Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary February Issue

Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary

February 2019

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aders, e R r a e D Congratulations! You made it through the long, dark month of January and survived. The start of the year is generally when we take stock of where we are and what we want to do with the coming year, but paradoxically the time when we are in a kind of stasis due to an expensive Christmas, a plod till payday, dark mornings, cold days, Dry January, Brexit - the list goes on. Well, the good news is that we are one month in and Spring is around the corner so now is the time to get things done.

Whatever your situation, means or health - a change can make a big difference. It doesn't have to be a costly or big change. It can be something simple like learning a new skill, reducing the amount we drink, catching up with a friend, getting out in the fresh air more often or something more fundamental. Moving house, having an extension, decluttering, changing career, having a baby, getting married. But here is a tip. Whatever your to-do list looks like, make it realistic. Prioritise the important stuff and organise the tasks into different schedules.

I don't know about you, but I don't think I am alone in writing a great big long to-do list (including stuff already done so I can cross it off immediately!) that never ever get's completed.

Jobs just get added to the following days list and that makes us feel frustrated. How about we focus on a task a week that is easy to achieve on top of our day to day commitments? Let's set realistic expectations on ourselves. And always be kind. We may never know what the person who jumped the queue, was rude or unfriendly is going through. Responding in the same manner will often escalate the negativity rather than dispersing it. Let's stop wishing the time away with our endless lists, impatience and attention on what we don't like and try to live in the moment, notice the good stuff - a funny joke (see below, you are welcome), a kind gesture, a cute baby (or dog!), sparkling frost, a sunny day or an unexpected compliment. // Breaking news: // : Sad news from the NestlĂŠ factory today.

A night shift worker was crushed beneath a case of chocolate that fell 20 feet off the storage racking.

He called for help repeatedly but every time he shouted "The Milky Bars are on me" his colleagues just cheered.

No more information at this time.

And if all that fails - remember February is a short month. :-)

cy Dawn & Lu xx Joint Editors

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PLANNING UPDATE

You may have read in last month's issue about the unusual Egyptian names that Bovis were suggesting for the Rosemead development. Like Horam Parish Council, several residents contacted Bovis about this, offering up their own suggestions based on meadow flower names, local people and local history. Bovis advised that they have chosen generic meadow flower names for the estate - Marigold Gardens, Poppy Drive, Rosa Villas, Cornflower Avenue, Speedwell Avenue. We think maybe the village would have preferred less generic names like Brickyard Road, Ironworks/Bloomery St, Cannonball Close, Poultry Place and/or rail station related as so close to site of old railway line and station eg Horam Halt. Bovis have advised that the flower names have already been approved by Wealden District Council, so won't change. Please see opposite page for latest plan.

HPC are continuing discussions with ESCC about the mini roundabout, lighting & bridge.

Bimbo’s Woodyard/Valelands

No update from last month: 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. Still current on Wealden site for comments 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 continues, currently looking at opening in March, with open days in February 2019.

No applications for houses as yet.

Wealden Local Plan

This should be going to the Planning Inspector by the end of January/early February 2019.

Developers approaching local landowners

We have been made aware that developers have been approaching land owners on Laundry Lane.

This is outside of the latest, published Wealden District Council development boundary for Horam, but may have something to do with access to the local sewage plant at Vines Cross. This is purely a speculation and cannot be corroborated by fact at the time of going to print.

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Move or Improve ?

Spring is not far off and you may be itching to get on with the things you had planned for your home this year.

It could be an extension, a conservatory, new flooring, windows, kitchen, bathroom; a garden over-haul, a lick of paint, or a new wood burner. Perhaps it's all those little jobs you have been putting off. Cleaning that guttering, putting up those shelves, decluttering and sorting out effective storage solutions. Whatever is on your to-do list, the majority of us won't have the time or the skill to do a professional job ourselves. Which is where we come in - the Diary is full of local professionals who have years of experience doing their jobs professionally & efficiently, so you can get on with the day to day stuff.

Here are a few tips on improving your home, either to enjoy it more or get it sold. Even if you aren't planning on going anywhere in the foreseeable future, understanding the improvements that will add value to your home will help you to work out which projects are worth doing. Cosmetic changes like a loft conversion, or a new kitchen are often the most obvious and popular choices, but don't overlook the value that will be added through some basic structural repairs.

Identify and Remedy Structural Problems: Make sure you fix any major structural problems before tackling any cosmetic improvements or repairs like redesigning the kitchen or bathroom, changing flooring and redecorating.

Ensure Central Heating is in Working Order: Adding or updating the central heating system will always add more to the value of a property than it costs and needs to be done in conjunction with improving the general energy efficiency of the building. Improving the efficiency will include: sealing any drafts around doors and windows (but not airbricks), replacing windows that are beyond repair with double glazing, add insulation into the loft space.

Update Services: Updating services, such as wiring and plumbing, is a disruptive job and will involve lifting floors and chasing out plaster walls, so it’s essential to complete the work before making any cosmetic improvements.

Electricity: Updating the electrics may be essential if the house has not been rewired for some years. You should be able to tell by looking by the meter if there is an old fuse box, you probably need to rewire the house and install a modern consumer unit with a RCD (residual circuit device) for safety.

Plumbing: Old pipework can be very furred up, leading to poor hot and cold flow, knocking or rattling sounds and other noises at worst, it can lead to burst pipes. Consider a pressurised plumbing system, rather than gravity fed, as it eliminates the need for a header tank, thus freeing up space, and ensures good pressure on both the hot and cold supplies.

Replace Windows: Double-glazing is considered an essential by most buyers and can add considerable value to a property. Where windows need replacing, they should be replaced like-for-like although it will be necessary for them to be double glazed to meet the current building regulations, unless the building is listed or in a Conservation Area. For most listed buildings, plastic windows are not acceptable to English Heritage. When it comes to higher value period properties, aesthetics start to become a more significant factor, to the extent that a premium can be placed on a property that still has its original period windows, providing they are intact and functioning well. In such properties, it is often only worth replacing windows that are either beyond repair or inappropriate in terms of style, or where they could add more light.

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If you are looking for a big change and want to upsize, downsize or have a new view, you are best off seeking the advice of a local estate agent. They know the local market well and will be able to offer valuations, advice and possible new homes to view. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started on that list!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Life Lifegroups groups Wednesdays Wednesdays7.30pm 7.30pm Fridays Fridays9am 9am AAtime timeof ofprayer prayerand andexploration explorationof of the theBible Bible

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evening for set-up • Banqueting tables and chairs for 104 persons • White tablecloths for 13 tables • White side / tea plates, bowls, dinner plates, cutlery and mugs For more information visit us on facebook, twitter or at www.horamvillagehall.co.uk or call 01435 813295.

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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 below), 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. Lucy Atabey, Editor.

Horam Co-op recently presented Dave Sutton with a cheque for £200 from their Community Fund, so the 1st Horam Scout Troop can buy heaters for their HQ in Horam.

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CHILDREN’S GROUPS

Toddlers group

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

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

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Morning, afternoon, lunch club sessions available.

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30 hour EYEE funding accepted (where applicable).

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COMMUNITY

Contact us for more details and a friendly chat.

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 Page 1 of 1 Summer Term (around 200 copies).

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

TAILS YOU LOSE DINNER WITH JUSTYN REES-LARCOMBE You are warmly invited to Supper in the Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green, TN21 9QE. Sat 9th Feb, 7pm for 7:15pm. £15 for 3 courses, coffee & mints. Bring your own drinks.

Speaker: Justyn Rees-Larcombe - Tails You Lose. Justyn had a highly successful career in the British Army and an equally glittering and well-rewarded career in the City. He had everything but he lost it all through an addiction to online gambling. Realising he could fall no further, he turned back to Christ, turned his back on gambling and found incredible recovery and restoration. Booking required.

Contact Jennifer on 01323 833001 or jennifergill@uwclub.net

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WHAT’S ON Sat 2nd, 7.30pm-9pm. Mayfield School Concert Hall, Mayfield The Brahams Violin Sonatas featuring Amalia Hall (violin) and Sergio de Simone (piano).

Ticket Price: £10 inc the pre-concert talk, under-18s free. Amalia and Sergio will perform all three of Brahms Violin Sonatas and give a pre-concert talk about the works at 6.45pm. Apart from winning the 2016 Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition, Amalia opened the 2018 Mayfield Festival with a spell-binding performance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.

Amalia now travels the world giving chamber, solo and concerti performances and combines this with her post as Concertmaster of Orchestra Wellington. Sergio is the Head of Piano Department at Trinity College in London and has had many collaborations with Amalia over the past five years including a number of recitals in Italy. As well as this performance of the Brahms Sonatas, Amalia and Simon will be giving two further performances this spring in the UK. Tickets are on sale at – TicketSource – Online follow the link from our website www.mayfieldfestival.co.uk; or by phoning TicketSource on 0333 666 3366 quoting Mayfield Festival.

Tickets may be purchased at Lambert & Fosters, High Street, Mayfield or by post – Mayfield Festival, The Old Palace, Mayfield, TN20 6PH (cheques made to Mayfield Festival plus SAE please).

Sat 9th, 8.15am, Breakfast @ Tottingworth Farm, Halley Rd, Broad Oak. Churches Together in Heathfield & District Choice of 4 cooked breakfasts from £5-8 with speaker Graham Horsenell.

Full details on P56.

Sat 9th, 7.15-7.30pm, Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green. 'Tails you lose" supper with Justyn Rees-Larcombe. Justyn had a highly successful career in the British Army and a high achieving role in the City. He lost everything through an addiction to gambling. Realsising he could fall no further, he turned back to Christ, turned his back on gambling and found incredible recovery & restoration.£15 for 3 course meal, coffee & mints. Booking required, contact Jennifer on (01323) 833001 or at jennifergill@uwclub.net Sat 16th, 9am-12.30pm. Heathfield Farmers Market at Co-op car park, Heathfield. Fresh local produce & arts and crafts for sale.

Weds 20th, 2pm, Horam Scouts hut Guides Jumble Sale. Jumble can be left at hut from 12 noon on the day. Contact:Brenda Macklin (01435) 812018.

Tues 26th, 2pm, Christ Church Fellowship meeting at Christ Church, Horebeech Lane.

Speaker Mr. Gary Donaldson will be giving a presentation on missionary work in Sri Lanka.

The meeting will be followed by a sumptuous tea.

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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 News

Charity No 1064375

Group Scout leader Paul Sutton, 01435 813023. ************************************************************************** Our 100 club 2018/19 now has 89 members, our most for the past few years. Help us reach the 100 members again, this will increase the prizes even more! Please sign up on the form below – “You Got to Be in It To Win It”.

Winners for the December 2018/19 draw were:1st Mrs J. Luck - 2nd Mrs. B. Wallis - 3rd Mrs. B. Macklin. ************************************************************************** All sections have started back this term, already having fun and have exciting meetings planned for the next few months. *********************************************************************** The front of the HQ is looking smart now, with the new post and the planters, which the Beavers, Cubs, and Scout Troop will keep planted to look good as part of their award schemes. ************************************************************************** Sat 9th March 2019 is a Jumble Sale in our HQ at 2.15pm We will collect on Saturday morning from Paynesbridge Way, Horam Park Close, Grange Close & Tollwood Road.

Jumble can be taken to the HQ on Saturday morning.

For more information contact Dave Sutton: 01435 812462 M: 07889 652586 Cut here ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

100 Club Application Form

I would like …….. shares in the 1st Horam Scout Group 100 Club, November 2018 to October 2019, at £1.00 per share, per month (i.e. entry for next 10 months is £10 per share). I attach a cheque for £……….. payable to the 1st Horam Scout Group.

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

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

Send to: Dave Sutton, Pollards, Vines Cross Road, Horam, TN21 9EE. Please support your local Horam/Maynards Green Speedwatching Group!

We work under the auspices of Sussex Police, Operation Crackdown. The main aim of speed watching is road safety education, making our roads less dangerous and persuading drivers to respect the speed limit. Our group of concerned local residents has been carefully trained by Sussex police and started monitoring traffic in December last year.

The many sympathetic hoots and friendly signs by passing motorists and the expressions of gratitude by pedestrians is very encouraging. This and the marked reduction in speed by most drivers as they spot us and our radar speed meter goes some way to compensate for the chilly winds and icy feet.

New volunteers most welcome! Full training and support given by Sussex Police, please ring 07979336401 to express your interest in joining us.

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CAFES & CATERING Love is …..

…. sending them something yummy for Valentines #BespokeFoodHampers #Picnics #Lunch #Cake #VintageHighTea #MadeWithLove #WayToTheirHeart From £5! Free local delivery!

For more info email: Itsyummy@TwoSistersDeli.co.uk or call 07535 884446.

Nice to meat you!

If you haven’t had the chance to visit your new village butcher yet, you have been missing out.

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High quality meat from local farms; Speciality & traditional sausages – including cheese & marmite, turkey & cranberry, South African “Boerewors”, wild boar and more; Speedy suppers – meals ready to cook: including sizzling stir fries, minced venison, red wine & onion or lemon & pepper crusted beef pinwheels; Hunters chicken & more; Local cheeses & delicious homemade pies.

Coming soon – dry aged meat & home cured bacon.

Turnover Tuesdays – your chance to grab a bargain for the freezer!

Open 6 days a week, Mon-Sat, 7am-5pm.

High Street, Horam, TN21 0EY. Tel: (01435) 813130

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Services for February: Sun 3rd

10.30am

Family Communion

Sun 10th

10.30am

Family Worship

Tues 12th

Sun 17th

9.30am

10.00am

(& children’s groups up to Yr1)

(& children’s groups up to Yr1)

Holy Communion

(Book of Common Prayer)

Together@10 Church for Everyone (please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

Sun 24th

10.30am

Family Worship

(& children’s groups up to Yr1)

Other Activities:

‘Identity’ Course

- please contact the Vicar if you are interested in knowing more about attending this course

Bible Study - Growth Groups (term-time -Thursdays 10.00-11.30) Jumping Beans - Parent & Toddler Group Fellowship Group (Tuesday 26th February at 2.00pm) Rooted - youth group (term-time - Fridays 7.00pm-9.00pm) Supporting Horam Christian Care Group

Vicar: Hall Bookings:

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Revd PJ Guy 01435 813372 pjguy316@btinternet.com Gerda Guy 01435 813372 www.christchurchhoram.org

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JOB VACANCIES

COMING SOON Award winning pub group opening on the site of the Heathfield Tavern this February!

Recruiting now!

Email your CV to: theheathfieldtavern@gmail.com Maynards Green Community Primary School Job vacancy Full-time Caretaker Required Maynards Green is a happy and successful primary school. It is situated in a peaceful, rural setting and is one of the oldest village primary schools in East Sussex. Its buildings, extensively renovated in 2006 are clean, bright and smart and are further enhanced by attractive displays of children’s work. Staff are friendly and welcoming, and children are well-behaved. We offer a supportive and positive working environment to all our staff.

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, we are looking to appoint a Caretaker to join our friendly staff team. We are looking for a committed, reliable, adaptable person who is friendly and can work well with staff and children, has good DIY skills so can carry out a range of small repairs and who will share our pride in our school.

Duties will include all aspects of general maintenance, security, health and safety of the school and sharing in some cleaning tasks as well as supervising other cleaning staff. We also have our own swimming pool!

Pay will be Single Status Grade 4 Pt 8 (ÂŁ17,173 per annum). Hours of work will be 37 per week on a split shift. However, we are very flexible and hours are negotiable as we are keen to appoint the right person.

You are very welcome to visit the school or phone to discuss this role in more detail (01435 812622). Application packs are available from the School Office.

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Maynards Green, Horam, East Sussex. TN21 0DD, Tel: 01435 812622, email: officemaynardsgreen.e-sussex.sch.uk Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 11th February 2019 Interview Date: Wednesday 13th February 2019

SERVICES PODIATRIST & CHIROPODIST Over 13 yrs NHS experience.

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

Mara Ragaiolo BSC (Hons) Podiatry.

HCPC registered and member of the College of Podiatry.

Tel: 01435 812997. Mob: 077031 56799 Horam Natural Therapy Centre, High Street, Horam, TN21 0EL.

WHOLEFOODS HEALTH STORE Tel 01435 866532

WE HAVE MOVED We have now moved from 82 High Street, Heathfield To larger premises at 3 Station Approach, Heathfield Why not call in and see our extensive range of Health foods, supplements and much more Thursday is senior citizen day ~ 10% discount Look forward to seeing you Rita and her staff ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES HVCVILLAGEDIARY@GMAIL.COM

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COMMUNITY Young at Heart was started in May 2018. The inspiration came from the documentary “Old People’s Home for 4 year Olds” which was shown for the first time in 2017 set at a care home in Bristol. The relationship between children and the elderly is a wonderful combination which both age groups benefit from. The elderly have so much knowledge and wisdom to share and the children are like sponges and want to learn. We are in the very fortunate position of hosting Young at Heart from Heathfield Park Cricket Club, Old Heathfield, which offers one of the best views from any English Cricket Club. At Young at Heart we are visited by All Saints and St Richard’s Primary School, Broad Oak Primary School, Parkside Primary School, Maynards Green Primary School, Dallington Primary School and Little Tinkers Nursery School on a week by week basis. The children arrive with their reading books and are paired up with Young at Heart members to be heard to read.

We then lay on activities to suit both generations. The mornings are spent making a craft which members take home. There is always a home cooked lunch and home baked cakes for tea - everyone enjoys the food!

We also offer free transport for the local area. It is a fun and varied day and a distraction for those needing “something more”.

Please contact: Rachel. Tel: 07971 032667, rachel@youngatheart.me.uk, youngatheart.me.uk, Young at Heart Heathfield (Facebook), for further details. We look forward to meeting you!

Are you retired, widowed, lonely or just bored?

Would you enjoy spending an active day outside your home?

With free local transport there and back?

If the answer is YES then we would love to meet you!

Please call 07971 032667 or visit youngatheart.me.uk

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a natural and holistic approach to healthcare

Looking for Ideas for Valentines Day? Gift Vouchers are available for Massage, Beauty Treatments or any of our other Therapies or all products in our shop.

Aruna Green Beauty Therapist is offering Ayurvedic Facials Pedicures - Manicures - Reflexology & Swedish Massage.

Paul Masters is our Sports Massage & Deep Tissue Therapist Mara Ragaiolo Resident Chiropodist & Podiatrist is here on Thursdays

Pelvic Floor Workshop 2nd February call Justine on 07951322738 Gentle Exercises for the over 50’s call 07786950714 for details.

Therapies on offer: .

Acupuncture

Allergy Testing

Osteopathy

Bowen Technique

Reflexology

Meditation

Chiropody

Counseling

Shiatsu

Cranial Osteopathy

Homeopathy

Sports Massage

Hypnotherapy

Indian Head Massage

Ayurvedic Beauty

Kinesiology

Life Coaching

Remedial Massage

Horam Natural Therapy Centre High Street, Horam East Sussex, TN21 0EL

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For all automotive requirements Chiddingly Road,bodywork Horam, East Sussex, Minor scratches to full restoration projects TN21Insurance 0JJ (next golf course) Work to Undertaken

Free Collection & Delivery Pop in for advice & a quotation, or call Simon or Adi on

Local company 01435 supporting 810061 people.

For all bodywork requirements email cmscoachworks@gmail.com from a minor scratch to www.cmscoachworks.co.uk Chiddingly Road, Horam, Sussex, TN21 0JJ a fullEast restoration.

Insurance work undertaken.

Free collection /delivery.

(next to golf course)

Call or pop in for friendly advice and a quotation without obligation for any of General Builders and Landscapers. your requirements.

Our projects have included new builds, extensions, refurbishments,

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

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

Call Simon or Adi on 01435 810061.

Email: cmscoachworks@gmail.com

Please contact 0800 046 1066 or email info@conquerorconstruction.co.uk Find us on facebook @conquerorconstruction.co.uk www.conquerorconstruction.co.uk

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

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

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In the comfort of your own home.

Deluxe pedicure or manicure.

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

Lisa Golding Qualified Pedicure Therapist

07876 100909 01435 866422

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

By Emma Smith

Fully qualified and insured beauty therapist of 9 years. Using professional beauty brands including Guinot, Crystal Clear and Jessica

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February Special Offer 15% off massages *SWEDISH *AROMATHERAPY *PREGNANCY *DEEP TISSUE

All available as a 25 ,55 or 85 Minute Treatment and individually catered for everyone Please check out my website for all prices www.emmasmithbeauty-heathfield-eastsussex.com To book please call/text 07960571619 or email emmasmithbeauty@gmail.com Offer Valid until 28th February Terms and Conditions apply.

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

Specialist in smoking cessation and weight control.

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

Learn self-hypnosis.

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Holistic treatments for mother and child

We offer Osteopathic help for mums preparing for pregnancy, coping with structural problems related to the back and neck along with exercises helping you prepare for labour. We use cranial and visceral techniques on babies and children which are gentle and non-invasive .

Post natal checks for mum and baby. Call or email us and see what we can do for you.

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Horam Natural Therapy Centre - Easy Parking - Insurance Approved - Evening Appointments

Pilates Classes in Horam

Exercising in a relaxed atmosphere enjoying the fun that exercise produces through the release of endorphins Cart Lodge, Horam Manor Farm Wednesday 6:50 pm & 8pm Thursday 9:45am West End, Christchurch, Horam Monday 10am & Pelvic Floor Restore Pilates Wednesday 9am Please book your space with Nancy on 07881941360

Amy Madigan Therapies Heathfield 07745 513854

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Oil - Gas - LPG - Bio & Tank Specialists

0800 118 2731 Free Estimates

No Hidden Fees

l Servicing, Installations & Repairs l 24 Hour Call Out l Aga Servicing l Oil Servicing & Tank Installation l General Plumbing l Toilet Repairs l Burst Pipes l Dripping Taps & Overflows l Bathroom Suites l Radiators fitted l Powerflushing

www.coolfixplumbing.co.uk

Odd Job Mummy Reliable, Trustworthy, Tidy Female covering all aspects of

DECORATING CLEANING GARDENING

Tracey Chapman Mobile: 07717 654644 Give me a call for a free no obligation quote

Christ Church Fellowship meets on Tuesday 26th February 2pm.

Our speaker will be Mr Gary Donaldson he will be giving a presentation on missionary work in Sri Lanka.

The meeting will be followed by a sumptuous tea.

Jumble Sale In aid of Heathfield & Horam District Guides Wednesday 20th February 2:00 PM Horam Scout & Guide HQ Jumble can be left at the Scout & Guide HQ from 12 noon on the day.

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

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HORAM PARISH COUNCIL – February 2019 PLAY AREA, HORAM RECREATION GROUND Work resumed on the play area w/c 7th January 2019. Unfortunately, due to the recent unprecedented heavy rain during the works, problems were experienced with flooding on the area of the playground and unexpected remedial works had to be undertaken to prevent problems arising in the future.

Once the play area has been completed, works on the new skate park will commence. Once the entire project has been completed the Village Hall Management Committee will then take back responsibility for the whole area from the Parish Council, who have been managing the project from start to completion, but will retain ownership of the equipment.

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

DISTRICT AND PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS - 2nd MAY 2019 These elections are due to be held on Thursday, 2nd May 2019 with vacancies for parish councillors for the parish of Horam.

If you are interested in standing as a candidate for the Parish Council further information can be sought from the Clerk of the Parish Council, their website or Wealden District Council’s website. Nomination papers can be obtained nearer the time direct from the Clerk or Electoral Services at Wealden District Council in Hailsham. Once completed the nomination paper must be returned to WDC offices at Hailsham.

Each candidate requires a proposer and seconder from the Ward and the candidate needs to qualify under one or more of the set criteria. Members of the public are welcome to attend full Council meetings. If you are interested in joining the Parish Council and standing as a candidate then come along to the next monthly meeting which will be held at 7.30 p.m. in the Horam Centre on Wednesday, 13th February 2019 to view how the Parish Council works.

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

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

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

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

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: 8am-6pm 6 days a week, Sundays 9-5pm. Winter 8am-dusk.

M.R. CROUCH

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

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

Email us to book your personal shopping appointment, or a shopping party. pinklemonadestyle@gmail.com www.pinklemonadeboutiqueuk.com

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Then call me:

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Sue Roach Sue Roach

Mobile: 07831 134864 Landline: 01435 867052

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Discount for over 65’s I also train on Apple computers and PCs, I also train on Apple computers and PC’s, Microsoft Office and can Microsoft Office and can troubleshoot troubleshoot broadband, internet and printer problems. broadband, internet and printer problems.

Kate Raven

PROFESSIONAL CURTAIN MAKER ALSO: ONE TO ONE TUITION FOR BLINDS, CUSHIONS, CURTAINS, PELMETS, SWAGS AND TAILS. FIVE DAY INTENSIVE COURSE FOR THOSE WISHING TO RUN THEIR OWN SOFT FURNISHING BUSINESS. Course notes and all materials for sample work provided.

KATE RAVEN - 07967 828389 PROFESSIONAL CURTAIN MAKER TO THE TRADE FOR 28 YEARS ROYS PLUMBING SERVICES Full bathroom installation service Taps, Water Tanks, Cylinders, Radiators Drains, Gutters, Emergency Call Out All types of plumbing undertaken NO JOB TOO SMALL Call Roy Varley 01435 866312/07920 144067 Local, Friendly, Fully Reliable professional service, NO CALL OUT CHARGE, Free estimates, All Work Full Guaranteed, NO HIDDEN COSTS.

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For all types of Fencing and Landscaping.

Free estimates 01435 813176 – 07763 591792 www.mwfencing.co.uk

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

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

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

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Complementary Therapies

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Nutritional Advice Weightloss Planning Food & Allergy Testing Aromatherapy Hot Stone Massage Reiki

We are offering a New Year Taster Detox & Immune Check for ÂŁ25 To book call Daynna 07770 820673 or email Daynna@the-crystal-rooms.co.uk

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Maurice Pope Private Hire Airports

Interior & exterior decorating Local family run business Free quotes Fully insured Visit our website or facebook page www.aanddpaintinganddecorating.co.uk

Reliable Friendly Service Advance Booking Only

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Mobile: 07952 965664

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SBG Computers ●Repairs ●Upgrades ●Broadband set-up ●Networking ●Tablet repair ●Personal tuition ●Data recovery/ back-up

A family business est.1999 Supporting and Servicing all your PC needs

●Servicing ●Custom-built PC’s & laptops ●Virus removal/protection ●Mac and Apple repair ●Smart phone/iPhone repair ●Wi-Fi issues ●Home & Business visits

Heathfield 01435 863316 Call any time for a prompt friendly service

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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.

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

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

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

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

Horam Flower Show, Jane Skirrow, 01435 813269.

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

Horam Guides, Jo Sutton, 01435 813023.

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

Horam Pre-school, Angela Wood, 01435 813295.

Horam Tennis Club, Mary Evans, 01435 867776.

Horam Residents Group, Lucy Atabey, 01435 812153.

Horam Toddlers, Gill Delves, 01435 408405.

Oxney Vines Cross Tug @ War, Mike Hutch, 07850 382619.

Pottery Club, Sue Ramsay-Smith, 01435 810390.

Rainbows, Brenda Macklin, 01435 812018.

Royal British Legion, W Shreeves, 01323 639245.

RSPCA, Dorothy Cull, 01435 812093.

Tuesday Whist Drive, Mr D Winter, 01435 813233.

VCCA, Len Parkin, 01435 813513.

Vines Cross Bonfire Society, Mark Woods, 07976 426286.

Wealden Youth Choir, Tea Killick, 07808 222535.

Welcome Art Group, Lee Smith, 01435 862110.

WI, Sharon Andrews, 01435 812395.

Manor Oak Surgery, 01435 812323.

Out of hours Doctor, Between 8-8.30am 01825 732 333 & 6-6.30pm 0300 5555 252.

Non emergency medical, 111.

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Do YOU have a bucket list?

I don’t know if you’ve seen the film The Bucket List? It’s a comedy-drama with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. The basic plot is that two terminally ill men are on a road trip with a wish list of things to do before they “kick the bucket”. They go skydiving, fly over the North Pole, visit the Taj Mahal and drive motorbikes on the Great Wall of China, amongst other things.

I don’t know if you have a list of things you want to do before you die, but the idea has become increasingly popular. It’s not meant to be a morbid list, but rather a collection of fun, exciting and inspirational things to do and strive for. It might be learning an instrument, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, parachute jumping, learning another language, helping rebuild homes where a disaster has struck, swimming with dolphins, standing in the Sistine Chapel...the list is endless. There are so many great and wonderful things to do. Not everyone has a bucket list, but if we did, they would all be different.

As a Christian, I believe there is one thing though, that should be on everyone’s bucket list of things to do and that’s to seriously look into the claims and identity of the person of Jesus Christ before we die. We’ve just celebrated Christmas where we have remembered his coming in history. If Jesus really was God on earth, then we’d be very wise to listen to what he said and did and into the reason why he came and walked amongst us before we ‘kick the bucket’ and meet him face to face. Jesus said, ‘I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full’ (John 10:10). It’s an outrageous thing to say, but I for one believe it to be true, and if I could live my life again, knowing Jesus would still be at the top of my list. Everything else in this life we will leave behind when we die, but a relationship with Jesus is the only thing that we’ll be able to take with us.

At Christ Church we regularly run courses to help people explore who Jesus is. If that’s something you’d be interested in, please get in touch. Life’s too short to put it off.

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Identity is a seven-week course that uses John’s Gospel to clear up the confusion about who we are and who God is. Each session gradually reveals more about the identity and mission of Jesus and shows why he is the key to life and the one who can answer our big questions.

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COMMUNITY THE HORAM FUN DAY 2019 Plans are under way for the next one THE DATE FOR YOUR DIARY IS SUNDAY 14th JULY On Horam Recreation Ground 12.30-5pm.

Anyone interested in having a stall, please contact: Brenda Macklin (01435) 812018 If you wish to help in any way, please contact: Dave Sutton (01435) 812462 or 07889 652586 Information will be in the Village Diary each month.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT **BREAKFAST** VENUE: Tottingworth Farm Cafe (Halley Road, Broad Oak) Saturday February 9th 8.15 am.

Choice of Four Cooked Breakfasts from £5.00 to £8.00 with 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 25th or contact Sue Mumford 01580 819415 or susan.mumford6@mypostoffice.co.uk This is a new experiment which we hope will be popular! Please give it a try and bring friends!

Accounts Manager Campaign to Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO Part-time, 9 hours/week, £24,400 pro rata, 5 weeks holiday pro rata, working from our Blackboys office.

CPRE Sussex is an environmental charity working hard to protect and promote the Sussex Countryside. We are looking for an Accounts Manager to support our Director and Treasurer and join our small, busy team. Your role will be to manage and oversee the accounting and wider financial aspects of the Charity. Experience of SAGE Accounting and Payroll software is essential. You will have good analytical skills, pay close attention to detail and be happy to work independently.

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February Gardening Diary ‘All the months of the year curse a fair februeer” Just as for January, no good will come from a warm February, cold and dormancy is still what’s called for in the garden. If the wind is in the east at the beginning of the month, winter is likely to remain for some weeks to come, indeed snow and ice may be expected, but if the wind is mild and westerly we may expect the worst of winter to be behind us. During clement spells of weather we should be pressing on with the steadily lengthening list of jobs to be carried out in the garden.

Winter flowering shrubs may be pruned as they finish their flowering. With Winter Jasmine train as many recently flowered shoots along the wall as necessary and cut back the rest to four buds from the base, these should then make good growth for next winter.

Buddleia Davidii is a subject that greatly enjoys hard treatment, sometime between St. Patrick’s Day and Good Friday prune back to four or so buds. Hydrangea paniculata may be treated in the same way, likewise the red and yellow stemmed dogwoods, the stems of these may be used as cuttings; place them in fine soil in a sheltered out-of-theway spot and they should make root by autumn.

All too often we see weak and sickly plants in the border, but this can be avoided with a just a few hours’ light work; those plants which have not been recently moved may be fed with a general fertiliser, preferably with manure or compost lightly dug in at the same time.

It will pay to start spraying the roses at the end of the month as the stems will most likely be hosting overwintering fungal spores, the main thing is to prevent the appearance of mould on the leaf, by which time it is too late to eradicate, regular applications as directed and early into the season should see off the fungus for the rest of the year.

Box edgings may be planted and if wallflowers, forget-me-nots and polyanthuses are still to be put out, this should be done without delay, we may also be planting hollyhocks, verbenas, foxgloves, sweet Williams and Canterbury bells.

Our thoughts may at last be turning to which crops we may be sowing now to encourage and cheer us through the long gloom of Lent. Any ground preparation or early seed sowing must be governed by the weather. Excess rain or cold should see us off to the shed for yet more tool sharpening and brooding over seed catalogues.

Outdoor sowing is still fraught with danger of failure, but a month’s head start may be gained with the use of cloches, sadly not seen as often nowadays as they might be. The keen vegetable gardener will have been greatly cheered by that most glorious of early winter sights, namely the the upthrustings of a line of sturdy green cotyledons which heralded a successful germination of their broad beans.

If the weather is fine and ‘open’ and the reader has a south facing or otherwise sheltered veg. patch it may pay to sow some seeds under cloches, assuming of course a fine tilth has first been achieved.

Onion, pea, parsnip, lettuce, broad bean, Brussels sprout and radish may be tried. Radishes must be grown fast to be tender and mild, any check to growth leads to hot and woody specimens, disdained even by the poultry. Protect from frost. Garlic and shallots to go in around Valentine’s day. Mice find peas dipped in diesel or paraffin to be an unappetising snack. That long-neglected Rhubarb clump may now be lifted and divided. One good eye per clump. For sticks to be proud of, divisions should not to be harvested until next year. Fruit trees grown in lawn or meadow will benefit from a helping of Nitrogen.

Chives may be divided and replanted at the end of the month. For many of us March is the beginning of the gardening year but much important groundwork carried out now will greatly ease the pressure later on.

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