From time to time one hears the motto “never apologize; never explain” (sometimes, like many such quotations, misattributed to Winston Churchill).  It is not a philosophy that I agree with but it one that BT/Openreach seem to adhere to fiercely.    Having originally predicted a completion date of 7 July 2023 for the Brightling/Woods Corner/Netherfield full… Read more

The following information has been provided by South East Water, to invite their customers to a virtual meeting on 6 June from 2pm to 4pm, to hear their plans and give the opportunity to ask questions. A few customers in Brightling pay their bills to Southern Water (who also own the Darwell reservoir). The event… Read more

Brightling Café will be open in the village hall for tea, coffee and delicious cake this coming Saturday 29th April  10am-Noon. Tara from Thistle Cottage Flower Farm will be there with bunches of spring flowers. Judy from Asselton Cakes will be selling her homemade cakes, savouries and preserves. There will be a Bring & Buy Plant Sale in aid of Brightling Flower Show. The cold… Read more