2nd & 4th Thursday every month 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 10-4pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Arty Parties Acrylic on Canvas Sessions 07482 261006
Pottery Club Art Club Studio @ Vines Cross
GCSE/A Level Tutoring Hen do’s/Baby Showers
Uniting generations in the glorious setting of Heathfield Park Cricket Club, The Pavilion, Old Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 9AE 10-3.30pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Art Classes For All Ages
If you would love to come along or know someone that would Call Rachel on 07971 032667 www.youngatheart.me.uk Follow
If you would love to come along or know someone that would Call Rachel on 07971 032667 www.youngatheart.me.uk
MARIA SMITH SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY
We meet 2nd Saturday of every month at Horam Village Hall TN21 0JE (A267)
How can sports massage help you? -relieves tension -eases sore/tight muscles -improves circulation -improves joint mobility -enhances wellbeing -increase flexibility & range of motion
Next Session 8th June 2023 - 9.30-11am
Next Session 11th November 2023 - 9.30-12 noon
We hope to see you! Help us preserve our environment and dent our throw-away culture. Everyone is welcome - Yummy home-baked cakes & refreshments while you wait!
Items we repair include: computers, electrical items, cycles, minor mechanical problems, furniture and small sewing repairs
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!
On most occasions we will be able to repair: computers - electrical items - cyclesminor mechanical problems - furniture - small sewing repairs
Everyone is welcome - join us for home-baked cakes & refreshments
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CHANTAILS DOG GROOMERS
Summer
Chimney Sweep
Sadly, due to Victorian health & safety regulations, only children of under 14” shoulder measurement may be employed.
A Clean Sweep - your local chimney sweep
Make sure your fireplace is safe with a professional sweep.
• All types of residential chimneys swept.
• Wood & multi-fuel stoves cleaned and serviced.
• Inspection & preparation of all chimneys for stove installation.
• Bird guards & cowls fitted.
• RSPB nominated bird removal man for East Sussex.
• Smoke test & certification for every sweep.
• Member of Association of Professional Independent Chimney Sweeps (APICS).
• Now certified woodburner installer.
Ross Atabey on 01435 812153/07941 315214
Email: acleansweep009@gmail.com
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Gas Boiler Servicing from £100+ VAT
Oil Boiler Servicing from £120+ VAT
Gas Safety Certificate from £60+ VAT
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l Wide Range of Frozen Products
l Good Range of Pet Beds
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HEATHFIELD SILVER BAND
We are looking for new members in all sections. Did you use to play a brass instrument and gave it up for some reason? Or, if you have never played we can teach you. We offer free instrument loan and free tuition. Why not give us a try? Be part of a friendly group of people and enjoy a new challenge. There are no grades required and we are non-contesting. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at our bandroom in Alexandra Road, Heathfield. Call 01435 817201 to discuss joining HSB, www.heathfieldsilverband.com
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.
WILLS ~ PROBATE ~ LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY
COST EFFECTIVE SERVICE ~ HOME VISITS AVAILABLE
Sussex Will Writers Limited is a Limited Company and registered under Company No: 14940553 and is regulated by the Society of Will Writers for Will Writing services
Contact: 01435 511600 / 07759 493696 or emma.headworth@sussexwillwritersltd.co.uk
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 a Home Visit with Mara call 07703156799 or email tmfootcare@mail.com PROTECT YOUR ASSETS AND SECURE YOUR FAMILY'S FUTURE
Home Visiting Service also available.
To book an appointment with Mara at Horam Healthcare Clinic Tel: Pauline on 01435 866227 where you can also leave a message at anytime.
GARDENING DIARY
" If the 24th of August be fair and clear, then hope for a prosperous autumn’
The brilliant tints of summer tend to give way later in the month to the richer, though softer, golds and bronzes of autumn, highlighted with vivid colour from phloxes, gladioli, and hollyhocks. By removing spent flowers before seed pods have formed, summer flowering subjects may be induced to stay blooming for a greatly extended period, and if the garden is to be left untended during holiday time, we may take this a step further by removing all flowers and buds on summer bedding to ensure they will not spend themselves in seed production before our return. The temporary relief thus afforded the plants will be repaid in a gay display on our return.
We must not relax warfare against insect pests and diseases. Fungoid diseases can be troublesome at this season and as soon as noted due measures should be taken. Watch especially roses for black spot, rust and mildew, although the leaves, once tarnished, will not be cleared up by application of fungicide, the disease will be handicapped in its progress by prompt treatment now; if the fungus is prevented from maturing spores, this will reduce the severity of attack attack next year.
In the vegetable patch we might maximise yields by feeding runner and French beans and tomatoes, likewise Brussels sprouts and winter greens. It is well to pinch out the growing points on outdoor tomatoes as soon as three to four trusses of fruit have set, to hasten ripening, later trusses are unlikely to mature. During dry spells the flowers of runner beans will often wither without setting; a fine spray of water over the whole plant often helps to encourage a good set.
As crops are harvested the ground may be hastily filled again with sowings of lettuce and spinach or planted up with cabbages and other winter greens. The maincrop potatoes can be lifted from this month onwards.
We should now be turning our attention to hedge clipping. Some, such as the privet need trimming numerous times throughout the season, but for the majority one or twice a year is sufficient. This should be done no later than August to give the plant a chance to harden the new growth before the onset of winter. The large-leaved evergreens, such as Laurel, should be trimmed with secateurs, not hedgecutters, as these will leave ragged brown - edged leaves. Always cut your hedge narrower at the top than the bottom. When dealing with young hedges, especially those of beech, hornbeam, leylandii and thuja, it is advisable to allow them to reach the required height before taking out the tops. In the meantime just trim the ends of the branches to encourage them to thicken up.
NEWS FROM NUS GHANI
Summer is in full swing and with the arrival of August, our local farmers will soon be preparing for harvest.
Sussex Weald is home to many exceptional family farms that are the lifeblood of our rural economy and produce some of the best British products enjoyed in the UK as well as overseas. I regularly meet with members of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and their Next Generation Forum, to hear their views and concerns, and to offer support. Most recently, I was delighted to join David Exwood, Vice President of the NFU, and dozens of local farmers and landowners at the Rural Business Breakfast at the annual Heathfield Agricultural Show for a Q&A session on all things farming, food security, farmers’ tax, and trade.
I know from my inbox that issues including rural crime, animal welfare and access to support during emergencies are some of the top concerns amongst our farming community and I was pleased to convene a Sussex Weald Farmers’ Forum in May, which took place in Five Ashes near Mayfield. Over 30 local farmers representing Hartfield, Hellingly, Heathfield, Chiddingly, Wadhurst, Mayfield, Eridge, Crowborough and Waldron were joined by representatives from Sussex Police including the Rural Crime Team Inspector and the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner; Wealden District Council; East Sussex County Council; the Food Standards Agency; the Environment Agency; South East Water and the Wealden Food Partnership. I spoke to both Ministers and officials at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to encourage them to also join on the day, but I was disappointed that they were the only agency who were invited but did not send a representative.
Discussions at the Forum centred predominantly around tackling organised rural crime and further support from Sussex Police on marking farming equipment and coordination of forces to tackle cross-county crime. Local agencies were also quizzed on tackling fly tipping; animal welfare and access to abattoirs; financial support and available grants when East Sussex moves to a unitary authority; water supply and pollution; and what more can be done by local authorities to support farms to diversify.
We all depend on our farmers, and I will always champion and advocate for them and their work. I’m pleased that the event was hugely successful, and I would like to thank everyone who joined us on the day. I would like to repeat the event again next year, so if you are a local farmer, or know someone that may be interested in attending, please do get in touch with me so that I can share further details with you in due course.
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A busy social life is all well and good, but sometimes it’s nice to have a moment’s peace and quiet.
We offer rooms with a garden terrace, so you can take a break from the hubbub and listen to what the birds have to say instead.
Every moment.
Heathfield WI
Main Hall, Union Church Station Road Heathfield TN21 8LB
We meet 2nd Tuesday of the month
Just come along and meet sociable ladies
Do some activities, go on outings
Listen to some great speakers
Enjoy tea/coffee and a chat
August 12th
Members outing to Garden Centre
No meeting at Union Church
If you would like to find out more email us at heathfieldmorningwi@gmail.com or speak to Devina on 07488 279722
Visitors welcome for taster session
Uniting generations in the glorious setting of
Heathfield Park Cricket Club
The Pavilion Old Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9AE
TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY 10am - 3.30pm
Lunch Qi Gon Days Out
Afternoon Tea Knitting Watercolour Painting
Singing Baking Crafting & Creating
Dancing Games Fun with the Children
Dancing & Bingo 2-4pm every 2nd & 4th Thursday at The Union Church Heathfield
If you would love to come along or know someone that would Call Rachel on
Earlier this year, the Parish Council received a grant from the Coronation Living Heri tage Fund, DEFRA, and Wealden District Council to establish a community orchard at Theobalds Green.
A total of 24 fruit and nut trees including apple, pear, plum, cherry, and cobnut have been planted in the area adjacent to the allotments and near the wildflower meadow.
The orchard is also close to the woodland burial ground, the main burial ground, and the garden of remembrance. This peaceful setting will provide a tranquil space for visitors to relax, reflect, and enjoy nature. Families can make the most of the existing picnic tables, and there’s ample room for children to run and play in the open air.
In June, we held a celebratory event to mark the official opening of the orchard. Attendees included representatives from Theobald’s Green Allotment Association, Brighter Heathfield, and the Ramblers Association all of whom supported the project in various ways. Several parish councillors were also present. Councillor Rivers delivered a short speech highlighting the vital contributions of the Coronation Living Heritage Fund, DEFRA, and Wealden District Council. He also spoke about the importance of reducing our carbon footprint, living sustainably, and fostering community spirit.
We warmly invite you to visit the new orchard whether to enjoy a quiet moment or to spend time with friends and family in a beautiful natural setting. If you ever have any questions or concerns that you would like to raise with the Parish Council please do not hesitate to ring or email us, our details appear below.
Helen Johnson, Parish Council Clerk, 73 High Street, Heathfield TN21 8HU Tel: 01435 865700 Email: info@hwpc.org.uk Office opening hours Mon-Fri 9:30am1pm, 1:30pm-3pm
