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The Sussex Historic Churches Trust AwardsDitchling wins Team Walkers TrophyOn the second Saturday in September 2010 the annual Fundraising “Ride &Stride” event for this charity took place as usual and a notice was put in TheBeacon advertising this.On the day a group from St Margaret’s Church met on a damp, dreary morningto start their walk. They had to think of a name and decided on “The DitchlingDawdlers”, but dawdle they did not, visiting seven churches and collecting thehighest number of points to win the Team Walkers Trophy!“It was learnt that almost £55,000 had beenraised in Sussex”Jasper Bell collected the trophy on behalf of the group on Saturday March 5 th atthe Awards Ceremony at All Saints, Crowborough, with presentations made byMr Peter Field, Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex.At this event it was learnt that almost £55,000 had been raised in Sussex andthat the county had come seventh out of the 31 counties taking part, althoughDorset was hot on our heels. Seventy-four under 16s had raised large sums ofmoney, and several of them were at the ceremony to receive their certificatesand trophies. The largest sum raised by one individual was £1,600.The Sussex Historic Churches Trust has been generous to St Margaret’s Churchrecently giving funds both for the re-shingling of the tower and the re-pointingwork and we will hope to support this very important charity again this year bytaking part in the ‘Ride & Stride’ event on September 10 th .Janet CraggStreat Barn GardenWake Up the Garden for Spring 2011Saturday 16 th April 9.30amPlease come and help get Streat Barn Garden ready for the new season.All help very welcome and refreshments will be provided. Please bringany tools you have with you.16
Westmeston ParishCouncil Annual GeneralMeetingThe Annual Parish Meeting will beheld in the Parish Hall,Westmeston, on Tuesday 19 thApril 2011.All Residents of the Parish arewarmly invited to attend and tojoin councillors for lightrefreshments at 7pm.WHIST DRIVETuesday 26 th April 2011Westmeston Parish Hallstarting at 7.15pmEveryone is welcome to join thefriendly team of players.The next whist drive will be held onTuesday 31 st MayFor more details contact DoreenKallman on 844743.The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft ShowDitchling Village Hall and St Margaret's ChurchSat 9 th & Sunday 10 th April, 10.00 am - 5.00 pmAdmission £1.50 includes both venues - children freeEASTER WORKSHOPwww.themusicexpress.co.ukThe Music Express runs music and drama workshops for childrenaged 7 to 12.A 3 day workshop is being held at Great Walstead School from 12 thto 14 th April. If you wish to be on our mailing list to receive moreinformation or would like an application, please ring John Sandfordon 07855 957644.The April workshop will include the usual mix of activities includingsongs, drama and percussion work. The cost of the 3 day workshopis £75. Please book early to avoid disappointment.The Music Express Team17
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