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The next Parish Council Meeting is not on a Tuesday, but instead it’s on Monday 13th May, at 7.30pm, in Iden Village Hall.
NB; There will be no Parish Council election, as existing councillors were re-elected un-opposed.
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Hide AdCOUCH POTATO: They always say that if wishes were horses , then devils would ride, well, I wish I’d been a little more athletic in my life. As for swimming, I’m ashamed to say, I get panicky in a deep bath. Apart from lifting a five- pound bag of King Edwards in Tesco, I’ve never been the slightest bit athletic, though I do admire those that are. I’ve never understood how people are brave enough to sweat and grunt and roll around in mud for the sake of a bit of orange at half time. However, lately I’ve been to watch a lot of sport. One of my granddaughters does archery and plays netball, another of my granddaughters is in Spain right now with a Pole- vaulting team and also plays rugby. One grandson plays hockey for Surrey , and plays squash, so I go and watch and cheer without having the faintest idea what’s occurring, but lately I’m intrigued by the camaraderie, the sportsmanship, the way they shake hands afterwards, and cheer each other on. I’m beginning to be aware of just how important sport is, and how it adds to character, and if nothing else, is a great dinner-party topic for years to come when our limbs seize up. It’s too late now, but I wish I’d been sporty, instead of the one who holds the coats. I guess we are all wired differently, but still, that’s no excuse for being a lazy, boring couch potato!
A LUNCH FOR INDOOR BOWLS: This week, Beckley Indoor Bowls club had a lovely meal at the Brick Wall Hotel in Seddlescombe. Many Iden members attended. The annual luncheon included a prize giving and a raffle and was attended by a large group of happy diners. The meal was beautifully, arranged by the committee. Whether outdoor, or indoor, bowls seems to be a very popular sport in our area, with many enjoyable events.
JOIN UP FOR IDEN BOWLS!: Iden Bowls Club welcomes new members and is a very friendly club. Activities include matches, roll-ups, and many activities summer and winter. Anyone wishing to join need not have bowled before. Please ring Club secretary Vickie Britton [telephone 01797 280568] for enquiries.
BOWLS CLUB BINGO: The next Iden Bowls Club Bingo is on 26th April, at 6.30pm for 7pm, in the bowls club opposite the Bell Pub. Everyone is welcome for a good time, refreshments and a raffle.
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Hide AdIDEN WI: Iden WI meet on the second Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm. All are welcome. There is a different speaker each month, a raffle and refreshments. New members are most welcome to come along to Iden Village Hall on any second Tuesday.
A SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION: There is a Service of Holy Communion on Sunday at Iden parish Church, at 9.30am, celebrating Palm Sunday.
NOCTURNAL: When I get into bed at night, I always want to have an in-depth conversation. Something will occur to me which has nothing to do with the price of eggs. It’s the quietness that does it. My husband just wants to sleep, so he says “ Yes good night Gill “, in a very firm voice which leaves me in limbo. I did a lot of night duty when I was nursing, and it messes up the body clock. We’d be adding up fluid charts, creeping around checking on patients with a torch, and eating a roast dinner and rhubarb and custard in the middle of the night. I spent a lot of time in the sluice, and instead of music we’d be out there listening to the bedpan washer. If you think about it there are many jobs which require people to be awake all night. It’s a strange feeling, an almost powerful feeling to be awake when everyone else is asleep. It’s a bit like being a barn owl!
LEAVING WELL ALONE: Since we haven’t been allowed to pick primroses, and people don’t go out with a basket collecting them on a Sunday afternoon, the primroses are once more becoming very prolific, aren’t they? Banks of them everywhere .They obviously like being left to their own devices . I love em to bits!
CONTACT ME: If anyone has anything to add to the Village Voice, please ring Gill Griffin [telephone 01797 280311]