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Baking Brings Generations Together as the Churn Project Memory Café Welcomes Pupils from Stratton Primary School
A heart warming partnership between Stratton Primary School and The Churn Project Memory Café has brought generations together through baking. Year 6 pupils from Stratton Primary School joined Memory Café members for a session of friendly chatter and baking together. It was a fantastic afternoon celebrating the connection between generations and…
The Churn Project Santa Fun Run is returning for its third year
The Churn Project Santa Fun Run Sunday 7th December, Abbey Grounds, Cirencester Join us for The Churn Project’s Santa Fun Run in the Abbey Grounds, Cirencester, on Sunday 7th December and help raise money to support those most isolated, lonely or in need at Christmas. The Churn Project is inviting…
Cooking For One – A Fresh Start in the Kitchen
The Churn Project’s brand-new Cooking for One course has got off to a fantastic start, with eight participants joining the four-week programme. Designed especially for people aged 60 and over, the course provides guidance and inspiration for making enjoyable, smaller meals – perfect for those adjusting to living alone or…
Could You Be a Good Neighbour? Volunteers Needed for Befriending
Do you have a little time to spare and a big heart for helping others? We’re looking for volunteers to join our Good Neighbour Befriending Scheme, which pairs local people with residents who would benefit from companionship, conversation, and a friendly face. Loneliness and social isolation are real challenges in…
Welcome to Paul Stepney – Our New Shed Development Coordinator
We’re delighted to welcome Paul Stepney to The Churn Project team as our new Shed Development Coordinator. Paul will be leading the way in growing and supporting our Men’s Shed and Community Shed initiatives – spaces where people can come together to share skills, make and repair things, and,…
Churn Project Families Enjoy a Wild Day Out at the Zoo
This August, we were thrilled to take a group of 35 local families (123 people) on a much-anticipated trip to the new Bristol Zoo location. The outing was organised as part of our ongoing programme to give families the chance to discover new experiences that would often be beyond them,…
Our new ‘Move Together’ exercise class for seniors is a hit
Move Together is a gentle exercise class for the over 60s
Building partnerships – participants explore Chedworth Roman Villa
Building a community partnership between The Churn Project and Chedworth Roman Villa. Our Ageing Well Service recently had a wonderful afternoon out at Chedworth Roman Villa - National Trust. Chedworth Roman Villa, nestled in the Cotswold countryside, is one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain, where visitors can explore…
Bringing Community Together: The Big Lunch in Cirencester
This past weekend, the Abbey Grounds in Cirencester were alive with music, laughter, and the vibrant energy of community spirit as people came together for The Big Lunch – a celebration of connection, community involvement, and sustainable living. Inspired by the Eden Project’s UK-wide Big Lunch initiative, the event brought…
The Churn Project Art Takeover at New Brewery Arts Craftival
We were thrilled to take part in Craftival at New Brewery Arts in Cirencester with our very own Churn Project Art Takeover—a full day of creativity, connection, and calm in the heart of the community. Craftival, running from 29th May to 12th July 2025, is a vibrant seven-week celebration of…