We are delighted to announce that we signed a contract with BT on Friday 31^st May to bring better broadband to East Sussex over the next 3 years. This is fantastic news and a significant milestone for the project.
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 There are new items for sale in The Hadlow Down Village Market including some large Koi Carp that have outgrown their present environment.
Click here to go to the Market Place

 Following a report of a stolen purse in a fast food restaurant in Uckfield, Wealden police are reminding members of the public to be vigilant when out. The purse stolen in Uckfield was taken after 2 foreign sounding females placed a map over it whilst asking for directions.

Sgt Amy Mason from Uckfield Neighbourhood Policing Team " Always be vigilant and don't leave valuables on view. If you notice anything suspicious please call us straight away on 101."

 The following message has been received by Hadlow Down Online:

The Sound Architect oral history project has been awarded £44,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund to examine the celebrations at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation and the subsequent silver, gold and diamond Jubilees in East Sussex.  The project provides opportunities for anyone who enjoys history and research but particularly for NEETs (those Not in Employment, Education or Training).  If you enjoy researching, history, problem solving, photography, creative arts click here to see or download the poster showing full volunteer details.

TN22 CLUB … a great place to spend the day!
With an emphasis on fun and friendship … the TN22 Club has grown into a vibrant meeting place for the over 60s, with a chance to enjoy games and activities in the mornings before sitting down together to enjoy the delicious lunches.  We are now welcoming up to 40 members from Heathfield, Blackboys, Uckfield, Buxted, Five Ashes and Hadlow Down.  The Club relies on a fantastic team of over 20 local volunteers who make it all happen!

St Mark’s CEP School, Hadlow Down, is chosen to become a national teaching school
It has been selected for an important new role aimed at further raising standards.
St Mark’s CEPSchool is one of only 150 schools in England to be granted Teaching School status in the third wave.

A member of the public was recently the victim of a scam at a cashpoint in Crowborough. The victim was distracted at the cashpoint and had his card stolen. The victim later realised that a large amount of money had been taken from his account.
Thieves use a number of techniques to steal cards, including dropping cash on the floor whilst the victim is using the machine. They will then ask the victim if the cash is their while another thief removes the card from the machine.If you see anything suspicious, please report it to us straight away by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.
A number of tips to consider when using a cashpoint machine:-

The East Sussex broadband bid moves to the next stage! Last week we issued our invitation to tender (ITT) which means we have now moved into the procurement stage of the project.  We are now a step closer to getting a private delivery partner to help us install this essential infrastructure.
We issued the ITT one week ahead of schedule so we are well on our way to getting a contract in place in the late spring, with work beginning sometime at the end of the year.
Don’t forget to keep looking at our websitewww.goesussex.co.uk for regular news and updates!

 There has been another theft of heating oil in Heathfield. These thefts occur in rural locations generally. It is worth considering an oil alarm which alerts the owner to a quick reduction in oil. 

 A recent attempt was made to break into a shed in Herstmonceux. Thieves attempted to break into the shed yesterday and used bolt croppers to break the lock. However an audible shed alarm sounded, which scared off the thieves before they were able to remove any property.

 The Hadlow Down Parish Council Newsletter Issue 3 is now available on line.

Click here to read or download.

100You will need to register by 31st March if you want to continue to receive a green garden waste free collection service.

In July Wealden District Council will be improving its kerbside recycling services to include glass and a wider range of plastic items.  As part of the changes you will need to register with WDC before 31st March if you want to continue to receive a FREE green garden waste collection for lawn mowings, hedge trimmings, weeds etc. but not cardboard.  Registration begins on 25th February.

It will involve you having an extra wheeled bin.  From July, cardboard will be placed in a container for mixed recycling.  More details on the WDC website, www.wealden.gov.uk/register or call 01323 443322.

From Monday (18 February) members of the public will no longer be able to reach Sussex Police on the old non emergency contact number of 0845 60 70 999.
Last year, forces throughout England and Wales switched from their various non emergency contact numbers to 101.