River Stour Water Testing Event Sunday 23rd – Meet at 10.am at The Hall
Message from Milly Blake to all those interested in the quality of the water of our river:
‘Severn Trent are coming out on Sunday to share how they test the water at the River Stour and are keen to explain to any adults who are interested in the water quality, how they test it.
The morning will begin at the Village Hall at 10 am before heading to the river to watch how the water is tested.’
Note: Unfortunately the event isn’t suitable for children.
New Look and New Venue for this year’s Show on Saturday August 3rd
This year’s annual Cherington and Stourton Show, (formerly known as ‘The Cherington Stourton and Sutton Under Brailes Country Fair and Flower Show’) has had a bit of a makeover, and this year will be held at The Hall and Playing Field at on Saturday August 3rd from 13.00.
Admission: Adults – £4.00, Children Under 16 – £2.00 (Under 5s free), Family ticket – £10.00
Coffee Shop and a Visiting Oxford Professor of Ecology at The Hall on Saturday June 8th from 10.30 – 12.00
Running alongside this month’s coffee shop on Saturday June 8th from 10.30 – 12 at The Hall, The Feldons Wildlife Group are welcoming special guest Professor Owen Lewis, Professor of Ecology at Oxford University.
He is coming to open up the 4 harmless moth traps which will be set on Friday 7th, and talk about & record moth species found.
Learn about our local moth population whilst enjoying delicious coffee and cake!
June’s Farmers’ Market is at The Hall on Thursday 6th from 6 – 8pm
Bread, olives, special treats from a local baker, cheese, Jams, and flowers and a host of other exciting and delicious goodies will be available.
Fish and Chips will be provided by the popular The Catchy Fish. Eat in or take away; and you can catch up with friends at our licensed bar at the same time.
This month’s stall holders will include:
Mediterranean olives, Turkish delights, nuts and dry fruits from olivesz2
It was the perfect evening with warm sunshine and fragrant summer air for the return of the popular Safari Supper.
46 villagers came to together to enjoy a sociable evening sharing starter and main course meals at various hosts’ houses. The pudding course at our lovely local pub, The Cherington, capped off a really excellent evening.
Thanks so much to everyone who came along to make this such a successful event. Particular thanks go to the hosts and the pudding providers. We couldn’t have done it without you.
We learnt recently that this is the 25th anniversary of the first safari supper which was held in May 1999. We’d like to take credit for this being the silver anniversary but it’s just good luck!
The best news is that we made £754 for the Hall which is a great effort.
Thanks again …. And hopefully see you all again next year!
Visit by Professor Owen Lewis on Friday 7th June / Saturday 8th
On the evening of Friday 7 June, Owen Lewis, Professor of Ecology at Oxford University, is coming to the village to set up moth traps in 4 chosen gardens belonging to members of the Wildlife Group.
Then on the morning of Saturday 8th June he will return to The Hall between 10.30 and 11.00 am. and proceed to open the traps and talk about what is found.
This event coincides with the village Coffee Shop so a great opportunity to find out about how our local moth population is faring over cake and coffee!
Last ‘Shout Out’ for anyone still thinking of coming along to this sociable village event!
The village Safari Supper returns on Saturday June 1st at 7pm and is a great way to meet new neighbours or catch up with those you already know – indeed 40 people have already signed up!
We have sufficient hosts so all you need to do is turn up at Jacques Barn, Stourton at 7pm where an aperitif will get you in the mood for the rest of evening! You will then be told where you are going for your starter.
Starter hosts are given the list of where their guests are going for their main course. You will be with entirely different people.
….And finally we all meet up at our wonderful recently re-opened local, The Cherington, for pudding and more chat.
NB Guests are requested to bring their own wine.
It’s excellent value at £20 per head and the money we raise helps to fund our our fabulous Hall and Playing Field.
There is still time to book up for the Cherington and Stourton Safari Supper!
The village Safari Supper returns on Saturday June 1st at 7pm and is a great way to meet new neighbours or catch up with those you already know.
If you would like to volunteer to host either a starter or main course for between 4 to 6 guests, or donate a pudding that would be great. But it is perfectly ok if you would just like to come along and join in the fun. Please let us know by replying to one of the email addresses below also stating any dietary requirements. For hosts, remember it’s about the people not the cooking – a simple meal is all that’s required and main course hosts get one free ticket
The evening will kick off at 7pm, at Jacques Barn, Stourton with an aperitif to get you in the mood! You will then be told where you are going for your starter.
Starter hosts are given the list of where their guests are going for their main course. You will be with entirely different people.
….And finally we all meet up at our wonderful recently re-opened local, The Cherington, for pudding and more chat.
NB Guests are requested to bring their own wine.
It’s excellent value at £20 per head and the money we raise helps to fund our our fabulous Hall and Playing Field.
Please contact Sally sallyclubley@gmail.com or Sue sueeileenmaaz@gmail.comby May 18th to register your interest, stating whether you are offering to host a starter or main course, supplying a pudding or just participating, and any dietary requirements.
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