Coffee Shop and Wildlife at The Hall this Saturday

Moth Guide Courtesy of Field Studies Council

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!

For more information please contact Sue Williams.

All welcome.

June Farmers’ Market at The Hall: Delicious Treats and Local Goodies

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:

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

Safari Supper 2024 – what a night!

Great Night had by all at 2024 Safari Supper

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!

Sally, Sue and Di

Oxford University Ecology Professor Setting Up Moth Traps in the Village

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!

For more details contact Sue Williams at gpwilliams20@sky.com

There’s still time to join Safari Supper on Saturday 1st June

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.

Please contact Sally sallyclubley@gmail.com or Sue sueeileenmaaz@gmail.com by May 28th stating any dietary requirements.

Safari Supper Saturday 1st June – Reminder

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.com by 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.

Bards Charity Bike Ride and Walk Event May 18th

The Bards Ride charity bike ride is taking place on Saturday 18th May, starting at The Hall.

It’s a great day out, cycling around the glorious Warwickshire countryside through picturesque villages and past the Edge Hill battlefields.

The Bard’s Bluebell Walk is a lovely walk around pretty countryside with a choice of 3, 5, and 7-mile walks. 

**Breakfast, lunch and drinks will be available at the start and finish at our lovely Village Hall!

Cyclists can find more information about the two Rides (25 miles and 100km), at their website www.bardsride.co.uk

The direct link to Registration is: https://www.riderhq.com/…/f/bards-ride-and-walk-2024

There are QR codes on the poster – follow this for a quick link to registration.

Facebook:@bardsride Twitter:@bardsride Instagram: bardsride

Cherington and Stourton Parish Council Annual Meetings at The Hall

The Parish Council Annual Meetings will be held at The Hall on Thursday May 16th from 7pm.

See here for agenda.

See here for previous minutes and agendas.

Annual Plant and Home Produce Sale 11th – 12th May

The Annual Village Plant and Produce Sale in aid of Shipston Home Nursing will be held at The Paddock, Stourton on 11th – 12th May from 10.00 – 16.00.

Pick up a take-away coffee from The Coffee Shop at The Hall on your way on Saturday!

Donations of plants gratefully received.

For details of other participating local villages see poster below.

Coffee Shop at The Hall this Saturday May 11th 10.30 – 12.00

Coffee Shop Saturday May 11th from 10.30 – 12.00 at The Hall

There will be a cake stall in aid of Cherington Church Flowers plus teas coffee, hot chocolate and the usual bacon baps.

Take away drinks will also be available.

Please note it will be cash only for this month.