STEVINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTATION GROUP
This is a collaborative group under the Chairmanship of Cllr John Strutt. The purpose is to consider the environment, climate change and biodiversity. Any Stevington residents interested in these matters are welcome to attend.
STEVINGTON VILLAGE HALL
The Village Hall offers car parking, play equipment, football pitch and 2 hectares of grassed area. Built in 1972 and extended in following years, the hall offers a 160 square metres of internal space with staging, seating and bar. Additional facilities include two independent changing rooms with power shower, a commercially equipped kitchen with six ring cooker, fridge, dishwasher, bain-marie/heating cabinet, and crockery/cutlery to cater for 120 covers.
The Hall and Playing Field are managed by the Stevington Social Centre Committee.
Booking: Steve Cole: Phone 01234 824571
STEVINGTON SOCIAL CENTRE
Stevington Social Centre is a charity offering social activities in the village and surrounding area. IT manages and provides a calendar of events including fireworks night, Burns Night supper, hostess supper, theatrical productions, concerts and sporting events that are open to villagers and the wider public.
ST MARY's church room
Stevington Church Room was donated to the people of Stevington by the Duke of Bedford in 1882. It's situated on Church Road approx. 200m before the Church. The Friends of St Mary's manage a calendar of social activities and sporting events for local residents, their family and friends. The Church Room is open most days of the week and is home to the Community Shop, Wavelength IT help group, Stay and Play Toddlers’ group, Internet cafe, Guitar workshops, Women’s Institute.
The Hall is available for hire.
Booking: Robert Eadie: Phone 01234 826198 or email robert@eadies.org.uk
st mary's church
St Mary's has been the centre of village worship since the 11th century when the original stone tower was built. There was an earlier wooden watch-tower in the 9th century on the site.The church is open from 10am to 4pm daily.
Contacts: Revd Jacqueline Curtis, Revd Peter Turnbull Phone 01234 720262 or 01234 720961Email: chellingtonteam@gmail.com
community shop
The Community Shop can be found inside St Mary's Church Rooms. It's open Monday to Friday from 10am to 12 noon and on Saturday from 10am to 12 noon and 3pm to 5pm. It offers a wide range of non-perishable goods, eggs milk and butter. Fresh bread can be ordered by Friday for collection on Saturday and prices are competitive as the shop is run entirely by volunteers.
Online bread orders: https://stevington.org.uk/shop/
stevington cinema
Stevington Cinema brings a wide range of film and live streamed theatrical productions to north Bedfordshire. Films are usually screened on the 1st Thursday of the month in the Village Hall, Court Lane, Stevington, MK43 7QT
Information & Bookings: info@stevingtoncinemaclub.uk
stevington writers
Formed in 2017, this creative writing group aims to encourage local aspiring writers, of all ages, to develop ideas into published work.
More information: https://stevington.org.uk/writers/
stevington historical trust
Established in 1999 by a group of enthusiastic local historians, the Trust aims to advance public education in the history of Stevington. To date, the Trust has published Stevington:The Village History (2001), Stevington in Pictures (2004), Stevington Historic Walks (2006) and Stevington: The Natural History of a Bedfordshire Parish (2015).
Contact: Peter Hart (Hon Secretary) Phone 01234 823586
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