Past Events in the Village

Festive Flower Arranging, December 2011

Two of the lovely arrangements created by Norman Clarke at the festive flower arranging demonstration which were raffled and won by lucky members of the audience.

 

Ashley Hutchings and Ken Nicol - 26th February 2011

Well worth waiting for was the verdict on Ashley & Ken's star performance.  Originally scheduled for the beginning of December, Ashley and Ken were snowbound and the original concert was cencelled at the last minute.  Loyal fans booked the new date in their diaries and packed the hall, coming from Birmingham, Leicester and Kenilworth as well as local villages.  The audience enjoyed a real folk evening with some fantastic songs written by Ashley and put to music by Ken and songs from Becky Mills, showing off her new guitar.  The music was accompanied by poetry and a passage from Arnold Bennett's Clayhanger to set the mood.  Never mind that we couldn't learn the chorus of one of the songs, feet never stopped tapping and hands were enthusiastically clapping as we got a taste of true international performers.

 

 

 

Open Gardens 2009

We had a beautiful day for the first Village Open Gardens when 12 lovely gardens of a variety of different and exciting  types were viewed by many visitors.  In case you missed it, here are some views of each garden.

3 Oak Tree Cottages

 

 

Woodbine Cottage

 

 

The Cottage

Dovecote Barn

The Old Forge

 

The Granary

 

Hollys Cottage

 

Home Farm

 

Orchard Barn

 

Roundway Cottage

  

Saddleback Cottage

 

Swift House

  

Cameron's and Euan's Treasure Island

The 2009 Litter Pick

A large gathering of residents was up bright and early (despite the clocks going forward!) to clear the village of rubbish.  Grateful thanks to everyone who helped, especially William and Cameron.  A fine pile of sacks was collected by the Council.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilton Silver Band Concert at Newbold Revel, 26th July 2008

Hundreds of people from all over the area came to enjoy the band playing in the grounds of Newbold Revel on the hottest day of the year!

Queues for cream teas at the tea tent

The cake stall - sold out!

Win a Smart Car for a weekend!

The Parish Plan Public Meeting, Monday 21st January 2007

This is a village with residents who really care about its future!

Almost every area of the village, from Oak Tree Cottages to the opposite end of Main Street, was represented at the meeting held to discuss the findings of the Survey Report and to suggest solutions and actions to incorporate into the Parish Plan. 

Chair of the Parish Plan Steering Group, Tracy Darke, guided villagers through the report which they then discussed, producing interesting, thoughtful and practical suggestions that will be used by the Steering Group when they meet to begin the process of writing the Parish Plan on 28th January. 

 

 

A glass of wine helps the discussion along!

 

The Christmas Concert, 18th December 2007

The hall was packed with village residents for the now traditional Christmas Concert.  The audience enjoyed carols, accompanied by Sally Aitchison; solos, 'O come O come Emmanuel' and 'O Holy Night' by Alan Gittings; an original Christmas story, 'New Birth' by Nigel Malka; Christmas songs by Tilly, Libby, Thomas and Holly supported by Sue Hartshorn and Sam Smith and Bible readings by villagers. The hall and stage were decorated in true festive style by Terry Hartshorn and the concert was organised by Peter Bromley.

It was marvellous to see such an array of talent from Stretton and other local villages.  Mince pies and mulled wine helped to make the evening a most enjoyable, seasonal social occasion.

 

The beautifully decorated stage

 

Sally accompanies the carols

Sam chats to the choir as they wait to perform

The audience gathers in anticipation

The Choir sing, 'Because it's Christmas!'

Demonstration of Christmas Floral Decorations by Norman Clarke
Tuesday 4th December

The Village Hall was full of seasonal cheer as Norman Clarke treated his audience to a delightful evening of beautiful floral arrangements to start the festive season.

Welcomed by Shirley Smith, Norman commenced the demonstration by trimming a tree with various swags and decorations to show different colour combinations. Natural materials, which are very fashionable this Christmas, were used for foliage displays, table arrangements and door wreaths.

In the interval, the audience was able to purchase a variety of decorations and plants whilst enjoying mince pies and a glass of wine.  All the lovely arrangements that Norman had created during the demonstration were raffled at the end of the evening, to the delight of the lucky winners.

Norman starts his demonstration

One of the lovely arrangements

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