Benefice Cuckmere Pilgrim Path Walk 20th September 2025
Please put the date in the diary. Oenone will be walking and reading her poems on part of this walk and Judith Shaw will walk part and be introduced at the Cream Tea in The Parsonage garden at the end of the walk.
8am Depart Berwick
9:30am Breakfast at Selmeston
12 noon Coffee at Arlington
1:45pm Lunch at Wilmington
3:15pm Tea at Berwick 3.15pm
Please let Jan know if you would like to attend the breakfast at Selmeston either by email or to my mobile 07802 841440 by Thursday 18th September at the latest.
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Local History Special Exclusive Behind The Scenes Tour Barbican Museum, Lewes.
Weds 1st October 6.30 p.m. – 7.45/8 p.m.
Book early to secure a place to view the incredible archaeological finds from Selmeston and Winton Street.
The curator, Emma O’Connor has kindly agreed to show specially selected finds held in the museum’s collection which are not on public display and talk about their unique significance.
This is a brilliant opportunity to view local history first hand.
Places are limited to 15 people (12yrs+) so please book early.
Cost £15 per head. Please contact Michele Boys michele.boys@live.com or Jan Matthew janet.matthews1@btinternet.com
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Medieval Wayfaring Sussex Art & Manuscripts
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Berwick Church BN26 6SR
Join us for an illustrated talk by Emma Rose Barber.
The talk will last about 40 minutes, followed by a Q and A, book sale/signing of her latest book Finding the Wayfarer: Physical, Spiritual and Poetic Survival.
The Seven Works of Mercy, wall painting, St. George’s, Trotton, Sussex, 14th century
Wayfarers were those who were often disabled, hungry and poor, those who travelled around by foot hoping to rely on the kindness of strangers to survive. The images of the wayfarers have a connection to a local Sussex Norman family called the de Warenne (Lewes priory, the Lewes School of Painters, the Arundel Tomb at Chichester Cathedral), who may have commissioned the illuminated manuscripts where the wayfarers appear. The wall paintings of the Seven Works of Mercy, as seen in Trotton were a form of visual instruction to remind the rich of their religious duty to care for the poor.
Following the publication of her book – Finding the Wayfarer: Physical, Poetic and Spiritual Survival (published on 15 May,2025), this illustrated talk by Emma Rose Barber will be followed by a Q and A and book sale/ signing.
Emma Rose Barber is an art historian and writer. Her first book was 111 Churches in London that you Shouldn’t Miss. She also writes for various magazines including Art and Christianity, Selvedge and the Sussex arts magazine – ROSA. She lives in East Sussex.
Everyone Welcome. Admission is free.
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The Inter Village Croquet Match
The new teams that Rev Shirley was asked to form didn't do too badly, considering our inexperience. Because we had a great time, we have decided to continue playing until the end of the season and are inviting those who are interested to join us. We will be practicing on Wednesday evenings at 6pm until September.
We do have some equipment, so no need to find a mallet.
If you are interested, please email revshirleym@gmail.com or text or WhatsApp 07880554750.
Do join us.