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Mary Shipstone: Forgive me for not having the right words to speak about the events of last Thursday, but I just want to let people who didn’t meet her, know what a lovely little girl Mary Shipstone was. It was only 18 months ago that she first came to St Mary’s and immediately found a place in our hearts. She was always so happy and enthusiastic, contentedly concentrating on what she was doing and always, always smiling. She looked like a princess for her big day - her baptism last December - when she joined the church family, and all of us who knew her will miss her very much.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Sep 2014, 00:00 BST

Line dancing: Dance for Fun and Fitness: a 10 hour course run over 5 weeks for absolute beginners to Line Dancing. To be held at Tilling Green Community Centre, Mason Road, Rye TN31 7BE. Starting weekly Friday 19th September 12.30 to 2.30. To book your place contact Helen on 01797 252087 email [email protected] or Tina on 01797 229600.

Badminton: Badminton Clubs in the Pretious Sports Hall run on Fridays, with the Junior Club at 5.30pm and 6.30pm (Primary & Secondary ages), with the adult club following on at 8pm. The Monday club runs for an hour from 5.45pm. All very welcome – we have two courts so can accommodate a range of abilities.

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Dancing: Your alternative on a Friday evening, is our popular Dance Club, which meets in the Village Hall for Sequence Dancing from 7.30-10pm. It costs £2 which includes tea and biscuits, and is suitable for all ages. Sequence dancing is very sociable, fun and good exercise without being exhausting! If you would like to find out more, contact Brian – 01580 881877 – or pop along to the Village Hall and see for yourself, you will be very welcome.

Book Sale: The Village Hall Trust’s next Book Sale will be on Saturday 10.30-12.30. Time to stock up for curling up in front of the fire with a good read.

Quiz: The Rother Levels branch of the local Conservative Association will be holding a Quiz Night on Saturday, 20th September at 7.00pm for 7.30pm in Northiam Village Hall. If you are interested, I am sure they will be able to squeeze you in, so call Zai Koder on 01797-260677 or Sue Grant on 07802-778562. The questions will be on general knowledge, not political and the quiz is open to anyone, not just members of the Association. The more the merrier. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Glasses will be provided and food will be served at half time for a charge of £7.

Great Dixter: The gardens of Great Dixter will be open to parishioners on Sunday 21st, 2-5pm. It’s worth bringing some ID with you to save embarrassment. I imagine the gardens are still in full fettle, with all the lovely sunshine, and it’s a great treat to be invited round twice each year to enjoy the gardens in their variety. There will also be a Plant Fair on 4th & 5th October.

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Budgerigar Society: The Budgerigar Society will meet on Monday (22nd) at 7pm in the Jenkins Room for reflections and discussion about the Open Show, always looking for improvement. There will be a visit from the Rye Harbour Reserve Warden with a talk on the birds that frequent the Reserve. The colour competitions will be 1) Dominant Pieds 2) Recessive Pieds. New members will always be warmly welcomed to this friendly society, any details from Brian Mepham (01424 429094). Membership is open to everyone interested in Budgerigars and costs £10 per year (January –December).

Coffee Stop: Our PCSO, Becky Unicombe, will be attending Coffee Stop this week from about 11am. All welcome between 10am and midday for coffee and a chat.

Village Coffee Morning: The next Village Hall Coffee Morning will be on Friday 26th 9.30-11.30, raising funds for the Hall.

Jumble Sale: Northiam Nursery and Beckley pre-School will be holding a Jumble sale on Sunday 28th September 10am - midday. If you have any jumble to donate, please take it to Beckley Village Centre on weekdays 9-12, or call 260582 to arrange for collection.

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Bonfire Procession & Fireworks: You can’t have escaped noticing that Northiam is the first of the Senlac group Bonfire Processions this year, with our Firework night on Saturday October 4th. The Parish Council have kindly agreed to fund a viewing platform for people with disabilities, so if you would like a space, please contact Pete or Ruth on 01797 253798, so they know how big to build it! The field will open from 6pm, where there will be a bar and amusements. The Procession will leave at 7.30pm, coming down to the Muddy Duck and turning back again, so anywhere along Main Street should give you a good view. Tell your friends!

Scout Leaders Wanted: The Cub Scouts are in need of a leader. If anyone is interested in taking on this incredibly fulfilling role, please give Jacky Broad (01797 253228) a call. We have one of the oldest Scout troops in the country, and it has given a fantastic start to many of our youngsters.

Adult Education: In October, there are two courses being offered at Tilling Green Community Centre, Rye, hosted by Rye Partnership together with Sussex Coast College. The first 10 hour course is free of charge, further courses (there will be more later in the year) will attract a small charge. First Aid will be held on 7th & 14th October, 9.30-3.30pm, with a certificate at the end of the course. Practical Gardening will be held 1-3pm for 5 weeks from 20th October. For information & booking call Tina Hall 01797 229600, [email protected].

Younger students: The Iden and Frewen Educational Foundation will be meeting in November to consider applications for grants. If you know of anyone who might be eligible, please do let them know about this wonderful fund! Christine Browning (253254) will be able to talk them through, but grants are available to residents of Northiam who are under 25 and undertaking further or higher education, apprenticeships, or sport at county level.

St Mary’s Services

(21st): 8am Holy Communion, 10.30am Come Praise

Karen Ayling

The White House

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