Ninfield & Hooe Village Voice - April 11

NINFIELD Parish Council: It was a good meeting on Thursday, April 3, when the council approved the donation of 4,000 towards the cost of roof repairs for the Memorial Hall.

The matter of the book Ninfield in the Nineties, they hold the copyright, was raised. If it proves possible to publish it, how many copies would be required, would it be a financially viable project?

A letter had been received from the new manager of the Kings Arms. It is possible his views may affect the car park. The parish council chairman plans to try to arrange a meeting.

Several other items on the agenda proved interesting to the residents who were there.

The next meeting is the annual parish one which will be held on Thursday, May 1, in the Methodist Church Hall, Church Lane at 7.15pm.

HOOE OPEN GROUP: The members will meet this afternoon to hear about Evelyn Newman's Adventures on Walking Holidays. Meetings start at 2.30pm in Hooe village hall where visitors and new members are made most welcome.

NINFIELD Golden Circle: Beryl Martin is the guest speaker at the meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 15, when her subject will be 'Thimbles and Things'". The tea ladies will provide another delicious tea to which Beryl will be invited.

If you would like to meet the members of this popular group please do go to the Memorial Hall in time for the meeting to start at 2.30pm.

NINFIELD Horticultural Society: On Wednesday, April 16, committee members will warmly welcome visitors to the meeting when they can hear Graham Albon talking about Japan and the Nakasendo Trail. There will be the usual refreshments and raffle. This will start at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall.

Later in the month the Society will hold their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 26, between 9am and 11am - also in the Memorial Hall, Bexhill Road. Bargains are guaranteed.

NINFIELD BOWLS CLUB: The 2008 season will officially begin on Open Day which is on Sunday, April 20. This will be at the club premises starting at 2.30pm.

If you think you would like to play bowls you would receive help, if you already play you will be warmly welcomed. Beginners are asked to bring or wear flat heeled shoes please.

Geoff is the chairman, Brian the captain but everyone is very friendly. All that is hoped for is a warm sunny day to encourage everyone to visit.

CHRISTIAN Women's Fellowship: It was agreed that the charity they would support this year would be Macmillan Nurses.

Jean has agreed to host the first fund raising event for them at her home on Wednesday, April 16.

This usually encourages members and friends to attend to support the charity nominated.

CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL: I have been sent several leaflets detailing the events being held for the months of April and May.

I have put them on the table in the north aisle of St. Mary's church, Ninfield. Please do help yourself if you are interested.

I did mention the Festival of Flowers before, it takes place on May 29, 30 and 31 at Chichester Cathedral. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested.

TALK ABOUT A WALK: Shally and Richard will be giving their talk 'The sea on our left', in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association, on Saturday, April 19, in the Methodist Church Hall at 2.30pm.

Everyone is most welcome, in addition to the talk there will be a raffle and refreshments I believe. Please do think of supporting this event.

ARTHRITIS Research Campaign: Wednesday, April 16, from 10.30am until noon, you have an opportunity to enjoy a Coffee Morning in the Reading Room to support ARC. You are invited to take an item for the raffle and for the bring and buy stall. Often there is a cake stall too.

Please do think of spending an hour or so in good company while raising money for a good cause. Ann and her committee look forward to seeing you.

CARNIVAL 2008: The theme for the Carnival Procession this year is Back to the Future.

If you think you would like to enter a float depicting the theme please do contact the procession organiser, John Sinfoil on 01424 892545, he will be pleased to help.

JUST A little earlier in the year plans are underway to run the Fancy Dress Pram Race on the first Bank Holiday, Monday, May 5. If all plans go ahead there will be more than that to do on that day and on the previous Saturday, May 3.

More news as I am given it by the organisers, one way and another it will be worth staying at home that Bank Holiday weekend.

NINFIELD VILLAGE SOCIETY: The committee are hoping to arrange an event at the beginning of next month which they hope will interest Ninfield families and encourage them to take part. More news when I have it.

OUT OF THE MOUTHS: A friend was telling me about the way a small boy she recently had contact with had confused her name.

When speaking of Audrey Clayton-Pearce he created an entirely incorrect impression by confidently referring to her as Audrey Great an' Fierce. She did say I could share it with you.

CHURCH SERVICES - Sunday, April 13:

St Mary's, Ninfield - No services.

St Oswald's, Hooe - 10.30am, Parish Eucharist.

Methodist Church - 2.30pm, Worship Service led by Rev Marion Proud.

Wednesday, April 16,

St Mary's, Ninfield - 10am, Holy Communion.