the Hurst

Welcome to the Summer edition of the Hurst. I’m sure we are all delighted that the weather is (finally) warming up, flowers are in bloom and the sun seems to have remembered to shine!

Talking of flowers and gardens, of which there are many lovely ones in our village, I wonder if we can persuade any of you ‘green-fingered’ residents to provide the rest of us with seasonal tips and ideas. It would be lovely to have a regular gardening column. Anybody interested?

An upcoming highlight of the village is, of course, the fete on 17th June. Following the wonderful event held last year to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee, this year’s fete looks just as good and has, quite literally, something for everybody – Morris Dancing by Comedy Capers, a fun Dog Show, a performance by the School Choir and much more. With 27 stalls and activities ranging from Smash the Crockery and Stocks to Tombola and Candy Floss it is bound to be a wonderfully busy day and we hope to see as many people from the village as possible.

In terms of refreshments, whilst everybody is welcome to bring their own picnic, the fete will have an ice cream van, tea and cakes in the marquee, a bar tent, Mr Chippy and Katies Fizz Bar. Plenty to cater to all tastes.

If the fete gives you a taste of Hurst Green, why not think about joining one of the many groups and clubs that the village runs.There’s walking football, a men’s choir, cricket club, bowls, a knit and natter group and more. Hopefully something for everybody. It would be lovely to see more people involved in these groups. If you’re interested, contact information is within these pages.

On a different note, our feature article this issue looks at the extraordinary life of Jack Fuller (Mad Jack Fuller as he is known) who is buried under a pyramid in Brightling Parish Church – not too far from Hurst Green.

We hope you enjoy this issue. Of course, we would love to hear from you if you have ideas for future content. Just let us know and, in the meantime, have a wonderful Summer.

Francesca Wooldridge thehurst.hg@gmail.com

Deadline for next copy is 30th July

Useful Contacts

Allotment Association 01580 860251

Breakfast Club (75+) 01580 860760/860358

Brownies 01580 860742

Comedy Capers 01580 860221

Cricket Club 07796 976809

First Responders 07837 224905

Holy Trinity Church 01580 880282 (Vicar), 01580 860649

Hurst Green C of E School 01580 860375

Nursery School 01580 860375 x211

Parish Clerk 01580 860111

Rother District Council 01424 787000

Short Mat Bowling 01424 773478

Twinning Association 01580 860977

Village Hall Booking Agent 01580 860111/860425

Helpful Local Services

Building and Renovations Mark Roby 07586 702809. Pioneeringcarpentry@yahoo.com

Cars Mobile Car Mechanic:

Cliff Mercer 07909 911869

Dogs Holiday and day care: Lorely Watson 01580 880061 / 07796 392653

Pippin’s Pet Sitting and walking: 07717 681972 Sarah.janeheasman@hotmail.co.uk

Eco-friendly products Joanna Girling 07443 411677 girling.joanna@gmail.com

Electricians Gareth Skinner 07929 839309

Tim Russell 07771 687636 trussell.5@btinternet.com

House Portraits Christine Masters Art 07833 342020 www.christinemastersart.wordpress.com

Leather repairs Kay Lloyd,Wealden Saddlery 01580 860860

Pest control Paul Messenger 07940 744411 paul@roecallservices.com

Plastering and tiling Edd Ripley, 07875 494493

Plumbers Aaron Plumbing & Heating LtdAaron Rowsell 01580 230330

Steve Walker 07564 405702

Private car hire and taxi service

Hugo, 01435 883803 Mob. 07931 605057

If you or anyone you know would like to be included in this list please email thehurst.hg@gmail.com This is a free listing.

What an amazing day! Sharing this historic moment with over 50 members of the community, with yummy scones, tea on tap and a toast to the King is something that will stay with me!