Events
Here is a list of events taking place in and around Stanford over the next 12 months.
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Wednesday
February 22nd 2012
(today)
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Stanford In The Vale Gardening Club Meeting
In the Village Hall, Large Hall.
Start time 7:30 p.m.
Our talk will be "SAVILL GARDEN AND THE ROYAL LANDSCAPE, WINDSOR" by HARVEY STEPHENS, Head of Savill Gardens.
Competition: Table decoration using winter foliage.
Refreshments and a raffle.
Further information: Contact Rosemary Packer, tel. 710445 |
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Friday
March 2nd 2012
(+9 days)
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Nursery Open Day
Positive Steps Nursery will be holding an open day on Friday the 2nd March 2012.
9.15 am - 11.15 am
We would like to invite all families who are looking for a Government funded 3 year old place come Septmeber 2012. We currently offer 15 hours a week.
We have excellent facilities and are situated in the beautiful village of Shellingford.
We would like to extend the open day to families with babies and toddlers also.
If you would like further information please call Steph on 01367 718888 for further details.
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Wednesday
March 7th 2012
(+14 days)
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Parish Council Meeting
Full meeting of the Parish Council at 7.30pm at the Millenium Hall in Chalpel Road. Parishioners welcome. |
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Monday
March 12th 2012
(+19 days)
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Stanford Art Group
Monday 12th March 2012 at 7.15pm
Meeting in the Village Hall
Oil Pastels workshop led by Jane Strother.
All welcome, visitors £2.
For more info 01367 710754 |
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Tuesday
March 13th 2012
(+20 days)
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Local History Society Meeting
Stanford in the Vale and District Local History Society in the Village Hall, meeting in the Small Hall.
START TIME: 7:45 p.m.
TONY HADLAND will be giving a talk entitled “AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WANTAGE ENGINEERING Co.”
Visitors welcome (£2 entrance)
Refreshments and raffle
Further information: Contact Phil Morris, 01367 710285 |
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Saturday
March 17th 2012
(+24 days)
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Fairtrade Stall
10am - Noon
St Denys Church
Featuring goods from The Mustard Seed, Faringdon.
Come and stock up, while ensuring farmers in the developing world get a fair deal. |
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Wednesday
March 21st 2012
(+28 days)
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Stanford in the Vale Health Walks
Improve your Health and General well being with this FREE weekly walk around the village and surrounding areas. Meet outside the Village hall at 10.30am for a 10.45am start. Walks last for approximately half an hour by trained leaders.
No Booking necessary, just turn up with appropriate shoes and waterproof jacket. Further information or if you would like to become a leader for these walks contact Ashley Chapman on 01235 547646 or email ashley.chapman@southandvale.gov.uk
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Saturday
March 24th 2012
(+31 days)
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Village Hall Quiz Night
A Grand Quiz Night will take place in the Village Hall on Saturday 24 March to raise funds for the Hall.
Doors will open at 7 for 7.30 pm. There will be the usual bar and raffle.
The cost will be £12 for a team of 4 if you book your place before Saturday 24th. The charge will be £16 on the night if you have not booked. The charge includes a ploughmans supper
Contact tel. no. 01367 710685 |
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Saturday
March 24th 2012
(+31 days)
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Piano Fantasy
We are delighted to be able let you know that Lionel Sainsbury’s “Piano Fantasy” Music in the Vale concert has now been re-scheduled to Saturday the 24th March 2012. Details below.
Music in the Vale proudly presents internationally acclaimed composer and pianist Lionel Sainsbury in a richly varied evening of piano music. The programme will include music by Chopin, Schumann’s thrilling Fantasy op.17, and the World Premiere of Lionel’s eagerly awaited Five Tangos.
The Oxford Times has recognised Lionel as a “virtuoso pianist and composer”.
Admission is by programme with tickets available from Stanford in the Vale Midcounties Co-operative, by reservation on 01367 718420 or at the door.
Please book early as seating limited.
When: 7.30 pm start time 24th March 2012
Where: St. Denys Church, Church Green, Stanford in the Vale SN7 8HU
Tel: 01367 718420
Email: DJPedderDPA@aol.com
Price: Admission by programme £10 |
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Wednesday
March 28th 2012
(+35 days)
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Stanford In The Vale Gardening Club Meeting
Stanford In The Vale Gardening Club Meeting
In the Village Hall, Large Hall.
Start time 7:30 p.m.
Our talk will be “HERITAGE VEGETABLES” by CHRIS SMITH from Pennard Plants in Somerset.
Competition: A vegetable sculpture.
Visitors welcome (small charge).
Refreshments and a raffle.
Further information: Contact Rosemary Packer, tel. 710445 |
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Wednesday
April 18th 2012
(+56 days)
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Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting is on Wednesday 18th April in the Small Village Hall.
This is your opportunity as parishioners to share opinions, thoughts and questions on village matters from the past year and to share future ideas and plans. The Chair of the Parish Council will present a report followed by comment and discussion. We look forward to seeing you there. |
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Saturday
May 19th 2012
(+87 days)
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Family Fun day
In memory of Baby Emma Kate Braddy
(11 May 2007 – 1 July 2007)
Stanford in the Vale Village Hall
Saturday 19 May 2012
12:00 – 16:00
Featuring "The Chocolate Tea Party"
BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Face painting, Raffle / Tombola, Handmade Jewellery, Games & Prizes for all the children
And Much More
Proceeds to Cardiac Critical Care @ GOSH
&
The Sick Children’s Trust
Contact: Jane Braddy
01367 718627
07966255721
jane@braddy.net
See website for more information;
http://funday.braddy.net |
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Saturday
June 16th 2012
(+115 days)
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Stanford Summer Festival
Stanford Summer Festival is on Saturday 16th June and Sunday 17th June on and around the Church Green. The theme for this years Flower Festival is the Olympic Games. Many attractions including the return of Albie J Smith singing a mixed set of Michael Boublé covers and others, Scienc boffins, Juggling John, Wantage Silver Band , a climbing wall plus lots more entertainment for the whole family.
More information from jmwarren32@btinternet.com |
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Important: Please submit only events taking place in (or organised by clubs/societies based in) Stanford in the Vale or the neighbouring villages of Shellingford, Hatford, Gainfield and Goosey. See the map below.
If the event listing on the Stanford website included events from Faringdon, Wantage and further afield then the list would be large and of less value to Stanford residents. Faringdon and Wantage have their own websites with events listings.
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