Northiam

Lolly: Time is running out, as ESCC are determined to terminate the school crossing patrol. Although funding for this service has been built into the Donsmead development contract, we may lose our Lolly by Easter! I understand that concerned parents are organising a campaign to keep her, and I know that most people in the village appreciate what she does and what she stands for. Sally Welch has written in the Parish Magazine asking for people to pledge money to cover the costs involved. Either contact the school direct, or watch this space, and I will try to find out how far we have got! We need to raise £10 a day '“ surely we can do that?
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Feb 2016, 00:00 BST
Updated 17th Feb 2016, 07:20 BST

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Boot Sale: It may be Valentine’s Day, but that’s as nothing to a true booter who will want to be at the Village Hall on Sunday, for the latest Village Hall Trust Boot Sale. There will be just one more this year, in March, so call Marie Edwards 01797 253264, if you would like to book your table for either event. The doors open at 9am.

Messy Church: Families are very welcome to St Mary’s on Sunday at 4pm for Messy Church – worship, creative crafts and a meal. All good fun!

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Over 60s: I haven’t got a programme for the Over 60s for this year, but they always manage to arrange something interesting for their meetings, which are held on the first and third Tuesday afternoons in the Village Hall, starting at 2pm. New faces are always welcome.

Coffee Stop: On Wednesday mornings the kettle goes on in the Church Centre and “everything stops for tea” – or coffee and a chat. All welcome between 10am and noon.

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.

Chitiwiri: Sally Bickersteth is collecting sunglasses (non-prescription) to take out to Malawi in March, and there will be another clothing collection in aid of the feeding programme in Chitiwiri, which will be collected on 14th March. Call 0790 333 8614 to arrange a time to deliver.

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Lent Study: In conjunction with 2016 being designated A Year of Mercy by Pope Francis, the Diocese of Chichester has written a Lent course entitled Opening Doors. There will be two groups in Northiam taking part, and the 5 week course will start on 17th February at 2pm or 7.30pm in the Church Centre. Anyone interested will be very welcome to join in.

Horticultural Society: The Spring Show is on Saturday 9th April, so do take a look at the schedule to see if there is anything you could plan to do – photographs could be prepared now! If you don’t have a schedule, it can be accessed via the village website.

St Mary’s Services: Feb 14th : 8am Holy Communion, 10.30am Morning Praise, 4pm Messy Church

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