Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary

White Feather FUNERALS

Proud to have 23 verified 5 reviews. 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 fit ting 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

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,

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.

Horam - Heathfield areas. No call out charge, low rates, friendly service. 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.

Available

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

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

You can now book through Booksy or call Julie on 07972 302273

Nancy

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.

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

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Services for October:

Sun 2nd 10.30am Family Communion (with creche & children’s groups yrs1-6)

Sun 9th 10.30am Family Worship (with creche & children’s groups yrs1-6)

Sun 16th 10.00am Together@10Church for Everyone Harvest Celebration (please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

Sun 23rd 10.30am Family Worship (with creche & children’s groups yrs1-6)

Sun 30th 10.30am Family Worship (with creche & children’s groups 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 - 05/10/22)

Bible Study - Growth Groups

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

It’s our church for everyonetogether@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 16th October at 10.00am

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 Neigh bourhood 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 Neigh bourhood 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.

Kate Raven CURTAIN MAKER

ALSO: BLINDS, CUSHIONS, CURTAINS, PELMETS, SWAGS AND TAILS. Tracks and poles supplied and fitted. Private tuition available.

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

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. Horam Guides, Jo Sutton, 01435 813023. Horam & Heathfield Flower Show, Doreen Nuttal, 01435 866026. 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, 01435 812323. 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.

Vines Cross Bonfire Society, Mark Woods, 07976 426286. Wealden Youth Choir, Tea Killick, 07808 222535. Welcome Art Group, Lee Smith, 01435 862110. CONTACTS

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 mis chief 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 garden ers 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.

Bonfire is back this year!!

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 finish ing 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.

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 ma jority 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 invit ing 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 overdevel oped & 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 af fected 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 sup port 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 com munities, 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.

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 spon sored, 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 com ing to Horam on Monday nights to talk to you about what activities you would like to see available in the village..

For more information visit : https;//sussexcyp.org.uk/streetmate

Saturday October 8th 9.00 AM TO ( concluding

Come and join for

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT 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

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

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

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!

Please call 07971 032667 or visit youngatheart.me.uk

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 equip ment from Wealden District Council.

Virginia Roberts vfmroberts@gmail.com horamchapel.org.uk

Meeting together on Sunday mornings at 10.30am

You’re welcome to join in with us, either in person or online. We’re also live streaming the service, so you can watch from home - either at the same time as the service, or later on. Just visit the website, below, to find the service you’re interested in

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

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

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