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Herstmonceux Parish

Herstmonceux is twinned with Varengeville-sur-Mer, Normandy

Situated eight kilometres west of Dieppe along the Normandy coast.  The town is a series of hamlets linked by deep roads in a charming and typically Norman landscape of hedges and half-timbered houses. 

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Change to Next Council meeting

The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 13 December 2011.

Please note that the change of date and time of this meeting.

The meeting will start at 7pm and not 7.30pm as any planning matters will be dealt with at this meeting.

Herstmonceux Health Centre

Herstmonceux Health Centre Business Manager sent the following update on the progress of the new surgery:
Dr Simmons has secured planning permission and purchased the land. Dr Simmons is currently working with the architect and Design Team preparing detailed plans and will be appointing a builder shortly. Work may even begin on site as early as November/December preparing the ground so that building work can start early in the New Year.
The building has been designed to be sustainable and good to the environment. Dr Simmons will be using local, sustainable products; maximising insulation and minimising heating needs; using a sustainable source of heating such as biomass; having a green grass roof made from local meadow; using recycled products where possible; and using paints/finishes that are environmentally friendly.

The surgery has begun fundraising to raise money for new equipment in the surgery. So far they have raised around £5,000 through patient donations, a sponsored jazz night put on by the Smuggler’s Wheel and a book sale in the waiting room.

If you have any questions about the new building, fundraising or would like to make a donation towards the equipment fund, please speak to Ann Walker, Practice Manager, on 01323 833535 or ann.walker@nhs.net

Dance Mavericks

are excited to announce a BRAND NEW BEGINNERS Ballroom and Latin Dance Class on Thursday Evenings 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Starting Thursday 5th January 2012. 

Just like you see on `Strictly` you will learn the Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Jive and more.  A great way to have fun, exercise and learn to dance.

Any questions? Contact Gareth & Lisa on 01323 847022 ~ 07919 098351.  Email: dancemavericks@aol.com.  Website: www.dancemavericks.co.uk

THE 1066 COUNTRY WALK

Local author Nick Brown’s second walking book traces the footsteps of William the Conqueror from his landing in Pevensey, via Battle where his victory over King Harold changed the course of English history, to finish in the charming town of Rye. For the first time the historic 32 mile Walk is broken down into 6 separate stages; in addition there are a further 6 circular walks all incorporating part of the 1066 route – so that’s 12 walks in all.  This book contains all the essential information that walkers  will need when exploring the 1066 Walk, and it would also make an excellent Xmas present! The book is packed with superb photos, great sketch maps and fascinating snippets of local history, and will be recommended by the 1066 Tourist Board.

Signed copies can be ordered now direct from Nick at the bargain price of £10.99 plus £1.00 postage …..free delivery in Battle, Hastings, Westfield, Sedlescombe and Brede. Also free delivery in the 1066 area for orders of 6 books or more. Please contact Nick on 07918 907265, or via the website www.spanglefish.com/1066countrywalk

PS I enclose a list of  guided walks below which anyone is welcome to join: -

All walks are circular and start at 10.30am; dogs are welcome. Please check the website www.spanglefish.com/1066routes for more detailed information.

Queen’s Jubilee 2012

The Jubilee Committee met again in November to discuss proposals for the parish celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Herstmonceux Castle has generously offered the grounds for a celebration on Monday 4th June. All parishioners, local groups, clubs and societies could join together to celebrate the occasion and our community. Enquiries are in hand for a bus from the village for those without transport.

Other local events could take place in the days before, culminating in the village get-together on the Monday. The proposals include Herstmonceux Village, Windmill Hill, Cowbeech and Wartling and care will be taken not to clash with plans that smaller communities may have. We are seeking ideas and views on what can take place so please send any suggestions to the committee secretary Liz Maddock, email liz.maddock@virgin.net or contact the Parish Clerk, Village Hall, Herstmonceux BN27 4JX, tel. 01323 833312. The next meeting is at The Woolpack, 8pm on 12 December.
Alan McInnes, Chairman.