This week I had the pleasure of visiting our Pre-school children at their Hive building, and I was invited to come and see something that was very exciting. The school had been given a wonderful donation of a bird nesting box with a camera inside and a family of Blue Tits had moved in! The …
The village shop will be closed all day on Thursday 31st May for the stock taking that is required before our new lady Peta takes over. However, you can still collect ordered newspapers.
I have news of a very unusual event in the village hall later this month. Jenny Beavon is holding a taster session of Meditational Circle Dance. Interested? This form of dance is very ancient and is common to many different cultures, and is used to mark special occasions, rituals strengthening community, and encouraging togetherness, and …
GOOD NEWS ABOUT THE SHOP The shop committee are delighted to be able to let everyone know that they have just come to an agreement with Peta Harper, who lives in Ashford, and who has been appointed to take over our community shop. She will take over on June 1st. That’s fantastic news, and a …
WANT TO TRY SOMETHING NEW? MEDITATIONAL CIRCLE DANCE – Jenny Beavon is holding a taster session of Meditational Circle Dance in the village hall on THURSDAY 24th MAY. This form of dance is very ancient and common to many different cultures, and is used to mark special occasions, rituals strengthening community, and encouraging togetherness, and …
Meditational Circle Dancing – May 24th taster session Read More »
Sunday 15th July at 11am – St Andrew’s Church Open Air Songs of Praise Service in the Memorial Hall Grounds. Everyone welcome including well behaved four legged friends! (on leads please)
Saturday 14th July at 2pm – Aveton Gifford Summer Fete in aid of St Andrew’s Church held at the Memorial Hall and Grounds. Traditional Stalls and Grand Prize Draw, BBQ, Teas, Strawberries and Cream, Ice Creams, Children’s Entertainer, Pony Rides, Bouncy Castle and lots more!
This week we start with a plea for a new shopkeeper. Is there someone out there who would like to work in our friendly community whilst running this essential service? Our shop is not only a place of business, but is also a valuable place to meet and chat too. Folk are friendly and grateful …
NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING, and ANNUAL PARISH MEETING; The next parish council meeting will not be held on the first Monday in the month as it’s a Bank Holiday, so will take place on Monday 14th instead, BUT WILL START AT 6.30 pm. It will be followed by the Annual Parish Meeting at 7.30. For …
May parish council meeting, followed by Annual Parish Meeting – Monday 14th. Read More »
THE POOL WILL OPEN ON SUNDAY! The pool has now had its final checks from Harris Pools, and everything is good to go. The water temperature today had gone down 3′, but after the promised good day again tomorrow, and more good weather to come, the water will have risen again enough for the pool …