News & Events
Upcoming Events
If you know of or are participating in any upcoming events that might be of interest to our site visitors, please contact us.
Village Litter Pick
Sunday 1 March, 10am, meet at the Village Hall
It's time to spruce up our lanes and verges so they look their best before the Spring grass and flowers come through. Come and lend a hand for an hour or two, there’ll be a cuppa and cake waiting for you in the Village Hall afterwards. Sticks, high vis and bags are provided so just bring your gloves and sturdy boots/wellies. Hope to see you there, the more hands the quicker the job.
Lent Lunch
Wednesday 18 March 12pm in the Village Hall
A lunch get-together for Lent. Donations in return for a delicious lunch will go to Myton Hospice. Offers of soup and cake are welcomed by Norman Clarke
Daffodill Sunday
12 April, 11am to 4pm, Newnham Paddox, Monks Kirby
Village Hall & Greens Tidy-up
Sunday 10 May, 10am – 12pm, at the Village Hall
Our annual working party to Spring clean the hall and tidy the greens. There are lots of small jobs that need doing – weeding, pruning, trimming the green edges, dusting the hall, sweeping up, cleaning. So whether you prefer indoor or out come along and lend-a-hand. A good opportunity too to have a chat and a catch-up.
Village Fete
Saturday 5 September on The Cricket Field
by kind permission of the Lea Family
Other News
Phone Box Book Exchange – Many thanks indeed to Karen Simmons and Martyn Allen who have re-worked the shelving in the phone box and provided a lot more space for contributions of books, puzzles and boxed games. Thanks also to Mike Stone for donating the shelves. Great job!
Village Fete 2026 – preparations are well underway for this year’s fete which promises to have all the usual favourite stalls and side shows with new additions including an arts and crafts shopping village. Volunteers are stepping forward to manage stalls – thank you everyone. More volunteers are needed please to cover all the activities. Could you help with the parking? Or run the dog show? Dave Trivett would love to hear from you, or contact us here.
Christmas Party – thank you to everyone who joined the Christmas party and your tasty contributions to the buffet table. Thanks also to those who helped set-up and tidy away, and to Carole Lakey for pulling the whole thing together.
Village Quiz – a sold out and very snug Village Hall full of teams saw Quizmaster David Danger put them through their paces, with Jane providing supper. Thank you both for a very successful evening. £165 was raised towards village funds. The glory went to winning team Emma, Dave, Cath and Steve – congrats! Same time, same place next year Jane and David?
Christmas charity fundraising – a grand total of £172 was raised from events over Christmas and has been donated to Myton Hospice.
Tracy Darke – Congratulations to Tracy who was presented in January with her MBE for Services to Planning. Hope you had a grand day out Tracy.
Welcome – to the Main family who moved into The Gardens at the end of last year. We hope you enjoy living in Easenhall and look forward to seeing you again at more village events.
Mr Joe Shirley – we were sad to hear that Mr Shirley passed away on 29 January aged 92. The Shirley family have a long-held connection with Easenhall, and many will also have known Mr Shirley through his farming life in Brinklow. We send condolences to Mrs Shirley and all the family. Details of the service of celebration have been shared: Tuesday 24 February at 11am at Rainsbrook Crematorium.
Reminders
Defibrillator – this is sited on the village green opposite the village hall in the old red BT phone box. Access to the equipment can only be gained by dialling 999 when full instructions will be given by the emergency services.
Any queries or messages: contact us via the website
Tables & chairs for hire – there are useful fold away tables of various sizes and chairs available to hire from the village committee for use by village residents. £5 per table, £1 per chair. Ideal if you’re having an extended gathering or party. Contact us if you’d like to make a booking.
Next Village Meeting will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday 19 March in the Village Hall and will be the Annual General Meeting. As always, everyone is welcome to come along to join the conversation, offer new ideas, review the accounts and offer support. We hope to see you there.
Village Hall for hire – Our village hall is available to hire by local residents and clubs. Are you hosting a small business meeting? Member of an art/craft group? Planning a small social event? Would be an ideal space. £5 per hour. Contact us if you’d like to make a booking.
Village 200 Club - as a reminder, this is a monthly draw from 200 numbers. Numbers are £5 each per year, most participants hold 5 numbers for a donation of £25 per year. There are numbers available so please grab some if you don’t already hold any by contacting us here. Winner of the monthly £25 prize for December was Gen and Neil Farndon, January Sharon and James McKay, February Carole and Jim Lakey.