Northiam

Spring Show: Another wonderful Spring Show from the Horticultural Society! There were some very impressive blooms on display '“ the fabulous multiflowered white amaryllis impressed us all '“ and some very talented arrangers. Having tramped around my garden in the drizzle, gathering anything looking half-decent, I was very envious of those people who had swathes of matching flowers to make clever displays, or who had managed to get a pot of bulbs to all bloom, and at the same time, without any slug damage! Congratulations to everyone who took part '“ a great tradition!

Football: Northiam 75 FC will be playing in Wisdens Cup Final on Monday 18th April, at Hastings United FC ground, which is on Elphinstone Road. 7.30pm kick off. Good luck – we’re rooting for you!

Toddlers: Northiam Tadpoles baby & toddler group meet every Tuesday 9.15 - 11.15am at Pretious Sports Hall, Main Street (the hall between the primary school and nursery.) The session is £2.50 per family (to cover costs) for age 0-5’s which includes a healthy snack for the children, drinks and biscuits for the parents/carers, there are lots of toys out for all ages and finishes with song time.

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Over 60s: Gill Webb will be speaking to the Over 60s on Tuesday this week, on Canine Partners. Meetings are held in the Village Hall, starting at 2pm.

Coffee Stop: Call into the Church Centre on Wednesday mornings for coffee and a chat at Coffee Stop, between 10 and 12 noon.

The Queen’s Birthday: We will be lighting the beacon at 8.30pm on Thursday to mark HM The Queen’s 90th birthday. As we did for the Jubilee, we are making it a bit more of an occasion by marching up from the Playing Fields at 8pm. I understand that there will be a personal message from HRH Prince Charles to be read out beforehand, and we hope to have a 90 year old lighting the beacon - and then there will be fireworks! Well, you have to take advantage of having a Bonfire Society!

Quiz: The Bonfire Society’s Quiz will be on Saturday 7th May, and Judith is taking bookings – 252114. Full teams of 8 at this stage please, the £7.50 fee includes wine and ploughmans, and there will be a bar selling Rother Valley beer.

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Allotments: There are a few plots available in the allotments on Dixter Lane. The Plotters are a friendly group currently digging, sowing and planting in anticipation of a good harvest later in the year, but there’s always time for a chat – it’s a good excuse to stop work for a few minutes! If you are interested in having an allotment, please call Linda Windebank – 253940.

Church Services (10th): St Mary’s: 8am Holy Communion, 10.30am Come Praise

St Teresa’s: 9am Mass

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