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Wishing you a very happy and healthy New Year!
We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are feeling refreshed for the year ahead. That short spell of cold weather over the festive period has hopefully helped knock back some of the winter bugs, and with a bit of luck we’ll enjoy a few more bright, crisp, cold days before winter finally fades away.
As always, we’d like to start the year with a huge thank you to everyone who has supported, helped, volunteered, organised events, or simply turned up over the last year. Thanks to your continued support, we are delighted to share some fantastic news — the Village Hall and the Surgery are now fully paid off and mortgage‑free!
This is a huge milestone for our village. We’re now starting to build up a “rainy day” fund for essential hall repairs, including work to the guttering and some of the radiators. At the same time, being mortgage‑free gives us the opportunity to invest in new projects for the hall, such as soundproofing and new equipment — and we’re very pleased to say that we’ve recently had Wi‑Fi fitted, which opens up lots of new possibilities for events and hirers.
Bonfire and Fireworks
Saturday 25th October at 6.30pm.
A family event with bar, BBQ and other refreshments along with the children's parade, bonfire and of course our amazing, sponsored fireworks! We are also having a pumpkin and scarecrow competition which are open to all children. Entry is by donation, cash appreciated. Help at the event would also be appreciated from willing villagers. All hands on deck to build the bonfire, Saturday 2pm, and clean up on Sunday at 11am would be welcome.
Annual Jumble Sale
Saturday 21st March at 2pm.
Our first event of the year is the always‑popular Annual Jumble Sale. It’s the perfect oppor-tunity to have a good clear‑out, dust off those cobwebs, and donate any unwanted items — or even re‑homing those Christmas gifts that didn’t quite hit the mark! We’d also be very grateful for a few helping hands for clearing up from around 3:30 PM. The more helpers we have, the quicker we’re all finished.
Quiz Night & Supper
Friday 27th March at 7.30pm.
One of our most popular and fun evenings returns — Quiz Night! Expect plenty of laughter, friendly competition, and a great atmosphere. Supper will be provided and includes fish, chicken, sausage, veggie options, and chips.
Teams of up to 6 people, £12 per person, which includes entry and food
Please book your place by calling Maggie on 01435 830645 before Wednesday 25th March.
Summer Fete
Saturday 20th June - 2.00pm to 7.00pm
Our fun‑filled Summer Fete is shaping up to be a fantastic day out for all ages. This year we’re planning lots of entertainment and live music, along with food, a local brewery, a Pimms bar, plus wine and soft drinks. More information to come!
We’ll also be joined by Pink Fox Fitness and Dancing, along with a wide range of local businesses and craft stall holders.
If you’d like to book a stall, please email us at punnettstownvh@gmail.com.
£20 per stall, Please bring your own table and gazebo
Coffee Mornings
Our much‑loved Coffee Mornings continue as usual, running every fortnight on Fridays at 10:30 AM, from Friday 6th February…...
For further details, please contact: Janice on 01435 831645
Board Games Night
Saturday 29th March at 7.30pm.
Bring your favourite board games, along with your drinks and nibbles, and join us for an evening filled with good company and giggles. A suggested donation of £5 will go towards the hall.
Country Lunches
Country Lunches were started nearly 30 years ago by Ann Kenward, the Vicar’s wife from All Saints, Old Heathfield, and continues today. They meet on alternate Wednesdays at 12 noon at Punnetts Town Village Hall. Their teams of volunteers provide a two course home-cooked lunch, followed by tea or coffee for £5. Good company and a friendly welcome guaranteed and new clients are very welcome. To book call Annabel Williams: 07808 000615 or Julie Langdon: 01435 863690.
For those without their own transport, Age Concern Heathfield run fully accessible buses to the lunches and currently there are some spaces available. A donation of £4 is suggested to help cover costs.
County Lunches are also looking for new volunteers to help with running the lunches. Duties include preparing and cooking food, serving the clients and clearing away. For more information, please contact Annabel or Julie.
HALL HIRE CHARGES 2024
We run three sessions available to be booked each day. These are 9.30am - 1.30pm, 2pm - 6pm, and 6pm - 12 midnight.
Large Hall : £65.00 per session, with the exception of Saturday evening being £85.00.
Small Hall : £30.00 per session.
Saturday Wedding Hall Hire Charges: We have full kitchen facilities available to yourselves or your caterers. The hire runs from the Friday 1.00pm until the Sunday 1.00pm. Thus allowing you time to set up and clear away after the 'big' day. Price £625.00.
Sport Changing Rooms - £30.00 (Including Showers = £40.00)
We kindly ask all hirers to clear and clean all areas used in a timely manner and to vacate the halls in respect of incoming groups. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please look to book early as these bookings are very popular, we already have bookings for 2025
For all further information please contact Maggie Lambert-Gorwyn Telephone: 01435 830645.