Birthplace of Jane Austen
What an amazing time was had by all. The marquee was full of smiling, happy people, if a bit worried to start with! As time went on the evenings were far more relaxed, jokes flying around, photos being taken. None of which took anything away from the camaraderie that was experienced during each performance. Yes, … Read more
Back to the evening of Friday 19th January and the much awaited, Great Steventon Quiz 2024. What a truly great evening it was, full of fun, brilliant selection of categories and questions. Each team choosing when to play their Joker which doubled their score of that round. During the Interlude all the teams were given a … Read more
What an amazing and full December it was in the village. I just hope I have managed to include it all but first back to Nov. 25th and the evening of the Rolling Supper. Fantastic night of good food, great company and lots of fun as we all changed venues for each course, finally meeting up … Read more
Well, I wonder who spotted the deliberate mistake? A lone sway! Which should have been ‘swan’ how funny. October came to a close with the United Benefice choir being invited to Deane, for All Saints Service on Sunday 29th. Lovely. November 5th All Souls service took place in St Nicholas’ church, here in Steventon at … Read more
September came to an end beautifully with the village hall abuzz with chatter and everyone enjoying the Harvest Supper together. With many thanks to all those who had made delicious plates and dishes of food and helped in any way. A great evening. 1st October was welcomed in by Deane’s Harvest Evensong at 6.00pm. The … Read more
Great to be back into the swing of things starting with Tuesday 2nd and singing in the village hall. Voices could be heard also on the 12th as we all joyously sang those we knew, plus a few we did not. This always keeps us on our toes adding to the enjoyment, also, I believe … Read more
It’s spitting with rain, cloudy, which is giving respite from the heat and with a bit of luck rain will be here by the evening! Flaming June, it certainly has lived up to it’s name. Back to 9th June, Friday and book group. The first outdoor one of the year held in Sally’s lovely garden. … Read more
The end of April found a jolly group joining Julian to erect the marquee, collecting tables & chairs in readiness for the Bluebell Coffee morning on the 29th . What a splendid morning that Saturday was, after a slow start the garden’s were abuzz with chatter, stalls doing remarkably well, bluebell wood, looking magnificent for … Read more
Back to Friday evening of 24th March where we enjoyed Cathy Bates & Jessica Tandy in Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café. Many thanks also to Sue for our delicious mini magnum’s. Tables and chairs were soon put in place, with tables laid in readiness for Breakfast Together the following morning. So lovely … Read more
What a knock-out “Steventon Entertains…Again” was over the two nights of 24th & 25th February. Considering everyone were doing their ‘own thing’ it was a surprise to us all to witness all the talent this had produced. Both nights were a sell out, however, a few were unable to attend due to illness. Steventon Singers … Read more