Village Voices (Edition 12) for Stoke, St. Mary Hoo, Allhallows and the Isle of Grain

The latest edition of Village Voices is now available online, just click here to take a look.

Take your time to browse the  selection of local businesses featured in Village Voices and show your support for them in these difficult economic times.

This edition includes local news, reports, photographs and information about community groups and events.

Take a look at the Village Voices website here.

  

At the heart of the Hoo Peninsula - Village Voices for Stoke and St. Mary Hoo (Issue 11)

The latest edition of Village Voices for the parishes of Stoke and St. Mary Hoo is now available online. Click the image below, which will take you to the relevant editions page on the Village Voices website - then all you have to do is click ‘Issue 11’.

This edition includes updates and reports from both Stoke Parish Council and St. Mary Hoo Parish Council, the latest news from Stoke Village Hall, more great photos of the ‘muddies’ working on the Stoke Saltings and lots more other useful community information. 

Take a look at the Village Voices website by clicking here.

Visit the website for Stoke Parish Council here, and visit the website for St. Mary Hoo Parish Council here.

  

At the heart of the Hoo Peninsula - Village Voices for Stoke and St. Mary Hoo (Issue 10)

The latest edition of Village Voices for the parishes of Stoke and St. Mary Hoo is now available online. Click the image below, which will take you to the editions page on the Village Voices website - then click ‘Issue 10’.

This edition includes a couple of great old photos of the ‘muddies’, fundraising news from St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church in Upper Stoke, the latest developments from Stoke Village Hall and huge amounts of other parish and community information.

Take a look at the Village Voices website by clicking here.

Visit the website for Stoke Parish Council here, and visit the website for St. Mary Hoo Parish Council here.

  

Village Voices for Stoke and St. Mary Hoo (Issue 9)

The latest edition of Village Voices for the parishes of Stoke and St. Mary Hoo is now available online. Click the image below, which will take you to the editions page on the Village Voices website - then click ‘Issue 9’.

This edition includes a special report about the work to raise money for repairs to the roof of Stoke Village Hall, updates and reports from Stoke Parish Council and St. Mary Hoo Parish Council, news of an injured Shetland pony at the Anim-Mates animal rescue sanctuary at St. Mary Hoo and lots more local and parish information.

Take a look at the Village Voices website by clicking here.

Visit the website for Stoke Parish Council here, and visit the website for St. Mary Hoo Parish Council here.

  

Village Voices for Stoke and St. Mary Hoo (Issue 5)

The latest edition of Village Voices for the parishes of Stoke and St. Mary Hoo is now available online. Click the image below, which will take you to the editions page on the Village Voices website - then click ‘Issue 5’.

This edition includes information about local artwork being sold at JK Village Stores to help raise money for repairs to Stoke Village Hall, dates of visits by the new mobile police station, details of the monthly ‘jam nights’ at The Fenn Bell pub (they’re very good) and lots more local and parish information.

Take a look at the Village Voices website by clicking here.

Visit the website for Stoke Parish Council here, and visit the website for St. Mary Hoo Parish Council here.

Let’s keep it local - let’s support our excellent community mags!
  

Village Voices for Stoke and St. Mary Hoo (Issue 4)

The latest edition of Village Voices for the parishes of Stoke and St. Mary Hoo is now available to read online. Just click the image below, which will take you to the editions page on the Village Voices website - then click ‘Issue 4’.

This edition features lots of local information, including photographs, Parish Council reports, updates from The Villager community transport scheme, news about the winning entry (from Lower Stoke) of the recent MHS Homes Gardening Competition and lots more!

Take a look at the Village Voices website by clicking here.

Visit the website for Stoke Parish Council here, and visit the website for St. Mary Hoo Parish Council here.

Let’s keep it local - let’s support our excellent community mags!

  

Village Voices for Stoke and St. Mary Hoo (Issue 3)

The latest edition of Village Voices is now available to read online. Village Voices is the community magazine for the parishes of Stoke and St. Mary Hoo. Just click the image below, which will take you to the editions page on the Village Voices website - then click ‘Issue 3’.

This edition includes reports and updates from both Stoke Parish Council and St. Mary Hoo Parish Council. There's also information about local events, news, fundraising and letters from local people.

Take a look at the Village Voices website by clicking here.

Visit the website for Stoke Parish Council here, and visit the website for St. Mary Hoo Parish Council here.

  

Village Voices for the parishes of Stoke and St. Mary Hoo (Edition 2)

The latest Village Voices, for the parishes of Stoke and St. Mary Hoo, is now available to read online.  Click the image below to see the full copy (this directs you to the Village Voices website).

This edition includes reports and updates from Stoke Parish Council and St. Mary Hoo Parish Council. There's also information about a Summer Fete being held at Stoke Community School on Saturday 6 July, details of the Anim-Mates (local animal rescue sanctuary) Summer Fete taking place at The Fenn Bell pub on Saturday 21 July and lots more!

Take a look at the Village Voices website by clicking here.

Visit the website for Stoke Parish Council here, and visit the website for St. Mary Hoo Parish Council here.
  

News from Anim-Mates animal sanctuary

Anim-Mates animal sanctuary, based at St. Mary Hoo, is always looking for new homes for their animals. The poster below features four cats seeking new homes.

Anim-Mates is a registered charity.  Take a look at their website by clicking here.

  

Village Voices (parishes of Stoke and St. Mary Hoo), May 2013 Edition

Here's the first edition of Village Voices, especially for the parishes of Stoke and St. Mary Hoo. Click the image below to see the full copy (this directs you to the Village Voices website).

This edition includes reports and updates from Stoke Parish Council and St. Mary Hoo Parish Council.  There's also information about the Nags Head Pub Summer Fete, to be held in the village on Saturday 25 May.

Take a look at the Village Voices website by clicking here.

  

Allhallows Life - May 2013 Edition

The latest edition of Allhallows Life is now available. Click the image below to read the full copy.

This edition includes an interesting review of the Parish Council’s work over the last two years (since elections were held in May 2011), information about village events, advice on becoming a volunteer Master Gardener and much more!

Another packed edition, with lots of local information and news.

Allhallows Life is the magazine for Allhallows Parish Council, take a look at their website by clicking here, the magazine also features items from St. Mary Hoo Parish Council, take a look at their website by clicking here.

  

Can you offer a home to a rescue cat?

Anim-Mates is the popular local animal rescue sanctuary based at St. Mary Hoo.

This month, the sanctuary is working to find new homes for these four very cute cats pictured below - can you help?

If you can provide a home to one of these cats, get in touch with Teresa on 01634 271456 or 07743 331397. Visit their website by clicking here.
 

Allhallows Life - March 2013 Edition

The latest edition of Allhallows Life is now available. Click the image below to read the full copy.

This edition includes an interesting article about the ongoing Slough Fort Restoration Project, information about the next Project Morning (on Saturday 9 March) at Slough Fort, details of Easter services and events at All Saints Church, a special financial report about Allhallows Village Hall and lots of other community information, contacts, diary dates and reports.

Another packed edition this month, with lots to get involved with, so please take time to read from cover to cover.

Allhallows Life is the magazine for Allhallows Parish Council, take a look at their website by clicking here, the magazine also features items from St. Mary Hoo Parish Council, take a look at their website by clicking here.

  

Fundraising for our local animal rescue sanctuary!

Our very own local animal rescue sanctuary, Anim-Mates, based at St. Mary Hoo, are busy organising a fundraising Coffee Morning, on Saturday 23 February.

Taking place at the High Halstow Memorial Hall (The Street, High Halstow, ME3 8SF), I'm pleased to report that you can expect plenty of homemade cakes, tea and coffee - served from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Entrance is only £2.50 and stalls will include clothes, cards, jewellery and gifts.

Visit the Anim-Mates website by here.

  

Allhallows Life - February 2013 Edition

The latest edition of Allhallows Life is now available. Click the image below to read the full copy.

This edition includes an interesting article about a recent Project Morning that involved the clearing of Slough Fort, details of services and events at All Saints Church, a ‘dance through the ages’ event promotion (taking place on Saturday 16 February) and lots of other community information, contacts, diary dates and reports.

Another packed edition this month, with lots to get involved with, so please take time to read from cover to cover.

Allhallows Life is the magazine for Allhallows Parish Council, take a look at their website by clicking here, the magazine also features items from St. Mary Hoo Parish Council, take a look at their website by clicking here.

  

Allhallows Life - November

The November edition of Allhallows Life is now available. Click the image below to see the full copy.

This month’s edition includes an interesting piece, written by Mitch Peeke, about local military links, details of the Family Christmas Race Night (on Saturday 1 December), a good history feature about Slough Fort Conservation Group, news of the Allhallows Leisure Park ‘Fireworks Night’ (taking place this Saturday - free for Allhallows residents who walk to the site) and much more!

Another really packed edition of Allhallows Life this month, with lots to get involved with - so please take time to read cover to cover!

Allhallows Life is the magazine for Allhallows Parish Council, take a look at their website by clicking here. The magazine also features items from St. Mary Hoo Parish Council, take a look at their website by clicking here.
 

Allhallows Life - June Edition

The special Diamond Jubilee (June) edition of Allhallows Life is now available. Click the image below to see the full copy.

This month’s edition includes information about events taking place to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, including a Picnic in the Park on Sunday 3 June and a fascinating Local History Exhibition - hosted by All Saints Church. The exhibition will open throughout the long Bank Holiday weekend.

You will also find details about the next Project Day on Saturday 9 June - meeting outside the Village Hall at 8.30am, a list of services at All Saints Church plus reports and updates from the Parish Council and other local groups. And you will also find photographs of the recent birthday celebrations at Allhallows Primary School.

Another packed edition of Allhallows Life to enjoy this month, with lots to get involved with - so please take time to read from cover to cover!

Allhallows Life is the magazine of Allhallows Parish Council. Take a look at their website by clicking here. The magazine also features items from St. Mary Hoo Parish Council. Take a look at their website by clicking here.

  

Allhallows Life - May Edition

The May edition of Allhallows Life is now available. Click the image below to see the full copy.

This month’s edition includes information about events taking place to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, including a Picnic in the Park on Sunday 3 June and a special Gardening Competition - with a chance of winning prizes of £50, £30 and £20. There’s also details of the next meeting of the Allhallows History Club on Sunday 6 May, a list of services at All Saints Church plus reports from the Parish Council and other local groups.

And there’s another really informative report about Project Day activities - where volunteers come together every month to help clean up the village. The next Project Day morning is on Saturday 12 May at 8.30am - meeting at the Village Hall.

Allhallows Monthly Indoor Market gets a mention, along with photos of a recent event. This event is held at The British Pilot, and is worth taking the time to go along to. The next one will be on a Saturday in May (watch for signs around the village for the date).

Another really packed edition of Allhallows Life to enjoy this month, with lots to get involved with - so please take time to read from cover to cover!

Allhallows Life is the magazine of Allhallows Parish Council. Take a look at their website by clicking here. The magazine also features items from St. Mary Hoo Parish Council. Take a look at their website by clicking here.

  

Anim-Mates Coffee Morning (High Halstow), Saturday 14 April 2012

Fancy a nice cuppa and a piece of cake - eaten in aid of a good cause?

Well, you’ll be pleased to know there will be a Coffee Morning this Saturday (14 April) at the Memorial Hall in High Halstow. It is being held in aid of local animal rescue sanctuary Anim-Mates.

Opening at 10.30am, there’s a promise of homemade cakes and a ‘chocolate explosion’ too - which certainly sounds worthy of further investigation!

Click the poster below for further details.

To find out more about Anim-Mates, who are based at St. Mary Hoo, take a look at their website by clicking here.

  

Allhallows Life - April Edition

The April edition of Allhallows Life is now available. Click the image below to see the full copy.

This month’s edition includes information about Diamond Jubilee events taking place in the village, details of the celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of Allhallows Primary School, a list of services at All Saints Church plus reports from the Parish Council and other local groups.

And local resident Marian Morrad has written an interesting article about Cross Park. There is also a look back at the most recent Project Day morning and details of the next one planned for Saturday 14 April.

Another really packed edition to enjoy this month, with lots to get involved with - so please take time to read from cover to cover!

Allhallows Life is the magazine of Allhallows Parish Council. Take a look at their website by clicking here. The magazine also features items from St. Mary Hoo Parish Council. Take a look at their website by clicking here.