Shared on behalf of the Forestry Commission: The Forestry Commission is working on the eradication response to the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus, which is an invasive and regulated pest in England. Ips typographus targets weakened or damaged spruce trees, and storm events like we’re experiencing this winter can create ideal habitat. It is being blown over… Read more

Brightling Cafe is back on the last Saturday of each month 10-12 noon in the Village Hall, and our first one this year is on Saturday 29 March. Are you a grower, maker or producer? If you have something you would like to sell you are welcome to do so free of charge. No cakes… Read more

An announcement from Linda Lewis Come and join us at our regular monthly Brightling Church Service on Sunday, 9th March, 9.00 am and stay afterwards for a chat over coffee and biscuits. Everyone welcome. Read more