THE BRAKES ARE COMING OFF We get the sense that the change from ‘Stay at Home’ to the new message ‘Stay Alert’ is the government’s recognition that even a hint that the lock-down is to be eased, results in an inevitable and irreversible shift amongst the public...

Following the recent resignation of Bryan Whitton, a vacancy has been created on the Parish Council. Because no ‘election request’ was received by Electoral Services, the vacancy can be filled by co-option by the Council members. The co-option will take place at the...

Many generous spirited volunteers have registered with our local Community Network so that help can be found for anyone contacting that coordinating group. Some have also volunteered as NHS responders, as part of the coordinated agency support for vulnerable...

Many people have used the opportunity to get stuff done, despite being locked-in, using their own initiative and materials they have at hand. What have you been up to? Here are just  a few of the stories we’ve heard. One enterprising re-purposer managed to create a...

It’s not just the Parish Council. Many local groups, societies and activities have been relying on apps like Zoom to link up groups of people live. Book Clubs, Folk Clubs, Tai Chi classes, Yoga Classes and many more have linked up in this way. And many others have...

Prompted by the restrictions, but possibly presaging the way to become more accessible to more local people in the future, the Parish Council is currently conducting its meetings online via Zoom. It would be a very welcome development if online access to Council...

The latest news from the Horticultural Society. Here's a copy of the latest newsletter, which can also be found on the online version of the Parish magazine.

Local Tai Chi and Chi Kung tutor Marcus Bain has now made two free videos specially for local residents staying at home. Community Chi Kung Exercises 1 is an introduction. Community Chi Kung Exercises 2 provides a more detailed set of easy movements to try out at...

Many people noticed the rainbow, on 30th April, perfectly timed to coincide with the Clapping for the NHS. Image by Heather Young Images by Diana Patterson-Fox Previous pictures, by brilliant local photographers . . . . .  Images by Proctor Taylor Images by Diana...

When loyal local customers erected this heartfelt tribute to Tony and his team at the Village Stores, they were speaking for the entire local community. Here are just a handful of the many grateful comments that have been posted online in recent days: 'On behalf of...

Insights about home educating, by local resident Karin Bain. This is a post for all the mothers in our community, especially the ones who suddenly find themselves at home with having to educate their children. First of all I would like to say that you are doing really...

After long service to the Warbleton Parish Council, Bryan Whitton has decided to step down as Chairman with immediate effect and has also we understand resigned his seat on the Council. Councillor Long (formerly Deputy Chairman) is now the Acting Chairman until new...

  It will come as mo surprise that the physical delivery of a hard copy Parish magazine, to households around the community, is not practicable or advisable within the current circumstances. Helen Rogers told us this: "We were advised by the Archdeacon not to...

If you live locally you should have received (or be getting shortly) a leaflet (distributed free by Royal Mail) from the Local Covid-19 Community Network. It gives details of how to get help if you are self-isolating and in need of extra assistance and reassurance. A...

We've added a new page: 'Staying safe and well' to our Covid-19 Information tab (top right of this web page) The page contains copies of information and links that will help us all stay safe, look after our well-being and support others in our community. Send any info...

Tony and his team are playing truly amazing part in helping us all to stay safe and well. And it's good to see that locals are playing their own part by respecting the Village Stores' house rules for social distancing and courtesy towards other customers and the shop...

For up to date information and guidance about staying at home, social distancing and self-isolation, you can go to the government website https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Being told to Stay at Home provides a great opportunity to become a little fitter. And 'Couch to 5K' is one of the most popular and effective ways to start getting a more active. Created by the NHS, 'C25K' literally starts with the assumption that you do absolutely no...

Look out for our 'Hi Ho' stories. Positive ideas and initiatives that manage to bring a Silver Lining to some of the dark clouds hanging over us.

Tony and his team are offering to deliver to anyone who cannot or should not visit the Village Stores. The Village Stores email is RGVS@btinternet.com. Tony has also said that if anyone is self-isolating, or just concerned, the Stores team will be happy to come out...

Tony Fields and the Village Stores crew continue to stay admirably calm, keep smiling and maintain a flow of much needed essentials for daily life. Well done and a huge thanks to them one and all. And if you haven’t already discovered it, the Village Stores facebook...

Send us your ideas for how to keep busy and feeling positive, even if isolated. What is your escape? Reading that novel? Planting vegetables? Quilt making? Taking up painting again? Virtual bridge? Poetry? Yoga? Rekindling your musical skills? Our tip of the day:...