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If you have something to add to the Cottesbrooke pages, you can get in touch with your village correspondent via cottesbrookevhc@gmail.com

 COTTESBROOKE 7th ANNUAL PRODUCE & CRAFT SHOW 2025

SATURDAY 30th AUGUST 2025

COTTESBROOKE VILLAGE HALL

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 2PM

HOMEMADE REFRESHMENTS, AUCTION OF PRODUCE AND RAFFLE. RAISING FUNDS FOR COTTESBROOKE VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELDS

All enquiries to Derek on 01604 505627 or Holly on 07493 165731

VILLAGE HALL

Village Summer Party

A great afternoon was had by all that attended the village summer party on 6th July. Despite it being the first day in almost 9 weeks that it rained we still enjoyed getting together in the village hall to catch up, play games, listen to music and enjoy great food together.

A special thanks to Sally & Alan from Creaton Cuisine who provided us all with delicious pork rolls, roasted veggies and salads to keep us fuelled up for an afternoon of fun.

Cottesbrooke Open Gardens

In early June we had a beautiful day for the village open gardens, with 7 gardens open throughout the village raising money for the Church. We welcomed visitors from far and wide who enjoyed cakes and refreshments in the village hall.

A big thank you to those who opened their gardens and gave their time to help on the day with car parking, serving tea and cakes, washing up and taking money on the door.

Produce Market

Our Produce Market on 30th August is not to be missed! If you love fresh, local food, this is the place to be. You’ll find everything from seasonal fruits and veggies to homemade goodies. It’s a great way to stock up on delicious, locally-grown produce, and support our farmers and producers. Plus, it's always a lovely day out with lots of smiles and friendly faces. (See advert on next page.)

Soundbath

After a relaxing Summer Solstice evening, the Soundbaths will resume again on Thursday, 25th September, at 7pm in the Village Hall. For more details and to book a place, email Sally on sallyfordy@hotmail.com

Coffee Mornings

Our next residents coffee morning is on Saturday 2nd August 10-12. If you would like to host a coffee morning please contact Holly on 07493165731.

From the heart of Cottesbrooke in early Spring…

Looking out from the comfort of my lounge armchair, I have seen a young muntjac, close beside its mother. Another time, an inquisitive fox came and stood looking at me through my patio window – he’ll be back later in this report.

Through that same window, today, I looked at the unusual sight of two greater spotted woodpeckers clinging to the tube of peanuts on the birdfeeder. There was an even more startling spectacle in the yard beyond; a muntjac deer had its nose down, peering curiously at two cock pheasants fighting each other.

When we first moved to Cottesbrooke, a badger ran across my front doorstep when I opened the door, giving me a real fright. That same spot is now home to two stray cats who curl up and sleep there.

Recently, the last of six full-grown white ducks, raised with tender loving care from incubated eggs, was snatched from the farm by the local fox – I wonder if it was the one watching me through the window.

So, from the greater spotted woodpecker’s spot – and mine! – enjoy this beautiful spring and summer. I hope it is just right for you.

Keep up that patience and perseverance and God bless you.

Chris Utley

Over £500 raised for Marie Curie at Open Gardens in Cottesbrooke

I would like to thank everyone who donated monies at the Hosta Plant Sale on Sunday 8th June at the Open Gardens. Everyone was very generous and a total of just over £500 was raised for Marie Curie in memory of Yvonne Daw who died in 2023 from pancreatic cancer. She was an avid Hosta collector with over 380 different varieties of Hostas going up for sale. Thank you again.

Derek Daw and family