Winchelsea

American writers: The Literary Society meets next Friday October 21st in the Court Hall to hear a talk by Gillian Southgate entitled: How America Found Its Writing Voice. Beginning at 7 for 7.30pm light refreshments will be served on arrival and non-members are welcome. The talk will be an overview of the influence of the major American writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries on both the distinctive ‘voice’ of their fiction and poetry, and on the culture of the United States as it has developed since its inception.

Winchelsea Arts: The series of Arts Concerts at St Thomas’ Church continues with a performance by The Arcana Ensemble on Friday November 11th at 7.30pm. Tickets are £13 p.p. or £6.50 under 18s and can be purchased at the door or online at www.winchelsea-arts.org.uk The Arcana Ensemble are a family group of classical musicians who graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London. The Ensemble have an extensive repertoire that encompasses the classics of chamber music as well as entertaining arrangements and transcriptions of virtuosic works, and have performed extensively in the UK as well as the USA, France and Romania. They will be performing trios by Haydn, Beethoven and Smetana.

Car-ring: A brief reminder from the Mayor John Spencer is that the Car-ring scheme is still available for anyone who needs transport to keep a doctor’s appointment, shop in Rye or catch the next train from Winchelsea Station. There is a list of volunteer drivers in the Farm Shop or ring 01797 226287 giving as much time as possible to make arrangements. Also grateful thanks to the volunteer drivers for their support.

Winchelsea Beach

Win the Jackpot: Despite the negative reports of an economic apocalypse blamed on Brexit money always was a bit of a gamble with its winners and hapless losers. Nevertheless, recent forecasts indicate more confidence in the marketplace. Now what is needed is some calm resolve and fair play to bring the economy to a reasonable, working level. So why not start by coming along to the fortnightly Cash Bingo this Wednesday October 19th. It’s all good fun and it may be your turn to win the Jackpot although not a good idea to set your heart on it. Doors are open at 7 for eyes down at 7.15pm in the Community Hall and light refreshments plus a raffle will be available.

British Sea Mammals: This year’s Winter Talk series, arranged by the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, begins on Saturday October 15th in the Community Hall at 2.30pm. The talk is by Stephen Marsh and concerns the exploitation of cetaceans in captivity. After many years of marketing and advertising he is now focusing upon the conservation of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Stephen Marsh sits on many conservation committees, has been involved in British Divers Marine Life Rescue and also leads whale watching trips for the UK based whale and dolphin charity Orca. The talk is open to all and donations would be greatly appreciated.

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