Your Community e-News Wednesday 2 November 2011
Dan 'The Banjo Man' Walsh and fingerstyle acoustic guitarist Tom Janssen

Two of the UK's finest young folk musicians will be returning to Hales Club on 24th September. Dan 'The Banjo Man' Walsh is building an international reputation with his virtuos
"Japanese Balls" by Marjorie Monbiot
To celebrate the birthday of Hales W. I. in October, over twenty members and friends met at the Crown Inn, Market Drayton for an evening meal. Thank you to the staff at the Crown for the excellent service and good food. A band of happy people went home suitably refreshed.
The next meeting is on Thursday 10th November at the Hales Club at 7.30 pm.
Ashley Methodist Church report for Sunday 30th October 2011
On Sunday, 30 October, was our Church Anniversary and Gift Day at Ashley Methodist Church and we were pleased to welcome our new minister The Revd Roger Baker to lead our worship. Roger was warmly welcomed by chief steward Margaret Chambers.
With his guitar, Roger taught the children and us a new song “From my knees to my toes” and we all joined in and enjoyed both learning and si
The Newcastle in Bloom Community Project (Schools) competition
The competition they entered was the Newcastle in Bloom Community Project (Schools) competition.
Vintage and Handmade Festive Fair

We are holding our 2nd Vintage and Handmade Fair at Woore Victory Hall on the 6th November.
We have a number of local crafts people at the event.
The quality is
Loggerheads Inn tabletop sales every Saturday morning
Loggerheads Inn tabletop sales every Saturday morning from 10am
£3.00 per table call 01630 672224 to book your table.
Festival Drayton Centre - forthcoming films and events at 1 Nov 2011
The next film will be: ‘The Inbetweeners’ (15) Will, Simon, Jay and Neil, have finished school forever, and are off on their first lads holiday. Join them as they continue their outrageous adventures as four boys become men!
Sunday 6th & Monday 7th November at 7.30pm
Followed by: ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ (15) The Film event of the year.
Ashley & Loggerheads Junior Youth Club + Fun Activities

We would like to introduce your child/children to our youth club which provides a programme of fun activities for 8 to 12 year olds.
The club runs from 6:30pm to 8
Ashley & Loggerheads Junior Youth Club Disco

Fancy Dress Disco
Friday 4th November 2011
Ashley Memorial Hall
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Hot Dogs, Toffee Apples and Sweets available to buy
Non-Members Welcome
Special Bell Ring in Norton in Hales
The village will be visited by a team of Bellringers from Maesvyn Ridware on Saturday November 12th.
Under the leadership of their Tower Mistress Anne Ogden, they will be performing a "quarter peal" which will last for about 45 minutes.
Because the next day is Remembrance Sunday, the bells will be half-muffled.
Putting Ashley Village to bed for winter
BloomInAshley will be putting the Village to bed for winter with our final litter pick of the year:
Saturday 5th Nov, meeting at Ashley Clinic at 9.50am for a 10.00 start.
All necessary safety and litter picking equipment provided.
We should be finished by 11.00am.
New helpers with an hour to spare that morning are very welcome.














