The last Cafe of the Summer in Brightling Village Hall is on Saturday 26 July 10-12noon.  There will be the usual lovely local produce for sale.  Judy from ASSELTON CAKES will bring her delicious cakes, preserves and savoury treats; JUDGES BAKERY will supply their sour-dough breads; ISABEL will have local venison steaks, sausages and mince and Tara from THISTLE … Continued

The general rule is that there is a service at 9:00 am on the second Sunday of every month. There are a few exceptions, for special occasions. 9:00 am Sunday 10 August 2025 Eucharist / Holy Communion 9:00 am Sunday 14 September 2025 Eucharist / Holy Communion 10:00 am Sunday 12 October 2025 Harvest Festival … Continued

Brightling Parish Council is seeking community views on a potential opportunity to take on ownership of the parcel of land located immediately north of the Park View cottages. This consultation is a pre-emptive exercise intended to explore the community’s interest in preserving the land for local benefit, should it ever become available through Rother District … Continued

The recording below is of the bells of St Thomas a Becket church being rung on Saturday 12 July 2025 by the ringers of Midhurst and Easebourne. Our bell ringing correspondent writes: “They rang a quarter peal of Erin Triples and said it was their favourite tower of the day. They rang at several other … Continued

Are you a keen cricketer or just fancy dusting off your whites for a friendly local match? Brightling Cricket Club is looking for a few extra players to take part in our much-loved fixture against Mountfield this Sunday 21st July, taking place at Mountfield. A traditional cricket tea is included for a small match fee … Continued