Nicky Bishop

The winner of August’s 100 Club draw is Dave Dann.

“The Coffee Stop“ launches on Friday 2nd June at the Pavilion. Why not pop along for a cuppa and a chat between 10:30 and 12 noon. Open to everyone and free of charge.  The Coffee Stop will take place on the first Friday of every month. We look forward to seeing you there.

Have you seen our community facebook page? Do take a look! Big thanks to Helen Hoad for setting it up. We will shortly be setting up more links between this website and the facebook page so that people can get local news wherever they are on the web.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/penhurstandashburnham/

The time period for electors to call an election to fill the vacancy on the parish council has elapsed so it now falls to the Parish Council to co-opt someone.

The next meeting of the Parish Council is on Tuesday 16th May and so expressions of interest must be received by the Clerk no later than Wednesday 15th May.

The Woodland Trust is inviting people all over the UK to participate in the most accurate bluebell survey ever, by recording bluebell sightings on a map.

Click to take part in the The Big Bluebell Watch.

Following the resignation of of Councillor Andy Proudfoot, we now need to fill a casual vacancy on the Parish Council.  The vacancy may be filled either by an election or by co-option.  If you think you might be interested in joining the Parish Council, please contact the Parish Clerk, Brian Holdstock by email to clerk@ashburnham-penhurst.net or by phone on 01323 832082  The formal notice of the vacancy with details of the election procedure is here. CasualVacanciesNoticeAndyProudfoot

Sadly, Councillor Andy Proudfoot has resigned from the Parish Council in order to devote time to his postgraduate studies in Theology.  We have hugely valued Andy’s contribution in the two years he has served on our parish council, and will particularly miss his wisdom and compassion, as well as the strong lead he took on our finances.  Thank you so much, Andy.  We all wish you well with your studies.

Hurrah! After months and months … and months … of effort by the team, our new Village Hall received Planning Permission from Rother District Council on 17th February 2017.  Big thanks to all the people who helped to make this happen. Now the next phases of activity begin: watch this space for news of fund-raising events.

Jane Andrew – who won the 100 Club draw in December – has won again this month.  What’s your secret, Jane?  Now for the fun of deciding how to spend her prize money!!

Membership of the 100 Club for the rest of the year (8 months, at £1 per month) is still available from Robin Ratcliffe on 01424 892674.

Congratulations to Jane Andrew, the winner of December’s 100 Club draw. We hope your ankle is repairing quickly, Jane!  Subscriptions for 2017, including Gift Subscriptions, are now available from Robin Ratcliffe on (01424) 892674.