Upcoming events


Coffee Cakes Chatter & More- Making a spring arrangement in a tea cup withRobin Windsor
Apr
8

Coffee Cakes Chatter & More- Making a spring arrangement in a tea cup withRobin Windsor

Don’t suffer the Monday morning winter blues, come to the Village Hall

once a month and enjoy chatting with others in the warm whilst enjoying

delicious cakes and drinks. Coffee, cakes and chatter runs from 10.00 am

to 12 noon and everyone will be very warmly welcomed. For the last 30

minutes there will be something else to enjoy if you choose to stay too.

The optional activities run from 11:30 to 12:00.

£3 cash entry (drinks and cakes included)

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Coffee Cakes Chatter & More- Illustrated talk on “The Golden Age of Postcards”by local author Kathryn Baird
Mar
4

Coffee Cakes Chatter & More- Illustrated talk on “The Golden Age of Postcards”by local author Kathryn Baird

Don’t suffer the Monday morning winter blues, come to the Village Hall

once a month and enjoy chatting with others in the warm whilst enjoying

delicious cakes and drinks. Coffee, cakes and chatter runs from 10.00 am

to 12 noon and everyone will be very warmly welcomed. For the last 30

minutes there will be something else to enjoy if you choose to stay too.

The optional activities run from 11:30 to 12:00.

£3 cash entry (drinks and cakes included)

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Coffee Cakes Chatter & More- Chair Yoga with Elizabeth Ward
Feb
5

Coffee Cakes Chatter & More- Chair Yoga with Elizabeth Ward

Don’t suffer the Monday morning winter blues, come to the Village Hall

once a month and enjoy chatting with others in the warm whilst enjoying

delicious cakes and drinks. Coffee, cakes and chatter runs from 10.00 am

to 12 noon and everyone will be very warmly welcomed. For the last 30

minutes there will be something else to enjoy if you choose to stay too.

The optional activities run from 11:30 to 12:00.

£3 cash entry (drinks and cakes included)

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Coffee Cakes Chatter & More- Illustrated talk on “Fashion and Morality” by museum curator Sharn Matthews
Jan
8

Coffee Cakes Chatter & More- Illustrated talk on “Fashion and Morality” by museum curator Sharn Matthews

Don’t suffer the Monday morning winter blues, come to the Village Hall

once a month and enjoy chatting with others in the warm whilst enjoying

delicious cakes and drinks. Coffee, cakes and chatter runs from 10.00 am

to 12 noon and everyone will be very warmly welcomed. For the last 30

minutes there will be something else to enjoy if you choose to stay too.

The optional activities run from 11:30 to 12:00.

£3 cash entry (drinks and cakes included)

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Carol Singing and Christmas Social
Dec
15

Carol Singing and Christmas Social

Invitation to Sing Carols Around the Village and Join Us for Refreshments in the Village Hall Afterwards
We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to all the residents of Cotterstock to join us for an evening of merriment and festive cheer. On Friday 15th December, at 5:30PM, we will be gathering at The Dormouse at the Glapthorn end of the village to sing carols together. We encourage everyone, young and old, to bring their joyful voices and the spirit of the holiday season. After the heartwarming renditions of carols, we invite you to continue the celebrations in the cozy village hall. There, mulled wine and nibbles will be awaiting us, providing an opportunity to mingle, share stories, and embrace the sense of togetherness that makes our community truly special. This enchanting event promises to be a memorable evening, filled with music, laughter, and the warmth of friendship. Come and join us for a truly magical celebration of the festive season!

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St Andrews Christmas Carol Service
Dec
10

St Andrews Christmas Carol Service

Join Us for a Festive Celebration of carols!
We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to all residents of Cotterstock Village and the surrounding areas to our much-anticipated Village Christmas Carol Service. As the holiday season approaches, what better way to embrace the spirit of community and come together than through a joyous evening of carols and merriment? Taking place on December 10th at the historic St. Andrew's Church, this enchanting event promises to be a delightful experience for the whole family. Come enjoy an atmosphere filled with warmth and festive cheer. So mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and join us for an early evening of singing as we celebrate the true essence of Christmas in the religious heart of our beloved village.

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Coffee Cakes Chatter & More- Christmas sing-a-long with Gill Potts
Dec
4

Coffee Cakes Chatter & More- Christmas sing-a-long with Gill Potts

Don’t suffer the Monday morning winter blues, come to the Village Hall

once a month and enjoy chatting with others in the warm whilst enjoying

delicious cakes and drinks. Coffee, cakes and chatter runs from 10.00 am

to 12 noon and everyone will be very warmly welcomed. For the last 30

minutes there will be something else to enjoy if you choose to stay too.

The optional activities run from 11:30 to 12:00.

£3 cash entry (drinks and cakes included)

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Nick Penny Talk: Call of the Kingfisher SOLD OUT
Nov
24

Nick Penny Talk: Call of the Kingfisher SOLD OUT

NOW SOLD OUT

Every now and then, a writer emerges with a voice so compelling, it carries the reader along. It's a voice that echoes through the pages of their work, whispering tales and painting vivid pictures. One such writer is Nick Penny, making his entrancing debut with "Call of the Kingfisher".

As a composer and wildlife recordist, Nick Penny has a unique way of perceiving the world around him. He finds music in the rustling of leaves, writes symphonies in the chirping of birds, and discovers stories in the silent gazes of wild animals. With his debut, Penny invites us to see the world through his eyes and hear it through his ears. As quoted by Country Life, “All writers want the reader to see through their eyes, but few succeed in making them hear through their ears as successfully as Nick Penny… Very special.”

"Call of the Kingfisher" is more than just a book; it's a love letter to a short stretch of Northamptonshire’s River Nene. It's a celebration of all the wild things that live there, especially the kingfishers. It's a testament to the enchantment of nature and the beauty that lies in the everyday sights and sounds that we often overlook.

We are delighted that Nick will speak on Friday 24th November at Cotterstock Village Hall from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. It's an opportunity not only to grab a copy of this mesmerizing debut but also to meet the man behind the magic. Nick Penny will be present, and it's a chance for readers to interact with him, get their books signed, and perhaps even discover the secrets of his unique perspective.

Tickets to the event are priced at £8 and must be purchased in advance. To book your tickets, email cotterstock7@gmail.com. Come and experience the enchanting world of Nick Penny and his kingfishers. Who knows, you might just leave with a new perspective on the world around you.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the magical world of nature through the eyes and ears of Nick Penny. "Call of the Kingfisher" is a journey into the heart of nature. It's an invitation to listen to the melody of the river, the harmony of the wildlife, and, above all, the call of the kingfisher.

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Harvest Festival Church Service
Oct
8

Harvest Festival Church Service

Join us for a service of Harvest Celebration.

The collection this year is for the Light Project in Peterborough which helps homeless people facing challenging circumstances.  Tinned foods (baked beans, spaghetti, soup, fruit etc) and cereals and porridge are particularly requested as are jams and marmalade, and people are very welcome to drop these off in the church on Saturday at any time between 9am and 5pm.

The harvest festival service will be at 6pm on Sunday the 8th.  The CEO of the Light Project will be speaking at the service about the work they do in Peterborough.

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Coffee Cakes Chatter & More- Make an angel decoration with Robin Windsor
Oct
2

Coffee Cakes Chatter & More- Make an angel decoration with Robin Windsor

Don’t suffer the Monday morning winter blues, come to the Village Hall

once a month and enjoy chatting with others in the warm whilst enjoying

delicious cakes and drinks. Coffee, cakes and chatter runs from 10.00 am

to 12 noon and everyone will be very warmly welcomed. For the last 30

minutes there will be something else to enjoy if you choose to stay too.

The optional activities run from 11:30 to 12:00.

£3 cash entry (drinks and cakes included)

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Safari Supper
Jul
1

Safari Supper

Saturday July 1st promises to be a memorable evening, starting and ending at the village hall….with destinations and guests - yet to be revealed- for starters and main courses.

A reminder: if you are hosting guests then there is no charge for the evening….if you choose

to ‘roam’, tickets are £12.50 per person. We would welcome more participants, including - as always - friends and family and individuals.

If you have offered to ‘host’, we will let you know within the next few weeks, on an individual basis, what you need to do.

If anyone else wants to join the fun, then please let Paul and Elaine know ASAP on pandebrooker@outlook.com.

We can then start to check individual dietary requirements and finalise arrangements in good time for the event.

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