Sedlescombe

This weekend sees the start of South East Open Studios, Artists and Makers throughout the region are waiting to welcome you to their studios and workshops in the most extensive Open Studio event in the South East. The experience is unique, not only will you see a wealth of creative talent, but you will also meet the artist or maker in person, and many will be demonstrating during the event. They will glad to talk to you about their materials, techniques and philosophy. Two Artists here in Sedlescombe will be opening their studios and taking part. Mark Fisher, who is an artist at The Den, Meadow Lane, Sedlescombe, TN33 0RF,contact number 01424 871605 and Tony Wynne, who works in Glass art, at 17 Park Shaw, Sedlescombe, TN33 0PP, contact number 01424 870469 . Both studios will be open Saturday and Sunday June 7 and 8 from 10am to 4pm. If you are not able to get along and miss the opportunity this weekend, they will be open again on June 13 to 15 inclusive and June 20 to 22 inclusive.

Sedlescombe and District flower club hold their annual dinner next Wednesday June 11 so please do not come to the hall ready for a meeting. Any further details please call Janet on 01424 773708. The club enjoyed a day out at Chichester Flower festival last week and a good day was had by all. The cathedral looked spectacular decorated with 70plus floral arrangements of varying size but mainly of majestic proportions to befit the setting. This event is a biannual one and I’m sure the club will consider visiting again. Next month a return to a visiting demonstrator at the village hall so please keep July 9 available to attend when you too will be shown some ideas to make your own beautiful displays.

Saturday August 2 the Sedlescombe and District Gardening Society will be holding a special 70th Anniversary Show on the Green. In addition to the Summer Show we will be holding a special exhibition celebrating the efforts of our gardeners in the village and beyond since the Second World War. There will contributions from other Sedlescombe Societies, and from other neighbouring garden societies, to make this a truly memorable occasion.