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5 Feb 2026

New Parish Clerk

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Jane Warrener takes over as parish clerk on 1st April 2026 on the retirement of Brian Holdstock after ten years as clerk. Jane is an experienced clerk have served as clerk for three year on a local parish in Wealden. Clerk email contact is unchanged and a new mobile phone link will be published once Jane takes up her role.

23 Nov 2025

New Clerk Recruitment

Jay Ashworth Uncategorized

ASHBURNHAM AND PENHURST PARISH COUNCIL

Sadly, our clerk has decided to retire and we therefore need to recruit a replacement. This is a part time, paid job which allows great flexibility. The majority of the job will be home based although there are 6 evening meetings per year which must be attended. In addition, there is the annual assembly which is also an evening meeting.

The contract is for 30 hours per month and may be at any time the applicants prefers.

IT and basic accounting skills are an essential requirement in this role and the Clerk to the Parish is also the designated RFO (Responsible Financial Officer).

This vacancy might suit someone who is retired from full time employment or perhaps someone with a young family who is unable to commit to a full time job. There may also be an opportunity for someone who is already a Clerk to another Parish to take on an additional role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to be involved in the community and provides huge insight to local matters.

Ideally, although not essential, we would prefer the applicant to be local to our Parish as this would provide a natural insight into local matters.

The job becomes substantive from the end of January 2026 and a comprehensive handover will be provided.

Please address your interest to Paul Spicer at  p.spicer.ashburnhamandpenhurst@outlook.com

2 Oct 2025

RABI Fundraiser

Jay Ashworth Uncategorized

Help raise much needed funds for RABI while enjoying a delicious dinner at The Green Man, Ringmer. Thursday 23rd October, 6.45pm for sit down at 7.15pm. Tickets are £28 each, two course meal, roast beef with a choice of dessert and coffee. See attached poster for details of how to book in. RABI Harvest Supper

25 Sep 2025

Village bonfire night future assured

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The parish council will make up the shortfall if the income does not cover the costs. The fireworks are a huge outlay and a big risk for any organiser if the weather is just good enough for the event to go ahead but bad enough to deter visitors. At its meeting on 24th September the Council decided that it is an important village event and the organisers need to have confidence that they won’t lose money.. This year the organisers are the Village Hall Revival Group and any proceeds will go towards the village hall extension project.

11 Sep 2025

Village hall plans consultation

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Over the next few weeks until the end of September you may well get a knock at the door from a member of the Village Hall Revival Group who are going house to house delivering the briefest of questionnaires asking for views on the proposed extension to the village hall. It is important to know the level of support and essential that we take steps to find out before we can approach potential funders for grants.

If you are not at home when someone calls they will leave the questionnaire which also tells of the many ways to give your feedback.

28 Jul 2025

Chris Sinden bows out from Parish Council

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In his resignation statement Chris said, “I have completed 5 years as a Councillor which I have very much enjoyed. However, I am now ready to move on to different interests.” The council wishes him well and thanks him for his service in which he had oversight of events and monitored the status and serviceability of our public access defibrillators at The Ash Tree Inn and the cricket pavilion. The council now has two vacancies so please contact the parish clerk for more information or to express an interest in joining the council.

24 May 2025

The Human One

Jay Ashworth Uncategorized

1st – 20th June Exhibition at Ashburnham Church

Come and see this touring exhibition of paintings by Jeremy Thomas. The paintings can be seen from Tuesday – Saturday from 10.30am – 4pm.

23 Apr 2025

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Jay Ashworth Uncategorized

Thursday 8th May 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day), when the nation will unite to remember the end of the Second World War in Europe. Around the country, events will be taking place to pay tribute to those involved in that conflict, as well as reminding us to pray and work for peace in our communities and in the world. 

Locally there will be an Act of Commemoration as part of the Rogation Service, the Sunday beforehand.  Also, both Ashburnham and Penhurst churches will be open on Thursday 8th May, for those who would wish to remember and reflect on this poignant and significant anniversary – cards with specially prepared prayers commemorating VE Day will also be available for those who wish to use them.

2 Mar 2025

Save the dates

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Village Hall charity AGM at noon on Saturday 12th April in the village hall after the library and cafe.
Annual Village meeting from 7pm on Thursday 24th April in the village hall.  Light refreshments from 7pm, meeting starts soon after 7.30 pm.

18 Feb 2025

Kitchenham Road closure delayed

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The works have been postponed due to a concern raised by a local farmer about the impact of the work on their operation.  A new date has yet to be set.

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