Brede

SAVE OUR BUSES: It is not to late to make your feelings known about the possible cuts to the 342, 340 and 341 and cuts to Dial a Ride and the Community bus, although I noticed in last weeks paper John Izzard may have kept the Community bus safe, The proposals by ESCC will have an impact on people who rely on the buses for work and others who need to go to the Conquest or surgeries in Rye and shopping. There are petition cards in the shops and an online consultation paper or you can hand in any piece of paper with your comments on before 28th September. It is imperative that you have your say; because when the buses are gone it is unlikely that they will ever be reinstated. Libraries also have the consultation papers, send your comments to Carl Maynard our County Councillor at East Sussex County Council ASAP.

Rainbow Trout News: They are starting to get enquiries about Christmas Menus. They hope to have them done by the end of the summer and are happy to email them to people when they are ready. Let them know if you would like them to put you on the list. Contact 01424 882031 they are also they are holding a First Aid Course: it is your last chance to book your place, as it is on Monday 15th September. The First Aid at work Course is in the Restaurant. It is an all-day accredited course covering CPR, Choking, Burns, unconscious casualties, etc. Practical assessments are carried out throughout the day and you will receive a certificate valid for 3 years when you pass the assessments. The Course is carried out by a qualified First Aid Instructor and you will also receive tea, coffee and biscuits as well as lunch. The price for the whole package is £48 per person and is a great qualification to have for work and for your family. If you would like to book your place, please let them know. ASAP.

Thanks: Rhiannon and Annwen and their families would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes sent to them, Don’s service to celebrate his life is on Friday September 19 at 3.30pm in St George’s Brede, If you knew Don please join the family as you will be very welcome. Ken Evans will having a service at 11am at St George’s Church on Wednesday 24 September if you wish to pay your last respects.

Pilates: At 9am on Friday 12 September in Udimore Community Hall Pilates Takes Place. In Brede the Farmers Market is from 10am – 12 noon in Brede Village Hall. Go and look at the stalls and the have a coffee and a chat with friends. Back in Udimore Community Hall from 11.15am 1.15pm the Wea Practical Gardening: takes placel. Returning to Brede and in the Village Hall the Short Mat Bowls will be at 7.30pm.

Rise and Stride: Saturday 13th September. Sussex Historic Churches Trust Annual sponsored RIDE and STRIDE. Trinity Methodist Church in Broad Oak will be open between 10.00 and 17.00. As well as Riders and Striders, everyone interested is welcome to call in, view this delightful small Victorian Chapel and learn something of its history.

Church Services: on Sunday 14 September at St Theresa’s Catholic Church on the old Northiam Road, Father Anthony White is the Priest and he will commence Mass at 9am. if you need to contact the Father his number is 01424 773125 St George’s Church begin their Family service today at 9.30am. Should you need to contact Father Martin you can contact him on 01424 883408. The Broad oak Methodist Church has Mrs L Gilchrist leading the service this morning at 10.30am.St Mary’s Church Udimore hold their mornings worship at 11.15am. Cricket: Today our Cricketers are playing Lydd at Home At 1pm. If anyone would like to join the players please contact Andrew 01323 732914

Age Uk: East Sussex – Brede Community Club begins Monday 15 September from 10.30am – 3.30pm. Today there is the usual news, then board games, musical bingo and later a summer sports day. Please contact Maureen the Organiser for more information phone 01424 883282 or 07850 987120

Rainbows & Brownies: later on Monday 15 September the Rainbows are meeting in the small hall of Brede Village Hall, on Mondays During term time from 4.15- 5.15pm, they welcome girls aged between 5-7 years, Brownies meet from 5pm – 6.30pm for girls 7-11 years old. They have spaces in both groups. Julie Piper can be contacted for both on 01424 883464or mobile 07863599537. You can also contact Hayley 07525168770

beavers and Scouts: In the Scout Hut Boys and girls from 6years old are Beavers they begin at 5.30pm to 6.30pm and from 6.30 – 8.00pm Cubs. Both of the latter groups have vacancies for children to join them Contact Colin 01424 852413

Guides: meet at Udimore Hall at 7.15pm. Contact Hayley as above

Whist: the players meet at 7.30pm in Brede Village Hall.

Tuesday September 16: Pilates are in Udimore Community Hall today Tuesday 16 September at 9am. In Brede Village Hall Painting for Pleasure is at 9.30pm and at 2pm Vocality Choir sing through the afternoon in Udimore Community Hall. Bingo: the Villagers Evening at the Rainbow Trout begins at 8pm.

Wednesday 17 September: the ladies of the WI are having their Harvest Lunch at Midday in Brede Village Hall. Yoga: The exercise class stretching your limbs begins at 7.00pm in Udimore Community Hall. In Brede Village Hall the Patient Participation Group have an evening on Heart Matters. Both the Responders and will be in attendance.

Thursday September 18: Stretch and Tone Sally starts the morning of Thursday 18 September with her group at 9.30am. In Brede Village Hall later at 7.30pm The Village Hall Management Committee meet and welcome anyone from the Parish to attend, as it is your hall and they need help and ideas. So please go along and support them.

Friday September 19: You can join Pilates again this week on Friday 19 September in Udimore Community Hall. Brede Farmers Market 10am – 12 noon in Brede Village Hall. The Wea Practical Gardening: is in Udimore Community Hall, 11.15am – 1.15pm. Brede’s Short Mat Bowlers set up at 7.30pm in Brede Village Hall.

Saturday 20 September: Jumble Sale Brede Parish Room Waterworks Lane 10am – 12am no jumble please they already have enough.

Wednesday 1 October: an Illustrated talk by Dr John Crook FSA entitled The Tomb of Christ; Archaeological Investigations In Jerusalem at Brede Village Hall. Entry will include cheese & biscuits & a glass of wine Tickets cost 7.50 and they are available from Marion Firman 01424 751165 or Pat Whately 01424 883069

Saturday 11 October: Brede WI Quiz Evening 7pm for 7.30pm start cost is £ 7.50 and will include a hot supper. It’s time to find your teams and book your place, telephone Ann Elam 01797 222604 to book and for more information

December 5, 6, 7: St George’s Church Brede hold their Christmas Tree Festival. Please call Vicky ASAP 01424 883408 if you would like to do a decorated tree. The title this year is ‘Christmas around the world’.

RHIANNON OLIVER

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