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Tag: Issue 170
Alkerton Rangers
We are looking for more players for this season – let’s not let the local football team fold. There has to be a lot of new faces moved to the village who might like to support the local teams and keep them going. Training is Thursday evenings at Owen Harris memorial ground. New and old […]
Parish Matters
I have just looked at my previous article and notice it was raining when I wrote it, I don’t think we have any significant rain since. I hope at least some of you are enjoying the heat.We are still dealing with planning applications from the Great Oldbury site and will be for some time to […]
Happy Birthday the Phonebox
Amazingly, it is just about a year since the phone box opened its doors to all you avid readers out there – the young, the very young and the less young. – And it still looks as good today as it did then – So a very huge thank you to everyone who has contributed, […]
District Councillors’ Newsletter
I hope like me you have been enjoying this long hot spell although I am always conscious that by the time you read this we may be in the wettest and coldest August in history. There have been some “hot” political issues at Stroud District Council and I would like to update you on 3 […]
Dennis Shill
The family of the late Dennis Shill would like to sincerely thank neighbours and friends for their kind words and cards, also for attending Dennis’s funeral and generous donations to the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity.
A Walk Down Middle Street
One of Eastington’s quieter backroads is Middle Street. This branches off the Bath Road en route towards Frocester, and wends its way up to Cress Green, where the road now ends. However, this was not always the case and in days long gone, it formed part of an important through route much used by carters […]
Memories of Eastington – from 1920
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 Bliss, now 94, has written down some of her early memories of living here, and Megan has been […]
1st Eastington Brownies
The weather on Wednesday evenings has certainly provided us some opportunities to get out doors this term. You may have seen us out in the village, as we completed a rose petal trail to Snakey Park or stormed the Co-op to buy ice-creams, so we could check out our local surroundings for mapping on a […]
St Michaels and all Angels
Rector : Revd. Steve Harrison 07466 858975 or rectorstroudwater@gmail.comHon. Curate : Revd. Angela Reeder 01453 827446 Church Wardens : Mike Naylor (01453 828682) or mike@mikenaylorsurveyors.co.uk Muriel Bullock (01453 826173) or murielhbullock@gmail.com Hon. Churchwarden : Jill Simmons (01453 825303 HELP IS REQUIRED As this year is the 100th anniversary of the 1st World War we are planning […]
Getting the Goat
Cooling off – or just chilling out ! This well sorted goat is one of Eastington’s newest residents. Living in the field at the top of Millend Lane, this lucky goat, along with his friends, some sheep and alpacas, is having a new lease on life, and obviously making the most of it. […]
Eastington Primary School – May Queen
Hello, my name is Gabbie Whitaker and I was voted as Eastington Primary School’s May Queen for 2018. My journey began a few weeks before the ceremony. The day I wrote my speech I wrote about how much I wanted to be May Queen and how much it would mean to me and I […]
The 36th Autumn Veg & Flower Show – schedule
In the Village Hall OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS Come and show off your prized fruit, flowes and vegetables, or enter some of the cooking classes. Lots of classes for children too! Read on for link the schedule of classes, entry form etc Click here for full schedule, entry form etc The hall will be open to […]
Frampton Village Society Talks
A warm welcome is extended to everyone to come to our series of 2018 illustrated talks. The talks are on Friday evenings at 7.30pm in Frampton Village Hall. The cost is £3.50 per person, for non-members including tea/coffee and biscuits. For more information please contact Paul Bradly on 01452 742184 or at: paulbradly@hotmail.com. On 22nd […]
Eastington Craft Group
NEW! – Eastington Craft Group Eastington crafters meet once or twice a month to chat about and show our crafting to others. The idea is to encourage each other and help give each other confidence in our crafting. We have had a group knit to knit hearts for a charity garden, made tea light holders […]
Ladies of Eastington
We would like to thank Tease Salon for the wonderful demonstrations and quz we enjoyed there on 28th June, they taught us how to perform a head and hand massage whilst teaching us a little bit about reflexology and hair. A very fun and informative evening, we all loved it (and the Prosecco and nibbles) […]
Bowmen of Minchinhampton Archery Club
We are running two ‘Have-A-Go’ sessions at the OHMG Ground Eastington during this summer. The sessions will be from 10.00 am to 12.00 midday on Sunday 12th August and Sunday 19th August. All budding archers will be most welcome. The sessions are free. Please pass this information on to as many people as you can. […]
Baby and Toddler Group
Eastington and Whitminster Baby & Toddlers Groups Summer 2018 Over the summer holidays, the baby and toddler groups at Eastington and Whitminster will continue to meet on the following dates, at 10-11:30 am The cost of sessions is £2 per family, except for the picnics, which are free. Older children are welcome to join their […]
Eastington Methodist Church
Our next three Café Church sessions continue the exploration of Jesus’ ministry but the second one in September will double as our Harvest Service and an opportunity to learn about the work of the Leprosy Mission which has been running for 141 years. Leprosy is easily treated but poverty results in many people suffering […]
Slimming World
Wow what an amazing summer we are enjoying. Long sunny days and beautiful evenings. So at Slimming World we have been sharing lots of lovely healthy meal and snack ideas to help support our continued weight loss goals. From BBQ ideas through to picnics treats , day trips, work days, entertaining friends and socialising. The […]
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