After Eight Club
The After 8 Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month - an opportunity for the women of Burwash Common, Burwash Weald and Burwash village to get together, share experiences, hear talks or try new things. Most meetings start just after 8.00pm and are held at The Pavilion, Burwash Common.
Club activities are wide-ranging - recent and upcoming activities have included an Archery 'taster' session, trying out the sport of Curling, local quizzes and expert talks on Maritime Wildlife Rescue and teaching in Malawi. We have regular summer and Christmas parties for members.
New members are always welcome - for more information contact Jan McCartney on 01435 882 117 or Claudette Neville on 01435 883 043.
Club Updates
One of our members is running a 10k with her daughter, in aid of Admiral Nurses for Dementia. You can still donate here. We wish them lots of luck.
April meeting highlights
Averil Sessions, a retired barrister and judge, spoke about her work with the Malawi Schools Project, sharing her insights on life in one of the poorest countries in the world.
She works with families in Mpasa and described a vibrant community, whose children are bright and eager to learn. Most of the families the project works with live in mud brick homes, containing a few pots and bed matting. Water has to be collected daily from a village tap. There is no electricity in the village; the roads are poor and cars are rare. A lot of children don’t go to primary school – their families can feel shame about their clothes or can’t afford to buy pencils and notebooks.
English is the official language of Malawi and, as well as helping to buy school materials, the project volunteers provide English lessons. The next project is to set up a library and book bus.
Click here to find out more.
May open meeting
Our next meeting, on 9 May, will feature a talk about the reclusive artist, Banksy. Members are invited to ask partners, friends or family to come along to this open evening.
Charity event
We are holding our annual charity coffee morning Saturday 12 May (10-12.30pm at the Burwash Common Pavilion).
The money raised will be divided equally between three charities – Admiral Nurses, First Responders and Prostate Cancer Research. There will be the usual stalls - Tombola, Bric-a-Brac, a Raffle, plants and, of course, teas and cakes. Donations of items for any of the stalls, are welcome on the day or beforehand.
2018-19 programme
Events at the Pavilion unless specified otherwise
| 9th May |
Talk: The Genius of Banksy Revealed. Open evening - everyone welcome. Arranged by Anne |
Teas Kate & Kirstie |
| 12th May |
Coffee Morning 10.00am at the Burwash Common Pavilion In aid of Admiral Nurses, First Responders & Prostate Cancer Research Everyone Welcome |
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| 13th June | Country Walk followed by pub meal. Arranged by Birdie | |
| 11th July | Summer Garden party @ Kate Cummins’ | |
| 7th August |
To be confirmed: Ceramic Poppy making with Burwash Potter Mary Clarke @ The Pavilion. Arranged by Betty and Alison. |
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| 8th August |
Morning Visit to the Lavender Farm, Hadlow & lunch. Arranged by Jackie |
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| 28th August |
To be confirmed: Paint & glaze Ceramic Poppies with Burwash Potter Mary Clarke @ The Pavilion. Arranged by Betty and Alison |
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| 12th September |
Marine Wildlife Rescue Talk. Arranged by Birdie Open evening all welcome |
Teas Kate and Jane B |
| 18th Oct | Quiz - away to Rotherfield Ladies |
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| 7th Nov |
Talk: Forensic Investigations. Arranged by Brenda Open evening, everyone welcome |
Teas
Sheila & Mavis |
| 13th December | Christmas Dinner at The Bear. Arranged by Brenda (NB Thursday) |
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2019 9th January |
Talk: Conspiracies of the World. Arranged by Carla. |
Teas Chris & Pauline |
| 13th February | Bowling and meal. Tunbridge Wells. Arranged by Lynda. | |
| 13th March | AGM |
Teas Claudette & Anne |
| 18th April | A Night at the Dogs. Meal. Arranged by Lynda. Details tbc. |