June 2024

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

Children's equipment also available

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

On the Ukraine Frontline

• discover what’s going on

 We see and read about the invasion of the Ukraine at a distance. Now here is a unique opportunity to  hear at first hand its effect on the people, way of life and culture from leading acclaimed Ukraine poet, lecturer and activist, Iryna Starovovt.

Iryna is coming to the Townsend Hall on Tuesday 4^th June to share with us a life on the front line and how the Ukrainian people are fighting, not just for their land, but also for their society and traditions.

Born in Lviv, Iryna has represented Ukraine at many high profile events and speaks passionately about the country’s resilience in the face of invasion and fight for freedom, captured in her poetry:

“You see, our wars don’t happen in three days
And people don’t have two lives
We don’t need the legislation of amnesia
On the contrary, we remember with tenacity
Especially for the future”

Currently dividing her time between Ukraine and as visiting Professor at Oxford University, she has accepted Shipston Literary Society’s invitation to talk about the experience of war  and how great grief has brought a flowering of poetry  to express the country’s heartache.

But in line with Ukraine’s hope and optimism, our evening is also a celebration with music and cash bar so we can stand with Ukrainian friends in understanding and support to let them know they are not forgotten.  There will be donations to fund books for Ukrainian children so they don’t lose their heritage.

Townsend Hall, 7.30pm  (doors open 6.45pm). Shipston Literary Society tickets are £8 and we are also inviting people to sponsor a ticket on behalf of a Ukrainian person.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Shipston Flower Club presents ‘Car Boot Collection’ – a demonstration by Lynn Sharp.  Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start at Shipston on Stour Primary School, Station Road, CV36 4BT.  Visitor entry £6.  There will be a raffle of demonstrated flower arrangements.  Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of the 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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Weds 2pm Townsend Hall

9.30am-10.30am, Townsend Hall.

Standing Tai Chi: 10.30am, Townsend Hall.

Local Quaker Meeting for Worship

St Edmund’s Church, last Thursday in the month 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

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