Street and Glastonbury U3A was established in 1989, at a time when local colleges were still able to offer informal and affordable further education. Even then our branch of the U3A was able to establish a niche of programmes able to appeal to those who are retired or semi-retired. Over the intervening years the government […]
Category: Groups
Polden Praise Music Group (formerly called TOAST)
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Some members of the music group at the 2010 Ashcott Harvest Fayre
Polden Praise consists of a number of singers and instrumentalists including guitars, bass, piano/keyboards, violin, flute, recorders and bassoon. We play at several of the churches in the Polden Wheel group including Ashcott.
We are always looking for new members.
Ashcott Beer Festival
*Note: See more information under the 'groups' heading within Social Activities
2017 Beer Fest Dates:
Friday 30th June and Saturday 1st July
Ashcott Harvest Fayre
Contact : Mr M. Ellington Tel: 210563
Remember the Harvest Fayre on September 11th 2010 ?
The organising team would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to all of you for making the day such a success, especially the army of volunteers who kindly helped us before the event and on the day.
Here is the list of this year’s Cup Winners.
U3A Line Dancing
Contact: Elaine Robertson Tel: 01458 840252 Email: danderobertson@hotmail.co.uk
The aim of the U3A Line Dance group, held in Ashcott Village Hall, is to dance, enjoy the music and have a happy, sociable Monday morning to set us up for the week. This low impact exercise gives recognised health benefits for brain and body.
Avalon Embroiderers Guild
Contact – Angelina Constansa Tel: 443655
Ashcott Womens Institute
Contacts: Carolyn Pickford 01458-211011 Celia Sharman-Courtney 01458-210073
Women’s Institutes are more than just jam and Jerusalem! Ashcott & Pedwell W.I. is a lively group of ladies who enjoy various activities, talks, walks, lunches, debates, drama, quizzes, etc. etc.
SOAP – Ashcott Primary School PTA
Contact 'Chair'- Abby Davis
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'Secretary' Duncan Cameron – e: sharkcage@btinternet.com
Mob: 07966 133901
Ashcott Playing Field Committee
Ashcott Coronation Playing Fields Committee was reformed in 2012 with members working towards improving and developing a bigger and better environment for Ashcott villagers.
The Parish Council received a generous donation of colourful trees from the Woodland Trust to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. These trees are due to be delivered in November and planted within the grounds of the Playing Fields. If you are interested in offering a helping hand or have gardening knowledge, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Nick Cave on 01458 210643.
Ashcott History Group
ASHCOTT HISTORY GROUP
Contact – Keith Prime Tel: 210485
The Ashcott History Group meets regularly through the winter months with the objective of exchanging information,supporting research,creating a Village Archive and publishing findings regarding the History of our Village.