 Six weeks to go until one of the fastest & friendliest local 5k runs on Sat 31st August 2024!
Now in our 13th year Alderton 5k Run is a flat, fast and super-friendly charity run with 100% of all entry fees* going to support Alderton Acorns Pre-School and Toddler Group, our much-loved village.
We welcome all runners, from experienced club runners to Couch to 5k, and everyone in-between. Under 16's, pushchairs, dogs on canicross leads, and escorted runners are all welcome. Find out more and enter online at: https://www.aldertonvillage.co.uk/alderton-5k-run.html * We're a charity run and all entry fees go to Alderton Acorns but if the cost stops you running then message Mark at [email protected] and we'll send you a code for a reduced price or free entry. No questions asked. #running #5krun #5k #couchto5k #runninglife #5kmrunning
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 The Village Show schedule is now ready. There are lots of different classes for everyone to enjoy and get involved in, including fruit and veg growing flower displays, art and craft, baking and making and fun junior classes. Show Schedule and Entry form St Margaret’s Church, Alderton Flower Festival, Summer Fair and Gift Day is on Saturday 27th July from 12pm to 4pm.
These events will be in the Church and Churchyard with a great range of cakes and hot drinks being served in the Village Hall. Come along and see what the Flower Festival theme is this year - the entry is free but donations would be welcome to help in the upkeep of our lovely Church building. There will be a wide variety of stalls - some craft stalls and games and face painting for the children. There will be Pimms, Beer, Prosecco and soft drinks served, together with strawberries and cream and some savoury snacks in the Churchyard. There will be a raffle and if you are able to donate a prize, please drop it at Tania Mills 25A Willowbank Road or Annie Martin at Church Cottage, St Margarets Road. Alderton Handbelles will be playing a variety of their songs at 12pm and 2pm. Please bring cash. We have a SumUp machine in each place but cash will be easier for us! It will be great to see you.  Download the show schedule here:The show schedule is ready! There are lots of different classes for everyone to enjoy and get involved in, including Fruit and Veg growing, Flower displays, Art and Craft, Baking and Making, and fun junior classes.
There will be some paper copies in the shop and on various notice boards around the village. There are lots of different classes for everyone to enjoy and get involved in, including Fruit and Veg growing, Flower displays, Art and Craft, Baking and Making, and fun junior classes. New for this year is a young person’s category up to the age of 16. Or in the spirit of recycling and reusing, how about entering the ‘something new from something old’ category. Remember, It’s all in the name of fun and community spirit! For more details, contact Sian Tryner on 620906/07790 342157 [email protected]  ALDERTON 5K RUN, SAT 16TH SEPTEMBER 2023, 11AM START
Alderton's fast, flat (ish!) and super-friendly run last year raised a record £2,737, every penny of which went to Alderton Acorns. The course is ideal for clocking a good time and we welcome all runners from complete beginners to experienced club runners. Find out more and enter online at www.alderton5k.co.uk. PLEASE AVOID BECKFORD ROAD Our paramount concern is for the safety of our 200 runners and we'd appreciate if local residents could please keep Beckford Road towards Beckford clear of cars and use an alternative route. The course starts at the Gardeners Arms, goes past Great Washbourne then turns back to the finish on Alderton Playing Field. Access to Beckford Road will be limited at the following times:
We're excited to confirm the details of the Alderton Coronation Street Party on Sunday May 7th. Bring your own lunch and join our community picnic along pretty Church Road, starting at 12:30. You'll be accompanied by super-talented local singer-songwriter Daisy Kane.
Throughout the afternoon performer Nula Hula will be wow'ing us with a hula display and we'll have traditional entertainments like hook-a-duck and tin can alley. For our younger residents, there are circus skills workshops, face painting, and loads of crafting. There's no need to book and all of this is completely free of charge. There'll be plenty of refreshments with a cake stall, ice cream stand and well-stocked bar, all of which you'll need to pay for (sorry!). ALL ALDERTON RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME! This is an open invitation for everyone in our community, villagers new or old, to come together. If you're new to the village or haven't been to one of our community events we'd love you to come. To help us all get to know each other we'll ask everyone to wear a name sticker. If you'd like to come but haven't got anyone to picnic with message us and we'll do some picnic matchmaking. You're also welcome to get involved and help on the day.  Why not come and enjoy a full Afternoon tea on Easter Monday April 10th in Alderton Village Hall, 2.30 until 4.30 to make a special end to the Easter weekend.
The tea will include delicious savoury bites, finger sandwiches, scone with cream and jam and a selection of homemade cakes, served on vintage china. The price will be £12 with a glass of prosecco or £10 without and £5 for children under 10s. The money raised will go to the Church's upkeep. For tickets contact Sarah H on 07989 048123 or Helen W on 07941 373030 or email [email protected]  Come to our dog-friendly coffee and cakes in the Village Hall next Saturday 4th March from 10 until 12!
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are very welcome! Delicious homemade cakes - coffee and walnut, apple cake, lemon drizzle, gingerbread, brownies, muffins, fruit loaf and vegan chocolate cake made by Alderton bakers- with pots of tea and cafetières of filter coffee. Homemade, healthy doggy treats too for your four legged friends. Alderton Produce and Craft Show 2022 - Sat 10th Sep, Village Hall The show schedule is now ready, and you can get one from Alderton Village Store and Post Office or the allotment noticeboard.
There’s lots of different classes for everyone to enjoy and get involved in, including Fruit and Veg growing, Flower displays, Art and Craft, Baking and making and fun junior classes. How about entering a poem about ‘My Alderton’? Or one for the youngsters, design your own Lego model. All for fun and to encourage a bit of friendly competition. All the information is on the show schedule but if you need any more details, contact Sian Tryner on 620906/07790 342157 [email protected]  The Great Washbourne Summer Supper will be held on Friday 24th June at 6.30pm in the garden of Great Washbourne House. Some local Cheltenham musicians will be providing us with light summer music during the evening. A supper of roast pork (veggie alternative available) and salads will be served with all the trimmings, and strawberries & cream for dessert. There will be a bar, raffle and other entertainment including skittles. Do come and join us for what promises to be a great evening. Tickets available in advance from Jane (01242) 620291 or Karen (01242) 620633 or on the door: Adults £12, Children £6. All proceeds will go to the church funds.    To celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee, Alderton Village are organizing various events and activities culminating in a Big Lunch and party on the Playing Field on Sunday 5th June. We'd like to collect photographs from villagers who may have been at the Coronation Street Parties, Silver Jubilee etc... To collate a photographic exhibition of your memories of the Queens 70 years of reign. Programme of events
THURSDAY 2nd JUNE 12.30pm to 2.30pm - Children's Art/Craft workshop - Village Hall - free Led by resident artist Antonia Black. All children of the village are welcome. SATURDAY 4th JUNE 12pm to 2pm - View Children’s Art - Village Hall 2pm to 4pm - Over the Garden Fence Let's decorate the village, festoon our front gardens and catch up for drinks and nibbles with our neighbours around the village. SUNDAY 5th JUNE 12pm to 6pm - Jubilee Big Lunch Picnic and Party - Alderton Playing Field 12.30 to 1pm - Children Pageant & procession The children will go in procession from School Rd to Alderton Playing Field carrying flags, crowns and wearing fancy dress. 1pm to 3pm - Big Lunch Picnic Bring your own picnic. There will be a cake and coffee marquee, a paid bar, children’s games and live music by the Malvern Hillbillies. 3pm to 4.30pm - Alderton’s Got Talent Calling all you talented musicians, dancers, singers and any other art form, show us your talent! 4.30pm to 6pm BBQ, more live music. End - Sing-a-long The Party will end with a few rousing well known songs. Audience participation will be encouraged, or maybe required! If you'd like to take part in the Children’s Parade, Children’s Art Workshop, or Alderton’s Got Talent or have any old memory photographs please contact us. Alderton Charity Football - Married v Singles - Mon 27th Dec, 11am kick off, Alderton playing Field13/12/2021  Once again in an old Alderton Christmas tradition, the Married folk of Alderton will take to the field of play against our Single ‘friends’. We can't guarantee the quality of the football, in fact, we can - it won't be very good - but we can offer a fun match between members of our community old and new. Full of outrageous dives, occasional cheating and blatant referee influencing at the least it'll get you out of the house after Christmas .
So please come along and support your team! The match kicks off at 11am with everyone welcome afterward in the Gardeners Arms for post-match socialising, awards, fines, and refreshments. Teas, coffee and cake are kindly provided by Alderton Acorns who will keep the proceeds. Win 4 Manchester United v Watford tickets worth £700 This year we have a fantastic prize of 4 x Man United v Watford tickets on Saturday 26th Feb 22. The tickets are in prime position on the halfway line and include on-site parking at Old Trafford. With a face value of £700 entry tickets are £20 each. Tickets from Rupert at [email protected] Who can play? Anyone who lives in, or has local connections to, Alderton is welcome to play. Football skills are not required! If you’d like to play email Rupert at [email protected].   ALDERTON VILLAGE PRODUCE AND CRAFT SHOW 2019
This year’s show will take place on Saturday September 14th in the Village Hall. There will be lots of different classes to enter, including Fruit and Veg, Flowers, Art and Craft, Baking and various junior classes. The schedule will be available in the summer. So, get growing, sewing, making and painting. If you need any more details or would like toget involved, contact Sian Tryner on 07790 342157 The Great Washbourne Summer Supper will be held on Friday 28th June at 6.30pm in the garden of Great Washbourne House. Some local Cheltenham musicians will be providing us with light summer music during the evening.
A supper of roast pork (veggie alternative available) and salads will be served with all the trimmings, and strawberries & cream for dessert. There will be a bar, raffle and other entertainment including skittles. Do come and join us for what promises to be a great evening. Tickets will be available in advance from Jane (01242) 620291, Karen 620633 or Carla 620600 or on the door Adults £10, Children £5. Family ticket £25 for 2 adults/2 children under 12. All proceeds will go to the church funds. 
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