The 6th June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces mounted the largest amphibious invasion the world has ever witnessed. In 1944 Operation Overlord saw around 4,000 ships and landing craft set down about 132,500 troops on five Normandy beaches in an action that would bring about the liberation of north-west Europe…
The lucky winners of the special new year 100 club draw are: New Year special prize (£50): Stephen Evans First prize (£25): Melanie and Chris Harvey Second prize (£15): Bernard Moore Third prize (£10): Ken Humphris 15 years ago Casterton village hall set up the ‘100 club’ to help raise funds for our village hall…
The Christmas quiz night and supper at the village hall on 15th December was a sell-out, with 44 people forming eight teams to answer some challenging questions set by quizmaster Bernard. Team Santa’s Little Helpers won, with 52.5 points; second was team SHH… on 50 points; and team Neighbours took third spot with 48 points.…
The owners of the Pheasant Inn have submitted a full planning application for conversion and subdivision of the existing public house into three houses: two four-bedroomed and one three-bedroomed. Casterton’s inn has been at the heart of the village since the 18th century, when its name was the George and Dragon, and this development would…
Casterton has been enhanced as a result of the grants made so far and the trustees would like to encourage residents to come up with ideas for projects with broad community benefit. Residents may wish to approach a trustee in advance of making an application to get an opinion as to whether their idea might…
15 years ago Casterton village hall set up the ‘100 club’ to help raise funds for our village hall and to give three prizes every month: £25, £15 and £10, plus a grand draw of £50 at New Year. Participants purchase one or more numbers costing £12.00 per annum each. Payments can be made by…
Casterton parish council has money from the Community Infrastructure Levy (or CIL) to spend on improvements in the parish, and wants your ideas. CIL is a general charge on new developments. The money given to the parish council came from new developments in Casterton, which was paid to the local authority though the planning process,…
The audience at Casterton Village Hall on Thursday night experienced humour, compassion, sadness and friendship, all in the performance of Beyond Caring, Christina Castling’s new play, which takes a frank, humorous and heartbreaking look at life behind the doors of a care home. For those who didn’t get along to the performance you can watch…
Simon Drakeford’s monthly articles, ‘Sketches’ of an aspect of Casterton, are primarily about locations within the village. Simon is happy to have received and to publish the first Guest Sketch, which has been written by Jean Hamlett. Jean and her husband Duncan bought their barn in 1973 and permanently moved into it in 1976 after…
A few weeks ago the granddaughters of John and Martha Roper visited the Village as part of a research trip into their family history. John Roper was a local solicitor who seemed to have retired early, while Martha was a very active pillar of our community who amongst other things was a founding member of…