News & Events
What's happening across the villages, gathered from the newsletter and other local sources.
Page updated Monday 20 July 2026
Events
Cash Bingo — The Lenches Club
Doors 7.15pm, eyes down 8pm. Over-18s only. Club calendar →
Flat Tonic — live music at the Club
From 7.30pm. Children welcome. Club calendar →
Illyria: The Pirates of Penzance — Lenches Amphitheatre
The award-winning Illyria return to the open-air stage. Performance 4pm, gates 2.30pm, with a pop-up café, ice creams and licensed bar. Book tickets →
Sounds of the 60s: The Nightingales — Lenches Amphitheatre
Gates 4pm, performance 5–7pm. Book tickets →
Jeeves and Wooster: Stiff Upper Lip — Lenches Amphitheatre
Alfresco Actors perform Wodehouse's comedy. Gates 1pm, performance 2.30–4.40pm. Book tickets →
Freedom Fields Festival
From midday at The Farm Animal Sanctuary, Evesham (runs across the weekend). More on Visit Evesham →
Battle of Evesham Festival — Crown & Corporation Meadow
Europe's largest 13th-century battle re-enactment, running into Saturday 1 Aug, with a talks programme including Alice Roberts and the Medieval Baebes. More on Visit Evesham →
Mikron Theatre: Top of the Wold — Evesham
A touring theatre company's new play celebrating community and culture. More on Visit Evesham →
Evesham Scarecrow Festival — Hampton Ferry
Scarecrow-making, live music, stalls and the Rotary duck race. More on Vale & Spa →
Murder Mystery Night: Bingo! Bonkers! — Evesham
A bingo night with a sinister twist. More on Visit Evesham →
Also further ahead at the Club: Cash Bingo 7 Aug, private party 15 Aug, Cash Bingo 21 Aug, Glo Quiz 22 Aug.
News
A standing ovation for The Handlebards
The amphitheatre's open-air As You Like It was a hit — "a spirited performance in a beautiful setting." The summer season continues with Illyria on 26 July.
Cricket club: new players welcome
Players of all ages and abilities are wanted, whether experienced, returning or brand new. Contact Venky on 07442 772470 or Charlie on 07775 660065.
Play area see-saw mended
Thanks to Dave Burns and Paul Davey, who did an excellent job repairing the broken see-saw in the play area — "better than the original," and the pre-school are delighted to have it back for September. See the post →
Summer of Heritage across Worcestershire
Wychavon's summer heritage programme is bringing history events across the county, including next month's Battle of Evesham Festival. More from Evesham Observer →
Notices
Free bike marking
Pershore Police are offering free BikeRegister anti-tamper security marking at Evesham Adventure Playground — a simple way to protect your bike. About BikeRegister →
Patchy broadband
A few residents have reported slow or intermittent internet this week. Worth knowing you're not alone if yours has been playing up.
Newsletter deadline
Got something for next week? Send it to website@thelenches.org.uk by the end of Wednesday.