Hellingly and 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 An 8-metre bridge has recently been replaced by the maintenance rangers on Hellingly Footpath 69c.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.