Horam & Vines Cros Village Diary January 2019

Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary January 2019

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ers, d a e R r a De Happy New Year and welcome to 2019!

We hope you had a great Christmas and are rested and refreshed ready to tackle the opportunities that a new year always brings? Thanks for all those who turned out for the Horam Fun Night on December 6th, wet and windy it may have been - but you turned out in your droves, for lucky dips, treasure hunts, raffles, Christmas shopping, carols, mulled wine, candy floss, hot chocolate and sausage rolls. We owe a great big thank you to Trish & Art of All Dressed Up for organising the evening and for all the traders who took part. The fun night always reminds us of what a great community we are part of, so thank you to all for making the evening such fun.

This issue is all about new beginnings. What are you planning this year? Is it to get healthy & strong, change a lifetime habit that is holding you back?

Change jobs, do some voluntary work, show kindness to others, shop local or learn something new? Whatever your plans are, we hope we can point you in the right direction. See P26-P39 for some suggestions.

The diary is all about Horam, so if you have an interesting story, past or present, please do get in touch. We love to learn about Horam in days gone by, so those of you who are born and bred – drop us a line!

Thanks again for your support in 2018, we hope to grow the diary to feature more of interest to local people.

Best regards,

cy Dawn & Lu xx Joint Editors

CONTACT US AT HVCVILLAGEDIARY@GMAIL.COM DAWN 07545 784767 LUCY 07941 130942 Disclaimer: Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary is independently owned by Wilhar Publications. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, either wholly or in part, without the prior permission of the publisher. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this publication and to ensure the accuracy of its content, no warranty is given as to its correctness. All adverts are submitted and approved by the advertiser and this does not imply a recommendation or necessarily the views of the publisher. You should make your own enquiries and comparisons as with any other form of advertising. We accept no liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by advertisers or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to an advertisement or other entry, regardless of how caused.

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In this issue.....

Editor’s note ..................... P2 What ’s on ................... P20 Cafes & Cater ing....P25/50 Community Information......P6/8/12/ 18/40/48/52 Planning update........... P 6 Special Feature..... .....P26-39

@phillucasmusic Fitness & Beauty..... .s ee special feature Wellbeing........s ee special feature R etail... .P30 & 41 Leisure & Hobbies throughout S er vices throughout Useful Contacts.......... .....P46 G ardening Diar y......P60 -61

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COMPLIMENTARY INITIAL CONSULTATION WITH A LOCALLY BASED CHARTERED FINANCIAL PLANNER AND ACCREDITED MEMBER OF SOLLA(1) To address any concerns, or to simply review your position, please make an appointment - at a mutually convenient time and location - by calling, dropping us a line or simply by sending us an email: SHOREHAM OFFICE - 01273 917 828 Terminal Building, 14 Cecil Pashley Way, Shoreham Airport, Shoreham By Sea BN43 5FF TUNBRIDGE WELLS OFFICE - 01892 506 928 Pantiles Chambers, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1XP E: villagediary@conciergewealth.co.uk W: www.conciergewealth.co.uk Concierge Wealth Management is an appointed representative of the Best Practice IFA Group Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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The Horam Times Wednesday 12th December 2018

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Ancient Egyptian pyramid found in Horam!

Rosemead The destruction of ancient meadows continues as Bovis press on with their plans for 123 dwellings.

Horam Parish Council have been consulted on street names for the ROSEMEAD development. They were left puzzled as to why the names proposed

by Bovis were Egyptian. Their suggestions were: Reda, Rojano, Diab, Albertina and Ninfa, which Bovis informed HPC are names inspired by Egyptian artists, dancers, mythology and history.

So HPC have made their own suggestions, as follows: • Wild Meadow Flowers?

• A reference to the Hayward Sisters who owned the farm for many years? or • A ballot for the soldiers who died 14/18 war If you would like to share your ideas with Bovis, please email Peter.Lawrence@bovishomes.co.uk or David.

Dodds@bovishomes.co.uk HPC are having further talks with ESCC about the mini roundabout, street lighting & bridge.

Bimbo’s Woodyard/Valelands Nothing to report on the former, just that the latest Valelands application WD/2018/2542/ PO4 (behind former woodyard) seeks to use a strip of land from woodyard adjacent to existing lane that runs down the side of the site, with a view to access improvement. This application is to convert existing agricultural buildings into 5 dwellings.

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

Crematoriam Work to move live gas main on A267 has begun, currently looking at opening end of February, with open days in Jan & Feb 2019.

No applications for houses as yet.

Wealden Local Plan This should be going to the Planning Inspector by the end of January 2019.

If you are interested in being kept up to date about development in Horam, please subscribe to the Residents Group by emailing damocles25@btinternet. com and register for Wealden Alerts www.wealden.gov.uk 6

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COMMUNITY

Services for January: Family Communion

Sun 6th

10.30am

Tues 8th

9.30am

Holy Communion

Sun 13th

10.30am

Family Worship

Sun 20th

10.00am

Together@10 Church for Everyone

(& children’s groups up to Yr1)

(Book of Common Prayer)

(& children’s groups up to Yr1)

(please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

Sun 27th

10.30am

Family Worship

(& children’s groups up to Yr1)

Other Activities: ‘Identity’ Course

(see information elsewhere in the Diary) - please contact the Vicar if you are interested in attending this course

Bible Study - Growth Groups Jumping Beans - Parent & Toddler Group (term-time -Thursdays 10.00-11.30) Fellowship Group (Tuesday 29th January at 2.00pm) Rooted - youth group (term-time - Fridays 7.00pm-9.00pm) Supporting Horam Christian Care Group

Vicar: Revd PJ Guy Hall Bookings: Gerda Guy 8

01435 813372 pjguy316@btinternet.com 01435 813372

www.christchurchhoram.org

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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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My life My home My cuppa, just the way I like it Home & live in care from Bluebird Care

Find out more about our home care and the difference it could make to your life.

Email the Bluebird Care team to find out more about our home care service: wealden@bluebirdcare.co.uk or call us on 01435 512 121 bluebirdcare.co.uk/eastbournewealden/home

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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

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

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

01435 812170

Vines Cross Road, Horam TN21 0HF

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COMMUNITY FREE CREATIVE ART BOX Book & pay a deposit for a 2019 Arty Party by the 31st January & the birthday boy/girl receives a free Little White Studio Creative Box Whats Coming up After School Clubs, Tues, Weds & Thurs begin on Tuesday 8th January Saturday Morning Childrens Paint Club begins 12th January Saturday morning Childrens Art Club begins 12th January Adults Watercolour classes begin Wednesday 9th & Thursday 3rd January Adults Creative Classes begin Tuesday 15th & Friday 18th January Workshops - Call for details Calligraphy Taster Altered Book

Watercolour Flowers Watercolour Birds

Call Amanda on 07799

Card Making Make a Journal

712067 for more information

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1st Horam Scout Group News

Charity No 1064375. Group Scout leader Paul Sutton 01435 813023.

On the evening of 11th November at the commemoration of World War One centenary, the collection raised enough for Horam to donate £110 to each of the following: Benevolent Funds – for the Royal Navy, the Army, the Merchant Navy & the Royal Air Force.

It was great to take part in the Horam Christmas fun night, despite the weather. The event was well attended and very enjoyable. All our thanks go to the organisers, well done!

The Beavers & Cubs troops have had busy, fun and enjoyable meetings, since term began in September, finishing off with their party evenings before Christmas. Their meetings will restart in the 2nd week of January.

Saturday 26th January 2019 is a Quiz Night in the HQ at 7:15pm – to book call Dave on 01435 812462 or 07889 652586

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SERVICES Beestons Book-Keeping Services

A book-keeping service for the small business and the self-employed-

VAT Returns TAX Returns

PAYE CIS

Tel: 01435 813246 / Fax: 01435 810162 Email: beestons@gotadsl.co.uk

JOHN WILLIAMS

Electrician For all your electrical work.

Extra power or lighting points.

Registered with NICEIC for Part P work.

Horam - Heathfield areas.

No call out charge, low rates, friendly service.

TEL: 01435 810049

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LEISURE & HOBBIES

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SERVICES Maid 2 Mop

Cleaning services

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

Our services include: Weekly, Fortnightly and monthly cleans. We also offer one-offs, Pre/End of tenancy cleans and an Ironing service.

Our company is fully insured and has very good references available.

Please call us to discuss your requirements.

01435 813653/07821 787439 Email: maid2mop@hotmail.co.uk www.maid2mopcleaning.com

We offer a full range of Building Surveying and Architectural Services on all building types  Full building surveys and homebuyers reports

 Buildings insurance assessment and claims

 Planning and building regulations approvals

 Dilapidations inspections and negotiations

 Architectural services

 Party wall matters

 Building defects investigation

 Property finder and advice

 Schedules of condition

 Planned maintenance programmes

Regulated by RICS

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Maynards Green Community Primary School Year 1 - Owls Class!

I made a hedgehog with a mole hill and sticks.

Theo

I liked making a leaf trail with my friends. Tatiana

Year 1 has been enjoying investigating this term during science lessons! They have been learning about the four seasons and starting to notice the changes in weather. They were lucky enough to catch a break from the rain and have an Autumn Walk around the school! We made some autumn pictures using the natural objects we found.

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

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

• • • • Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted Ofsted reg no. 109443

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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).

Horam Community Pre-School, Horam Village Hall, Horam TN21 0JE Tel: 01435 812192 Email: horampreschool@btinternet.com

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Bring all your bumps, babies and toddlers along to one of our fantastic mornings

BUNNY MONDAYS We venture out into the Bunny woods with our forest school teacher for an exciting adventure sure to get your child’s senses tingling.

Time: 10-11:30am • Ages: 0-36 month old

BUNNY THURSDAYS

We have planned lots of exciting groups from Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, Sing & Sign plus much more! See website for the schedule.

Time: 10-11:30am • Ages: 0-18 month old

BUNNY FRIDAYS Our Bunny Hop mornings provide a relaxed setting where mums, dads & grandparents can meet likeminded parents

Time: 10-11:30am • Ages: 0-36 month old

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Trevor Weeks, founder of Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service, is always in need of pillowslips, towels, blankets, Whiskas cat food & old newspapers (staples removed please). If you can help please contact Virginia Heaton 01435 812541 or email oberon@uwclub.net You can arrange for him to give talks to groups and these are very interesting and very informative. These talks are about his rescue work and what to do if you find any wildlife that may or may not need help.

24hr Rescue line - 07815 078234 (Please do not call any other WRAS numbers concernng casualties) Non casualty calls - 01825 873003

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT UNITED EVENING SERVICE at Welcome Baptist Church Sunday January 20th 6.30pm.

This will focus on the Week of prayer for Christian unity The collection at this service will be for the books ‘It’s Your move’ which we give all Year Six pupils in our area’s primary schools in the Summer Term (around 200 copies).

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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!!

Sunday 20th January at 10.00am

SERVICES

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WHAT’S ON Tues 1st 9am, Your house, start dry January, head throbbing, eat food to feed hangover!

Never drinking again!

Sat 5th, 11am, Your house, eat remaining Christmas cake, mince pies and stollen slices ready for starting your diet on Monday.

Sat 5th, 4pm- 6pm. Your house, take Christmas decorations and tree down. Hoover pine needles and tinsel up. Think how bare your house looks. Decide to reward your hard work with a large drink, resolve to do dry February.

Sun 6th, 10am, You house, bulk cook healthy lunches and dinners ready for starting your diet tomorrow. Finish off the Quality Street to remove all temptations.

Mon 7th, 7am. Your house, start diet. Hunt for school uniform items/work security pass/car keys. Take your healthy packed lunch to school/work to save money and get some fresh food inside you.

Mon 7th, 3pm, Stare longingly at the vending machine at work.

Wed 9th, 10am, Your house, read the Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary and decide to get fit/get your hair cut/change your job/volunteer for charity/find out if God exists/ learn how to crochet/quit smoking, worrying, drinking, shopping etc.

Sat 19th , 2-4pm, Horam Allotment Society Jumble Sale, Horam Village Hall. Please donate your jumble/ unwanted Christmas gifts from 10am on Sat 19th.

Sat 19th, 9am-12.30pm, Heathfield Farmers Market, Co-op Car park, Heathfield.

Sat 26th, 7.15pm, Horam Scout Hut, Charity Quiz Night. £7 per head includes supper, tea & coffee. Contact Dave Sutton to book on 01435 812462 or 07889 652586.

Sat 26th, 9am-3pm, Antique & Collectors Fair, Horam Village Hall. Entrance £1, contact Mary for details on 07899 996568 Tues 28th Jan, 7pm. Your house, spend several minutes with your hand down the back of the sofa to unearth some loose change to keep you going till payday!

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Help on your doorstep www.closetohand.co.uk Close to Hand is an online service connecting older members of the community with local people who can provide a helping hand and companionship.

Enjoy the flexibility, choice and convenience of getting help and companionship when you require it.

Register online now to view profiles of Home Helpers in your area

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SERVICES

Bailey & Co

Licensed Conveyancers & Commissioners for Oath

FAST, FRIENDLY & COST

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The modern alternative to Conveyancing by Solicitors Specialist Property Lawyers, Buying, Selling, Re-Mortgaging, Probate and Wills

Make home moving easy For a free quote call us today on 01435 862277 Or you can either; Email us on enquiries@baileyandco.org.uk Or visit us in person, our office address is

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39a High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8HU

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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’

SUSSEX FREE RANGE EGGS

Buy from the hens at Riverside Farm, Laundry Lane, Vines Cross. Also available at Pomfrets Butchers & Spar Broad Oak.

Tel 01435 812588

CONSUMER ADVICE: KEEP REFRIGERATED AFTER PURCHASE Riverside Farm, Laundry Lane, Vines Cross, East Sussex TN21 9ED Egg stamping explanation 0 = Organic, 1 = Free Range, 2 = Barn, 3 = Cage, UK = Origin, 99999 = Producer ID

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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COMMUNITY

1st Horam Scout Group Charity No 1064375

TEAMS OF UP TO SIX

AT 1 HORAM ST

SCOUT HQ. SATURDAY 26TH JANUARY 2019 7.15PM.FOR 7-30 PM START £7 PER HEAD INCLUDES A SUPPER + TEA/COFFEE BRING YOUR OWN DRINK TO BOOK CALL 01435 812462 24

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CAFES & CATERING

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

Canapés.

Savoury or sweet buffets.

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.

Contact Janette Goss on 07580 266979 or 01435 812602 email: gossjanette@gmail.com

www.horamhomekitchen.com or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HoramHomeKitchen/

MORE THAN JUST A DELI

*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!

Gift vouchers.

Children’s cooking parties in our shop.

Corporate accounts welcomed. ***

07535 884446 Email: itsyummy@twosistersdeli.co.uk

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

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU Another Christmas over and another year to look forward to. Are you happy with the way things are in your life, or are you looking to make some changes?

Would you be interested in becoming fit and strong; losing some weight; taking up a new hobby; re-training to change your career; visiting that country you always wanted to; changing bad habits that are affecting your well-being; finding a new friendship group; realising what it is that will give you hope, a plan for the future, a new direction? A new you isn’t just about changing your hairstyle or getting fit. It’s about finding something that gives you joy, a sense of achievement, contentment – and that’s harder to put your finger on.

Some local activities are completely FREE or require a nominal fee:

Health, Fitness & Well-being Heathfield Road Runners run a couch to 5k twice a year, contact gwyn@heathfieldroadrunners.com for more details or visit www.heathfieldroadrunners.com Walking Football for the Over 50’s. Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm at Heathfield Leisure Centre, contact Alec on 07722 434627 for details.

Barn Dancing Group. Tuesdays 7.30-10pm, St Richard’s Hall. No partner required. First night FREE after that £2 per night inc tea, coffee & biscuits. Bring a friend or come alone.

South Wealden Community Wellbeing Service. Experiencing mental health issues? Join us for coffee and chat in a friendly, informal and supportive environment. Tuesdays from 10am-12 noon at Heathfield Fire Station.

Careers People Matter – Career advice & guidance. Tuesdays 9.30am-1.30pm Heathfield Library.

CV writing, careers guidance, help with application forms and letters.

Wealden Works – a rural employment initiative for local young people aged 16-24 years.

Helping people get jobs and then supporting them for at least a year to ensure long term success. Visit www.wealdenworks.co.uk for more details.

East Sussex Health Walks – Wednesdays 10am, meet at Town Clock, High Street, Heathfield. Routes around Heathfield, including the Cuckoo trail. Mostly flat and on pavement.

Make new friends, explore Heathfield, get some fresh air and improve your fitness level.

We are lucky to have some great local experts on hand to help you achieve your new year resolutions, even if that’s to give up making them!

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We are offering a New Year Taster Detox & Immune Check for £25 To book call Daynna 07770 820673 or email Daynna@the-crystal-rooms.co.uk

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NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS that won’t leave you feeling flat...unless we’re talking stomachs Let’s get this out the way quickly, making New Years Resolutions is goal setting-no more no less.

Goals can be set and updated at anytime, whilst there is no obligation to wait for a new year to start to consider improving ourselves, I’m all for any excuse. Falling short of new years resolutions can leave you demotivated and have you fall straight back into old habits. Here are five pointers to help set your 2019 New Years resolutions, this list isn’t exhaustive but some ideas to consider: 1. Set habit based goals instead of outcome goals For example an outcome goal might be; ‘Reduce waist measurement by 5 cm for summer holiday’ Habits to set for this outcome goal might include; ‘Walk to work once a week’ or, ‘consume a minimum of 1.5 litres of water daily’.

2. Be realistic Make no mistake, your longterm outcome goals such as five year plans, should be big, ambitious and uncompromising. Above all, progress is made through consistency. If your goals are far removed from your current lifestyle the chances of sticking to them are slim. Small, incremental, habit based goals can be developed and built on when consistently accomplished. This serves to empower and further motivate the individual. In contrast, failing at a lofty goal reinforces the ‘you can’t do this’ narrative.

3. Write them down If they stay in your head they are just intangible, fluffy thoughts. Turn them into a document and make them real. Writing them down involves further organising your thoughts, highlights potential pitfalls and makes them more specific.

4. Tell your friends/significant other This adds accountability, no one wants their friends to know they can’t ‘tough it out’. In addition (if your friends are worth their salt!) they will be a support network to praise you when its going well and offer re-focus you during tougher periods.

5. If you are serious about improving your health markers, body composition or strength get to GO:VER GYM We are offering three months for the price of two for sign ups before January 15th 2019. In addition, we are so confident in our programmes, that we will give a full refund if you don’t get results!

If you are getting results doing what you’re doing, where you are doing it - thats awesome, keep it up! If you haven’t made progress, have plateaued or are making progress oh so slowly - this is madness, change it up, pop down and lets get the ball rolling!

We are the most friendly gym in Sussex with a fantastic community. Regardless of your goal we have the facilities, coaching staff and ethos to get you there.

Here’s to 2019 being a belter!

David Gover, Managing Director and head coach GO:VER GYM

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU

New Year’s Resolution Idea: Make Your Own Beer for under 35p a pint!

The main reason customers start making beer at home is cost. There is duty payable on beer you buy, but there is no duty on beer kits. That's why it works out so much cheaper than shop-bought beer. Once you've invested in the equipment, you can be enjoying beer for under 35p a pint!

Start up costs are low, with an equipment-only kit costing less than £25. For example, the complete start-up kit on the left costs under £60 and includes absolutely everything you need to make 40 pints of Coopers European Lager. Your first batch will still cost less than £1.50 a pint.

After that, the equipment and bottles are re-usable and you only need to buy the ingredients in a kit. Kits can cost as little as £13, depending on the brand. Even the top quality branded kits made by recognised breweries like St Peter’s work out at less than 75p per pint.

Customers tell us the beers taste exactly the same as the ones you buy, if not better.

This year we gave my Dad a complete Starter Kit for Father's Day and we helped him make his first batch. Dad is 81. Once we'd shown him once, he continued to make his own beer.

No more carrying bags of cans and bottles home from the supermarket. Plus suddenly he has a new, very satisfying hobby!

What’s involved in making a beer kit at home?

Your beer kit will come with its own specific instructions. They basically all follow the same steps, which are: 1.

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Clean and sterilise your equipment Add the contents of the kit to your bucket and add sugar and water Pop the lid on the bucket, pop in an airlock, leave to ferment for 1-2 weeks Bottle the beer, adding carbonation drops before sealing Leave for another 2-3 weeks to carbonate, condition and clear Drink and enjoy.

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Do you suck your stomach in?

Do you know that sucking your stomach in can have a negative impact on your abdominals?

I did suck my stomach in, I believed it made me appear thinner to conform with the culture and society pressure of wanting to appear skinny. What I was actually doing was holding the contents of my abdomen pressed into my diaphragm. If you suck your tummy in this is what you are doing too.

This can actually lead to habitually dysfunctional breathing.

There should be movement from your armpits to your pelvis when you breath. There are lots of reasons to breath properly.

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Feeding the blood with oxygen, which increase the blood flow.

Helps to keep all our systems healthy, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive, urinary, lymphatic.

Maintaining calm.

Helps with blood pressure and heart rate.

Gets rid of waste.

Burns sugars, fats and proteins.

Helps mental clarity.

To name but a few, my advice is to stop holding the breath in and breathe properly into the belly.

Within my Pilates class I teach how to breath properly when exercising and relaxing.

There is a time and a place to engage the whole core. When exercising or lifting. Poor posture also has a huge effect on the ability to breath fully.

Try this - slouch forward while sitting on a chair, try to take a large breath in while sitting like this.

Now sit up straight and relaxed. Now take a large breath in. Instantly you can feel the difference.

There is much more to breathing that you think . I believe many body problems are caused by not breathing correctly.

So take a large breath in through the nose, let your belly expand and breath out through the nose.

And stop sucking the belly in. Let it go!

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU 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

Mental Health Why not do something newMatters in 2019 The village hall’s management committee is keen for the hall to be a multi-use General Anxiety Specialist resource for social and wellbeing activitiesDisorder in Horam. A place that is close to home and provides the opportunity to make friends, to host andand take part in community Help with all matters of the mind emotions events for the whole family. We are pleased to be the venue for a variety of Freeclasses initial in confidence activities; exercise onconsultation.

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HORAM PARISH COUNCIL – JANUARY 2019 PLAY AREA, HORAM RECREATION GROUND Work on the new play area is continuing and should have been completed by now. The new skate park will also be constructed early in 2019. Plans showing the new equipment can be viewed in the Horam Centre window as well as further updates on the project.

Funding for this project has been provided by Section 106 monies from the Beech Homes/Merrydown development.

WEALDEN WORKS – The Heathfield Partnership, Heathfield The Chairman, Councillor Cousins and Councillor Graham Knight attended Wealden Works’ Annual Achievement Event on 4th December which celebrates local young people’s achievements. Horam Parish Council fully support the valuable work undertaken in bridging the gap between education and work and the opportunities participants are given along with the continued support for at least a year to ensure long term success.

The project runs individually tailored sessions and courses which are free to young people aged between 16-24 in the Wealden area who are not in work or education. For more information please contact: www. wealdenworks.co.uk 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.

A plaque has been placed on the stone by the Parish Council to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War One POSTCARDS Postcards of Horam are on sale in the Parish Office. There are four different types which can be purchased for 50 pence each from the Clerk at the Parish Office.

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

All committee meeting dates, including Planning and Finance are listed on the Parish Notice Board, the web-site and at The Horam Centre.

PLEASE NOTE that the Parish Council office will re-open at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, 3rd January 2019.

HORAM WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE The Horam website can be found at - www.horam.com – please take a look at it - you will find information regarding local events and news as well as Parish Council matters. Businesses and Event organisers can add their details to the website directly by following the link on the appropriate page or via the Clerk. Horam also has a Community Facebook page – you can view the page at www.facebook.com/horamvillage 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 Centre (Tuesday, Thursday or Friday mornings).

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Maynards Green Community Primary School are looking for a Midday Assistant to join their friendly team of lunchtime supervisors - 12.00-1.00pm daily (Monday to Friday) . The role includes supervising the children both in the Dining Hall and out at play. The post is term-time only. Training provided.

If you are interested, please contact the School Office on 01435 812622 or office@maynardsgreen.e-sussex.sch.uk.

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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.

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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.

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COMMUNITY Can you help clean up Horam?

Sadly our lovely countryside is often marred by litter. It not only looks awful, but it affects our wildlife, blocks our drains and can cause injury to dogs.

You will have seen in a recent edition of the Diary that a fine of up to £75 can now be given to someone seen throwing litter out of their car. Local councils around the UK (including Wealden) have been using a campaign that originated in Australia (see pics), which some people have found offensive. Personally, I find the people who think it’s ok to drop litter offensive. The litter on the rural road I live on is regularly used by motorists who happily throw their empty coffee cups, lager cans or takeaway bags onto the verges. I just don’t understand why they can’t take it home? Our district council are unable to afford to have regular litter picking done, so have given the responsibility to the parish council, who with their limited funds pay for litter collection a few hours every week. However, this only covers the centre of Horam, the recreation ground, around the Village Hall and up to the petrol station on Little London road. Particular areas of concern are Horebeech Lane, Laundry Lane and the road from Horam to Maynards Green. Residents in Heathfield have been proactive and set up Brighter Heathfield, where volunteers are supplied equipment by Wealden District Council to keep the streets clean. Would anyone in Horam be interested in joining Brighter Heathfield and co-ordinating litter picking in the areas not being covered by the parish council’s man?

If you are interested in getting involved please email us at hvcvillagediary@gmail.com and we can connect you with Brighter Heathfield to progress this.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT ** BREAKFAST ** VENUE TBC Saturday February 9th 8.30 am.

A buffet including full English breakfast @ £8.95 followed by Speaker: Graham Horsnell from the ‘Matthew 25 Mission’ in Eastbourne. ’Bed Rolls, Bread Rolls & Loo Rolls’ Please book with your CTH & District representatives by January 20th or contact Sue Mumford 01580 819415 or susan.mumford6@mypostoffice.co.uk This is a new experiment which we hope will be popular! We need at least 30 firm bookings,

by January 20th to make it possible to go ahead. Please give it a try and bring friends!

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We will help you through divorce or separation – whether it is sorting the family finances or arrangements for the children to see both parents We offer Mediation and Collaborative Law to avoid the stress and expense of court proceedings.

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CATERING & CAFES Horam Manor Farm. Horam Sussex TN21 0JB

Open New Year’s Day 10am to 3pm Sunday Carvery 12 noon until 3pm Available for private parties and events www.lakesidehoram.com

Tel:01435 408015

Davies & Sons would like to say a massive thank you for the custom and support we have received since we have opened!

Never did we think the shop would turn around as quickly as it has and we are so grateful.

We have secured our own plot of land for the near future. We indeed to raise our own livestock, along with working closely with some of the local farmers to be able to select the best quality produce we can.

Some of the produce we’re currently getting our stock from: Highland Farm (Horam) Pear Tree Farm (Ashburnham) Prinkle Farm (Hailsham) Riverside (Vines Cross) Coles Hall Barn (Five Ashes, Mayfield) In the near future we will be looking to start selecting our own carcasses from the local shows.

Hope you all had a great Christmas.

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COMMUNITY Horam Christmas Fun Night December 2018

It was great to see the community and local traders come together on this wet and windy evening! Locals turned out in force for the pop-up Christmas Markets in the old News & Food shop and outside Two Sisters Deli (the latter bearing the brunt of the wind and rain); for lots of great gifts to buy; delicious hot chocolate and mulled wine; treasure hunt for the kids and plenty of mince pies and chocolates to keep out the chill. Special thanks to Father Christmas (who knew Santa had such good taste in footwear) for taking time out of his busy schedule and to his very helpful Elf. Big thanks to those who contributed to the soundtrack for the evening - Wealden Brass Band, the lovely children from Maynards Green Choir, Christ Church choir and their ‘Ed Sheeranesque’ take on some much loved Christmas carols. Very kind of those that stayed to listen towards the end of the evening, you kept them going!

Can’t forget to thank Art & Tricia from All Dressed Up for organising the whole thing, Dave Sutton for providing the sound system and all the Horam traders who stayed open late, offering refreshments and fun. Good to see the Co-op getting involved and our newest Horam Trader Davies & Son. #shoplocal

TN21 Environmental Aware We are very pleased to say that there was considerable interest in our clean air monitor project with one confirmed order. We have attended a recent meeting of the Friends of the Earth in Eastbourne to gain installation details and are keen to push forward as soon as possible.

After the Festive season we hope that residents will have a chance to take a look at the ‘Clean Air Eastbourne’ site which will give much more information.

We are also very grateful to the Enhancing Horam Committee for their backing and look forward to working with anyone who has an interest to do so.

For updates and information, please ring 01435 812253.

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SERVICES Vineyard Tours • Tastings • Wine Bar • Shop • Venue Hire

Hidden Spring Vineyard Vines Cross Road, HORAM. TN21 0HG

01435 813078

January Opening Times

By appointment only.

Please call us on 01435 813078 if you’d like to visit.

We’ll be back to normal opening in March.

Gift Vouchers

For wine or for our tour-and-tasting experiences to email or post

Private Tours

Available 7 days a week for groups of 6 or more.

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Birthday parties, team away-days and all special occasions Call 01435 813078 to enquire /HiddenSpringUK

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Putting Your Interests First We provide a personal friendly service tailored to your particular needs and circumstances PRIVATE CLIENT

Please contact Dee Benians, Cerrig Parr, Ruth Weaver or Hilary Hughes Wills, Probate, Trusts, Tax Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection

PROPERTY SERVICES

Please contact Clare Lane, David Millward or Leanna Byrne

H&R Hughes Solicitors LLP 27a High Street, Heathfield TN21 8JR Tel: 01435 890101 Email: info@hrhlaw.co.uk

Home Visits available

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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COMMUNITY Horam Parish Allotment Society Jumble Sale Saturday 19th January 2 till 4pm Horam Village Hall Homemade cakes, refreshments & parking available.

Any jumble to donate? Please leave at Hall on morning of sale.

Thank you!

Annexe Available to Rent in Heathfield Ideal accommodation for two people, comprising of a double bed, double sofa bed.

Ensuite shower facilities, own entrance, sky tv, wi-fi, microwave, kettle, fridge, toaster.

Available for one or more nights.

Rates from ÂŁ35 per night.

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For info & bookings call: 07545 784767 COULD YOU HELP TOADS IN VINES CROSS?

Annually in early Spring on warm, wet nights, toads cross local roads to spawn in ponds. Many are killed crossing the road (being so small they look just like a leaf) and sadly toad populations nationally are in sharp decline.

If you live on or near Foords Lane in Vines Cross and might be able to spare a few hours to help toads across the road (from January to March but dependant on weather conditions) please contact John on either mobile 07940 587404 or via email john.linda1@btinternet.com Many thanks to ESCC Highways for providing toad crossing signage near Wimbles Farm – please be aware the toads also cross at night by Foords Farm too.

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Award Winning Local Nursing Home Oaklands Court has won national recognition at a prestigious care industry awards ceremony, scooping Care home of the year award. The Horam home beat off strong opposition to be awarded the Regional South award at the second annual Caring UK Awards.

The awards, organised by Script Events and leading industry publication Caring UK, recognise excellence, innovation and achievement in all corners of the industry.

To come out on top, the home went through a rigorous assessment process, which involved a site visit by a member of the awards’ team who toured the facility, chatted to residents and staff and examined all areas of the business from CQC reports to dignity within care.

Detailed reports were then compiled and passed on to an expert judging panel, which included members of the National Care Association, Alzheimer’s Society, Care Forum Wales, Ageing and Dementia Research Centre at Bournemouth University and the Caring UK editor, who decided the winners in each category from the shortlists.

Caring UK Awards event director Judith Halkerston said: “All our winners have had an arduous journey to this point – the standard of entries was overwhelming and every facility that walked away with an award should be extremely proud.”

Karen Pratt general manager of Oaklands court said ‘It is without doubt the staff who create and maintain the standards of the home, Oaklands Court has an extraordinarily low staff turnover which speaks volumes of the happiness of the home, our staff and most importantly our residents. Team members and residents alike are immensely proud of being crowned Care home of the Year’

1st Horam Scout Group 100 Club

Our 100 club 2018/19 now has 86 members. Help us to reach the 100 members again as this will increase the prize values even more. Please sign up on the form below.

You’ve got to be in it, to win it!

Winners for the first 2018/19 draw were:- 1st Mr. C. Young - 2nd Mrs. S. Spary - 3rd Mrs.A.Hare.

I would like …….. shares in the 1st Horam Scout Group 100 Club, January 2019 to Dec 2019, at £1.00 per share, per month (i.e. entry for next 11 months is £11) Please attach a cheque for £……… as a donation to the 1st Horam Scout Group.

Name ……………………………………. Telephone Number …………….………………

Email ………………………………………..Address ……………..…………………..………….. …………………………………………………………………………….………………………

Send to Dave Sutton, Pollards, Vines Cross Road, Horam, TN21 9EE.

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

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• Collection & delivery service.

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• Courtesy car available if required.

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Mini service.

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Diagnostics Holiday check from £20.

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January Gardening Diary " Better to see a mad dog than a hot sun in January."

Many an ancient and sage countryman has (grumblingly) confided to us that we will pay for the mild autumn by Valentine's Day, in which case we should take every chance now to push on with garden chores. There is much to be done before the great awakening when urgent tasks multiply and leave no time for pulling up arrears.

As we surface, blinking and squinting into the new year we may find ourselves regretting that gross surfeit of lampreys we indulged in over Saturnalia and be casting about us for means of working off the corpulence and crapulence of the festive season. Might we start with mending the torn felt on the shed roof, or cleaning and disinfecting the green house or burning that pile of cuttings left over from the autumn pruning?

Conditions allowing, we may be planting hedging plants, hardy climbers, deciduous shrubs, roses and the hardier perennials. As always we should be looking over recent plantings to see none have been loosened or lifted by frost.

Towards the end of the month in sheltered spots we may be planting, always weather permitting, Jerusalem artichokes, horse-radish, rhubarb and shallots.

A heavily cropped vegetable garden will slowly increase in acidity over the years, the change may be almost imperceptible but by degrees the quality and quantity of crops, especially brassicas, will disappoint; we may dig in extra manures and fertilisers to boost the yield but these may only increase the acidity. The PH must be adjusted. Assuming the reader carried out autumn digging and manuring, now is the time to lime. It is important to keep manuring and liming at least three months apart as they are uneasy bedfellows. Liming will also help to improve soil condition and workability by causing the very fine particles to be found in clay to join together into larger clumps, the happily named process called flocculation.

In common with our children, the showy dahlia is a 'gross feeder ' and will certainly repay preparation carried out now; Planting sites may be dug over and manure added as well as bone meal, this mix will fester down nicely in time for planting in late spring.

The herbaceous border may have become over-crowded with older plants and may need some attention as to lifting and replanting. To save time later on, those plants to be moved or divided may be dug out now and put in a shady corner with some covering over the root balls. The bed may now be dug over and quantities of horse droppings, compost and bone meal dug in. This preparation will save much time later on and as with the sites for dahlias, the mix will then have time to settle and gain some structure before re-planting. Likewise herbs such as sage and thyme can get scruffy and worn out, these too can be divided up and replanted at the end of the month.

As with the lawn-loving Breton in the Asterix books, an Englisher’s pride is his lawn.

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January Gardening Diary Having vigorously scattered the worms casts with the besom we may now apply topdressing at around four pounds a square yard, this may be gently spread back and forth with the back of a rake and a very calming job it is too.

Cloches. We don't seem to see as many nowadays but they are essential for drying the soil and warming up the ground prior to sowing seed. By setting cloches out now we may gain ourselves a month's head start with the crop and be in a position come Spring to be gloating at the neighbours over our speedy crops. If cloches were put out at the beginning of the month we may, after the Ides, presume to sow some onion, lettuce, radish, broad bean and round seeded pea.

Wood ashes from the wood burner will be greatly appreciated on the onion bed, important to store these in a dry place before use.

Seed potatoes may be stood eye ends uppermost to start the chitting process.

Faded flowers on Azaleas may be pinched off as one passes by.

There are little jobs and big jobs to be seen to wherever we look. For those of us of a brooding, melancholy nature or those prone to ennui, work in the garden is the best possible remedy. There should be no time left for brooding or boredom.

Quid Hortos Colit Horam Centre Needs You! Do you agree that the Horam Centre is an asset to the village? Somewhere pleasant for small meetings, classes and Parish Council queries. If so, would you consider joining the small management committee? Usually only three meetings each year.

Please contact Virginia Roberts, preferably by email vfmroberts@gmail.com, or by telephone 01435 810370 for details.

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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 for winter with a professional sweep.

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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.

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