News from Our Villages

November 2026 MISSING Another spring and summer have slipped by, again I have not heard a Cuckoo in this valley. Not only not here, but anywhere, to me, they have sadly gone away. Not only that, but I did not notice any Swallows flying about here. They have never nested near here, in spite of there being many old buildings and a stream for mud, but in balmy weather, they would come to feed. Then, on reflection, I concluded that I had not seen many Swallows at all. Are the

Aston Ingham Cricket Club celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Events started back in April at Upton Bishop Millennium Hall with Supper with Scu, a sell-out evening with guests enjoying a three-course dinner with former top Jump jockey Tom Scudamore recounting his tales from the saddle. Since retiring as a jockey, Tom has joined AICC and plays regularly for our 3rd and 4th XI teams. The highlight of our 50th anniversary was a Participation Cricket Week in August tha

News and service times from churches across The Chimes villages, including Remembrance, Advent and Christmas. From the Rector In September, we celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Rev. David Howell’s arrival in the Benefice. The Bells of Weston were rung in recognition of the occasion, followed by an afternoon celebration at the Village Hall. A poem, “A Special Invitation”, was written to mark the anniversary and thank David for his ten years of ministry, friendship