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 Hall and Green Tidy-up
Saturday 17 May, 10am – 12pm, at the Village Hall
The Village Hall is in need of a Spring clean and the green needs pruning – can you come along and lend a hand for an hour of two? Bring your own garden tools if you fancy helping on the green or join in with the Village Hall clean. No experience required and there will be cake….. all hands welcome!
Daffodil Sunday
6 April, 11am – 4pm at Newnham Paddox, Monks Kirby
A very popular local event – walk through the daffodils at Newnham Paddox and enjoy lots of attractions, stalls, food and teas. See www.revelgroup.org/DaffodilSunday for full info.
Friday Night Social
Date tbc, 7.30pm in the Village Hall
We hope the next Friday Night Social will be a fish and chip supper. Last year’s was one of the most popular Friday Night Socials. Keep an eye on the Village Facebook page and the next newsletter for more details.
Village Get-together
Early September TBC
Plans are afoot for an outdoor picnic and games style get-together in late Summer. Watch this space for a date and more details. Ideas for games and offers of support are welcome, let us know if you can help.
Other News
Christmas Fundraising – Belated thanks to everyone who joined in with our events over Christmas. Thanks to Carole Lakey for organising the Christmas party, Nicky Main and Norman Clarke for the wreath-making evening, and Amanda Campbell for leading Carols on the Green (or Carols in the Village Hall as it turned out). £230 was raised for Parkinson’s UK and £50 for Happy Days children’s charity. Nice meeting the newer residents who came along.
Calling all new residents – have you joined the Easenhall 200 Club yet? This is a monthly draw of up to 200 numbers with the winner receiving a £25 cash prize. Numbers cost £5 per year each and most people take 5 numbers for £25. Proceeds go towards the upkeep of the village hall, greens, defibrillator and community fund. There are some numbers available so drop us a line here, and we will allocate numbers to you and arrange payment.
Village Quiz – thank you to quizmaster David and organiser Jane Danger for another great quiz night – questions pitched perfectly to make it good fun. Though who knew the poisonous parts of a potato plant could be quite so contentious – ha! Thanks to everyone who provided the pasties and sweet treats. David and Jane have kindly donated the £93 proceeds to village funds.
2025 Fete – you’ll know from previous newsletters that for the past couple of years the Village Committee have been looking for a new volunteer to take on the co-ordination of our annual fete. The previous co-ordinator has done the job for many years and is now wanting to step down. Despite best efforts, a new volunteer hasn’t been found and so, sadly, the fete will not be taking place in 2025. It’s a much loved, appreciated and well-known event which generates important funds for our village community, so not holding it in 2025 is disappointing news. The Committee will review again in early 2026 and if a new co-ordinator has come forward our biggest and most important annual event will be back.
Easenhall Village Community AGM - was held on 6 March. The committee for the coming year is: Chair – Gill Ward, Deputy Chair – vacant, Treasurer – David Danger, Secretary – Helen Rathbone Ordinary Members - Liz Sidwell (Parish Council Representative and Horticultural Show lead), Carole Lakey (Social Secretary), Jane Danger, Norman Clarke, Nicky Main, Gen Farndon, Debbie Johnson. 200 Club lead Eddie Ward.
Please reach out to any of the committee members if you have questions, ideas or offers of help. Outgoing member Sue Stone was thanked for her nearly 40 years’ service to our village community. Thanks also to Nicky Main who has stepped down from the Chair role but will continue to be part of the committee, and to Sam Kerr and Louise Courtney as they step down from their Horticultural Show roles.
Calling all dog owners – the annual reminder to have your dog on a lead and under control when walking near or in lamb and sheep fields. It’s good practice to have your dog on a lead in any livestock field. Dogs worrying livestock, or worse, is cruel and costly and you don’t want to be faced with that upset and a bill. In any farm field dogs shouldn’t be allowed to stray from the footpaths.
Mobile Library – did you know the mobile library visits Easenhall again? We are on the P route and the next call is 28 March at 15.05 to 15.35 at The Golden Lion. Full schedule of dates can be found at apps.warwickshire.gov.uk/MobileLibraries/locations/396
Welcome – since the last newsletter there are a number of new residents who have moved into our lovely village. We send a warm welcome to new neighbours at East Pendle, The Green, Plum Tree Cottage, Robin Down, Park View. Apologies if we’ve missed anyone. We hope to see you at our upcoming events.
And Goodbye – which means we now need to say goodbye and good luck to Mike and Sue Stone who have just moved out with plans to stay local, and hopefully close enough to pop back for the odd get-together and a catch-up. We wish them well in their new home and will say “see you soon” rather than “goodbye”.
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
Village 200 Club – Winner for December Chris Priddey, January Mike & Sue Stone, February Chris & Mike Pearson, March Ellie and Simon Rye.
Next village meeting will take place at 8pm on Thurs 8 May in the village hall. We’re particularly keen to hear your ideas for events and nominations for charities that are close to your heart which might benefit from our fund-raising activities. As always, all welcome.
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.