Category Archives: Fundraising

Intermezzo Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro at St John’s Church Itchen Abbas by Revd Alex Pease

Posted on 21st October 2018 by

Intermezzo Opera’s Marriage of Figaro St John’s Church Itchen Abbas 78 of us were crammed into the ever versatile space of St John’s Itchen Abbas on Saturday evening for the latest operatic delight from Intermezzo Opera Company – The Marriage of … Continue reading →

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Flanders and Swan Revisited in Easton by Adrian Vincent et al

Posted on 19th September 2018 by

An effervescent evening of musical comedy was held at St. Mary’s Church, Easton on Saturday, 15th September.  Over 140 people enjoyed canapés and a light supper at The Old Rectory by kind permission of Andy and Clare Davies before walking … Continue reading →

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Easton Village Fete 2018

Posted on 26th August 2018 by

There was a distinctly maritime feel to the Easton Village Fete this year.  Was it the waterproof garb which so many were wearing – not only sowesters, but all sorts of country gear as well, including waterproof trousers and wellies … Continue reading →

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Avington Boot Sale 2018

Posted on 2nd July 2018 by

What a totally brilliant idea!  A boot sale at Avington Park.  In the huge field beyond the haha in front of the house, dozens of cars were lined up to exchange the unwanted for the wanted and make some money … Continue reading →

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Car Boot Sale at Avington Park Sunday 1st July 11am-3pm

Posted on 25th June 2018 by
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Martyr Worthy Gardens Open 2018

Posted on 25th June 2018 by

The sun was shining, the England football team had just thrashed Panama in the World Cup, the England cricket team beat the Aussies, the England Rugby team beat the South Africans and the gardens in Martyr Worthy were open – … Continue reading →

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Martyr Worthy Gardens Open Sunday 24th June 2-6pm

Posted on 16th June 2018 by
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Duck Race by Gerry Stacey

Posted on 6th June 2018 by

A real scorcher of a day greeted us all at the Easton Duck Race. Unfortunately for health and safety reasons only the duck wranglers were allowed in the river although many of us (especially the children) would have loved to have joined them but had to make do with you know whose ice cream to keep cool. Continue reading →

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Easton Duck Race Deadline TODAY by David Poole

Posted on 22nd May 2018 by

DUCK RACE Please note that the deadline for reserving lunch at the Duck Race is today (Tuesday 22 May).  The application form for tickets is page 10 of the May Edition of Valley News. Spectators are welcome to arrive on the day. … Continue reading →

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Martyr Worthy Plant Sale 2018

Posted on 23rd April 2018 by

I knew that it was going to be a good year for the Martyr Worthy Plant sale when one lady (and her long suffering children) arrived a week early for the off! Some are attending the Martyr Worthy Plant Sale … Continue reading →

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Martyr Worthy Plant Sale Saturday 21st April at Chilland House from 10-12

Posted on 18th April 2018 by

Just to let you know that (despite information to the contrary in our church newsletter Church Matters and previously on our website) the Martyr Worthy Plant sale is at Chilland House on Saturday from 10am until 12pm. Apologies. Alex

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Auction at Easton for the Itchen Valley Churches by Frits Janssen

Posted on 26th November 2017 by

The auction and supper organised by Vanessa Rosewell at Easton Village Hall on November 18th was a great success. The supper was organised by members of the DCC and the room, the food and general atmosphere for the 65 guests … Continue reading →

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Generosity

Posted on 6th September 2017 by

An excellent video by the Diocese of Winchester including an old friend of the Itchen Valley

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Mayhem at St Mary’s

Posted on 10th July 2017 by

We had mayhem at St Mary’s, Easton on Saturday night.  It’s July, it’s Wimbledon season and so it’s a time when we think about things British. And what could be more British than an amazing drinks with canapés in the … Continue reading →

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Hay Fever by the Southwood Players – Opening Night 2017!

Posted on 29th June 2017 by

When people start saying ‘It’s all terribly British’ you know that they are not just talking about cucumber sandwiches and the Grenadier Guards…but about the mad behavior of British people, who (like the mad dogs and Englishmen who ‘go out … Continue reading →

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