A Great Big Thank You to everyone who turned out on Saturday morning to pick up all the litter and to the Bailey Family who tidied up the war memorial.
Your time and efforts are very much appreciated by all.
Thanks also to Sarah Whalley-Hoggins, our District Councillor, for arranging the loan of equipment from Stratford District Council.
What an impressive load of rubbish – anyone missing a traffic cone?!
New pieces are taking shape for Spencer House Gallery’s Whitsun debut show in this area, Pride of Place, at Jacques Barn in Stourton.
A dozen acclaimed artists will have their specially-created work on display and for sale – including landscapes, wildlife, abstracts, ceramics and textile art.
The ‘Private View’ launch evening is on Friday 22 May and all are welcome – don’t wait to receive a formal invitation, just come along.
See the latest flyer for details …
Do you enjoy working in the garden and would like to grow more of your own fresh, seasonal and sustainable food?
An allotment has become vacant on the picturesque site opposite Stourton Mill and is available to an enthusiastic gardener.
Perfect place for the body and mind – no need to get to the gym when you can go digging on the allotment!
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
A Quarter Peal of bells will be rung on Friday 6 March at Cherington Church, starting at 12pm, in memory and celebration of the life of Paul Marriott.
It will be followed by his funeral service at 1pm, and the wake will be held at The George in Brailes.
Paul’s family extend a warm invitation to both.
Spencer House Gallery champions excellent regional art and has recently transferred from Tetbury, in the South Cotswolds. Owner, Chris, has just moved from Oxfordshire to Upper Tysoe.
The Pride of Place show will be her North Cotswold debut.
“I’m really looking forward to putting down new roots and getting to know the art-loving communities of my home patch. And, of course, I’m so grateful to Sally for allowing me to exhibit in her lovely Jacques Barn space.”
The dozen artists featured in the show are all Cotswold-based or inspired – or both – and most of them live in the Stourton region.
Their work, both figurative and abstract, will cover oil and acrylic painting, various kinds of printmaking, drawing and ceramics. Something for all tastes and pockets.
The Private View – on the Friday evening, 22 May – is a launch event open to all:
“We’re hoping lots of local residents come along to meet the artists, view the art and help us have an evening to remember.”
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
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
A group of ten local artists and crafters return for their popular annual visit to Jacques Barn, bringing their wide range of handcrafted Christmas gifts.
Along with our regular exhibitors of everything from art and photography to wood, ceramics, jewellery and ironwork we have the first visit of Trilby Jones with his beautiful papier mâché birds.
Many people will remember Ramsay and Bourneville, the donkeys who grazed happily in their paddock at Jacques House with Eric and Sally Clubley in Stourton.
The eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed that these 2 iconic animals have appeared in this website’s favicon (the small icon in the corner of the website browser tab).
We now have a dedicated page – see Donkeys in the Village
If you would like to share some photos of your own please send them to cheringtonandstourtonvillage@cheringtonandstourtonvillage
Many thanks.
Sally and Di
‘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 Village 