EDITORIAL
ASTON INGHAM & KILCOT NEWS
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Church News
Thank you
Rodney & June Green after ten years have now retired from mowing part of the new Churchyard.
Richard Potter for maintenance on Chancel door.
All those who decorated the Church for Harvest Festival & gave donations for local food bank.
It was lovely to meet volunteers at the Harvest Tea. Thanks to those who provided refreshments.
Coming Up
Remembrance Service Sunday November 9th at 10.50am
Carol Service Wednesday December 17th at 6.30pm
Christmas Day Parish Communion 10.30am
Village News & Events
Aston Ingham Cricket Club – End of Season Celebrations
Aston Ingham Cricket Club rounded off another fantastic cricket season in style on Saturday, 4th October, with a spectacular Bonfire Night celebration!
The event was a complete sellout, raising vital funds to support the club while bringing the community together for an unforgettable evening.
After the bonfire roared to life, the crowd was treated to a dazzling 20-minute fireworks display that lit up the night sky above the pitch. With nearly 30 dedicated volunteers running the bonfire, bar, BBQ, and fireworks, the night was a true team effort.
The club extends a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who came along to celebrate and to all the members and helpers whose hard work made the event such a glowing success. (Photo on Front Cover)
The Knit and Natter Group
The Knit & Natter group have once again outdone themselves with a wonderful display for this year’s Harvest Festival!
After many years of creativity and dedication, group leader Barbara Butcher is stepping down. We’d like to express our heartfelt thanks to Barbara for her incredible commitment — guiding the team, providing supplies, and helping produce a steady stream of beautiful handmade items for so many good causes. From teddies for Hereford Hospital and teddy jumpers for St Michael’s Hospice, to blankets, Christmas gifts for the Community Larder, and Easter surprises for a local day care centre — Barbara’s leadership has truly made a difference.
The group has also brightened the Village Hall with their stunning decorations over the years — including bunting and Christmas decorations and crafting over 100 poppies for the hall’s 100th anniversary. And of course, no Knit & Natter gathering would be complete without one of Barbara’s delicious homemade cakes!
Though Barbara is stepping down, the Knit & Natter group will continue to thrive, and new members are warmly welcomed to join this talented and friendly team.
Aston Ingham WI try their hands at pottery painting
On 9th October, Aston Ingham WI enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing afternoon with Broadland's Pottery from Longhope.
Members spent a couple of peaceful, creative hours taking part in a “paint a pot” session — a chance to unwind, chat, and get artistic! Everyone is eagerly looking forward to seeing their finished, fired creations.
Find out more about Broadland's Pottery at www.broadlandspottery.co.uk
In Memory of Mike Askew and Cliff Jones
Our village community is deeply saddened by the recent passing of two much-loved residents, Mike Askew and Cliff Jones. Both were valued members of our community, whose kindness, good humour, and friendship touched many lives. They will be greatly missed by all who knew them.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to their families and friends at this difficult time.
Dates for your diary
CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING on Friday 12th December at 10.30 am. There will be the usual cards, books, and puzzles, along with two giant Christmas hampers to be raffled.
BURNS NIGHT on Saturday 24th January. More details in later additions of the Chimes.
This is always a very popular event, so if you want to book your place, contact Janet Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
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
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
September winners:
1st J Cannock - £18,
2nd L Dickson - £13,
3rd D Crowhurst - £7.
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 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
ASTON INGHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
PROGRESS!
Kissing Gates replace stiles: Almost three years ago Julia Askew (the then Chair) won a Lottery Grant to replace stiles along the footpath from Aston Bank to Mill Lane. Following a Review of progress by Maggie Pettit (current Chair) Aug ’24, three more gates were ordered and provided free of charge by Stephen Organ at Hereford Council. Unavoidable delays in fitting have included, delivery, ground too soft, ground too hard, & haymaking, but thanks to the skills of Dave Aubrey all of the Kissing gates have now been fitted and look amazing. Parishioners using this path will no longer have to climb and lift dogs over stiles and will generally find it much easier to walk the path and perhaps use it to access cricket and tennis facilities.
Road run off on to B4222: As you know this is another longstanding issue and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that our application for a Drainage Grant to Herefordshire Council will be granted. Specialist technicians have assisted us in scoping the Project; we’ve had several positive meetings with the Floodrisk Team at Herefordshire Council. If granted we will then need to consult other stakeholders before work can commence.Road Improvements in the Parish: Highways have notified us that from 3rd to 12th November they will undertake ‘Improvement works on the B4222 from Kingsmill to C1281. This is a significant stretch of road. Further information will appear on the Parish Council website.
Maggie Pettit (Chair)
Grateful thanks to Parish Councillors & Parish Clerk for their contribution to Parish life
