Hartfield Branch

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of a former Wealden Conservatives Chairman and Past President, Linda Whetstone, who has died while attending an international conference in Miami.
Linda's was a life dedicated to promoting the exchange of ideas about the principles and practices of a free society. Linda was a great friend and supporter of the Wealden Association. She was also a great character and great personality with direct and forthright views which were always delivered with an engaging smile. The Association will miss her.

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, has welcomed representatives of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) to two farms in Wealden to demonstrate the fantastic work that Wealden farmers are doing to manage local environment and educate the next generations about the importance of agriculture and food securi

Bruce Rainbow has been selected as the Conservative Party candidate in the Hartfield Ward by-election on 2nd December to elect a new Wealden District councillor following the death of much-loved and long-serving councillor, Chris Hardy.

Tributes have paid to Wealden District Council councillor and former chairman Chris Hardy who has passed away following a brave battle with cancer.

Nus Ghani, the MP for Wealden, joined Hartfield and Wealden locals at the Hartfield Village Fete to celebrate a centenary of women's sufferage.

Here, Retired local horse vet and active wildlife conservationist Philip Glyn reflects on his time on the Board of Conservators of Ashdown Forest: