Sedlescombe

SEDLESCOMBE AND DISTRICT GARDEN SOCIETY SUMMER SHOW: Don't miss it this Saturday July 15, on the Sedlescombe Village Green, supported by stalls from other local associations and there will also be a raffle. The date is Saturday July 15, doors to the show open to the public at 1pm.There will be two marquees with displays of flowers, floral art, vegetables and fruit as well as handicrafts, photography and a fun section for young gardeners, all exhibits produced by the folk of Sedlescombe and beyond. Non-members, as well as members, are very welcome to present exhibits. If you are entering any of the classes these must be staged between 8.30am to 10.15am after this , the marquees will be cleared for judging and are opened again at 1pm for visitors. Display vases, moss and water will be provided as appropriate. If you have any queries, please contact the Show Secretary, Mrs Page, by e-mail on [email protected] or by phone 01424 870455. www.sedlescombegardensociety.org.uk.

COMMUNITY CHOIR: The community choir had its first meeting last week and by the time you read this another session will have taken place but there is still time to join in if you would like to be in a choir but have been too shy to try? No auditions are necessary and all are welcome. The next session is on July 20 in the Queens Head from 2.30 to 4.15pm cost £6 concessions £5. Call Ailsa on 07775971611 for more details

FLOWER FESTIVAL: Whatlington Church will be holding a Flower Festival over the weekend of

Saturday July 22 from 10.00am until 4.00pm and Sunday July 23 from 2.00pm until 5.00pm followed by Patronal Evensong at 6.00pm. You may or may not know that Fr Kevin Mepham also takes services at St Mary Magdelene church in Whatlington as well as St John the Baptist church here in Sedlescombe.

It will be a lovely opportunity to see the Church in its full glory after its renovation from the devastating fire it experienced in 2010.

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH: Last weeks coffee morning mini market raised £113 plus . thanks to everyone for their support, this is a friendly way to help church funds and to get together

SEDLESCOMBE GREEN WI: A reminder to the ladies who have promised cakes for our stall at the flshow this Saturday July 15, please bring them to the village Green after 12or leave in Margarets porch at 2 Forge Cottages , the Green . Thank you in advance.