Northiam Village Voice

What a fantastic Show once again! The Horticultural Society’s Spring Show was very well supported by some great gardeners and very talented flower arrangers and not forgetting the cooks and crafters – who knew there were so many tasty varieties of cold soup?

It’s a great opportunity for us to celebrate the timeless skills which make up village life, and appreciate each other’s talents. Congratulations to all who took part.

There will be a series of walks around the new nature reserve on Friday and Saturday giving an opportunity to find out about future plans, what has changed for the better since a decision was made to manage the land as a nature reserve and why Ancient Woodland is such an important wildlife habitat.

Friday evening offers Sequence Dance in the Village Hall from 7pm, and Adult Badminton in Pretious Sports Hall from 7.30pm.

On Saturday, take your jumble along to the Village Hall between 10 and 12, and return after 2.30pm ready to pick up a bargain. Recycling at its best – and all in a good cause.

The Library is open each Saturday and Thursday 2-4pm, and is free to join, just pop in and introduce yourself. There is a wide range of up to date books, and plenty of jigsaws.

The annual Great Dixter spring plant fair will be taking place on the 5th and 6th April from 11am to 4pm and involves over 20 nurseries from around the country and includes talks by the individual nurseries at their stands throughout both days. Entry: £17 (free to Friends of Great Dixter) which includes entry to the Garden.

The WI meets in the Village Hall on Tuesday at 2pm.

Thursday Seniors meet in the Village Hall each Thursday form 10am, and are always ready to welcome new faces. Call Denise 01797 252704 to arrange a visit. The NatWest mobile bank is available in the car park 2.45-3.30pm.

This month’s Parish Council meeting is on Thursday evening at 7pm in the Village Hall, and is open to all residents.

Next Saturday (12th), the Conservation Society are arranging a litter pick through the village. Meet at the gates to the Playing Fields at 10am to collect your rubbish sacks. Bring along rubber gloves and a litter-pick stick if you have one. Refreshments for volunteers will be on offer in the Church Centre from midday.

And then you can have a good sit-down at this month’s Cinema. The acclaimed film Wicked is this month’s treat – with just one showing, at 3pm. Doors open at 2.30pm, giving you time to visit the bar, should you wish. Entry is just £5.

St Mary’s 6th : 9am Holy Communion, 10.30am Morning Worship