FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Pub Night, 20th March {please note new date)
New for 2010. We are holding our first Wii Tournament. As an introduction to what we hope will be a regular event, we will be playing Ten Pin Bowling. Entry to the tournament is £2 per person. 1st and 2nd prizes will be awarded. There will be a bar, and hotdog refreshments on sale. This is one for all mums, dads and children so we look forward to seeing you there!!
Please see the Programme of Events and put dates in your diaries.

GARAGE SALES — this is a very successful annual event which gives you all a chance to clear out and sell unwanted possessions. Many people come from outside the village and as last year, we will be offering refreshments in the hall all day.

MAY BALL - Following the success of our May Ball in 2008, we are holding a Masked Ball on 22nd May. We will be having an outside caterer, live music, bar and raffle. Ticket prices are kept as low as possible but for this special event, are likely to be around £18 - 20 per head. To make the event financially viable, we need to sell 50 tickets so hope as many of you as possible will be able to attend.

PUB NIGHT BBQ -  we are looking for a venue for this annual event. ls anyone willing to host this for us?

I would just like to say a special thank you to Jean Willoughby who kindly took over the helm while I was away and also to Joan McCarthy who stepped in to do the cooking as Lynne was taken ill. I understand that you all enjoyed a very good meal not only cooked by Joan but Jenny who made the desserts and their helpers Marcella and  Linda. The great task of washing up was taken on by Margaret Arthey & Ann Munns so thank you all very much.

Our next meal will be Wednesday 10th March 12 for 12.30pm. As usual bookings are essential.

I Look forward to seeing you all. Ann West.

PS If anyone has a prize or two to donate towards our raffle we would be very pleased as it all helps towards our funds and keeps the cost of our meals at £2.50 - so every little helps as they say.

Hilltop Women’s Group

Our jumble sale, although not so well attended this year, still managed to raise £179. Thank you very much to the good folk who helped before, during and after the event. Great team work.

Tuesday 9th March at 7:45 pm in the Village Hall is our first official meeting of the year. We have Pete Warnock and friend coming to talk and 'do' "Men in the Kitchen". It promises to be a light hearted and tasty evening.

The competition is your most loved cookbook.

Please tell your new neighbours about us and bring along the lady of the house.  We make new members and visitors welcome. lt's an opportunity to meet the women of the village and an inexpensive night out!(£1 for members, £2 for visitors).

Contact Margaret K. for details.

History & Film Group

Wednesday 17 March
After a brief AGM, Alistair has another collection of Video Clips of yesteryear, including Village Hall Activities from 1986 to the Centenary Exhibition of 2009. Additional items include Hugh Merriam meeting the Queen, The Street Party, The Opening of the Lunch Club 2004, and the farewell to its Co-ordinator, Jean Willoughby, after five years, plus many more fascinating snippets from the recent past.

We hope to see you all at 7.45 pm in the Village Hall. Entry £2.

 
Wickham Skeith Tai Chi Group

Weekly sessions continue on Fridays in the Village Hall from 3pm to 4.30pm. Newcomers welcome. £5 a session. Bring a bottle of water and wear loose clothing. You can exercise in trainers, soft shoes or socks. Coffee or tea at the end of the session.

Joan McCarthy.

Care Group

Next meeting is Tuesday 18th May, 7.30pm at Windmill Cottage, The Green. New members always welcome.
Reminder - Our Transport co-ordinator is now Ali Sharman of Pear Tree Cottage, Rose Lane. Contact her for transport requests.

Stoke Ash School Friends and Parents 60 Club

Here are the winners for Nov 2009:
1st Mr Brock £15; 2nd Mrs Homan £10; 3rd Mrs Bray £5; 4th Mrs McKie £5.

Dec 2009:
1st Mr Bushrod £15; 2nd Mr & Mrs Davidson £10; 3rd Mrs Haywood £5; 4th Mr Arnold £5.

Jan 2010:
1st Mr Brock £15; 2nd Mr Tait £10; 3rd Mrs Everett £5; 4th Miss Cronin £5.

Flower Festival 2010 May 1st - 3rd

The theme of the flower festival this year is "Out of the Box" and already you've put your thinking caps on and have given me your suggestions. You should have received a note by now, if you are a regular exhibitor. If you wish to take part for the first time this year please contact me (Margaret Knights) and we’ll find you a space somewhere. Ideas and funds to be raised at the

COFFEE MORNING - FRIDAY 5TH MARCH 10-12 NOON
ROSE COTTAGE

We'll have the usual produce stall and raffle. Bring along a friend or two and help swell the coffers.

SOlREE in the garden of Kisumu.

The Street, Sunday 16 May, 2-4pm (Village Hall if wet).

Coffee and Tea will be served, there will be a Bring and Buy stall and a Raffle, and you will be entertained by not one, but two String Quartets playing pleasantly (but not at the same time!) while you relax and have a chat with your friends and neighbours.

This event is in aid of Sakhelwe Trust, a charity in South Africa which cares for families affected by the Aids virus and provides medical services, advice and counselling. Thirty-three of the orphans (photos) supported by this charity are now the proud owners of lovely soft jumpers knitted by Molly Gurney of St. Andrew's Close!

Please support us and help the wonderful work to continue. If you want to learn more, look at www.sakhelwe.org.uk

lf anyone has light garden furniture that we could borrow on May 16th, I will be glad to come and transport it. Please contact me Sheila Wright.

FOSA

BINGO! First Tuesday each month, 7.30pm Village Hall, with coffee and biscuits and a raffle. The FOSA committee would like to thank Hilltop ladies for their very kind donation of £116.

Eye Bach Choir Concert

J.S. Bach, St Matthew Passion performed by Eye Bach Choir in Eye Parish Church on 20th March 2010 at 7.30 pm. More information on www.eyebachchoir.co.uk