Chew Stoke in the 1950s, close to a dam, pumping station, sailing club, and fishing lodge. A tributary of the River Chew, which rises in Strode, runs through the village. The population of 991 is served by one shop, one working public house, a primary school and a bowling club. Together with Chew Magna, it forms the ward of Chew Valley North in the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset. Chew Valley School and its associated leisure centre are less than a mile (1.6 km) from Chew Stoke. The village has some areas of light industry but is largely agricultural;
Richard Chew whom Chew has worked include: Cameron Crowe, Paul Brickman, Bruce Joel Rubin, and Emilio Estevez. Chew was Oscar-nominated for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest". He also won British Oscars (BAFTA) as co-editor on both "The Conversation" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest". His work on "Shanghai Noon" was nominated for Best Feature Comedy by American Cinema Editors. At various times throughout his editing career, Chew has taught and lectured with the goal of enhancing audience appreciation for the cinema arts. For over thirty years, he has appeared at art schools and colleges, churches, and community groups. On January