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Hooe Open Group: The Hooe Open Group Ladies Club held their monthly meeting on Friday, September 12 at Hooe Village Hall, which was very well attended. they heared the hair raising account of pirates and murder on the High Seas by the heroin of the hour, Linda Robertson, who battled against all odds to save herself against the marauders after they had killed her husband, which occurred on the Indian Ocean, near the cost of Thailand. Linda and her husband set out from the UK in their newly built 48ft motor yacht, Mr. Bean (named after the coffee shops the family owned) to sail around the World. They were hi-jacked at night by three young men using a rubber dingy, who boarded the yacht and entered the cabin, where Linda’s husband Malcolm confronted them and endeavoured to restrain them but in doing so one of the youths cut his throat and he bled to death. Linda was bound up and unable to move. The pirates took all that they thought was valuable and left. Linda managed to eventually free herself and using the ships radio summoned help from the Thai Coast Guard, who came to her aid within half an hour and were also able to track down the perpetrators, who were known criminals. The meeting had its usual level of friendly interface with tea served in bone china cups, which gives the club a “Touch of Class”. The “Bring & Buy” table was very well supported with many excellent items for sale. The monthly raffle was, as always, popular with top class prizes to be won. The next meeting will be on Friday, October 10, when the speaker Barry Wilkinson will be relating his experiences as a prison warder. If you are interested in joining a very friendly and jolly group of ladies, who enjoy each other’s company, why not go along to Hooe Village Hall on the second Friday of the month at 2.30 p.m., you will be made very welcome. For further information call Edna Wallis on 01424 842591.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Sep 2014, 00:00 BST

Ninfield History Group: Ninfield Local History Group are not meeting during August. Their next meeting is on September 18, 7.30 p.m. at the Methodist Church Hall. This months talk is ‘Mad jack Fuller’ with Geoff Hutchinson. For further information, please contact Rod Ffoulkes, Chairman, NLHG 01424 893635 or email [email protected] or see their Website/Facebook page: www.ninfieldhistorygroup.org / http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ninfield-Local-History-Group/206758869459743.

Appalachia Music: The Whitetop Mountain Band, from Virginia USA, are coming to Ninfield, courtesy of Bluegrass Plus Club, tomorrow September 20. They will be playing Appalachia music (traditional music of the region of Appalachia in the Eastern United States). The evening will also feature Alive and picking. The venue is Ninfield Memorial Hall, 8-11 p.m., tickets are £12 per person. There is a limited number of tickets. To book your seat or obtain further information, please contact Ray or Sheila on: 01424 893390 / 07956266534, or email: [email protected].

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Car Boot Sale: There will be a car boot sale at Ninfield Working Mens Club on September 21 as part of their Charity Fun Dog Show (see below). Pitches are £5 each but are limited, thus first come first served. To book your pitch, please call Maggie on 844536.

Dog Show: Ninfield Working Men’s Club is holding a Charity Fun Dog Show on September 21. Entry Fee £1.00 per class. Arrival Time:12.00 p.m. Judging Starts:1 p.m. Pedigree & Novelty Classes. Rosettes For 1st - 5th Places. RCCS or JW dogs need not be registered with the KC. Enquires for Dog Show phone: Malcolm or Hayley 07806420350. Stalls include Boot/Table Sale, Raffle & Tombola, Cake Stall, Teas & Coffees, BBQ & BAR etc. Ample free parking. Their Charity this year is Canine Partners. If you have any unwanted items suitable for Raffle/tombola prizes or any jumble/bootsale items you would like to donate please ring Marj on 892239 or Maureen on 892182.

Messy Church: Ninfield Methodist Church are hold a ‘Messy Church’ session on Wednesday, September 24, 3.30-5.30 p.m., where harvest gifts can be made. There will be all sorts of creative activities, a short celebration and a meal for children and parents together. For children ages 4- 11 years (younger siblings also welcome); but each family must be accompanied by a parent or carer. To help with catering please ring David (01424 892248), to reserve your place by September 22.

Ninfield of the Past: On September 27, Ninfield Local History Group are having ‘An afternoon of Local History’ in the Memorial Hall with a slide show of Cyril Wells’ photographs and ‘An Illustrated Talk On Shops And Businesses’, with light refreshments available. This event is admission by ticket only, which can be obtained from Ninfield Post Office or Rod Ffoulkes. For further information, please contact Rod Ffoulkes, Chairman, NLHG 01424 893635 or email [email protected] or see their Website/Facebook page: www.ninfieldhistorygroup.org / http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ninfield-Local-History-Group/206758869459743.

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Mobile Library: The East Sussex County Council Mobile Library service will next be in the villages on September 27 at; Hooe, opposite Denbigh Court, 1.50 p.m. - 2.35 p.m. Ninfield, Coombe shaw (off Manchester Road), 2.50 p.m. - 3.25 p.m. Ninfield, Downsview (off Church Lane), 3.40 p.m. - 4.05 p.m.

First Responders: The Bexhill & District Community First Responders, who cover Bexhill, Ashburnham, Ninfield, Catsfield, Crowhurst, Hooe , Whydown & Normans Bay, will be meeting on Wednesday, October 1. This is at Bexhill Fire Station at 7.30 p.m., every first Wednesday in the month. If you are interested in finding out more please contact the Team Leader, Mike Dean on 07970024135.

Senlac Bells: You are invited to join Senlac Bells in Concert for ‘Music for an Autumn Evening’ on October 4, 7.30 p.m. at Ninfield Memorial Hall. This will be traditional music rung on 65 handbells. Admission is £2/person to include tea or coffee. Children are admitted for free. All will be very welcome.

Jumble Sale: Ninfield Flower Group are holding a jumble sale on October 11, 2 p.m. at Ninfield Memorial Hall. Entry is 50p/person. As well as many bargains, there will be tea/coffee and cakes! If you have any jumble that you would like to donate, please contact Jennifer on 892878. Should you wish any further information regarding the group or any forthcoming events, please telephone Jennifer on 01424 892878 or email on [email protected].

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Ninfield Homemade Fayre: Returning to the Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 18. Tables are £10 if you live in Ninfield, £12 otherwise and can be booked through Kaye Crittell ([email protected] or 01424 892883). If it’s home made - art, craft, edible - then why not book a table!

Christian Voices: Christian Voices, the Musical Drama Group, will be performing their next play in October. It is called “Let My People Go” and is based on what happens when Moses and Aaron tell the King of Egypt to let his slaves go free. The play was written by Alan Young and the songs composed by Dave Chamberlin. The performances will be in aid of the Bexhill Street Pastors. Christian Voices will be performing at Ninfield Methodist Church on Saturday, October 18 at 3 p.m. As usual, entry is free. All are invited to attend.

Finding out more: Don’t forget that you can find out more community information from both villages and Wealden District Council on our district councillors (Pam Doodes) website or the Ninfield Parish Council website: www.pamdoodes.com / www.ninfield.webplus.net.

St Mary’s Services (Church of England, Ninfield): Sundays - 9.30a.m. Parish Eucharist (Family Service on 1st Sunday of the month). Wednesdays - 10.00a.m. Holy Communion.

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St Oswald’s Services (Church of England, Hooe): Sundays - 11.15a.m. Parish Eucharist (Family Service on 1st Sunday of the month).

Ninfield Methodist Church service/events: All services at 2.30 p.m. except the first Sunday of the month, where they hold a Family Service at 10.30 a.m. September 21, Service of Worship with Deacon Jean Duckworth-Lloyd. September 28, Service of worship & Communion with Revd. Ian Pruden. October 1, Fellowship Guild. October 4, ‘Harvest through the Ages’ - Buffet Lunch & Harvest photos of Ninfield. October 5, Harvest Praise Family Service with 1st Ninfield Scout Group, led by Revd. Peggy Heim. October 12, Service of Worship & Praise with Mr. O. Birch. October 15, Fellowship Guild - ‘Volunteering at the Olympics’ with Clive Loader. October 19, Service of Worship & Praise with Mr. D. Hanson October 22, 3.30-5.30 p.m. ‘Messy Church’ October 26, Service of Worship & Communion with Revd. Peggy Heim.

Contact me: Anything that you would like included in the Village Voice for Ninfield or Hooe, please email the details to me: [email protected].

Rachel Feeley

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