Finally, a dog friendly Artisan Café opens in Dormansland!Penny’s Place welcomes the communities of Dormansland and Lingfieldgiving residents a new reason to smile — along with their four-leggedfriends.Penny’s Place, a new community artisan café in the heart of the village,has opened its doors in the Centenary Room, behind the beautiful StJohn’s Church, offering a warm and welcoming space for locals allaround to relax, connect, and enjoy fresh, homemade food whilstdrinking good quality coffee (or tea).Advertisement The café is the creation of local resident NicoleChamberland, who has called Dormanslandhome for nearly 12 years, alongside her familyand beloved dog Penny — the café’s namesake.Nicole sold her corporate London business in2024 and dreamed of opening an artisan coffeespace in her own neighbourhood thatcelebrates everything she loves about thevillage: friendliness and community. “I’ve always loved how special Dormansland is,” said Nicole. “It’s a placewhere people truly look out for one another, and I wanted to create acafé that feels like an extension of that — somewhere welcoming foreveryone, including their dogs.”Artisan coffee, homemade focaccia sandwiches and freshly baked pastries & desserts
AdvertisementNicole brings her passion for coffee and quality ingredients to everyaspect of the menu. Visitors will enjoy true artisan coffee as well asenjoy freshly baked pastries, homemade focaccia sandwiches, andlocally made desserts, all prepared with care and attention to detail.Everything at Penny’s Place is crafted to highlight flavour, freshness, anda love for local produce. Takeaway options are also available for thoseon the move.Open six days a week, it aims to become a true community hub — aplace where residents, their families and visitors alike can finally sharegreat coffee, excellent food and good company.Locals are encouraged to follow Penny’s Place on Facebook for thelatest opening hours, menu updates, featured items, and upcomingcommunity events.For more information, please contact:Nicole email: [email protected]& find us on Facebook: @PennysPlaceDormansland
attention in 2025.From Revd AnnieHappy New Year & LookingBack at 2025As the new year is already in full swing, Ithought it might be interesting to take amoment with you to look back over the last12 months – remembering what delightsand disasters the year has brought, andrevisiting some of the stories that took ourWhy? Well, I read,‘looking at the year as a whole helps us situateourselves in the wider story of our culture – the bigger trends, thecurrents flowing through all that’s happening.’ Or in other words, wherehas God been at work last year? In all of it, through the power of theSpirit, we are called to reflect the light of Christ – affirming what’s godly,lovingly changing what’s not, and embodying the life of the kingdom tocome.1. An American president with a global impactOh yes – Trump 2.0 began this year. Back in January, were we ready forhow the 45th and 47th US president would impact the UK church – ormaybe you didn’t think he did? On related themes, later in the year wereflected on the trend of Christians supporting leaders who seem shorton compassion, and how we should engage with the thorny issue ofpatriotism in the UK.2. The love of the League CupIn March, it finally happened: Newcastle won some silverware. Theybeat soon-to-be Premier League champions Liverpool in a nail-bitingmatch at Wembley – was this an answer to prayer? Who would Jesussupport if he were physically alive today?3. Adolescence: a cry for help from our young peopleDid you watch it? Few TV dramas have gone as viral as fast asAdolescence, the harrowing story of a family whose 13-year-old son
has killed a female classmate. I read this…’Darby Moore explored how, inits swirl of social media toxicity, childhood pressure, and socialbreakdown, it nailed a growing youth crisis in our culture – and how wemight respond in our own lives.’ Did it make a difference to you?4. The Israel-Iran war is a warning for us allLive conflict and the threat of escalation were ever-present in the newsthis year. As Israel and Iran’s war overflowed into direct aggression. Didit affect you? And if not, why not? Peace-making starts at home –because but for the grace of God, there go we.5. Religion, conscience, and the assisted dying debateThe assisted dying bill was a hot topic in politics – the legislation, onwhich MPs voted according to conscience rather than party whips,caused heated debate across the country. Is there a place for socalled ‘private’ faith to influence major public issues like this?6. The unexpected hero at Gate 8I loved this story. It was a reminder that change happens one person,place, and task at a time. A mum on holiday took charge of Corfuairport and saved staff and passengers alike from travel chaos. It wasthe perfect picture of how each of us can make a transformativedifference where we are. Whatever sphere of society God has placed you in, whatever bit ofculture you get to mould, may the year ahead be full of joy, peace, andgood fruit – for the glory of God and the good of Dormansland and theworld.Revd AnnieChildren must be accomTUESDAY 24TH FE UARY3.30-5PMCENTENARY ROOM, ST JOHN'S ,A SNACK IS PROVIDE .STORIES & ACTIVITIES WITH A BIBLICAL THEMEFOR CHILDREN AGED 3-11 & THEIR PARENTS/CARERSed by an adultEBRUARYHN'S CHURCH,D.BLICAL THEMEPARENTS/CARERS
Meeting Up Together& Community Hub!3rd Feb17 FebthCentenary Room, St John’s10am-12 noon. All welcome(1st & 3rd Tuesdays )
christmas at StJohn’sAbove. We welcomed the 1 Lingfield & Dormansland Cubsto a Christmas craft sessionstLeft. Santa visited the children at the tree lighting!Beautiful decorations made by the children that attendedour Messy Christmas crafts & by the cub scouts.Dormansland Primary Christmas Carol serviceAbove. The Christmas crib. Many thanks to all the childrenthat dressed up to make the Crib service extra special.Left. Preparations for the ‘five’ Christmas party!
Lingfield Marathon Minibus Shopping Trips.Upcoming shopping trips in February are:Friday 6th. Sainsburys, East Grinstead Friday 13th. Morrisons, Oxted.Friday 20th. Tesco, 3 Bridges.Friday 27th. Crawley town centre & M&S Foodhall at Acorn Retail Park.Suggested donation per trip is £3. Call Scott on 07710 269369 to bookyour place.East Grinstead Natural History Society(EGNHS) All our meetings take place on the 3rd Monday of each month..7.30 to9.30pm, at Trinity Road Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead,RH19 2HA.Our AGM on Monday 19th February kicks off our 2026/7 season, andoutlines what we have planned during this year, for both indoor andoutdoor field trips/visits.All most welcome to join us and find out more.Refreshments will be available…£4.50 for visitors.£3.00. MembersLyn Maggs….Chair and programme Secretary.07709 606570.Sunday 8th FebruaryDuring the 10am service at St John's. We look forward toseeing you!
Neighbourhood Watch Updateplease report any crimes to ensure both an accurate reflection but alsogreater support from Surrey Policing for our village.I’m sad to say that 12 crimes have been advised via the TandridgeNeighbourhood Watch Newsletter for Dormansland during this 10 weekperiod.Burglary Residential including sheds and garagesDormans Road, Dormansland. Between 23 October and 6 Novemberthe padlock of an outbuilding used for storage was forced open butnothing was stolen from the buildingrd thMutton Hill, Dormansland. Around 20.45 27 November the victimreturning home challenged two males who were coming out of thegarage which had been entered via the unlocked rear door. Thesuspects immediately drove off. One male was described as white,around six feet tall, chubby, shadow under his eyes, looked glassy eyed,had a local accent and was wearing a thick coat with the hood up. Thesecond male was described as white, bald and wearing a zip upcardigan top and jeans. Subsequently a male was arrested and hasbeen bailed whilst enquiries continue.thStation Road, Dormansland. Overnight on 27 November 27th to 28 acontainer was broken into and four cast iron stoves were stolen.th thEden Vale, Dormans Park. Between 17.50 and 20.30 on 24 Decembersuspects climbed onto a garage roof before jumping onto a first floorbalcony of a house. They forced open a door into a bedroom beforeundertaking an untidy search. Several high value watches were takenalong with cash and currency. No search was undertaken of any of theground floor rooms and the suspects left via the first floor balcony.thLatest available reported crime between 6 Novemberth2025 and 14 January 2026. Please remember thesestatistics are only as good as the information received soth
TheftRacecourse Road, Dormansland. Between 07.19 and 07.59 November11th a black Mercedes van was used by suspects to steal cooking oilfrom a hotel and the racecourse.Vehicle CrimeJeddere Cottages, Dormansland – Theft. Between 14.00 November 9thand 13.30 November 10th front index plate LY78GXT was stolen from acar.Lake View, Dormans Park. Overnight on 9 to 10 December indexplates GV18 ECT were stolen from a car.th thHigh Street, Dormansland – Keyless Theft. Around 03.54 on 11December a silver BMW index WV71 UBD was stolen.thMutton Hill, Dormansland – Theft. Between 10.30 and 17.10 on17 December index plates GX05 RUA were stolen from a car. thWest Street, Dormansland – Theft. Between 02.30 and 10.00 on27 December index plate A22 CMA was stolen from a car. thStation Road, Dormansland – Theft. Overnight on 27 to 28 Decemberindex plates RV67 OKP were stolen.th thBlackberry Lane, Dormansland – Criminal Damage. Between 10.35 on10 January and 09.53 on 11 January the rear window of a car wassmashed.th thPlease join the Neighbourhood Watch community as additionalinformation is shared, providing guidance on how to secure yourproperty, scams etc, which are all very useful.Clive Robinson. One of your NeighbourHood Watch Co-ordinatorsIn the words of Shaw Taylor........ 'keep 'em peeled!'
Junior parkrun coming toLingfield..... but only withyour help!Robert Mitchell from Lingfield Sports Club is working with ScottMcDonald from Lingfield Running Club to try to set up a Junior Park Runin Lingfield this year. In case you are not familiar with the concept, thebelow is quoted from the Park Run websitehttps://www.parkrun.com/about/join-us/junior-parkrun/“Junior parkrun is a free, fun, friendly, weekly, community eventorganised by volunteers of all ages for children aged 4 to 14.2k junior parkrun events take place on Sunday mornings in the UK,Ireland and Australia.Junior parkrun is a great introduction for all the family to be physicallyactive outside together. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate with us.Taking part is easy! Once you have registered your child, their accountwill have a barcode to bring along on Sunday morning to take part injunior parkrun.Our junior events offer an opportunity for the whole community tocome together and get involved. We want to encourage people to walk,jog, or run and volunteer together – junior parkrun is for everyone!”Although there is a Park Run in East Grinstead the nearest Junior onesare Reigate or Crawley.There are 3 preliminary requirements.1. Landlord’s permission. This we have as we will use the Lingfieldsports ground.2. Sufficient volunteers.3. £4,800.
It will be a Park Run event and the money is paid to an account withPark Run specifically for a Lingfield event. We are trying to raise the£4,800 from a variety of sources e.g. Tandridge Together, Parish Counciletc.Our stumbling block at the moment is item 2 so If anyone is interestedin helping with volunteering at Junior Parkrun on future Sundays thenplease contact me. I assure you even only the occasional volunteeringwould be helpful!My email address [email protected] look forward to hearing from you.Scott McDonaldA concert featuring works byBoulanger, Elgar and ParryEast Grinstead Choral Society presents Faure Requiem in anarrangement for strings, harp and organ by David Hill.The concert will also feature works by Boulanger, Elgar and Parry.Music Director Phil WilcoxSaturday, 21st March 2026. 7pm at St Swithun’s Church, East GrinsteadRH19 3BB.Adult: £20; Under 18 FREEFor further information and tickets visit www.egcs.co.uk/events/Fiona AblettEGCS Publicity
Dormansland ParishCouncilAs we look ahead to the coming year the Council is seeking to appoint anew councillor. If you feel you have the enthusiasm, commitment, andideas to make a positive contribution to the life of the village, we warmlyencourage you to contact our Clerk for further information.We are pleased to report that the budget for the forthcoming financialyear , 2026 – 2027, has now been agreed at £58,000 for the year. Thanksto careful financial planning, the Council is able to maintain the preceptat almost the same level as the previous year with a slight adjustmentof £600 (2025–26 £57,400). This reflects our continued commitment tosupporting essential services whilst remaining mindful of residents’household budgets.Several community grants were formally approved during ourDecember meeting making up the second tranche of donations andgrants from the annual budget. The Dormansland War Memorial andCommunity Hall will receive funding to support the completion of theirmuch-needed kitchen refurbishment, a project that will significantlybenefit the many groups who rely on the space. In addition, the Councilhas approved Dormansland Primary School’s request for a grant toassist with transport and ticket costs for educational visits to AshdownForest, ensuring that pupils can continue to enjoy meaningful outdoorlearning experiences.Councillor Hilary Taylor is coordinating the next village litter pick,scheduled for 26th April 2026. This event has now become a valuedannual tradition, helping to keep our village clean, welcoming, andcared for. Please put the date in your diary and look out for furtherupdates. Your participation—however small—makes a real differenceand is always greatly appreciated by the community.One of the priorities identified through our resident’s survey was vehiclesspeeding through the village. It has taken a while, but we are pleased to
report that two new Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) have been installed,one by the entrance to the rec and one by the Memorial Hall and agateway sign installed at the Mutton Hill crossroads. Hopefully thecombined impact of these measures will be successful in reducing thespeed of some of the vehicles through the village. We realise this will notbe a total solution to the problem and will be engaging with Surrey torequest a traffic survey and taking advice on what further measuresmay improve safety on our village roads.District Councillor Sir Nicholas White has raised an important concernregarding the growing number of scams targeting residents in the localarea. In response, the Council is sharing the guidance below in the hopethat it will help Dormansland residents stay alert, stay informed, andavoid becoming victims of fraudulent activity.These are specific dangers consumers must watch out for:? Shopping & Product ScamsCounterfeit Goods: Beware of cheap imitations. Counterfeit productsare often dangerous and can fund organised crime. Deep discountson in-demand toys or luxury goods advertised on social media oftenredirect to cloned websites that look real but deliver nothing. Alwaysbuy from trusted sources and consider supporting local, reputablebusinesses.Dangerous Chargers & Lights: Shockingly, tests show 98% ofcounterfeit chargers have the potential to cause electric shock orfire. Always buy Christmas lights and electronic accessories fromreputable retailers and inspect older decorations for damage.Illicit Vapes: The festive flavours may be enticing but avoidpurchasing vapes and refill liquids from unauthorized sources, asillicit products may contain harmful substances and inaccuratenicotine levels.? Digital & Communication ScamsSocial Media Scams: Be wary of suspicious emails, posts, andadvertisements offering unrealistic deals. Fake fundraisers,giveaways, and fraudulent friend requests are common tactics usedto steal information.Text Message and email Scams: Do not click links in unsolicited textsor emails, especially those offering unexpected payments or benefits
(e.g., winter fuel). Other topics may be a missed delivery that asks for a fee to reschedule. Phone Scams (Vishing): Be cautious of calls from unknown numbersclaiming to be from banks, government agencies, or utilitycompanies. Legitimate organizations rarely cold-call seekingsensitive details. Ticket Fraud: Tickets for events make great gifts, but only purchasethem from official, reputable sources to avoid the disappointment offake or invalid passes. Christmas E-Card Scam: Malware can be hidden in fake holiday ecards. Don’t open e-cards from unknown senders and be cautiouseven with familiar senders—accounts can be hacked. Home & Personal ScamsDoor-to-Door Sales: Be cautious of unsolicited visitors selling goodsor services. Legitimate businesses rarely cold-call.Insulation Scams: As the weather cools, beware of unsolicited, highpressure offers for insulation or home improvement. Rogue tradersare active, so research companies thoroughly before agreeing toany work. Romance Fraud: Those looking for love online must proceed withcaution. Do not rush, stay on the platform to chat, and never sendmoney to anyone, no matter their story or need (even for a\"Valentine’s train fare\").A cautious consumer is a safe consumer!Consumer Safety Checklist:Stop, Think, Check: an seemsSource Wisely: Only buy gifts and Guard Your Data: Never provide or ly everything! If an offer seemsbably is.gifts andtablished retailers.provide personal or financialby clicking an unsolicited link.
As we start the new year, the Parish Council would like to extend itssincere thanks to all residents, volunteers, and local organisations whosecontinued support and engagement help strengthen the spirit of ourvillage. Dormansland thrives because of the generosity, involvement,and goodwill of its community, and we remain committed to workingcollaboratively with you throughout the year ahead. Your ideas, yourtime, and your voice are always valued, and we look forward to buildingon this shared sense of purpose as we enter 2026. The next Parish Council Meeting will be at 6.30pm on Wednesday 4thFebruary and Wednesday 4th March 2026. Planning Meetings begin 30minutes earlier at 6pm. The meetings are held at the Baptist ChurchMeeting Room. Contact us at [email protected] or telephone 07395323456 and leave a message. The postal address is PO Box 335, Lingfield,RH7 9BP.Steven Rees, ClerkWeb. www.dormansland.org.ukThe RH7 History Group’s March meeting will take place at the JenningsHall on Monday 9 March. Penny Harris will give a talk called “Potholes,Pigs and Paradise”. Doors open at 7:30pm for an 8pm start. There is acharge of £2.50 for visitors to our meetings. thPlease note that on our website, www.rh7.org, there are details of ourevents through the year and 135 factsheets on local history available foryou to read for free. If you have any queries on local history, then contactour chairman ([email protected]) and one of our team will arrangeto meet you at the library.Bill Stevenson.www.rh7.org
As most of you will know Lingfield Library is housed in a building knownas “The Guest House”. It was given this name by Charles Foster Haywardwhen he purchased the building in 1896. It was his contention that it hadbeen built in 1475 to house guests visiting Lingfield College, which waspart of the Collegiate Church rebuilt by Sir Reginald de Cobham in 1431.Recently Jeremy Clarke, the Chairman of the Hayward History Centre,and I have been assisting Young Epilepsy with their Heritage Squareproject. The project is intended to refurbish the square bounded by thepond, St Piers Farmhouse, the Granary (Young Epilepsy’s café) and theold carthouse, and to create a research/exhibition centre. As part of hisinput to the project, Jeremy undertook to carry out historical research onthe buildings (he is an expert on medieval buildings). This resulted inhim identifying that it was the Sonds family that had owned thebuildings when they were constructed. At the time of the construction ofthe farmhouse (the oldest building) in the 15 Century, this familyowned Puttenham Manor (to the east of Lingfield). They also ownedmany other properties throughout England, including in Lingfield. InLingfield they owned Town or Church-Stile Farm. The latter name wasderived from its farmhouse, which had been built beside the stileimmediately to the west of the Church. This stile would have beensituated where the path now runs from the graveyard to Vicarage Road.This means that the building we know as “The Guest House” is in factChurch-Stile Farmhouse and the land it stands on was never owned byLingfield College.thSubsequently we discovered that on the 1720 map of the land owned byMagnus Deo (a copy hangs on the wall of the History Centre in theLibrary) the building is named as Church-Stile House. It transpires thatwe have been calling the building by the wrong name for over acentury! The Guest House Trust, which is responsible for the building,have been advised of this discovery but have decided againstrenaming the building as it might cause too much confusion.Bill Stevenson – Chairman, RH7 History Group. ([email protected])The Building Known as “The Guest House”in Lingfield
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Dormans EveningWI “DEWI”Founded 1964www.dewi.chessck.co.uk DormansEveningWIAnd now for something completely different!Back in the Spring, as I was walking my dog, I came across an intriguingsight. A group of women trekking towards a footpath. That morning Ihad been searching online for a Ramblers Group, so I hurried over tothem.“Are you a walking group?”“We’re the Walkie Talkies!” came the joyful reply.“The What?” I found out that the Walkie Talkies are the Wednesdaywalking group of the Dormans Evening Women’s Institute (DEWI). Wewalked a little way together, chatting about the WI and what had leddifferent people to join, I asked,“In one sentence, what would you say is the purpose or mission ofDEWI?”“The friendship and education of women.” Was the resolute answer.Now that sounds like something I want to know more about.Up until that point I only knew 2 things about the WI.1. They famously slow-clapped a politician off stage at a conference.2. One branch did a calendar to raise money for Leukaemia Researchwhich was made into the 2003 film ‘Calendar Girls’.“Can anyone join?”“We meet on the 2 Thursday of every month at 7.30pm in the ParishRooms - the green building near the church. Why don’t you come alongto our next evening, it’s a talk - ‘Find and keep your pelvic floor’ they’renot all like that though!”.ndSo, I went along, I listened to an engaging and informative talk by Pilatesand Ballet Instructor Louise Ryrie, whose warm humour immediatelydiffused any awkwardness about the topic, and I met a group of
remarkable, interesting, and magnanimous women. I can honestlysay DEWI is one of the greatest treasures I have found on a dog walk.To honour that serendipitous moment, I have written a poem inspiredby the 1907 classic “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic”.Ode to the DEWI Walkie TalkiesIf you go down to the woods todayThere just might be a surpriseIf you go down to the woods todayYou’d be smart to open your eyesFor you might find a brilliant groupOf women walkingAnd - Cock-a-hoop!Today’s the day you’ll meet theWalkie TalkiesIf you go down to the woods todayOr rather on a WednesdayIf you go down to the woods as I sayYou’ll find a joyful arrayOf interesting people witty and wiseThey’re clever, they’re kind,They’re aerobocised!On Wednesdays you might meet the Walkie Talkies.Melinda WellsShrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, is the Christian feast day before Lent,historically a time for confession (\"shriving\") and using up rich foods likeeggs, milk, and sugar by making pancakes to prepare for 40 days offasting, with traditions including confession bells and pancake races.Originating in Anglo-Saxon times, it's the last chance to indulge beforethe austerity of Lent, leading to festive customs in many cultures,including Mardi Gras. Source: Google! Ed.Shrove Tuesday is 17 February! th
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Dormansland Diamondsare still very much herefor the community inthese difficult times. If youneed any help or support,please call or text Lisa inconfidence on 07710 917427.Here to Help
THE 2026 CRICKET SEASON ISN’T FAR AWAYCome and join your local club!Dormansland Cricket Club, St. Clair Cricket Ground, Station Road, Dormansland, Surrey RH7 6NLYou might be new to the game, or experienced but looking to play for a club whereyou’re pitched at the right level. Perhaps you want something fun for you and the kidsto do. Whatever your motivation, get yourself down to Dormansland CC.Each week during the Spring and Summer we put out two Saturday league teams and aSunday XI. We also have a thriving junior section and a recently formed ladies section,with both meeting up on a Thursday. In short, there are opportunities for everyone. Andthere’s more! A lot of clubs stopped doing teas post COVID, but we didn’t. Ours just gotbetter and better. So much so in fact, they’ve even won a couple of awards.So, if you want to play for a club where you’ll receive a warm welcomeand every opportunity to shine, get in touch. To find out more, contact AlMurray, Fixture Secretary, on 07932 161392,or email [email protected]
We hope the community, and particularly yourchildren, enjoyed the Christmas displays aroundthe village. The little gnomes/gonks are so sweet!January saw us welcome Delia Taylor who spokeabout the life of Coco Chanel - a story from pauperto multi-millionaire! Who knew that after hermother died, she was brought up with her sisters inan orphanage where she learnt to sew. She nearlyOur full meeting schedule and more information about our subgroups(which are exclusive and free to all members) are available on ourwebsite www.ywidormansland.org.uk.The YWI Dormansland meets at the Parish Rooms in The Platt at 8pm -9.45pm usually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and we alwayswelcome new members. If you are interested in becoming a member, orwould like more information, please drop us a line at the email addressbelow. If you have not been a member before your first meeting is free. Dawn Dulley on behalf of YWI Dormansland Our Sole Sisters walking group has sampled the wares at Penny’s Placeafter a recent Saturday walk and we’re sure to be back!And our Drama Queen theatre & cinema group have seen Hamnet inEast Grinstead and are planning group tickets to see The UnlikelyPilgrimage of Harold Fry - a new musical at the Theatre Royal, and tovisit the Ramses and the Pharaoh’s Gold exhibition at Battersea PowerStation. We like to get out & about!On 10th February we have a fun food & drink basedquiz evening including a ‘guess the odd ingredient’in bakes provided by some of our members. So, ifyou think you know your raclette from yourrochefort, your gnocchi from pappardelle, why notjoin us?!became a member of the royal family after the Duke of Wellington senther roses with diamonds inside and asked her to marry him. In herhonour if you look on the reverse of any lamp post in Westminster youwill see CC the Chanel logo! And how many of you donned an LBD overthe festive party season!?
EveryTuesdayLingfield table Tennis Social ClubVictoria Club, Lingfield. 7-6.30pm.EveryTuesdayPop-in & chat at the SS Peter & Paul, Lingfield. 10-noon.EveryWednesdayFor secondary school age youngsters.Scout HQ, Saxbys Lane. 4-6.30pm.More dates for your diaries& don't forgets!1st Saturdayof monthBreakfast Hub at SS Peter & Paul church, Lingfield.Bacon rolls etc. 9-10.30am.1st Tuesdayof monthSEND peer support group for parents & carers.Dormansland baptist church. 10-11.30am.2nd Saturdayof month10am-1.30pmRepair Cafe East Grinstead. At Glen Vue CommunityHub In Station Road. breathing life back into brokenitems and gadgets3rd Saturdayof month10am-1.30pmRepair Cafe Forest Row. At the Community Centre InHartfield Road. breathing life back into broken items andgadgets3rd Wed.of month1.30-3pmSupport group for parents/carers for those with epilepsyand/or learning difficulties.St Peter & St Paul's church, Lingfield.Last Satof monthfrom 12.30pmA free, simple lunch is offered at St Bernard'schurch, LingfieldLast Tuesof monthfrom 7.30pmWine & Wondering! Spiritual not religious!The Star, Lingfield.Last Thursof monthAge UK Surrey Tea & Chat. 2.30 - 4pmJennings Hall, Lingfield & Dormansland Comm. Centre.Anyone over 50 is welcomeLast Sundayof monthMen’s Walks. 10am meet atViewpoint Centre in Moons Lane.Sunday8th Feb.During the 10am service at St John's. We look forwardto seeing you! 2nd Sunday of each month.
Please Support The Village VoiceAnnie [email protected] has been going on in recent months. The new village Youth Hubhas opened it’s doors. The activities provided are very much led by theyoung people and it’s amazing to see how much toast they can tuckaway after a busy day at school. We have also welcomed the newCommunity Café to the village and I wish Nicole every success in hernew venture. It’s great to see church buildings used on a regular basis. I took my baby grandson along to the Little P’s Stay & Play session atLingfield church today (mid-January) and it was really lovely. Do give ita try if you are a parent/guardian and are free on Tuesday mornings. Alovely warm welcome awaits. Details on the ¼ page ad in this edition.Copy date for the March edition is Tuesday 17th February. I lookforward to hearing from you about upcoming events or anything youthink may be of interest to your fellow residents..If you are able and would like to support the costof bringing this magazine to your door andensuring we all stay connected, please scan thisQR code to make a donation. Alternately, emailthe editor, or call St John's Treasurer, John fordetails of other ways to contribute, thanks.The views, opinions and updates published in this magazine are thoseof the content authors and do not necessarily reflect or represent theviews and opinions held by the Village Voice. We do our best to checkfacts wherever possible.From the EditorThank you to everyone who contributedto this edition. I’ll need to have words withRev Annie. She mentions Newcastle in hersum up of the year and not CrystalPalace with their two trophy haul!
Parish Room BookingsPolice (Surrey)Neighbourhood Watch/COMNETDormansland Primary Schoolwww.dormansland.surrey.sch.ukDormansland Parish Council Clerkwww.dormansland.org.ukDormansland Baby & Toddler GroupHorticultural SocietyHospitals:East SurreyCrawleyCaterham DeneQueen VictoriaLingfield & Dormansland Community CentreLingfield Silver BandLingfield SurgeryMeals on WheelsMP for East Surrey Note elections on 4/7)Tina BoyceGeoff LeddenAnne van VlietDormansland Diamonds@dormansland diamonds 2020Sara Watson & Sally KnightClaire Coutinhowww.clairecoutinho.comTerri Pagram, ManagerJulie FullerMrs Faye Davies and Mr Mark CookActing Head [email protected] Research, Dormansland CommitteeCARE in East Grinstead and Lingfield(transport to medical appointments is provided by volunteers for thosewithout other means of transport - book between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm)Carnival CommitteeCollege of St BarnabasCricket ClubCrimestoppersDormans Evening WI01342 83318310101342 83677501737 76851101293 60030001883 83751201342 41400001342 83365501342 83235907395 32345607710 91742707432 14089207846 523226www.tinyurl.com/4wxf6d9907854 6967790800 555 11101342 83203801342 87026001732 86395001342 83389301342 83340001342 83632707504 4812890207 219 5972Dormansland Village Activities and useful numbersLisa FeltonClive RobinsonAlison HillsVicky Bowndormanslandcarnival@gmail.comChaplainwww.st-barnabas.org.ukDavid [email protected] Greenhalghwww.dewi.chessch.co.uk01342 410086PO Box 335. Lingfield Delivery Office.Gun Pit Rd. Lingfield.RH7 6ARDormansland Rockets FC Russel ForemanDormansland War Memoral Hall Bookings [email protected] 472217
Messy ChurchChurch FlowersSewing ClassesParish Room BookingsUrban Saints (Baptist Church)Advertising Manager96 West St, Dormansland, RH7 6QTPrinters: En-routeTennis ClubChild Protection and Safety OfficersRiding for the DisabledSouth-East Water Emergency Number (24/7)Little Chums Pre School & Forest SchoolYWI DormanslandChurchwardens at St John’sMr Ray DainesGatewood,Blackberry Road, Felcourt, RH19 2GHHelen Lee32 Dorset Gardens, East Grinstead. RH19 2SDPim BallDavid Cowardwww.dormanslandtennisclub.co.ukAnnie Robinsonwww.ywidormansland.org.ukinfoywidormansland@surreyfedwi.org.ukJulie Dugganwww.littlechums.comParish Treasurer & Envelope Scheme Recorder11 Pine Way Close, East Grinstead, RH19 4JRMrs Josien YatesMrs Anne van VlietMrs Rosemary WilliamsMrs Susan CalamassiMrs Roz [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Voice Editor Anne [email protected] 89490007732 71105507798 82311507929 87856301342 83215901342 83318301342 83422501342 83370301342 83239107711 48717807876 35224501342 87035807798 82311507849 30876201342 31473807738 19566901342 8704260333 000 0365John Pordumpordum@gmailTanzen Academy (Dance Lessons) [email protected] 07894 116254Front cover photographTo the army of volunteers that make theproduction & distribution of this magazinepossibleColouring by Mia Brady
SundaysSaid Communion (1st, 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month)Family Communion on 1st Sunday, Parish Communion all otherSundays. Sunday Smilers (children 4-11) meets on 2nd Sunday.Informal Service every Sunday.WeekdaysWednesday - Service of Compline on ZoomFriday - Prayer Time. St Andrew’s chapel.Vicar of Lingfield and DormanslandThe Reverend Ian WhitleyAssociate VicarThe Reverend Annie KurkSt John's Vicarage, The Platt, Dormansland, RH7 6QUemail: [email protected] administrator - [email protected] Room Bookings - Benefice Office8.00am10.00am5.00pm8.00pm4.00pm07961 38229307774 43747101342 83202101342 832021Worship at St. John’swww.stjohnsdormansland.orgSunday Morning ServiceFather Jack Lusted9.00am01342 325705Sunday Morning Meeting for WorshipPlease contact Tony Franklin ([email protected]) or LesleyEvans ([email protected]) if you’d like to attend.Resident Friend9.45am01342 832150Sunday Morning ServiceMinisterRev. Jacqueline [email protected] 493418www.dormanslandbaptistchurch.org.ukDormansland Baptist ChurchSt Bernard’s Catholic Church, Lingfieldwww.claridgehouse.org.ukClaridge House Quaker Meeting
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