WELCOME TO THE WEEDON VILLAGE WEBSITE
- In the Parish Council section are meeting agendas, minutes and details of recent planning applications
- Check out Activities for contacts and details
Please come back regularly to find out the latest news. If you have something you would like to be published, please email the details to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
NEWS
Best Kept Village 2022 - We WON the Gurney Cup
The judges scored us with 191 out of 200 - the highest we've ever had. They commented:
Overall appearance very good with virtually no litter at all. Clear evidence of community involvement. It was a pleasure to walk around the village ... A clear winner and very well deserved.
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Weedon Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
The Weedon Platinum Jubilee Street Party on Friday June 3rd was a wonderful community event. Martin Rodnight made a record of the day in still photos and a video.
To see pictures, please click here.
To see an 11-minute video, please click here.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Tuesday 23 August 2022 Tuesday Club Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy
10.30 am at White Cottage, East End. Bring something which can be sold; buy something yourself. In aid of Florence Nightingale Hospice.
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Saturday 3 September 2022 Weedon & Hardwick Art, Craft and Produce Show
The Old Schoolroom all day. Why not have a go? It's fun! Categories for everyone, including lots for kids. Deliver your entries 10 - 11.15 am. Open after the judging 2.30 pm. Auction of produce 3.15 pm. Tea and cake for sale.
For entry forms, rules, recipes and the all-important schedule, go to the WVA page here.
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Sunday 4 September 2022 Barn Dance in a Marquee
4-7pm We are very lucky to have been offered the use of a fully erected and decorated marquee, so will be holding a barn dance with our own Weedon resident caller. It will be an all inclusive event for adults and children. Tickets will be on sale, adults £7.50, children (under 18) £5.00. There will be a BBQ and cash bar.
For more information when available, go to the WVA page here.
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Sunday 11 September 2022 Jazz on the Park
Late afternoon/early evening. David Batchelor has offered his wonderful jazz band to continue this popular free "just turn up" event. The pub will open and hopefully we will be blessed with lovely weather again.
For more information when available, go to the WVA page here.
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Saturday 24 September 2022 Best Kept Village Presentation
Time to be confirmed (around 12.30pm) at the Village Green Triangle outside the Five Elms.
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Community Venues in Weedon
WEEDON PARK and CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND
Open.
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WEEDON OLD SCHOOLROOM
Open. Fibre broadband wifi is available free in the hall.
Contact the Bookings Secretary on 01296 641382.
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FIVE ELMS PUB AND RESTAURANT
Open.
Bar Opening Times: Monday 5 - 10.30pm. Tuesday closed. Wednesday - Saturday 12 - 10.30pm. Sunday 12 - 5pm.
Restaurant Open evenings and for Sunday lunch. Wednesday Supper Club - 3 courses and half a bottle of wine for £30.
Contact Andrew or Tom 01296 256057.
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WEEDON CHAPEL and St Mary's Church HARDWICK
Open. See details of services here.
Contact Sarah Gibbs This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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WEEDON PARISH COUNCIL
Parish council meetings will normally be held in the Old Schoolroom. General meetings are on the third Tuesday of every other month at 7.30pm. The next general meeting is on Tuesday 20 September 2022. Meetings are advertised with at least 3 working days' notice on the main noticeboard and this website.
WEEDON CHARITIES - Apply for grants
The Weedon charities make grants of financial assistance to villagers in December. However, additional grants will be considered at any time, particularly in the current coronavirus situation.Please apply for EDUCATIONAL purposes (Dr John Bridle's Charity) or GENERAL NEED (Lord Fortescue's and Dr John Bridle's).
Please click here to find out more about the Weedon charities.
