March 2025

All welcome. Meet at New Clarke House, West Street at 10am. Equipment and refreshments provided.

Children's equipment also available

First Sunday of the month during morning service at St Edmund’s. For school age children.Please bring an adult. Contact rector@shipstonchurch.org

Mondays, 11am Townsend Hall

Meet at 6:50pm for a 7pm start. The Church Room, Darlingscote Road, Shipston.

Contact  Matthew Hunter - 01608 684499

IT Help at Shipston Library every Monday 10am-12pm. Appointment only

7-9pm, Low Furlong. Every Monday

Mondays 2-3pm at St Edmunds church.

It costs £5.00 to join for a year.   

Once you have joined : 

• You can book toys online http://borrow.shwp.org.uk 

• Your can borrow two toys at a time 

• Order by Sunday 

• Collect on Monday at St Edmunds Church between 2 o’clock and 3 o’clock 

Stay for a cuppa and a chat while your children play   

Mondays 13:30pm at Townsend Hall

‘Dance for Joy’ Monthly Circle Dance Group in Stretton on Fosse 2.30 – 4pm. First and third Tuesday of each month. Dances from around the world – all taught from scratch. Please contact Geri Hunting geraldinehunting@icloud.com or 07968 338848

10.30am, Shipston Library

Every Tuesday morning 10.30am-12.30pm.

Shipston Lodge, Armistice Close.

Dementia Friendly Cafe offering tea, coffee, a chat, friendship and support for people living with dementia, carers, family and friends.

Contact Heather & Paul on 01295 688376 or email talkdementia@mail.com.

Strictly Fitsteps Fab: 10am, Townsend Hall

Stour Court 12pm

Contact Jill Case 01608 662226

Jan Warner – A Brief History of Childrearing

Meetings held every first Wednesday of the month in The Catholic Church Hall,

Darlingscott Road Shipston on Stour CV36 4DR at 7.00 pm.

For more information contact: Gill Smith – Telephone 07759 232899

The first Wednesday of each month at the George. Coffee from 11 and stay for lunch. Contact: Barbara Bean 6632304

Stour Valley Stitchers: 10am-1pm, The Hall, Stourton, CV36 5HG

Friendly local sewing group, mixed ages & abilities. Bring along anything you have, be it a new project, something you'd like a little advice/help with or even a UFO (unfinished object!) and enjoy a cuppa and chat while you sew!

1st & 3rd Wednesday each month

Weds 2pm Townsend Hall

9.30am-10.30am, Townsend Hall.

Standing Tai Chi: 10.30am, Townsend Hall.

The George Townhouse every Wednesday at 11am in The Garden Room for a GLOSS coffee morning

Every Tuesday morning 10.30am-12.30pm.

Shipston Lodge, Armistice Close.

Dementia Friendly Cafe offering tea, coffee, a chat, friendship and support for people living with dementia, carers, family and friends.

Contact Heather & Paul on 01295 688376 or email talkdementia.uk@gmail.com

6pm – 7pm at the Band Hall, New Street  CV36 4QR

7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Band Hall, New Street  CV36 4QR

Every Tuesday at 10am,  Shipston Library

Join us every Thursday afternoon to play Scrabble in a friendly, warm and informal setting.  Refreshments provided.  Shipston Library, 2pm-4pm.

Thursdays 10am at the Scout Hut, New Street

Rainbow Fields 12pm

Contact Christine Grant 07939 595600

Rehearsals every Thursday, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Shipston Primary School. Sept 2022 through May 2023. Contact Gayle Burch on 07791 769102

www.stoursingers.org.uk

Fridays 09:30am at the Townsend Hall

Meet at 10am every Friday in the Mill car park. For further information or to join call Marleen 01608 663616

Fortnightly at Rainbow Fields 12pm

Contact Maryann Dobbin 07779 730774

7.45pm – 9.15pm at the Band Hall, New Street  CV36 4QR

Gold Cup race night: 8th March in the Townsend Hall. This fun evening will be raising funds for local causes.

7pm, New Clark House

Mondays, 11am Townsend Hall

Meet at 6:50pm for a 7pm start. The Church Room, Darlingscote Road, Shipston.

Contact  Matthew Hunter - 01608 684499

IT Help at Shipston Library every Monday 10am-12pm. Appointment only

7-9pm, Low Furlong. Every Monday

Mondays 2-3pm at St Edmunds church.

It costs £5.00 to join for a year.   

Once you have joined : 

• You can book toys online http://borrow.shwp.org.uk 

• Your can borrow two toys at a time 

• Order by Sunday 

• Collect on Monday at St Edmunds Church between 2 o’clock and 3 o’clock 

Stay for a cuppa and a chat while your children play   

Mondays 13:30pm at Townsend Hall

6:30 – 9:30pm; The George Townhouse. 2^nd Tuesday of every month

10.30am, Shipston Library

Every Tuesday morning 10.30am-12.30pm.

Shipston Lodge, Armistice Close.

Dementia Friendly Cafe offering tea, coffee, a chat, friendship and support for people living with dementia, carers, family and friends.

Contact Heather & Paul on 01295 688376 or email talkdementia@mail.com.

Strictly Fitsteps Fab: 10am, Townsend Hall

Stour Court 12pm

Contact Jill Case 01608 662226

Weds 2pm Townsend Hall

9.30am-10.30am, Townsend Hall.

Standing Tai Chi: 10.30am, Townsend Hall.

Stour Valley Stitchers: 10am-1pm,  1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.  The Hall, Stourton, CV36 5HG

A friendly local sewing group of mixed ages and abilities. Bring along anything you have: a new project, something you'd like a little advice/help with or even a UFO (unfinished object) and enjoy a cuppa and chat while you sew!

The George Townhouse every Wednesday at 11am in The Garden Room for a GLOSS coffee morning

Every Tuesday morning 10.30am-12.30pm.

Shipston Lodge, Armistice Close.

Dementia Friendly Cafe offering tea, coffee, a chat, friendship and support for people living with dementia, carers, family and friends.

Contact Heather & Paul on 01295 688376 or email talkdementia.uk@gmail.com

6pm – 7pm at the Band Hall, New Street  CV36 4QR

7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Band Hall, New Street  CV36 4QR

Committee Meeting. 18:30 hrs, St Edmund’s Church. If you would like to know more, become a Committee member or a member of the Branch call or message the Branch Secretary Alex Black on 07789 968733 or email alblack32@hotmail.com

Every Tuesday at 10am,  Shipston Library

Join us every Thursday afternoon to play Scrabble in a friendly, warm and informal setting.  Refreshments provided.  Shipston Library, 2pm-4pm.

Thursdays 10am at the Scout Hut, New Street

Rainbow Fields 12pm

Contact Christine Grant 07939 595600

Rehearsals every Thursday, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Shipston Primary School. Sept 2022 through May 2023. Contact Gayle Burch on 07791 769102

www.stoursingers.org.uk

Fridays 09:30am at the Townsend Hall

Meet at 10am every Friday in the Mill car park. For further information or to join call Marleen 01608 663616

We are a small group of friendly embroiderers who meet fortnightly on a Friday in The Church Room, Darlingscote Rd.

We are of mixed ability .  We cover cross stitch to gold work.

We are actively seeking a few new members.  I hope there are newcomers to Shipston who might like to join us or those who find they now have some free time.

Contact Anita Spencer on 01993 832665

7.45pm – 9.15pm at the Band Hall, New Street  CV36 4QR

Mondays, 11am Townsend Hall

Meet at 6:50pm for a 7pm start. The Church Room, Darlingscote Road, Shipston.

Contact  Matthew Hunter - 01608 684499

IT Help at Shipston Library every Monday 10am-12pm. Appointment only

7-9pm, Low Furlong. Every Monday

Mondays 2-3pm at St Edmunds church.

It costs £5.00 to join for a year.   

Once you have joined : 

• You can book toys online http://borrow.shwp.org.uk 

• Your can borrow two toys at a time 

• Order by Sunday 

• Collect on Monday at St Edmunds Church between 2 o’clock and 3 o’clock 

Stay for a cuppa and a chat while your children play   

Mondays 13:30pm at Townsend Hall

‘Dance for Joy’ Monthly Circle Dance Group in Stretton on Fosse 2.30 – 4pm. First and third Tuesday of each month. Dances from around the world – all taught from scratch. Please contact Geri Hunting geraldinehunting@icloud.com or 07968 338848

10.30am, Shipston Library

Every Tuesday morning 10.30am-12.30pm.

Shipston Lodge, Armistice Close.

Dementia Friendly Cafe offering tea, coffee, a chat, friendship and support for people living with dementia, carers, family and friends.

Contact Heather & Paul on 01295 688376 or email talkdementia@mail.com.

Strictly Fitsteps Fab: 10am, Townsend Hall

Stour Court 12pm

Contact Jill Case 01608 662226

Stour Valley Stitchers: 10am-1pm, The Hall, Stourton, CV36 5HG

Friendly local sewing group, mixed ages & abilities. Bring along anything you have, be it a new project, something you'd like a little advice/help with or even a UFO (unfinished object!) and enjoy a cuppa and chat while you sew!

1st & 3rd Wednesday each month

Weds 2pm Townsend Hall

9.30am-10.30am, Townsend Hall.

Standing Tai Chi: 10.30am, Townsend Hall.

The George Townhouse every Wednesday at 11am in The Garden Room for a GLOSS coffee morning

Every Tuesday morning 10.30am-12.30pm.

Shipston Lodge, Armistice Close.

Dementia Friendly Cafe offering tea, coffee, a chat, friendship and support for people living with dementia, carers, family and friends.

Contact Heather & Paul on 01295 688376 or email talkdementia.uk@gmail.com

6pm – 7pm at the Band Hall, New Street  CV36 4QR

7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Band Hall, New Street  CV36 4QR

British Motor Museum are doing a talk at the Warm Hub, Scout Hut. 10am - 12noon. Free to attend. Also in attendance is the frailty nurse if you have any questions or health queries.

Every Tuesday at 10am,  Shipston Library

Join us every Thursday afternoon to play Scrabble in a friendly, warm and informal setting.  Refreshments provided.  Shipston Library, 2pm-4pm.

Thursdays 10am at the Scout Hut, New Street

Rainbow Fields 12pm

Contact Christine Grant 07939 595600

Rehearsals every Thursday, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Shipston Primary School. Sept 2022 through May 2023. Contact Gayle Burch on 07791 769102

www.stoursingers.org.uk

Shipston Branch of the RBL social evenings: The Shipston on Stour Branch of the Royal British Legion meet on the third Friday of each month for a social gathering.  We meet in the White Bear Inn from 7.30 pm onwards.  Do please come and join us and share your stories with like-minded people.  For further information contact Alex Black 07789 968733 or alblack32@hotmail.com.

Fridays 09:30am at the Townsend Hall

Meet at 10am every Friday in the Mill car park. For further information or to join call Marleen 01608 663616

Fortnightly at Rainbow Fields 12pm

Contact Maryann Dobbin 07779 730774

7.45pm – 9.15pm at the Band Hall, New Street  CV36 4QR

Mondays, 11am Townsend Hall

Meet at 6:50pm for a 7pm start. The Church Room, Darlingscote Road, Shipston.

Contact  Matthew Hunter - 01608 684499

IT Help at Shipston Library every Monday 10am-12pm. Appointment only

7-9pm, Low Furlong. Every Monday

Mondays 2-3pm at St Edmunds church.

It costs £5.00 to join for a year.   

Once you have joined : 

• You can book toys online http://borrow.shwp.org.uk 

• Your can borrow two toys at a time 

• Order by Sunday 

• Collect on Monday at St Edmunds Church between 2 o’clock and 3 o’clock 

Stay for a cuppa and a chat while your children play   

Mondays 13:30pm at Townsend Hall

GLOSS (Great Ladies of Shipston and Surroundings).  A social group for women to have fun and make friends.  7.30pm- 9.30pm at the Catholic Church Hall, Darlingscote Road, CV36 4DR.  Meeting on the 4^th Tuesday of every month (except December).  All ladies welcome.  Entry £2.00

10.30am, Shipston Library

Every Tuesday morning 10.30am-12.30pm.

Shipston Lodge, Armistice Close.

Dementia Friendly Cafe offering tea, coffee, a chat, friendship and support for people living with dementia, carers, family and friends.

Contact Heather & Paul on 01295 688376 or email talkdementia@mail.com.

Strictly Fitsteps Fab: 10am, Townsend Hall

Stour Court 12pm

Contact Jill Case 01608 662226

Anthropologist Prof Dame Karin Barber on the traditions and importance of storytelling. Tredington Community Hall. Bar open 7pm for pre-talk drinks and will close at 7.20pm. Contact Shiplitsoc@outlook.com. Please use side door at the back to enter

Weds 2pm Townsend Hall

9.30am-10.30am, Townsend Hall.

Standing Tai Chi: 10.30am, Townsend Hall.

Stour Valley Stitchers: 10am-1pm,  1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.  The Hall, Stourton, CV36 5HG

A friendly local sewing group of mixed ages and abilities. Bring along anything you have: a new project, something you'd like a little advice/help with or even a UFO (unfinished object) and enjoy a cuppa and chat while you sew!

The George Townhouse every Wednesday at 11am in The Garden Room for a GLOSS coffee morning

Every Tuesday morning 10.30am-12.30pm.

Shipston Lodge, Armistice Close.

Dementia Friendly Cafe offering tea, coffee, a chat, friendship and support for people living with dementia, carers, family and friends.

Contact Heather & Paul on 01295 688376 or email talkdementia.uk@gmail.com

6pm – 7pm at the Band Hall, New Street  CV36 4QR

7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Band Hall, New Street  CV36 4QR

Local Quaker Meeting for Worship

St Edmund’s Church, last Thursday in the month (except  December) at 2.30pm, followed by tea/coffee, biscuits & chat

Every Tuesday at 10am,  Shipston Library

Join us every Thursday afternoon to play Scrabble in a friendly, warm and informal setting.  Refreshments provided.  Shipston Library, 2pm-4pm.

Thursdays 10am at the Scout Hut, New Street

Rainbow Fields 12pm

Contact Christine Grant 07939 595600

Rehearsals every Thursday, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Shipston Primary School. Sept 2022 through May 2023. Contact Gayle Burch on 07791 769102

www.stoursingers.org.uk

Fridays 09:30am at the Townsend Hall

Meet at 10am every Friday in the Mill car park. For further information or to join call Marleen 01608 663616

We are a small group of friendly embroiderers who meet fortnightly on a Friday in The Church Room, Darlingscote Rd.

We are of mixed ability .  We cover cross stitch to gold work.

We are actively seeking a few new members.  I hope there are newcomers to Shipston who might like to join us or those who find they now have some free time.

Contact Anita Spencer on 01993 832665

7.45pm – 9.15pm at the Band Hall, New Street  CV36 4QR

Mondays, 11am Townsend Hall

Meet at 6:50pm for a 7pm start. The Church Room, Darlingscote Road, Shipston.

Contact  Matthew Hunter - 01608 684499

IT Help at Shipston Library every Monday 10am-12pm. Appointment only

7-9pm, Low Furlong. Every Monday

Mondays 2-3pm at St Edmunds church.

It costs £5.00 to join for a year.   

Once you have joined : 

• You can book toys online http://borrow.shwp.org.uk 

• Your can borrow two toys at a time 

• Order by Sunday 

• Collect on Monday at St Edmunds Church between 2 o’clock and 3 o’clock 

Stay for a cuppa and a chat while your children play   

Mondays 13:30pm at Townsend Hall