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Friday, 1 June 2012
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION
Monday, 14 May 2012
ASH DIAMOND JUBILEE EXHIBITION
Our contribution to the Ash Bash on Monday June 4 - to celebrate the Queen's jubilee - is The Ash Diamond Jubilee exhibition in the Heritage Centre.
This is a fascinating presentation, covering the 60 years in Ash of the Queen’s reign.
Entry is free and the exhibition will be open from 1—5 p.m. Tea and coffee will be available.
If you have a ticket for the main event on the recreation ground, be sure to keep it so that you can get back in if you want to. Hope to see you there!
The Exhibition will also be open on Saturday, June 9, from 10am—12noon.
This is a fascinating presentation, covering the 60 years in Ash of the Queen’s reign.
Entry is free and the exhibition will be open from 1—5 p.m. Tea and coffee will be available.
If you have a ticket for the main event on the recreation ground, be sure to keep it so that you can get back in if you want to. Hope to see you there!
The Exhibition will also be open on Saturday, June 9, from 10am—12noon.
Thursday, 5 April 2012
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
We are showing ‘ The heritage of Ash Village Hall’ on May 7, the Hall's centenary day, in the Heritage Centre from 10am – 12 noon and 2-4pm.
We are showing the ‘Ash Diamond Jubilee Exhibition’ as part of the Ash Jubilee Bash in the centre on June 4 from 1-5p.m, tea and coffee available.
We are showing the ‘Ash Diamond Jubilee Exhibition’ as part of the Ash Jubilee Bash in the centre on June 4 from 1-5p.m, tea and coffee available.
EAST KENT TRADES, CRAFTS AND INDUSTRIES
Ash Heritage Group’s Talk on March 22
This sounds a formidable and awesome title for a talk of just over an hour, but in the hands of Richard Filmer it was a delight to listen to.
Starting from the ancient art of coppicing woodlands, we were transported into the worlds of many traditional crafts using wood as their main raw material, and met many wonderful Kentish characters through his beautifully illustrated talk. We saw the deceptively simple art of splicing stripped chestnut coppiced wood to make chestnut paling and wattle gates.
We appreciated the peace and harmony of the woodland world of the traditional charcoal burner. The skill of coopers and wheelwrights was clearly illustrated, and we then realised where some of our common surnames originated. The wooden stilts being used for hop stringing and pruning ancient large fruit trees drew many nostalgic exclamations.
We saw the intricacies of leather tanning and the skills of those making leather goods; the bootmaker of Hastings was a joy who , at a very advanced age, remarked that he had enough orders for future years and he was refusing any more orders in case he would not be in a position to fulfil them.
The making of traditional cricket balls - which are beyond the financial reach of mere village clubs - was fascinating and painstaking, requiring immense patience and artistry hand winding the core to make a perfect sphere which is then covered with hand stitched leather, not forgetting the all important seam.
The entire talk was received with great interest and was enhanced by the display of photographs of agricultural and other crafts of Ash.
We hope everyone enjoys our next two exhibitions as much.
This sounds a formidable and awesome title for a talk of just over an hour, but in the hands of Richard Filmer it was a delight to listen to.
Starting from the ancient art of coppicing woodlands, we were transported into the worlds of many traditional crafts using wood as their main raw material, and met many wonderful Kentish characters through his beautifully illustrated talk. We saw the deceptively simple art of splicing stripped chestnut coppiced wood to make chestnut paling and wattle gates.
We appreciated the peace and harmony of the woodland world of the traditional charcoal burner. The skill of coopers and wheelwrights was clearly illustrated, and we then realised where some of our common surnames originated. The wooden stilts being used for hop stringing and pruning ancient large fruit trees drew many nostalgic exclamations.
We saw the intricacies of leather tanning and the skills of those making leather goods; the bootmaker of Hastings was a joy who , at a very advanced age, remarked that he had enough orders for future years and he was refusing any more orders in case he would not be in a position to fulfil them.
The making of traditional cricket balls - which are beyond the financial reach of mere village clubs - was fascinating and painstaking, requiring immense patience and artistry hand winding the core to make a perfect sphere which is then covered with hand stitched leather, not forgetting the all important seam.
The entire talk was received with great interest and was enhanced by the display of photographs of agricultural and other crafts of Ash.
We hope everyone enjoys our next two exhibitions as much.
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
THEN AND NOW - ASH THROUGH THE LENS
Saturday, April 14 from 2pm to 4pm in Ash Village Hall
Ash Heritage Group’s event on Saturday April 14 is supported by the BBC's ‘ Britain's First Photo Album ' project, which focussed on the wonderful photos taken around Britain by Francis Frith, the pioneer Victorian photographer.
The afternoon's events feature:
*Old and Modern - a competition set up by the youth club. How much do you know about your village?!
*A display of historic photographs, to browse through in the Heritage Centre
*The Time Travelling Camera - a hands-on acitivity for children and families. Many hands are needed to create a fantastic display!
*Photo Surgery - bring in your old photos, identify them and find out the best ways to conserve them.
Refreshments available during the afternoon
To find out more about photographer Francis Firth, go here
Ash Heritage Group’s event on Saturday April 14 is supported by the BBC's ‘ Britain's First Photo Album ' project, which focussed on the wonderful photos taken around Britain by Francis Frith, the pioneer Victorian photographer.
The afternoon's events feature:
*Old and Modern - a competition set up by the youth club. How much do you know about your village?!
*A display of historic photographs, to browse through in the Heritage Centre
*The Time Travelling Camera - a hands-on acitivity for children and families. Many hands are needed to create a fantastic display!
*Photo Surgery - bring in your old photos, identify them and find out the best ways to conserve them.
Refreshments available during the afternoon
To find out more about photographer Francis Firth, go here
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
THE FUTURE
We're aiming to mount a display for the Village Hall Centenary in May.
Any material relating to events held in the Hall (below, right) which could be lent for display would be very welcome. Please contact Ann Foat on 01304 812121.
Meanwhile, we're starting to collate and catalogue all the material we've collected so far. Groups will be working on Mondays 10-11.30am, Mondays from 7pm and Saturdays from 10am to 12 noon.
If you're interested in helping and have not already been contacted, please tell Ann Foat on 812121 or Cressida Williams (cressida.williams@btinternet.com)
The Heritage Centrte will be open on Saturday mornings from March 3 onwards. Come and have a look!
Any material relating to events held in the Hall (below, right) which could be lent for display would be very welcome. Please contact Ann Foat on 01304 812121.
If you're interested in helping and have not already been contacted, please tell Ann Foat on 812121 or Cressida Williams (cressida.williams@btinternet.com)
The Heritage Centrte will be open on Saturday mornings from March 3 onwards. Come and have a look!
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