Village Blog

  • April Blog 2020

    Breakfast on Saturday 22nd February was once again very well attended, the usual delicious breakfast thoroughly enjoyed by all. It was good to welcome Eddie, the Street Pastor and to hear his very informative, sometimes amusing, presentation. Romy has written a great update so will say no more. The afternoon of Thursday 27th the group

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  • January Blog 2020

    2020! Who would believe it…more spring than winter! The many wonderful events all through December seem such a long time ago. This will have to be off the top of my head as the main calendar is at the bottom of a very full recycling bin!!! Going back a bit further to the Christmas Fair

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  • December Blog 2019

    Breakfast Together on Saturday 26th October was indeed a very jolly time. Bacon baps, croissants and coffee were thoroughly enjoyed amongst much joyful chatter. Rev. James Russell, the new Priest in Charge, gave a very relaxed and informative talk about his early years, his family and faith. A very good way to start the weekend.

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  • November Blog 2019

    Harvest at the end of September seems ages ago now especially as I have just put the fruit into soak in brandy in readiness for out Christmas cake! However, that was full on as early that morning the flower ladies were at the church early and decorated it beautifully for the Harvest Service on the

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  • July Blog 2019

    STEVENTON UPDATE What an amazing day it was for the village fete. Weather perfect, no cakes melting! Or any    individuals either! A fabulous scene was set for the afternoon of the 23rd June and before long the beautiful gardens were full as everyone mingled between stalls, games and under the trees for delicious cake and

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  • June Blog 2019

    Flaming June! Maybe not. I think everyone has now benefited from this deluge, the water butts are now overflowing and the farmers should be happy with the crops swelling, so let’s have the summer back please. As I look out of the window as the rain falls, it is hard to believe this time last

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  • May Blog 2019

    On the evening of Friday 29th March, Steventon Film Club hosted another great evening’s entertainment in the village hall. The film, ‘The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society’, definitely one to be recommended. Thank you Sue for organising this very enjoyable event once again. Thank you to Rachel for supplying the very welcome choices

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  • November Blog 2018

    What an eventful month this has been, however, back to the end of October on Saturday 27th Breakfast Together in the village hall was well attended. Bacon baps, croissants and coffee enjoyed by all while the room was filled with chatter. While finishing our coffee, Dave Foster took us through “A Journey of a Lost

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  • October Blog 2018

    September ended with the most amazing concert at the Anvil on the evening of Sunday 30th. Basingstoke Festival of Choirs ‘Voices Together’ featured ten choirs and one children’s choir from St. Mary’s CE Junior school, also Vocal Point and the Heritage Light Orchestra. This fabulous evening brought together hundreds of enthusiastic singers of all ages.

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  • September Blog 2018

    On the evening of Thursday 6th September in the village hall, Tracy Colmer gave an excellent talk and demonstration on Adult Basic Life Support, Paediatric Life Support & Choking, Anaphylaxis & Epipen, plus Look & Listen with our own D-Fib. We were invited to try out various methods for ourselves, with some amusement when at

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