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St. Mark’s Swimming Success

St. Mark’s school were placed  first in the Uckfield Swimming Gala!

It was the first time the village school had taken part in the competitions and the participants were cheered on by the staff, parents & friends.  The school thanked  Uckfield College for organising the event and parents for their support.  The  super swimmers worked incredibly hard to secure a top 3 position in every race.

There were excellent individual performances and the overall team result was outstanding.

🥇 Winners of the Gala
🥇 Girls 25m Backstroke
🥇 Girls 50m Freestyle
🥇 Mixed Relay
🥇 Girls 25m Freestyle
🥈 Boys 25m Freestyle
🥈 Obstacle Relay
🥈 Girls 25m Breaststroke
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Fire Services Tackle Hadlow Down Blaze

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Services were called out to a a large garden fire in the centre of Hadlow Down on Wednesday evening.

Outbuildings, gardening machinery, other items and fencing were destroyed in the blaze but we understand no one was injured .
The residents have thanked neighbours and other local people in a post on the Hadlow Down Facebook group page and added a link for any help others can give:
https://gofund.me/76d854e6
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New Date announced for Race Night


The New Village Hall Committee are delighted to announce that “Race Night” will be going ahead on Saturday April 2nd at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. We do hope that you will join us for a really fun event, including a curry* and a chance to bet on the races. Tables will be made of eight at £15 per head. You can either buy a whole table or individual tickets. This event is being held to raise funds for our new Village Hall, there are lots of ways you can support us –

Sponsor a race for £50 and name the race!

Become a race horse owner, only £5 per horse. There will be prizes on the night for the winning owners.

Bets will cost £1 per horse, prize money will be shared equally between the winners and the HDCC

Tickets are £15 per head and include a bowl of *curry and rice

There will be a licensed bar


For more details, to buy tickets and or to pledge your support please contact Bob on 830857 bob.lake@live.co.uk

 *vegetarian/vegan option available, please pre-order with your ticket

 

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Wealden DC Consulting Residents on Council Tax Rises

Have your say on Council Tax Increases!

Wealden DC are consulting residents on increasing Council Tax for the next financial Year.
The closing date for  the consultation period is 20th January. and it is therefor important for residents to submit any comments as soon as possible.
The page that outlines the consultation is:
https://www.wealden.gov.uk/news/wealden-residents-consulted-on-council-tax-increase/
and the link to the consultation itself is:
https://wealdendc.researchfeedback.net/s.asp?k=163888413480