Beckley

Beckley School Log Book quote; On 21 June 1895 William Blackmore, the then Headmaster, wrote. The attendance in the Infant department is very good- 90 % especially when it is borne in mind that many of the children are 3, 4 & 5 years of age and some come a long distance to School. In the Mixed department there is a much lower percentage (77%) The absences are generally those of boys in the upper classes. The old notion was that as soon as a boy was “placed” in the 4th Standard he could go to work from 1st May to 1st October, and the error dies hard. Hop-tying, hop-weeding and sheep shearing have caused absences. Some parents are relapsing into the “evil way” of detaining their children at home on Fridays. Several children have gone away for a holiday.

Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival: Thursday 22nd-Sunday 25th June. For more information www.peasmarshfestival.co.uk

Family Service Beckley Church: 10am. Sunday June 25th. Also 8 am Holy Communion . Benefice Evensong-6pm

Summer Fete: Beckley School Association’s annual fete is on Saturday 1st July. 12-3 pm. Please put the date in your diary and support them.

Holy Communion: Beckley Church: Sunday July 2nd at 8am

Coffee morning: Friends of All Saints Church coffee morning Tuesday 4th July 10.30-12 in the village centre. Guest stall this month Beckley Bowls Club.

Farmers Market: Beckley village hall Saturday 8th July 10-12pm . Lots of interesting stalls and local produce. Please support this event and support your local businesses.

Open Gardens-Beckley; Sunday 9th July 11-5pm. Eight delightful gardens on view. Entrance £5. There will be a map available at the first garden visited showing the location of all the gardens participating. Posters will be on display outside all 8 gardens. Delicious cream teas, a plant stall and a raffle with exciting prizes will be available at Woodgate House. All in aid of Beckley and Peasmarsh churches.

Beckley Cricket Club: is holding its annual summer party on Saturday 15th July at the cricket ground. Featuring a live band, full buffet and bar. Tickets are just £20 this then gives you complimentary food and drinks all evening. Tickets are available from Roger Howis 07599175491 [email protected]

Beckley Cricket Club are always looking for new players of all abilities and age groups. If anyone is interested in playing, scoring or umpiring please contact Roger Howis 07599175491 [email protected]

Old Rural Days; A Beckley History Society Talk by Melvin Smith 27th October . Beckley village Centre 8pm

The Christmas Opera : Saturday 16th December has SOLD OUT but still some tickets available for Sunday 17th in the lovely music room at Frewen College (Brickwall House).Tickets £28.00 to include a glass of Champagne and chocolates on arrival.Three singers-Thomasin Trezise (soprano),Paul Hopwood (tenor),Philip Smith (baritone).Limited tickets 65 only, please book early. Black Tie or lounge suit.7.00 for 7.30.

Beckley Speedwatch: During the last month 35 vehicles were recorded speeding in Beckley. During the last year 517 vehicles were recorded. More volunteers needed for an hour a month to help slow traffic down in our village. If you are interested in helping for just an hour a month please contact [email protected]

Brownie/Guide helpers needed: Beckley Guide and Brownie unit are in desperate need of some extra help in order to remain open from September onwards…….without extra help they may have to close. You don’t need to have been a guide or Brownie yourself you just need to be enthusiastic, enjoy developing new skills and enjoy meeting new people. If you wish to find out more contact [email protected]

Beckley’s clubs: society’s, classes and groups held in Beckley Village Centre: Regular monthly Beckley Parish Council Meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday in the month. Visit the new website for updates www.beckleyparishcouncil.org.uk.