Beckley village voice

Free guided walk around this fantastic East Sussex woodland looking out for summer butterflies. Children welcome. Entrance Horseshoe Lane. rotherguardians.blogspot.co.uk Beckley Church Fete held in the Glebe field 27th August Bank Holiday Monday 1pm-430pm. Lots of stalls, Dog show, A band and many more. Beckley 10k takes place earlier this year on Sunday September 23rd so you need to get training now! This is always a good village event and there is a children’s 1 Mile race and a Fun Run of just over 2 miles for those who feel the 10k might be just that little bit too far. Application forms will soon be available in the Village. Or you can enter online at www.runnersworld.co.uk or www.runbritain.com. All runners receive a medal and finish line goodies of homemade cakes and beer! If you require more information you can contact Martin on 01797 230009 Beckley Parish Council has their new website up and running. Please check it out. www.beckleyparishcouncil.co.uk The next parish meeting is Wednesday 12th September 730pm in the Beckley village hall. All welcome. Don’t forget Jempsons Bus service. They run a daily bus service for customers without their own cars, the elderly and those with mobility problems, to the Peasmarsh Superstore. The service runs through Beckley every Monday and Tuesday (once in the morning, then again in the afternoon) calling at the Rose & Crown then Four Oaks, the bus will conveniently stop anywhere if it is safe to do so in-between these points. For a copy of the new timetable view the website www.jempsons.com Beckley Buzzy Bees Toddler Group. They meet at the Beckley Village Hall, Every Wednesday morning from 9.15 to 11.15.Supported by the Playgroup and a qualified member of staff is on hand during the session to assist with the organisation and to coordinate events. Speakers are regularly arranged and a “healthy snack time” is part of the session. The group offers a friendly supportive atmosphere to all visitors for just £2.00 a session (to cover running costs) everyone is welcome throughout the morning and more details can be obtained from Julie on the Playgroup phone numbers or by e-mail at preschoolplaygroup@beckley-uk.com Beckley Village Walking group. We meet up on a Sunday morning at the Beckley village centre. For more information email annalearningtree@aol.com or call 01797 260843 Bargains in Beckley. Setup for locals to sell items they no longer need and want to sell, if you are looking for something why not try posting a wanted post. No selling fees like most internet sites or local free papers. Just go on face book and enter Bargains in Beckley and join this free group we have over 111 members. So that residents are aware they can contact our District Councillor Ian Jenkins via e mail. This will help the parish by giving you more immediate responses to questions or concerns. cllr.ian.jenkins@rother.gov.uk. Rother District Council has a fly tipping telephone line 01424 787000 or an online reporting system www.rother.gov.uk/article/3133/i-want-to-report-fly-tipping.Please give full details of location and what the fly tipping consists of. Dog fouling isn’t just unpleasant, it’s illegal. Dog owners have a responsibility to clear up after their pets, those that don’t can face fines of up to £1,000.If you would like to make a dog fouling complaint please phone 01424 787000 if you don’t make this call they will keep letting their dogs do it. Beckley Preschool aim to provide activities and equipment in a relaxed and happy atmosphere so that children will progress in all areas of development and become independent in preparation for school. We believe that a child’s first experience in a learning environment should lay a good foundation for their enjoyment of education and discovering new experiences. Beckley Preschool opening times are: Mornings 9.00am - 12.00pm Monday to Friday. Lunch Club 12.00pm - 1.00pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please call Beckley Preschool for further information: 01797 260582 or visit their website www.bpnn.co.uk . Beckley Village Centre is available to hire. By people hiring and supporting fund raising events put on by the hall committee it will keep the hiring costs down. Why not book a Children’s party, wedding reception or conference. For further information on charges and hall bookings call Margaret Lenton 01797260420 Why not join one of the many groups held in Beckley village centre. Beckley Baby Club every Wednesday 9.15-11.15 £2 Aeroba-Funk. High/Low Impact Aerobics with an Old Skool Style and Mix’d Sounds (70’s, 80’s, and 90’s onwards) Suitable for all levels of fitness. Tuesdays 6.30pm.Emma 07809 887471 www.facebook.com/AerobaFunk Pilates every Wednesdays 1.30pm contact Sarah Lush 07769651899 Taekwondo every Wednesdays 4.30pm contact Petra Darvill 01233 330128 Beckley Trefoil Guild meets Third Monday of the month in the Small Hall at 7.30 Secretary Julie 252404 janepearson@hotmail.com Guides Wednesdays 6.30pm contact Pam Colgrave 01797 253177 Brownies Thursday 6.30pm Table Tennis every Thursday mornings old & new members welcome Carol Cobby 01797 252382 Yoga every Friday mornings contact Evelyn Lamb 260569 Friends of Beckley Church Coffee Morning 1st Tuesday 10.30am WI 2nd Monday 7.30pm contact Ann Jones 260527 Regular monthly Council Meetings are held in the Village Centre’s Meeting Room. Every 2nd Wednesday at 730. www.beckleyparishcouncil.co.uk Village Lunch 2nd Thursday 12.30pm bookings Tony Bryant 260518 History Society Friday evenings contact Dennis Ward 260313 Beckley horticultural society 01797 260232 Beckley players 01797 230572 Beckley bowls club 01797 252129 Residents of the village may like to also join Beckley village society; it’s been set up to inform villagers of the goings on in Beckley by an email informing you of everything from fetes, fairs, sport events and future housing planning. To join just send your name to beckleyvillagesociety@hotmail.co.uk Or join our Facebook group Beckley Village Society with over 119 members now, the site can be used for local businesses, sharing events or just to post a photo of the beautiful Beckley scenes. If you see anything suspicious in the village please call PC Nigel Collins 07787 685691 or 0845 6070999. To put everything is this column, please email. beckleyvillagevoice@live.co.uk Mrs Deborah Ongley, Beckley Main Street