Ninfield & Hooe Village Voice - April 18

HOOE Open Group: A most interesting talk by Evelyn Newman about her trip to Nepal. Evelyn told how she undertook an eight-day trek during which she visited the biggest Hindu temple, had tea in several village tea houses, saw many fascinating sights and rode on an elephant.

To finish her talk Evelyn demonstrated the test of a genuine pashmina, it is if it can pass through a wedding ring. Evelyn was warmly thanked, presented with a gift and invited to join the ladies for tea.

Unsure who the speaker will be in May, the one who had been booked pulled out last weekend.

More news when I have it.

RAINFALL: Diana called to say that during March we had 80mm a little over three inches, this is the highest March figure for seven years. Overall the weather was very variable, a very cold wind at Easter. On March 10 we had 80mph gusts along the coast.

QUIZ NIGHT: The organisers hope that all will be well for the Quiz Night due to be held tomorrow evening at the Memorial Hall. There will be a ploughman's supper and raffle, tickets cost 4.50. To confirm and book please call 01424 892777 or 01424 892329.

TALK ABOUT A WALK: Don't forget that the talk, The Sea on Our Left, will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at 2.30pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Church Lane.

David and Shally look forward to meeting you. They have arranged a raffle and refreshments.

This event is to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease Association.

MOBILE LIBRARY: This welcome service will be in our two villages tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon calling first in Hooe where it can be found parked opposite Denbigh Court from 1.50pm to 2.35pm.

From Hooe it is driven to Ninfield where it arrives in Millfield at 2.50pm and leaves at 3.25pm. The second call is in Downsview from 3.40pm until 4.05pm.

I do hope you find a good read. Have all the lambs arrived Anne if so maybe you now have time to enjoy a good book.

NINFIELD BOWLS CLUB: The members are hoping for good weather on Sunday (April 20) which is when they hold their Open Day.

An invitation is extended to people who may already play bowls and to those who would like to try their hand at the game for the first time. You are only requested to wear or bring flat heeled shoes please. You will be encouraged and helped by Brian, the captain and members and welcomed by Geoff, the chairman. The Open Day starts at 2.30pm.

NINFIELD Horticultural Society: On Saturday, April 26, there will be Plant Sale in the Memorial Hall, Bexhill Road between 9am and 11am. Everyone is welcome, satisfaction is guaranteed.

FARMERS MARKETS: This will be a new venture which it is hoped will be of interest to many. It is planned to hold them once a month in the Memorial Hall, Bexhill Road, starting on Saturday, May 17, from 10am until 12.30pm.

If you are interested in booking a stall or would like to learn a little more about what is entailed please ring 01424 893712 or 07970 144172.

NINFIELD VILLAGE SOCIETY: The committee and Church Wood volunteers are currently organising a structured Walk in the Wood followed by a barbeque in the Reading Room garden.

Full details of this village event will be available soon. Saturday, May 3, the first Bank Holiday

weekend, is when it will take place. Please watch this space.

MORE SMALL TALK: One evening a week his parents spent time playing cards with his maternal grandparents. One day Joan, his mummy, is taking him carefully step by step downstairs counting each stair. The two-year-old boy is counting too, 'nine, ten, Jack' he said confidently.

CHURCH SERVICES - Sunday, April 20:

St Mary's, Ninfield - 10.30am, Parish Eucharist; No Evensong.

St Oswald's, Hooe - No services.

Methodist Church - 2.30pm, Rev Roger Leslie and Holy Communion.

Wednesday, April 23. St Mary's, Ninfield - 10am, Holy Communion.