Proud to be representing the people of Ninfield and Hooe with Wartling
Bringing you News from the Parish, the District and Beyond Councillor Mrs Pam Doodes Catslide Hooe Battle TN 33 9ET 01424 892329 cllr.pam.doodes@wealden.gov.uk
Welcome to my website
My ambition is to provide the residents of Ninfield Hooe and Wartling, and any one else who stumbles upon the site, a useful one stop click to find out information, news and views about our area. Please take a few minutes to navigate the site to see what it has to offer. The Local Contacts page is regularly updated as I recieve more information from local clubs, societies and businesses. Where ever possible I have provided links for your convenience. I hope you find the website interesting and useful. Best regards Pam A message from Greg Barker: "I am delighted that Pam Doodes is your local councillor in Ninfield Hooe and Wartling. Pam has always shown a great commitment to the local area and works incredibly hard to help with any problems or concerns that are brought to her. I know from working alongside her on many local issues just what a tenacious local champion she is for her residents. This website is a really useful local resource and I hope you find what you're looking for! Please do get in touch with Pam if you have any queries or need some local advice. I have every confidence she will do all she can to help." Greg Barker M.P.
Ragwort! Beware wrong sort of flower power It's pretty but pretty dangerous too. Ragwort is an attractive but potentially deadly weed posing a threat to humans, horses, livestock and wild animals. Ninfield Hooe and Wartling Parish Councils all support me and have joined in the task of telling people about the dangers of this weed.
For the Farmers Guardian warning see HERE For the British Horse Society warning see HERE For the Horse Trust warning see HERE. For the DEFRA advice see HERE.
 Heavy Vehicles using the road through Russells Green ESCC is well aware of our concerns about speeding traffic and the use of the road through Russells Green by oversized heavy good vehicles If you have photographs or reports of accidents or near misses please let me know as the more information I can pass on the stronger our case
Battle Area Community Transport Looking for a Pick-me-up? For information about routes that include Ninfield and Hooe please phone: 01424 772001 email bactoffice@tiscali.co.uk or access their website HERE
Battle Area Community Transport (BACT) is a charity serving the local transport needs of people living in rural Rother and the surrounding area. BACT which was formed in 1999, received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2008 as one of the UK's 'unsung heroes'.
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 The Queen's Diamond Jubilee 2nd - 5th June 2012 Events and celebrations are taking place in our three Parishes Congratulations! Lou from The Red Lion Hooe completed the Hastings Half Marathon to raise funds for Mo Bourner On March 25th Lou ran the Hastings Marathon to raise funds to help pay for the expensive equipment needed to improve Mo's quality of life and help towards recovery. It is not too late to sponsor Lou by Sending a cheque to The Red Lion or Completing one of the Sponsorship Forms at The Red Lion Hooe and The Post Office Lower Street Lou would be happy to talk to you so why not phone her on 0798931299 So far promises and donations have reached in excess of £6,000.00 £7,000.00 £8,000.00 £9,000.00 £10,000.00 NOW £11,000.00 (A 20 year old local man charged with grievous bodily harm with intent against Mo Bourner appeared at Hove Crown Court on Friday 2nd March and denied the offence. He also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of racially motivated GBH. He is currently remanded in custody and will face a trial at the Crown Court before a judge on Monday July 16th)
Broadband Funding We need to lobby hard together I am delighted that East Sussex has recognised the importance of Broadband and has the aim for this to cover 99% of the County. They have applied for £10.6million funding and will add a further £15 million ESCC money to that figure. In addition further funding will be attracted as super-fast broadband is rolled out across the County. As always I will be doing all I can to ensure that my ward of Ninfield Hooe and Wartling is recognised as an area needing investment in Broadband. To make sure we raise this area in the technological/funding pecking order I need as many people as possible to contact me or Wealden and give details of their experience of slow, or in some cases, non-existent Broadband coverage and the nature of their business. To ensure our voice is heard and our need is recognised by the County I ask that as many of you as possible log on to the ESCC website and complete the on line survey Our campaign should be demand stimulated, something as important as this to our future economy must be tackled by us all.
Wealden Members visit the renovated offices in Hailsham as they near completion
 L to R Cllrs Claire Dowling, Pam Doodes, Jonica Fox, Roy Galley and Bob Standley Congratulations to Sophie Winner of the Wealden Community Award 2011  Sophie being congratulated by Greg Barker M.P. outside Ninfield Post Office Free Bus Travel Eligible older or disabled people are entitled to free off-peak travel on local buses throughout England. You will need a bus pass, which must be shown to the bus driver on each journey. You can apply for one at your local library or at your local council offices. For more details see HERE. Trace Stolen Horse A website is now on line for people who want to trace stolen horses For details please see HERE. New Police Number '101' A new contact number for the Police is now live in Sussex. '101' is the number to call when you want to contact your local Police - when it is less urgent than a 999 call. 101 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dial 101 to report less urgent crime and disorder or to speak to your local officers: e.g. Stolen car: Damage to property: Suspected drug use or dealing: Minor Traffic collision: Information about crime in your area: general police enquiries. 101 is being introduced as part of the government's wider work to improve access to the police, ease pressure on 999, and help efficiently and effectively tackle crime and disorder. For more information contact David Kemp, Community Safety Partnership Officer at david.kemp@wealden.gov.uk
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 Introducing The Ninfield and Windmill Hill Patient Involvement Group The purpose of the Group is To represent the Practice population and act as a link between patients and staff, providing two-way communication and To support the Practice in continuing to improve the service to patients Further details from Julia Scotcher Practice Manager 01424 892569 Waitrose Hailsham supported The New Hooe Village Youth Club and Forum Each calender month Waitrose Hailsham has a community budget of £1000.00. I applied to Waitrose for support for the proposed Youth Club and am delighted to tell you that the Club was chosen as one of three clubs and societies supported during the month of April Thank you to all who put your green tokens into our bin. More green tokens = More funding! Just as soon as the Club received the Waitrose donation I will let you know who much you helped raise for the Club South East Water report on the Current Water Resource Situation Please access South East Water website HERE
Local Farmers concerned about Schmallenberg Virus As lambing commences our local farmers are holding their breath to see if their animals have been infected with this devistating virus. The virus affects both Sheep and Cattle and results in still birth or deformed animals. The virus does not present risk to humans For full details see the DEFRA LINK
The Olympic Torch will be travelling through Wealden on Tuesday 17 July 2012 and residents are urged to come along to the two locations, Crowborough and Pevensey, through which the Olympic Flame will be carried by Torchbearers during the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. You can find the route of the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay HERE.
Message from Ninfield Surgery A new system for arranging appointments with a Doctor is now in operation. You will be given a booked slot for a telephone conversation with a Doctor, which may save you from actually attending the surgery. This should make better use of the Doctor's and your time, but you can still see a Doctor when necessary. Please bear with us while we are all getting use to the new arrangements Many thanks Julia Scotcher Practice Manager 01424 892569 On Monday 6th February the BBC You and Yours programme had an interesting discussion about this new GP telephone appointment system. It can be heard on Iplayer and the link is HERE East Sussex County Council Contact Numbers The new switchboard number is 0345 60 80 190 Adult Social Care: 0345 60 80 191 Children's Services: 0345 60 80 192 Highways and Rights of Way: 0345 60 80 193 Local 'bus enquiries: 0345 60 80 194 Library Renewals: 0345 60 80 195 Library Enquiries: 0345 60 80 196 Trading Standards: 0345 60 80 197 Other enquiries: 0345 60 80 190 Notice Board Local Events are listed on the Parish News Pages NEW Wartling Page: Details of the new Cuckmere Community Bus Service
Greg Barker MP warns against doorstep sale mobility aid tricksters Greg Barker is warning us to be on our guard against 'unscrupulous traders' who sell mobility aids on the doorstep. He is supporting the Office of Fair Trading's campaign to raise awareness of this issue. Mobility aids are products that are used by the elderly or disabled such as mobility scooters, wheelchairs and walk in baths. For further details please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 040 506 or visit www.direct.gov.uk/consumer or www.oft.gov.uk/doorstepselling
National Health Service I came across the NHS website and thought it really easy to use and informative. You can link to it HERE.
Free TV Licence for those reaching 75th year Anyone aged 75 or over is entitled to a free TV licence for their main address. In addition if you live with someone aged over 75, their free licence will cover all the equipment in the proprerty. It is quick and easy to apply at www.tvlicensing.co.uk/over75 or by calling 0300 790 6073
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