Village Hall, Saturday, 10am-1pm Come along and meet representatives from some of the groups that meet regularly in Fairlight. The Parish council will also be there with information about Faircomm, the new community Hub, Warm Up Fairlight, Fairlight Christmas Cracker,
Spare seats for TOMORROW’s trip
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Wednesday 21st September at Theatre Royal, BRIGHTON With a star-studded cast Hi everyone, I have 2 spare seats returned for this trip TOMORROW where people cannot make the trip. I know some of you are going
Fairlight Parish Council Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 2022 FAIRLIGHT FRESHERS EVENT Now that the long and very hot summer has passed, we can restart normal activities. With that in mind the Parish Council are planning an event in the Village Hall where you can see the
Warm Up Fairlight
Fairlight Freshers Fair
Rockmead Road Drainage
Fairlight Preservation Trust (Registered Charity Number 1107169) 16 Lower Waites LaneFairlightTN35 4DB Dear Residents or fellow member, Over the years the Preservation Trust has cleared the drainage ditch at the top part of Rockmead Road opposite the landslip area, (From
Knowle Wood
In October there will be some judicious felling of a few trees in Knowle Wood. We are looking for someone who has the knowledge, tools, qualifications and skills to use the trunks to form seating for people using the wood.
Terence Woolven funeral
For those of you attending Terry’s funeral at Hastings Crematorium on Thursday 22nd September at 1.15 pm. Heather & Tom Woolven would like you to know that Terry would not have wished you to be dressed in black but rather in colours and clothes in
Changes to bus services in East Sussex
Dear resident I have received this email from East Sussex County Council. Please note there will be minor timing changes to the 101 services. Details to follow Thanks Pauline Mrs P CollinsClerk and RFOFairlight Parish CouncilKerri, 35 Waites Lane, Fairlight,
FAIRLIGHT FLEA MARKET
We are excited to announce Fairlight’s Flea Market will take place in the village hall on October 23rd. There will be 15 stalls, selling hundreds of both new and much loved used items, from small furniture to table lamps, clothes, jewellery, greeting
On the death of Her Majesty the Queen
St Andrew’s Church will be opened each day from 10am to 4pm for public prayer, lighting of candles and signing of a condolence book. A message from The Bishop of Chichester, Dr Martin Warner: Thanks be to God for the
Queen Elizabeth II has died, Buckingham Palace announces
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday.The Queen came to the throne in
FPC Planning & Finance Meetings
Dear resident Please find attached the agenda for the Fairlight Parish Council’s Planning Committee meeting and the Fairlight Parish Council’s Finance and Administration Committee meeting. Both are to be held on Tuesday 13th September at 2.30pm and 3pm respectively. Everyone is
Memorial Songs of Praise for Patrick Cox-Smith
Many of you will have known our Fairlight church organist, Patrick Cox-Smith, who sadly died of cancer recently. Patrick served our community for over 20 years, not only playing at Sunday services but at many of the weddings and funerals
Come and welcome our new incumbent to Fairlight
The Churchwardens of Fairlight Parishinvite you to the Licensing of the Revd Sandi Wickensas Priest in Chargeon Tuesday 20th September 2022 at 5pm.St Andrew’s Church, Coastguard Ln, Fairlight, Hastings TN35 4AB Licensing by The Venerable Dr Edward Dowler, Archdeacon of HastingsAfternoon tea
Teddies is back!
Teddies is a toddler group that meets at St Peter’s Church Centre on Tuesday mornings in term time from 10.30am to 12.00 noon. Teddies offers a warm, safe space for little ones to play. Lots of toys available on a
Forthcoming events
Hello everybody I am pleased to attach news of two forthcoming events at the Fairlight Players, which I hope you will want to support. As you probably know, between 10th and 12th November, we will be presenting George Bernard Shaw’s classic comedy,
Post Office
Hello Further to our holiday from Sunday, please can customers ensure that all post on Saturday 3 September 2022 is received by 10.30am tomorrow morning. Any post received after our post collection tomorrow cannot be accepted as post will not
Market Garden new Planning application
As some of you may have already noticed there has been amended planning permission application for the Market Garden site. This application is necessary because the badgers sett on the site has enlarged and therefore some amendments have to be
Fairlight Post Office – Annual Holiday
FAIRLIGHT POST OFFICE AND STORES ANNUAL HOLIDAYS Due to Leonie and Graeme’s annual holiday, please note changes to our opening hours as follows:- Fairlight Post Office – Closed from 1pm Saturday 3 September 2022 to Thursday 15 September 2022 inclusive.
Hearing Aid Maintenance & Batteries
The next NHS hearing aid maintenance session is being held this week at Fairlight Village Hall on Friday 2nd September between 10am and 12 noon There is also a session next week on Wednesday 7th September at Pett Village Hall between 10am and 12 noon
Postal Strike Reminder
Remember there will be another postal strike tomorrow, Wednesday 31st August. There is not expected to be any post collected and the strike will result in delays. Please also remember that Graeme at our local Post Office is working tirelessly
Headcorn Aerodrome
Headcorn Aerodrome Lashenden Air Warfare Museum Wednesday 13th September The local Branch of the Royal British Legion has invited us Fairlight Trippers, to join them on a visit to Lashenden Air Warfare Museum at Headcorn Aerodrome. The coach will leave the
Village Voices
VILLAGE VOICES Restarts Monday 19th September at Pett Methodist Church 7.30pm. I challenge our male population to come along and join us & give Jim and Roland a bit of company. (Sometimes I wish we were in Wales or Cornwall! 😂😂😂) Subs are
Post Office Annual Holiday
Graeme and Leonie will soon be taking their annual holiday, during which time the following changes to their opening hours will apply:- Post Office Counter – Closed 4th September to 15th September inclusive. Shop Counter – Revised opening hours Monday
Royal Mail Strike Action
Royal Mail postmen are planning on going on strike on Friday 26th and Wednesday 31st August. Fairlight is not expected to receive any postal collections on these dates. Please can all customers be aware of the delays that this strike
Fairlight Trippers
Hello, I haven’t forgotten you! I hope you are having a nice summer. Several of you have asked about the Next Trip. Be assured I am always on the look-out for something. Unfortunately, there is an issue with future trips,
Free NHS Hearing Aid Batteries & Maintenance
A local hearing aid maintenance session is being held this week at:Fairlight Village Hall between 10am and 12 noon on Friday 1st July At these sessions new tubes can be fitted, batteries supplied and basic advice provided free of charge to NHS hearing aid users.
Jubilee plants on offer
Fairlight Village hall Sunday May 15th 10.30 – 12 noon The FRA has kindly donated plants and seeds to decorate the village for the Jubilee.Kerry Gentleman and the Fairlight Open Gardens group have been growing these on and they are
CALLING ALL FANS OF “Call the Midwife”
Fairlight Trippers CHATHAM DOCKYARD & CALL THE MIDWIFE TOUR. Hello Again, After I sent out a cancellation of Call the Midwife today, I have received a number of emails from “trippers” who had not seen my original email. I have