Brede village voice

The wood construction was done by Chris Allum and the engraving work by Robert Pearce. They have made a fine job of it and let’s hope that it is not vandalised after everybody’s efforts in getting it made.

One of the series of ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Mornings’ in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support is being held in Udimore Hall today, Friday, September 28, from 10.00 am to 12 noon. Various stalls will be there including produce, cakes and arts and crafts items.

Brede Mothers’ Union will be meeting again next Wednesday, October 3, in Brede Church at 2.30 pm. Their guest speaker will be Sue Lee with a talk entitled ‘Beneath your Feet’.

The Brede Giants Pumping Engines are on view again at Brede Waterworks next Saturday, October 6, from 10 am to 4.00 pm. Parking is free, refreshments and souvenir items are available. New members for the Society are welcome as is anyone who likes working with heritage machinery. Also next Saturday there is another Village Dance from 7.30 pm at the Village Hall. The programme as usual will include favourite dances from ballroom, sequence, Latin to line dancing. Entrance is £3.00.

Tables can be booked for the BOB’s Quiz Night on Saturday, October 13, at the Village Hall. Tables are up to 8 people and the entrance is £5.00 per person. Bring your own food and drink. To book tables call 01424-883548. Proceeds will go towards some more play equipment at the Recreation Ground. Any raffle prizes would be gratefully received.

Thus year’s Poppy Appeal will be starting at the end of October. As we can never have too many helpers, if you think you might have a few hours to spare to help sell a few poppies house-to-house between then and Remembrance Day on November 11 would you please contact Mrs. Beryl Crouch on 01424-882120 who will be able to give you all the details.