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Chew Chat Chew Chat is a social group in the Chew Valley aimed at the over 70s who are young at heart!

22/07/2026

Roll up! Roll up! *SOUND ON*

What a fantastic afternoon we had at our Chew Chat Summer Party last Sunday!

With the sun shining (and thankfully a little cooler than it had been!), more than 50 Chew Chatters and their families came together for an afternoon packed with carnival fun.

We had clowns... well, our very own John and Roy!

We had amazing acrobats from Ghingo, with Seb and Fra dazzling everyone with their incredible skills.

We had juggling, interactive dancing, traditional fete games from Human Slots and Hook a Duck, plus plenty of delicious hot dogs and ice cream to keep everyone fuelled for the fun.

Most importantly, we had exactly what Chew Chat is all about... laughter, friendship and a lot of fun!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success. From those who served food, ran stalls and kept everything ticking along, to everyone who mucked in behind the scenes, we couldn't have done it without you.

An extra shout out goes to our friends from the Chew Magna Society, who were up at the crack of dawn to help us erect nine gazebos, set out all the tables and chairs, and transform the cricket ground ready for the afternoon. You are absolute stars, and we are so grateful for your support.

Take a look at the video below to see some of the highlights!

And if you know someone aged 70 or over who would enjoy afternoons like this, or, if you fancy giving us a hand from time to time - just get in touch!

*Wowzers... what a fantastic Party in the Paddock!* 🎉Our Chew Chat Café was a great success! Despite the heat and a few ...
13/07/2026

*Wowzers... what a fantastic Party in the Paddock!* 🎉

Our Chew Chat Café was a great success! Despite the heat and a few dramatic gusts of wind that nearly carried the gazebos away, we served plenty of delicious cakes. With the final takings still being counted, it looks like we've raised over £300.

This money will be put to great use supporting our activities and helping us launch new clubs.

A huge thank you to everyone who baked cakes for the café, and to our amazing team of Chew Chatters who worked so hard setting up, serving and clearing away - and somehow managed not to melt in the heat!

And our biggest thank you goes to everyone who came along to enjoy cake and coffee, Chew Chat style. It was lovely to see so many familiar faces, and we really appreciate your support. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

Chew Chatters will be serving tea, coffee and cakes at the Party in the Paddock - this Sunday, 12th July, from midday. F...
10/07/2026

Chew Chatters will be serving tea, coffee and cakes at the Party in the Paddock - this Sunday, 12th July, from midday.

Find our cafe next to the pavilion at the Chew Magna Cricket Ground and don't worry we've got plenty of shade!

Blue badge parking on the cricket ground, otherwise park in the village and walk through the churchyard.

See you there!

Chew Magna's PARTY in the PADDOCK is this Sunday 12th July - kicking off at midday! For the 3rd year, Chew Chat are runn...
05/07/2026

Chew Magna's PARTY in the PADDOCK is this Sunday 12th July - kicking off at midday! For the 3rd year, Chew Chat are running the cafe selling cakes and tea and coffee and hoping to raise funds for our group.

If you're able to bake (or even buy) a cake to donate to us, we'd be incredibly grateful.

You can bring your offerings along to Chew Chat on Friday 10th at the Chew Magna cricket pavilion, or deliver it directly to the Chew Chat Café on Sunday morning (same location!). We'll be setting up from 11am.

A huge thank you to you all! See you at the party!

05/07/2026

SOUND ON! Chew Chatters have been hugely affected by the closure of our much loved Chew Magna Post Office... but we have a second chance.

The Pet Hub has kindly offered to host the Post Office, but as a small independent business it simply can't afford the substantial upfront costs of getting the service up and running.

That's why the Parish Council is raising £31,000. This isn't about creating a profitable business. It's about bringing back an essential community service that so many people rely on.

Hear what Chew Chatter extraordinaire Carol has to say...

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/chew-magna-post-office

We need muscles!Every Friday morning during the summer (weather permitting!) Chew Chat takes up residence at the Chew Ma...
30/06/2026

We need muscles!

Every Friday morning during the summer (weather permitting!) Chew Chat takes up residence at the Chew Magna cricket ground. It is a wonderful spot and we all love to sit outside and enjoy the surroundings and have a cup of tea and a chat!

However, it takes a bit of setting up and taking down - several tables, up to 40 chairs and 5 gazebos have to moved from the shed, and positioned in front of the pavilion. We have a youngish gentleman helper but he’s not always free and frankly the volunteer ladies are finding it tough!

If anyone might be free around 8.30-9.00 am and/or 11.00-11.15 on sunny Fridays to lend their biceps - we would be very grateful.

Thanks in advance!

A brilliant day all round at the Chew Magna Duck Race… and the celebrations didn’t stop at the finish line 🦆✨Last Saturd...
13/05/2026

A brilliant day all round at the Chew Magna Duck Race… and the celebrations didn’t stop at the finish line 🦆✨

Last Saturday’s Afternoon Cream Tea in the Old Church Hall was just lovely — full of laughter, chatter, great music and dancing and a proper sense of community.

It was so good to see so many familiar faces come together and make the most of it. Proof, if ever it was needed, that Chew Magna knows how to do a Saturday well 💛

We had a wonderful time celebrating Easter with an Afternoon Tea at The Bear & Swan. It was wonderful to see so many smi...
07/04/2026

We had a wonderful time celebrating Easter with an Afternoon Tea at The Bear & Swan.

It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces come together to enjoy delicious treats, great company, and plenty of chat. Events like these are what Chew Chat is all about – bringing our 70+ community together to connect, laugh, and make new memories.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to the team at The Bear & Swan for hosting us so beautifully. We’re already looking forward to the next one!

The fabulous Chew Chat day-trips continue! Yesterday off we went to the Holburne Museum in Bath - the home of Lady Danbu...
30/03/2026

The fabulous Chew Chat day-trips continue! Yesterday off we went to the Holburne Museum in Bath - the home of Lady Danbury in Bridgerton. Sadly she wasn't home but that didn't spoil our fun. A 2-hour museum self-tour followed by a roast in a nearby pub ensured a very good time was had by all.

Next up - The Creamery at Castle Cary! If you love cheese and you're over 70 - we'll save you a seat on the minibus!

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Cricket Pavilion
Chew Magna
BS408SF

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