Ninfield

1st Ninfeld Scout Group held their Annual January Jumble Sale last Saturday. We would like to thank all those who kindly donated jumble and to those who attended. It was lovely to see so many people from the community coming along to support us. A big thank you goes to the army of volunteers on the Friday night and Saturday, many of whom have no longer got direct connections with the group. Without people like you, events like this would not happen. There will be another Jumble Sale on June 29, so please make a note in your diaries! Funds raised from the Jumble Sales help towards new equipment so that we can continue to give Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers challenges to enrich their lives.

Our PCSO, Daryl Holter, has advised of some recent incidents in our area. A quad bike was stolen from the area of Hooe over the time period of 17/01/13 to 22/01/13 (reference 0971 22/01/13). A large quantity of Diesel has also been stolen from a vehicle in the Hooe area (reference 0860 22/01/13). Finally, a number of 4x4 vehicles were driven on the recreation ground Ninfield on the evening of 21/01/13 and are believed to have caused damage to the grassed area (reference 1337 21/01/13). If you have any information about any of these that you think could assist the police in their enquiries, please contact the local Policing team by dialing 101.

Hooe Sports Football Club are playing Rock A Nore in the East Sussex Football League tomorrow, February 2 away at the Tilekin 3 pitch, kick off at 2pm. You can track the club’s progress online: www.pitchero.com/clubs/hooesportsfc.

The East Sussex County Council Mobile Library service will next be in the villages tomorrow, February 2 & 16 at:

Hooe, opposite Denbigh Court, 1.50pm - 2.35pm.

Ninfield, Millfield (off Manchester Road), 2.50pm - 3.25pm.

Ninfield, Downsview (off Church Lane), 3.40pm - 4pm.

Ninfield Methodist Church’s ‘Wesley Guild’ are meeting on February 6, 2.30pm at the church. This is a relaxed and informal meeting where they will be viewing ‘Ninfield Slides’ with Mr. B. Symes. All are very welcome.

Ninfield Parish Council are meeting on February 7, 7.15pm at Ninfield Methodist Church Hall, Church Lane. All Ninfield residents are invited to go along. If you would like anything brought up on the agenda, please contact the Parish Clerk, Jackie Scarff by January 31 on 07725843505 or email: [email protected].

Hooe Open Group meet on February 8, 2pm, when Mark Sivyer, an antique expert will be giving a talk to the group. He will be pleased to appraise any items of value which members wish to bring along to the meeting. If you are interested in joining a very sociable and informal ladies group, just go along to Hooe Village Hall on the second Friday of the month, commencing at 2.30pm or for any further information call the Open Group organiser Edna Wallis on 01424 842591.

Shrove Tuesday is nearly upon us and St Oswalds, Hooe, are holding a ‘Soup and Pancakes’ Parish lunch on February 12, 12-2pm at Hooe Village Hall. All are welcome. Please just turn up (no prior booking needed). They just ask for a donation towards the costs.

Hooe History Group are meeting on February 21 when Jim Bolter will be returning, this time talking about Medieval Churches. Those who were captivated by his talk about the war memorials will know that we are in for a very interesting evening indeed. March 21 when they hear about wheelwrighting from Dick Carey. From April onwards they will be changing the date to the second Thursday in the month. At present the meetings clash with those of Ninfield History Group and as so many folk would like to attend both they thought a change of day appropriate. Further details from Chairman Heather Sinden 01424 893422 or Secretary Pam Doodes 01424 892329.

Ninfield Village Society are holding a meeting and AGM in the Reading Room, 7.00 pm Tuesday 19 March. The meeting is open to anyone interested in learning about what the Society does and anyone with an interest in maintaining the amenities of our village. The 2013 Annual General Meeting of The Society will include a brief report on the work undertaken during the past year, and a discussion of future projects.

Following a short break when refreshments will be available, they have again enlisted Graham Keen to give them a talk and slide show this year about “Sussex Archaeology from Stone age to The Normans”. For information, please contact either Martin Wood, Chairman (892895) or Robin Goldsmith, Treasurer (892778).

Don’t forget that you can find out more community information from both villages and Wealden District Council on our district councillors (Pam Doodes) website or the Ninfield Parish Council website: www.pamdoodes.com / www.ninfield.webplus.net.

Church Services for Ninfield and Hooe (www.ninfield.org.uk):

St Mary’s Services (Church of England, Ninfield):

Sundays - 9.30am Parish Eucharist (Family Service on 1st Sunday of the month)

Wednesdays - 10.00am Holy Communion

St Oswald’s Services (Church of England, Hooe):

Sundays - 11.15am Parish Eucharist (Family Service on 1st Sunday of the month)

Ninfield Methodist Church - all services at 2.30pm (unless otherwise indicated):

February 3, Worship and Praise with Revd. Peggy Heim

February 10, Worship and Praise with Mrs Margaret Bickerdike

February 17, Holy Communion with Revd. Ian Wales

February 24, Worship and Praise with Deacon J Duckworth-Lloyd

Anything that you would like included in the Village Voice for Ninfield or Hooe, please email the details to me: [email protected].