Northiam Village Voice

What an excellent evening we had on Saturday – a very good village turnout for the WI’s first quiz. Sixteen teams battled it out, with the Cedar Trogs and the Eight Mates vying for pole position. At the end, it was proclaimed a draw, and the committee made an excellent decision to award both teams with prizes, niftily adding cheese to the wine and suggesting holding a cheese and wine party with the winnings! Honour satisfied.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Oct 2010, 09:02 BST

It was a great pleasure to welcome back the Bamber Gascoines of the Rye area – Damien and Gina Sanderson – who managed a packed hall of quizzers with their usual aplomb and an excellent master board. Let’s hope this becomes an annual event.

This week, we have the badminton clubs meeting in the Pretious Sports Hall today (Friday) at 5.30pm (Primary age) and 6.30pm (Secondary age). The adult club will be having a closed session this week at 8pm. Normal open house will resume next week! Dance Club meets in the Village Hall at 7.30pm.

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Gymnastics Club meets in the Pretious Sports Hall each Saturday and Sunday – contact Gary Crawford (07743 898593) for details.

There will be a lecture organised by the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve on Saturday. David Lang will give an illustrated talk on his travels around Sikkim, an Indian state nestling in the Himalayas. The talk is open to all (donations appreciated) and will start at 23.30pm in Winchelsea Beach Community Hall.

On Sunday, we welcome Len and Vera Russell to the Church Service in the Village Hall at 10.30am. Many people will remember Len and Vera, who worked in Kenya for many years, and are now in Australia.

On Monday, Yoga, Shortmat Bowls and Pilates clubs meet in the Village Hall, with Badminton Club in the Pretious Sports Hall at 5.45pm.

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Each Tuesday, Tadpoles, Northiam’s Toddler Group, meets in the Pretious Sports Hall 9.15-11.15am. Please call in or phone 260582 for details. The Over 60s meet in the Village Hall at 2pm for a Bring and Buy.

Penny’s Keep Fit classes start at 7.45pm in the Pretious Sports Hall, and there is Line Dancing in the Village Hall at 7pm.
On Wednesday, there are Pilates classes in the Village Hall at 9am and 10am. Please call Sarah Gaddie (01424 882285) if you would like to find out more. There are currently some places in these classes. Coffee Stop in the Church Centre is open between 10am and noon, with Shortmat Bowls at 2pm and Karate Club from 7pm in the Village Hall, and Gymnastics in the Pretious Sports Hall at 6.15pm.

ESCC’s walk today is called Apples and Orchards, and will leave Salehurst Church at 10am for a walk of 2½ miles through beautiful orchards, finishing at the local farm shop to sample local apples and juice. Sunny Fathers is leading the walk and there is a charge of £5 (reduced rate for non-car users).

Wednesday is a very special day for anyone who has been involved in the Girl Guide movement – at ten minutes past eight in the evening – 20.10, 20.10, 2010 – there will be a renewal of the Promise at ceremonies across the country.

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Flu Vaccinations for Dr Parnell’s patients will be available at Northiam surgery between 2-3.30pm on Thursday (21st). I am sure you don’t need me to remind you of the importance of these injections if you have a chronic illness. They are also available to anyone over the age of 65. We were very fortunate last year, and our swine flu precautions seemed a bit excessive, but at least we will be ready for next time! But prevention is better than cure, so do take advantage of these session – other dates have been arranged for the other doctors’ patients.

Thursday Seniors will be entertained by Richard Moesling this week, followed by Lace Group in the Jenkins Room at 6.45pm.
The Rye and District Association of the National Trust start their winter talks programme on Thursday, with Michael Lacy speaking on Bateman’s – the Sussex home of Rudyard Kipling. Michael is a long term volunteer at Bateman’s and during his talk will reveal some of his discoveries of life in the Kipling household and times before. The talk will be held in Beckley Village Hall at 2.30pm, and the fee of £2 (members) and £3 (non-members) includes refreshments after the talk.

The primary school breaks up for half-term on Friday, with a homework exhibition from 9am.

The Trustees of Iden and Frewen Educational Foundation will be considering applications for grants at their next meeting, to be held on 29th November 2010. Cash grants may be made for educational purposes to residents of Northiam who are under 25 years of age, undertaking further or higher education, an apprenticeship or equivalent, or sporting activities at county level. Applications may also be made by charitable organisations whose objects are the advancement of education or the improvement of the physical, mental or moral capacities of young Northiam people through their leisure-time activities. Further details and application forms may be obtained from the Clerk. Please telephone 01797-253254 after 6.30 p.m. or at weekends. Would previous applicants wishing to reapply please contact the Clerk for a form.

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Northiam Scout Group are looking for volunteers – assistant Cub and Scout Leaders, helpers and committee members are all needed. Enthusiasm is much more important than experience, and working with young people can be very rewarding. If you think you could help, please call Jacky Broad, Group Scout Leader, on 01797 253228 for an informal chat.

A good outing for next weekend is Bodiam Castle, where children (and adults, I am sure) can meet a variety of wild creatures from CITV’s popular children’s chow “Wild World”. The event will be hosted by expert falconer Mark Brattle and entomologist Ben Bartlett. The special hands-on wildlife experience is included in the admission price and taking place between 10:30am and 5pm on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October.

There will be a Coffee and Craft Morning in Northiam Village Hall in aid of Brainwave, on Saturday 30th October. Brainwave is a charity based in the neuro-surgical paediatric unit of Kings College Hospital, and money is need for specialised equipment and micro-surgical instruments. The draw for Willing Fingers’ wonderful quilt will be made on the day. Tables are available, call Linda (01797 252283).

Services (17th): 8am Holy Communion, 10.30am Village Hall Service

KAREN AYLING

The White House,
Dixter Road