Trevor Swainson writes: Many people must have thought that we would never raise enough money to fund the Extension project but now we have raised over 80% of what is required. THE STORY SO FAR … Over £270,000 raised so far —– Target for fund-raising is £330,000 —– Full planning consent granted —- Full approval from English … [Read more…]
Cathy Merry writes: Work on the project continues behind the scenes and architectural surveys will be carried out shortly. We need a formal acceptance of our proposals from the DAC in order to be able to make further grant applications. In the meantime, informal consultations with potential building contractors are taking place to look at … [Read more…]
Cathy Merry writes: The extension fund now stands close to £219,000, so we are well on our way to reaching our target and providing much needed facilities in St Margaret’s church. Thank you to all who have donated so far, a a special thank you to all the walkers (some of them very young!) who … [Read more…]
Derek Shurvell writes: We thank God for the Harvest and all the Many Blessings we receive from him. The School, Youth Club, Pre – School and the Church congregation have given thanks this weekend and brought their tins and goodies along to St. Margaret’s Church. 26 Harvest Boxes have been distributed around The Parish today … [Read more…]
From Marion Jones of West Hoathly Royal British Legion: My husband’s Great Uncle, Charles George Neale, was killed at Passchendaele – The Third Battle of Ypres – on Monday 10th September 1917. His name, along with 35,000 others who were never found or identified, is on the wall at Tyne Cot Cemetery, He may well … [Read more…]