Village Pot Holes
Our Parish Councillors are to be congratulated on their success over the past few weeks, in getting most of the pot holes in the village roads, particularly School Lane and Shupps Lane, mended by AVDC. There are still some to be done in Dark Lane, which are dependent on some work to be carried out in the area by Thames Water.
Village Litter Pick
Parish Councillor John Howard reports “We salute this year’s team of Chearsley “litter pickers” – Annie Bradley, Brian and Ineta Green, Cynthia Siddall, Jim and Nikki Harrison, John and Alicia Howard, Julian George, Kevin Dennington, Mick Campbell, Nicola Reynolds, Peter Allen, Susie Heybrook and Thia Richards. The above collected over 20 sacks of litter from Chearsley’s lanes and approach roads and this year’s” trophies” included three tyres, assorted road signs, a cupboard door, a toilet cistern and a shedload of beer cans. Many thanks also to Sharon and Linda at The Bell who served a welcoming cup of tea and a selection of extremely naughty cakes to the “team” after their morning’s work. ....and no thanks whatsoever to the miserable so and so’s who unfailingly dump their litter on the roads approaching our village year after year.
Chearsley Parochial Church Council AGM with Afternoon Tea will be held on Sunday March 24 in the Village Hall at 2.00pm. This is a social occasion when every villager is welcome to come to hear what has been happening in our village church community during the past year. Also to vote for your churchwardens and members of the PCC, to say goodbye to those who are retiring from office and to welcome new people who wish to get involved.
March at The Bell
- Tuesday March 5 Eyes Down for March Bingo at 8.45pm. Bingo players can enjoy a meal beforehand for £7.50. It is advisable to book beforehand to ensure a table. Good fun and good cash prizes to be wonSunday March 10 Monthly Quiz starts at 8 to 8.30pm Friendly teams with plenty of banter. Players on their own are very welcome. Interval with nibbles.
- Sunday March 31 Mother’s Day Lunch Booking Essential for a choice of Roast Pork, Beef or Chicken. Lunches will be served from 12 until 4pm. “Don’t forget to treat the special Mum in your life. You know she’s worth it”
- The Bell Weekly Regulars continue on Wednesdays Pie and a Pint for £10 and Fridays from 10 to 12pm Coffee and Cake for £4.
- St George’s Day will be held on April 20 More Details to follow
Cuddington Matinee Cinema opens the doors of The Bernard Hall Cuddington on Monday March 25 at 1.00 for a 1.30pm start when it will be showing “A Street Cat Named Bob” with sub titles. This is an award winning 2016 film based on the international bestselling book. The film tells the true feel good story of James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, who life was transformed when he met a stray ginger cat. The film stars Luke Treadaway, Bob the Cat and Joanne Frogatt. The film was awarded Best British Film in 2017. Tickets cost £5 which includes tea and cake during the interval. Please ring 01844 291526 during office hours for more information and to book tickets. Some tickets may be available on the door.
Chearsley Singers in Mozart Requiem Concert on Saturday March 16 at 7.30pm in Thame Leisure Centre
Lord William’s Festival Chorus (including several singers from Chearsley) will perform Mozart Requiem, following their enormous success of their recent Messiah concert. The choir, led by Musical Director, Jeff Steward, will perform alongside the Ealing Symphony Orchestra in addition to students from some of the country’s most eminent Music Schools, incuding the Royal Academy of Music and The Royal College of Music. Tickets cost £13 for adults, £10 for concessions and £1 for under 18s which are available in advance online at Eventbrite via lordwilliamsfestivalchorus.org.uk and on the night at the door.
Chearsley’s First Airbnb
If you have friends and family planning to stay with you and you are a little pushed for space, you might like to know that Prospect Cottage, opposite the Village Green is available to rent through Airbnb suitable for 2, possibly 4 occupants. Accommodation comprises master bedroom, lounge, dining ,kitchen, utility and downstairs bathroom. Minimum stay is 2 nights. For more information and to book, go to www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/27979358?guests2&adults=1.
Services at St Nicholas Church
- Wednesday March 6 7pm Benefice Holy Communion for Ash Wednesday
- Sunday March 10 9am Holy Communion
- Sunday March 10 4pm Messy Church in the Village Hall
- Sunday March 17 10am Chearsley Praise with Communion
- Sunday March 24 6pm Evensong
- Sunday 31 10am Mothering Sunday
- Tuesday March 5 Bingo at The Bell. Eyes Down 8.45pm
- Saturday March 9 Rugby at the Cricket Pavilion England v Italy. Kick off 4.45pm
- Sunday March 10 Quiz at The Bell 8 to 8.30pm start
- Saturday March 16 Rugby at the Cricket Pavilion England v Scotland. Kick off 5pm
- Saturday March 16 7.30pm Mozart Requiem Concert in Thame Leisure Centre
- Monday March 18 Annual Village Meeting in the village hall. Refreshments at 7pm for 7.30pm start
- Saturday March 23 Cricket Club Quiz at Chearsley Village Hall 7.30pm start. Contact Leslie Arnott on 01844 290153 to book tickets
- Sunday March 24 2pm Parochial Church Council AGM with Afternoon Tea in the Village Hall
- Monday March 25 Cuddington Matinee Cinema A Street Cat Named Bob 1.30pm at Bernard Hall Cuddington
- Sunday March 31 Mother’s Day Lunch at The Bell 12 until 4. Booking essential
- April 9 to 13 West Side Story by Cuddington Youth Drama
- Saturday April 20 St George’s Meal celebration at The Bell
