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NEWS FROM CORNELIE USBORNE MAY GARLAND CAR-WASH, HORAM Many of you voiced concern about this. The retrospective planning application (WD/2025/0131/FR) for a change of use from parking space to car wash was very recently refused. However, the applicant now has a period of some months to appeal that decision. During that period, it is not appropriate for Wealden to pursue enforcement action against any continued use.

The state of the site of this once cherished pub continues to trouble residents. Unfortunately, Wealden don’t have the powers to force the owner to sell, or to maintain it to a particular standard. It is frustrating that we all must operate within a planning system determined by central government and the courts which hampers our efforts to help local concerns.

Southern Water and foul drainage In 2022 Wealden started to impose a planning condition forbidding occupation of new housing until Southern Water has done all necessary upgrade works. Southern Water’s long-term neglect of its basic responsibilities has required this condition to be imposed numerous times. It was very pleasing that the first appeal by a developer – Chailey Homes Ltd - against the condition was rejected by a Planning Inspector last month.

The Inspector decided that we have the legal power to impose the condition and that it was justified on the facts. Other developers have told our planning officers that they were awaiting the outcome of this appeal because they thought we’d lose. There is only a short time for Chailey Homes Ltd to ask the High Court to review the decision and as of today we haven’t been notified of an application to that court.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION Wealden and the other East Sussex councils involved have submitted a joint initial response to the government’s proposal. We have expressed reservations about the lack of detail and the government’s desire for unitary councils with a population of more than c. half a million. We feel that larger authorities with a more urban bias will be less sensitive to the complex service delivery in rural areas than existing authorities and smaller unitary areas will be closer to residents and thus more democratic. We are continuing to discuss alternatives with our neighbours, but initial work suggests that one alternative (a split between coastal urban and inland rural areas) would not be financially viable because towns need extra funding that the government stated it does not want to provide. Furthermore, we cannot afford the costs of the reorganisation so the government will have to do that.

Cornelie Usborne, Green Party Councillor, Horam & Punnetts Town. cllr.cornelie.usborne@wealden.gov.uk; 07979 336401.

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HORAM PARISH NEWS Your parish needs you!!

Make a change – become a parish councillor If you care about where you live and are passionate about your community, please consider the position.

If you can work as part of a team, are able to attend evening meetings, form sound judgements based on what is best for the community, and you are willing to abide by majority decisions, you have the qualities of a parish councillor.

Please contact the clerk or obtain the application form from the website. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th May. Please visit the parish council news section on the website: Council News – Horam Parish Council and read the article titled “ Horam Parish Council fights to save Land off Discovery Way from development”.

There is a copy of the letter written to every district councillor and senior officer at WDC urging them to remove the land off Discovery Way as an allocated site for development in their Draft Local Plan. The parish council would like the land to be made accessible as a tranquil habitat area for all residents in line with the Horam Neighbourhood Plan.

The first stage of the Landscape Sensitivity Study is now underway.

This has been commissioned by the Parish Council to help protect the rural setting of Horam and particularly the Cuckoo Trail from the proposed development on the Coxlow site.

We hope all those who attended the parish council Skate Jam had a great time and learnt some new skills from the experts. There will be another Skate Jam in the summer so watch this space for the next date.

The resurfacing works for parts of the play park will be commencing either Tuesday 6th May or Monday 12th May weather dependent.

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HORAM PARISH NEWS Cllrs Knight and Sadler are in the process of attempting to arrange a meeting with a Highways steward to consider possible improvements to the footpath leading from the Village Hall to Chiddingly Road.

Recently Cllrs Sadler, Lane and Billings worked tremendously hard to save three Oak trees from being felled on the Two Oaks development site. They were successful and the tree surgeons downed their tools. WDC have now put Tree Protection Orders on all three trees.

The parish council are seeking more volunteers to help with identifying trees that need to be protected. If you have any spare time and are passionate about protecting trees please contact the Clerk directly.

Please be aware that there have been several cases of dog poisoning in the village which have been reported to the police.

Please may all dog owners in the village be considerate of others and pick up after their dog. Dog mess on pavements and recreational areas is a health risk to others.

Please report any overgrown hedges on the highway and road signs blocked by foliage to East Sussex Highways who will contact the landowner.

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HORAM PARISH NEWS 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. The council are now adding all the agenda documentation onto the website for public information.

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 new stair climber is now available too for meetings and general visits to the office.

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

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@horamparishcouncil@gov.uk 01435 812151 The Clerk Horam Parish Council The Horam Centre High Street, Horam

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NEWS FROM NUS GHANI This month, we come together to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and pay our respects to those who fought in the Second World War. A series of events will take place locally in Sussex Weald and across the United Kingdom to mark this momentous occasion in our country’s history and bind us together in a moment of reflection, celebration and remembrance of those who served and sacrificed defending the values of our great nation.

Our British Armed Forces are the ultimate defenders of our security and freedom. They are respected the world over and I always convey our gratitude when spending time with local residents whose family members worked with our Armed Forces overseas.

I’m proud to have been working with the local branches of the Royal British Legion for many years and it is always an honour to stand with local veterans on Remembrance Sunday and meet those who serve our country at home or abroad today. Given the county’s proximity to Europe, East Sussex has often been on the front line of war. As a result, many of our towns and villages across Sussex Weald have had a long connection to the military.

To highlight a few of those local connections, Horam was home to a former RAF Squadron Leader and WWII Spitfire pilot Jack Hemmings, who sadly died at the age of 103 earlier this year. In Crowborough, we have a memorial dedicated to soldiers of The Lincoln and Welland Regiment from Canada, who were killed when a V1 bomb struck their encampment. Similarly, Wadhurst was a home to William Broughton Gingell, a pilot from the Photographic Reconnaissance Units, which was an unarmed and unprotected unit taking photographs of strategically important sites which were then analysed for intelligence and used in strategic planning. Moreover, I am pleased to be supporting a new permanent memorial for Flying Officer Percy Burton in Hailsham, to mark the spot where his plane tragically crashed during the Battle of Britain.

Throughout the weekend and the week leading up to VE Day, many of our towns and villages including Hailsham, Crowborough, Heathfield, Wadhurst and Rotherfield will be lighting beacons and hosting a programme of events for our communities and families to bring the commemorations to life.

We shall never forget the bravery and sacrifices of those who fought for our country and our freedoms. I hope local residents of all ages will take the opportunity to reflect

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WHAT’S ON IN MAY Mozart’s Requiem, Sunday 4th, 7:30pm, Mozart’s iconic Requiem is justly famous.

Not only does it contain some of Mozart’s most scintillating music, but it was left unfinished at his early death at the age of 35. In this performance by Mayfield Festival Choir, conducted by Jeremy Summerly, the brilliant Ripieno Players and young vocal scholars from the Royal College of Music are joined by starry Soprano Sofia KirwanBaez, all of whom have become regular features of music-making in Mayfield. Tickets from £8 and free for under 25s. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayfieldfestivalchoir Music from Stage & Screen, Sunday 11th, 3pm, Kings Church, Heathfield, come along and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of your favourite tunes from stage & screen. Past and present productions featured with their well-known theme tunes,.

Featuring our very own opera star Yvonne Lloyd singing a beautiful piece from the Romeo & Juliet opera. Suitable for all the family, raffle & refreshments available. Plenty of free parking behind the building. Tickets £8 on the door.

Heathfield Morning WI, Coffee Morning on Saturday 17th, 10:30am-12:30pm, Union Church, Heathfield Tombola, coffee/tea and cakes, plant stall, Avon and Jewellery stall.

Heathfield Agricultural Show, Saturday 24th, 8:15am – 5:15pm. There's so much to do and kids go FREE! Horse and livestock competitions, arts and crafts, farmers' market, ringside events including the amazing Bolddog FMX motorbike display to country ways and vintage tractors and steam. Live music, shopping. It’s the perfect family day out.

Cuckoo Spring Fayre, Saturday 24th – Monday 26th 9am – 5pm, Laughton Showground, Laughton, The event celebrates Britain’s transport heritage and countryside traditions, offering a fun-filled weekend for families and enthusiasts alike Boundary Walk, Sunday 25th 9am, Crowborough’s annual Boundary Walk will be taking place on Sunday 25th May 2025, starting on Eridge Field at Goldsmiths Recreation Ground. (Next to the car park). Start your walk any time between 9am and 10.30am

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Lunch Afternoon Tea Singing Dancing

Qi Gong Knitting Baking Games

Days Out Watercolour Painting Crafting & Creating Fun with the Children

Events Coming up Xmas Wreath Making Visits to local schools for their Christmas concerts

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 If you would love to come along or know someone that would Call Rachel on 07971 032667

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From your emotional & mental wellbeing Personal trainer – nook & nourish 2 things you can try to help with overwhelm and stress.

Did you know that stress, trauma, and emotional overwhelm don’t just affect your mind—they are stored in your body too?

When we experience trauma, our nervous system reacts instinctively, often holding onto tension in our fascia. Over time, this can lead to chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, and even digestive or immune issues.

At Nook and Nourish, we use Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) and fascial maneuvers to help reset the nervous system and release stored trauma. TRE activates the body’s natural shaking mechanism, which helps discharge deep muscular tension and calm the fight-or-flight response. Fascial maneuvers gently unwind restrictions in the connective tissue, improving mobility, posture, and emotional balance.

By regulating the nervous system, these techniques can reduce stress, improve sleep, enhance mood, and promote overall health. Whether you’re dealing with past trauma, daily stress, or simply want to feel more grounded and resilient, these practices offer a gentle yet powerful way to restore balance.

Trauma isn’t just a memory; it’s a physiological imprint. When we experience overwhelming stress, our nervous system activates a survival response—fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. If these responses aren’t fully processed, the tension remains locked in our muscles, fascia (the connective tissue around our organs and muscles), and nervous system. This can lead to chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, and even a sense of being “stuck” in life.

Using a bottom-up approach to healing, working with the body first to create change in the mind. Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) help reset the nervous system by activating the body’s natural shaking mechanism, releasing stored tension and restoring a sense of calm. Fascial maneuvers unwind deep restrictions in the connective tissue, improving mobility, releasing stored emotions, and helping us move past unconscious limiting beliefs.

This somatic (body-based) work is often the missing piece for those who feel like they’ve done “all the right things” but still struggle with anxiety, chronic stress, or persistent emotional patterns. By working with the body, we create safety from the inside out, allowing the nervous system to shift out of survival mode and into a state of balance, resilience, and true well-being.

If traditional approaches haven’t brought the change you need, perhaps it’s time to try a different path—one that acknowledges the wisdom of your body. Join us at Nook and Nourish to experience the profound benefits of nervous system regulation, fascia release, and embodied healing.

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Heathfield Choral Society could be for you!

Join us to learn and perform the most exciting choral music with incredible professional orchestras and soloists in two concerts a year and numerous other performances on request.

Why not come along and give it a go? No need to sign up straight away, just come along and listen/sing/get a feel for what we do.

We rehearse on Monday evenings from 7.30pm in Horam Village Hall and new members are always welcome.

For more information please email heathfieldchoral.membership@gmail.com or visit our website www.heathfieldchoral.org.uk

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GARDENING DIARY ' A wet and windy May fills the barns with corn and hay ' In the borders and vegetable garden routine hoeing is encouraged; regular hoeing kills weeds, loosens compaction, aerates the soil and breaks up the capillary action, thus reducing evaporation. The borders are left looking fresh and shipshape. A hoe vigorously plied is one of the great aids to good growth. Furthermore, with the assuming of the orhodox stance, legs braced apart for traction, this exercise is of great benefit to both our pelvic floors and to our fundaments.

For those displaying weak fundaments or for those gardeners with 'Hoers' Elbow', the alternative is the mulch. The main rules are that it should be laid deep, around four inches, and away from any stems, the ground should have first had a thorough soaking (from rain, not hose), this locked-away moisture may be retained for a considerable time. Any raw or uncomposted material should be avoided. Green waste, wood shavings, straw or wood bark, when used fresh may lead to denitrification of the soil. Yes, bacteria in the soil which usually convert nitrogen into useable nitrates can become starved of oxygen and so are forced to separate the oxygen molecules from the soil-bound nitrates, which are then lost to the atmosphere, we write this not only to appear clever and well-read, it really does happen, especially on undug slightly acid soil, that being just what we have here in our corner of the county. If mulch you must, then a thorough digging-over and removal of perennial weeds followed by a dressing of nitrogen should be carried out first.

In the veg. patch it is important to thin previously sown crops, this job brooks no delay; overcrowding in the nursery can weaken and distend plants to such a degree that they may never fully recover their figures.

We may now sow seeds of French and runner beans in those deep compost-filled trenches the reader prepared in March. Peas, carrots, parsnip, lettuce, radish and spinach may also be sown now.

Brussels sprouts need a long season to fully develop, so the quicker they can be transplanted to their permanent quarters the better. Brassicas always planted firmly. It is customary to pinch out the tops of broad beans when in flower, this should greatly reduce infestation of black fly. Early potatoes should be earthed up little and often.

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GARDENING DIARY Rhododendrons and azaleas may have any dead flowers picked off to allow new growth to form. Any pruning here must be carried out immediately after flowering and before next year's flower buds form.

As daffodils and other early flowering bulbs finish flowering it is as well to remove dead flowers to prevent seed formation and encourage the growth of the bulbs. Irksome and unsightly obstacles to our mowers they may be, but the dying foliage must be allowed to wither in its own time.

Any remaining pruning of forsythia may now be completed, leaving the youngest shoots, as they will bear the best blooms next year.

And so, with the mercury rising, and the dawn chorus at its height, we look forward eagerly to that finest of Spring sights; the first appearance of the semi-naked, tattooed and egg-white young gentlemen strutting up Horam high Street.

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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 refreshments, with chat, activities for the children, then a service for ALL the family. Why not enjoy it with us!!

together @10

Sunday 18th May at 10.00am

church for everyone

Jumping

Beans

A group for 0-3s and their carers Term-time: Thursdays 10.00am-11.30am (£1 per morning or £5 for the half-term)

Horebeech Lane Horam TN21 0DT

LARGE and SMALL TOYS + SINGING REFRESHMENTS + FRIENDSHIP

www.christchurchhoram.org

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Broad Oak Preschool is a community setting offering a nurturing environment to children aged 2-5.

Come and join our nature inspired learning approach.

Our forest school allows children to learn through awe, wonder & exploration.

New Opening Hours: Mon to Thurs - 07:30 - 16:00 Fri - 07:30 - 13:00

Get in touch to arrange a visit: 01435 864 326

manager@broadoakpreschool.co.uk www.broadoakpreschool.co.uk Kit Wilson & Vines (May 25) 128x45mm_Layout 1 08/01/2025 13:40 Page 1 BroadHoram Oak PreSchool

For the rescue and re-homing of unwanted & abandoned animals, wildlife rescue & rehabilitation 1975 ~ 2025

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THE PET FOOD SHOP

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l Loyalty Card for Added Value! l Wide Range of Frozen Products l Good Range of Pet Beds l Burns - Skinners - Natural Instinct

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LOOKING FOR A VENUE TO HOLD A BUSINESS MEETING OR COURSE?

THE HORAM CENTRE MIGHT BE JUST WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR Call or Text 07748 270494 or write to The Horam Centre, 3 Bank Buildings, High Street, Horam, TN21 0EH Wi-Fi. Kitchen etc

CROSSWAYS COFFEE MORNING 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 Afternoon Tea Singing Dancing

Qi Gon Knitting Baking Games

Days Out Watercolour Painting Crafting & Creating Fun with the Children

Dancing & Bingo 2-4pm

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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.

every 2nd & 4th Thursday at The Union Church Heathfield If you would love to come along or know someone that would Call Rachel on

Wednesday 7th May 10am - 12 noon at Christchurch, Horebeech Lane, Horam.

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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COMMERCIAL PREMISES TO RENT Various ground floor and first floor units.

All with A1 and B1 permissions.

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USEFUL CONTACTS Age Concern All Saint’s Church Bell Ringers Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Explorer Bowling Club Cross In Hand Bridge Club Heathfield & Horam Football Club Brownies Christ Church Fellowship Dementia Supper Clubs Diamond Dance Eastbourne & District Canine Society Heathfield Choral Society

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Heathfield & District Horticultural Society Heathfield Dementia Cafe, St. Richard’s Church Hall Heathfield Folk & Dance Club Heathfield Food & Wine Circle Heathfield Road Runners Heathfield Bridge Club Heathfield Repair Cafe

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Heathfield Silver Band Horam Christian Care Group Horam Parish Allotment Society Horam Parish Council, Horam Centre Horam Flower Show Horam Fun Day Horam Guides Horam & Heathfield Flower Club Horam Pre-school Horam Tennis Club Horam Village Hall Hire Horam WI Nook & Nourish, Mental Health Support Oxney Vines Cross Tug of War Rainbows RSPCA The Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare Vines Cross Bonfire Society Vines Cross Community Association (VCCA) Wealden Youth Choir Welcome Art Group Non emergency medical Non emergency police

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Christ Church Fellowship We invite you to come and join us Tuesday 27th May at 2pm We will have an interesting speaker the meeting will be followed by afternoon tea Come and join us All welcome We meet at Christ Church Horebeech Lane Horam TN21 0DT

ALL WELCOME

Heathfield WI

Horam WI

Main Hall, Union Church Station Road Heathfield TN21 8LB

We meet on the

First Tuesday of every month

Next Meeting is Tuesday 13th May 10 -12 come along and join us for a game of

2pm - 4pm at West End, Christ Church, Horebeech Lane, TN21 0DT

Short Mat Bowls

At this months meeting we are Making Paper Craft Boxes

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

plus our chance to vote on this year’s National WI Resolution ‘Bystanders can be Lifesavers’ Ladies, you are very welcome to join us.

Come along for a taster session and check us out!

There always time for a cuppa and a good chat

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

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Contact us for more details T: Lesley 07580 596550 wihoram@gmail.com www.east-sussex/thewi.org.uk/find-wi/horam ‘Please recycle empty vitamin and medicine blister packs at Boots the Chemist’

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Introduction to Kitchen Gardening Workshops led by Jenny Huggett Sat. 19th April, Sun. 11th May & Sat 7th June all at 2-4pm in Jenny's garden £35 including refreshments and a plant to take home Some of what we cover: what to grow , how to grow it, the benefits of no dig, avoiding, pests without chemicals, composting, seed saving For more information and to book: email Jenny : jmhuggett@icloud.com

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Services for May Sun 4th

10.30am Family Communion

(with children’s groups yrs1-6)

Sun 11th 10.30am Family Worship

(with children’s groups yrs1-6)

3.00pm

Thanksgiving and Memorial Service

(please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

Sun 18th 10.00am Together@10 Church for Everyone

(please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

Sun 25th 10.30am Family Worship

(with children’s groups yrs1-6)

A video of the Sunday morning reading & sermon is usually available on our website within 24hrs of each service: www.christchurchhoram.org

Other Activities: Crossways - drop-in for refreshments & chat - Wednesday 7th May 10.00-12.00 Bible Study - Growth Groups – contact Rev PJ Guy Jumping Beans - Parent & Toddler Group - Thursdays 10.00-11.30 during term-time Fellowship Group - Tuesday 27th May at 2.00pm Village Prayer Meeting – Monday 19th May 7.30pm Supporting Horam Christian Care Group 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: Rev PJ Guy - 01435 813372; vicar@christchurchhoram.org Wardens: MaryAnne Ford - 01435 817769; Davina Jones - 07809 545397 Hall Hire: Jane Thomas - 01435 810398

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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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COMMUNITY NEWS THE HORAM FUN DAY 2025 Horam Recreation Ground 12:30 til 5pm

SUNDAY 13th JULY TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION & TO BOOK A STALL

Visit the website -- www.horamfunday.co.uk Stalls can also be booked by contacting: Brenda Macklin 01435 812018 Diamond Dance Displays - Wealden Brass – Pevensey Ukuleles – Morris Dancers Katey (Boost Fit) - Snail Races – Jimmy the Juggler - Fun Dog Show - Children Fun Fair Football Competitions NxtGen Speed Worth Recovery - Classic Cars – Tractors – Food Stalls - Bar - Ice creams - Refreshments Still more being booked Contact. Dave Sutton 07889 652586 / davesutton2011@hotmail.co.uk Information will be in the Village Diary each month.

Horam Flower Show To be held in Horam Village Hall At the Recreation Ground on Sunday 3rd August at 2pm Schedules with entry forms will be available from Samuel and Son Estate Agents, Downwood Veterinary Centre, Thorpe Garden Centre and Cooperative local Horam. Competitive classes include Flowers, Vegetables, Decorative, Domestic, Drinks and Photographic. There is also a Junior section. Refreshments will be available. A tombola and a raffle will take place Forms and entrance fees to be returned by 5pm Thursday 31st July to the addresses supplied in the schedules.

Any queries please contact D. Cooley 01435 812704

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