Brede

THE POLICE: have asked if any one who may have been targeted by the recent vehicle and garage break -ins to contact them individually so that they can form a picture of the criminals movements. Please ensure valuables are not left anywhere in your vehicle.

Rainbow Trout: Closing sadly the last day is Friday 10 November. The pub is up for sale anyone interested contact Enterprise. It could be a little gem of a place in a fantastic area, we, the villagers do not want to lose one of our socialising assets.

The V1 O’Clock Club: presents The Cameo Opera at Brede Village Hall on Thursday 16 November 7pm for 7.30pm tickets are £ 12 each it resembles an indoor Glyndbourne. Picnic in the auditorium with your own 3 – 5 course meal. A chance to dress up ladies, it is a black tie event. Eat between your favourite arias and have table of any size. There will be a raffle and a prize for the best dressed table. Tickets available from Penny Dawson on 01424 882263

Winchelsea Singers: are performing the 1960’s hit ‘My Fair Lady’ at the New Hall in Winchelsea on Friday 17 November at 2pm and on Saturday 18 November at 7pm Tickets £12 available from the Farm Kitchen or phone 01797 223159

Friday 10 November: Brede Farmers Market 10am – 12 noon in Brede Village Hall. There were so many new stalls last week so do support the locally produced products and merchandise. Short Mat Bowls is at 7.30pm in Brede Village Hall.

Saturday 11 November: Emma’s Baby Princess Ballet for 3 to 6 year old children in Brede Village Hall at 10am.

Remembrance Sunday 12 November: Church Services are as follows: Father Anthony White conducts the Mass service at 9.00am in St Theresa’s Catholic Church on the old Northiam Road. If you need to contact the Father his number is 01424 773125 At St George’s Church the Family Eucharist starts at 9.30am. Remembrance Day Service begins at 10.45am. Father Martin can be reached on 01424 883408. The Church’s Website is http:/www.stgeorgesbrede.org.uk other services held during the week are in the Church Parish Magazine. This mornings service will be taken by Mr Alan Hurrell at the Methodist Church in Broad Oak at 10.30am. The Reverend Peggy Heim is the Pastoral Minister and can be contacted on 01424 422350

Monday 13 November Pilates with Susan are in Udimore Community Hall at 9.15am followed by Yoga with Lolly at 11.15am. Rainbows meet from 4.15- 5.15pm, they welcome girls aged between 5-7 years, Julie Piper can be contacted for both on 01424 883464 or mobile 07863 599537 The Brede Scout sections are all held in the Scout Hut Stubbs Lane. Beavers welcome boys and girls from 6 years old they meet from 5.15pm to 6.15pm. Contact Cherry Merricks 01424 251242 or 07761730956 or [email protected] Cubs are 8-10½ years old and meet from 6.30 – 8.00pm. Contact Peter Clark 07702 407725 or [email protected] There are vacancies.for children and Leaders/Helpers The Scout Hut is disabled friendly and can be booked for parties or social events and camping in the grounds. available on all weekdays and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings and the weekend It is £6.00 per hour, there is a different price for camping. To book please contact the booking clerk Rhiannon Oliver 01424 882037 Exercise Class with Jodie in Udimore Community Hall at 6.30pm. The Whist players will be in action in Brede Village Hall at 7.00pm.

Tuesday 14 November: Pilates with Susan are in Udimore Community Hall at 9.15am Brede Brede Painting for Pleasure meet today at 9.30am in Brede Village Hall. Yoga with Jo at Udimore Community Hall at 6.30pm Brede Scouts meet, from 7pm – 9pm in the Scout Hut and any young person 10½ or over is welcome. The contact is Andy Bishop 07811339626 or [email protected] The Group Leader is Colin Ward and can be contacted on 01424 852413 or [email protected] if you would like your child to join any of the sections or help as a Leader or helper.

Wednesday 15 November: Pilates with Susan are in Udimore Community Hall at 9.15am.Vocality in Udimore Community Hall at 2pm The Mobile Library Service Van will be at Reedswood Road from 1pm until 1.30pm it will then wend its way down the hill to Brede Village Hall car park it will be there from 1.45pm – 2.15pm Do speak to the librarian about possible closures and ask how you can support keeping the service. Cycle Training in Brede Village hall at 6pm

Thursday 16 November: Pilates with Susan are in Udimore Community Hall at 9.15am Stretch and Tone with Sally in Brede Village Hall at 9.30am. The Rye & District National Trust will welcome Marilyn Greatorex to give an illustrated talk about ‘Standen’ the West Sussex Arts and Crafts House and tales of ‘A life in the Beale Household’ at 2pm in Brede Village Hall. Visitors welcome. Followed by the V1 O’Clock Club presenting The Cameo Opera at 7pm for 7.30pm

Friday 17 November Brede Farmers Market 10am – 12 noon in Brede Village Hall. Short Mat Bowls is at 7.30pm in Brede Village Hall.

Bookable/Future Events.

Urgent Public Meeting: regarding our dangerous crossroads will be held on Wednesday 22 November in Brede Village Hall at 7.30pm Please put the date in your diaries and think of any idea that can help us avoid accidents and come along too. Brede Parish Council have invited representatives from the District and County Council. Elected members including the Police and Crime Commissioner and our MP. We will be asking ‘what is going to happen to improve the safety of the public and the traffic flow across the Crossroads? Hopefully the press will come too. We do need to find a solution.01424 882263

Saturday 25 November: two events,Sue and Rhiannon(me) are holding a Christmas Wreath or swag workshop NB (change of venue from Rainbow Trout) We will now be meeting in the Brede Church Room Waterworks Lane TN31 6HG at 10am – 12 noon entrance including coffee is £5 and there will be some rings made from Wisteria trails or you can bring your own. You will also require a green garden ball of string and evergreen greenery, sharp secateurs and decorations, however there will be lotus heads for sale 50p each and some orange slices and we have lots of different coloured ribbon at 5p a metre. For the swag, you will need a length of rope including the hanging loop cut to the size of where you want it to go. Numbers are limited so please email or phone either me (as above) or Sue 01424 882544 ASAP.

Trinity Methodist Church: in Udimore Road Broad Oak have a Christmas Craft morning from 10am – 12 noon

Lights Of Love Tree: once again organised by St George’s Bell Ringers. The trees lights will be switched on throughout December and into the New Year outside the Church. Should you wish to donate a light in memory of a loved one for £1.00 it will be possible to do so throughout the weekend or you can contact Andrew Burchett 01424 882727 The Bell Ringers will be grateful to you for your donations, half will go to the Church for the cost of heating and lighting over the Christmas period and the other half to a good cause, the 6 Bell ropes in the Bell Tower need replacing at a cost of just under £1,000 for the 6 they are a vital component to keep the beautiful bells ringing.

St George’s Church Christmas Tree Festival: 1st 2nd and 3rd December the theme is Christmas poems, legends and stories. If you would like to have a tree for your group phone Vicky 01424 883408 for an application form. If anyone would like to donate anything for the stalls at the Christmas Tree Festival. There will be a gift stall, cake stall a bottle tombola and of course a grand raffle. On the 1st of December Children from the benefice and Nursery School children are invited along with their families to view the trees and enjoy a drink and a biscuit and take part in the Hunt the Elf competition.

Festive Quiz Night and Supper: During the evening for anyone in the Church Room at 7pm. For teams of 6 – 8 people. If you do not have a team in place they will fill the tables as places are booked. Tickets are £8.00 for the event and include a ploughman’s supper please bring your drink and glass. They are available from Andrew Burchett 882727 or at the Farmers Market and from Vicki Harper at the Rectory 01424 883408 The tickets for this event do go quickly so book yours soon and definitely before Monday 27 November if you want to attend this fun evening.

Saturday 2 December: After savouring seasonal temptations, buying gifts for loved ones, the fun events for children, and looking at the themed Christmas trees there will be a Concert of Christmas Music and Carols performed by Gary Marriottt and Duncan Reid and their musical friends at 7.30pm in St Georges Church. Tickets are £5 at the Church door. If this is not enough for you the following day Sunday 3 December after the Festival there is a very special service at 3.30pm for all children and their families who are most welcome to attend the Christingle Service, a very fitting and wonderful way to end the 2017 Christmas Tree Festival. There is more information in the November Church Magazine, out now at 50p In the local shops and at St George’s Church. Christmas Refreshments will be on sale. They will also have a small selection of locally grown Christmas Trees on sale throughout the weekend.

1st Brede Scout Hut: is a warm, bright hall, with a large kitchen and patio area with a gas barbecue. It is £6.00 an hour to hire and £10 to use the barbecue. Phone 01424 882037 or email [email protected] if you require more information on the hiring of the building or on the Scout Group sections. It is not available Monday and Tuesday evening.

Please: let me know in good time if there is anything you would like put in the column.