Our annual Meesden Sausage Supper (2024) will be held on Friday 26th January. Come and join us for an enjoyable social occasion and great food. Tickets available from Jen West 01279 777427 or Jill Allbrook 01279 777605. Book now to avoid disappointment.

From 2023 all people wishing to vote at General and Local elections will need to show a photo ID. Details are on the attached document.

Due to the impact of Coronavirus over 5.5 million people are claiming Universal Credit. Many of them are new to claiming Universal Credit having been negatively impacted by Coronavirus.

Here’s the Universal Credit guide https://www.jobcentrenearme.com/universal-credit/

If you or someone you know has an idea for a project that will benefit your area, funding of up to £300 may be available through the East Herts Council’s Small Community Grants Programme.

You can apply any time and will receive a decision in 3 to 4 weeks. For more details of this grant pot go to https://www.eastherts.gov.uk/community-wellbeing/funding-community-organisations-and-individuals

Defibrillators are installed in the Brent Pelham and Meesden BT Kiosks. Anyone in the village dialling 999 with potential Heart problems will be given the access code to the secure cabinet which houses the Defibrillator.

The Defibrillator and cabinet was supplied by the Community HeatBeat Trust and was funded by the Big Lottery Fund, together with contributions by people in the village.

The Meesden Defibrillator was officially opened by Rob Dussek of Ivy Cottages Meesden and the opening ceremony was covered by the Buntingford & Royston Mercury.