Hadlow Down Book Club August Review
‘A kid is a terrible thing to be, in charge of nothing’
Recently we read the childhood of David Copperfield and then compared it to Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver’s novel inspired by her hero Dickens but set in the rust belt of Appalachia and exploring contemporary issues. It was a co-recipient of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for fiction and winner of the 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction. Like Dckens, she lays bare and makes an impassioned criticism of social injustice, cruelty and incompetence of those who should be helping children, Continue reading “Hadlow Down Book Club August Review”
Sunday Service
We have been informed that their will be no Service in St. Mark’s Church this coming Sunday morning 28th. July
Hadlow Down Summer Fayre
We’re thrilled to announce the Hadlow Down Village Fayre & Dog Show on Saturday, 7th September from 1pm to 5pm at the Hadlow Down Playing Field! Stay tuned for exciting updates on all the fun activities and amazing raffle prizes you won’t want to miss!
July Hadlow Down Book Club Review
‘English humour turns on transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary’ , James Thurber
Listening to the World Service in the small hours of an insomniac night, I suddenly jolted wide awake as I heard the voice of the author of one of our favourite Book Club reads – Clare Chambers talking about Small Pleasures. She was saying that she extensively read fifties novels in order to capture the dialogue and atmosphere of the time. Her favourite was Excellent Women (1952) by Barbara Pym, so we decided to read it ourselves. Continue reading “July Hadlow Down Book Club Review”
What’s Happening in the Village in July
We are pleased to add all village events to the Village Diary but please note that the deadline for inclusion in the diary published on the Village Web Site and the village Facebook Group page is the 25th. of each month.
Notifications to be discussed at 2nd July 2024 HD PC meeting
WD/2024/0588/F for HUGGETTS FARM, STONEHURST LANE, HADLOW DOWN, TN20 6LL
Two storey side extension
Link for documents: Planning and Building Control – Wealden District Council
WD/2024/0972/F for HARVEST HILL FARM, RIVERSIDE, BLACKBOYS, UCKFIELD, TN22 4EX
Alterations to the existing driveway to allow for a safer entrance to riverside
Link for documents: Planning and Building Control – Wealden District Council
WD/2024/1220/F for SCHOOL HOUSE, SCHOOL LANE, HADLOW DOWN, TN22 4JE
Single storey rear extension. Garage conversion including alterations to roof over
Link for documents: Planning and Building Control – Wealden District Council
Agenda & reports for HD PC meeting 2nd July 2024
Horticultural Show
Time to start lining up & preparing all the Fruit, Veg & Flowers you intend to show and getting your entry forms in.
Wilderness Lane – Road Closure
A temporary road closure will take place between the junction of Chapel Lane and junction of Main Road in Wilderness Lane on the 25th. & 26th. June.
This is to allow BT to undertake apparatus repair work.