Peasmarsh

REGULAR EVENTS IN THE MEMORIAL HALL: Brownies – Mondays at 6.30 pm (Term time only). Sing for Fun – Wednesdays at 2.00 pm – Contact Yvonne on 01797 230693. Mothers and Toddlers – Thursdays at 9.30 am (Term time only)

Zumba – every Thursday at 7.30 p m

Rye Area Children’s Community Choir: This new activity is taking place in the Hall on Thursdays from 3.50 pm to 4.50 pm. All children between 7 and 11 years old who want to come along and sing are welcome. Cost only £4. No auditions just fun singing. Email Marian Ham at [email protected] for more details.

FREE ROVTE COURSE: “Time to unwind – Exercise your mind” Everyone welcome from Rye Peasmarsh and surrounding villages. Contact Emma or Michelle by phone 01424 426683 ext, 22, text 07795231064 or e-mail [email protected] This has been postponed and is now starting on Wednesdays. Please contact Hilary on 01797 230205 to check dates and times.

ADVANCE NOTICES: Sunday 26th from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm Hall of Crafts – This is the first one of 2017 and some of our regular stall holders will be there as well as new ones, and there will be the usual snack bar serving a range of sandwiches, burgers and cakes.

Allotment Plot available for rent: further details from Catherine Hellen Parish Clerk on 07951 668713 or email – [email protected]

Small electrical Recycling – This facility has been removed from Jempson’s car park and the nearest facility is now located at Northiam (in the car park for the surgery) and Gibbet Marsh car park in Rye.

Doorstep Cold Callers: There have been reports of door to door cold callers saying that they are collecting for local charities and when people refuse these callers have become abusive and threatening. If you feel threatened in any way, then ask them to leave – if they refuse just close the door and phone the police on 101.

Listen to children read: Peasmarsh Primary School would be delighted to hear from anyone with a skill to offer (e.g. artistic, creative, etc.) or who would just like to come along and hear children read. If you would like to help our local children develop their reading ability and confidence, then please contact Mrs. Charles on 01797 230325 for more information.

EASTER LILIES: If you wish to remember a loved one or friend by having an arum lily in Church during Eastertide please give name(s) of those you wish to be remembered to Sue Cavilla of Whitebrook, School Lane, Peasmarsh, by Monday 3rd April. Lilies will cost £3.50 each. The names will be read out during the 10.00 am Easter Day service at each church. A warm welcome is extended to all.

CHURCH SERVICES: Sunday 26th March 2017 8.00 am Holy Communion at Beckley. Mothering Sunday 10.00 am Family Service at Beckley

Families with children, however small, will always receive a friendly welcome at any of our 10.00 am services. There are activities and people on hand to keep young ones occupied in the Children’s areas.

BRITISH SUMMER TIME: commences on Sunday 26th March. Don’t forget to put your clocks forward by one hour.

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