Birthplace of Jane Austen
Jan Everton Browne 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
December certainly was an amazing month in Steventon. The Christmas Fair on 30th November, which was a huge success after a very slow start, was a wonderful way to see in the following month. The following morning of the 1st was the Children’s Christmas Party. Such a special time was had by all the children, … Read more
Cannot believe it, as I look out of the window it is snowing!! Back to Monday 21st Oct. Coffee & Cake in the village hall. Good to see those who have been missing for one reason or another, back in the fold. Amongst the warmth, chatter and friendship of those all around. Great morning with … Read more
Early on Saturday 21st September, the flower ladies gathered to decorate the church for Harvest. Cobwebs were dusted away, polish buffed up on the pews, flowers and greenery everywhere, beautiful. Thank you, Emma for your delicious and welcome refreshments. Harvest Service the following day was enjoyed by all and afterwards we were all treated to … Read more
Quick trip back to Tuesday 27th of August! A jolly group of singers joined James for a service at Oak Lodge. Beautiful day, gardens looking very lovely and the lounge was well attended by the residents. Many of whom were looking forward to going back out into the gardens, so good as the weather is perfect. Friday … Read more
Having had Coffee and Cake yesterday in the village hall, with every table and chair occupied, wonderful. Thank you, to my fellow cake makers, Sally and Marilyn. I looked back, thinking not a lot had been going on in the village, to see the opposite since last Parish Magazine! Beginning with Breakfast Together on 22nd June … Read more
This has been a very quiet month of activities in the village!! Soon to make up for it, as on Saturday 22nd there is Breakfast Together, also on the same day, the Regency Day at Alton, which a few of the villagers are involved in. In costume maybe? Then of course on Sunday 23rd the Village Fête, … Read more
Back to 25th April a small band of villagers met at Julian’s to erect the marquee, set up tables & chairs in readiness for the Bluebell morning. Very jolly it was too, if somewhat cold. Back home to a lovely warm fire and hot soup! Friday 26th, Oscar Night, in the village hall. What a fantastic … Read more