Westfield

Jumble Sale: The annual jumble sale for Cancer/Myeloma UK is tomorrow 5th September, in the Community Hall, doors open at 2.30 pm. Items can be left at the hall from 12.45 pm but no items larger than a chair and no computers, TV’s etc., entrance 20p. We will have tombola, cakes and the usual refreshments.

Westfield Horticultural Society: The next event will be the Autumn Show to be held at the Community Hall on Saturday, 12th September, 2015. Members of the public will be admitted at 2.30pm. The show is held in conjunction with the Honey Show of the Hastings and Rother Division of the British Beekeepers Association. Members of the Society and others should be perusing the Show Schedule and Handbook to see what classes to enter. There are 125 classes covering all disciplines, from vegetables, fruit, flowers, house plants, home domestic produce, handicraft, photographic art, floral art and junior classes for Children. There is also a fun class, open to all, for an animal made from 5 vegetables, fruit or a combination of both. There is no size limit for this class and materials for this class may be bought in. If there are any queries, do not hesitate to contact someone of the committee. I am sure they can help. Do not forget to visit the Westfield Village Website to see details and photographs of the Society’s past activities. Also why not peruse the Westfield Horticultural site on Facebook and click like and share.

Westfield Women’s Institute: meets at 2.15pm in the Parish Hall. New members are always welcome; ring the W.I. President Julie Lloyd on 01424 754013 for more information.

The Friendship Club: does not meet in August but resumes on September 14. Future dates are September 28, October 12 and 26, November 9 and 23 and December 7 (Christmas party). New members are made most welcome. Meetings are 2-3.30pm in the Parish Hall, and members enjoy dominoes, Scrabble, whist, bingo, and a chat over tea and biscuits. The yearly subscription is £5, plus 10p each meeting. Ring Jean Hobson 753095 for more information.

F3 (Friends, Fun, Fellowship): This is a group open to all women of any age. Please ring Helen 01424 752052 for more details

New PCSO: We are fortunate as a village community to have been taken under the wing of a new and enthusiastic Police Community Support Officer, With a view to being a prominent and approachable figure in our village, Deme is keen to introduce himself to village residents, parents and guardians and would be happy to say hello whilst on his rounds.

Westfield Scout Group: Westfield Beavers starts again next week on the 8th September and the new Leader, Katharine Moore, has spaces available for boys or girls looking for fun and friends aged between 6 and 8 years. If you would like more information please call her on 07736146779.

Westfield Newsagent: is now a collection point for myHermes parcels. This is very useful for sending and collecting parcels. Please pop in for more information. They are also collecting the supermarket vouchers on behalf of the village school, just drop them in.

Pass and Move: runs football coaching sessions every Saturday at St Leonard’s Academy from 9-10.30am (£3.50) or 9-11.30am (£5) and in Westfield during the week & over the school holidays. For information please email Duncan on [email protected], or call Tony on 07545 813545, visit Facebook:/PassMoveBattle or see the website, pass-move.com.

Westfield Football Club: do you enjoy community volunteering? They are still seeking volunteers to help provide local football opportunities at all levels and ages. If you can offer occasional or ongoing support, on or off the pitch, please contact the club secretary [email protected].

Westfield Community Hub: Meets at the Plough on Friday mornings from 10 – 12. For further information www.westfield-hub.co.uk

The village website: www.westfieldvillage.co.uk has all sorts of information about village organisations, events, Westfield Community Association and the Parish Council. This is your website, set up to serve the village community, and your contributions, news and views are needed.

TALENT NIGHT IN SEDLESCOMBE: We are on the hunt for performers for the above event. Do you love to entertain? Then come and be part of the show to be held on stage in Sedlescombe village hall on Friday 18 September from 7pm. There is no entry fee and performers from all areas are welcome but there are limited spaces to give everyone a fair chance to shine on stage.Professional sound person and system available to use. There is a £100 first prize donated by Dorton Reclamation along with money prizes for the runners up. Audience tickets will be on sale soon at just £5, there will be a bar and food available through the evening, so please mark your diaries to either take part or come along to enjoy the event. Organised by the Friends of Sedlescombe Church Heritage Trust. To book your place to perform on the night please call Jean Dann on 882438.

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