September 2024
Meet your new councillor – Jerry Corless
Jerry has been resident in the area since 1968 and is an engineer and businessman and is keen to play a part in the council.
He says he would like to contribute to any aspect of the council’s work where his skills would be useful.
Jerry is married with two adult daughters and four grandchildren. His wife is local and went to Shipston High School.
He says: ‘In my spare time I make model engines with little success and I enjoy cooking.’
Get ready for Shipston Bookfest!
The first Shipston Bookfest is nearly here!
Shipston Bookfest is a community-run festival celebrating books and the joys of reading. Taking place between 21st and 29th September 2024 in venues across Shipston-on-Stour, there are events covering crime and psychological thrillers to gardening and rom-coms - there is something for everyone.
Check out the programme to discover more events and visit the website to book tickets.
Pre School is Outstanding
Shipston Pre School has been awarded an Outstanding in its most recent Ofsted inspection. The report, published in June, gave them top marks for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership.
‘We are all really proud that the hard work we have put in has been recognised and celebrated,’ says manager Charlotte Langford.
A parent added their own praise: ‘We can see through the children’s joy every day that it’s not just a job to the team! They have created a space for all the children (and their families) to feel totally safe and loved.’
The Pre School has also recently achieved a Gold WincKs award from the Warwickshire Inclusion Kitemarking Scheme, which recognises the need for flexible inclusive early years provision in Warwickshire, supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The WIncKS award recognises and celebrates those settings who go even further.