Playden village voice

But garden lovers are a hardy bunch, and visitors came anyway when it cleared up after lunch, and were very complimentary. The Saturday was fine and warm and the Friends of Playden Church benefited from lots of people exploring Playden. Very many people worked really hard and their efforts are much appreciated. It seems that the early figures indicate that we may have raised about £750, which will be useful when the spire has to be re-shingled.

The Iden and Playden Garden Society has its Summer Show on Saturday 30th June at 2.30 pm. There will also be produce, a raffle and refreshments. This all takes place in Iden Village Hall. The trophy presentation will be at about 3.30 pm.

The children from St. Michael’s School have been taking part in mini Olympics all this week. They were representing Canada, wearing red and white colours.

Year 6 will start their cycling proficiency training next week.

The children having keyboard lessons gave a concert to their parents on Wednesday.

The Playden Floral Group has a workshop planned for Monday 2nd July. For details please phone 22 25 83 and talk to Joan.

Early notice that there will be a traditional Summer Fete held in the churchyard on Saturday 21st July between midday and 3.30 pm. There will be stalls, games, refreshments including a BBQ and a Pimms tent.

On Monday 2nd July, at 2 pm at the Ferry road Health centre, Rye, a Community Diabetic Dietician will give talk on Healthy Eating and nutrition for people with diabetes. This is being organised by the Patient Participation group. All are welcome.

The Rye and District branch of the National Trust has an outing to Windsor to explore the Royal Landscape in the company of a Blue Badge Guide. The telephone number to enquire about possible tickets is 01797 25 37 63.

If we get fine warm weather soon and doors and windows are open, remember to make your house, garage and sheds secure when you go out, or even if you are at the end of your garden. Don’t give opportunist thieves a chance..

The Parish Council will not be meeting this week, but has transferred the meeting to 19th July.

The mid-week services will be on Tuesday at 9.30 am for Morning Prayer, and 3.30 pm for Evening Prayer.

There is no service at Playden this coming Sunday. Everyone is invited to ST. Mary’s, Rye for the Ordination of Graham Atfield at 10.30 am.

Marion Lovell, Abingworth, New England Lane