Coming soon in Eaton . . .

EATON PANTRY 🍩🍰🍪CAKE SHED🍪🍰🍩8am-6pm

Sue Peters' recent venture! The CAKE SHED is at the bottom of their steps (where Vicarage Lane meets Church Lane.) Choose your cake & put your money in the

😇HONESTY BOX😇 at the TOP of the SHED. (Prices in multiples of 50p)

Go on.......😀 treat yourselves to Sue's scrummy cakes! They're superb!

NB: When the SHED is not there, there is no cake that day.

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SARSFIELDS: when you want to treat yourself, a friend or visitor, what better than to visit Eaton's own Chocolatier, Jerome & wife Katy, at their super chocolaterie SARSFIELDS, on the road between Hickling & Kinoulton NG12 3ED for morning coffee ☕️, lunch 🍽 or afternoon tea 🍩- all with  speciality crafted choccie treats to choose from! https:www//sarsfields.uk/menu  

DO CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR OPENING TIMES FIRST  - and you might like to book to avoid disappointment.😊

 

🌳🌹GARDEN MAINTENANCE🌹🌳

Dan Conn - based in Eaton - is offering many garden services. Do you need weekly or monthly help.... or a one-off garden blitz? 

Email, text or ring to see if Dan can help you. Dan's contact details are:

DC GARDEN MAINTENANCE

07518 237142

dc.gardenmaintenance@outlook.com



THURSDAYS/FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS/SUNDAYS: 🍅🍐🥕🥔 FRUIT & VEG (from Lincolnshire growers) for sale - 10am till dusk - from Glenda's garden on Stathern Rd, Eastwell. CASH ONLY. The Honesty Box is the Post Box. Enquiries: 07737 553427

**NEW**  🥕🥔🍏VEG BOXES TO ORDER🍅🍠🥒RING Glenda to place your order.

 

EVERY TUESDAY IN STATHERN VILLAGE HALL (WMI): TAI CHI CLASS 11am

 

EVERY LAST WEDNESDAY IN THE MONTH (except December): ☕️🍰EATON CAFE🍰☕️ at The Village Hall 10am-12noon

 

EVERY THURSDAY IN EATON VILLAGE HALL:  ☯️ HATHA YOGA a drop-in session for all abilities. 9am - 10.30am £7/session. Contact: Erica 07805 206976

 

CALLING ALL WALKERS: Have a look at www.walkinginengland.co.uk/leics - you can download & print for 🆓 walks in Leicestershire

 

**FOR EATON INFORMATION & EVENTS KEEP AN EYE ON: EATON CHATTER, the  PARISH COUNCIL NOTICEBOARD  (corner where Church Lane meets Main St), the VILLAGE HALL WINDOW, THE VILLAGE NEWS (AKA Yellow Pages) online with a few hard copies in St Denys', & the village website,  eatonvillage.org.uk 

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Thursday 2nd May: X VOTING X in Eaton Village Hall 7am-10pm

**PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU NEED ID WITH A PHOTOGRAPH IN ORDER TO VOTE**

 

Thursday 2nd May: 6.30pm in St Denys' Church - ✝️🗒ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING🗒✝️ -  the meeting is OPEN TO EVERYONE 

Church Wardens are elected as are members to serve on the PCC. If you are interested in either, please get in touch: 01664 494424  email: sae.churches@gmail.com

 

 

POP UP FISH 'n' CHIP  VAN 🍟Thursday 9th & 23rd May. Daniel will be ready in the Village Hall carpark to serve up his award winning fish & chips.... made to order! 

 

 

Saturday & Sunday 11th & 12th May: ✝️AN OPEN CHURCH ✝️WEEKEND AT 

ST DENYS' CHURCH, EATON

Come & be inspired! Share the history of StDenys' & the needs of the church building today - in particular the spire! Displays - village houses' history - children's trail & more......

PLUS: home-made refreshments.... of course! ☕️🍰🍪

 

 

Sunday 12th May: 🚴VELO BELVOIR 🚴‍♀️ this event is back with a choice of THREE ROUTES (30, 60 & 100 miles) Refreshments en route & a Meal at the end! The event is raising money for two charities. 

TO SIGN UP:  www.velobelvoir.com where you will be directed to the Registration page.

 

MOBILE LIBRARY VAN 📚 10am-10.30am Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 13th June on Main St at the bottom of Church Walk. Stuart will be the librarian/driver.Masks optional 😷 in the van. 

24hr renewals 08456 022815 if you can't make the van  www.leics.gov.uk/mobilelibrary  01163 053646  email: libraries@leics.gov.uk

Click & Collect Service: To place an order call 01163 052 695 (Eaton is Mobile A)

 

Tuesday 14th May:  ✂️RUBY TUESDAY CRAFT GROUP✂️ - 10am-1pm Eaton Village Hall (Then 2nd Tuesday every month) £3 per person - Coffee, Tea & Biscuits ☕️🍪included.

 You don't necessarily have to have a craft item on the go.... just come along, enjoy the company & chat, & a cuppa or a coffee - have a look at what others are doing - maybe try something new yourself, or join in & help with one of the charity items being made. 

The CRAFT SESSIONS are for anyone & everyone. ALL WELCOME.

Further details from: Sue Norgate 07974 083264, Kareen Jackson 07802 508422, Kathy Skinner 07974 328847

 

 

ITEMS FOR THE VILLAGE NEWS (AKA YELLOW PAGES): All items, notices & adverts for the  JUNE issue, should be with Sue by WEDNESDAY 15th MAY

suewatford2@gmail.com

Tel: 01949 861256

4 Stathern Rd, Eastwell LE14 4EN

 

Monday 20th May:   📕🖊️EATON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING📋✏️ at 7.15pm  

in GOADBY MARWOOD Village Hall - ALL WELCOME

**AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR SAY about future or ongoing projects in your village - such as the cemetery maintenance, pathway tidying etc. CONTACT THE CLERK OR YOUR COUNCILLOR WITH COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO GO TO THE MEETINGS. 

There are still a small number of ALLOTMENTS available  this year - if you are interested, please contact the Clerk as soon as possible.

All details to be found on eatonpc.org.uk 

The Clerk is: Terry Brown clerk@eatonpc.org.uk 01476 516366

Chair: John Nelson john877@btinternet.com  01949 860698

Mark Greasley  mark.greasley@eatonpc.co.uk 01664 464830

Our Councillors in the village are: 

Laura Harrison 07779 123580  mrs.harrison@hotmail.co.uk

Stuart Bridge 07971 483050 stuart@the stackyard.co.uk

Simon Tong 07970 312273 simontong@hotmail.co.uk 

Future 2024 Meetings:  15th July, 16th Sept, 11th Nov, 9th Dec

 

 

Sunday 19th May 10.30am 🙏🎚HOLY COMMUNION 🎚🙏 

at St Denys' Church, Eaton

 

Tuesday 21st May: EATON COMMUNITY PARK ASSOCIATION 📋🖊️AGM 7.30pm

in Eaton Village Hall.  Everyone welcome. Come & hear what we have achieved & what our future plans are for this super village amenity.

 

Wednesday 29th May: Amanda & Jo  will be hosting

 🍪🍰☕️EATON CAFE ☕️🍰🍪 10am-12noon at The Village Hall. Please tell your neighbours & bring your friends.

Coffee/tea (2 drinks) plus a piece of home-made cake £1.50. 

A lovely, friendly atmosphere in which to catch up on village news & enjoy good company.

Amanda & Jo wish to thank everyone for their support since they started in September 2022. They want to share with you what they have raised so far:

Red Cross Earthquake Appeal £217

Macmillan Cancer Support £222

Macmillan Just Giving Page £170

The Children's Bereavement Centre £154

Eaton Village Christmas Tree Fund £50

Marie Curie Cancer Support Nursing £226

A total of £1,039

 

JUNE:

Saturday 29th June: DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES 🕺

- Eaton Village Hall 7pm

Bar - Pork cobs + trimmings (vegetarian alternative) 

POP QUIZ 🎧🎺🎸🕺🕺starts at 7.30pm - RETRO DISCO 60s, 70s & 80s🎹🎷🎸

TICKET ONLY £15 pp - TO BOOK: email downunder2008@mac.com

**PLEASE CONFIRM  VEGGIE OPTION WHEN BOOKING**

This is a fundraising event for EATON VILLAGE HALL

 

 

AUGUST:

Saturday 17th August: 🌻🥕99th EATON HORTICULTURAL SHOW 🥒🌶 Including EASTWELL & GOADBY MARWOOD - in Eaton Village Hall 3-5.15pm. FREE ENTRY All residents & families of residents may enter. 

This is followed by drinks 🍷🥂& an auction of show items.

Make a date in your diaries. Full details nearer the day.

 

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**WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP?**

 

DOVE COTTAGE HOSPICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

 

Currently volunteers are needed for: Tea Room Assistant : Events Support : Driver 

Trustee : Receptionist : Hairdresser : Kitchen Assistant

 

If you could spare some time  and would like to help the Hospice with any of the above, or in any other way...... PLEASE CONTACT THEM

 

www.dovecottage/org/volunteering OR RING: 01949 860 303