CRAFT FAIR: A new Craft Fair on Saturday September 27, open 10am till 5pmRaising funds for Etchingham Trust for Sports and Recreation (ETRS) Reg. Charity No. 1076642, towards the upkeep and maintenance of the Village Halls.Sorry, we can’t accept catering businesses but welcome a diversity of local artisan makers. Table, supplied, 6ft costs £20, set up from 8am.Please register your interest with Paulette Barton admin@etchinghamtrust.orgwith a brief description of your business.
MAMMA MIA!: The Etchingham Music Festival presents ‘Mamma Mia!’ the Movie, Etchingham Village halls, Saturday March 1, 6.30pm – Bar opens at 6pm. Tickets £10 per person, includes 1 free drink, Children under 18 go FREE. Tickets can be purchased from the Post office and the Bistro, or phone Mary Newington 01580 819498, cash or cheques only.
VILLAGE FETE: The Etchingham Village Fete is on Saturday June 7, planning is underway, so watch the noticeboards and this column for updates, or join the Facebook Etchingham Fete group where updates will be posted. Are you interested in having a stall at the Fete to sell your products or crafts? The pitch fee for each stall will be £15, we are interested in getting more food related stalls. If you are interested in having a stall please contact Annette Childs achildsmistletoe@hotmail.com contact Annette Childs 01580 819382 achildsmistletoe@hotmail.com
HIRE THE HALLS: It is easy to hire the village halls for your next children’s party, celebration, club meeting or whatever else you have in mind. For all information about the halls please take a look at the updated website etchinghamvillagehalls.co.uk or contact the ETSR Administrator, at admin@etchinghamtrust.org.uk or 07855 239848.
CHURCH OPENING: The Church is open daily, 10am to 4pm, for visits and private prayer.
CHURCH SERVICES: Sunday Services are at 11am every Sunday, unless advised otherwise. Sunday February 23, Canon Patrick Sales.
CHURCH CONTACT: For Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings and all Pastoral matters, contact Reverend Thomas Pelham 07856 256174 revthomaspelham@gmail.com , for other Church related matters contact the Churchwardens, Caroline Moore 01580 819272 and Mary Barnes 01580 819142
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Colin Boylett