Beckley

Northiam doctors: surgery now no longer has a midwife that means all pregnant women and new mums will have to travel to Rye. If you would like to complain about this write to:-

Jenny Crowe Head of midwifery and gynaecology Conquest hodpital The ridge St Leonards on Sea Tn377rd

No stamp needed just pass any letters in to the doctors and they will pass them on.

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 3rd and 24th, Thursday October 15th Further information 03456080195 orwww.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries

Dog fouling: is a serious health risk and must be cleaned up to prevent the spread of infection and distress to residents.You must clean up after your dog in all publicly owned open spaces and highways except woodlands, marsh and agricultural land. Please read the Dog Control Order for details on Rother District Council website.Dog owners who fail to comply can be prosecuted or issued with a fixed penalty notice of £75.

If you would like to make a dog fouling complaint please phone 01424 787000. Should you wish to report a pot hole, bonfires or bin collection use this link www.rother.gov.uk/reportafault

Report local problems: like graffiti, fly tipping, broken paving slabs, or street lighting. www.fixmystreet.com

Tory quiz: 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]

Beckley Players: Are looking for new cast members for their next production in October call 01797 230572 [email protected]

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]

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. 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 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]

Speedwatch 30mph Beckley: Still feel cars, bikes are not sticking to the 30mph through Beckley? Why not join speedwatch to start up this there must be 6 people willing to be given a short training on how to use the speed gun.Should wish to put your name forward please call our PSCO below.

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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