Brede Village Voice

Last Saturday The Ewhurst and Staplecross Bonfire took place, the day had been patchy with rain but the evening was fine.

Around 28 Bonfire Societies took part someone said, and about 700 people in the parade. Amazing for a small village!

We stood opposite the entrance to the field and had a good view towards Staplecross as well as along the road towards Cripps Corner. The flickering fire danced on the end of poles as the parade began, at one point half of the parade were going out of the village and the other leaving the pub.

The dancing lights stretched in both directions as far as you could see it was terrific. It always is a wait for their return but when they did, they surrounded the bonfire five or six, maybe more, deep. The Fireworks as usual were brilliant and beautiful lights rained down from the sky.

There was a gentleman standing next to me with his phone on video, there was a smile on his face as with most of us. At the end he turned to me and said ‘that was amazing’ ‘Yes it was,’ I replied. It took a while to leave the field as there were hundreds of spectators as well.

Well done to all who organised the event. We sadly missed them all last year as we were on holiday but it is good to go to an organised event as it is safe for families. I know they are not popular with people with pets but we leave our dog with the radio on and she was calm and asleep when we returned.

On Sunday, November 10, the Remembrance Sunday Service is after the 9.30am service at 10.45 in St George’s Church. The 24th Hastings will be joining 1st Brede Scouts it will be inside the Church as the weather is so unpredictable. Hopefully we will be joined as usual by Broad Oak Fire Service and any other uniformed group.

Thursday, December 5, The Cranbrook Town Band Carol Concert is at 7.30pm in St George’s Church Brede. A wonderful start to your Christmas festivities; It is £10 entry and this will include mulled wine and mince or spiced apple pies. There will be a raffle and monies will be shared between the Church and the Royal British Legion.

Friday, December 6, The Christmas Tree Festival Many groups in the Parish are taking part and the school children and parents are welcome to St George’s Church Brede in the afternoon from 3.30pm to 5pm to view them. There will be refreshments available, stalls and a raffle that will be called on Saturday, December 7 at 3.45pm

Saturday, December 7, The Christmas Tree Festival and Follow the star for all in St George’s Church from 10am when morning refreshments will include shortbread fruit and cheese scones.

From 12noon to 5pm there will be homemade soup and a roll for lunch and tea/mulled wine and mince pies from 2.30pm. The stalls and raffle will be open in the Church also after the Church Service on the Sunday until 12 noon.

Sunday, December 22, Singalong, in St George’s more info to follow.

There are more events following but I will write them later or Parishioners can read the events coming up in the Parish Council Community News about to drop on your door mats. I would like to say that there are people who will be happy to drive people to events please let me know if you would like to go to any and require a lift. 01424 882037

Friday, November 1, Brede Farmers Market is from 10am to 12 where you will find many Stalls to wander around, hand knitted garments, handmade cushions and jams, Gourmet dishes. fresh vegetable and meat, sewing necessities and more have a good look and maybe buy.

Then sit and have a coffee and a biscuit from Joy and Pat who will be serving them and chat to your friends, family and neighbours.

The Four Charities are holding their Friday Get Together in Udimore Community Hall. Steve can arrange transport through Flexibus for anyone who would like to go but doesn’t have transport. They don’t have to be Church goers as it is open to everyone.

This can be arranged but Steve he needs to know where you live, are there any people in the Reeds Wood Road area or around Okahill Drive and the roads off of it? who might enjoy a morning out if they are lonely and without transport, it is easy for the bus to do a circuit and pick everyone up. Please contact Steve 01424 882222

Short Mat Bowls At 7pm

The Broad Oak. ELF evening Booking is essential call 01424 882700 or go on line https://www.thebroadoak.co.uk/online-ordering .

The Red Lion The In House Band plays there, they can be followed on their facebook page or phone 01424 882188 it is a good idea to book ahead.

Saturday, November 2, The Giants of Brede will be open a great opportunity to see these giant steam pumping engines right on your doorstep! All the engines will be running and there will be access to the basements, with a guide. The Nuclear Bunker will also be open.

We have a new accessible toilet with a ramp to avoid having to climb steps; this facility also includes a baby-change table. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes will be available in our cafe. Entry is free. Donations are always welcome to help us to keep operating. We look forward to your visit.

Sunday, November 3, strengths and weights 7.30am Circuit Training 8.30am in Brede Village Hall

Church opening times and contacts: St Theresa’s of Lizieux Catholic Church in Horns Cross has Mass at 9am with Father Richard. Contact him on 07721 397895 or Email: [email protected]

The Trinity Methodist Church in Broad Oak has a Service at 10.30am. The Reverend Philip Wagstaff is the contact 01424 550427 email [email protected]

St George’s Church Brede, ‘All souls’ will be part of the morning 9.30am Sunday service at St George’s Brede. It is hoped this will be better for people who do not drive in the dark. Please pass this on to others who you know would like to remember a loved one The service will be taken by Father Dr Owen Edwards. All are welcome to the service.

St Mary’s Udimore Service is at 11.15am. Contact Father Owen on 01424 882201 or contact the Church warden: David Oliver 01424 882037 for St George’s Brede. The Church Warden in Udimore is Hugh Pye, E-Mail: [email protected] They will both do what they can to help you

Both Churches require one more Church Warden each if anyone would like to offer their services then please contact the Church Wardens ASAP they will be so pleased to hear from you. The Church's Website is http:/www.stgeorgesbrede.org.uk

Table Tennis 6pm in Brede Village Hall

Monday, November 4 - In Brede Village Hall at 6pm Strength and weights then at 7pm Circuit Training 8pm Fitness Bootcamp

Meet on Mondays at the Trinity Methodist Church 2pm – 4pm except Bank Holidays.

The Post Office is hopefully there from 2.30pm – 3.30pm. Also except Bank Holidays. There is an opportunity to bookswop, games, crafts, discussion and donate to the food bank drop off. make new friends , enjoy a cup of tea and cakes and keep warm in winter and cool in summer Transport is available for residents in Broad Oak and Brede call 01424 882690

1st Brede Beavers are at 5.15pm for children 5½ to 8½ they meet in the Scout Hut followed by 1st Brede Cubs 8½ to 10½ and they begin at 6.30pm – 8pm.

Tuesday, November 5

Painting for pleasure at 9.30am at Brede Village Hall followed by Mixed ability Yoga at 7.00pm

Line Dancing 6.30 – 7.30pm in the Broad Oak Pub

1st Brede Scouts 10½ to 14 yrs they meet at 7pm in the Scout Hut. Please contact Cherry on 07761 730956 or email [email protected] if you have a child interested in joining any section

Wednesday, November 6

Mixed Ability Yoga with Jodie at 9.15am followed by Zumber with Charlotte at 6pm. 7.30pm HIIT. All in Brede Village Hall.

Come4Coffee is every Wednesday from 10am in Trinity Methodist Church. Machine made coffees, a choice of tea cakes and biscuits a chance to relax, be warm,be happy and enjoy a morning out. go with a friend or make new friends there is no reason why anyone in this Parish should feel lonely. All the profits goes to Charity. Transport is available from Broad Oak and Brede call 01424 8826890

Brede Mothers’ Union meet at 1.30pm we will be having a craft session this afternoon and discussing our Christmas arrangements in Brede Church Room we welcome visitors and prospective new members.

Thursday, November 7

All today’s events in Brede Village Hall, starting 9.30am with Jazz Exercise with Aisha followed by Adult Bar Ballet at 11.15 also with Aisha followed at 2pm by Vocality (a singing group for all) just turn up if you are interested in singing for fun; followed later at 6.30 pm, Pilates with Geraldine.

Friday, November 8

Brede Farmers market is from 10am to 12 noon in Brede Village Hall Pauline and Maggie will be serving your teas today (We have two Maggie’)

The Broad Oak. Booking is essential call 01424 882700 or go on line https://www.thebroadoak.co.uk/online-ordering or google The Broad Oak/gastro pub Scroll down and there you will find everything you need to know.

The Red Lion The In House Band plays there, they can be followed on their facebook page or phone 01424 882188 it is a good idea to book ahead.

Please let me know in good time anything you would like anything put in the column, if you could mark it as for Brede Village Voice as this will make it easier for me to find your message, Thank you Rhiannon Oliver