The bunting is going up, the village hall is being prepared, the sun looks as if it is going to make an appearance. All we need is you and your picnic to turn up and join in the celebrations. You already know the programme, but to confirm certain arrangements which will make your life easier… Read more

A message from Joanna Coleman and Beverley Quinn Does anyone have any seasonal salad surplus that they might wish to donate to the catering for the Church auction of promises? We are trying to do a very local footprint for as much of the ingredients as possible and have been picking rhubarb today kindly donated… Read more

The original deadline was 19 May, to raise a total of £937,513 quoted by BT-Openreach to bring full-fibre ultrafast broadband to Brightling, Netherfield Village and Woods Corner. That deadline has now passed, with just 62% of the target being raised by people pledging their government (DCMS) vouchers. Many thanks to all those who have already… Read more