There may not be much evidence of Spring in the weather yet, but one sure sign that it's on the way is the save the date for our

Barringtons Spring Litter Pick on Saturday 6 April, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.

We are all happy and proud to live in such a beautiful part of the country; but trying to keep our villages clean and tidy does require help from the community. With the increased traffic levels we have experienced over the last years we are also faced with increasing littering.

It may only be twice a year, but it makes a huge difference to our villages

So please put it in your diary and come and join us on the day to help keep the Barringtons clear of litter!

The Great and Little Barrington Carol Service and Advent Drinks 

will be held in Great Barrington Village Hall on

Sunday 17^th December 2023.

Carols will commence at 5.00 pm, with drinks being served from 6.00 to 8.00 pm

Please come along – and please bring a small contribution to the finger buffet if you can.

The Annual Strim Stream & Soup event will be held in Little Barrington on Saturday 23 September 2023.

Volunteers are asked to gather at 10.00. Please bring with you anything you can in the way of strimmers, rakes, shovels, gloves, etc.

We would be very grateful for your help.

Open Gardens with Sparkling Cream Teas

Herewith the full details of The Barringtons' Celebration of King Charles III Coronation on Saturday 6 May 2023.

Notice of Uncontested Election in The Barringtons 2023

Village Litter Pick - Saturday 25 March 2023. We are all happy and proud to live in such a beautiful part of the country; but trying to keep our villages clean and tidy does require help from the community. 

With the increased traffic levels we have experienced over the last few years, we are also faced with increasing littering. It is an unfortunate truth that rubbish begets more rubbish, so to keep on top of the situation we are having our annual Spring clear-up.

Please put in your diaries to come and join us on Saturday 25 March 2023 to help keep The Barringtons clear of litter.

Click on this link to find details of how you can take part in the 2023 Star Count - 19 to 24 February:

https://www.cpre.org.uk/what-we-care-about/nature-and-landscapes/dark-skies/star-count-2023/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=SC2023_SClive_CampaignsUpdate&utm_content=Star+Count+2023+is+live+-+Campaigns+Update

The annual Advent Drinks will be held in The Reading Room, Little Barrington, on Saturday 10 December 2022.

Volunteers to help on the evening will be most welcome.

We look forward to seeing you!

The Autumn Litter Pick will be held on Saturday 12 November 2022 commencing at 10.00 a.m.
Everyone to meet at The Fox Inn to pick up their litter pickers and black sacks.
Refreshments will be served.
Please join us and help to make a difference to your community!

Queen's Jubilee photograph of the residents of The Barringtons taken in May 2022 by Jackie Parsons.

Defibrillator Training Session
Saturday 1^st October 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Little Barrington Reading Room

As I’m sure you all know, there is now a defibrillator located in the red telephone boxes in both Great and Little Barrington.  Although we fervently hope they are never needed, these might potentially save one of our lives.  But for them to be able to help someone in need requires people to be able to operate them. Happily, this is easily learned, and there will be a training session for local residents taking place as detailed above, led by Christopher Tancock from the Pint of Life first aid initiative.

We do urge people to come along if they are able to – these training sessions don’t take long (an hour or so), are very easy, and not too frequent (we’re currently aiming to have one biennially). Even if you have attended one before, it can never hurt to have a reminder!

Without trying to be too dramatic, it really just might make the difference between life and death for someone one day.

Discover and support Gloucestershire's and North Bristol's historic churches.

Join us to visit beautiful churches and chapels by bike, foot, horse, or whatever way takes your fancy.

Local Contact:  beneficeofwindrush@gmail.com 

Village Litter Pick - 12 March 2022We are all happy and proud to live in such a beautiful part of the country; but trying to keep our villages clean and tidy does require help from the community. 

With the increased traffic levels we have experienced over the last few years, we are also faced with increasing littering. It is an unfortunate truth that rubbish begets more rubbish, so to keep on top of the situation we are having our annual Spring clear-up.

Please put in your diaries to come and join us on 12 March 2022 to help keep the Barringtons clear of litter.

The Military Vehicle Trust Convoy will be ending its winter run at Village Farm, Little Barrington on Saturday 5 March 2022 at approximately 1300.

Everyone is welcome to view the convoy and learn about their fabulous machines. Please see full details in the flyer below.

We have been informed of a Road Closure from Cats Abbey Lane to Village Hall, Windrush from 31 January to 8 February 2022.

The annual Advent Drinks will be held in The Reading Room, Little Barrington, on 4 December 2021.

Organisers Cllr Sue Cleal and Jacky King would appreciate assistance if you are able to help. 

‘The Barringtons Clean-Up & Litter Pick’

Great & Little Barrington

Saturday 6 November 2021 (10:00 onwards)

Are you proud of our beautiful corner of the Cotswolds ?

Have you seen the rubbish on the road sides ?

Would you like to help make a difference ?

Did you miss the opportunity or notification of previous Barrington clean-ups ?

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We would be most grateful for your help. With the increased traffic levels we have experienced over the last years we are also faced with increasing littering. It is an unfortunate truth that rubbish begets more rubbish, so to keep on top of the situation through the winter, we are having our first Autumn clear-up.

Please do come and support us with:

· Cameras (before & after photographs anytime from receipt of this flyer)

· Wearing Gloves & Wellies

· Rubbish bag collection

· You will be equipped with bags, gloves, high visibility vests and litter pickers

We will meet at the Fox Inn, Great Barrington for coffee, tea and bacon butties from 10amon Saturday 6 November 2021 and thereafter for a celebratory photograph !

We hope for your understanding that the use of equipment and the work will be at your own risk

This is the annual gathering of villagers to help clear the village green in Little Barrington prior to the winter.

The annual Gifford's Circus will return on 5 August until 16 August 2021, on the cricket pitch in Great Barrington.

Come for a delightful family day out in the country. Held at the Great Barrington village hall and adjoining field, set in the beautiful landscape of the Windrush Valley: a traditional fete with refreshments including teas, cakes, BBQ, ice creams and Pimms; competitions for fruit and vegetables, flowers and flower arrangements, arts and crafts, children's classes, stalls and traditional games, a tombola and raffle, and band.

Volunteers required! If you can help, please contact the Parish Clerk and she will pass on your details to the organisers.

There will be an increase in activity in Little and Great Barrington on Sunday 11^th July 2021 when the Broughton Castle Sportive will be coming through the village.

The organisers of this cycle event are using Great Barrington Village Hall to provide a feed station for the cyclists throughout the day.

You may see ambulances in the vicinity, but these are (hopefully) patrolling as a safety precaution.

Obviously there will be more cyclists on the narrow roads leading into the village from Windrush and out of the village to Taynton, so be aware.