Icklesham

Robin Hood Triumph; Congratulations to The Robin Hood and all his merry men (and ladies) for the success as Community Pub of the Year. It is typical of their attitude when last week’s auction of promises was rained off it was quickly rearranged. Icklesham is fortunate to have 2 first class pubs. Try this. Talk to a stranger and say you come from Icklesham. Almost always one of our pubs will be in the reply.

Icklesham Casuals: The first team start tomorrow 6 September at home against Mountfield United. On Sunday 7 Icklesham Casuals veterans begin with an away fixture against Bexhill United Veterans.

Live Music: Sunday 7 4-6pm in the Queen’s Head Local Heroes.

Icklesham Fete: This year’s Fete has raised over £1500. Well done all those who worked so hard.

Waste Collection: Thursday 11 Black wheelie bins for household waste.

Icklesham Parish Council: Anna Evett has resumed as Parish Clerk.If you want to discuss anything with the Council either contact the Clerk c/o Wildgoose cottage, Gorsethorn Way, Fairlight TN35 4BQ,[email protected] or one of the Icklesham ward Parish Councillors -Mr. James Horsman,Ms Jane Austen, Mrs Corinne Merricks,andMr Nick Warren.

Winchelsea Beach Older Peoples Project: A new Community Day Care Centre is opening at the Winchelsea Beach Community Hall. Older people living in any part of the civil parish of Icklesham wishing to meet others and enjoy light hearted social activities,a home cooked lunch,quizzes and music are most welcome. Support services such as toe nail cutting,manicure,eye tests and hearing aid services will be available, plus benefit advice and information. Meetings are between 10.30am and 2.30pm every Monday starting next Monday 8 September. Cost £5 including refreshments and a 2 course lunch. Transport available at £3 per person.For further information please call Sheila on 01797 225616 or Jackie on 07947 618989.

Early Autumn calendar: Saturday 13 September Village Quiz. Five Villages Bric a Brac sale and coffee morning. Sponsored Sussex Historic Churches cycle ride. Saturday 20 September Church Market. Sunday 28 September Harvest Thanksgiving. Friday 3 October Harvest Supper. Saturday 11 October Autumn Craft Fair.

Laurie Bowman

Magpies, Oast House Field