Beckley

Beckley Horticultural Society: are holding their Autumn Show on Saturday 26th September at 2pm in Beckley Village Centre All entries to the Show Secretary before please ! Entries on the day by 11am before judging starts. Doors open at 2 pm for public viewing & refreshments As the church fete was canceled they are going to hold a huge Bric a Brac sale in the small hall when the horticultural show is on.

Rother Levels branch of the Bexhill & Battle Conservative Association quiz night. It is a purely social occasion open to everyone of all political persuasions, questions are definitely not based on politics. General knowledge quiz at the Beckley Village Centre on 26th September 7- 7.30 pm £7 per head . A Ploughmans will be included at half time and there will be the usual raffle . Anyone interested in forming or joining a team please contact me on 01797 260677 ([email protected]) or Sue Grant on 01797 252503 [email protected]

ANYBODY FOR MURDER?: Beckley players next production “Anybody For Murder” is to go ahead from 7th -10th October at Beckley Village Centre. All profits will be going towards the Village Centre so please come along and support us!The play is a comedy thriller by Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner “..a thriller superbly laced with comedy, which gives that extraordinary amalgam of dramatic tension and helpless laughter.” (Amateur Stage)Tickets are £7 Thursday and Saturday Wednesday is opening Gala night £10 to include cheese and wine Friday is Theatre Supper NIght £15 to include a three course meal!! (tickets are limited and sell fast so please prebook!) The play starts at 7.30pm prompt, theatre supper night guests need to be seated at 7pm for starters!Box office opens Monday 14th September Please contact Keith or Carol Hunt on 01797 260898

Table Top sale ( indoor BootFair) Beckley pre school and Northiam nursery having a table top sale on Sunday 18th October 10-12pm if any one has any brick A brack they would like to donate. Or they are interested in having a table to contact Rebecca parsons on [email protected]

Rye and District National Trust Quiz night at Beckley village centre

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

Beckley Farmers Market: Saturday 10th October ( Then every 2nd Saturday of the month ) held in Beckley village centre. Market opens at 10am-12am. Stall holders : delicious fresh fruit and veg from Vegebox, artisan bread from Lighthouse Bakery, Roger Daniels walking sticks, Funky Hen textiles and gifts, homemade Sweets and jams, fresh meats, Sussex Wild Food, home made cakes and chocolates. Refreshments available from the lovely ladies of the WI. Please support this community event.Should you wish to get in touch with the organiser Paul Lewis 01797 260286 [email protected] Dates for 2015 November 14th and December 12th

Beckley 10k Run Sunday 1st November further details to follow.

Christmas Craft Fair: Change of date 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 Mobile Library Van: Located in the car park at Beckley village hall 11:00-11:40am Thursday September 24th, 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]

New walks: in East Sussex website www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/countryside/walks Find out local walking events or post an event you maybe putting on. Up load photos of walks you love in Beckley.

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. Typically, a children’s party costs £36 with adult party rates from £200. 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 SMALL HALL DOWN STAIRS. Every 2nd Wednesday in the month @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, instead of 7.30 - 9.30pm. They find it suits more people especially in the winter months. Lunch Club thurs 8th oct. Beckley computer club 07904 837 751. Beckley Park Cricket Club 01580 830245. Busy Bees (Baby and toddlers Group)every Wednesday £2 per family (term time only return 9th september). 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 .Beckley Trefoil Guild now meet at 2pm - 4pm still on the 3rd Monday of the month, instead of 7.30 - 9.30pm. 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(n/a August) 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.

Beckley Parish Church: Holy communion 8:00, Mattins or Eucharist 10:00 ( 2nd and 4th)

Beckley Gospel Church: Every Wednesday Bible study 7:00

Would any of the Beckley society’s/ groups/ clubs that have an email contact please let me know as it helps with sharing event information im TRYING to update this but its feels like i’m not getting anywhere! Please email [email protected]

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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