The Green Team welcomed Councillor Christina Coleman from Wealden Council to both sites today, to take part in our eco week - leading a fascinating assembly and meeting with the Green Team representatives.

Double visit yesterday - Ashdown Primary Infants & Juniors. Met Green Teams/gave assemblies. Heard how one pupil enjoyed gardening/litter picking to make him feel closer to his much-loved grandad. Inspiring to hear of the healing power of nature from the perspective of a child.

I was invited to Uckfield College Sixth Form to speak to the A-Level politics class about engagement in politics and green issues. They were a fantastic group of thoughtful students and I loved the interesting discussions that we had. Thank you for making me so welcome.

Children's voices filled Glyndebourne last night Create Music One Voice. Many schools were represented including Crowborough St John's. A wonderful opportunity for 200+ children and their very proud families. Thank you to Peter Chivers, the Director of 'One Voice'.

I have recently announced my resignation from the position of WDC Chair to concentrate on campaigning in the coming General Election. It has been an honour to serve. Vice Chair Councillor Gavin Blake-Coggins will take over until a new chair is decided at Full Council on 8/2/24.

Attending the AGM of Rotherfield St Martin yesterday I was inspired by how many people have been helped over the last 20 yrs. Getting to appointments, hosting clubs, & visits to local attractions, the charity are continually adding to the activities they have on offer to support residents.

The Commonwealth Flag The Commonwealth was raised today outside Wealden's office and Vice-Chair Gavin Blake-Coggins #CommonwealthDay2024 read The Affirmation.

Last night saw the inauguration of Councillor Malcolm Cunningham as a “Freeman of the Town Of Polegate” Polegate Town Council . The practice of awarding Freedoms dates back to medieval times, but today is the highest honour the Council can bestow upon a valued member of the community.

It is said that our country would collapse without the voluntary sector doing what they so valiantly do. Great to celebrate local charities at the High Sheriff of East Sussex High Sheriff of East Sussex Awards 23/24 including @BHChaplaincy @BTTCOfficial and many others.

#WealdenCommunityLottery turns 1 year old! What a delight to find out how easy it is & how beneficial to so many local organisations the Wealden Lottery is! Do find out more, have a look at the webpage, and please sign up, I’m sure you wont regret it! wealdencommunitylottery.co.uk

Last week I visited Knockhatch Knockhatch Ski , near Hailsham – a huge adventure park designed for the entertainment and pleasure of entire families. We celebrated English Tourism Week and were shown so much - including the owls. He looks like a cuddly toy – except with claws!

Wealden's rowing Olympian, Emily Craig, received the Freedom of Rotherfield Parish on Saturday. Emily's recent success at the Paris Olympics made us all immensely proud not only here in our District but throughout the country, and will be an inspiration to countless individuals.

Great fun in Uckfield last Saturday with Journey's Festival of Dance. Promoting and encouraging art and drama of all sorts is so important for the whole community and particularly young people.