The group is a fun way for babies, toddlers and their parents to meet and play. Meets every Mon 10-11.30am British School Rooms with toys, craft activities, music. . . . Contact furefgbaonolgbqqyref@tznvy.pbz or regular updates on www.facebook.com/sherston.toddlers
1st Sherston Brownies
Meet Weds 5.45–7pm in term time at the Scout Hut. All girls are welcome to join after their 7th birthday, but there is a waiting list. Visit www.girlguiding.org.uk and follow the parents’ link to register your interest, for all other queries . . . . Contact 1fgfurefgbaoebjavrf@tznvy.pbz
1st Sherston Guides
Meet Wed 5.30-7pm in term time at the Village Hall. All girls are welcome to join after their 10th birthday, there’s no waiting list. Visit . . .www.girlguiding.org.uk and follow the parents’ link to register your interest, for all other queries . . . Contact Fi Picton via sv.cvpgba@bhgybbx.pbz
1st Sherston Beaver Scout Colony
Beavers is open to both girls and boys aged between 6 and 8 years old. Meet Mon 5.15pm to 6.30pm in term time at the Scout hut. There is a waiting list for Beavers . . . Contact email wbva@furefgbafpbhgf.bet.hx for an application form.
1st Sherston Cub Scout Pack
Open to both girls and boys aged between 8 and 10 ½ years old. Meets Weds 6-7.30pm in term times at the Scout hut. There is a waiting list for Cubs, Contact email wbva@furefgbafpbhgf.bet.hx for an application form
1st Sherston Scout Troop
Open to both girls and boys aged between 10½ to 14 years old. Meet on Tues 7-9pm in term time at the Scout hut. There is a waiting list for Scouts, email . . . wbva@furefgbafpbhgf.bet.hx for an application form
Sherston Whitewall Explorers Explorers
IIs open to both girls and boys aged between 14 and 18 years old, you don’t need to have previously been a member of Scouts or Guides to join us. Meet Fri nights 8.30- 10pm in term times at the Scout hut.. . . . Email wbva@furefgbafpbhgf.bet.hx for an application form
Greenfingers After School Gardening Club
Children at Sherston primary School are developing green fingers and learning about nature and sustainability as they build, sow and grow in their Garden Area with the help and guidance of volunteers from Sustainable Sherston & Sherston Gardening Club. Contact: cwynjerapr46@tznvy.pbz
Church and Faith Groups
Holy Cross Church
Sunday service 9.30am – 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays ; 2nd Sunday, service at 10.00am which moves around the eight churches of the Gauzebrook Group. Check www.gauzebrook.org or www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11839/ or the noticeboard near the lychgate. Sunday evening services November–March at 4.30pm please check our website to confirm details. Church of the Holy Cross Coffee Shop Morning coffee every Th urs 10-12noon – small children’s play area Book the Church for concerts, lectures, exhibitions, popup cafes. . . . . Book via furefgba@tnhmroebbx.bet
Sherston Congregational Church
Sunday service 10am. All services can be joined in person in the British School Room, Cliff Rd, or via Zoom. Please contact Rev Andrew who will send a Zoom link. Bible Study or Prayer Group, alternating Mondays 7.30pm, also via Zoom. Contacts the Minister – Rev Andrew Williams Tarling – njgpunesvryq@ubgznvy.pb.hx or If you would like to book the British School Room for any event, please . . Contact our Administrator (Alicja Clark): via email only: nyvpwnpynex076@tznvy.pbz
Community Groups
Village Hall 300+ Club
For an annual subscription of £10 support the Village Hall, enter to win one of the four £20 prizes awarded in 10 draws each year. Contact Nic Riley 07768 603160 Jeanna Ind 07887 853476
Sherston Living Churchyard
1st Saturday of the month 10am – work to support wildlife diversity to create a more beautiful place for the community. Everyone welcome. Come along and see what’s happening, and join in if you like. .. . . We meet first Saturday each month from 9.30-12 with sociable coffee break around 11. Contact cwynjerapr46@tznvy.pbz
Sustainable Sherston
We are a group of residents from Sherston and surrounding villages who have come together to take action on the climate and ecological emergency at a local level. We are planning practical action based around six project groups, learning together through talks and other events and lobbying our local council and MP. Come along to our talks, join one of our project groups, register for our newsletter by emailing fhfgnvanoyrfurefgba@tznvy.pbz or take a look at our suggestions for powerful actions you can take now.
Practices are every Wednesday 7.30 – 9 pm. . . . Contact Graham Morris 07484 838330 or Jim Bartlett 07980 119320 or come along.
Drawing Classes in Sherston
Classes Weds either 10am-12noon or 1.30-3.30pm British School Room during term time. . . . Contact Heather Martin urngure@trbssznegva.cyhf.pbz or phone 840375
Footpaths Group
Sherston Walks – a guide to local Rights of Way’, featuring 10 local walks is on sale at the Post Office. If you would like to learn more about the Footpaths Group . . . Contact Tanya Burgess on 07979 702869 or Gnaln.Ohetrff@furefgba.bet.hx or visit the Walks page
Sherston Senior Club
Meets at 2.30pm during summer, 2pm during winter in the British School Room, . . . Contact Helen Quirk 840516
Sherston Community Choir
Meets at 7.30pm each Wed in term time in the British School Room on Cliff Road. £3 per session. All welcome. No auditions and you don’t have to be able to read music. . . . Contact Sheila Cutcher furvynphgpure28@tznvy.pbz or 840067, or on Facebook.
Sherston Drama Group
The Drama group puts on plays and pantomimes as well as smaller dramatic and social events in and around Sherston. If you’re interested in taking part or helping out . . . Contact Katie Skeffington (Chairperson) via xngvr.fxrssvatgba@oevfgby.np.hx.
Sherston Gardening Club
Meets 1st Tues each month apart from Jul & Aug, 7pm for 7.30pm start in the British School Room, bring and buy stall, quiz, refreshments, £15pa £25 joint, under 18s free. . . . . Contact furefgbatneqravatpyho@tznvy.pbz for more details.
Sherston Probus Club
Meets first Mon each month at 11am at the Rattlebone for interesting talks followed by lunch with 30 retired business and professional men in Sherston and the surrounding villages. . . . . Contact Secretary Alan Pugh chtunnaqt@ogvagrearg.pbz
Yak & Yarn
Every Friday morning 10am till 12 noon in the Rattlebone Inn. A friendly group for anyone who wants to knit, crochet or do anything with yarn, whether experienced or a beginner!
Sherston Arts Festival
Welcome to the Sherston Arts Festival 2025 we are excited to announce that this year is Sherston arts festival will take place from the 7th to the 16th of November 2025. For more details please see our website at sherstonartsfestival.com
Sports
Rattlebone Boules League
48 teams playing in 3 Leagues weekday evenings at the Rattlebone’s boules pistes April – August. . . . Contact Graham Hayman Urephyr.Ynobhyr@bhgybbx.pbz
Sherston Badminton and Table Tennis Club
Every Tues evening from 7.30-9.30pm Village Hall from Sept to the end of May. New members welcome – mixed ages (over 18) and abilities. . . . . Contact Antony Lodge nagbalybqtr8@tznvy.pbz
Training every Thurs at SWR School Tetbury, between 7-8.30pm. All ages and abilities welcome. £3 per session. . . . . Contact Lauren 07885 597429, Julia 07791783905 or Penny 07846123455 or furefgbafubbgref@tznvy.pbz
Sherston Short Mat Bowls
Meet every Thurs evening 7.30pm – 9.30pm in the Village Hall, September through to May. Bring flat shoes, we have the woods. . . . . Contact Tony Weedon 841377 or Anne Andrews 840941
Sherston Tennis Courts
The courts are available to the village at no charge, at own risk. The courts can be slippery when wet. Please look after the courts and nets, take away any rubbish.
Sherston Town FC
The First team plays in the 2nd Division of the Stroud & District Football League, the Second team plays in the 5th Division at Knockdown Park on alternative Sat afternoons at 2.30pm. Sherston Veterans play on Sun mornings. Spectators and new players welcome. Please check socials or . . . . Contact furefgbagbjasbbgonyypyho@tznvy.pbz or 07771 515489.
Sherston Velo Cycling Club
Rides and social events for cyclists of all experience levels from beginner to advanced, including families. Regular rides include Castle Combe circuit, gravel ride or chain gang. RGT social ride, group ride, café ride and beginner rides. For more info . . . . vasb@furefgbairyb.pp or email frpergnel@furefgbairyb.pp
The Sherston Boules Festival
Is recognised nationally as one of the premier UK one-day Boules tournaments and raises thousands of pounds each year for local causes.2026 Boules Festival weekend is taking place on the 4-5th July 2026. For details please look at our website . . . . www.sherstonboules.org
Skittles Alley at the Rattlebone
is available for use please ask at the bar to book .. .recommended . . . or turn up and ask for access. Any teams should enquire about regular slots evenings. Phone number 01666 840871 or email rng@gurenggyrobar.pb.hx
