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Westfield Church: celebrates its Patronal Festival this Sunday, June 26, with a very special outdoor Family Service and the visit of Bishop Martin (Rt Rev'd Martin Warner, Bishop of Chichester). The service is at the later time of 10.30am to allow time to get everyone seated outside; please bring a chair if possible. Children from Westfield School will be singing their prize-winning song '˜Hastings Seaside Celebration'. The service will be followed by a picnic in the church grounds, and everyone is welcome. Let's hope for good weather!
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A new weekly group: for parents and toddlers (and babies): starts every Wednesday from 2-3pm from June 29. Westfield Church welcomes you to get together for chat and play in the new family corner in the church with stories, games, songs and refreshments. Just turn up or contact Lian on 07712 31594 or Natalie on 07863 819662 for more information.

Good news! The new: play equipment has been installed in the recreation ground opposite the church. It all looks wonderful, and I am sure there are lots of children anxious to try it out.

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The WCA’s Tea Party: for Westfield’s senior residents to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday takes place in the Community Hall tomorrow from 3-5pm. There are probably be free tickets still available if you ring Rosemary 01424 754080 or Philippa 01424 753316.

The Friendship Club: meets in the Parish Hall on Monday, June 27 from 2-3.30pm for bingo, whist or just a chat over tea and biscuits. Several outings are arranged during the year, and new members are always welcome, so contact Jean Hobson on 01424 753095 for more information.

Westfield Horticultural Society: is organising a coach trip to the fabulous gardens of RHS Wisley on Saturday, July 2. Everyone is welcome, and the cost is £15 per adult and £5 per child, payable in advance. The coach leaves Geary Place at 9am and returns around 5.30pm. Ring Mike on 01424 552485 for details.

The annual Summer Jazz Picnic: organised by Rotary Club of Senlac takes place on Sunday, July 10 at 90 Westfield Lane, with Excelsior Jazz Band and The Victory Sisters. Tickets are £11 in advance or £13 on the day. Entry is from 11.30am, so come and picnic by the lake (bring chairs) before the music starts at 1pm, then listen to a great jazz band, have a dance, and join the brolly parade. Profits go to local charities. Ring Pat Connor 01424 756990 for all information.

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The Friends of Westfield Parish Church: hold their annual Strawberry Tea on Sunday, July 10 from 3pm at Church Place Farm, Vicarage Lane (in the Parish Hall if the weather is poor). Admission is £4 (children £2) and includes strawberries and cream, cake and tea. There will also be a raffle.

Fresh from being awarded: the cup for first prize in the Church Choir section at the prestigious Hastings Music Festival, Guestling Church Choir will be taking part in this year’s “Cantabile, Songs for a Summer Evening” Concert on Saturday, July 16. The concert takes place at St. Laurence Church, Guestling at 7pm, hosted by Molly Townson, and also includes Suzan Ozkan (Soprano) and Enid Graham (accompanist). Tickets are £12, including refreshment with strawberries and cream, and can be obtained directly from the Church, Gill Perry (814578) or from Molly Townson (812520). All concert proceeds will go to the St. Laurence Church Restoration Fund. Based on previous years, this is a concert not to be missed!

Westfield Cricket Club: had a great day at Westfield School last week with a cricket taster session run by Sussex Cricket Foundation combined with Westfield C.C. open day, which was supported by ECB and Waitrose who donated refreshments for the children. A really special thanks go to Simon Corke for organising the events at the school as well as all the teachers, teaching assistants and most importantly the children, who were brilliant. We look forward to seeing some of the youngsters playing for Westfield C.C. in the not too distant future. Thanks also go to both Colin Brook (Vice-President of the cricket club and a school Governor), and to Jackie Smith (school Governor and a Parish Councillor) for coming along to support the day.

Westfield Youth Club: still desperately needs permanent helpers to start in September, otherwise it will close after several very successful years. Helpers need to be available on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm. Please contact Min on 07952 995743 for more details.

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Visit the Westfield Village website: www.westfieldvillage.co.uk for all sorts of information about village organisations, events, news and views, Westfield Community Association and the Parish Council.

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