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January 24th 2022
Action for the River Kennet (ARK)
Action for the River Kennet (ARK) is a local charity that helps look after the River Kennet and its tributaries including the River Lambourn.
Our part of the River Lambourn which dries up most years is called a winterbourne. As well as a report on the village's dredging incident from 2018, ARK's Spring 2019 newsletter has an interesting article about the importance of winterbournes, describing them as 'the powerhouse of our chalkstreams'.
Anna Forbes from ARK is coming to East Garston this Thursday 27 January. Anna will be here from 1.15pm and is happy to give advice on how to look after the stream and keep the riverbank as wildlife friendly as possible. If you would like to talk to Anna while she is in the village please contact her at anna@riverkennet.org
East Garston Over 60s Coffee Club is back this Friday
Coffee mornings will now begin again on the last Friday of the month, commencing Friday 28th January. We look forward to welcoming members, old and new, to East Garston Village Hall 10:30 – 12:00. Contact Jackie on 01488 648851 for more information.
East Garston Cheltenham Preview
This popular event returns on Friday 11th March. Full details here
Garston Gallopers
Your local Morris Dancing side is heading towards a full programme of events for 2022 (COVID permitting).
If "Learning a New Skill", "Getting/Keeping Fit" or "Having More Fun" are among your New Year's Resolutions then Morris Dacning could be for you. Why not give it a try?
We are always looking for new dancers/musicians. Come along to one of our practice nights at 8pm on Monday Nights. No experience neccesary. More details from Jackie on 01488 648851 or take a look at www.garstongallopers.co.uk
Valley Film Society, Tuesday 1st February
The Valley Film Society invites you to a screening of the Oscar-winning Nomadland (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress)
"Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad."
Doors and bar open at 7pm. Food can be ordered on the door for the interval.
Everyone is welcome to pay £6 on the door or become a member for the whole season of 9 films for £32.
For further information please contact info@valleyfilmsociety.org or 07768 981658. or see www.valleyfilmsociety.org
Charity Golf Day in aid of Riding for the Disabled
Local events company Sporting Agenda are organising a Charity Golf Day on 23rd March in aid of Riding for the Diabled. Full details here.
Events in the Village are usually highlighted in East Garston News and on the Village Website, when we know about them! Keep checking What's On. If you wish to promote an event then please send details to the editor, details below.
There is an East Garston Facebook group which provides an alternative communications channel for those living in or interested in East Garston. To join follow this link. Facebook - East Garston
4LEGS Community Radio broadcasts every Friday and Saturday
You can listen in here between 0700 and 1630 on Friday and 0900 to 1200 on Saturday
Or catch up here on previous broadcasts
You can find more news about East Garston and the rest of the Upper Lambourn Valley here.
From Alan Breadmore on behalf of East Garston Parish Council
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