Formerly known as Senior Citizens' Action Network ('SCAN'), originally there were six groups in Stratford-on-Avon District. Five have disbanded leaving one in Shipston-on-Stour. SCAN was conceived as an opportunity for older people to meet, socialise, hear talks about topics of particular interest to their age group and, when appropriate, campaign for change.

In 2024 the Shipston SCAN resolved to redefine itself as the Stour Community Awareness Network to demonstrate that membership is not only for Shipston residents but also for those of local villages in the Stour area. Talks are on topics of particular interest to older people but are also designed to appeal to a more general audience. The group meets in the Townsend Hall on the second Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November. Meetings begin at 10.00 a.m. with tea, coffee and biscuits. The talk, with an opportunity for questions, follows at 10.30. Meetings finish around noon.

If you would like to know more, please come along to a meeting or telephone Laurie Grove (the chairman) on 01608 662998.

The group meets on the second Tuesday every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November) at the Townsend Hall, Sheep Street, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4AE.

For further information and meeting dates, please contact the Social Inclusion team:

• Email: socialinclusion@stratford-dc.gov.uk
• Telephone: 01789 260933