MESSAGE FROM ANGELA 

This is my last month editing the Aston Ingham section of The Chimes, which I have being doing on an interim basis since the February edition. I have enjoyed getting to know a bit more about the village and its wonderful volunteers who organise and write about your thriving village life. But it is now time to step away and focus on my role in The Lea as well as helping our children with our growing band of grandchildren. 
As we go to press, we still have no volunteer to take over as sub-editor for the Aston Ingham section, so do take a look at the advert in this edition for the role and perhaps have a think about it?  

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ASTON INGHAM AND KILCOT CHURCH NEWS

Wedding
Congratulations to Olivia Yates and Thomas Duncan who were married on 29th June at Aston Ingham Church. A Church full to overflowing, with family, friends & beautiful natural home-grown flowers.

Benefice Service
On Sunday June 30th, friends from across the Benefice gathered around St Anne’s Well where Reverend David gave a blessing.  Followed by refreshments.

Church Volunteers Invitation
Whether you arrange flowers, read a lesson, welcome, clean, Verger, opening, closing, serve refreshments or help to maintain grass & hedges. As a thank you for your support, please come to tea and cake, on Saturday September 7th, 3- 4.30pm at Aston Ingham Village Hall. 

Church Harvest Festival
All are welcome on Sunday October 6th at 4.30pm. Followed by a buffet. Donations of non-perishable food for local food bank gratefully received.

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ASTON INGHAM READING GROUP
We meet in the AI Village Hall on the first Saturday of each month 9.30 - 11 am. If you are interested in joining, or would like information, please contact Jan Falkiner Detail on PDF copy on home page

 

ASTON INGHAM WI
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 10th September at 1.45pm. Our speaker is Barry Bergman on “Paint a picture and explain”.  All are welcome at our meetings. For more details contact Janet Potter** 

KNIT AND NATTER

The next Knit and Natter is on Tuesday 17th September at 2pm in the Village Hall. We are knitting harvest decorations to decorate the hall during September & October and for the Harvest Afternoon tea on October 12th.  All welcome, you don’t have to knit, just come along and join in the natter. Contact Janet Potter**
Yes, we did recognise who was in the balaclava in last month’s Chimes! It was our W.I. secretary Janet Potter, and a valued K/N lady. Barbara Butcher 🧶

SHORT MAT BOWLING 
Friday 13th September at 2pm. In August we had a small party for a past member who celebrated his 90th birthday in August. He was one of the original members when the club started 25 years ago. If you’d like to join us, please just come along you’d be made very welcome. We are a very friendly group and our bowling is non-competitive. More details contact Janet Potter** 

COUNTRY DANCING
The next Country Dances will be on Friday 6th September at 7pm in the Village Hall.  If you’d like to join us, you’d be most welcome. Any age, ability, or gender. No partner needed. More details contact Janet Potter**

CROCHET
Next meeting Thursday 12th September. More details please contact Tania Detail on PDF copy on home page

POP-UP PUB
The next Pop-up Pub will be on 21st September from 7 to 10pm. Come and join us for a relaxed evening! No experience required! 

BOOK CLUB COFFEE MORNING
Friday 27th September at 10.30am. There will be our usual books, jigsaw puzzles & charity cards. For more details contact Janet Potter** 
 

ASTON INGHAM VILLAGE HALL
The next Village Hall Meeting is on Tuesday 3rd September at 11.30am in the Village Hall Committee Room. To book the Village Hall contact Sue Harding Detail on PDF copy on home page

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE HALL
September 28th – Windsor Castle Fire, Talk by Fraser Gunn. 
October 12th – Afternoon Tea.
November 9th – An Evening with the Whiskey River Trio with food.
 

 

THE WINDSOR CASTLE FIRE
A talk by Fraser Gunn on Saturday 28th September at 7pm. Tickets £12, which includes a lasagne supper. There will be a bar and a raffle. 
The devastating fire at Windsor Castle of 1992. The longest occupied palace in the world, the home of monarchs since Henry I. The fire heaped more tragedy on what her Majesty Queen Elizabeth referred to as her “Annus Horribilis”. Fraser Gunn is the current Chair of Newent Probus Club. Fraser was a senior fire officer who was personally involved in the response to the fire. His talk will cover some of the history of the castle, information about the Fire Service and will provide some fascinating insights into risks and resources that were available at the time of the fire, the fire itself and the aftermath. To book contact Janet Potter**
 

FOOTPATH REPORT      
Leaflets for several walks are available on the front of the Village Hall or on the village website www.astoningham.wixsite.com/village Any problems please contact Richard Potter Detail on PDF copy on home page

**CONTACT DETAILS FOR JANET POTTER**Detail on PDF copy on home page

 

ASTON INGHAM VILLAGE HALL MIDSUMMER AFTERNOON TEA
Saturday 22nd June saw the first Aston Ingham Village Hall Midsummer Afternoon Tea. The beautiful decoration in the hall was the perfect backdrop to a fabulous afternoon where we welcomed friends old and new from the village and beyond. With all the food home-cooked and plenty of Prosecco and Cider from the bar, a lovely afternoon was had. Feedback has been fantastic. So, we’ll be doing this again with an autumnal theme on October 12th.

 

ASTON INGHAM VILLAGE HALL 100 CLUB
Many thanks to all of you who have joined the 100 Club to support the village hall. Winners of our June draw were: £16 – F Burns; £11 – B Butcher; £5 - A Missenden. Winners of our July draw were: £16 – Anon; £11 – M Wheeler; £6 - M Osborne. The membership continues to grow as does the prize pot. New members welcome. Please contact Detail on PDF copy on home page

 

CHURCH CLEANING
If anyone would like to join our cleaning rota, please contact Janet Potter**. To make the job easier we split the Church into sections so no one person has too much to do. The more helpers the less work for everyone.

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