Horam and Vines
Cross Village Diary
June 2025
Summer
Meet fellow artists at our weekly Art Club call or message for more details
CHILDREN ADULTS
After School & Saturday Classes Art Classes
Lunch Qi Gong Days Out
Afternoon Tea Knitting
Singing Baking
Watercolour Painting
Private Art Lessons Private Art Lessons
School Holiday Workshops Workshops
Crafting & Creating
Dancing Games Fun with the Children Union Church Heathfield Every other Thursday from 2pm
Arty Parties Party with Paint 07482 261006
GCSE Tutoring Art Club Studio @ Vines Cross
Art Classes For All Ages
If you would love to come along or know someone that would call Rachel on 07971 032667
Uniting generations in the glorious setting of Heathfield Park Cricket Club, The Pavilion, Old Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 9AE 10-4pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
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 www.youngatheart.me.uk Follow us
We meet 2nd Saturday
setting of Cricket Club, Pavilion, Old Heathfield, East 10-3.30pm Thursday & Friday If you would love to come along or know someone that would Call Rachel on 032667 www.youngatheart.me.uk Follow us We meet 2nd Saturday of every month at Horam Village Hall TN21 0JE (A267)
financial advice you can trust
Session 9th December 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! On most occasions we will be able to repair: computers - electrical items - cyclesminor mechanical problems - furniture - small sewing repairs Next Session 11th May 2024 - 9.30am -11 am
Items we repair include: computers, electrical items, cycles, minor mechanical problems, furniture and small sewing repairs
Everyone is welcome - join us for home-baked cakes & refreshments
Investment Advice Tel: 01435 869010 www.sandycrosswealth.co.uk info@sandycrosswealth.co.uk Monkhurst House, Sandy Cross Lane.
Email repaircafeheathfieldandhoram@outlook.com https://sites.google.com/view/heathfieldrepaircafe/home?pli=1
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CHANTAILS DOG GROOMERS
Trailer Hire Covering Sussex, Kent & Surrey
Call Steve Riddle on 0845 108 6447 or 07936 435193 or email steve@smalltrailers4u.co.uk
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Motor Services
Offering a friendly service with over 20 years experience. Car & trailer servicing, repairs & M.O.T’s.
TRAILER HIRE AVAILABLE. Car trailers, box trailers & horse boxes.
• Collection & delivery service.
FREE within a 5 mile radius from garage.
• Courtesy car available if required.
• Mini service.
• Full service.
• Diagnostics
• Holiday check from £20.
• Winter check from £20.
• Clutches, exhausts & brakes.
Follow the road out of Horam High Street to Maynards Green, turn left at the oast house Unit 18, Bridge Farm, Horam, East Sussex, TN21 0BP
WINDOW CLEANING
◊ Monthly & bi-monthly cleaning.
◊ One-off window cleans.
◊ Solar panel cleaning.
◊ Residential window cleaning.
◊ Commercial window cleaning.
◊ Facia, soffits & conservatory roof cleaning.
◊ Pure water window cleaning up to 60ft.
For a free no obligation quotation call or email us today!
Telephone Jason 01435 408048 ~ 07739 039944
Email: ascleaning@live.co.uk www.aswindowcleaning.co.uk
INHOLMES
INHOLMES
Jane Richmond - B.A., B.Sc (Hons)
Safe and effective treatment for adults and children including:
• Back and Neck Pain • Arthritic Pain
• Sporting Injuries • Tension Headaches
OSTEOPATHIC PRACTICE
• Shoulder Pain • Sciatic Pain
• Back and Neck Pain • Arthritic Pain
• Sporting Injuries • Tension Headaches
• Shoulder Pain • Sciatic Pain
• Pregnancy related Discomfort 20 Years clinical experience, using a wide range of osteopathic techniques and acupuncture, tailored for each individual patient.
• Pregnancy related Discomfort
l Sciatic Pain 07957 572929 Clinic, Horam High Street, Horam, Heathfield TN21 0EL janerichmond123@btinternet.com Safe and effective treatment for adults and children including:
Jane Richmond - B.A., B.Sc (Hons) Ost
Safe and effective treatment for adults and children including:
Jane Richmond - B.A., B.Sc (Hons) Ost Easy access and on-site parking in the centre of Burgess Hill.
Horam Healthcare Clinic
• Back and Neck Pain • Arthritic Pain
OSTEOPATHIC PRACTICE
l Shoulder Pain
l Back and Neck Pain
l Arthritic Pain
• Sporting Injuries • Tension Headaches
Safe and effective for adults and children including:
l Sporting Injuries
20 Years clinical experience, using a wide range of osteopathic techniques and acupuncture, tailored for each individual patient.
Jane Richmond - B.A., B.Sc (Hons) Ost
l Pregnancy Related Discomfort
Safe and effective treatment for adults and children including:
• Back and Neck Pain • Arthritic Pain
• Sporting Injuries • Tension Headaches
• Shoulder Pain • Sciatic Pain
Horam Healthcare Clinic, Horam High Street, Horam, Heathfield TN21 0EL janerichmond123@btinternet.com
• Pregnancy related Discomfort 20 Years clinical experience,
20 years clinical experience using a wide range of osteopath techniques, tailored for each individual patient
Easy access and on-site parking in the centre of Burgess Hill. Email: janerichmond123@btinternet.com Phone: 07957 572929
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
Therapies and treatments available in a quiet and relaxed setting in Horam
We are pleased to announce a new therapist, Sophie Carpenter
She offers support to individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges with warmth, empathy, and in a safe, confidential space
- Dementia-Focused Counselling & Wellbeing Advice – Helping individuals with dementia and their loved ones navigate emotional, practical, and relational challenges
- Individual Counselling – A compassionate, person-centred approach tailored to your unique experiences and needs
- Couples & Family Counselling Strengthening relationships, improving communication, and fostering understanding in times of change or difficulty
Give us a call to book something you fancy … all our therapists also offer vouchers which make great gifts
Tel Daynna - 07770 820673 www.the-crystal-rooms.co.uk
MARIA SMITH SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY
How can sports massage help you? -relieves tension -eases sore/tight muscles -improves circulation -improves joint mobility -enhances wellbeing -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 Email: mariasmassage21@gmail.com Website: mariasmassage.co.uk
Victoria Slinn
Hello Horam
Planning a move later in the year? Now is the perfect time to get your home market ready!
The garden’s coming to life, the sun’s out your home will look its absolute best in photos taken now, so everything’s ready to go when the time is right.
It also means that if you suddenly fall in love with a new home, you can be on the market with the click of a button no stress, no rush. Want to know what’s involved? Just give me a call I’d love to help.
BUYING SELLING RENTING
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.
Carpentry:
• Hang doors, fit door liners, architrave, locks, handles skirting etc.
• 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.
• Install new kitchen carcases, doors etc.
All jobs considered big or small.
Please call Ray Wicker on 07960 503844
NEWS FROM CORNELIE USBORNE
Southern Water - Good news
Chailey Homes Ltd has NOT appealed against the planning inspector’s decision (land at Old Orchard House, Horebeech Lane, WD/2023/1687/ CD). Moreover, Southern Water is happy to meet Council officers and Ian Tysh to discuss its upgrading of waste handling facilities in the district.
More Good News – ward budgets for councillors
Just like many other councils, Wealden’s Cabinet has decided to give each councillor £10,000 to support the community in their ward in the financial year 2025/6.
The details are not yet clear, but the scheme will probably start in early July. It will provide community groups with funding that isn’t currently available from the District or Parish Councils: between £250 and £5,000 for each bid.
Some achievements of the Alliance, two years on
• The Council carbon emissions reduced by 20%
• 1000 council-owned homes made more energy efficient
• 4000 of the lowest earning people in Wealden eligible for relief from Council Tax
• 12 new community orchards
• Uckfield (and Hailsham) Leisure Centres refurbished
• More financial support for the Wilder Ouse Project (creating a nature recovery network and restore natural flow processes).
Full details can be found in the Leader of the Council’s report, Agenda for the Full Council meeting on 14th May: https://council.wealden.gov.uk/ieListDocuments. aspx?CId=299&MId=5784&Ver=4
SAD NEWS – I need to bid farewell to you lovely people of Horam Parish.
A number of unexpected personal tragedies forced me to resign from my position on the Council. I feel honoured having represented you for the past two years; although it was very hard and challenging work, these years proved to be among the most fulfilling in my life. Thank you for putting your trust in me. There will be a by-election soon and I have no doubt that whoever succeeds me, will look after you well for the remainder of the three years of the council’s existence. You deserve it.
Cornelie Usborne, Green Party Councillor, Horam & Punnetts Town.
cllr.cornelie.usborne@wealden.gov.uk, cornelieusborne@gmail.com, 07979 336401.
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
acleansweephoram
Opening Times Mon - Fri 9am-4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm Sunday 10am - 2pm Bank Holidays 10am - 4pm
Services for June
Sun 1st 10.30am Family Communion (with children’s groups yrs1-6)
Sun 8th 10.30am Family Worship (with children’s groups yrs1-6)
Sun 15th 10.00am Together@10 Church for Everyone
(please see information elsewhere in the Diary)
Sun 22nd 10.30am Family Worship – Followed by BBQ, all welcome (with children’s groups yrs1-6)
Sun 29th 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 4th June 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 24th June at 2.00pm Village Prayer Meeting – Monday 16th June 7.30pm (at Horam Chapel) 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
Do you drop litter around our village?
Many do, and it has to be cleared up by voluntary litterpickers. A few of us met for coffee and it was decided to ask if anyone else would like to join us as some have had to drop out.
You decide when and how often, on your own or with a partner. To cover Vines Cross, the new developments or just near where you live. Please contact me for advice and some equipment.
Virginia Roberts, vfmroberts@gmail.com
PRESSURE WASHING SERVICE
Driveway & patio cleaning. Solar panel cleaning.
Contact : 07872 170586 Email: pete@pmfservices.co.uk
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. Also available –Home grown produce (seasonal vegetables, herbs, fruit, cut flowers and eggs).
Opening Times: Winter 9am-dusk Monday - Saturday
HORAM PARISH NEWS
EXCITING NEWS...........
The play park resurfacing works have been completed and looks great. Just in time for the summer season!!
The next parish council Skate Jam is being held on Thursday 31st July at the Horam Recreation Ground so please save the date.
The Parish Council now has a NEW comprehensive website. In addition to providing current news, you can report issues related to roads, flooding, parking, and crime directly through the website.
It also provides details of all Parish Council meetings, both current and historic. The planning meeting agendas include links to the applications.
See opposite page for further details.
HORAM PARISH NEWS
HORAM PARISH NEWS
Cllr Andrew Lee has sadly resigned from the council and all members wish him well for the future. A Notice of Vacancy has been issued by Wealden District Council. HPC can begin the co-option process again after the 6th June if an election has not been called.
HPC welcome their new member Cllr Daniel Johnston. Daniel was co-opted at the Annual Meeting of the Council in May and will be joining the Planning & Highways Committee too.
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 report any overgrown hedges on the highway and road signs blocked by foliage to East Sussex Highways who will contact the landowner.
Wealden Electoral Services Team will be sending emails to 15,300 postal voters over the next few months. The email will be sent via their Gov.UK Notify account. If you have any concerns about this please contact the Electoral Services Team (01892 602407 or elections@wealden.gov.uk).
All the meetings of the council are held in public. 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 - 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
NEWS FROM NUS GHANI
I’m incredibly proud that Sussex Weald is home to such a huge variety of unique, award-winning, globally reaching businesses, which are the backbone of our economy and key providers of valuable job opportunities.
I continue working with the Crowborough, Hailsham and Heathfield Chambers of Commerce and meet their representatives regularly to discuss what more can be done to support our local entrepreneurs. In April, I was delighted to join Crowborough Mayor Cllr Matthew Street and Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce President Louise Harrington in opening the Crowborough Business Expo, which is an annual event hosted by the Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce. This year, it brought together a diverse range of local service providers, charities and businesses of all sizes, old and new, for an opportunity to promote their work to the local community, network and connect with potential customers. It was great to see so many local companies and charities getting involved, many of whom I’ve been working with closely for years.
I’m always amazed by the expertise of our local businesses, who not only supply domestically, but also export their unique products overseas and contribute a great deal to international markets and advanced manufacturing supply chain. At the Business Expo, there were over 35 businesses present, many of whom spoke to me or have been in touch since to share concerns about the recent announcement by President Trump’s administration to impose a new tariff regime on UK-made products.
I know from casework and in-person meetings and surgeries that this issue is hugely important and worrying to our local businesses, for many of whom the United States is a key export market. I appreciate that the situation is fluid and that since the initial announcement, the imposition of these tariffs has been paused for 90 days. However, I recognise that if resumed, the new tariff regime would have a devastating impact on some of our small local companies and lead to job losses and risk of closures.
I continue to follow the matter closely and continue to provide support on individual cases, but additionally, I would also like to encourage all local businesses who may be impacted by potential tariffs to let me know via a platform on my website: www.nusghani.org.uk/tariffs.
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v RESIDENTIAL CARE v DAYCARE v RESPITE CARE
‘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 01435 812170
Vines Cross Road, Horam TN21 0HF
Tinkers Park’s 59th Annual Steam Traction Engine Rally, Sunday 1st, 10am –5pm, Tinkers Park, TN22 4HS, Adults £10, Children £2 - CASH ONLY
Raystede Tack Sale, The Broyle, Lewes, BN8 5AJ, Sunday 1st, 10am – 12pm, All proceeds go directly towards helping the animals in our care. Entry is free but please make sure to book a ticket in advance at www.raystede.org
Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival Society Annual Summer Fete, Saturday 14th, 1pm, Chapel Green.
Heathfield 10K, Sunday 15th, 10am, Join us for the Heathfield 10k, the fifth event of the 2025 series. For more details see the Heathfield Runners: https://www.heathfieldrunners.club/eventsandresults
The Tanners, Live at Lakeside Horam, Saturday 21st, 7pm, more details on page 36.
Village Fete, Hurst Green Village Hall, Saturday 21st, 12pm, Bring your family and friends along, enjoy the local crafts, bouncy castle, coconut shy, splat the rat, welly wanging, tombola and much, much more.
Lunch Qi Gong Days Out Afternoon Tea Knitting Watercolour Painting Singing Baking Crafting & Creating Dancing Games Fun with the Children
Events Coming up Xmas Wreath Making Visits to local schools for their Christmas concerts
Food, Drink & Makers Festival, Saturday 28th, 11am – 3pm, East Sussex National, Little Horsted, Uckfield. FREE entry – Voluntary donations to the Children’s Respite Trust are welcome on arrival.
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
The Broyle Country Show, The Broyle, Ringmer, Saturday 28th & 29th 10am – 5pm, Join us for an exciting event in 2025! provides a great weekend out for all the family, young and old alike, with over 700 exhibits from all over the country.
If you would love to come along or know someone that would Call Rachel on 07971 032667
www.youngatheart.me.uk Follow us
Super Car Sunday 29th, 10am, Supercars, F1 displays, Live Music and entertainment for the whole family! www.DreamMachinesEvents.co.uk
Horam and Heathfield Repair Cafe
We meet Every 2nd Saturday of the month except August at 9.30-12 noon
We meet 2nd Saturday of every month at Horam Village Hall TN21 0JE (A267) Next Session 11th November 2023 - 9.30-12 noon
Saturday 21st June 9:30am - Noon
Help us preserve our environment and dent our throw-away culture
Items we repair include: computers, electrical items, cycles, minor mechanical problems, furniture and small sewing repairs
On most occasions we will be able to repair: computers - electrical items - furniture - cycles - minor mechanical problems & small sewing repairs including darning
Everyone is welcome - join us for home-baked cakes & refreshments
Email repaircafeheathfieldandhoram@outlook.com
https://sites.google.com/view/heathfieldrepaircafe/home?pli=1
https://sites.google/view/heathfieldrepaircafe/home?pli=1 heathfieldrepaircafe.com facebook.com/RepairCafeTN21 Email: repaircafeheathfieldandhoram@outlook.com
Come & enjoy some refreshments while you wait, we hope to see you!
www.facebook.com/RepairCafeTN21
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
Horam WI
We meet on the First Tuesday of every month 2pm - 4pm at West End, Christ Church, Horebeech Lane, TN21 0DT
This month we are holding our Annual Meeting
Ladies you’re very welcome to join us at any of our meetings, they always include time for a cuppa and a chat!
Our activities include guest speakers, monthly craft club, lunches, walks & outings.
Other courses & activities are also available through East Sussex Federation of WIs & the ‘WI Learning Hub’
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’
Memory Moments Café HORAM
For people with memory problems and their family members/care partners to attend together *Tea,
Waste
Visit www.wealden.gov.uk/gardenwaste by midnight on 16 July to sign-up or renew and be entered into a free prize draw. Seven lucky winners will be randomly selected to win back their subscription fee*.
New subscription year 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
✓ Pay in full by debit or credit card.
✓ You can request up to four bins at £64** per bin.
✓ If you don’t have internet access, please call Customer Services on 01323 443322.
✓ You will be sent a licence sticker to attach to each brown bin. This should arrive within 10 working days of payment.
Please renew by 16 July to avoid any disruption to your service
Find further information about our garden waste service including what can be collected, how the garden waste is composted and the terms and conditions at: www.wealden.gov.uk/recycling/garden-waste-service
* Full terms and conditions at: www.wealden.gov.uk/recycling/garden-waste-service
** New customers signing up before 17 July will also be charged for the last quarter of the current subscription year.
GARDENING DIARY
"A dripping June brings all in tune"
Gardeners and farmers alike are hoping the proverb cited above comes to pass, as we have now had nearly two months with no appreciable rainfall. It will come of course, and the way our weather seems nowadays, it will probably mean twelve weeks' worth in a morning. And on the first morning of Wimbledon, no doubt.
We have here repeated the opening paragraph of last June's diary; dry Springtimes are recurring ever more frequently. Plentiful water butts seem the order of the day.
June is one of the more pleasing months of the gardener's year; The blooms of spring may have faded but in their place is a wealth of summer blossom. By mid-month we may give in the urge to drive the mower over the old daffodil foliage, this two month stay of execution will help the bulbs build up for next winter. The season of the sucking and biting pests is in full swing so to allow for a good night's sleep, the diligent gardener must wage unceasing war on insect pests. If aphides and caterpillars are allowed to multiply unchecked they will wreak havoc in the flower garden and amongst the vegetable and fruit crops. Straightforward washing-up liquid and water in a spray bottle will work for aphids and the collecting of caterpillars may be profitably delegated to the underemployed youths and children we may uncover about the house.
It is at this time of year that the benefits of that deep and thorough winter digging begin to show; drought has nothing like the same effect on thoroughly prepared ground as it has on shallow soil hastily dug to the depth of a mere few inches.
Planting-out of summer bedding may be carried on, room for growth should be allowed when planting, water until established.
Our minds may now be turning towards displays for next spring. Wallflowers, fox gloves, sweet william, forget-me-nots and canterbury bells may be sown now in finely prepared beds to give them as long as possible to grow before planting out in autumn. Staking and tying and the feeding of plants that are actually in bud and bloom are other tasks which demand our attention; A heavy June downpour will quickly lay any tall plants face down and spread-eagled across the lawn, always a chastening sight.
Be alert to suckers growing from the bases of roses, they usually have more thorn and leaf than an ordinary stem and should be removed on sight.
GARDENING DIARY
We may not be afeard to thin out crowded stems of such plants as Rudbeckia, Helianthus, Michaelmas Daisies, Phloxes and Solidagos. A few strong stems will make a far better display than overcrowded clumps. No faded flower heads should be allowed to remain on Rhododendrons and Azaeleas, snapping them off above the foliage will free the new growth and the buds will thus be freed from restraint and begin at once to grow vigorously. Yellowing leaves on the aforesaid plants may indicate a liming of the soil which should be corrected with an acidifier. Any black bristly buds that won't open must be removed and burnt. Old Paeony flowers should also be removed, though one may wish to keep a few seed pods on the old types which make useful material for dried-flower displays at Christmas.
In the vegetable garden we may continue to remove all unwanted runners in the strawberry bed. Seeds of French and runner beans may still be sown, that deep trench of organic matter the reader dug in some months ago will pay back with a heavy crop. Lettuce, radishes and spinach can still be sown for succession. Maincrop Turnips and Swedes around the middle of the month. Plant brussel sprouts, broccoli, kale, cabbage, cauliflowers, sprouting broccoli and savoys as the ground becomes available. Continue with the thinning of previously sown crops; overcrowding in the nursery bed will produce thin and straggling specimens which will never regain their figures. Earth-up Potatoes little and often, as growth proceeds.
We should cease cutting Asparagus around the middle of the month and give the bed some nourishment to encourage strong top growth of the remaining stems.
That hoe should be stirring the soil from time to time to break up any panned surfaces and keep the soil from drying out and baking hard. No Hoers' Elbow please.
During the summer months plants in pots should be watered every day, regardless of the weather and given a liquid feed once a week.
If we have kept up to speed with jobs through winter and spring we should soon have a thoroughly effulgent garden, one fit to make our neighbours green with envy, calling for just some minor daily pottering, so allowing us the time to enjoy long pipes in the sunshine, listening to the summer noises of bees buzzing at safe distance and on the wireless the happy sound of both Indian and West Indian wickets a-falling.
*SHINE at PENTECOST*
Along with Christians all over the UK and Ireland. Churches Together in Heathfield & District
Will hold a short outdoor service for Pentecost in Heathfield High Street, near the town clock Saturday June 7th at 10:45am
Please come and join us.
Christ Church Fellowship
We invite you to come and join us
Tuesday 24th June at 2.pm
We will be having our annual Cream tea..
Come and join us
We meet at Christ Church Horebeech Lane Horam TN21 0DT ALL WELCOME
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)
LARGE and SMALL TOYS + SINGING Horebeech Lane Horam TN21 0DT REFRESHMENTS + FRIENDSHIP www.christchurchhoram.org
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!!
Sunday 15th June at 10.00am together @10 church for everyone
l Great Value & High Quality Own Brand Pet Food
l Loyalty Card for Added Value!
l Wide Range of Frozen Products
l Good Range of Pet Beds
l Burns - Skinners - Natural Instinct Paleo Ridge - Natures Menu James WellBeloved - Nutriment Plus Many More!
l Many Varieties of Wild Bird Food & Feeders
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Call or Text 07748 270494 or write to The Horam Centre, 3 Bank Buildings, High Street, Horam, TN21 0EH Wi-Fi. Kitchen etc
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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
CROSSWAYS COFFEE MORNING
Wednesday 4th June 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.
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
CROSSWAYS
Age Concern
All Saint’s Church Bell Ringers
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Explorer
Bowling Club
Cross In Hand Bridge Club
Heathfield & Horam Football Club
Brownies
USEFUL CONTACTS
01435 866960
07757 790529
01435 813023
Julie Langden
Allen Crisp allsaintschurchbellringers@gmail.com
Paul Sutton
07803 051048 -
01435 865536
01435 863001
07366 034310
07814 373402
Christ Church Fellowship 01435 810348
Dementia Supper Clubs 07740 338120
Diamond Dance 01435 812543
Alan Archer
Jan Moore
Becki Chiweda
Mary Jones
Pamela Blakey
Lyn Leeves
Lizzie Owen 07985 306178 -
Eastbourne & District Canine Society 01323 506151
Heathfield Choral Society
Heathfield & District Horticultural Society 01435 830725
Heathfield Dementia Cafe, St. Richard’s 07739 984449
Church Hall
Heathfield Folk & Dance Club 01435 873551
Heathfield Food & Wine Circle 01435 812704
Heathfield Road Runners
Heathfield Bridge Club
01435 812926
01323 764384
Mrs Chris Cleland
Jenny Crisford heathfieldchoral.membership @gmail.com
Nick Jeggo
Zena Maher zenamaher@hotmail.co.uk
Joy Charlesworth sec@heathfieldfolk.org.uk
Lorraine Cooley
Fleur Blanford info@heathfieldroadrunners.com
Richard Gatwood
Heathfield Repair Cafe heathfieldrepaircafe@outlook.com facebook.com/Repair_Cafe_TN21
Heathfield Silver Band
Horam Christian Care Group
Horam Parish Allotment Society
01435 862398
01435 812157
01435 812756
Horam Parish Council, Horam Centre 01435 812151
Horam Flower Show 01435 812704
Horam Fun Day 07889 652586
Horam Guides
01435 813023
Horam & Heathfield Flower Club 01435 863224
Horam Pre-school 01435 813295
Horam Tennis Club 07802 582575
Horam Village Hall Hire 01435 813295
Horam WI
07580 596550
Nook & Nourish, Mental Health Support 07760 161570
Oxney Vines Cross Tug of War
07850 382619
Rainbows 01435 812018
RSPCA 0300 1234 999
The Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare 01825 830444
Vines Cross Bonfire Society 07976 426286
Vines Cross Community Association (VCCA) 01435 813513
Wealden Youth Choir
Welcome Art Group
Non emergency medical
Non emergency police
Manor Oak Surgery
Out of hours 8-8.30am
07808 222535
01435 862110
Mallory Hansford mallory@heathfieldsilverband.org
Ann Procter
Carol Curd
Jackie Cottrell
Dave Cooley
Dave Sutton davesutton2011@hotmail.co.uk
Jo Sutton
Phyllis Stevens
Angela Wood
Stella Morris horamtennisclub@gmail.com
Angela Wood
Lesley Powell
Michelle Samuel michelle@michellejsamuel.com
Mike Hutch
Brenda Macklin
Mark Woods
Marian Parkyn
Tea Killick
Lee Smith
018255 732333
01825 732 333
6-6.30pm 0300 5555 252
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Nurturing Well-Being in June
As June arrives, nature bursts into full bloom in East Sussex. The long, light-filled days invite us to pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect, not only with the land around us but with ourselves. This is a beautiful time to reawaken our sense of balance and vitality.
At Nook and Nourish, we believe that true health is about wholeness, mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. June is the perfect month to align with the natural energy of growth and renewal. Whether it’s an early morning walk along our beautiful cuckoo trail or further afield on the South Downs, a mindful breath in the garden, or simply sipping tea in silence, this season encourages us to slow down and listen to our bodies.
Many of us carry hidden stress or unspoken grief, which can manifest physically and emotionally. That’s why our approach blends fascia release, breathwork, movement, and somatic work, supporting the nervous system in feeling safe enough to soften, stretch, and heal. We know healing doesn’t always come from ‘doing more,’ but often from doing differently.
This June, lets focus on nourishment, we’re offering walk and talk in the woods, morning meditations, fascial maneuvres for movement and stress release, small group sessions and one-to-ones in our peaceful studio at Burnt Oak Farm, a space to pause, reset, and reconnect with your strength. Whether you’re navigating change, rebuilding after challenge, or simply seeking space to breathe, you’re warmly welcome at Nook and Nourish.
Let’s take this month to honour the light, the growth, and the healing that’s possible; together.
Love Michelle xxx
Nook & Nourish, Waldron
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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.
COMMUNITY NEWS
HORAM FUN DAY 2025
Horam Recreation Ground SUNDAY 13th JULY 12:30pm - 5pm
TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION & TO BOOK A STALL (Pitches still available) visit - www.horamfunday.co.uk
Free entry & car parking = A fun day for all the family
Diamond Dance Displays - Wealden Brass Pevensey Ukuleles
Morris Dancers - Katey (Boost Fit) - Jimmy the Juggler - Fun Dog
Show - Snail Races – Alpacas - Children’s Fun Fair – Face Painting
Stalls - Football Competitions NxtGen – Tractors - Speed Worth
Recovery - Classic Cars - Food Vendors – Bar - Refreshments
MORE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED IF YOU ARE ABLE TO HELP IN Please contact Dave on 07889 652586 / davesutton2011@hotmail.co.uk
VINES CROSS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NEWS
BOOK BOX
The village Book Box in the old telephone box has undergone a refit. Sadly there were only a few books in the box. If you would like to borrow a book please do and return it when you have finished. If you have any books you would like to donate they would be very welcome. We hope that the lack of books does not mean that someone has been taking them for other purposes. If you see anyone abusing the box please let us know.
This has been a valuable book exchange for any years and we would really like to keep it going. If you have any suggestions about the box, or you would like to comment on the refit please get in touch via the Village Facebook page.
AGM
There will be an AGM of the Vines Cross Community Association in July. Please come along and have a voice. We need to know how you would like the organisation to continue. We will confirm a date next month.
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KATE RAVEN - 07967 828389
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