Burwash

Postcard from Canada: We have had a quiet week since our off road sight seeing trip last weekend. The temperature has been up in the 80’s for over two weeks now and the best place to cool off is in the swimming pool which is far from warm. It is a long weekend here so I am writing this early as we are off to the lake for the weekend. Cousin Stephen has a log cabin he lets for holidays and is letting us borrow it. I wonder what mischief I can get up to while we are there. Swimming in the lake is a sure bet but I wonder if i am brave enough to get on the back of cousin Alvin’s jet-ski with him? And will I finally see a moose? Will report next week.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Sep 2014, 00:00 BST

Burwash Fair: Oh dear what a dismal day the last Monday turned out to be, for the organisers of the annual Bank Holiday fair. So much hard work, they must have been in despair, would anyone bother to turn out. Well from what I can glean from friends some of you did brave the weather and made the most of the day and even had fun. I gather the tug of war was a great deal of fun. And I know the refreshments did well making over 500 pounds. Although Eddie’s races were a non runner due to the wet conditions. Well done everyone who went along, and to all those who gave there time and effort to try making it a success, but I think the rain won this year.

Church Jazz: The St Bartholomew’s Church Jazz evening takes place tomorrow at 7pm. To help raise money for the 2014 Church restoration fund this fun event is open to all. Tickets are 15 pounds available from The flower house or Ros Cloke 01435 884312. The Clink Street Jazz band will play music from Harold Arlen song book including songs from The wizard of OZ. Light refreshments are included in the cost.

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Baby group: The Parent & Baby & Toddler group will re-launch this Tuesday 9th September. Please note new day. (Use to be held on Wednesday morning) They will meet in the village hall every Tuesday from 10am to 11.45am For more information please call in at the hall one Tuesday morning and see what they get up to

Weight Loss: The Community weight loss challenge begins again on Tuesday evening at 7pm in the Parish room of Christ the King Catholic church, with plenty of parking available. The twelve week course will be lead by Sue Tonkin, who will give advice and encouragement to help you gain a healthy life style and lose those excess pounds. It costs 13 pounds for the course and the biggest losers at the end win cash prizes. To book a place and find out more call Sue on 01892 784 741

Ballet classes: The Ballet for Adults classes will start again on Thursday morning. Having had a break through August, this fun class will be held in the Burwash village hall from 10.30 to 11.30am. All adults are welcome to attend. It costs 5 pounds for one hour.

After Eight: Also on Thursday the Burwash Common After Eight club will be meeting. This time it is an away quiz evening with Rotherfield Ladies Group. No against, but with, which is always good fun with great food. The group are always ready to welcome new members, to entice you they are having a wine tasting evening in October and a talk by a representative of Raystede animal rescue centre in November. To find out more call Jan MaCartney on 01435 882117.

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Church fundraiser: The annual Ride & Stride will take place next week end 13 September, raising money for Sussex Churches. Hundreds of participants will visit as many churches and chapels as they can by bike, on horseback or on foot. You will need to get sponsorship and the proceeds will be split between Sussex historic Churches Trust and any church of your choice, providing much need funds for maintenance. To join in call Richard Harden on 01435 882556 or email [email protected]

Football fitness: The junior fitness and football club resume their games in the Kent Wealden Friendly league next weekend. The club meet every Saturday morning at the Swan Meadow playing filed from 10am. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome to go along. The club benefitted recently when they received a cheque from the Burwash Ladies Stoolball club, who had won last seasons indoor stoolball league and donated their prize to the Fitness club. A belated thanks to the ladies for kindly thinking of them. If you would like your children to join the fun club please call Steve Mintram on 01435 882444 or Rod Clifton on 883656. They can tell you about all the clubs activities.

Snooker Club: The Burwash snooker club have spent the last month re-decorating their club room, which is situated at the village hall. They will begin their regular sessions on Monday 8 September and their league matches on 15th. They would welcome new members to go along and join them To find out more call Geoff Wright or call in one Monday evening.

Mary Taylor

Holton Cottages

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