Category: Nettlebed News Network

The village is holding its annual Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 12th December at the Village Club. If you would like to help spread the Christmas spirit we are looking for volunteers to help set up and look after our guests. Alternatively if you can’t make it on the day but would like to take part in some way we are looking for volunteers to make apple crumbles or donate a small Christmas gift to be given to each guest. Christmas treats like chocolates, biscuits or wine is always welcome. There will be a donation box at the Christmas Fayre (in the small hall) on Friday. Please contact Ali Simmons on 07913256829 or email alisimmons76@icloud.com for more info....

Carpet bowls in the Village Hall at Russells Water Join us this Sunday 25th November 2-4pm for a fun, sociable game of bowls in the hall. All welcome and no experience necessary. £2 p.p. including tea and cake. For more information email Julia on bookings@russellswater.org.uk or just turn up....

Cake donations wanted for our cake stall. All money raised is going to Nettlebed Sports association.  If you can bake a cake please drop it off at the club next Friday. Jodi will be there from 10am.  Raffle prizes also needed.   Nettlebed Christmas Fair, Friday 23rd November 1-7pm at the village club hall.  Come along and do some Christmas shopping.  If you don’t fancy shopping then why not pop along for a coffee or mulled wine and a mince pie. This will get you in the Christmas spirit.  Bring the kids along to see Santa Claus in his grotto.  For more information contact Jodi, jodimb@hotmail.co.uk 07769908684 01491641262    ...

HENLEY LIONS WINTER FUEL PROJECT 2018 Appeal Imagine it’s bitterly cold outside and you cannot afford to top up your electric or gas meter. You are receiving all the benefits due to you but it’s just not enough to fully provide for yourself and or family. For the past 2 years Henley Lions have helped keep the heating on and cooker running with the generosity of others donating all or part of their Government Winter Fuel Allowance.  Last winter alone Henley Lions supported 20 families and individuals in our area survive the winter with donations amounting to £5097. With winter coming we are again asking for your help.  Pensioner generosity last year helped many families and individuals who were struggling to pay their fuel bills for a variety of reasons.  All the money donated was distributed to help with the cost of heating, lighting and cooking. Individuals and families were identified whose benefits were not enough to keep them warm through the winter, or...

Evie, our new Tuesday evening Yoga teacher is offering four free taster trials before setting up her regular classes in January at Studio One, RG9 5TX. Visit www.studioonehenley.co.uk for details of all our sessions. Please contact Evie directly for more information and class bookings. November 13th Forrest Inspired yoga: 1900-2015 Night time stretch and relax 2015-2115 November 20th Vinyasa Flow 1900-2015 Night time stretch and relax: 2015-2115 Evie Costello costelloyoga@gmail.com 07957 297050 • Mobile Class Styles Night time stretch and relax - All levels Help yourself unwind before sleep with a yin influenced class. The session will work to mindfully increase flexibility in those areas most commonly tense or tight caused though muscle overuse, bad posture or stress. Some poses are held for a longer periods of time to help to both release muscles and connective tissue and to increase the feeling of relaxation. Also includes gentle breathwork to help calm the mind. Mindful vinyasa flow - All levels An all levels slow flowing class, with a strong emphasis on the breath and linking it...