Staplecross

ROTHER RAMBLERS: Not ones to let the grass grow under their feet, the members of this very popular walking group have again, arranged two more walks for our enjoyment. Walk No: 1 is planned to take place on Saturday August 22nd and is a 10 mile circular stroll of Herstmonceux and Boreham Street.This is a delightful area to roam around in, at any time of the year and if you’d like to enjoy it also, please meet the group at the laybys outside the Herstmonceux Science Centre entrance, on the Wartling Road. OS EXP.124 TQ653103. ( SatNav BN271RX) at 10.00am. If travelling to Herstmonceux by bus to Boreham Street, please contact Lucy for directions to the meeting place. A picnic lunch is suggested and your ‘walk leader’ for this outing will be Lucy and for all further details, you may contact her on; 01424~848332 or mobile 07817~279241. Walk no: 2 is arranged to take place on Thursday August 27th and is another 10 mile circular jaunt of Cranbrook via Goudhurst. All those interested in joining this group should meet at the Cranbrook Co-Op Car Park. OS EXP.136. TQ775359 (SatNav TN173DJ) -again at 10.00am. A picnic lunch is also suggested for this meander, - or a choice of teashop!. The lady leading this walk will be Carol, and you may contact her on 01580~852432 for more information.

STAPLECROSS BOWLS CLUB: Still showing no signs of slowing down, even though the season is drawing to a close, the members of this dedicated sports club have just one fixture this week. This is a ‘Home’ game and will be played at their immaculate club grounds on Northiam Road, Staplecross on Sunday August 23rd beginning at 2.30pm. Their worthy opponents for this match will be Tenterden and if you can perhaps, spare a little while to come along and support our local club, please do. Members and supporters are always welcome and if you’d like any further information regarding this superb club, whether in a player ‘role’ or in a less energetic ‘role, one and all will be very warmly welcomed. Please contact Eve on 01580~830107 or via her email at [email protected]

MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE: Popping up once more within our parish community, will be the little library van, as it makes it’s way once more, to Ewhurst Green on Thursday August 27th. It will arrive in the village at approximately 10.40am and after conducting it’s business with the residents, it will leave at approximately 11.10 and continue on it’s way, serving other outlying communities. Please do continue to make full use of this wonderful Mobile Library Service as you’ll be very surprised at just what is available to you, via this little van.

JUNIOR CRICKET FUN DAY: Just a gentle reminder, that The Sussex Cricket Board is sponsoring a ‘Junior Cricket Fun Day’ on Thursday August 27th. This event will take place on the Playing Field at the Herdman Pavilion, Ewhurst Green (SatNavTN32 5TB) between 10.30am and 12.30pm. There is NO ADMISSION and refreshments will be available, to revive those little flagging bodies ! The Sussex Cricket Board’s van will be on the Recreation Field, providing a taste of English Cricket for Boys and Girls aged 5 to 12 years - they’ll also be providing all the gear and paraphernalia that accompanies this sport . ALL CHILDREN MUST be accompanied by an adult and if you fancy coming along, having a go at this increasingly popular sport whilst having fun at the same time, - all you need to bring is - trainers, shorts and a T shirt and they’ll do the rest. They’d like to have an idea of how many to expect, and to cater for, so please contact Glenys on 01580~830491 or via her email at [email protected] This promises to be a really great event, so come along and join in the fun.

HERDMAN PAVILION ASSOCIATION: Another little reminder that there will be a Friday Fun Games Night on Friday August 28th again here at the Herdman Pavilion between 6.00pm and 9.00pm. There will be an array of games to play, for everyone to enjoy. There will be a licensed bar and light refreshments available to purchase. Costs are very reasonable with Adults £2:00; - Young Adults (16-18 years) £1:00; -all under 16’s are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and this could be a lovely way for families to enjoy some fun time together.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES: Despite not having an actual member’s meeting during the month of August, some ladies of the STAPLECROSS & EWHURST GREEN W.I. still managed to catch up with friends within this lively and friendly group as several of them continued to enjoy their monthly ‘Lunch Date’ and the Book Club meetings during this month. Many more of them met to take part in and enjoy a superb ‘Afternoon Cream Tea’ to celebrate the Centenary year of the W.I. Set within the confines of the lovely Cooden Beach Hotel, we all really enjoyed being thoroughly spoilt with a range of delicious sandwiches to choose from, scones with jam & cream, followed by a lovely variety of cakes and ending with a tiny ‘Eton Mess’.- plus of course, the mandatory cuppa via several teapots which were constantly being replenished !. This event is just one of many that the local W.I. group arranged for it’s members, and goes a long way to prove what a really fantastic ladies group this is. Many more exciting and enjoyable events are planned for the foreseeable future and if you’d like to be a part of this then why not come along to our next meeting. This is due to take place on Tuesday September 1st at St. Mark’s Church room, Northiam Road, Staplecross commencing at 2.30pm. Mr. Michael Hoad is to be the guest speaker and his talk is entitled “Weald to Walland”. One and all will be very warmly welcomed and for all further information please contact Ann on 01580~831944.

EWHURST,STAPLECROSS & BODIAM GARDEN SOCIETY: FLOWER, FRUIT and VEGETABLE SHOW: This is the advance notice that the very popular horticultural society will be holding their annual Flower, Fruit & Vegetable Show on Saturday September 5th at the Village Hall in Northiam Road, Staplecross, commencing at 2.30pm. This is an amazing event to not only take part in, but to just come along and visit. The classes are wide and varied, ranging from obviously the flower, fruit & vegetable sections, from whence this show gets the name, but also includes; flower arranging classes; home produce - including preserves, bread-making, gingerbread bakes, puddings and tray bakes, - as well as the popular handicraft section which encompasses knitting, needlework, photography, paper-craft, artwork in the form of a picture in any medium, including paint and an object made in either, wood or metalwork, pottery or sculpture. There will be over 50 classes in all to choose from, perhaps making a selection difficult, but proving once again that this is a brilliant little horticultural show to take part in, as there is something for everyone to have a go at. Entry fees are a mere 30p per class, and staging may begin between 9.00am and 11.00am. Late entries are at the Show Secretary’s discretion, by 10.30am on the Show day. If you haven’t already got an entry form, please contact either of the Show Secretaries; Mrs Pam Underhill on 01580~881839 or Mrs Maggie Whitaker on 01580~830041 who will be delighted to guide you in the right direction. Closing date for this wonderful little show is Wednesday September 2nd. -so you still have plenty of time to choose your class and fill in your entry form. - It’ll be a great show for everyone to enjoy whether you exhibit in a class, or just come along to admire the exhibits.

CHURCH SERVICES: Church services for the parish of Ewhurst will commence at St. James the Great, Ewhurst Green on Sunday August 23rd. Trinity 12. at 9.30am. This service will include Holy Communion (BCP) There will be NO SERVICE held today at St. Giles church, Bodiam but a service at St. Mark’s church, Northiam Road, Staplecross will follow directly after at 11.15am. This service will also include Holy Communion (BCP) Both services will be conducted by Reverend Gordon Winchester and if there is any church matter that you would like further help or advice on, please do not hesitate to contact him. You may do this either at The Rectory, Ewhurst Green, or by telephone - 01580~830268 or via his email- [email protected] He’d be delighted to help in any way he can.

PLEASE CONTACT ME: If your Group, Club, Society or Charity are holding an event soon, whether it’s a celebration or a fund-raising event, an exhibition or a more serious meeting and you’d like more promotion or advertising, then please get in touch and allow me to help spread the word. - If it’s of interest to you, - it’s of interest to us. Don’t forget, it’s never too early to contact me and I look forward to hearing from you..........Thank You.

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