Sedlescombe

SEDLESCOMBE SPORTS ASSOCIATION: Their AGM was well attended this week with some new interested people in furthering sports in the village. Watch this space.

THE COCKTAIL PIANIST- A NEW PLAY: This new play written and performed by Mike Hatchett will be at Sedlescombe village hall on Sunday November 26 at 8pm. The story centres around character Bernard Halfburn, the cocktail pianist . We have all sat in a cocktail lounge half listening, how did someone so talented get to be there? What is their background story? This will be highly entertaining evening if any of Mike’s other evenings are to go by. Tickets are £10 Concessions £8 available on the door or reserve on 07710217672 or by emailing [email protected]

QUIZ NIGHT: Sedlescombe and District Garden Society are hosting a quiz night at Sedlescombe village hall on Wednesday December 6 . Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm sharp start . This is a Christmas fun event with seasonal refreshments available although you are encouraged to bring your own drinks. Teams of six are the order of the evening , if you are not part of a team but would like to take part then go along to meet some new friends all for just £1 per person payable on the night. Further details on the www.sedlescombegardensociety.org.uk website.

COFFEE MORNING AND MINI MARKET: The monthly coffee morning will be on Thursday December 7 in the village hall from 10am until 11.30am. All the usual stalls will be on offer except home baking as this will be included in the Advent fair two days later , see below. Come along for scones, coffee and a chat, it is always good to get together.

ADVENT FAIR: The annual St John the Baptist Advent Fair will be on Saturday December 9 starting at 12noon onwards, light lunches will be served in Sedlescombe village hall. You will then be ready to browse and buy from the many stalls also try your luck at games of chance. Books of tickets for the grand raffle will be on sale soon. For more details call 870808 or 870688

SEDLESCOMBE SENIORS CHRISTMAS PARTY: All Sedlescombe senior citizens, over 60, are invited to apply for tickets to this years Christmas party. The party will be held in the village hall on Friday December 15 .Doors opens at 5.30pm. The organisers have advised that there will be no entry to the hall before this time so to save a wait in the cold please aim to arrive at 5.29pm. Tickets are priced at £5 and are limited by the halls capacity and so will be sold on a first come first served basis. Ring Pauline and Reg Glew on 870258 to reserve your ticket and if you should need transport let them know at the same time.

HAVE YOU NEWS?: Please send this to me at [email protected] or write and pop in the red letter box at Asselton house, The Green, to give plenty of time for coverage allow at least two weeks prior to the date of your event ,fundraiser or club meeting. Looking for new members? Supply a short piece on your group , with details of your next meeting. The village voice is a completely free service provided by the Battle Observer.