PETT & PETT LEVEL PARISH NEWS March 2014

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CONTENTS
A Prayer for Pett
Alpine Achievement
Arthur Hollman
Bowls Club
Bus Timetables
Church News
Coffee Morning
Councillors and other reps
Defibrillator
Flicks
Flowerpots
Friends of Pett Church
From the Rector
Gardening Club
Letters
Methodist Chapel
Nature Notes
On the Beach at Pett Level
Parish Council Minutes
Parish Diary
Parish Notice Board
Pett Level Preservation
Trust
POPP
Pett Women’s Institute
Sussex Wildlife Trust
The Bell at Pett Church
Tide Table
Useful Numbers
Village Contacts
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Dear Readers
If you receive this before the end of
September don’t forget that on Friday
26th is the ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ at Pett
Village Hall – see the Notice Board for more details.
Also this month the Flicks in the Village Film
Society have donated and installed an Automated
External Defibrillator at the Village Hall. It can be
used without medical training and there is to be a
‘hands-on’ event in November. See page 14 for
more details.
Because of other commitments there is a risk that
the Flowerpots Play Group will have to close thus
losing a well-used village asset. If you want to help
to save this then see page 16 for how you can help.
This month also see the start of a debate about the
funding of the new Sports Pavilion and whether
local residents should be asked to fund a significant
shortfall by means of a long term increase in
council tax.
Do you think that this is a vital village asset that
requires our support? Do you think that if our
council tax is spent in this way there should be
additional benefits (for example automatic
membership to the clubs associated with the Sports
Association or a permanent exhibition of village
history)? Should the pavilion compete with our
village hall for private function hire? Do you think
that our council tax could be better spent, or do you
think that there should be no increase?
This is being discussed at the Parish Council
meeting on 21st October, and so you can put
forward your views either at that meeting or via the
parish clerk. And, of course, if you wish you can
also share them via our letters page.
If there is anything that you want published, or any
ideas that you have, then please get in touch.
Best Wishes,
Mike
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might have lessened possible resistance to
funding of the shortfall. Instead it seems
that this is being imposed on a community
largely unaware of the issues and the value
of the project.
THE LETTERS PAGE
Dear Editor
At the August Parish
Council meeting a proposal from the Sports
Association was put forward that the Parish
Council be asked to fund the shortfall of
over £20,000 in the budget for the new
Sports Pavilion. This is to be discussed and
voted on at a later Parish Council meeting.
It was unclear why this request is being
made now, at what seems like the eleventh
hour, when it seems this shortfall has been
known about for some time. This loan will
mean an increase on our council tax to
meet the repayments – the amount will
depend on the final amount of the loan.
It is to be hoped the Parish Council seeks
the community’s opinion on this proposal,
but I would urge people to write to the clerk
([email protected]),
contact a councillor (they are all listed in
this magazine) or go to a Parish Council
meeting to put their views on this, both in
support and against.
A Concerned Parishioner
Dear Editor
If you shop on line from major retailers such
as Amazon, Argos ,eBay, John Lewis,
Marks and Spencer, Tesco and many
others you can earn money for good
causes.
It seems to me that the community and the
Parish Council are being put in an invidious
position. This project has been dragging on
for two years, maybe more, and surely time
must be running out on the Heritage Lottery
grant. Therefore we would appear to have
little choice – we either have to go with the
loan or stand accused of letting the
community down. There seems to be no
time to reconsider the actual structure itself
and whether something suitable could be
achieved at less cost.
Pett Village Hall and Pett Sports
Association Pavilion Appeal have both
signed up for donations and have gained
some valuable sums.
All you have to do is register with the web
site and chose your preferred cause . You
can download a handy reminder header.
Every time you are looking for something
on line check into Easy fundraising and
select your retailer and then follow the path
with your order.
We are told this is a community project and
one for future generations. But where has
the community engagement been? What
community activities have been organised
to raise awareness and hopefully money
towards the project. To my knowledge,
none. What involvement have the ‘future
generations’ had in the project? With the
exception of the Pett Pirahanas fundraiser,
again the answer seems to be ‘none’.
There could have been sponsorship events
-welly throwing, BMX challenges, family
walks, barbeques, a thermometer at the
recreation ground gate showing how
fundraising was going - but there has been
nothing. I accept that such activities may
raise little actual money, but their value in
making this a community project would
have been incalculable – and I suspect
This is an easy way for our new pavilion
and the village hall to raise more funds
Please check out the web site to register
before you shop to see if the company you
purchase from participates.
Philippa Strickland, Sec to PSA
and committee member of PVH
Dear Editor
Marsham Speedwatch
At the August Parish Council Meeting we
had a presentation from
Graham
MacPherson from Guestling Parish Council.
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Guestling and Three Oaks have been
running Speedwatch for some time now
and have been very successful in reducing
the amount of speeding through Three
Oaks. They have quite a large group of
volunteers and are in the process of buying
their own device so as to increase their
effectiveness.
would volunteers for speedwatch sessions
in our villages. This would mean that if
people felt reluctant to speedwatch in their
own village they could volunteer for another
session elsewhere in Marsham. It would
also mean that teams could be a mixture of
experienced and new speedwatchers.
Pett Parish Council endorsed the proposal
and I was selected to be the council’s
representative for Speedwatch under the
Marsham umbrella. Therefore if anyone
would like to know more about the scheme,
or wishes to volunteer for Speedwatch (full
training given) then please contact me on
either
01424
812249
or
at
[email protected].
Judith Dean
The proposal is that the parishes of Pett,
Pett Level, Fairlight, Guestling and Three
Oaks amalgamate their speedwatch groups
under
the
umbrella
of
Marsham
Speedwatch. Graham and his deputy are
going to receive training on the new device
and will then be able to train others to use
the system. This will then be available
throughout the Marsham area (although
Guestling PC would, understandably, like a
donation towards the cost of the device) as
STATEMENT FROM PETT PARISH COUNCIL – NEW SPORTS PAVILION
What do you know about the new sports pavilion in Pett?
The old pavilion is 50 years old and is nearing the end of its useful life. After two years of
planning and designing, the new pavilion is close to being finalised
BUT
despite being awarded a grant of £47,000 from the National Lottery and Sport England plus
various fund raising and donations, the project is faced with a sizeable shortfall. An application
has been made to Biffa to cover some of this, but there will still be a shortfall of around
£30,000.
Pett Parish Council have been requested to cover the shortfall by means of a Public Works
Loan Board advance. This would mean a rise in council tax of around £4.25 per household per
annum for the next 30 years or around £5.27 over 20 years.
What do you think?
Do you agree to your council tax being used to give present and future generations a facility
that can be used for sports, the annual flower show and hire for private functions?
This is a village asset
..and needs community support. The future of the pavilion will be discussed at the October
meeting of Pett Parish Council at
7.30 on Tuesday 21st October at the village hall.
Plans of the pavilion will be available
Please come along and share your views on this important matter.
Alternatively, please email the clerk at :
[email protected]
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ON THE BEACH AT PETT LEVEL
September has been a fantastic eventful month! We had Chan on the 13th
various different Birthday parties, our Annual Harvest Home for the RNLI
and we have been accredited from CASK MARQUE for our real ales!
We are moving slowly into the Winter period, but we are arranging more and more events
and trips including a regular Bingo Night, a crib night for all, including people wanting to
learn how to play the game and on December 9th there is a Day Trip to Lille Christmas
Market in France, if you are interested please ask Robin or Sarah very soon as seats are
going fast.
Diana Patten was here for a book signing and talk about her interesting autobiography on
September 23rd. And we have just put on our 50th Real Ale in the six months since Green
King modernised the bar and cellar, which is some going thanks to the quality of our beer
and the thirsty members of the Club.
Events happening this month:
Quiz Night, which returned at the beginning of September after the summer break, is every
Monday night as usual commencing at 8.30pm sharp.
Acoustic Jam Night is on Tuesday 7th starting at 8pm. Our Ramble is on Wednesday 8th
meeting in the car park at 11am. Vinyl Nights will be on Saturday 4th and 18th.
A Halloween Chilli Night on Saturday 25th with Live Music from ‘Unit 10’ at 9pm.
NEW BEACH SEA ANGLING CLUB - Pete Drew, Competition Secretary
On Sunday September 7th the New Beach Sea Angling Club held their latest competition
in calm warm conditions. Fourteen members plus our only junior took part and returned
with a total of 57lb 11oz of fish. In first place was Pete Drew with 22lb which included
thirteen codling, second was Mick Goswell with 10lb and third Brian Lee with 9lb.
After the weigh-in onlookers were treated to a demonstration of filleting by Russell Drew
from Market Fisheries (Rye). Our next comp is on Saturday October 11th from 10.45am
until 4.30pm so if you wish to come along and watch the catch being weighed and perhaps
take home some very fresh locally sourced fish you will be more than welcome. As always
thanks to the members who support the club.
As always tight lines, good fishing and stay safe.
PETT LEVEL RESCUE BOAT - Steve Hill, Chairman
The Association and Crew would like to thank everyone who helped to make the
Association's Open Day such a great success, thanks to the generosity of our supporters
we managed to raise the superb sum of £2,300.
The Rescue Boat attended the celebrations at the Rye Maritime Festival on Sunday 31st
August. While the boat was there it was called on to tow a broken down Fletcher speed
boat to Strand Quay and later in the day was asked to help a visiting yacht that had been
caught out by the falling tide and was in danger of becoming stuck on a mud bank, it was
safely pulled into mid-stream.
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More film action when in excess of 80 crew and extras descended on Cliff End to shoot a
film for a new Samsung phone, both boats where asked to be at sea for about three hours.
All went well and we were not called into action, watch out for an advert for a new
Samsung phone about one minute long with surfers in the pouring rain, that will be our
beach!
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FAIRLIGHT END PHOTOGRAPHY OPEN STUDIO AND GARDEN
For the first time there will be an opportunity to see photographs taken
by Robin Hutt of the garden at Fairlight End as well as a chance to
look around and photograph the garden for yourself in the autumn.
The garden and studio will be open between 11am and 4pm on
Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th October and Friday Saturday
and Sunday 24th 25th and 26th October. All are very welcome.
Fairlight End is opposite the Two Sawyers' Pub on the Pett Road. For
further details contact Robin Hutt on 07446980721.
COFFEE MORNING – Sally Williams
The sun was out this month and it was great to see you all. We had a huge
selection of cakes this month and Phil the butchers Bread Pudding was a sellout, remember come early if you want sausage rolls. Eve treated us to some
scrummy cheese scones and we look forward to having them again soon. Helen’s Apple cake was
delicious. Next month we will have your favourite coffee cake so pop the date in your diary now.
Next date for your Diary is Wednesday 2nd1st October 10.00am till 12.00 we are always on the
first Wednesday of every month so pop that in your diary so you don’t forget us!
Look forward to seeing you - Sally and Helen.
Pett Village Hall Committee
Charity number - 1005693
Are holding their very popular
QUIZ NIGHT
CRAFT FAIR
ON
SATURDAY 22nd November
10AM - 3PM
All crafters welcome.
Tables are £12.00
For more details or to book a table,
contact Jeanette on 01424 814717
Pett Village Hall
Saturday 25th October 2014
7pm for 7.30pm start
£3 per person
To book a table please telephone
Jeanette or Ray Barden on 814717
Or see
Phil the Butcher
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GARDENING CLUB – Sandra Andrews
In September the garden club gathered in the village hall for the first
event of the Autumn / Winter programme. Stephen Harmer, a
lecturer at Hadlow College and an expert in garden history, treated
us to an informative and highly entertaining talk on the Arts and
Crafts garden. Many of you will know that the Arts and Crafts
movement began in Britain in the 1880’s, becoming one of the most influential
design movements of modern times, spreading to America and Europe and
flourishing until the First World War. Influenced by Ruskin, its followers believed the
effects of the industrial revolution had been disastrous for traditional skills and for
the lives of ordinary people and wanted to establish a new set of principles that
valued craftsmanship and promoted the use of natural materials. In essence it was
a pioneering movement that looked backwards though, except for the arsenic on
William Morris’s wallpapers, it breathed fresh air into the designs of homes and
gardens.
Led by William Robinson, the father of naturalism, Arts and Crafts garden designers
reacted against the Victorian fashion for formal French and Italianate styles
recreated in brightly coloured, hot-house bedding plants. Instead, taking nature as
their inspiration and looking back to the flowery meads of Mediaeval times, they
advocated the development of wild flower meadows planted with native plants, and
in the more formal parts of the garden, the use of hardy perennials planted in dense
drifts.
Gertrude Jekyll’s borders were an art form of graduated harmony in which the
colour of the flowers of one group would be repeated in a part of the flower of the
group next to it and so on, down the border. She also exploited different plant
heights and textures in her plans. She collaborated closely with the architect Edwin
Lutyens, who designed her home Munstead Wood in Surrey, by creating gardens
for his Arts and Crafts houses.
Although these gardeners practised a natural style of gardening, it didn’t mean
there was an absence of structure. On the contrary, straight paths and borders with
straight edges were one of the many requirements of an Arts and Crafts design.
Lavish planting would then soften the structure.
In a short article such as this it is impossible to convey all the detail of a talk. But to
demonstrate just how much influence this movement has had, look at the following
list of essential Arts and Crafts ingredients and tick off all those you have in your
own garden: Herbaceous borders; a terrace (extra points for using local materials)
with access from the house (which should be old or look old); an area of lawn for
playing games; strong hedges (we all know how important they are); fruit trees (the
older and more gnarled the better); a nuttery; a pergola (preferably oak); a loggia
(used by ladies to avoid getting a tan); a gazebo; a formal pool (i e: straight sided);
a sundial; sculpture, pots and urns; a yucca; a magnolia grandiflora; a wild garden
(further from the house); and a park, a small one will suffice. How well did you do?
Next meeting 14 October. Alison Marsden will talk on gardening with more impact
for less effort.
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FLICKS IN THE VILLAGE FILM SOCIETY
The Invisible Woman will be our film on the 2nd October. Ralph
Fiennes directs and stars in this romantic drama adapted from Clare
Tomalin's book about the relationship between celebrated 19thcentury novelist Charles Dickens and his mistress. School teacher
Nelly Ternan (Felicity Jones), now a wife and mother, looks back on
her life as a young woman when, while working as an actress, she met the 45-yearold Dickens (Fiennes). Having become disenchanted with his wife Catherine
(Joanna Scanlan), Dickens finds himself enamoured by the equally smitten Nelly
and the two become romantically involved. However, they must keep their
relationship a secret, meaning Nelly must live an almost invisible existence. The
cast also includes Kristin Scott Thomas, Tom Hollander and Michelle Fairley
On the 6th November our show will be the film The Book Thief starring Geoffrey
Rush and Emily Watson. Based on a beloved international bestselling book, it tells
the story of Liesel, an extraordinary and courageous young girl sent to live with a
foster family in World War II Germany. She learns to read with encouragement from
her new family and Max, a Jewish refugee who they are hiding under the stairs. For
Liesel and Max, the power of words and imagination become the only escape from
the tumultuous events happening around them. The Book Thief is a life-affirming
story of survival and of the resilience of the human spirit.
Get set to see the film The Monuments Men on the 4th December starring a
phenomenal ensemble cast led by Matt Damon and George Clooney and based on
a true and untold story of World War II, George Clooney co-writes and directs this
adaptation of Robert M. Edsel's book that follows the men tasked with saving the
world's greatest works of art from the Nazis during WWII. In the last months of the
war, with the Third Reich teetering on the brink of collapse, the German army are
ordered to destroy every piece of looted art in their possession. In a race against
time, American President Franklin D. Roosevelt mobilises a seven-man platoon
comprising museum directors and art historians to rescue the cream of the world's
artistic and cultural treasures from the hands of the enemy, and return them to their
rightful owners. But with no previous experience of weapons and tactics, the hastily
assembled group soon face a rude awakening when they experience their first live
action behind enemy lines. As well as Clooney, the all-star cast also includes Cate
Blanchett, Bill Murray, John Goodman and Jean Dujardin.
Please do not forget, all are welcome to join the Society and enjoy an evening
watching a film for as little as £4.00 per show with like-minded people in the local
environment of Pett Village Hall. If you wish to know more about the Society, please
email me on [email protected] or telephone on 813047. Alternatively, you can
view all programme details on www.pettnet.co.uk. All films start at 7.30pm with
refreshments served from 7.00pm.
Chris Saint and the Flicks Team - Telephone 813047
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PETT LEVEL PRESERVATION TRUST - UPDATE
The area of Trust land around Tamarisk, cleared last winter, is now deep in
Fleabane, reed and willow-herb, according to the dryness of the soil, and
attracting many insects and birds. Blackthorn is already springing up again
and will need to be suppressed with repeated cutting.
In reed and scrub alongside the canal you can see several species of migrant warbler Blackcap, Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Willow, Reed & Sedge Warblers feeding up on aphids and berries before attempting the long haul south. A Cetti’s Warbler,
which remains here all winter, has reappeared after failing to breed this year and colourful
Bullfinches can be seen flitting between the blackthorn thickets.
Numerous Migrant Hawker dragonflies patrol the canal while hundreds of Sand Martins
follow its course southwards.
Where blackthorn was cleared last winter it remained bare for some months but now
shows regrowth of a surprising variety of plants including Hop, Water Figwort and rather a
lot of Buddleia.
Unfortunately, this part was so wet last winter that not all projected work could be carried
out and the ground was left deeply rutted. In the coming months, therefore, removal of
blackthorn should be completed and the soil levelled.
You might also like to help in practical way by joining our winter work parties, which
support operations previously carried out by contractors but also manage areas
inaccessible to machinery. If you would like details, please email Cliff Dean
([email protected])
Management work so far has absorbed a substantial part of the Trust’s capital but this
expenditure has been offset by a generous grant from the High Weald AONB and
proceeds from our annual garden party (£294) and our first photographic competition
which raised £225 (18 people entered 35 a total of photos which were displayed at the
New Beach Club and judged by local photographer Nigel Green). However, we need to
generate a regular income in order to continue our upkeep of the land to increase
biodiversity and for the enjoyment of both local people and visitors.
Our next fund-raising event will be a Cheese & Wine party held by trustee Diana Patten
on October 18th. Diana is shortly to publish her autobiographical novel “Red Head in the
Clouds.”
The Trust’s Annual Meetings in April have formerly been held at Winchelsea Beach but we
have decided to move the event to Pett Village Hall. Watch for more information.
If you are not already a Friend of the PLPT you could help by becoming one. Please
email Rosemary Moon ([email protected]) for details.
Cliff Dean, Trustee PLPT
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ARTHUR HOLLMAN, 1923-2014.
Arthur Hollman’s years in Pett were marked by generosity. He would give up his time, his
expertise, and his quiet authority to help anyone who turned to him, and a few who didn’t but whom
he realised needed support. It didn’t matter how large or small were the topic. The village needed
representation on the Parish Council and he served it. It needed a new hall and he supported his
late wife Dr Catharine Hollman in pushing the project along. A villager had a medical condition or
anxiety and he explained treatment (with diagrams if it made it clearer) and navigated the patient to
the right care. Someone had a gap in a garden and a plant would fill it. He had the very thing.
Arthur was born in 1923 to a family he described as hard-working but not well-heeled. Everything
in his career of worldwide distinction came from his abilities plus dedication to study and to
research. He began as an undergraduate with the top medical prize and four years later had an
MD, Doctor of Medicine, the research degree everyone wanted and very few got. It marked him out
for the future and he didn’t disappoint. He was the consultant cardiologist at University College
Hospital in London, and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, and at the Conquest.
As a Registrar he went to Canada for advanced practice and research and returned to arguably the
most important time of his career and the work which transformed thousands of lives. Today openheart surgery is taken for granted but not in the 1950s. In 1957 the Melrose-designed heart lung
machine first came into use. Arthur was the cardiologist on the team, making sure the patient made
it through the operation and keeping him alive afterwards. Without superb cardiology, surgery
might have been the grand gesture which achieved nothing.
The world watched, and the world wanted it. The Soviet Union bought a heart-lung machine and
needed the team to make it work. Arthur was the chosen cardiologist. The famous picture on the
front page of a newspaper of the triumphant British doctors who had gone to the USSR and saved
the lives of children shows Arthur, with a smile anchored to his face only by his ears.
And there lies the essence of the man. Triumph was an emotion reserved for achievement which
benefitted others, never Arthur himself. His life was crammed with top awards, top standards, top
everything. His work on the Chelsea Physic Garden in London won him a(nother) medal, his
biography of Sir Thomas Lewis, who taught him, remains the primary authority. He published his
final article in a (naturally) world class medical journal in his ninety-first year.
He had a wonderful dry wit. In the 1990s he set up his swimming club, the Neoteric Offshore
Bathing Symposium, which swims at Pett Level all year round. Its title is perfect Arthur. He didn’t
want anything ordinary, so the ancient Greek “neoteric” was better than “new”. He loved
conviviality, and a symposium is a drinking get-together. And, ever the practical man, the initials
had to make an easy word. Nobs was born and flourishes. He loved its AGMs, held with spoof
ceremony, for which he dressed in collar and tie and which he conducted in deadpan solemnity.
Catharine was a nobber and her death is marked annually by a swim in silence. On the morning of
his funeral nobbers immersed in Arthur’s honour, sitting on the ward (beach, to the uninitiated) he
loved and talking only of him. The silence at the anniversaries of his death will be profound.
This towering figure in heart medicine had no sense of self-importance but a strong sense of
community. He and Catharine brought up four daughters who continued and continue the
approach of their parents: people always do better living together, with the sense of a bond. And if
one has gifts, develop them and then use them for the common good. They all learned this, as one
glance at the eight grandchildren shows. High achievers, loyal, committed to the greater good, and,
like their grandfather, modest.
The village suited him and he it. No frills, nothing manicured, but pulling together when to do so
would make life better. Arthur Hollman was a strong, good, true man with an unending generosity
of spirit, whose loss will long be mourned.
Anne Barker
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PETT OLDER PEOPLES PROJECT (POPP)
(Sheila Thomas 01797 225616 / 07774 573086 Ann
Nicholls 813043)
P O P P
POPP meets every Tuesday at 10.30 in Pett Village Hall
Tuesday 7th October
Tuesday 14th October
Tuesday 21st October
Tuesday 28th October
Tuesday 4th November
Regency Singers (3rd Birthday Party)
Keith Osborne Music entertainment
Carol Mellower sings
Annie – Thai Chi exercise.
J J Fashions - Tombola and Produce stalls
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Breaking News: POPP is three years old on 4th October. Well done and thank you to
everyone who has helped this project achieve another milestone. Happy Birthday POPP !!
Nail Technician – Sheryl Tucker - 7th October
Head & Shoulder Massage - Antonella Bruce – next date to be advised
Toe Nail Cutting – As an Age Concern toe nail cutter I am willing to undertake this service
for the people of Pett and surrounding areas. I also provide a home visiting service. If
interested please contact Sheila on 01797 225616
Hearing Aid Servicing – Help is available at POPP centre weekly for anyone in difficulties
with their hearing aids or batteries. Hi Kent will visit again on Tuesday 25th November
(10am to 1pm).
PETT WOMENS INSTITUTE – Heather Godwin
The Reverend Frank Rowson is well known in Pett and in September his
talk on humorous funerals: “Return to Sender” delighted members and we
were pleased to welcome visitors who didn’t want to miss his talent for
speaking.
In October, on Friday 17th, the talented Jude Robertson, our local miracle worker when
it comes to flower arranging, will wow us once more with her interpretation of Christmas
Flowers. Jude used to own a florists in London, and provided arrangements for, amongst
others, royalty and St Paul’s Cathedral. She is always amazing to watch.
Also in October members will be having a special evening visit to Eastbourne to Lakeland,
the retail outlet, which supplies all those items for the home you never knew you needed.
Other outings before the end of the year include the moving production of My Boy Jack at
the Stables. This is the story of Rudyard Kipling’s son, Jack, who enlisted in the army in
the Great War and didn’t return. Made into a play by David Haigh, it is a timely offering
during the one hundred year commemoration of World War I.
A visit to a Carol Concert at Canterbury Cathedral is being planned for the beginning of
December, and the WI Christmas Lunch is already booked at The Two Sawyers!
All visitors are welcome – for £3 a month we offer friendship, an interesting talk and a
delicious tea.
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INSTALLATION OF A VITAL PIECE OF LIFE-SAVING
EQUIPMENT
Some of you visiting the village hall recently will have noticed
that your film society Flicks in the Village has teamed up
with South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation
Trust (SECAmb) and, with the help of William Copp, installed
a vital piece of life-saving equipment, an Automated External
Defibrillator (AED). This portable defibrillator may be used to
assist a person in cardiac arrest by providing an electric shock to restart their heart
at no risk to the user. No medical training is required and the totally automated
device is designed so that it can be used by virtually anyone.
I do hope that the equipment will never be needed, but it does give some peace of
mind knowing that it’s there, not just for the use of those using the hall facilities, but
also for the local community as well. Even if just one person's life is saved, that
justifies its existence.
An “information and 'hands-on' training" evening will be held at the hall on
Wednesday 26th November in order that members of the community can be made
more aware of the advantages of the AED. More will be written about meeting in
the November edition of this magazine once details have been finalised, including a
possible fund raising campaign to purchase a similar device for Pett Level. Please
try to find time and attend.
Chris Saint - Tel: 01424813047
PETT LEVELLER’S ALPINE ACHIEVEMENT – Angela Hawksley
Pett Levellers are not all sedentary and unfit. You may have read in
the Observer of the splendid success in the arduous Switzerland to
France 53km race by Amelia Voice, 24, known as Milly.
This new OCC race (Orsieres-Champex-Chamonix) is part of the prestigious 2014
Ultratrail Mont Blanc. Milly was the first British woman out of 1200 international
runners to cross the Chamonix finishing line and she was the 8th woman
internationally and 81st out of all the runners, male and female.
Amelia who works as a graduate trainee teacher in London, undertook some
training along the Royal Military Canal and local coastal paths before training in the
Peak District and Chamonix for the 3200m peak altitude race amid the breathtaking
scenery that surrounds Mont Blanc. This was Amelia’s first ever ultra trail and her
finishing time was 7 hours 39 minutes.
Very many congratulations to Milly!
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PETT CHURCH NEWS – Meriel Deasy, Fairlight
David and Denise Wotton
For several years now we had had the great pleasure of having David
and Denise sharing our worship – especially on the first Sunday of
each month. Sadly, David has decided his health will no longer allow
him to take our services on a regular basis, though he hopes to join us
from time to time.
We are so grateful to David and Denise for their care for Pett, their good humour
and their company ad hope that their healths will begin to improve.
This is not ‘Goodbye’, but ‘Adieu’.
Kay Burnett has said she will be happy to take on the services on the first Sunday
of each month – thankyou Kay.
Harvest Festival
The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is now upon us.
There will be a service of Harvest Festival at 9.30 am on Sunday 12th October.
Please bring your harvest gifts. The non-perishable gifts will be donated to our local
family support work organisation which helps needy families in Hastings and St.
Leonards. The fresh produce will be sold at the end of the service – the proceeds of
which will be given to Tim Jury for the Farm Africa project.
Please come long, enjoy the Harvest Service, and help contribute to some very
worthwhile causes.
Dates for the Diary
Saturday 4th October
Jumble Sale
Sunday 19th October
Village Choir Concert in the church – there are more
details elsewhere in the magazine.
From the Registers
August 29th 2014 Funeral
Arthur Hollman
A PRAYER FOR PETT
Come, ye thankful people, come,
Raise the song of harvest-home:
All is safely gathered in,
Ere the winter storms begin.
God our maker doth provide –
For our wants to be supplied:
Come to God’s own temple, come;
Raise the song of harvest home.
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PETT BOWLS CLUB - Jenny Latter
As at 9th September 2014 Pett Bowls Club are in 4th position in the
Mermaid League, but there are a couple of Clubs that have yet to play
their final games.
With only three games to play outdoors we are now getting close to
finishing our outdoor season and our Finals weekend was on 13/14th September.
During the closed season quite a few of our Members either play Indoor Bowls at
Falaise or Egerton Park and play Short Mat Bowls in Pett Village Hall on a Thursday in
the afternoon and evening. We also have several social functions during the closed
season.
If you are interested in playing bowls and becoming a member of Pett Bowls Club,
please contact our Secretary Barry Quaife on 01424 729693.
PETT METHODIST CHAPEL – Sue Larsson
Thank you so much to all those who came along to share with us in
our Afternoon Tea event. We had a very pleasant afternoon with the weather just fine
enough so that we were able to set up some additional tables in our garden where we
could enjoy tea and homemade cakes whilst taking in our lovely view across to
Fairlight.
We have recently celebrated the Baptism of Charlotte Elizabeth, daughter of Amy and
Andy. Charlotte has been coming along to the Chapel almost since her birth and we
have watched her grow into a very engaging little girl with a gorgeous smile. It was
lovely to see the Chapel so full - it was almost standing room only!
The Summer is drawing to an end and seems to have flown past, now, on 28th
September, we shall be having our Harvest Festival. You are very welcome to join us.
FLOWERPOTS PLAY GROUP - Kate Woodbridge
Hello and welcome back to all the children after the long summer
holiday. I now have other commitments which mean sadly I am unable
to carry on running the playgroup on a Monday.
We are urgently looking for volunteers to take over so that the group does not
have to close. It does not involve too much work - setting up the equipment in the hall,
making the parent’s drinks and children's snacks, then tidying away and cleaning up
afterwards.
If you are able to take on this role, please contact me on
[email protected]. We currently meet every term-time Monday, 9.3011.30 am at Pett Village Hall.
The playgroup is such an asset to the village that I really hope we can find some willing
people to volunteer rather than shutting down altogether.
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NATURE NOTES – Alan Kenworthy
A neighbour of mine recently showed me some Cosmos stems
that had linear scars along them. When she told me that it was
wasps that had done the damage, I wasn’t particularly surprised
being familiar with their habit of chewing up any suitably soft or
weathered wood. I’ve often seen them on fence posts where they chew little
grooves along the grain of the wood. As far as I know, wasps are not into wood
carving or marquetry, so what is going on here? The simple explanation is, of
course, that they are making papier maché. This is not the papier maché that we
made out of torn up newspaper and flour paste in school handicraft classes, but a
much finer version made out of wood pulp and wasp spit. Nor are they making
model animals or lumpy boxes, but rather the beautiful, intricate and delicate
structure of their nest, which includes both the many layered (and therefore
insulated) outer shell and the honeycombs inside where the wasp grubs will
incubate.
I don’t know what attracts them to Cosmos in particular, but I suspect that it not only
provides the wood pulp for their nest, but also because the sap is not far beneath
the surface, it also satisfies their sweet tooth. It is their sweet tooth that also makes
them such a nuisance at picnics, and it’s their nuisance value that makes many
people want to destroy their nests at every opportunity, whether they are interfering
with your gardening or not. For good reasons why you shouldn’t do that, I can
recommend an article written by Steve Backshall in the Daily Mail on that very
subject. And if you have an aversion to reading the Daily Mail, then it is on-line at
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2748653/Why-learn-love-WASPSThey-ve-vanished-summer-But-s-shouldn-t-celebrate-writes-STEVEBACKSHALL.html (or better still just Google Steve Backshall Daily Mail Wasps.)
I mentioned the honeycomb structure above, but it has nothing to do with honey, as
there is only one British native (introduced) species that stores honey – the honey
bee (Apis mellifera). I was recently asked by a friend how honey bees manage to
build such a regular hexagonal structure. I didn’t know, of course, but I did vaguely
remember some research published in the last year or so that provided an
explanation. I found the article which was published as a news item in Nature
magazine, as well as the full text of the research paper.
(See
http://www.nature.com/news/how-honeycombs-can-build-themselves-1.13398
)
Basically, what happens is that each bee tries to build a circular cell of a particular
diameter (6mm) as close as possible to the next bee doing the same thing. As the
cell grows they turn into a series of adjacent cylinders which are heated by the
bodies of the wasps which partially melts the wax. This allows surface tension to
pull the wax into a basically hexagonal shape. (You can show this by creating
identically sized bubbles in soapy water, which then form perfectly regular hexagonshaped bubbles on the surface. The research team showed it by melting bunches
of plastic drinking straws.) The bees also knead and reinforce the wax to make
sure that the walls don’t get too thin. The result is the perfect hexagon pattern of
the honeycomb which has rounded internal corners, no doubt for the comfort of the
grubs.
This does leave some questions unanswered though – like how do the bees
measure the circle in the first place? I suspect that this has to do with the fact that
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all worker honey bees are roughly the same size and they will measure things like
we did before we invented rulers and inches. We had to use measures like cubits
(the length of your forearm) and spans (the width of your outstretched hand). It’s
probably got something to do with the size of the bees head.
The next question is – how do wasps make their hexagons with papier maché
which doesn’t melt like wax does? Maybe it’s something to do with surface tension
as the paper dries, but the truth is – I haven’t a clue. It’s still marvellous though.
THE BELL AT ST. MARY & ST. PETER CHURCH, PETT – John
Taylor
Two of the greatest and oldest treasures in Pett Parish church are
the bell and a brass plaque just inside and behind the north door.
Both are dated 1641 and both adorned the old church that stood
on the site of the existing church until 1864.
The bell itself is made of bronze, weighs about 6 cwt and is around 2 feet six inches
in diameter. Originally it was designed as a normal tolling church bell with a free
clapper. However, since 1865 (a year after the church was built) it has served as
an hourly chime for the clock, with a clock hammer striking the outside of the rim
and the tolling clapper the inside. From the considerable indentations made round
the inside rim by the clapper over many years, it is clear that the bell has been
rotated several times in its lifespan of nearly 370 years and millions of blows from
the clapper. Nevertheless the bell produces a clear ringing tone, and is still free
from cracks. It can be an embarrassment if the bell is tolled at the same time, or
close to the moment when the clock strikes the hour, and care is taken to avoid this.
In 1967 an inspection found the bell clapper to be beyond repair. It was striking in
such a low position that on some occasions the clapper rested on the bell itself,
giving the effect that the bell was cracked. A new clapper and bearing were fitted at
a cost of over £100. The sound of the bell chiming the hours and the occasional
tolling is a familiar feature of Pett village life, and when the clock is silent due to
maintenance or repairs the village folk ‘fret’ until the sound is restored.
The plaque on the pillar just behind the church door has been situated in two places
in the building before being fixed in its present position. It has an inscription on it;
some words being in Latin and the others in English. It reads:
Aedibus his moriens Camanam sponte dedisti Laudes pulsandae sunt
Theobalde tuae. Here lies George Theobald a lover of bells and of this house,
as that epitaph tells. He gave a bell freely to grace the new steeple. Ring out
his Prayse therefore ye good people. Obit 10 die Martii 1641
This is a bit of a mystery. For on the actual bell is an inscription that reads: Robert
Foster gave XVL [£15] towards me in 1641. So who did give the bell to the
church?
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There are two main theories about this, though there are no parish records to
support either of them. The earliest records begin in 1607 and are just lists of
baptisms, marriages and burials. Very few of the local people knew how to write in
those days and records of changes and gifts to the church fabric at that time do not
exist.
One theory is that both George Theobald, who was probably the brother of Peter
Theobald – the Rector of Pett at that time, and Robert Foster gave the money
necessary to provide the expensive bronze bell. Or, possibly the truth is expressed
by Thomas Walker Horsfield, the well-known topographer, in his History of Sussex,
published in 1835. Horsfield states that Pett church did at one time have three bells
– two being heavy and cracked were taken down. This makes some sense and
certainly the stubby spire in the old church could have supported three bells.
We may never know the true facts and you will have to make up your own mind. Of
course, it is always possible that Robert Foster gave his £15 towards the cost of
recasting the bell ‘freely given’ by George Theobald, or that Robert just contributed
£15 towards the cost of the bell as the inscription reads; thus making it no mystery
at all..
What we do know is that St. Mary & St. Peter church does have a truly lovely
sweet-sounding bell that both tolls and acts as the chiming bell for the clock. It has
been heard in the village for nearly 150 years – and the people of Pett have a great
affection for it.
Friends of Pett Church… AUTUMN JUMBLE SALE
Season of lists and bargain hopefulness!
4th October is a date not to be missed! The Friends of Pett Church
autumn jumble sale will take place on that date at the Village Hall from
1.30 to 3.30. The stalls will be brimming with wonderful bargains.
There is the additional benefit of satisfaction that one is making a
contribution to the environment by all this recycling.
Shopping for bargains is thirsty work and there will be refreshments. The book stall
will be crammed with food for the brain. There will also be a plentiful raffle.
Items for the stalls may be delivered to the hall in the morning.
Angela Hawksley
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THREE OF THE BEST
By Mike Russell of the Sussex Wildlife Trust
I’ve been at the Sussex Wildlife Trust for a long time now, in fact this January will see me
begin my 30th year with them, by far the longest serving employee the Trust has had. But
even my long-term service pales into insignificance to the length of time some of our
volunteers have contributed to the Trust.
There are so many people over the years that have help the Trust develop and grow since
its incarnation in 1961, so it seems a bit invidious to single out just a few individuals, but I
am going to do that anyway! This summer saw the retirement of one of the great Trust
stalwarts, Alf Simpson as our volunteer manager for the Ebernoe Common nature reserve.
Ebernoe Common is one of the great gems of the Trust reserves, and Alf has overseen its
management since we acquired it in 1980. Alf, along with his wife Iris, has devoted nearly
35 years and has brought his enthusiasm, expertise and drive into making this a wonderful
reserve for wildlife and for people.
One of Alf’s great strengths has been to gather around him a hardworking and loyal group
of volunteers and has now left not only the reserve in great shape but also a band of
volunteers who can carry on and build on the foundations that both Alf and Iris have laid.
Not only did Alf act as the volunteer reserve manager, but he has also actively taken part
as a Trustee of the Sussex Wildlife Trust and given his expertise on our Conservation
Committee.
Sadly, earlier this year, the Trust and Sussex lost someone who devoted huge amounts of
time and energy to our work. Alan Malpass joined as a Trustee at the same time as I
became a member of staff way back in 1985. He immediately threw himself into the role
and particularly used his great communication skills to promote us wherever he could. He
was equally at home talking to the landed gentry as to small children and used to help me
out with my summer holiday programmes for children when I first started as the warden at
Woods Mill. I even made him dress up as a badger when we did our Wind in the Willows
weekend many years ago!
He was Chairman of the Trust during the 1990s, a great period of expansion for the Trust
but was also very active on many fronts in and around Bexhill where he lived. Sadly he
passed away this summer and will be missed by many organisations and people.
Alan and Alf were high profile volunteers for the Trust, but there are those who beaver
away behind the scenes but who make an equally valid contribution but perhaps don’t
receive the wide recognition they deserve. One such person is Roger French who for 43
years has given up so much time for the Trust in various ways, but his particular
contribution has been to set up the communications and computer systems at Woods Mill
and our satellite offices. Without him it would have cost the Trust thousands and
thousands of pounds.
These three people have been an example of so many people that help make the Sussex
Wildlife Trust the organisation that it is today. We now have a large staff, but volunteers
still continue to be a vital element to what we do. If I was in the habit of wearing one, I
would certainly take my hat off to all three of them and all the other volunteers that support
us.
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PETT PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting of Pett Parish Council duly convened and
held on Tuesday 15th July 2014 at Pett Village Hall
Present: Cllr. A. Dunlop (Chairman), Cllrs J. Green, S. Ware,
D. Richards and J. Dean.
Also in attendance: Cllrs Patten and Bird, Kevin Wallis, Emergency Planning
Officer, Rother District Council, Flood Warden Steve Harris, Clerk Sarah
Willoughby and 5 members of the general public.
1562. Apologies: Apologies were received from Cllrs King and Stapley.
1563. Minutes of Previous Meetings:
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 17th June 2014 were agreed and signed
as a correct record of the meeting with the inclusion of Cllr Bird’s apologies.
1564. Matters arising – None.
1565. Declarations of Interest: Cllrs Dunlop and Ware declared an interest in item
10. Cllr
Dunlop also declared an interest in item 16.
1566. Dispensations – None
1567. Chairman’s Announcements: None
1568. Public time.
The Chairman, with the agreement of Members, adjourned the meeting so as
to allow Kevin Wallis to give a talk and answer questions, and to allow
elected Representatives and any members of the public to address the
meeting in relation to the business to be transacted at the meeting.
Elected Representatives and Members of the public addressed the meeting;
details of comments/questions and Reports are available in the Record/Log
of Public Time, which is available for inspection at Council meetings.
1569. Land Opposite Lunsford Farm. Cllr Dunlop gave an account of vegetation
clearing and ground moving activity recently witnessed by members of the
public and Council on land opposite Lunsford Farm. Correspondence
between the Clerk, Ms Huckvale-Dowling (the land-owners’ representative)
and Paul Casey, Enforcement Officer for Rother District Council, was read
out. Owners of the land have been told that all work must cease with
immediate effect. Council will monitor the situation and await contact from
East Sussex Highways Department.
1570. Pavilion Project Update. Despite invitations being sent out, no member of
the Pavilion Project Board attended the meeting.
1571. Bowls Club. A letter from Barry Quaife, secretary of Pett Bowls Club, was
read out and a copy of a plan presented to council at the June meeting was
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passed among councillors. Cllr Dunlop read out concerns registered by Pett
Parish Council when planning permission was sought for the extension in
2010. Council agreed the explanation of drainage in the letter from Mr Quaife
was too ambiguous to consider any further permissions by Pett Bowls Club.
Council discussed the suitability of the ground for percolation, as stated in the
letter from Mr Quaife. Cllr Ware suggested an independent body conduct a
percolation test; all agreed. Cllr Ware to write to Pett Bowls Club with details.
1572. Minutes – Council agreed that it would serve no purpose to publish minutes
of Pett Parish Council meetings prior to being approved. Minutes will continue
to be passed to Pettnet, Pett Parish News and displayed on the notice boards
following approval.
1573. Reports from Members and Representatives on external meetings,
conferences, training courses and other similar events:
SALC: no report.
RALC: no report.
Pett Village Hall: Cllr Ware passed on Ray Barden’s apologies. Works on
the floor of the main hall have now been completed. A letter from the Pett
Village Hall Management Committee requesting payment of the grant from
Pett Parish Council will be heard during item 15, Correspondence.
Pett Sports Association: No report.
Flood Warden: No report.
Pett Older People’s Project: Members of Pett Older People’s Project were
pleased to be holding their sessions back in the main hall.
1574. Finance:
a) Authorisation of payment of accounts:
The following payments were presented for payment and approved:
Sarah Willoughby
Pett Village Hall
Impression IT
LGPS/ESPF
HMRC
Zurich Municipal
Pett Cricket Club
Stuart Ware
Castle Lawns
Clerk salary and
expenses
Hire of Hall
Printing of Parish
magazine
Contribution
Payment
Premium
Maintenance
Re-imbursement for
costs
Quarterly payment
327.94
11.50
287.84
69.26
8.80
541.14
400.00
62.33
289.38
b) The clerk’s request to purchase an external hard drive to back up parish
files and a new version of Microsoft Office, totalling no more than £150 for
both items, was granted.
1575. Correspondence:
Clerk reported on correspondence received since the last meeting.
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Cheque to be passed to representative of Pett Village Hall Management
Committee at the end of the meeting.
Cllr Green to respond to proposals to change bus services in and out of Pett
and Pett Level.
The letter regarding the registration of Pett Post Office as a community asset
will be published on Pettnet and Pett Parish News.
1576. Planning:
The clerk had circulated details of planning matters, details of which had
been included on the schedule attached to the agenda.
Rr/2014/1393/P – Following discussion it was agreed to support approval.
1577. Parish Matters:
a) Village Amenities –The verge outside Pett Church has not been mown.
Clerk to follow up.
b) Footpaths – no report
c) Highways – Vehicles parking on the verge outside Gatehurst have caused
considerable damage. Bollards to be replaced at resident’s behest.
d) Community Safety – No report.
e) Environmental Issues – No report.
There being no further business the meeting was closed.
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THE VILLAGE CHOIR
presents
Songs of the Sea
at Pett Parish Church
Sunday October 19th at 3 p.m.
A collection will be taken for Farm Africa.
Refreshments will be available afterwards.
HALLOWEEN BONFIRE
At PETT VILLAGE HALL 6.30pm Sunday 26th October
Bring your little horrors along and have a SPOOKY evening at the
HALLOWEEN
BONFIRE. Enjoy Fun & Games. Prizes for Best Fancy Dress for ALL
ages -that
includes you mum & dad!
Enjoy the best BBQ and maybe a Glass of Mulled Wine (or two).
Looking forward to seeing you there.
October is fast approaching which will mean THE annual Halloween event at Pett
Village Hall on Sunday 26th October run by the PVH Halloween Committee for the
village community.
This will give a chance for young and old to come along to enjoy a Spooky evening
with a roaring Bonfire (but no fireworks). You can dress up and take part in the
fancy dress competition. There are games for all the children to play and prizes to
be won. We have an amazing barbeque with “Howling Hot Dogs” and “Bloodthirsty
Burgers” and you can indulge yourself with a warming glass of mulled wine perfect !
The only thing we can’t guarantee is the weather but fair or foul it will promise to
be a fun evening. If you have any interest in helping out (volunteers always
welcome) please contact Phil at The Butcher’s shop 812148.
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FROM THE RECTOR – Richard Baron
KEEPING DARKNESS AT BAY
We have had some wonderful weather during the past few months; be thankful!
Perhaps you would prefer to keep the longer days and more of the light, but there is
nothing that we can do except go through the winter and wait for spring.
There’s a parallel here, for there is another kind of darkness looming. It is the
darkness of death, destruction and hatred portrayed in our news day after day.
I’m referring to the rise of the Islamic State, the threat of indiscriminate terrorist
attacks in this land; the ongoing threat of war in Europe between Russia and
Ukraine; the threat posed by the spread of the Ebola virus and the power battle for
the control of the internet that threatens to undermine the whole system.
Bit by bit it feels as if sanity is dying and our world is being engulfed by madness
and lies. Recently I heard someone say they almost feel afraid to listen to the news
each day.
Is there anything we can do to stem the tide? Do we have any power to do
anything?
In J. R. R. Tolkien’s book The Hobbit, the wizard Gandalf explains why he selects
an apparently small, insignificant hobbit called Bilbo to accompany the dwarves on
their fight with the enemy. Gandalf says, “Sarumen believes it is only great power
that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I have found it is the
small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay. Small acts of
kindness and love.”
That’s what Jesus says too. We live in a dark world and darkness will increase
unless ordinary people practise what is good and right and true. Jesus said to
ordinary people, “You are the light of the world. Let your light so shine that others
may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Are you a Christian? Show it! Show that you are on God’s side, do not hide your
light. If the light of Jesus is in you, use His light to do what is right in His eyes, let
His light in this world grow. If we are passive, darkness will increase.
Only light has power to overcome darkness. Let your light shine the world needs it
and God expects it!
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PARISH NOTICE BOARD
PETT VILLAGE HALL 500 CLUB DRAW
Congratulations
1st prize goes to Judith Dean
2nd prize of goes to Chris Clark
COULD THIS BE YOUR
CAT?
th
To be held on Friday 26 September 9:00
to 12:00 at the Village Hall.
Cake stall, plant stall, bric-a- brac, tombola,
raffle, etc.
Coffee, tea & soft drinks.
Please come and join us.
All help and contributions gratefully received
– please contact Jo Johnson on 814829
For some weeks now a male
Siamese looking cat with white paws and
nose has been visiting our garden and
eating any food left out for wildlife - it
seems very hungry.
We know it has
been seen a lot in Pannel Lane and
always comes into our garden over the
wall from the road. It appears to be a
stray, but we are not sure - before we try
and catch it and take it to a 'cats
rehousing organization' does anyone
own it or know where it comes from?
Sue Dengate, 1 Rectory Park
Tel.
812872
Pett Village Hall Events
Quiz Night – Saturday 25th October
Halloween Bonfire – Sunday 26th
October
New Beach Sea Angling Club
Competition – Saturday 11th October,
10.45am to 4.30pm
Fairlight End Open Studio & Garden
18th & 19th, 24th, 25th, 26th (11am to 4pm)
See page 8 for more details
Pett Level Preservation Trust
Cheese & Wine Party, 18th.
See page 11 for details
Friends of Pett Church
JUMBLE SALE
Saturday 4th October 1.30 to 3.30 in the
Village Hall
The Village Choir
SINGS OF THE SEA
Sunday October 19th
QUIZ NIGHTS (always check with venues
first)
New Beach Club – every Monday
@ 8.30pm
The Ship – every Thursday @
8.00pm
The Royal Oak – every other Wednesday
@ 8.30pm
MUSIC (always check with venues first)
New Beach Club :
7th Acoustic Jam Night
Vinyl Nights, 4th & 18th
The Royal Oak – Irish Sessions every 2nd
Wednesday
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MOBILE LIBRARY SCHEDULE
Alternate Wednesdays – see below for
dates
Allards
09.40am – 10.00am
Pett Church
10.10am – 10.40am
Chick Hill (top) 10.50am – 11.10am
Smugglers
11.20am – 11.45am
JEMPSONS BUS
‘Hail & Ride’ to the Superstore. Every
Friday calling at Allards 9:15 and
progressing to the top of Chick Hill by
9:20 - departs Jempson’s at 11:30. The
bus will stop when hailed if it is safe to do
so. Nominal charge of £1 return.
PARISH DIARY
VH Village Hall; NBC New Beach Club; MC Methodist Chapel; PC Pett Church
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Where Whilst every effort is made to
ensure this is up to date we
Mon 6.30pm
Pilates
VH
are not always told of
Mon 7.30pm
Village Choir
MC
changes – you should check
Mon 9.30am
Flowerpots Playgroup
VH
with event organisers for
Tue 10.30am POPP
VH
specific times and dates. If
Tue 7.00pm
Pole Dancing
VH
you want your special events
Wed 10.00am Badminton
VH
or regular meetings included
Wed 6.00pm
Zumba
VH
in this diary, please contact
Thu 9.15am
Dance & Exercise Classes
VH
us on 813206 or 812323 or
Fri
10.00
Badminton
VH
[email protected]
Fri
2.00pm
Latin American & Ballroom
VH
Dancing
MONTHLY & BI-MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
Where Date this month
Mon 6.30pm
Village Hall Management
VH
6th
Committee
Tue 7.30pm
Pett Parish Council
VH
21st
Wed 11.00am Rambling Club
NBC
8th
Tue 7.30pm
Gardening Club
VH
14th ‘More Impact, Less
Effort’
Wed Mobile Library - For locations & times see panel
1st, 15th, 29th
above
Wed 10.00am Village Coffee Morning
VH
1st
Thu 7.00pm
Flicks
VH
2nd ‘The Invisible Woman’
Fri
7.30pm
Pett Nats
VH
17th – please check with the
organisers
Fri
2.30pm
Pett Womens Institute
Visit
17th Jude Robertson –
Flower Arrangements
Sun 3pm
Vibele – laughter class
VH
7th then every second
Sunday of the month
CHURCH SERVICES – SEPTEMBER 2014
Where
Sun 5th
9.30am Holy Communion
PC
Ky Burnett
Sun 12th
9.30am Harvest Festival
PC
Meriel Deasy
Sun 19th
8.00am Holy Communion,
Pett
Richard Barron
Book of Common Prayer
Level
Sun 26th
9.30am Holy Communion
PC
Richard Barron
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Countryside Tree care
•All aspects of tree work
•stump removal
•hedge and grass cutting
•Garden Clarence and fencing
•logs available
•NPTC qualified, experienced, fully insured
•Emergency 24 hour call out
Call Luke 01424 424322 / 07981341847
Email [email protected]
Recommended by local residents
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HAVING A CLEAR OUT?
HARC Charity Shops
collect goods you no longer need
from your home. We collect beds,
furniture, electrical goods and
clothes, providing goods are in
saleable condition.
Please ask about our house
clearance service
FREE, FAST COLLECTION BY OUR
FRIENDLY DRIVER
To arrange a personal collection
please call 01424 720500/ 722164
Monday - Saturday 10am to 4pm
Or email [email protected] or
visit www.harcuk.com for
more information on what we do!
HASTINGS ADVICE AND
REPRESENTATION CENTRE
REG CHARITY 1083566
Flat Roof Problems?
B. WALKER
FLAT ROOFING SPECIALIST
Mastic Asphalt and Felt Roofing
35 years experience
All work guaranteed
Free Estimates at Competitive Prices
01424 812245
07802 885476
Red Briars, Pett Road, Guestling, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4EX
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“Hastings Scaffolding is proud to be
working with the Hastings Pier Trust
restoring the Pier to it’s former Glory”
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The Lookout
FIVE STAR BED &
BREAKFAST
Chick Hill – Pett
Two self contained on-suite rooms
Award winning multi choice breakfast
Free WiFi & Internet
Multi channel TV
Mini Fridge
Ample secure off road parking
Enjoy breakfast on the Patio or Sun lounge taking in the superb sea view
WWW.lookoutbb.co.uk
Please visit our web site for all information & booking enquiries
or telephone any time
01424 812070
KR WINDOWS LTD
Installers of top quality u.p.v.c
Conservatories ~ Porches ~ Windows
Doors ~ Fascias ~ Soffits ~ Guttering
Replacement Handles ~ Replacement Hinges
Replacement Sealed units
All Work Guaranteed ~ Over 20 Years Experience
Fensa Registered Company
From a replacement handle or double glazed unit to a new conservatory or
whole house of windows call Kev for a free Estimate and Advise
01424 754246
~
07970 207914
[email protected]
Local references available
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AN INVITATION TO GET FIT!
EXERCISE EVERY THURSDAY MORNING IN PETT VILLAGE HALL
For all ages: just turn up in trainers and loose clothing – lycra optional!
9.15 - 10.15 BODYSCULPT
£3 per session
10.30-11.30 BODYSTRETCH
£3 per session
Intermediate class with music
to improve stamina, shape,
strength and suppleness
in a relaxed and friendly
atmosphere
Beginners’ class with music
to work on toning and flexibility
while reducing stiffness,
stress and aches and pains:
informal, effective and fun
BARGAIN! Both classes for only £5
For further details call or e-mail Mrs Robin Hutt
01424813182 or [email protected]
Private and home training also undertaken
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Carpets & Soft Furnishings
Expertly Cleaned
Mobile Hair Design
by Nicole
A local, quality service is
guaranteed, using the very latest
equipment and cleaning methods,
for the best
possible results
FREE emergency stain removal is
available to all Pett residents!
Just phone
(01424) 871444
Mike will be happy to take your call
Formally at the “Rye Retreat”
9 years Aveda Trained
Fully insured
Latest Cutting and
Colouring Techniques
Cut and Blow dry
£20.00
Wet Cut
£15.00
Full Head of foil Highlights £40.00
Half Head Foil highlights
£25.00
Full head Tint
by Quotation
Men’s Cuts
£10.00
Conquest
Cleaning Services Limited
Vernon Cottage * Pett Road *TN35 4HD
APPOINTMENTS 7 DAYS A WEEK - HOURS TO
Members of the National
Carpet Cleaners Association &
ESCC Trading Standards Approved
SUIT YOU
Contact Nicole on 07803 846133
www.conquestcleaning.co.uk
LUNSFORD FARM LAMB
Available for the freezer
half or whole lambs
Jointed & individually wrapped
Enjoy the superb flavour of the
meat from this
award winning local flock
Winner of the
Romney Sheep Breeder’s Society:
“Champion Commercial Flock”
2008 & 2012
To order
01424 813368 – 07776 143509
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Over ten years experience providing
a professional service and high
standard of beauty treatments in the
comfort of your own home.
We provide a whole range of quality beauty
treatments, here are just a few...
Sothys Skincare Treatments
Energising Facial
Hydradvance Facial
Collagen Hylaronique
Resurfacing Peeling Care Facial
Limited Edition Seasonal Facial
Multiaction Eye Contour
Beauty Treatments
O.P.I Gel Manicures from £27
& Gel Pedicures from £35
O.P.I Gel Nail extensions from £37
Waxing from £6
Eye Treatments from £9
Massage from £20
FREE TELEPHONE
CONSULTATIONS
Please enquire for further information and full treatment price list.
SPECIAL OFFER
GIFT VOUCHERS
ALSO AVAILABLE
Energising & Coffret
anti-ageing package*
Includes a 1½ hour energizing facial with Siberian
Ginseng to illuminate the skin, revealing it’s
youthfulness and day cream with free night cream.
Telephone:
normally £129 now £99
when you quote reference: PETT1
07956 037 887
This 1½ hour facial treatment will leave
you feeling relaxed and refreshed
Email:
[email protected]
*Subject to availability, booking and while stocks last
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GAS / LPG / OIL / SOLID FUEL / ELECTRIC
Save up to 40%
on your heating bills
Burst Pipes
Leaking Taps
Blockages
Toilets & Sinks
Radiators
All General Plumbing
All General Heating
Boiler Repair & Replacements
Fully Fitted Bathrooms
/ Shower Rooms
and Kitchens including
all Building & Electrical Work
Central Heating
All aspects of Gas Work
Gas Safety Checks
Landlord Certificates
For further information & Friendly advice call
K J Sands Heating Services
01424 753 587
6 Highview Close, St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 7HY
A MAN THAT CAN…
I CAN TACKLE ANY ODD JOBS
AROUND THE HOME OR GARDEN
THAT YOU MAY BE UNABLE TO DO
YOURSELF. ANYTHING FROM A
SQUEAKY HINGE TO PUTTING UP
SHELVES, TO ASSEMBLING
FLAT-PACK FURNITURE
OR A GARDEN SHED.
I AM MATURE, HONEST, RELIABLE
AND HAVE BEEN CRB CHECKED
REFERENCES AVAILABLE
CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Chris Sherwin, Pett Village
Tel: 01424 813825
Mobile: 07875 109215
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* PC, LAPTOP & APPLE MAC Repairs & Servicing *
* INTERNET, Networking & Wireless Networking Support *
* Data, Photo, Email Recovery *
* Virus, Malware, Spyware and Unwanted Software removal *
* Hardware and Software Upgrades & Installations *
* Help Getting Started, Home Tuition, Computer Training *
Home or Business
No Fix, No Fee, No Call out Charges, Very Low Rates
Call us on 01424 201625 or 07976 483839, All Areas
Email us with any questions: [email protected]
WWW.A-STARCOMPUTING.CO.UK
HOLIDAY COTTAGE
Pett Village
A luxurious 6 bed detached house furnished to a very high standard,
sleeps
12+ 2 and comes with: Games room/Gym, Wi-Fi and satellite
T.V. Delightful garden with decking, lawn and amazing far reaching
views; 2 en-suites and a family bathroom with double sized bath.
Country walks right on the doorstep, close to the beach and picturesque towns of Rye,
Winchelsea and Fairlight
Short & long stays available from £225.00 per night
For more details contact 01424 439352 ~ 07969 800806 or log on to
www.pettnet.co.uk to view more pictures
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The Royal Oak
Serving Home Cooked Food Real Ales & Selected Wines
Events at The Oak:
Quiz Nights every other Wednesday
Irish Sessions play live
Every 2nd Wednesday from 8.30pm each Month
Our Live Music and Quiz Nights in aid of
Help for Heroes & St Michaels Hospice Please check our website for details of further events
“Daily Deal Meal” £6.50
Add a Dessert + Coffee = £11.25
Mondays* to Thursdays
Bar Open
Food Served
Mon - Sat 11am - 11pm
Sunday 12 Noon – 1030pm
Mon - Sat
12noon - 2.30pm,
6 - 9.30pm
Sunday 12 noon - 9pm
*excludes bank holidays
royaloakpett.com
01424 812515
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QUIZ NIGHT
EVERY THURSDAY, 8pm
The Quiz Master is back!
Join us for a night of fun and prizes.
SAUSAGE
FESTIVAL
We’re celebrating the sausage!
From Friday 10th October to
Sunday 12th October The Ship will
have a vast selection of tasty
sausages for you to try!
Find us on
CATS PROTECTION - HASTINGS & DISTRICT BRANCH
We have rescued cats/kittens available for re-homing. They are all
vaccinated, micro-chipped, vet checked and, if over 5 months old, neutered.
Visit www.Hastings.cats.org.uk to see who is available or give us a call on
01424 754328 or hastingscp@talktalk,net. For lost & found enquiries call 01424 443133.
BATHROOMS OF PETT
COMPLETE SERVICE, INSTALLATION AND TILING DESIGN
SUPPLY AND FIT, OR JUST FIT
GRAND DESIGN LOOK, WITHOUT GRAND PRICES
MODERN OR PERIOD STYLE
MAXIMISE FLOOR SPACE WITH A WET ROOM
QUALITY WORK, FULLY EXPERIENCED
Mike Westerbeek
01424 814521 ~ 07708 066990
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Buckswood School
YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT SECONDARY SCHOOL
• Students aged 10-18 years – 200 boarders and 180 local
day children
• 72% overall GCSE pass A*-C (85% UK students only) in 2011
• 97% ‘A’ Level pass in 2011
• Accredited International Baccalaureate
• Placements to top UK Universities including Cambridge, UCL,
St Andrews, LSE, Warwick and Loughborough
• Extensive transport routes covering Hastings, Bexhill, Rye and
Cranbrook
• Affordable fee. Generous bursaries and scholarships available –
academic, music, art, sport, drama and equestrian – up to 50%
Buckswood . . . investing in our local community
Tel: 01424 813813
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.buckswood.co.uk
Bed and Breakfast ~ Stream
House
AA 5 Star Highly Commended
3 Luxurious en-suite rooms with deep baths and power showers
Cosy guests lounge with inglenook fireplace
Delicious breakfasts served in the dining room overlooking the stream
Beautiful 3 acre garden where you can relax by the Koi pond
Please visit our website http://www.stream-house.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01424 814916 ~ Mob: 0794 1911378
See us on PettNet.co.uk
COUNTRY
CARERS
Country Carers Ltd
Offices 1&2 Jempsons Trading Estate, 65-81 Winchelsea Road, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7EZ
Community Carers
We provide Personal & Domestic Care within your own home
Tel : 01797 223329 Mob : 07960 063658 (24hr)
ARE YOU WORRIED
ABOUT YOUR EMPTY
HOUSE?
DO YOU HAVE A SECOND HOME? ARE YOU LEADING A BUSY LIFE?
RELAX with our SECURE KEYHOLDING SERVICE we can provide:
 Home checks,
 Emergency cover
 Second Home Management
For further details: www.yourkeyconcierge.co.uk, E.mail [email protected],
or telephone DAVID DUNLOP on 01424 813018/07912 686429
GENERAL BUILDING
PLASTERING
MAINTENANCE
PAINTING
References available
Reliable and Trustworthy
36 New Winchelsea Rd, Rye, East Sussex 01797 225906 ~ 07974 306258
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Domestic electrician part P compliant covering all aspects of electrical work
Rewires
New installations
Extensions
Additional sockets or lighting points
Consumer unit upgrades
Periodic inspection
Fault finding
Free quotes
17th edition qualified Luke Travis
01424 773006 / 07821325797
[email protected]
www.traviselectrical.co.uk
Chris O’Donoghue
Chelsea Medal Winner
Garden Design
Beautiful hand-coloured drawings
Comprehensive planting plans
Concise care instructions
Regular aftercare and maintenance
For free consultation please contact
Chris O’Donoghue
07887 554412 – www.chrisodonoghue.co.uk
P.J. Turner
ALL ASPECTS OF
TREE WORK
CONTRACTOR
MOWING – LOGGING
FENCING
FREE TELEPHONE ESTIMATES
01424 812604
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TJWoodsman
Your local Plumbing and
Heating company.
Tree Services, Fencing &
Garden Maintenance
I am NPTC Qualified & Fully Insured
ALL Plumbing and Heating
undertaken.
Contact Andy Goodsell on
01424 813819
07809 573389
[email protected]
For a Fast & Friendly Service
Please call Tim on
01424 732818 or 07505864063
4 Rectory Park
Pett
TN34 4EU
Garage On The Level
Unit 13-14 Suttons Industrial Park, Sea Road, Winchelsea Beach, TN36 4LZ
Phone 07854 016746
+ Vehicle Servicing and Repairs
+ MOT Preparation and Test
+ Diagnostic Health Check
+ Full Air Conditioning Service
Why using aircon in the winter is essential?
 In the damp and cold season the A/C system quickly clears fogged-up windows
because it draws humidity out of the air.
 A/C system clear the front car window very quickly in defrost function.
 Regular use will help prevent oil seals drying, refrigerant losses compressor
failure and keeps up the service life by preventing
expensive repairs down the road.
To guarantee long-term and perfect functioning of the air
conditioning, it should be checked over regularly by the
workshop.
Garage On The Level use a revolutionary purification
system and offer the most extensive Air Conditioning
service available.
Call for the competitive price!
07854 016746 Terry Osborne
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ONE OF THE
LARGEST
DISPLAYS OF
WORKING
APPLIANCES IN
THE AREA
TRY BEFORE YOU
BUY IN OUR
DEMONSTRATION
AREAS
REGULAR
COOKING EVENTS
CHECK OUT OUR
WEBSITE FOR
DETAILS
FIND US ON
FACEBOOK
FULL KITCHEN DESIGN &
INSTALLATION SERVICE.
SALES AND SERVICE FOR MOST
MAJOR APPLIANCES.
23 CRANBROOK
ROAD,
HAWKHURST,
KENT TN18 4AZ
TELEPHONE 01580
753470
www.martinsofhawkhurst.co.uk
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JOHN COX
FLEAS, WASPS, BEES,
RATS, MICE,
MOLES, PIGEONS
Quality Building Work
ROTHER PEST CONTROL
Inside and out
No job too large or too small
R.S.H. CERTIFICATED
&
General Property Maintenance
Fencing – Brickwork
Roofing
PLASTERING, ROOFING
CERAMIC & MARBLE TILING
DECKING, PATIOS, ETC.
Call John on:
Mr. A.D. Benn
01424 439995
07792 964210
Tel: 01797 226778
Mobile: 07739 174552
FOR A FREE ESTIMATE & ADVICE
192-193 Queens Road Hastings
East Sussex TN34 1RG
EXPERIENCED ADVICE IN A FRIENDLY
CARING ATMOSPHERE
We specialise in
:
Wills and Trusts
Conveyancing
Probate
Family Matters
Child Care Work
Court Work
Please contact us on
01424 426287/437081
for more information
email: [email protected]
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Ray Barden
Plumbing & Heating
01424 812551
ALL ASPECTS OF PLUMBING &
HEATING UNDERTAKEN
40 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN
PETT AND SURROUNDING
VILLAGES
No job too large
or too small
THE BUTCHERS SHOP
PETT ROAD, PETT
(01424) 812148
Personal Friendly Service
Quality Scottish Beef
Prime Pork
English Lamb
Home Cooked Ham
Seasonal Meats
Barbeque Ideas
Delicatessen
Traditional Home made
Sausages & Burgers
Fresh Bread & Milk
Saturday Newspapers
Also in stock are
Frozen goods, ice creams & comestibles
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344 HASTNGS – RYE
Mondays – Fridays (excluding Bank Holidays)
S
(S/H school/holiday days only)
Hastings Rail Station
0745 0845 0945 1045 1145 1245 1345 1445 1550 1650 1755 1900
Hastings Breeds Place
0748 0848 0948 1048 1148 1248 1348 1448 1553 1653 1758 1903
Ore Co-Op
0718 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1605 1705 1810 1910
Fairlight Glen
0721 0803 0903 1003 1103 1203 1303 1403 1503 1608 1708 1813 1913
Fairlight Cove Hotel
0727 0809 0909 1009 1109 1209 1309 1409 1509 1614 1714 1819 1919
Pett Level
0733 0815 0915 1015 1115 1215 1315 1415 1515 1620 1720 1825 1925
Winchelsea, Smugglers 0737 0819 0919 1019 1119 1219 1319 1419 1519 1624 1724 1829 1929
Winchelsea Beach
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Winchelsea, Bridge End 0742 0824 0924 1024 1124 1224 1324 1424 1524 1629 1729 1834 1934
Rye Rail Station
0748 0830 0930 1030 1130 1230 1330 1430 1530 1635 1735 1840 1940
Sundays & Bank Holidays; 4 departures from Hastings Rail Station every other hour from 1105 to 1725
344 RYE – HASTINGS
Mondays – Fridays (excluding Bank Holidays)
S
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(S/H school/holiday days only)
Rye Rail Station
0703 0753 0813 0843 0928 1028 1128 1228 1328 1428 1533 1633 1733 1825
Winchelsea, Bridge End 0709 0759 0819 0849 0934 1034 1134 1234 1334 1434 1539 1639 1739 1831
Winchelsea Beach
0712 0802 0822 0852 0937 1037 1137 1237 1337 1437 1542 1642 1742 1833
Winchelsea, Smugglers 0714 0804 0824 0854 0939 1039 1139 1239 1339 1439 1544 1644 1744 1835
Pett Level
0718 0808 0828 0858 0943 1043 1143 1243 1343 1443 1548 1648 1748 1839
Fairlight Cove Hotel
0724 0814 0834 0904 0949 1049 1149 1249 1349 1449 1554 1654 1754 1844
Fairlight Glen
0730 0820 0840 0910 0955 1055 1155 1255 1355 1455 1600 1700 1800 1850
Ore Co-Op
0733 0838 0843 0913 0958 1058 1158 1258 1358 1458 1603 1703 1803 1853
Hastings Harold Place 0741 0850 0851 0923 1007 1107 1207 1307 1407 1507 1612 1712 1812 1900
Hastings Rail Station
0743 0852 0853 0925 1009 1109 1209 1309 1409 1509 1614 1714 1814 1902
Sundays & Bank Holidays; 4 departures from Rye Rail Station every other hour from 1018 to 1638
347 HASTINGS - PETT
Hastings Rail Station
Hastings Queens Road
Milward Road
West Hill Whitefriars
Ore Post Office
Ore The King’s Head
Guestling White Hart
Guestling School
Pett Church
Pett Chick Hill
347 PETT – HASTINGS
Pett Chick Hill
Pett Church
Guestling School
Guestling White Hart
Ore The King’s Head
Ore Post Office
West Hill Whitefriars
Milward Rd Manor Rd
Hastings Harold Place
Hastings Rail Station
Fairlight Glen
Fairlight Cove Hotel
Pett Level
Monday – Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
Saturdays
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0930 1030 1210 1310 1410 1510 1510 1735
1213 1735
0935 1035 1215 1315 1415 1515 1515 1740
1218 1740
1520 1520 1745
1745
0940 1040 1220 1320 1420
1223
0945 1045 1225 1325 1425 1525 1525 1750
1228 1750
0947 1047 1227 1327 1427 1527 1527 1752
1230 1752
0951 1051 1231 1331 1431 1531 1531 1756
1234 1756
1534
0956 1056 1236 1336 1436 1536 1542 1801
1239 1801
0959 1059 1239 1339 1439 1539 1545 1804
1242 1804
Monday – Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
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0819 0826 1002 1102 1242 1342 1442 1542 1547
0822 0829 1005 1105 1245 1345 1445 1545 1550
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0829 1248
0834 1253
0838 1257
0840 1259
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PETT PARISH COUNCIL 2014 - 2015
Councillors
Andrew Dunlop (Chair)
David Richards
Martin King
Paul Stapley
Dr Jillian Green
Judith Dean
Stuart Ware (Vice Chair)
Clerk
Sarah Willoughby
Address
1 Lunsford Farm Cottage,
Pett, TN35 4JG
Ambleside, Pett Road, Pett,
TN35 4HE
1 New Coastguard Cottages,
Toot Rock, Pett Level, TN35
4EW
Bower Cottage, Pett Road,
Pett, TN35 4HG
‘October’, Pett Road, Pett,
TN35 4HG
Delvings, Chick Hill, Pett,
TN35 4EQ
Hunters Meadow, Pett Road,
TN35 4HG
Contact
01424 813368
Wildflowers, Pett Road, Pett,
TN35 4EY
01424 813785
[email protected]
Councillor Responsibilities
Pett Village Hall
Pett Sports Association
Police Community Consultative Group
Rother Association of Local Councils
Sussex Association of Local Councils
Flood Wardens
Pett Older Peoples Project
01424 815224
[email protected]
01424 814078
[email protected]
01424 814202
[email protected]
01424 813841
01424 812249
[email protected]
01424 813332
[email protected]
Stuart Ware
Martin King & Paul Stapley
Judith Dean
Judith Dean & David Richards
Judith Dean, Martin King
Steve Harris
David Richards
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL (MARSHAM WARD)
Roger Bird
Robin Patten
87 Battery Hill, Fairlight,
Hastings, TN35 4AL
5 Old Coastguard Cottages, Pett
Level Road,
Pett Level, TN35 4EH
01424 813636
[email protected]
01424 812479
[email protected]
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Carl Maynard
The Burrow, 23 Baldslow Down,
Westfield TN37 7NJ
01273 481576
[email protected]
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR HASTINGS & RYE
Amber Rudd
House of Commons, London,
SW1A 0AA
01424 205 435
020 7219 7229
[email protected]
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX
Katy Bourne
Sackville House, Brooks Close
Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2F
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01273 481561
[email protected]
CONTACT DETAILS FOR VARIOUS VILLAGE ACTIVITIES
Societies, associations & other activities
Allotments
Paul Stapley
Badminton Club
Dave Clarke
Boathouse
Kim Barry
Bowls Club
Barry Quaife
British Legion
Brian Green
Cricket Club
Andrew Dunlop
Dance & Exercise Class
Robin Hutt
Flicks Film Society
Chris Saint
Flower Show Chair
Philippa Strickland
Flowerpots Toddler Group
Kate Woodbridge
Friends of Pett Level
Rosemary Moon
Preservation Trust
Gardening Club
Bob Harris
Latin American & Ballroom
Mr & Mrs Hall
Dancing
Naturalist Society
John Taylor
Pilates
Annie Cuthbert
Pett Older Peoples Project
Sheila Thomas
Pole Dancing
Jane Baldwin
Pett Village Hall
Ray Barden
Management Committee
Short Mat Bowls
Barry Quaife
Stir Crazy Stitchers Club
Wendy Burgess
Stoolball
Janet Fuller
Tennis Club
Stuart Ware
Vibele
Natasha Saltzer
Zumba
Sharon Clark
Women’s Institute
Mary Saint
Church Team
Rector
Retired Clergy
Readers
Pett Post Office
The Butchers Shop
814202
812898
815046
729693
812450
813368
813182
813047
814384
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[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
812246
[email protected]
815151
[email protected]
813355
814674
[email protected]
01797 225186 [email protected]
01797 225616 [email protected]
0740 325 6148 [email protected]
814717
[email protected]
729693
[email protected]
868195
01303 873227
813332
[email protected]
07990 697964 [email protected]
07972 120517 [email protected]
813047
[email protected]
www.fairlightandpett.com
Richard Barron
812799
Rev Kay Burnett
Rev Frank Rowson
Rev David Wotton
Meriel Deasy
Ken Holmes
[email protected]
812161
812148
Police Community Support Officer
Ruth Seal
07901 715967
(if you leave a message she will contact you on
[email protected]
her return)
Please note that if you witness a crime in progress, you should immediately ring 999
If you want to be in included in this section then please let us know together with contact name,
telephone number and email address
[email protected]
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SOME VERY USEFUL NUMBERS
Emergency Numbers:
Police, Fire, Ambulance & Coastguard
National Gas Emergency Service (gas leaks)
UK Power Networks (overhead power lines or loss of electricity)
Southern Water emergency service (leaks, blockages & pollution)
Emergency Services & Utilities (non-emergency numbers):
Police
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service:
Community fire safety advice
Community safety (24 hour hotline)
South East Coast Ambulance Service
Southern Water:
To report a leak
Hospitals & Local Surgeries
NHS Direct
Conquest Hospital
Eastbourne Hospital
Harold Road Surgery:
Enquiries
Surgery appointments
Village hall appointments
Guestling Surgery, Chapel Lane
Roebuck Surgery, Old Town Hastings
Shankill Surgery, Fairlight Road
999
0800 111 999 (24hrs)
0800 783 8866 (24hrs)
0845 278 0845 (24hrs)
101
0800 177 7069
0800 731 9119
0300 1230999
0800 820 999
0845 4647 (or 111)
01424 755255
01323 417400
01424 720878
01424 437962
01424 728872
01424 814332
01424 420378
01424 728388
Council Services
Rother District Council:
Customer Services Contact Centre (for all services)
Out-of-hours emergency number
East Sussex County Council
Switchboard
Support Services & Charities
Samaritans
Victim Support
Citizens Advice 1066, Renaissance House, London Road, St
Leonards
Age UK
Hastings Lifeline
St Michaels Hospice 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards
RSPCA emergency animal welfare
Cats Protection
01424 787000
01424 787868
0345 6080190
08457 909090 (24 hrs)
0845 3030 900
01424 721420
0800 169 6565
01424 781234
01424 445177
0300 1234 999 (24hr)
01424 754328
PETT VILLAGE HALL is available for private hire. For details please call 07840
921748 or email [email protected]
Pett Parish News is edited, published and distributed by a small group of volunteers. It is printed by
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