Shipston Town Council

11/09/2026

The Stour Health and Wellbeing Partnership - SHWP is a community led partnership set up to support residents in Shipston and the neighbouring villages to live longer and better.

The Partnership works through an Executive committee which is comprised of the chairs of five Work Streams - Mental Health, Children and Young People, Healthy Ageing, Transport and Environment and Climate Change - and representatives of other organisations.

The Shipston on Stour Thursday Warm Hub operates every Thursday at the Ellen Badger Hospital in Shipston from 10am to 12pm

Complimentary Tea and Coffee is served along with a friendly face. Every week they have both the social prescriber from Shipston Medical Centre and a Counsellor from Mind on hand to assist with any health and wellbeing needs you may have.

1st Thursday – Tools and resources to help you get online. One of the staff will be able to run through the basics so if you have any digital questions, come along with your phone or tablet.

1st and 2nd Thursdays – There are cooking groups to help you improve your cooking skills and meet new people. Places are limited so its on a first come first served basis.

3rd Thursdays – There will be a Frailty Nurse every month from Shipston Medical Centre. She will be running a drop in clinic and will be on hand to help with any health and mobility issues you have.

4th Thursdays – Shipston Home Nursing staff will come and offer bereavement support along with a warm bowl of soup and a friendly atmosphere.

For more information please visit https://www.shwp.org.uk

10/09/2026

The Fosseway Chamber Orchestra rehearses on Tuesday mornings in Stretton-on-Fosse. With the motto “Friendship through Music” FCO is one of the few U3A orchestras in the country. This friendly, non-auditioned ensemble warmly welcomes players of all abilities.

For more information, please contact Christine on 07967 423550 or visit Fosseway Chamber Orchestra.

10/09/2026

For more than 40 years, Stour Valley Lions have proudly supported the residents of Shipston-on-Stour and the surrounding villages. They are a committed group of volunteers offering practical help and support to individuals, families, charities and community organisations across the wider local area.

Every day, Lions bring people together through enjoyable, memorable fundraising activities each year. If you would like to support local good causes, meet new people and help make things happen in our community, why not join the Stour Valley Lions Club?

Contact: [email protected]
Telephone: 0345 833 2835

On Saturday 12th September there will be a Charity Book Sale from 10am -1.00pm at The Scout Hut, New Street, Shipston-on-Stour. Admission is free and all proceeds will go to Lions' charities in the local area. Come and see for yourself the excellent work that the charity does and grab yourself an interesting book!

10/09/2026

Fancy a night at the Flicks?

Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing in The Devil Wears Prada.

Friday 11th September 2026 at 7.30pm
Tickets on sale from The Flower House, Shipston for cash £6.00 or pay on the door. There will be drinks, chocolate and a raffle!

09/09/2026

Have you ever been for a lovely morning walk and heard the beautiful sound of church bells ringing in the distance? Did you know that Shipston have a wonderful band of bell ringers who meet every Saturday at 9.45am until 11.15 at St. Edmunds Church Shipston?

The team welcome new members of all ages to learn new skills and experience sounding the world's heaviest and loudest musical instruments!

Since the sixteenth century church bells have sounded to call people to worship, to celebrate special occasions, in remembrance and to mark special events. Bell ringing is a team activity that stimulates the brain and helps you keep fit - it also makes a glorious sound! Ringing is well within the capabilities of most people. Ringers might be unmusical, might be bad at maths, might not be very strong physically, and some may have mental/physical disabilities - it really is such an inclusive activity.

For more information contact: Len Morley 07972 705539

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

Shipston on Stour Bridge Club is a great place where you can be acquainted with similar like minded people who like to get together to play bridge. They are always looking for new members especially young new members. Bridge is a magnificent game that helps stimulate the brain, as a result the mechanics of the game can keep a conversation going on for hours because of just one hand alone!

On Monday 14th September Shipston Bridge Club are inviting all Bridge players to a free open evening to play Chicago Bridge at the Roman Catholic Church Hall, Darlingscote Road, Shipston on Stour from 7pm - 10pm.

Chicago Bridge is a structured format of contract bridge designed for home and club play. Unlike rubber bridge which can vary widely in length, Chicago bridge always consists of exactly four deals, giving players a consistent session duration.

With refreshments provided, why not give it a go!

07/09/2026

Shipston Bookfest is fast approaching (18th September - 27th September) which runs on the enthusiasm, hard work, and goodwill of wonderful volunteers. From welcoming audiences at the door to helping authors feel at home, volunteers are the friendly faces that make the whole festival tick.

Why not get involved?

There are lots of ways - front of house and stewarding, author liaison, publicity and flyering, set-up and pack-down and festival information point, being a friendly face and helping attendees find their way around.

You don't need any special experience, just enthusiasm, reliability and a love of books.

Interested? Contact the Shipston Bookfest Team via this link:
https://shipstonbookfest.org/contact

07/09/2026

Make a note in your diary for a super special event on Saturday 12th September 2026 at 3pm where Manon Browning will be starring in the 'Mad Harpist's Tea Party' in Shipston Methodist Church, 52 New Street CV36 4EN.

Manon is passionate in making classical music enjoyable and accessible to people which led to the creation of 'The Mad Harpist's Tea Party'. There will be informal recitals featuring a wide variety of musical styles, all served with homemade cakes and snacks. What better way to spend an afternoon than with a cup of tea and a slice of cake, whilst being serenaded by the beauty of the harp!

07/09/2026

Shipston Town Band is a traditional British brass band based in Shipston-on-Stour with a history of performing that extends over 100 years. With three bands, they offer something to suit players of all ages and abilities, from individuals who are new to brass to more experienced players.

On Friday 11th September the Band will be performing at 7.30pm in Brailles Village Hall, Castle Hill Lane, Upper Brailes, Banbury OX15 5AS.

Tickets £6.00 in advance or £8.00 on the door - Under 18s free.

Come along and see for yourself why the Birmingham Post regard them as 'one of West Midlands' best kept musical secrets'!