EDITORIAL
ASTON INGHAM & KILCOT NEWS
ASTON INGHAM and KILCOT NEWS
Sub-Editor: Mike Clayton
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CHURCH NEWS
REGULAR SERVICES
1st Sunday Evensong at 4.30pm
2nd Sunday Parish Communion at 10.30am
3rd Sunday Village Praise at 10.30am
4th Sunday Parish Communion at 10.30am
Every Monday A short service of Evening Prayer at 5.30pm
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
Seven nomination forms were received and accepted for election to the Parochial Church Council. Mr James Harding Churchwarden, Mrs Allison Oastler Treasurer. Mr Alan Oastler, minute secretary. Mrs Lindy Lathan, Mrs Jennifer Phillips, Mrs Hazel Leighton, Mrs Sue Harding, correspondence secretary, Mr Andrew Stuart-Lyon. Accounts had been audited and accepted. Thanks were expressed to all those who gave their support and time volunteering in many ways.
MAINTENANCE
Work to be carried out this next year includes refurbishment of exterior Church doors, an update to the audio system and maintenance to the retaining wall.
ORDINATION
Reverend Ewan Gillings, who has been a Deacon in the Ariconium Benefice since 2025 will be ordained as Priest by the Bishop of Oswestry on Monday, July 6th at 6pm in Weston under Penyard Church.
VILLAGE NEWS & EVENTS
VILLAGE HALL FUNDRAISING
Update on Village Hall Fundraising - We are now within a few thousand pounds of our target. The last big push will be the Summer Fete in July. Contributions can be made by bank transfer to Aston Ingham Village Hall Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page, and a donations box for cash or cheques will also be available at village events.
ASTON INGHAM SUMMER INDOOR FETE
Come and join us for the Aston Ingham Summer Indoor Fete on Saturday, 11th July 2026, from 5pm to 10pm. This is the last fundraising event before we close the hall for the renovations.
Entry is free, and there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors will be able to take part in a variety of traditional games and activities, including a tombola, shove ha'penny, and many more.
Hot food will be available to purchase, and the bar will be running throughout.
Whether you're here to catch up with friends and neighbours, or simply enjoy a relaxed summer evening, we'd love to see you there.
All money raised during the event will go towards the Village Hall Renovation Fund, helping to maintain and improve this valuable community facility for future generations.
We look forward to welcoming you on 11th July!
COFFEE MORNING AND PETROL HEADS
Visitors to the Aston Ingham Coffee Morning on 29th May were treated to more than just the usual delicious coffee and cakes. A wonderful selection of classic cars was on display, attracting the attention of coffee morning regulars and many passers-by throughout the morning.
The beautifully maintained vehicles proved to be a popular attraction, with visitors enjoying the opportunity to admire the cars and chat with their owners about these cherished classics.
Many thanks to everyone who brought their vehicles along and helped make the morning such an enjoyable and memorable event.
OPEN GARDEN SUCCESS
On 7th June, Julia Askew kindly opened her garden as part of the National Gardens Scheme, welcoming more than 80 visitors throughout the day. The event was a great success, raising an impressive £400 for the National Gardens Scheme.
As always, the village community showed its wonderful spirit of support. Alongside the open garden, a plant sale and refreshments, including tea, coffee and homemade cakes, were available at the Village Hall. Thanks to the generosity of visitors and volunteers, a further £270 was raised for the Village Hall Restoration Fund.
A sincere thank you to Julia and to everyone who contributed their time, donations and support to make the day such a success.
A PILGRIM'S PROGRESS
At the June meeting of the Aston Ingham WI, members were captivated by a talk from Chris O'Grady about his extraordinary pilgrimage from Pershore to Rome - a journey of some 1,200 miles.
Having secured four months' unpaid leave from his job at a printing company, Chris set off with very few possessions: a tent, a single pair of walking boots, and a set of cards explaining that he was travelling as a pilgrim. He aimed to travel simply and rely, where possible, on the kindness of strangers.
After taking the ferry from Plymouth to Caen and spending time with a French friend, Chris continued his journey through France and into Italy. Along the way, he experienced countless acts of generosity. A woman invited him to lunch on his first day of walking, a village mayor offered him accommodation in the village hall and provided supper, and hostels welcomed him throughout his travels. To cross into Italy, he even managed to hitch a lift on a coach through the Mont Blanc Tunnel.
After 107 days on the road, Chris finally arrived in Rome, having completed an unforgettable journey. Remarkably, despite carrying a tent, he spent only two nights sleeping in it - a testament to the kindness and hospitality he encountered along the way.
Members thoroughly enjoyed hearing about Chris's adventure and the many memorable people he met during his pilgrimage.
VILLAGE HALL
100 CLUB
May 1st - The Greens, 2nd - Dave Cornish, 3rd - Colin Leighton
We have room for more players. If you have not yet joined and would like to, please get in touch at
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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 & stamps & a card stand with cards for sale.
For info, contact 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.
