Ninfield & Hooe Village Voice - May 30

PLEASE remember the village event on the recreation ground from 2pm on Sunday.

WINE AND CHEESE: If you haven't arranged anything for tomorrow (Saturday) evening why not consider going to a Wine and Cheese Evening which will include a raffle. This is being held in the Reading Room to raise money for Hospice at Home. Please go along from 7.30pm, entrance costs 2.50.

NINFIELD Flower Group: The ladies have invited Edward Asquith to the meeting on Monday (June 2) when he will demonstrate Razzle Dazzle. Everyone knows they will thoroughly enjoy the evening. The meeting will be held in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm as usual, visitors are always made welcome.

NINFIELD Parish Council: The next meeting is on Thursday, June 5. The items on the agenda will surely include something of interest to Ninfield residents who are most welcome. Please go to the Methodist Church Hall, Church Lane where proceedings start at 7.15pm.

ST. OSWALD'S Church: On Tuesday, June 10, you can enjoy a Parish Lunch in Hooe village hall from 11.30am until 1.30pm. There is no set charge but a contribution towards the cost would be appreciated. I hope this early notice will help with your diary entries, unfortunately I have an appointment which needs to be changed if possible.

NINFIELD Golden Circle: At the last meeting the members welcomed Peter Nance who had been invited to talk about Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

The interesting talk detailed the history of the Reserve and was wonderfully illustrated by colourful slides of some of the 288 species of birds recorded there.

These included spoonbills, oyster catchers, snipe, little ringed plover, avocet and many pairs of nesting sea birds.

In addition Peter had lots of natural history information. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed Peter's talk and slides, he was warmly thanked and invited to join the ladies for tea.

At the next meeting - on Tuesday, June 17 - the ladies have been asked to bring an item of interest about which Mark Sivyer will endeavour to give some background details and possible value. A reminder will follow.

NINFIELD Bowls Club: Thanks to Audrey and Brian I can bring you news of recent matches. Tuesday, May 20, an away match St. Leonards 72, Ninfield 68; Wednesday, May 21 away at Mayfield who scored 58, Ninfield were the winners they scored 72. The match on Saturday, May 24 was cancelled as Peasmarsh could not raise a team. Sunday, May 25, a Rother League match Hollington gained two points, Ninfield gained eight. The next match, another league match, against Winchelsea will have been played by the time this paper is published, may the weather be kind and the best team win. Enquiries about this popular and friendly club are always welcome, please ring the secretary, Val, on 01424 843436.

FARMERS MARKET: An early mention after the first successful Farmers Market that the next one will be held on Saturday, June 14. If you missed the first you will not wish to miss the second. The bargains in excellent fresh meat, newly laid free range eggs, home made cakes and pies and first class plants among other goods are well worth a visit to the Memorial Hall, Bexhill Road. The doors are open from 10am until 12.30pm. For more information or to book a stall please ring 01424 893712 or 07970 144172.

SOS BOX: At a recent committee meeting of the Golden Circle one member mentioned a talk given at a Townswomens Guild meeting. It was agreed the subject of the talk would be brought to the attention of the ladies of the Golden Circle.

The 19-year-old grandson of a member of the Townswomens Guild explained at their meeting that several of his fellow servicemen who do not have families had no-one to send them small necessities and gifts while they are on active service. He mentioned the kind of things that could be put into a shoe box and given to a serviceman with the British forces.

On hearing this at their last Golden Circle meeting the ladies all agreed to contribute, some will bring individual items, others a shoe box containing the items mentioned to their next meeting on Tuesday, June 17, all were grateful to Betty for telling them about this.

This is all that I know but I would be pleased to try to find out more if anyone wishes me to.

I have called this item SOS BOX to stand for Support Our Servicemen, Servicewomen will not be ignored! As no name was mentioned during the discussion I hope no-one is offended by this. Please let me know if you are.

MOBILE LIBRARY: Yes it is that time again, maybe you had a chance to catch up on your reading on Bank Holiday Monday! Tomorrow (Saturday) the library van is in Hooe, opposite Denbigh Court from 1.50pm to 2.35pm. From there it is driven to Ninfield calling first in MilIfield between 2.50pm and 3.25pm. The last call is in Downsview where the van arrives at 3.40pm and leaves at 4.05pm. Success with your choices.

CHURCH SERVICES: Sunday, June 1:

St Mary's, Ninfield - 9.30am, Family Service; No Evensong.

St Oswald's, Hooe - 11.15am, Family Service.

Methodist Church - 2.30pm, Worship and Holy Communion led by Revd Roger Leslie.

Wednesday, June 4: St Mary's, Ninfield - 10am, Holy Communion.