Ashburnham

Ashburnham & Penhurst Afternoon Book Group meet this afternoon, Friday April 26 at 2pm. The group will be reading ‘The Cellist of Sarajevo’ by Steven Galloway. It is a story of ordinary people trying to go about their daily lives. It’s ultimately about human fortitude and frailty. They will also discuss other books they have been reading.

If you would like more information get in touch with Nicky on 01424 892474.

Village Quiz Night is tomorrow, Saturday April 27, 7.30pm at Ashburnham Village Hall. Tickets are £7.50 per person to include a supper. To book your place, please call 892674. Proceeds are in aid of Ashburnham Village Hall.

Ashburnham & Penhurst Evening Book Group meets on Tuesday April 30 at 8pm in the Green Room at Ashburnham Place. Refreshments available for a small donation. Contact Nicole 07583 433895 or Sara-Jane 07714 273083 for more information.

Books selected by the group for coming months include ‘The Uncommon Reader’ by Alan Bennett, ‘The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox’ by Maggie O’Farrell and ‘The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared’ by Jonas Jonasson.

The East Sussex County Council Mobile Library service will next be in Ashburnham (by the chapel) on Thursday May 9 and 23, 9.50am - 10.10am.

2M@1 are meeting on May 13, 1-3pm. This month they are looking at “The work of Street Pastors” with Martin West. All are welcome to attend.

The next Coffee Morning is on Monday May 20 in the Church Hall, Ashburnham Place 10:30am - 1pm. You are welcome to go along for a good friendly chat. For further information, please contact Tina on 01424 843728.

Don’t forget that you can look to see what is going on in Ashburnham and Penhurst on the community website: www.ashburnham-penhurst.net.

Church services for St Peter’s, Ashburnham:

April 28, 10.30am Communion Service with Children’s Activities

Church services for St Michael the Archangel, Penhurst:

April 28, 10.30am Morning Prayer

Services for Ashburnham Chapel, 6.30pm unless otherwise stated:

April 28, Evening Service

Prayer and Bible reading meetings on Tuesday at 2.30pm at the Chapel. Contact Fay Ramsden on 07860 113413 for further information.

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