Derek Shurvell writes: The new Emmaus term began with a lively bunch of youngsters at West Hoathly Village Hall on Friday evening. We played a variety of games, indoor hockey, table tennis, rock paper scissors, Dodgeball, and strawberry laces speed eating. Ending with circle time when we explained the aims of the club, lit a candle … [Read more…]
Molly Cooper writes: HIGHBROOK MARKS ITS BOUNDARIES Thanks to the enthusiasm of local historian, John Ralph, the missing boundary stone that marks the Highbrook boundary to the north, has been reinstated. The new stone was provided by Philpots Quarry, part funded by John. Philpots kindly offered to carve the wording ‘HD 1882 No. 2’ on … [Read more…]
Metal thieves steal 52 grave markers from Sussex church Cash reward for information offered by local businessman On 14th August the priest of St Margaret’s church in West Hoathly discovered that metal thieves had targeted the churchyard, stealing the brass plaques that mark the graves of … [Read more…]
Erica Ansell writes: I have been asked to put together “ a day in the life of a Churchwarden”. My face must have been a picture: “ Who me” “ No way”, along with numerous flashbacks over the last 6 years – some good, and could be better days! Well where do I begin, probably … [Read more…]
Derek Shurvell writes: Teddy bears Picnic, Sunday 7th July. The light rain stopped and the Teddy bears gathered on the Ashdown Forest to have one of their occasional Picnics. Taking in the panoramic views the Teddys introduced themselves, and were thrown up high from an old parachute where they sang their favourite song before running down … [Read more…]