Playden

Grey, rather damp, and quite uninspirational is how I would describe today’s weather.

And there’s not much news either !!

If you were quick off the mark on Friday, it might be possible to fit you in for the Murder Mystery evening tomorrow in the W. I. Hall at 7.30 pm.(Saturday) The ticket costs £10, for which you have an evening’s entertainment, a two course hot supper and the chance to use your powers of detection and solve the murder committed before your very eyes. Give me a call on 01797 22 26 15 if you suddenly find that you can come. You would need to bring your own chosen drink and glasses.

The Mobile Library will be calling at Poppyfield from 11.30 to 11.50 as usual on Monday morning.

On Monday evening at 7.30 pm, Rye and District Camera Club will meet in the W. I. Hall for Projected Images Competitions. The Judge will be Richard Walton FRPS, MPAGB, EFIAP, BPE3.

A date for your diary. There will be a group of Carol Singers abroad in the parish on Friday 21st December. They will begin at the Hospital at 5.55 pm. You would be welcome to join in, or let the organiser know if you would like them to sing for you. Contact Rose on 280 014.

The November meeting of the W. I. was the Annual Meeting and this was attended by ESFWI County Chairman, Kathryn Hutson in her capacity as W. I. Advisor. Mrs. Joan Taylor was re-elected as President for another year. Various reports were given and Joan thanked the committee for all their hard work. Special thanks were given to our Treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Holbrook for keeping the finances in order, and also for putting on the Curry Evening with the help of her husband, John. This raised much needed funds for the running of the Hall.

Mrs. Margaret Hewett reminded members of the outing to Polhill Garden Centre on Wednesday 21st November.

Joan took the names of members who wanted to go to the Carol Service at Iden Church on Friday 7th December.

Our next event is the Christmas Lunch at the River Haven Hotel on Tuesday 4th December.

The meeting on 10th December has a talk by Rita Allcorn and Teresa Hayward on “Music from around the world, with a Christmas Theme.”

Playden School is very proud of Bella and Ollie who won Gold in the recent athletics competition at Rye Sports centre. And also the equestrian team comprising Rosie, Connie and Healy who have become county champions.

A group of year 6 children will be taking part in a series of Maths Master Classes at Rye College.

There are spaces available in the Friday after-school dance Club. Children in Reception and years 1 and 2 may now join in. Please contact the office for details

The mid-week services will be at 9.30 am and 3.30 pm as usual on Tuesday.

This Sunday is colloquially known as ‘Stir up Sunday’ from the words of the Collect. The cooks of each household usually take it as a reminder that cakes and puddings for the Festive Season should already be made and maturing, or, if not made, get on with it!

It is the last Sunday before Advent, the four weeks counting to Christmas.

The service will be at 11 am and will be Parish Communion with Canon David Frost.