Northiam village voice

You don’t need good weather to enjoy South East Open Studios (although it does help), which continues until Sunday 17th. In Northiam, studios are open at Northiam Station, 2 Monks Way and The White House Dixter Road as well as nearby in Peasmarsh, Rye, Ewhurst Green, Tenterden, Sandhurst, Hawkhurst etc etc. There are nearly 300 artists and makers taking part over the South East region, all pleased to share their passion for their craft, with no obligation. Please follow the paint-tube signs.

The Blue Cross will be holding a micro-chipping day today (Friday) at £10 per cat or dog. Please call 0300 777150 to make a booking or make enquiries.

Dance Club meets in the Village Hall each Friday, at 7.30pm. Now we have discovered what sequence dancing is, it looks like fun! If anyone would like to join, pop along to a session, or phone Pam Webb – 01424 870448. Badminton Club meets in the Pretious Sports Hall at 8pm.

Northiam Friendly Bridge Club will be held in the Jenkins Room on Monday at 2pm for Chicago Bridge. If you are interested, please call Judith – 252114 or Eve - 253431. Badminton is in the Pretious Sports hall at 5.45pm and Zumba at 8.15pm.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Over 60s will be holding a Buttonhole Flower competition, followed by a Flower Quiz. Meetings are held in the Village Hall on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, starting at 2pm.

Line Dancing is in the Village Hall at 7.30pm, and Aerobics/Body Conditioning in the Pretious Sports Hall at 7.45pm.

Coffee Stop welcomes all-comers to the Church centre each Wednesday between 10am and 12 noon, for nothing more taxing than a friendly chat over coffee and biscuits. Take a break, as it were.

Geoff Hutchinson will entertain the Thursday Seniors’ Club this week – new members are always welcome. The club provides a home-made two course lunch and after lunch entertainment each week to local pensioners. Transport can be arranged, and the day starts at 10.30am with coffee and a chat, with a bring-and-buy stall, and bring-and-win raffle, followed by gentle Extend chair exercises to music to help mobility. A chiropodist comes every 3 weeks, Citizens Advice call on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, and free hearing aid batteries and walking stick ferrules are available. Meetings cost just £4 a week, and Ann Lee (252343) or Jane Winnifrith (252973) will be happy to discuss the club with you.

Tickets are on sale for Beckley Players’ latest production, a farce directed by Ray Iremonger. Key for Two starts with a Gala night on Wednesday 27th June, with tickets costing £10 including wine and canapés. Thursdays’ performance is just £6, Friday is a theatre supper night, with tickets at £15, and Saturday’s final performance is £6. Tickets are available from Ann Bowler – 01797 260232. Book now for an evening of fun and laughter without having to travel miles.

Looking ahead, Northiam Football Club is looking for new keen players to join the second team, currently in Division 6 of the East Sussex league. Training will start on the Playing Fields at the end of July, and anyone interested should contact Tony Bishop 01797 252843 (minimum age 16 years).

Services (17th ): 8am Holy Communion, 10.30am Morning Praise with baptism.

Karen Ayling, The White house, Dixter Road