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Fletching Garden Trail
The much-loved Open Gardens Trail is back for 2025 Raising Funds for Fletching Primary School
Fletching, East Sussex – Step into the heart of Fletching’s most beautiful private gardens and support a great cause at the Fletching Garden Trail on Sunday, 8th June 2025, from 11am to 5pm.
This eagerly anticipated event is the perfect way to enjoy a day out in nature while raising vital funds for Fletching Primary School.
Tickets for the event are just £10 on the day, available from Fletching School. with children enjoying free entry. In addition to the stunning gardens, attendees can enjoy a variety of fun activities, delicious refreshments, and opportunities to win exciting prizes, all while supporting the local school.
The trail offers a rare chance to explore some of the village’s most exquisite gardens, including the breathtaking and rarely seen Clinton Lodge. The gardens are a must-see for nature lovers, offering inspiration and tranquillity for all who visit.
Event Highlights:
• Clinton Lodge Gardens – Rarely open to the public, Clinton Lodge’s gardens are a true highlight of the event, with unique areas such as the Herb Garden, Wild Garden, Banqueting House Garden, Rose Garden, and Cutting Garden.
• Fabulous Plant Stall – Pick up unique plants and gardening treasures from our local plant stall.
• Children’s Treasure Trail – A fun and interactive activity for children, featuring clues hidden throughout the gardens, with prizes to be won! • Bouncy Castle – Let the kids burn off some energy on the bouncy castle while the adults relax and enjoy the scenery.
• Latchett's Farm Ice Cream – Treat yourself to a delicious scoop of locally-made ice cream from Latchett’s Farm— perfect for a sunny day.
• Art Exhibition – Enjoy a curated exhibition of local art, showcasing the creative talent of Fletching and the surrounding area.
• Raffle – Take your chance at winning fantastic prizes in our raffle, with all proceeds supporting Fletching Primary School.
• Refreshments – Delicious lunch options, teas, coffee, and homemade cakes available throughout the day.
"Free parking is available, making it easy for visitors to enjoy the day without worry.
All funds raised from this event will directly benefit Fletching Primary School, supporting educational programs, resources, and initiatives that enrich the learning experience
for local children.
“We are thrilled to bring the community together again for such a wonderful event,” said Jenni Orwin Headmistress at Fletching School. “This is a fantastic opportunity to explore some of the village’s most beautiful and rarely seen gardens while enjoying a day full of family-friendly fun. And, most importantly, it’s all for a great cause—helping to support Fletching Primary School and ensuring a brighter future for our children.”
Come enjoy a day of nature, community, and support for
Fletching Primary School at the Fletching Garden Trail.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Emma Fletcher, Fletching Garden Trail Committee
Email: emfletcher09@gmail.com
FLETCHING BONFIRE SOCIETY
First, Being Serious:
I would like to make a small correction to last month’s link for donations to the hospice in memory of Mark Anderson, the link should be https://mark-anderson1.muchloved.com/. Apologies to anyone who found the link to be broken.
Fairly Boring Stuff:
We’ve got a quiet month this month, no big June events while we prepare for the fete on July 5th. However, we are constantly working behind the scenes to get everything ready for the remainder of this year’s events.
Looking back, we had a lot of fun at the Big Bonfire Breakfast on Easter Saturday and this will likely become an annual event. VE Day was less about fun, but we were grateful to be involved with the night’s proceedings.
Year membership is now closed but may be reopened again as we approach our big night. However, there are still many ways in which you can support us for the rest of the year!
Fabulously Busy Schedule:
July 5th – Village Fete @ Fletching Recreation Ground
August 30th - Rum and Reggae @ Fletching Recreation Ground
September 13th – FLETCHING BONFIRE NIGHT!
For more information about upcoming events, please see the members’ newsletter, the FBS Facebook page, the FBS website, or just ask us! If you are a member and are not yet receiving the newsletter, please email fletchingcommunications@gmail.com and I will look into it for you.
For Benevolent Supporters:
1. Donations of tombola or raffle prizes, or damaged/unwanted crockery are always gratefully received. Please email Will at fletchingchairman@gmail.com to arrange collection/delivery,
2. Come along to our events!
3. Get involved! I’d love to hear ideas for things you’d like to see FBS do. Drop me a message at fletchingcommunications@gmail.com and let’s chat!
4. Join the 100 Club! There are still numbers open – your lucky number could be one of them!
5. Become a member! There is no mandatory participation in any event, so there will be no pressure to be more involved than you want to. Membership for the year will not be open for much longer, so email Katie at fbsmembership@outlook.com to find out how to become a member before it’s too late.
Final Brief Sentiment:
We hope that we are continuing to provide fun and entertainment to you all, and your continued support means a lot to us. Hope you have a lovely month without us and we’ll see you at the fete!
Tor o/b FBS
Fletching Village Hall - Caretaker Vacancy
Following the very sad loss of our wonderful caretaker, the Fletching Village Hall Management Committee is now seeking applicants to fill this role.
We are looking for a practical and community-minded individual who would be a reliable and hands-on Caretaker to manage the day-to-day running of our Village Hall. This is a part-time post working flexibly for approximately 14 hours per week. The role is unpaid but is offered with a licence to occupy the adjoining newly decorated 2-bedroom cottage with a garage at a highly subsidised rent.
Duties would include:
• Managing bookings for the hall (phone/email)
• Cleaning and keeping the hall presentable
• General maintenance and minor repairs
• Being a friendly point of contact for hall users and local groups
You will need to be trustworthy, self-motivated, and well-organised as well as being a good communicator who is friendly and approachable. You will also need to be handy with basic repairs and maintenance.
To find out more about this position and request an application pack please email clerk@fletching-pc.gov.uk or call 07534 959772.
The closing date for all applications is 5pm Friday 13th June 2025.
Open Day
July 12th 2025 – 10am to 3pm
We’re opening the Plants4Presents nursery for the first time since 2017 and we’re looking forward to hosting visitors from near and far.
This is a unique opportunity to come behind the scenes and to browse and buy from our wide range of garden plants, citrus trees and unusual edible and flowering plants. A lot has changed at the site in the last few years, but now in our 21st year of trading, we send over 20,000 plant gifts each year from those scruffy looking greenhouses on Fletching Common lane.
Visitors will have the chance to buy plants at discounted price and our knowledgeable team will be on hand to help with any plant queries.
We’re encouraging local visitors to walk or cycle if possible, as we only have limited parking on site and to wear sensible shoes as it’s a working nursery and the ground can be uneven underfoot.
Suggested donation on entry £5 to local charities (children free), unfortunately we can’t welcome dogs as we have farm cats on site
