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Westfield Community Association Newsletter 

No. 166 November 2018 

As this newsletter goes to print Westfield is covered in poppies made by people 

of all ages; what a splendid display, which also shows the huge amount of talent 

around, for Remembrance tide and the Armistice Centenary. This was a 

Westfield Parish Council project and a souvenir leaflet accompanies this 

newsletter for those who didn’t keep their own record or were too far away to 

visit. With thanks to Kate Darbyshire, 1066 Photography, for all her hard work 

with the event and supplying the photos, I have produced the four page leaflet 

as a keepsake; extra copies are available. Thanks also to Rez of Digital Image 

Solutions for his contribution in printing the leaflet, and indeed all the 

newsletters. 

The door-to-door collection for the annual Poppy Appeal has taken place but if 

anyone wishes to donate further to the work of the Royal British Legion, there is 

a permanent collection box in The New Inn or contact me. 

Within a few days Christmas lights will be putting Westfield on the map once 

again. It is unfortunate that due to health and safety, crowd control and traffic 

etc. the switch on cannot be an event for the public. A great deal of hard work 

goes into preparing the displays which give such pleasure to locals and visitors 

throughout December; donations are for St Michael’s Hospice. 

Within these pages I hope you will find items of interest and dates to write on 

your calendars and diaries. Once again, I thank the volunteers - about 50 of 

you - who put this newsletter through your letter box four times a year, in all 

weathers. Volunteers play such a large part in our lives but if everyone does a 

little bit, it makes it enjoyable for all; perhaps a 

New Year resolution for 2019. 

If you’ve finished with 

this newsletter, please 

recycle by taking it to 

any of Westfield’s shops 

for others to read 

Best wishes, Merry Christmas and 

a happy, peaceful New Year 

Pauline Filsell-Page Editor 

Contents & INDEX page 4 

W.C.A. Newsleer free, delivered to every 

house in Wesield Parish Circulaon c. 1300 

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Westfield TN35 4QE 

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Please note - Contributions by: 

January 23, April 23, July 20 

Publication dates: 

February 15, May 17, August 16 

Advertising: one eighth page £12.50 

Half page £50 with 10% discount for 

advance annual bookings. Cheques: WCA

INDEX 

Art 21 Football 37 People's Page 29 

Air Ambulance 37 Friendship 21 Planning 46 

Battle Area Bus BACT 12 Golf 38 Playgroup 20 

Bingo 41 Guides 33 Post 13 

Blueridge 14 Hands of Hope 35 Ramblings 17, 16 

Bowls 36 Hastings Link 34 School & Dates 19 

British Legion, Royal 7 Hearing 31 Scouts 7 

Brownies 33 Horticultural 27 Short Mat Bowls 38 

Chichester Friends 11 Hospice 40 Tea Party 25 

Community Choir 31 Hub 9 Tennis Club 42 

Community Hall 24 Karate 41 W.I. 15 

Cricket 39 Library 42 WCA Council 24 

Doctors 34 Lights of Love 40 Westfield Rocks 12 

Draw / Lottery 24 Lunch Club 33 Window on 

Westfield 

Editorial 3 Methodist Church 18 WW1 47 

F3 6 Parish Church 22, 23 Yoga 2 

Family Laughter Club 31 Parish Church Friends 26 Youth 25 

43-47 

Fia 10 Parish Church Hall 8 Bit of fun 30,42 

One donation, twice the impact! 

Are you planning on making a donation to St Michael’s Hospice in St Leonards 

this Christmas? If so, online donations made between Tuesday 27 November 

(from 12pm) and Tuesday 4 December (midday) will be doubled by the wonderful 

people at the Big Give. Any money raised during this period will be used to 

support our new service offering nurse-led support for patients booked in for 

planned respite care. 

For more information visit www.stmichaelshospice.com/christmaschallenge 

The views expressed in the WCA Newsletter are not necessarily those of the 

Editor and, while every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the text, no 

responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions. Advertisements are 

published in good faith but do not necessarily indicate recommendation. 

The ‘Window on Westfield’ is the responsibility of the Parish Council. 

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Liam Walsh, Westield resident and former Claverham College pupil, entered the 

poem below into an international poetry, art and song competition “Never Such 

Innocence” as part of the school’s educational project to mark the four years of 

centenary of WW1. Liam won second place and has been invited to a presentation 

event at Buckingham Palace hosted by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence in 

November. 

In The Dark 

As the light of the grey day faded to leave, 

only total darkness, 

the snow began to fall so thick you’d freeze, 

until the lamps, 

were lit with matches held by shaking fingers, 

illuminating dull, 

the trenches filled with near-dead ringers. 

The eve was cold, t’was as if a cloak, 

laid by the north and south, 

had stifled all life, 

but left the hoax, 

that life still existed in the devil’s mouth. 

No man should be made to wade through mud, 

snow and swathes of bodies rotten, 

no man should suffer the lack of life’s bud, 

but these men knew hell, 

their comforts forgotten, 

they followed the orders of generals on high, 

‘for King and Country’ was the supposed reason, 

to fight against humans, 

their very own kind, 

for to do anything else would be considered treason. 

These men, who knew the secret hell, 

did not question. 

The cyclic blast of shell after shell, 

seemed to herald a bastion. 

These men carried their equipment and weapons, 

but these were naught compared to the burden, 

of their duty, they knew it ended in Heaven, 

the place which they’d earned in service for certain. 

As for the light faded dim, 

they knew their fate was sealed, 

yet they accepted the fact, however grim, 

and pushed on through the battlefield. 

As the light of day faded low, 

they waited for the mark, 

when they heard the whistle blow, 

they greeted death as a friend in the dark. 

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 

Charity Number 219279 

Wesield residents are welcome 

to join Sedlescombe Branch 

by annual subscripon 

and aend their meengs at 

the Queen’s Head, Sedlescombe 

3rd Wednesday 10.30 a.m. - 

12 noon 

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Further information from Chairman: 

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Poppy Appeal 2018 

Thank you to everyone who donated to the 

Poppy Appeal also to those who kindly 

carried out door to door collecons and 

businesses where boxes were placed. 

1 ST WESTFIELD SCOUT GROUP 

ll the sections have settled back after the summer break. 

A I am pleased to say that the Scout troop has opened again and 

they have been enjoying activities outside as much as possible, 

especially the Crazy Golf in Hastings. They joined up with the Cubs for a wide game at 

the Quarry, Fairlight for a really fun evening. 

The Cubs have been working towards the Road Safety badge. 

The Beavers had a First Aid and Emergency evening, thanks to Nigel Hammond, where 

they learnt to deal with all sorts of scenarios. They also have been outside on a hike and 

learning the Green Cross Code. 

All the sections have been making various poppies to make 

displays to be included in the village commemoration of the end of 

World War 1. The photo shows the Beavers’ poppy, one of the 

first to be placed, heralding the large number which followed 

throughout Westfield. 

The Group will, as always, take part in the Remembrance Service 

at the Church after parading through the village. We are having 

evenings allocated to discuss the subject and make the 

youngsters aware of what we are remembering. 

We really need more adult help, especially another Leader for the Beaver Section, 

children aged 6 to 8, and a Leader for Cubs, children aged 8 to 10 or adults who can 

help in any section. Please contact Jan on 01424 552190 for more details. 

A few vacancies exist in the Cub Pack and there will soon be some in the Beaver colony 

so if your son or daughter would like to try us out contact Jan on the number above. 

We are sorry that the proposed Jumble Sale for 20 October had to be cancelled due to 

Leaders being away and lack of helpers on the day. We hope to arrange another sale 

for early in 2019. 

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WESTFIELD COMMUNITY HUB 

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nhappy news from Westfield Community Hub this quarter. 

U As many people know, and at the risk of being boring or repetitive, 

Westfield Community Hub was set up after a Local Action Plan back in 2005 

and a Spotlight on Westfield event in 2007 indicated that more than 400 local 

people wanted somewhere warm and welcoming to meet for a coffee and a 

chat and an information access point. 

Although a group of volunteers was set up, it wasn’t possible to meet the 

requirement until Andy and Lynn (formerly of the Old Courthouse) agreed that 

their pub could be used for a couple of hours on a Friday morning. That was 

about ten years ago, and the Hub, as it was decided to call it, has been going 

strong ever since – although it’s had to change venue a couple of times (to The 

Plough and then to The New Inn). 

The volunteers distinctive (loud!) canary yellow polo shirts have become a 

regular feature at many local fundraising and charity events and attendees can 

attest to theatre shows, river trips, dog racing, coach journeys and competitions 

(and some rather nice meals). Several computer and camera usage courses 

seem a long time ago but were a useful activity and visits from various 

organisations have definitely been appreciated. 

Although we’ve had to say goodbye to many attendees over the years it’s nice 

to note that, although new faces are regularly added, many of the 30 or more 

residents who still attend most weeks have supported the Hub throughout its 

existence. 

The committee has changed over the years but four of the original members 

have continued to enjoy experiencing the development and changes in form 

and function that have had to be accommodated. At the AGM in October last 

year though, new volunteers were requested, partly so that organisation tasks 

could be re-distributed and partly to encourage new ideas. At the AGM this 

October it was advised that despite impassioned pleas, no one has come 

forward to take over from Sharron, who had announced she would be stepping 

down. Luckily, there are still volunteers continuing to help The Hub to limp on 

until Christmas with a limited remit and altered constitution, which gives a bit of 

time to sort closure activities (or a chance for someone else to pick it up - 

pleeeeeeez). 

The only good news is that, provided it remains viable for him, Patrick has 

agreed to continue to open The New Inn for tea, coffee and cake on Friday 

mornings after Christmas, and is happy to leave the bookshelf and jigsaws in 

the corner, but obviously on his own terms. 

So, as noted last quarter, if you’re looking for a local group to put your 

stamp on, please do come forward now. 

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Fia Kent 

Hey lovely people There have been a 

number of fund-raising events for Friends 

of Fia over the last few months and we 

realised that a huge fundraising update 

was in order! We are so very grateful for 

all your fundraising, kindness and support! 

On 22 October we had the pleasure of 

receiving a cheque for a fantastic £400!, 

from the lovely All Saints Wives 

Fellowship. Back in July at Fia’s Festival 

the final total raised was a humongous 

£2921.00! The Music by the Lake, a 

Senlac Rotary event from which we 

received a part of the profits, thanks to Pat 

and Judy Connor for hosting this on a day 

which was not as dry as all the other days 

in August; we had an amazing time there, 

dancing in the torrential rain!!!! Fia's 

Philly Challenge has raised an awesome 

£382.35 and is nearly complete - currently 

arranging for Fia to walk the last 100yds, 

which conveniently is the distance from 

her front door to The New Inn!!!! Also, the Harvest Barn Dance, with fewer people 

than the one in March, made a wonderful £257. Thank you doesn’t come close. We are 

so grateful. 

As many of you know Fia suffers from such a very rare condition and this money will 

be going on future trips to Philadelphia. This is where the experts are tirelessly 

researching more and more into this horrid disease to try and find ways of curing it and 

slowing the degenerative symptoms down. Another trip is very important to help Fia 

and other children who are suffering from Alexander Disease. 

As we mentioned in our update twelve months ago, it was 

necessary for us to convert our house when it became clear that 

Fia’s condition meant she couldn’t go upstairs. We now have a 

ground floor bedroom and wet room; these recent funds mean 

we can now finish this for her and have a fully functioning 

family home where Fia can be mobile. Many pieces of 

equipment are needed to support Fia too – a recent purchase 

being a special chair so she can literally access a desk at school. 

Also some of the pennies raised went to create memories with our very precious little 

girl, allowing us on a few occasions to try and forget that this illness is life limiting. 

The whole family enjoyed an amazing time at Pepper Pig World; this was so very much 

needed in the summer when for a few moments we were just a normal family. Your 

support, love and generosity is so very much appreciated thank you, thank you, thank 

you. Lots of love Lian and Matt xx 

See our Facebook page Friends of Fia 

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Westfield Village Rocks 

WVR had a busy summer when there were a lot of rocks painted, then placed and more 

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A first for WVR was a rock marriage proposal! - did Julie find it? 

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Rock painting was popular at the annual 

village fun day in September when it 

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A ll ladies from Westfield village and the local area are 

very welcome to come and join us at our monthly meetings 

which are held on the second Friday of the month at 2.15 pm 

in the Parish Church Hall. For further details please ring our President. Val 

Walkinshaw on 07927 403200. 

A variety of extra activities are available such as craft and book clubs and a 

good social time is enjoyed. 

Recently members have visited Lullingstone villa and Castle and an outing for 

the less mobile was arranged which was a boat trip along the River Stour. 

Members have also enjoyed a summer lunch at the Moorings at Pevensey Bay. 

In October some members were off to see the Wizard of Oz. 

At the September meeting Melanie Gibson-Barton delivered another interesting 

talk entitled Three Women One Man about glamour, wealth and heartbreak - as 

it was a mystery talk we were sworn to secrecy about the names of the 

participants. 

In October members watched a DVD about rural life in Britain. 

As you can see from the report our programme is very varied so there should be 

something for everybody to enjoy, come and give us a try you will be made very 

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Richard’s Ramblings …. Continued from page 17 

One evening, early in October, we were in the kitchen having tea. It must have been 

about 5pm or slightly later. From outside suddenly there was a burst of automatic gunfire. 

This was followed by a few single shots from a different weapon. Then a car screeched 

to a stop outside our cottage. Dad had gone outside on hearing the noise. Through the 

window I saw two burley men and dad assisting Mr Churchill up the steps and into our 

house. They sat him down in an armchair. One of the men, who had a revolver, left the 

house with dad leaving the other man to keep watch on Mr Churchill. Mum gave them 

both a cup of tea and a piece of cake. Mr Churchill seemed to be enjoying the whole 

thing. It was quite some time before dad and the other man returned. One of them put 

some bright shiny bullet cases on the table and they told Mr Churchill that there was no 

sign of the gunman whatsoever. Dad told Mr Churchill that he would arrange for an 

armed escort to take him home and increase security at "Chartwell". The Great Man got 

up and said to dad: "When a man with decorations such as yours says that he will do 

something, I know that he will do it, and do it well". 

My own call up was deferred. I had managed to secure a job with a local builder 

however the army claimed me in 1947. I served in Palestine. The incident with Mr 

Churchill faded in my memory as these things do. 

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Going through dad's things recently I found his notebook. Opening it at the appropriate 

page I read the following entry in dad's writing: 

"Suspect description: Male, white, approx 5'8 to 5'10, dark hair swept over forehead. 

Toothbrush moustache. Dark clothing. Shouted "Death to Churchill" in German while 

firing weapon. No trace of suspect or weapon. No injuries to any person. Minor damage 

to car." 

Underneath was written in red ink: "None of the above to be made public. This is to be 

classified as a "Top Secret" incident. This book to be destroyed after seven years. No 

other written record to be made." This annotation was not in dad's writing but was signed 

by a high ranking Military Intelligence official. 

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The description as given by Mr Churchill, his bodyguard and his driver was that of Adolf 

Hitler but he had died by his own hand in Berlin some months previously. Could there 

have been a mistake? There were later rumours that Hitler had not died but fled to South 

America. Could he have managed to get to England first in an attempt to kill Mr 

Churchill? Maybe there was some other explanation. You decide. 

And what about the attempt to hush the 

whole thing up? The endorsement in dad's 

notebook does not mean much because a 

Police Officer is a Crown servant and cannot 

be given orders by a military officer. Any 

such order should have come from a Police 

Officer of higher rank. Any attempt on the life 

of the wartime leader would have made 

headline news but for some reason the 

incident was never made public. Did the 

authorities too doubt the death of Hitler? 

Sadly, we will never know. 

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came through the village quite often. It contained a couple of large men, one of 

whom always smiled and waved at us. He usually had a long cigar in his hand. My dad 

who was the village policeman, told me that it was Mr Winston Churchill who lived not far 

away in a house named "Chartwell". 

Dad rejoined the army at the outbreak of war. He had previously served for a few years 

in "The Royal West Surreys" and spent five years in Hong Kong. I followed the progress 

of the war on a world map which was pinned to my bedroom wall and I kept a diary of 

where we though dad to be, keeping in mind that censorship denied us knowing his 

exact whereabouts. The papers gave us news of Mr Churchill throughout the war. His 

speeches were always rousing and we tried to hear them on the wireless. 

Dad came home late in 1945 and resumed as the village policeman. He didn't have 

much to say about his experiences while in the army but it was with a sense of pride that 

mum sewed the bright medal ribbons on his uniform. I had to look one up in a book; it 

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awaiting my own "Call Up". 

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WESTFIELD SCHOOL 

Headteacher: Matt Jarvis 

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01424 751404 

chool reopened for a new 

S academic year midweek on 

5 September when we greeted 

many new faces - twenty-nine 

children in our Reception class and two 

teachers: Mr Rogers in Year 3 and Miss 

Mitchell in Year 5. 

The first term has just flown by and we settled into our new routines with the 

children enjoying all the fast-paced activities that autumn brings: blustery winds, 

conker collecting and harvest celebrations. Our varied topics this term include 

Ancient Egyptians, WWII, 1066 Battle of Hastings, Super Human and Blue 

Planet plus school trips to Newhaven Fort and Battle Abbey to look forward to. 

We were very pleased to be part of the village WW1 commemorations. We 

welcomed Kate Darbyshire into all our classes for creative workshops and each 

class has produced some amazing artwork for the remembrance exhibitions 

including Poppies for the roadside installation, finger paintings, collages and 

more. We hope everyone enjoyed the displays and exhibitions over the 

remembrance period. 

Many of our Key Stage 2 children have been 

taking part in swimming lessons, football, and 

netball clubs and a few of our quickest runners 

from Years 5 & 6 have been selected to 

compete in local cross country running 

competitions. 

As we are now into Term 2, thoughts are 

turning to the ever-nearing festive season. 

Don’t forget to come to our Christmas Fayre - 

see box. 

Our Key Stage 1 classes are working on the 

annual Nativity play to be performed to 

parents and guardians on 4 & 5 December. 

Our Reception class children will be putting on their own Christmas tableau 

performance at the end of the term. Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a 

good carol service and our Years 5 & 6 pupils are tuning their voices for 

concerts at Whitegates Retirement Home and Westfield Church in the last few 

Westfield Term dates Academic year 2018/9 

Term 2 Monday 29 October - Wednesday 19 December 

Term 3 Thursday 3 January - Friday 15 February 

Term 4 Monday 25 February - Friday 5 April 

Term 5 Tuesday 23 April - Tuesday 21 May 

INSET DAYS - Wednesday to Friday 22, 23, 24 May 

Term 6 Monday 3 June - 23 July 

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days of the winter term. 

School breaks for the 

Christmas holidays on 

Wednesday 19 December 

and returns for a brand 

new year on Thursday 

3 January 2019.

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Westfield Playgroup 

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Westfield TN35 4SD 

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We have come to the end of our first term 

back after the summer holidays. All the 

children have settled in well and have been very busy with lots of fun, making the most of 

the gardens and the lovely Autumn weather. There has been lots of investigating going 

on, such as weighing conkers and natural items found on the children’s walks, carving 

pumpkins and sticky coloured pasta with spiders. 

The children enjoyed making different kinds of Poppies for the ‘Westfield Remembers’ 

exhibition. 

This term is going to be a messy one with lots of glittery firework pictures and Christmas 

activities. We will be practising our Christmas songs ready for our Christmas sing-along 

for parents and friends on Monday 10 December, we are hoping there will be a special 

visit from Father Christmas at the children’s party. 

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us with the 

Tesco’s Bags of help by helping to vote for us to receive much needed funding for our 

growing garden. 

Please join our Facebook page and see all the lovely activities we offer plus updates on 

everything that is happening within our setting. 

We currently have a few spaces and anyone interested is welcome to drop in at any time; 

we are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 am - 3 pm and Wednesday 9 am - 12 noon. 

or for more information contact Julie 0779 074 4404, email jm_guest@hotmail.co.uk 

Our new term starts on 7 January 2019 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 - 3 pm 

Wednesday morning 9 - 12 noon 

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Westfield Youth Club 

annual event 

Open Monday - Saturday 

4.30pm - 9.30pm 

(Saturday from 12 noon) 

Local Fish 

Local Potatoes 

for your Takeaway at 

Lighthouse FISH & CHIPS 

284 Priory Road, Hastings 

near Ore Village 

01424 713030 

National Federation of 

Fish-fryers trained 

Westfield’s Jon Baker 

Westfield Art Group 

“Painting for Pleasure” 

Wednesdays 2 ~ 4 pm 

Parish Hall 

Further details: 

Ruth Cowell 01424 871156 

Sunday 16 December 

at The New Inn 

6 for 6.30 pm start 

Teams up to 6 @ £5 p.p. 

Bookings: New Inn 752800 

Christmas jumper time!! 

and get into the spirit 

‘LOVELY LEGS’ 

Small private company 

in Westfield offering 

lower leg washing 

in your own home 

Enjoy having your legs washed 

thoroughly to aid well-being, 

prevent leg ulcers & skin infections 

To book a free assessment 

telephone Carol 

0754 387 1993 

Westfield Friendship Club 

We meet in The New Inn on the first and third Monday afternoon of 

each month from 2.30 until 4.00 pm. The time is spent in very 

convivial company playing bingo or whist, stopping for tea and biscuits when we 

draw our raffle of prizes supplied by each member. We are currently looking 

forward to an evening meal at The New Inn which will take place before this 

magazine goes to press, 

New members always welcomed. 

Derek Edwards Chairman 

Contact no 01424 753155 

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From the Vicarage…… ‘Follow The Star’ 

How quickly the year has passed and here we are again 

in the season of Christmas. It’s a time for family, 

wonderful food, the giving and receiving of presents and, 

of course, lights, especially our amazing lights in 

Westfield which draw so many people from far and wide. 

The lights guide people to our lovely village and we hope 

some will Follow The Star to our historic church. 

‘Follow The Star’ is the title of the Church of England’s 

initiative to remind people of the Christmas story and 

help us to reconnect with it this year. Our Archbishops 

Justin Welby and John Sentamu write: “Mary and Joseph 

and all those caught up in the Christmas Story were 

surprised by the astonishing way God chose to live 

among us.” They refer not to a royal palace as you 

would expect of the king of kings but in a poor and dirty 

stable surrounded by animals. 

They continue “Wherever you are this Christmas you are invited to Follow The Star and 

to be with Jesus. Each Christmas we are reminded of God’s longing to surprise us with 

his gift of joy, love and new life. It’s the greatest present we can receive and share with 

others!” 

To encourage us to think more about who is at the heart of Christmas, the Church of 

England has produced a booklet called ‘Follow the Star’, a journey through the 12 days 

of Christmas; copies will be available in church and you are most welcome to take one. 

In the busy Christmas schedule, I hope you will have time for rest and reflection and time 

to mull over the Christmas story again. Please do come and join us for many of the 

varied Services and activities on offer for those of all ages. 

This year we continue the tradition of showing a 

Family Film, introducing ‘Messy Christmas’, our Tree 

Festival on the theme of peace, holding the second 

Village Nativity’ as well as the usual Carol Service, 

Christingles and Christmas Eve and Day services. 

Look us up on Facebook and our website for more 

details. 

We look forward to seeing you over this busy time, 

just Follow The Star! 

Every blessing for Christmas and the New Year 

RevRob 

Weekly Services 

Sunday 8 am - BCP Holy Communion 

Sunday @10 

1 st Sunday - Holy Communion 

2 nd Sunday - Morning Praise 

3 rd Sunday - Holy Communion 

4 th Sunday - Family Service 

5 th Sunday - See church notices for 

details 

Wednesday 9.30 am Holy Communion 

Westfield Church Contacts: 

Rev’d Robert Mulford 01424 751029 

(Vicar) - revrob99@gmail.com 

Rev’d Joy Collins (Associate Vicar) 

07437 797553 - revjoycollins@gmail.com 

Graham Compton Youth Pastor 

graham@westfieldchurch.co.uk 0752 603 7011 

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Christmas 

Christingle 

Christmas Eve 

Monday 24 December 

4 pm & 6 pm 

Saturday 8 December 

Messy Christmas 

Wednesday 19 December 

1.30 pm Parents & Toddlers 

Christmas Party 

3 pm Whitegates Care Home 

Christmas Service - All Welcome 


6 pm - The Village Nativity 

Sunday 23 December 

6 pm - Carols by Candlelight 

Monday 24 December 

Christmas Eve 

4 pm Christmas Christingle 

6 pm Christmas Christingle 

11 pm The First Communion of 

Christmas 

Tuesday 25 December 

Christmas Day 

9 am - Holy Communion 

10.30 am - Family Service 

Every Wednesday afternoon 

in the church (not August) 

1.30 – 3 pm tea, chat, play 

Carols by 

Candlelight 

Sunday 

23 December 

6 pm 

All Welcome 

www.westfieldchurch.co.uk 

Village Nativity 

Friday 

21 December 

6 pm 

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Westfield Community Hall 

Workhouse Lane TN35 4QJ 

as from April 2017: 

MAIN HALL 

Sports, jumble sales, etc………..£9.75 per hour 3 hour children’s daytime party slots £28 

Children’s clubs between 5 and 7pm Mondays to Fridays…....…£5.00 per hour 

Evening functions such as cheese and wine parties, quiz nights with bar, 

dances without bar or disco or live bands……….…£75 

Discos and events with live music and bar 6pm until 11.45pm…...….……..£75 

DINING HALL …... £7.25 per hour Children’s Clubs £3.50 per hour 

BOTH HALLS TOGETHER 

Sport, some social event, exhibitions, jumble sales etc……......£15.00 per hour 

Evening functions (as above)……………………………..……£120 

Discos and dances……………………………………..……… £120 + £100 deposit 

WCA Hall Manager 

phone 0786 689 4397 (n.b. 9am-7pm) 

Rachel Harrison 

email mobiletanning@hotmail.co.uk 

Facebook Westfield Community Hall 

Westfield Community Association Council Registered Charity No. 271252 

President: Mrs Joan Downing BEM 

Chairman: Mrs Annie Nijhuis 47 Baldslow Down Westfield TN37 7NJ 

01424 754337 or 07969701099 annieverybusy@googlemail.com 

Vice-Chairman: Mrs Sarah Jones Secretary: John Revell johnrevell@yahoo.co.uk 

Hall Management Committee: Chairman: John Barnett 

Community Council Meetings held in the Community Dining Hall at 7.30 pm 

2019: 14 Jan, 8 April, 24 June (AGM), 15 July 

WESTFIELD VILLAGE LOTTERY 

- fund-raising for the Community 

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 ‐ August: Jenny Drinkwater, Vicky Ford, Paul Masters 

Irana Hills, Paul Lidbetter, Michael Horley 

September: June Baker, Paul Hobden, Peter Clarke 

Barry Lakin, Betty Held, Nick Stretton 

October: Andy Saunders, Shirley Turner, Jenny Bartlett 

Molly Richardson, Geoff Hill, Linda Kingston 

Lottery Draw takes place last Friday monthly 

in Strawberry Fair, Chapel Lane 

All winners are notified £10 per annum; new/renewals June 

Coordinator: Pauline Filsell-Page 0778 607 8588 

WCA Box, c/o The New Inn, Main Road, Westfield TN35 4QE 

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WCA SENIORS TEA PARTY 

On Saturday 13 October over 60 Senior members of the community came to the 

Community Hall for the annual tea party. The tables were decorated with brightly 

coloured table cloths and serviees. Everyone had a hand painted pot containing a 

posy of autumn flowers and foliage to take home, thanks to Cheryl for all her hard 

work. 

A delicious tradional aernoon tea was enjoyed comprising a selecon of 

sandwiches, scones with jam and cream and cake, beauful sponges in various 

flavours. Thanks to Philippa for the superb catering. 

Aer tea the “icing on the cake” was 

the entertainment provided by 

Graham Pont, well known to many of 

the residents who sang a selecon of 

well known and popular songs, 

culminang in 

many people 

enjoying a jive. 

Thank you 

Graham. 

The Organisers, Philippa, 

Cheryl and Rose, would like to 

thank all those that helped on 

the day and especially our two 

young people, Josh and Bethany Dine, who worked relessly with 

the tea and coffee pot. It was nice to see the young serving the elders. 

This is a free event, courtesy of the WCA, and has now been a regular on the calendar 

since 2012. Hopefully many more to come. 

Rosemary Bond 

WESTFIELD YOUTH CLUB 

6.30 - 8 pm (helpers arrive at 6) Parish Church Hall - Vicarage Lane 

every 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly for children in school year 3 + ages 8 - 16 

Annual Membership £1 payable in Sept; plus £1 each session 

Crafts, cooking, fun tournaments & other activities 

The Tuck shop sells sweets, crisps & drinks 

Contact Min on 0795 299 5743 or join our Facebook page 

Westfield youth club if you have any questions. 

Westfield Youth Club welcomes helpers! 

inc school hols 

For events, activities 

& Quiz Nights 

check our 

Facebook page 

and see page 21 

for our Christmas Quiz 

Our annual free Family Funday was at Westfield 

Cricket Ground on Sunday 2 September when families and friends 

enjoyed a lovely summer’s day with a variety of fun activities and food of all sorts. 

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Westfield excelled itself once 

again with a magnificent 

display of community 

cooperation with poppies. 

Made from a variety of 

materials, poppies popped 

up through the village and 

were greatly admired by 

residents and passers-by. 

Those who watched The 

Battle of the Somme shown 

on Saturday evening found it 

a very poignant and moving 

reminder of World War One 

only 100 years ago. Current 

Westfield residents had 

submitted names of their 

relatives to The Wall of 

Remembrance at Westfield 

History’s excellent Exhibition (photo 

below) over the weekend of 3 & 4 

November. After years of research 

and hard work by Ruth Carter and 

Simon Knight the contents are 

always warmly welcomed when 

shown. 

The President of Westfield 

Horticultural Society, John Paige, 

presenting the prizes at the Autumn 

Show. Left: the best Floral Art 

arrangement by Nicky Briscall 

For further information on the work of 

The Friends please contact 

Ann and Malcolm Stocker 01424 754355 

or Chairman Jim Gatherum 751821 

Donations/Subscriptions (£5 min) 

to the Hon Treasurer: 

Roger Bowe, Jagreta, Cottage Lane, 

Westfield TN35 4QG 

AGM: Saturday 10 November 2 pm 

in the church - Reflections on WW1 

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Christmas Fayre 

Saturday 1 December 2 - 4 pm 

Cakes - Books - Raffle - Granny’s Attic 

Tombola, Christmas Gifts & Goodies, 

Refreshments etc 

Entrance free 

Any contributions or saleable items 

will be gratefully received – 

please contact 

Jim 01424 751821 or Ann 754355 

collection can be arranged 

Reg. Charity No. 1048466

Westfield Horticultural Society 

Sadly we said goodbye to one of our Life Members. Bey Barre was a member of the 

commiee alongside her husband, Bert, for many years and each took their turn as Chairperson 

as they worked incredibly hard to resurrect the society’s popularity in the village when it had 

fallen to near obscurity. 

Bey entered floral art classes but was parcularly known for her delicious cakes and baking; 

more recently Bey’s friendly face was behind the raffle table at our shows alongside Carol 

Paige. She died a few days aer the Autumn Show and the day aer her 93rd birthday. 

Members of the WHS commiee aended her funeral on 9 October at Hasngs Crem. 

What a fabulous start to the Autumn! We’ve been so lucky to have the 

continued warm weather and to see all the plants having a late revival 

from the heat of the Summer. We certainly enjoyed a golden Autumn visit 

to RHS Wisley in October. Long may it last! 

What a wonderful display of all things Horticultural at this year’s Autumn 

Show. We were amazed that our gardeners had managed to produce 

such high quality products, despite the challenges of the Summer weather. Well done to 

all the winners, and particularly James Hillier, who won the prestigious RHS Banksian 

Medal for the most points in the Horticultural classes, and Nicky Briscall who won the 

Gwen Smith cup for Best Floral Art arrangement. 

The winner of the Junior Cup was Zoe Winch, aged 11, for best exhibit in the Junior 

entries. Well done to all those who won, some entering for the first time, details below. 

The WHS has had a very interesting and productive year, offering an activity or event 

each month of the year, all of which have been very successful. We have also planted 

bulbs for the Parish Council, helped with the Harvest Festival and with the 

Remembrance activities. There is always a lot going on in Westfield and the WHS takes 

part in lots of things. If you would like to become a member or if you are a member and 

would like to join in wider activities in the village please get in touch. 

Annual General Meeting on17 October: Our apologies to all our members for the 

confusion of the dates this year. There was an error on our Show Schedule events 

page, which gave the wrong date. We hope no-one was inconvenienced by this, or 

thought we were trying to hog all the cheese and wine that evening. 

James Easthope stepped down from his role as treasurer and the Chairman thanked 

him for all his hard work in the 3 years he has held this role. Melanye Richmond kindly 

agreed to step into James’s shoes. The committee were pleased to welcome Amanda 

Brown and Claudia Blunden as new committee members. Catherine Collingwood was 

re-elected as Chairman but advised that she intends to step down next year and so we 

will be on the lookout for a new Chairman. Anyone interested in joining the lively WHS 

committee, do get in touch. 

Forthcoming events: 

The current Flower and Craft workshops will be coming to an end by the time you read 

this article, but we hope to start another course of 5 classes in the New Year. Anyone 

wanting to join these increasingly popular classes, please ring Nicky Briscall to book a 

place or for more information: 07774 750721. 

There will be a special craft evening on Tuesday 27 November @ £10 and our festive 

Flower Class evening, making a floral garland, is on Tuesday 11 December £15; places 

for both events are limited and need to be booked: please contact Nicky 07774 750721. 

On Tuesday 13 November 7pm at the Bowls Club and open to everyone though space is 

limited. Local historian, Ian Everest, is the speaker on the "Women's Land Army" to 

coincide with the village’s support of Remembrance week. 

Email: westfieldhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com 

Find us & Like us 

Catherine Collingwood 01424 552485 

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Hastings Old Town 

01424 721650 

Fish Restaurant with Taster Bar 

Open lunch and dinner every day 

Reservations in peak season essential 

“the freshest fish, 

with the shortest journey” 

Fish Café in 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 

Paul and Rebecca Webbe invite 

you to visit them and their website 

www.webbesrestaurants.co.uk 

register to receive their newsletter 

Ideal gifts: Restaurant Vouchers or 

Cookery School Vouchers available 

Join the professionals and learn 

varied skills and techniques 

For all enquiries 01797 222226 

Visit Webbes on The Stade, Hastings Old Town 

at Hastings Herring Fair 17 & 18 November 

Seasons Greetings to everyone and thank you for visiting us 

Holiday closure for Webbe’s in Rye 2-14 January 

The Wild Mushroom 2-16 Jan, Webbe’s Rock-a-Nore 7-17 January 

The Wild Mushroom 

Restaurant on A28 Westfield (large car park) 

01424 751137 

Modern English Cuisine Excellent fresh produce Professionally served 

Mid week Lunch (Weds – Sat) £19.95 two course; £23.95 three course 

Dinner served Wednesday – Saturday Sunday Lunch £27.00 

Book now for Pre Christmas 

Lunch or Dinner 

for Office, friends or family 

get-togethers 

Closed Monday and Tuesday 

Reservations Essential: menus and book online 

at www.webbesrestaurants.co.uk or phone 

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Themed monthly Gourmet Nights including tasting wines 

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Great 

value

Bereavements 

Condolences to the relatives of 

Betty Barrett 

Jean Braban 

Peggy Cain 

Richard (Dick) Garland 

Ivy Lawson 

Brighten up a January day and enjoy the 

birds in the garden and take part in The 

Big Garden Birdwatch 26 - 28 January. 

Registration is from 12 December - check 

out the RSPB website: 

www.rspb.org.uk 

Wendy Pemberton Foundation 

The JUMBLE SALE on Saturday 

1st September organised by Wendy’s 

Friends raised a magnificent £700 for 

MyelomaUK. Since Wendy passed away 

Shirley Pugh has organised nine annual 

jumble sales raising £4,835.95. 

Thank you to everyone for their 

contributions and support. 

People’s page 

To all new residents 

‘Welcome to Westfield’ 

If anyone is interested in joining the 

Westfield Neighbourhood Watch 

register, please send an email with your 

name, address and contact number to 

plbillingham@dsl.pipex.com 

or call 01424 756053 

Your unwanted jigsaw 

puzzles continue to be 

welcome at The Button Box, 

Workhouse Lane Westfield 

(opp WCA Hall). Jean has 

had over 2500 to send for resale in 

St Michael’s Hospice shops. 

Londis Village Store 

Winter opening hours 

Monday - Saturday 8.00 - 7.30 

Sunday 9.30 - 6 

Please mention this WCA Newsletter 

when you contact our advertisers. If 

any of their details are unobtainable or 

incorrect please advise the Editor. 

My story ~ Dan Stratford 

Every so often you come across people who inspire you to better 

yourself, question yourself and realign your perceptions. 

When you meet children who are born without sight from birth but lead 

happy fulfilling lives, without the slightest sign of barriers or worry, it 

makes the woes in one's own life, pale into insignificance! 

MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support, Registered charity number 

1161897) is a very small charity which strives to make the lives of children and teens 

born without sight or severe visual impairment better. 

I will be setting out to raise £2000 for this amazing charity by running not only a number 

of half marathons and fund raising events but topping it all off by running (probably 

walking as well) the London Marathon!!! 

I would be incredibly grateful for any donations, big or small to go towards the final total. 

Many thanks to those who have already donated. 

Donations may be made via the official link: 

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DanStratford1 

or see Min Stratford at The New Inn Westfield 

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FREEHOUSE 

Main Road 

Westfield TN35 4QE 

01424 752800 

www.newinnwestfield.com 

newinn-westfield@hotmail.com 

Open Every Day 12 noon for local bitters, beers, wine & food 

Food served 

Booking advisable 

Monday 12-2.30 only; Tues-Friday 12-2.30; 6-9 

Saturday 12- 3; 6-9; Sunday 12 - 6 

Christmas Party bookings - only few slots left 

Lunch & Dinner 1 - 23 December 

Sorry, Christmas Day dinner fully booked 

Boxing Day open 12 - 4 bar only, 

last orders 3.45; no food 

New Year’s Eve Party Night from 7.30 pm 

Free Entry Free buffet Live Music 

Bar till late - bar closed 11.50 - 12.10 

Closed 1 - 5 January, open Sunday 6 th bar only 

Main menu changes 

frequently 

regular Bar menu 

inc Salads, Baguettes, 

Light Bites & Snacks 

Fish day - Friday 

Takeaway menu from 6 pm 

Quiz Nights - 

see page 21 

NewInnWestfield 

Valentine’s Day & Mothering Sunday booking now 

Observer Pub of the year 2017 

‘Happy Christmas 

everyone’ 

Patrick 

Coffee Morning at The New Inn 

Every Friday 9 am during term-time 

Bit of Fun - for “Vets in the Village” 

~ submitted by a reader 

1. 50% of Royal headgear 

2. Underwear for one legged woman 

3. Total of sun, Venus and Mars 

4. Male Voice we hear 

5. Stray dogs used to end up in here 

6. Leather worker 

7. Small price for weird looking BI-cycle 

8. Horses have raced for 1 and 2 thousand of these for 

decades 

9. Roberts short hair style 

10. Were beatles in this thoroughfare? 

Answers all in pre-decimal coinage on page 42 

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St Andrew’s Day 

30 November 

Do you love to sing? 

Are you a secret singer? 

Westfield Community Choir 

needs you. No experience 

required, just enthusiasm 

Mondays 7-8 pm 

to sing our hearts 

out in Westfield 

church with all kinds 

of music inc pop, rock, folk and 

traditional 

All ages welcome 

£3 adult; £2 child 

Details: contact 0795 299 5743 

or join the Facebook page 

"Westfield Community Choir" 

01424 871120 

New clients to this service will be put in touch with an ESHRC Volunteer who 

makes home visits for maintenance on NHS hearing aids and to issue batteries. 

Brown record book issued by Audiology Department needs to be produced. 

www.eshrc.org.uk Tel: 01323 722505 

8 St Leonards Road EASTBOURNE BN21 3UH 

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Annie Nijhuis 

01424 754337 

0796 970 1099 

soletosoulreflexology@gmail.com 

47 Baldslow Down 

Westfield TN37 7NJ 

Reg.no: 173775 

Congratulations to Ridge West Garage on winning 

the first ‘Certified Garage of the Year’ award for 

2018. After 4 years as a member of the AA Garage 

Guide network, they became Certified in 2017. 

Rye Shoe Repairs 

& Locksmiths 

SHOE REPAIRS & shoe care products 

LOCKSMITHS - Full range of Services for your 

commercial & residential properties including 

24/7 Emergencies 

KEY CUTTING - A large range of key blanks 

available, cut on the premises, including 

fancy keys and Immobilised Car Keys 

WATCH Batteries & Straps 

Computerised ENGRAVING for trophies & 

awards including brass plaques & house signs 

01797 229255 07955 864551 

ryeshoerepairs@gmail.com 

4 Market Road, Rye TN31 7JA 

www.ryeshoerepairs.co.uk 

Self assessment tax return causing problems? 

Do you think you may be paying 

too much tax? 

Need professional help or advice from a 

semi‐rered chartered accountant? 

No charge for a first exploratory chat 

Colin H.P. Smith FCA 

Chartered Accountant 

Little Twitten, Mount St. 

Battle TN33 0EG 

01424 772421 chpsmith@hotmail.com 

For everyone’s hair visit 

Celia, Helen, 

Molly and Jeremy at 

Strawberry Fair 

Hairdressing Salon 

2 Chapel Lane 

Westfield 

01424 751458 

Tuesday 9-5; Thursday 9-5.30; Friday 9-6 

Monday (Special Senior Rates), & 

Wednesday & Saturday 9 am - 1 pm 

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WESTFIELD GUIDES and BROWNIES 

fter their busy summer term the Guides have had a 

A quiet autumn making poppies for displays in the church 

hall and joining with the Brownies with the installations for the village signs. 

We have welcomed 3 new members though still have room for more. 

In November we take part in the Remembrance Sunday parade and service in 

Westfield and attend the annual Scout Show at the White Rock Theatre. 

We are looking at ways to recruit new members from years 6 and 7 from Westfield, 

Brede and the surrounding area. Our meetings are on Tuesdays 7 - 8 pm in the 

Community Hall, Dining Room - termtime only 

Contact Sally on 01424 754927 or 0784 050 6426 for details. 

The outdoor summer season gave the girls the chance to 

complete their Seasons badge and the good weather in 

September and October has seen them out in the school 

grounds every meeting before settling down to make poppies. Each girl has 

shown their skills cutting, gluing, stitching or knotting so hopefully you saw their 

displays around two village notice signs. 

We all went to a Woodland Fun Day on 14 October to a camp site 

at Picketts Wood in Nutley. The girls had the chance to cook on 

wood fires, follow trails in the wood, complete the climbing course, 

make craft items from natural bits collected in the wood and meet 

a group of owls. 

We would still like to welcome new members for our meetings on 

Tuesdays from 5.15 - 6.45, for further information contact 

Sally on 01424 754927 or 0784 050 6426 

WESTFIELD LUNCH CLUB 

Westfield Parish Church Hall, Vicarage Lane 

On third Friday of each month 12.45 for 1 pm 

For all enquiries about meals, to book or cancel call SALLY 754297 also 

to book for the first time, giving at least 48 hours notice 

Regulars book at one lunch when menu is on show for the next: £4.00 

Monthly Raffle 

Anyone in the parish over 55, disabled or on their own, is welcome at our lunches. 

If getting to the hall is a problem please ring ROSEMARY on 01424 754080 

Rosemary is our co-ordinator for the annual outing and help with transport. 

Please contact Sally or Rosemary if you can help: they are looking for 

someone of any age to come along to our club lunches to help with the 

washing up from 12.45 till 2pm. We are all volunteers and would 

welcome an extra pair of hands in our team. We do 11 lunches a year 

(not August) on the 3rd Friday of the month. If you feel unable to 

commit to all 11 more than one helper rotating would be lovely too. 

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Sedlescombe & Westfield Surgeries 

http://www.sedlescombeandwestfieldsurgeries.co.uk/ 

Westfield Surgery: Main Road TN35 4QE 01424 751609 

Sedlescombe Surgery: Brede Lane TN33 0PW 01424 870225 

Dr Peter Mirchandani MBChB DRCOG DFSRH MRCGP 

Dr Camilla Pashley MBBS DRCOG DFSRH MRCGP 

Dr Andrew Meilak MB BS MRCGP Dip SpMed 

Dr Paul Di-Stefano MB BS MRCGP 

Dr Sarah Davis MB ChB MRCGP DRCOG DFSRH STIF 2 

Do you know where to find a Defibrillator in Wesield? 

Londis Village Store, Main Road, outside on the north side wall 

Bowls Club, opposite Church, inside gate on fence 

During play at football and cricket clubs 

Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link 

Every year HSLFL raises several hundreds of £££ with their famous (or 

infamous) quiz sheet. If you like brain-teasers and cryptic crosswords, 

you’ll love this. Anagrams, hidden clues, Spoonerisms, sneaky definitions: it’ll keep 

you puzzling it all out, for ages. This year’s topic: transport. 

Pick up your Orange Quiz Sheet No.11, price £1 or donation available now in 

Westfield at The New Inn, or Hastings Tourist Information Office (seafront opposite 

the fountain), from members of the Sierra Leone Link and this year online on Hastings 

Sierra Leone Friendship Link website www.hastingshastings.org.uk 

The committee is currently focused on fund-raising events to provide better sanitation 

and clean water in schools in our twin town of Hastings. 

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PLEASE HELP US TO PROVIDE THE FACILITIES 

AND SERVICES YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS 

Hands of Hope is a newly formed community-based charity operating in Rother, Hastings and West 

Kent. Our aim is to reconnect people with where their food comes from, teaching them how to grow and 

cook healthy, nutritious food and using this process to ultimately tackle some of the biggest health and social 

issues facing us in the 21 st century including Childhood Obesity, Rural Isolation, Loneliness, Dementia and 

Mental Health. Our aim is to improve health and well-being as well as community cohesion, whilst 

protecting our environmental heritage. 

We have recently acquired a derelict walled kitchen garden 

and 18 adjoining acres in Hawkhurst, Kent, (see right) which 

will be restored, regenerated & developed as an innovative 

“Community Hub” for the whole region. This is an exciting 

project that will produce organic fruit and vegetables within the 

restored 2 acre walled kitchen garden and including a 

Victorian Glass House, a Cooking School and Training room. 

As well as a valuable education resource centre, the site will support community projects and workshops, 

employment engagement activities, volunteering and community events. 

This new facility will be: 

A place to grow 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A place to learn e.g. schools projects, growing programmes, cookery club, 

workshops/events, sustainable gardening, healthy eating, etc 

A place for nature e.g. wild areas, biodiversity, bees, pond, wildflower meadow 

A place for children – Schools projects, nature play, forest school, 

A place for specialist groups focusing on loneliness, mental health, dementia, 

A place to access fresh affordable in season and organic produce 

A place to feel connected e.g. welcoming, inclusive, a sense of community, 

vibrancy and energy where there is always something happening 

A place to connect with each other and with nature 

A place that is sustainable offering a valuable legacy to future generations 

A range of programmes and services will be developed following a period of consultation with local 

communities. We will work in close collaboration with established organisations with a track record of 

excellent provision and we envisage some of our priorities will be in tackling Childhood Obesity, Isolation / 

Loneliness, Dementia and Mental Health and we are now reaching out to the communities of Rother, 

Hastings and West Kent to obtain your views concerning the types of facilities and services you would like to 

see at the site as well as your opinions regarding the most pressing current needs. 

We are also interested in establishing links with Community & Voluntary Groups, Health & Social Care 

Organisations, Schools, Parents, Corporate and Local Businesses who would be interested in contributing to 

the consultation and perhaps involvement in our project. 

We have designed a short survey that takes no longer than 10 minutes to complete and can be 

accessed at: https://tinyurl.com/hoh-survey-1 

The survey is completely anonymous and for those that prefer, we can send a hard copy in the post. 

We are very keen to receive your views, opinions and suggestions and we would be delighted to 

hear from you. 

Please contact us directly at info@hohcharity.co.uk, to have your say or write to us at Hope Farm, 

Tillingham Lane, Peasmarsh. TN31 6XG Reg Charity No: 1168016 

Website: www.hohcharity.co.uk Facebook: facebook.com/Handsofhopecharity 

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Church Lane, A28 opposite Westfield Church 

President: Mrs Pamela Chamberlain Vice-President: Mrs Dinah Blackman 

Captain: Mrs Pamela Barden 

he Autumn weather was very kind to us this year. In late September a 

T considerable amount of reseeding was done on the green and due to the 

Indian summer, most of it has germinated resulting in a good covering of grass 

which bodes well for next season. 

This year we finished about half way in the league which after last season was 

a shade disappointing. 

At our annual dinner and trophy presentation evening around forty members 

enjoyed an excellent meal before the awards were announced: 

Competition Winner Runner Up 

Ron Chamberlin Cup E. Law S. Knight 

Ladies Singles J. Turner J. Clarke 

Men’s Singles J. Leach T. Knight 

Drawn Pairs C.Demeza C. Thomas 

E. Colvin B. Read 

100 Up J. Leach R. Barden 

Club Championship J. Leach R. Barden 

Ken Marsh Trophy 

- most improved player R. Turner 

Captain’s Award 

S. Knight 

Our Supper Dance is on Saturday 17 November in the church hall with live music. 

Tickets £10 must bought in advance, please phone 01424 754748. 

westfield trees 

Specialist in all aspects of tree work 

Fully insured & qualified 

Tel/fax: 01424 751098 

Mobile: 0781 590 7779 

wesieldtrees@googlemail.com 

www.westfieldtrees.com 

Readers of this newsletter, and bring a 

friend, are invited to join us at the Club 

House for Cuppa and Chat every 

Wednesday from 2.30 to 4 pm. £1 per 

session. 

It is a good 

place for a 

chat, 

cuppa and company or play cards and 

board games. 

David Thomas Chairman 

01424 754748 

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Westfield Youth FC 

The new youth football season is well underway as we head into the 

colder & darker months. 

Our three youth teams all play in the Rother Youth League which has 

teams from Eastbourne in the West to Goudhurst and Tonbridge to the North and Rye 

in the East. 

Our new u7 side has been together since late August but are progressing well. With 

new players joining there are still 2-3 spaces. If your child wishes to play locally and is 

aged u7 at 31/8/18 or attains the age of 6 before the end of the season get in contact. 

U7 home matches are played at our amazing Mill Lane Pitch on alternative Saturday 

mornings. Pop in if you are passing to see this great bunch of players. 

Our u14's have had a good start to the season with several wins and a draw. Parent 

volunteer Andy G completed his CRC and Level 1 FA coaching qualification this month. 

Great job! Andy will gradually take primary responsibility for the u14 team. The u14 do 

have a couple of spaces (yr 9) if your child is looking. 

(I don't think Westfield is unique but we find it really challenging to keep the older age 

groups (13-17yrs) engaged and committed to their football development as other 

interests start taking over). 

Our u15's are doing well this year with lots of new players. Their determination to 

overcome last season's results is starting to show on the pitch and they will get what 

they deserve soon. 

Both the u14/15 play on the main Parish field - so if you are passing, pop along and 

see how the teams are getting on. 

So to your club - yes it is your club, member or not WYFC is here to primarily provide 

association football opportunities for our children. But we’re finding it really difficult to 

make ends meet, without the ongoing support from our local sponsors, donations and 

volunteers giving their time it might be impossible to continue. Our need to change 

approach and priorities is evident on our balance sheet. 

Recently I have been successful in getting a massive £400 donation from the WCA to 

enable us to create, hosting and manage a club website. This will cover the direct costs 

for 2yrs and is being provided at a very reduced rate. 

(westfieldfcwebmaster@gmail.com) 

What will it provide? The possibilities are endless, but it will be a News, results and 

contact hub. There will be resources from the FA Charter Standard, safeguarding and 

advice articles. We will have a club committee section, chairman's blog plus all our 

sponsors will benefit from direct links to their business websites. We will add local links 

to important service providers and local clubs, WCA & Parish Council to name just a 

few. I would like to thank all the WCA committee for supporting us. 

Don't forget to contact us if you want to get involved, have a child or group of children 

that are looking to join a team, can help the club as a volunteer or by sponsorship. 

Please email westfieldyouthsecretary@gmail.com 

HM 

Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex Registered Charity No. 1021367 

01634 471900 www.aakss.org.uk has moved from Marden to 

Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME5 9SD 

Local collection boxes: Broad Oak Bakery, Westfield Surgery, The New 

Inn & Carr Taylor Vineyard 

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Whitegates Retirement Home 

Westfield Lane 

(A28) Westfield 

TN35 4SB 

01424 754865 

With the feeling of an exclusive country hotel, established for 

many years, Whitegates is set in two acres of landscaped grounds 

and benefits from its peaceful rural location. 

The Home has twenty-one high standard bedrooms, some with 

patio doors to access the beautiful garden. 

Wide range of activities, outings & in-house newsletter 

Email: Whitegates.manager@greensleeves.org.uk 

www.greensleeves.org.uk 

NEW 

@ Westfield Community Hall 

Legs Bums & Tums with Taris 

Mondays & Wednesdays 

7.15 ‐ 8.15 pm £4.00 

Short Mat Bowls 

Monday 6 ‐ 7 pm 

Wesield Community Hall 

For further informaon 'phone 

John on 751129 

Westfield Fellowship 

Golf Society 

Facebook 

Westfield Fellowship Golf 

Nick Stretton 

01424 754286 

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Westfield Cricket Club Winter Update (2018) 

League Matches: The 2018 season was, as predicted, a challenging one for both league 

teams. The 1st X1, playing a higher grade of cricket due to last season’s success, finished 

5th - there were only 18 points between us and the third placed team which shows how 

competitive this division was. The 2nd X1 were always going to find things difficult being 

new to league cricket and a new adventure for WCC; they finished 6th in their division but 

enjoyed the challenge and, unlike other teams in their division, fulfilled all of their fixtures. 

Well done to both teams for playing some good cricket and promoting Westfield. 

Personnel: The Colts who played for the adult teams have developed their skills and 

have made a big contribution to the 2nd X1 so well done to all of them, I am sure they will 

continue to develop to become the nucleus of future WCC teams. 

We are reviewing our Colts programme for 2019 as this season’s evening sessions have 

been disappointing because of fewer numbers than last year, if you know any young 

people who would be interested in joining this group then please contact one of the names 

below or any other committee member. 

Sunday Cricket: The newly named Westfield/Sedlescombe Sunday Friendly X1 team is 

settling down; it is hoped that this will develop alongside our other teams. 

Indoor Cricket: Another exciting development for WCC this year (there have been so 

many of them!) we have entered a team in the Eastern Area Cricket Association (EACA) 

indoor winter league which is played at Horntye. The first game was a steep learning 

curve and we came second however the learning paid off and we won that game so well 

done to Patrick and his team. 

Social: We had the pleasure of hosting Westfield Youth Club in June, July, August and 

their annual Fun Day on 2nd Sept which was another day of fun for all who attended. 

Our annual awards and dinner took place on Saturday 20 October at The New Inn, as 

ever it was a good evening with thanks to Patrick and his excellent staff for hosting the 

event. The award winners were :- 

1st X1 - most runs Peter Baker, best batting average Darren Corke 

most wickets Graham Corke, best bowling average Nathan Burgess 

most catches Peter Baker, player’s player Steve Cornford 

2nd X1 - most runs Steve Barker, best batting average Rory Hunt 

most wickets Stewart Fellows, best bowling average Rory Hunt 

most catches Jason Miller, player’s player Patrick Edwards 

Friendly Matches - most runs Peter Baker, most wickets Steve Cornford 

Clubman of the Year - a joint award to Patrick Edwards and Ian Taylor 

Bouquet Presentation - to Angie Taylor for scoring at all 1st X1 games plus friendlies, 

some 2nd X1 games plus providing cakes for every home game. 

Pavilion: The tendering process to build the new pavilion has been finalised with Parker 

& Son selected as the main contractor; grant applications are under way to fund this 

important and exciting development so please watch out for updates - if you have money 

burning a hole in your pockets or purses then all contributions will be gratefully accepted. 

Ground: Work is under way to expand the outfield, unfortunately this has meant the 

felling of some trees so that we can level off the ground and grass it over. Once the new 

pavilion is built the old pavilion will be taken down and the ground incorporated in to the 

expanded outfield with additional trees planted to complete the line of trees. This 

development is necessary to allow the club to play at a higher level in coming years and it 

is hoped that we will be able to attract more touring teams. 

Kevin Baker: kev753909@sky.com 07988 635573 

Ian Taylor: ianinbexhill@gmail.com 07925 585721 

Peter Baker: peterbaker007@hotmail.com 07899 756286 

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Hello Westfield 

On 2 December we 

will attending a 

training event in 

Staffordshire 

organised by the UK branch of the All 

Japan Martial Arts Federation. 

It will provide an opportunity for our 

members to participate in one hour 

workshops in a wide range of different 

martial arts, each one taught by high 

ranked instructors in their discipline. 

In an attempt to lure in those who may be 

planning a new year’s resolution to get fit, 

or just try something new, anyone joining 

in January will be entitled to free lessons 

for the entire month. 

For more information on the club please 

visit: WestfieldGojuKarate.club 

Proud 

Sponsors of 

Westfield Youth 

Football Club 

Plumbing for FOUR generations 

Guy Woodley 

Plumber Central Heating 

Engineer for Gas, LPG Gas 

Unvented Hot Water 

Solar 

& Under Floor Heating 

REGISTERED GAS INSTALLER 

Ferndale, Wheel Lane, Westfield 

01424 752225 

07885780949 

guy.woodley1@gmail.com 

SOLID SAWDUST BIOMASS FUEL 

Eyes Down: 

Solid sawdust fuel briquettes 

2” diameter 

100% natural product 

Sourced from prime 

hardwood joinery timber 

Bonded by huge pressure alone 

Creates minimal ash residue 

Ideal for a wide range of 

solid fuel burners 

Each bag varies in 

weight and is at 

least 15kg 

Due to the dry 

nature of the fuel, 

it must be protected 

from moisture when 

stored 

£2.50 per bag 

Collection only from Woodbase Joiners Ltd. 

Unit 14 Wheel Farm Business Park, Westfield TN35 4SE 

01424 753110 

8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday Saturday by arrangement 

Westfield Bingo Club 

Community Hall 

Tuesday evenings 7.50 - 9.00pm 

Raffle - Cash Prizes - Bonus Game 

Two sessions 5 games each 

Snowball £20 start up to £85 

Please join us for a fun 

evening to keep this long 

established club active for 

the community 

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Library and Information Service: 

There are 17 East Sussex libraries, the eLibrary or Home Library 

Service for those who are disabled, frail or are caring for someone 

who cannot be left. The Mobile Service to Westfield and district ceased. 

Check out the variety of activities on the community information 

database, ESCIS where there are lists of local events, including those in 

libraries. Pop in your postcode and see what’s happening near you. 

To enquire about any of the services please ask a member of staff 

www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries or call 0345 608 0196 

Monday - Saturday 10am - 5 pm 

Westfield Parish Council’s Tennis Courts are behind the Bowls Club opposite the church on the Main Road. 

Westfield Tennis Club 

The sun shone on the Westfield 

courts for the Autumn Tournament. 

16 players plus guests enjoyed the 

gathering with the winners, Mary 

Potterton and her partner Hamilton 

Williams playing against Linda Carr 

Taylor and Nigel Inwood for a final 

set before lunch: Photo right 

Photo left: Members enjoying late 

summer sunshine on a Sunday 

morning. 

For membership please contact 

Mary Potterton 01424 752531 

Bit of fun on page 30 Answers: 

1. Half a crown 

2. Half a knicker 

3. Three far things 

4. Tenor (tenner) 

5. Pound 

6. Tanner 

7. Penny farthing 

8. Guineas 

9. Bob 

10. Penny lane 

The above totals £12.15.3 

If problem solved the change from a “score” would 

equate to:- half a stone, two florins and 3 “joeys” 

i.e. £7 - 4 - 9 

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Window on Westfield 

The Westfield Parish Council Newsletter 

Compiled by the clerk to the Council, Kate Darbyshire. A brief 

summary of Council business conducted since August and 

forthcoming events and projects. Full minutes are on the 

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

Bulb Planting 

October saw a round of bulb planting. Six 

hundred native bulbs were bought by the 

Council, including snowdrops, snake’s 

head fritillary, wild daffodils and tulips. 

The Horticultural Society kindly planted 

some around the fingerpost and the Tree 

Conservation Volunteers (TCV), headed 

up by Cllr Tim Hills, planted the rest at the 

top of Workhouse Lane, bottom of Cottage 

Lane, Churchfield and opposite Church Place Farm on Westfield Lane. 

They also managed to clear the brambles and overgrowth around four of the 

‘Westfield’ signs coming into the village. 

Poppy Making Workshops 

This year to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War I, the Parish 

Council organised a display of poppies throughout the village inviting residents 

and community groups to get involved. In September we held a Community 

Poppy Making workshop in the Bowls Club. Many thanks to the Bowls Club for 

hosting us and thank you to all the volunteers who came along on the day. We 

had a good mix of ages and a very productive afternoon of painting, sewing, 

knitting, crocheting, gluing, tea drinking and cake eating! 

I was invited by the Head Teacher of Westfield Primary School to go into the 

school and run workshops with each of the classes. I started each class with a 

discussion about the symbolism of the poppy and why it is important to 

remember World War I. The children were very enthusiastic about the project 

and worked hard, persevering with some tricky tasks. Their creations are 

wonderful and a very welcome addition to the display. 

Poppy Display 

At the end of October we put out all the poppies that people had kindly made. 

We had previously applied for a grant of ‘There But Not There Silhouettes’ from 

The Armistice Covenant Fund. These were placed in various positions within 

the parish. Toby Walsh and his team of volunteers once again did a wonderful 

job of getting the war memorial ready for Remembrance Day and also placed a 

silhouette by the memorial. Lots of hard work went into the display and there is 

a long list of people to thank including: The Women’s Institute, Horticultural 

Society, Playgroup, Youth Club, Cubs, Beavers, Scouts, Brownies, Guides and 

Woodbase. Thank you to everyone who made poppies, contributed materials, 

helped with setting up and the team at the New Inn for being a drop off point! 

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Autumn Village Tidy 

On 13th October we held another successful 

village tidy. Thank you to the 35+ volunteers 

who turned up on a beautiful day to help. This 

time we introduced a game of ‘Community 

Rubbish Bingo’ which seemed to be a hit. 

There was a three-way tie for the most random 

thing collected: fridge door, sleeping bag and 

ride on toy?! All the rubbish was separated into 

recycling and general waste with one resident 

even managing to organise a trip to the tip on the day. We would also like to thank the 

residents who do ‘their bit’ with daily and weekly litter picks, it really is appreciated! 

Parish Council Surgery 

In October The Hub welcomed me to hold a ‘Council Surgery’ as part of their coffee 

morning. I was joined by three Councillors and it was a good opportunity to give 

residents more information about the work of the Council, listen to what their concerns 

are and find out what matters most to them about their community. If you would like to 

hold a Surgery at your community group, then please let us know. 

Other News 

In August the finger post at the junction of Bluemans Lane and Parsonage Lane was 

reinstated. In September we carried out minor repairs to the bin at Churchfield and the 

bus shelters on Main Road and Westfield Lane had a much needed clean. Various tree 

works have been carried out including: removal of tree stump from Churchfield, lower 

branches removed from trees in the Recreation Ground and root removal from the wire 

fencing in the Recreation Ground. 

Ongoing projects 

We are continuing to work on the new leases for the Cricket and Tennis Clubs. Grant 

applications are being submitted for the new Cricket Pavilion and work is still ongoing 

with the telephone box at Churchfield. Quotes are being sought to repair the footpath 

between the Tennis Courts and Recreation Ground; this work should be carried out by 

the end of November. We also received the good news that Rother District Council has 

approved our community fund matching grant for £15,000 for new play/gym equipment 

on the Parish Field. Watch this space! 

Local Action Plan 

Over the last couple of months Council have discussed the need to carry out a new 

extensive resident’s survey, with a view to producing a new Local Action Plan (LAP). 

The last full survey took place in 2005 with the last update to the current LAP being in 

2011. Council have set a budget to carry out the survey and will create a new LAP 

after the next elections. 

Elections May 2019 

The next round of elections for Parish Councillors will take place on 2nd May 2019. 

Please ensure you are registered to vote in order to have your say. 

Could you spare a couple of hours a week to serve your community? Council usually 

meets on the first Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in current affairs, 

think you could represent the residents of Westfield and would be interested in 

becoming a Councillor, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our 

Clerk, Kate Darbyshire who can provide further information on the role of Councillor. 

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Westfield Parish Council Members 

Westfield Ward: 

Roger Bowe 01424 752 728 Tim Hills 07832 122 557 

Michael Horley 01424 751 217 Hamish Monro 01424 754 992 

Min Stratford 07952 995 743 Sarah Green 07483 244 177 

Patrick Edwards 07791 456 573 

Kent Street Ward: 

Peter Stapley 01424 751 499 

Martin Hall 01424 755 676 

Westfield Lane Ward: 

Michael Edwards (Chairman) 01424 752 272 

James Woodhead 01424 754 509 

E-mails for Councillors should be addressed to them, and sent to the Council address: 

westfieldcouncil@gmail.com 

Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer 

Kate Darbyshire 01424 756 973 

To keep up to date with all the latest Parish Council 

news and events, find and like us on FaceBook: 

www.facebook.com/Westfieldparishcouncilsussex 

Westfield Councillor Report: 

write this in the days following the recent Budget. Local councils were pleased to 

I hear that the siren call for more funding in the most challenging areas of adult social 

care, children and roads were addressed in part. This is only a one year settlement and 

does NOT bridge the funding gap but it is a clear demonstration that government is 

listening and it will make a positive impact on residents of the county. 

Our lobbying has been relentless and will continue; I can reassure residents that Amber 

Rudd MP is very aware of the significant challenges that lie ahead for both ESCC and 

Rother. 

On a more local level I was pleased that at Rother we were able to support the parish 

council’s application for grant funding of £15000 from Rother towards the installation 

of new equipment on the Parish Field. We continue to work with the cricket club in 

their aspirations for improvement to their facilities too. I am clear that Rother’s 

Community Grants Fund has achieved a lot in assisting parishes to enable projects to 

progress and I will ensure that our village continues to get its share by supporting 

projects going forward! 

Finally, you will recall that last year Rother stepped in and paid for four of the six grass 

cuts that ESCC previously funded. This amounted to £42000 across the district and 

specifically £1500 for Westfield. Whilst we said that this would be for one year only I 

am sympathetic to consideration of the matter for 2019 too. I have asked that an agenda 

paper be taken to Rother’s December Cabinet meeting. 

Carl Maynard 

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Planning Report 


Rother District Council planning decisions for Westfield made 

since Aug 2018 are listed below. Full details of these 

applications and others awaiting a decision may be viewed 

online at www.planning.rother.gov.uk or at Bexhill Town Hall. 

Appeal Decisions: 

APP/U1430/C/17/3177990: Land opposite the Croft, TN33 0RY 

Appeal decision upheld. 

Planning Applications Refused: 

RR/2018/66/P - Hoads Farm, Chicken Farm, Moat Lane, Westfield TN33 0RY 

Change of use of former chicken shed (agricultural use) to a mixed B1 and B8 use 

comprising office and storage of privately owned classic cars, together with external 

alterations/repairs to the building. Formation of concrete hard-standing around the 

building for vehicle access and external storage of classic cars. Levelling of adjoining 

land and soft landscaping. (Part retrospective) 

Planning Applications Approved: 

RR/2018/1406/P - 12 Mill Close, Westfield TN35 4RX Demolition of existing 

conservatory and construction of new enlarged conservatory and raised patio area. 

RR/2018/1393/P - 11 Stablefield, Westfield TN35 4QW 

First floor side extension over existing flat roof extension. 

RR/2018/1655/P - 48 Churchfield, Westfield TN35 4SW Proposed front extension. 

RR/2018/1646/P - 115 Westfield Lane, Westfield TN37 7NF 

Two-storey rear extension. 

RR/2018/1385/P - Harrow Lodge, Ebdens Hill, Westfield TN37 7PN 

Restoration of part of collapsed wall and addition of solar panels on wall. 

R/2018/1776/P - Claremont School, Ebdens Hill, Westfield TN37 7PW 

Installation of 2 no. temporary classrooms and activity space. Including new paths. 

RR/2018/1845/P - Redlays Farm, Cottage Lane, Westfield TN35 4RR 

Construction of equestrian sand school for private use on existing land. 

RR/2018/2131/FN - Crowham Manor Farm, Main Road, Westfield TN35 4SP 

Proposed agricultural storage building. Formal approval is not required for this 

application. 

RR/2018/1950/P - Redlays Farm, Cottage Lane, Westfield TN35 4RR 

Removal of mobile home, attached structure, steel and timber storage containers, 

erection of dwelling to replace. 

RR/2018/1850/P - Four Winds, Parsonage Lane, Westfield TN35 4SH 

Expansion of existing roof accommodation with rear dormer extension and other roof 

alterations. External alterations including rendering, replacement windows, replacement 

tiling and porch. 

RR/2018/1512/P - Westfield Springs, Brede Road, Westfield TN35 4SY 

Demolition of existing detached dwelling house and outhouses and erection of new 

dwelling house and garage. 

RR/2018/1886/P - Little Hides Farm Cottage, Stonestile Lane, Westfield TN35 4PH 

Enlargement of an existing pond. 

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‘Westfield Remembers’ WWI exhibition 

On the weekend 3 rd and 4 th November the Exhibition was on display in the 

Church Hall. We would like to thank the Working Party who worked very hard in 

putting together this wonderful commemoration of those who served; in 

particular, thanks go to Ruth and Ben Carter of Westfield History who worked 

tirelessly to make the exhibition happen. Thanks to Pauline Filsell-Page for 

organising the refreshments and drumming up volunteers. On the Saturday 

evening there was a good turnout for a film showing of the acclaimed 1916 film 

of the Battle of the Somme, on loan from the Imperial War Museum. Greene 

King donated a keg of their commemorative beer to the event. About £225 from 

the evening was added to all donations received throughout the weekend which 

will be given to the local branch of the Royal British Legion. The display was 

moved to the Church throughout the week from Monday 5 th November until 

Armistice Day. 

Thanks should also be expressed to Pauline for stepping in at the last minute to 

organise the Poppy Appeal for Westfield, find collectors and order the wreaths. 

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Westfield Christmas Lights 

switch on Saturday 1st December 6 pm 

St Michael’s Hospice says: ‘It simply would 

not be Christmas without a visit to the 

wonderful Westfield Lights. Once again, 

Westfield will be lit up throughout December 

in aid of the hospice. We would like to thank 

all the residents taking part in this wonderful 

event, it is a truly spectacular sight to see. 

Take your families along to see the thousands 

of lights and get into the Christmas spirit.’ 

Please take care when wandering around 

light-gazing, keep to the pavements, wear 

white or fluorescent clothing for traffic to 

see you more easily. It gets busy. Enjoy. 

PLAYERS /MUSICANS WANTED 

URGENTLY, especially WIND 

for one night only 14 December 7pm 

(plus a rehearsal) for 

Carols Round the 

Christmas Tree 

Please contact Janice 

01424 753684 

FRIDAY 14 DECEMBER 7pm 

Corbières, Main Road 

(by kind permission of Jean Tomsett) 

LIVE MUSIC, COMMUNITY CAROLS 

followed by free HOME-MADE SOUP 

COME & JOIN IN 

EVERYONE 

WELCOME! 

An annual fixture for the WCA 

British Christmas Tree Grower Association 

Past Competition Winner 

Overall & Fir Categories 

Official supplier to No 10 Downing St, BBC 

& St Michael’s Hospice ‘Lights of Love’ 

www.littledownfarmchristmastrees.co.uk 

Little Down Farm, Main Road A28 Westfield 

(end of lane past Doctors’ surgery) 

Open every day from late November to Christmas Eve 8 am – 8 pm 

01424 753413 or 0773 421 0508 

for table or palace ~ a tree to suit your needs Heights 1’ - 30’ non-drop from £25 

Nordman Fir, Norway Spruce, Noble Fir, Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, Scots Pine 

Grown locally - No Imports 

Rooted, Cut or pot-grown & sapling - your tree for life 

Only obtainable here, no other local outlets supplied 

Many satisfied customers 

visit the REINDEER family when you buy a tree RECYCLE YOUR TREE 

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