Brede Village Voice

I am sorry that two weeks were missing but my husband and I were celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary and we decided to go on a three week cruise. We had a wonderful time and a much needed rest. Although getting up at 6am in the morning after putting the clocks forward by an hour was a bit gruelling, however it was worth it to see the wonderful caves in Gibraltar and the Barbary Macaque Monkeys that were quite cheeky and we were warned to look after our bags and phones as they were likely to take them.

The weather was a bit of a shock today, Sunday, was very cold compared to what we had in the Mediterranean. Harvest Festival was celebrated at Brede and the lunch consisted of different soups and bread that accompanied it, this was followed by a selection of puddings all provided by members of St George’s, it was a very convivial event enjoyed by all who attended. Earlier gifts of food were put under the pulpit arrangement and they and the money collected today, I believe is going to the Rye food bank.

Friday 23 October Brede Farmers Market is every week with fresh veg and fruit etc. with other fresh locally produced food such as beef, venison, Lamb and fresh fish. There can be interesting stalls as different ones pop up over the month, some are regular as are the tea volunteers; Ann, Eileen and Lesley will be serving teas today. We have donated this quarter £500 to the village Hall for a bench at the end of the car par, £500 to Brede CP School towards their Literacy programme and with the money taken on the 25th September at the Farmers Market we made it up to £100 for MacMillans Coffee Morning. We thank everyone who buys refreshments at the Farmers market as you see the profit we make goes to worthwhile causes.

Over 50’s Exercise Class 1pm with Lucy

Short Mat Bowls will be from 7pm.

The Broad Oak Pub. Call Kerrie and Alan as Booking is essential on 01424 882700 or go on line https://www.thebroadak.co.uk/online-ordering

The Red Lion Pub. Call Arianne and Spencer as booking is essential on 01424 882188

Saturday 24 October 8.30am RFG Fitness 9.15am RFG Stretch and Tone in Brede Village Hall.

Ewhurst & Staplecross Bonfire and Fireworks is this evening, if you are going have a great time. Organised Bonfires followed by fireworks are the safest and it is really very cheap to go but they do like cash. Roads around the event will be closed by 6.30pm

Sunday 25 October 8.30am Circuit Training in Brede Village Hall.

8.30am The Trinity Methodist Church in Broad Oak has a service today at 10.30am. Reverend Ian Couchman is the contact 01424 550427 email [email protected]

 St Theresa’s of Lizieux Catholic Church in Horns Cross has Mass at 9am with Father Richard. Contact him on 07721 397895 or Email: [email protected]

 St Mary’s Udimore  Church service today is at 11.15am

The Warden is Hugh Pye if you require his help. Email: [email protected] St Mary’s Udimore Church website is https://wwwstmarysudimore.org.uk He will do what he can to help you. Udimore requires another Church Warden to help them, if you are interested please contact Hugh.

 St George’s Church Brede service at 9.30am am with Rev Yvonne Adam. All are welcome.

Please contact either of the Church Wardens if help is required, David Oliver call 07792 517614 or Duncan Reid 07752373669 both will do what they can to help you.

St George’s Church website is

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Monday 26 October 9am RGF Fitness Class. 6pm Fitness Class 7pm Fitness Class all with Rachel in Brede Village Hall

The 1st Brede Beavers & Cubs are at 5.15pm it is for children 5½ to 8½ they meet in the Scout Hut followed by 1st Brede Cubs 8½ to 10½ and they begin at 6.30pm – 8pm

All sections run programmes that help children reach their full potential with fun at the core. If your child has reached the age for any of the sections and you would like them to join please call Cherry 07761 730956 or Email [email protected]

Tuesday 27 October in Brede Village Hall Painting for pleasure at 9.30am Followed by Happy Healthy Life at 11.30amin the small hall. then later in the main hall Step Class at 6.15pm then Strength and Endurance Training 7pm with Rachel in the main hall.

Tuesday Broad Oak Lunch Club for those over 50 at The Broad Oak from 12 noon there are 4 choices starters, 4 choices for dinners and 4 choices for puddings,3 courses are £18. 95 and 2 courses £14.95 The they ask if you will tell a member of staff if you have any food allergies please call in for a menu.

1st Brede Scouts 10½ to 14yrs they meet at 7pm in the Scout Hut Stubb Lane Brede

Wednesday 28 October  In Brede Village Hall at 9.15am

Mixed Ability Yoga with Jodie. 11.45am Brede Crafters.

6pm, Stretch in Tone fitness 7pm then the Dumbell class in the main hall with Rachel.

Welcome Wednesday How lovely to be able go locally for a coffee with friend or go and make new friends at Trinity Methodist Church in Broad Oak Brede from 2pm. They will make you feel welcome and they have a different theme every week that people can join in with or they can chose a book from their library it is a bring one and take one system. They have machine made coffees, a choice of tea cakes and biscuits and there is a chance to relax and be surrounded by company. All the profits goes to Charity, transport is available from Broad Oak and Brede call 01424 8826

Thursday 29 October In Brede Village Hall, 8.30am RFG Circuit Training RFG Fitness Class. In the Small hall Semi permanent make up at 10.15am. Mixed adult Ballet at 11.15am with Aisha. Vocality singing club at 2pm all welcome.

5.30pm RGF Fitness is at 6.30pm with Rachel followed by Mixed Pilates at 7.30pm with Geraldine

 Fridays 30 October Brede Farmers Market 10am to 12 noon, where Carol will be serving refreshments this morning.

Over 50’s Exercise Class 1pm with Lucy

Short Mat Bowls will be from 7pm.

Please let me know in good time anything you would like anything put in the column in 2026 email me, [email protected] if you could mark it for the Brede Village Voice  as this will make it easier for me to find your message, Thank you Rhiannon Oliver