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Sea Scouts:
1st Ferring (St. Andrew's) Sea Scout Group
The Beaver, Cub and Sea Scout Group was founded in 1961. It is an open group
which includes boys and girls.
Its aim is to encourage the physical, mental and spiritual
development of young people so that they may take a constructive place in
society.
The tapestry shows the Group emblem and was worked by Mrs.
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South Downs Video and Film Makers
Founded in the 1980s, this was a successor to the Shoreham Cine Club. Meeting
twice a month, its aim is to make films and give full support amateur camcorder
users. With the aid of Lottery money, the Club has purchased a video projector
to use at meetings and to show films to local groups, nursing home residents and
other housebound folk.
The square was designed and worked by Valerie Ledgard. |
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Sports and Leisure Association
The Ferring Sports & Leisure Association was formed in 1987 by a group
of Ferring residents who sought to provide some local sports facilities,
particularly hard tennis courts, bowling green and croquet lawns for the
residents' enjoyment. It was instrumental in persuading the Paris hCouncil to
refurbish two hard tennis courts and agree to the formation of a tennis
club. It also founded the Ferring Carpet Bowls Club which meets in Goring.
The tapestry square was designed and worked by Doreen Box. |
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St. Andrew's Church
There has been a church on the same site since 765. The present church goes back
to 1178 with some alterations. The church has always been a center of village
life to provide spiritual support and comfort to the villagers. Up to the last
century, the village of Ferring mainly consisted of the cluster of old cottages
around the church.
The picture of St. Andrew's was worked by Mary Bowron. |
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St. Andrew's Toddlers Group
The Toddlers Group is a meeting place for mothers and carers. Approximately 20
toddlers meet together for activities and found twice a week. The group was
formed in 1980 to enable young mothers of the Parish to get to know each other
and share experiences with their children.
The square was worked by Margaret Page based on the children's
story of Elma the Elephant. |
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St. Andrew's Women's Fellowship
This Fellowship was founded approximately 25 years ago. Meeting monthly, ladies
appreciate the warmth of the fellowship together and the activities in a
supportive Christian atmosphere.
The square was designed and made by Julie Hill. |
