Udimore village voice

Lou Hutchings had the misfortune to fall through a field drain cover not far from her home and become trapped up to the waist - but the good luck to be within earshot of a neighbour, who helped her to clamber out. And two border collie puppies which had been stolen from Parsonage Farm 3 weeks before were rescued and returned to their owners, after an extensive search by a pet recovery service (and a chance sighting on Facebook). As they were finally located in Netherfield, their rescue made the front page headline in last week’s Battle edition of The Observer.

It’s not too late to enquire about tickets for tomorrow evening’s 60s/70s Dance Night, 7 till 11pm in St Mary’s Community Hall. Please ring Cherry Merricks on 07761 730956.

The fascinating exhibition of pictures by the late brilliant photographer Michael Ward which opened in The Plough on Monday evening will continue till September 30. Each photo has a caption taken from an entry in his perceptive and entertaining diary. Be sure not to miss this!!

Another reminder that, after a summer break, the Udimore singing group, Vocality Udimore, resumes in the Hall this Wednesday, September 19, from 2 till 3pm, under the direction of Duncan Reid. Open to all, men and women, no audition involved, a love of singing is all that’s needed, fee per session about £5. For more details please ring Nadia Florence-Marshall (01424 882948) or simply go along on Wednesday afternoon.

Liz Turgoose (01424 882657) or Judy Edwards (01424 882222) will be delighted to collect any items of high class jumble you’re willing to contribute to the Brede and Udimore Overseas Group jumble sale, in the Hall next Saturday, September 22, from 10am till noon.

Richard Holmes, Beauchamps