Hello Readers, May we wish you a very Happy Christmas ( be it ‘merry’ or peaceful as is your preference) and all the very best for 2018, from all of us here at ECN. We are happy to report on yet more successful events organised, run and supported by you, the wonderful community of Eastington. […]
We welcome Lynne Farnden to the parish council following her co-option in October. The Council is now back to full complement and Lynne is looking forward to assisting with our various projects. Some of you have contacted us about the recent works on Chipmans Platt roundabout; the works are being carried out by Severn Trent […]
Val Taylor has long been a champion of Chipmans Platt roundabout (what most of us probably still know as the Little Chef roundabout), and has catalogued and photographed nearly 100 different species of wild flowers and grasses to be found on that one little island. The full list can be seen here (pdf file) , and […]
First Annual General Meeting (AGM) 7th December 2017 7.30pm for 7.45pm in the Village Hall Members of ECLT are welcome to attend the AGM, where an exhibition of the designs for the proposed 23 houses for affordable rent, in Claypits, will be on display. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of the Board […]
We enjoyed a simply stunning walk on 15th October starting at Stamages Lane, Painswick. The route took us through meandering lanes, up muddy paddocks and through pretty fields and over streams. The views were very impressive and the low autumn sun was warm and welcoming as we journeyed through the Slad valley, quarry, Hawkwood, Wick […]
I’m pleased to say that PROWD (Public Rights of Way Defenders) has been awarded monies from local Funding, so, I hope to be able to start ordering more kissing gates in the near future. Obviously it all depends on weather conditions as to when they can be installed. Good walking during the Winter months. Best […]
Well what an eventful couple of months we’ve had. Firstly a night making tree decorations for our Ladies Of Eastington Tree in the Christmas Tree Festival and then our super Christmas Fayre which we held in the village hall. All of our stallholders produce was absolutely delightful, well displayed and certainly well received. We managed […]
Here in Eastington we are well aware of the threat posed to William Morris College by the Ecotricity plans. The original proposal, to build a huge football stadium right on William Morris’s doorstep would have been catastrophic for the college. The new proposal (not yet fully disclosed) is to move the planned football stadium just […]
It’s true – you can find anything on the internet if you look long enough. At other times, things seem to find you. The subject of this article is one of the latter, and given the major changes taking place in the lower end of the village, its appearance was strangely timely. I stumbled across […]
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2017 Eastington & District Thank you for supporting the Poppy Appeal. Special thanks are owed to our loyal band of door-to-door collectors, our local shops, school, petrol stations and pubs. Together we raised over £2500 in Eastington & District. Your poppy supports the armed forces community past and present. To […]
The Autumn work on the square has been done; those who need all year cricket are playing evening indoor games and the rest are dreaming of newly mown grass, cricket bat oil and sunshine! 2017 brought successes and improvements on and off the pitch. Winning the last 9 games took us to runners up position […]
In October we held our third Halloween walk and we just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who made it such a good event. We met at The Badger where we had our first treats then we were welcomed at lots of houses along the way finally finishing at Kings Head House […]
Winter planting at Browning’s Orchard On bright winter days it’s bracing and pleasant to be out in the orchard, digging holes for trees. This photo from 2012, in Coneygree Orchard, shows winter clothing but you soon warm up and there’s always the roaring fire at The Old Badger to look forward to! Brownings Orchard is […]
Hello, my name is Kim and I live in the village. I wanted to ask for your help and support in a massive challenge I have set myself. In August of this year my dad passed away from Pancreatic cancer after only being diagnosed literally a year before, so my life has been turned upside […]
We would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and all the best for 2018. It is always a good time of year to look back at what has happened in the last year and look forward into 2018. As it is Christmas I think it is only right that we […]
Here at Eastington Primary, our community stretches far and wide, beyond our school gates and even beyond the village itself. We are lucky enough to have pen pals in both London and Kenya. Some of the children in Class 4 would like to share their experiences with you. Bea, year 5: My pen pal is […]
At groups we are enjoying getting ready for the Festivities ahead, learning how to still lose weight successfully during this more challenging time of the year. From the preparations of Christmas Shopping – not only the present buying trips and food shop but also the joy of buying a new outfit for a party or […]
This half term we have been very busy fundraising and also thinking about others. We have also been fundraising for Children in need and the children have been dressing up and baking cakes to sell to raise money for others less fortunate than ourselves. Well done Playgroup children we have raised £35 in cake sales […]
“Come along and have a good old fashioned sing song at Teddytunes!” Every Thursday morning during termtime at Frampton Village Hall Hall 10:00 – 11:30 am. Fun musical coffee mornings with Vanessa and her guitar! Everyone’s welcome. Bring your friends and make new friends. Join our marvellous ‘glamorous grannies’ on hand with tea and homemade […]
Trevor, Sarah and Lyndon would like to thank those who sent cards or attended Pam’s funeral service and generously donated to her charity choice. A total of £688.00 has now been passed on to Cancer Research UK. Trevor Harris
Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd : December: Christmas Tree Festival Sunday 17th December: Carol Service 3 pm Christmas Eve Sunday 24th December: – Christingle Service 6pm Midnight Mass 11.30pm
Carols at the Café at 11am on 10th December. We kick off the Christmas period with Carols at the Café. Drinks and cakes will be provided. In addition to singing some carols, there will also be a Christmas related craft activity. This event is suitable for all ages and, as an incentive to come, there […]
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