Welcome to the September 2026 Edition of the Meon Vale Newsletter
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.
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Meon Vale Newsletter – September 2026
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Welcome to the MVRA Newsletter Group!
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We now have 235 participants in this group!
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MVRA General Meeting
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Monday 7th September
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7:00PM
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Meon Vale Village Hall
All residents are welcome to attend our general meeting.
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Tea and coffee will be served.
Want to know what’s happening in Meon Vale? Come along! This is your opportunity to hear updates about the community as we celebrate 5 years being the MVRA, important info regarding The SWLP and time to have your say on matters affecting our village. There will be an update from the police regarding antisocial behaviour, an update statement of works from Miller Homes, and time for any questions to Crest Nicholson.
Whether you’re a long-standing resident or new to Meon Vale, everyone is welcome.
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What’s On
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Pavilion Café Weekly Sessions
All held at The Pavilion Café, Meon Vale
👶 Every Tuesday | 10:30AM–12:00PM Parent & Baby Group
A welcoming, relaxed space for new parents and babies to meet, chat and support one another.
🎨 Every Tuesday | 1:30PM–3:30PM
Arts, Crafts & Chat
Bring your own craft project or join the week’s activity whilst enjoying a cuppa and friendly conversation. Open to everyone, especially those experiencing bereavement, loneliness, or physical or mental health challenges.
📚 Last Wednesday of each month | 1:00PM–3:00PM Book Club
Enjoy discussing a different book each month, chosen by the group, over coffee and cake.
🧶 Every Friday | 1:00PM–3:00PM
Knit & Natter
Bring along your knitting, crochet or sewing project, or help with our community baby blanket project for Warwick Hospital Baby Unit.
♻️ First Saturday of each month | 2:00PM–4:00PM
Give & Take Swap Shop
Save money, reduce waste and find a bargain!
📚 September – Clothes & Accessories
📚 October – Books & Magazines
🎨 November – Arts & Crafts
🎄 December – Christmas Decorations, Toys & Games
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Pavilion Café Special Events
🎶 Final Summer Session of the Year!
We’re just two weeks away from our final Summer Session of the year!
📅 Friday 11th September
🕡 6:30PM
📍 The Pavilion Coffee Shop
Join us for a relaxed evening as we see off the summer in the most chilled-out way, with Kyle Parsons playing some lovely laid-back Indie Folk music.
💎 Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop
📅 Friday 18th September
🕢 7:30PM–9:30PM
💷 £20 per person
Fancy trying something creative? Come along to this beginners jewellery-making workshop.
Your £20 includes a glass of Prosecco and nibbles, and you’ll create a necklace and earring set, along with a charm bracelet or keychain to take home.
✨ All tools and materials are provided.
📧 To book, contact Naomi: Naomi.stephens@me.com
🧠 Quiz Night
📅 Friday 25th September
🕢 Doors open 7:30PM
🕗 8:00PM start
💷 £10 per table
Get your team together and put your general knowledge to the test!
🎟️ Book your table in advance:
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Meon Vale Village Hall
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Bingo Night
Come along for an evening of bingo and community fun at the Village Hall!
📅 Saturday 19th September
🕡 Doors open 6:30PM
👀Eyes down 7:15PM
And another date for your diary:
📅 Saturday 17th October
🕡 Doors open 6:30PM
👀 Eyes down 7:15PM
Bring your friends, neighbours and family along for a fun evening!
👶 Rivervale Tots
📅 Every Thursday
🕤 9:30AM–11:30AM
📍 Meon Vale Village Hall
A friendly session for little ones and their parents/carers to meet, play and socialise.
🩺 Health Visitor is First Thursday of every month
📍 Meon Vale Village Hall
👶 YOUTH GROUP
📅 Every Fortnight Monday
🕤 6PM–7:30PM
📍 Meon Vale Village Hall
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Halo Leisure Centre
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BIG OPEN DAY – Saturday 26th September
We’re excited to be holding a big Open Day at Meon Vale HALO Leisure Centre!
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Saturday 26th September
Everything will be FREE!
We’re hoping to have:
🚗 Retro cars
🚒 Fire brigade
⚽ Walking football session
🎉 Lots more activities and things to see!
Come along, have a look around and enjoy a fantastic free community day at our local leisure centre.
💪 Weekly Fitness Classes
Monday
• HIIT – 6:30AM
• Bootcamp – 6:00PM
• Zumba – 7:00PM
Tuesday
• HIIT – 6:00PM
Wednesday
• HIIT – 6:30AM
• Yoga – 8:00AM
• Kettlebells – 6:00PM
Thursday
• Body Circuit – 6:00PM
Friday
• HIIT – 6:30AM
• Pump – 6:00PM
📲 Book via the Halo Leisure App or at reception.
🏸 Community Activity Sessions (£3.50 per session)
🏓 Community Table Tennis
• Tuesdays 11:30AM–1:30PM
• Wednesdays 10:00AM–12:00PM
🏸 No Strings Badminton
• Mondays & Fridays
10:00AM–12:00PM
⚽ Walking Football
• Tuesdays 10:00AM–11:00AM
• Thursdays 12:00PM–1:00PM
🏀 Walking Basketball
• Thursdays 1:30PM–2:30PM
✅ No booking required.
✅ All equipment provided.
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Meon Eco Group
🆘 The People’s Emergency Briefing
📅 Monday 28th September
🕡 6:30PM
A film screening followed by a post-screening discussion about its local impact.
🎟️ Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance.
🦇 FACT TIME🦇
Did you know long-eared bats have ears nearly as long as their bodies? When resting they tuck them under their wings. How cute is that!
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Get more bat facts here: https://www.bats.org.uk/support-bats/international-bat-night
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📍 Local Planning Update
South Warwickshire Local Plan Consultation
⚠️ Closing date: Tuesday 8th September
The Submission Draft of the South Warwickshire Local Plan is currently available for public consultation, with the consultation closing on Tuesday 8th September.
Residents are encouraged to read the proposals and submit comments before the consultation closes.
Marston Sicca Parish Council has provided advice on submitting comments, so please make sure you seek their advice and get your comments submitted before the closing date.
The Plan includes proposals for around 27,800 new homes across Stratford District by 2050.
Key proposals affecting Meon Vale
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Housing
• MEO.1 – 111 homes west of Campden Road (east of the playing fields) with new access onto Station Road.
• MEO.2 – 12 homes off Station Road.
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Long Marston Airfield
Plans include:
• Minimum 10,300 new homes
• At least 4,500 completed by 2050
• Four primary schools
• Secondary school and land reserved for another
• Community facilities
• Employment land
• Bus routes
• Walking and cycling links to Meon Vale
• New access onto Station Road
• 21 Gypsy & Traveller pitches
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Infrastructure
The Plan also safeguards:
• Stratford Bypass route
• Stratford–Honeybourne railway corridor
• Land for a future railway station
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Green Spaces
The Plan identifies Meon Vale’s open spaces as Local Green Spaces, although some existing open spaces are currently omitted from the maps.
Residents can view the Plan, explore the interactive maps and submit comments via the consultation portal.
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Consultation website:
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News from The Pavilion Café
The Pavilion Café is much more than just a café. It is a local charity supporting families, community groups and providing a community food share.
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Open Tuesday–Saturday
10:00AM–4:00PM
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Support in the Community
If you or someone you know needs support with food, the cost of living or mental health, help is available.
Useful information can be found on the MVRA website.
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