Ashburnham

The Community First Responder (CFR) for the Ambulance service, (SECAmb), have recently recruited Sharon Spicer of Ashburnham, who is also now qualified and responding. However, two more recruits are required so that Ashburnham CFRs can become an independent unit from the Bexhill Group (four are needed to be separate).

Prospective CFRs are invited to contact Tony Smith to find out more regarding the training and joining their voluntary efforts to save local lives. Applicants must have their own car, have a clean CRB. The training is all free with just one weekend followed by one day revision and exam on the second weekend. Most applicants pass! Please contact Tony on 01424 893922 / 07711924472.

The Afternoon Book Group’s May gathering is on May 23, 2 p.m. During May they will be reading ‘Boy A’, by Jonathan Trigell. The story is about a troubled 24 year old ex-offender. This book won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, the Waverton Good Read Prize and the World Book Day ‘Books to talk about‘ Prize. If you would like more information, please get in touch with Nicky on 01424 892474.

Ashburnham Chapel are holding a coffee morning on May 26, 10.30a.m-12p.m. All are welcome to join them.

The Evening Book Group are next meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 8pm at Ashburnham Place. If you would like further information, have any enquiries or need for directions, please ring Nicole on 07583 433895. Please note that there is no meeting during June.

The Ashburnham and Penhurst Gardening Club are next meeting on May 27 at Ashburnham Church Hall, 7.30p.m. This month they are building the garden for the War Memorial. For more information, contact Brian Holdstock on 01323 832082 or view their website: www.ashpengc.org.uk

Ashburnham Chapel is celebrating 50 years at Ponts Green this year. On June 1, they are holding a 50th Anniversary Tea, 5 p.m. at the Chapel, followed by Songs of Praise. All are welcome to join the Chapel in their celebrations.

The next Coffee Morning is on Monday June 2 & 16 in the Church Hall, Ashburnham Place 10.30am - 12pm. You are welcome to go along for a good friendly chat. For further information, please contact Tina on 01424 843728.

The Pub Quiz at the Ash Tree Inn will take place on June 3, 7.45 p.m., £1 entry. A £5 set meal is available. For further information, please contact the Ash Tree Inn on 01424 892104.

The East Sussex County Council Mobile Library service will next be in Ashburnham (by the chapel) on Thursday, June 5 & 19, 9.50a.m. - 10.10a.m.

2m@1 are meeting on June 9, 1 p.m. at Ashburnham Church Hall. Susie Marriott will give a talk entitled ‘The weak and foolish things’. Everyone is welcome to join the group.