PARISH MAGAZINE - Blackham
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ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, WITHYHAM ALL SAINTS, BLACKHAM March 2020 PARISH MAGAZINE
Transcript of PARISH MAGAZINE - Blackham
ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, WITHYHAM
ALL SAINTS, BLACKHAM
March 2020
PARISH MAGAZINE
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The Parish of St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, with All Saints, Blackham
www.withyhamchurch.org
Rector The Rev. Canon James Campbell The Rectory, Withyham, TN7 4BA [email protected]
01892 770069
Churchwarden Mr Antony Cumberland The Beeches, Stonewall Park Road, Langton
Green, TN3 0HG
01892 864347
Churchwarden Mr Richard Halcrow Backshaws, Cotchford Lane, Upper Hartfield,
TN7 4DJ
01892 770607
Sexton & Verger Mr John Collins 9 Whitehill Close, Crowborough, TN6 1JG
01892 662389
Licensed Reader Mrs Elizabeth Parish 6 Lynwood, Groombridge, TN3 9LX
01892 864989
Licensed Reader Mr Donald Yonge 07872 529740Organist Mrs Sue Stone, GRSM ARCM DipEd 01892 770978Deputy Organist Mr Peter Ellefsen, BSc CEng MIEE 01892 653965Bell Tower Captain Mrs Julie Richardson 01892 652008Hon. Treasurer Mrs Anne Barker
Hillside, Lye Green, Crowborough, TN6 1UU01892 661393
Hon. Secretary Mrs Alison Hunnam Knoll View, Withyham, TN7 4BD
01892 770347
Safeguarding Officer
Mrs Miriam Boobier 01892 662780
All Saints Representative Mrs Sue Schooling 01892 740397Withyham Flower Guild Mrs Jill Pardey 01892 661882Blackham Flowers Mrs Sue Schooling 01892 740397Withyham Altar Linen Mrs Diane Pedder 01892 770240Withyham Church Cleaning Rota Mrs Anne Radford 01892 770021Family Support Worker Link Mrs Miriam Boobier 01892 662780Chichester Cathedral Link Rep. Canon James Campbell 01892 770069
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Church Calendar - March 2020 St. Michael & All Angels, Withyham, with All Saints, Blackham
Sunday 1st: 1st in Lent 9.00am Breakfast Church, The Rectory 11.00am Sung Eucharist 6.30pm Evensong
Sunday 8th: 2nd in Lent 9.45am Family Service 11.00am Matins 6.30pm Evensong
Thursday 12th 10.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 15th: 3rd in Lent 11.00am Matins 6.30pm Evensong
Sunday 22nd: 4th in Lent (Mothering Sunday) 11.00am Mothering Sunday Service 6.30pm Evensong
Thursday 26th 10.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 29th: 5th in Lent 11.00am Holy Communion, Blackham 6.30pm Evensong
Sunday 5th April: Palm Sunday No Breakfast Church 11.00am Sung Eucharist 6.30pm Evensong
Parish Registers - February 2020 FUNERALS On 31st January, the funeral took place at the Kent & Sussex Crematorium, Tunbridge Wells of Patricia (‘Pat’) Noel LAMONT, who died on 2nd January 2020 aged 92, followed by a service in St. Michael’s Church, Withyham.
On 11th February, the funeral took place at St. Michael’s Church, Withyham of John WHITMORE, who died on 26th January 2020 aged 88.
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Churchwardens’ Notes
February2020hasbrokenrecordsfortheamountofrainfall,withStormsCiaraandDennishiTngthecountryonsuccessiveweekends.
ItwasgoodtoseethatsomanyofyoubravedsomeferociousweathertoaVendchurchonSunday9thwhenCiarawasinfullswingandpar9cularlyonSunday16th,fortheAllAgePoetryServicewhenthetailendofDenniswass9llblowing.
Unfortunatelyduringthenightof15th-16thalancetoftheEastWindowwasdamagedbyStormDennis.ThiswindowwasdesignedbyJohnHardmanStudiosin1856andpartoftheuppersec9onoftherighthandlancet,whichdepicts“ChristinGlory”,wasblownout.AswehaveaGradellistedPlaceofWorshipandthewindowisofsignificanthistoricvalue,itwillbenecessarytoensurethatitisrestoredtoitsformerglorybyanapprovedcontractorunderthesupervisionofourinspec9ngarchitect.ThiswillnecessitatetheobtainingofaFacultyfromtheChancelloroftheDioceseanditisinevitablethat,withthenumberofpeopleinvolvedandtheextentofthedamage,therepairscouldtakesome9metocomplete.
Theprogresstodateisthatthewindowhasbeentemporarilyboardedup,areportandes9mateobtainedfromanapprovedcontractorandanInterimFacultygrantedbytheChancellor.Wewillkeepyouinformedoftheprogress.
Antony Cumberland & Richard Halcrow
EASTER LILIES
There is a tradition at St Michael's that people who wish to commemorate their loved ones who have departed this life, present lilies which form the basis for the floral decoration of the church at Easter. A list and envelopes will be placed at the back of the church. Please write your name and the names of those to be remembered on the list and donate £2 per lily (cash or cheque to be made out to the Withyham Church Flower Fund). Please write your name on the envelope and give it to Jill Pardey. The other thing I would like to flag up for the future is a Bring and Buy Coffee Morning to be held on Tuesday April 28th at Smugglers, Hoadleys Lane, Crowborough, to raise money for the flowers for the flower festival.
Many thanks, Jill Pardey
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Letter from the Rectory – March 2020 DearFriends, IthasbeensaidthatthedatingrealityTVseries‘LoveIsland’isoneofthebestindicatorsofcontemporaryculture.Whateveryoumakeofthatstatement,thesuddendeathofitsformerpresenterCarolineFlackwasashock.Thattragedyalsoprovidesawindowintocontemporaryculture,includingtherealityoflifeasacelebrityandthein2luenceofsocialmedia.Anumberofareasofpubliclifehaveinrecenttimesbecomelesspleasantandmorepersonal.Therehasbeenamarkedlackofkindness. ManyofSt.Paul’sexhortationstohisreadersinhisNewTestamentlettersincludeapleatobekind.Kindnessisoneofthenine‘FruitsoftheSpirit’-themarksoftheChristianlife-thathesetouttotheChristiansinGalatia.Dr.SamuelJohnson,the18thCenturypoet,playwrightandbiographerwastheauthorof‘TheDictionaryoftheEnglishLanguage’publishedin1755.Hehasbeendescribedas‘arguablythemostdistinguishedmanoflettersinEnglishhistory’.Despitehismanygiftsandconsiderableintellect,Dr.Johnsonwasamanwithoutmalice.OnoneoccasionhiscompanionJamesBoswellaskedhimwhatthepointwasofsharingamealwithpeopleif,assometimeshappened,nobodysaidanythingworthremembering.Dr.Johnsonrepliedthatthepointwas‘toeatanddrinktogether,andtopromotekindness’.InhislettertotheChristiansinThessalonica,Paulwrote,‘alwaystryandbekindtoeachotherandtoeveryoneelse.’ThepoetWilliamWordsworthputitthisway:‘thatbestportionofagoodman’slifeishislittle,nameless,unrememberedactsofkindnessandoflove.’
James Campbell
LENTCOURSE2020MondayEveningsatTheRectory7.30pmSupper,endsby9.30pmTalkonDVDfollowedbydiscussiononChris9anbasicsincluding‘WhydidJesusdie?’,PrayerandBibleReading.2ndMarch,9thMarch,16thMarch,23rdMarch&30thMarchContactJamesorMaryCampbellforfurtherdetails.
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LENTLUNCHES2020WednesdaysatTheRectory12.45–1.30pm
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EASTER2020Thursday9thApril:7.00-9.00pm:PassoverMeal,TheKings’Hall
Friday10thApril:2.00-3.00pm:GoodFridayService
Sunday12thApril:11.00am-12noon:EasterDayService
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Groombridge Horticultural Society Our next event will be on Thursday 19th March at 8pm in the Groombridge Village Hall (New Hall), when we welcome Jacqueline Aviolet to talk to us about hardy geraniums. Jacqueline, who is a lively and experienced speaker and owner of Rosie’s Garden Plants in Aylesford, will share with us her knowledge of these highly useful garden favourites and will also be bringing along plants to sell. Free entry for members and tea, coffee and biscuits provided. It’s also time to start preparing for the Spring Show on Saturday 4th April at 2.30pm in the Groombridge Village Hall (Main Hall). Hopefully the storms and constant rain will have left most of our gardens intact and though there may not be many daffodils left by then, there are lots of other flower, fruit and vegetable classes plus floral art, cookery and handicrafts so please do come along and enter. The full schedule of classes is on our website. Entries to be submitted by 8pm on Thursday 2nd April if possible please. As always, everyone is very welcome to come along and view the show; entrance is free and there will be delicious teas and cakes available. Staging of entries: 9 am to 12 noon Judging: 12.15 to 1.30 pm Open for viewing: 2.30pm Prize Giving: 4pm
2020 Programme of Events Thursday 19th March - Jacqueline Aviolet, speaking on hardy geraniums Saturday 4th April - Spring Show Thursday 30th April - Trip to Standen House & Gardens Saturday 16th May - Spring Plant Sale
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Groombridge Film Society Sunday 15th March - Groombridge Village Hall
Will, an Iraq War veteran suffering from PTSD, lives with his 13 year old daughter Tom in a vast public park in Portland, Oregon. They venture into town rarely to buy essential supplies, using money from selling Will’s prescribed medicines. A tiny mistake leads to their capture, and outdoor
freedom turns to indoor confinement, forced to conform to society. It strains their relationship to breaking point. Written / directed by Debra Granik.
Doors open at 18.30 - Film starts at 19.30 Members - £2 (£1 child). Non-members - £6 (£3)
Come early to socialise and enjoy our licensed bar, serving wine, prosecco, craft beers, soft drinks, tea / coffee and nibbles.
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The well-known and highly respected local choir, KENT CHORUS, will be presenting their Holy Week concert in Tunbridge Wells on April 4th - Palm Saturday.The programme features Haydn’s moving and compelling “Seven Last Words of Christ”, together with highlights from Pergolesi’s beautiful “Stabat Mater”. There will also be settings of “Ave Verum Corpus” by Byrd, Mozart and Elgar.Both main works, whilst bringing out the Passiontide story, are able to look beyond the darkness of Good Friday to the ultimate triumph and joy of Easter Day.This concert is the perfect preparation for all of us for Holy Week and Easter; please do join Kent Chorus for this very special event.• Saturday April 4th at 7pm• St. Luke’s Church, St. Luke’s Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9JH• Interval with refreshments
• Tickets - £12 (under 16s free) - from Kent Chorus, on the door or contact Jane Osman - [email protected]
• kentchorus.org.uk
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Here at Blackham Country Players we are well known for our funny plays but in April this year we are performing what we believe will be one our funniest. “Happy Campers” is the story of a family who meet on a hillside in the Yorkshire Dales to say a fond farewell to Frank who has an unusual past and a little family secret. The actors (and our lovely stage) have to cope with two tents, rucksacks, numerous bits of camping gear, chairs an umbrella and a dry-stone wall and of course Frank who strangely doesn’t say much during the whole performance! The Director, Richard Lake says, “I have wanted to put this show on at Blackham Village Hall for about 5 years now but the timing has never been right; now however, with a great cast, great props and Spring nearly upon us it’s going to be a great show”. Get your tickets now for what will be a great evening of entertainment with the usual Blackham warm welcome..….and remember, the laughter is in-tents! Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April at 8pm Call Kate now to reserve your tickets 07540 634603
Family Support Work - Calling all Ladies!! With the assistance of our lovely little committee, I’m in the process of arranging a ‘Fashion Show Fundraising Event’ in aid of Family Support
Work on Thursday May 21st ‘Travelling Trends’ present ‘High Street Fashions’ at affordable prices!!
Groombridge Village Hall - 7.00 for 7.30pm Ticket price £10 Bar, refreshments and delicious nibbles will be available - also a Raffle
More details to follow next month - so please reserve the date in your diaries!! Miriam Boobier
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NOTES FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL
Withyham Parish Council (WPC) met on Monday 10TH February 2020 at The Old Station, Groombridge. Action from these meetings is on our website www.withyhamparishcouncil.org.uk and Facebook on www.facebook.com/WithyhamParishCouncil. Minutes can also be obtained from the Clerks at the Old Station, Groombridge. Members of the public are encouraged to come to the meetings and there is a 10-minute opportunity at the start of every meeting for them to address the Council: We were delighted that a resident who is interested in becoming a councillor joined us at the meeting to find out more about WPC and the role. We currently have 3 vacancies across the parish so we would love to see other interested people as well! REPORT FROM COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS: County Councillor Whetstone is also a Conservator of Ashdown Forest and he regrets ESCC’s decision to withdraw its funding of the Ashdown Forest. The Conservators have a fundraising plan in place. District Councillors Hardy and Obbard expect Wealden District Council (WDC) to withdraw its Local Plan following the Planning Inspector’s comments. WDC will revert to the old Local Plan while work commences on a new one. WARD REPORTS: GROOMBRIDGE WARD – Footpath 33 from Groombridge Recreation Ground to Groombridge Place remains extremely flooded. The Rights of Way Committee had considered this and, if necessary, will serve a Section 56 Notice under the Highways Act due to the surface being out of repair. The Parish Council helped coordinate a response by WDC to occupation of land at Park Corner. WDC Enforcement are now investigating and WPC will be kept updated. WITHYHAM/BLACKHAM -: Having considered a replacement bus stop at Blackham, the Parish Council feels it is important to find out from residents what their priorities are. The old bus stop will therefore be removed due to safety concerns and a consultation will take place soon. We were excited to hear about residents meeting to see how they can make Withyham/Balls Green ‘greener’. MARDEN’S HILL WARD - Cllr Tarling is meeting with St John’s Preschool to discuss installing a footpath to improve safety for Reading Room users. WPC WEBSITE: Councillors enjoyed a preview of the new more accessible and user-friendly website, including a page of parish events and activities. It will be launched in the new financial year… watch this space. HIGHWAYS COORDINATOR REPORT: Councillors were impressed by, and grateful for, the extent of work undertaken by our volunteer Highways Coordinator. There have been successes but there is still much to do to improve highways across the parish. WEALDLINK – This invaluable service is provided as a door to door shopping service which is important for those who cannot drive, as well as being available for community groups to hire. STREETLIGHTS: The light at the Newton Willows steps requires a new lantern. Council agreed that it would be a more suitable place for the ornamental lantern on Corseley Road, which has a wider coverage and has been reported to shine into the adjacent homes. A standard LED will therefore go at Corseley Road and the lantern will be moved.
Next Parish Council Meeting: Monday 9th March 2020 at 7.30pm. All are welcome
Debbie Siddle – Clerk 01892 864557/ [email protected]
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The Kings’ Hall Withyham 100 Club We are very grateful for everyone’s support but are happy to encourage
more local people to become members and help our fund raising for further maintenance and improvements. After two and a half years, we have
reached 100 members!!!!!! THANK YOU.
However, please do keep joining and increase the size of the December Bonus!
Each number costs £12 per year; if you would like to join please contact Rick Hunnam (01892) 770347 or email [email protected]
Winners: February: £20 Alan Cowing £15 Stephen Whittaker £10 Pat Taylor
ForthcomingEventsintheWithyhamVillageHallFebruary27th CommunityLunch-12.30for1.00pmMarch26th CommunityLunch-12.30for1.00pmApril24th CharityMusicEvening-seeseparateadonpage12April30th CommunityLunch-12.30for1.00pm
BLACKHAM MARKET Really sociable village atmosphere - local produce for sale
Saturday March 7th
10.00am – 12:30pm Blackham Village Hall
Meet other village folk at ‘The Stage’ café!! Enjoy Filter Fresh Coffee, Tea and Homemade Cakes!! Try your
luck in the Raffle!! Local produce for sale includes: Bread, Free Range Eggs, Pasties & Other Baked Savouries,
Cakes, Preserves, Honey, Wild Bird Food, British Legion Merchandise, Greetings Cards. Also usually available: Handmade Jewellery & Ceramics
Blackham Village Hall is a registered charity whose sole purpose is to promote & maintain the hall for the enjoyment and benefit of the community.
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THE ARTS SOCIETY ASHDOWN FOREST 12th March 2020 at 2pm
Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, TN6 1FE Angela Findlay: The Role of The Arts in the Cycle of Crime, Prison and
Re-offending Years of working as an artist within the Criminal Justice System in England and Germany have given Angela Findlay unique insights into the destructive and costly cycle of crime, prisons and re-offending. In this thought-provoking talk she offers a deeper understanding of the minds, lives and challenges of offenders. With extraordinary slides of art projects and prisoners’ art, she demonstrates how within the process of creating art of any discipline, there are vital opportunities for offenders to confront their crimes and develop the key life skills so essential in leading a positive and productive life. Arts Society members free - visitors £6. Refreshments follow the lecture.
Withyham Parish Amblers
Walking at a relaxed pace for pleasure
MARCH WALKDate: Saturday 28th March 2020Meeting Point: Groombridge Village Hall car park.Time: 0900 for a 0915 departure (NB - earlier time).Join us for a pleasant circular walk around the countryside near Groombridge. Refreshments will be available afterwards at the Community Café in Groombridge Village Hall.Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes approximately.Type of Walk: Route is on marked footpaths with possible stiles along the way. Suitable walking attire and footwear strongly recommended.Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome but may need to be on the lead at times.
Bring your friends along too - car share where [email protected] 07941 055011
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Groombridge and Hartfield Surgery Patients Participation Group Following on from the successful walking programme at Groombridge we would like to offer a similar programme in Hartfield. If you are interested in taking part or would like to volunteer as a guide, please contact Geraldine Ormonde on 01892 770757 for more details. We are always looking at ways to improve patient feedback to the Practice, so during two weeks in April we will be asking patients attending either of the surgeries to complete a short questionnaire. Your input to this will be appreciated. There are two pharmacists supporting The Groombridge and Hartfield Surgery. Ross works on a Tuesday and Sarah on a Thursday and Friday. This is a developing role ultimately helping the doctors conduct thorough reviews of patients' medications and ensuring transfer of care between settings is safe and efficient (for example, when a person comes home from hospital). So, overall the role involves phoning patients to review their medicines, answering any medicine-related queries which may come from the patient or a doctor, phoning following discharge from hospital and conversations regarding healthy lifestyle and over the counter remedies. We appreciate sometimes these phone calls may be unexpected but they would be pleased to contact you at a pre-arranged time if it's more convenient. This is an exciting time for the NHS and the surgery; if you have any feedback they would be interested to hear from you. You can contact Sarah and Ross via the surgery on 863326. Our AGM will be held in the Village Hall, Hartfield, on Saturday 18th April at 10.00. We have invited our MP, Nus Ghani; however, because of other commitments on that day it is not certain at this stage if she will be able to attend. We will update you nearer the date.
Tony Howell
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Giles Swift Tel: 01892 864754
Hartfield Playschool ~ Celebrating 50 Years in 2015!
Founded 50 years ago, Hartfield Playschool is a well established community Playschool in a beautiful setting with extensive gardens and outdoor space, taking children from 2-5 years. We are open from 9am-3pm Monday to Friday during term time. Our aim is to enhance the development and education of pre-school children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Please visit our website at www.hartfieldplayschool.co.uk or call us on 01892 770830 for more information about any aspect of Playschool. Charity No. 1158901.
S. W. HARDING HOUSE AND GARDEN
MAINTENANCE Builder and Sub-Contractor
Garden Walls, Patios & Paths Pointing, Fence Erecting, Painting
Garden Machinery Cleared (01892) 740505
Frank A Rhodes BUILDERS
HILL COTTAGE, FAIRVIEW LANE, CROWBOROUGH, TN6 1BT
Felt Roofing 10 year guarantee
Tiling – Slating New roofs or repairs
New gutters or existing gutters cleaned Full service
Free estimates
Tel: 01892 655238 Mobile: 07811 588291
BLACKHAM VILLAGE HALL
Ideal for: Parties, Receptions, Fitness Classes, Martial Arts, Dances, Tea
Parties, Rehearsals, Concerts etc. etc. etc…….
Disabled Access & Facilities, Central Heating, Fitted Kitchen, Raised Stage with Curtains, Small Private Garden
Area, Licensed Premises A friendly Market & Café with a
large range of local produce & gifts is held from 10.00 to 12.30 on the first
Saturday of every month (except January)
Hire Rates from only £6 per hour. Contact Penny on 01892 740574
R MEDHURST Funeral Directors
Vine House, Hartfield, TN7 4AD Family Business for over 150 years, 24 hour service, Home Visits
Advice on Funeral Plans, Chapel of Rest East Grinstead (01342) 315880
Hartfield (01892) 770253 At a sensitive time we take care of everything personally
WEALD ROOFING SERVICES LTD For a complete roofing service, stripping and retiling Tiles and slates - Fibreglass flat roofing - Felt roofing Specialist lead works - Extensions & refurbishments
Fully insured – All work guaranteed Contact David Nash for a free no-obligation quotation
01892 619947 – 07983 413077 (CHECKATRADE AND GUILD OF MASTER CRAFTSMEN AFFILIATED)
HEVER LANDSCAPES LTD We offer year-round garden management, regular garden maintenance or a one-off garden
tidy/clearance, grass cutting, lawn care, hedge cutting, leaf clearing construction of vegetable patches, chicken runs, compost bins, and commercial contracts.
We also offer complete landscaping projects, such as patios, paths, retaining walls, all types of fencing, planting schemes, re-seeding, turfing, water features, wooden garden structures, tree
surgery, hedge laying and woodland management or clearance.
01892 740133 www.heverlandscapes.co.uk 07909 916909 email: [email protected]
J & H FRIEND ESTD 1860
REMOVALS,STORAGE, SELF STORAGE ARCHIVE STORAGE, PACKAGING SUPPLIES
FOREST ROW EAST SUSSEX
TEL: 01342 822608 EMAIL:[email protected] www.friendsremovals.co.uk
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DESIGNSERVICES(EXTENSIONS&NEWBUILDS)PLANNING&BUILDINGREGSAPPLICATIONSTOPOGRAPHICAL&MEASUREDSURVEYS
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Local Information
Kings’ Hall, Withyham Chairman:
Lettings:
www.withyhamvillagehall.co.uk Rick Hunnam Mrs Meg Stafford
01892 770347 01892 770035
Blackham Village Hall Bookings:
venues4hire.org/venue/details/4815 Mrs P Hawes [email protected]
01892 740574
Groombridge & Hartfield Medical Practice Withyham Road, Groombridge, TN3 9QP Old Crown Farm, High Street, Hartfield, TN7 4AD
01892 863326
Beacon Surgery, Beacon Road, Crowborough, TN6 1AH 01892 652233Saxonbury House Medical Group, Croft Road, Crowborough 01892 603131St Michael’s Primary School Mrs Katie O’Shea (Headteacher) 01892 770307Withyham Art Group Mrs Rosemary Goolden 01892 770351Dorset Arms Angling Club Fred Stillwell 01892 770661Withyham Cricket Club Peter Hamerton 01892 655932Music & Movement Duncan Sanders 07756 436085Blackham Country Players Linda Weekes 01892 740261Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Crowborough 01892 655303Withyham Parish Charity
Trust providing financial help for those in need Applications should be made to Richard Halcrow 01892 770607
Withyham Parish Council (WPC) The Old Station, Groombridge, TN3 9RD www.withyhamparishcouncil.org.uk www.facebook.com/withyhamparishcouncil [email protected] WPC Office hours: Monday 12:00 - 17:00
Tuesday - Friday* 09:30 - 12:00 *closed on Wednesdays during school holidays.
01892 864557
A councillor is always present at the monthly Community Café in Groombridge.Telephone numbers for the reporting of incidents Highway lights and footpath damage (location and problem) Vandalism and Abandoned Vehicles (all relevant details) Waste collection queries Trading Standards Problems can also be reported to: eastsussex.gov.uk/fixmystreet
03456 080193 01243 642222 03456 080193 03456 080197
Magazine Editor Stephen Whittaker [email protected] Advertising Roger & Janet Funnell 01892 663512
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