Jan Everton Browne

The morning of Saturday, September 4th dawned fine and sunny, sausage rolls wafting their delicious aroma round the kitchen, fresh rolls bought from the bakers.  Picnic prepared, chairs in the car and come early afternoon off we went, the venue being Sir Harold Hillier Gardens for The Last Night of the Proms.  There were lots … Read more

How wonderful, beautiful weather, stacks of bales glowing in the sunshine upon golden fields where the barley had stood, the hum of the combine can be heard in the distance.  Lush green fields and paddocks, amazingly beautiful, a wonderful time of the year. Seems such a long time ago since the ‘Virtual Fete’ back on … Read more

Back to 24th April, thanks to Paul & Marilyn, we all settled down for the virtual Film Night to watch the Panto ‘Robin Hood’.  Great fun, which was back in 2015, along with many faces that sadly are no longer with us.  Hopefully the Film Nights will soon be back in the village hall for … Read more

We have just got back from an early morning walk, the first without frost, even the birds seemed to have enjoyed it as the sound of the morning had intensified with bird song. Back to last month, which is hard as I would very much like to be out in the garden!! Once again Laurence … Read more

In just a few weeks we have had high winds, snow, hail and heavy downpours, what a delight yesterday to feel the warmth of the sunshine. Bliss. Even the chickens were basking in the sun with their wings outstretched. Bit of a blip this weekend then hopefully warmer weather once again. Not a lot to … Read more

Village activities were down on a normal year for Jan/Feb, can’t understand why!! However, the two events that did go ahead certainly cheered up the evenings as they were very entertaining. The first being the Zoom Quiz night on Saturday 30th January. Once again a thoroughly enjoyable evening with a great turnout, 52+ contestants in … Read more

2020, let us pray there will never be another one like it and look forward to a better and safer 2021… Back to happier times when we were only in tier 2!! Christmas started early in Steventon by the choosing and cutting down of a fir tree, which was donated by Peter & Mouse, thank … Read more

The owls are certainly very vocal at the moment and this morning there were three replying to each other as you could hear them in different directions. This went on for a good couple of hours! At this moment the overhead cable is laden with large rooks evenly spaced, against the dark sky it looks … Read more

A stunning morning, birds a plenty feeding happily, the fuchsias still so very beautiful and the leaves in the distance showing their autumn colours. Wonderful. Back to September and the Harvest Festival, on Saturday 26th the flower ladies decorated, cleaned and polished the church beautifully, all self-distancing, while a jolly group clipped, strimmed, mowed and … Read more

What a difference a month makes!! Even the water butts are completely full and overflowing. It can only get better from now on…..well this weekend is due to be fine! A quiet month as August normally is, however, a small but select few gathered in Julia’s lovely garden for the Book Group meeting on Friday … Read more