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Badminton Heroes fundraising for the Foodbank
Wow wow wow! These kids are unstoppable! The Foodbank Youth Group, plus friends and family had an amazing night last weekend. They played badminton all night long from 7pm to 7am, to raise money for the Ash Villages Food Parcels Project. Their original target was £280 (enough to buy 1000 tins of beans), but they have absolutely smashed it! The sponsor money is still coming in, but as of today they have raised £477 online, plus more offline, and their latest total is £811.50 –
ashvalechapel
May 211 min read


Thank you Ash Vale Brownies!
We had a wonderful visit from the Ash Vale Brownies this week! They were working towards one of their badges by learning about the foodbank and making a difference in their communtiy. They learned what goes into a food parcel, how a foodbank works, and they even went shopping to practice some savvy shopping and made their pennies stretch to a lovely crate full of donations! When they got back they created a super banner for the next foodbank bottle tombola fundraiser. Huge th
ashvalechapel
May 211 min read
Please vote today!
Please vote for St Mary's! https://www.bridges.co.uk/bridges-big-christmas-give-away/vote-now/ Bridges are giving away funding to local charities but we need your votes please! This will be a huge help with keeping all our projects going (We co-manage the local Food Parcels Project, Community Cafe, Chapel Cafe, 2 Toddler Groups and lots of community events at St Mary's and The Chapel). Please everyone vote for St Mary's, as they co-fund / co-run the Chapel Project as well, s
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Oct 28, 20251 min read
Rainbows and Brownies helping at the Foodbank
What fun! We were delighted to welcome 18th Aldershot Rainbows and 1st Aldershot Brownies at The Chapel on Thursday, as part of their...
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May 24, 20251 min read


Easter generosity from Ash Manor School
Thank you to all the families, students and staff at Ash Manor School who donated for the #AshVillagesFoodParcelsProject this Easter. You...
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Apr 4, 20251 min read


Fantastic Food Forum
Did you know? The UK’s biggest annual food waste reduction campaign is running this week from 17 –23 March 2025. Co-op activators will...
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Mar 20, 20251 min read
Christmas fair here today 2:00-4:30pm
It’s today! Chapel Christmas Fair with free kids craft, yummy hotdogs, hot chocolate, spiced apple juice, gifts, crafts, artisan treats,...
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Nov 30, 20241 min read
Chapel Kids Wednesdays 11am
We had a lovely time at #ChapelKids on Wednesday celebrating creation. We painted a landscape, sang songs, enjoyed beans on toast for...
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Sep 12, 20241 min read
Last chance to book for Picnic and Play week 3!
Hello everyone, we have been having lots of fun hanging out as a community at The Chapel this summer. It is so lovely to see Chapel Cafe...
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Aug 12, 20241 min read


Picnic and Play 2024
#PicnicAndPlay takes place again this year at Ash Vale Chapel and we can’t wait to welcome you, for lots of family friendly fun in the...
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Jul 18, 20242 min read
A generous gift
Wow - feeling very humbled this week! We were just tidying up the stock at the Food Parcels Project on Monday, and thinking about the...
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May 9, 20241 min read
Mondays: Chapel Cafe (& Warm Welcome Venue)
Start the week with a happy Monday! See you all soon at The Chapel Cafe. Our Monday Chapel Cafe is open every Monday in term time...
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Jan 18, 20241 min read
Chapel Cafe Mondays 9:30-12:30
Morning all, happy Monday! See you all soon at The Chapel. Our Monday Chapel Cafe is open every week in term time, and as usual today,...
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Jan 15, 20241 min read


Sensory Joy at Chapel Kids
Did you know? At Chapel Kids baby and toddler group we have sensory play after lunch. It’s great fun and superb for developing fine motor...
ashvalechapel
Nov 29, 20232 min read


Love and Light 2023
What a lot of love and light! A big thank you to all the leaders and helpers yesterday and to everyone who came and joined the party. Why...
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Nov 1, 20231 min read


Picnic and Play today!
Good morning, we hope you enjoyed the first Picnic & Play last week. It’s back on today, and for the next 2 Wednesdays as well! If...
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Aug 9, 20232 min read
Chapel Kids - pop in today!
Happy Wednesday! It’s ChapelKids day today, 11:00-14:00 Baby and Toddler group for all ages 0-4yrs. This week we are making mother’s day...
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Mar 15, 20231 min read


St Nicholas Lantern Walk and Bonfire Party 10th Dec 2022
Book now to join in! 07730 609446 (phone or text)
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Dec 9, 20221 min read


What's on this Christmas? 2022
We are part of Churches Together in Ash, Ash Vale and Tongham and there's lots and lots going on! Here's the list from St Mary's (Vale...
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Nov 21, 20222 min read


She’s done it! Serena’s sponsored 10k run for The Chapel
Absolute legend!!! Serena has run 10k in aid of The Chapel despite being fully of a cold. Congratulations, what a hero!! If you haven’t...
ashvalechapel
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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