The Revd Rich Tweedy was curate in the Martley benefice in west Worcestershire. Mr Tweedy, who studied physics and astronomy at university and completed post-doctoral research in Tucson, Arizona, was ordained in 2012 after working in IT and publishing. He is
Carols around Catcott tree
Around a hundred villagers of all ages gathered around Catcott’s Christmas tree to sing favourite carols and traditional songs at the start of Christmas week. The evening was led by Martin Melia and the Burtle Silver Band provided the music. Village children
CVA Newsletter
This is the latest newsletter from the chairman of the Catcott Village Association, Matt Tyler, reporting on all the events organised by the association during 2015: It’s been a while since the last newsletter but we are delighted to report
New Village Agent for Catcott
Catcott has a new Village Agent to provide confidential advice and support for a range of services. He is Alex Ward who writes: “I am the new Village Agent for the parishes of Bawdip, Cossington, Burtle, Edington, Chilton Polden, Catcott, Stawell, Sutton
St Peter’s Church newsletter
Read the latest newsletter from St Peter’s churchwardens Bridget Frier and Martin Melia for an update on repairs to the church roof, the latest on the search for a new vicar, information about the graveyard and news about church events. Church
Catcott in autumn
If you have favourite photographs of Catcott in the autumn you’d like to share, just send them to info@catcottvillage.co.uk and we’ll post them here. Thanks for your contributions so far.
Bollywood night
The annual Curry Night organised by the Catcott Village Association brought together nearly 100 villagers and friends for an evening of delicious Asian food and the chance to learn some new dance steps. Attending the popular event at Edington Village
Summer Gardens judging
Catcott’s gardeners were praised as “amazing” by the judges of the annual summer competition. The judges said they were “impressed by the overall standard of all the gardens and the wonderful enthusiasm of all of you who take part.” They said
Open Gardens
After the hottest July on record and with another heatwave predicted for the end of the month, it decided to rain on Catcott’s open day. Despite the damp conditions 15 gardens opened their gates to scores of visitors who enjoyed
Damp open gardens
The Open Gardens event went ahead despite the rain. Scores of visitors toured the 15 gardens that opened their gates. They were transported between stops in a fleet of magnificently restored cars provided by Catcott-based Vintage Wheels. The event is