Dog walking etiquette in Sherfield English One of the most common issues I have reported to me is when a dog off the lead runs up to a dog that is on the lead and an altercation ensues. I have recently had several complaints from rural villages that dogs being exercised off the lead are allowed to run amok as if rules don’t apply. In the countryside where there are far more environmental stimuli it is important to train and condition your dog to act appropriately. Dogs can ge

What a fun Thursday evening at Sherfield English Village Hall!

Sherfield English Bowls Club Presentation Night Trophies , October 2026 Welcome to the September 2026 edition of the Sherfield English Bowls Club newsletter, keeping all members and friends up to date with the latest news. Includes Presentation Night 2026 Report.

Sherfield English Village Hall - ready to Line dance?

Donate your old phone to the village hall The Village Hall is looking for a donation of a working Android smartphone to help us take contactless card payments at our upcoming events. To work with our payment system, the phone needs: Android operating system (preferably less than 5 years old) Built-in NFC capability (so people can tap their cards/phones on back to pay). Working Wi-Fi/Mobile Data and the ability to access email. A screen and battery in reasonably good condition

Hill Farm Caravan Park Shop & Cafe 10-26 Our only village shop is open and hopes to stay open over the winter months. Use it or Loose it!! If they don't stock an item then ask :) The cafe is open for a limited selection and may or may not continue after the end of October.

Test Valley Borough Council · Our Reserves Officers have been out doing our annual survey of Harvest Mice (Micromys minutus) at Mill Lane Meadows (https://testvalley.gov.uk/.../natureres.../mill-lane-meadows) today in the glorious autumnal sunshine The survey consists of us looking through long grass to try and spot one of their intricately woven grass nests, and when we find them we take measurements, photos, and record the findings on a national database We found 3 nests t

Sherfield English Village Hall Scarecrow 2026 - Tatty Oak De'Ville Tatty Oak De'Ville was delighted to be asked to join the party! Made entirely from foraged materials (if you count the bottom of my craft cupboard boxes in this!), Tatty Oak is pleased to stand outside to represent the village hall and support their 2025 Community Sibling who lives indoors! See all of the 2026 Scarecrows, part of the Wellow and Plaitford 2026 Competition at www.facebook.com/groups/755146167

Four Acre farm, Ringwood Kate will give an insight into the creation and management of this inspiring community garden on the outskirts of Ringwood. All welcome, just turn up, refreshments and gardening chat! Free. Events

Line Dance tickets sold out Line Dance Taster at Village Hall is now sold out. If you would be interested in a second event then do comment below.

Scarecrows in Sherfield English We have officially crossed borders again this year! Batman and his Robin have swooped into Sherfield English and can now be found at the A27, Steplake Lane and Graemar Lane crossroads. If you are in Sherfield English and fancy joining the fun, we'd love to add your scarecrow to the competition! Simply upload a photo to the Wellow and Plaitford Scarecrow Competition group, and we'll add it to the interactive map: https://tinyurl.com/yrypfdya W

Another bit of amazing volunteering this Friday afternoon! Fresh top up black paint to front right hand face of village hall after this blisteringly hot summer! Could you offer just a couple of hours to paint one of the other areas? Get in touch villagehall@sherfieldenglish.org.uk

Join us for a warm and welcoming Christmas Lunch at the Village Hall. This special event is for seniors in our community to come together, share a meal and enjoy some festive company. Date & Time: 29 November 2026 – arrive from 12:30 PM for a 1:00 PM lunch Location: Sherfield English Village Hall Who it’s for: Local seniors – whether you come on your own or with a friend, you’ll be very welcome. What to expect: - Traditional Christmas lunch - Friendly faces and conversa

Finals Day 2026 at Sherfield English Bowls Club A day of drama with twists and turns, ups and downs and a touch of nerves brought to an end Competitions for 2026. Spectators were treated to superb bowling right up to the final wood on the final end of the final match. Mixed Triples: Gillian, playing through the pain barrier with an injured shoulder on her bowling arm, certainly played her part as lead, gaining early points for her team. However, they stalled halfway throu

Our final rollup session of the season, sunlight at 6pm to darkness at 8pm. Now a well-loved event on our calendar, though soured with the taste that the season has come to an end…. 24 members enjoyed the evening, especially the hot dogs and hot drinks that followed. We now look forward to our Presentation Evening at Wellow Golf Club Friday 2nd October 2026 (there will be one or two surprises in store) Roll on mid-April 2027 when we start all over again…😊

This August Bank Holiday our lovely art group The VILLAGE HALL DRAW took part in Hampshire Open Studios at our beloved Sherfield English Village Hall for the very first time and what a fabulous exhibition it was! I am very proud of every one who has come along over the four years I have been running the group. Many joined nervously having not drawn since school but together they have enthusiastically been covered in charcoal, drawn with the wrong hand, spilled coffee over the

Maintenance at Sherfield English Village Hall 09-26 It's the small things that count. Many thanks to amazing volunteers Mark, Michael and Ursula for checking the easier turn taps, installing replacement flood light (warm white, low lumen, time controlled) and sweeping the car park. Essential items to keep our community facility safe and functional and hire rates as low as possible.

Wellow Wood Chapel Wellow Wood Chapel Service held each Sunday at 10am. A warm welcome to everyone followed by Coffee/tea and biscuits. 4th October Mrs Gwen Leslie 11th October Rev S Sweeney Traditional Harvest Festival at 6pm 18th October Mr Bradley Newman 25th October Mr Lee Philipson Wednesday 4th November Fellowship Cream Tea 2pm