Family Village Event
There is no Village Fete planned for this year. Instead there will be an early evening event from 5pm onwards on Saturday June 8th for everyone in the village to get together, centred on The Green and round The Bell including entertainment for youngsters with Colonel Custard and Disco. Also a Live Band, Pig Roast, Beer tent. More details will be announced soon. Please contact Angela Gray at angela@grayemail.co.uk for more information.
Teddy Bear Family Fun
Another year of Ready Teddy Go is taking place at Chearsley Church on Sunday June 23 from 2 to 4pm. There will be face painting, tea and cakes, toy stall, plants, a prize raffle and the opportunity to watch your teddy parachute from the Church Tower. There will be prizes for the Best Dressed Teddy and Best Loved Teddy. Come along with your teddy. Contact Alicia Howard at Alicia@greatbarn.net for more information.
Historic Chearsley
There are now more details about the launch of this initiative to explore the fascinating heritage of our village and reconnect our community with its past on Sunday June 2 in the Village Hall. An exhibition of fascinating resources, which have not been seen for many years will be on show in the Village Hall from 11am until 4pm and anyone who has any photos, family memorabilia or reminiscences to share is invited to bring them along on the day or get in touch with any of the members involved with Historic Chearsley. Guest of Honour on the day will be Ann Hooton, widow of Ted, author of an informative and much-read and referred to book, Chearsley – Living through History.
There will be refreshments between 1 and 2pm during which a Presentation of the plans for the Historic Chearsley Project will take place. If you would like more information, or if you would like to get involved with this project, or have something to bring to the Exhibition, please contact Anne Adams at paxos.aa@gmail.com; John Cragg at johncragg181@gmail.com; John Howard at jnh@dbmc.co.uk or Sara Turnbull at sjt3456@gmail.com.
Parish Council May Meeting
The AGM will be held on Monday May 20th at 7.30pm in the village hall, when the election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman takes place together with appointment of committee members including the appointment of a new councillor and officer.
Livestock Worrying: Advice for dog owners.
Thames Valley Police have issued the following advice to dog owners that livestock worrying is becoming an increasing issue, especially now that the lambing season is well under way. Livestock killed or injured as the result of an out of control dog is a criminal offence. Advice is to keep your dog on a lead. Dog walkers that use open access land must keep their dog on a short lead (a maximum of 2 metres) between March 1 and July 31. If near livestock, this applies at all times. Stick to paths and public rights of way; look out for and follow signs. At this time of year, some livestock owners restrict access to their land to protect their animals. It is your responsibility to ensure that your dog is under control at all times.
Cuddington Matinee Cinema
Mamma Mia Here We Go Again, a musical romantic comedy will be shown at The Bernard Hall in Cuddington on Monday May 20th at 1.30pm. Come and enjoy songs from Abba and a cast of famous names including Meryl Streep, Julie Walters and Amanda Seyfried. Entry is £5 which includes tea and cake during the interval. Tickets can be booked by phoning 01844 291526 during office hours and at the door, which open at 1pm.
Turn End Open Days
The house and garden in Haddenham will be open on Saturday June 1 from 2 to 5pm. Tickets cost £15. A Midsummer Night’s Tour takes place on Friday June 21 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm when you are invited to join Jackie Hunt, Turn End’s gardener for a glass of bubbly and a leisurely stroll around the garden to celebrate the longest day. To book tickets email turnendtrustevents@gmail.com or phone and leave a message on 07591018601.
If Turn End is not known to you, it is well worth a visit. It is one of 3 houses designed and built in the 1960s by architect Peter Aldington which were listed Grade 11 in 2006. Turn End garden was listed Grade 11 in November 2017 by Historic England and added to the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic interest in England. It is not open everyday as it is still the family home of the architect. More information can be found at the website www.turnend.org.uk.
Alice in Wonderland
There will be an outdoor musical performance of Alice in Wonderland at Claydon Manor on Saturday July 13 at 2.30pm in aid of Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity. Follow Alice and The White Rabbit as they set off on a colourful, topsy-turvy adventure and meet a host of outlandish characters – Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee, The Queen of Hears, The Cheshire Cat and The Mad-as-a-bat Hatter. A spectacularly bonkers show to enchant families of all ages. A magical show perfect for the whole family. Tickets are £12 per adult; £10 per child and £38 for a family ticket and can be booked from the Box Office 01296 429975 or through the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity website www.fnhospice.org.uk/events/alice-in-wonderland.
Services at St Nicholas Church:
- Sunday May 12 at 9am Holy Communion
at 4pm Messy Church in the Village Hall - Sunday May 19 at 10am Chearsley Praise
- Sunday May 26 at 6pm Evensong
Diary Dates:
- Monday May 20 Cuddington Matinee Cinema: Mamma Mia Here We Go Again at The Bernard Hall, Cuddington 1.30pm
- Sunday June 2 Launch of Historic Chearsley at the Village Hall 11am to 4pm
- Saturday June 8 Fun for All the Family 5pm onwards at The Green
- Sunday June 23 Teddy Bear Family Fun at St Nicholas Church 2pm to 4pm
- Saturday September 7 Chearsley Show
- Sunday September 15 Chearsley Classic and Vintage Fun Day starting at 11am
