One of the reasons we love living in Ash Parish is how easy it is to access the nature on our doorstep. Ash parishioners, for generations, have been fortunate that they can go onto military land. This is enshrined in a byelaw, last updated 37 years ago, but in existence since 1887.
Continue reading “What’s happening with Ash Ranges?”What’s on in August & September 2020?
We got locked down… but we are opening up again! The “New Normal” won’t stop our local community from coming together. Here are a few of the activities that are on this Summer:
Continue reading “What’s on in August & September 2020?”Anxious about emerging from Lockdown?
It’s been an odd four months – we were all going about our business, then COVID-19 raised its head and suddenly our lives were transformed. Over a million were told to ‘shield’, what did that even mean? Many more were told to ‘self-isolate’ and work from home ‘if you can’. Life would never be the same again.
Continue reading “Anxious about emerging from Lockdown?”Poetry for an emerging World
With love from the Chapel Poetry Group
Wings
Lockdown Eve came early
Continue reading “Poetry for an emerging World”Local Businesses weathering the Storm
The Parishioner asked three local businesses to share their stories…
Continue reading “Local Businesses weathering the Storm”Need Support? Useful Numbers:
Local Churches:
St Mary’s, Ash Vale – 07863 311165 (Parish Office)
Continue reading “Need Support? Useful Numbers:”Masking up for Ash Football Club!
A few weeks ago my friend Bill phoned to say his wife (Jen) had been given a new sewing machine and found a pattern, and had made 10 face masks. I joked with Bill (who used to be a Parish Councillor with me), by saying ,“I know, Bill, people keep coming up to you and saying “I know you’re not a Councillor any more BUT ……..”
Continue reading “Masking up for Ash Football Club!”Lord of the Flies Disproved?
Recently the 75th Anniversary of VE Day was celebrated (in a somewhat muted fashion because of Covid19). As the happenings of WWII became revealed Academia tried to get an understanding of how so called civilised people could become so immunised against the horrors of what was happening around them that they too could get swept up into the system and take an active role.
Continue reading “Lord of the Flies Disproved?”Welcome to Messy Church
Sun. 16 Aug 4-6pm & Sun. 27 Sept 4-6pm Book your places today!
We’ve had a lovely time finding new ways to be Messy Church! We’ve done a Zoom, a Pentecost Trail in May half term, and started to emerge with individual prayer stations on a rota inside, and social distancing outside.
Continue reading “Welcome to Messy ChurchNews from The Chapel
The Chapel Team has been as busy as ever during lockdown, In fact, some of us have been busier than usual! With The Chapel events and especially our Lunch Club closed to the public, we looked at ways to make a difference in the community.
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