Hellingly & Horsebridge
SUSSEX RAMBLERS: Hellingly Footpath 69c, Bridge replaced (B1641) TQ 589/149. An 8-metre bridge has recently been replaced by the maintenance rangers on Hellingly Footpath 69c.
FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST: Gill Hesselgrave: Once again we hosted this popular event on Saturday February 2 in Hellingly Village Hall. The event was to raise money for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, which helps farmers and farm workers in their hour of need. This may be because of illness, accidents, adverse weather condition or just the government agency not paying the claimants on time under the various schemes. We don’t help with business bills. In 2018 we raised £32.5k in Sussex and spent out £57k. £3k was spent on Relief Workers and £2,650 on telephone line rental. Some people travel for a considerable distance to join us each year and unfortunately due to the snow in some areas several were unable to attend. It was a successful event but the money raised is slightly down on last year. There was a good buzz in the hall as people were tucking into a great breakfast and met old friends. As far as possible the ingredients were sourced from local suppliers. We would like to thank those who donated their produce plus Waitrose, Tesco and the Co-op who all gave us grants towards the dry goods and Barclays Bank for their match funding sponsorship to £1,000. We would also like to thank our many helpers and of course all those who attended.
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Hide AdQUIZ NIGHT: This is on Saturday March 30 at Hellingly Village Hall, 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tables of six. Cheese platter, refreshments. Please bring own drinks. Cost £8 per head, tickets available from Barbara Moore 01323 841685. Raffle Prizes. The fund raising committee would also welcome any donations of raffle prizes for their planned events.
MEN’S BREAKFAST: This is tomorrow, Saturday, Chapter 12, High Street, Hailsham. Des Burton will be speaking on Continuation of an Alternative History of the Prison Service. Please let Graham know if you would like to attend on (01323) 840915.
COFFEE MORNINGS: The Coffee Morning and Book Exchange is at Dicker Hall 10.40am to noon Thursday Mornings. Book exchange or purchase 20p.
DAFFODIL FESTIVAL: At Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker. Starting on March 23 through to April 4, daily from 10.30am to 5pm, there will be a host of 80,000 daffodils bursting into colour. Tour the Priory gardens and enjoy the magnificent colourful carpets of tulips and daffodils as the Priory’s lawns and flowerbeds burst into spring. Explore the gardens and discover thousands of daffodils bursting into life along with other spring flowers and blossom. Talented artists display their works in the beautiful gardens. Why not borrow one of our family explorer packs from the ticket office and see what wildlife you can find in the gardens. Try your hand at archery on the South Lawn. Saturday afternoons. £1 for six arrows. Spring flower displays throughout the house. Feeling artistic? Sketch pads and pencils available to borrow in the Undercroft. Tuck into our freshly baked seasonal cakes and delicious scones in the café. In the Forge on Sundays meet Nigel our award winning Blacksmith and watch him working in the forge. Normal admission applies.
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Hide AdPUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY: If you come across a path in the Dicker Parish which is overgrown, a style which is unsafe, or a path which is not properly marked please let a local councillor know so that they can investigate and raise the problem with East Sussex County Council if necessary.