EDITORIAL
ASTON INGHAM & KILCOT NEWS
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Church News
Remembrance Service
We were delighted to welcome a full Church including representatives from Aston Ingham Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers. Union flag & Scout flags paraded, before they were placed on the altar. Wreaths were laid by the Parochial Church Council, Scouts and Beavers at the memorial and the names of the fallen from the Aston Ingham Parish were read out. The collection was for the Royal British Legion.
Coming Up
Saturday 13th @10.30 all welcome to come and help decorate the Christmas tree
Carol Service Wednesday December 17th at 6.30pm. A traditional service of favourite carols and readings. Followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
Christmas Day Thursday 25th December. Parish Communion 10.30am
Church Information
Vicar Reverend David Howell Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
Reverend Ewan Gillings Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
Churchwarden James Harding Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
Village News & Events
W.I. Competition
Our recent W.I. competition has wrapped up, and what a wonderful celebration of creativity it was! This season’s theme, “Autumn,” inspired a stunning array of entries, each capturing the beauty and warmth of the season in unique ways.
A big thank you to Dr. Gillian White, who kindly served as our judge. After much deliberation, Mary Wheller’s exquisite sugar-paste flower scene (see above right) bloomed its way to first place!
Lindy Lathan took second, and June Green came in third — congratulations to both, and to everyone who took part. Your talent and effort made this competition truly special!
Knit and Natter poppies
Since 2018, the Knit and Natter group has been knitting beautiful poppies — originally crafted as pins to wear in remembrance. Over the past seven years, our display in the Village Hall foyer has continued to grow, each year blossoming with more handmade poppies created with care and community spirit.
This year, we introduced purple poppies to our display (right), honouring the horses that served and were lost during the Great War — a heartfelt tribute to all who sacrificed, both human and animal alike.
Paul Evans returns as the W.I. speaker
On 11th November, Paul returned to our Village Hall with a brand-new talk filled with festive anecdotes and charming Christmas-themed poems. Despite the (very necessary!) road closures, more than 20 W.I. members made it through to enjoy an afternoon of laughter and lively storytelling. Paul’s quick wit and sharp observations kept everyone thoroughly entertained from start to finish.
Dates for your diary
The Village Hall AGM will be held on Tuesday 2nd December. Please come along with your ideas & support. As you will have read in last month’s Chimes the hall needs to raise £30,000 to repair the floor. We are a small committee & work hard to maintain the hall for everyone, please help us in any way you can, it will be much appreciated
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 hire Aston Ingham Village Hall, contact Sue Harding Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
Wheelchair availability
We have a wheelchair stored in the Village Hall for communal use. Contact Janet Potter
100 Club
We have room for more players. If you have not yet joined and would like to, please get in touch at treasurer-AIVH@hotmail.com
October winners: 1st H Hobbs - £18, 2nd June and Rob Green - £13, 3rd Yvette Roberts - £7.
June and Rob kindly donated their win to the Village Hall.
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 & stamps & 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
Below are the headlines of our work. We advise you to regularly check the Parish Council website www.astoningham-pc.gov.uk for up-to-the-minute news and information.
Welcome to SID
If you’ve driven through the village recently, you’ve probably noticed a new addition keeping a watchful eye on our roads — SID the Speed Indicator Device.
Flashing up your speed as you pass, this clever bit of kit is here to remind everyone to take it steady through the village and keep our community safe.
SIDs installation has been a true team effort, and our thanks go to Councillors Nigel Smith, John Whatley, and Chris Yates, who have worked hand in hand with our ever reliable lengthsman Terry Griffiths to bring the project to life. Their effort means we now have not only a visible deterrent to speeding but also a powerful tool for understanding traffic trends in our area.
But the story doesn’t end here. SID will record valuable data on vehicle speeds and traffic flow, helping us identify patterns and problem times. This information will inform ongoing discussions with the Speedwatch Group and West Mercia Police, ensuring any necessary action is well-informed and backed by real data.
We’ll be sharing updates and findings in future Briefing Notes, and there will be opportunities to discuss them at upcoming Parish Council meetings. So, keep an eye out — both on the road and online — as we continue working together to make our village a safer place for everyone.
Annual Budget
We’ve already started preparing for the year ahead and look forward to talking with you all about the exciting projects planned to keep improving our Parish!
As we head into the festive season, the Parish Council sends warm wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a bright, successful New Year. Thank you to our amazing Councillors and Clerk — your hard work and dedication make all the difference.
Maggie Pettit, Chair
