains into the River Stour.

To address the hazard to public health and the need for short, medium, and long term plans to rectify the situation, Councillor Sarah Whalley-Hoggins has arranged for the meeting to be attended by the Rt. Hon. Nadhim Zahawi MP, as well as Parish Councillors and representatives of Severn Trent Water.

Residents of Cherington and Stourton are welcome to attend, especially if they are:

  • Residents of Main Street affected in any way by the flooding, sewage, or water quality
  • Residents who use the highway near Church Lane or Main Street by vehicle, on foot, or by bicycle, as well as those with children, pets who use the highway
  • Residents impacted by flooding of untreated water on the highway

But also any resident who is concerned about the impact of the above on the village.

The level of resident experience and concern is important

Residents who attend this meeting will be able to hear Councillors speak on their behalf, which will encourage service providers to resolve the inadequacies in the infrastructure and improve health standards.

If you wish to attend, please email Barbara (see below) providing your name and address, along with any questions, comments, concerns, or details of personal experiences you have had with these issues.

Note: only residents of Cherington and Stourton are eligible to attend, and we do need to know in advance if you wish to do so, in view of the nature of the meeting.

Email to:

Parish Councillor Barbara Babbage: barbara@cheringtonmill.com

Fused Glass Workshops at The Hall Starting Tonight Feb 5th 6.30 – 8.30.

6 Week Fused Glass Workshop learning how to create beautiful fused glass pieces, run by Helen from The Butterfly Effects Studio, starts tonight, Feb 5th from 6.30 – 8.30 at at The Hall Cherington, Stourton and Sutton under Brailes

£100 for all 6 sessions, covering all tuition & guidance, and use of equipment. Glass materials purchased from the tutor, amount will vary based on size/type of piece being made.

You will learn how to cut and layer glass safely, how to add metals and wires, and how to create bubbles in the glass or an embossed/ textured surface. Also how to use a microwave kiln to fire small items and how to drill or grind your pieces.

You will be able to create items including: candle or tealight holders, jewellery, soap & trinket dishes, larger platters, tiered cake stands, clocks, free-standing panels, greeting cards, seasonal or garden decorations etc…

If you are interested in joining this workshop please contact Helen on hc90352@gmail.com or ring 07716636367

Volunteers Needed at The Hall Next Saturday….there’s a free bacon bap in it…! (It’s Coffee Morning Too)

If you can you spare a morning to join the Aspirational Plan Working Party in hedging work on the Playing Field at The hall at 10.00 on Saturday Feb 10th then you will receive a delicious bacon bap for your efforts!

It’s coffee morning at The Hall next Saturday and if you feel like putting in a shift to help the working party Christine Dudfield will reward you with a tasty bacon bap!

Work planned includes:

  • Coppicing the existing hedge
  • Planting the gaps with young whips, spiral guards and canes
  • Removing part of the division fence
  • Making a bonfire
  • Cleaning and maintenance of the playground equipment
  • Removing Rubbish

Alan Perkins is bringing a digger so it won’t be all hard manual labour!

Useful tools to bring along include spades, loppers, secateurs, brooms and rakes.

Work will likely finish at lunch time and reconvene at a further date depending on progress made.

For more information contact Jim Walton.

Artistic Talk and Workshop at The Hall March 21/22

There will be a talk by the artist Alison Hulme on her life working with textiles at The Hall on Thursday 21st March, followed by a Full Day Screen Printing Workshop on 22nd.

See Below for Details.

Thursday 21 March 2024 7.00 for 7.30 pm

‘My Life In Stitches’

Alison Hulme will be telling her intriguing and inspiring story – a great experience for everyone, all genders, teenagers upward.

“I’ve met this inspirational lady twice now, her energy and attitude to life is infectious”

£6 per person to include glass of wine/soft drink and time to chat and mingle before and after the talk.

Thursday 22 March 2024

Full Day Screen Printing Workshop

£65 per person includes all tuition, screens, inks etc; please bring fabric for your projects (Alison will have some available to purchase as well).

Combined ticket for the Workshop and ‘My Life in Stitches’  £66. 

 This is being run at cost. The number of places on both events are limited to ensure the best experience for participants and will be on a ‘first come’ basis.

Email anniethepatch@yahoo.co.uk to register giving your name, telephone number and email address please.  Bacs payment will be requested to secure your place.

For more information about Alison Hulme Textiles click here.

Artistic Workshop for Children at The Hall Wed 31st Jan at 10.00

Little Artists Workshop Present a Canvas and Sensory Session for Children Aged 4 and Under at The Hall on Wednesday 31st January from 10-11am.

Pre-booking is required – see below.

For babies & children up to 4 years – bring your budding creatives along to Little Artists Workshop canvas & sensory session for an hour at The Hall on Wednesday January 31st.

Places are £10 and £6 for second child.

For more information and to book – click here.

Sophie is looking forward to meeting some mini Monet’s and pint-sized Picassos at this relaxed, fun, arts session.

Little Artists Workshops celebrate child-led play, allowing young imaginations to take center stage. From selecting colors to shaping materials, each child is empowered to bring their unique ideas to life.

This month is canvas art & sensory play (so be prepared for your child to get messy!

Volunteers Required at The Hall Saturday Feb 10th

Can you spare a morning to join the Aspirational Plan Working Party in hedging work on the Playing Field at The hall at 10.00 on Saturday Feb 10th?

Contact Jim Walton or come along to discuss at pop up pub at The Hall this Friday Jan 26th 18.00 – 21.00.

Work planned:

  • Hedge restoration on the roadside boundary of the Playing Field 
  • Dismantling part of the division hedge between the Hall and Playing Field,

Work will likely finish at lunch time and reconvene at a further date depending on progress made.