Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary

HORAM & VINES CROSS VILLAGE DIARY October 2022

In Memoriam Her Majesty The Queen: Queen Elizabeth ll 1926 - 2022

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White Feather FUNERALS

Female led, independent funeral director. Supporting and empowering you in celebrating a loved one’s life, at the end of their life, however you choose.

Traditional to contemporary and everything else in between.

Independent personal service. Transparent and open minded.

Lucy and Dawn at White Feather were excellent in all aspects of organising my dad’s funeral. Due to family coming from abroad we needed to arrange things quickly.

From our first meeting I found Lucy’s compassion and understanding, and easy character, gave me confidence that everything would be arranged efficiently and to a high standard, which it was. I chose White Feather Funerals as I loved the fact it was female led, and as dad had been cared for by 5 female carers at home, felt it was fitting that his final journey be conducted by ladies. I would not hesitate to recommend Lucy and Dawn to anyone seeking a truly compassionate, efficient, and down to earth team. Thank you so much White Feather. Mrs A

"Feathers appear, when Angels are near."

27a High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8JR.

01435 408650

www.whitefeatherfunerals.com

Dear Readers,

Welcome to the start of the Sussex bonfire season, cosy jumpers, stews, wood burners and open fires. As the nights draw in, we can snuggle up inside and put those extra layers on so we don’t have to turn the thermostat up and increase our heating bills any more than we need to! There is an advantage to living in the country, lots of you will have open fires, agas and wood burners as an alternative to relying on the central heating, a bonus now more than ever. If you are looking for renewable energy alternatives check out Aspen Pumps for renewable energy alternatives - see P14.

This year sees the first display in Heathfield by Heathfield Bonfire Society for many years. So, it is really important that it is a well attended event locally, as aside from a great night out, it raises funds for the following year and it would be great to have a local display back every year. See P39 for more details on the Heathfield bonfire and other local displays.

Last month saw the very sad passing of our Queen, a momentous occasion in many lives. It can feel strange to feel grief for someone you didn’t really know, but it can also trigger grief from those you have known, loved and lost. Next month, White Feather Funerals will be running a memorial service for all of the families they have looked after in the last couple of years with an open invite to the community to join them and remember someone dear to them - see P4 for more details.

Are you making use of the monthly Repair Café in Horam? Local experts give up their time to fix the things you don’t want to throw away, so why not give them a go? See P18 for details.

Thank you to all of those who wrote to Wealden District Council about the planning application to extend the Rosemead estate and signed the petition against the further loss of green fields - see P42 for the usual monthly development update. Don’t miss Horam Parish Council’s consultation day at the Horam Village Hall on Saturday 15th October from 10.00am to 5.00pm to show the progress of their Neighbourhood Plan and for you to give your feedback. See P24 for more detail.

Make the most of Lakeside Cafe’s winter opening from Wednesdays to Sundays, see P19 for details about what’s on!

Don’t forget, the clocks go back on Sunday 30th October - the clock on my car dashboard will finally show the right time for the next six months!

Kind regards,

Lucy & Dawn Joint Editors CONTACT HVCVILLAGEDIARY@GMAIL.COM or 07941 130942 / 07545 784767

In this issue.....

Well-being....throughout

Editor’s note ..................... P4

R etail.........throughout

Cater ing...........throughout

Leisure & Hobbies throughout

Community Information throughout

Useful Contacts.......... .....P36

Services throughout

G ardening Diar y......P40

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D evelopment update.....P44 - 45

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WHATS ON IN THE COMMUNITY REMEMBERING THOSE WE HAVE LOST. Losing someone you love is hard, Come together with others, to remember someone you have loved and lost in a special memorial service.

Join us at Union Church, Station Road, Heathfield on Sunday 20th November at 6pm.

All welcome.

27a High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8JR, 01435 408650. www.whitefeatherfunerals.com

Heathfield & District Street & School Pastors YouSCHOOL are invited to our STREET AND PASTORS Commissioning Service on Sunday 16th October 2022 at Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane at 6.30pm

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Bespoke Nursing, Residential, Short-Stay Breaks and Day Care

“Keeping care at the core of everything we do”

www.chanctonbury-care.com Oaklands Court, VINES CROSS ROAD, Horam, Heathfield TN21 0HD

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Professional Tree Surgery & Hedge Cutting

Tel: 01435 812005 Mob: 07798 793176 RETAIL, WHOLESALE, HOME CATERS SUPPLIED ORDER IN STORE OR ONLINE. www.sussexbythesea.online

SEAFOOD PLATTERS, HOME SMOKED SALMON, LOCAL SHELL FISH LIVE AND COOKED, FRESH FISH PIES, DAILY DELIVERIES. SUSSEX BY THE SEA, 45 HIGH STREET, HEATHFIELD, TN21 8HU 01435 817724 info@sussexfreshfish.co.uk

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PROUD TO BE INDEPENDENT WOODANDPILCHER.CO.UK heathfield@woodandpilcher.co.uk 01435 862211 Offices in Heathfield, Crowborough, Tunbridge Wells, Southborough, Tonbridge.

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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.

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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.

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All types of residential chimneys swept.

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Wood & multi-fuel stoves cleaned and serviced.

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Inspection & preparation of all chimneys for stove installation.

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Bird guards & cowls fitted.

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RSPB nominated bird removal man for East Sussex.

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Smoke test & certification for every sweep.

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

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Now certified woodburner installer.

Ross Atabey on 01435 812153/07941 315214 Email: acleansweep009@gmail.com

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SERVICES JOHN WILLIAMS

Electrician Horam - Heathfield areas.

No call out charge, low rates, friendly service.

TEL: 01435 810049

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

Bring a neighbour, a friend, children of all ages, all will be made welcome!

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.

For a brochure please call Jane on 01435 813418 / 07817 429594 or email: janeappleby691@gmail.com 10

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WELL-BEING Available now at Horam Healthcare Clinic

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

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Hair by Julie (formerly Cutting Edge, Horam) at Cheryl Mcgroggan Hair Salon, Cross in Hand.

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SERVICES ANDREW SKEGGS ROOFING SERVICES www.askeggsroof.com 01435 810022 / 07900 885888 askeggsroof@gmail.com

With over 35 years experience Re-roof and repairs Flat Roofs Free Estimates

Chimney works Guttering Fully Insured

Independent financial advice you can trust FREE Initial Meeting • Pensions Reviews • Retirement Planning • Investment Advice

Tel: 01435 869010

www.sandycrosswealth.co.uk info@sandycrosswealth.co.uk Monkhurst House, Sandy Cross Lane.

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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SERVICES 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

OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE ON EVERYTHING FROM FIESTAS TO FERRARIS!

FOR A SAFE, RELIABLE & FAMILY FRIENDLY SERVICE YOU CAN RECOMMEND TO OTHERS, CALL OR EMAIL US NOW!

01323 811070

• Servicing & MOT • Air Conditioning • Diagnostics - all makes & models • Timing Belts & TIMING CHAINS • Welding and fabrication • Tyres & 4 wheel alignment

Unit 5 Lower Mays Farm Selmeston, BN26 6TU

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SERVICES Art for Children & Adults l l l l l l l

Private tuition After school classes Saturday classes School holiday workshops Day & evening workshops Birthday parties - any age Creative events

Cherry What we Spring do Studio GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Watercolour Acrylics Drawing Mixed Media Printing

Craft Journalling Calligraphy Rubber Stamping Embossing

Working with Clay Candle Making Soap Making Printing Graphic Design

CHERRY SPRING ST UDIO

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Call us today on 01435 810077 info@samuelandson.co.uk

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Residential Sales Residential Lettings Property Management Land and Farms

www.samuelandson.co.uk Bank House, High Street, Horam, TN21 0EH 17

WHAT’S ON IN THE COMMUNITY

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 with 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, banqueting 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.

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More info: horamchapel.org.uk/h2o

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Next date: Saturday 8 October 2022 9:30 am – 12 noon

Horam Village Hall, A267, Horam TN21 0JE Second Saturday every month, same time: 12 November, 10 December 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 On most occasions we will be able to repair: Computers ~ Electrical items ~ musical instruments ~ Minor mechanical problems ~ Furniture ~ Jewellery ~ Cycles ~ Small Sewing repairs ~ Necklace Restringing

Jumping Beans

Heathfield Repair Café is generously funded by Heathfield & Waldron Parish Council, Wealden District Council and donations from Co-op Horam

A group for 0-3s and their carers Term-time: Thursdays 10.00am-11.30am (50p per morning)

Horebeech Lane Horam TN21 0DT

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LARGE and SMALL TOYS + SINGING REFRESHMENTS + FRIENDSHIP

www.christchurchhoram.org

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We offer a full range of Building Surveying and Architectural Services on all building types  Full building surveys and homebuyers reports  Architectural services  Non lending valuation advice  Planning and building regulations approvals

K. Taylor Tutoring Does your child struggle with Maths or English?

Do they lack confidence in their own abilities?

- One-to-one tutoring for primary-aged pupils - Experienced and fully qualified primary teacher - All aspects of the curriculum can be covered - Sessions are £25 per hour - DBS checked and fully insured Email Kathryn for further details or to book: ktaylor.primaryteacher@gmail.com

 Building defects investigation  Schedules of condition  Buildings insurance assessment and claims  Party wall matters  Property finder and advice  Small acreage land management advice

Regulated by RICS

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Services for October: Sun 2nd

10.30am

Family Communion

Sun 9th

10.30am

Family Worship

Sun 16th

10.00am

Together@10 Church for Everyone Harvest Celebration

(with creche & children’s groups yrs1-6) (with creche & children’s groups yrs1-6)

(please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

Sun 23

10.30am

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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 - 05/10/22) Bible Study - Growth Groups (term-time -Thursdays 10.00-11.30) Jumping Beans - Parent & Toddler Group Fellowship Group (Tuesday 25th October at 2.00pm) Supporting Horam Christian Care Group If you’d like the opportunity of talking with someone, or if you’d like us to pray for or with you, please do make contact with us: Vicar: Revd PJ Guy 01435 813372 vicar@christchurchhoram.org Warden: Maryanne Ford 01435 817769 Helen Clement 01435 813385 www.christchurchhoram.org

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church for everyone

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, chat, activities and then a service for ALL the family.

Enjoy our Harvest Celebration on

Sunday 16 6th October at 10.00am

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

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

Local company PLEASE NOTE 01435 supporting 810061 people.

For all bodywork requirements -OUR NEW ADDRESS email cmscoachworks@gmail.com from a minor scratch to www.cmscoachworks.co.uk Z a full restoration.

Insurance work undertaken.

Unit 7 Parkside Workshops, Parkside Farm, Shortgate Lane, Laughton, BN8 6DG.

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HORAM PARISH COUNCIL – October 2022 www.horam.com & www.facebook.com/horamvillage Horam Parish Council wish to express their sincere sympathy to the members of the Royal Family for their loss of our beloved Queen. It is a sad time for the Country and the many peoples of the World. Her legacy will live on GOD SAVE THE KING NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Saturday 15th October, 10.00am to 5.00pm at Horam Village Hall In 2011 there were 1,155 dwellings in our Parish, in the last 11 years another 680 have been built, granted planning permission or are in planning applications already submitted. The need for a Neighbourhood Plan is even more pressing; however we have to be able to demonstrate to external assessors that the plan is influenced by your (the residents) feelings and opinions about the future of the Parish. Horam Parish Council are holding a consultation day at the Horam Village Hall on Saturday 15th October from 10.00am to 5.00pm to show the progress of our Neighbourhood Plan and for you to give your feedback. We need as many residents as possible to attend this consultation to give us this feedback. Refreshments will be available. Please help us to shape the future of where we live or it will continue to be decided elsewhere.

POP UP YOUTH HUB The first week of the Pop Up Youth Hub began on the 12th September in the Village Hall car park.

This project is funded by Horam Parish Council. The feedback will give guidance on the way forward to try and reduce the anti-social behaviour in our PARISH. A polite reminder, to report all ASB to the police on 101@sussex.police.uk WATER During planning meetings members have expressed their ongoing concerns regarding the actions of Southern Water pumping sewage into the sea with what seems little regard for the environment and human health. HPC have written to OFwat and continue to challenge Wealden District Council.

FOOTPATH NO. 11 HPC is pleased to report that it funded a section of a public footpath from the corner of Laundry Lane. This was waterlogged through wet spells and we now hope that this problem has been solved.

CLOSURE OF POST OFFICE We have received Official Notification that the outreach post office for HORAM and elsewhere has ceased.

OUR HORAM PCSO – EMAIL ADDRESS If you wish to bring anything to the attention of our PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) for Horam (Cathy Gilling) please email catherine.gilling@sussex.police.uk.

PARISH CLERK - can be contacted either by e-mail: clerk@horam.com or 07900 576236.

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Open Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm.

Bank Holiday opening times: 10am-4pm.

Come & see our wide range of leather & fabric sofas & chairs, dining & bedroom furniture & our extensive beautiful range of beds.

All prices, all qualities.

October “Dining Furniture Promotion”

Thorndale Furnishers Unit 1 Burfield Park, South Road Hailsham BN27 3JL.

01323 847759 www.thorndale-furnishers.co.uk

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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.

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SERVICES M.R. CROUCH

Painter & Decorator Experienced & Qualified Tradesmen Exterior Painting Interior Painting and Paper-hanging 3 Redpoll Road, Hellingly, BN27 1GQ. Tel: 01323 656295 Mobile 07759 227178 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

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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

www.sbg-computers.co.uk

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Cooper & Son Funeral Directors

Because every life is unique The Gables Funeral Home, Lewes Road, Cross in Hand, Heathfield TN21 0SR 01435 862 833 Also at Lewes, Seaford & Uckfield www.cpjfield.co.uk

Bailey & Co

Licensed Conveyancers & Commissioners for Oath

FAST, FRIENDLY & COST

EFFECTIVE SERVICE

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

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SERVICES @HughesLawSussex

Putting your interests first • Private client services • Wills and trusts • Estate administration • Residential property 19 High Street, Heathfield TN21 8LU 01435 890101

info@hugheslaw.co.uk

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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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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

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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 within Heathfield Health, 92 High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8JD. Email: enquiry@heathfieldosteopaths.co.uk www.heathfieldosteopaths.co.uk 01435 868623

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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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THE PET FOOD SHOP Quality Food & Accessories for Your Furry Little Friends

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Wide Range of Frozen Products

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Burns - Skinners - Natural Instinct - Fish4Dogs Natures Menu - James WellBeloved Plus Many More!

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Many Varieties of Wild Bird Food & Feeders

Tel:01435 864652

Email: petfoodshopheathfield@gmail.com

www.petfoodshopheathfield.co.uk

Station Approach, Heathfield, TN21 8LG

Opposite Sainsburys Find us on Facebook

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Free delivery See website for t&c’s

ON-LINE SHOP

NOW OPEN

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SERVICES

Kate Raven

PROFESSIONAL CURTAIN MAKER ALSO: BLINDS, CUSHIONS, CURTAINS, PELMETS, SWAGS AND TAILS. Tracks and poles supplied and fitted.

Private tuition available.

KATE RAVEN - 07967 828389 PROFESSIONAL CURTAIN MAKER TO THE TRADE FOR 30 YEARS

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

Our services include: Weekly, Fortnightly and Monthly cleans. We also offer One-off cleans and an Ironing service.

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

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Tel: 01435 813653 / 07821787439 Email: maid2mop@hotmail.co.uk Website: maid2mopcleaning.com

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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 singandsignbromley@googlemail.com 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, Rebecca Landau-Wildy, 01435 813085.

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

Horam Flower Show, Dave Cooley on 01435 812704 Horam Fun Day, Dave Sutton, 01435 812462/07889 652586.

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OCTOBER GARDENING DIARY ' For every fog in October, a snow in winter.'

Rain, wind and cloud often characterise our weather in October, though we may hope for an Indian summer about the middle of the month when a short spell of mellow anticyclonic weather often occurs. We should be taking full advantage of these gentle spells to finish up our autumn digging.

Deadline Trafalgar Day. Weeds make a strong showing in autumn, so that hoe should be doing brisk work; for great mischief they will do if left unchecked at this late season.

We may now make a start with tidying up the perennials in the herbaceous border, some gardeners prefer to leave the old topgrowth on the plant for winter protection whilst some like to clear away the old growth once flowering is finished, leaving to leave a more shipshape and tidy border.

A tidier border feels healthier and less prone to harbouring disease and mould over the winter and also allows the soil to be more effectively forked over, though this removal of the top cover give less protection from frost.

Dahlias may be lifted once the foliage has blackened, there is little point in leaving them in beyond the end of the month as tuber growth will be completed by then.

Around the middle of the month we can may start planting out wallflowers, polyanthus, forget-menots, Sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, foxgloves and other similar plants which are grown as biennials or for a spring bedding display. Before putting these in, the soil should be dug to a spade’s depth. Fertiliser may be added but only of the slow releasing types, i.e bone meal and not a quick release nitrogen based spring or summer fertiliser.

The last cut of the lawn will now take place, the blade height may be lifted; no golfing green cuts in October.

The vegetable plot. Push ahead with autumn digging. We dwelt on dung and his cousins at length in the last issue but it is worth reminding ourselves again that September and October are the months to dig in old horse droppings or compost, especially important for brassicas, not too much for the root crops or you may end up with amusingly shaped vegetables next year. Bastard trench heavy ground, throwing in newspaper, Christmas jumpers, gossip magazines, sharp sand, compost and rats; anything to improve the texture and workability of our clay. Only after a morning of bastard trenching may we, without guilt or self-reproach, indulge in that long pipe in the potting shed. Make the most of the last of the Runner and French beans by picking all sizeable beans daily, especially if frost is forecast. Autumn sown broad beans are a must, a sturdy two inch bean plant seen pushing through at Christmas makes a happy sight and bodes well for an early and black fly resistant crop in spring. In anticipation of rain and gale, it is very important to firmly stake Brussels sprouts. All brassicas need to be firmly planted; they greatly resent any movement or looseness around the roots. Top growth of Jerusalem artichokes can be cut down but no need to lift the roots as they may be dug as required. Beware of a surfeit of this root in polite company.

Sites for November planting of fruit trees may be thoroughly prepared now by digging in plenty of old manure with a handful of bonemeal. It pays to do this well in advance of planting to allow the mix to fester down and the air to escape, likewise new rose beds should be thoroughly prepared, especially so on our clay soil. Rambler roses may now be pruned and trained, the aim is to cut out as much of the growth that has already flowered, those that make strong growth from the base should have the old stems cut out at ground level whilst those which make little basal growth should have the old growth cut back to a point just above that at which the strong new growth starts.

Now that the cricket season is over we may bestir ourselves to switch off the wireless set, knock out our pipes, end our ruminations over the onions drying in the shed and get out into the garden, there are jobs to do wherever we look and we are losing three minutes of light a day, so we can ill afford any tardiness in the garden.

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Following the procession in 2019, Heathfield District & Bonfire Society are back with a bang on Saturday 22nd October. After a year of hard graft and fundraising events, they are putting the finishing touches to what promises to be the highlight of 2022 for Heathfield. With a torchlight procession followed by bonfire and display at Sheepsetting Lane, this will be an excellent night for the town.

Programmes will be available to buy this month in shops in Heathfield. For full details please visit their website or Facebook page.

Website link: http://www.heathfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk/event-info/ Facebook page link: https://www.facebook.com/heathfieldbonfiresociety/ Other firework displays this month & next locally: Hailsham Saturday 15th October, Cowbeech Friday 28th October, Battle Saturday 5th November, East Hoathly & Halland Sat 12th November.

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RESIDENTS HAVE HAD ENOUGH On 3rd August 2022 Wealden District Council launched a new survey for residents to shape their new corporate plan called The Future of Wealden. I have only seen exposure on-line, not had anything through the post, have you? The consultation closed on 30th September so as you read this you will be too late to share your views. If you see any of Wealden’s social media posts, you will have seen the majority of comments made by residents are negative about the over development of Wealden.

As you will note from last month’s update, residents aren’t against housing development, it just needs to be sustainable and affordable. In the last three years Wealden has built NO social housing but currently has over 4399 dwellings approved to be built in the district. On a recent post about the consultation inviting resident’s views on the future of Wealden, a resident wrote exactly what a lot of us are thinking: “I have - big question is are you listening to people’s thoughts?

Almost every post you put up contains comments that bemoan the way the district is being overdeveloped & planning is being run by developers, not planners. Are you really listening, or just paying lip service? As for the consultation, there seems to be a huge bias in your questions here. It’s all geared to answers that will support continued and excessive overdevelopment of the district, with very little thought for the consequences.

Where is the focus on well-being? Where is the focus on the way resident’s mental health is being affected by the rate of change being enforced on small communities? Where are you looking to interact with Parish Councils or local groups that have genuine concerns? Where is the focus on infrastructure.

It’s pointless trying to be carbon neutral when you insist on plonking large urban estates in places where there is no public transport. The roads are becoming more clogged with traffic & dangerous; we need slower, safer, better roads. What about health - have you tried getting accepted as a NHS patient at a dentist? The doctors are completely over capacity and we are now waiting 7 days for a prescription due to the demand on the poor overworked workers at surgeries! How’s water getting on? We can barely support the current population without more strain being placed on our at capacity utilities. Any idea where kids might go to school? Because the local village schools in many small villages that you are trying to turn into towns cannot cope, so kids are going to school miles away…needing car transport to get there.

How about protecting productive farmland and refusing to build anywhere that has been productively farmed, rather than covering it with concrete that will exacerbate the flooding, reduce bio-diversity and have an irreversible effect on the delicate ecological balance?

When you start to focus on the well-being and mid-long term affects all the housing will have on our communities, when you listen to the depression that is felt by many as their way of life is being eroded, when you realise that you are ripping the soul out of the district, then perhaps we will have a plan that benefits all. Right now, all the focus is on money, revenue, replacing lost funding from central govt…& of course we understand that for many services funds are not available. But the way you are headed, is a very dangerous downwards spiral.”

Thank you to all the residents, who have objected to the application to merge Horam into Marle Green, by extending the Rosemead estate on Horebeech Lane right up to Laundry Lane (WD/2022/1694/MAO).

As this column is written nearly 100 objections have been submitted to Wealden and over 364 local people have signed the resident’s petition which has also been submitted to Wealden.

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COMMUNITY Horam Fun Day 2022 What a great day this year was! On the 18th held on the 2nd Sunday of July, the weather was a little hot, but the event was a great success, raising £4500 is to be shared between 9 local organisations.

The committee wish to thank all who supported the Fun Day, especially those who sponsored, donated prizes, and to those who helped with the set up / take down / put away/ then cleared the recreation ground at the end of the day.

My thanks must be added to all of the committee and all the helpers behind the scene who always make the day a great success! Planning has already started for Horam Fun Day 2023 - REMEMBER the date Sunday 9th July 2023.

If you wish to be a part of the committee/team please contact: Dave Sutton. 01435812462 or m 07889652586 or davesuesutton@uwclub.net

Looking for something to do of an evening with your mates In Horam?

Look out for the purple bus in Horam on a Monday evening, during October and November. The team from Sussex Clubs For Young People will be coming to Horam on Monday nights to talk to you about what activities you would like to see available in the village..

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PRAYER VIGIL For growing unity among Christians and other world issues. ……………………………………………………………….

Saturday October 8th 9.00 AM TO 7.00 PM ( concluding worship service at 6.40 PM) VENUE: UNION CHURCH ……………………………………………………………

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AUTUMN SOCIAL EVENING Monday November 7th 2022, at 6pm for 7pm Horam Park Golf Club Two course meal @£18.00 followed by a speaker from “Christians Against Poverty” Please book with your CTH & D representative or with Sue Mumford 01580 819415

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(Bookings and payments not later than October 24th please.)

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WHAT’S ON IN THE COMMUNITY Young at Heart kicked off with a stand at Le Marche - a wonderful event which makes you feel proud to be part of the community - if you have never been it’s well worth going and occurs on the bank holiday weekend in August. We restarted at the Club on 6th September welcoming old and new members - so good to be together again after the August break. Coffee time was very chatty with everyone catching up on news! Cherry Spring Studio kindly organised our morning craft and Marco the Magician joined us in the afternoon - he’s hugely talented at entertaining all age groups with his magic and singing. On Thursday we hosted Qigong followed by the brilliant Angela Brookes supported by Cake and Wine Club Choir. Little Tinkers Nursery School joined us in the afternoon. Today we have had Jayne Torville joining us to tell of her Olympic experience and the fun of working on Dancing on Ice, joined by Punnets Town Primary School. Incredible talent on our doorstep! Nobody should be lonely! Please contact Rachel 07971032667 if you have a friend/family member who 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!

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Keeping the village tidy Horam Litter Pickers have been out and about again as part of Big Green Week, clearing up rubbish that has been dropped by thoughtless people.

If you would like to be responsible for your particular area, at a time of your choosing, please let me know.and I will endeavour to obtain more equipment from Wealden District Council.

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