Winchelsea

This Wednesday February 12th the Second Wednesday Society will be meeting at 2.30pm in the New Hall. Winchelsea resident Tina Alexander will be talking on ‘Nightingale Notes’ which may have a ring to it of symphonic bird song but actually owes its title to the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. In 1860 Florence Nightingale set up the Nightingale Training School at St Thomas’ Hospital, for training in nursing and Tina will be recalling her days as a Nightingale Nurse. Following the talk there will be a home-made tea and the cost for members is £1 and for non-members £4 which includes talk and tea.

Next Saturday February 15th at 12 noon the annual Christian Love Feast will take place at Winchelsea Methodist Chapel. Mrs Jo Hibbard from London, together with Rev Ian Pruden will be conducting the event which is an opportunity to share a simple light meal and reflect upon faith. Everyone is invited to join in the sacrament, there is no need to book and food will be provided.

The next excursion organised by the Garden Society is to RHS Wisley in Surrey which is the flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society. As an affiliated Society the Garden Society are entitled to an annual free visit. Last year they went at the end of the season, this year they will be there for the early spring bulbs and will coincide with ‘Butterflies in the Glasshouse’. The visit takes place on Wednesday February 19th leaving the bus stop by the Town Sign at 9am to be back by 6pm. Tickets cost £20 p.p. and are on sale from Winchelsea Post Office.

If you would like to have St Thomas’ Church floodlit to celebrate a particular event such as a birthday or anniversary you are welcome to contact Rector Robin Whitehead or the Churchwardens to discuss and make arrangements. Ideally at least one week’s notice would be required and there will be a charge to cover the costs.

Winchelsea Beach

On Wednesday February 12th there will be an evening of Cash Bingo in the Community Hall. This will be at 7, for eyes down at 7.30pm and light refreshments will be on sale.

The Winchelsea Beach Community Association has arranged a dance in the Community Hall, the day after Valentine’s Day on Saturday February 15th. Starting at 7.30pm the dancing will be to Ricochet, a Rock and Roll band from the Hastings/Bexhill area who specialise in playing 50s to 70s music. Tickets can be bought from Sutton’s shop or by phoning 01797 224820 and the cost per person is £10 which includes a fish and chip supper.

There will be a Fellowship Lunch as usual on the last Friday in the month. The next one is February 28th at 12 for 12.30pm in the Community Hall and the number to contact is 01797 227168 and please book as soon as possible.