Events
What's on across the villages · updated Thursday, 8 October 2026
October 2026
Open morning and evening — Church Lench First School Lenches
Families looking for a place for 2027–28 can visit the school, meet staff and pupils and look around: open morning 9.30–10.30am, open evening 6–7pm. Book on 01386 870297 or office@churchlench.worcs.sch.uk. Email the school office →
Apple & Ale — Bretforton
The Fleece Inn's annual cider-making weekend and real ale festival returns to the Bretforton orchard, with music, morris and merry-making from Friday 9 October. More on Vale & Spa →
Evesham Head rowing race — Evesham
Crews from across the region race against the clock along the River Avon through Evesham from 10am — a good spectacle from the riverbank. More on Visit Evesham →
Glo-Quiz — The Lenches Club Lenches
Glo-Quiz night at The Lenches Club, Church Lench, from 8pm to 11pm. The Lenches Club →
Harvest service — Harvington
Harvest service at St James the Great, Harvington, at 11am, followed by a bring-and-share lunch. More in the ARCH Messenger →
Fleecey Folk: Breabach — Bretforton
Award-winning Scottish folk band Breabach bring their acclaimed live show to the Fleece Inn, Bretforton, from 8pm. More on Visit Evesham →
Lenches Ladies — October meeting Lenches
The Lenches Ladies' monthly meeting starts at 7.15pm; the venue is still to be confirmed. Newcomers are always welcome.
Cameo Teas — St James's Church, Harvington
Afternoon tea, cakes and a friendly chat at St James's Church from 3pm. For information call Sophie on 01386 870421.
Men's Night — Coach and Horses, Harvington
The Harvington men's night meets at the Coach and Horses from 8pm.
An Evening with Mike Tindall — Bishampton
Former England rugby World Cup winner Mike Tindall shares behind-the-scenes stories from elite sport at The Vale Golf Club, Bishampton, from 6.30pm. More on Vale & Spa →
Faith Today — Harvington
This month's theme is Peter the Fisherman, led by Judith, looking at the familiar story from today's point of view. 10am at Breslau, Harvington; newcomers welcome and refreshments served. For information call Sophie on 01386 870421.
Harvest supper — Abbots Morton Village Hall
A roast pork dinner with apple crumble and custard, 6.30 for 7pm, plus a table quiz for those who fancy it; please bring a raffle prize. Tickets £15 from Pippa (pippa@p1g.co.uk) or Tina Hill. Tickets: email Pippa →
Pub night — Rous Lench Village Hall Lenches
Pop in for a drink and a chat by the log burner from 7.30pm; all welcome. Further pub nights are 13 November (quiz night) and 27 November.
An Evening with Phil Taylor — darts legend
Sixteen-time world darts champion Phil 'The Power' Taylor tells the story of his career in an evening talk from 6pm; see the listing for venue and tickets. More on Visit Evesham →
Peter Pandemonium by GLADS — The Lenches Club Lenches
GLADS present their pirate-themed show Peter Pandemonium at The Lenches Club on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 per person, available at the bar or from any GLADS member.
Coffee morning — St Egwin's, Norton
Coffee morning at St Egwin's Church, Norton, from 10am to noon; all welcome.
Evesham Festival of Words: Autumnfest
The festival's autumn programme gets under way with a day of author and speaker talks, including novelist Rachel Sargeant, a travel talk by Amelia Dalton and a journey through George Orwell's life. More on Visit Evesham →
Macready! Dickens' Theatrical Friend
Mark Stratford's one-man show brings to life the Victorian actor-manager William Macready and his friendship with Charles Dickens, from 7.30pm. More on Visit Evesham →
Harvest service — St Peter's, Abbots Morton
Harvest service at 11am. Produce and gifts will be shared between Caring Hands in the Vale and Mill House. All welcome.
The Cavern Beatles — Regal, Evesham
The Cavern Club-endorsed tribute band recreate the Beatles' sound live on stage at the Regal, Evesham, from 7pm. More on Visit Evesham →
Fleecey Folk: Chris While & Julie Matthews — Bretforton
One of British folk's best-loved duos play the Fleece Inn, Bretforton, from 8pm. More on Visit Evesham →
Evesham Comedy Club with Angela Barnes
Host Matt Richardson introduces a line-up of touring comics, headlined by Angela Barnes. More on Visit Evesham →
Halloween quiz night — Abbots Morton Village Hall
A Halloween quiz from 7pm; £7.50 includes Heads & Tails and snacks. Bring your own drinks and please dress up. There's a raffle too (prize donations welcome). Tickets from Sue Bunce; payment by BACS preferred.
Psychic Night for Dingley's Promise — Evesham
An evening of mediumship with stalls, refreshments and a raffle at Wallace House, Oat Street, from 7pm, raising funds for a charity supporting under-fives with SEND. Book on TicketSource →
Big Breakfast — Church Lench Village Hall Lenches
Big Breakfast at Church Lench Village Hall from 9am.
Harvest supper — Rous Lench Village Hall Lenches
Celebrate the harvest with a home-cooked two-course meal (vegetarian option on request), fun games and the bar open, from 7pm. Tickets £15 from Fran on 01386 793651 or herdmanfrances@gmail.com; proceeds to St Peter's Church. Tickets: email Fran →
Harvest Eucharist — St Peter's, Rous Lench Lenches
Rous Lench's harvest service at 10am.
Messy Church — Harvington Village Hall
Messy Church for families, 3.30–5.30pm at Harvington Village Hall.
Family Halloween night — Rous Lench Village Hall Lenches
A pirate-themed family Halloween night from 6.30pm.
Murder Mystery Dinner: Terror Lies Ahead — Bishampton
A murder mystery dinner evening at The Vale Golf & Country Club, Bishampton, from 7pm; £45 per person. Book at The Vale →
Light Party — St James's Church, Harvington
Celebrate the light in darkness with games, music, activities, food and drink, 4–6pm. Dress code: colourful or sparkly. Free, with donations welcome; book a place at eventssjch@outlook.com. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book by email →
November 2026
Bonfire and Fireworks Night — Bishampton
The Vale Golf & Country Club, Bishampton, lights its bonfire and fireworks for an evening out from 5pm. More from The Vale →
Weekly regulars: yoga at Abbots Morton Village Hall on Mondays (9.45am; 5 and 26 October this month), Lenches Tennis Club cardio on Tuesdays (6.30pm), tai chi at Abbots Morton on Wednesdays (10am), and candlelight yoga at Rous Lench Village Hall on Thursdays (6.30pm). Sunday services continue across the ARCH benefice churches at Harvington, Rous Lench, Abbots Morton, Church Lench and Norton & Lenchwick.
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