VILLAGE QUIZ NIGHT

On Saturday 15^th February almost 100 people braved Storm Dennis and congregated at the Village Hall for Quiz Night,

The idea came from Heather Godwin and Wendy Burgess as a fundraiser for the Churches of Pett. Heather organised the event, set the questions and hosted the evening.

The hall was full and a wonderful community atmosphere prevailed.

The total amount raised was an amazing £602.50. All of this will be gratefully received by the churches and used to keep the buildings repaired and running.

The total was boosted by the fact that Rod Rolfe and David Burgess paid for the hire of the Village Hall. This is an extremely generous act and much appreciated.

In addition to this our favourite Quizmaster Ray Barden returned to give us a brilliant and entertaining evening – even if some of us were not too good with the answers.

My sincere thanks go to Heather, Wendy, Rod, David and Ray and also to the scorers – Jeanette, Carol and Stella. Also to Rod for the tricky task of maintaining the scoreboard.

Well done everyone, we look forward to the next one!!!

Gill Plank

The latest update from Sussex Police in relation to Hastings and Rother can be read here Police 140220

A new page has been created on Pett on the Net –  Pett on the Knit – where this and future patterns will be available.

Details from Rother Neighbourhood Watch about a recent theft of a key safe in Bexhill can be read here  Key Safe Theft

The latest Update Bulletin from Sussex Police can be read here Sussex Police Bulletin 70220

After a busy Christmas season we are preparing to do some essential work on our building. The original chapel, built 1848 is very damp. This is now causing some problems, so work should be starting in March to repair brickwork and pointing and replace the false ceiling and improve damp-proofing on the walls. While all this is happening the Post Office will still be open, but you will find Anthea in the church itself, so entry will be via the main door.

The fair trade stall will also be in the church so you can still purchase items.

Village Voices and band rehearsals will continue as usual.

Along with this important work we have plans to open the well that is in the garden. We have started but it is going to be quite a job, so will probably take much of the summer!

McColls who run our outreach Post Office contacted us to find help for Anthea before Christmas to help her unload and load her gear. This we did with many thanks to all the volunteers who stepped forward.

Jigsaw Puzzle Evening: We have just trialled this new idea and although a lot of people wondered whether it would work we had a great evening. I must admit it was the first time I had offered refreshments and been ignored, due to the concentration. Thank you to all those who came and yes we will repeat it!

A Date for your Diary: Friday June 5^th. There will be a concert by Jonathan Viera at the Village Hall. He is an amazing singer/songwriter, who has toured the world during his career. More information and tickets will be available soon.

Dates coming up:

Lent study for all!: In the Methodist Church, 4 Wednesdays in March, 7-30pm.

Palm Sunday April 5th: Donkey procession through the village 10am followed by worship at 10-45.

Good Friday, April 10^th, Procession from the Methodist Chapel to the Parish Church.

Easter Sunday April 12^th: Easter breakfast, 9am. (Book with Wendy)Egg hunt and Worship at 10-45am.

Wendy Hatch

At the Pett Coffee Morning at the Village Hall on 5 February, the community made a presentation of  garden chairs and membership of English Heritage to Eve and Phil Button on the occasion of their retirement to thank them for all they have done for the village over the years.

Carol Pecorini made the cake. The photos of the cake and Eve and Phil are courtesy of Jen Grist.