Westfield

The Friends of Westfield Church: hold their Christmas Fayre: tomorrow, Saturday December 3, from 2-4pm in the Parish Hall. There will be the usual stalls - cakes, books, raffle, granny’s attic, tombola and Christmas goodies. Entrance is £1 and includes refreshments.

The Parents and Toddlers Group: which meets at the church on Wednesday afternoons, invites you to their showing of the children’s film Arthur Christmas on Sunday, December 4, from 4-5.30pm in the church. Wear your pyjamas, bring a blanket, snacks and a cushion, and snuggle down to watch this hilarious Christmas film! This is a free event but donations welcome for the upkeep of the church.

Members of the Friendship Club: are holding their Christmas tea at the New Inn next Monday, December 5 from 2-3.30pm. After the Christmas break the Club will resume on January 9, when annual subscriptions (£5) will be due. It then meets from 2-3.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at the New Inn. Members play bingo and whist in a friendly atmosphere, with a cup of tea and biscuits during the afternoon. New members are always welcome; contact Jean Hobson on 01424 753095 if you would like to know more. The Friendship Club members wish readers a very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.

Westfield Women’s Institute: meets for its Christmas party next Friday, December 9 at 2.15pm in the Parish Hall, and the competition is a home-made Christmas tree fairy. Normal meetings start again on January 13, and new members are welcome. Contact the W.I. President Mrs Val Walkinshaw on 07927 403200 for more information.

Westfield School: invites you to its Christmas Fayre from next Friday, December 9 in the Community Hall from 3.15pm. There will be all sorts of Christmas goodies to buy, so come along and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Westfield Youth Club: is running a Fun Quiz Night at The New Inn next Sunday, December 11, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Admission is £5 per person, for teams of up to 6 people, and hot snacks are included. Bring some changes for the raffle. Teams must be booked in advance please.

The Carols by Candlelight: service takes place at our sister church of St. Laurence, Guestling on Sunday, December 11 at 6pm. All ages welcome! Festive fare (mince pies, mulled wine) will be served after the service.

The Westfield Village website: www.westfieldvillage.co.uk has all sorts of information about village organisations, events, news and views, Westfield Community Association and the Parish Council. Please use the website Contact page to email contributions for this column.

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