Since Easter we have been concentrating on learning and applying new skills and getting out of doors; We’ve been pretend cycle riding. We’ve been stone painting whilst sat in the sun, it’s very therapeutic we discovered, look out when you are out and about for the Eastington Rocks ‘Join Brownies’ stones. All the ones in […]
The Spring Yard Trail on Sunday 28th April was blessed with good weather, and was another successful and highly social event for the village – getting people out ‘n about and talking to one another – as well as discovering the odd ‘treasure’ and/or maybe making a a few bob! Many thanks the Katie-Anne […]
A Tale of 3 Paths at Coneygree This is an on-going tale, because laying paths takes many work parties for our volunteers. This part of the tale alone includes 9 tons of stone and at least 25 people (from age 7 to 77) at various times. Paths have to have a purpose, and each one […]
Chipmans Platt Roundabout and A419 road works – an update from the contractors, Knights Brown. Works are progressing well on phase one of the A419 Highway Improvement Scheme at Chipmans Platt. We have been busy working at night to try and ensure we cause minimal disruption to the road network. If it looks quiet during […]
Alkerton Rangers will be allowed to participate in the remaining part of the 2019/20 season in Stroud District League 4 However to enable us to continue, we need new players to join our existing team This is a new start for the club this season and we will be under new management. A date for […]
Eastington Cricket Club have resumed playing on Saturday afternoons at the Owen Harris Memorial Ground following the winter break. Spectators are most welcome at home games which start at 1.30 pm and last about 5 hours. In June there are home games on 1st and 15th; in July on 6th, 27th and Monday 29th. On […]
Could you visit an older person who has just come out of hospital? If you have some time to spare and fancy trying something new that really makes a difference to older people in your area, then we would love to hear from you as we are looking to expand our existing team of volunteers, […]
Over the years, Eastington has had its fair share of vicars that looked after the spiritual needs of the parishioners. Most carried out their duties unobtrusively and have disappeared quietly into the mists of time. However, there were exceptions. Perhaps one of the most notable was the Reverend George Thomas Altimus Ward, vicar of Eastington […]
After some consideration and thought as to how the clergy can more effectively engage with the parishes within the Stroudwater Team, it has been decided the clergy should be given more specific areas of responsibly. The solution is a system of clusters in the Team where each member of clergy has oversight of 5 parishes […]
There are a variety of Café Church sessions coming up in June and July. The first is on Sunday 9th June at 11am where a guest speaker from SIFT will tell us about their work in Nicaragua. This will be followed by a fellowship lunch. The one on 16th June will be about Jesus going […]
After fifteen and a half years I ran my last Slimming World groups on May the 8th. I’ve enjoyed every minute of helping each and everyone of you who have walked through the Eastington Village Hall and Stonehouse Community Centre doors over that time. The groups which I started from brand new with 37 members […]
The Forest Green Rovers Football Stadium application will go to the Development Control Committee (DCC) on 12th June, 6pm in the Council Chamber at Ebley Mill. We understand that the usual 3 minute rule for those that wish to address the Committee will be waived, but at the same time, repeated comments, either for or […]
Dear Readers, Welcome to spring! – we hope you are all enjoying the sunshine. We hope also that you like our new blue pages format, and that the new category index will help you to find that special service you are looking for. Please support our advertisers where possible – without them there could be […]
Enclosed in this month’s newsletter is the Parish Housing needs survey for 2019. We last conducted this survey in 2013/14 and the valuable information it revealed was the foundation for both our Neighbourhood Development Plan 2016-2031 (NDP) and the Eastington Community Land Trust (ECLT). People’s circumstances and needs change, so it’s important that we update […]
For over 30 years, Rotary and its members have been committed to fighting to eradicate polio across the world. The Purple4Polio initiative was launched by Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland to raise funds and awareness for our efforts to eradicate polio and promote the work of our global campaign, ‘End Polio Now’. When a […]
Our Mamma Mia sleepover in January was a huge success and the Brownies all wanted to know when we could do it again! I never knew that so many meatballs could be eaten in one sitting, (they were absolutely enthralled by the concept of Smash, and that you could make mash without a potato) next […]
By the time you read this, the Vernal Equinox (20th March) will have already happened!! So, ‘ Spring ‘ has arrived although we have hardly had a ‘ Winter ‘ as it has been so unseasonably mild, with so many Spring flowers appearing early. It has been a good time for walking our lovely footpaths, […]
Eastington Primary SchoolAs a school we have recently had a ‘Whole School Health Week.’ We were very fortunate to receive visits from people who were experts in different aspects of health and participate in lots of new activities. Lessons during the week focused on resilience by making ourselves a Superhero, developing our self-confidence and a […]
Firstly, we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported our recent Bingo evening, we had a brilliant turnout with some fabulous prizes on offer. We made a healthy profit and this has enabled us to purchase some new toys and replace some tired ones too. Thank you to all that […]
A Warning from the RSPCA As much as we love our wildlife, including these knobbly friends, please be aware that toadspawn can be poisonous to dogs. Do not let your dog swim in water where toadspawn can be seen, or to eat it. Toadspawn is easily recognised as the eggs are contained in long strings […]
Registered Charity 1168800 01452 740684 or 07949 976717 Wild Hogs Hedgehog Rescue Old Bakery Cottage, The Street Frampton on Severn GL2 7EA wildhogshedgehogrescue@gmail.com Hello from Wild Hogs. Well, we’re into April and our local hedgehogs will be out of hibernation getting on with their lives. We’ve overwintered quite a few in the hospital and will […]
Megan Timbrell has deep roots in Eastington. Coming from a long line of Eastingtonians, she was born in Cress Green and lived there for many years at what is now Cress Green Cattery. Her mother, Mrs Sylvia Bliss, has written down some of her early (and amazingly detailed) memories of life in Eastington. Megan has […]
Another Spring is springing and we’ve had a fantastic couple of months at Groups. Free food February was a brilliant month of sharing all the wonderful foods we can eat while following our Slimming World Extra Easy plan and the Groups members lost an amazing 44 stones over the month. So what can you eat? […]
What’s all the fuss at the Shell Garage Roundabout at Chipmans Platt ? For several years now, Gloucester County Council (GCC) have been planning £4 million-worth of improvements – to our roundabout, to the Oldends Lane and Horse-trough roundabouts and to the traffic lights at Bridgend, all on the A 419. There have been plenty […]
Easter at Eastington Church Bishop Robert is visiting the Stroudwater Team on Sunday 14th April (Palm Sunday), starting in Frampton-on-Severn with a Palm Sunday possession on The Village Green at 9.30am, followed by a Palm Sunday Service at Stonehouse Church at 10.30am. On Thursday 18th April (Maundy Thursday) at 7pm, we will be having our […]
Beautiful Bespoke Baking Jan Lawry moved to Westend just over two years ago and has already established herself as the area’s favourite cake maker with her company, Cake and the Country. Jan started the company just over ten years ago in response to a need for beautiful, bespoke cakes made from fresh locally sourced ingredients […]
Tips for the spring and summer Hopefully we will enjoy a few hot days over the spring and summer; there are a few things that we still need to consider, staying safe and look after our property / possessions and living next door to our neighbours. Remember to close your window when you leave your […]
On a quiet, calm night 107 years ago, the White Star ocean liner Titanic impacted an iceberg with a glancing blow. What happened next has horrified and fascinated people ever since and it is a story of many “what ifs”. ith hindsight, if just one thing had been different, the outcome could well have been […]
Spotdesk Coworking Unit 5, Stonehouse Commercial Centre Bristol Road Stonehouse GL10 3RD Just opened: a new shared office / coworking space. With solid wood desks available for freelancers, small businesses or charities to come and work in a professional workspace. Working from home can be lonely and can leave you feeling isolated. We know, we’ve […]
Cllrs Davies and Jones took the new Chief Executive of Stroud District Council, Kathy O’Leary on a tour of Severn Ward in February. We toured Eastington, Frampton on Severn, Arlingham, Fretherne with Saul and Whitminster. We were able to point out various places of interest including the Snakey Park complex and the site of the […]
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