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HORAM & VINES CROSS VILLAGE DIARY May 2023

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WHATS ON IN THE COMMUNITY

Cherry ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Spring Studio l Private Group Bookings l Creative Parties & Events

l Children - After School, Saturdays & Half Term Timetable l Adults - Watercolour, Acrylics & Mixed Media

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l Private Tuition l GCSE Tutoring l Commissions l Local Studio in Vines Cross

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WHATS ON IN THE COMMUNITY Over 70 Years Of

The Horam Flower Show

Next show pencilled in for Saturday 22nd July 2023. This show had been running continuously for over 70 years, except since covid. This year we are trying to resurrect this annual event. The committee has been badly affected by recent events and we are in need of help if we are to run a successful show. We have three or four planning meetings a year only and could do with some volunteers to assist on the day.

If you feel able to help please contact Dave Cooley on 01435 812704.

A Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance... .. for those who have been bereaved Christ Church Horam Sunday May 14th 2023 at 3.00pm (followed by tea & cake)

All Welcome If you would like more information, or to let us know you’ll be attending, please ring Ann on 01435 812157

WHATS ON IN THE COMMUNITY

Heathfield & Horam Repair Café: Next session on 13th May.

Our next session: Easter Saturday, 8 April, 9.30 –

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

We hope to see you! Help us preserve our environment and Please bring you broken items to be repaire dent our throw-away culture.

Everyone is welcome and all services are free, but donations are welcome.

Computers ~ Electrical items ~ Furniture ~ mechanica Yummy home-baked cakes and refreshments while you wait!

Cycles ~ Small Sewing repairs

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We now have a SEED SWAP table with seed kindly donated b Bring your surplus seeds and choose new On most occasions we willown be able to repair:

Computers ~ Electrical items ~ Cycles ~ Minor mechanical problems ~ Furniture ~ Small Sewing repairs

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Professional Tree Surgery & Hedge Cutting

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WELL-BEING PODIATRIST & CHIROPODIST

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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.

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

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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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SERVICES MARIA SMITH SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY How can sports massage help you?

-relieves tension -eases sore/tight muscles -improves circulation -improves joint mobility -enhances wellbeing -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!

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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

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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.

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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

Call Daynna on 07770 820673 to find out more

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

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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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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.

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Services for May: Sun 7th

10.30am

Family Communion

Sun 14th

10.30am

Family Worship

3.00pm

Service of Thanksgiving & Remembrance

10.00am

Together@10 Church for Everyone

Sun 21st

(with children’s group yrs1-6) (with children’s group yrs1-6)

(please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

(please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

Sun 28th

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 - 03/05/23) Bible Study - Growth Groups (term-time -Thursdays 10.00-11.30) Jumping Beans - Parent & Toddler Group Fellowship Group (Tuesday 30th May at 2.00pm) Supporting Horam Christian Care Group

Christianity Explored Course - Starting soon! Please contact the Vicar if you are interested.

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 www.christchurchhoram.org

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Together@10 - at Christ Church Horam.

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

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

Sunday 21st May at 10.00am

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HORAM PARISH COUNCIL – MAY 2023 www.horam.com & www.facebook.com/horamvillage

DISTRICT AND PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS – 4th May 2023 District and Parish Council elections will be held on Thursday 4th May 2023. Polling hours are from 7am. until 10pm.

Please remember electors will have to show an approved form of photo identification, Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Electors Document before voting in a polling station.

Counting of the votes will be on Friday, 5th May at the East Sussex National Golf Resort and Spa at Uckfield. District Council papers will be counted first and it is anticipated that the Parish papers will start to be counted around 1pm.

MEET YOUR PARISH COUNCILLORS ANDY BILLINGS has lived in Horam for 17 years and has been a Parish Councillor for 2

years. He is very involved in producing the Horam Neighbourhood Plan, this is for the whole Parish and when approved it will be a document that developers will have to follow.

Andy is also active on the Horam Planning and Highways Committee and the Cuckmere Flood Forum. He has represented residents’ concerns by speaking at Wealden Planning Committees and at developers’ appeals.

GARY BROCKHURST was born in Blackboys and after leaving school trained as a mechanic. He then moved to Heathfield and then on to Horam where he had two daughters. In 1990 he started a vehicle repair workshop with his brother in Cross In Hand.

Gary joined the Parish Council in 2021 and serves on the Planning and Highways Committee.

He has recently constructed two replacement fingerposts in the Parish as well as a replacement bench in front of the Merrydown estate. He also brings his mechanical knowledge to the equipment in the play park.

ALICE CONYERS-SILVERTHORN has lived in Vines Cross for 9 years with her young

family, husband, dogs, cats and chickens. She is committed to promoting community spirit and has championed a number of schemes including organising the first ever ‘Skate Jam’ at Horam skate park as part of Horam Parish’s youth programme.

Encouraging the residents of Vines Cross to positively engage with the Neighbourhood Plan and being a member of the Highways SLR Committee to highlight issues affecting residents both in and around the parish.

MICHAEL COUSINS, a long-term Councillor, has been Chairman on numerous occasions over the years. Currently, he is the Finance Committee Chairman as well as a member of the Planning and Highways Committee.

He is the Councillor for the Play Park and was on site from day one during construction. He is also planning to get a Youth Club off the ground this summer.

As trustee of the Horam Centre he was able to instigate the return of the Post Office weekly on Mondays.

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JOE ENNIS lives in Vines Cross with his young family and has lived in the area his whole life.

Joe is a working landscape architect and, as such, has particular interest and knowledge in environmental and planning issues. He is a member of the Planning and Highways Committee and is keen that the community has its say in the future of the Parish. Joe serves as the Tree Warden for the Parish and works to ensure our existing trees are maintained.

NICK HARDAKER has lived in Horam for 21 years and has been a Parish Councillor for the

last three years and Vice Chairman for the past two. He sits on the Planning and Highways and Finance Committees.

As a local Councillor he would recommend acceptable and appropriate planning applications whilst battling all unnecessary and undesirable ones. He will fight the gratuitous felling of established trees, removal of hedgerows and destruction of wildlife habitats, whilst recommending appropriate and affordable housing. The Finance Committee strive to maintain all the local facilities whilst keeping the precept to a minimum thus not making it a strain on the household budget.

GRAHAM KNIGHT has been a Parish Councillor for many years. He is currently on the Finance Committee and Chairman of the Planning and Highways Committee.

He tries hard to resist unwanted development and has had some success. He oversaw the upgrading of footpaths and footways and kerbing from CIL money. He would like to continue supporting the village.

SUE LANE has lived in Horam for 17yrs and has been on the Parish Council since 2015.

She is Chair/Co-ordinator of The Horam Neighbourhood Plan and its Steering Group and has been actively involved in its development since day one. She feels passionately that residents should have some input into informing and determining planning applications in the Parish. Sue is a member of the Planning and Highways and Finance Committees and has often spoken at Wealden Planning Committees in order to express residents’ concerns.

VIRGINIA ROBERTS has lived in the village since 2001, joined the Womens’ Institute that year and then the Parish Council in 2007 and has been Chairman for the last two years.

She has always cared about nature and the environment and has planted over 200 trees on her and her husband’s land. She does not drive so walks a lot and carries out litter picking to keep Horam as pleasant as she can. https:/horam.com/parish-council/councillors

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

The offices will be open from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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DRAFT HORAM NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Public Consultation The first Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish has now been prepared in draft form. When finally approved, this will give us, the local community, a much stronger say in planning decisions affecting the Parish.

A public consultation on The Draft Neighbourhood Plan will be launched at an Exhibition in the Village Hall on Saturday 20th May from 10am-3pm The Consultation will run for a six-week period from 20th May to 3rd July 2023 The policies in the Plan have evolved in response to what you, the residents, have told us are important to you. Key elements of the vision are to: • • • • • •

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retain the rural character of the Parish with a “landscape-led” approach to development. retain the pattern and form of its settlements, as well as their individual identities. focus on helping meet local housing needs. retain and enhance the “greenness” of the Parish, promote biodiversity, and reinforce connections with surrounding countryside. encourage walking, cycling and horse riding. maintain a core of business and community facilities in Horam to serve the surrounding area. ensure the heritage and local vernacular is respected and effectively reflected in new development…

Public Exhibition

May 20th

Saturday

10am to 3pm

May 22nd May 30th June 10th

Monday Tuesday Saturday

9am to 1pm 1pm to 8pm 10am to Midday

June 17th June 27th

Saturday Saturday

10am to 4pm 4pm to 8pm

Drop-in events

Village Hall The Horam Centre The Horam Centre Brewers Arms Vines Cross The Horam Centre The Horam Centre

Parish Councillors/Steering Group members will be present at these events.

Online consultation and availability of documents: The Draft Plan, accompanying consultation material and the questionnaire will be available to view online from Saturday 20th May until Monday 3rd July via the Parish Council website www.horam.com They will also be available at the Parish Council offices Tues/Thurs & Friday mornings.

Sue Lane Horam Parish Cllr/Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Co-Ordinator.

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NEWS FROM HORAM VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND

FANTASTIC NEWS – we have now secured enough funding to construct Phase 1 of the pathway, the loop around the perimeter of the top field (closest to the village hall). Grants have been pledged by Veolia, Biffa and Horam Parish Council (from their CIL reserves). At last, Horam residents and our many visitors will be able to use this 2.5 metre wide all-weather pathway to walk, jog, cycle, scoot, wheel buggies or ride mobility scooters etc around the boundary of the recreation ground. We hope the construction will start in early July and will be completed by the end of August. Our contractor will complete a 100m long section of the pathway before moving onto the next, to minimise any disruption. The field will remain open to all users during the construction. Phase 2 of the pathway, the loop around the perimeter of the bottom field (closest to the allotments) will be constructed as soon as funding is obtained, hopefully sometime early next year, if not earlier. We will keep everyone updated with any further developments with this exciting project. We haven’t forgotten the Pumptrack, we still working hard to find funding to construct this eagerly awaited facility for the Horam youngsters – watch this space!!

ENHANCED CCTV COVERAGE AT THE VILLAGE HALL & RECREATION GROUND We are very pleased to announce that a number of new CCTV cameras are being installed to improve the security of the area. These new high spec cameras will cover the main village hall car park and the lower overflow car park, below the Scout HQ building. The access road leading to the bowls club will also be covered in addition to the areas around the Football & Tennis pavilion, including the tennis courts. We received a grant from the Sussex Police Commissioners Community fund to help pay for all this extra equipment. The balance of the cost has been paid for by Horam Village Hall and the Tennis club. We hope this improved system will reduce the vandalism and ASB around whole recreation ground area making it more pleasant for our many visitors.

If you have any queries, please email horamvillagehall@gmail.com

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Time for a change at Horam Parish Council elections on 4th May? As well as the district council elections, on the 4th May,

there will also be elections for Horam Parish Council.

These haven’t happened for many years. They are happening now because five candidates from the Sustainable Community Group for Horam, formed by concerned local residents, are nominated to stand in addition to nine councillors seeking re-election. SCG stands for integrity, transparency; respect for local democracy, a council run for all and a greener, cleaner and safer Horam (and surrounding villages). There are already some excellent parish councillors working hard for the community and the five SCG candidates want to join them to support and complement their efforts. There are 11 places on the parish council, so you can vote for up to 11 of the candidates on the ballot sheet.

The SCG is not party political - just a group of local residents who want to make Horam & it’s surrounding areas a better place to live. For more information email sustainable.community. horam@btinternet.com or visit their Facebook page Sustainable Community Group - Horam.

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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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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

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Sharon Hamby Curtain, Blinds & Soft Furnishings

Experienced Professional Curtain Maker Custom making and alteration service.

Fabric, poles & fitting available

Call 07899 780145 or email: shcurtains@gmail.com 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 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 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.

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.

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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

For all types of Fencing and Landscaping Free estimates T 01273 064468 M 07763 591792 Based in Hellingly East Sussex

www.mwfencing.co.uk PRESSURE WASHING SERVICE Driveway & patio cleaning.

Solar panel cleaning.

Contact : 07872 170586 Email: pete@pmfservices.co.uk Find us on Facebook. www.pmfservices.co.uk

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MAY GARDENING DIARY ' A wet and windy May fills the barns with corn and hay ' In the borders and vegetable garden routine hoeing should be encouraged; regular hoeing kills the weeds, loosens compaction, aerates the soil and breaks up the capillary action and so reduces evaporation. The borders are left looking fresh and shipshape. A hoe vigorously plied is one of the great aids to good growth, not to mention a good stiffener of the pelvic floor too.

For those gardeners with 'Hoers' Elbow', the alternative is the mulch. The main rules are that it should be laid deep, at least four inches and away from any stems, the ground should have first had a thorough soaking (From rain, not hose), this locked-away moisture may be retained for a considerable time. Any raw or uncomposted material should be avoided.

Green waste, wood shavings, straw or wood bark, when used fresh may lead to denitrification of the soil. Yes, bacteria in the soil which usually convert nitrogen into useable nitrates can become starved of oxygen and so are forced to separate the oxygen molecules from the soil-bound nitrates, which are then lost to the atmosphere, we write this not only to appear clever and well-read, it really does happen, especially on undug slightly acid soil, that being just what we have here in our corner of the county. If mulch you must, then a thorough digging-over and removal of perennial weeds followed by a dressing of nitrogen should be carried out first.

It is not the easiest option.

In the veg. patch it is important to thin previously sown crops, this job brooks no delay; overcrowding in the nursery can weaken and distend plants to such a degree that they may never fully recover their figures.

We may now sow seeds of French and runner beans in those deep compost filled trenches the reader prepared in March. Peas, carrots, parsnip, lettuce, radish and spinach may also be sown now.

Brussels sprouts need a long season to fully develop, so the quicker they can be transplanted to their permanent quarters the better. Brassicas always planted firmly. It is customary to pinch out the tops of Broad Beans when in flower, this should greatly reduce infestation of black fly.

Early Potatoes should be earthed up little and often.

For the lunar planters amongst us, the waxing gibbous runs from the 5th-19th May, to optimize planting of root veg., our friends in the planetary gardening community recommend planting in Taurus. 20th April to 20th may.

Rhododendrons and Azaleas may be dead headed to allow new growth to form. Any pruning here must be carried out immediately after flowering and before the formation of next year's flower buds.

There is a two week window.

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As Daffodils and other early flowering bulbs may be dead headed to prevent seed formation and encourage the growth of the bulbs. Irksome and unsightly obstacles to our mowers they may be, but the dying foliage must be allowed to wither in its own time.

Any remaining pruning of Forsythia may now be completed, leaving the youngest shoots, as they will bear the best blooms next year.

And so, with the mercury rising, and the Song Thrush full throat, we look forward eagerly to that finest of Spring sights; the first appearance of the semi-naked, tattooed and eggwhite young gentlemen strutting up Horam high Street.

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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ANDREW OWEN CONSTRUCTION General Building & Landscaping • Work to view.

INHOLMES • 40 years experience.

OSTEOPATHIC PRACTICE Jane Richmond - B.A., B.Sc (Hons) Ost • Recommendations on request.

Safe and effective treatment for Contact Steve Whymark: INHOLMES adults and children including: 01435 813569 / 07785 900244

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Young at Heart have had another busy month - on a day when the children didn’t visit we went to Tottingworth Farm for Brunch - can’t recommend it high enough - nothing was too much trouble, huge portions and our members loved it! We embraced Easter with Hot X Buns, lambs, Simnel cake and chocolate eggs! Little Tinkers Nursery joined us for our Easter activities! While it was the Easter holidays the Wainford children joined us and we had an afternoon of board games.

George aged 14 played Snakes and Ladders with George aged 94! He hadn’t played since he was a small boy. Dominoes, Scrabble, Tumbling Towers were all in the mix. We’ve celebrated our members Birthdays always an honour and a pleasure celebrating milestones. Cherry Spring Studio continue to assist with craft, Angela Brooks and Cake and Wine Club Choir continue lifting our spirits on a Thursday morning as well as Qigong with Rowana Mladek. As from 21st April we will also be open every Friday. The morning will be knitting, crochet and cross stitch and craft for the gentlemen. We now have Blackboys and Five Ashes Schools joining us making it 9 schools in total! Nobody should be lonely. 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 AT H F I EPage LD CO Horam & Vines Diary Advert 128x45mm_Layout 1 09/03/2023H E09:32 1M M U N I T Y C L U B or visit youngatheart.me.uk

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

K i n d n e ss W ins Tr

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01825 830444 • www.kitwilsontrust.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1143338

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Horam Bowling Club Annual Open Day

Sunday 28th May 2023 - Start 10.30 am Refreshments provided

Looking to improve your social life and wellbeing ?

If so, why not come along to our club open day and meet the members and experience the great game of bowls. Flat sole shoes please Renowned for our friendly approach to the game, we are always ready to welcome new members, male or female, all ages and abilities. Tuition,equipment and advice is available to those who are new to the great game of bowls.

We have an excellently maintained six rink Outdoor Green, open from April to September together with two Short Mats bowls mats permanently available during the winter months offering all year round Bowling to our members.

Throughout the seasons we play both friendly and league matches in both Outdoor and Short Mat Bowls, together with club tournaments and competitions.

Club social activities include: Club drives, BBQ's, Fish & Chip suppers, Quiz nights and Bowling Holidays.

So, if you would like to join a very friendly and socially active club please come along, you will be made very welcome.

We look forward to seeing you.

Constance Scott Recreation Ground Eastbourne Road, Horam, East Sussex, TN21 0JE

Membership Secretary 01323 849830

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GCSE Maths Tuition

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023

Available from a Qualified Maths Specialist Teacher Call Tristan on 07503 423056 Fully DBS registered

Stepping Stones Podiatry Podiatry/Chiropody Home Visiting Service Jane Stoner BSc(Hons) MRCPod HCPC registered andfriendly friendlyservice service in the comfort ofhome your home. l Professional Professional and in the comfort of your l AllAllaspects footand andnail nail care aspects of of foot care l Areas Areascovered: covered: Heathfield, Horam, Uckfield Heathfield, Uckfield and and surrounding villages surrounding villages.

Thursday May 4th 7:30pm.

St. Bartholomew’s Cross in Hand: Alleluia Room Reports on the past year Election of officers and Speaker: Rebecca Hale “Family Support Work” Members and friends of all churches are welcome.

To arrange a visit: 07809 210836 steppingstonespodiatry@gmail.com www.steppingstonespodiatry.co.uk

07746933209 Ana's Flowers Horam

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To book contact Chantal on 07368 137471 or message on WhatsApp.

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SERVICES 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

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

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

Creating magical moments through;

Laugh & Play Make & Create Party & Games

Available now at Horam Healthcare Clinic

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WHATS ON IN THE COMMUNITY CROSSWAYS COFFEE MORNING

Wednesday 3rd May 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.

CHRIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP Meets on Tuesday May 30th at 2pm.

Come and listen to an interesting speaker.

All welcome.

The meeting will be followed by afternoon tea.

Please come and join us at Christ Church, Horebeech Lane, Horam.

CHERRY TREE COURT WELCOMES YOU ALL. A warm welcome awaits you.

Personal Home Primary Tuition

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

Available from Sarah, a highly-experienced and fully qualified primary teacher

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

Contact Sarah for further details: sarahhodkisson@gmail.com 07771640407

We look forward to seeing you!

Find us opposite Horam Chapel.

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. Contact details: Phyllis Stevens 01435 863224

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TREE TECH

TREE - SURGEONS

Tree Surgery Hedge Cutting Hedge Laying Tel 01435 868836 Mobile 07885 950755 Company Established 25 yrs. Fully Insured. Page 1 of 1 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.

Trailer Hire Covering Sussex, Kent & Surrey Call Steve Riddle on 0845 108 6447 or 07936 435193 or email steve@smalltrailers4u.co.uk

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Independent, local funeral services supporting families throughout Heathfield, Crowborough, Uckfield & Wealden.

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 type.

Heathfield: 01435 868844 | Crowborough: 01892 487435 hello@wealden-funerals.uk | www.wealden-funerals.uk