Beckley
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BECKLEY FARMERS MARKET: This Saturday 10th October 10am - 12.00 Beckley village Hall
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Hide AdNew this month are Alan with his clocks and house signs, Julie with her cards , David and his wooden toys and the author David Proctor. Also don’t forget 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 for 2015 November 14th and December 12th
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
Parked cars 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.
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Hide AdOver 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
Table Top sale: (indoor Boot Fair) Beckley pre school and Northiam nursery having a table top sale on Sunday 18th October 10-12pm if any one has any bric a brac they would like to donate. Or they are interested in having a table to contact Rebecca parsons on [email protected]
All Saints Church: Beckley Music Concert Saturday 24th October 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
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Christmas Craft Fair: Saturday 28th November, 10-2 Beckley Village Centre to raise funds for Beckley PreSchool 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 & 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 & family they need lots.This is their main fundraising event for the year and this is how they raise monies to buy equipment, toys & support the children at Beckley and Northiam. Many thanks for your continued support please drop off any donations to the Beckley Village hall. Mon-Fri 830-12
Little Gate Farm: Christmas Wreath Workshop on 6th December, 10.30 till 2pm
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The Mobile Library Van: Located in the car park at Beckley village hall 11:00-11:40am Thursday October 15th Further information 03456080195 orwww.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries
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]
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Village Centre Hire: Beckley Village Hall is available to hire either of the 2 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.
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 2nd Wednesday in the month (November 11th @7:30pm)Visit the website for updates.www.beckleyparishcouncil.co.uk.Beckley Trefoil Guild now meet at 2pm - 4pm still on the 3rd 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 9.15-11.15 free tea, coffee for parents. Free snacks for the children. Pilates every Monday 6-8pm Wednesdays 1.30 -230pm Sarah Lush 07769651899. Taekwondo every Wednesdays 4.30- 6pm contact Petra Darvill 01233 330128. Beckley Trefoil Guild meets Third Monday of the month in the Small Hall at 7.30 .Brownies Thursday 6.30pm. Table Tennis every Thursday 930 - 1130 am old & new members welcome Carol Cobby 01797 252382. Yoga every Friday 930-11am contact Evelyn Lamb 260569. Friends of Beckley Church Coffee Morning 1st Tuesday 10.30am-1230 WI 2nd Monday 7.30pm contact Ann Jones 260527. Beckley Lunch Club 2nd Thursday 8th October 12.30pm bookings Tony Bryant 260518. Beckley History Society contact Danny Rushbrooke on 253521 Next meeting Friday 30th Oct 730pm 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.
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Hide AdBeckley Parish Church: Holy communion 8:00, Mattins or Eucharist 10:00 ( 2nd and 4th)
Beckley Gospel Church: Every Wednesday Bible study 7:00
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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