Ninfield Village Voice - December 5

It was attended by residents of Ninfield and Hooe. The main purpose was to set up a panel who would meet with a police representative every quarter. There was much discussion on various matters of concern to both villages. Sgt Russell explained an increase in police numbers is anticipated by the recruitment of 20 officers for East Sussex. It is planned the panel will consist of six or seven volunteers and the next meeting will be in March 2009. It is possible more information will be available from our Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator on 01424893160.

CHURCH Christmas Fayre: The Reading Room looked very festive, the welcome was warm, all the goods were enticing and the beastly outdoor weather immediately forgotten. Father Christmas managed to arrive on time much to the delight of the many children keen to see him. The Rector thanked everyone on the Social Committee for their hard work and congratulated them all on the success of the moming. He also appreciated all those people and families who supported the event.

I hope to have details of the amount raised for our village church in time for next week's column.

VILLAGE Carolc Concert: Next Tuesday, December 9, you have a chance to sing all your favourite carols accompanied by the Hooe Village Band.

Just go along to the Memorial Hall, BexhiIl Road where the concert starts at 7.30pm and continues until 9.30pm. Entrance fee is 2 which includes refreshments. The proceeds will be donated to the Memorial Hall Restoration Fund.

CHRISTIAN Women's Fellowship: The next meeting is the Christmas Party on Wednesday ,December 10, from 2.30pm in the Methodist Church Hall.

NINFIELD Horticultural Society: The splendid annual Christmas party which includes quizzes, anagrams and name the plant is on Wednesday, December 10, in the Memorial Hall from 7.30pm. All members are most welcome and guaranteed an enjoyable evening.

HOOE Open Group: On Friday, December 12, the ladies will enjoy their Christmas lunch at a restaurant near the sea. A great deal o flively chatter is definitely on the menu!

NINFIELD Carnival Association: A call from Lomato say there is an event on New Year's Eve. More details later. Loma is still waiting to hear from village groups who would appreciate a donation to their funds for a definite purpose. She would also like to hear from you if you have any idea of a charity the Carnival Association could support next year.

You may know they donated 4,500 to Demelza House this year, well worth having and gratefully received. If you know of a worthy charity call Loma on 01424 893644.

THANK THE FORCES: I received an appeal from Sue Smith, one of the stalwarts of the Thank The Forces charity to ask if it is possible that any of the following items are available and could be donated to Thank The Forces: self adhesive labels, printing paper, envelopes (all sizes), postage stamps, sellotape or A4 poly packets. Sue can arrange collection if you call her on 07518 025888.

CHURCH SERVICES, Sunday, St. Mary's Ninfield: 9.30am Parish Eucharist No Evensong. St. Oswald's Hooe Methodist Church: 11.15am Parish Eucharist. Methodist Church 2.30pm. Worship Service led by Mrs Linda Johnson. St. Mary's Ninfield, 10am Holy Communion, Wednesday December 10.