A brilliant display of sheer pulling power by the Cross Keys tug-of-war team saw them romp home with the cup again. The RODENTS team put on a brave display but were easily outclassed (and out-weighed) by the pub team. The tug-of-war took place at the traditional fete on Rode Village Day. The rain held off [...]

There’s no official festival this year, but there are three events worth looking out for: The Rode Fun Run 5km – Run/jog/walk 11:30 Sunday 3rd July – details to follow Rocking Rode July 16th Village Memorial Hall 19:30 – Blues, rock, music, bar 3rd Annual Rode Folk Night 1st October Village Memorial Hall 19:30 Live folk [...]

The Rode Village Festival Village Day will take place on Saturday 17th July Starting at 12:00 on the playing fields Sarah Jane Honeywell of Cbeebies will be opening the fete and performing a short show Produce Show Stalls Games Food Drink Classic Cars Chicken Splat Please note – Dogs are not allowed to be bought [...]

An astonishing line up for this year’s Folk Night which kicks off the 2010 Rode Village Festival: The Real Cheesemakers featuring the Revd. Philip Hawthorn – a mixture of traditional songs and ditties about trousers – defies description – just unbelievable! Corryvrecken – A Mother and Daughter duo who have been singing traditional songs together [...]

After the great success of the 2009 Festival, we’re pleased to announce that the 2010 Rode Village Festival will take place on Saturday July 17th. The festival committee are meeting in the week of 18th January to start planning what promises to be a spectacular event. More news will follow as it becomes available, and [...]