Editor, Author at Stambourne

Winter 2021 photo gallery

Posted on 13 Feb 202113 Jan 2022 by Editor

Galleries of events and places in Stambourne. If you have any pictures, old or new, that you think would be of interest to people, please let us know. Also in the photos section: Events (including scarecrow competitions, village fête, bonfire night celebrations and more), Structures, Through the seasons, Nature, Sport and More... Take a look at the latest Stambourne phot...

⚠ Snow warning for Eastern England

Posted on 06 Feb 202109 Feb 2021 by Editor

Met Office weather alerts are currently active for tomorrow (Sunday 7th February) for much of Eastern England, including Stambourne, due to easterly winds bringing cold temperatures and snow for the next few days. The Amber alert means: "Heavy snow is likely to bring widespread travel disruptionLong delays and cancellations on bus, rail and air travel probably occurringT...

Gritting around Stambourne

Posted on 24 Jan 202112 Jan 2022 by Editor

With the recent snowfalls and the low wintry temperatures, the roads may become dangerously icy. Essex Highways are responsible for gritting the roads around Stambourne in winter but, as they have to prioritise their routes, not all of Stambourne's roads are covered. Did you know? The gritting lorries have their own names! Grit Monster, Alexander the Grit, Gritne...

Snow in Stambourne!

Posted on 16 Jan 202112 Jan 2022 by Editor

Did you see the snow fall in Stambourne today? A brief period of snow this morning gave some seasonal weather to the village. Fans of snow probably rejoiced but hopefully others didn't find it too inconvenient! Do you have any photos or videos of today's snowfall you would like to share with us? Send them through! Want to see more snow photos? Head to ou...

Flooding around Stambourne and Finchingfield

Posted on 14 Jan 202119 Oct 2021 by Editor

Heavy rain on Thursday, 14th January 2021 caused some flooding in and around Stambourne. Thank you to Spains Hall Estate for the photo of Finchingfield from above. If anyone has any more photos they would like to share, please email them from the Contact page. Stambourne GreenBottom of the hill near the Playing FieldFinchingfieldFinchingfield from above, taken by Spains ...

Sonic boom heard in Stambourne

Posted on 12 Jan 202128 Feb 2021 by Editor

A loud 'explosion' was heard around 1pm this afternoon, 12 January 2021 which may have bemused residents. Rather than thunder or an explosion, it was an RAF Typhoon scrambled from RAF Coningsby called to investigate a plane which was no longer responding to Air Traffic Control. More info from the BBC below: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-55636583 bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-en...

Superfast broadband: January 2021 – Services live

Posted on 06 Jan 202114 Sep 2022 by Editor

January 2021 // Superfast broadband now available in Stambourne. Both Gigaclear and County Broadband are now live in Stambourne, with County Broadband offering their services in the main part of the village and Gigaclear live along Cornish Hall End Road. I have been live with Gigaclear for around 6 months, opting for the 300Mb/s service but could have chosen upto 900Mb/s, t...

Stambourne Bonfire night & fireworks 2020

Posted on 01 Nov 202026 Sep 2022 by Editor

Unfortunately, Stambourne Fireworks on the playing field have had to be cancelled this year due to the current situation but it is hoped it will resume next year. Meanwhile, check out photos of Stambourne Bonfire night 2010. If you plan to have your own fireworks for Bonfire Night, please follow the fireworks code, prevent accidents and consider pets and local wildlife: ...