Brede Village Voice

This year in December it is hoped that when the trees are lit we can sing carols by starlight, if it is not raining. Something we can look forward to in our Parish.

I apologise if anyone turned up to the Farmers Market last week as it was not there. I was not told that it had been cancelled.

Friday 30th January the friends of St George’s Church, Brede invite you to Brede Village hall for their Quiz Night! 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start teams of up to eight £10 per person in aid of the friends. Pay by bacs, or by cash or cheque on the night (confirm payment method when you book table) bring your own food, drink, & tableware there will be a raffle! Please book your table (stating numbers in the team) and register your team name no later than Monday 19th January. Phone terry chant on 07766 603188 or email [email protected]

Please Note: Friday 9th January 4Charities Get Together (it is a week later than usual but back to normal in future.) from 10:30 to 12:30 Coffee, cake, games, chat and company. Udimore Community Hall, TN31 6BB. Contact Liz Turgoose on 07808 597689 or Judy Edwards on 01424 88222 for more information, everyone are very welcome. If you would like to come but find transport is an issue we can arrange for Flexibus to collect you. Contact Steve on 0770 217 3839 or email him at: [email protected].

Friday 9 January Brede Farmers Market will be open at 10am to 12 noon in Brede Village Hall. There will still be stalls selling local beef, wild boar sausages and burgers, Venison all of these when in season and local lamb. Freshly caught fish is always under an awning outside, and when the Frenchman comes, pâté and a selection of cheeses, he is also outside. The Avon table is always well stocked as is the knitted children’s jumpers and cardigans, the jams and marmalades are popular as are the pies and quiches and other delicious edibles. The handmade cushions blankets and cards are in the foyer. Go to see for yourself the stop for refreshments will be served by Maggie and Me.

Monday 11 January The Trinity Methodist Church in Broad Oak the service today at 10.30am. Reverend Ian Couchman is the contact 01424 550427 email [email protected]

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]

St Mary’s Udimore Church service today is at 11.15am The Warden is Hugh Pye if you are a priest who can help or anyone else who requires his help. The Church Warden contact is Hugh Pye, Email: [email protected] St Mary’s Udimore Church website is https://wwwstmarysudimore.org.uk He will both do what he can to help you. Udimore requires another Church Warden to help them, if you are interested please contact Hugh.

St George’s Church Brede has a service at 9.30am everyone will be warmly welcomed at this and every service

Young People, St George’s Church are looking for young people to Start a youth band. They need wind, percussion, piano or keyboard instruments and someone who can sing. A tall order, but if you do any of these things please contact Duncan Reid 07752 373669. It is hoped they can make up a band to play once a month for the service.

Please contact either of the Church Wardens if help is required, David Oliver call 07792 517614 or Duncan Reid 07752373669 both will do what they can to help you.

St George’s Church website is htpps://www.stgeorgesbrede.org.uk

Monday 12 January classes today in Brede Village Hall, Fitness at 10.15am later at 6pm Strengths and weights, followed at 7pm with Circuit Fitness Class.

Trinity Methodist Church, Meet on Mondays except Bank Holidays. The Post Office is there 2.30pm to 3.30pm. There is a drop off point for the Food bank and there is a book swop, just take a book and swap it for another book at their wonderful library. There are games to play, crafts to do and discussions take place regularly. Go along and make new friends, enjoy a cup of tea and cakes. Transport is available for residents in Broad Oak and Brede call 01424 882690

The 1st Brede Beavers & Cubs 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 13 January Painting for pleasure at 9.30am at Brede Village Hall followed later by BoxerciseMixed at 6.15pm, Circuit Training 7.15pm.1st Brede Scouts 10½ to 14yrs 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 or if you want to hire the Scout Hut.

Line Dancing 6.30 – 7.30pm in the Broad Oak Pub with Helen

Wednesday 14 January in Brede Village Hall Mixed Ability Yoga with Jodie 9.15am,10.15am. Brede WI at 2pm This will be followed by a Dumbbell Club at 6pm then Strengths and Weights at 7pm.

Welcome Wednesday at Trinity Methodist Church in Broad Oak Brede is every week from 10am. There is no need to feel lonely in this Parish as you can be picked up and taken to the Methodist Church where they have machine made coffees, a choice of tea cakes and biscuits and there is a chance to relax and be surrounded by company. Go along and enjoy a morning out. Go with a friend and make new friends, all the profits goes to Charity. Transport is available from Broad Oak and Brede call 01424 882690

Thursday 15 January Brede Village Hall, starting at 8.30am with Circuit Training 9.45am Jazz exercise then Ballet at 11am with Aisha. Then later at 2pm Rye & District National Trust, the talk is ‘The Canal that never was’ open to all and visitors. Then at 6.30pm Pilates with Geraldine followed by Boot Camp at 7.30pm

Friday 16 January Brede Farmers Market10am to 12 noon,Joy and Pat.will be serving refreshments.

The over 50 Exercise class with Lucy is at 1pm Later Short Mat Bowls will be from 4pm to 6pm. if you are interested in joining. Contact Lynne on 07795 202733 please.

The Broad Oak Pub. Call Kerrie and Alan as Booking is essential on 01424 882700 or go on line https://www.thebroadak.co.uk/online-ordering

The Red Lion Pub. Call Arianne and Spencer as booking is essential on 01424 882188

Please let me know in good time anything you would like anything put in the column in 2026 . email me, [email protected] if you could mark it for the Brede Village Voice as this will make it easier for me to find your message, Thank you Rhiannon Oliver