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From time to time properties become available to rent on the Ashburnham Estate. If you would like to be contacted when something becomes available, without any obligation, please do let us know. Contact the Land Agent, Florence Wolfe on 01273 407007 or email: [email protected] for this and any other Ashburnham Estate matters.
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Ashburnham and Penhurst Parish Magazine
July and August 2017
Please send contributions for the September issue by Friday 4th AugustWe reserve the right of refusal & the right to edit any articles
Cover artwork by Ieva Clark
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Update About A New Priest-‐in-‐Charge for the Benefice of Ashburnham with Penhurst
Over the last few months we have been wonderfully supported by the Rt Rev'd Richard Jackson, Bishop of Lewes and the Archdeacon of Hastings, Dr Edward Dowler in working through the process in order that we can now advertise the
vacancy for a new Priest-‐in-‐Charge for Ashburnham with Penhurst. This has meant agreeing our Parish Profile and the advert for the vacancy with them.
The advert below will now appear in the Church Times, the Chichester Diocese and our Church web sites from the 9th June. We will also be sending a copy of the St Peter's Profile to our Church Family and posting a copy on the church web site.
Please pray with us to Our Heavenly Father that we continue to grow and indeed flourish during this time without a Priest-‐in-‐Charge and that in His timing a new
Parish Priest is appointed.
Diocese of Chichester, Battle and Bexhill Deanery, East SussexBenefice of Ashburnham with Penhurst PRIEST-‐IN-‐CHARGE (House for Duty)
The Bishop of Chichester and the Patrons, the Ashburnham Christian Trust, seek to appoint a Priest-‐in-‐Charge for the benefice of Ashburnham with Penhurst, with principal pastoral responsibility for the worshipping community at St Peter’s Ashburnham (there is an
Associate Vicar in post who takes responsibility for Penhurst). In addition to the two village churches, a close partnership exists with the Ashburnham Christian Trust conference and prayer centre, and the Penhurst Retreat Centre, which welcome many people during the
year, including many students and are both closely tied in with the parishes.We are looking for a person who will be:
• A good leader and effective communicator who is positive and energetic in seeking growth, building on existing initiatives and fostering new ones.
• Confident in presenting a personal faith in Jesus, in the evangelical tradition of the benefice; clear in teaching scripture; comfortable with both formal and informal worship, and with the ordained ministry of both men and women
• Pastorally aware and willing to be involved wholeheartedly in a rural community but with the ability also to engage with the wide variety of people who pass through the retreat centres.
A delightful four bedroom house has been made available through the Ashburnham Estate.Full details and an application form are obtainable from the diocesan website.
Informal enquiries may be made to the Archdeacon of Hastings, The Ven Dr Edward Dowler, [email protected].
Some thoughts for the Year of the Bible
How we see things is an important part of our attitude to life. When Christopher Wren went round St Paul’s Cathedral while it was being built, he came across a man mixing cement. He asked the man, “What are you doing?” The man had no idea that Wren was the architect, and he replied, “I’m building a great cathedral.”
2017 has been designated the Year of the Bible in the Diocese of Chichester. The American Old Testament scholar, Walter Brueggemann has said that it is strange that the Bible is the most treasured book in the world for Christians, and yet it seems so difficult that most Christians don’t even bother to read it. They only hear passages from it read during church services and listen to sermons preached about it.
Walter Brueggemann also suggests that the Bible is precious to Christians because it offers us a way of understanding the world in a fresh perspective that leads to life. The Bible shows us an alternative way of understanding the world. It challenges our ordinary human ways of understanding ourselves. It invites us to look at life in a way which helps us to be open to the hurts and disappointments which come our way, as well as the surprises of healing and new life which we can experience. It enables us to be people who see our glass as half full rather than half empty – two very different ways of looking at the same thing.
All this makes the Bible difficult to read and understand, because it does not fit readily with our human ways of looking at the world. God’s ways are not our ways, so it is not surprising that God’s book, the Bible, shows us a different approach to life from our instinctively human ways of looking at life.
I hope that these thoughts from a sermon which I preached at Penhurst earlier in the year will encourage some of you to turn again to the Bible and to try to understand what God is saying to us through his Word.
With all good wishes
John Sykes
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Ashburnham Sports PavilionNow with heating and full
kitchen facilities. Available for hire for all recreational activities.
Charges for village focussed groups reduced to £15 per session.
Hirers liability insurance in place.Please contact Brian Holdstock on
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Pub Quiz at the Ash Tree InnTuesday 4th July and
1st Augustat 7.45pm
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Join us for a battle of wits!
After School Club
Meets in the Village Hall from 4pm -‐ 5.15pm on Thursdays during term time. If you have a primary school aged
child, why not take them along?
Contact Janet Peters on 01424 892311
Village Lunch
Wed 19th July and 16th August
at the Village HallLunch is cooked for any older
residents in our villages who would like a bit of company and a delicious meal. Transport can be arranged. For more information or to book a
place, give Janet a ring on 01424 892311
The Ashburnham and Penhurst Gardening Club
Monday 24th July -‐ visit to a members garden
For more details see our web site
www.ashpengc.org.uk
The Art Group
meets at the Pavilion every Thursday morning from 10am to 1pm.
In July our tutored session will be on July 6th when local artist Judith Silim will be leading a session on Chinese watercolour brushstroke
painting.
Guests are welcome at a drop-‐in charge of £4 on non-‐tutor days or
£10 for tutored sessions.Arty hints and friendly chatter
always on offer!
For more information see theArt Group page on the Parish Website
www.ashburnham-‐penhurst.net
Monday 17th JulyLife as a raw milk farmerand the Moo Man film
Monday 21st AugustVenus Glass Art
We meet in the Village Hall7.15pm for 7.30pm
New members always welcome
ASHBURNHAM & PENHURST WI
The Grounds and Gardens at Ashburnham Place
The evening book group is having a bit of a rest! We may look to re-‐start later this year. If anyone is
interested, get in touch with Jay on [email protected]
The afternoon book group will meet at Street Cottage (opposite the Ash)
on Friday 28th July at 2.30pmNo meeting in August
F0r more information please call Nicky on 01424 892474
Table Tennis Club
is in need of new members! If you fancy joining, head to the
Village Hall on Wednesdays at 7.45pm
Call Janet on 01424 892311 for more information
the PlayCafé‘too small for school’
Wednesday mornings (term times), 10am till 12 noon
Adults must be accompanied by at least one baby or toddler!
You can find us at Ashburnham Church Hall, in the grounds of
Ashburnham Place, Battle. TN33 9NFPark in the main car park and the Café
is signposted from there.
All are welcome to come for coffee, chat and play. Plenty of toys, messy creative play, singing and outside fun and a quiet corner for the tiny tots.
Give Margaret a ring on 01424 777011.
Supported by St Peter’s Church
The 100 Club
Congratulations to Ron King, the winnner in June
For just £5, (£1 per month remaining this year) you can help support the New Village Hall project and win a
cash prize!
To join up or renew your membership please ring Robin on
01424 892674
the PlayCafé‘too small for school’
Wednesday mornings (term times), 10am till 12 noon
Adults must be accompanied by at least one baby or toddler!
You can find us at Ashburnham Church Hall, in the grounds of
Ashburnham Place, Battle. TN33 9NFPark in the main car park and the Café
is signposted from there.
All are welcome to come for coffee, chat and play. Plenty of toys, messy creative play, singing and outside fun and a quiet corner for the tiny tots.
Give Margaret a ring on 01424 777011.
Supported by St Peter’s Church
TROUBLE WITH MOLES?
Contact Tim Dennisyour local mole catcher
Fully equipped for domestic and agricultural work.
I also control all other vermin.No poisons.
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Tel: 01424 732818Mobile: 07505864063
Ashburnham Doggy Day-Care and Boarding
At work or out all day?Drop your dog off with me for
care and walkies!8am to 5pm - £20
Half day sessions £10Overnight care also available
Louise EdwardsTimberyard Cottage, Ashburnham
Call 01424 893239
On Thursday 14th September from 10am -12.30pm Jay is leading one of her popular history walks around the
grounds. This is a chance to find out about the fascinating history of the landscape and buildings
that make up Ashburnham Place. Jay will lead the walk and
show you maps and pictures from the 1600s onwards.
The cost is £20 per person which includes coffee and cake
in the Orangery. to book, call 01424 894201
or visitwww.ashburnham.org.uk
Yoga at the Pavilion
General classes held on:
Mondays 9.15 to 10.45am
All are welcome, mats provided
Cost £9 per session
For more information please contact Helen on:
01424 89303307856472224 or
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AN EVENING OF BROADCASTING BRAVADO AND BONHOMIE!
SATURDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 7.30pmASHBURNHAM VILLAGE HALL
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
SHARON 01435 831165
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ASHBURNHAM AND PENHURST FLOWER SHOW
& COUNTRY FAIR
Saturday 29 July 2017
8.30am Bring your exhibits for the Flower Show
10am Judging of exhibits takes place
2pm Country Fair opens – entry £2.50, under 12 free WI tent, afternoon teas, live music, fun dog show, children’s activities, bell ringers, welly throwing – and lots more!
4.30pm Flower Show Prize Giving
5pm Country Show closes
From 7pm Bring a picnic – bar available
8.30pm Sing-along Mamma Mia! film show in the marquee – £2.50 per person
10.30am Sunday Morning service in the Marquee followed by coffee and refreshments – all welcome
See village website for full details of the day: www.ashburnham-penhurst.net
Competition The best photograph taken at this year’s Show will be featured on
the cover of the September parish magazine. Bring your camera – take lots of photos – enter the best!
Email your entry to [email protected] by Friday 4 August for a chance to have your picture printed.
All pictures must be portrait, not landscape, and permission must be sought from any individuals featured.
Children's Fancy Dress Competition with a Pantomime themeFor an entry form and further information
please contact Sharon 01435 831165
Join us for an Afternoon Cream TeaSunday 23rd July 2.30pm-‐5pm
By kind permission of Monty and Amanda WorssamKitchenham Farm,
Kitchenham Road, Ashburnham,East Sussex. TN33 9NP (on A271)
£5Children under 10 years a donation appreciated
Tickets are limited
For further details or to book your tea,please contact:
Gillian van der Meer -‐ 01323 832578or [email protected]
Raising money for the R.A.B.I.
The Orangery Tea Room is open in the beau0ful 18th century Capability Brown designed orangery at Ashburnham Place.
Open: Tuesday – Sunday: 10.30am-‐5.00pm
We will be closed in 2017 for the following dates:Saturday 15th July -‐ Friday 11th August, Friday 25th -‐ Monday 28th August
Friday 22nd -‐ Wednesday 27th December
We may be closed for other dates during the year. No0ce of closures will be displayed in the Orangery and on our Facebook page or please call before visi0ng.
Orangery Tea Room, Ashburnham Place, Baale, East Sussex, TN33 9NF.
Parish Council News
Behind the scenes . . .In the back office the last couple of months have been busy ones. The end of the financial year every 31st March triggers a set of year end roll over actions. After the internal audit in April the Parish Council meeting on 16th May was the Annual Meeting the timing and business of which is prescribed by law. Cllr Nicky Bishop was re-‐elected as Chair person for the next 12 months and Cllr Richard Hann was re-‐elected Vice Chairman. This rhythm of the council year continues with posting of last year’s financial data to the web site by July. Then, November will see the first look at the budget for 2018/19 with formal adoption of it and setting of the precept in January. And so the cycle continues.
. . . and in the community -‐ InternetIf you are unhappy with the speed of your internet connection are you prepared to put in some time to join a working party looking at options for improving it? There are a number of local solutions which attract funding and a group is being formed to explore the options. Email clerk@ashburnham-‐penhurst.net or call Brian on 01323 832082 to register your interest.BT phone boxThe phone box at The Pound was purchased from BT for one pound! Now the community has to decide on its long term use and in the meantime how best to maintain it. Send your ideas to clerk@ashburnham-‐penhurst.net or call Brian on 01323 832082.Local Action PlanFinally, the Local Action Plan is in the final stages of drafting but would benefit from more input from the community at large. The draft is available on the parish web site so please take a look and send your suggestions by email to [email protected].
Date of next meeting Council meeting: Wednesday 12 July 2017 at 7.30 pm in the Sports Pavilion. Please see the parish website for up to date information.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend these meetings and there is an agenda slot near the start of the meeting for members of the public to address the Council.
Brian Holdstock, Clerk to the CouncilEmail: clerk@ashburnham-‐penhurst.netLand line: 01323 832082 with answering machineText: 07836 716723If leaving telephone voice messages be sure to leave your name and a call back number.
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Sometimes we face particular crises in our lives and we need help and support. As a Church St Peter’s seeks to reflect the healing compassion of Christ, and through our Pastoral Care team we aim to provide comfort and support, to those who are sick in hospital or at home, or recently bereaved, or who are isolated through a lack of mobility or old age, during times of physical, emotional or spiritual need. We can offer contact with a member of our pastoral team who can visit, as well offering prayer, home Holy Communion or hospital visiting if required.
We firmly believe that prayer does have an effect, and we welcome requests for prayer. We have two prayer points – one outside under the main Welcome notice at the foot of the church pathway and the other inside the church entrance door. There are cards and pens available for use. You are also welcome to contact a member of the pastoral team direct. Requests will be prayed for on a regular basis and held in strict confidence.
Please get in touch with us for an initial discussion if you would like our help.Pastoral Care Coordinator: John Cormode 01424 848415 [email protected] Care Coordinator: Storm Hann 01424 893130 [email protected] team members: John French, Catherine Duggleby, Jennifer Oldroyd, Richard Hann.
Pastoral Care for Ashburnham
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”
John 14:27
Our 53rd Anniversary Celebra0ons were thoroughly enjoyed by all and it was wonderful to have so many from St. Peters join us. It is amazing that the Chapel
has been worshipping at Ponts Green for so long, the years have flown by.
Don’t forget that we have our next Healing Service on the 30th of July when we have a team from Shinewater Community Church, Eastbourne leading us.
If you have anything that is worrying you or hur0ng, do come along for prayer. Our Lord loves us all so much and He longs to heal us, so do give Him
the opportunity to help you. The Service starts at 6-‐30 p.m
Chapel News
News from Ashburnham Place
Happy summer greetings from us all at Ashburnham Place.We wanted to let our neighbours know about the Summer ahead here at
Ashburnham Place. As usual we have a few very busy points during July and August where the site will be closed completely. The dates this year are Saturday
15th July -‐ Saturday 12th August and the bank holiday weekend 26th -‐ 28th August. We are sorry that this is a large chunk of the holidays when the Tea Room and the Grounds and Gardens are closed but it is these large exclusive groups that help us stay open for the rest of the year. We hope you all have a warm and restful summer and we look forward to seeing many of you around
and about Ashburnham and Penhurst.Paul Wenham
Green fairways and flashing irons!
The ninth annual MI golf tournament (coined “The Sedlescombe Divot Fest” by one of our esteemed number!) took place last month and was, once again, a great source of mirth and bonhomie. One day grandchildren will sit at our feet and listen to "tales of derring-‐do" and marvel at the stories of gung-‐ho men wielding their seven irons as they thrashed their balls out of the Sussex undergrowth! At times the golf was exquisite; there was the nearest the hole winner Ollie Phillips planting his ball just feet away from the ninth pin -‐ the first time in a number of years any of us have actually got the ball on the green -‐ let alone near the pin! There was also the remarkably tidy card of Richard King (Ron jr.) and Steve Worobec who completed each hole in either 4 or 5. The winners were the scratch pairing who no -‐ one saw winning! Nick Heasman, well known for his exploits in Ashburnham Place and Brian Holdstock, well known locally for many talents but least of all for golf, completed the nine holes in a highly commendable 40 thrashes of the ball.As all 20 competitors circled the last green it was left to yours truly to sink the final putt (the only one I did all morning!) and close the curtains on another memorable event. Watch out for the photographs. You’ll see them locally first before they hit Golf Monthly!
Breaking News…... Unexpectedly, as we were told that we would be contacted in 2018, the marvellous people at the Harvey’s Brewery in Lewes have told us we can visit on 2 November. If you would like to join us then that might still be possible, so do let me know ([email protected]). As we invited moustached women to join us last time I think that we can make this a tradition and open it up to all again. After all, the letter was addressed to me as Secretary of the Penhurst and Ashburnham WI!!Don’t forget our monthly meetings, 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Ash Tree InnRichard
July and August are busy months at the Retreat Centre. We do have some Quiet Days in July that have some spaces s0ll available. On Tuesday 18th Roy Calthorpe is leading a drawing workshop, then on Wednesday 19th, Pen Wilcock is here to lead a day en0tled, ‘The Cost of Living’, addressing issues such as hyper-‐sensi0vity and low energy. The day will explore the value of silence and simplicity as sources of calm. On Saturday 22nd Judy Canaan is leading a retreat called ‘The Secret Garden’, a chance to step aside and seek God. Both of these days are led by very experienced and preay wonderful retreat leaders. If you are interested in coming on any of these, give us a ring in the office. Don’t forget, magazine readers get a ½ price offer, the days cost between £25 & £34 full price.
We’re not holding an Open Day this year, we love having them, but it is a lot of work in a busy season so we have decided to hold our Open Day every other year. You can put the next one in your diary if you like-‐ Saturday 1st September 2018.
We hope you all have a lovely summer, Richard & Storm.
www.penhurst.org.uk01424 892088
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Fundraising BBQ @ The Ash Tree Inn
On the 28th August we are holding a BBQ with events throughout the day
to raise funds for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance
There will be burgers, hot dogs and desserts!
So come on down it starts at 12 o'clock
Sat 1
Sun 2 10.30am10.30am6.30pm
All Age ServiceHoly CommunionEvening Service
Ashburnham ChurchPenhurst ChurchAshburnham Chapel
Mon 3 9am Prayer Time for Church and Community Prayer Centre
Tue 4 7.30pm Pub Quiz Ash Tree Inn
Wed 5 10am-12pm7.45pm
Play CafeTable Tennis
Ashburnham Church HallVillage Hall
Thu 6 10am-1pm7.30pm8.00pm
Art GroupBell RingingHousegroups
Sports PavilionAshburnham ChurchVarious Locations
Fri 7 10.30-12pm The Coffee Stop Sports Pavilion
Sat 8
Sun 9 10.30am10.30am6.30pm
Morning Prayer with Children’s ActivitiesMorning PrayerEvening Service
Ashburnham ChurchPenhurst ChurchAshburnham Chapel
Mon 10 9am Prayer Time for Church and Community Prayer Centre
Tue 11 3.05-3.25pm7.15pm8pm
Mobile LibraryFilling StationMI
Outside the ChapelAshburnham Place Ash Tree Inn
Wed 12 10am-12pm7.30pm7.45pm
Play CafeParish Council MeetingTable Tennis
Ashburnham Church HallSports PavilionVillage Hall
Thu 13 10am-1pm7.30pm8.00pm
Art GroupBell RingingHour of Prayer
Sports PavilionAshburnham ChurchAshburnham Church Hall
Fri 14
Sat 15
Sun 16 10.30am10.30am6.30pm
Morning Prayer with Children’s ActivitiesHoly CommunionEvening Service
Ashburnham ChurchPenhurst ChurchAshburnham Chapel
July Diary Ron’s Ramblings
At the risk of sounding like a geriatric hypochondriac, I’m told that my hearing is going now. The person telling me this is, of course, Helen. She cannot understand how I fail to hear instructions from three rooms away. With the doors closed, me operating a soup blender and listening to Jimi Hendrix in full flow into the solo in ‘Voodoo Child’! This is followed by the immortal phrase, ‘You never hear a word I say’. Sound familiar, chaps ?This all came about, when she read a headline out from a newspaper. It was‘Speeding Seagulls risk fines’. I immediately conjured up an image of a member of the local constabulary, on the seafront at Bexhill, aiming a radar gun at a passing Larus ( just showing off, cos I know the Latin name for Gulls ) and yelling, ‘OK, sunshine, you’re nicked‘. The headline in question, was in fact, ‘Feeding Seagulls risk fines!’ Easy mistake to make.............
My time, in the Radiotherapy tunnel of doom, at Brighton Hospital has come to an end. All in all it hasn’t been a bad experience. The NHS comes in for more than its fair share of bad publicity, but I cannot praise the staff at Preston Park highly enough. In fact everyone, from my GP to the staff at the Conquest , Eastbourne and Br ighton hosp i ta ls , have been absolutely marvellous and I think we should be proud of our health system in the UK. It has its faults, but doesn’t every large organisation ?The one thing I shan’t miss, is the drive to and from Brighton every day. I will miss, seeing the ‘Gentleman of the Road’ in Preston Park, with his head in a rubbish bin searching for food to feed the Gulls and surrounded by a couple of hundred of the birds -‐ with two sitting on his shoulder! They’d given up speeding for the day.........
Ronnie King
The Filling Station at Ashburnham PlaceThe Filling Station is an informal way of expressing the Christian Faith
We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7.15pm in the Great Hall, Ashburnham Place for Fellowship, Worship,
Teaching and Prayer On Tuesday 11th July with speaker Jan Ransom
No meeting in AugustDo come and join us and be topped up spiritually
For more details contact Catherine on 01580 881816 or [email protected]
The Coffee StopJoin us for a cup of coffee and a chat on the 1st Friday of every month
Drop in anytime between 10.30 and 12pmHope to see you there
Mon 17 9am 7.15pm
Prayer Time for Church and CommunityWI
Prayer CentreVillage Hall
Tue 18
Wed 19 12pm7.45pm
Village LunchTable Tennis
Village HallVillage Hall
Thu 20 10am-1pm
7.30pm8pm
Art Group please note, the group may not be meeting on this date. Please check by ringing Barbara Cornish on 07703 284496 or Louise Elcoate on 07749 037280
Bell RingingAshburnham Church Housegroups
Sports Pavilion
Ashburnham ChurchVarious Locations
Fri 21
Sat 22
Sun 23 10.30am 10.30am2.30-5pm6.30pm
Holy Communion with Children’s ActivitiesMorning PrayerRABI Cream TeaEvening Service
Ashburnham ChurchPenhurst ChurchKitchenham FarmAshburnham Chapel
Mon 24 9am7.30pm
Prayer Time for Church and CommunityGardening Club
Prayer CentreMember’s Garden
Tue 25
Wed 26 7.45pm Table Tennis Village Hall
Thu 27 10am-1pm7.30pm8pm
Art GroupBell RingingAshburnham Church Housegroups
Sports PavilionAshburnham ChurchVarious Locations
Fri 28 2.30pm Afternoon Bookgroup Street Cottage
Sat 29 2pm Flower Show and Country Fair Sports Field
Sun 30 10.30am10.30am6.30pm
Village Service in the MarqueeMorning PrayerHealing Service
Sports FieldPenhurst ChurchAshburnham Chapel
Mon 31 9am Prayer Time for Church and Community Prayer Centre
Battle Area Flexible Bus -‐ A booking needs to be made in advance -‐
call Peter (01424 -‐ 772001)Ashburnham to Eastbourne
B82: 20 JulyAshburnham to Tenterden/Ashford -‐
B84: 25 AugustAshburnham to Tunbridge Wells -‐
route B87: 31 July
Bus passes can be used on all services after 9.30am
"105" IS THE NEW NUMBER TO CALL IF YOU GET A POWER CUT105 is a single helpline service for householders to report power failures or safety
concerns, or to get information during a blackout. Calls to 105 are free of charge and will put you through to your local electricity network operator. You can call 105 from landlines and most mobile phones.
Mobile Librarystops outside Ashburnham Chapel at
Pont’s Green 3.05pm-‐3.25pmon Tuesday 11th July, 1 & 22 Augustwww.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries
Enquiries 0345 6080196Phone Renewals 0345 6080195Battle Area Community TransportEvery Tuesday-‐ 10am The Pound
10.05am Ash Tree Inn10.25am arrive Battle Abbey Green12.05pm leave Battle Abbey Green
12.30pm Ash Tree Inn
Parish Magazine Contact Details
If you would like to advertisephone Jennifer on 01323 832748 or email [email protected] you have a question about deliverycontact Catherine on 01580 881816To submit articles or village noticescontact Jay Ashworth on 01424 532972 / 07876 484945 or email [email protected]
For a full programme of events at Ashburnham Church, check the website: www.ashburnhamandpenhurstchurches.org.uk
For more information about everything going on in our villages go to:www.ashburnham-‐penhurst.net
For more information about Church Services contact
Ashburnham Church Catherine Duggleby 01580 881816Penhurst Church Anthony Ramsey 01323 764557Ashburnham Chapel Fay Ramsden 07860 113413 01424 830078
If you have food or toiletries you would like to donate,there is a collection point in Ashburnham Church
Please note that the inclusion of advertisements for local services in this magazine does not constitute a recommendation.
Readers are advised to make their own enquiries to ensure good service.
August Diary
Tue 1 3.05-3.25pm7.30pm
Mobile LibraryPub Quiz
Outside the ChapelAsh Tree Inn
Wed 2 7.45pm Table Tennis Village Hall
Thu 3 10am-1pm7.30pm8.00pm
Art GroupBell RingingAshburnham Church Housegroups
Sports PavilionAshburnham ChurchVarious Locations
Fri 410.30-12pm
September Magazine DeadlineThe Coffee Stop Sports Pavilion
Sat 5
Sun 6 10.30am10.30am6.30pm
Morning Praise with Children’s Activities Lammastide Holy CommunionEvening Service
Ashburnham ChurchPenhurst ChurchAshburnham Chapel
Mon 7 9am Prayer Time for Church and Community Prayer Centre
Tue 8 8pm MI Ash Tree Inn
Wed 9 7.45pm Table Tennis Village Hall
Thu 10 10am-1pm7.30pm8pm
Art GroupBell RingingHour of Prayer
Sports PavilionAshburnham ChurchAshburnham Church Hall
Fri 11
Sat 12
Sun 13 10.30am10.30am6.30pm
Morning Prayer with Children’s ActivitiesMorning PrayerEvening Service
Ashburnham ChurchPenhurst ChurchAshburnham Chapel
Mon 14 9am 7.30pm
Prayer Time for Church and CommunityWI
Prayer CentreVillage Hall
Tue 15
Wed 16 12pm7.45pm
Village LunchTable Tennis
Village HallVillage Hall
Thu 17 10am-1pm7.30pm8.00pm
Art GroupBell RingingAshburnham Church House Groups
Sports PavilionAshburnham ChurchVarious Locations
Fri 18
Sat 19
Sun 20 10.30am 10.30am6.30pm
Morning Praise with Children’s Activities Holy CommunionEvening Service
Ashburnham ChurchPenhurst ChurchAshburnham Chapel
Mon 21 9am 7.15pm
Prayer Time for Church and CommunityWI
Prayer Centre Sports Pavilion
Tue 22 3.05-3.25pm Mobile Library Outside the Chapel
Wed 23 7.45pm Table Tennis Village Hall
Thu 24 10am-1pm7.30pm8pm
Art GroupBell RingingHouse Groups
Sports PavilionAshburnham Church Various Locations
Fri 25
Sat 26
Sun 27 10.30am10.30am6.30pm
Holy Communion with Children’s Activities Morning PrayerEvening Service
Ashburnham ChurchPenhurst ChurchAshburnham Chapel
Mon 28Bank Hol
9am 12pm
Prayer time for Church and Community Fundraising BBQ
Prayer Centre Ash Tree Inn
Tue 29
Wed 30 7.45pm Table Tennis Village Hall
Thu 31 10am-1pm7.30pm8.00pm
Art GroupBell RingingAshburnham Church House Groups
Sports PavilionAshburnham ChurchVarious Locations
Apologies if the magazine is dropping through your letter box a bit later than usual. Your editor is currently studying for a masters in horticulture and had a rather important dissertation to submit in June which left very little time for
anything else, including putting the magazine together! By the time of the next magazine in September the course will be over
so normal service will be resumed! Thanks for your patience. Jay.