Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary

Horam and Vines Cross Village Diary April 2024

Lunch Afternoon Tea Singing Dancing

Qi Gong Knitting Baking Games

Days Out Watercolour Painting Crafting & Creating Fun with the Children

Events Events Coming Coming upup Xmas Wreath Bingo & TeaMaking Dance Visits to local schools for month their 2nd & 4th Thursday every Christmas concerts 2-4pm at The Union Church

Uniting generations in the glorious setting of Heathfield Park Cricket Club, The Pavilion, Old Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 9AE 10-3.30pm Tuesday,Thursday Thursday& &Friday Friday 10-4pm Tuesday, If you would love to come along or know someone that would Call Rachel on 07971 032667

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Horam and Heathfield Repair Cafe We meet 2nd Saturday of every month at Horam Village Hall TN21 0JE (A267) Next Session April 20242023 - 9.30-12 noon noon Next Session 11th 13th November - 9.30-12

We hope to see you! Help us preserve our environment and dent our throw-away culture.

Items weEveryone repair include: computers, electrical items, minor mechanical problems, is welcome - Yummy home-baked cakescycles, & refreshments while you wait! andtosmall repairs On most occasions wefurniture will be able repair:sewing computers - electrical items - cycles Everyone is welcome - join us for- home-baked refreshments minor mechanical problems furniture - small cakes sewing&repairs Email repaircafeheathfieldandhoram@outlook.com https://sites.google.com/view/heathfieldrepaircafe/home?pli=1

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Horam and Vines Cross Diary If you are interested in advertising, have an article or event of interest please contact Dawn on 07545 784767 or email horamvillagediary@gmail.com Disclaimer: Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary is independently owned by Wilhar Publications. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, either wholly or in part, without the prior permission of the publisher. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this publication and to ensure the accuracy of its content, no warranty is given as to its correctness. All adverts are submitted and approved by the advertiser and this does not imply a recommendation or necessarily the views of the publisher. You should make your own enquiries and comparisons as with any other form of advertising. We accept no liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by advertisers or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to an advertisement or other entry, regardless of how caused

Art helps us Art can aid our recovery from grief or loneliness Why not come along with friends or book a group at one of our venues and enjoy some art and craft time We can help you record your memories in frames, collages, journals and paintings of memorable places or just simply enjoy time with others and meet new friends Come along for a cuppa, cake and good company

Call Samantha about our sessions in Crowborough or Heathfield

07359 054416

Art Classes

CHERRY SPRING ST UDIO Children’s Art Classes Half Term Workshops Arty Parties Private Tuition

COMING UP Adults beginners watercolour Call or message for details Follow us on

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Cherry Spring Studio @ Vines Cross

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INHOLMES

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PODIATRIST & CHIROPODIST Over 13 years NHS experience Mara Ragaiolo BSc (Hons) Podiatry HCPC registered and a member of the College of Podiatry Now at Horam Healthcare Clinic, High Street, Horam TN21 0EL All aspects of Podiatry and Chiropody including: Nail Cutting, Ingrowing Toenails, Corns and Callus, Verrucae Therapies, Foot Pain, & Diabetic Footcare and Assessment.

Payment by Cash, Cheque or Bank Transfer.

To book an appointment with Mara at Horam Healthcare Clinic Tel: Pauline on 01435 866227 where you can also leave a message at anytime.

Home Visiting Service also available.

To book a Home Visit with Mara call 07703156799 or email tmfootcare@mail.com

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Podiatry/Chiropody

Stepping Stones Podiatry • • •

Home Visiting Service Jane Stoner BSc(Hons) MRCPod HCPC registered

Professional and friendly service in the comfort of your home.

All aspects of foot and nail care.

Areas covered: Heathfield, Horam, Mayfield, Uckfield and surrounding villages.

To arrange a visit: 07809 210836 www.steppingstonespodiatry.co.uk

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MARIA SMITH SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY How can sports massage help you?

-relieves tension -improves circulation -enhances wellbeing

-eases sore/tight muscles -improves joint mobility -increase flexibility & range of motion

Fully air conditioned studio in Horam or mobile service available.

Appointments: 1 hour = £40 45 minutes = £35 Each massage caters for your needs – relax and unwind!

Tel: 07786 220179

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Therapies and treatments available in a quiet and relaxed setting in Horam

These are some of the treatments we offer : Kinesiology  Hypnotherapy & NLP  Massage  Reflexology  Beauty treatments using 100% natural products  Biofeedback therapy using the amazing QUEX ED device  Weightloss Help Give us a call to book something you fancy … all our therapists also offer vouchers which make great gifts Tel Daynna - 07770 820673 Email – Daynna@the-crystal-rooms.co.uk www.the-crystal-rooms.co.uk

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Gel nails & extensions Pedicures *on any nail service Lash lifts/tints & extensions Just quote Brows Horam village Diary Waxing on booking NEW CLIENT VOUCHER

For a brochure please call Jane on 01435 813418 / 07817 429594 or email: janeappleby691@gmail.com

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Pilates Classes in Horam Exercising in a relaxed atmosphere enjoying the fun that exercise produces through the release of endorphins.

Please book your space with Nancy on 07881 941360 or email at nancyprocterpilates@gmail.com www.nancyprocterpilates.com

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Ray Wicker - for all your Double glazing and Carpentry needs!

Double glazing: • Replacement of windows and doors in UPVC, aluminium and timber.

• Service & repairs to your existing double glazed windows eg replace old misted glass units, replace broken handles, hinges and locks, re-trim and seal old windows.

• Install UPVC fascia, soffit and guttering - full replacment or cap over.

• Install new or replace shiplap cladding in UPVC or timber.

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• Custom built in wardrobes/shelves, build flat pack furniture etc.

• Stud walls, insulation board, plasterboard.

• Build garden sheds, summer houses, garden decking etc.

• Fit curtain poles and blinds.

• Replace kitchen/bathroom silicone.

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Horam WI

Heathfield Morning WI Our next meeting is on

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Tuesday 9th April 2024

Bingo We are a new WI that meet in the morning and would like you to join us Just come along - Meet social ladies Do some activities - Go on an outing Listen to some great speakers If you would like to find out more you can email us at heathfieldmorningwi@gmail.com Beginning of new subscription year Visitors welcome for taster session at The Main Hall Union Church Station Road Heathfield TN21 8LB

First Tuesday of every month

2pm - 4pm at West End, Christchurch, Horebeech Lane, Horam At April’s meeting local Oxfam volunteers will be giving a talk on The Work of Oxfam Ladies, you are always welcome and we’d love to meet you Visitors are welcome and every meeting includes time for a cuppa and a chat!

Contact us for more details and a friendly chat T: Kim 01435 813942 horamwi@gmail.com

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HORAM AND HEATHFIELD FLOWER CLUB Friendship Through Flowers

We meet every second Thursday of the month excluding January Doors open 7pm commencing at 7.30pm Heathfield Community Centre Sheepsetting Lane Heathfield TN21 0XG Contact details Phyllis Stevens

2024 Dates

Monday Tea Club

April

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8th & 22nd

from 3.00pm to 4.00pm at Horam Chapel We have an interesting speaker followed by afternoon tea All are Welcome

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Chimney Sweep Sadly, due to Victorian health & safety regulations, only children of under 14” shoulder measurement may be employed.

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RIVER MEAD NURSERY Foords Lane, Vines Cross, Horam, East Sussex TN21 9HB Telephone No. 01435 813353 Email – info@rivermeadnursery.co.uk Website - www.rivermeadnursery.co.uk We have a wide selection of plants:Bedding Plants, Herbs, Vegetable Plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Fruit Bushes, Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Grasses, Cacti, Agaves.

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Services for April: Sun 7th

10.30am

Family Communion

Sun 14th

10.30am

Family Worship

Sun 21st

10.00am

together@10 Church for Everyone

(with children’s groups yrs1-6)

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(please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

Sun 28th

10.30am

Family Worship

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An audio copy of the Sunday morning reading & sermon is available on our website within 24hrs of each service.

Other Activities: Crossways - drop-in for refreshments & chat (Wednesday 10.00-12.00 - 03/04/24) Bible Study - Growth Groups (term-time -Thurs 10.00-11.30 - back 18/04/24) Jumping Beans - Parent & Toddler Group Fellowship Group (Tuesday 14.00 - 30/04/24) Supporting Horam Christian Care Group

Christianity Explored Course - Starting soon!

Please contact the Vicar if you are interested.

If you’d like the opportunity of a chat, or if you’d like us to pray for or with you, please do make contact: Vicar: Revd PJ Guy 01435 813372 vicar@christchurchhoram.org Wardens: Maryanne Ford 01435 817769 Davina Jones 07809 545397 Hall Hire: Jane Thomas 01435 810398 www.christchurchhoram.org

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ORCHARD FRAMING www.orchardframing.co.uk

ORCHARD FRAMING BESPOKE FRAMERS UNIT 4, MERRYDOWN BUSINESS PARK, DISCOVERY WAY, HORAM ( entrance opposite the village hall ) 01435 812075 All framing requirements covered, off the shelf frames and mounts.

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Tuesday to Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 9am - 1pm* 01435 812075

A Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance... .. for those who have been bereaved Christ Church Horam Sunday May 12th 2024 at 3.00pm (followed by tea & cake)

All Welcome If you would like more information, or to let us know you’ll be attending, please ring Ann on 01435 812157

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WINDOW CLEANING Residential and commercial window cleaners offering competitive rates for all types of window cleaning ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

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We are a local, family run business with a very friendly, well skilled team of employed cleaners offering a professional and reliable service in Domestic Cleaning.

Our services include: Weekly, Fortnightly and Monthly cleans. We also offer One-off cleans and an Ironing service.

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Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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‘Our aim is to provide each resident with a caring and secure environment and the means to live life to the full extent, with privacy, independence and dignity’.

En suite and garden view rooms available For enquiries call us on

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CROSSWAYS COFFEE MORNING Wednesday 3rd April 10am - 12 noon at Christchurch, Horebeech Lane, Horam.

EVERYONE WILL BE MADE WECOME INCLUDING CHILDREN. Meet with friends, make new friends and enjoy good coffee/tea and homemade cake.

We meet the first Wednesday of every month, everybody is welcome.

We shall look forward to seeing all.

CHERRY TREE COURT Welcomes you all

A warm welcome awaits you.

Every Monday we hold a bingo & raffle evening join us from 6pm for a 6.30pm start Every Friday we gather for a coffee morning from 10.30am We look forward to seeing you!

Find us opposite Horam Chapel

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CROSSWAYS COFFEE MORNING

Ana's Flowers Horam

Wednesday 1st November 10am-12noon at Christchurch, Horebeech Lane, Horam.

EVERYONE WILL BE MADE WELCOME INCLUDING CHILDREN. Meet with friends, make new friends and enjoy good coffee/tea and homemade cake.

We meet the first Wednesday of every month, everybody is welcome.

We shall look forward to seeing you all.

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HORAM FUN DAY HORAM RECREATION GROUND SUNDAY 14th JULY 2024 ---12.30PM - 5PM Whether you are one of our regular stall holders or interested in participating for the first time, we will be delighted to welcome you to this year`s event.

Cost of the pitches this year are: 3m (gazebo) = £18 & 6m = £36 All Raffles, Tombola’s and Refreshments will be run by the fun day committee but if you have any suggestions, please feel free to telephone.

To book please complete the form below and return to; Mrs B. Macklin 28 Tollwood Road, Horam. Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 0DY --Tel. 01435 812018 --- email BHFD2023@outlook.com Payment: Cash, Bank Transfer or Cheques should be made payable to Horam Fun Day. Bank details: Natwest - Horam Fun Day - Sort code 60-10-30 - Account No 11547693 Please provide your name or company name as the reference on any Bank Transfer All tables, stall decorations and wet weather covering is up to individual stall holders. Stall holders are also responsible for their own risk assessment and insurance.

You may arrive from 10am on the day but must be set up at the latest by 12pm. Due to limited space please remove cars to the designated car park after unloading. Voluntary Donations are always welcome & if you are interested in sponsoring contact Dave Sutton 01435 812462

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We are very lucky to have such an amazing charity locally that cares for our wildlife. WRAS are always grateful for donations of towels, pillow slips, blankets and cat food. These items can be left at: Unit 8, The Shaw Barn, Whitesmith, BN8 6JD. Why not visit their charity shop in Eastbourne? 01323 643111.

Any animal in trouble call 0781 50 78234, for anything else call 01825 873003.

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Christ Church Fellowship We wish you all peace and joy throughout 2024 CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday April 23rd7.30 pm.

St. Bartholomew’s Cross in Hand : Alleluia Room Reports on the past year Election of officers and Speaker: Martin West “African Adventures” Members and friends of all churches are welcome

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Wealden Local Plan

The Parish Council held an open meeting for residents on Friday 8th March, where Parish Councillor Andy Billings outlined what the emerging Wealden Local Plan says about Horam and what opportunities are to comment.

(In last month’s Diary, we outlined how it would about double the number of houses in Horam so won’t repeat it here.)

District Councillor Cornelie Usborne attended, as did the Wealden District Council (WDC) Portfolio Holder for Planning and Environment, Councillor Ian Tysh.

They heard a range of concerns about the scale of proposed development on the character of the village, its impact on traffic congestion, added pressure on already over-stretched services, like doctors and dentists, and drainage concerns.

The Draft Local Plan was published for consultation the following week. The consultation period runs from Friday 15th March until Friday 10th May (5pm).

Also, one of its consultation events will take place on Saturday 4th May (10am – 4pm) at the Horam Village Hall.

The Draft Local Plan and supporting papers, and details of how to comment are on the WDC website.

Horam Neighbourhood Plan (HNP)

An independent “Examiner”, Mr Andrew Ashcroft, is now reviewing the HNP and the representations that were made on it.

He has provisionally advised that the examination process is likely to take until late May 2024.

Planning Appeal

An informal hearing was held on 5th March into the appeal against WDC’s refusal for up to 46 dwellings on land east of Rosemead.

A decision by the Planning Inspector is due shortly.

David Marlow & Sue Lane (HNP Steering Group members)

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NEWS FROM YOUR DISTRICT COUNCILLOR DRAFT LOCAL PLAN Keep the date: Q&A session, Friday, 26 April, Horam Village Hall, 7-9pm.

Greg Collins and I we’ll try and answer even the most fiendish query with the help of Cllr. Ian Tysh, lead member for Planning and Environment, who knows the draft better than most.

The Consultation has started and will run to 5pm on Friday 10th May 2024. Please click on: https://consult.wealden.gov.uk/kse/ Saturday, 4 May: a drop-in session by WDC, Horam Village Hall, 10-4.

Or follow a virtual exhibition: https://wealdenlp.exhibition.app/.

Please remember to add positive as well as negative comments. Policies, like better housing mix (more smaller and affordable houses, fewer large executive homes), renewable and low carbon energy or nature protection will gain more weight influencing future applications.

Horam Parish will have a lot of development; sadly, most of the parish is not protected by the High Weald National Park. All sites were offered by local landowners, and many were already included in the previous (failed) Local Plan. Developers would apply anyway, but with the new LP, dwellings will be better for local people and for nature.

Remember, some 29 sites in the parish have been turned down. Some sites clash with proposals in Horam NP. Please see the SHELAA 2024: https://www.wealden.gov.uk/UploadedFiles/SHELAA-Main-Report-February-2024.pdf; https://www.wealden.gov.uk/UploadedFiles/SHELAAAppendix-4-Parish-Summaries-February-2024.pdf (Horam pp 401-9 (suitable sites), 410-35 (unsuitable).

Central government has NOT revised its annual housing targets: 1200 per year for Wealden for next 20 years. BUT the total number in the draft is only 955 p.a. Almost 500 p.a. have planning permission but are not built yet or for sale So only 463 p.a brand new dwellings will be considered. .

A New Website for Residents: https://letstalk.wealden.gov.uk/ This has excellent information, including a new Planning Hub where you can check up on applications, appeal etc.

New Council Tax It has increase by 2.99%. It means households in Band D properties will pay an additional 12p a week. WDC receives 9% of the Council Tax collected; the remainder is shared to pay by East Sussex County Council, Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire and Rescue and local town and parish councils. ______________________________________________________________________________ I am happy to answer any queries at my regular surgery at the next Repair Café, Horam Village Hall, 13 April, 9.30-11am.

Cornelie Usborne, Green Party councillor for Horam & Punnetts Town, cllr.cornelie.usborne@wealden.gov.uk, 07979336401.

HORAM PARISH COUNCIL The Parish Council’s Skate Jam event is getting closer !! Please save the date: Tuesday 9th April, which is during the Easter holidays. The event will run from 10am-3pm. There will be trained professionals on site and all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend.

Portaloos will be installed on the day.

Thank you to all of the residents who attended the Parish Council public meeting on Friday 8th March to explain and clarify details of the Wealden District Council Draft Local Plan. The WDC consultation is being held on Saturday 4th May at the Horam Village Hall.

The Local Plan will help shape the future development of the village and your feedback will be very important. Please contact the Clerk if you would like any further information.

The Annual Parish Assembly is being held on Thursday 16th May at the Horam Village Hall at 6pm. This is a public meeting of the electorate where you can have your say about the area you live in, what you are happy about and what you would like to change.

The data collected from the Parish Council Open Evening will be presented and discussed. So far guest speakers include Wealden Works, the High Weald National Landscapes and a defibrillator training session from the Heathfield & Waldron First Responders. Hopefully other guest speakers will be confirmed next month.

All the meetings of the council are public meetings. Please come along and have your say. There is a public participation part at the beginning of each meeting where members of the public are invited to speak on any of the agenda items. The agenda for any council meeting is always published at least 3 days before the meeting and is available on the council website https://horam.com/ and the parish council notice boards. These are located at the Horam Centre and in the Memorial Garden.

If you have any accessibility issues regarding physically attending a council meeting please contact the Clerk directly who will arrange access to the meeting via zoom.

The Parish Council wish to clarify that they are a non-party political corporate body.

Community Speed Watch is a scheme run by volunteers and administered by Sussex Police. Please contact Jane Trott the local administrator at jane.trott@btinternet.com if you wish to be involved or visit https://www.communityspeedwatch.org/FRONT-v2-Home.php Please report any crimes or anti-social behaviour to the police through 101. They cannot investigate an incident unless there is a crime report.

The parish council office hours: Tuesday:

9.30am – 12.30pm

Wednesday:

9.30am – 12.30pm

Thursday:

9.30am – 12.30pm

Friday:

10.00am – 1.00pm

You can contact the Parish Council by email, post or telephone.

Parish Clerk: clerk@horam.com , 01435 812151 or 07900 576236 The Clerk, Horam Parish Council, The Horam Centre, High Street, Horam

NEWS FROM NUS GHANI I receive a lot of correspondence on planning in Wealden, and many residents have been in touch with me to share their concerns over the new housing numbers proposed for our area by the current Council leadership.

As you may be aware, the Wealden District Council’s Draft Local Plan is now out for public consultation and outlines where the new Wealden District leadership, which is a coalition of Liberal Democrats and Green councillors, intends to build 15,729 new homes between now and 2040. The Draft Local Plan consultation period will run from Friday 15th March to Friday 10th May and I would like to encourage all Wealden residents to consider taking part and have their say. The consultation is available online at https://consult. wealden.gov.uk/kse and will also be accompanied by a series of drop-in sessions across the district. Details of these can be found on the Council’s website.

I fully acknowledge that we do need more homes, and a level of development in Wealden is inevitable. I see the need for affordable homes pop up daily in my casework and I believe that we should be striving for sensible, affordable housing for first-time local buyers and renters, and those who wish to downsize locally. However, I do recognise the level of surprise and frustration at the numbers proposed in the Draft Local Plan, which are much higher compared to what the councillors have been proposing to residents last year.

I’m always keen to hear resident’s views on local matters, but please remember that social media posts and emails to your MP regarding planning do not count as objections in a formal Council consultation and that I have no jurisdiction over individual planning applications or what is approved or dismissed on local planning by councillors. The Draft Local Plan is an initiative overseen, managed, and implemented by the new Wealden District Council Leadership and the most appropriate way of shaping the final version of the Local Plan is via the official consultation.

I continue to work hard to ensure that your concerns are heard in Westminster.

If you are a Wealden resident and require my assistance, please email nusrat.ghani.mp@parliament.uk.

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