Brede

The Brede & Udimore Overseas Group: held their English Tea Party on Sunday afternoon. Brains were tested with a light hearted quiz and a sumptuous tea was greatly appreciated by those who attended and thanks to their generosity over £300 was made for their charities.

Donations, please: It would be very much appreciated if organisations using Brede Village Hall could donate a prize for the Village Hall Quiz. They can be given to me, Maggie Sandra, Mary Baker or Philip Romani.

Grants: As well as receiving a generous grant for the roof repair Trinity Methodist Church, Broad Oak has been chosen to receive a grant of between £8,000 and £12,000 from Tesco’s Bags of Help. Our project is to provide our community with improved access and good quality seating in the churchyard, with outdoor classroom facilities/nature study area for the Primary School. The money comes from sale of plastic bags. The actual amount will depend on a public vote in the St Leonards or Bexhill Tesco’s stores between 31 October and 13 November. Please support us by shopping at Tesco’s in these 2 weeks and ask your friends and neighbours. You collect a token at the checkout to vote for Trinity’s scheme. Many thanks for your support.

The Voluntary Car Sceme: is funded by Brede Parish Council. It is for medical journey’s for Brede & Broad Oak Residents with transport difficulties. For any enquiries or bookings please comtact Carol Kynvin 01424 882123

Friday 4 November: Brede Farmers Market in Brede Village Hall from 10am – 12 noon The Plant stall was there again last week and I love to stop and see what they have brought, they are beautiful plants. Also outside you will find the Meat stall and in the foyer a Fish counter and home made Ice cream stall. In the main Hall the stall holders will have varying items for you to peruse. Brede Short Mat Bowlers will be in Brede Village Hall at 7.30pm. They would be pleased to have new members, just turn up wearing flat shoes. If you would like more information please contact Graham on 01424 427159

Saturday 5 November: Our Village Hall is full of dancers today beginning with Emma’s Baby Ballet at 10am, then the Brede Village Dance at 7.30pm for those wishing to trip the light fantastic.

Brede Steam Engine Society Registered Charity No. 1082438 water heritage on show – big time how does good safe water reach your tap 24/7? The Giants of Brede” in Waterworks Lane Brede TN31 6HG to see something really special. Please go along and enjoy Edwardian Water Pumping Engines and large-scale British Heritage Engineering at its best 10.00-16.00.

The Friends of Peasmarsh Church invite you to a Floral Demonstration by Joyce Pannell entitled ‘Christmas Flowers for your Home’ in Peasmarsh Memorial Hall 2pm - 4pm Tickets are £6.00 including refreshments from Deidre Bull text or call 07826 723409 or email [email protected] There will also be a raffle of the arrangement made by Joyce during the demonstration.

Sunday 6 November: The Church Services are as follows: Father Anthony White conducts the Mass service at 9.00 am in St Theresa’s Catholic Church on the old Northiam Road, if you need to contact the Father his number is 01424 773125

At St George’s Church the Sung Eucharist starts at 9.30am Father Martin can be reached on 01424 883408. The Church’s Website is http://www.stgeorgesbrede.org.uk

Monday 7 November: The Guiding section meet in the small hall of Brede Village Hall; the Rainbows meet from 4.15- 5.15pm, they welcome girls aged between 5-7 years, Julie Piper can be contacted for both on 01424 883464 or mobile 07863599537. The Brede Scout sections are all held in the Scout Hut Stubbs Lane, Beavers welcome Boys and girls from 6 years old they meet from 5.15pm to 6.15pm. Contact Cherry Merricks 01424 251242 or 07761730956. Cubs are 8-10½ years old and meet from 6.30 – 8.00pm there are vacancies for children to join, the Contact is Colin Ward 01424 852413

The Scout Hut is disabled friendly and can be booked on all weekdays and Wednesday,Thursday and Friday evenings and the weekend. It is £6.00 per hour. Please contact me Rhiannon Oliver at the above as I am the booking clerk for the Scout Hut.

Whist is in Brede Village Hall at 7.30pm. If you would like to hire Brede Village Hall please phone Carol Kynvin 01424 882123

Tuesday 8 November: Brede Painting for Pleasure meet at 9.30pm in Brede Village Hall.

The Knitters and Natters group meet in Broad Oak Trinity Methodist Church at 10am. They would welcome anyone who enjoys knitting and a chat with a cuppa.

Brede Scouts meet, from 7pm – 9pm in the Scout Hut and any young person 10½ or over is welcome. The contact is Andy Bishop 07811339626

Messy Church is at 4pm in Udimore Community Hall

Wednesday 9 November:

Brede Women’s Institute meet at 2pm in Brede Village Hall and this month I will be demonstrating Floral Arrangements for a Christmas table, and helping those who wish to do their own. Visitors are always welcome.

Thursday 10 November: Yoga at 9.30am in Udimore Community Hall.

Stretch and Tone is with Sally at 9.30am in Brede Village Hall.

Design with Flowers in the Church Room at 2pm. This month the title is ‘Winter Glow’ the evidence is all around us at the moment so for those who would like to join us just look in the hedgerow for inspiration and if you are interested contact either me as above or Sue Sturmey 01424 882544

Brede Friendly Circle is at 7.30pm in Brede Village Hall and tonight they are having a craft evening with Christine Mathews and me. Please remember to take a protective piece of card or a craft board to protect the tables. If you are joining us you will need a darning needle with a large eye sharp scissors for cutting card and felt and anything you would like to bring to decorate a card .

Friday 11 November: WEA at 11am in Udimore Community Hall. Brede Farmers Market in Brede Village Hall from 10am – 12noon and Brede Short Mat Bowlers will be in Brede Village Hall at 7.30pm.

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Saturday 12 November: Rye & District National Trust popular annual Quiz takes place on 12 November 2016. If you would like to submit a team (up to 8 players), or register to join a team, please contact:- Julie Etches email [email protected] or Tel: 01424 882054 As previously the Quiz will beheld at Beckley Village Hall and you should aim to arrive at 7.00 for a 7.30 start. The charge will be £8.00 per person, to include a sausage n’ mash supper.(please let Julie know if you require a vegetarian or gluten free option). Plates and cutlery will be provided but please bring your own glasses, drinks and nibbles.

Wednesday 16 November: the last Flu Jab session is today at the Broad Oak Surgery between 2pm and 3pm no booking is necessary. Thursday 17 November An indoors Glyndebourne. The VI O,clock Club presents a Cameo Opera 7pm for 7.30pm start at Brede Village Hall. Dress up in your finery and pack your four course posh picnic to eat between the Saturday 26 November Quiz Night at Brede Village Hall if you wish to have a singing. There is a prize for the best dressed table of any size. There is a raffle and other prizes. table for 8, please contact me as soon as possible as we have Ten teams already. We shall have a Fish and Chip supper and the cost is £9 per person. I am sorry there will be a £1 surcharge for chicken as for some reason it is so expensive. All proceeds are for the upkeep of Brede Village Hall. Last date for booking is Saturday 12 November Friday 2 December Fun Festive Quiz 7pm St George’s Church Room Test your knowledge of the Festive Season. Tickets £8 includes supper please bring your own drink and glasses, Teams of 6-8 or you can be added to a team. Please contact Sue Orchard 01424 882322 to book your place. There will be limited places so please book before Monday 28 November Saturday 3 December The Trinity Methodist Church are holding a Christmas Coffee Morning with a cakes and crafts sale. If anyone who does crafts would like a stall at this please contact Angela Pepper 01424 753295 [email protected])or Drina Hampson 01424 882690 [email protected] Please let me know in good time if there is anything you would like put in the column.

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