After a rather slow start in early March this year, the Lent Lunches gained momentum and ended on 12th April with a good turnout of regulars for this modest but sociable occasion. During the six weeks our band of soup makers had made roughly 15 gallons of the delicious, nutritious fare whilst the partakers had …
Category Archive: Church
May 07
St Mary Magdalene Spring Clean
Ashford Church Spring Clean A sizeable team of eager workers almost made the annual church spring clean on 10th April a pleasure! A huge thankyou to everyone who turned out, including a very welcome man, to dust, vacuum, polish, wipe, mop and do DIY jobs around the church and churchyard. Photo coming next month BEM
Feb 24
CandleMass Flowers
Christine Parry and others(Ed:apologies I’m not sure who else was involved) created a lovely display for Candlemass on 2nd February
Nov 25
‘Nearly-Christmas’ Coffee Morning
Combine Christmas shopping with meeting neighbours over a glass of mulled wine or a cup of tea or coffee, and a mince pie! Saturday 7th December 10 am – 12 noon at Ashford Carbonel Village Hall Cakes & Produce Stall Christmas Decorations Preserves and Crafts Phoenix cards Traidcraft stall Children’s Activities Raffle Offers of cakes, …
Nov 10
Historic Churches sponsored bike ride
All is safely gathered in …almost! Thank you to everyone for their continued generosity for this cause. I have handed over £320 (I think!) which is incredible. Half of this will go to the Trust and half will go towards the upkeep of St. Mary Magdalene here in our community. Susannah Hall
Nov 10
Church Restoration Fund
We have just received a generous grant of £5,000 from Rowlands Trust for the Restoration Appeal. The Rowlands Trust is a small philanthropic trust which gives grants to many causes, including conservation and heritage.
Nov 10
Quiz Special for Ashford Carbonel Church
Many thanks for everyone who supported the Quiz on Saturday 19th October. There was a select gathering of top quality quiz goers and an enjoyable time was had. Thanks to the Quizmaster, Peter, and his lovely assistant, Christine; to the Barman, Dave F; and to the Raffle Minder, Grahame T. Proceeds came to £135 including …