Brede

Contact: telephone 01424 882037 or email [email protected]

More Good News the Post Office services have resumed from 11am – 1.00pm on Friday mornings in Broad Oak General Stores. Villagers are asked to support it. The more it is used then the service hours may expand, underused and it may be lost forever.

Unfortunately the St George’s Summer Newsletter by Steve Edwards did not make it to the Parish Magazine an abridged version is below.

Following the Success of Jesus Christ Super Star in St George’s Church, it is hoped that the performers will return in October with their version of ‘Oklahoma’. Funds to repair the Church clock on the Tower have almost reached it’s goal thanks to the effort of Andrew Burchett and his team. Many thanks, to all who contributed in any way and made this possible. It is hoped that the Clock will be repaired in time for the Flower Festival. This years theme is in ‘Tribute in Memory of Betty May who sadly died earlier this year and in thanks to Sylvia Butler who has retired after 30 years of jointly organising the flowers. As the church room no longer exists refreshments and stalls will be available at the Scout Hut with parking in the adjacent field.

In June The Lord Bishop of Chichester, The Right Reverend Martin Warner laid the foundation stone for the new Rectory, this was followed by a short service and Children from Brede School joined in and sang several songs. Completion is expected by the end of September and will provide Father Martin and future Rectors a much-needed presence at St Georges as well as a proper office enabling the Rector to have confidential meetings or prayer with anyone in the Parish.

A very early reminder that the Christmas Tree Festival will be held in St George’s on the First weekend in December (6-8) there are still some vacancies for trees if anyone or any group wishes to take part and decorate a tree. Contact Vicki Harper 01424 883408 the Theme is Christmas past/ Christmas future. Intercessions are held on the 3rd Sunday of every month when prayers are said by name for all those who are ill or in some sort of need. If you are aware of anyone who needs a prayer said for them please contact Father Martin 01424 883408.

Messy Church is becoming very popular, it is usually held in Udimore Community Hall at 4pm on the first Tuesday of the month. Children must take a parent or supervising adult with them. More information on all of this on the website. http://www.stgeorgesbrede.org.uk/

The Mothers Union met in St Peter’s Church in Bexhill (sorry wrong info last week) and a wonderful display of Banners were paraded along the Church Isle. Family life around the world was prayed for as well the work of the Mother’s Union as they try to strengthen and support marriage and family life.

Mary Sumner began this movement, little did she know that it would grow to over four million members worldwide. Brede has a branch that meets the first Wednesday of the month in the afternoon; venues do change so I will endeavour to inform you. Contact Ruth Gasson for more information 01424882631 or Rye Branch meets at 7.30pm second Monday of the Month in Rye old F.E. centre their contact is Mrs Tessa Cleaveland 01797 223477

Monday 12 August Brede Parish Council met for two planning applications, then as the whole Councillors were expected an emergency meeting was slotted in for an application from BOB’s to put more play equipment on the Recreation Ground. It was decided to have an inspection of the proposed site. While we were out the Parish Clerk beckoned to the Councillors to go to her; she explained she had a phone call saying glass was in the field. It turned out it was a an electric fluorescent light tube and it covered a wide area of the recreation ground between the two seats close together, it had been well trodden into the grass. The whole area has to be dug up and grass relayed because of this mindless vandalism that puts young people at risk if they fall on to it. Do Parents know what their offspring are up to of an evening?

Friday 16 August The Farmers Market will be up and running an in the Village Hall, it is hoped no one was put out by last week’s closure due to road repairs

Saturday 17 August Royal Baby Barn Dance: Flat Cat Band – baby photo competition 7.30pm St Mary’s Hall Udimore Tickets £10 Children free with adults Licensed bar and Barbecue available.

Sunday 18 August 9.30am Eucharist at St George’s Brede and at 10.30am the Reverend Ian Wales, will be the Preacher for the Trinity Methodist Church. Our Cricketers have done the village proud and won their last two matches, their next opponents are Sidley here in the Recreation ground beginning at 2pm. In the Rainbow Trout 1066 Rocketmen will be entertaining from 5pm.

Monday 18 August Age Uk Day centre will meet In Brede Village Hall at 10am or later at 12 if you are joining them for lunch and the afternoon. The day’s entertainment will be Bingo and Reminiscences. Whist begins at 7.30pm

Tuesday 19 August The painting for pleasure group meet at 9.30am. The Mobile Library visits Oakhill Drive 3pm – 3.40pm Reedswood Road 3.50pm

Thursday 21 August The Rainbow Trout will have fun and games laid out for the children to enjoy free of charge at 10am The Mobile Library will visit Brede Village Hall. Between 1.25pm – 1.55pm

Friday 22 August The Farmers Market will be open 10 – 12 in Brede Village Hall. Short matt bowls will be played in the Hall later at 7.30pm and in the Rainbow Trout it is Steak and Ribs night

Saturday 17 August Royal Baby Barn Dance: Flat Cat Band – baby photo competition 7.30pm St Mary’s Hall Udimore Tickets £10 Children free with adults Licensed bar and Barbecue available.

Sat 24 August Car Boot sale in the car park of the Rainbow Trout 7am till 12 pitches booked in advance cars £5.00 and Vans £7.00 call 01424882031

Activities for the week

At Brede Village Hall this week

Mondays - Age Uk 10.30am, Whist 7.30pm.

Tuesday – Painting for pleasure 9.30am

Friday – Farmers Market 10am Short Mat Bowls 7.30pm

Tuesday – Mobile Library Oakhill Drive 1.25pm and Reedswood Road 3.50pm

Thursday - The Mobile Library visits Brede Village Hall 1.25pm

Thursday - Holiday Activity Club 10am Rainbow Trout