May Fayre Raises over £4,000 for Village Organisations
In what was the warmest day of the year so far, the Ashbury May Fayre attracted an estimated 600 visitors, many of whom were still at there at the 6pm close. The return of a Maypole to Ashbury after over 100 years was celebrated by the children from Ashbury School performing two spendid Maypole dances coupled with a May song.The organisations that received funds were Ashbury School, £1150, St Mary's Church £875, Village Hall £825, Junior Club £650, Toddlers £250 and Bell Ringers £250.
Click on play button on the left to watch the dancing.
New Parish Council Chairman
On May 12th at the Ashbury Parish Council AGM Steve Treadwell stood down as Chairman and Marion Turner was elected to the role. Steve had been chairman for two years.
Village Hall Event Raises over £1,100
On June 6th the Ashbury Village Hall Committee staged a Race Night fundraiser for the Village Hall Improvements and Restoration Fund. The event attracted nearly seventy, who enjoyed a fun night. The Committee would like to thank all those who helped with the event and gave generously. Over £1100 was raised for the Hall.
Recent Break-Ins
Two break-ins have recently taken plane in Ashbury. On 26th June residents in Chapel Lane returned home to find an attempted theft of their bicycles in progress. As the thieves attempted to drive off they damaged the fence of St Mary's House. They were later arrested.
In a separate incident, a laptop and other valuables were stolen from a house in Kingston Winslow. A man was later arrested.
Christian Aid Collection
An amazing £935.60 was raised in Ashbury, Kingstone Winslow and Idstone. Thanks to everyone who contributed and also to those who gave their time to distribute and collect envelopes.Births
David and Shona Webb (nee Reade) are the proud parents of a new baby daughter, Iona Alyson, born on 17 May 2008. Iona is a second grandchild for Peter and Fiona Reade, sixth great grandchild for Gordon and Doreen Reade, niece for Geoff and Natalie Reade and playmate for cousin Heidi.Upcoming
Events
Parish Council Meeting
Monday 21st July at 7pm
in the Village Hall
Murder Mystery
A Murder Mystery Evening in the Manor Barn in aid of the Village Hall
Sat Sept 6th at 8pm
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