About 100 people assembled at the East Court War Memorial at 4.40pm this afternoon to remember the tragic death of 108 East Grinstead residents who were killed when a bomb was dropped on the Whitehall Cinema in London Road in 1943. Wreaths were laid by Philip Baker, the Chairman of East Grinstead War Memorial Ltd […]
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“Phase 2” of the collaborative project between EGWML, MSDC and Ashplats Conservation Group to provide visitors with more information got into gear today. The first of 5 signs has been erected at the Lancaster Drive entrance on sturdy chestnut poles coppiced from the wood. Not only will they provide a welcome, but it is expected
East Grinstead War Memorial Ltd has recently bought the freehold of the Northern part of Ashplats Wood between Hilary Close and Pegasus Way. 4th East Grinstead Scout Group were given the land several decades ago, but found themselves unable to manage it properly. The transaction was carried out for a nominal value and EGWML will
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Ashplats Wood, the Ancient Woodland that borders East Court close to the heart of East Grinstead, is perhaps one of the towns best kept secrets. However, a collaboration between East Grinstead War Memorial Ltd, Ashplats Conservation Group, and Mid Sussex District Council, has been working to remedy this, by installing new Information Boards around the
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Schoolchildren helped to plant six trees at east Court to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year. Pupils from Estcots, St Peter’s, Blackwell, Halsford Park, Baldwins Hill and St Mary’s primary schools took part in the ceremony. Each school planted one tree, with plaques featuring the school’s names attached to each tree. The event was organised
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