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.
🌸🌿 Spring Market at the Village Hall! 🌿🌸
Get ready for a morning of local goodies and community fun!
Join us on
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
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
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”
What’s Happening in the Village in September
Kit Wilson Job Opportunity
Dog Show Programme Announced
The Fun Dog Show at Hadlow Down Village Fayre will start at 2.30pm, on Saturday 7th September 2024
Please register for classes at the Treasure Hunt Stall, £1 per entry
Rosettes will be awarded to top three in each class
Dog treats for all entries
Judging by Natalie Curtis
With thanks to Oakfield Property and Mint Hound for sponsoring us.
For all the latest information follow us on Facebook and check our pages here
Village Fayre Baking Competition Announced
We are eagerly counting down the days to the Village Fayre on Saturday 7th September!Our brilliant Baking Competition will be back this year!
We have two categories
– Most delicious cake! Our Judge, Mary-Ann from The Crow Kitchen will be taste testing all your entries. The yummiest cake wins, this is the category for you if you love to bake but don’t have the time to add lots of decoration.
– Best dressed cake – Mary-Ann will be looking for the most fun, beautiful and creatively decorated cake. Our theme is Autumn.
Please bring your entry to the Cake Stall outside the main Marquee between 1pm and 1.30pm.
Judging will be at 2pm
Top three cakes in each category will be awarded rosettes.
All entrants are asked to bring along a list of ingredients used
Very Best of Luck!
‘Painting with Plants’ – Wine & Buffet Evening
Last chance for Hadlow Down HS members to get a preferential opportunity for tickets before they go on sale to the general public!
A Horticultural Society presentation not to be missed!
Chris Beardshaw was born and grew up in Broad Green, near Broadwas, Worcestershire. He was formally trained in horticulture at Pershore College, and holds a BA Hons and PGDip in landscape architecture from the University of Gloucestershire. He has won 35 prestigious design awards, including 12 RHS Gold Medals. He has also been voted for the People’s Choice Award six times, most recently in 2023.
His first TV appearance was in 1999 as the expert on Surprise Gardeners for Carlton TV. After this, he moved to the BBC TV and Real Rakeovers as the expert contributor. His first show as solo presenter was Weekend Gardener for UKTV Style in 2000. Also in 2000, he co-presented Gardening Neighbours for BBC 2. This was followed by three series of Housecall. After this, he joined Gardeners’ World Live as a specialist presenter, and then soon moved on to become a presenter on Gardeners World.
Beardshaw presented The Flying Gardener series for BBC2, which ran for four series. He currently presents Beechgrove and is a regular panel member on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners Question Time .
The Chris Beardshaw Rose was launched at the Hampton Court Show in July 2007. Scented with soft pink blooms, the new rose was produced by international rose specialist C&K Jones. Chris specifically asked for a donation (£2.50) to be made to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for every rose sold.
He holds an Honorary Degree from Liverpool University and is an Honorary Fellow of Gloucester University and in 2017 was awarded the Kew Guild Gold Award.
Counting down to the Fayre
Saturday 7th September 1pm-5pm, on the Playing Field
With just over three weeks to go until the Village Fayre we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s event as brilliant as ever!
Come and be part of the fun. You’ll have the chance to meet new people, make friendships and have a lot laughs on the way. Plus, you’ll be giving back to our lovely Village Community and making a difference.
Can you lend a hand for an hour or two, perhaps working on the bar, grilling up some delicious BBQ, running fun games? Perhaps you can help us put up tents? We’d love to have you join our team.
Please contact Gill on 07968 536 913
We will be out and about in the Village over the next couple of weekends selling raffle tickets and collecting donations for our Bottle Tombola. Thank you for supporting us.
You can keep up to date with all the Village Fayre News on our pages here
