Ecchinswell Bell Restoration Trust

Ecchinswell Bell Restoration Trust Ecchinswell Bell restoration trust are a group of willing volunteers who are working towards raising £35k to cast and hang a small peal of 6 bells.

The Ecchinswell Bell Restoration Trust was founded in 2012 by Simon Lipscombe and John Simpson. Unfortunately in November 2015 Simon aged 26 lost his 21 month battle with Melanoma. Since then John and a committed team of volunteers have continued to raise money to ensure Simons dream will come true. They currently have 2 aims, which Simon discussed before he passed away. The first aim is to raise

£35,000 to replace the 3 existing church bells in St Lawrence's church, Ecchinswell, with 6 new lighter ones. The second aim is to turn the tower into an educational centre once the first phrase is completed, to teach people of all ages the art of change bell ringing. The trust has raised just over £14,000 and they have held many fundraising events which has contributed into this amount, including a ten bell ringing marathon, which Simon organised and rang in. At the time Simon was undergoing treatment, he ploughed through the day and rung 10 quarter peals in 10 different churches around the Newbury, Thatcham and Basingstoke areas. A family fun day was organised which raised just over £2,000 which included a Lip Sync Contest in the evening of the same day. The Ecchinswell Bell Trust also run a sleigh event at Christmas time for local children of Bishops Green and Ecchinswell, with support from the Newbury Lions, followed by a Magic of Christmas event at the Bishops Green community village hall.

15/12/2025

After 13 years of bringing the Sleigh Procession to Bishops Green and Ecchinswell, both myself and Claire have decided this year is our last procession event.
We would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who has supported and helped us to make this event so magical each year. To the community who have either supported Ecchinswell Bells Restoration Trust in raising money for replacing the bells at St Lawrence Church or contributing to the food bank. Your generosity over the years has been truly appreciated.
We are hoping the younger generation who are getting involved with the future of our Village Hall will try and continue to bring you the Magic of Christmas for future years to come.
For me and Claire, we both found it fitting as this is Simon’s 10 year anniversary to say it’s our last.
We both wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a fabulous New Year 🎅🏻 🤶 🫶🏼 Loz & Claire xx

🎅🏼🎄SANTAS COMING IN 2 SLEEPS TO BISHOPS GREEN & ECCHINSWELL!! 🎅🏼🎄We have an action packed ALL DAY event at Bishops Green...
11/12/2025

🎅🏼🎄SANTAS COMING IN 2 SLEEPS TO BISHOPS GREEN & ECCHINSWELL!! 🎅🏼🎄

We have an action packed ALL DAY event at Bishops Green Village Hall!

The Carpenters Arms are cooking & supplying food 12~2 & again after 7pm!

We have a licensed bar, tea, coffee, mulled wine, hot chocolate, tuck shop, soft drinks available!

☃️12~2 is Part 1 of our Magic of Christmas event! ☃️

🎄🎄WE HAVE OVER 40 prizes on our raffle! We’ve got some fantastic prizes available! Tickets can be bought at the hall on Saturday between 12~2 & again after 7pm, until the draw! 🎄🎄

WE ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO PRE~SALE TICKETS! (Sorry)

£1 per strip or 3 strips for £2!
(The draw will take place after the Santa Sleigh Procession! 🎅🏼)

We have a Tombola, external stalls available as well as other stalls!

Part 2 is our ever amazing Santa Sleigh Procession! 🎅🏼

The event is in memory of our beloved friend Simon, who lost his 21 month battle to Melanoma 10 years ago. ❤️
The bells will be ringing in Ecchinswell church 5.30~6pm!

🎄🎅🏼PLEASE NOTE ~ WE ARE EXCEPTING FOOD BANK DONATIONS ON THE PROCESSION! 🎄🎅🏼

The times are in the photo below of all the stops the Sleigh will be going too.

When we get to Bishops Green Village. Please feel free to follow the sleigh (safely) as we follow the route & finish at the hall. (7pm, as long as all goes to plan!)

🎄Then we have Part 3! 🎄

We will have everything available again as the afternoon, PLUS SANTA WILL BE AT THE HALL TOO!

The grotto & Children’s Crafts are available after the Sleigh Procession!

All money raised goes to the running Bishops Green Village Hall, we are a registered charity, who are all volunteers.

Please, please come along & support us!

💷 Cash & card excepted! 💳

Hope to see you there! 🎅🏼

AUDITIONS ON SUNDAY!! Please come along, all talents & acts wanted, all ages welcome!
24/09/2025

AUDITIONS ON SUNDAY!! Please come along, all talents & acts wanted, all ages welcome!

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07/08/2025

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Our First Children’s Bingo of The Summer Holidays is TOMORROW, FRIDAY 8th AUGUST!
Doors open 2pm!!

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🍭🍩 We are holding 4 afternoons throughout August for Children’s Bingo’s! 🍩🍭

🎉All details are in the poster, please spread the word, all age groups welcome. 🎉

⚠️Under 8’s MUST be accompanied by an Over 18 year old. ⚠️

🍫🍬🍪Tuck shop available all afternoon, ice creams/ice lolly’s for sale as well. 🍬🍫🍪

☕️🫖Tea/coffee available for adults. 🫖☕️

💰💰No pre-booking needed, please note ~ This is a cash only event. 💰💰

Will reserve tables for large groups for more than 8 seating.

Hosted by Bishops Green Community Association.
Charity registered.

Any quieries/questions etc, please contact us.

Bishops Green Village Hall,
Beech Road.
Bishops Green.
RG20 4AD.

Hope to you then. 😃

Please support this charity event!! TONIGHT!! 🌻
02/08/2025

Please support this charity event!!

TONIGHT!! 🌻

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TONIGHT! Adults Charity Bingo at Bishops Green! 🌺🌼

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Doors open at 6.30pm! We have a tuck shop available! 🍫🍭🍪🍬🥤🫖🧃
Cash only event, Over 18’s only.

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Bring a bottle or two! 🥂
Bring a friend! The more books bought, the higher the winnings!! 😁

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Raffle drawn during the interval ~ 3 strips for £2! 🌹🌺

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Bishops Green Village Hall.
Beech Road.
Bishops Green.
RG20 4AD.

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Event run by Volunteers for Bishops Green Community Association. (Charity Registered) 🌻

🌻Children’s Bingo in The Summer Holidays! 🌻🍭🍩We are holding 4 afternoons throughout August for Children’s Bingo’s! 🍩🍭🎉Al...
21/07/2025

🌻Children’s Bingo in The Summer Holidays! 🌻

🍭🍩We are holding 4 afternoons throughout August for Children’s Bingo’s! 🍩🍭

🎉All details are in the poster, please spread the word, all age groups welcome. 🎉

⚠️Under 8’s MUST be accompanied by an Over 18 year old. ⚠️

🍫🍬🍪Tuck shop available all afternoon, ice creams/ice lolly’s for sale as well. 🍬🍫🍪

☕️🫖Tea/coffee available for adults. 🫖☕️

💰💰No pre-booking needed, please note ~ This is a cash only event. 💰💰

Will reserve tables for large groups for more than 8 seating.

Any quieries/questions etc, please contact us.

Bishops Green Village Hall,
Beech Road.
Bishops Green.
RG20 4AD.

Hope to you then. 😃

🌻 Charity Bingo TONIGHT! 🌻🌸 Bishops Green Village Hall, RG20 4AD 🌸Doors open 6.30pm. Cash only, Over 18’s event. Tuck sh...
05/07/2025

🌻 Charity Bingo TONIGHT! 🌻

🌸 Bishops Green Village Hall, RG20 4AD 🌸

Doors open 6.30pm. Cash only, Over 18’s event. Tuck shop available! 🍫🍭

Raffle, 3 strips for £2.
Bring a bottle, bring a friend!

The more books bought, the higher the winnings!💰 🌸

Bishops Green Community Association is Charity Registered. 🌼

Please come along & support us & have a great evening out at the same time! 🌺

🌻 Charity Bingo THIS SATURDAY!🌻Bishops Green Village Hall. RG20 4AD. 🌞🌹Doors open 6.30pm. Cash only, Over 18’s event. Tu...
30/06/2025

🌻 Charity Bingo THIS SATURDAY!🌻
Bishops Green Village Hall. RG20 4AD. 🌞🌹
Doors open 6.30pm. Cash only, Over 18’s event. Tuck shop available! 🍫🍭
Raffle, 3 strips for £2.
Bring a bottle, bring a friend!

The more books bought, the higher the winnings!💰 🌸

Bishops Green Community Association is Charity Registered. 🌼

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03/05/2025

TONIGHT
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Evening of Bingo! 😊

TONIGHT.. (Sat 3rd May)
Doors open at 6.30pm. Cash only, Over 18’s only event.

We have tuck shop available along with tea/coffee. Bring your own alcohol. 🍷 🥂

The more books played, the higher the winnings! 💰🤑
You got to be in it to win it! 😉

Please see picture below for more details.

Hope to see you then! 😃

Get your bank holiday you time with an evening of Bingo at Bishops Green Village Hall! 😊This Saturday 3rd May, doors ope...
28/04/2025

Get your bank holiday you time with an evening of Bingo at Bishops Green Village Hall! 😊

This Saturday 3rd May, doors open at 6.30pm. Cash only, Over 18’s only event.

We have tuck shop available along with tea/coffee. Bring your own alcohol. 🍷 🥂

The more books played, the higher the winnings! 💰🤑
You got to be in it to win it! 😉

Please see picture below for more details.

Hope to see you then! 😃

05/04/2025
Donations kindly received on Friday a big thank you to everyone who donated..A big thank you also to John Coleman who de...
16/12/2024

Donations kindly received on Friday a big thank you to everyone who donated..
A big thank you also to John Coleman who delivered the donations to the Foodbank on our behalf ❤️

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Ecchinswell Road, Ecchinswell
Newbury
RG204UB

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