Whatlington

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HELLO: It was good to see locals enjoying the film night at the Royal Oak this week. These events don't take place without effort and organisation so thanks to Steve who manages to pack it all in around a daily commute to London. I think that these events help to engage the community which can be hard in isolated rural areas particularly where there is no village school or shop any more. Thanks, too, to the Royal Oak for making us all welcome and for helping to get the film under way whilst Steve was waiting for a delayed train on a very cold night.

PARISH CHURCH NEWS: Last Sunday, 29th January we had our first United Benefice service of 2017 for Sedlescombe and Whatlington, well attended it was nice to see the two congregations coming together again. The church had benefitted from a thorough clean given by a working party last Thursday.

After the service, we had an excellent lunch at Leeford Place Hotel where many of those who had attended the service came together again.

Next Sunday our church service will be at 09.30am.