Ringmer Church and Village News

Ringmer Church
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October 2016
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Ringmer Church and Village News
Contents
Ringmer Churches Message……
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Services at St Mary's…………...
2
Church Calendar………………..
3
Church Notes…………………...
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Ringmer Baptist Church………..
10
Notices…….……………………
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Dates for your Diary……………
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Forthcoming Events…………….
18
Local Organisations News……...
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Ringmer Parish Church………...
Information
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Local Community Groups List…
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Please Note: Depending on the
quantity of articles received, the
location of certain items may vary.
Editor: Edwina Morris, 27 Oakmede
Way, Ringmer. Tel: 01273 813596
Items for publication are welcome and
can be sent by hand, post or e-mail to
[email protected]
However, they should be received by
the Editor before the 27th of the
month.
The Editor reserves the right to edit, cut
or refuse to publish any contribution.
The magazine is published monthly and
is also available on-line at:
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Adverts: Jayne Marshall-Roelich,
Chanters, Broyle Lane, Ringmer.
Tel: 01273 812744 or
[email protected]
Subscriptions: Contact Mary & Jim
Greenwood, at Lilac Cottage,
Norlington Lane. Tel: 01273 812768
Thanks be to thee, my Lord Jesus Christ, for all
the benefits which Thou hast given me, for all
the pains and insults which Thou hast borne for
me.
O most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother,
may I know thee more clearly, love thee more
dearly, and follow thee more nearly. Amen.
Prayer of St Richard of Chichester 1245-1253 1 Services at St Mary's
Monthly Sunday Services
1st Sunday
8am
Holy Communion
10am
Family Service
6.30pm Sung Eucharist
8am
10am
6.30pm
2nd/4th Sunday
Holy Communion
Sung Eucharist
Evensong
3rd/5th Sunday
8am
Holy Communion
10am
Family Eucharist
6.30pm Evensong
A Sunday Club for children is
held during the 10 am Service
on most Sundays.
Mostly Mums is held monthly.
Contact Marisa Hayes
(01273 812790).
Weekday Services
Morning Prayer (8 am) and
Evening Prayer (5 pm) are said
daily.
Holy Communion
every Wednesday (9 am).
Contact
For Holy Baptism, Banns or
Marriage, please contact
St Mary’s Vicar:
The Rev'd Beth McCleave
The Vicarage, Vicarage Way,
Ringmer, Nr Lewes BN8 5LA
Tel: 01273 812243 or email:
[email protected]
Please note that magazine items
should be sent to the Editor
(see page 1)
The Blessed Sacrament is
reserved in the Church.
Message from St Mary’s
Dear Friends,
As I concluded my assembly for the
children of our Primary School
recently I showed them a small item
which I carry, amongst the coins, in
my purse.
A few years ago I was approached by
a young man from my parish who'd
found himself in hard times following redundancy
through sickness (and no fault of his own). He shared
with me his sad story and told me of how he had lost
everything: his job, his accommodation, his dreams and
even most of his friends through this long-term sickness.
This man was, by the time he spoke to me, making some
progress and was in improving health. He'd even
managed to persuade a local businessman to let him
work, voluntarily, for a few hours a week, to build up
his credibility in work again. He was a bright and
determined man and I admired his strength and resolve
to keep striving.
This young man’s story had a significant impact on me
and not least because it's message was that it wasn't
foolishness or irresponsibility which resulted in him
sheltering under a cardboard box during those long, cold
winter nights, and when the opportunity came for the
local churches to take warm ‘survival kits’ to him, and
others like him, in the town – at this autumnal time of
year – I was only too pleased to play my part.
The small square of corrugated cardboard which I carry
in my purse is a reminder of that young man; of the
struggle he had through that tough winter, and of his
determination, with support, which enabled him to find a
way through it. As I select coins from my purse to pay
for groceries for my family I am deeply thankful that I
can, and the cardboard square reminds me not to be
judgemental about why some people can't do that today.
I have some cardboard squares available if having one
for your purse or wallet would help you too.
I wish you a blessed and plentiful Autumn.
Beth
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Church Calendar
October
Sunday
9
Tuesday
Wednesday
11
12
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
13
14
15
16
Monday
Tuesday
17
18
Wednesday
19
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Wednesday
26
Thursday
Friday
Sunday
27
28
30
Monday
November
Tuesday
Wednesday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
31
1
2
6
7
8
9
8 am
10 am
6.30 pm
7.30 pm
10 am
2.30 pm
2.30 pm
12.30pm
12.30pm
8 am
10 am
2 pm
4 pm
6.30 pm
7.30 pm
7.30 pm
2.30 pm
7 pm
8 am
10 am
5 pm
10 am
7.30 pm
2.30 pm
9-5 pm
9-5 pm
8 am
10 am
6.30 pm
7.30 pm
9.30 am
6 pm
8 am
10 am
6.30 pm
10.30am
7.30 pm
2.30 pm
7.30 pm
October/November
THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Holy Communion
Eucharist for Ordinary Time with Laying on of Hands with Prayer
Evensong
Men’s Club meets in the Church Room
Taster Book Club session at The Old Bakery
Funeral of Sue Wheeler
Singalong in the Church Room
Bereavement Bring & Share Lunch in the Church Room
Bereavement Bring & Share Lunch in the Church Room
PCC Vision Day at Sussex University
THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Holy Communion
Eucharist with Baptism and the Laying on of Hands with Prayer
‘Flutes & Friends’ concert in St Mary’s
Family Tea Time Service
Evensong
PCC meets in the Church Room
Taster Session of Lectio Divina
MU meets in the Church Room
Singalong in the Church Room
Planning meeting for helpers for the Holiday Club
BIBLE SUNDAY
Holy Communion
Eucharist with Baptism
Village Clubs’ Service (NOTE TIME)
‘Taster Session’ of Circle of Quiet in the Lady Chapel – all welcome
‘Taster Session’ of Circle of Quiet in the Lady Chapel – all welcome
Singalong in the Church Room
Preparation for Holiday Club
Holiday Club – ‘Adventure Cruise’ Day 1
Holiday Club – ‘Adventure Cruise’ Day 2
ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY
Holy Communion
Eucharist for Ordinary Time
Evensong
Christmas Fair Stallholders’ meeting in Church Room
Mostly Mums in St Mary’s
Service of Memorial and Thanksgiving for All Souls
THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT
Holy Communion
Family Service with Baptisms
Eucharist for Ordinary Time
‘Taster Session’ The Bible for Us Today in the Church Room
Men’s Club meet in the Church Room
Singalong meets in the Church Room
Deanery Synod is being held in St Mary’s
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(Church Notes, Page 6)
Church Notes
St Mary’s Church Website: www.ringmerchurch.org.uk
Families’ Tea-Time Service – Come and have fun at St Mary’s at the second of our new
monthly Families’ Tea-Time Service being held on 16th October at 4 pm. Two songs, a wellknown Bible story told for children, followed by tea and cake.
October Half Term Holiday Club Thursday 27th – Friday, 28th October 'Adventure
Cruise' All primary school age children are welcome at the Holiday Club from 9.30 - 4.30 in
St Mary's, with additional supervision between 9.00 and 5.00. The club will be a wonderful mix
of activities and themes. Talk to Marisa Hayes if you have any queries. It is vital that parents
complete a registration form, available on the church website: www.ringmerchurch.org.uk and
return it to the Vicarage or email it to [email protected] by Monday 24th October.
Village Clubs’ Service – We invite every member of all our Ringmer clubs and organisations to
this annual service taking place on Sunday, 23rd October at 5 pm. We hope the earlier time will
enable the younger members of our clubs to come along. As usual there will be refreshments
after the service.
All Souls’ Service of Memorial and Thanksgiving - We invite you to this special Service on
Wednesday, 2nd November at 6 pm in St Mary’s. During the service we shall remember loved
ones who have died and lighting candles for them. We shall remember specifically those for
whom we have held services during the last two years but if you would like anyone else
remembered by name, please contact Shirley Squires on 01273 812417.
St Mary’s Small Grants Scheme – We are pleased that the first of our monthly grants has been
awarded. It went to Ringmer Football Club to enable them to improve their youth training
facilities. If your club or group would like to apply please see our website
(www.ringmerchurch.org.uk) for further details and an application form, or contact Shirley
Squires.
St Mary’s Churchyard – Those of you who visit the churchyard across the road from the
church will notice that we have applied for planning permission to put a better surface on the
footpaths in this area. We hope this will improve the situation this winter and prevent the area
becoming quite so muddy.
Policies for volunteers, investment, conflict of interest, risk management, complaints and
Pay – St Mary’s has agreed these policies and copies are now available on the church website
(www.ringmerchurch.org.uk) and a hard copy is also kept in church.
Flutes and Friends Concert: There will be another Flutes and Friends concert given by Anne
Hodgson and her flute students at St Mary’s on Sunday, 16th October at 2 pm. Please join us for
a feast of flute music with tea and cakes for all afterwards. There will be a retiring collection in
aid of St Peter and St James Hospice.
Shoeboxes
Sue Clyde
Would you be interested in filling a shoebox for the charity ‘Link to Hope’? The boxes can be
either for a family or for an elderly person. They send boxes to Eastern Europe, Moldova,
Romania and Bulgaria. Please contact me for a leaflet and/or an empty box or they will be
available in the Church. There are also details on their website of what you can put into the
boxes, www.linktohope.co.uk I need to have the completed boxes by October 31st, please.
Contact me for any further info; Sue Clyde on 01273 812700, thank you.
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FLUTES AND FRIENDS
ST MARY’S
CHURCH
RINGMER
SUNDAY 16th OCTOBER
2pm
Anne Hodgson and her flute students welcome you
to a concert
of solos and ensemble music for flutes and piano
and featuring the newly formed
British Flute Society Sussex Flute Ensemble
Tea time refreshments in the St Mary’s Room Retiring Collection in aid of St Peter and St James Hospice Anne Hodgson is cycling from Saigon to Angkor Wat in November 2016 in aid of St Peter and St James Hospice www.virginmoneygiving.com/AnneHodgsonFlute St Mary's Mothers' Union
Marisa Hayes
The MU were delighted to welcome Mary MacPherson to speak about
Family Support Work – a Sussex charity reaching out to help families with
food, practical help and access to other resources. We heard how the work
of FSW has changed since it was founded in 1890 and how the demands for
support services remains great across our county. It was great to hear about
success stories and how FSW and MU have come together to share services
and offer holidays for families in need.
Three members of the Ringmer MU joined nearly 2000 others attending the 140 year
celebrations at Winchester Cathedral and have returned inspired by the opportunities that
membership of this worldwide organisation brings. Our branch is part of a membership of 4
million people in 83 countries. After hearing from Archbishop Justin and the leaders of the MU,
we are keen to take up the challenge of putting “Faith in Action”. More of this as we move
towards 2017….
Next month, we meet on 18 October and look forward to welcoming Ros Hutchinson, a tour
guide for London and the South East, who has herself helped women in other countries train to
become guides themselves and earn an income to support their families.
The Bert Errey Trust
The Trust was set up in memory of Rev'd Bert Errey (1918-1992). He was the Vicar of
Wolverton parish (Warwickshire) and retired to Ringmer where he assisted with services.
The Bert Errey Trust aims to bring together two dominant strands in Bert's thinking; his lifelong
interest and concern for the 'Third World' (stemming from his own upbringing in the West
Indies) and equally his longstanding commitment to the ecumenical movement.
The trust gives grants to assist with travel costs etc. for teenagers and young people from
Ringmer and Wolverton (Warwickshire) to visit centres such as Taizé and Iona, or to attend
ecumenical work-camps, workshops and conferences where they can meet Christians from
different countries, cultures and denominations and thus gain a wider vision of God's kingdom.
Since the trust started in 1992 about 20 grants have been given to young people from Ringmer
and Wolverton. They have varied in amount from £30 given to cover the cost of travel to a
Diocesan conference for young people in Mayfield to over £200 to cover the cost of travel to
South Africa, where the recipient was to work as a volunteer in Kurland Township.
The trustees are now inviting applications from both parishes with a view to making money
available for travel next year. Application forms, with further details, are available from Anne
Stamper (Secretary of Ringmer PCC and Clerk to the Trust) or from the church website.
From the Registers - September
Baptisms
Weddings
Funerals
24
25
24
15
Grace Hickman
Max Beech
Stephen and Katie Hickman
Mervyn Sawyer
Floodlighting
September
October
21
6
14
Malcolm Lyon
‘Bill’ Small
Florence Tozer
In Loving Memory
Birthday Memories
In Loving Memory
The Church can be floodlit on request for a donation of £10 (phone 01273 812316 or 01273 812119).
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Ringmer Baptist Church
Neil Thornicroft
A warm welcome and a joyful time of fellowship awaits all who join us at our services
to worship the Lord Jesus Christ and to hear what God is saying to us.
Sunday Services are held in the Village Hall at 10.30 am and 6 pm unless stated.
A Sunday Club is available for children up to Age 11.
Youth Group meets Bi-Weekly for Secondary School Children Age 11 – 16.
Prayer meetings are held weekly on Mondays at 2.30pm & Wednesdays at 10 am.
Mid-Week Home Group is held on Thursday evenings at 7.30 pm.
(Venues for all events will be announced in Church)
For any pastoral or other needs: please contact Neil Thornicroft on 01825-750283.
‘Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house
are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And
if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I
am, there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know. Thomas said to
Him, ‘Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how we can know the way?’ Jesus said to
him, ‘I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’
(John Chapter 14 verses: 1-6 / New King James Version))
Speakers & Services for October:
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10.30 am Morning Neil Thornicroft – John, Chapter 14 verses: 1 – 14
Oct
Service
(Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life)
No
South Eastern Baptist Association 2016 Celebration
Evening Speaker: Derek Tidball 'Unshakeable Faith'
Service
Hawth Theatre, Crawley at 4 – 6 pm
16 10.30 am Morning Gill Salisbury – John, Chapter 14 verses: 15 – 31
Service
(Vitality of our Christian Lives Depends on the Holy Spirit)
6 pm
Evening Neil Thornicroft - Galatians - Chapter 5 verses: 22 – 23
Service
(Fruit of the Spirit Series: 'Faithfulness')
23 10.30 am Morning Sharon Lancaster – John, Chapter 15 verses: 1 – 17
Service
(The Essence of a Personal Relationship with Jesus)
5 pm
Evening Teaching & Tea - Tea @ 5.00pm / DVD @ 6.00pm led by Gill
Service
Salisbury DVD Series - Case for Faith (3 & 4) by Lee Strobel
30 10.30 am Morning Gill Salisbury - Suffering Church Sunday
Service
(Calling the Church to Warfare)
6 pm
Evening Paul Daniels - Galatians - Chapter 5 verses: 22 – 23
Service
(Fruit of the Spirit Series: 'Gentleness')
Nov 06 10.30 am Morning Rev Dave Bishop – John, Chapter 15 verses: 18 – 27
Service
(Believers are to Expect Persecution in a Hostile World)
2.30 pm
Evening Testimony & Praise led by Neil Thornicroft
Service
Guest Speaker: Ian Thorburn / Tools with a Mission
1. The Ringmer Food Bank, operated by Ringmer Baptist Church, is open every Monday from 1.30
to 2.30 pm. Located in the Rogers Room at Ringmer Village Hall, it is available to individuals and
families referred to us by local welfare organisations. Further details available from:
[email protected] or telephone: 07985-651792.
2. South Eastern Baptist Association: 2016 Celebration at 4 pm on 9 October at Hawth Theatre,
Crawley (No service in the Village Hall).
3. Macmillan Cancer Trust: Coffee Morning – Friday, 14 October at 2 Mill Road 10am-Noon.
4. Lime Tree Residential House: Service on 12 October @ 2.15pm.
5. Holm Lodge Residential Home: Service on 2 November @ 2.15pm.
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Notices
Protect yourself and those around you from flu
Dr David Roche, GP
Now that the flu season is upon us again, GPs will be
sending out invitations for yearly flu vaccinations to the
people who could really benefit from it.
Flu mainly affects the respiratory system and the digestive
tract, causing aches and pains, a high temperature and sometimes chest infections and
pneumonia. It is better avoided by children, pregnant women, those over 65 and those have
other health conditions to contend with.
Having the flu vaccine doesn’t guarantee you won’t get flu but it does reduce the risk for seven
or eight people out of every 10 who have it. Plus it will reduce the chance of you getting serious
or potentially life-threatening complications from it.
GPs have been asked to work particularly hard to encourage pregnant women to take the
vaccination up. A new study offers reassuring evidence that pregnant women who are
immunised against flu reduce their risk of losing their babies through any complications caused
by getting flu.
If you have a long term health condition and do not get an invitation to vaccinate, please do
contact your GP practice for advice. Think of the flu vaccine as like locking your home to
protect against burglars. It doesn’t mean someone can’t get in, but it makes it far less likely!
I hope this article helps persuade you that taking up your flu vaccination is a really good idea. If
you have any concerns please speak to your doctor.
This year’s national vaccination campaign will focus on:
 All children aged two to seven on 31 August 2016.
 Primary school-aged children.
 Those aged six months to under 65 years in clinical risk groups which includes chronic
(long-term) diseases such as chest, heart, kidney disease, neurological disease, diabetes,
sickle cell disease and weakened immune system conditions.
 Pregnant women.
 Those aged 65 years and over.
 Those in long-stay residential care homes.
 Carers
There are all sorts of myths about the flu vaccine and here are a few answers to them:
 It doesn’t contain any live virus so you can’t catch flu from it.
 Having the flu vaccine doesn’t protect you against other viral infections like coughs and
colds.
 Having had a flu vaccine in the past doesn’t mean you’re protected this year as the virus
keeps changing.
Ringmer Good Neighbours
Jo Linehan
Ringmer Good Neighbours has provided help to a number of people in
the two months since it was launched. The initiator of the scheme,
Mandy Beswick, has recently left the village to return to her home in
Hertfordshire but she has handed on the running of the scheme to several
people in the village who will be manning the phone in future. The
telephone number remains the same 07340 118758 and the manned
times remain as 10-11 am and 3-4 pm.
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(Notices Cont, page 14)
Ringmer Village Hall
Pam Bowmaker, Trustee & Lead for Community Events
01273813625 or [email protected] Web: http://www.village.hall.ringmer.info/
Although generally most of the 'big' work improving the Village Hall was completed a while
ago, snagging is under way as well as fitting out the Cecil Gates Store. Rather than have it filled
with standard sized shelves and cupboards, a lot of effort is going in to provide facilities that
meet the needs of individual groups and thus maximise the use of the space. Being able to store
the chairs away from the hall has made a big improvement for those using the Jack Hart Hall
and also has enabled us to keep the Foyer clear of chair racks and other hazards.
There are two community events in October and one in November with proceeds being donated
to the Village Hall - full details are elsewhere in this Village News but as a reminder:
Saturday 22nd October, 10am – 2pm 'Ringmer Hub Societies Fair' More than 20 stalls
representing local groups and societies are available to view. Free admission. Light refreshments
will also be available.
Saturday, 29th October, 'Christmas Gifts and Crafts Fair' in the Jack Hart Hall. 20+ stalls have
already committed. Do come and get your Christmas Shopping underway.
Saturday, 5th November, 12-13.30, Souper Saturday - Come and enjoy homemade soups; £2.50
for a bowl of soup and bread plus a refill. There will be at least four different soups to choose
from. Afterwards there will be tea, coffee, cakes/flapjacks available for £1.
St Mary’s Christmas Fair
Marisa Hayes
This popular village event takes place on Saturday, 26th
November
in
the
Village
Hall
from
10 am until 12.30 pm. The traditional Rainbow theme is
appropriate as it comes the day after the now renowned
Black Friday so let’s hope there is plenty of cheer! As well
as the usual range of stalls, books, DVDs, cakes and
gourmet, toys and games, there will be the Grand Draw and
a superb range of refreshments during the morning.
Additional help
to set up on
th from 2-5 pm will be very welcome and
Friday, 25
new faces invited to get involved in this massive
team effort. Donations of good quality items such as
tombola prizes and to sell on each of the stalls are
essential. Contact Marisa Hayes on 01273 812790 or
Jo Linehan on 01273 812097 to arrange collection or
bring them along to the church anytime from 14-25
November. A full list of stallholders will be
available from the church website and in the next
edition.
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Dates for your Diary
October
Saturday
8
Thursday
13
Saturday
Sunday
15
16
10.30-12
2 pm
Saturday
Wednesday
Thursday
22
26
27
10-2
12-2.15
7.30 pm
Saturday
29
10-4
Sunday
30
2-4 pm
November
Thursday
3
7.30 pm
Friday
4
7.30 pm
Saturday
5
12-1.30
10-4
Monday
7
2-5 pm
Thursday
10
12-2.15
7.30 pm
Wed-Sat
16-19
Friday
Thursday
18
20
6 pm
12.30 pm
Wednesday
Thursday
23
24
12-2.15
7.30 pm
Saturday
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Regular Events
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesday
Fridays
10.30 –
12.30
12-2.15
7.30 pm
10-12.30
1.30-2.30
2-4 pm
10–11am
12.30 pm
10-12
12.15 pm
Ringmer Tiddlers & Toddlers are holding a Nearly New
Sale in the Village Hall.
Ringmer Disability Social Club meets in the Village Hall
Parish Council meets in the St Mary’s Room of the Village
Hall (open to public)
Ringmer Primary School Nearly New Sale at the School
Flutes & Friends Concert in St Mary’s Church
(in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice)
Ringmer Hub Societies Fair is on in the Village Hall
Ringmer Kurling Club meets in the Village Hall
Parish Council Planning Committee meets in the
St Mary’s Room of the Village Hall (open to public)
A Christmas Gift & Craft Fair is being held in the Village
Hall to raise funds for the hall.
Mish Mash Morris Dancers are holding a free open
afternoon at The Goldsborough Hall (Scout Hut).
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Parish Council General Purposes Committee meets in the
St Mary’s Room of the Village Hall (open to public)
Ringmer Twinning Association are holding a Barn Dance in
Ringmer Football and Social Club
Souper Saturday in the Village Hall
Uckfield Art Group Exhibition at the Luxford Centre,
Library Way, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1AR.
Bridge Afternoon in the Village Hall
(in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice)
Ringmer Disability Social Club meets in the Village Hall
Parish Council meets in the St Mary’s Room of the Village
Hall (open to public)
Ringmer Dramatic Society’s autumn show is ‘Suddenly at
Home’ by Francis Burbridge in Ringmer Village Hall.
Ringmer Primary School Family Fireworks Display
Ringmer Evergreen Club is holding a fundraising lunch in
the Village Hall
Ringmer Kurling Club meets in the Village Hall
Parish Council Planning Committee meets in the
St Mary’s Room of the Village Hall (open to public)
St Mary’s Christmas Fair is being held in the Village Hall
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Ringmer Foodbank is open in Village Hall (Rogers Room)
Bingo Club meets in the Village Hall
Ringmer Country Market in Village Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous meet in the Church Room.
‘Coffee Break’ in Rogers Room of Village Hall.
Alcoholics Anonymous meet in the Village Hall.
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St Peter & St James Hospice
Ringmer Village Support Group
Jayne Marshall-Roelich
Societies Fair (Ringmer Hub) is taking place at the Village Hall on Saturday, 22nd October from
10am until 2pm. John has booked a table for the Support Group, and it would be good to have
some volunteers to help man it for some (or all !) of the time. If you can help please contact
John on (01273-812501).
'Lights of Love' service will be held on Saturday, 3rd December at 4 pm in the Parish Church as
usual; sponsorship forms will be available from the church or Wednesday Coffee Break from
12th October,
A Flutes and Friends Concert is being held at 2 pm on Sunday, 16th October in St Mary’s
Church in aid of the Hospice.
Anne Hodgson’s Cycle Ride. Please help Anne to raise money for St Peter and St James
Hospice - she is cycling from Saigon to Cambodia in November 2016
www.virginmoneygiving/AnneHodgsonFlute
Carol Singing will again be held outside Ringmer Shops as usual at 10am on Christmas Eve.
2017 Open Gardens Event. The Open Gardens Event for 2017 will take place on the two
weekends of the 17th and 24th June. Correspondence has been sent out to all previous. However,
if you would like to take part in this enjoyable and social event next year, whether you have a
patio or meadow, we will be very happy to hear from you. Please telephone me, Jayne, on
01273-812744 or email [email protected]
Forthcoming Events
Ringmer Tiddlers & Toddlers are holding a Nearly New Sale on Saturday, 8th October at the
Village Hall. We will be selling everything you could possibly need when having, raising or
minding little ones, as well as tea and cakes. Entry is just £1 per family, and we will be open
from 10.30 – 12.30. Please do come along and support us, and we promise that you will find lots
of bargains!
Ringmer Primary School PTA is holding a Nearly New Sale of ‘all things children’ on
Saturday, 15th October between 10.30 am and 12 noon at the school. It is to be similar to the
very successful NCT sale and Tiddlers & Toddlers sales but for children age 4 and upwards. We
will be selling clothes, books, shoes, toys, bikes, games, uniforms, scooters and small items of
furniture in fact anything to do with children. Sellers must register before the sale and there is a
limited number of places. If you are interested in selling, please contact me on
[email protected] or 01273 812790 for further details; there is no charge for selling –
we take a small commission on items sold. Come along to buy too - admission is £1 per family.
We would welcome any good quality donations please and can collect locally.
Ringmer Hub Societies Fair. If you are new to Ringmer or have some spare time for a new
hobby, please visit the Ringmer Hub on Saturday, 22nd October in Ringmer Village Hall when
lots of local organisations will be publicising their activities between 10 am and 2 pm.
Refreshments will be available, and all money raised will go to Village Hall funds. If any
societies wish to book a table, we may still be able to squeeze you in. Please get in touch with
Liz Owen on 01273 814220 or by email at [email protected]
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A Christmas Gift & Craft Fair is being held in Ringmer Village Hall on Saturday, 29th
October between 10 am and 4 pm to raise funds for the hall. There will be over 20 tables selling
a variety of interesting items including toys, cakes, sweets, Fair Trade goods, cards, handbags,
scarves, jewellery, candles and so much more. There will also be tables selling surplus craft
items. This will be a friendly informal event with refreshments available. Everyone welcome.
Morris Dancing is FUN! So Mish Mash Morris are holding a free open afternoon at: The
Goldsborough Hall (Scout Hut), Ringmer on Sunday, 30th October from 2 until 4 pm. If you're
16 or over, here is an opportunity to try Morris Dancing! To experience the fun all you need are
loose clothes and trainers. For more details for this and other dates, please contact Phil
Sigournay, 01903 814642.
An Autumn Barn Dance is being held by Ringmer Twinning Association on Friday, 4th
November at 7.30 pm in Ringmer Football and Social Club. Dancing will be led by Tony Dunn
and tickets are £8 from 07815103196 / 01273813390, email [email protected] or 52
Springett Avenue, and include a buffet meal (drinks available from the bar).
Uckfield Art Group Exhibition is on Saturday, 5th November between 10 am - 4pm at the
Luxford Centre, Library Way, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1AR. There will be paintings,
drawings, greeting cards and other hand crafted items on display. A craft area for children (old
and young) will be there to entertain them whilst the adults enjoy the usual delicious home-made
refreshments which will be served throughout the event. Free entry and plenty of free parking as
the venue is surrounded by the main town car park. For further information contact Annie on
01825 765021 or by email [email protected]
Ringmer Evergreen Club is holding a fundraising lunch in the Village Hall on Thursday, 20
October at 12.30 pm. Everyone is invited. £6.50 for a 2-course lunch with tea or coffee. If you
would like to attend please contact Tony Heath (01273 812702) or Mavis Hathway (01273
813742). Come and enjoy lunch with good company.
A Bridge Afternoon is being held in the Village Hall on Monday, 7th November between 2-5
pm in support of St Peter & St James Hospice. Contact Maureen 01273 474780 for further
details.
Ringmer Dramatic Society’s autumn production this year is 'Suddenly at Home' by Francis
Burbridge and will be performed between 16 - 19th November in Ringmer Village Hall. The
show will be directed by Flor Grindley and has a strong cast.
Tickets (£8) are now available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ringmerdramaticsociety Denis is
operating a ticket hotline on 07753 317373 until 28th October only. From 29th October tickets
can be bought in 'The Pet Store'. Ringmer.
Local Organisations News
Ringmer Flower Club
Rachel Parker
Our AGM takes place on Wednesday, 2nd November at 2 pm in the Village Hall
preceded in the morning by a workshop for a Christmas table arrangement. Visitors
are welcome to join us at the AGM to hear about the past year and our plans for next
year when we will be celebrating the club's 40th anniversary.
The Ruby Anniversary Festival will be in St Marys Church, Ringmer on Friday, 21st
July until Sunday 23rd July 2017. We will be raising funds for our main charity St Peter &
St James with a donation to Ringmer Church as well.
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Ringmer Evening W.I.
Teresa Keen
Our speaker for September, Mr John Davey, proved to be totally absorbing.
He told us about "The Lost Industries of Lewes" illustrated by slides,
including the earliest known photograph of a ship, a photo of the SS Halifax
dating from 1855. Industries included iron & steel, cement, paper making,
printing and ship building, the river being a major transportation route. We
learned that the previously thriving ship building industry was made redundant by the coming of
the railway in 1846 and the last ship to be built in Lewes was the SS Lewes Castle in 1839.
Lewes was one of the first towns in Sussex to have a pumping station and built a gas works
before Brighton. We also learned that at one time Lewes had 7 major breweries and 70 public
houses for a population of around 7,000.
We are now looking forward to ‘Colour Me Gorgeous’ in October and also to the new season at
Lewes Little Theatre, with "Steel Magnolias" being the first production on our agenda. The
walking group enjoyed a stroll to Firle Beacon this month and next month we are planning to go
to Sheffield Park to see the colours of the autumn leaves.
We are always pleased to welcome visitors and new members. We meet on the first Tuesday of
the month at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall and if you would like further information, please
contact Teresa Keen on 01273 813758.
East Sussex Federation of Women's Institute Website: www.esfwi.org.uk
National Federation of Women's Institute Website: www.thewi.org.uk
Ringmer Tiddler & Toddler Group
Caroline Jones
Tiddlers and Toddlers have returned from our summer holidays with lots of
energy for the new term. So far we have enjoyed getting messy with potato
painting, and feeling autumnal making hedgehog pictures out of fallen leaves.
What we have enjoyed most though is being able to use the outdoor space to the
side of the Village Hall. During the summer holiday we had the grass area fenced
so that it is secure for children to play outside, and they absolutely love it! It’s wonderful to see
them running about and riding bikes out there, as well as looking for bugs and creatures in the
hedges.
Coming up this month is our famous nearly new sale which is being held on the 8th October at
the Village Hall. We will be selling everything you could possibly need when having, raising or
minding little ones, as well as tea and cakes. Entry is just £1 per family, and we will be open
from 10.30 – 12.30. Please do come along and support us, and we promise that you will find lots
of bargains!
Ringmer Tiddlers and Toddlers meet on Mondays and Thursdays from 9.30 – 11.30am during
term time in the Village Hall. Entry is £2 per family. We also run a music group at Ringmer
Children’s Centre on Tuesdays from 1-2pm, and a playgroup at Ringmer Children’s Centre on
Wednesdays from 10-11.30am (entry for these groups is £1 per family).
Ringmer Disability Social Club
Coralie Clement
During September we enjoyed our social in the Village Hall when Bingo was
re-introduced to the club. At the Kurling session later in the month, we had
good fun competing against each other. This month we will be enjoying a dvd
of past events, visiting Wakehurst Place and, of course, playing Kurling at the
end of the month. If you are interested in joining our club as a member or a
friend, contact Coralie (813596).
Website: www.tbds.org.uk/ringmerdisabilityclub
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Features
Comma - Perfectly Punctuated
Michael Blencowe, Sussex Wildlife Trust
Ding, ding. Last orders at the butterfly bar. The party is over. All
summer the blues, whites, browns, skippers, hairstreaks and all
our other butterflies have mated in the meadows and fornicated in
our flower beds. The results of this butterfly bonding will pass the
winter as eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises. Even those butterflies
tough enough to endure the winter as adults will have turned in early to get a good six months
sleep. But there’s still one species left knocking back the nectar until the bitter end.
The comma is one ragged looking butterfly – it
is unlike any other British species. With its
jagged-edged wings it looks like it’s been busy
brawling with a bird’s beak. The wings glow the
fiery orange of hell. In France the butterfly’s
devilish good looks have earned it the name
Robert Le Diablo – Robert the Devil.
But this angular attire is perfect for a butterfly
that will be spending the winter hidden amongst
dark dead leaves. Its crinkle-cut wings are dark
underneath and when it closes them the comma
chameleon vanishes. Yet the centre of this dark
Comma Butterfly © David Plummer
facade is punctured by a punctuation mark –
www.davidplummerimages.co.uk_
a small silver ‘c’, the comma that gives the
Sussex Wildlife Trust
butterfly its English name. In America a similar
looking butterfly has a comma and a dot and is called the question mark.
Comma Butterfly © David Plummer
www.davidplummerimages.co.uk_
Sussex Wildlife Trust
In October you’ll still find the commas across
Sussex stocking up on sugars from late flowering ivy
or rotting fruits in preparation for its winter-long big
sleep. It’s not always been this way. Certainly many,
many years ago the comma was widespread across
Sussex but by the 1820s the comma had
mysteriously vanished from most of England.
Lugubrious lepidopterists mourned ‘the butterfly of
our youth has left us for good and all’. The decline
in England’s hop industry must have had an effect
along with new techniques of bine-burning and
washing the crops with insecticides. In the 1930s an
increase in comma sightings marked the start of the
butterfly’s re-conquest of England. This time, with
hardly any hops left to munch, the comma grasped
the nettle as the main food plant for its caterpillar.
Now the butterfly is regularly being seen across
Scotland too. The comma’s comeback continues.
Sussex Wildlife Trust Website - www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
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Ringmer Parish Church - Information
Vicar:
The Rev’d Beth McCleave, Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01273 812243
The Vicarage, Vicarage Way, Ringmer, Nr Lewes, BN8 5LA
Please note that magazine items should be sent to the Editor (address below)
Curate: The Rev’d Lucy Hollingsworth
Churchwardens:
Peter Speed, 26 Craig Meadows. Tel: 01273 812119
Mike Townsend, 9 Greenacres Drive. Tel: 01273 812425
Church Administrator (inc Church Room Bookings):
Shirley Squires, 'Meran', Broyle Lane. Tel: 01273 812417
Hon Secretary P.C.C: Anne Stamper, The Firs, Lewes Road. Tel: 01273 812316
Hon. Treasurer P.C.C.: Jonathan Franklin, 9 Delves Close. Tel: 01273 813189
Gift Aid & Envelope Hon. Sec.: Mary McPherson, 8 Penn Crescent. Tel: 01273 812797
Floodlighting: Anne & John Stamper, The Firs, Lewes Road. Tel: 01273 812316.
or Peter Speed on 01273 812119
Caring & Sharing: Elizabeth Hawkins, 57 Harvard Road. Tel: 01273 813353
Organist & Choirmaster: Nicholas Milner-Gulland. Tel: 01273 480189
Tower Captain: Anne Franklin, 9 Delves Close. Tel: 01273 813189
Magazine
Editor: Edwina Morris, 27 Oakmede Way, Ringmer, BN8 5JL Tel: 01273 813596
Hon. Treasurer: Sue Tibbenham, 2 The Elms. Tel: 01273 812494
Advertisement Manager: Jayne Marshall-Roelich, Chanters, Broyle Lane, BN8 5PQ.
Tel: 01273 812744 or e-mail [email protected]
Chief Distributors: Mary & Jim Greenwood, Lilac Cottage, Norlington Lane.
Tel: 01273 812768
Magazine Website: www.ringmervillagenews.org.uk
Facebook: http://facebook.com/ringmernews
Items for publication are welcomed and can be received by hand, post or e-mail
[email protected]
However, they should be sent to the Editor before the 27th of the month.
The Editor reserves the right to edit, cut or refuse to publish any contribution.
To advertise regularly in the magazine, contact Jayne Marshall-Roelich via post, telephone or
e-mail [email protected]
To request an annual subscription for the magazine, contact Mary & Jim Greenwood, at Lilac
Cottage, Norlington Lane. Tel: 01273 812768
Disclaimer
Magazine contributions from Village Organisations or individuals are very welcome. However,
please remember that contributors are responsible for their own articles and, although every
effort is made to ensure accuracy, the magazine cannot be held responsible for any errors,
omissions or copyright infringements in articles or advertisements received.
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Local Community Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous, Ringmer: For alcohol problems; phone the AA Helpline 0845 769 7555 or visit
the meeting in Church Room each Tuesday at 12.30pm & the Village Hall each Friday at 12.15pm.
Barn Dancing Society: Caburn Pavilion, 3rd Tues each month at 7.45 pm. Contact Maureen 01273 814254
or Julia 01273 813595.
Badminton Club (Village Hall): Tuesday 9.30 am - noon in Village Hall. Sue Hemington (01273 812356).
Bingo Club: Village Hall, Mondays 2-4 pm. Contact Ros Davis (01273 814578).
Bowls Club: Rinks: Cheyney Green. Season starts 1st May. Secretary: Mrs Pauline Lloyd (01273 812470).
Bridge Club: St Mary's Room, Village Hall, most Weds at 7.30 pm. Chair: Tim Owen (01273 814220).
British Red Cross Society: Brighton & Hove Centre: 01273 227800, Medical loan: 01273 227814. Services
available also include transport, first aid courses, carer’s support and escort (08000280831).
Cheyney Croquet Club: Cheyney Field. Sec: David Ross, Old Lavenders, Cuilfail, Lewes (01273 472988).
Conservative Association,-Ringmer Branch: Sec: David Bush, Downham, Broyle Lane (01273 812522).
Cricket Club: Village Green. Secretary: D Bush, Downham, Broyle Lane, BN8 5PQ. Tel: 01273 812522.
Disability Social Club (RDSC): Meets every 2nd Thursday of each month in Ringmer Village Hall between
12 noon & 2.30 pm. Contact Coralie (01273 813596) or go to www.tbds.org.uk/ringmerdisabilityclub
Ringmer Kurling Club (part of RDSC): Meets on 4th Wednesday of each month in Village Hall 12 noon2.30pm. For all abilities. Contact Coralie (01273813596) or go to www.tbds.org.uk/ringmerdisabilityclub
Dramatic Society: Secretary, Angela Howard, 01273 813097, [email protected]
East Sussex Community Choir: Meets every Monday 7.30-9.30 pm term time only, at the Performing Arts
Centre, Sussex Downs College. Tel: 01273 336793 or see www.eastsussexcommunitychoir.org
ESAB VIPs Social Group for the Visually Impaired: meets monthly, every second Monday.
Local contact: Diana Shoult (01273 812348) or Sue Tibbenham (01273 812494).
Evergreen Club. Village Hall every Thursday at 2 pm. Open to all over 55. For details ring Tony Heath
(01273 812902) or Mavis Hathway, Secretary (01273 813742).
Flower Club: Village Hall at 2 pm, 1st Wednesday in the month, Hon Sec Mrs Ann Keeping (812465).
Ringmer Football & Social Club: Caburn Field. 01273 812738 or see www.pitchero.com/clubs/ringmerfc/
Horticultural & Home Produce Society -Royal British Legion:
Contact Bob Cairns on 01273 812784 or email [email protected]
Lewes District Art Club: meets in St Mary's Room in the Village Hall every Tuesday 2-4 pm.
Contact Angela Howard (01273 813097) or Anne Stamper (01273 812316).
Lewes & District Cage Birds Society: meet 3rd Thursday of each month (except December) at
Ringmer Village Hall at 8 pm. Secretary Alfred Prigmore (01273 587275).
Lewes Camera Club: Meet every Monday (Sept-Mar only) 7.30 pm at St Mary’s Social Centre, Christie
Road, Lewes, BN7 1PL. Contact the Chairperson for details (01323 811030).
Liberal Democrats -Ringmer & District Branch: Secretary: Peter Gardiner, Broadlands, Lewes Road,
(01273 814246).
Library (Ringmer): Village Hall, Open: Tues 2-4pm, Wed 10am-noon, Thurs 2-4pm, Sat 10am-noon.
Tel: 0345 6080195 (renewals) or 0345 6080196 (enquiries). All times valid from 28 Nov 16 (provisional).
Men's Club - St Mary's: Church Room, 2nd Tues in month at 7.30 pm: contact Michael Brotherton by
email [email protected]
Mothers' Union: Meet every 3rd Tuesday in the month at 7.30 pm in Church Room.
Contact: Anne Stamper (01273 812316) Secretary: Rosemary Norris (01273 858062).
NADFAS Arts Education and Heritage Conservation (covers Ringmer, Lewes and Uckfield areas.) Meet
on 2nd Wed of the month at Uckfield Civic Centre at 2.30 pm and 4-5 visits a year. Contact Terri Wallwork
on 01273 471826 or email [email protected] . See www.uckfielddfas.org.uk
National Trust Lewes Centre: a local association of NT members with a programme of meetings, outings,
activities and annual holiday. Contact Mrs D Bowker, 23 Langham Close, Ringmer (01273 812137).
RADAR is Ringmer's local Community Speed Watch Group approved by the Police. If you can help, please
contact our Chair Ray Eggleton (01273 812962).
1st Ringmer Guides: Scout Hut, Wednesdays 7 - 8.30 pm. Guiders: Amy Wilkins (07971524650), District
Commissioner Ruth Hughes (01273 476806).
1st Ringmer Rainbow Guides: Village Hall, Tuesdays 5 to 6 pm. Guider and District Commissioner Sarah
Boot Handford (01273 813342).
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3rd Ringmer Brownies: Village Hall, Tuesdays 5 pm to 6.30 pm. Guiders: Wendy Golding (01323 488316),
Ann Barton (01273 813614) & Tina Goldsmith (01273 813582).
PureStretch Exercise Classes: Village Hall, Fridays 9.30-10.30am. Contact Wendy on 07980 307002.
Rifle Club: Caburn Field, Rifle and Pistol Shooting for Adults and Juniors. Secretary: James Bridgland,
5 Mount Pleasant, Lewes, BN7 2DH. Tel: 01273 487355. Email: [email protected]
Ringmer Baptist Church: Sunday Services at 10.30 am and 6 pm in Village Hall.
Contact: Neil Thornicroft (01825 750283).
Ringmer Country Market: Village Hall every Tuesday, 10 am to 11 am.
Controller: Mrs Sue Howes, The Old Bakery, Lewes Road (01273 812394).
Ringmer Evening WI: Village Hall, 1st Tuesday in month, 7.30 pm. Call Teresa Keen (01273 813758).
Ringmer Good Neighbour Scheme: To request our services ring 07340 118758 between 10 and 11 am or 3
and 4 pm or email [email protected]
Ringmer History Study Group: Chairman: John Kay, Fair Meadow, Rushey Green (01273 813388).
Ringmer Primary School: Harrisons Lane. Headteacher: Mr Dave Evans.
Prospectus and viewing appointments, please telephone the school office on 01273 812463.
Ringmer Nursery School: at Ringmer Primary School, Harrisons Lane, weekday mornings, 8.45 – 11.45
am, lunch club 11.45-12.30, and afternoons 12.30 - 3.30 pm for 2½ - 5 year olds. Nursery teacher: Corina
Gamble (01273 814154 or at home on 01273 813612). See www.ringmernursery.co.uk
Ringmer Ramblers: Fortnightly walks on Sunday at 10 am (about 6 miles) and monthly Saturday morning
walks (about 4 miles). Full programme available. Contact Jim Elsam 01273 812335, [email protected]
Ringmer Rovers Junior Football Club: Matches & Training at Ringmer Community College
Contact: Christopher Peck (01273 812374).
Ringmer Short Mat Bowls: Village Hall. Monday 2-4.30 pm, Tuesday 7.15-10.15 pm, Wednesday 10 am12.30 pm. Contact Pat Escott (01273 813295).
Ringmer Stoolball Club - Played on the Village Green from May until September. Juniors on Wednesday
& Seniors on Thursday evenings. Contact: Stephanie Lambert (01273 812295).
Ringmer Tiddlers & Toddlers: Village Hall, Mondays & Thursdays 9.30 am to 11.30 am. Contact Sarah
Turner on 07590 273465 or email [email protected]
Ringmer Twinning Association: For information contact Chairperson Sharon Gunde (07815 103196).
Ringmer Volunteers: Footpath clearance, contact David Jones (01273 814980). Litter picking, contact Julia
Morriss (01273 813595).
Ringmer Youth Development Service: Youth Club for Years 7/8 & Duke of Edinburgh's Award for Years
10+ Email: [email protected]
Ringmer U3A: The U3A is for retired people who wish to meet in small sociable groups and develop their
interests in a variety of subjects. Info Jenny West (01273 812585).
Royal British Legion - Ringmer Branch: Village Hall - St Mary's Room, 4th Monday in March, July,
October & November - 11.30am, Chairman: T.P.Jackson (01273 812697). Hon Sec: M Powles (01825
761447) Flat 3, 25 London Road, Uckfield, TN22 1JB.
Royal British Legion -Women's Section: Hon Sec: Mrs J B Goldsmith, 'Laburnum House',
Lewes Road (01273 812308).
Scout Group - 1st Ringmer: Scout HQ, The Green. Group Scout Ldr & HQ Bookings: John Saunders
(01273 812681). Scout Troop: Tuesday, 7 - 8.30 pm. Leaders John Saunders (01273 812681) Cub Pack:
Thursday, 6 – 7.15 pm. Leader Ian Knight (01273 814966) Beaver Colony: Monday 6 - 7 pm. Ldr Maxine
May (01273 813641).
St John Ambulance-Ringmer Division: Village Hall, Mondays. BADGERS age 5-10, meet 6.30 to
7.45pm. CADETS ages 10-16 meet 6.30-7.45pm and ADULTS meet 8-9.30pm; call Joan (01273 812187).
St Pancras R.C. Church: High Street, Lewes. Sunday: Mass at 9 am., 10.30 am (Family Mass). Saturday 6
pm, 1st Mass of Sunday. Parish Priest: Fr Jonathan Martin (01273 473309).
St Peter & St James Hospice - Ringmer Support Group: Chairman John Payne (01273 812501),
Vice-Chairman Bob Cairns (01273 812784).
Village Hall Bookings: Booking Secretary: Bren Bonner (01273 813303), Mon to Sat, 8 am to 8 pm
ONLY. Alternatively, email bookings to: [email protected]
Lewes Police Contact Details: Lewes Police Station, 6 North Street, Lewes, BN7 2PA. Tel: 01273 470101.
For non-emergency, ring 101 or. email: [email protected] For emergencies, ring 999.
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