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For Sundays task we continued on the Ghyll Steps, whilst other volunteers removed litter from around the lake. We had 10 volunteers: 6 on the steps, 4 litter pickers. Some left at lunchtime. We have created new steps about 1/2 way up the slope where a seep line had formed, eroded desire paths were forming […]

In 1949 Alfred Wagg a merchant banker of the Hermitage, East Grinstead, set up what is now The East Grinstead Memorial Estate Limited as a charitable trust for the benefit of the residents of East Grinstead. The assets placed in trust comprised the East Court estate and incorporating Ashplats Wood. During the latter part of

We recently got an update on what Halsford Park School has created with the help of a recent grant from EGMEL “We wanted to give you an update on the stage that the East Grinstead Memorial Estate donated money towards in 2020. Due to the pandemic and school closure, the build of the stage was

This week it’s been necessary to remove 3 Ash trees from the small wooded area next to the East Court entrance at the bottom of Blackwell Hollow. The Ash trees were suffering from a disease known as “Ash dieback” and were slowly succumbing. Ash dieback is predicated to affect 80% of the Ash trees in

The fields and woods at East Court have been a great place for East Grinstead residents to enjoy during the Covid-19 lockdown. The wide open spaces have enabled people to socially distance whilst still appreciating the scenery and fresh air. Unfortunately though there has been a significant amount of rubbish left there by visitors, and

Every year our Charity makes grant awards to local organisations that we believe align with our Objectives. Applications are invited through Mid Sussex Voluntary Action, and are considered by our Grants sub-committee before being ratified by our Board of Directors. In 2020, 18 grants have been made totalling £20,180:

Our charity this year is sponsoring one of the flower beds in the High Street in East Grinstead to the tune of £500. The donation will go towards planting out and maintaining all the floral displays in EG which have been so spectacular in recent years.

These stunning images were taken by Stuart Webber on a cold and frosty December morning. They go to demonstrate that East Court is worth visiting at any time of year.