Herstmonceux
CHURCH SERVICES: Sunday, All Saints, 8am Holy Communion (BCP), 6pm Celtic Service and St Mary Magdalene, 10am Morning Prayer.
WALKS GROUP: The next walk is on Sunday meeting Sylvia (832243) at 10am in Herstmonceux car park for a circular walk around Pett village including four open gardens for which admission is £6 with homemade teas available. Then on Tuesday evening meet Lita (843943) at The Star Inn, Normans Bay for a 4-mile circular walk. Please ring the walk leader to register and let them know you are coming along. If in doubt about the difficulty of a walk or if the weather is poor please ring the walk leader before setting out. You are responsible for your own well-being and are advised to carry basic first aid and drinking water.
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Hide AdOPEN GARDEN: On Saturday June 30 Butlers Farmhouse, BN27 1QH is open for the Hailsham Old Pavilion Society charity from 11am to 4pm. Entry is by donation for (HOPS).
BONSAI CLUB: Last week the Bonsai Club held their annual show in the village hall. Deciduous trees are in full leaf and conifers looking at their best. Some bonsai are in bloom and some showing good leaf colour. This made for an interesting and varied display. The visiting clubs all showed excellent trees from tiny marme to some almost a metre tall, many in full bloom. The best visiting club display was awarded to Sussex Bonsai Group. Awards were presented to owners of the best tree in each class; best in show went to Colin George for a Ginkgo. The visitor’s choice was a larch forest from Bernie Mighall. Those who did not receive an award may have had the consolation of winning one of the many raffle prizes. Many visitors as well as club members enjoyed the demonstrations and talks on bonsai given by three guests, as well as a display and demonstration of hand painted scrolls. There was an opportunity to purchase pots and bonsai trees from the sales tables. Throughout the day a steady stream of customers enjoyed refreshments, particularly delicious homemade cakes. While taking a break there was much conversation and discussion about the exhibits. Questions from visitors new to bonsai were answered and help and advice given. As with any show there was a lot of work beforehand and a very early start at 6.30am for those erecting the show stands and displaying trees on stands and with accent plants. The chairman thanked everyone for their help and support. The club meeting this month was the day following the show. It was an open evening at Downsview Bonsai, where those members not too exhausted from the previous day’s events gathered for a relaxed summer evening. Coffee and cake was offered and members wandered around the garden enjoying the evening and chatting about the previous day. Many bought trees, unable to resist just one more for their collection. Visit www.eandw bonsaiclub.co.uk or contact Paul tel. 07747307982 for more information.