Northiam

Open Studios: During June, South East Open Studios are celebrating 20 special years. There will be eight artists exhibiting and demonstrating at Smallhythe Studios during this time, including potter Cathy Dalton, printmaker Linda Davidson, photographer K Philip Harrison, sculptor and mixed media artist Joanne Weaver, plein air oil painter Fran Russell and mixed media artists Samm Short, Michele O'Neill and Rowena McWilliams.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Jun 2016, 06:22 BST
Updated 6th Jun 2016, 07:27 BST

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Smallhythe Studios will be open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3rd June to 19th June 10.30am to 5pm. You can make some pottery with Cathy, have your portrait painted, watch artists at work or have a go yourself!

This year there are 315 featured artists across the area, many within a short drive, so look out for the paint tube signs along the road. For more information visit www.seos-art.org.

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Dance Club: There is Sequence Dancing in the Village Hall on Friday evenings, from 7.30pm. If you would like to find out more, call Tony Pomfret (01797 253287). Music, exercise, fun and good company. You can’t go wrong!

Badminton: We have two badminton clubs in our own Pretious Sports Hall. On Friday, the adult club starts at 8pm, contact Karen Ayling (01797 253375). The Monday club is run by Sue Clark (016797 253428) for one hour from 5.45pm. Both operate as drop-in sessions, so do just turn up and say hello!

A thriving junior club is run by Pete Thomson (07815 84517), with three graded sessions on a Friday evening, starting at 5.30pm.

Toddlers: Northiam Tadpoles baby & toddler group meet every Tuesday 9.15 - 11.15am at Pretious Sports Hall, Main Street (the hall between the primary school and nursery.) The session is £2.50 per family (to cover costs) for age 0-5’s which includes a healthy snack for the children, drinks and biscuits for the parents/carers, there are lots of toys out for all ages and finishes with song time.

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Over 60s: On Tuesday afternoon, the Over 60s meet in the Village Hall to share special memories win a Show and Tell session. Anyone who has difficulty getting along to the club is very welcome to call Aline (252883) who should be able to arrange a lift.

Streetstyle Dance: There are two dance classes on Tuesday, at 6pm and 7pm in the Pretious Sports Hall. Call in to find out more, or the Hall is on 252297.

Coffee Stop: Call into the Church Centre on Wednesday mornings for coffee and a chat at Coffee Stop, between 10 and 12 noon. Lace Group meets in the Jenkins Room at 2pm.

Thursday Seniors: Thursday Seniors’ Club meets every Thursday in Northiam Village Hall from 10.30am until 2.30pm. All pensioners are welcome, and free door to door transport can be arranged for anyone in Northiam, Beckley, Peasmarsh and Broad Oak if you are on the Rye Community Bus route. The cost is £7 and includes welcome tea/coffee, a freshly cooked 2 course meal, extend chair exercises and a talk/entertainment. Call Joan 252568, Jane 252973 or Linda 252283 to find out more as a member or a helper.

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Parish Council: The next meeting of the Parish Council is on Thursday at 7pm in the Jenkins Room.

Local History: Roy Chapman, who lived in ‘Rose Cottage’, Northiam after leaving Dr. Barnardo’s Hawkhurst; has now completed a book of his life and times in the village in the late 1940’s through time. The book is titled One Last Chance and is available from Roy: 01424 870520.

The Queen: To celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday, there will be a dance in the Village Hall on Saturday 11th June, starting at 7,30pm. Music will take us from the 1950s to the present day. Tickets are “2.50 on the door and accompanied children are free.

On Sunday (12th) the Parish Council invites us all to a free barbeque on the Playing Fields 12.30-3.30pm. Raffle tickets are on sale to help cover the costs, and there are some incredible prizes on offer, so make sure you have bought yours.

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Midsummer Festival: Northiam Bonfire Society’s third Midsummer Festival on 18th June features live music from the fabulous Red Diesel, lots of local beer, a great Dog Show, craft, plants etc. And if you fancy a turn at the microphone, contact Geoff Pipe and jhouin in the Opne Mic ([email protected]).

Chitiwiri: There will be a huge bric-a-brac sale in aid of Chitiwiri also on 18th, so whether you are clearing out or looking for a bargain, make sure you stop off at Forge House.

Church Services (5th): St Mary’s: 8am Holy Communion, 10.30am Holy Communion. St Teresa’s: 9am Mass

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