Beckley

VILLAGE CENTRE HIRE: Beckley Village Hall is available to hire either of the two halls or committee room. Why not hold your friends and family celebrations here. Prices start from as little as £12 per hour. For further information and to book email [email protected] or call 01797260846.

CAN YOU HELP: With the recent changes in our local bus services, many in our village who rely on buses are finding it difficult to attend the Northiam surgery without a long wait (up to two hours) for a bus after their appointment. We would like to set up a voluntary driver service to ease this problem and are looking for two types of volunteer: two to three people who could accept phone calls from those needing a lift and act as a co-ordinator and a number of drivers who could spare a little time to provide the lifts on an informal rota basis. If you are interested in helping, please contact Mike Rowe on 01797 260806 or alternatively email [email protected].

QUIZ NIGHT: Rye and District national trust quiz night tomorrow, Saturday, at Beckley Village Centre. Further information 01424883566

CONCERT: All Saints Church Beckley Music Concert tomorrow, Saturday, 7.30pm. A concert of sacred and secular music to celebrate the renovation of the organ will be performed by the Wealden Consort, judged to be one of the top six choirs in Kent in 2014. The conductor and organist is Cornelis Taekema who has performed on the celebrated organs of Canterbury Cathedral and the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets available on the door will be £8. To include a glass of wine or soft drink.

CONSIDER IT DONE: The Consider It Done Beckley 10K Beckley Village Centre, Sunday November 1, 11am. A challenging run along the lanes around Beckley. Hilly in parts, the home stretch, though, is straight and largely downhill-ish, so a fast finish is guaranteed.

Runners of all standards welcome. All race profits to Beckley Village Centre. Medal plus free beer and home made cakes to all finishers.Includes Children’s Race. The race is generously sponsored by Consider It Done. 01797 230009 Email: [email protected]

BECKLEY FARMERS MARKET: Saturday November 14, 10am to noon in Beckley village Hall. All our loyal regulars including fresh vegetables and fruit, handmade chocolates, cakes, sweets, lamb, breads, game and sausages. Rex with his French cheeses and meats will also be in the car park. There will be a variety of crafts and gifts and as usual refreshments will be provided by the lovely ladies of the WI Please support this community event, use it or lose it!.Should you wish to get in touch with the organiser Paul Lewis 01797 260286 [email protected] Dates December 12, January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, may 4, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10.

FIX MY STREET WEBSITE: Report anonymously faults, view or discuss local problems. For example fly tipping, pot holes, drain hole covers, speeding, footpaths etc. www.fixmystreet.com

PARKING: Parked cars and vans along main street. Please do not mount the pavement when parking along main street. The pavement is for people to walk on, push chairs, mobility scooters, electric and manual wheelchairs. When pushing a pushchair you should never have to push your child either into the hedge or the main road to pass the vehicle.

The local police have been told about this in the village and car owners can get fined.Over hanging hedges. If vegetation from an adjacent property is affecting a road or pavement this could be dealt with by East Sussex County Council. They may deal with it themselves or contact the owner requiring them to do it. They can be contacted at [email protected] or 0345 60 80 193.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR: Saturday November 28, 10am to 2pm Beckley Village Centre to raise funds for Beckley Pre-School and Northiam Nursery (registered charity). Taking bookings for tables now email [email protected]. Put in your calendars for a great day out. The pre-school has boxes to collect items for the annual Christmas Craft Fair. They would love donations for the adult and children’s tombola’s, plus food and/or drink. Also a big shout out for any of your clean, in good condition unwanted mugs. Please ask friends, neighbours and family they need lots. This is their main fundraising event for the year and this is how they raise monies to buy equipment, toys and support the children at Beckley and Northiam. Many thanks for your continued support please drop off any donations to the Beckley Village hall. Monday to Friday, 8.30am to noon.

CONTACT YOUR DISTRICT COUNCILLORS: So that residents are aware they can contact our District Councillor Ian Jenkins or Martin Mooney via e mail. This will help the parish by giving you more immediate responses to questions or concerns.

[email protected] or [email protected]

NEW WALKS IN EAST SUSSEX: website www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/countryside/walks Find out local walking events or post an event you may be putting on. Up load photos of walks you love in Beckley.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: Beckley’s clubs, society’s, classes and groups held in the village hall. Why not join one today. Regular monthly Beckley Parish Council Meetings held in the Village Centre’s. Every second Wednesday in the month (November 11 at 7.30pm).Visit the website for updates.www.beckleyparishcouncil.co.uk.Beckley Trefoil Guild now meet at 2pm to 4pm still on the third Monday of the month. Beckley computer club 07904 837 751. Beckley Park Cricket Club 01580 830245. Busy Bees (Baby and toddlers Group) every Wednesday £2 per family, 9.15am to 11.15am, free tea, coffee for parents. Free snacks for the children. Pilates every Monday 6pm to 8pm, Wednesdays 1.30pm to 2.30pm Sarah Lush 07769651899. Taekwondo every Wednesdays 4.30pm to 6pm contact Petra Darvill 01233 330128. Beckley Trefoil Guild meets Third Monday of the month in the Small Hall at 7.30pm. Brownies Thursday 6.30pm. Table Tennis every Thursday 9.30am to 11.30am old & new members welcome Carol Cobby 01797 252382. Yoga every Friday 9.30am to 11am, contact Evelyn Lamb 260569. Friends of Beckley Church Coffee Morning first Tuesday 10.30am to 12.30pm. WI second Monday 7.30pm contact Ann Jones 260527. Beckley Lunch Club second Thursday, November 12, 12.30pm. Bookings Tony Bryant 260518. Beckley History Society contact Danny Rushbrooke on 253521. Next meeting Friday October 30, 7.30pm Dennis Ward 260313. Beckley Horticultural Society 01797 260232. Beckley Players 01797 230572. Beckley Bowls Club 01797 252129. Beckley Rangers Club Chairman Phil Brain on 01797 260513 or secretary Peter Sands on 01424 882579.

BECKLEY PARISH CHURCH: Holy Communion 8am, Mattins or Eucharist 10am (second and fourth).

BECKLEY GOSPEL CHURCH: Every Wednesday Bible Study at 7pm.

POLICING: PCSO Becky Unicombe is part of the local policing team for Rother Levels which includes Beckley. Should you see anything that you feel needs to be reported contact details are: Becky Unicombe Police Community Support Officer Rye, Neighbourhood Policing Team Tel: 101 Ext. 566262 Mobile: 07810055744 Twitter: @Rye Police Mobile 07810055744 Email [email protected].

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