Hurst Green

Hurst Green Summer Fete

Saturday June 7th 2 - 5pm

In the Playing Field, Station Road, Hurst Green.

Stalls: Tea & Cakes, Bar, Face painting, Bouncy Castle, Ice Cream Van, Pete’s Burger Wagon, Guide Dogs, Side Shows, Penalty Shoot Out, Bric-a-Brac, Play Your Cards Right, Tombola, Raffle, Human Fruit Machine, Pimms, Strawberries.

Sheep racing 3.30pm.

Later at 7.30Pm - late at the Village Hall - Dancing to the Indigo Blues Band (Blues & Rock) Bar & Hog Roast.

All welcome - free admission to both events

We had really good fun at the Worship for All Ages Family Service on Sunday 18th May at Holy Trinity. It was good to see families there. Everyone welcome to the next Worship for all Ages Service on Sunday 22nd. See Hurst Green Magazine for more details.

Holy Trinity Hurst Green

The next service, Sunday July 6th Family Eucharist

Join us in worship and prayer, followed by a time together for coffee and cake.

A service is held the first Sunday of each month.

9.30am - 11.00am

The 1st Anniversary of Hurst Green Community Shop & Cafe was celebrated on Saturday 24th May. The sun shone, there were free food tasting’s and BBQ food was available which enabled the attendees to enjoy products stocked in the shop and the cafe. Entertainment for the younger visitors included a coconut shy, splat the shopkeeper in stocks, face face painting and the cafe’s outdoor table tennis table. The leafy garden in front of the shop & cafe provided a stunning setting for the village community to congregate and celebrate the success of the community shop project.

The event concluded by a gathering of the volunteer workforce for a glass or two of champagne and a BIG ‘thank you.’

Clare Vidler the shop keeper said of the event, “Today’s event really brought the spirit of the village together and allowed myself and the board to show their appreciation and thanks for the wonderful support this community shop has had from the customers and to the volunteers for their considerable commitment of time and effort during our first year of trading. The overwhelming success story here is how this shop and cafe has created a friendly meeting point for the village community. I get a lot of pleasure from seeing village members meeting for a coffee or lunch here or just bumping into each other by accident whilst using the shop and post office. It has become a thriving social hub for the village.”

The lucky winner of the Giant Toblerone raffle draw was a regular customer who lives directly opposite the shop and cafe!

The Hurst Green Community Shop & Cafe continues to evolve and the cafe is increasing its range of snacks and dishes within the unique converted church set back in the garden space. Opening Hours are: Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 1am Sunday: 10am - 1pm Website: www.hurstgreenshop.co.uk

A Celebration of 30 years of Twinning with Elleroop Germany. Friday 6th.June 7.30pm to late in the Village Hall, an admission free Disco AND Saturday 7th. 2.00pm to 5.00pm a Fete on the Playing Field and later from 7.30pm to late live music in the Village Hall. Admission free.

Ella Clarke South East Open Studio is holding an exhibition in the Village Hall on June 6th. 11-6pm June 7th. 10-6pm and June 8th. 10-7

Allergy support - We help you identify and isolate triggers and create management and control plans. Free membership voluntary group supporting those effected by allergies and food intolerance. We take workshops to community groups. Contact us - Tel: 01424 212519 / 078696 19861 E.mail: [email protected] Website: www.Allergysupport.org.uk

Little Acorns Play Group

For ages 2-5 years - Excellent facilities - Great Ofsted report

If you would like to come and visit us,have a look around please do get in touch, we would love to meet you and your little ones! Plenty of new sessions available so give us a call!

Contact Sheila on 07791 764 523 or email [email protected]

Hurst Green Baby & Toddler Group

9-11am in Little Acorns Playgroup (at Hurst Green School)

This is will be a lovely opportunity for parents & carers to pop in for a cuppa whilst the little angels can play and explore in a safe environment.

For further info; please call 07791 764 523 email [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you and your little ones soon!

Battle Area Community Transport

Flexible bus services for the Hurst Green are:

To Eastbourne 2nd Monday alternate months 11th Aug.

To Ashford or Tenterden 3rd Friday alternate months 18th July.

To Rye 4th Thursday alternate months 26th June, 28th Aug.

All bookings need to be made in advance.

Times and pick-up locations will be arranged according to requests made.

Your bus pass can be used on all our services.

To book or for any other information Please call Lyn on 01424 772001 9-12noon Mon-Fri.

Volunteer drivers always welcomed

Cynthia Jones

11 Acorn Way