Burwash

Thank you: I have just had the most amazing week of birthday celebrations one could possibly wish for. Supper out with good friends, so many beautiful flowers and plant, the house looks so pretty. The best party which was held at the Bear Motel, who really did a fantastic job cooking for and serving my 64 guests with a delicious hot meal my very grateful thanks to them.. It was great to see so many lovely people some I hadn't seen for several years. I have just one more supper to go with my best friend and her partner on Wednesday. I feel thoroughly spoilt now. And I am officially and OAP. Thank too to those that gave money in lieu of presents for Demelza, we collected Â£60.

Congratulations: We would like to say our heartfelt congratulations to Ruth Tomkins, who was awarded the The British Empire Medal for her charitable services to people with dementia and their carers. Ruth thoroughly deserved this award. She was instrumental in starting the charity Admiral Nurses to help care for people with dementia in their own homes. Well done Ruth, it couldn’t have gone to a nicer person.

Razzamatazz: Last Saturday evening there were around 100 people at The Pavilion in Burwash Common, including the band to enjoy an evening of Jazz music and an auction of promises. Talking to Jan McCartney she told me it was such a fantastic evening with the weather making it possible to spill out on the veranda which was festooned with lights and made for a magical feeling. She said it looked a film set with everyone dressed up in the 40’s era. She praised Jane Bryant who was the main organiser and her helpers for making the evening work so well. It is hoped that they have raised in the region of £3,000 for Admiral Nurses.