Winter weather heads our way

Jack Frost seems to be signaling his

arrival. There is a nip in the air, frost is predicted for these parts and

winter duvets are being dug out from hibernation. So, shall we see a repeat of

the chaos that hit East Sussex last year? 

Last year

many parts of the UK experienced the worst winter for some 30 years and a lack

of planning resulted in travel chaos, so many in the region will be hoping that

the Lewes District Council will have been banking salt supplies and the rail

tracks will be deiced.

The

closure of roads had its upside though, I, for one, had fun sliding down School

Hill, stock up on the sledges early at Intersport. I also thoroughly enjoyed

the cosy fire at the John Harvey Tavern, where – such is the dedication of the

pub’s staff – one of the barmen had walked in from Ringmer. Strangely enough (or

not) most of the shops on Cliffe High Street were closed yet the pubs were

open! For a good pub guide to Lewes see.

Commuters from

Lewes – and as far down the line as Seaford - also gained a couple of extra

days off due to cancelled trains creating a rather demob-happy atmosphere in

the town. To check on train departures .see the live departure board.

To keep

the chill at bay, why not have your electric blanket tested for free?  LDC are holding testing session nearby the

town in Peacehaven, Seaford, Newhaven and Ringmer this week, for details and

blanket collection call Rebecca Wynn on 484363.

Also,

remember the birds may be unable to forage for food, so stock up at Fur, Feathers’

N’ Fins or at Pets Corner.

And so

that you are prepared for the cold snap, remember to check the forecast on the

site…