Ninfield

Christian Voices are performing their lent play, “Let His Light Shine”, at Ninfield Methodist Church tomorrow, Saturday, April 12, at 3p.m. The play is written by Alan Young, the songs composed by Dave Chamberlin and Alan Young and is directed by Caroline Cox. All are welcome to attend.

The East Sussex County Council Mobile Library service will next be in the villages tomorrow, April 12 & 26 at:

Hooe, opposite Denbigh Court, 1.50p.m. - 2.35p.m.

Ninfield, Coombe shaw (off Manchester Road), 2.50p.m. - 3.25p.m.

Ninfield, Downsview (off Church Lane), 3.40p.m. - 4.05p.m.

At the next meeting of Hooe History Society, they will be welcoming Julian Porter who will be giving a talk on The Brassey Family. As Julian is an expert on this subject the evening should be really interesting. The date for your diary is Thursday, April 17, and the venue is, as usual, Hooe Village Hall. Their meetings start at 7.30p.m. Guests are warmly welcomed and at a charge of just £2.00, to include a cup of coffee and a biscuit, it must be the best value for money entertainment in Sussex! Further details from the Chairman, Heather Sinden 01424 893422 or Pam and Peter Doodes 01424 892329.

Ninfield Local History Group is holding it’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 17, at Ninfield Methodist Hall, Church Lane at 7.30 p.m. Following the brief meeting, John Cheshire will present some of the fascinating photographs of village life, collected by Cyril Wells. Entry to meetings costs £1 for members and £2 for non-members and includes refreshments. If you would like further information please contact Rod Ffoulkes, Chairman on 893635 or visit their website at www.ninfieldhistorygroup.org. They look forward to welcoming you.

Ninfield Bowls Club are having an Open Day on April 20, from 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome and the club can lend bowls to anyone wishing to have a go. The only stipulation is that flat shoes must be worn!

Ninfield Horticultural Society are meeting on April 21, at the Memorial Hall, 7.30p.m. This month they welcome back Harry Townshend for his talk on ‘Plant Hunting around the World’.

Ninfield Horticultural Society are holding their Annual Plant Sale on April 26, from 9-11 a.m. at the Memorial Hall. In addition to their wide selection of sensibly priced plants, they are offering refreshments this year. Do go along and enjoy your coffee break while choosing your plants.

The Bexhill & District Community First Responders, who cover Bexhill, Ashburnham, Ninfield, Catsfield, Crowhurst, Hooe , Whydown & Normans Bay, will be meeting on Wednesday, May 7. This is at Bexhill Fire Station at 7.30p.m., every first Wednesday in the month. If you are interested in finding out more please contact the Team Leader, Mike Dean on 07970024135.

Ninfield Village Society have organised a Village Clean Up day on May 10. You are invited to help clear and tidy YOUR part of the village, with all necessary equipment being supplied by Ninfield Parish Council and Keir. If you would like to join in, please meet at the Methodist Church Hall at 10a.m. Refreshments are provided courtesy of Ninfield Parish Council. For more details, please contact Martin Wood on 892895 or Robin Goldsmith on 892778.

Ninfield Flower Group are meeting on May 12, with “A Basket for all Occasions” workshop and June 2, Gaenor Circus with a demonstration called “Fabulous Flowers”. For further information, please contact Jennifer Collett on 01424 892878 or email [email protected].

Don’t forget that you can find out more community information from both villages and Wealden District Council on our district councillors (Pam Doodes) website or the Ninfield Parish Council website: www.pamdoodes.com / www.ninfield.webplus.net.

Church Services for Ninfield and Hooe (www.ninfield.org.uk):

St Mary’s Services (Church of England, Ninfield):

Sundays - 9.30a.m. Parish Eucharist (Family Service on 1st Sunday of the month)

Wednesdays - 10.00a.m. Holy Communion.

St Oswald’s Services (Church of England, Hooe):

Sundays - 11.15a.m. Parish Eucharist (Family Service on 1st Sunday of the month).

Ninfield Methodist Church - all services at 2.30p.m. except the first Sunday of the month, where they hold a Family Service at 10.30a.m.

Anything that you would like included in the Village Voice for Ninfield or Hooe, please email the details to me: [email protected].

Rachel Feeley, 17 Smith Close