What's On
In the Village Hall
2010
Saturday 6th March CANCELLED
A100 Things Band. 8.00pm tickets £6. A local band. Now Cancelled.
Saturday, 20th March
Choral Society Spring Concert
Steeple Aston Choral Society presents a performance of the rarely heard Dettingen Te Deum by G.F.Handel. This has a stirring part for a solo trumpet and solos for alto, tenor and bass. The tenor will come from outside while the choir provides the other very talented singers. The rest of the programme will be pieces from the tenor and trumpet player.
Their regular conductor is Dr Gillian Warson and the organist is Terence Carter.
It's on Saturday, 20th March at 8.00pm in Steeple Aston Church
Tickets cost £8 on the door. For advance bookings and enquiries phone 01869 347146.
Sunday, 21st March
Spring Flower Show 2.00pm
For more information, call Richard 01869 340512 or Julia 01869 347850.
For the programme and entry form, please click here.
Saturday 27th March
Cabaret Evening – Pete Lay’s Jazz Quartet and Burlesque 8.00pm
Not suitable for children!
Tickets £20 to include supper. For tickets and information call Barbara on 01869 340423, Richard 01869 340512 or Margaret 01869 340485
Enter a world of scandalous tantalizing tease. The golden age of Burlesque is back with a bang and you are invited to partake and indulge yourselves in pure opulence. Along with Pete Lay's Jazz and Blues Quartet, one of Banburyshire's most renowned jazz musicians. Tickets are limited so please purchase in advance before Friday 26th March. Please let us know of any dietary requirements.
Sunday 28th March
Movies on the move “The Time Travelers Wife” 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Tickets £5 on door, refreshments.
The long awaited film adaptation of the best- selling book about a love that transcends time. Henry is cursed with a rare genetic anomaly that causes him to uncontrollably skip back and forth through time. Clare is the woman in love with him, she believes they are destined to be together, no matter that time keeps forcing them apart. Smart, tender and romantic.
Sunday 13th April
Theatrix Community Arts presents “The Willow Pattern Plate” More details later.
Sunday, 13th June
Steeple Aston Open Gardens 1.00 – 6.00pm Tea served in Village Hall
Saturday, 3 July
Choral Society’s Summer Party with music and refreshments 8.00pm
For more information about the Village Hall, please click here.
Make Something Special for Mum
There is an opportunity for children to make a card or a posy for their mum in the Village Hall between 3.30and 4.30pm on Saturday 13th March. All children must be accompanied by their dad or a carer whilst they are at the event. Refreshments will be available.
The gifts that the children make can be taken away on the day or left behind and then collected and presented to mum during the special family service in the church at 11.00am on Sunday.
The event is free as it is being sponsored by the church but donations would be welcomed. For further details contact Rebecca Hoare on 01869 340949.
Horse racing comes to Steeple Aston
On Saturday 20 March Steeple Aston Sport and Recreation Centre will host nine thrilling races. Punters will have the chance to back any of the eight horses featured in each race. Those who pick the winners will get a share of the total money placed.
Horses and Jockeys are now on sale at £3.00 each. For more information call Alan on 07927 760460.
There is no charge for entry or for the light refreshments provided. There will be a cash bar.
This is the third year running that such an entertainment has been staged in the village. Experience suggests it will be an exciting and fun evening. Doors open at 8.00pm and the first race will be screened at 8.30pm.
The evening is run by Racing Revelations. To find out more about their race nights go to www.racingrevelations.co.uk.
School Plant Fair returns for 4th year
The fourth annual Steeple Aston Plant Fair will take place Sunday 9th May, 12 noon – 2.00pm in the grounds of Dr Radcliffe’s Primary School.
The Fair continues to grow in popularity and will again be attended by specialist nurseries from around the county who, as well as growing the plants, can give expert advice on their care and planting requirements. A wide range of plants and herbs will be available at affordable prices including rare specimens and trees.
The Fair is organised by the Friends of Dr Radcliffe’s School and the profits will go towards the development of the children’s outdoor play space.
Refreshments will be on sale throughout, plus activities for children and ample free car-parking.
Entry to the Steeple Aston Plant Fair is £1.00 for adults, children go free.