Etchingham

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN: You still have time to add your views and comments! The team working on the Etchingham Neighbourhood Plan held a drop-in session recently in the Ahrens Hall. A big thank you to everyone who was able to make the drop-In session to look at the Vision, Objectives and the possible Site Options for housing currently being considered.

The team are working through the feedback forms returned on the day and, inevitably, views are varied as you would expect. This is the only way to fairly judge village opinion to move forward to a final Plan that is a true reflection of the village and not just a few individuals. If you couldn’t get there you still have time to be heard. The deadline is May 18 and replies can be by email to [email protected] or ‘hard copy’ to the Parish Office, Parsonage Croft, if closed then into the grey post box on the wall outside the main entrance into the School.

For a copy of the feedback form together with the vision, objectives and site plans: request one by phoning 01580 819048, or email [email protected] or visit the village website www.etchinghamvillage.co.uk , where you will find links to access the form and other background information.Any queries call Paulette on 01580 819048 or email as above.

CHURCH SERVICES: The Church Services up to the end of May, this Sunday May 13, Reverend sally Epps. May 20, Reverend Christopher Channer. May 27, Reverend Iain Morrison. All Sunday services are at 11am, unless otherwise advised, please note that the service on April 29 is at 8.30am and there will not be an 11am service..

CHURCH CONTACT: Churchwardens, Mary Barnes 01580 819142 and Geoffry Lucas 01580 819439. For Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals and Pastoral Matters contact Reverend Sally Epps 01435 882301 [email protected]

CHURCH OPENING: The Church is open every day for visitors from 11am to 4pm.

OPEN GARDEN: The gardens at King John’s Lodge, Sheepstreet Lane will be open in aid of St. Michael’s Hospice on Tuesday (May 15), 10.30am to 4pm. Admission £5, refreshments available. Details of other gardens in the area that are open in aid of St. Michael’s are on the St. Michael’s website http://www.stmichaelshospice.com/support-us/events-and-challenges/open-gardens-2018

BUS SERVICE: From April 3 the operator of the 231 Bus Service has changed to Compass Bus, the service will still be Monday to Friday, with no service on weekends and Bank Holidays. The timetable is very similar to the previous times with a slight change in the timings, the new timetable is on the village noticeboards and can also be downloaded from the village website http://www.etchinghamvillage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/231N.pdf If you do not have internet access if you contact me I will print a copy of the timetable for you.

Please try and use the bus as often as you can to maintain the service for those who have no other means of transport to get to Burwash, Heathfield or Uckfield.

FUTURE EVENTS: If your group or organisation has an event planned for later in the year send me the details now, I can mention it here early so people can note the date in their diaries and put the full details in nearer the date.

MUSIC FESTIVAL: The annual Etchingham Music Festival will take place, in the Church, June 30 to July 8. Music Festival website www.etchinghammusicfestival.co.uk