Hellingly and Horsebridge

HELLINGLY CHURCH: The services leading up to and including Christmas Day are as follows: Sunday 18 December - 6.30pm Nine Lessons and Carols by candlelight (bring a torch). Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 '“ Hellingly School Carols 6pm. Carol Singing around Hellingly on Wednesday 21 December 6pm, meet at Hellingly church and bring a torch. Saturday 24 December Christmas Eve - 5.45 pm Children's Service, 11.30 pm Midnight Communion, Sunday 25 December Christmas Day - 10.45 am Holy Communion.

FOODBANK: The Hellingly Distribution point has now been moved to the Hailsham site on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.

HELLINGLY PARISH COUNCIL: At a recent meeting a member of the public raised a concern about the A271 through Horsebridge and the fact that articulated lorries are driving through in the early hours of the morning causing vibration in the houses. It was explained that it would not be possible to restrict such vehicles using this road, but a request would be made once again to East Sussex County Council to consider putting up directional signs diverting such traffic down the A22 instead.

Playground at the Country Park – Persimmon had now been notified that the final playground at the Country Park was not required. WDC agreed. Persimmon to give money to the PC so the work can be carried out when location and equipment agreed. There had been a suggestion for the Community Hall site. WDC were happy for gym equipment in the Park instead. Persimmon to pay for it and the Council to install the equipment.

Hellingly Country Park and Roebuck Park - PC approved proposed landscaping for the Community Hall. Drawings to be shared with residents of Roebuck Park. Since additional bins put in the Park there was less rubbish around. The new Groundsman had also done a good job in clearing the rubbish from the Park.

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