Brede

Treasurer for St George’s Church Brede Father Martin urgently needs someone to come forward and offer their help. The retiring treasurer Philip will give as much help as possible before the next AGM. contact him on 01424 883408

Rainbow Tout: Rainbow Trout apologise that their Family fun event was cancelled due to the rain, unbelievable after the hot week we had. They hope to schedule it again in 2-3 weeks time.

BOBs QUIZ: A massive thank you to the people of Brede and Broad Oak for turning out to the recent fundraising quiz night for BOBs held in Brede Village Hall. Over 80 people were there for a rip roaring evening of crazy questions set by quizmaster Graeme Dinning, and over £340 was raised towards new play equipment on the recreation ground at Broad Oak.

Please do, like and share and get in touch now if you want to join the fundraising committee! Find us at www.facebook.com/canyouhelpbob or call the Chair on 01424 883548.

Brede Mothers Union Strawberry Tea: raised £90 for St George’s Church it was a very hot but pleasant afternoon and the tea offered by members was delicious. Their meetings are the 1st Wednesday of the month but they do not meet in August. However they would be delighted to have new members join in September. Anyone interested please contact Ruth Gasson 01424 882631

Brede Players: will soon be auditioning for their next production ‘Pantostein’ A scarily silly phantomime. If you are interested in acting or singing or being back stage crew,sound effects, props, department or helping in some other way Please contact Julie Etches either by phone 01424882054 or [email protected] or register your interest on their Facebook page.

Friday 10 July: Yoga is at 9.30am in Udimore Community Hall. Brede Farmers Market is from 10am – 12 noon in Brede Village Hall. I noticed new stall holders in there the other week so they keep you on your toes with local wares on offer. Do go and see for yourself. If you are holidaying in the area you will find much of what you need especially if you are camping.; you might also find a unique present to take home. Brede’s Short Mat Bowlers set up at 7.30pm in Brede Village Hall.

Saturday 11 July: The Rye Singers will present A Summer Concert ‘On Wings of Song’ in St George’s Brede at 7.30pm Tickets £ 8.50 to include refreshments and they are available from Bobbie Boud 01424 882549 or Mike Iliffe 01424 882991 Rye Singers have kindly offered to do this concert entirely for Church funds. Please Support this event.

Sunday 12 July: The Church Services are as follows: Father Anthony White conducts the Mass service at 9.00 am in St Theresa’s Catholic Church on the old Northiam Road, if you need to contact the Father his number is 01424 773125 At St George’s Church Sung Eucharist starts at 9.30am and Father Martin can be reached on 01424 883408. The Church’s Website is hhtp://www.stgeorgesbrede.org.uk At the Methodist Church in Broad Oak at 10.30am Mr Alan Hurrel will lead the service.

Our Cricketers are in playing an away match today against Netherfield at their venue at 2pm. We wish our lads well.

Monday 13 July: Age Uk East Sussex – Brede Community Club begins at 10.30am – 3.30pm. She would be especially pleased to hear from you if you are phoning to join the group as it has some vacancies.

Drivers Urgently sought The group still urgently needs a voluntary driver to take clients to the Hall for 10am and then to return them to their homes later at 3pm.

Volintary Helper Needed. during the day 10am – 3pm but if you can only do a morning or afternoon shift your help would be gratefully apreciated. Please contact Maureen the Organiser for more information phone 01424 883282 or 07850 987130

Uniformed groups - The Guiding section meet in the small hall of Brede Village Hall; the Rainbows meet from 4.15- 5.15pm, they welcome girls aged between 5-7 years, the Brownies meet from 5pm – 6.30pm for girls 7-11 years old. They have spaces in both groups. Julie Piper can be contacted for both on 01424 883464 or mobile 07863599537. You can also contact Hayley 07525168770 The Brede Scout sections are all held in the Scout Hut Stubbs Lane, Beavers welcome Boys and girls from 6 years old they meet from 5.15pm to 6.15pm. Contact Catherine Southgate 07833065028 Cubs meet from 6.30 – 8.00pm there are also vacancies for children to join, the Contact is Colin Ward 01424 852413 To book the Scout Hut for a party or meeting etc please contact me-Rhiannon Oliver 01424 882037. Guides meet at Udimore Community Hall at 7.15pm. Contact Hayley as above

The Whist player’s will meet at 7.30pm in Brede Village Hall.

Tuesday 14 July: Pilates are in Udimore Community Hall at 9.15 and 10.25am Brede Painting for Pleasure group meet at 9.30am in Brede Village Hall. Flamcing is in Udimore Community Hall at 11.30am.

At the Scout Hut in Stubbs Lane from 7pm – 9pm 1st Brede Scouts meet, any young person 10½ or over is welcome. The contact is Andy Bishop 07811339626

Open Garden especially for those of you that enjoy gardening I thought this might appeal to you, In aid of St Michaels Hospice Redpale Ashburnham has beautiful grounds in a lovely rural setting. It is open 10.30am – 4pm for more info visit www.stmichaelshospice.com/get-involved/events

The Huguenots in Rye & Winchelsea by Jo Kirkham The talk is part of the Huguenots Summer Celebration that is being held Worldwide. The venue is Rye Castle Museum East Street Rye and will cost members £2 and guests £3 Refreshments and a raffle available.

Wednesday 15 July: Pilates are in Udimore Community Hall at 9.15 and 10.25am. Vocality Choir is at 2pm also in Udimore.more people are very welcome to join them.

Open Garden another that you might enjoy is from 2pm – 5pm at South Grange, Quickbourne Lane, Northiam TN31 6QY is open on behalf of the NGS by the owners who are hardy plant members. They are inviting people to see their wildlife friendly garden for year round interest. They are also opening on Thursday 23 July for Demelza House Hospice Care for Children. 11am – 5pm Refreshments and a plant sale will be available on all days open. There will be another opportunity to visit this garden on 22 & 23 August from 11 to 5pm both days once again for the National Garden Scheme.

Thursday 16 June: Sally is in Brede Village Hall at 9.30am with Stretch and Tone.

Friday 17 July: Yoga is at 9.30am in Udimore Community Hall. Brede Farmers Market is from 10am – 12 noon in Brede Village Hall. WEA is in Udimore Community Hall at 11.30am Brede’s Short Mat Bowlers set up at 7.30pm in Brede Village Hall.

Brede Flower Festival August Bank Holiday: help required; Grand Draw – offer of prizes contact Duncan 01424 882412. Grannies Attic would like all kinds of objects d’art antiques, china, knicknacks etc hopefully better than average, have a clear out and see what you can find. Contact Bobby 01424 8825489 or Betty 01424 883430. Books Gary 01424 882412 would like a fresh supply of interesting books fiction and non fiction; CD’s and DVD’s. Ruth’s Emporium, requires Jams ,Pickles and Chutney’s. Ruth has lots of Jars if you need any 01424 882631. Plants & Produce is always popular so if you have any that can be sold please take them to the Church Friday 28th August or early Saturday morning Sally will be very grateful. She would also like garden tools, pots and other garden paraphernalia. Vicki 012424 883408 is hoping people will come forward to offer to help for a couple of hours with the catering. Washing up, drying up and dishing up. Not all at once I hasten to add. Please contact David 01424 882037 if you can help for a couple of hours with car parking; and lastly Peter and Andrew would like hydrangeas to decorate the green, please take them in the evening to the green opposite the Red Lion on Friday 28th of August Whew a long list. There must be something in that lot that you could offer to help with, I know it will be gratefully accepted.

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