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Join the Parish Council for the Hadlow Down Annual Parish Assembly


Hadlow Down Parish Council warmly invites all electors to attend the Annual Parish Assembly, which will be held at the Village Hall on Tuesday, 15th April, starting at 7:00 pm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to hear about the latest developments in the village, ask questions, and share your thoughts on local matters. The Parish Assembly is your meeting—a chance to engage with the Parish Council and have your voice heard on the issues that matter most to you.

Come along to:

  • Learn about ongoing and future projects in Hadlow Down.

  • Ask questions and raise any concerns or suggestions.

  • Meet with fellow residents and your Parish Councillors.

We encourage everyone to attend and take part in shaping the future of our village.

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🎉 Hadlow Down Spring Market Raises Vital Funds for the Community Centre ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Hadlow Down Spring Market—whether you baked, volunteered, ran a stall, or simply came along to shop, chat, and enjoy the day. Your generosity and community spirit helped us raise an incredible £812 for the Hadlow Down Community Centre. To read more about this fantastic event, including highlights and photos, please visit our website: www.newvillagehall.co.uk and head over to the “News” pages. Thank you once again for being part of this wonderful community effort! 🌼💚

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Share your views on new Playground equipment

Help Shape the Future of Our Village Playground – 

Hadlow Down Parish Council is looking into new play equipment for our village playground—but needs your help! To ensure that the new play area offers fun, safe, and engaging activities that will be well-used and enjoyed by local children and families.

To do this, they are asking for your input. If you or your family use the playground, or if you have ideas for what would make it even better, please take a few moments to complete our short survey. Your feedback will directly influence the choice of equipment, helping the Parish Council create a space that meets the needs and preferences of the community.

👉 Click the link to complete the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5632KV5

The survey is quick and easy to fill out, and your responses will play a vital role in shaping the future of this important village space. Whether your children dream of exciting climbing frames, imaginative play structures, swings, or slides, we want to hear from you.

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🌟 Exciting News for Hadlow Down! 🌟

The Hadlow Down Community Centre Trustees have issued the following statement.

“We are thrilled to have the support of Rt. Hon. Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, as we push forward with our ambition to build a new community centre in Hadlow Down! 🙌 During a constructive and informative meeting, Ms. Ghani expressed her enthusiasm for the project, stating:

“I am delighted to support the plans for a new community centre in Hadlow Down. This facility will serve as a vital hub for local residents, fostering community spirit and providing much-needed amenities.”

Her backing is a huge boost for the project, and we are incredibly grateful for her advocacy and guidance as we work to secure funding. 💡🏡

A special thank you as well to Parish Council Chair, Michael Lunn, for his ongoing support and for joining us at this crucial meeting. 👏

Pictured from left to right: Councillor Michael Lunn, Mandy Chapman – HDCC Trustee, Rt.Hon.Nusrat Ghani, MP, Sarah Prall – HDCC Trustee and Bob Lake – HDCC Chair and Trustee.

Stay tuned for updates—together, we’re making this vision a reality!

You can read the update from the Rt.Hon. Nusrat Ghani here

For more information about HDCC please visit www.newvillagehall.co.uk

💙 #HDCC #hadlowdowncommunitycentre #LoveHadlowDown #CommunitySpirit #BuildingForTheFuture #ThankYouNusratGhani #ThankYouMichaelLunn

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🌟 Join Us for the Hadlow Down Community Associations AGM! 🌟

You are warmly invited to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Village Hall, taking place on 21st February at 7.30pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for you, our community members, to come together, share your thoughts, and hear about our progress and future plans.

Refreshments will be provided, so come along to enjoy some good company while we hear updates on our Village Hall, Playing Field, New Community Centre, Village Fayre and St. Mark’s Church! We can’t wait to see familiar faces and welcome new ones to our community gathering!

🌹Together we can make a meaningful impact, see you there.🌹

Warmest wishes,

Hadlow Down Village Hall, Hadlow Down Playing Field, Hadlow Down Community Centre and Hadlow Down Village Fayre Committees plus St. Mark’s Church.

 

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Road Closure, Hastingsford Lane

*UPCOMING WORKS*
Thursday 30 January – Friday 31 January – Hastingsford Lane : Between Fordbrook Hill and Stockland Lane.
Thursday 30 January – Wednesday 5 February – Five Chimneys Lane: Between School Lane and the junction of the A272.
These works involve essential carriageway repairs to improve the overall carriageway condition. The team will also be replacing and adjusting drains, root cutting, kerbing and refreshing road markings. The works will be between 7am and 7pm.
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🌸🌿 Spring Market at the Village Hall! 🌿🌸

Get ready for a morning of local goodies and community fun!
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Saturday, 22nd March from 10 am – 2 pm for our Spring Market! 🎉

Expect to find:

  • Delicious local produce 🍓
  • Homemade preserves 🍯
  • Beautiful crafts 🎨

Plus, we’ll be serving up refreshments all morning ☕🍰, and don’t forget—HDCC will be drawing the winners of the Spring Lottery! 🎟️

✨ Want to be part of the action? There are still a few stalls left! Email Janet at jtourell@btinternet.com to book your spot or grab your lottery tickets in support of HDCC! 💚

A massive thank you to all our supporters for making this event possible. Let’s make this a day to remember! See you there! 🎉

 

#SpringMarket #LoveHadlowDown #CommunityFun #HDCC #VillageHallEvents

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Happy New Year from the Hadlow Down Community Centre team

🌟🎉 Happy New Year, Hadlow Down! 🎉🌟

As we step into this brand-new year, we’re bursting with excitement and hope for what lies ahead in our brilliant village! 🌼 This is the perfect moment to come together as a community and make a real impact right here at home. We are thrilled to invite YOU to be part of something truly special – our project to build a NEW Community Centre right here in Hadlow Down!

Imagine a vibrant hub where we can gather, learn, create, and celebrate – a place where friendships blossom and ideas flourish. The new Community Centre will not only provide a warm and welcoming space for all ages, but it will also enhance our wellbeing and strengthen the bonds within our community. Whether it’s crafting classes, fitness sessions, or cozy coffee mornings, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!

By getting involved, you’ll play a pivotal role in enriching the lives of our villagers. Studies show that active participation in community projects dramatically boosts our mental wellbeing. With this new centre, we’ll have an incredible opportunity to increase social engagement, reduce isolation, and foster a spirit of collaboration that Hadlow Down is known for! 💪❤️

Every extra hand, every smile, and every idea counts! From helping us organise events to lending a hand in construction or simply spreading the word – there are countless ways you can contribute to this exciting venture. Together, we can create a community space that reflects our collective passion and creativity, where everyone feels welcome and valued.

So, as we embark on this year of possibilities, let’s connect, collaborate, and champion the spirit of Hadlow Down! If you’re as excited as we are, drop us a message or come to our next village meeting on 24th January to find out how YOU can get involved. Let’s make 2024 a year to remember, where we truly come together to build not just a centre, but a brighter future for all!
Email Mandy or Sarah for all the details
mandy.chapman45@gmail.com, sarah@downthelane.uk

Here’s to new beginnings and the wonderful journey ahead! 🌈🥳

Warm wishes, Hadlow Down Community Centre Committee 💖

For all the details about  our project and the latest news please visit our website here
Or join us on facebook here 

#HadlowDownCommunityCentre  #LoveHadlowDown  #MakeADifference #NewYearNewBeginnings #GetInvolved #Wellbeing #TogetherStronger

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Book Club Review – September

‘Jewish is a way of seeing the world, a strong consistent background theme.’

Our book this month is Going Home by Tom Lamont 2024. It is set in the Jewish community in Enfield and centres on Joel, an articulate two-year-old whose mother dies leaving him in the care of her friend Teo. It is about the four adults who take on responsibility for him in their own way. Teo who has moved away from the community to a job in the police force and a flat in Aldgate is the responsible one who takes on the grieving youngster and  learns to care for him and love him. Then there is Ben, the feckless rich boy, the opposite of Teo but also his best friend, and Vic, Teo’s father, dying of a degenerative condition and determined that Joel will not grow up in the care of the Social Services as he once did. Finally, Sybil, the only woman of the four and a progressive rabbi trying in vain to reform the intransigent members of her synagogue. All of them interact with Joel in their own way and find their lives challenged and enriched by him Continue reading “Book Club Review – September”