Toys for Ukraine

When the air raid sirens sound in parts of Ukraine, schoolchildren must leave their classrooms and make their way quickly to the nearest bomb shelter. Sadly, this has become a familiar routine.The children practise the drill and know exactly what to do, and the shelter has become a regular part of their school day.

While we cannot change their circumstances, we can offer a small gesture of comfort. We have been asked for small toys that can be sent to Ukraine for the children to take with them into the shelters — something simple to hold that might provide a little reassurance during a frightening time.

Our Knit and Natter and Crochet groups are, as always, ready to lend their needles and their time, and would very much welcome the support of anyone in the community who might like to help. Whether you are an experienced knitter/crocheter or just willing to have a go, every small contribution will make a difference.

If you would like to take part or just drop off any small toys (they don’t have to be knitted), please do come along to the Village Hall on Monday 21st April at 2pm. New faces are always warmly welcomed, and together we hope to send a little comfort from our village to children who really need it.

 

Closure of the Village Hall for Repairs

We will be closing the Village Hall in July for six weeks whilst we make the urgently needed repairs we mentioned a couple of months ago. Prior to the closure, we will be hosting a Summer Party on July the11th.

Although we have yet to reach our fundraising target for the repairs, we have gone ahead and booked the work to be done, as it is very much a summer job. Expect a redoubling of effort to raise more funds!

 

Dates for your diary

Pop Up Pubs on April 18th, May 2nd, June 27th and July18th.

May 9th Afternoon Tea.

June 13th Talk by Juliet Whatley with supper.

July 11th Summer Party before we close the hall for 6 weeks for hall repairs.

There will now be a bar at all Village Hall Events & we take cards as well as cash.

To book Village Hall Events, please get in touch with Janet on Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page

 

General Village Information

To book the Aston Ingham Village Hall, contact Sue Harding Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page

 

100 Club

We have room for more players. If you have not yet joined and would like to, please get in touch at

Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page

January 1st  Anne Tormey, 2nd  – Tania Clayton, 3rd  – Maureen Boswell

Many thanks to those who have donated their winnings to the Village Hall restoration, and apologies to any who have previously donated have been missed.

 

Wheelchair availability

We have a wheelchair stored in the Village Hall for communal use. Contact Janet Potter

 

Cards wanted

Wanted: Christmas and greeting cards to recycle into new cards. We now have our own group of ladies making cards for the Cobalt Unit. We have a box in the hall lobby for your old cards and stamps, and a card stand with cards for sale.

For more details, please get in touch with Janet Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page

 

Church Cleaning

If anyone would like to join our cleaning rota, please get in touch with Janet Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page. We split the Church into sections to make it easier and to ensure that no one person has too much to do. The more helpers, the less work for everyone.

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Parish Council

Here are a few highlights of what we’ve been working on recently. For the latest updates and news, please keep an eye on the Parish Council website.

 

LITTER

We are aware that some Parishioners have picked up litter in the Parish for many years whilst some of us engage in litter picking on a less frequent basis. The Parish Council would like to thank everyone who has played a part in trying to keep our Parish litter free.  As litter is felt to be a growing concern, often sprayed by cars travelling through and around the Parish, we would like to appeal to everyone who might spot litter, to pick it up and dispose of it accordingly. The roads where verges containing litter lack pathways, for your safety remember to wear hi-viz and if you would like access to litter grabbers and bags please contact the Clerk which will help us to work out how we need to distribute equipment. Otherwise, thank you for your valued participation

 

SPEED INDICATOR DEVICE (SID)

Traffic behaviour is a consistent concern to Parishioners, and we can now add to the efforts of the Speedwatch Community Action Group by publishing what SID has captured during the month of February, ’26. SID captures speeds of traffic coming and leaving the village We will be considering long term effectiveness and also the siting of SID.