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Westfield Community Association

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Westfield Community Association Newsletter No 148 May 2014

This is a busy year for anniversaries ‐ in Wes ield, the 30th for the building of the Community Hall and na onally, which s ll includes us, the 70th and 100th anniversaries from events in WW2 and WW1. As I clock up 23 years edi ng this newsle er, the size has dras cally increased and the content con nues to demonstrate the variety of ac vity within Wes ield.  The quarterly contribu ons from organisa ons have, over the years, dispensed with the submission of annual reports to the AGM; the evidence is within these pages. As usual with the May issue, the Parish Council include their Annual report as a separate booklet.  Not everyone regards the newsle er as a means to relate their part but it is heartening that so many adver sers find sa sfac on in doing so whilst it is support for the WCA.  This is one of the WCA’s regular forms of fund‐raising, along with the monthly Draw ‐ please note it is  me to make a new list, so for renewals and new members please see page 30. The funds are then used for various causes, including the prizes.  I live in hopes that contributors will be aware of deadline dates without the necessity of a reminder; with so many adver sers to contact, mostly on an annual basis together with collec ng payments for Community funds,  me is rapidly running short ‐ I should have another life.  Wes ield Village Fete is once again on our annual calendar, also known as the Summer Fayre.  Let’s hope the weather plays it’s part and everyone has an enjoyable  me. Have a good summer.  

Pauline Filsell-Page Editor   

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INDEX Hospice 38 Hub 22 Jazz 34 Library 48 Lions 16 Lunch Club 30 Museum WW1 10 Parish Church 7 P Church Friends 19 Parish Hall 38 People's Page 9 Pet Cemetery 31 Planning 45 Playgroup 36 Police 23 Poppies 13 Produce 28 Richard's Ramblings 35 Rollerbooting 39 Scarecrow 13 School & Dates 21

Scouts 29 Speed Watch 40 Stoolball 37 Surgery 26,27 Tennis Club 39 Tennis, Courts 46,42 Toddlers 36 V1 5 W.I. 15 WCA Council 25 Wildlife 11 Window on Westfield 43,44 Yoga 37

Air Ambulance 14 Art 16 Baby Clinic 36 Battle Bus BACT 33 Bingo 22 Blood 26 Bowls 40 British Legion, Royal 23 Brownies 18 Community Hall 24 Cricket 37 Darts 37 Draw 30 Editorial 3 F3 6 Fete 48 Football 32 Fred Milward 17 Friendship 8 Golf 39 Guides 18 Hearing 32 Horticultural 12,13

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WESTFIELD AND THE FLYING BOMB ATTACKS

Y ou may have seen our own Ken Munday on an edition of BBC TV South-East’s ‘Inside Out’ programme that looked at the V1 attacks on the region during the summer of 1944 talking

about his experiences of the V1 Flying Bomb or ‘Doodlebug exactly seventy years ago’. In such a relatively small parish as Westfield it is quite astonishing to note that no less than twelve of these deadly missiles fell during that fateful summer, with another on the parish boundary. Several others were exploded in mid-air by RAF fighters or anti-aircraft defences. In total, the old Battle Rural District area had 374 of these weapons downed within its boundaries and at Westfield

there was one tragic death when a flying bomb, downed by an RAF fighter, landed on top of Spring Cottage, Westfield (near the current Doctors’ surgery), and badly injured 23 year old Doris Lynch. Trapped in the rubble of her home she was dug free and taken to the Buchanan Hospital, Hastings, where she died of her injuries the next day. Doris, who was in an advanced state of pregnancy, is buried in Westfield Parish Churchyard and her grave is still regularly tended by Ken Munday. Ken was deeply moved by the tragedy, right on his doorstep, and involving somebody whom he knew in the village. War, in all its horrors, had paid too close a visit to the village. Sadly, Doris’ grave was completely unmarked until recently (see left) although it has always been kept pristine and carefully mown by Ken.

Andy Saunders, another local resident, actually got the film commissioned by the BBC and put Ken and the local story forward for inclusion. Andy also appeared in the film but talking about the first use of the RAF’s Meteor jet to counter the V1 menace, but in that instance involving an episode further over into Kent. (Those who wonder what a Meteor was, may have seen until very recently, the same type of aeroplane as it sat atop a pole outside St Leonard’s Motors, near Tesco.) Launched from sites all along the French coast, the V1 campaign began shortly after D-Day and took a terrible toll on life and property across the south-east where many were brought down before reaching their intended target: London. The onslaught continued through August although gradually the launch sites were all neutralised, either through bombing by the RAF or, gradually, as they were over-run by the invading Allied forces. It is difficult now to comprehend the terror of those weeks during the summer of 1944 when death was an ever present threat. The ghastly noise of the bombs led to bated breath as residents hoped the engine would keep going. Eventually, though, the fuel on the V1 would cut and it was then a case of fifteen seconds to impact and a colossal explosion. However, many of those that caused damage locally were actually brought down by our own defences. Hard though that was, the difficult decision had been made; they were less likely to cause devastation and death if downed over rural areas before they inevitably impacted on London itself. The next time you approach Westfield along Westfield Lane and take the sharp left hand bend into Church Lane and the village, notice the bungalow directly ahead of you. It is, in fact, the first house as you come into the village proper. This house took an almost direct hit from a V1 ‘Doodlebug’ and was so badly damaged it had to be re-built. Luckily, the occupants had taken cover in an air raid shelter in the front garden and were unharmed. Then, as you pass the War Memorial on the left, stop sometime and look at the names. Here you will find the name of Doris Margaret Linch, Westfield’s V1 casualty. She and her unborn child have never been forgotten by Ken Munday, whom we must thank for his determination to care for her un-marked grave and his remembrance of her. The summer months of 1944 were, of course, some of the most terrible and frightening times for the village but we shouldn’t forget another villager either, Fred Milward, as a member of the 9th Parachute Regiment, had dropped into Normandy on D-Day. He was involved in ferocious fighting at Merville, and then further inland where he was wounded. Fred was, of course, part of the liberating force that played a part in the German defeat and in stopping the V-Weapon attacks. Fred features in another article on page 17, looking at his exploits on D-Day but for the moment, the Parish salutes you both, Fred and Ken! A.S.

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From the Vicarage - Jesus’ Resurrection

In Luke’s gospel 24:13-35, we read an account of Jesus’ resurrection. ‘The Road to Emmaus’, as it is often called, is probably one of the greatest stories of the New Testament. What happened during the disciples' journey on the road is quite amazing. At the start these two people are tired, weary, upset and disappointed about the events that have taken place over the last few weeks. They are also quite mystified because they had put their trust in Jesus and His teaching, and now that Jesus had died, as they saw it, He appeared to be gone for good. There was no point in carrying on with the mission, they just had to go home and forget about it. But by the end of the story they are energized with strength and renewed hope to take the 7-mile journey back to Jerusalem. All because they suddenly came to see that Jesus, whom they had given up for dead, was alive and among them! The reality was that death was not the end - Jesus was alive, just as He said he would be. The scriptures had come true and their lives were transformed.

For us the story reminds us of three things. First, just as he did with the disciples in the story, Jesus walks at our speed. Jesus does not race ahead expecting us to be clever, or to understand everything or to know all the answers. He is with us and walks by our side. Second, Jesus answers our questions. He wants us to think about the things that puzzle us, and talk to each other about them. Sometimes, when we do that, it will be just as if He is speaking to us. And third, through the breaking of bread He accepts our hospitality. Jesus wants us to know that he longs to be invited into our lives, our journeys, our hopes and fears. He does not force his way in, but waits to be invited.

For us, too, there is the assurance that Jesus is all he claimed to be and that he can bring transformation to our lives. This means that whatever our age, or our life situations, we can have hope. In Jesus the new future has arrived and we can look forward with hope to something better, and can live each day in the light of that anticipated future. In this story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we can discover the life-changing presence of Jesus on the road with us, in the Bible, and in the broken bread.

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Westfield Friendship Club

Alternate Mondays at the Parish Hall from 2.0pm to 3.30pm.

Bingo, whist, bingo and dominoes and the usual raffle are enjoyed by members. Tea and biscuits are served during the afternoon. A selection of books and puzzles are on offer to borrow. An outing to the Mousetrap at the White Rock is booked and a Strawberry Tea is in June. Meeting dates: 26 May, 9 & 23 June and 7 & 21 July. No meetings during August. Why not come along and meet some new faces? A warm welcome awaits. Jean Hobson Chairman 01424 753095 National Parks Week

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Bereavements Condolences to the families of

Gwen Boulter Gary Choat

Eileen Fellows Brian Gain Ken Marsh John Mead

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People’s page From around the world -

100th Birthday ~ Congratulations to Doris Ethel Campion who was born Doris Ethel Baker on 7 March 1914. Now resident at Roselands Care Home, Brede, they held a magnificent party for Doris and 19 of her relatives. Present were her two sons, John and Malcolm, together with their families, thus grandchildren and great grandchildren, some of whom came from Australia and Russia (photo left). Birthday greetings also to her sister, Gladys, who celebrated her birthday in the same week. Doris and Mum, Bessie, and Gladys with her

husband, Steve, employed a builder recommended by friends in Battle, to build two properties side by side in 1978/9 and New Cut was their chosen site. Doris and Gladys have been active members of the Westfield community ever since.

Birth: Christine is delighted that James Wallis in Australia has made her a grandmother with the arrival of Zoe Ann at Easter.

Engagement: Janice and Peter Bolton were very pleased that their younger son, David, popped the question to Jude whilst they were in Hong Kong at Easter. Congratulations.

Sammy Morgan is appealing for donations of mis-matched fine bone china to sell on to raise funds for injured soldiers. She is looking for any vintage china from broken/incomplete sets and is happy to collect. She is also looking for donations of old furniture and wartime memorabilia for her "Hall of Heroes" museum. Please contact: sales@mhtc.org.uk if you can help or need more information.

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Westfield Wildlife

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D uring the months of April and May spring migrant birds have been arriving all over Sussex from their wintering areas in Africa. Many of these have been seen in our own

Parish and posted on the Westfield Wildlife website. For those of you who may not use a computer, or have never visited the website, here is a taster of recent postings, starting with an interesting record from Ron in Greenacres: "Just seen a pair of Ravens having a go at a Peregrine Falcon above our garden (12.15 pm Thursday 17 April)". And from Dave Pankhurst - "Chiffchaff, Blackcap, House Martin, Swallow, Red Kite, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, Common Sandpiper, Cuckoo, and Yellow Wagtail. The last four were near to Brede Waterworks today Monday 21 April". Another posting stated that the Cuckoo was heard on Easter Monday in Wheel Lane across to New Cut, so probably the same Cuckoo Dave heard! By mid-May many other spring migrants will be with us. Some more common species to look out for in the countryside around the Parish, with footpaths alongside the river Brede and streams being the most likely places to see them from, include Hobby, Swift, Lesser Whitethroat, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Nightingale etc. It is interesting to note that there have been more sightings of Ravens in the village just recently. It seems likely these birds are travelling further afield from their nesting area along the Hastings cliffs in search of food. Please visit westfieldwildlife.wordpress.com for all the latest news on birds and other wildlife from around the Parish, and to report your own sightings. Westfield Wildlife will be 3 years old in September. Although we have many viewings of the website from around the world, our busiest day was on 10 August last year with 274 visitors after the posting on a rare Long-tailed Blue butterfly sighting in Pett. What will this year bring? At the recent Annual Parish Assembly we were very pleased to be presented with a ‘Certificate of thanks’ for setting up and maintaining Westfield Wildlife! We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their news and photos - we couldn’t have done it without you!

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WESTFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SPRING SHOW report We held our Spring Show on Saturday 5 April and were delighted with the quality and quantity of exhibits in all sections. Both the number of entries and

the number of exhibitors surpassed previous Spring Shows and the committee would like to thank all those people who helped, prior to the event and also, during the day. A special thank you though to all those members, and non members, who entered exhibits and made it such a successful event. Well done to all!

Awards were given to the following: Rosebowl - most points in classes 1 - 30 Margaret Crouch Easter Cup “ “ “ 31 - 42 Margaret Crouch Alice Button Cup - home produce classes Chris Lynch Lilian Skinner Trophy - best exhibit in home produce Kim Liddle Berry Goblet - best handicraft Rosemary Wiggins Spring Goblet - outstanding floral art Sheila Benson Miniature Cup - best petite arrangement Maureen Wren Junior Cup - best junior exhibit Poppy Stratford Spring Cup - most points in show Margaret Crouch Spring Vase - members only, class 22 Chris Lynch

Certificates: Most points in art section Kelvin Lynch Most points in Handicraft section Nik Wiggins Most points for juniors age 7 year & under Holly Hayward “ “ age 8 - 11 years Poppy Stratford

A special mention to those men who entered the men only cookery class, we may have some budding Heston Blumenthals in the village. Well done!

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COMMUNITY SCARECROW COMPETITION 2014 Display your scarecrow from 24 ~ 31 May

By popular request Westfield Horticultural Society are holding another of our famous Community Scarecrow Competitions.

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Westfield Community Association and Westfield Horticultural Society are delighted to support the national campaign to see the country awash with field poppies during the centenary period in commemoration of all those who lost their lives in World War One. Poppy seeds, purchased by the WCA, are available free to any Westfield resident who would like to sow them. WHS began distribution at their Spring Show and packets, with instructions, are now in Westfield News, Westfield Doctors’ Surgery and The Hub at the Plough.

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Westfield WI

F ebruary’s speaker was Sue Fisher, who told us about her fascinating time living and working in the remote island of St.Helena, ‘a dot in the Atlantic’.

Later in February members enjoyed a ‘Christmas’ lunch at the Brickwall Hotel. Joe Mendell had members laughing in March as he entertained us with ‘Bob Newhart Rides Again’, acting out some of the famous deadpan comedy sketches, including ‘The Driving Instructor’ and ‘Introducing Tobacco to Civilisation’. Many members attended the Rother Group meeting at Staplecross in March, when local historian Geoff Hutchinson, performing in costume, brought to life the story of a Benedictine monk at Battle Abbey. Also in March, Brian Freeland told us about his experiences as a theatre stage manager with his ‘View from the Wings’, which proved to be a very funny and rather revealing set of anecdotes, many about well-known stage celebrities. In May members will be discussing the resolution about increasing organ donation, which will go forward to the NFWI AGM in June. These serious issues will be followed by a members’ time of light-hearted experiences. The popular Strawberry Tea meeting is on 10 June, and Heather Woodward tells ‘The Tale of Beatrix Potter’ on 8 July. A lunch replaces the formal meeting in August. Westfield WI has around forty members, and meets in the Parish Hall on the second Tuesday of the month at 2.15 pm. As well as monthly meetings, there are craft and interest afternoons, a book club, village events, outings and lunches to enjoy. New members are always welcome. Do ring the President,

Julie Lloyd on 01424 754013 for more information.

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Rye & District Lions Club

The Lions placed Easter Eggs in many local pubs, donated the proceeds to St. Michael's Hospice and The Hospice in the Weald. Rye Lions would like to thank all those people who purchased a ticket and the pub landlords and

landladies for selling the tickets.

Recently the Rye & District Lions have also made donations of £500 to Hastings, Rye and District Scouts to help 5 scouts attend the World Jamboree in Japan, £250 to the Girl Guide Association for help towards the celebration of 100 years of Brownies to be held at Herstmonceux Castle and £250 to the Wurlitzer Academy at Rye Academy.

Four Rye Lions travelled to the Kent, Sussex & Surrey Air Ambulance Trust’s base at Marden, Kent, to present another £500 donation. While they were there the crew received an emergency call and the Lions were able to watch the helicopter take off.

Rye Lions have also enjoyed several social events including the yearly quiz against Hythe and Romney Lions and the annual skittles match between the ladies and the men.

You will see our stall this summer at various local village fetes, starting at Westfield on 28 June. We hope to see many residents there; come and talk to us as Rye Lions would welcome any new members from Westfield. In fact, anyone interested in finding out more about this club should visit the website at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ryedistrict or ring Terry 01797 252382.

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Fred Milward Presented to Frederick Milward of Westfield, East Sussex For the 70th anniversary of the World War 11 D-Day landings and commemorating his part in this historic event. From the people of Westfield in gratitude for his service to King and Country in defence of freedom, his selfless devotion to duty and courage shown during the crucial assault on the Merville Gun Battery,

Normandy on D-Day 6th June 1944 when serving with the 9th Battalion of the Parachute Regiment.

Presented by Westfield Parish Council on behalf of the residents of Westfield at the Annual Parish Assembly on 29th April 2014

A beautifully written framed scroll stated: (photo: Polly Wells)

F red was 18 in 1943 when he joined the Sussex Regiment but within six months was volunteering for the 9th Battalion, the

Parachute Regiment for more action and adventure. In 1944, super-fit Fred was in the thick of training including on a reconstruction, later revealed as the Merville Gun Battery, complete with roads, obstacles, trees, shrubs and landscaping. It was so precise that when Fred and colleagues were dropped in for real, and not without drama, he knew his exact whereabouts. Unfortunately there were many causalities. Fred was wounded a month later in France. He remained on the Reserve list for ten years and learnt to fly. Once again, as in the past, Fred will attend the Commemorations, the 70th takes place in Normandy next month. Before that, Fred is very occupied with other appointments and recently BBC TV has interviewed him about his experiences for a D-Day documentary.

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WESTFIELD BROWNIES & GUIDES

Both units had a great Thinking Day at Buckswood School where they had a chance to learn about the world centres owned by the Guide Movement and were inspired to start their own camp blankets for future use and to keep as souvenirs. They tried different types of craft which apart

from the iced biscuits which were eaten straight away were brought home at the end of the day along with commemorative badges and gifts from Buckswood School. The Brownies had a chance to meet and groom the horses while the Guides entered a 5 aside football competition against the other guide units attending the day. The Brownies spent the term trying challenges from the last 100 years as part of their birthday celebrations ending with each girl receiving a resin bear and badge as mementos while the Guides completed a badge and met up with Peasmarsh guides at an Easter party organized and hosted by Brede Guides which include an Easter egg hunt and Biscuit icing. We were visited by Catherine from the Horticultural Society who gave the girls ideas for the show classes and encouraged the girls to enter some of the children’s classes. Most of the Brownie unit have booked to go to the Science Centre at Herstmoneux in June for Sussex East’s County adventure called Star Quest and have just started 2 outdoor badges for the summer term which will include a hike, a treasure hunt and a scavenger hunt as well as learning about road safety. The Guides are hoping to learn some old guiding skills while doing their Guiding Traditions badge as well as doing lots of outside activities.

Both units have spaces for new girls to join us especially Brownies who have only had one new 7year old this term and we are always willing to welcome back any girl that came along for a short while then left at either Brownies or Guides. For more details or to join please contact me on 01424 754927 Sally Cruttenden

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Frozen Foods inc Korkers Newspapers & Magazines

Confectioneries

LINK cash machine

Strawberry Tea Sunday 22 June 3 - 4.30 pm Church Place Farm (Parish Hall if wet)

~~~~~  

Diary notes:  AGM Saturday 8 November 2pm  & Christmas Fayre 29 November  

Parish Hall 

The Friends of

Westfield Parish Church Reg. Charity No. 1048466

Lighthouse Takeaway FISH & CHIPS

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01424 713030 Open Monday - Saturday

4.30pm - 9.30pm (Sat from12 noon) Local Fish -Local Potatoes

National Federation of Fish-fryers trained Westfield’s Jon Baker

For further informa on please contact  Ann and Malcolm Stocker 754355  or  Chairman Joan Downing 752463  Dona ons/Subscrip ons please to the  Hon Treasurer: Roger Bowe, Jagreta Co age Lane, Wes ield TN35 4QG

The Coffee Morning event on Bank Holiday Monday, 5 May, was a success adding £300 to our funds. Thanks to everyone who came, also to the hard-working stall-holders and helpers! The Vestry refurbishment is complete now the carpet has been laid. Currently, permissions are

being sought for the new outer doors to the south porch of the Grade I listed church; when

the cost is known the Friends will no doubt contribute.

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A fter a well-deserved rest over Easter, we re-opened the school doors on Wednesday 23 April. The children are raring to go as we set forth on our new topics for the summer terms

including River Deep Mountain High, Our Environment, What’s in my back yard, Greeks and Romans, and Westfield Wellies. With outings planned already to Great Dixter and Frog Firle Farm, we are praying for the fine weather to last for some great days out in the open. We are very pleased to be able to bring you news of our recent Ofsted visit which went exceptionally well; we were awarded another GOOD result, with a number of areas within the school rated outstanding. Congratulations go to all our teaching staff, whose hard work and enthusiasm has enabled us to achieve the best results for our pupils, plus thanks also to all supporting staff who ensure everything comes together at the end of every day. The children were a credit to the school and community for the exemplary behaviour during the two inspection days. We were honoured to receive a visit from the Mayor of Hastings and Mrs Jean Hobson (committee member of Hastings Week) in February (photo right), presenting a certificate to our Year 4 class in appreciation of the Bayeux Tapestry art work the class produced for Hastings Week last October.

Our building work is now nearly complete. Other than a few finishing touches, all our classes are back where they should be, enjoying more space and freedom and a better learning environment for all. It is surprising how such a comparatively small extension has made such an enormous difference. We are very grateful to all our pupils, staff, parents and neighbouring community for their patience and understanding during all the trials the project has thrown at us. A special thank you must also be extended to Geary Place residents, Amicus Horizon, the New Inn proprietor and everyone who has kindly donated parking spaces for our staff over the last few months. The WCA and School Summer Fayre will take place on the school field on Saturday 28 June from 1pm – 4pm. Please come along and support this whole community event. Fun and games for all including Rodeo Bull, tug of war, hog roast, sumo wrestling, coconut shy, bouncy castle, tombolas, raffles, entertainment and much much more. As usual, the grand finale to the school year will be our Years 5 and 6 production. This year we will be staging the Bard’s classic fantasy comedy ‘A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream’. The preparations are already underway and as usual this should be a spectacular end to the school year. Sadly we will be saying goodbye to our Year 6 pupils in July as they spread their wings for pastures new. They will follow hot on the heels of our Reception Class teacher, Miss Bright, who bids us farewell in May as she prepares for her first baby’s arrival.

Westfield School Dates 2014

Term 5 - 22 April - 23 May Term 6 - 3 June - 23 July Term 1 t.b.c.: Thurs 4 September

WESTFIELD SCHOOL Headteacher: Keith Cheetham

head@westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk http://westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk

01424 751404

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Eyes Down: Westfield Bingo Club

Community Hall Tuesday evenings 7.30 - 9.00pm

Raffle - Cash Prizes - Bonus Game

Two sessions 5 games each Snowball £20 start up to £85

New faces welcome for this long established club

Enquiries: Barbara 754618

WESTFIELD COMMUNITY HUB

Venue: The Plough Inn, The Moor Friday mornings from 10am to noon

a warm and friendly place to meet for a coffee and a chat, use the book exchange or computers

South of England Show Ardingly Showground West Sussex RH17 6TL

Thursday to Saturday 5, 6 & 7 June

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The Agenda includes: Reports from the Chairman, Treasurer, the WCA Council and Organisations. Election of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer, Hon. Auditor and individual Council Members. Election of WCA Representatives on the Westfield Community Hall Management Committee The WCA council & officers are elected anew at the AGM. **The Council is made up of Group representatives (each Constituent body and Section has the right to appoint one representative), plus an equal number of individuals in their own right as Full council members. Nomination forms are available from the Chairman or the WCA website on www.westfieldvillage.co.uk. and returned by 7 June, before the meeting.

WCA Hall Manager phone 01424 754446 answerphone Rachel Pritchard email mobiletanning@hotmail.co.uk Facebook Westfield Community Hall post 25 Greenacres, Westfield, TN35 4QT

Westfield Community

Association

Annual General Meeting

Monday 23 June 7.30 pm

Westfield Community Hall Refreshments served

All Westfield residents welcome

30th ANNIVERSARY WESTFIELD COMMUNITY HALL

25 ~ 26 October 2014

Keep weekend free to attend events - details next newsletter

Westfield Community Hall

Hiring details:

Sports, jumble sales, children’s daytime parties etc……….£9.25 per hour Children’s clubs between 5 and 7pm Mondays to Fridays…....…£4.75 per hour Evening functions such as cheese and wine parties, quiz nights with bar, dances without bar or disco or live bands……….…£70 Discos and events with live music and bar 6pm until 11.45pm. …………..£70

DINING HALL …... £6.75 per hour Children’s Clubs £3.25 per hour

BOTH HALLS TOGETHER Sport, some social event, exhibitions, jumble sales etc……......£14.50 per hour Evening functions (as above)……………………………..……£120 Discos and dances……………………………………..……… £120 + £100 deposit

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Westfield Community Association

It is well known that we have a good hall in Westfield for the community to use for a wide range of purposes from dancing and short mat bowls to a venue for private parties and school activities.

Maintenance of the building inside and out keeps the members of the Manage-ment Committee on their toes whilst Rachel Pritchard is hands on daily with managing the hirings and cleaning. Don’t forget, if you'd like to hire either of the

halls for a single or multi event, why not contact Rachel to see where slots exist. We still have vacancies for morning and afternoon sessions in the main hall on a Thursday and Friday.

To add to the events marking the anniversaries for the First and Second World Wars, here in Westfield plans are in hand to celebrate 30 years since the official opening of the Community Hall. So much hard work and fund-raising was undertaken by many residents, some still with us and others in our memories - do you remember the ‘Buy-a-Brick’ project? These are the names on the bricks in the entrance hall.

In order to demonstrate there is community spirit around, do come and enjoy a free drink with us on 23 June when we hold our AGM - the business side will be dealt with swiftly. This is an opportunity for a social to meet others who are involved with the WCA from the bingo players to the admin team. Maybe this will be a time when a long-awaited Secretary for the WCA is found; this is not an onerous task but would help the Chairman circulate the minutes etc. and be part of the team.

Westfield Community Association Council Registered Charity No. 271252 President: Mrs Joan Downing Chairman: Mr John Barnett 7 Heathlands Westfield TN35 4QZ 01424 753323 johnbarnett9@googlemail.com Vice-Chairman: Mrs Sarah Jones Secretary: vacant Hall Management Committee: Chairman: Mrs Janet Colvert Community Council Meetings:23 June (AGM) & 21 July at 7.30 pm Community Dining Hall

final arrangements are in hand so please watch for posters/facebook

WESTFIELD FREE FUN DAY - Wednesday 30 JULY 10 am - 2 pm

Bring family and friends for a fantastic day of fun including a climbing wall, crafts, mini-golf, bouncy castle etc.

Also bring some change for the tombola, tuck refreshments & BBQ

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MOBILE BLOOD UNIT watch for banner outside school

Next session 6 August 13.30-16.00; 17.00-19.30

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Sedlescombe & Westfield Surgeries www.sedlescombeandwestfieldsurgeries.co.uk/

Westfield Surgery: Main Road TN35 4QE 01424 751609

Sedlescombe Surgery: Brede Lane TN33 0PW 01424 870225 Keith Newman FInstLM MIHM DipPM MCGI Practice Manager

Doctors ~ Dr Peter Mirchandani MB ChB DRCOG MRCGP DFRSH PG Cert (Med Acup) Dr Camilla Pashley MB BS MRCGP (1991) DRCOG DFSRH Dr Andrew Meilak MB BS MRCGP (1994) Dip Sport Med MFSEM (UK) Dr Rob White MB ChB DFSRH MRCGP (2010)

Live Music at The Plough

Saturday 17 May Dead Calm

Sunday 25 May Ricochet 3 - 6pm

Saturday 21 June tba

Saturday 19 July Karaoke & Disco

Saturday 23 August ELVIS

Bar open:  Tuesday ‐ Thursday 12‐3; 5‐close                     Friday, Saturday, Sunday all day                     Monday closed all day 

 

Food served:  Lunch/Dinner                            12 ‐ 2/6 ‐ 9  (Sun  ll 3.30pm  TRADITIONAL SUNDAY ROASTS £6.95

Senior Citizen Lunch only £4.50, also Early-bird Seniors Evening menu 6-7pm £4.50

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Keep Sunday special ….

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Used Postage Stamps Please continue to leave stamps at the

Doctors’ Surgery for the WCA. Thank you.

Exercise is your Medicine Here is the bad news:

Low cardio respiratory fitness is the biggest risk factor in all causes of death compared to the well-known problems of obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, raised cholesterol and diabetes.

Poor cardiovascular fitness is actually worse for overall health than smoking, diabetes and obesity combined!

Now for the really good news:

Regular physical exercise will: Decrease the risk of early death by 30% (yes it will help you live better and longer!) Reduce heart disease by 40% Reduce strokes by 27% Reduce dementia by 40% Reduce bowel cancer by 30-40% Reduce breast cancer by 20-30% Reduce hip fractures by 50%

Studies have shown that being inactive is as dangerous to your health as smoking 20 cigarettes a day!

So, here’s what you could do:

Aim to be active every day. Ideally activity should add up to over 150 minutes per week by participating in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on 5 or more days a week, or in multiple bouts of 10 minutes or more.

Comparable benefits can be achieved through vigorous activity of 75 minutes a week, or through a combination of moderate and vigorous activity.

Adults should also undertake physical activity to improve muscle strength on at least two days a week.

Physical exercise could include the following activities:

Walking briskly, cycling, swimming, dancing, gardening, gym activities, football, washing your car by hand, apple picking, tai chi, golf, rambling……..All adults should minimize extended periods of sitting by standing instead of sitting, walking instead of standing, park your car as far as possible from the shops and walk; use the stairs instead of the lift/escalator. So why don’t you make an appointment at Reception and discuss your exercise “prescription” with Dr Andrew Meilak and improve your health and wellbeing? You may be interested in a discounted gym scheme through your GP to help you get started! Dr Andrew Meilak

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1st Westfield Scout Group

T he Group is flourishing with good numbers in all sections and currently we have a

waiting list for Beavers. We are always looking for adult help either on a one off basis, becoming a warranted Leader or, maybe, on a more regular basis. If you think you can be of assistance or have a particular hobby or skill that would be of interest to the young people please contact Frances on 754548. Our annual Duck Race took place on 6 April. The weather was not great early on but a good number of people came and the race, as always, was great fun. We had some burgers and hot dogs unsold but still made a profit of £158. Many thanks to everyone involved, especially Archers the butchers for selling ducks prior to the race. The Beavers recently visited Pets at Home and had a very enjoyable visit learning how to care for and handle small animals. They each received a certificate and badge. Everyone was encouraged to hold the rabbits and guinea pigs but the reptiles were left to the expert! Two Beavers, Tommy Kelly and Harry Fletcher have attained the Chief Scouts Bronze award and are awaiting presentation of their certificates from the Assistant District Beaver Leader. This is the highest award that Beavers can achieve and both lads have worked hard, well done. We entered a team of Scouts in the District Rifle shooting competition which we won, not only that Amanda Bryant from Westfield won the best

shooter. Two Scouts, Alex Wilde and Ross Jones have been selected to attend the World Jamboree in 2015 being held in Japan, well done lads a great achievement. Akela, Frances Richardson, is going as part of the International service team. Ex-Westfield Scout Andrew Bolton (now a Scout leader in Reigate) is also going as part of the communications team. We had a really good turnout of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and parents to service the first drinks station for the Hastings half marathon. The weather was great and, with little wind picking up all the discarded cups, was a lot easier job this year. Looking forward to a really nice summer so that we can plan exciting activities outdoors.

Rosemary Bond Secretary and Assistant Beaver Leader

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WESTFIELD DRAW 2013/14 monthly prizes: £50, £20, £15, £10 x 2, £5 plus £100 Christmas Bonus

Charity No 271252 Registered under Gambling Act 2005 with Rother District Council No A560

Recent Winners:    February: Larry Mowat, Margaret Withers, Peter Haddock Mary Gain, Frances Turnball, Raymond Carter

 March: Carol Paige, Prue Ormandy, Annie Nijhuis Maggie Harper, Anne Hobbs, Margo Lidbetter

                                         April: Irene Walker, Shirley Baker, Jean Button Patricia Marston, Jeanette Pain, John Wallwork

Draw takes place on last Friday monthly in Westfield News & Strawberry Fair   All winners are notified £10 per annum; renewals June  

Coordinator: Pauline Filsell-Page 0778 607 8588 WCA Box, c/o Westfield News, Chapel Lane, Westfield TN35 4QX

WESTFIELD DRAW 2014/15 ~ I/we wish to support the

WCA and be included in the monthly prize Draw @ £10 each annually.

Name …………………………………………………………………………..Phone number …………………………..

Address .…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………….. 

WESTFIELD COMMUNITY LUNCH CLUB

16 May, 20 June, 18 July, 15 August (out)

Those over 50 or disabled are invited to join the Community Lunches at 12.45 pm in the Parish Hall £3.50 for a full 2-course meal!

(£4 Christmas/Easter) To book please phone

Doreen Smith 751417 Coordinator, Cook & Kitchen Supervisor Barbara Nunn 754618 or Joan Downing 752463 Accounts

NEW YEAR for WESTFIELD DRAW membership ~ please enter and leave your details + £10 at Westfield News (see below)

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Trade and Retail  customers all welcome 

 

 

Sales : 01424 856800    Fax : 01424 854500 

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Churchfields Mill, Highfield Drive St Leonards on Sea Open 6 days a week 

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Sedlescombe Pet Cemetery

formerly Trees Pet Cemetery reopened due to the request of many pet owners

For details of pet burials please contact 01424 870353 [Daytime only please]

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Westfield Football Club

For information: Graham 01424 754032 or Gill Jordan (sec)gilljordan@rocketmail.com

The First Team have completed a good season fairing much better against the top teams in the Sussex County League Division 2 than against the lower placed teams. This has resulted in a mid-table finish. Following a disappointing quarter final defeat in the SCL Div 2 cup, the team was successful in defeating Bexhill United 3-0 to win the Hastings Senior Cup for the second time in the clubs 87 year history. Having been top of the Sussex County League Reserve Section East League for most of the season the Reserve team finally finished their League in 3rd place. However they were successful in defeating the East Sussex League Premier Division Champions Hollington United to win the Hastings Intermediate Cup. They are also involved in a Weald of Kent Charity Cup quarter final against Lydd Town Reserves. The 3rd team players, who play their home games at Claverham school, have also had an interrupted season with the poor winter weather conditions. However in their first season in the ESLD 4 they have finished in mid-table. This year’s End of Season Presentation Evening at Westfield Community Hall is on 17 May.

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East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre

ESHRC Volunteer living in Westfield is willing to make home visits for

maintenance on NHS hearing aids and to issue batteries. Brown record book issued by Audiology

Department needs to be produced. Please contact ESHRC for a message to

be passed to Daphne Brook www.eshrc.org.uk

Tel: 01323 722505 8 St Leonards Road EASTBOURNE

BN21 3UH

Robertsbridge Aviation Society & Museum

Bush Barn, Silver Hill, Robertsbridge TN32 5PA

01424 773428

Open last Sunday of the month till Oct. 14:30 – 17:00 hrs

New: display commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the First World War, including models of aircraft used in the conflict, artefacts and other interesting items pertaining to the First World War.

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SIMPLY DOG TRAINING

Friendly, fun training classes for puppies and adult dogs

TUESDAY EVENING

THREE OAKS VILLAGE HALL

Phone for details and booking 01424 812310

FLEXIBLE BUS SERVICES 2014

B82 BATTLE AREA to EASTBOURNE

19 June, 17 July, 21 Aug, 22 Sept.

B84 BATTLE AREA to TENTERDEN / ASHFORD

27 June, 22 August

B86 BATTLE AREA to MAIDSTONE 13 May, 8 July, 9 September

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2 June, 4 August

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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS ALWAYS WELCOME AND REQUIRED

01424 772001 Battle Area Community Transport Unit 8, Rutherford Business Park

Battle TN33 0TY e-mail: bactoffice@tiscali.co.uk Web: http://www.bact-online.co.uk

BACT WESTFIELD BUS SERVICES

Monday Westfield to Sainsburys arrive 10.10am - 10.01 Main Road; 10.03 Church

Depart Sainsburys 12.00 noon 12.07 Church; 12.12 Main Road

Wednesday Westfield to Battle arrive 10.41am 10.16 Whitegates; 10.19 Church 10.21 The New Inn (Old Courthouse)

Depart Battle 11.23 to Sainsburys via Westfield arrive 12.00 noon 11.46 The New Inn (Old Courthouse)

11.48 Church; 11.50 Whitegates

Depart Sainsburys 13.30 to Westfield 13.34 Whitegates; 13.35 Church 13.36 The New Inn (Old Courthouse)

Festival 2014: 23 July - 3 August

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01424 751458

HAIRDRESSING SALON

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2 Chapel Lane, Westfield

Tuesday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 6pm Wednesday & Thursday 9am - 5.30pm Monday (Special Senior Rates) & Saturday 9am - 1pm

Michael Horley Self Storage Containers

Unbeatable value - Easy & unlimited access to containers on secure site

John’s Cross Café

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on the A21 conveniently placed for

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ROTARY CLUB of SENLAC ANNUAL

CHARITY JAZZ PICNIC

Sunday 27 July Featuring Live, the Fabulous

Sussex Jazz Kings 1.00 - 5.30pm entry from11.30am Bring your own table, chairs, food & drink!

Picnic in a beautiful country setting by the lake, have a dance, join in the

brolly parade or just listen to a great jazz band

‘Camelot’ 90 Westfield Lane St Leonards-on-Sea (Westfield)

TN37 7NQ Tickets: £10 in advance; £13 on the day

Children free Cheques: Rotary Club of Senlac

ample free parking Gazebos in designated areas.

Profits to Demelza & Local Rotary Charities

Organiser: Pat Connor 01424 756990

for more information

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R ichard’s Ramblings ~ Richard Perchard UNLAWFUL DETENTION

I once had to visit a lady who, no longer a spring chicken, had been taking an afternoon nap and had awoken to find a youth in her kitchen. Seeing her he had fled and was never traced. He made no threats and nothing was disturbed. She wanted to know if she could have detained him. This is a question most frequently asked and one which I am no longer qualified to answer but the police service never recommends attempting to detain a suspect. It is far better to mentally note a good description of the intruder and ‘phone 999 immediately. This elderly lady could never have detained the young man anyway, taking into account the differences in age and physical ability. There may also have been an innocent explanation for the youth’s presence in her home unlikely though it may seem. Consider the following true story. A family moved into a house on an estate where all the houses were the same. The husband liked a drink and had developed a thirst at the end of a stressful day moving home. While his wife unpacked more belongings he located the nearest pub. After a couple of hours and more than a couple of drinks he navigated his way home. Letting himself in he made his way upstairs and started to undress for bed. His attempt to actually get into bed was interrupted by the most blood curdling screams. Yes, he had gone to the wrong house and tried to get into the wrong bed, actually occupied by a lady who was expecting no visitors. The police attended and after a couple of hours in custody the truth was established, apologies accepted and the man was delivered home, the correct one this time. I understand that the unpacking of personal effects was delayed for a time while the man’s wife considered his story and eventually forgave him. The other party also remembered to lock her door. Please get into the routine of checking doors and windows before leaving home or retiring for the night. It will only take a few moments. This applies to sheds, outbuildings and vehicles. Ladders should be secured and any garden tools put away in case they are used to force a door or window. Crime prevention technology is now more affordable. The internet allows us to search for reasonably priced window and shed alarms as well as dependable and good quality camera systems. Best wishes.

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Parish Hall Vicarage Lane WESTFIELD TN35 4SD Tel: 0779 074 4404 email Info@westfieldplaygroup.co.uk or check out www.westfieldplaygroup.co.uk 

At our Easter Bonnet parade the children looked wonderful in their home made hats and enjoyed singing songs to their families and friends. We have got our growing garden ready, the children have started to plant fruit and vegetables, if you have any spare plants or time to come and help in our garden we would be very grateful. Once again we say a big thank you to ‘Westfield Trees’ for donating the hugest pile of wood chippings. The children spent the session using wheelbarrows to transport it into the garden then raked it over, they had a brilliant time. This is another busy term with lots of messy play, visits from the Emergency Services, a trip to Drusillas, our sports day and a Barnardo’s Toddle Waddle for which we thank the school for letting us use their field. At the moment we are full but we will have spaces in September when the older children go off to school, anyone interested is welcome to drop in at any time; we are open Mon-Fri 9-12 noon and Thurs 12-3pm or for more information contact Julie on 07790744404, email or check out our website.

Whitedog Agility

Dog Agility for all: beginners to competition level

Group and individual classes held at Beckley, indoors in winter

Safe, motivated training by experienced and qualified Agility Club

Instructor (1st class) details from Mary Cleverley

0794 415 4813 maryclev@hotmail.co.uk

If you wish to start your child at playgroup, we recommend you bring them to Toddler Group beforehand to acclimatise them to the hall and some members of staff, as this will help their settling in process. Westfield Parent & Toddler Group is still very quiet, we are trying to avoid closing sessions, so please come along and join us. We offer a wide range of activities, snack time and sing some songs at the end of the session, we are open every Friday 1.15-3pm, apart from Community Lunch Day, the 3rd Friday of the month. Pop in or phone for more information Julie 0779 074 4404

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YOGA

Westfield Community Dining Hall

Mondays 6.00 – 7.00 p.m.

£5.00 per class - All Welcome

Annie Cryar MRSS 01424 756326

Westfield Ladies Darts Team

needs players for Mondays

Newcomers welcome

Home matches at The Plough

Further information: Doreen

751417

doreen--smith@hotmail.co.uk

 

WHITELANDS KENNELS & CATTERY www.whitelandskennels.co.uk Main Road, Westfield TN35 4SB

Inc Rother & Hastings Rescue Centre

Doggie Day Care Available

Fully Licensed Fees on a daily/part day basis; discount for 2+ sharing

Viewings Monday - Saturday 9am - 12 noon No appointment necessary

01424 754287

Details: Kerrie Robinson

Westfield Stoolball Team For information call: Rose 01424 756875

Westfield Cricket Club

Our first fixture of the new season fell foul of the weather on 26th April. The East Sussex Cricket League fixtures started on Saturday 10th May, concluding on Saturday 6th September.

We are still in desperate need of a main sponsor.

If you would like to become a vice president, playing member or non playing

member please phone or email Dave Legg 01424752003

loolegg@hotmail.com or Kevin Baker 01424753909 kev753909@sky.com

Fixtures 2014

May - August 2.00 pm start 10 May Newick 4th XI v Westfield 17 May Westfield v St Peter's 4th XI 24 May Westfield v Tunbridge Wells Borderers 3rd XI 31 May Westfield v Heathfield Park 3rd XI 07 Jun Westfield v Hailsham 4th XI 14 Jun Rye 4th XI v Westfield 21 Jun Westfield v Lewes St Michael's 3rd XI 28 Jun Bells Yew Green 4th XI v Westfield 05 Jul Westfield v Hellingly 4th XI 12 Jul St Peter's 4th XI v Westfield 19 Jul Westfield v Newick 4th XI 26 Jul Westfield v Tunbridge Wells Borderers 3rd XI 02 Aug Heathfield Park 3rd XI v Westfield 09 Aug Hailsham 4th XI v Westfield 16 Aug Westfield v Rye 4th XI 23 Aug Lewes St Michael's 3rd XI v Westfield 30 Aug Westfield v Bells Yew Green 4th XI 06 Sep Hellingly 4th XI v Westfield

Pitch: Westfield Down, footpath entry past Doctors’ Surgery, Main Road or concrete lane towards Down Oak Farm, gate on right hand

side before cattle grid to park. 

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Please continue to donate your unwanted jigsaw puzzles to Jean at The Button Box, Workhouse Lane Westfield.(opp WCA Hall)

to forward them for resale at St Michael’s Hospice shops. Thank you.

Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0LB 01424 445177 www.stmichaelshospice.org www.facebook.com/stmichaelshospice Fundraising Office nos: Reg Charity No 288462 01424 456396 & 456371

Events:

Regular Coffee Mornings and afternoon sessions for Tea Dances,

Bingo and Whist at the Hospice

Moonlight Walk - 19 July 9pm “Pirates” opt. fancy dress theme £5 entry

Contact Jodie 01424 456380 fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com

Summer Art Exhibition 21 June

Open Gardens Tuesdays 10.30am – 4pm. Admission £5 Various dates, see brochure, website etc:

inc. Sedlescombe, Battle, Hastings Old Town, Hellingly, Ninfield, Bexhill Old Town,

Brightling, Hawkhurst & Sandhurst, Pett, Robertsbridge, Little Common

Vintage Agricultural Weekend 09 - 10 August 10:00am - 5:00pm

Pestalozzi Village, Sedlescombe TN33 0UF Horses and machinery working the land as of times gone by

Wood working crafts, animal displays. Many stalls & attractions, bar, refreshments

Silent Auction and Retail Marquee For more information 01424 838 210

St Michael’s Hospice Neighbours has a campaign in Westfield. This scheme is looking for people to volunteer their time by giving a few hours a week, fortnight or month on a day and time that suits them, within their local area, to help with everyday tasks such as putting out the washing, walking the dog, cooking and daily chores – or just chatting over a cuppa. The first Westfield volunteers are being trained, but more are needed. Please contact Jane Cave on 01424 445177 ext. 6012, or email jcave@stmichaelshospice.com if you think you can help.

The Colour Running Phenomenon is sweeping through the country! St Michael’s Hospice are pleased to

announce they will be holding the first in East Sussex during this year’s Old Town Carnival Week!

3 August 11:00am - 4:00pm 4k Run & Finish Line Party.

Box Office: http://stmichaelshospice.ticketsource.co.uk/ Adult entry: £16.00 (age 16+)Child entry: £9

WESTFIELD PARISH HALL

For parties, dances, shows, club meetings/events etc

Ideal venue for family meals/gatherings

£7.50 per hour  (special rates for func ons) 

Phone Booking Clerk for dates and times available

01424 753752 between 9 am & 7 pm

*good sized hall *gas central heating *spacious well equipped kitchen *catering gas cooker *dishwasher *crockery and cutlery

Parish Hall, Vicarage Lane (next to Church)

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Westfield Tennis Club

Enquiries Mary Potterton 01424 752531 Despite grey clouds and strong winds, a Spring Tournament was arranged by John Wallwork, with 20 players entering into the spirit of the day`s play. The final set was won by John Linch and Mary Potterton against Gillian Williams and Jeremy Leach.

Westfield Fellowship Golf

Golfer of the year 2013 winner: Nick Stretton

Final standings top 5; in total 30 golfers 1 Nick Stretton 3050 2 Terry Drinkwater 2725 3 Carl Reed 2687 4 Paul Ferguson 2200 5 Matt Drinkwater 2175

Autumn Putter at the Weald of Kent 6 March winner: Carl Reed, 41 points Runner up: Tim Eldridge, 39 points

Winter Niblick at Dale Hill 27 March was won by Neal Dyer, 37 points Runner up: Mike Orange, 35 points

The Spring Spoon at Kings Hill on 1st May, results next issue.

The Euro Tour at Stoke by Nayland is on 1, 2, 3 June where 26 golfers will do battle over 54 holes.

Dates for 2014 diary 27 June Match v Hare and Hounds at Dale Hill old course 17 July Captains Bucket, Lydd GC 19 Sept Summer Mashie Chartham Park GC 16 October Autumn Putter at Westerham GC T B A The Christmas Claret jug

Current Standings 2014 Top 5 1 Tim Eldridge 1075 2 Carl Reed 1050 3 Neal Dyer 1000 4 Roger Dennard 800 5 Paul Ferguson 750 More info Facebook Westfield Fellowship Golf

Nick Stretton 01424 754286

WESTFIELD ROLLERBOOTING CLUB

Westfield Community Hall

Every Friday 4.00 - 5.00 pm Term-time £1.50

Small children accompanied

Bring your own boots

Tuck Shop

CRB & First Aid trained

Details: Rachel 0786 689 4397 Kath 0797 066 9767

Recycling saves money when compared with the costs of landfill or even using the waste for energy recovery.

Even better waste and recycling services are on the way for Rother District Council! (That’s us in Westfield) Leaflets delivered to householders have all the details but from 30 June the green wheeled bin will no longer be used for garden waste: but for recycling the following:

*Tins *Cans *Paper *Plastic - bottles, tubs, wrappers &

trays *Tetra-Pak cartons *Cardboard

Your recycling box for glass bottles & jars.

www.rother.gov.uk

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Westfield Bowls Club opposite Westfield Church

ClubRollupsi.e.PracticeisonWednesday&Fridayat2pm.Ifyoufeellikeago,pleasepopalong‐JUSTFLATSHOESREQUIRED

Atlastwehaveactuallymanagedtogetonourgreenandpractice.Thisyear’sFixturelistisnearlyfullwithLeagueMatchesandFriendlies.OntopofthatwearemakingplansandlookingforwardtoreplacingourageingBowlsPavilionwithanewoneintheAutumn,somuchhardworkandanticipationaheadSomeofyouareawarethatoneofourpopularandloyalmembers,KenMarsh,recentlypassedaway.HejoinedtheClubinJuly1983and,amongstotherduties,theonehewillmostberememberedforwasHeadGreen‐keeper.Kenwasagoodmanandwillbesorelymissed.Chairman:DavidThomas01424754748

PhilBennett(ProjectCo‐ordinator)writes:Wearenowonourway,withthebidsawardedtousfromtheParishcouncil,WCA,SportsEngland,RothercouncilandtheLottery,totalling£87,000.Thiswillrebuildtheclubhousewithallthenecessaryfacilitiesfordisabledplayers.Ourplansare1.Tocreateayouthteam2.Toinvitedisabledpeopleofallagestoenjoythecomradeshipofbeingpartofateam.Toextendtheinvitationtothosewhoarevulnerable.WewillstartbuildinglateSeptember;thereforeitwillbecompletedbeforethestartofthe2015season.Priortothat,wewillhaveagroupofstudentscomingeveryotherweektotrytheirhandatbowling.Furthermorewehopetohavesomedisabledyouthsalsohavingago.Mysincerethanksgotoalltheagenciestogetherwiththosefromthecommunitywhohavedonatedsogenerouslytothisventure.Forallwhothinktheymaybeinterested,don'tbeshy,comealongandtakealookforyourself.Aswesayatthegames,‘Seeyouonthegreen’.

OvertheyearstheBowlsclubhasbeencommittedtodoingeventsforlocalcharities,alwaysweincludeStMichael’sHospice.OurCaptain,PamelaBarden,hasan

AfternoonTeaeveryother Wednesday,exceptMatchdays,allareinvited.On23Aprilabout40peoplecametoTheBigTearaising£145forStMichael'sHospice;itisacausethataffectsmostfamiliesintheareasometimeorother.Notbeingsatis iedwiththat,ourCaptain,alittlebitmad,wasabseilingfromthetopofOceanHouseon10May.Ifanyone,withcamerainhand,wenttowatchthisBlondewhizzingdownapieceofstringsome200feet,pleaseforwardtheevidencetotheWCAnewsletter,detailspage3.

Westfield Community Speed Watch Group

Our team of volunteers is now trained to use Police supplied equipment to record the speed of vehicles as they pass through our village. You may have seen us doing our bit to slow the traffic down. We hope that our visible presence will encourage more drivers to comply with the speed limit in Westfield. Anyone monitored speeding has the details of their vehicle and the speed it was travelling at passed on to the Police to deal with.

If traffic safety is a concern that you share and you would like to help it is not too late to join us. For more information please contact Jackie on 01424 755210 or email westfieldcouncil@gmail.com

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Paul and Rebecca Webbe invite you to visit them and the website

www.webbesrestaurants.co.uk

register to receive their newsletter

                                  

The Wild Mushroom

       Restaurant on A28 Westfield (large car park)  

01424 751137

Modern English Cuisine Excellent fresh produce Professionally served

Fantastic value for money Lunch! Wednesday – Saturday £17.95 two course; £21.95 three course

Sunday Lunch £24.00

Dinner served Wednesday – Saturday

Closed Monday and Tuesday

Themed monthly Gourmet Nights including tasting wines

Reservations Essential

Tower Street

01797 222226

Fresh Local Fish & Seafood Open Monday - Sunday

lunch and dinner

Webbe’s Suite available up to 60 People Suitable for weddings and Private Parties

Buffets and Conferences

For all enquiries 01797 222226 Join the professionals and learn

varied skills and techniques

Hastings Old Town

01424 721650

Fish Restaurant with Taster Bar

Open lunch and dinner every day

Reservations in peak season essential Large outside seating area

for the summer months

“the freshest fish, with the shortest journey”

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Farmers’ Market Local Produce for Local People

Brede Village Hall every Friday 10 a m – 12 noon

Westfield Parish Council

Public Tennis Courts situated opposite the Church

behind the Bowls Club

Available to hire Adults £2.00; Juniors £1.00

per hour, per court Monday, Friday, Saturday 9am - dusk

Tuesday 9 am - noon Wednesday noon - dusk

Booking & Key Mornings: Westfield News, Chapel Lane Afternoons & Evenings: Westfield Londis Village Store

Penny Williams

Makeup Artist Hair Stylist

Specialising in weddings, special occasions, prom,

photo shoots, makeup lessons

Tel: 07801 849668 penny.blush@hotmail.co.uk www.blushbeautyandhair.co.uk

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Window on Westfield

The Westfield Parish Council Newsletter Compiled by Barbara Balkham, clerk to the Council. A brief summary of Council business conducted at their February, March and April meetings. Full minutes are available on the website www.westfieldvillage.co.uk or from the clerk. TheresignationofCouncillorStocks in Januarymeant thatavacancywasadvertised.TherewerefourcandidatesandMinStratfordwaselectedandtook of ice in March. There is currently a full complement of councilmembers,allofwhomwillcompletetheirtermofof iceinMay2015whenlocalelectionswilldeterminethenewcouncilmembership.ESCC con irmed that a new bus shelter will be erected in early May,opposite the Village Store and funded by the developer of Gould's Driveunderaplanningpermissionrequirement(Section106agreement).Anewcountycouncil initiative is intheearlystagesofdevelopment.Thisscheme will allow for county/parish council partnership on Highwaysschemes that are considered to provide a community bene it. Furtherdetailsareawaitedofexactlyhowtheschemewillwork.Members of the public expressed their concerns to a council meetingregarding the work being undertaken by the new owners of the woodbetween Park View and the Barracks footpath. Rother District Council'stree of icer and the local Forestry Commission representative visited thesiteandfoundnoinfringementsofregulations.Several complaintswerereceived fromresidentsabout thedog fouling intheMainRoadbetweenCottageLaneandthezebracrossingandalsointhevicinity of New Moorsite. Posters reminding dog owners of theirresponsibilitytoclear‐updogmesswereputinconspicuousplaces,butallweretorndownwithindays. Itwasdecidedtoputuppermanentsignageand to monitor the situation with a view to additional measures if theproblemscontinue.The annual grass and hedge cutting contractwas re‐awarded to Kemp&CattLtd.A new working group was constituted to look at employment relatedmatters,includingrequiredpoliciesandpaystructures.It was agreed to include a special presentation at the Parish Assembly.Local residentFredMilward tookpart ina signi icantD‐Dayoperation. Inthis70thanniversaryyearof theD‐Day landings itwasagreedtopresenthimwithaframedcerti icateofthanksonbehalfofWest ieldresidents.

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Complaints were received about street car parking of vehicles from thegarage. A letter was sent to the owner advising him of these concerns.Councilagreedtorunajuniortenniscoachingschemeagainthisyearbasedonlastyear'ssuccessfulpilot.Deliberatedamagetotheclimbingframeandmulti‐person swing at the recreation groundwas reported to the police.Assessment of the damagewill be undertaken by themanufacturer andadvice on the likely cost of repairs is awaited.The 2013/14 accounts were internally audited and found to meet allinancial regulation requirements. They will now be sent to externalauditorforstatutorycheckstobecompleted. LongtermnegotiationswerecompletedbetweentheParishCouncil,ESCC,RDC and the Down Oak Trust, regarding the creation of new recreationfacilitiesatWest ieldDown.Thecontractsweresignedandtheprojectcannow move on to the next phase when the land owners will select adevelopertotaketheprojectforward.May this year alsomarks a specialmilestonein the life of a council member. MrsJoanDowning began her work as a councillor inMay1974.Tomarkher fortyyearsofserviceto the council andWest ield residents, it hasbeen decided to install a bench withcommemorative plaque at the CommunityHall. The commemorative bench will alsorecogniseJoan'spresidencyoftheWCAinthis,the 30th anniversary of the opening of theCommunityHall.

Westfield Parish Council members with telephone numbers: Westfield ward: Joan Downing 01424 752463, Victor Lambert 01424 752526 Derrick Oakland 01424 755683, Carl Richardson 01424 754548 Jackie Smith 01424 755210, Richard Wallace 01424 753606 Min Stratford 07952995743 Kent Street ward: John Anderson 01424 751220, Peter Stapley 01424 751499. Westfield Lane ward: James Woodhead 01424 754509, Mark Woolley 01424 753316

Emails for councillors should be addressed to them, via the Council address: westfieldcouncil@gmail.com

Website: http://www.westfieldvillage.co.uk/council-papers

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Parish Clerk: Mrs Barbara Balkham, Fir Tree Cottage, New Cut, Westfield, TN35 4RJ

Telephone number 01424 751531 Email: westfieldcouncil@gmail.com

Planning report Rother District Council's planning decisions for Westfield, made since February 2014 are listed below. Full details of these decided applications and others awaiting a decision may be viewed online at www.planning.rother.gov.uk or at Bexhill Town Hall. A regularly up-dated list of current and decided Westfield applications is available on the parish website too www.westfieldvillage.co.uk

Planning applications refused:

RR/2013/1996/PDolehamFarm.Changeofuseofground loorofredundantoasthouseasvenueforlicensingofmarriageandcivilpartnerships RR/2013/2509/P2MoatLane.Change of use of part of garden fromresidential to business use. 25 temporary cat pens, temporary timberframedof iceandkitchenpluswastestoragearea.RR/2013/2101/OLuckhurst.Useassingleunitofresidentialoccupancy.

Planning applications approved:

RR/2013/1886/OWest ieldSprings.Singledwellinghouse.RR/2013/2315/PHilltop,CottageLane.Proposedextension,internalalterationsandloftconversion.RR/2010/2775/P Beauport Caravan Park. Engineering and otheroperationsfortheconstructionofasurfacewaterattenuationpond.RR/2012/1576/PWoodlandsWay ‐ land to rear of 440 TheRidge.Residentialdevelopmentcomprising15dwellingsandaccessroad.RR/2013/2617/P Linden Lea, Cottage Lane. Enlargement to existinggarage, enlargement to existing dormer over and internal alterations.RR/2013/2409/CLandatHoleFarm.Variationofconditions1,2and5ofpermissionRR/700/CM.RR/2013/2585/LCornerCottage,TheMoor. Removal of existing highlevelgasboiler lue,replaceatlowerlevel.RR/2014/244/P2CottageLane,Fernbank. Single storey extension tosideofhouse.RR/2014/378/O South Barn Cottage, Downoak Farm. Certi icate oflawfulusegrantedforuseasasingleresidentialunit.

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Thankyoutoallthe40+volunteerswhoturnedoutonSaturday22March,acoldanddrizzlymorning!Anamazingamountoflitterwaspickedupanditwasgoodtohavehelpfromoldandnewvolunteers.

Can youhelporganise future events? If you appreciate thevalue of a clean and tidy environment and would like to seethese events continue, or would like more information abouthelping,orespeciallyifyouwouldbehappytovolunteeryourservicesasorganiser,pleaseringBarbara

on01424751531,oremailwest ieldcouncil@gmail.com

JUNIOR TENNIS LESSONS at the Recreation Ground courts

for children aged 9, 10 or 11

Free one hour taster session – funded by the Parish Council on Wednesday 28th May 2014 at 3.30 pm

instruction by a qualified and experienced coach All equipment will be provided but numbers are limited. The taster will be followed by five lessons for £20.00 on

Wednesdays after school starting 11th June. Further lessons will be available at the same rate, subject to

demand, each Wednesday until October half term (but excluding the school summer holiday)

To register your interest for either the free “taster” session and/or the 5 payable lessons please contact

Mark Barham on 01424 250070 Please leave an answer phone message and Mark will get back to you

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The MOBILE LIBRARY visits villages throughout the county every fortnight, offering books for adults and children, DVDs, audio books and reference materials. In-depth enquiries can be dealt on site by phoning larger libraries. Both mobile library vehicles have wheelchair lifts.

  Dates on alternate FRIDAYS: 23 May; 6, 20 June; 4, 18 July; 1, 15, 29 August

Westfield Stops: Geary Place, Moor Lane 2.00 - 2.40 pm and Churchfield 2.50 - 3.10 pm

renewals: 0345 60 80 195 enquiries: 0345 60 80 196

Library and Information Services www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries

Free to join and free to use For all the community – Don’t let the library pass you by!

Currently East Sussex Library and Information Service is conducting a survey of their borrowers for the future of the mobile service. Any changes may occur in October 2014. https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/governance-and-community-services/mobile-library-services

WESTFIELD Village Fete aka

SUMMER FAYRE

organised by members of Westfield Community Association & Friends of Westfield School

Saturday 28 June School Field 1pm - 4.30pm

Please come along and support this whole community event. Fun and games for all including Rodeo Bull, tug of war, hog roast,

sumo wrestling, coconut shy, bouncy castle, chocolate & bottle tombolas, raffles, entertainment and much much more.

Details contact Rachel 0786 689 4397

N.B. No dogs allowed on the school grounds

Rother changes from 30 June See page 39