Welcome to the June 2026 Edition of the Meon Vale Newsletter
- May 6
- 4 min read
We’re here to keep you in the loop with everything happening around Meon Vale. From summer events and community updates to new ways to get involved, there’s plenty going on across the village.
Whats going on in Meon Vale
📣 Community Updates
Meon Vale RA General Meeting
Thank you to guest speakers Richard Stott from Pershore and Claire Craige from the Meon Eco Group for their guidance regarding the wetland and public open space. The minutes are available on the website: https://www.meonvalera.org/general-5
🌿 To join the Meon Eco Group and get involved with local initiatives such as wildflower planting:
🏋️ Halo Leisure Centre Open Day
Halo would like to thank everyone who attended the Open Day and supported local businesses including Meon Treats and Sisters Fish & Chips. It was great to see residents engaging with Warwickshire Fire Service.
For information on memberships and offers:
🚂 Rail Live Wednesday and Thursday 16-17th June
Porterbrook will be hosting Rail Live - the UK’s largest rail exhibition on the 16th & 17th June. The event includes 7,000+ rail professionals at Rail LIVE to experience solutions in a live rail environment. The site at Porterbrook's Long Marston is the largest and most extensive rail storage facility in the UK. Residents can request tickets by emailing RailLive@bauermedia.co.uk but you must wear a high vis vest and appropriate footwear. Please be respectful and patient to visitors to the area, and with approximately 5000 visitors per day be mindful of the increased traffic on Campden Road and Station Road. The exhibition details are found on the below website, but opening at 9AM and closing at 4:30PM on Wednesday and 4PM on Thursday will mean increased traffic at these times. There will also be exhibitors using station road as access before and after these dates
📅 Events in Meon Vale
🏀 Thu 4th June @ Halo Leisure Centre – Walking Basketball with Mark – 1:30PM
👶 Thu 4th June @ Village Hall – Baby & Toddler Group – runs every Thursday, with the Health Visitor attending on the first Thursday of each month
🌳 Sat 6th June @ Village Hall – Great Big Green Week 2026 – Eco Talks (free, no ticket required) – 10:00AM
🌼 Sat 6th June @ Village Hall – Great Big Green Week 2026 – Tours of a wildlife-friendly Gardeners’ World featured garden – 11:00AM – Book here: https://tinyurl.com/53cxtnda
🚲 Sat 6th June @ Greenway, Seven Meadows, Stratford – Great Big Green Week Social Bike Ride for all ages – 10:00AM (no ticket required)
🌱 Sat 6th June @ Pavilion Coffee Shop – Green Day – Plant & Seed Swap
📚 Sat 6th June @ Pavilion Coffee Shop – Books & Magazines Give & Take – 2:00PM–4:00PM
⛪ Sun 14th June @ Village Hall – Meon Vale Church hosted by Rivervale Churches and Jay – 3:00PM
🕹️ Mon 15th June @ Village Hall – Youth Group returns – evening session
🎶 Fri 12th June @ Pavilion Coffee Shop – Summer Sessions – 6:30PM–10:30PM – Live music from Barney Newman, bar by Borderlines Brewery and food truck
🎤 Fri 26th June @ Pavilion Coffee Shop – Pavilion Quiz Night – Doors open 7:30PM for 8:00PM start – Bar & snacks available – Book online: https://buytickets.at/meonpavilion/2067608
🎨 Sat 27th June @ Pavilion Coffee Shop – Indian Block Printing Workshop – 10:00AM – £25pp – 3-hour session
🎪 Sat 8th August @ Meon Vale – Meon Fun Fest – 2:00PM–9:00PM – Interested in a stall? Email: meonfunfest@gmail.com – Event page: https://facebook.com/events/s/meon-funfest-2026/865545329422331/
☕ Regular Activities at Pavilion Coffee Shop
Tuesdays @ Pavilion Coffee Shop – Parent & Baby Group – 10:30AM–12:00PM
🎨 Tuesdays @ Pavilion Coffee Shop – Arts, Crafts & Chat Group – 1:30PM–3:30PM
📖 Last Wednesday of each month @ Pavilion Coffee Shop – Book Club – 1:00PM–3:00PM
🎵 Fridays @ Pavilion Coffee Shop – Tots Tune Time – 10:00AM–10:45AM – £2.50 per child at pay at the till on the day
🧶 Fridays @ Pavilion Coffee Shop – Knit & Natter – 1:00PM–3:00PM
♻️ First Saturday of each month @ Pavilion Coffee Shop – Give & Take Swap Shop – 2:00PM–4:00PM
• June: Books & Magazines
• July: Homewares
📐 Planning Updates
💧 Meon Vale Wetlands
Please support the campaign organised by HorNet (Home Owners Rights Network) and sign the open letter to Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook:
☀️ Arrow Valley Solar Farm Proposal
Find out more about the proposed solar farm north of Bidford:
🏊 Safety Reminder
Please do not swim in the SUDS drainage ponds. These ponds are designed to manage stormwater and urban runoff and can contain contaminated water, hidden debris, steep banks and reedbeds, creating serious safety risks. Please remind children of these dangers and report any concerns v
Finally.... We’ve set up a MVRA Newsletter WhatsApp group to keep residents informed and connected.
This is a one-way group (your number stays private), and it’s just for information—no chats or spam. You’ll receive around one message a month with updates on:
• Local events
• Community meetings
• Important neighbourhood news
All local villagers are welcome, including those from Long Marston, Pebworth, and Quinton. If you’d like to stay in the loop, feel free to join! 🙂
And please forward this message to anyone who might be interested!
⬇️ click below to join! ⬇️
The Meon Vale Residents Association
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