Bell ringers in Ashover church
The Celebration Choir sing at all church festivals and other events
Some of the blankets made for refugees by the Knit & Natter group
May Day in Ashover is a family day of fun organised by the church
Walking Group on Curber Edge
Bell Ringers
Ashover Church has a splendid peal of ten bells and a ringing chamber which has been raised up to first floor level a few years ago. Sunday service ringing is from 9.45 to 10.45 am. Ringing practice is usually on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 - 9pm with special advanced practice on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings also from 7.30 to 9.00 pm. Teaching sessions for new recruits are also arranged.
On the 1st and 3rd Sundays a quarter peal is rung from 6.00 to 7.00 pm the band also ring for weddings and national events.
Brackenfield church has a peal of six bells and an enthusiastic group of ringers. Ringing practice is on Wednesday afternoons starting at 2.30 pm.
Anyone wishing to learn is welcome to come along or phone one of the contacts.
Contact: Jim Heading 01246 590555
AshoverBellringers
Celebration Choir
The choir practises on most Monday nights in the Ashover Bassett Rooms. New voices are always welcome and the emphasis is on friendship, enjoyment and celebrating together.
Contact: Anna Bell 07788 455959 and Sarah Evans 01246 591656
Church Flowers
All churches have dedicated bands of helpers to decorate the churches every week but especially for Easter, Harvest and Christmas.
Contact for Ashover Flower Guild: TBA
Fellowship Group
A group meets regularly for fellowship and exploration of our faith; they also organise evening walks and events over the Summer months.
Contact: Jonathan Warner 01246 591448
Filmtime
A small group organises the showing of English language and foreign films to the community fortnightly from September to May in the Bassett Rooms, Ashover. The group meets to choose the films and to manage the audio-visual equipment.
Contacts: Keith and Mary Mellor 01246 591181
Knit & Natter
A Knit & Natter group started in 2016 and has now made over 500 knitted blankets; these are sent off to refugees around the world through a distribution centre in Derby. They also make children's clothes, hats, gloves and items for the neo-natal units of the local hospital. The group meets every Monday from 10 am to noon in the Bassett Rooms, Ashover. All (men and women) are welcome to join in; wool, needles and help getting started are all available.
Contact: Jen Hammond 01246 590897
Ashover Knit and Natter
Love Your Neighbour
Ashover All Saints Church has a group ready to offer practical and emotional support to anyone in need in the local community. Get in touch with the team in confidence by emailing loveyourneighbour@amberchurches.org
May Day Carnival
Ashover: The annual May Day Carnival which takes place on the May Bank Holiday is a free fun day for all the family. It includes a parade led by Ashover Brass Band, May Queen & King, stalls, street entertainment, fun run, races, tug-of-war and lots more.
Contact: ashovermayday@yahoo.com
The Village Coffee Shop
Ashover: A Coffee Shop staffed by volunteers is open in Ashover Bassett Rooms each 1st and 3rd Tuesday morning in the month from 10.00 am to noon. Tea, Coffee, cake and a good chat are all available and there are books and DVDs to borrow; an opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones.
Contact: Sarah Hillard 01246 590369
Village Pantomime
Ashover: Soon after Christmas the village pantomime run by the church is performed in the Ashover Parish Hall
Contact: Rosemary Early 01246 590738
A Walk in the Peak
A group of intrepid walkers set out regularly from Ashover Church on a Saturday morning at 10.00 am and share cars to travel to the start of a walk in the beautiful countryside around us. They enjoy a lunchtime picnic and often tea and cake in a cafe afterwards.
Contact: David Russell 01246 590047
Well Dressings
Brackenfield: Regular Well Dressings ceased a few years ago but there is still a Flower Festival held in Holy Trinity Church over Spring Bank Holiday weekend.
Wessington: Usually held over the first weekend in July, the Well Dressings are opened with a service in Christ Church on the Saturday morning followed by The Blessing of the Wells. The church is decorated and refreshments are available.