Ashburnham

Bell Ringers: A group of trainee bell ringers are now confidently ringing. Howevr, they would love to have more people join them, both beginners and experienced campanologists alike! They are a very friendly group and meet in Ashburnham Church every Thursday evening at 19:30p.m. Please just go along either if you used to ring or would just like to see what it’s all about.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Aug 2014, 06:08 BST

Coffee Morning: The next Coffee Morning is on Monday September 1 & 15 in the Church Hall, Ashburnham Place 10.30 a.m. - 12 p.m. You are welcome to go along for a good friendly chat.

Pub Quiz: The Pub Quiz at the Ash Tree Inn will take place on September 2, 7.45 p.m., £1 entry. A £5 set meal is available. For further information, please contact the Ash Tree Inn on 01424 892104.

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MI: MI are next meeting on Tuesday, September 9 at the Ash Tree Inn. For further information, please contact Richard on 893130.

2m@1: 2m@1 are next meeting on Monday, September 8, at the Church Hall. This month they will have “An inside look at the British justice system” with Sir jermey Cooke. Everyone is welcome to join them.

Mobile Library: The East Sussex County Council Mobile Library service will next be in Ashburnham (by the chapel) on Thursday, September 11 & 25, 9.50 a.m. - 10.10 a.m.

After School Club: The After School Club resumes on September 11, 4.15 p.m. at Ashburnham Village Hall.

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WI: Ashburnham & Penhurst WI are meeting on Monday, September 15, 7.30 p.m. at the Village Hall. This month they will be having an evening of Indian food. Sue hollings joins them to demonstrate various recipes, with samples available to enjoy! No need to book – just go along! Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Village Lunch: The next Village Lunch is on September 17 at Ashburnham Village Hall, 12.30 p.m. Lunch is cooked every month for any older residents in the villages who would like a bit of company and a delicious meal. Transport can be arranged if needed. For more information or to book a place, give Janet a ring on 01424 892311.

Chapel Coffee Morning: Ashburnham Chapel are holding a coffee morning on September 22, 10.30 a.m. - 12 p.m. All are welcome to join them.

Gardening Club: The Ashburnham and Penhurst Gardening Club are next meeting on September 22, 7.30 p.m. They will be visiting members gardens (re-scheduled from July’s meeting). For more information, contact Brian Holdstock on 01323 832082 or view their website: www.ashpengc.org.uk.

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Parish Council: The next meeting of Ashburnham & Penhurst Parish Council will be held at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, in the Ashburnham Sports Pavilion. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Afternoon Book Group: The afternoon book group are next meeting on September 26, 2pm. September’s book is ‘White Man Falling’, by Mike Stocks. Being a comic novel set in contemporary India, it chronicles the catastrophes and miracles which befall retired policeman Swami, and shows how apparently meaningless events can sometimes produce meaningful effects in our lives. For further information of the book/group, please call Nicky on 01424 892474.

Macmillan Coffee Morning: A coffee morning in aid of Macmillan will be held on Saturday, September 27, 10a.m. - 12p.m. at the Pavilion, Ashburnham. Along with tea and coffee, there will be delicious cakes and a raffle. If you ahve any prizes you would like to donate, please call Gill on 892674.

Community Website: Don’t forget that you can look to see what is going on in Ashburnham and Penhurst on the community website: www.ashburnham-penhurst.net.

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St Peter’s: Church services for St Peter’s, Ashburnham, 10.30 a.m. unless otherwise stated; August 31, Morning Praise with children’s activities. September 7, Back to school service. September 14, Morning Praise with children’s activities. September 21, Family Communion with children’s activities. September 28, Harvest Thanksgiving Service

St Michael the Archangel: Church services for St Michael the Archangel, Penhurst, 10.30a.m. unless otherwise stated; August 31, Morning Prayer. September 7, Holy Communion. September 14, Morning Prayer. September 21, Holy Communion. September 28, Morning Prayer - harvest festival

Chapel: Services for Ashburnham Chapel, 6.30p.m. unless otherwise stated; August 31, Evening Service. September 7, Evening Service. September 14, Evening Service. September 21, Communion Service. September 28, Evening Service

Prayer Meetings: The Chapel and St Peter’s church are joining together for prayer meetings. These will be held on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 8 p.m. at Ashburnham Church Hall.

Contact me: Anything that you would like included in the Village Voice for Ashburnham and Penhurst, please email the details to me: [email protected].

Rachel Feeley

17 Smith Close, Ninfield