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 […]
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News from PROWD
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 […]
Ladies of Eastington
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 […]
Spotlight on Ecotricity threat to William Morris College
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 […]
A notable Eastington auction
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
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 […]
Eastington Cricket Club
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 […]
Halloween Walk
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 […]
Eastington Community Orchard Group
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 […]
Pancreatic Cancer – An Appeal from Kim Ponting
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 […]
District Councillor’s Newsletter
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 […]
Eastington Primary School
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 […]
Slimming World Groups
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 […]
Playgroup
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 […]
TeddyTunes
“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 […]
Acknowledgement – Pamela Joyce Harris
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
St Michaels and All Angels Church
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
Eastington Methodist Church
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 […]
Editorial 165
Dear Readers, Well we are definitely into the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ now. We are surrounded by the bounty of autumn – from the brambles in the hedgerows to the glorious array of produce that was on display at the well attended Autumn Veg and Flower Show. Well done all who entered, winners […]
The 35th Autumn Flower & Veg show
This was very well attended, well up on last year, and with 179 entries in all, it is not surprising that there was plenty to admire. There seemed to be entries in most of the classes, and plenty of ‘Firsts’ were awarded.
PlayGroup
We have had a very busy start to the new school term since September and have been settling into routines and supporting children’s transition to playgroup and encouraging independence for the older children.
St Michael and All Angels
St Michael and All Angels Eastington Christmas Celebrations 2017 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
Ladies of Eastington
What a wonderful evening we had on the 28th September when one of our very own ladies, Lynne Jessett, offered to give us a floristry demonstration and ‘make and take’ session.
Eastington Methodist Church
In addition to our normal services and activities, we have a number of special events coming up including a Harvest Café Church with a guest speaker from Compassion and a Messy Autumn Half Term event (see below).
Fright Night at the Community Cinema
Ecotricity
Survey Results Thanks you to the 121 people who took time to participate in the ECN survey, which asked for residents’ views on the Ecotricity football stadium and business park planning application.
Slimming World
This year has been the most amazingly successful year for our lovely members at groups.So in the last edition I let you know that Marc had attended the national semi finals for man of the year competition getting through to the final 40 out of 50,000 with his 11 stones weight loss. Well in this […]
Teddytunes
Come on down to Teddytunes and have a good old sing song with Vanessa and her guitar! No need to book just turn up. It’s a whole mornings entertainment full of fun, frolics and fabulous homemade cakes!
Eastington Phone box
It is really good to see so many of you enjoying the phone box book-swap library – and a big thank you to everyone for helping to keep it tidy and well stocked. (Please don’t overstock it, though -…
Home-Start Stroud District
Home-Start Stroud District is a local charity which supports parents who are going through challenging times. Being a parent, whatever your situation, can be very difficult, especially when children are young,
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