Village voices - February 13

NINFIELD Parish Council: At the parish council meeting on February 5, there was much discusion on the forthcoming annual parish meeting on Wednesday, March 11.

At least 17 local groups have accepted the invitation to talk about their activities. Refreshments will also be available and it is hoped the evening is a success. It will start at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall.

Work on the BMX Track is due to start on February 18 while a letter from ESCC regarding the petition concerning the B2095 is awaited - a check will be made with Hooe parish council.

There was some discussion regarding school parking. So many children are brought to school by car it causes problems in Church Lane and Downsview.

An effort to reinstate Ninfield Bonfire Society is underway. If you are interested please go to the Working Men's Club on Wednesday, March 4, at 8pm and talk to Scott.

East Sussex County Cllr Bill Bentley told of a discussion he had recently with three cabinet members - Transport and Environment, Children's Services and Corporate Resources.

At one point Cllr Bentley 'threw his toys out of the pram' when it was eventually realised the piece of land under discussion was owned by ESCC.

Cllr Bentley offered a useful suggestion with regard to a posible website. He also mentioned that ESCC will be considering Community Transport with pilot services during 2009/10.

The next meeting is the annual parish meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall.

HOOE Oopen Group: This afternoon members will hear Graham Alborn talking about Switzerland By Rail. The meeting starts at 2.30pm, visitors are most welcome at Hooe village hall. Last year the ladies raised 100 to be donated in Hooe. A microwave was purchased for the village hall and 60 was donated to St. Oswald's Church, both donations were gratefully received.

NINFIELD Golden Circle: You can join the members if you would like to hear Tony Smith talk about Rescue Horses.The meeting is on Tuesday, February 17, in the Memorial Hall - start 2.30pm.

NINFIELD Horticultural Society: On Wednesday, February 18, members will be looking forward to a talk by Brenda Holcombe, assisted occasionally by her husband Tony. Brenda will be telling them about the Islands and Oceans of the Andes. A raffle and refreshments are always available.

Just come to the Memorial Hall (where else) where proceedings start at 7.30pm.

SOME SNOW: The recent snowfall brought back memories for Norman and Sheila who grew up in rural Scotland. One year some time ago a farmer drove to gather in his sheep and cows. It was snowing very heavily all the while and the wind was blowing it into high drifts. Having accomplished his task the farmer went back to his car, he couldn't find it nor did he for three days. Somehow he did find his way home.

CHURCH SERVICES: Sunday, February 15. St. Mary's, Ninfield, 9.30am, Parish Eucharist. St. Oswald's, Hooe, 11.15am Parish Eucharist.

Methodist Church, 2.30pm Worship Service led by Rev Stephen Maunder.

Wednesday, February 18. St. Mary's, Ninfield, 10am Holy Communion.