The CHEQS Gardening Club does not meet during the winter months. However, a date for the calendar is the first meeting of the New Year on Tuesday 8 March, 7.30 pm at Southrop Village Hall. We will be welcoming Timothy Walker, a distinguished lecturer and formerly at Oxford Botanic garden. […]
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A reminder that tomorrow evening, at 7.30pm in the village hall, the village hall AGM is being held, reviewing the fundraising and the accounts over the past 2 years. Be great if you can come along with ideas, input and feedback. If you are free you are most welcome to […]
In 2012 the village celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen by lighting a beacon. If you can help to identify any of the “villagers” please kindly drop us an email: steve.clarke@eastleach.org Click on the images to enlarge………. Photographs kindly donated by Anne Leeming, 44 Eastleach ( The Clock Tower […]
Back in 1995 The Daily Telegraph published a piece all about our Eastleach Frolics. “There’ll always be this England – Treacle snap, tug-of-war, the Most Stuck Alan Bestic has a ball – and only one regret” Read the full article by clicking here.
A unique event is held in Eastleach on the Spring bank holiday – the Frolics ( Photographs taken in 2012 ). This special day consists of games and races on the playing field, balloon races, tug-of-war in the River Leach and the legendary treacle snap! If you can identify any […]
The History of the Bouthrop Candlelit Carol Service. January 2016 Our ancient, redundant church has been described on the English Churches’ website as ‘a strong contender for title of prettiest church in Gloucestershire’. Last month’s service was the 31st rendition. This article is based on conversations with various village stalwarts […]
Organized by the Friendship Circle, and to be held on February 27th at Southrop Village Hall. Entry 2.00pm (20p) Donations of jumble, bric a brac, cakes, books, toys etc can be left at the Hall on Friday 26th 2- 3.30 pm or on Saturday 27th 10 – 11 am. Contact […]
COLN CINEMA … … invites you to a showing of 45 Years at Vicarage Cottage Barn Friday 15th January at 7.30 pm (doors open 7.00 pm). Featuring outstanding performances by Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay. Kate Mercer (Rampling) and her husband Geoff (Courtenay) had to cancel the party for their […]
'ENGLISH VILLAGE FETE', DEREK EDWARDS, ONE OF THE ORGANISERS OF THE EAST LEACH TURVILLE VILLAGE FETE, PROCLAIMING THE WINNER OF THE RAFFLE TICKET COMPETITION.
See Pete Watkins Live at The Victoria Inn Eastleach on the 19th December . Pete has collected hundred of songs over the years, his voracious appetite for great songs and for experimenting with new styles keeps the sets rich and varied. He brings a passion and energy to the songs with […]
Steak Nights, Fish and Chip Supper, Pub Quiz, A Visit from Father Christmas are just some of the things going on and your local Cotswolds Inn in December………. Visit The Victoria Inn website, here.
Christmas Eve, Crib Services at Quenington & Southrop at 4.00 & 5.30 pm respectively, and then first Communion of Christmas at 11.15 pm in Hatherop. Christmas Day, services of Holy Communion at Quenington & Southrop at 9.30 am and at Coln at 11.00 am, and of Morning Prayer at St […]
Christmas carol service by candlelight at the Church of St Michael and St Martin at Eastleach Martin – December 19th 2015. This evening from 6pm in this most beautiful Medieval church – which is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust – hosts a rare service on the banks of […]
Its that time again to join the quizzers at the Victoria Inn, Eastleach for their regular monthly quiz night on the 22nd November. All teams welcome, starts at 8pm. Curry supper available at half time, only £5 per person. For more information about this fun evening, contact Sue at […]
REMEMBRANCE 2015 “When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today” St Andrew’s Church Eastleach – On Sunday 8th November the Sunday service will start ten minutes earlier, at 10.50 am, to include a time of Remembrance – please join the congregation. To […]
By centuries-old custom churches in Eastleach are dedicated to famous Christians of the past, and in the next few weeks we shall be observing their feast days. St Andrews Church Eastleach – is dedicated to St Andrew, whose feast day falls on November 30th 2015. The previous day (Sunday 29th) the […]
Wednesday 11th November is St Martin’s Day, the soldier-saint patron of Bouthrop church … whence its name, ‘Eastleach St Martin’. The community are holding Midday Prayer in the church (at 12 noon) followed by a drink in his honour in the Victoria Inn Eastleach. Find out more about St Martin […]
The Remembrance Day service will be held at 10.50 on the 8th November 2015 at St Andrews Church in the village of Eastleach. Please help us to Remember Them……… Details of church services can be found on the CHEQS website.
Join us for a “frightful” night at the Victoria Inn – Eastleach Saturday 31st October – Family party – From 5.30 Bring along your Halloween pumpkin – Best wins a prize! For more details contact Sue Victoria Inn – Eastleach Tel No. 01367 850277 www.victoriainneastleach.co.uk Info@victoriainneastleach.co.uk Follow us on twitter – @TheVictoia_GL7
Join the quizzers at the Victoria Inn, Eastleach for their regular quiz night on the 25th October. All teams welcome, starts at 8pm. Curry supper available at half time, only £5 per person. For more information about this fun […]
Following the success of last year’s Apple Day, Quenington Village Hall is planning another afternoon of apple-related activities at the hall, from 2.00 – 5.00 pm on Saturday 17th October. These include: Apple pressing for juice / cider – bring your apples (up to a wheelbarrow full) and containers for […]
To celebrate Easter some of the ladies of the village have decorated the Church of St. Michael & St. Martin, Eastleach with stunning arrangements is spring flowers, here are just some I captured on my camera.
It’s that time of year again and as usual we are looking for your support to ensure a great day is had by all. All donations will be very gratefully received by the stall holders, below: Tombola– bottles, cans, tins and sundries – anything that can have a label stuck […]
You are all so very welcome to our informal village celebration in St Andrews this Sunday at 11 o’clock …. followed by refreshments. Apologies in advance for any oversight in not including all neighbours and do please share this email onwards as appropriate. Warm wishes to you and yours. Sheila […]
The date has been announced for this years annual village fête….. Saturday the 29th August 2015. The Eastleach Fête takes place from 2-4pm at the playing fields, by the Village Hall. A thoroughly traditional 1950’s style Fête with Bank Holiday fun for all the family. Refreshments include a Barbecue, Pimms […]