Chearsley Cricket Club Sunday August 12
The annual Chairman’s Match originally planned for July 29 and re-arranged for last Sunday was again called off. The rain on Saturday July 28 also spoiled party celebrations of Rachel Sampson who was celebrating a “special” birthday and had to transfer everything to the village hall. The party, I hear,was still a great success. Congratulations Rachel and here’s to many more.
Annual End of Season Dinner and Dance Saturday November 24.
Please save this date for the Cricket Club Do which will be held at Magnolia Park Hotel, Golf and Country Club.
A busy time for Chearsley for this Bank Holiday weekend and the following two weekends:
Bank Holiday Sunday 26: BBQ at The Bell Sharon at The Bell invites everyone to a BBQ on Sunday August 26 from 2pm with great food and games for the children in the garden
Bank Holiday Sunday 26: Summer Boules Challenge 2018 A team from Chearsley Parish Council will compete against Cuddington Parish Council for the 3rd year and Chearsley are hoping to follow on from their success in the past 2 years to make it a hat trick. Players and supporters, young and old are invited to come along to the Boules Piste at Cuddington Playing Fields. Start time is 2pm-ish. Cuddington will again be providing food and drink. Please contact Nic Brown at Nicb@chateaubrown.com if you would like more information.
Saturday September 1: Chearsley Show After a year’s break while the new hall was built ,Chearsley Show now returns with more categories this year, including a Scarecrow Parade in the village hall grounds. Vegetables and flowers have suffered from lack of rain and relentless searing sun, but don’t be put off and think you have nothing to enter. Just have a look round your garden and allotment to find something to enter. You may be surprised to find a winning ticket on your exhibit. There are also categories for domestic, art and craft and photography, and lots of opportunities for the children to take part. Making a scarecrow is a new idea to our Show, with a chance for all the family to get creative and have fun. There will be a prize awarded for the most creative scarecrow. Please return your completed entry forms by Wednesday August 29 with fees of 20p per item to Joy at 1 Bernard's Close. On the day, the hall will be open for the setting out of entries from 8.30 to 10.15am. Judging takes place at 10.30am. The hall is then open to the public at 2.45pm with teas on sale, raffle draw and presentation of awards at 3.30pm.
Sunday September 2: MeadowSong There is to be another Meadow Song this year with thanks to the kind hospitality of Ann Persson at Long Meadow. Bring a picnic and rug and chair from 12.30pm and sit back and enjoy an afternoon in this beautiful garden with lively music from Paul Shinar and Laura which will start at 2pm. There will be a bar and raffle. Tickets are available at £10 each from Joy Payne, phone 208513 or email joychearsley@gmail.com. Please note that Family Communion will be held at 11am that morning, instead of 10am, to link in with the start of MeadowSong.
Saturday September 8: Chearsley Streetlife at The Bell An afternoon of a Beer Festival, Pig Roast and music.
Sunday September 9: Chearsley Village Classic and Vintage Fun Day is promising to be bigger and better than ever, its 7th year, on Sunday September 9, starting earlier this year at 11am. The number of vehicles already registered is up on last year. The Hurricane flypast has been confirmed and there will be a number of new events during the afternoon. Your help is needed on the day with car parking, meet and greeting vehicles, programme and raffle ticket selling, BBQ, Bottle tombola, tea and cakes. Please contact John Howard or Paula Johnson if you are able to help.
The day will be another wonderful village day with money made going towards the Junior Section of Chearsley Cricket Club. Gates are open to the public at 11am, entry is free. Keep up to date and find out more information by going to the website www.ccvfd.co.uk.
Jubilee Bench
The Parish Council have replaced the old Jubilee Bench by the War Memorial which had fallen into a dangerous state of repair. A new one has been purchased. This is part of the Parish Council’s ongoing programme of village improvements, which will also include some restorative work on the War Memorial.
“Stuff”
Some items have been left in the bus shelter, near the notice board for some time now. They are a child’s jacket, boots with the name Isabella Mays and an umbrella. If they belong to you, or you know who they belong to, please can they be reclaimed.
Chef Wanted at The Bell
Sharon needs someone to help her in the busy kitchen, perhaps a student training to be a chef or someone looking for a role in the restaurant/pub industry. If you know someone who would fit the bill, please contact Sharon on 01844 208077.
Qi Gong at Chearsley Village Hall
The weekly classes are continuing throughout the Summer and are going well. The hour-long class will now start at 10am every Tuesday morning in the village hall. Qi Gong is suitable for adults of all ages and new members are always very welcome. Contact Ben on 07473 118676, email masterben@chearsleyqigong.uk or visit his website www.chearsleyqigong.co.uk for more information.
Bank Holiday Monday 27 - Sunshine Club’s Garden Party & Charity Fashion Show
Our local models will be treading the catwalk at this friendly, informal Fashion Show in the lovely gardens at Tyringham Hall, Cuddington and afterwards there will be the chance to buy from the range of affordably priced clothing. In case of rain, the show will go on under the shelter of gazebos! All are welcome – men included! The entrance fee of £5 includes a cream tea. If anyone has nearly new clothes which they would like to donate for sale at this event, these can be dropped off at Tyringham Hall, or can be collected (Please phone 01844291 932).
Diary Dates:
- Sunday August 26 Bank Holiday weekend BBQ at 2pm at The Bell; Boules at Cuddington at 2pm
- Monday August 27 Sunshine Club Fashion Show and Cream Tea
- Saturday September 1 Chearsley Show in the hall
- Sunday September 2 Meadow Song
- Saturday September 8 Chearsley Village Celebration Day and Beer Festival at The Bell
- Sunday September 9 Chearsley Classic and Vintage Fun Day at the Cricket Field
