It is with sadness that we learn of the recent death of John Stayte, aged 88. John was a founder member of ECN and edited many of the early editions. He was a very active member of the Parish council in the 1980s and ‘90s and has contributed hugely to life in Eastington over the […]
Thank goodness all the snow has gone. I hope you all came through what the ‘Beast from the East’ brought us. We had ensured that the grit bins were full, ready for any bad weather, and they will be topped up again just in case!! Our Clerk, Julie, is now on planned extended leave and […]
Saturday 7th April at 1pm – 3.00pm in the Village Hall… Read on to see/download schedule and entry form….
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During British Science week (12 – 16 thMarch) we were privileged to have a visit from Hayley Pincott, a Pathologist from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Hayley worked with every class in the school and the subject matter of her workshops varied. Class 1 and 2 made a human body map and class 3 […]
On 17th February, we had a few jobs to get done to get the playground off to a good start for the year. These included planting trees, arranging top soil, fixing up the willow tunnels, gardening, cleaning the signage and clearing litter. We called for a ‘work party’ and had an amazing response – what […]
It may not seem like it but Spring is not far away grass is growing and it will not be too long before the Green is open and we are out bowling. The date of the opening of the Green is Friday 13th April around 6pm. At Frampton we cater for all ages and all […]
The Ladies Of Eastington present our quiz night winners (22nd Feb). Thank you to everyone who came, special thanks to Anthony, Angela and the team at The Kings Head for looking after us so well, a brilliant night was had by all. If YOU would like to join the ‘Ladies’, contact Anna-Marie via Facebook Love […]
We have 3 net sessions & 2 friendlies arranged. Nets at Maidenhill School 11-12am Sundays April 8, 15, 22. Friendlies – Sat April 21 away at Stroud. – Sun April 29 home v Commoners. League games start 5th May. Anyone interested in playing for Eastington this year should contact :- the captain, Roger Beese on […]
On Friday 2nd Feb, Prince Charles came to Stroud to visit the new stretch of canal. Apparently we were expecting the Lord Lieutenant but HRH decided he would like to see this for himself. In Wallbridge Upper Lock, in the early afternoon, he spoke with members of ‘Motability’ before boarding ‘Perseverance’ for the short cruise […]
Some really good news on footpaths!! Thanks to a grant from the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust, four new kissing gates are to be installed in Frocester Parish enabling a “stile free” circular walk from The Badger to The Kings Head through some lovely countryside. The walk will take about one hour. I’m hoping that the […]
The topic of war and its impact on Eastington has cropped up in a couple of recent articles. Most attention has been focused on the Second World War, an event still ingrained in many people’s memories. However, what follows harks back still further, to the First World War, an event so horrendous that it touched […]
We enjoyed a fabulous walk in February with a huge turnout of over 30 people and children. We had heard that Frampton fields were water logged and so decided to take a route up behind the Badger and on to Cress Green. From here we walked to the school and continued along that well trodden […]
The hugely successful Eastington Egg Hunt is back for its second year! This annual community event is run by Eastington School Parents Association and Eastington Playgroup Committee to raise money for vital learning equipment. This year it takes place on Saturday 14th April between 10am and 5pm. Last year saw over 350 children and their […]
Cllr. Stephen Davies writes: As predicted in my article at New Year this is proving to be a busy year. I have been working very closely with the Parish Council on the development at West of Stonehouse or Great Oldbury as it will been known. We have had meetings with the Stroud District Council Planning […]
9:30 – 10:00 am the last Friday in the Month – Storytelling and Rhymes. Senior citizen lunch menu every Friday 12- 3pm. A choice of main meals and a soft drink for £4.95 Coming soon: Wood fired oven – from late April – watch out for the new menu!
Calling all babies, toddlers, children, parents, grandparents, friends and carers! Come on down to a Teddytunes session near you. It’s a whole mornings entertainment. Singing, clapping, parachuting, harmonising, bubbling, chatting with friends, eating delicious cake, fruit and more! Laugh your head off and dance till you drop we’ve got it all going on at Teddies. […]
I’m now back running all my groups after my operation and after a few months away it’s so lovely to be back with everyone and to see how well everyone is getting on with their weight loss journeys. I had such a lovely welcome back by all the groups – they really are so warm, […]
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The First Planting at Brownings Orchard ! On this chilly Saturday at the end of March a dozen intrepid souls of varying ages but equal commitment, trudge through mud to a patch of bare land behind the Kings Head public house. The brambles, nettles and other over-growth have been cleared by previous work parties, and […]
Easter @ EMC We will be having a Good Friday reflection service at 10:30am on March 30th and our Easter Day celebration will take place on 1st April at 11am led by the Reverend David King. We will also be holding a Messy Easter session at 10 am on Wednesday 4th during the school holidays. […]
Loneliness is something we all feel a sadness about, so every Tuesday 3pm – 5pm we are holding our weekly Coffee & Conversation afternoon. Do come along for complimentary tea or coffee with cakes and sandwiches. The Badger is a popular meeting place and you are sure to meet others for a good old chinwag. […]
News from our Church. To enable our clergy to cover more services on Sunday the times of services across all 15 parishes will in future be one of the following: 08.00, 09.30, 11.15 and 18.00. The Eastington morning service will start at 11.15 from the 8th of April with a 6pm lay led Evensong on […]
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