The New Playground – Eastleach Village Hall. Yesterday, whilst meeting with our County and District Councillor to get the final contribution towards the funding of the playground, I was confronted with what can only be described as mindless vandalism to the new table. I can’t tell you how disappointed I […]
Monthly archives: August 2017
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Saturday was a beautiful day in the Village of Eastleach, the sun beat down for the annual village fete, which was a great success. Pictures kindly donated by Margaret Stranks
To download the CHEQS magazine for September 2017, click on the image above CHEQS serve five villages in southern Gloucestershire: Coln St Aldwyns, Hatherop, Eastleach, Quenington and Southrop. We meet for worship in each village on most Sundays, with a variety of traditional and contemporary services. You can find details of this month’s […]
The village fete was a great success raising £ 6 ,858.20 ( before expenses are deducted). We would like to take the opportunity to thank the Stallholders shown on the Results Schedule and also those “Hidden Helpers” who helped behind the scenes including: Pete McHugh, the Gangmaster and his team […]
COLN CINEMA invites you to a showing “Queen of Katwe” At Vicarage Cottage Barn On Friday 29th September at 7.30 pm. (doors open 7.00 pm.) The colourful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to […]
FAIRFORD Town Council is subsidising a special community bus service every Wednesday to bring people into Fairford from the villages to enjoy what is on offer on Market Day. The Community Connexions bus company will run every Wednesday for six months to trial the popularity of the service. There are […]
Join us for the famous Coln St Aldwyns Children’s Fete & Produce Show SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2017, 12.30pm to 5pm in our new home The Mill House gardens Thank you to our sponsors! You’re helping us make a great day out for the children of the five villages and your support will […]
The Fete is almost here! Clear out your attics, your sheds, and your garages (no clothes please). White Elephant donations can be dropped off all this week (afternoons from 1:00) at the village hall. Any questions or help needed, call Barb at 850117
The world’s biggest coffee morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer. So Bunny and Jan are hosting their own Coffee Morning and donations on the day are made to Macmillan. Last year we raised £550 ( £27.5 m. overall! ) and this year we are aiming to […]
Lechlade Gardening Club Lechlade Gardening Club is open to all residents in Lechlade and the surrounding districts. It meets on the 2nd Wednesday in the month at 7.30 pm and has a monthly speaker or social activity which includes visits to other gardens. The current joining fee is £5 payable […]
Following the disastrous lightning strike on the Tower last August, our Village Treasure, Bouthrop Church, is now fully repaired and restored. Please come to our Service of Re-Dedication and Thanksgiving for the Harvest in Bouthrop Church on Sunday 17th September at 11.00am, with a Party in Bouthrop Barn immediately afterwards, […]
Richard Fitz Pons (c. 1080 – 1129) was an Anglo-Norman nobleman, active as a marcher lord on the border with Wales. He is described as a follower of Bernard de Neufmarche, and probably first builder of Bronllys Castle. He started construction at Llandovery Castle in 1116. His father was Pons […]
The Macaroni Downs on the outskirts of the village of Eastleach get the name ‘Macaroni’ from an exclusive eighteenth century London gentleman’s club. Members of the ‘Macaroni Club’ often referred to as Macaronis or Dandies, regularly travelled to Cheltenham to see the horse racing, stopping en-route at Paul’s Castle to […]
Sir Thomas Bazley, 1st Baronet (27 May 1797 – 18 March 1885) was a British industrialist and Liberal politician. He was born at Gilnow, near Bolton, Lancashire. His father, also Thomas, was a cotton manufacturer, mathematician and journalist. Following education at Bolton Grammar School, Bazley was apprenticed to the cotton-spinning […]
Maharajah Duleep Singh was born in Lahore in 1838, and came to the throne of the Punjab at the age of five years. After the annexation of the Punjab to British territories, the young Duleep Singh was brought to England in 1854. The Maharajah owned the Hatherop Estate, of which […]
This year’s ‘Ride & Stride’ in aid of the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust is on Saturday 9 September. This is a splendid opportunity to raise money for a very worthwhile cause – the Trust has been of great help over the years in contributing to the repair of our lovely […]
To download the CHEQS magazine for August 2017, click on the image above CHEQS serve five villages in southern Gloucestershire: Coln St Aldwyns, Hatherop, Eastleach, Quenington and Southrop. We meet for worship in each village on most Sundays, with a variety of traditional and contemporary services. You can find details of […]
Fun was had by all at the Grand Opening of the new village playground. The village came together to celebrate a great effort by all, to raise the money required for the new playground equipment. It was a big challenge, but one that the folks of the village stepped up […]
Farm open day Monday 28th August 12-5pm. At Eastleach Downs Organic Farm GL7 3PX Farm Walks See the pigs and the wildflower meadow BBQ/Hog roast (with vegan options!) Learn about organic farming. Big bale play area. Games and challenges. Admission: Adults £3 under 16s £1 All proceeds of the day […]
Hope you can help with only a couple of weeks to this years Eastleach Fete (26th August), we really really do need your support, please. Last year despite the weather making it the “Fete Worse Than Death” we helped to raise a large total for the village funds,with your help […]
Able-bodied folk of Eastleach and Fyfield! I call up on you to join me to assemble tents, marquees and other such paraphernalia for the coming Eastleach Fete which takes place on Saturday August 26th. Roger Sutcliffe has bestowed upon me the role of “Gang Master” and armed with a schedule […]
EASTLEACH VILLAGE FETE TEAS Calling all Bakers! The time has come again to ask for your time and baking skills to prepare contributions for the Teas at the Village Fete. Whole cakes, tray bakes, cup cakes and scones for cream teas all welcome. I can either collect cakes in […]
The Generous Gardner Plant Sale September 8 2017 @ 10:00 – 13:00 The Coach House Ampney Crucis Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5RY Donations from the Plant Sales at The Coach House Garden will go towards the James Hopkins Trust. The Generous Gardner has been a great supporter of James Hopkins Trust for […]