The Society was formed in 1994 and covers the area of the Parish of Aston Cantlow, including the villages of Aston Cantlow and Wilmcote, together with the hamlets of Little Alne, Newnham and Shelfield. The main object is the promotion of interest in community, local and general history, through talks, meetings, outings, and by participating in history based events. A further purpose is the undertaking of research projects, including audio and video interviews, photographic recording, the collection and compilation of archive material, and the publication of information.
Clubs & Groups
Today Aston Cantlow Club is at the heart of the village, both physically and socially, and despite all the changes it is still somewhere to come along to have a drink, a chat, a laugh.
Visit their website at https://www.astoncantlowclub.co.uk
The Hand Bell Group meets every Friday morning at 10am at the village hall and rehearse for an hour and a half with a short break for coffee and a chat. What do we rehearse for ? Well, we have rung for numerous church services and have been asked to ring for private function.
A group of bobbin lacemakers meet between 10am until 4pm in the Village Hall on Sundays in alternative months. They go under the name of Pillow Talk – referring to the pillow upon which the lacemaking is done, and that it is a very social group with plenty of chatting. They usually have a supplier present with a good selection of accessories that can be purchased on the day.
The group charge an initial £5 and then it will be £3 per day after that. Please bring your own lunch. Tea & coffee is provided as well as home made cakes for tea.
To get involved with the group or to check anything else please contact Wendy Bradford at 01789 764195.
Aston Cantlow Tennis Club is a small, friendly club set in the heart of our historic and picturesque village, situated just behind the Village Hall.
We play mens, ladies and mixed tennis in the lower leagues as well as social tennis. Tennis coaching is available both for juniors and for adults.
In the summer months social tennis is played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings – anyone is welcome to come along and join in, you will be made very welcome.
To join simply contact our secretary Mark Polden for an application form: 01789 488554 or e-mail Mark at
