Fairlight Focus

1   The Firework Extravaganza at Fairlight Lodge tomorrow Saturday 5^th November is ticket entry from the Post Office and the Fairlight Lodge Hotel – Event commences 18.00 hours.  £2,000.00 of donated fireworks will be displayed.

2   I have today decorated the village roundabout for Remembrance with three silent silhouettes, wooden crosses etc. if possible would residents continue the bunting around the circle to complete the display.   

Many thanks

John Pulfer

Hi everybody

Opening night is now only just over a week away, and everything is looking great. The set is built and we are working on the lights and other technical bits.

I understand that ticket sales are going very well. If you haven’t bought yours yet, you probably ought to do so fairly quickly.

Although preparations generally are going very well, there are a few matters that we could use some extra help with. If you can possibly help with any of these, we would be extremely grateful.

Firstly, there are a few gaps in the helpers rota. As you know, a successful production depends on the help of a well-oiled team behind the scenes, and that includes offering excellent hospitality to our visitors.

The attached rota will give you an idea of the specific gaps that we need to fill. If you can help with any of them, please either respond to this e-mail, or you could contact Ann Hohenkerk direct at hohenkerk@aol.com

Secondly we need somebody to operate the sound for us on Saturday night. This is a very important task, but not a difficult one (just a matter of following the script and pressing a button at the right moment) but attendance at one or two rehearsals beforehand would be essential. Give me a call if you would like to know more.

Finally, in order to complete the splendid set, we need a couple of fireside chairs. The style is not important, and they don’t even need to match, so long as they could pass (at a distance and in subdued lighting) for the right period, which is around 1914. Please let me know if you have something that you think would be suitable.

These last-minute details are not unusual, but I will sleep much more soundly at night once we have them sorted. So don’t be shy, drop me a line and enjoy that warm, fuzzy feeling knowing that you have contributed towards a terrific production.

With best wishes

Keith

Keith Miller (Chair)

The Fairlight Players

www.fairlightplayers.org.uk

01424 812235

NOVEMBER 2022

This month the Parish Council has been busy with various aspects of work around the village.

WARM UP FAIRLIGHT/DROP IN CAFE

Warm up Fairlight has started and has been well received despite the current spell of warm weather. Anyone is welcome to join us for as long or short a time as they wish. Either just for a chat and tea and /or a light lunch on Monday or Wednesday, or for tea and a chat on Friday. 

CHRISTMAS CRACKER – LUNCH ON 25^TH DECEMBER 

Planning for the Fairlight Christmas Cracker which will be held on Christmas Day in the Village Hall is advancing well. Those who would like to join us for Christmas lunch will need to purchase a ticket in advance so we know how many to can cater for. The cost of Christmas lunch will be £5 per person and tickets will be on sale at the Post Office or contact Carol Sharpe on 07967 396594. The rest of the day is free and anyone is welcome to drop in at any time for a drink, cake, mince pie or a chat.

LWLRMA – PROGRESS WITH SOUTHERN WATER

Congratulations go to LWLRMA who have managed to persuade Southern Water to include Fairlight as one of the six Pathfinder locations to look at reducing the amount of sewage overflow in the vicinity.

LWLRMA have been lobbying Southern Water for a long time and it is good to know that their efforts have borne fruit.

KNOWLE WOOD VOLUNTEERS 

Thank you and well done also goes to the Knowle Wood Volunteer Working Party who have been repairing the boundary around the bomb crater and demarcating/ clearing the pathways within the Wood. All the hard work has made the Wood a safer place for those who wish to visit and enjoy it.

The Working Party will continue with necessary works throughout the winter. If anyone wishes to join them, please contact cllrgsmith.fairlightpc@gmail.com.  

WOOD FIELD RECREATION GROUND

The Parish Council continues to endeavour to get walking football set up on Wood Field. Hastings Athletic Football Club who are using Wood Field on Saturdays for their junior matches are now working with us and we hope soon to be able to offer sessions for anyone who would like to join in.

BUDGET 2023/24 

The preparation of next year’s budget is now underway If anyone has a project(s) that they think the Parish Council should be taking into consideration for next year, then please contact Pauline Collins, Parish Council Clerk before the next Parish Council meeting. 

THE THREE P’S 

On a less pleasant note, there has recently been a sewage spill at the bottom of Stream Lane near Leather Waggon. When Southern water came to investigate the problem, they found that the pipe was blocked with material that should not have gone into the waste system. 

The waste system is designed only to deal with the three P’s i.e., Pee, Poo and Paper. 

It is also advised to be careful what is poured down the sink as fat etc. can congeal with food waste and create blockages.  All waste other than the three P’s should be put into the rubbish bin.  

Continuing on the theme of poo, it has unfortunately come to our attention that whilst the level of dog poo on Wood Field has reduced, it has not been eliminated altogether. Also, there has been an incident of poo bags full of dog poo being thrown into the undergrowth alongside a footpath. Can we remind people to dispose of the dog poo bags either in the appropriate bins provided by the Parish Council around the village or in their own domestic bins.

CRIME AND NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

There have been several incidents recently in the village of suspicious activity and attempted break-ins. The Police are aware and have increased the number of patrols particularly early in the morning and late at night within the village. Graeme Gambrell is our local Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator and can be contacted in the Post Office. If you see any suspicious activity, please report it to the Police. The Police are only able to access the CCTV images if they have received a report.

PLANNING ISSUES

Rother District Council Planning Committee is due to meet on Thursday 10th November 2022 and we understand that the Market Garden planning application for the variation of conditions will be on the agenda for consideration.  The Parish Council will be making a representation to the RDC Planning Committee to speak at this meeting and make members aware of the local issues. 

FAIRLIGHT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS/DECORATIONS COMPETITION 

Following the success of past years, the Parish Council will again be running the Christmas Lights Competition.  Time to get those decorations and lights down from the loft and add a bit of sparkle to this dull and dreary time of year.  This year however, due to the high energy costs the Parish Council will not be expecting lavish lighting displays but please decorate your windows, doors and trees/bushes.  Councillors will be driving round the village during the day and evenings to see what different displays you have achieved.  Perhaps even Father Christmas, a snowman or festive scarecrow might appear.

First prize of £50 and second prize of £25, to go to the winners’ charities of choice.  (Please note that the same house won’t be able to win the prize for more than 2 years in a row).  Everyone is automatically eligible so no need to enter.  

Issy Horsley – Chair of Fairlight Parish Council   

Email: cllrihorsley.fairlightpc@gmail.com

Clerk to the Council: Pauline Collins 35 Waites Lane, Fairlight, Hastings
East Sussex, TN35 4AX
☎ 07487 822729   Email: fairlightparishcouncil@gmail.com

FREE NHS HEARING AID MAINTENANCE & REPLACEMENT BATTERIES

It’s the first week of the month, so local NHS hearing aid maintenance sessions are being held this week at:

Pett Village Hall between 10am and 12 noon on Wednesday 2nd November

Fairlight Village Hall between 10am and 12 noon on Friday 4th November

Sessions are also held once a month in Hastings, St Leonards, Rye and Bexhill. 

For further details contact local charity East Sussex Hearing on 01323 722505

Bob & Dec’s “One Last Time” quiz night tickets are now on sale.

See the poster below for details.

Tickets are only available from fairlightquiz@gmail.com

Dear Resident,

I’ve been reminded that items such as cotton buds, wet wipes, nappies and of course fat should not be flushed down the sewers.
This applies everywhere, but especially in Fairlight where sewers are already overloaded at times of high rainfall and any blockage causes a real problem.
Your neighbours downstream will thank you for keeping the drains clean.
https://www.southernwater.co.uk/help-advice/keep-it-clear/the-unflushables

Best wishes,

Andrew
Councillor Andrew Mier 
Rother District Council – Southern Rother Ward

Just a reminder that Fairlight’s Flea Market will be open TODAY Sunday (23rd) between 11 am – 3 pm in the Village Hall.

1000’s of items, both new and second-hand, from small furniture to table lamps, bric a brac, handmade jewellery, linen, clothes, art and crafts, and much, much more.

So come along, join the fun, and pick up a few bargains!

Admission is free and refreshments will be available throughout the day.

A reminder that there is a talk by Haydon Luke and Paul Draper, on the Fairlight War Memorial. It is this Saturday, 22 October. 

Tickets are on sale at the Post Office and on the door. 
Proceeds will go to the War Memorial Fund, therefore come along and listen to an interesting talk and support a good cause at the same time.