Tomorrow’s Cotswold Voluntary Wardens Walk Cancelled: Join Them for Coffee Instead

The Cotswold Voluntary Wardens walk from The Hall tomorrow morning, Mon 30th sept, will now not go ahead due to the weather & ground conditions.

However, if you would like to know more about the Wardens, their work and volunteering, then please come along at 12.30 for tea/coffee in The Hall.

For more information on the work of the wardens visit cotswolds-nl.org.uk

Mini First Aid Session Sunday 29th September 10 – 12 at The Hall

A Baby and Child First Aid session from Mini First Aid designed especially for parents, carers and grandparents, will be held at The Hall on Sunday September 29th from 10 – 12.

All the essentials for baby and child first aid emergencies are covered, including:

  • CPR
  • choking
  • bleeding
  • burns
  • fractures
  • head bumps
  • febrile seizures
  • meningitis awareness and much more.

You will have the opportunity to gets hands on and practise your new skills on the baby and child manikins and will take home a Mini First Aid book to jog your memory in the future.

Places cost £30 per person and pre crawling babies are very welcome to come too – feeding/changing/crying are not a problem!

For more information and to book visit Mini First Aid Warwick or email emily@minifirstaid.co.uk

Booking is essential as places are limited.

6 Week Creative Fused Glass Workshop Evening Course Starting at The Hall on September 23rd

Creative Fused Glass Workshop Evening Course Starting Monday 23rd September 6:30-8:30 pm with Helen Cooper from Butterfly Effect Studios

Contact Helen Cooper asap at hc90352@gmail.com or call 07716636367 as limited space available.

£100 for all 6 sessions for tuition and use of equipment. Glass materials can be purchased from the tutor (as quantity used will vary by project.)

You will learn how to:

  • Cut and layer glass safely. 
  • Add metals and wires.
  • Create bubbles in the glass or an embossed/ textured surface. 
  • Use a microwave kiln to fire small items
  • Drill or grind your pieces.

Create items including jewellery, soap & trinket dishes, candle or tealight holders, larger platters, tiered cake stands, clocks, free-standing panels, greeting cards, seasonal or garden decorations and more!

For more information visit website www.butterflyeffectstudio.co.uk

Lesley Rawlings

Sadly, the Lovely Lesley Rawlings, friend to many in the villages, has passed away peacefully after a short illness.

Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with her family at this sad time.

September Coffee Shop at The Hall this Saturday

Coffee Shop this Saturday September 14th from 10.30 – 12.00 at The Hall

Enjoy a sociable morning at the Hall where bacon baps, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and cakes are all on offer.

There will also be a Bring and Buy in aid of playing field funds.

If anyone would like to join the rota to help out or go on a cake making rota please contact Christine Dudfield on ‭07866 127409‬.

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

September Farmers’ Market: Fish & Chips, Local Produce and Handmade Crafts

September Farmers’ Market is at The Hall on Thursday 5th from 6 – 8pm

Locally produced products including sourdough bread, rapeseed and walnut oil, along with crafts like unique handmade bags and artisan pottery are among some of the stalls appearing at this week’s market at The Hall.

It’s Fish and Chips for supper which will be provided by the popular The Catchy Fish. Eat in or take away. Take the opportunity to have a drink at our licensed bar at the same time.

This month’s stall holders include:

To find out more keep an eye on the North Cotswolds Farmers Market FB page.

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.

Feldons Wildlife Group Family Riverside Picnic on September 8th is Postponed

Unfortunately the Feldons Wildlife Riverside Picnic which was planned for Sunday September 8th has been postponed.

The Group hope to reschedule this event next year. More information will follow nearer the date.

Susan Williams

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.