Stonesfield boast a village shop with Post Office, lots of local businesses (see latest Slate for advertisers) and a local garage.
There are two churches in Stonesfield: St. James the Great and the Methodist chapel and other places of worship nearby.
Records show there were up to seven pubs in Stonesfield. In September 2023 the last pub, The White Horse, was acquired by Stonesfield Community Pub Limited, a community group. The White Horse reopened in June 2024 run by tenants, Craig Tipper & Barbara Leahy.
The Village Hall offer space for clubs and societies to use for their activities. It is also where the Parish Council meetings are held. There is a library attached to the Village Hall, run partly by volunteers – the Friends of Stonesfield Library (FOSL).
There are Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, numerous clubs, drama, gardening and other, in Stonesfield. Additionally the village has a number of community action groups, charities and other services.
There are a number of wildlife organisations in the village including Chrissie’s Owls and Farmland Bird Aid. A group of volunteers also help maintain the Common (which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest) on behalf of the Parish Council.
The Sports and Social Club is a place to meet and it holds a number of events each year. It is also the home of the Stonesfield Strikers (football), Cricket Club and Tennis Club.
The St James’ Centre, formerly the village school, belongs to St James’ Church, and is available for hire. It’s used for meetings, workshops, adult education classes, exhibitions, fundraising events, family gatherings and children’s parties.
Neighbourhood Watch is about looking out for each other, especially the elderly and more vulnerable members of our community.
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