Ninfield & Hooe - August 1

Everyone enjoyed the lunch and were generous in both the purchases from the bring and buy and raffle tickets. The atmosphere was good, the location absolutely stunning. Jenny, from ARC ,thanked Pete and Carol, for opening their lovely home and garden, and members of the local committee. Ann thanks all the helpers and is grateful for the support of those attending. I hope to hear from treasurer Trevor so I can tell you how financially successful the day was too.

FLOWER FESTIVAL: Needless to say the talented flower arrangers from Ninfield Flower Group did it again! Ninfield Methodist Church and Church Hall were transformed by the 17 arrangements depicting songs with a colour in the title. The programme listed the song title together with the arranger's name from Lily The Pink, Green Green Grass Of Home, Lady In Red, White Cliffs Of Dover, Silence Is Golden, Red Sails In The Sunset, Green Onions, Purple People Eater, Lavender Blue, Orange Blossom Special, Tie A Yellow Ribbon, Colours Of The Rainbow, White Christmas, Purple Medley and Over The Rainbow.

In addition there were lovely Topiary Trees. I hope lots of people took advantage of the opportunity offered to visit, it was very worthwhile. Money raised will benefit the Methodist Church.

GARDEN PARTY: I hope the lovely sunshine continues for tomorrow (Saturday), preferably unaccompanied by a nippy breeze, when St. Oswald's hosts their garden party in the church grounds, 2pm to approximately 4.30pm. People who have visited previous garden parties will know there are many stalls offering tempting ways to spend money, this includes a raffle with super prizes. You can also partake of a strawberry tea while listening to the Hooe Silver Band. You are warmly invited to help support your village church and have an enjoyable afternoon. For more information please ring either 01424 892576 or 01424 845087.

HOOE OLD MOTORS: The 39th Annual Vintage Car Show is on Sunday (August 3). Hooe's Old Motor Club will present many vehicles, stalls, refreshments and Hooe Silver Band. Entry for adults is 4, children 1. There is plenty of free parking. As I promised last week I have now found out the times are 11am to about 5pm.

NINFIELD Working Men's Club: A note from Maureen to tell us that on Sunday, August 17 the Working Men's Club will be holding a Funday. Among stalls there will be a raffle and a tombola. Unwanted gifts and presents or prizes will be gratefully accepted. The proceeds will be going towards the Youth Forum and the club's Christmas parties. It is possible for families to visit the club every evening but Thursday, you will be made welcome from 7.30pm. Maureen can be contacted on 01424 892182 for more information.

NINFIELD Parish Council: The next meeting is on Thursday, August 7, in the Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm as usual. If you would like to know about the work done by our councillors this meeting is the one where you can learn more. The chairman and other councillors will be pleased to see you.

NINFIELD Horticultural Society: Please remember the Summer Show is on Saturday, August 16, in the Memorial Hall, Bexhill Road, as usual from 2.30pm. Entries have to be registered by the previous Wednesday, August 13. Offers of help setting up on Friday evening and dismantling after the Show closes on the Saturday are most welcome, please ring 01424 892 422 and talk to the Show Organiser.

MOBILE LIBRARY: This is the week for this welcome service to visit our two villages. Tomorrow (Saturday) the van will be parked opposite Denbigh Court from 1.50pm to 2.35pm. From Hooe it is driven to Ninfield arriving first in Millfield at 2.50pm and staying until 3.25pm. The last call is in Downs View from 3.40pm until 4.05pm. I do hope you found a good read.

NINFIELD Bowls Club: Audrey rang to give me the good news about recent matches. On Wednesday, July 23, Ninfield played away at St. John's Mead, St. John's score was 91, Ninfield's winning score 111. On Friday, July 25, Ninfield were at home to Hampden Park who scored 76, Ninfield's winning score was 96.

Saturday was President's Day, an in-house match day, the Roundheads were the victors, the Cavaliers accepted defeat with grace. The President was given a beautiful lily plant after presenting medals to the winning team members.

To add to the enjoyment of the day, the sun had shone exceeding warmly throughout and there was a barbecue! Geoff, the chairman and Brian, the captain did the cooking, boy, was it hot for them.

They were repaid by the appreciation shown by the club members as they enjoyed their meals. The ladies had also contributed to a delicious meal, the desserts were weight threatening.

I may have mentioned before that the members are wonderfully friendly and a pleasure to be with, I am so glad I was there too.

On Sunday the match was played against Gullivers. Ninfield scored (with penalties) 85 and a half points, GuIlivers winning score was 98 points. And the sun still shone.

ST MARY'S Summer Fete: In last week's column I mentioned this year the annual Summer Fete would not be held during August Bank Holiday weekend. I mention it again this week for those who may have missed it. The Fete will be held on Saturday, August 30 in the Rectory and Reading Room gardens between 2pm and 4.30pm. All families are very welcome, it is planned to have many stalls offering a variety of goods and for the children there will be face painting and Mr Zippy who is a magician who makes figures from balloons and much more. There will also be a raffle. More news nearer the date.

CHURCH SERVICES, Sunday, August 3:

St Mary's, Ninfield - 9.30am, Parish Eucharist; No Evensong.

St Oswald's, Hooe - 11.15am, Parish Eucharist.

Methodist Church - 2.30pm, Worship Service led by Mr John Troughton.

Wednesday, August 6: St Mary's, Ninfield - 11am, Holy Communion.