St Giles Church - Horsted Keynes
Rector’s Page
Dear Friend
Are you in the village but not of the village?
Your existing commitments may work against building a life locally beyond the roof over your head but it's good you're reading this.
In March twenty of us met to discuss how we could improve Horsted Keynes. There was representation from Parish Council, Neighbourhood Watch, P&P, School and Cahagnes Society. We recognised that the life of 2000 of us depends disproportionately on responsibilities carried by some 40 hard pressed villagers who lead the local organisations.
There's no easy answer to spreading this load. Some organisations may have had their day. As Rector I am occasionally approached by individuals eager to serve our community. You yourself may be willing to help fill some of the gaps there are opening up, not least in befriending isolated folk who live near you.
We live more and more in the 'mini ' world of family and 'mega' world of media to the detriment of the 'midi' world of local neighbourhood.
If the friendly reputation of Horsted Keynes is to be retained we need as great an investment in our common life as you can afford. 'What goes around comes around'.
Meanwhile all praise to Sally Lamb our editor, Gill Barrett and the distribution team for their work in bringing us this ‘social glue’ of a magazine.
Yours in Christ
John Twisleton