V.E DAY 80th ANNIVERSARY- There will be bunting up through the Village to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day: with Communities coming together here in Ninfield, and throughout the Nation, for street parties and celebrations on Monday the 5th, and then for a Lantern Procession , Beacon Lighting and songs from the era from 9pm, at Tommie on the Rec., on THURSDAY 8th MAY. The Blacksmiths will be doing cones of Fish and Chips, and the Kings Arms pub will also be open. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME ALONG!
AMAZING EVENTS CONTINUE!
NINFIELD'S GOT TALENT! Are you ready to showcase your secret self?! 2 minutes that can change your life...as they say on BGT...so start getting your Acts together, and come along on Pram Race Day and register for NGT, or email ninfieldcarnival@gmail.com for n entry form, finals are Friday 20th June in the Marquee on the Rec...Cash prizes, £100, £50 and £25 and a lot of fun for all age groups!
NINFIELD BOOK EXCHANGE CAFÉ
Friday 2nd May 10 - 11.30am Methodist Hall. It's Holiday time, so why not pop down to this fabulous Café, browse through all the new reads, and catch up with lovely friends and neighbours over a cup of your preferred beverage!
NINFIELD WORKING MEN'S CLUB -
Just to keep you updated on all dates at the Club
THIS SATURDAY 3rd MAY Stevie B - Singer and Entertainer from 8pm
CHARITY EVENT Sunday 25 May from 12noon
To include: Bar, Hog Roast, Band, Raffle, Bric-a-Brac Stall
Grand Raffle - 1 prize - 1 week accommodation in Coral Bay, Cyprus
Head Shave - Mark & Roy
Please get in touch with the Tin Hut Team if you'd like more information about joining the Club. It's only £10 a year, and it's a great little venue for a lovely, low price drink and some great company!!! Find them on Facebook - Ninfield Working Men's Club. Or contact me for their number.
HOOE & NINFIELD OPEN GROUP
Next meeting - Friday 9th May in the Methodist Hall at 2.00p.m. when we have invited Philip Elms back to give us a talk on a local subject.
Don’t forget it is an Open Group so all are welcome.
Nicki & Heather
NINFIELD CARNIVAL & SPORTS ASSOCIATION.
The 90th Anniversary Celebrations for the Solstice Carnival Weekend in June have been finalised: as hoped, it'll be a two day event, with NINFIELD'S GOT TALENT finals on Friday 20th June in the Marquee, with Pizza Leonati for food, plus Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Cakes etc. (Auditions for all Acts to take place on Friday 13th June in the Memorial Hall)
THE CARNIVAL FÊTE on the Rec. during the day on Saturday 21st. There will be a fabulous Raffle, Tea Tent, BBQ, Crafts, Games, Dog Show, Tug of War Competition, and the most exciting news is The FLOATS PROCESSION is BACK!
On Saturday evening, in the Marquee, it's BAND NIGHT with Danger-Zone- a great Covers band playing from 8pm, plus the Bar, on site Street food, BBQ etc.
FILM MATINEE: TUESDAY 13th MAY Memorial Hall, doors open 1.30 for film at 2pm, "GREASE" 1978. Please call Jackie or Rose on 01424 892248 email jackie.langley1@btinternet.com to reserve your place, and help them know how much cake to get!!! All films are hearing loss and dementia friendly. Everyone welcome.
NINFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Our next meeting will be May 19th at the Memorial Hall when Matt Brewer will be returning to give us a talk on Marwood Gardens. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. You do not need to be a member to attend our meetings, just turn up on the night.
LADIES LOUNGE: The first gathering on Friday 25th April was just lovely...22 Ladies, nattering, laughing and enjoying supportive company and some relaxing down time, with cup of tea or a drink from the Bar. Many thanks to Belinda Beeching from the Tin Hut Committee for opening up and manning the busy bar!!
The Ladies Lounge will meet on the last Friday afternoon every month from 4 30-7pm at the Working Men's Club: the next one is 30th May.
Friendships, companionship and coming together to share and talk is essential...
Keep in touch...always.
PLEASE call me for more information on 07970650321 or email samanthaguard@btinternet.com
DARK SKIES
A reminder that we have our Bat Walk with Sussex Wildlife on May 15th (weather permitting of course). The plan is to meet at the Pavilion on the Recreation Ground at 8pm. We are not planning to walk over any uneven ground, but please wear suitable footwear and clothing and bring a torch. Please contact me to book as we will need to limit places.
And the Dawn Walk is returning on Monday 26th May. This is when we get together to watch the sun come up over Ninfield. We are looking at a different route this year in order to avoid stiles, but if you feel like a (very) early start, please let me know.
You can contact me via email (k.crittell@btinternet.com) or call 07707683187
FRIENDLY VOICES
Some advance warning. From 1st May and through the Summer months, Friendly Voices will be meeting in the Church and making the most of the fantastic acoustics. We meet on a Tuesday evening at 7.30pm and Thursday afternoon at 2pm. Please join us - either just to listen or join in with the singing (or both). We have also been invited to join the Bonfire Societies VE Day commemoration and will be singing at 9.30pm when the beacon is lit. Song sheets will be available for everyone to join in.
Finally, we have also been invited to sing at Ninfield Church Coffee Morning on Saturday 7th June. We haven't yet finalised our set, but hope to sing some new songs as well as some you would have heard before. More information to follow.
And I will finish with my usual mantra - everyone is welcome to join us. You do not need to be a good singer - just enjoy a good sing! If you would like to know more you can email me at k.crittell@btinternet.com or call/text 07707683187
NINFIELD HEALTH AND WELLBEING GROUP :
Aims to promote the health and wellbeing of people in the local community. Established in 2018, the NHWG is an umbrella organisation supporting a range of activities.
NINFIELD LUNCH CLUB.
This is a very popular addition to the activities under the Health and Wellbeing umbrella! For more information, and to enquire about places/booking, please contact Maggie on: 07985588524 or email: maggiethecook@gmail.com
BOOK EXCHANGE AND COMMUNITY CAFÉ.
Methodist Hall 10 – 11.30 weekly on Friday.
First Friday monthly: Book Exchange and chat over tea/coffee and biscuits. Donations asked for books and refreshments. A good range of books and good company.
Community Café open on all other Friday mornings – you will be made very welcome.
For further details contact David on 07989729123 or email dj_swales@hotmail.com
WOMEN’S ’s CRAFTING & KNITTING CIRCLE.
Memorial Hall. Weekly Friday mornings 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. £5 per session. A well established friendly group.
For more information contact Jane on 01424 892428.
HEALTH WALKS
Every Thursday. Trained local volunteers lead a gentle walk of about an hour. Meet 11am at Sparke Pavilion at Ninfield Recreation ground near the main entrance off Church Lane. A few more walkers welcome. Part of the East Sussex Health Walks scheme. Please wear suitable footwear. Contact Robin for more details: 01424 892778 or robin@plowmate.plus.com
MEN'S SHEDS. Sparke Pavilion. 10 am last Friday of the month. Men putting the world to rights over free coffee.
For more information contact Dave: 01424 892883.
FILM MATINEES
Memorial Hall Tuesday afternoons. Doors open at 1.30. Films start at 2 pm. FREE entry and refreshments. Dementia friendly and subtitles.
HERE ARE THE FILM TITLES AND DATES FOR THIS YEAR! Make a note in your diaries and calendars...there's some fantastic films to see, with something for everyone!
2025 films, coming soon...
13 May: Grease 1978
24 June: The Magnificent Seven 1960
2 September: Chicago 2003
7 October: The Lady Killers 1955
11 November: A Hard Days Night 1964
9 December: Arthur Christmas 2011
For more information or to book a place (to ensure enough cake!) contact Jackie or Rose: 01424 892422 or email: jackie.langley1@ btinternet.com
DANCE/EXERCISE CLASSES.
Samantha Hughes-Guard A.I.S.T.D (Hons)
Please call 07970650321 or email me at samanthaguard@btinternet.com for more information.
MOVEMENT 2 MUSIC - Monday mornings 10-11.30am at the Memorial Hall-
Chair based and Standing exercises for the Older but Still Active person.- great fun, lots of laughs and a sing along too -for improved fitness, balance and strength, and to enjoy a get together with friends . £6 per class, to include coffee and biscuits. Everyone welcome... Ladies And Gents!!
DANCERCISE - Wednesday evenings 6.30pm at the Memorial Hall - great exercise, great fun and the chance to learn new styles of dance. £6 per class
BALLROOM - Fridays (fortnightly) 6.30pm at the Memorial Hall - learn to Waltz, Cha Cha, Jive - chase the Strictly series!!! £12 per couple, £6 per person, per class.
BURLESQUE - Fridays (fortnightly) 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall - Show Dancing, -think Chicago, Cabaret... Fabulous fun and great for getting the mind and body uplifted! £6 per class.
SILVER SWANS BALLET CLASS : Thursday mornings 9.30am - at the Methodist Hall - the most serene, calm, glorious 50 mins of the week! £6 per class.
CHURCH SERVICES -
METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday 4th May - 10.30am Café Worship for all the Family, with Drina Hampson.
PARISH CHURCHES
Sunday 4th May
St Mary's, Ninfield - 9.30am Parish Eucharist .
St Oswald's, Hooe -11am Family Service.
PLEASE REMEMBER! ALL DIARY ENTRIES, REPORTS & REVIEWS TO ME PLEASE BY MIDDAY ON A MONDAY
samanthaguard@btinternet.com
07970650321
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