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Ringmer Church
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January 2015
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Ringmer Church and Village News
Contents
Ringmer Churches Message……
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Services at St Mary's…………...
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Church Calendar………………..
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Church Notes…………………...
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Ringmer Baptist Church………..
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Notices…….……………………
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Dates for your Diary……………
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Forthcoming Events…………….
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Local Organisations News……...
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Ringmer Parish Church………...
Information
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Local Community Groups List…
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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
9.45am Family Service
6.30pm Parish Eucharist
8am
9.45am
6.30pm
2nd/4th Sunday
Holy Communion
Parish Eucharist
Evensong
3rd/5th Sunday
8am
Holy Communion
9.45am Family Eucharist
6.30pm Evensong
A Sunday Club for children is
held during the 9.45 am Service
on most Sundays.
There is also a Saturday Club
before the first Sunday in each
month. Toddlers' Time is also
held monthly Contact
Juliet Lyon (01273 813298).
Weekday Services
Morning Prayer (8 am) and
Evening Prayer (5 pm) are said
daily.
Holy Communion
every Friday (11 am).
Contact
For Holy Baptism, Banns or
Marriage, please contact
Paul Hathway, 4 Yew Tree
Close, Broyle Lane, Ringmer,
BN8 5PG (01273 813742) or
Shirley Squires, Meran, Broyle
Lane, Ringmer, BN8 5PQ
(01273 812417)
Please note that magazine items
should be sent to the Editor
(see page 1)
The Blessed Sacrament is
reserved in the Church.
Ringmer Churches Message
Dear Villagers & Parishioners,
By the time you read this, we shall be
well into January 2015, and the
celebration of Christmas and New
Year will seem something of a distant
memory. More likely, we shall be
faced once more with the realities of
January: broken or half-fulfilled New
Year’s resolutions and the prospect of
a couple of months of indifferent
winter weather.
Revd David Tutt
And yet our annual keeping of Christmas and New Year
is the source of the Hope that can encourage us to be
positive about what may lie ahead. Within the space of a
week we celebrated both the birth of the Christ Child,
heralding the beginning of the Christian era for
humankind, and the beginning of another calendar year,
heralding a new cycle of seasons and fresh
opportunities.
In the coming year many challenges await us. The
Village community faces challenges as it responds to
calls for it to grow ever larger. The Parish community
faces challenges as it awaits the appointment of a
successor to the Reverend Will Pratt. We will also face
challenges, individually and in our families, as we
endeavour to live in difficult economic and unsettled
times. It is tempting to make a belated New Year’s
resolution that we should try and solve all our problems
in the coming year, but such a resolution would surely
fail.
However, at a personal level as we go about our daily
lives, we can resolve to act towards each other with love,
with care and with kindness. The great thing about this
resolution is that, should I fail to keep it today, I can
always start afresh tomorrow, and the next day, and the
day after. If the memory of our celebration of Christmas
and the New Year is to mean anything long-lasting, it is
that loving our neighbour is given new meaning every
time we do it. Now, that is something worth resolving to
do each and every day of our lives.
Revd David Tutt
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Church Calendar
January/February
This calendar lists Church events. For all other dates,
see the 'Dates for your Diary' list given later in the magazine.
January 15
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
Sunday
13
18
Monday
Tuesday
Saturday
19
20
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Saturday
February
Sunday
31
Monday
Thursday
Sunday
Tuesday
Sunday
8.30 am
8 am
9.45 am
6.30 pm
10.30am
7.30 pm
7.30 pm
8 am
9.45 am
6.30 pm
10 am
7.30 pm
10 am
8 am
9.45 am
6.30 pm
7.30 pm
7.30 pm
10 am
1
2
5
8
10
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Ash
18
Wednesday
8 am
9.45 am
6.30 pm
10.30am
10.30am
8 am
9.45 am
6.30 pm
7.30 pm
8 am
9.45 am
6.30 pm
10 am
7.30 pm
7.30 pm
Ladies’ Breakfast in the Church Room
THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST
Holy Communion
Sung Eucharist with Laying on of Hands for Healing
Evensong
The Bible for Us in the Church Room
PCC meets in the Church Room
Men’s Club meets in the Church Room
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY
Holy Communion
Family Eucharist
Evensong
Prayer for All in the Church Room
Mothers’ Union meets in the Church Room
‘Posh Coffee’ Morning in the Church Room in aid of Leprosy
Mission
THE CONVERSION OF PAUL/EPIPHANY 3
Holy Communion
Sung Eucharist
Evensong
Circle of Quiet in the Lady Chapel
Meeting of Christmas Fair stallholders in Church Room
Saturday Club meets at St Mary’s
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY
Holy Communion
Family Service
Taizé style Eucharist for Candlemas
The Bible for us today in the Church Room
DELTA Committee Meeting in the Church Room
THE SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT
Holy Communion
Sung Eucharist with Laying on of Hands for Healing
Evensong
Men’s Club meets in the Church Room
THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT
Holy Communion
Family Eucharist
Evensong
Prayer for All in the Church Room
Mothers’ Union meets in the Church Room
Sung Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes
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(Church Notes, Page 6)
Church Notes
St Mary’s Church Website: www.ringmerchurch.org.uk
Christmas Services: Thanks to all the visiting clergy we were able to hold our Christmas
services as usual and thanks to the whole army of volunteers: flower arrangers, choir and
organists, cleaners, bell ringers, sides people and servers the church was beautiful, warm and
welcoming.
Support for Charities: Thank you to all who supported the various events that raised money
for charities over the Christmas period. We do not have the final totals but to date we can report:
 £640 for The Children’s Society - from the Christingle Service and the collecting boxes
so far handed in, but there is still more to count!
 £3,176 for St Peter and St James Hospice – from all who supported the Lights of Love
service.
 £161 for Cancer Research UK – from Coffee and Carols in the Village Hall.
Taizé Service: Some times on Sunday evenings we have Taizé-style services. These services
take their name from the ecumenical Taizé community in Burgundy and are quiet and
meditative with lots of candles and using of Taizé (repeated) chants accompanied by a small
instrumental group and singers.
The next Taizé-style service will be a Eucharist for Candlemas (the presentation of Christ the
Temple) on Sunday, 1st February at 6.30 pm. We are often joined by people from other churches
who appreciate this beautiful act of worship; you will be very welcome if you join us and have
not been before.
The Church Website: Do look at the church website http://www.ringmerchurch.org.uk. Of
particular interest is the Parish Journal of photographs of and brief comments about our events.
It gives a good account of what the church does over the year from celebrating church festivals
to fundraising and social events. On the website you will also find a list of coming events, the
current ‘Picture on the Pillar’, photographs of Will’s farewell, and information about all church
groups. If you have any comments or suggestions email the webmaster (John Stamper)
This must be one of the oldest things in our church: Have you ever looked closely at the top
of the altar in the Lady Chapel? It is made of Sussex Marble, sometimes called ‘winklestone’.
Sussex Marble is a fossiliferous freshwater limestone, over 130 million years old, which is
found in the Weald Clay of parts of Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex.
It is referred to as "marble" as it polishes very well, although it is not geologically described as
marble. If you look closely, you can see the fossilised spiral shells of small winkles embedded in
the rock – hence the name “winklestone”.
Since Roman times this marble has been used to decorate important buildings. It was used in
Edward the Confessor's Chapel at Westminster Abbey; the Archbishop's chair in Canterbury
Cathedral is made of a single piece; it is found in the nave of Chichester Cathedral and in
Boxgrove Priory as well as many other churches in Sussex and Kent.
St Mary's Mothers' Union
Gillian Hughes
th, thank you to everyone
We had a successful bring and share lunch on December 17
who brought such delicious food. The January meeting is on Tuesday 20th when the
Rev Margaret Constable, our Deputy Diocesan President will conduct the Eucharist.
This is the day when our Subscriptions have to be paid; they are £22 this year and
£9.50 for the informative Families First magazine. £20 of this subscription goes to Mary Sumner
House and Chichester Diocese MU towards the educational and pastoral work here and overseas
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that we support. Anyone thinking about joining our Branch is welcome to come along on this
evening; you will hear what we have done over the last year and the programme for 2015 will be
available - come and see the exciting talks and activities we have to come. For further
information please contact Gillian Hughes on 01273 813320. We look forward to meeting you.
Mothers' Union Website: www.themothersunion.org
St Mary's Men's Club
Bob Cairns
A small but select group enjoyed Chairman Mike Brotherton's quiz at the December meeting
and there was a tight competition. The 39 Steps were the narrow winners and its members
accepted the glittering prize with unusual modesty. The evening was made more convivial by
the mulled wine and refreshments kindly prepared by John and Barbara Fordham. Members
expressed warm thanks to all three.
Forthcoming Events in the Church Room at 7.30 pm:
 13 January - Three Ringmer Pals - R.I.P. Geoff Bridger gives us an insight into the lives
and families of three volunteers who joined up to fight in the Great War of 1914 - 1918.
Visitors welcome.
 10 February - Boatbuilding and Sailing them. Alan West showing us examples of some of
the boats he has constructed in his garage and how well they have performed on the
water. Visitors welcome.
Christmas Gifts in the Church Basket
Mary McPherson
An exceedingly big ‘Thank you’ to all the very generous people who have been
putting money, food and presents for children in the FSW basket at the back of the
Church. This year there was so much that our Worker, Michelle, had difficulty
fitting them into her car when she came to collect them from me! A farmer in
Hurstpierpoint has again given us 100 turkeys so the FSW staff were very busy in
the time leading up to Christmas to get these items to those families in desperate need of such
help.
Christmas Eve Carol Singing
John Payne
Many thanks to all who supported us outside the shops, both vocally and financially. £244 was
collected for the Hospice - a great result.
From the Registers – December 2014
Funerals
5
8
11
11
18
James Williams
George Moon
Gwendoline Edwards
Betty Pollard
Dennis Leister
Floodlighting
Jack Hart
John & Evelyn Harper
Joe & Margaret Harper
Mrs Joyce Danes
In Loving Memory
In Loving Memory
January
In Loving Memory
Many happy memories
The Church can be floodlit on request for a donation of £10 (phone 01273 812316 or 01273 812119).
December
29
31
1
1
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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.
The Church Prayer meeting is held weekly on Wednesdays at 10.30 am
Mid-Week Home Group is held on Thursday evenings at 7.30 pm
(Venues for both events will be announced in Church).
For any pastoral or other needs: please contact Neil Thornicroft on 01825-750283.
‘For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being
saved it is the power of God. For it is written: ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the
intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.’ Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar?
Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For
since in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased
through the foolishness of what was preached, to save those who believe.’
(1 Corinthians Chapter 1 verses: 18 – 21 / New International Version)
Speakers & Services for January 2015:
Jan 11 10.30 am Morning Paul Daniels - 1 Corinthians - Chapter 1 verses: 10 – 17
Service
(An Appeal for Inward Unity of Mind and Thought)
6 pm
Evening Rev David Laskey - Life Theme: Hope
Service
Romans Chapter 8 verses: 18 - 25
18 10.30 am Morning Neil Thornicroft - 1 Corinthians - Chapter 1 verses: 18 – 31
Service
(The Unifying Centre of Our Christian Faith)
6 pm
Evening Testimony & Praise - Led by Neil / Worship Led by Sharon
Service
(A Time of Praise and How God is Working in Our Lives)
25 10.30 am Morning Gill Salisbury - 1 Corinthians - Chapter 2 verses: 1 – 16
Service
(Making the Wisdom of God's Message Plain)
6 pm
Evening Neil Thornicroft - Life Theme: Peace
Service
John Chapter 14 verses: 26 - 27
Feb 01 10.30 am Morning To be Announced - 1 Corinthians - Chapter 3 verses: 1 - 15
Service
(Are You Still A Spiritual Infant?)
6 pm
Evening Testimony & Praise - Led by Neil / Worship Led by Joy
Service
(A Time of Praise and How God is Working in Our Lives)
Notices:
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. We look forward to meeting with our friends from St Mary’s at our Evening Service in
the Village Hall on 25th January 2015 at 6 pm.
3. A big thank you again to all those who helped with our ‘Carols by Candlelight’ service
and the Christmas Day Lunch in the Village Hall. Both were a great success.
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Notices
Teenage Cancer Trust
The Trust is a cancer care and support charity in the UK that exists to improve the cancer
experience of young people aged 13–24. Founded in 1990, the charity's key service is providing
specialist teenage units in NHS Hospitals. It also trains and funds staff who are teenage cancer
specialists. The units are dedicated areas for teenage and young adult patients, who are involved
in their concept and creation. Medical facilities on the units are equipped with computers, TVs,
etc and are designed to be places where friends and family feel comfortable to visit.
To date, the charity has built 28 units (and counting) in cities including London, Leeds,
Liverpool, Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester, Glasgow, Southampton, Edinburgh,
Cardiff, Bristol, Cambridge, Cottingham, Leicester, Nottingham and Wirral.
The charity also serves as an advocate for teenage cancer needs, promoting related research and
national and international forums. It also provides support services and education related to
teenage and young adult cancer. For further details go to https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/
The Sky in January
Gill Stapley, U3A Astronomy Group
Let's hope for some clear skies in January. Venus puts on an entertaining act this month,
appearing first as an Evening Star and then as a Morning Star all on the same night on the
11th January. It will appear low in the south-west at twilight, and rise in the south east in the
dawn skies. So early risers may see it!
Orion, Gemini and Auriga are high in the sky in the south after 10 pm on 14th January, and on
the 16th January magnificent Saturn will be close to the crescent moon in the predawn sky.
Saturn is the most beautiful planet to view through a good telescope. Its rings are amazingly
clear to see. I look forward to seeing it again!
On the 22nd January, Venus and Mars are joined by a thin crescent moon low in the west after
sunset. Fortunately, it was a clear night for the Geminid meteor shower mid-December.
Standing ice cold in a frosty field we had a clear view of the Milky Way, and many of the
constellations and yes, we saw several meteors of varying sizes. I understand the spectacle
improved after midnight! Good luck with your night sky searching.
Brighton Marathon 2015
The Brighton Marathon will be run on Sunday, 12th April over a distance of 26.2 miles in aid
of the Breast Cancer Campaign. The registration fee is £40 and the deadline for registering is
6 March 2015 (please note that places usually fill up far in advance of the deadline and are
given on a first-come first-served basis). When you register you pledge to raise through
sponsorship a minimum of £500. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis so
make sure you sign up today at https://www.breastcancercampaign.org/support-us/charitychallenges/charity-runs/brighton-marathon?gclid=CJLqqq7X5sICFWXHtAodwlYA1g
The Brighton Marathon is one of the newest marathons around and is proving to be a very
popular and well organised race. The route starts with a loop of gorgeous Preston Park, and
then takes in the best of the city centre including Brighton Pavilion and fabulous stretches of
coastal road, including panoramic views that you'd expect where the glorious South Downs
meet the English Channel.
Village Hall Flag Flying Dates for January
January
John Fordham
9 Birthday of the Duchess of Cambridge
20 Birthday of the Countess of Wessex
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(Notices Cont, page 14)
Ringmer Village Hall Building Appeal
Pam Bowmaker, Chair of Fundraising Com
01273813625 or Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.village.hall.ringmer.info/
We have had a wonderful response to our recent Appeal
including a donation of £1500 from St Mary's PCC as half of
the proceeds from the Christmas Fair as well as a promise of
£1000 from the Ringmer Dramatic Society. Many of the user
groups as well as individuals have been very generous. This
has put us in a very encouraging position.
Proposed Village Hall
The following statement from Alan West, our Chairman gives a very positive view and the hope
that building work might start in late spring.
"The building project is on course for work to start early in 2015; two potential builders have
said they cannot start before April and the other cannot start before July. Getting the right
builder is paramount, if a builder can start now it is likely that they are not the sort of builder
we want.
We are looking to work in partnership with a contractor so that costs are contained; ie, no nasty
surprises and expectations on both sides are made realistic. Keeping much of the hall open
during building works will take cooperation on all sides, as many of you will be aware dust and
noise are all part of the building process, getting the right contractor will minimise the
difficulties.
Recent discussions with a potential contractor showed that they understood what we want to
achieve and they clearly wanted to work in a partnership. This contractor, like many have
closed down for two weeks over the Christmas period; however, their director has said that he
will examine our plans and prepare a cost estimate for our consideration in the New Year".
I wish all of you a very Happy and Healthy New Year. Please continue to visit the Village Hall
and support our events beginning with the 17th January and 21st February -'Souper Saturday' a lunch of homemade soups from 12 - 1.30 pm in the Village Hall. £2.50 with free refills. There
will be at least for homemade soups available.
November
Nature
Notes
Bob's Weather Watch & Nature Notes
Total rainfall – 167.25 mm (6.72 inches).
Average shade temperature – 9.33ºC (48.79ºF).
Rain fell on 18 days, the wettest being the 3rd when 40 mm (1.57 inches).
The warmest day was the 1st at 16ºC (60.8ºF).
The coldest day was the 24th at 4.75ºC (40.55ºF).
Total rainfall for the last 12 months – 1171.25 mm (46.48 inches).
The 5 year average temperature for November is 8.21ºC (46.48ºF).
The 5 year average rainfall for November is 101.95 mm (4.05 inches).
Forty-one species of birds were recorded at Plashett in November, including Barn
Owls, a Merlin and a Peregrine. At Wellingham, 50 species were recorded
including Barn Owls, a Grey Wagtail and a Lesser Redpoll. Starlings, Wrens and
Green Woodpeckers have been very much in evidence together with Tawny
Owls, and Barn Owls have been recorded more often due to the large supply of
Voles. Due to the open weather few rare birds are coming to the feeders and there
is still a lot of wild fruit available in the hedgerows.
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Dates for your Diary
This list summarises Village Events for the coming months.
January 15
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday 7
Thursday
8
7.30 pm
10-12
12-3 pm
7.30 pm
7.30 pm
Monday
12
7.30 pm
Thursday
15
7.30 pm
Saturday
17
12-1.30
Thursday
22
7.30 pm
Saturday
31
10-6
February
Sunday
1
Tuesday
Wednesday
Saturday
3
4
7
10.30 –
5.30
7.30 pm
2 pm
7 pm
Thursday
12
12-3 pm
7.30 pm
7.30 pm
Friday
Saturday
13
21
12-1.30
Monday
Thursday
23
26
7.30 pm
Regular Events
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesday
Fridays
1.30-2.30
2-4 pm
10–11am
12.30 pm
10-12
12.15 pm
Schools restart
Ringmer Evening WI meets in the Village Hall
First Wednesday Coffee Break of 2015 in the Rogers Room
of the Village Hall
DELTA Disability Group meets in the Village Hall
Parish Council meets in the St Mary’s Room of the Village
Hall (open to public)
Lewes National Trust Centre talk by Tony Harris on ‘An
audience with Henry VIII’ at Priory School, Lewes.
Ringmer St Peter & St James Hospice Support Group
meeting in the St Mary’s Room of the Village Hall
Parish Council General Purposes Committee meets in the
St Mary’s Room of the Village Hall (open to public)
Souper Saturday in the Village Hall
((in aid of the Village Hall Building Appeal)
Parish Council Planning Committee meets in the
St Mary’s Room of the Village Hall (open to public)
Wellbeing & Happiness Show is being held in Lewes Town
Hall
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Wellbeing & Happiness Show is being held in Lewes Town
Hall
Ringmer Evening WI meets in the Village Hall
Ringmer Flower Club meets in the Village Hall
Acoustic Moods at Ringmer Village Hall.
(in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society)
DELTA Disability Group meets in the Village Hall
Parish Council meets in the St Mary’s Room of the Village
Hall (open to public)
Lewes National Trust Centre talk by Ian Gledhill will be on
‘Art Deco’ at Priory School, Lewes.
Schools break-up for half term holiday
Souper Saturday in the Village Hall
((in aid of the Village Hall Building Appeal)
Schools restart
Parish Council Planning Committee meets in the
St Mary’s Room of the Village Hall (open to public)
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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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(Hospice - Page 18)
St Peter & St James Hospice
Ringmer Village Support Group
Jayne Marshall-Roelich
Thanks to all who supported us at Carol Singing in the precinct on Christmas Eve and what a
comforting occasion it was to join together for remembrance at the ‘Lights of Love Service’. A
heart-warming amount was donated for the work of our Hospice.
Ringmer Support Group Meeting This will take place in the St Mary's Room at the Village Hall
on Monday, 12th January at 7.30 pm. Please make a note in your diary. This is an open meeting
and all those who would like to support the work for the Hospice are welcome. A representative
from the Hospice will be there to give a report and to answer any questions. We look forward to
welcoming you.
Foreign currency. If you have any spare foreign currency hidden in your home, and would like
to donate this to the Hospice, there is a box at the back of the church, or it can be handed in at
Wednesday Coffee Break.
We wish a Happy and Healthy New Year 2015 to all!
Forthcoming Events
Lewes National Trust Centre. The winter series of talks organised by the Lewes National
Trust Centre continues on Thursday 8th January at 7.30 pm at Priory School, Mountfield Road,
Lewes, the speaker will be Mr Tony Harris who will be talking on ‘My life, my wives – an
Audience with Henry VIII’. There is a nominal charge for Centre members and guests, and
coffee is available. If you wish to join the Centre just come along to the meeting, or contact the
Membership Secretary Mrs Denise Bowker on 812137. If you would like a lift to the meetings,
please phone Mrs Jenny Charman on 812189.
Souper Saturday is on 17th January in the Village Hall between 12 noon and 1.30 pm in aid of
the Village Hall Building Appeal.
A Wellbeing & Happiness Show takes place in Lewes Town Hall on Saturday, 31st January
between 10 am & 6 pm and Sunday, 1st February between 10.30 am and 5.30 pm. There will be
Inspirational talks and workshops, taster treatments and natural healthy products. In fact
everything you need to increase your emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. Entry tickets
from £2 which includes a goody bag. See website for concessions and family tickets at
www.wellbeinglewes.co.uk
Acoustic Moods. After the success of previous Acoustic Moods nights in Ringmer, we’re
pleased to announce that the latest date for your diary is Saturday, 7th February. Talented local
musicians will come together for an unforgettable evening of folk, blues, rock and pop. Proceeds
from this event will go towards the very valuable work of the MS Society and, as well as the
great acts on show and the light meal included in your ticket price of £10, there’ll be a raffle
with prizes generously donated by local people and businesses.
The door of the Ringmer Village Hall open at 6.15 pm and the show starts promptly at 7 pm.
Tickets are available to be purchased– you can email [email protected], or call
Esther or Mark Manklow on 01273 813698.
Hailsham Photographic Society Colour Show. This audio visual extravaganza is being held
on Friday, 6th March at 7.30 pm and on Saturday, 7th March at 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm in Hailsham
Community Hall, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX (entrance next to Freedom Leisure
Centre). Tickets £5 from Eric Lavender (01323 845569) and The Camera Centre, High Street,
Hailsham, BN27 1AR, or The Nodding Cobbler, Hailsham, BN27 1BE. This event is supporting
“Iasis Medical” (Charity No 1118660).
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Lewes National Trust Centre. The 2014/2015 winter series of talks organised by the Lewes
National Trust Centre continues on Thursday, 12th February at 7.30 pm in Priory School,
Mountfield Road, Lewes; the speaker will be Mr Ian Gledhill who will be talking on ‘Art Deco’.
There is a nominal charge for Centre members and guests, and coffee is available. If you wish to
join the Centre just come along to the meeting, or contact the Membership Secretary Mrs Denise
Bowker on 01273 812137. If you would like a lift to the meetings, please phone Mrs Jenny
Charman on 01273 812189.
Local Organisations News
Ringmer Community College
Kathy Stonier, Principal
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Functional Skills. On Tuesday, 9 December, Sixth Form Functional Skills
students visited Deans Place Hotel to get some real ‘hands on’ experience of a
working hotel. The Manager James Dopson met the students and then handed
over to Rachel Stevens from the Events Team, who gave the students a tour.
Despite it being a busy day at the hotel the students were able to see one of the
function rooms, the outdoor swimming pool, the restaurant with an
open fire and some of the bedrooms. Rachel explained to the group
how the bedrooms were maintained and showed how guests were
checked in and out of the hotel.
At the end of the tour, the students enjoyed a delicious afternoon
tea and were able to look through brochures to help with their
project. Mrs Cindy Knight, Teaching Assistant for the Circle
Project, said: “The girls learnt so much from Rachael and the
experience of being at the hotel. Big thank you to Deans Place for
making us feel so welcome & taking the time to show us so much.”
Christmas Carole Service and Grandparent’s Tea Party. On Wednesday, 10th December, Year 7
students at Ringmer Community College visited the
Church of St Mary the Virgin for their annual
Christmas Carole Service. The Reverend Paul Mundy
led the service for the students, their Parents and
Grandparents as well members of the community.
Georgia Kenward, Milly Johnson-Gregory, Ben
Parson-Willis, Alexis Turner and Shane Baker were
brave enough to give a reading to the large crowd.
Bob Peters, one of the Grandparents, said: “It was a
lovely service and it was fantastic to hear the young
students reading.”
After the service the students brought their Grandparents back to the college for a Tea Party,
arranged by the college’s charity organisation, the ONESIEs. The party was to help families to
get together at this special time of year, sing carols, play games and hear stories of Christmases
past. All money raised at the event will go towards CLIC Sargent, a charity to help children and
young people with cancer and the End Polio Now campaign. Mr Dean, Leader for Community
and Enrichment at the college, said: “The highlight of the morning was listening to our guest’s
stories of Christmas and hearing about their favourite presents. The ONESIEs organised the
event brilliantly and it was no surprise to me how welcoming all the students were to the guests.
It was the perfect event in the build up to Christmas.”
Ringmer Community College Website: http://www.ringmeracademy.org.uk/
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Ringmer Evening W.I.
Anne Stamper
The December WI meeting was notable as our speaker,
entertainer Peter Wilson, was advertised as ‘plus grand
piano’. Was he really going to come with a grand piano? As
the photo shows it was a rather small portable ’grand piano’
which actually covered an electronic keyboard! During his
talk on ‘The Great American Song Book’ he accompanied the soprano soloist
in a programme of songs by many of the well-known
composers, including Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving
Berlin having first told about their lives and
compositions. The evening was rounded off with
mulled wine and mince pies enjoyed by all.
Members enjoyed a Christmas lunch at the East Sussex
National Golf Club – playing golf was not required!
At the meeting on February 3rd Ian Everest, the local
historian, will talk about ‘Old Sussex Shepherds’.
Visitors and new members welcome.
The WI websites are: www.esfwi.org.uk and
The portable Grand Piano
www.thewi.org.uk
DELTA Disability Social Group
During December we shopped
in Eastbourne, had fun at our
social in the Village Hall and
enjoyed our Christmas Party at
Deans Place Hotel, Alfriston.
The party is always a popular event with good
company and a superb meal. Now we look
forward to another year of socials and outings.
If you are interested in joining DELTA as a
member or a friend, contact Coralie (813596).
DELTA website: www.deltadisability.com
Coralie Clement
Ringmer Flower Club
Rachel Parker
We welcomed 48 visitors to our December meeting to enjoy a superb
demonstration of Christmas flower arrangements by Sussex Area NAFAS
demonstrator, Julie Brownlee. Before the demonstration, a cheque for £250 was
presented to John Payne, chairman of the Ringmer Support Group for St. Peter and
St. James Hospice by our president, Rachel Parker. A donation of £100 has also been made to
the Ringmer Village Hall Extension Appeal and £50 to the Sussex Kidney Trust. We are most
grateful for all the support the club has received during the year from members, friends and
visitors to our events which has enabled us to support these charities.
On Wednesday, 4th February at 2 pm in the Village Hall we have a speaker instead of a
demonstration. The title of Lyn Constable's talk is 'Vase, vase, vase'. The competition for
members who wish to enter is 'My sweet valentine' to incorporate a vase. As always, we will be
delighted to welcome visitors (£4 to include tea and biscuits) or, if you would like to become a
member of the flower club, the subscription for 2015 is £25 - a bargain for 10 meetings!
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What motivates me to do Youth Work
Julius Ndhala, St Mary’s Youth Worker
My main motivation and passion, which has always
been founded on my belief, is to share the good news
to young people that God loves us all and we all are
called to love each other and to tell all about God’s
unending love. I have continued to pursue my work
with young people as a calling to make disciples
while I cling onto the promise that the Lord is with
us just as he promised to be in the issuance of the
great commission. I believe the Lord has a place for
everyone irrespective of their ages and background. I
therefore would never give up on reaching out to the
young ones who I see as a future generation.
God saw my future when I didn’t have anyone to
Julius with the Archbishop of
turn to. Some of you might have heard my story that
Canterbury Justine Welby
I am an orphan, grew up as single child, was
abandoned by mum at 8 months, and had brothers and sisters who died of HIV Aids and was
raised by my grandmother. It has been good to see how God used times of joy to encourage me
and times of testing to develop perseverance. I found this especially useful as it showed me my
gifts and how to use them to build God’s kingdom by implementing them in Liverpool and
Manchester where I have worked with young people through sports activities, short epilogues
and social activities. These activities have helped me interact with them about their way of life,
their world views, their needs, their beliefs, their values and their perceptions of faith also
helped me to learn how to accompany them in their life journey where they are free to ask me
any questions. Also for me, youth work has always been centred on building effective
relationships. Without effective relationships, nothing we do can have a long lasting meaning or
impact, and my vision for youth work would be the role for enhancing the already existing
activities and building new relationships amongst young people, parents and community which I
believe plays an integral and critical role in their lives as part of the community; hence influence
the young people who have not been to church before.
On this foundation of working relationships, it’s easy to teach the word of God to young people
who are already feeling part of the work in the church. I have seen lives changed and released
from depression and drug addiction after spending time and praying with them. I have learnt to
let God use me to reach out to young people and this has taught me to live a life not only of
speaking God’s word but of daily action as well and I refuse to say that this is a lost generation!
Our Guinea Link
Mary McPherson
Guinea is one of the West African countries very badly affected by the Ebola outbreak and so
far nearly 3000 cases have been diagnosed with 1428 deaths. One of the main agencies working
in Guinea is Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) and St Marys has sent them
£900 for their work there. On account of the strict quarantine measures, the Cathedral School
has had to temporarily close. The school fees received helped to pay the clergy salaries, so now
there is no money for that. In 1990 the Diocese was so poor that the clergy were not being paid.
At that time we had decided to have a fund raising Project each year for a worthy cause and so
our first one was called Guinea ’91. We raised £3000 and I took them a cheque for that amount
when I visited them at the end of that year. So, most unfortunately, they are now back in the
same situation. Before the Ebola situation had got so bad, we had been asked to help them with
the cost of the training of their new Deacon, but this must be on hold for the time being.
Features
Look Forward in Anger
Mike Russell, Sussex Wildlife Trust
I've been so lucky for most of my working life, doing a job that I love
involving what I'm interested in and passionate about; no-one could
have a better job than me, no-one that is, except Simon Barnes.
Many of you will know Simon Barnes through his columns in conservation publications and
books such as 'How to Be a Bad Birdwatcher', but for me he had the most perfect job, being the
chief sports correspondent for 'The Times' as well as writing extensively about wildlife; writing
about football and wildlife, life doesn't get any better than that! His role with 'The Times' came
to an end in July of this year but through his writing he continues to enthuse, stimulate, provoke
thought and sometimes inspire rage about wildlife and what is happening to it.
This month, Simon was awarded the prestigious Charles and Miriam Rothschild medal by The
Wildlife Trusts for inspiring so many for so long to the wonders of nature, and that is what is so
good about his writing, it comes from the perspective of someone whose love for wildlife and
the environment comes from the heart. It is a passion that derives from what he sees around him
and he is able to commit that so eloquently into the written word; his knowledge is very
comprehensive but he doesn't write from the scientific perspective and that is why he resonates
so profoundly with the general public.
As well as being prompted by Simon receiving this award, I was also stimulated to put finger to
keyboard by reading a very recent article by him in the November edition of 'British Wildlife'
magazine on the long-term view for the conservation of wildlife in Britain. Again, it is a
thoroughly well thought out and well-written piece of prose based on the premise that wildlife is
under more pressure than ever before, and that at best, in the current political climate, wildlife
and conservation is irrelevant and at worse, it is actually a hindrance to economic progress.
All praise to the work of organisations such as The Wildlife Trusts who work within the
framework of trying to influence strategy at the highest levels as well as all the excellent work
they do at the local level and through their educational work with many thousands of children
across the UK. But we need another approach, something that The Wildlife Trusts should not
supply - we need to get angry
Angry at how our wildlife is becoming marginalised, angry that powerful lobby groups are
trying to reverse hard fought legislation that has brought species like birds of prey back from the
brink, angry that designated wildlife sites are being lost to development. We need radicalism;
similar to what happened at Offham Down many years ago when locals marched up the hill to
put back the precious downland turf that had been ploughed up.
Simon's view is that conversation has become too polite. If we want to see lapwings, once
common birds, return to anything like their former numbers then we will have to get radical. We
need writers like Simon to keep on inspiring us, galvanising us to get out there and do
something. I for one think there is no one more deserving recipient of the Rothschild Award
than Simon Barnes.
Sussex Wildlife Trust Website - www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
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Ringmer Parish Church - Information
Vicar:
At present, St Mary’s is in an Interregnum until a new Vicar is appointed.
The name of the new incumbent will be given as soon as is known.
Please note that magazine items should be sent to the Editor (address below)
Honorary Assistant Clergy:
The Reverend Roy Hebborn
Churchwardens:
Peter Speed, 26 Craig Meadows. Tel: 01273 812119
Paul Hathway, 4 Yew Tree Close, Broyle Lane. Tel: 01273 813742
Church Administrator (inc Church Room Bookings) & Hon Secretary P.C.C:
Shirley Squires, 'Meran', Broyle Lane. Tel: 01273 812417
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: Jonathan Franklin, 9 Delves Close. Tel: 01273 813189
Youth Worker: Julius Ndhala, 8 Craig Meadows. Tel: 01273 813579 or 07745534853
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.
AbbeFitness: Community exercise classes in Ringmer 07828642181 www.abbefitness.com
Barn Dancing Society: Caburn Pavilion, 3rd Tues each month at 7.45 pm. Sec: Jean Craig (01273 812760).
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 (01903 207191).
Cheyney Croquet Club: Cheyney Field. Sec: David Ross, Old Lavenders, Cuilfail, Lewes (01273 472988).
Conservative Association-Ringmer & East Ouse Branch:
Secretary: Mrs F Grindley, 25 Springett Avenue (01273 812933).
Cricket Club: Village Green. Secretary: D Bush, Downham, Broyle Lane, BN8 5PQ. Tel: 01273 812522.
DELTA Disability Social Group: Meets every 2nd Thursday of each month in Ringmer Village Hall
between12 noon and 3 pm. Go to www.deltadisability.com or contact Coralie Clement (01273 813596).
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:
Hon Secretary: Albert Knight, 5 The Martlets, Lewes Road (01273 813322).
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: Mr H Linehan, Broyle Gate Farmhouse,
Lewes Road (01273 812097).
Library (Ringmer): Village Hall, Open Tues 3-6pm, Wed 9am-noon, Thurs 1.30-4.30pm (01273 814661).
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.
Leader: Gillian Hughes (01273 813320), Secretary: Shirley Squires (01273 812417).
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 Loft Longhurst (01273 813574) or by email at [email protected]
1st Ringmer Guides: Scout Hut, Wednesdays 7 - 8.30 pm. Guiders: June Nancarrow (07785340267),
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: Deborah Mouland (01273
401481) and Marie Brown (01273 478127).
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 Norma Phillips (01273 813897).
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, Mon & Thursdays 9.30 am to 11.30 am. Contact Laura
Precious (07528965449).
Ringmer Twinning Association: For information contact Chairperson Sharon Gunde (07815 103196).
Ringmer Volunteers: Footpath maintenance and litter picking. Contact Dave Warner (01273 813654).
Ringmer Youth Development Service: Youth Club for Years 7/8 & Duke of Edinburgh's Award for Years
10+
Email: [email protected]
Royal British Legion - Ringmer Branch: Village Hall - St Mary's Room, 4th Monday in the month,
11.30am,. Chairman: T.P.Jackson (812697). Hon Sec: M Powles, ‘Bobbins’, Back Lane, Fairwarp, TN22
3BN (01825 713117).
Royal British Legion -Women's Section: Hon Sec: Mrs J B Goldsmith, 'Laburnum House',
Lewes Road (01273 812308).
Saturday Club for children of Primary School age in St Mary's on the Saturday before each 1st Sunday of
the month, between 10 am and 12 noon. Contact Juliet Lyon (01273 813298).
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).
University of the Third Age (U3A), Ringmer: 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).
Village Hall Bookings: Booking Secretary: Bren Bonner (01273 813303), Mon to Sat, 8 am to 8 pm
ONLY.Alternatively, email bookings to: [email protected]
Ringmer Police Officers Contact Details (Non-emergency): PCSO Stefan Bialoszewski, Mob
07796996509, Email: [email protected] PCSO Ella Graham-Scott, Mob
07917474090, Email: [email protected]. For crimes/incidents, phone 101 or 999.
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