Whitsun Art Exhibition at Jacques Barn 22 – 25 & 28 – 31 May

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Celebrating the Cotswolds and its inhabitants through original art….

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 …

Would you like to grow your own food and improve your health and well being?

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Allotment in Stourton available

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

Professional Live Theatre Night at The Hall: Sunday 15th March

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Victor and Albert Purveyors of Fine Musical Comedy: Fun for all, and a perfect Mother’s Day Gift on Sunday March 15th at 7.30

Far better for you than a box of chocolates, and longer-lasting memories than a bunch of flowers!

We are very lucky to have lined up a brilliant evening of variety, comedy, music and mayhem, from identical twins Professor Victor & Doctor Albert.
A 2 -man Variety Show brought kicking and screaming into the 21st Century.

Tickets:

£13.50/ticket (£7.50 U-16’s)

  • info@thehallevents.org.uk / 07775 765572
  • Online Box Office: click here
  • Via QR code on poster below

Timings:

  • 6:30pm: Doors open for the Lobby Bar, freshly ground coffee & teas, ice- creams & nibbles
  • 7:30pm: Performance starts
  • Interval of c. 25 mins
  • Approx finish 9:30/9:40pm

Support Our Easter Lily Decoration at St John’s

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Easter Sunday 5 April: Donations for Lilies

Message from Sarah Scotter:

‘It has become traditional for us to include lilies as part of our church decorations at St John’s.  It can be a lovely way to remember and celebrate someone we love.

If anyone would like to make a donation towards the purchase of lilies for Easter, please ring me.  Alternatively, add you name and telephone number to the list, which will be at the back of the church, and I will contact you.

With thanks’

Sarah Scotter: 07984 892431 / sarah.scotter@hotmail.com

Cherington Nativity needs a saviour

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A plea from Sarah Scotter for a willing successor to take on the organisation of the much cherished Cherington Nativity

From Sarah:

The Time Has Come …..

The time has come the Walrus said

To speak of many things,

Of Mary and Joseph and Christmas Eve

And Angels with beautiful wings.

I am speaking, if you haven’t already guessed, about the Cherington Nativity – beloved by so many.

And the Walrus – that’s me – needs a successor to step up and take it on.

I know our villages have many capable and willing parents, because I’ve met you during my years of rounding up our Nativity cast.  I also appreciate how busy family life is BUT village events benefit from new ideas/energy and this is one of them.  I have costumes and scripts – all that is needed.

Here’s hoping this notice works.  

Please contact me.

Best wishes

Sarah Scotter: 07984 892431 / sarah.scotter@hotmail.com

A Quarter Peal in Memory of Paul Marriott: Friday March 6th

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A celebration of the Life of Paul Marriott

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.

Whitsun Art Exhibition at Jacques Barn: Save the Dates

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Spencer House Gallery present a ‘Pride of Place’ showing of artists celebrating all aspects of Cotswold Life: 22 – 25 and 28 – 31 May

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.”

Volunteers wanted to help at Village Litter Pick on Saturday March 28th

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Please come and join the annual spring clean and help keep our villages litter free!

This year’s village litter pick will take place on Saturday 28th March.

We will meet at 10.00 at The Hall. Sacks and gloves will be provided. (Your own gardening gloves would be ideal).

For more information contact Barbara Babbage on 07876 501949 / barbara@cheringtonmill.com

Volunteers will be rewarded with tea and cake afterwards!

Let’s make sure Cherington and Stourton are clean and tidy for when spring finally arrives!

Valentine’s Coffee Shop and Comedy Night Tickets Available at The Hall this Saturday

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Coffee Shop and an opportunity to buy tickets for the next Theatre Night this Saturday February 14th at The Hall from 10.30 – 12.00

Pop along to The Hall a sociable valentine’s morning and enjoy hot dogs, toasted tea cakes , cakes, fresh coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
Eat in or takeaway.

Tickets for The Hall’s next Theatre Night will also be on sale:

On Sunday 15th March we have “Victor and Albert, purveyors of fine musical comedy” coming to entertain us with a riotous blend of music, comedy, games & mayhem! The identical twins Professor Victor and Dr Albert deliver a modern twist on a classic, 2-man variety show brought kicking & screaming into the 21st Century!

  • 6:30pm: Doors, Bar & Refreshments
  • 7:30pm: Show starts. Interval c. 25 mins.
  • 9:30pm: approx show finish

Tickets £13.50 / £7.50 u-16

See poster below.

Cherington and Stourton Parish Council Meeting – Monday February 16th

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The next meeting of the Cherington and Stourton Parish Council Meeting will be held at The Hall on Monday February 16th 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.

Members of the public are welcome to attend.

 AGENDA

  1. To accept apologies for absence
  2. To co-opt two candidates to fill the vacancies –  to sign Declaration of Acceptance of Office                                                                                                                  
  3. To record declarations of interest from members in any item to be discussed
  4. To approve the minutes of the last meeting December 15th 2025
  5. Open Forum: Up to 5 parishioners are invited to address the council for a maximum of 3 minutes                                       
  6. Matters arising
  7. Planning
  8. Finance
  9. Correspondence
  10. Any Other Business
  11. Date of next Parish Council Meeting