Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary

Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary April 2019

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How was your March? Did you enjoy the diverse and varied weather conditions?! We hope they haven’t played too much havoc with your gardening plans? See this months’ gardening diary for some sage advice on what to be up to out there in April.

We had a good response to our local offers page last month, so we are back this month with some more great offers for you on P68. We are very lucky in Horam to have our own High Street, but it will only thrive if we use it! This Easter why not get your meat from Davies & Sons, your cards from All Dressed Up; fresh locally baked bread, home-made scotch eggs & banoffie pie from the Village Stores; beautiful flowers & gifts from The Cuckoo Flower Co; a fabulous slice of cake or some vintage, unique clothes, gifts & homewares from Tpodz & The Horam Emporium? Or a fab, foodie Easter hamper from Two Sisters Deli or treat yourself or someone else to a brand new you at Cutting Edge or Horam Natural Therapy Centre – it’s all within walking distance!

The Co-op have advised the Diary that work to repair their window will commence on 26th April and should finish around 17th May. Further investigation into the odour pervading the store is also underway. Don’t forget the community fund that the Co-op offer to local groups and societies – pop in store to see Karen Ellis, the Co-op member Pioneer for Horam & Heathfield or visit www.coop.co.uk and search for local community funding for more information.

Easter is upon us and we hope you spend it well, catching up with loved ones, sharing a meal and eating lots of delicious chocolate. Easter for me (Lucy) is the most important time of the year. It’s more than just time off work, bunnies, eggs & chocolate. For me it marks the anniversary of Jesus' resurrection and ascension to heaven — and observing this holiday can teach Christians a lot more about faith than cute baby bunnies & chicks! Easter starts with Good Friday, which commemorates Jesus' crucifixion and death. Where Good Friday is essentially a day of mourning, Easter Sunday celebrates Jesus' evasion of death. It's not uncommon for Christians to greet each other by saying "Christ has risen" in the same way they'd say "Merry Christmas." It celebrates Christians' belief in the divine power of Jesus and the hope that loss leads to something new. Check out the Easter services at Christ Church & Horam Chapel if you want to join in the celebration – a warm welcome is guaranteed! Find out what Easter means to someone else from the village on P74.

We are always keen to hear from our readers – if you have an interesting hobby or would like to share a day in your life – at work or in the community, we would love to hear from you.

Just drop us an email to the address below.

Front cover image credit: Phil Williams/Horam Manor Farm.

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cy Dawn & Lu xx Joint Editors

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PLANNING UPDATE

As we write, the archaeologists are currently on site looking at evidence of iron ore pits, believed to be related to the furnace at Boring House Farm and the smelting works at Marle Green. Hopefully more information should follow this month.

Sadly, it appears that Bovis are not engaging with the Parish Council who like the residents, have concerns over the bridge, the lighting and the roundabout planned. See the Horam Parish Council update on P42 for more details.

There is evidence of possible further development on Horebeech Lane beyond Rosemead being explored, as surveyors have been taking measurements during March to the east of the Rosemead site. This is currently outside of the current development boundary for Horam. However, Wealden District Council have advised that if the Planning Inspector decides that there aren’t enough new houses allocated to Horam, then she can propose that it be changed. Watch this space.

The Diary asked Wealden how the initial CIL payment of c£1.3m from Bovis will be spent. They advised that currently the system allows for a payment of £100 per existing household in the parish to be passed to the Parish Council to spend locally.

The remaining amount sits with the District Council and if they deem further infrastructure is required locally, some of it may be invested in the parish.

Bimbo’s Woodyard

A revised planning application has been submitted for this site. It appears that cheaper building materials (wood cladding rather than tile hanging) have been suggested and slight alterations to the space between the 2 executive homes.

Southside (Horebeech Lane)/Hedgerows (A267 by May Garland)/Coxlow Farm No more news or planning applications for any of the above.

Crematoriam

The official opening date for this facility has been put back to May 2019 (originally March 2019).

There will be open days in May and information for local businesses on how to engage with the crematorium, at some point during this month.

Wealden Local Plan

The Planning Inspector has concluded her initial consideration of the submitted Local Plan. Details for hearing sessions will be set out in her forthcoming Matters, Issues & Questions, which will be published on the examination website. Further details will be provided in next month’s issue.

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Local people: Fighting corruption in Sussex The present writer, having just read of the litany of villainy and municipal corruption that made possible the Rosemead development on Horebeech Lane, found himself so shocked and appalled that such goings-on could happen in God's own England that, to calm down and purge evil thoughts of the injustice of it, he betook himself on a forced march up to Old Heathfield and beyond. During the walk he found himself ruminating at the edge of field in Cade Street and, dwelling over the mutability of human affairs, realised with a start that he was gazing at the monument which marks the spot where Jack Cade was slain. Failing memory was wracked; was there here a dimly remembered story of a rising against corruption and a violent retribution by the state?

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So who was this rebel who rocked the state in 1450? Alas very little is known, even the name is dubious. John or Jack Cade was probably born in Sussex between 1420 and 1430 and was a member of the lower orders, possibly a yeoman farmer, though he was also claimed as the son of a doctor from Surrey and again, as a dabbler in sorcery. Wherever he came from, he undoubtedly had a strong character and his crusading passion to correct the abuses of the state saw him nicknamed 'Jack mend-all'. This natural leader soon found himself at the head of a widespread rebellion and hailed as the 'Captain of Kent'.

What were the roots of this disorder? The war with France was not going well, with the loss of Normandy and attacks on the coastal counties

by French forces, the country was debt ridden and taxes were rising to pay for the ongoing war, whilst foreign markets for English wool were being lost. To cap all this there was a wide-spread belief that the king was surrounded by grasping and unscrupulous advisors, or as their manifesto, called 'The Proclamation of Grievances' puts it: 'Considering that the king, our sovereign Lord by the insatiable, covetous and malicious persons Cade Street monumentwhere that daily and nightly are about his Highness, Jack Cade lost his life. and daily inform him that good is evil and evil is good'

Local people: Fighting corruption in Sussex Rebellion is really as misnomer, as the uprising was more a widespread movement to restore justice and order in the land and rid the king of his corrupt ministers.

In that June of 1450 Cade led towards London a motley collection of citizens, including shopkeepers, craftsmen, MPs, knights, squires and churchmen. The king thought to quell the movement quickly and sent his men to meet the rebels. Cade here shows cunning in laying a successful ambush at Sevenoaks and routs the king's forces. Having held the 'Place of Slaughter' he strips the armour from their dead leader and dons it himself. The king took immediate fright and fled to Warwickshire, whereupon Cade led his forces into London. Having naturally set up headquarters in a public house, his men set up tribunals and tried, convicted and beheaded some of the king's chief ministers. Having had his manifesto accepted by the king's representatives, Cade led his men back through the city, but the mob, having found itself masters of the city, with all its merchandise and ale houses intact naturally succumbed to drunkeness and pillaging and fornication (as indeed any lowly denizen of Sussex should do).

The Londoners thereupon turned against the rampaging country folk and running battles took place all along London Bridge, hundreds were slain and injured.

The Archbishop of Canterbury mediated and pardoned Cade's men in the name of the king, but no sooner had the rebel army left London than the ministers reneged on their agreement, and the king revoked his pardons. A writ was sent out for the apprehension of Cade and a price of 1000 marks (660 pounds) put on his head.

Having been chased across Kent, Cade was finally cornered by Alexander Iden and slain in a garden in present day Cade Street, his corpse inevitably quartered and his parts sent out to the country as warning against treason.The social and economic abuses of the time went unaddressed and the king's reneging on his promises led to further rebellion, the biggest being in Sussex and led from Robertsbridge, this time the tone was far bloodier and the target was the king himself. ' But them as comes to Sussex, they mustn't push and shove, for Sussex will be Sussex and Sussex won't be druv' (W.V. Cook)

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COMMUNITY TRY TENNIS FOR FREE Saturday 27th April 2019 from 2.30pm Horam Tennis Club, situated at the Constance Scott Recreation Ground, is a small friendly club with excellent court availability. The club boasts a modern clubhouse and 3 'all-weather' surface courts for year-round competitive and social tennis.

We offer a warm welcome to players of all ages and standards and have a thriving adult and junior membership that enter players in local tournaments throughout the summer with planned social events, making us the perfect place to fulfil your tennis ambitions.

Whether you are a serious or recreational player Horam Tennis Club offers affordable, professional coaching from resident coach, Ed Goodacre and the ‘Good4Tennis’ professional coaching team. They hold successful individual and group coaching sessions for all ages, developing players from beginner level up to county teams.

We are proud to announce our annual ‘Open Afternoon’ is being held on Saturday 27th April. This popular event, supported by the LTA 'Great British Tennis Weekend', is a nationwide campaign to help tennis clubs attract new members by inviting local residents to come and play tennis for free.

Maybe you are already an experienced player and want the opportunity to check out our facilities, or perhaps you haven’t swung a racket since your childhood. If so, come along and join us for what promises to be a fun-packed afternoon of varied tennis to suit the whole family.

‘Good4Tennis’ will be running coaching sessions throughout the afternoon, as well as a fun family tennis tournament. If you haven’t played for a while, or worried about not having a racket there will be plenty to borrow. Just turn up in suitable trainers and our helpful members will be available to offer tips, making sure everyone has a great afternoon complete with refreshments, and you might even be lucky enough to win one of our fantastic raffle prizes! Discounts will be granted for membership and group coaching sessions to anyone wishing to join on the day.

We hope to see you on 27th April for what promises to be an exciting and free introduction into tennis.

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COMMUNITY We have a range of activities to suit all ages, which you’d be welcome to come along to:

Under Underschool schoolage age Toddlers Toddlersgroup group Mondays Mondays22--3.15pm 3.15pmduring duringterm termtime time AAchance for parents/carers chance for parents/carersand andtoddlers toddlers to tochat, chat,play playgames, games,and andmake makefriends friends

Years Years8+ 8+ Connect Connect Thursdays Thursdays7.30 7.30––9pm 9pmduring duringterm termtime time Varied programme of activities Varied programme of activitiesand and Informal InformalBible Biblediscussion discussion

Reception Reception––Year Year44 Treasure TreasureSeekers Seekers Fridays Fridays66--7.15pm 7.15pmduring duringterm termtime time Bible Biblestories, stories,quizzes, quizzes,games gamesand andcrafts crafts

All Allages ages Morning Morningservice service Sundays Sundays10.30 10.30––11.30am 11.30am Includes Includeschildren’s children’sgroups groupsand and communion communion

Years Years55––77 BiF BiF(Bible (Bibleis isFun) Fun) Fridays 7.15 Fridays 7.15--8.30pm 8.30pmduring duringterm termtime time Bible Biblestories, stories,games gamesand andcrafts crafts Web: horamchapel.org.uk Email: info@horamchapel.org.uk

Christ Church Fellowship Meeting at Christ Church, Horebeech Lane Tuesday 30th April at 2pm PJ will be speaking at our Easter service.

Come and hear what The LORD JESUS did for you & me at Easter.

A warm welcome awaits you.

The service will be followed by a sumptuous tea.

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Life Lifegroups groups Wednesdays Wednesdays7.30pm 7.30pm Fridays Fridays10am 10am AAtime timeof ofprayer prayerand andexploration explorationof of the theBible Bible

Plant and Cake Sale Saturday 4th May, 10am - 12pm.

Horam Chapel, High Street, Horam.

Great variety of plants and cakes.

Please come and have a look and get a bargain.

Proceeds to Christian Aid.

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Everyone receives full HD downloads of all the week’s films (plus some bonus content... bloopers!)

Each course takes place at a local school over four days and concludes with a superb film premiere at the weekend for family and friends at a local cinema. The following courses are available this Easter...

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CHILDREN’S GROUPS

Toddlers group

Mondays 2 – 3.15pm (during term time) For parents/carers and toddlers to have a chat, play games, and make friends.

Free

For more info, contact Gill on 01435 408405

Held in Horam Village Hall weekdays during local school term times.

Horam Community Pre-School is a great place to begin!

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Morning, afternoon, lunch club sessions available.

Fully qualified and experienced staff team.

All children between 2 and 4 years old welcome.

30 hour EYEE funding accepted (where applicable).

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It’s our church for everyone together@10 - at Christ Church Horam.

Come along and find out what it’s all about!!!

We start with tea, coffee, fruit, with chat, activities for the children, then a service for ALL the family.

Why not enjoy it with us - this Easter Sunday!!

Sunday 21st April at 10.00am

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As part of their topic this term, Year 5 became Ancient Greeks for the day.

We learned about their daily lives and many of the legacies the Ancient Greeks left.

Heathfield Walk of Witness Friday April 19th 2019, 11am.

Starting at Union Church Service continues in church for those unable to walk.

Coffee and hot cross buns in the church hall afterwards.

Pre-school music classes for children from 6 months. Real musical education for little ones with only the occasional nursery rhyme.

Classes in Five Ashes, East Hoathly and Tunbridge Wells and at some local nurseries.

All classes taught by a qualified primary school teacher and classically trained musician.

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WHAT’S ON Thurs 4th, 7pm, Meeting Point, St George’s Parish Room, Broad Oak. Theme: Pestalozzi Children’s Village: Past & Future. Quiz, short talk, discussion, music & refreshments. See P50 for more information.

Fri 5th, 7.30pm-8.30pm, Ghost Walk, Michelcham Priory. Over 12’s, £15 per person, book in advance on their website.

Sat 6th, 7.30pm, Warbleton Church, Come & Sing Stainers cruxifiction. Come & sing or watch. Tickets from £5.

Visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/category/wavcKgdYPmoX to book.

Sat 6th & Sun 7th, 10am-4pm, Batemans, Burwash, Easter Egg Hunt.

Sun 7th, 3pm, Christ Church, Horam. A service of thanksgiving & remembrance, open to anyone who has been bereaved, regardless of faith. Followed by a light tea. See P66 for more information Sun 7th, 12pm-1.30pm, Mental Health Mates, Walk & Talk. Meet at Jubille Field gate (next to Heathfield Community Centre). A safe space to walk & talk for anyone suffering with mental health issues. Dogs welcome.

For more info contact : naznaz1234@hotmail.co.uk Sat 13th, 9.30 - 3.30pm: “Listening Skills” – Kings Church Heathfield. This course has been arranged for Street Pastors: but is open, free of charge, to anyone in the community. Please let Ray Cade know, so he has some idea of numbers. 01435 864453 rymndcd@yahoo.com Sat 13th, 2.30pm- 4.30pm, Spring & Easter Fair, Oaklands Court Nursing Home, Vines Cross Road, Horam.

Tombola, bric a brac, cake stall, raffle, refeshments & more! Music from the Pevensey Ukelele Group.

Thurs 18th, 2.30-4.30pm, Horam Chapel. Free family fun afternoon. Easter crafts, egg hunt, Marco The Magician & refreshments. See P30 for more information.

Fri 19th, 11am, Union Church, Heathfield. Walk of witness followed by coffee & hot cross buns. See P20 for details.

Fri 19th – Mon 22nd, Easter weekend at Michelham Priory. Seasonal activities, children’s trails & Easter egg hunts.

Sun 21st, 10am, Together @10, Christ Church, Horebeech Lane. An Easter Sunday service for all the family.

Come along for drinks, pastries & childrens activities.

Sat 20th, 9am -12:30pm, Heathfield Farmers Market selling local produce, Co-op car park, Heathfield.

Sat 27th, 11am-4pm, Heffle Cuckoo Fair, Old Heathfield. Expect Morris dancing, a funfair, displays such as falconry, music, crafts & classic vehicles as well as a carnival parade and Dame Heffle, who releases a cuckoo from her basket making the event unique. For more details see P50.

Sat 27th, 10am-4pm, Heathfield Choral Society, Singing Day, Broad Oak Village Hall. An informal singing day, working on Brahms' German Requiem (in English) Open to all, £10 to non-members including score hire, payable on the day.

Sat 27th, 7.30pm-22.30pm, 1940’s Murder Mystery Evening, Michelham Priory. A 1940s Cluedo-themed murder mystery. Enjoy a superb meal and drinks, interrogate the characters, work together to identify the murderer and decide the motive and method of the crime. Then when coffee is served you can reach your conclusions and all will be revealed. Visit their website to book.

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WHAT’S ON Tues 30th, 2pm, Christ Church, Horam. Fellowship meeting. Vicar PJ Guy speaking about Easter.

Followed by a light tea. See P14 for more information.

Wed 1st May, 10.30-12 noon, Christ Church, Horam. Crossways - tea, coffee, biscuits & chat. All welcome. See P50 for more information.

Wed 1st May, 7.30pm, Cross in Hand Methodist Church. Churches Together AGM. See P50 for more information.

Sat 4th May, 10am-12 noon, Horam Chapel, Plant & Cake sale in aid of Christian Aid. See P14 for more information.

Sun 5th - Mon 6th May, 10am - 4pm, Horam Manor Farm May Fair. Fun for all the family. See P71 for more information.

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WHAT’S ON “ MEETING POINT “ Will meet next, on Thursday April 4th 2019, 7.00pm for 7:15 start St. George’s Parish Room, Broad Oak Theme: “Pestalozzi Children’s Village: Past and Future” Main Speaker: Susan Walton and a Pestalozzi student A small donation for Pestalozzi would be appreciated ALL WELCOME for lots of fun (including a quiz or two), short talks, discussion, musical interludes, and free refreshments!

WAYS Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Christ Church, Horam.

10.30-12 noon tea/coffee, biscuits & chat.

All ages are welcome.

A great place to make new friends and catch up with old friends. We look forward to seeing you.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER in Heathfield & District ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday May 1st 7:30 pm. at Cross-in-Hand Methodist Church Reports on the past year election of officers and Speaker: Angela Painter Burrswood Christian Centre Members and friends of all churches are welcome.

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SERVICES HEATHFIELD FUNERAL SERVICE Independent Family Funeral Directors Holmrook, Hailsham Road, Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8AE Tel: (01435) 862648 (24hr service)

Caring and personal service by a family owned company that has maintained its traditions of discretion, and professionalism over 4 generations www.heathfieldfunerals.co.uk

email: funerals@heathfieldfunerals.co.uk

Bespoke Pre-paid Funeral Plan available ‘The Independent Way’

Your local Ovenclean expert will be able to provide you with a free no obligation quote based on your exact cleaning requirements, anything from your hob, extractor to your single integrated oven or Aga Range cooker.

Ovenclean offer complete peace of mind that your oven will be cleaned professionally and conveniently using our unique cleaning system. Our specialists ensure minimal disturbance in the home and our no added caustic soda system products, but only environmentally friendly products (inside and at the car), mean, there will no nasty fumes and you can use your oven or hob as soon as we’ve finished.

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The Diary of a Villager Homemade Citrus Household Cleaner It’s April, so is it Spring Cleaning time? You may have read about ingredients contained in household cleaning products, and how we should use fewer of them to reduce the chemicals in our homes.

I should start out by saying: I’m no expert. Cleaning products containing chemicals is probably a given, and there are many chemicals which are entirely harmless.

After all, an everyday product like salt is a chemical. And some ingredients you include in your homemade cleaner will be the same as the active ingredients in those you buy.

But some of them won’t be. And there is mounting evidence that expensive ‘antibacterial’ soaps and cleaners are no more effective than good old soap and water.

So why not have a go at making your own cleaner? This Homemade Citrus Household Cleaner has replaced a range of kitchen, bathroom and floor products in our cupboard under the sink. It’s perfect for use in every room, and it smells great too.

To make it, simply add the following ingredients to a 500ml spray bottle: • 6 tablespoons Distilled White Vinegar, from the supermarket • 2 tablespoons of liquid Castille soap, widely available online • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • Half tablespoon of Borax/Borax Substitute, available from your local hardware shop • 20 drops of Grapefruit Essential Oil. Top the spray bottle up with hand-hot water from the tap. Give it all a good shake to incorporate everything. Then grab a cloth and get cracking!

Your Cleaner will store indefinitely, though the fragrance evaporates over time. If you want to give it boost, just add a few more drops of essential oil.

Bev Toogood AlmostOffGrid.co.uk/blog CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT LENTEN REFLECTIONS 2019 “ HOW AND WHY DID JESUS PRAY? “ All sessions held at 6.30 pm. at Heathfield Community Centre, concluding around 8.00pm with refreshments. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday 7th April: - Matthew 46 – Jesus Prays on the Cross Speaker: Mr. Marcellus Edmonds

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Vineyard Tours Enjoy a guided tour of the vineyard and winery, getting a close-up look at the vines and everything we do here. Then enjoy a guided tasting of four local wines. £20 per person Every weekend throughout the year. Call 01435 810378 or check website for availability

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To all the local heroes that have joined the Horam team to wage war on litter. The village and I are most grateful to: Sally Willocks, Catey Mulcahy, Lisa Stevens Lindsay Sampson, David Shave, Roy Nelham, David Brown, Colin Haffenden, Katrina Everest-Todd, Horam WI and to Wealden District Council for supplying high visibility vests, gloves, bag hoops litter, pickers & bags as part of their Spring Clean campaign. I will be in touch once I have spoken to Brighter Heathfield and collected the equipment from the council offices.

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CLOTHES & FOOD REQUIRED Matthew 25 is a local Eastbourne charity supporting people to rebuild broken lives following issues with addiction, bereavement, illness, unemployment, homelessness, offending and more.

They are looking for donations of food, clothing & funds to continue this valuable work.

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SERVICES PODIATRIST & CHIROPODIST Over 13 yrs NHS experience.

All aspects of podiatry & chiropody including: Toenail cutting * Ingrowing toenails Corns & calluses * Cracked heels Athlete's foot * Verrucae therapies Foot pain * Insoles & orthotics Diabetic footcare & assessment Appointments at the Horam Natural Therapy Centre and home visits available.

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COMMUNITY Young at Heart have had a busy month! Having hosted a Scottish Day we have since hosted a Welsh Day for St David's Day. The morning was a pottery workshop kindly supervised and prepared by Alex O'Reilly. Members enjoyed Shepherds Pie for lunch followed by tossing pancakes with a choice of toppings. Maynards Green School joined us for the afternoon with Wendy joining us to show off her wool spinning expertise with the opportunity for others to try. We then had lambs visit which formed good entertainment for all! For tea we baked Bara Brith and celebrated another Young at Heart Birthday. Young at Heart are offering a ÂŁ10 lunch for those with their own transport. Please contact Rachel Gibson, Tel: 07971 032667.

We would love to meet you!

Are you retired, widowed, lonely or just bored?

Would you enjoy spending an active day outside your home?

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*Gorgeous barista coffee * Smoothies * Hot chocolate * Fresh hand cut sandwiches. * Deep filled jacket potatoes. *Toasties * Full English breakfast *Various homemade quiches *Sausage rolls * Cakes & tray bakes * Breakfast, lunch, brunch and afternoon tea.

Eat In, Take Away, Free local delivery to your work or home ***

Outside Catering – corporate & private. From a single quiche to a whole buffet!

We will bespoke any menu to suit your budget & requirements. *** High Tea – delivered as a gift or spoil yourself!

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Children’s cooking parties in our shop.

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6 Little London Road, next door to petrol station. Parking on site.

General Builders and Landscapers.

Our projects have included new builds, extensions, refurbishments, alterations & barn conversions. We have also been involved with many hard landscaping projects including patios, driveways, fencing, outside kitchens & pizza ovens.

Recently a project of ours featured on Channel 4’s ‘Amazing Spaces’ programe.

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UNISEX HAIR SALON LADIES GENTS AND KIDS Open Tuesday - Saturday, late night Thursday High Street, Horam, 01435 810200

Mental Health Matters General Anxiety Disorder Specialist Help with all matters of the mind and emotions Free initial consultation. Call me in confidence Mark Goodhew 01435 408678 markgoodhewtherapy.co.uk

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Your local archery club, Hellingly Archers, runs beginner courses in archery at Cross in Hand Village Hall and the Cypress Field, Heathfield and Waldron Rugby Club. Next course starts Sunday 7th April.

For more information Email: hellinglyarchers@outlook.com

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Deluxe pedicure or manicure.

Shape, file, cuticles, calluses and hard skin, including varnish £20 Additions: Gel nails extra £10 Hot wax £5 (good for circulation)

Lisa Golding Qualified Pedicure Therapist

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Beauty Therapy By Emma Smith Based within the Hair Boutique in Heathfield Tuesday – Saturdays

By Emma Smith

Fully qualified and insured beauty therapist of 9 years.

Using professional beauty brands including Guinot, Crystal Clear and Jessica.

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April Special Offer

A 55 Minute Hydra peel GUINOT facial the perfect facial for the spring season £50.00 removes dead skin cells to release new , fresh and brighter skin with pure vitamin C for a instant glowing skin With a complimentary back neck and shoulder massage or file and paint on the toes Please check out my website for all prices www.emmasmithbeauty-heathfield-eastsussex.com To book please call/text 07960571619 or email emmasmithbeauty@gmail.com Offer Valid until 30th April, Terms & Conditions apply.

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SERVICES

J.D.Clarke Garden Services

Available for general gardening including grass cutting and hedge cutting.

Please call 07525 177550.

Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching at Horam Natural Therapy Centre Jonathan Conway NCH (acc) NLP Master Practioner and Coach

Specialist in smoking cessation and weight control.

Help with self-esteem; phobias; public speaking and stress.

Learn self-hypnosis.

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Car & trailer servicing, repairs & M.O.T’s.

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Mini service.

Full service.

Diagnostics Holiday check from £20.

Winter check from £20.

Clutches, exhausts & brakes.

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Exercising in a relaxed atmosphere enjoying the fun that exercise produces through the release of endorphins Cart Lodge, Horam Manor Farm Wednesday 6:50 pm & 8pm Thursday 9:45am West End, Christchurch, Horam Monday 10am & Pelvic Floor Restore Pilates Wednesday 9am Please book your space with Nancy on 07881 941360 Nancy Procter quarter.indd 1

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Love spending time in our shop? You can spend more time by joining our exciting and dynamic volunteer team today! Pop into your local community shop in Heathfield High Street to find out more.

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Reliable, Friendly & Affordable assistance • • • • • • • •

Cleaning & Laundry Prescription & Medication pick up Dry Cleaning & Laundrette pick up Grocery Shopping & Unpacking Administration & IT support Post Office Runs GP & Hospital Appointments & Many more just ask…

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ANDREW OWEN CONSTRUCTION General Building & Landscaping • Work to view • 35 years experience • Recommendations on request Contact Steve Whymark: 01435 813569 / 07785 900244

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HORAM PARISH COUNCIL – April 2019

PLAY AREA, HORAM RECREATION GROUND

The new play park is open and is already being used. There have been lots of positive comments about the play equipment. A start date for the skatepark has yet to be agreed.

Any enquiries to be made to The Clerk at Horam Parish Council, e-mail: clerk@horam.com or telephone 07900 576236. Funding for this project has been provided by Section 106 monies from the Beech Homes/ Merrydown development.

ROSEMEAD, HOREBEECH LANE – BRIDGE, PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT AND STREET LIGHTING Unfortunately, both Bovis Homes, the developers of Rosemead and the Agent, Turley’s, have not agreed to attend a liaison meeting with HPC despite one of the conditions of the planning approval clearly states that liaison meetings should be held regularly with the Parish Council.

The Chairman did attend a meeting with East Sussex County Councillor Bentley and officers from the Road Safety Team at County Hall, Lewes to present HPC’s concerns about the proposed mini-roundabout and street lighting.

DISTRICT AND PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS - 2nd MAY 2019

These elections are due to be held on Thursday, 2nd May 2019 with vacancies for parish councillors for the parish of Horam.

If you are interested in standing as a candidate for the Parish Council further information can be sought from the Clerk of the Parish Council, their website, or, Wealden District Council’s website. Nomination papers can now be obtained from the Clerk of HPC or Electoral Services at Wealden District Council in Hailsham. Once completed the nomination paper must be returned to WDC offices at Hailsham by 4.00 p.m. on Thursday, 3rd April 2019.

Each candidate requires a proposer and seconder from the Ward and the candidate needs to qualify under one or more of the set criteria.

HORAM PARISH COUNCIL’S ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

Please note that the Annual Parish Meeting has been postponed until 22nd May. Presentations will be given on WDC’s Warm Air Strategy and Health and Well Being. It is also hoped to have a representative from Sussex Police present.

HORAM MEMORIAL STONE - PLAQUES

Plaques for the memorial stone are still available for purchase at a cost of £110.50 and can be ordered from the Parish Council. These plaques are available for anyone with a Horam connection, even if their relative or friend was not a resident.. Please contact the Clerk, Sally Blades clerk@horam.com, m:07900576236 or 01435 812151 on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings for further information.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS - 2nd Wednesday every month, Full Council meeting, 7.30pm in The Horam Centre, High Street, Horam.

All committee meeting dates, including Finance and Planning are listed on the Parish Notice Board, the website and at The Horam Centre. The last full Council meeting in the municipal year is 10th April.

Horam Parish Council Clerk contact details: Telephone 01435 812151 (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings – 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.) Mobile: 07900 576236 or e-mail at clerk@horam.com or call into The Horam 42 Centre (Tuesday, Thursday or Friday mornings).

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Painter & Decorator Experienced & Qualified Tradesmen Exterior Painting Interior Painting and Paper-hanging 4 Joyce Villas, Chiddingly road, Horam Tel: 01435 813361

Fashion * Accessories * Handbags * Jewellery * Gifts * Pup Boutique Shop online: Use code PINKLOCAL at checkout for free delivery

Email us to book your personal shopping appointment, or a shopping party.

We are now also a featured boutique on SilkFred.com website. pinklemonadestyle@gmail.com www.pinklemonadeboutiqueuk.com

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A family based business with over 10 year’s fitting experience.

We are a Bathroom & Kitchen Installation Specialist with experience in all ranges of products.

All your plumbing needs Including cylinders, storage tanks, kitchen appliances, taps & tap washers Floor & wall tiling Ceramic, porcelain & mosaics Silicon sealing & re-sealing Showers, baths & sinks Carpentry Including flooring, door hanging, stud walls Free “No Obligation” Quotations & Advice

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For a brochure please ring Jane on 01435 813418 / 07817 429594 or email: janeappleby56@gmail.com If you would like be a representative and have a business that works around you, then please contact me.

Horam Home Kitchen offers a wide range of bespoke catering services to customers in Horam, Heathfield and the surrounding areas, including: Private dining.

CanapĂŠs.

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Rustic cakes and bakes.

Cookery demonstrations and lessons for individuals or groups.

Bake off parties.

Cake decorating parties for adults and children.

All services are bespoke to suit your occasion and budget so please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

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USEFUL CONTACTS Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Explorer, Paul Sutton, 01435 813023/07803 051048.

Bowling Club, Alan Archer, 01435 865536.

Cross In Hand Bridge Club, Jan Moore, 01435 863001.

Broad Oak Football Club, Alison Bending, 01435 873226.

Brownies, Mary Jones, 07814 373402.

Christ Church Fellowship, Pamela Blakey, 01435 810348.

Dementia Supper Clubs, Lyn Leeves, 07740 338120.

Diamond Dance, Lizzie Owen, 01435 812543/07985 306178.

Dog training in Heathfield, UDDTC.org phone 01435 830222.

Eastbourne & District Canine Society, Mrs Chris Cleland, 01323 506151.

Heathfield Choral Society, Chris Thompson, 01323 833921, chairman@heathfieldchoral.org.uk Heathfield & District Horticultural Society, Nick Jeggo, 01435 830725.

Heathfield Folk & Dance Club, Joy Charlesworth, 01435 873551, sec@heathfieldfolk.org.uk Heathfield Food & Wine Circle, Lorraine Cooley, 01435 812704.

Heathfield Road Runners, Fleur Blanford, 01435 812926, info@heathfieldroadrunners.com Heathfield Bridge Club, Richard Gatwood, 01323 764384.

Heathfield Sequence Dance Club, Dot French, 01435 864827.

Heathfield Silver Band, Mallory Hansford, 01435 862398, mallory@heathfieldsilverband.org Horam Christian Care Group, Jean Gill, 01435 813096.

Horam Parish Allotment Society, Rebecca Landau-Wildy, 01435 813085.

Horam Parish Council, Horam Centre, Sally Blades, 01435 812151, (Tues, Thurs & Fri morn).

Horam Centre, Janet Fairweather, 01435 868425 or Michael Cousins 07748 270494.

Horam Flower Show, Jane Skirrow, 01435 813269.

Horam Fun Day, Dave Sutton, 01435 812462/07889 652586.

Horam Guides, Jo Sutton, 01435 813023.

Horam & Heathfield Flower Show, Doreen Nuttal, 01435 866026.

Horam Pre-school, Angela Wood, 01435 813295.

Horam Tennis Club, Mary Evans, 01435 867776.

Horam Residents Group, Lucy Atabey, 01435 812153.

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Lakeside is located on Horam Manor Farm behind the newly built housing estate on the old Merrydown Cider factory site.

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Services for April: Sun 7th

10.30am 3.00pm

Family Communion

(& children’s group up to Yr1)

Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance

(for those who have been bereaved)

Followed by a light tea - All Welcome Tues 9th

Sun 14th Fri 19th

Sun 21st

9.30am

10.30am 10.30am

10.00am

Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)

Family Worship

(& children’s group up to Yr1)

Good Friday Service (at Horam Chapel)

Easter Sunday - Family Communion Together @ 10 - Church for Everyone

(please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

Sun 28th

10.30am

Family Worship

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Other Activities: Bible Study - Growth Groups (term-time -Thursdays 10.00-11.30) Jumping Beans - Parent & Toddler Group Fellowship Group (Tuesday 30th April at 2.00pm) Rooted - youth group (term-time - Fridays 7.00pm-9.00pm) Supporting Horam Christian Care Group

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April Gardening Diary

' Rain on Good Friday and Easter day, a good year for grass and a bad for hay.'

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Having survived the long gloom of Lent, by mid-month the gardener will feel fitter from his abstentions and feel in good shape to get on in the garden, a good thing as April is a month of many tasks which will brook no delay. Growth is now so strong that it will soon be too late to prune or transplant many plants without risk of injury.

Sown seeds should be checked and any that look doubtful should be re-sown now rather than delaying on the off-chance of improvement. There is truth in the old saying 'One for the pigeon and one for the crow, one to rot and one to grow.'

April is a good month for planting Laurels, conifers, hollies and other evergreen shrubs and hedging plants.

Any rose pruning should be finished off this month. The equatorial bloom we experienced in late February rather kick-started things, so for most gardeners rose pruning will probably have been done by now, in fact heat in february is the worst possible thing for nature, hence the old saying 'All the days of the year curse a fair Februeer.' Climbing roses may also have been tackled last month, the small side branches off the main stems cut back to two inches. Hybrid tea bush roses should be cut back to four or five outward facing buds. It will be worth feeding the roses now and later on in the summer to encourage the new displays. Spraying with a fungicide at fortnightly intervals until June will keep the leaves shiny and fresh.

Evergreens such as laurel, cupressus, box and yew may also be pruned now as well as overgrown ivy.

Towards the end of the month we may plant dahlias, fairly deep to ensure the new shoots miss any late frosts.

As Forsythias finish flowering they should be pruned, cutting out the stems that have just flowered and leaving the young shoots which will give the best displays next year.

Daffodils and other early flowering bulbs should be dead-headed and allowed to die down naturally. Many of us resent these untidy obstacles to our lawn mowers but the bulbs must be given time to build up reserves for next spring.

Lawn mowing starts in earnest this month. We may begin by finding our plastic grass rakes and sweep up any twigs and debris we have been ignoring all winter, maybe even locating our besoms to scatter worm casts, as these, when flattened by the mower make admirable sites for germinating weed seeds. The reader, having remembered to have the mower serviced, sharpened and oiled last autumn will now be ready to do the first mowing of the season, only taking off the top inch or so to tidy things up and as growth accelerates we may by degrees lower the blades.

Being a job we could delegate to other family members we might take this opportunity at the beginning of the season to tutor any of those under-employed youths and adolescents we have uncovered about the house in the art of mowing the lawn without losing digits or even whole limbs. Nothing could lower the esteem further or be more ignominious to a man in future life than having to tell his peers he lost his big toe in the mower.

The vegetable garden: Potatoes, those who commune with the moon will know that root crops go in from the beginning of the waning gibbous to the new moon, the March full moon fell on the 21st and April's on the 19th, thus we may set out our pre-chitted tubers until the 5th but not

April Gardening Diary again until the 20th.

The gentleman who discovers celebrity gossip magazines about the house may profitably use them as lining to the potato trenches, this material will expand and hold water, saving time with watering later in spring and summer.

We may continue sowing lettuce, peas and radishes as well as Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, broad beans and kale.

Parsnips sown last month may be thinned, this is very important as overcrowding in the nursery will lead to thin straggly specimens which will never recover their figures.

In the event of a frosty spell, that bale of straw we have been carrying about this last month may now be used to spread around the haulm of any new potatoes that are showing.

Main crop carrots should be sown towards the end of the month.

Leeks and onions may still be sown but without delay.

Trenches for runner beans may now be dug. For a bumper crop we may dig in a foot and a half of compost or horsey stuff which will settle down in time for sowing or planting out later in May. Though Runner beans are a relatively easy crop, they do give what they get.

So as the sun strengthens and the multifarious cotyledons of weed tarnish the earth we must keep that hoe going in the beds and the borders, aside from giving fine exercise to our pectorals and pelvic floors, this frequent airing and stirring of the soil really is a great aid to growth and general well-being in the garden.

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National cuckoo shortage?!

The Heffle Cuckoo Fair happens every year in April. This year it is on Saturday, 27 April from 11:00-16:00.

It dates back to an old tradition started in 1315 where Dame Heffle (Old name for Heathfield) used to arrive at a gypsy market and release Cuckoos to announce the start of Spring. The Heffle Cuckoo Fair is held at the original site at Cade Street, Old Heathfield. It begins with a procession and then Dame Heffle arrives to release the Cuckoos. Unfortunately, Cuckoos are notoriously people shy and hard to locate, so racing

pigeons are used instead.

This is followed by various performances throughout the day from local groups including Morris Dancing, musical groups, dance troupes and much more.

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COMMUNITY

A Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance... .. for those who have been bereaved Christ Church Horam Sunday April 7th 2019 at 3.00pm (followed by a light tea)

All Welcome If you would like more information, please ring 01435 812035

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Please help us reach the 100 members again, this will increase the prizes even more!

Contact Dave Sutton 01435 812462/ 07889 652586 Winners for the February 2018/19 draw were: 1st Mrs. S. Spary - 2nd Mr. D. Parrette- 3rd Mrs. J. Davis “You Got to Be in It To Win It”.

The Scout Troop did the traditional pancake evening which as usual was enjoyed by all.

They also have had several practice hikes, ready for the District March Hare Hike. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Saturday 9th March 2019 Jumble Sale Raised £316.24 for the group funds.

Our thanks to all who helped in any way.

Future fund raising events Our AGM is booked for Friday 17th May 2019 @ 7.30 in the HQ. We will be involved in the Horam Fun day as usual.

Next Jumble sale date to be arranged will be in October 2019.

Next Quiz night date to be arranged will be in October 2019.

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DOES YOUR HOME NEED A NEW LOOK?

Carl and Fiona Christian

are a husband and wife team who specialise in a professional, personal and efÞcient service. Whether you just want a shelf putting up, a new kitchen or your whole home re-decorated.

PAINTING & DECORATING KITCHEN FITTING REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FREE ESTIMATES

07979590848 or 01435 883212 www.carlandÞonachristian.com

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Surgery Easter arrangements: It would be helpful if patients could order their repeat medication before Monday 8th April 2019 This is to avoid possible supply difficulties; we cannot guarantee obtaining your medication before Easter if requests are made after this date. This does not affect the repeat dispensing service.

Our medical centres will be closed on the following dates:

Good Friday 19th April CLOSED

Saturday 20th April CLOSED

Easter Sunday 21st April CLOSED

Easter Monday 22nd April CLOSED

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SERVICES

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Trustworthy, Friendly Service.

Free Estimates and Advice.

All aspects of Decorating & Mainenance.

Interior & Exterior Decorating.

Repointing, Guttering, Patios (No job too small) Telephone: 01323 640786 Mobile: 07876 595 461 kwyoungpropmain@outlook.com

WHOLEFOODS HEALTH STORE

Now at our new location 3 Station Approach, Heathfield.

01435 866532 NEW PACKING AREA

We can now weigh up dried fruits, nuts ,seeds, oats, and some cereals Bring your own bag, containers or brown bags supplied by us.

ECOVER REFILLS

Bring your own containers back we will refill them for you this saves plastic waste and It saves you money.

We carry a large extensive range of health foods.

LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU AT OUR NEW STORE

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Independent family run funeral business specialising in both traditional and modern alternative funeral services.

As a premier representative of Golden Charter Funeral Plans we are able to offer pre-paid funerals at all levels.

We can also offer many related services: Monumental Masonry (including design, creation, repair and renovation), Floristry and personal keep-sakes.

64 High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8JB 01435 868844 (24 hour personal service) www.axell-eames.co.uk office@axell-eames.co.uk