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Spring 2016

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From the Editor’s desk Welcome to this latest edition of the Hellingly Highlights. A number of things have been happening since the last edition. Hopefully many of you will have seen the new cricket pavilion at the Country Park, it is nearing completion and I think that you will all agree that it is a lovely looking building. As you will read later on in this edition, it has been entered into the Sussex Heritage Awards, so fingers crossed. I am sure that Hailsham Cricket Club will find that the pavilion is a great benefit to them. You will have received your new Council Tax bill and you will see that Hellingly Parish Council were able to keep the increase in their element of the bill down to 1.1% for a band D property, this equates to just 10p per month. We have made a good start on the process for the Neighbourhood Development Plan and hopefully you all received a flyer inviting you to one of the Discussion Groups. As I write this we have held 2 groups for residents and 1 for businesses. The residents’ groups were reasonably well attended and a good discussion was had. There will be a final opportunity for discussion at the Annual Parish Meeting on 12 May 2016. So if you have

not been able to attend any of the discussion group dates then please come along. More detail about both the Neighbourhood Development Plan and the Annual Parish Meeting can be found later on in this edition. In celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday, the Parish Council is organising an event on 11 June, more information is available later on in this edition. The transfer of the Country Park to the Parish Council has still unfortunately not taken place, but the Council does have a Groundsman and a Contractor for the bigger maintenance jobs lined up ready to start once the transfer takes place. Once again we organised Active Play Sessions for the local children during the Easter school holidays. By the time that you read this the Council’s new website should be live. So please have a look www.hellingly-pc.org.uk, this should also be mobile device compatible. And finally, if you are a member of a local group or have an event that you would like to write an article about then please let us have them. The deadlines for articles for the next editions, are 1st week in July and 1st week in October. Suzanne Collins Editor

Hellingly Parish Council invite all Parishioners to join them in celebrating

the Queen’s 90th Birthday

with a large picnic, entertainment and games, on 11 June from noon onwards It will take place in the field adjacent to Hellingly Village Hall (Broad Farm). The hall is also hosting packed picnics at a cost of £5.00 per head for those who wish to dine in the hall. Tickets available soon.

A large marquee will accommodate a Concert Band that will perform at 12pm. Children and adults are encouraged to attend in fancy dress. An ice cream van and Punch & Judy will also be in attendance.

Mr Alan Booth will be playing the piano in the hall during lunch followed by an all-male quartet. Teas and coffees will be served in the hall by the Guides.

For further information please contact Tracy Harper, Deputy Clerk on 01323 844108 or deputyclerk@hellingly-pc.org.uk

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Red, white & blue party 11 June 2016

The park has still not been handed over to the Parish Council, so near and yet so far and very frustrating at this time of year when the maintenance for the following months is being planned.

Hailsham FM and Environment Hailsham proudly present the Red, White & Blue Party to celebrate the 90th birthday of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

However, the Cricket Pavilion looks like being finished on time for the hand over at the end of the month and it is really amazing. The construction is of really high quality. We are working with the Parish Council and Persimmon Homes to see if we can get a Sussex Heritage Award for this building in the “Community Building” section. We are also working on a “History” information board to be sited in the Park and this will be followed by one near the pond showing the wildlife and flora. I walked down there on April 2nd and the geese are back. Hopefully they will have young as so many people got pleasure from them last year. The mallard ducks are still in residence..

This very special party will be held on her second birthday – Saturday 11 June 2016 at Grovelands School, Hailsham, BN27 3UW. From 7.30pm – 11.30pm. There will be live music from the Tipler & Norman Band plus music from the decades of the Queen’s reign from Hailsham FM DJs. Other attractions include a British icon’s fancy dress competition, prize raffle, cash bar until late, and other surprises. Tickets available only in advance are – Adults £12 each; Children £5.00; Family ticket £30. Fish and chip supper is included in the ticket price. To book tickets, call 01323 840382 or 07904 866328, or email j-bowdery@sky.com.

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The Annual Parish Meeting for Hellingly Hellingly Parishioners are invited to the Annual Meeting for the Parish which will take place on Thursday 12th May at Hellingly Village Hall, North Street, Hellingly starting at 7.30pm. There will be a number of displays from local organisations and groups within the Parish so you may find a new activity that you would like to join in with. There will be an update on the progress of the Neighbourhood Plan followed by a discussion for you to join in. In addition the Chairman will also present the Council’s Annual Report and the draft annual accounts for 2015-2016 will be available. Light refreshments will be served. For further details please contact Tracy Harper, Deputy Clerk on 01323 844108 or email deputyclerk@hellingly-pc.org.uk

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On the move Preparation of the Neighbourhood Development Plan for Hellingly Parish is under way. At the time of writing, six of the eight Discussion Groups have met. They have identified various key issues which the Plan should address. Notes of the meetings have been put on the Parish Council’s website. If anyone was unable to attend but wishes to contribute, please send your comments or suggestions to the Parish Clerk. Or come to the Annual Parish Meeting on the evening of 12th May when there will be a further opportunity to have your say. The next stage will be to send a questionnaire to everyone on the electoral register to see whether the Plans aims and approach have general support. This will draw on the views expressed at the Discussion Groups. The response will then enable work to commence on the production of a draft Plan which will be subject to further public consultation. Councillor Blake

Developers target Lower Horsebridge In November 2015 planning permission was granted for 12 new dwellings on land in North Street, Lower Horsebridge, almost opposite Field Close and some 250m north of the Post Office. It was approved as an exception to planning policy because the dwellings would be ‘affordable’ homes to rent provided by Affinity Sutton Housing Association. Four weeks later a further application was submitted to enlarge the development site to accommodate 32 dwellings, of which only 18 would be ‘affordable’. The Parish Council strongly objected, primarily because of poor land drainage and inappropriate siting. When Wealden’s Planning Committee South considered the application on 3rd March 2016, the local District Councillor, a Parish Councillor and two local residents spoke against it. The Committee resolved by 7 votes to 4 to refuse permission. At which point the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Planning and Development, Ann Newton, exercised her power under the constitution (a power very rarely used) to require a review of the decision by Planning Committee North. That Committee met on 7th April and decided to overrule the earlier decision and to grant planning permission. So much for localism!

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Meanwhile an application has been lodged to demolish the White Hart Public House and replace it by 7 dwellings, 5 on the existing building site and 2 on the car park. Again the Parish Council has objected. At the time of writing a decision is awaited. Councillor Blake

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Parish Council contacts The Village Hall, North Street, Hellingly BN27 4DS | www.hellingly-pc.org.uk PARISH COUNCILLORS Mr J L Blake The Old Store, 1&2 Church Path, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4EZ | 01323 846297 oldstore@btconnect.com

Mr C Jackets 18 The Drive, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4AF 01323 325409 | chris.jackets@talktalk.net

Rev R E Chatwin 29a New Road, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4EW | 01323 843346 ronaldchatwin@hotmail.com

Mrs F Lulham 6, Brooklands Terrace, Horsebridge, East Sussex BN27 4DN 01323 845719 | flulham@hotmail.com

Mr S M Davis Fontmills Farm, North Street, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4EB | 01435 813930 steve16davis@btinternet.com

Mrs P Milne 4 Buckle Gardens, Roebuck Park, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4BN 01323 843396 | pennymilne99@aol.com

Mrs B Dashwood-Morris The Priest House, Church Lane, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4HA 01323 844374 | dashwoodhall@btopenworld.com Mr M A Harrington-James 07554 017704 councillorharringtonjames@gmail.com Mrs G F D Hesselgrave & Mr W B Hesselgrave Stone House Farm, Mill Lane, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4HD | 01323 844613 stonehouse@hessel.force9.co.uk Mr G J Hopcroft 27 Buckle Gardens, Roebuck Park, Hellingly, BN27 4BN | 01323 325409 g.hopcroft@btinternet.com

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Mrs P Strudwick Willow Cottage, Station Road, Hellingly, East Sussex BN27 4EU pennystrudwick@btinternet.com Mrs E M M West Lobdens, North Street, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4DT 01323 848144 | lobdens@aol.com Mr D G White Grovebridge Farm, Grove Hill, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4HH | 01435 813171 grovebridgefarm@btinternet.com Mr I Woodman 56 Reid Crescent, Roebuck Park, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4DG ianemail@btinternet.com

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Mr M Pinkney 27 Lansdowne Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1LG | 01323 325132 cllr.mark.pinkney@wealden.gov.uk

Suzanne Collins (Clerk) The Village Hall, North Street, Hellingly, E Sussex BN27 4DS 01323 461390 clerk@hellingly-pc.org.uk

Mr D G White Grovebridge Farm, Grove Hill, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4HH | 01435 813171 grovebridgefarm@btinternet.com

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Hellingly Farmhouse Breakfast 2016 Once again a very successful Farmhouse Breakfast was held on February 15th in aid of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. We served over 200 full English breakfasts and raised over £1600. This was match funded by Barclays Bank by a further £1000. RABI helps the farming community, who rely on farming for their main source of income, but have fallen on hard times either from the weather, ill health or other circumstances. Apart from the usual people who are helped, there has been a huge demand from the Cumbrian farmers affected by the floods this winter. We were ably supported by a large number of volunteers, who we would like to thank and also to thank the people who attended the event. We believe this was an enjoyable experience and there was virtually no food left on the bales when they were returned to the kitchen. Gill and Bryan Hesselgrave

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Cuckmere Flood Forum We have just been through one of the wettest winters since records began, with an unprecedented amount of rainfall in under an hour on January 8th. This fell on ground which was already saturated so the runoff was swift and violent and the river level rose unusually quickly. The rain fell on already saturated ground. Normally this amount of rain is more usual in August when the land is dry and can cope with it better. Luckily the mouth of the Cuckmere was free this year and the water level lower than usual, which may be because of a new policy with regards to removing the shingle. In the past this has returned to the sea but it is now being disposed of inland. This enables the water to get away quickly. More work is planned on the section between Boship and Knockhatch this summer, which will further enhance the flow. On the whole Hellingly came through relatively well. We only had about 3 properties where water came into the house. The road round the church and Mill lane were both flooded on several occasions, but this isn’t unusual – we do live in a flood plain. Local residents who are at risk have learnt to live with the problems and after the 2000 floods undertook a lot of work to protect their properties in the future, which has paid off. Compared to the devastation in Cumbria, the local situation was fairly minor, in spite of the local media trying to talk up a story. The worry for the future is that the large number of new dwellings to be built in the area may result in them being sited in unsuitable locations which could raise the flood risk. Gill Hesselgrave Clerk, Cuckmere Flood Forum

Church here at the heart of the community, for the community Spring is in the air, but so is talk of elections and voting campaigns. Over the next few months we shall be asked to make our mark and express our preference for this that and the other. There is no question that there are a lot of issues flying around which make the outcome of these votes rather crucial. The big one is the European Union, in/out vote. That will have big repercussions. Here we have the Police and Crime Commissioner elections. Around Hellingly and Hailsham there are a few issues of anti-social behaviour. Anyone into Facebook will be aware of the sort of incidents where a minority make misery for the majority. And with the prospects of more housing it doesn’t look like it will be getting better anytime soon! The Church with its quaint ‘olde worlde’ charm may seem far removed from all of that, but as a young Christian was once told off when describing a bishop’s chapel as a place to escape the world, it is in church that we bear the world’s pain to God’s heart. The parish church has a vital role in taking the world’s needs into God’s presence. So Sunday 1st May is Rogation Sunday and we shall start at the church at 10.45am but shall then process around the village offering our prayers and praises at a couple of venues. We shall thank God for his creation and his provision and offer prayers for our world and community around. Feel free to come and join us! Rev David Farey vicar.hellingly@gmail.com 01323 440450

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Hailsham Lions Club Hailsham Lions Club was formed in 1970 with twenty members, and today it’s still going strong. The Club members meet every first Tuesday of the month at the Charles Hunt Centre, in the heart of the town, at 7.30pm. And new members will be most welcome. However, before getting into how to join the Lions, here’s a few words about how the idea came about. It was the brainchild of a Chicago born man, Melvin Jones, who formed the first club during 1917. He reasoned that, although individuals helped those in need, it would be far better if those people did it collectively. There are now over 46,000 Lions Clubs in 202 countries with a membership exceeding 1.3 million, and 18,000 of those are in this country and Ireland, earning it the title of the largest service club organisation. Another aspect to mention here, all Lions Clubs are non-political, non-religious and non-sectarian, and open to men and women adults. All monies donated, and raised through fund raising, are used for local charitable purposes, covering young and not-so-young who need financial assistance for a project or piece of equipment. Like so many charitable organisations, the Club has many calls for help and it has to be careful in the distribution to ensure money is used wisely. Each application for financial or other help is

considered on its merits and discussed at the monthly business meetings. Over 84% of funds are spent locally. However, it’s not all fund raising and meetings. Hailsham Club members also know how to have fun either through monthly social events, the annual BBQ, coffee mornings, and hosting the mid-year and Christmas parties for our not-soyoung friends. The Lions motto is “Ordinary People – Amazing Things” bringing sunshine into the lives of those less fortunate and helping raise funds for those in need. Why not come along to see what it’s all about on the first Tuesday in the month, or phone Mike Osborne on 0845 833 9828 (local) or email info@hailshamlions.co.uk. Also check out the Facebook page. You will be very welcome to join the Lions family. Sharon Davis

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The Society meets every second Wednesday in each month (except July & August) at 7.30 at the Methodist Church Hall High Street Hailsham, BN27 1AU. Visitors are always welcome, entrance fee £2.50. Membership is £14 per year and members attend meetings free (renews in January each year). We have a small & interesting Heritage Centre and Museum in Blackmans Yard Market Street Hailsham BN27 2JQ (behind the Hails ham Town Council Offices, entrance between Keymer Kebab and Lloyds Bank) which is open on Friday and Saturday mornings 10am-12.30 from May until September. We are always interested in copies of photos and documents relating to Hailsham and the local area, for display in the museum. Signed copies of our book “Hailsham Through Time”, by Amberly Publishing are available to purchase from the Society and proceeds go towards the preservation and restoration of our photo and document collection in the museum. Secretary Maxine Kitcher 01323 843206 Treasurer Richard Goldsmith 01323 843102 Chairman David Bourne www.hailshamhistoricalsociety.co.uk We are a Registered Charity, number 802501. 2016 PROGRAMME • May 11 - Ashdown Forest and other travels Dave Brooker • June 8 - The life and Times of Edith Cavell Melanie Gibson-Barton • September 14 - An Audio-Visual Presentation (from Seaford Photographic Society) Colm Bell • October 12 - Secret Sussex Resistance Stewart Angell • November 9 - Annual General Meeting and Members Evening • December 14 - Hailsham in Old Photographs Richard Goldsmith

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A wise man once said go outdoors and remain there. There might still be a chill in the air but days are getting longer and the galanthus are in bloom – it’s the perfect time to prep the garden. Here are some beginner tips to get you started at this time of year.

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One of the first things you want to establish is a compost heap. This can begin as simply a sunny corner in the garden where you put your vegetable scraps but you’ll soon want a container of sorts. There are numerous ones available on the market but it’s an easy job (and fun) to construct one from scrap timber or pallets, old tyres, bricks or wire mesh. A quick search online will yield countless tutorials; ignore them all and make up your own design. Avoid placing the heap on concrete, patio slabs or tarmac. You want a site on bare soil so worms and other creatures can colonise, they help mix the compost. When adding ingredients include a healthy mix of green (vegetable peelings, fruit waste, tea bags, plant prunings, grass cuttings etc.) and brown (cardboard egg boxes, scrunched up paper, small twigs etc.) waste. Do not add meat or cooked food waste, this attracts rats, and avoid citrus. Some egg shells provide good minerals though!

Three: Prepare the ground

In other words: weeding. Dig out tired old shrubs and weeds, especially perennials (thistle, nettle, bindweed etc.) Try to remove all parts of the roots, but don’t be over hasty. My grandfather would tell me a garden would only ever be finished if there was nothing left to take out. Use a fork to turn the soil over, hoe and then rake. Then bask in satisfaction. At this time of year if you’re not going to plant anything for another week or two then it helps to lay some old carpet over your freshly turned soil. This prevents new weeds from getting any sunlight and helps warm the ground.

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Another tip from my grandfather: when the work is complete don’t forget to sit in the garden; it’s important to enjoy the space you’ve created. If the nights are a little chilly, grab some blankets, get a fire pit on the go, cuddle up and crack open a bottle of the parsley wine you’ve had brewing in the shed since last year. You didn’t think we were sowing herbs for a salad now did you! By Stewart McClelland

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We meet on Wednesday evenings at the village hall, (except the second Wednesday of the month). We are a friendly, light-hearted group of ladies who enjoy ourselves with various activities and entertainment with much fun and laughter and many a joke told. If you think you’d like to come along you will be most welcome. Contact the secretary, Mary Little on 01323 438720

We are a very friendly Club and will enjoy the company of anyone of any age interested in having a try. Our green is located at the Hellingly Recreation Ground, Horsebridge. For any further information, please contact our Secretary Roy Stanley on 01323 845076 or our Press Officer Peter Dickinson on 01435 812887.

The members of Hellingly WI would welcome any ladies who would like to come along for a visit to one of their meetings, and maybe join us in the future. We are a small group of friendly ladies who meet once a month in Hellingly Village Hall, on the first Tuesday of the month at 2.30. We enjoy: speakers with a large range of interests, lunch outings to places of members’ choice, we visit other Wls, for Group meetings and to celebrate their Anniversaries. We have a garden party in the summer, and an annual afternoon outing. But one of the important parts of our organisation is the making of new friends. Hellingly WI was started in 1918, so last year we were proud to celebrate 95 years of continual presence in the Parish. So, if you would like to help us to reach our 100th Birthday, DON’T BE SHY COME AND GIVE US A TRY Please contact 01323 442592.

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We meet twice weekly at our friendly and welcoming club on Monday evenings (6.45 in winter 7.15 in summer plus Friday afternoons at 1.45). Duplicate Bridge commences a quarter of an hour after the times shown at Union Corner Hall, Hawks Road, Hailsham. For further details, please request a comprehensive leaflet from either David Crichton on 01323 844677 or Pat Maycock on 01435 8644448.

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Free entry. Free parking. Easy access - no stairs. Refreshments. Offering fantastic local foods and produce, gifts and crafts - something for everyone. No.3 Events help raise funds for local charities. Contact thecraftyno.3@gmail.com

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Meet at the Emmanuel Hall every Thursday. We would love to welcome more girls into our unit so if your daughter /ward is aged 10-14 and looking for fun and great friends, please contact Yvonne Collinge on 07952 818751 or email us on hellinglyguides@gmail.com

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Allotments The allotment gardens are situated at Union Corner close to the junction of Hawks Road with Upper Horsebridge Road. Rents are due annually in January but plots may be taken at any time of the year. Plot rents are kept deliberately low in order to encourage the use of this facility. If you would like to see the allotments and the plots which are available, please contact Tina Jenner on 01323 840982 or e-mail tina_jenner@btinternet.com If you have any other query please contact Suzanne Collins, Hellingly Parish Clerk, on 01323 461390 or email clerk@hellingly-pc.org.uk

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Oriental Art We are a small group of local people who meet regularly at the village hall to explore the art of Chinese brush painting, which is growing in popularity due to its simple and elegant style. We are a mixed group and would warmly welcome newcomers; equipment available. Wednesdays 1- 4pm. Contact 01273 515452.

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Residents’ Association of Roebuck Park The new cricket Pavilion is nearing completion and is on schedule to be ready for this year’s cricket season. This building will be a terrific asset to the Hellingly Country Park and the residents of Roebuck Park as a focal point for summer activities.

bags and bottles in to the park, but find it too heavy to take away with them.

We are sincerely hoping that by the time you read this, Hellingly Parish Council will have finally been able to take ownership of the Country Park from the developers. This will bring several benefits to Roebuck Park residents, not least of which will be the employment of a part-time Groundsman who will oversee the maintenance of the Park. As a Council Officer the Groundsman will ensure that the Council byelaws are observed. This will include ensure that dog poo and general rubbish are put in the bins provided.

If you saw the culprits, please let us know but at the same time would you PLEASE emphasize to everyone in your household of the critical importance that these belts must always be neatly stowed in their containers with the ropes properly rolled so that in the event that they are needed - it may be YOUR child or grandchild whose life is in danger - they are where anybody will expect them to be.

A very big ‘thank you’ to the residents of Roebuck Park who have taken it upon themselves to clean up the rubbish and dog poo which inconsiderate people using the park leave behind. It always intrigues us that people will happily carry boxes,

Once again, someone has been interfering with the lifebelts housed in the red containers situated by the ponds in the Country Park with one of the rings being thrown into the pond. We have no doubt that somebody thinks that this action is a huge joke: in fact, it is potentially life-threatening.

Even though the ponds are relatively shallow, they have deep mud and lots of foliage which can easily trap a child (and even an adult!) which could easily result in someone being drowned. These safety rings could be the difference between the life and death of someone who falls into a pond.

RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF ROEBUCK PARK APPLICATION FORM Membership of the Residents’ Association of Roebuck Park is open to all Roebuck Park Residents. Should you wish to join us kindly complete this form and pay your initial membership fee of £5 per household and give it to the Membership Secretary.

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There is a fine of £5,000 that can be levied on anyone seen to be interfering with these lifebelt units. The fine reflects the importance of this equipment. Be assured, if any Committee Member of the RA, the Groundsman or Parish Councillor sees someone interfering with this equipment, action WILL be taken against the individual or people concerned. Residents are asked to report anyone they see interfering with this equipment to any RA Committee Member. The Country Park will have more than enough places for people to relax and enjoy the environment, with picnic tables and benches situated strategically around the park with rubbish bins close to areas with picnic tables. Poo bins are provided close to all the entrances of the park. The public need to be aware that until Hellingly Parish Council are able to provide parking at the new Community Hall there are barely sufficient spaces for residents. Verbally abusing residents that point out that you may not use a particular parking space is not acceptable. Four members of the RA Committee have recently held meetings directly with the Police Commissioner and our local Member of Parliament regarding a number of issues concerning the well-being of our residents to

which we have had an excellent response. Several issues are being followed through with them and matters are on-going. We were particularly impressed with the immediate action taken by our local MP Nus Ghani: it is good to know that we have an elected official who really does take her work seriously. The Residents’ Association of Roebuck Park is exactly what its name states: it is an association of residents who elect a Committee at its AGM to look after their common interests. ALL residents may become members of the RA, whether home owners, part-owners or renters who live on the estate. Every resident is encouraged to join the RA for a one-off joining fee of £5.00. The RA’s Committee are all dedicated volunteers whose only reward for their hard work and commitment is the satisfaction of seeing Roebuck Park continually growing and flourishing. Three members of the present RA Committee are also elected Hellingly Parish Councillors and part of a liaison group with the NHS Foundation Trust so there is close co-operation with the wider community. With over half the householders in Roebuck Park now members of the RARP it is clear that the Committee must be doing something right. If you are not yet a member, ACT NOW!

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