British Red Cross Home from Hospital Service

Many of you may think of natural disasters, First Aid or emergency response when you see this symbol.  But did you know that in Mid-Sussex the British Red Cross offers a range of services for the local community?

Our Home from Hospital service provides support for people recently discharged from hospital.  This could be following day surgery, a visit to Accident and Emergency or a longer stay on a ward.  This service is free and we offer practical help with activities like shopping, light housework, companionship and collecting prescriptions for between 2-4 hours a week for 4 weeks.

Sometimes getting to and from medical appointments can be tricky because public transport is not easily accessible.  Our Transport and Escort service provides a car and driver to pick you up from your home, take you to your appointment and return you.  A reasonable charge is made for this service and booking in advance is essential.

Our Equipment Loan service lends out items such as commodes, wheelchairs, backrests and bed cradles. If you are unable to come into our centres in Haywards Heath or Burgess Hill, a delivery service is available for a small fee.

All of these services are delivered by a dedicated team of trained volunteers and we are always actively seeking more recruits to join our team.  If you are able to offer an hour or two in order to support people in the Bolney area through any of these services, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For referrals to any of these services call 0800 0280 831

For volunteering enquiries call 01444 248 226

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FROM THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Saturday 14th April            Spring Show at Rawson Hall 3pm

Saturday 12th May            Plant Sale at Rawson Hall 10am

Wed. 27th June                Coach Outing to NT Polesden Lacey

Saturday 18th August        Summer Flower and Vegetable Show Rawson Hall 2.30pm

Friday 23rd November        AGM Rawson Hall 8pm

PLEASE CONTACT JUDITH WOODLAND THE SECRETARY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on judithwoodland123@btinternet.com  or 01444 881640.

DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS 3RD JUNE

 

                     BOLNEY DIAMOND

JUBILEE PARTY

In conjunction with the Nations

Big Jubilee Lunch

We are holding one of our very own for

everyone in the village to celebrate

the Queens’s Diamond Jubilee

SUNDAY 3^RD JUNE 2012

At Batchelors Field

3pm Bring-a-long-a-picnic with

Family Fun , Games and Competitions

6pm Dancing to a live Band

Soul Business

(A Bar and BBQ available in the evening)

SAVE THE DATE!

and IT’S FREE

Poppy organiser wanted for Bolney

We are trying to find a new Poppy Organiser/s

for Bolney so that vital funds can continue to be raised for our Servicemen, women and their families.

Can you or a team of friends help keep the Appeal going?

Poppy Organisers don't need a military connection, they just need to be organised and enjoy interacting with others.

The role involves ordering stock, distributing poppy boxes, liaising with local businesses, co-ordinating and recruiting collectors, recording funds etc. It requires commitment, but is a varied & rewarding role.

You will be focusing most of your efforts on the appeal between September and November, with some occasional admin work from July onwards.

The work is fun, worthwhile, rewarding and a great addition to your CV.  Training is provided and expenses are reimbursable.

For further details please contact

Sarah Welsby – Community Fundraiser 

On:  07884 235186 or email: swelsby@britishlegion.org.uk

Open Day to see the Community Action Plan

Bolney Village Community Action Plan

Following the survey completed last year the draft Village Action Plan has now been drawn up.

You are invited to see copies of the draft plan at an open session at the Rawson Hall on

Saturday 28^th April 2012.

from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon

On display will be some of the initiatives we believe should be at the forefront of our action plan.

Please come along to see what has been proposed.

The action plan was borne out of your responses in the Village survey and it needs your support and input to make it come to fruition.

We are looking for volunteers to take on some of the actions – the greater the input the sooner things will be achieved. By taking on some of the work it becomes your opportunity to make the things you want to happen actually occur. As time progresses priorities change and the working parties will be able to shape the work they are undertaking.

We look forward to meeting you on 28^th April and discussing the future actions for Bolney.

Men at Bolney

You are invited to a full English breakfast at the Eight Bells

on Saturday 24th March  8.15 - 10am

Guest speaker Nick Marples will give a talk on the subject:

"Where is God when life hurts?"

Nick speaks from his family's experience of caring for his youngest daughter through nine years of cancer treatment, that began when she was first diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumour at the age of three.

Tickets cost £10 and are available now from the Eight Bells or from Bolney Village Chapel

For further details contact Simon Allaby 01444 881089

Bolney's Got Talent

                  Bolneys Got Talent

Saturday 5^th May 2012

At the Rawson Hall

7.00pm till 11.00pm

Hot Pot Supper

Licensed Bar

Tickets £10.00 Adult, £5.00 Child (includes hotpot supper)

(Reduced rates for those taking part)

We are looking for any type of act from singing, dancing, acting, reading poetry, playing an instrument, magic, juggling, comedy ….. in fact anything.  Open to any age!

To reserve tickets or register your interest in taking part contact Sarah Bridger on 01444 881783 or e-mail john.bridger02@tiscali.co.uk