Sedlescombe

TABLE TOP SALE DATE: There will be a table top sale in the village hall organised by St John the Baptist church on Saturday February 18 from 10am to 12noon. There are still a few tables left if you would like to book one then please call 01424 870808, it is just £8 per table, which is provided, you just need to turn up with your items to sell. Sellers are invited to set up from 9am. Have an early spring clean and turn your unwanted items into cash for you to buy more bargains ! there will be coffee tea and light refreshments available too so come go along and find a bargain, then enjoy a coffee and chat with friends.

SEDLESCOMBE AND DISTRICT GARDEN SOCIETY: Sedlescombe & District Garden Society will have their first event of the year on Wednesday February 15 at 2pm in the Village Hall. The speaker will be Alison Marsden who will be telling us how to achieve ‘More Impact for Less Effort’ in our gardens. There will be refreshments and a raffle. Free for members. £3 for non-members.

NEW BOOK CLUB: The new book club met last month but there is still time to join in. They will meet in the pub on the last Tuesday of each month at 2pm and have arranged ‘reads’ for the next 4 months so if you enjoy reading, sharing your enthusiasm for a good read and the idea of a monthly meet up over a cup of tea with a small informal and friendly group, then please get in touch with Glynis on [email protected] or telephone 870804

NEW MEMORIAL BENCH: There is currently a collection taking place at the village shop and the Queens Head to raise funds for a bench in memory or Ralph Dellow. If you would like to contribute, cheques can also be made payable and given to Pauline Glew at 36 Park Shaw, Sedlescombe for further details please contact Mr Harrod on 870146

NEW BOOK LAUNCH: David and Barbara Martin will be launching a new book later this year. They are the leading pre-1750 timber frame building authority and a significant part of his new book is dedicated to The Street, Sedlescombe. Around the end of April, beginning of May time it is hoped that there will be a ticketed event with an introductory illustrated talk at the Queens Head, a walking tour of the Street followed by lunch and the opportunity to purchase the new book. More details with a confirmation of the date to follow, watch this space!

TRY SOMETHING NEW ?: There are lots of groups and organisations around the village that would be pleased to welcome new members and volunteers. Start with the village directory or online at www.sedlescombe.org.uk if you are looking for a new interest this year.

HAVE YOU NEWS?: This is a free service to the village offered by the Battle Observer and hope you will take full advantage of it. I look forward to receiving your news to be published in 2017. If you are looking for new members for your club or organisation why not send me a small piece, outlining your club or organisation aims, activities, membership etc. or if you have an event coming up in the village or local area then why not let me have the details to advertise for you? Please contact me by email at [email protected] or by calling 870344. Please allow a couple of weeks notice before an event to allow for full coverage.

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