Stroud Village Hall and Residents Association

03/06/2026

As part of National Volunteers' Week, we're celebrating the wonderful people who give their time to support our community – and Dave is definitely one of them.

Dave can often be found pottering in the Community Garden, whether it's taking his turn on the fortnightly mowing rota, tidying the lawn edges (which have never looked so neat!), weeding the flowerbeds, or introducing new plants that he's successfully persuaded the local garden centre to donate.

His hard work, enthusiasm and care help keep the gardens looking beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

In our latest blog post, Dave shares, in his own words, why he chooses to volunteer in the Community Garden: https://stroudvillagehall.org/why-i-volunteer-according-to-dave/

02/06/2026

This week is National Volunteers' Week (1–7 June), and we want to say a HUGE thank you to all our fantastic volunteers, including:

Our Board of Trustees, who are passionate about the important role the village hall plays in community life and are dedicated to ensuring it continues to thrive as a central hub for the benefit of the whole village.

Our Community Garden volunteers, who work so hard to keep the hall gardens looking beautiful and are committed to creating a green space where wildlife can flourish and everyone can enjoy time in nature.

And our brilliant Revels Committee volunteers, who give up their time each year to organise the Stroud Revels. This wonderful village tradition simply wouldn't happen without their hard work, dedication and endless enthusiasm.

In a world that can sometimes feel increasingly disconnected and divided, community spaces offer something incredibly valuable: a place where people can come together, feel connected to their community, and be part of something bigger than themselves.

So, thank you once again to all our volunteers. You are at the heart of what makes our village such a special place, and this week we celebrate everything you do.

31/05/2026

It's your last chance to get your Stroud Revels tickets at 2025 prices. Ticket link on the Revels page. Can't wait to see you there!

29/04/2026

Doing some spring DIY? Play the Community Lottery this month for your chance to win a £1,000 IKEA gift card or £1,000 in cash!

The East Hampshire Community Lottery supports local good causes like ours and tickets cost just £1 each. Find out more: https://www.easthantslottery.co.uk/support/stroud-village-hall-and-residents-association

28/04/2026

Come along to the Stroud Parish Council APM at the village hall tonight at 7.30pm.

In addition to updates from the council and the hall, there will be talks from Hampshire Countryside Services Ranger James Donnelly and Will & Oliver Atkinson from Meonside Farm will be talking about their 'Meonside Beaver Project for Nature'.

Cheese and wine will accompany the guest talks.

Reminder that Tuesday is the Annual Parish Meeting

Including a talk about the introduction of beavers to the Meon Valley

Drinks and snacks included!!!

10/04/2026

We're delighted to announce that Hayley will be running a new Toddler Sense class on Friday mornings at the village hall — a great addition to her already popular Monday morning session.

Toddler Sense classes are packed with fun, adventure, and learning for busy little explorers. You can find out more in the post below...

Toddler Sense Guildford, Godalming and Haslemere

07/04/2026

Join our Big Village Spring Clean!
The annual Litter Pick takes place THIS SATURDAY, 11th April.
Meet at 10:30am at the Village Hall — all ages welcome.

Coffee and cake afterwards!

And an added bonus: younger helpers can use the litter pick to apply for their Green Blue Peter badge.

01/04/2026

Thank you to volunteer gardeners Glen and Philip for making this lovely seating area near the stream, complete with a beautiful handwoven willow fence around the flowerbed to protect the little seedlings.

We are enormously grateful that you give up your time to care for the community garden and to create a space for us all to sit and watch the flowers grow!