Brede

Sadly I am reporting of two ladies deaths last month: First Kathleen Pomeroy She was a Brede Parish Councillor for many, many, years and a much respected lady. Her funeral is today Friday 5 April at 10am in Brede Church. Secondly, Sylvia Pope, who was greatly valued and admired, and a much loved member of Brede WI, she sadly passed away last Sunday, 24th March Many will have known her here and in her Village of Northiam. A Memorial Service for Sylvia will take place at 11.30 am on Friday 26th April at St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Northiam TN31 6NN, following a natural burial family service at Tenterden Woodland Burial Cemetary. Please pray for these wonderful ladies and the upset families that they leave behind.

Despite what is stated in the Church Magazine: there will be a Lunch club on Tuesday 23 April so organizers say please contact Christina on 07393863187 to book your lunch.

Some Years ago: St George’s Brede had a youth group called ‘The Dragons’ The leaders Maureen Distin, Margaret law, Peter Spencer and myself took the young people to Summer Camp. Recently we have been de-cluttering our loft and finding many lost treasurers as well as recyclable bits and a lot of rubbish. I found a little verse made up by one of the children at camp. It is as important today as it was in 1990. I have changed three words. ‘THIS IS A MUST’ If dropping your litter is so much fun, your bit for the environment must be done. We don’t want a Village that looks so grim, so find a sack and put it in. Or keep a bag in the car for coffee cups and waste food cartons, cigarette boxes etc. The more people dump the more the council tax will go up as people will call Rother District Council to clean up. Rubbish is also more unsightly when all the Spring flowers and vegetation bursts into life.

Friday 5 April: Brede Farmers Market is from 10am – 10am to midday. The market has many stalls with jewelry, knitted garments and toys, Chocolate treats and body lotions and potions. Other traders have cakes, bread, apple juice, fruit and vegetables, Fish meat and dairy products a very good mix for you to be able to do your weekly or top up shop. It is also a good place to catch up with friends and many do just that. Why not join them in Brede Village Hall.

In the Market Car park Lloyds Bank will have its bus ready to do business at 10am-11.30am.

Soup and Scrabble,12 noon in Udimore Community Hall. Tickets are £5 to include soup and bread a one hour game of scrabble followed by tea and biscuits. I am reliably informed no experience is needed. Tickets are limited so please contact Liz Turgoose01424 882657 or Sue Lee 01424 883122as soon as possible. All proceeds go to The Four Charities Group for their four projects.

Brede Short Mat bowlers meet at 7.30pm in Brede Village Hall.

Saturday 6 April: Battle Choral present Handel’s Messiah at St Mary’s Church Battle at 7.30pm Tickets are £15 they are available from Raggs Boutique, or The Crafty Norman in High Street Battle, Holden & Co Solicitors Robertson Street Hastings or 01424 722422 for credit/debit card bookings. Tickets are also available at the door.

Sunday 7 April: The Church Services in the Parish are as follows: Father Anthony White conducts the Mass at 9.00am in St Theresa’s Catholic Church on the old Northiam Road. If you need to contact the Father his number is 01424 773125

The Trinity Methodist Church service is at 10.30am. Mrs Dawn Novis is taking the service. The Reverent Peggy Heim is the Pastoral Minister and can be contacted on 01424 422350