Birthplace of Jane Austen
Jan Everton Browne Back to the evening of 20th March, the village hall being the venue for the Film Club and the showing of ‘War Horse’. Many thanks to Sue for organizing and providing refreshments during the interval. The following day the hall was full for a Winter Warmer Lunch of delicious, homemade soups and rolls. This was … Read more
How much longer and lighter the days are seeming now, even better soon with the clocks springing forward on the 29th, wonderful. A reasonably quiet time in the village this month. However, in the village hall, on Sunday 8th, Steventon Singers held a wonderful afternoon with Song, tea and of course Cake!! This was in … Read more
Yet another brilliant Quiz Night on Friday 30th January, which was enjoyed by all. 8 cosy teams of 6 filled the village hall. Lots of laughs, great company, plus lots of banter! Good amount varied and engaging questions kept us on our toes, a taster test of spices to solve by half time, excellent. Too … Read more
What a marvellous way to end all the village activities with Steventon Carol service. Followed by Christmas drinks and canopies back at Matt & Tamin’s with a brilliant catch-up with everyone. Thank you both so very much for your wonderful welcome and hospitality, seems such a long time ago now. Monday 8th saw the village … Read more
Goodness, snow!!! now viewed through the window….Well, back to Friday 17th October and the Men’s Pop-up Pub. According to Mike, a very successful evening over a pint, chat and a few games of darts, great. Thanks again to Jeff, look forward to the next one in 2026. Monday 20th, Coffee & Cake in the village … Read more
G’day!! How wonderful it was to see everywhere looking lush and green on our return, a far cry from brown lawns etc we had left behind in July. Right back into village life the following day as the flower ladies transformed the church with beautiful autumnal colours for Harvest service on 28th September, led by … Read more
Easter seems such a long time ago now, however, back to the Easter service in our gorgeous little church. Freshly cleaned, polished and adorned with flowers, perfect for Rev. Tim’s last service in Steventon. The highlight was Amelia, when she sang “Panis Angelicus” absolutely beautiful, tingle down the spine moment. Drinks were served outside in … Read more
Here we are, Easter is almost upon us. However, back to the evening of Friday March 21st, the Film Club screened ‘Beetlejuice’ Michael Keaton & Alex Baldwin being two of the actors. Many thanks to Sue for organizing the event. Saturday morning 22nd the village hall was in use once again, this time for Breakfast … Read more
How absolutely gorgeous it is once again outside, clear blue skies at the moment, birds in abundance on the feeders, while the brightly coloured pheasant pecks up the fallen seeds as frantically as possible while keeping the pigeons at bay! Not a huge amount has happened since last month’s magazine. February being taken up mostly … Read more
My word, there is the yellow ball in the sky once again!! brilliant, best make the most of it…..Back to the evening of Friday 17th January in the village hall. The Men’s Popup Pub evening took place and once again, thoroughly enjoyed by all. A great way for the men to get together over a … Read more