Village Voice - Ninfield - October 8, 2010

I WOULD like to thank those that have given me kind words of support for taking on this role, it is much appreciated. Many people in the villages use this column to keep abreast of events going on in our community, so if you have any forthcoming event or would like to reach out to possible new members for your club/society (for both the young and mature members of the villages), please get in touch with me: [email protected]. Last Saturday saw the second Ninfield Arts and Crafts Exhibition at the Memorial Hall. This was yet another great exhibit of the talent that Ninfield has to offer, with 22 exhibitors. There were some truly beautiful items on display. A big thank you to Sam Guard and Kaye Crittell for organising the event. An approx. total of £250.00 was raised which will go towards the Memorial Hall funds. Kaye and Sam would like to thank all the exhibitors, helpers and cake makers for making it such a lovely day.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Oct 2010, 14:53 BST

The Ninfield Toddler Group meet in the Memorial Hall every Thursday (except during the holidays), 9.00am-11.30am. There are many activities for the under fives to enjoy with the local Early Years team coming in with additional activities on their ‘Fun Bus’. You will also find the Baby Clinic (Health Visitor) there on the first Thursday of the month. BBUFA also run a toy library once a month and Little Groovers Music come in to do some singing. Little Groovers will be back on October 21, 2010. October 28, 2010 is holiday thus Toddler group will recommence on November 4, 2010. If you would like further information on the Toddler Group, please contact Sarah on 07809684488.

Many congratulations to Kaye Crittell who was elected as Chairman of the Ninfield Parish Council and to Sam Guard who was elected as Vice-Chariman at the September meeting. The Parish Council are confident that with this strong team in place, the good work that happened under Roger Kent’s Chairmanship will continue.

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The Youth Forum filming project is going well. As always more adult helpers are required, contact Kaye (892883) or Sam (893699) if you would like to know more. The team is also looking for subjects for their short films. Can you suggest any long term residents of a certain age whose memories could be captured on film? If you would like to know more about joining the Youth Forum, please contact Kaye or Sam as above.

The Ninfield Flower Group are having a Jumble Sale on Saturday October 23, 2010 in the Memorial Hall, doors open at 2pm, lots of bargains, cake stall etc, refreshments will be available. Anyone wishing to donate any items please telephone Jennifer on 01424 892878 who will be happy to help.

The Ninfield Carnival Association is holding a Village Gala Night on Friday October 29, at the Memorial Hall. Doors open at 7pm until midnight. This is a special evening of entertainment which includes a Fish and Chip supper (or chicken/sausage and chips), licenced bar, music and comedy revue and dancing. The Carnival Association will present cheques to their chosen charities, including The Alzheimers Society, Research and Trust. The Parish Council will also be presenting “The village Award” and “The Roger Kent Memorial Award”. This event has a strictly formal/smart dress code. Tickets for all of this entertainment and food can be purchased at the bargain price of £12.50 per person. To book your tickets please contact Sami Guard on 01424 893699 / 07970650321. Alternatively you can book your tickets with Sophie at the Post Office. You are urged to book early to avoid disappointment!

The Ninfield Village Society would like to thank the Ninfield Working Mens Club for their kind donation of two new flower pots for the village, to replace those that were stolen earlier this year. They are located at the bus stops in Lower Street and on Bexhill Road. The pots are yet to be planted but will be over the coming weeks. The Christian Women’s Fellowships next meeting will be on Wednesday October 13, 2010 at 2.30pm in the Reading Room (Church Lane, Ninfield). Sara Berry will be giving a talk about ‘Behind the Scenes at the National Gallery’. This promises to be really interesting. Every one is welcome, so if this is a subject that interests you please do go along. Further details from Pam Doodes 892329.

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Hooe Parish Council have organized 2 morning events of Walking the Footpaths of Hooe. The first of these morning events takes place on saturday October 16, 2010. You are invited to meet at 10.00am at the Hooe Village Hall, bring children Grandparents, friends and dogs (with leads). All are welcome to come and help make this a family fun morning. The walk returns to the hall for hot dogs and hot drinks at lunchtime. Further details from Peter or Pam Doodes 892329.

The Arthritis Research Charity are holding a coffee morning on October 27, 2010 in the Reading Room (Church Lane, Ninfield) at 10.30am. Millie will be the guest speaker. All are welcome to attend.

In August, the Head Teacher of Ninfield C of E School, Mr Chris Brown climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. He raised between £1500-£2000 for Addenbrooke’s Hospital charity. He made it to the summit on Thursday August 12, 2010 at 6.45am after starting the summit climb at midnight. The whole trek took 8 days. Chris said “ It was an exhausting but amazing experience”. Well done Chris. I am also doing my bit for charity in a few weeks. I am running the BUPA Great South Run on October 24, 2010 in aid of the Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign. This is a 10 mile run around Portsmouth. Anyone who knows me and wishes to sponsor me, you can do so at Ninfield village Stores or by going to: http://www.justgiving.com/Rachel-Feeley. As a warm up run for this event I took part in the Battle bonfire Boyes 10K run in September with Mr Brown, Mr Palmer and Mr Corby to raise funds for Ninfield C of E School. We would like to thank all those that sponsored us for this event - we raised approx. £200.

Church Services for Ninfield and Hooe.

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

Sundays - 9.30am Parish Eucharist (Family Service on 1st Sunday of the month), 6pm Book of Common Prayer Communion ~ 1st Sunday in the month only

Wednesdays - 10.00am Holy Communion

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

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

Please note: Sunday 31st October - Combined Service 10.30am at St Oswald’s.

Ninfield Methodist Church forthcoming services:

October 10, 2010 2.30pm Worship Service led by Rev Malcolm Hope

October 17, 2010 No Service

October 24, 2010 2.30pm Communion Service led by Rev Peter Timms

October 31, 2010 2.30pm Worship Service led by Rev Stephen Maunder.