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Exhibition of Art by Local Artists and "Open Village Gardens" in Ash

Over the May Bank Holiday weekend, the Friends of St. Nicholas Ash, are presenting an Exhibition of Art at St. Nicholas Church, Ash (Near Sandwich). Exhibits will include paintings, pottery and sculpture, with the majority of the exhibits available for purchase. Visitors will be able to enjoy a glass of wine or country teas throughout the exhibition opening time

Additionally, on Sunday the 4th of May, some selected renowned village gardens within Ash Village will be open to the public from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ...more details


Schools in the Parish:

Ash Pre-School
Mrs D A Booty, White House, Guilton , Ash 01304 812187

Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School
Headteacher Mr Matthew Crick 01304 812539
email: headteacher@cartwright-kelsey.kent.sch.uk
Parent, Teacher and Friends Association
Mrs Sue Chandler, Hadaways, Cop Street, Ash 01304 813688

St Faiths (Independent)
Headteacher Mr S G Kerruish 01304 813409


St Nicholas Parish Church:
For full information, visit the Church website
- St Nicholas Church, Ash

United Reformed Church
Secretary
Mrs G Cobb, 42 Sandwich Road, Ash 01304 812598
Women’s Own – Miss Larkins, Homestead Farm, Hacklinge, Deal 01304 613234
Women’s Fellowship – Mrs S Chandler, Potts Farms, Ash 01304 812425

St Andrews Roman Catholic Church, St George’s Road, Sandwich
The Reverend Michael Bateman, 01304 374870

Charitable Organisations

The Cartwright, Godfrey and Kelsey Charity has funds which may be available to make individual educational grants to children or young people in the Parish.
Clerk to the Trustees: Mr D G Downes, 18 The Street, Ash 01304 812427

The Jack Foat and Frank Kingsland Trusts both make grants to voluntary organisations and/or individuals in the Parish for approved charitable purposes, e.g. for religious, educational, or public recreational projects, or to relieve need.
Enquire, first (for both charities): Mr D G Downes, 18 the Street, Ash 01304 812427

The Ash United Charities have limited funds available to assist parishioners who are in need or suffering hardship or distress, by making cash grants or by providing anything likely to help. The Trustees are always glad to hear about cases in which they may be able to act where the statutory social services departments cannot.
Clerk to the Trustees: Mrs D Heyes, 91 The Street, Ash 01304 812653


Welfare Services:

Doctors’ Surgery, Chilton Place, Ash 01304 812227

Physiotherapist, Mrs L Cousins, 3 Chequer Lane, Ash 01304 813596

Chemist, 24 The Street, Ash 01304 812242

Open till 7.00pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Closed at 1.00pm on Tuesday
Closed at 6.00pm on Thursday
Closed at 5.00pm on Saturday
Closed between 1.00 and 2.15pm each day

Veterinary Services, White Mill Vet. Centre, Ash Road, Sandwich 01304 611999

Citizens’ Advice Bureaux
Deal 01304 374938, Dover 01304 202567 and Canterbury 01227 761493


Neighbourhood Watch
Co-ordinator for Ash Mrs J Hands 01304 812332
Co-ordinator for Guilton Mick Garton 01304 813823
Mick.garton@btinternet.com
http://www.nwatch.org.uk/local/guilton//index.htmtch.org.uk/local/guilton/index.htm


Ash Village Hall Queen’s Road, Ash

Available for hire - ideal for

Parties
Wedding Receptions
Club Activities
Events
Children's parties (ask for details of special price)

Main Hall 24ft x 48ft (7.4m x 14.6m)
Licenced for public entertainment -

Closely seated 200 persons
Dancing 200 persons
Seated at tables 120 persons
Seated/dancing combined 145 persons

Stage with lighting rig available

Meeting Room - Seats 30 - tea/coffee bar

Large Kitchen - Well equipped

CONTACT RITA GREENFIELD 01304 813996


Local Services:

Library – Ash Village Hall, Queens Road

Monday and Friday 2.00 - 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Post Office – Ash 01304 812201
9.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00 to 5.30pm
Except Tuesday closed at 1.00pm
And Saturday closed at 12.30pm

Paypoint Centre
Londis Store Ash 01304 812251

The nearest railway stations are:-

Sandwich approximately 2hrs 15 mins to London
Adisham approximately 1hr 35 mins to London
Canterbury approximately 1hr 30 mins to London
Timetables and fares: 08457 484950

Buses run to Canterbury and Deal
Timetable enquiries: 0870 243 3711


Activities/Village Organisations

Art Class – Mr D McEwen, Ash 01304 813327 Village Hall Thursdays 2.00 – 4.00pm

The Ash Society – Mrs N Vallack, Ash 01304 812039 Village Hall 3rd Thursday
October to March. Outings in summer months.

British Legion (Woodnesborough and Ash Branch) – Mr B Bailey, Ash 01304 812884
The Lion Hotel, Ash 1st Monday in each month at 8.00pm
All men and women who have served in the armed services are eligible for membership.

Carnival Queen Association – Marion Humpreys, 25 Freemans Way, Deal

Good Companions – Mrs E Ennis, 01304 812436
Ash Village Hall alternate Tuesdays. A social club affiliated to the Old Age Pensioners’ Association – new members always welcome.

Horticultural Society
Chairman Mr D McEwen, 01304 813327 Secretary Mr G Edwards, 01304 812409
Ash Village Hall Last Thursday of the month

League of Friends of Canterbury Hospitals – Mrs P Wilkinson, 01304 812670

Mums & Toddlers – Mrs Lorraine Russell, 01304 813249
Ash Village Hall Mondays 9.30 - 11.00am

Women’s Institute – Ash with Westmarsh

President Mrs J Vallack, 14 Orchard View, New Street, Ash 01304 812039
Hon. Secretary Mrs Sheila Gilbert, Hills Downe, Saunders Lane, Ash 01304 812707
Ash Village Hall 2nd Thursday each month at 7.15pm
Visitors are always welcome

Guides – Vicky Sarjeant 01227 721705
United Reformed Church Hall Tuesdays 6.30 – 8.00pm

Brownies – Brown Owl 01304 813239 Ash Village Hall Tuesdays 5.30 – 7.00pm

The Guide Association – Trefoil Guild – Miss M Horn, 70 Glebelands, Ash 01304 812837

Scouts – Mrs A Moore, 01304 812391 Jubilee Hall, Molland Lea Thursdays 7.30 – 9.00pm

Cubs – Mrs E Allen, 01304 812855 Jubilee Hall, Molland Lea Mondays 6.30 – 8.00pm

Beavers - Mrs J Rumley, 01304 813177 Jubilee Hall, Molland Lea Tuesdays 5.30 – 6.45pm

Young Farmers’ Club – Stephen Hopkins, 3 The Row, Cop Street, Ash 01304 813242
Open to all young men and women aged 15 to 26

Youth Club – Mrs J Hands, 36 Queen’s Road, Ash 01304 812332
Ash Village Hall Fridays Junior 5.30 - 7.00pm
Senior 7.00 - 9.30pm


Sports Clubs

Bowling Club – Mrs P Wildish 01227 721590 Green in Moat Lane

Short Mat Bowling – Mr F Bird, 86 New Street, Ash 01304 812745
Bowling Club Moat Lane

Cricket Club – Secretary Mr S Philpott 01304 613002 Ash Recreation Ground

Football Club – Mr N Potts, 17 Woods Ley, 01304 812418 Ash Recreation Ground

Rugby Club – Mr J Gugenheim Secretary 01227 831642
Mr Toby Spencer-Cobb Chairman 01304 813169 - Ash Recreation Ground

Tennis Club – Mr A Hopkins, Warehorn, 01304 812607 Ash Recreation Ground


Westmarsh Village Hall

Bookings Secretary Mrs J Bailey, The Lynch, Ware, Ash 812104

Brownies – Mrs J Bailey 812104 Tuesdays 5.15 - 6.45pm

Youth Club – Mr M Bailey 812104 Thursdays 7.00 - 9.30pm


Richborough Roman Fort (English Heritage)
Permits for free entry for Ash residents can be obtained from the Clerk to the Parish Council. clerk@ashparishcouncil.net Open 10.00am – 4.00pm Weekends only till March 01304 612013

Links

Pine and Period Furniture
For a wide selection of inexpensive quality pine and period furniture,
next to the Volunteer pub in the village of Ash, Near Canterbury.

Chandler and Dunn
Chandler and Dunn Ltd is a Farming and Fruit Growing company in east Kent, England.
Fruit picking jobs available.

Ash Coombe Vineyard
Fine Wine from East Kent


The Church of St. Nicholas
Some information on the local (historic) church

Forthcoming events
Events in Ash

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