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SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION: There will be a service of Holy Communion in Iden Parish Church at 9.30 am on Sunday 14th December. The Church continues to celebrate Advent, leading us into Christmas
THE CAROL SERVICE IS ALWAYS WONDERFUL: The Carol service at Iden Parish Church, is on Thursday 18th December at 7.30 pm. There will be mulled wine and mince pies after the service.
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Hide AdTHE NEXT POP-IN: The next Pop-In will be on Monday 5th January in the village hall at 11 am.
BINGO: The next Bingo will be on 8th January at 2pm in the village hall. Eyes down at 2.30pm
THE IDEN AND DISTRICT NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY: Tonight, in the village hall at 7.30 pm, the subject of the Iden and District Natural History Society is ‘Wayside Plants And Their Folklore’, presented by Susan Scriven. Visitors pay £3 to hear the lecture. All are welcome.
THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: The Iden Parish Council meeting was on Tuesday 2nd December in the village hall. Michael Miller chaired the meeting. There was a visit from PCSO Dan Bevan, our local policeman, who keeps a good eye on our Iden community. Dan suggested that we are vigilant over cold callers , who may or may not be legitimate. He suggested that we keep an eye on our properties, including our out -buildings and our oil tanks. He gave out leaflets, which highlighted the need for due care when protecting our homes and assets One point was to take care when ordering on line, particularly when giving out bank details .Patrols and speed checks in the village continue. The literature included a five year plan from the Surrey Police Force. The Rother District Councillors, present at the meeting, briefly outlined the possible financial cutbacks, which may be necessary in these cash-strapped times .Any possible change to our local bus service is still under discussion. The Parish Council, out of necessity, use their finances wisely. There is always something needing repair, or replenishing, and expenditure is under scrutiny at the Parish Council Meetings, as are planning decisions. The finger-post nearest Iden Village Stores, is about to be repaired, and these things are costly, but necessary .The minutes of the meeting will be posted on the village notice board, or may be read on line at [idenvillage.press.com]
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Hide AdA HALLOWED SILENCE: There is always a hushed, hallowed silence in Iden on Christmas day and Boxing day .A feeling of ‘snugness’ prevails ,and we know that although everyone is tucked up in their homes with family and friends, outside you could almost hear a pin drop. It’s an ethereal feeling, especially as we have no street lights, and the stars are clearly visible, and particularly special at Christmas time, as though they too are in awe of the silence below. .Sometimes the sound of silence is more apparent than the loudest noise. The two minute silence for the soldiers this year was particularly deafening. Hallowed things don’t need a lot of noise and razz matazz do they, but they carry a world of impact.
CONTACT ME: If you have anything to add to the village voice, I’d be pleased to include it. Please ring Gill Griffin [telephone 01797 280311]
Gill Griffin
Belfield, Main Street