Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary

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Heathfield & Horam Repair Café : Next

session on 8th July 2023

We meet on the second Saturday of every month (except August), 9:30 am – 12 noon, Horam Village Hall, A267, Horam TN21 0JE

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REPAIR CAFE WILL NOT BE OPEN IN AUGUST 2023

We hope to see you! Help us preserve our environment and dent our throw -away culture. Everyone is welcome and all services are free, but donations are welcome. Yummy home-baked cakes and refreshments while you wait!

https://www.facebook.com/RepairCafeTN21 https://sites.google.com/view/heathfieldrepaircafe/home?pli=1

On most occasions we will be able to repair: Computers ~ Electrical items ~ Cycles ~ Minor mechanical problems ~ Furniture ~ Small Sewing repairs

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WHATS ON IN THE COMMUNITY

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT

SUMMER SOCIAL EVENING

Thursday July 13th, 6pm for 7pm.at Horam Park Golf Club, two course meal @£22.00.

Speaker: Ray Cade - The Local Ukrainians

Please book with your CTH & D representative or with Sue Mumford 01580 819415

(You will be asked to choose your menu when booking.)

HORAM FUN DAY SUNDAY 9TH JULY 2023

ON HORAM RECREATION GROUND 12:30PM TO 5PM, FREE ENTRY AND PARKING

Opening with Skulldrummery at 12:45pm - Wealden Brass, Snail Races, Pevensey Ukulele Group, Poppi Pizza, Ice Creams, Diamond Dance, Boostfit Horam Display, Homefront Lindy Hop Ww2

Displays, Fun Fair, See Classic Cars & Tractors On Display, Refreshments, Bar, Bbq, Stalls & Many

more Traditional and New Attractions.

Children aged 5-9 years and 10-14 years - fill a jam jar with flowers of your choice –Ana of Anas Flowers will be judging this event. Prize of £5 for winning entry in each group.

Drop off at 2:30pm for judging at 3pm in the village hall. Download your entry form, at www.Anasflowers.Co.Uk

The fun dog show & hoopers hu-lagans dogs in tune – bring your own dogs along and join in.

WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Horam Parish Council, Samuel & Son, Rago Planters Uk, Downwood Veterinary Centre, Horam Manor

Caravan Park, Anas Flowers Horam, Glossy Dogs Dog Grooming, Sellers Leisure, Pet Food Shop

Heathfield, Tails.com & Honey = Dog Foods

Please come along and support the village event.

Jumping Beans

A group for 0-3s and their carers

Term-time: Thursdays 10.00am-11.30am (50p per morning)

Horebeech Lane

Horam TN21 0DT

LARGE and SMALL TOYS + SINGING REFRESHMENTS + FRIENDSHIP

www.christchurchhoram.org

WHATS ON IN THE COMMUNITY

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT AT LE MARCHE

Monday August 28th 2023

Refreshments all day and Ploughmans’ Lunches

Served in Union Church Hall

Saturday July 22nd 2023

2pm at Horam Village Hall

Schedules and entry forms will be available from Samuel and Son Estate Agents, Downwood Veterinary Centre and Thorpe Gardens.

Entries to be returned to Samuel and Son Estate Agents or Downwood Veterinary Centre by 19th July.

All exhibits to be staged between 8am and 10am on the 22nd July.

Any enquiries please contact Dave Cooley on 01435 812704

DO COME AND SUPPORT US AND ENJOY A REST AND GOOD FOOD AND DRINK!

WELL-BEING

PODIATRIST & CHIROPODIST

13 years specialist wound care 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 address formerly known as Horam Natural Therapy Centre and home visits available.

Mara Ragaiolo BSC (Hons) Podiatry. HCPC registered and member of the College of Podiatry.

Mob: 077031 56799

Horam Natural Therapy Centre, High Street, Horam, TN21 0EL.

Chimney Sweep

Sadly, due to Victorian health & safety regulations, only children of under 14” shoulder measurement may be employed.

A Clean Sweep - your local chimney sweep

Make sure your fireplace is safe with a professional sweep.

• All types of residential chimneys swept.

• Wood & multi-fuel stoves cleaned and serviced.

• Inspection & preparation of all chimneys for stove installation.

• Bird guards & cowls fitted.

• RSPB nominated bird removal man for East Sussex.

• Smoke test & certification for every sweep.

• Member of Association of Professional Independent Chimney Sweeps (APICS).

• Now certified woodburner installer.

Ross Atabey on 01435 812153/07941 315214

Email: acleansweep009@gmail.com

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MARIA SMITH SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY

How can sports massage help you?

-relieves tension

-improves circulation

-enhances wellbeing

-eases sore/tight muscles

-improves joint mobility

-increase flexibility & range of motion

Fully air conditioned studio in Horam or mobile service available.

Appointments: 1 hour = £40 45 minutes = £35

Each massage caters for your needs – relax and unwind!

Tel: 07786 220179

Email: mariasmassage21@gmail.com

Website: mariasmassage.co.uk

Pilates Classes in Horam

Exercising in a relaxed atmosphere enjoying the fun that exercise produces through the release of endorphins.

Please book your space with Nancy on 07881 941360 or email at nancyprocterpilates@gmail.com

www.nancyprocterpilates.com

For a brochure please call Jane on 01435 813418 / 07817 429594 or email: janeappleby691@gmail.com

Therapies and treatments available in a quiet and relaxed setting in Horam

Spring is finally here and we are looking forward to some lighter days and warmer weather

We are pleased to welcome a new therapist to our family, Luśka of Warming Heart Bodywork

Luśka has trained in ‘Jing Method Holistic and Deep Tissue Massage’, a wonderful fusion of eastern and western techniques to bring you the full benefits of a slow, firm, deeply relaxing treatment.

This will help your nervous system to settle, the stresses and tensions that accumulate in your body to ease and reset, and for you to feel like a cloud.

She has an introductory offer of a first 1hr treatment of £40 (worth £50) and gift vouchers are also available.

Find her on Instagram and facebook @warmingheartbodywork or contact us on the number below.

And if you are looking ahead to summer and need some help with weightloss planning, call Daynna to find out how you can achieve your health goals with The 1:1 Diet with Cambridge Weight Plan

All our therapists offer vouchers which make great gifts if you know someone who would like a treat especially for them

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

Double glazing:

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

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

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

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

Carpentry:

• Hang doors, fit door liners, architrave, locks, handles skirting etc.

• Custom built in wardrobes/shelves, build flat pack furniture etc.

• Stud walls, insulation board, plasterboard.

• Build garden sheds, summer houses, garden decking etc.

• Fit curtain poles and blinds.

• Replace kitchen/bathroom silicone.

• Install new kitchen carcases, doors etc.

All jobs considered big or small. Please call Ray Wicker on 07960 503844

At Horam Village Hall we offer a warm welcome to everyone celebrating their special occasion . Village halls make the perfect venue - decorate it in your own theme, extend wi th a marquee on to the recreation ground or just add an ice cream van - make it your day! In addition to our usual facilities, we offer a Banqueting Package for an extra charge . This includes all day hire of hall including previous evening for set -up, b anq ueting tables and chairs for 104 persons, white tablecloths, white crockery and cutlery . For more info visit www.horamvillagehall.co.uk to check availability and send a booking request, alternatively call 01435 813295.

H2O

Free!

primary school children and their families aimed at 1st Saturday of every month. 10am-12noon (children need to bring a responsible adult with them)

Different activities, including: Bible stories

Cooking

Craft Snacks and more!

Games

More info:

HORAM PARISH COUNCIL – JULY 2023

The Neighbourhood Plan consultation closes on Monday 3rd July.

We really need your views

If you haven’t completed your questionnaire please do so by visiting www. horam.com or pick up a paper copy at the Horam Centre or at Samuel & Son.

We would like to say a big thank you to all those residents who have already taken part!!

Don’t forget to report any crimes or anti-social behaviour to the police through 101. They cannot investigate an incident unless there is a crime report.

Lastly due to staff shortages the office opening hours are now:

Wednesday: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Thursday: 9.30am – 12.30pm

You can contact the Parish Council by email, post or telephone.

Parish Clerk: clerk@horam.com

The Clerk

Horam Parish Council

The Horam Centre

High Street

Horam

East Sussex

Tel: 01435 812151

Mobile 07900 576236

We are hoping to rectify the situation as soon as possible and will update residents accordingly.

THE HORAM SKATE JAM IS BACK!!

SATURDAY 8th JULY

ALL DAY

Horam Parish Council sponsored event.

FREE ENTRY

ALL AGES WELCOME

Music, display skills and competitions. We look forward to seeing you.

Fun Dog Show at The Horam Fun Day

Sunday 9th July Horam Recreation Ground TN21 0JE. Registration from 1pm, Judging commences 2pm. Entries will be taken on the day at the ring side.

Judge: Nicki Trench

10 Classes with rosettes and prizes. - All entries are £1.50 per class. Classes open to Pedigree, Crossbreeds, Dog or Bitch unless otherwise stated.

Class 1 Any Puppy (3 to 12 mths)

Class 2 Any Veteran (7 yrs +)

Class 3 Any Pedigree Class 4 Any Cross Breed

Class 5 Any Dog and Child

Class 6 Best Condition Dog

Class 7 Most Handsome Dog Class 8 Prettiest Bitch

Class 9 Best Head & Expression Class 10 A Dog the judge would like to take home.

BEST IN SHOW & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW WILL BE JUDGED FROM WINNERS OF THE CLASSES ABOVE The winner of BEST IN SHOW will also receive aGlossy Dogs Grooming Voucher and an Ultrasonic Teeth Cleaning Session Voucher. There will be Special Rosettes for BEST IN SHOW & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW - Puppy - Veteran – Rescue – Dog & Child – Best Condition Dog.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS: - Glossy Dogs Grooming, Downwood Veterinary Centre & The Pet Food Shop Heathfield, Tails.com & Honey Dog foods

Bring YOUR DOGS ALONG & TAKE PART

Please keep all dogs on a lead. -- No bitches in season. Please pick up after your dog. Bags and bins are available. Please DO NOT leave your dog(s) in the car(s)

Enquires to: Dave Sutton 01435 812462 or 07889 653585 or email: davesuesutton@uwclub.net

WINDOW CLEANING

LET US GIVE YOU SQUEAKY CLEAN WINDOWS WITH OUR PURE WATER SYSTEM.

We can clean all of the below up to 60ft.

Windows, solar panels, fascias, soffits & conservatories.

For a free no obligation quotation call or email us today!

DBS Checked and approved.

Telephone Jason 01435 408048 ~ 07739 039944

Email: ascleaning@live.co.uk

ORCHARD FRAMING

www.orchardframing.co.uk

ORCHARD FRAMING BESPOKE FRAMERS

UNIT 4, MERRYDOWN BUSINESS PARK, DISCOVERY WAY, HORAM

( entrance opposite the village hall ) 01435 812075

All framing requirements covered, off the shelf frames and mounts.

Email: info@orchardframing.co.uk Closed Monday.

Tuesday to Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 9am - 1pm* 01435 812075

WELL-BEING

We don't just treat backs.....

• Neck & shoulder pain

• Sciatica

• Frozen shoulders & RSI

• Arthritis & joint stiffness

• Headaches & migraines

• Stress/tension

• Sports Injuries

• and much more....

Our Osteopaths are Specialists in:

• Baby, Mum & Child Osteopathy

• Cranial Osteopathy

• Animal Osteopathy

Catherine Hearne BSc (Hons) Ost, Nicola Leonard B.Ost DPO

We are taking all necessary steps to keep our patients and us safe in light of Coronavirus, therefore your appointment may feel a little different if you have visited us before.

Ground floor premises with disabled access. Weekday, early evening & Saturday appointments available.

Call our dedicated booking line below to make an appointment.

Located

v RESIDENTIAL CARE v DAYCARE v RESPITE CARE

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

For enquiries call us on 01435 812170

Vines Cross Road, Horam TN21 0HF

USEFUL CONTACTS

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.

Heathfield & Horam Football Club, Becki Chiweda 07366 034310. 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.

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 Repair Cafe https://www.facebook.com/Repair_Cafe_TN21 or email us at heathfieldrepaircafe@outlook.com

Heathfield Silver Band, Mallory Hansford, 01435 862398, mallory@heathfieldsilverband.org

Horam Christian Care Group to Ann Procter 01435 812157.

Horam Parish Allotment Society, Carol Curd 01435 812756.

Horam Parish Council, Horam Centre, Jackie Cottrell, 01435 812151.

Horam Flower Show, Dave Cooley on 01435 812704

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

Horam Guides, Jo Sutton, 01435 813023.

Horam & Heathfield Flower Club, Phyllis Stevens, 01435 863224.

Horam Pre-school, Angela Wood, 01435 813295.

Horam Tennis Club, Sara Goodacre, 07484 121445, horamtennisclub@gmail.com.

Horam Residents Group, Lucy Atabey, 01435 812153.

Horam Toddlers, Gill Delves, 01435 408405.

Horam Village Hall. For hire or information call Angela Wood on 01435 813295.

Horam WI, Kim Dunn, 01435 813942.

Manor Oak Surgery, 018255 732333. Out of hours Doctor, Between 8-8.30am 01825 732 333 & 6-6.30pm 0300 5555 252.

Non emergency medical, 111.

Non emergency police, 101.

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

Pottery Club, Sue Ramsay-Smith, 01435 810390.

Rainbows, Brenda Macklin, 01435 812018.

RSPCA, 0300 1234 999.

The Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare – 01825 830444.

Vines Cross Bonfire Society, Mark Woods, 07976 426286.

Vines Cross Community Association (VCCA) Ian Evans 07867 553440

Wealden Youth Choir, Tea Killick, 07808 222535.

Welcome Art Group, Lee Smith, 01435 862110.

• Curtains • Blinds

• Tracks & Poles

• Soft Furnishings

Free local measuring service

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SUSSEX FREE RANGE EGGS

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

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

St Swithun was a down-to-earth Anglo-Saxon bishop, venerated by all and especially by the common folk of England. He was constantly on the move; travelling to all corners of Saxon England on foot, giving alms and feasting the poor. Born during the reign of king Egbert and in his latter years tutoring the young prince Alfred, he became one of England's best loved saints. In keeping with his love of the common folk he requested was to be interred under the pavement outside Winchester cathedral: "Where it might be subject to the feet of passers-by and the drops of rain from on high". But in 971 his remains were brought inside the new cathedral to lie beside the Egg kings of Wessex, but not before the outraged saint had beseached God to cast down a tremendous deluge upon the workmen opening up his grave. The legend of the forty days of rain may have some scientific basis as well; the jet stream will often have settled into a static position around the 15th of July, (The Saint's feast day); if it lies north of the British Isles we may count on a long period of continental high pressure, deflecting weather systems upon the heads of the Scots and ther sundry northern tribes, and if to the south, Atlantic and northerly weather may prevail, giving a wet and dreary summer, though full of the life-giving rain that St Swithun so loved. So, back down at ground level we are aware that the gardener's work is never finished and even now, with the beds and borders in their full blaze of summer glory, a thought must be given to winter and to next season.

Spring flowering bulbs should be lifted and such subjects as autumn flowering Crocuses may be planted to give them a good chance to develop their flowers. Any branches on plum trees showing signs of silverleaf disease should be cut out at once and burned. This disease causes a metallic silvering of the leaf and can quickly spread around the whole tree. It is usually fatal. Now is the time for thinning the apples. If the king fruit ( The one in the middle of the cluster ) has not already been removed and there are other fruits to take its place, then it is these king fruits that should go. Pears, plums and even dessert cherries will all repay careful thinning if there has been a heavy set, and in our garden there has been this year.

In the vegetable garden the planting of brassicas should be pushed ahead just as quickly as ground becomes vacant. Continue to sow salads such as lettuce and radish for succession. A last sowing of French beans for a late crop may be made. Runner and French beans should be fed as they begin to make pods. Onions and shallots may be lifted and dried once the foliage starts to wither. And a fine sight they make hanging from the rafters in the shed. Celery must be watered frequently or it will bolt and run to seed. If the reader kept a bag of soot from last Autumn's chimney sweeping, as I'm sure we all did, a dusting of this makes an excellent deterrent to celery fly (One might try the local chimney sweep for supplies, I believe he advertises in this publication). Fruiting tomatoes should be fed regularly. This is a good time to gather herbs for drying, tied up in small bundles they make handsome companions to the knots of onions in the shed.

Faded flower buds of delphiniums, lupins, and other early flowering perennials should be cut out before seed is set to encourage secondary growth. Roses too, should be regularly dead-headed. For autumn flowers of lupins and delphiniums, the plants should be cut down at the beginning of this month and watered with a liquid fertiliser.

Cut grass makes an excellent mulch for carrot and spinach beds and around bush fruits, raspberries and sweet peas, lilies, dahlias, gladioli and other flowering plants, though not laid on too thick for fear of starving the soil of nitrogen.

As roses come to the end of their first flush of flowering, they can be fed with a high potash fertiliser to boost the second lot of flowers. Dead-heading of all faded blooms should be carried out at

" St. Swithun's day if ye do rain, for forty days it will remain. St. Swithun's day if thou be fair, for forty days it'll rain no more."

every opportunity.

Dahlias can be fed now but be careful to keep the feed well away from stems and leaves. Taller varieties should be securely staked.

Towards the end of the month we may start propagating many shrubs. For lack of space I refer reader to the relevant literature for methods of propagation. Cuttings of forsythia, flowering Currant, escallonia, weigela and deutzia and many other subjects will all root easily

Whilst we may allow ourselves on occasion to sit back in the shed indulging in a long pipe and quiet ruminations over our onions and herbs so fragrantly drying above us in the rafters, with its soundtrack of cooing wood pigeons and on the wireless, the clatter of Australian wickets a-falling, we must still occasionally gird ourselves to keep the hoe going as often as hoers' elbow will allow. All borders should receive a vigorous stirring from the Dutch hoe at least every seven days.

RIVER MEAD NURSERY

Foords Lane, Vines Cross, Horam, East Sussex TN21 9HB

Telephone No. 01435 813353 Email – info@rivermeadnursery.co.uk

Website - www.rivermeadnursery.co.uk

We have a wide selection of plants:Bedding Plants, Herbs, Vegetable Plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Fruit Bushes, Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Grasses, Cacti, Agaves.

Also available –

Home grown produce (seasonal vegetables, herbs, fruit, cut flowers and eggs).

Opening Times: Winter 9am-dusk Monday - Saturday

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Many residents are saying that Horam has had more than its fair share of new housing development in the last few years. No sooner has “Merrydown Village” been absorbed, it was quickly followed by “Four Seasons”, “Rosemead Place” and now “The Willows” (just before the new Crematorium), which have added a further 234 dwellings. Also, more is to come, with recent planning permissions, including for:

- 38 dwellings on the south side of Horebeech Lane

- several sites off Chiddingly Road, totalling some 85 dwellings

Thankfully, a proposal to build on the field between Rosemead and Laundry Lane (crossed by the footpath) has been refused. Thanks go to the many residents who wrote letters or signed the petition, and to our new District Councillors whose representations at Wealden’s Planning Committee (on top of our own) helped to secure this.

The pressure from landowners and developers is relentless though.

Of course, there is a need for new housing nationally, but we are often finding that not enough attention is given to local needs, maintaining the distinctive character of places, or the capacity of infrastructure - like doctors, dentists, drainage, or roads.

However, local residents can have a bigger say in what happens if they have their own “neighbourhood plan”. The Parish Council began this process a couple of years ago and has now produced a first Draft Horam Neighbourhood Plan (HNP). It can be viewed online (see below), while an exhibition and drop-in sessions have been held.

The key to the Neighbourhood Plan’s effectiveness will be demonstrating that it carries broad support within the community. So, to help ensure change in the parish for the better, please read the Draft Plan and complete the online questionnaire - see www. horam.com (or pick one up from Samuels Estate Agents in the High Street) - and submit it before the consultation closes on 3rd July. Thank you.

David Marlow & Sue Lane (HNP Steering Group members)

VENUE TO HIRE

• WEDDINGS

• BABY SHOWERS

• BIRTHDAY PARTIES

• WAKES

• WORKSHOPS and more

VERSATILE INDOOR & OUTDOOR SPACE

Cherry Spring Studio News

Art for Children and Adults

We continue to run super relaxing Art Classes and Workshops for children and adults in the day, after school, Saturdays and some evenings using a wide range of paints, inks and mixed media materials.

Our popular Creative Parties are not just for birthdays and are suited to all ages. Creating art is the perfect day/night out for yourself or with a group of friends and we have everything you need or can host with you.

Our Creative Kits make gifts for all occasions and these can be personalised too.

We are currently working on our Summer Workshops - There’s some super exciting new adult workshops coming up too - please contact us for a timetable and Join us for some arty chill time.

cherryspringstudio@outlook.com

ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

l Local Studio in Vines Cross

l CHILDREN - After School & Saturday Classes

l ADULTS - Watercolour & Gouache Workshops

l CREATIVE PARTIES - Birthdays, Hen Parties, Groups

l HALF TERM WORKSHOPS

l Private Tuition

l Commissions

WHAT’S ON IN THE COMMUNITY

With the amazing weather we’ve been having, we’ve been making the most of our minibus and the “great outdoors”, this has included school visits to Bedes to bake, Maynards Green drawing caricatures, Five Ashes to see their Matilda rehearsal! Joining us has been Punnetts Town joined by Hands on History and Blackboys for reading and games. We joined Little Tinkers Nursery School to see Mens Sheds in action and joined the children for afternoon tea. Other outings have included a trip to Birling Gap - a trip to the beach which some members hadn’t done in years, visited mares and foals and a trip to Hilliers Garden Centre! Keeping everyone busy and plenty to talk about is key to the wellbeing of our members. Nobody should be bored and lonely! Please contact Rachel 07971032667 if you feel a friend or relative might be interested. Kindly sponsored by Wealden Funeral Services and Trevaskis Consulting Ltd.

Uniting

generations in the glorious setting of Heathfield Park Cricket Club

A full day of lunch, crafts and activities with pupils from local schools

Book a FREE TRIAL DAY and come and join us we would love to meet you!

Please call 07971 032667 or visit youngatheart.me.uk

HEATHFIELD COMMUNITY CLUB

Services for July:

Sun 2nd 10.30am Family Communion

(with children’s group yrs1-6)

Sun 9th 10.30am Family Worship

(with children’s group yrs1-6)

Sun 16th 10.00am Together@10Church for Everyone

(please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

Sun 23rd 10.30am Family Worship

(with children’s group yrs1-6)

Sun 30th 10.30am Family Worship

(with children’s group yrs1-6)

An audio copy of the Sunday morning reading & sermon is available on our website within 24hrs of each service.

Other Activities:

Crossways - drop-in for refreshments & chat (Wed 10.00-12.00 - 05/07/23)

Bible Study - Growth Groups

Jumping Beans - Parent & Toddler Group (term-time -Thursdays 10.00-11.30)

Fellowship Group (Tuesday 25th July at 2.00pm)

Supporting Horam Christian Care Group

If you’d like an opportunity of talking, or if you’d like us to pray for or with you, please contact us:

Vicar: Revd PJ Guy 01435 813372 vicar@christchurchhoram.org

Wardens: Maryanne Ford 01435 817769 Davina Jones 01323 844552

Hall Hire: Jane Thomas ‭01435 810398 www.christchurchhoram.org

It’s our church for everyone -

Together@10 - at Christ Church Horam.

Come along and find out what it’s all about!!!

together @10 church for everyone

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

Sunday 16th July at 10.00am

Formerly part of Heatherden Estate, the 40 acre woodland site was bequeathed to the Cross-In-Hand Amenities Society and was renamed Darch`s Wood in 1994 in honour of Mrs Margaret Marr Darch who wanted the woodland to be for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.

The Amenities Society was formed in 1970 to protect historically important buildings and lands of Cross-In-Hand.

The Society’s role in managing the wood is to restore, enhance and maintain the woodland, which involves the removal of invasive laurel and rhododendron, clearing areas around veteran trees, and making good the footpaths. The natural habitat is being enhanced by retaining areas of dead wood for small animals and insects, clearing silt from the pond and watercourses inhabited by fish and aquatic creatures and by the planting of native tree saplings. Some activities cease during spring and summer to encourage bird nesting. An ornamental bridge, benches and fencing are being repaired and maintained.

The benefits of the Society`s efforts can already been seen by the return of bluebells, common spotted orchids and other woodland flowers. These attract insects such as the speckled wood butterfly and golden ringed dragonfly.

The long term aim of the Society is to reverse decades of neglect and to bring Darch`s Wood back to being a `gem` of natural woodland that anyone can visit for a stroll, a picnic or to walk the dog.

The Society is a charity and all of its members are volunteers. Some volunteers form a `work party` that go to the woodland once a week to help with the clearance and maintenance work. The Society relies on a small membership fee, a long term Forestry Commission grant and generous donations of funds and materials needed to carry on with the necessary work. There is a lot to do.

If you would like to get involved by joining the Society, making a donation or joining the work party please get in touch by visiting the Society`s web site - chamsoc.org.uk - and email the Membership Secretary, Mike Baker.

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

Kindness WinsTrust

We take the stress out of party planning and organising. We even take care of the set-up on the day.

Our children's parties combine celebration, fun, and play for the under 5's, giving you all the elements to host the best party for your little one

Six party themes to choose from;

All party packages include;

Fancy dress rail

Role play props & game

Balloon number stack

Balloon display & photo backdrop

Two crafts for every child

Kids picnic tables & decoration

Take home party favour

Bubble machine & parachute game

Bluetooth speaker with LED lights

Contact Emma on 07900 243113 hello@gingerroseparties.co.uk

Creating magical moments through; Laugh

& Play

Make & Create Party & Games

Superhero | Little Explorers | Under The Sea Fairytale | Pirates | Enchanted Forest

WHATS ON IN THE COMMUNITY

CROSSWAYS COFFEE MORNING

Wednesday 5th July 10am - 12 noon at Christchurch, Horebeech Lane, Horam.

EVERYONE WILL BE MADE WECOME INCLUDING CHILDREN.

Meet with friends, make new friends and enjoy good coffee/tea and homemade cake. We meet the first Wednesday of every month, everybody is welcome.

We shall look forward to seeing all.

CHERRY TREE COURT WELCOMES YOU ALL

A warm welcome awaits you.

Every Monday we hold a bingo & raffle evening, join us from 6pm for a 6:30pm start.

Every Friday we gather for a coffee morning from 10:30am.

We look forward to seeing you!

Find us opposite Horam Chapel.

CHRIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP

Invites you to a musical afternoon with Derek and Erik.

On Tuesday 25th July at 2pm

Afterwards we will enjoy a cream tea together.

ALL are welcome.

Come and join us at Horebeech Lane, Horam.

Heathfield Morning WI

Come and join us for Chair Yoga at our next meeting on Tuesday 11th July 2023

10am to 12pm at

The Coffee Lounge

Union Church

Station Road

Heathfield

TN21 8LB

Would you like to make new friends, learn new activities, hear some inspirational speakers? Come along and meet the members of the newest WI in East Sussex. We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

If you would like to find out more - you can email us at heathfieldmorningwi@gmail.com or have a friendly chat with Devina on 07488 279722

HORAM AND HEATHFIELD FLOWER CLUB

Friendship through Flowers. We meet every second Thursday of the month excluding January. Doors open 7pm commencing at 7:30pm, Heathfield Community Centre, Sheep Setting Lane, Heathfield, TN21 OXG.

Tree Surgery Hedge Cutting Hedge Laying

Tel 01435 868836

Mobile 07885 950755

Company Established 25 yrs. Fully Insured. NCH ARB Approved - ARB Approved N.C.T.P Certified

We are very lucky to have such an amazing charity locally that cares for our wildlife. WRAS are always grateful for donations of towels, pillow slips, blankets and cat food. These items can be left at: Unit 8, The Shaw Barn, Whitesmith, BN8 6JD.

Why not visit their charity shop in Eastbourne? 01323 643111. Any animal in trouble call 0781 50 78234, for anything else call 01825 873003.

We believe that the most important people are your loved ones, and we would be honoured to look after them. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate, respectful and affordable funeral services - whatever your chosen funeral