Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary

Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary April 2020

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Dear Readers, Welcome to what we hope will be Spring! After an incredibly miserable, sodden few months we approached Spring with some hope & trepidation only to be hit with the unprecedented chaos caused by the Covid 19 virus.

So as Easter approaches we hope that the longer & sunnier days see off CoVid 19 and that no-one locally has been adversely affected by the virus. The illness has been impacting business, sporting & social events, we are hoping that by the time you are reading this we are back to normal, but we may be proved wrong. If when this issue hits your doormat, the over 70’s are definitely on lock down, then you may want to check in on your elderly neighbours or friends. A simple phone call (if you have their number), or a note through their door with your telephone number on should suffice. Remember to keep any receipts for shopping etc so they can settle up with you when their self isolation has finished. We would advise against sharing bank details with neighbours, unless you already have an established relationship, just as a precautionary measure. We would also encourage you to shop local with small businesses who rely much more on your trade than the big chains. Local people have formed groups to help those having to self isolate, please see P58 for contact details.

Next month (CoVid 19 permitting) we will be celebrating VE day and this month’s issue features the story of a local chap, Ronald Parsons. The list for the National Toast to the Heroes has now been extended to include: veterans from the UK; Allied Forces and Commonwealth, child evacuees; anyone who contributed to the war effort including the Home Guard and emergency services. The organisers of the VE Day celebrations are on the look out for help setting up and clearing away on the day, for entertainers and anyone else who would like to be involved with this community event on Friday 8th May. To get involved please contact Trish at All Dressed Up in Horam, Dave Sutton or us at the Village Diary. Please note as of 19th March The Horam Fun Day is now cancelled.

Please check in advance all events advertised in the Diary with the event organiser. We have to go to print around 2 weeks before the 1st of the month, so events advertised in this issue could be subject to postponement or cancellation, so please do check.

And finally we always like to trumpet customer service that goes above & beyond, so we wanted to share with you our delight when we received a card and packet of wildflower seeds from Downwood Vets after Lucy’s son (aged 12) took his pet rat Valentine in, to be put to sleep. Valentine had a brain tumour and the vet could see how upset her owner was and dealt with the whole thing compassionately with much care and empathy. The card a few days later meant so much.

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In this issue.....

Editor’s note ..................... P2 What ’s on .P 4, P8, P10, P12-13, P16, P23, P26, P30, P34, P48-49, P54

Well-being.P14, P21-23, P34-35, P59, P61 R etail.... P11, P31, P45, P53, P57 Leisure & Hobbies throughout

Cafes & Cater ing..P7, P27, P31, P33

Useful Contacts.......... .....P42

Community Information throughout

G ardening Diar y......P50 - 51

Local special offers P30

Children’s Groups.... P18-19

Services throughout

Local D evelopment Update......P54

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Spring is here and soon the bluebells will be out…… …..and the primroses, wild daffodils, wood anemones and May blossom are waiting to welcome you.

Enjoy the woods in all their springtime splendour at HORAM MANOR FARM once the ground dries up.

Follow the Nature Trails through pastures, past streams and fishing ponds, through a variety of woodland habitats. Hear the birdsong in the trees and watch the ducks swimming lazily in their ponds. It’s truly a beautiful world.

Let’s try to keep it that way.

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Visitors are reminded that Horam Manor Farm is a private property and the access to the estate and Nature Trails is a privilege not a right.

We all have to play our part to protect the land and the animals on it to be enjoyed by future generations. Please respect the following simple rules: · Never climb over fences or gates, or depart from the marked Nature Trail paths. Going off trail can be dangerous to you and to horse riders, can damage the habitat and threaten wildlife. · The walks need maintenance. Please make sure you have paid in the Nature Trails Pay In Box at the entrance or have bought a season ticket. · Before you set off, make sure that there is time for you to complete your walk and be away from the path and other areas before closing time at 5.00pm. · Do not pick or damage any trees or plants, and do not throw anything into the lakes. · Bikes are not permitted on the Farm except on the access road through to the Caravan Park or the café. · Please do not make fires. · Keep dogs on leads at all times. Loose dogs can be hazardous to wildlife, farm animals and scare some children. Not all of our canine friends are well behaved all the time. · Please do not leave litter. Take it away with you.

Please respect our no entry signs they are there for a reason!

Thank you for respecting the countryside and its other users.

Access to Nature Trails is by the Great Pond below the Lakeside Café. £2.00 adults £1.00 children. For Season ticket contact thecartlodge@gmail.com or call 07903 089206. Horam Manor Farm, Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 0JB Come and join us at our MAYFAIR AT HORAM MANOR FARM SUNDAY 10th May 2010 10am-4pm Open workshops and studios – pottery, printing, willow-weaving ◦ ex-museum artefacts ◦ pre-booking for art & craft workshop at The Little White Studio ◦ quality stalls with Ana’s Flowers ◦ Grandma’s Attic ◦ plants, greetings cards, craft items, Peacock woodcarvings ◦ children’s entertainment ◦ pony rides ◦ BBQ ◦ fruit sorbets ◦ candyfloss and popcorn ◦ circus skills ◦ bouncy castle (coronavirus permitting). Supporting Sunflowers Mental Health & Well-Being CIC.

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Self isolation and your dog If you are stuck at home, with only the garden for your dog’s comfort breaks, there are a lot of games you can play in the house to alleviate your dog’s boredom. Games fall into two categories. Games dogs play by themselves, and interactive games that dogs that play with us.

To avoid your dog developing attention seeking behaviours, interactive toys should be put away after playing and only bought out when you are intending to play with the dog. Toys can help keep your dog mentally stimulated, and physical occupied. Interactive games develop the bond between you and your dog.

Kongs are one of the best toys for a dog to play with by themselves. They might be useful if you are feeling unwell. Trying to get food out of a Kong taps into the dog’s natural desire to chew. For many dogs having an outlet for this chewing behaviour can prevent problems developing.

Use the original Kong, which is the strongest and safest. Pick some food your dog really likes and is safe for dogs, and push this into the Kong. Cheese is wonderful for this as it moulds to the shape of the toy and smells good to your dog. Next come bits that your dog will have to work at to get out. Ordinary dog biscuits are ideal because they get crunched up and then fall out of the hole straight into your dog’s mouth. Biscuits that come in different shapes are great because as the dog plays with the Kong he may suddenly get rewarded by a whole biscuit falling out as the Kong bounces along the ground. Some treats like fish have health benefits too. Wedge these in and stick them to the cheese at the bottom. Finally, bits of tasty treat that will fall out as soon as the dog touches the toy with his nose, to get the dog interested in the Kong.

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EASTER MADE SIMPLE! High quality, lamb, beef & pork from local farms available from your local butcher. Plus, so much more, come in and see for yourself: • • • • • • • • •

Dry aged beef, matured with Himalyan salt.

Slimmers/Protein or Breakfast packs - available to order.

Oven ready range - take the decision time out of dinner.

Gourmet sausage selection.

Local cheese, honey & eggs.

Turnover Tuesdays - your chance to grab a freezer bargain.

Spend over £25 for entry into weekly meat raffle.

Loyalty card - spend £20 on each visit to receive 10% off your tenth purchase.

Butchery service for local small holders & farmers.

Pop in to see your local, friendly, family butchers to see what we have to offer. All of our produce is sourced locally where possible, supporting local farms & businesses. Find us on Facebook for our daily updates.

Happy Easter to all our customers - let us help you put food & family together for a great one this year!

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Services for April & the foreseeable future: Please see also the letter written by PJ Guy, the Vicar of Horam:

In this unprecedented time and situation, with the Government’s advice on public gatherings, ALL normal activities (services, weekday groups, hall hire) at Christ Church have been cancelled already, and will remain so for the foreseeable future.

Christ Church Horam Sunday services are cancelled, as are all meetings and groups using the church’s premises, in line with current advice.

However, the church premises will be open for a few hours daily (12.00 to 19.00), should anyone wish to sit in quiet thought or prayer, whilst observing social-distancing recommendations.

Together with other churches in the area, we will be offering support to any in need or adversity arising from the longer-term self-isolation recommendations; please do contact the Vicar if you need to speak with him.

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A Vicar’s Response to the Growing Crisis…

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted just how vulnerable we all are as individuals and as a human race. This is a worrying and disruptive time for so many. It’s no wonder our Prime Minister has spoken about the need to mobilise millions of people to help and support one another so that we get through this crisis. And that’s why communities like Horam need to rally together to provide the necessary support network needed to see us through the months of challenge ahead.

How best can we do that? I don’t think that we can do better than follow the words of Jesus’ golden rule when he said: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” (Matthew 7:12) Four applications of this principle spring to mind in the current crisis: When we are vulnerable, we value those who protect. We can each play our part in protecting one another by taking our own responsibility seriously and take all the official precautions to stem the spread of the virus.

When we are without, we value those who share. Let’s be careful not to give in to panic and selfishly stockpile food and resources. Let’s find out what others need, share what we have, and help those who self-isolate to get the supplies they need too.

When we are in need, we value those who offer help. Some in our community will have no one they feel they can turn to for help. Who can we provide that help for? Let’s let them know now, so they know whom they can contact when the time comes.

When we are lonely, we value those who offer friendship. Self-isolation will be tough, especially if this continues for months. Some will be in danger of loneliness, but we can help with regular contact by phone or social media. At times like this, friendship means the world. Who can we that friend to?

As we all look out for one another I believe that God has given us ample resources to ensure we all get through this time together and our community will be strengthened.

I know that for many, fear and anxiety at this time is real. The above care will certainly help alleviate some of those fears. But as the parish vicar, I would commend to you all the words of scripture which say, ‘Cast all your anxiety on God, because he cares for you’ (1 Peter 5:7). God wants us to turn to him in dependence and trust. He wants to give us his peace that transcends all understanding and to know the assurance of his love. Times of crisis can be times of spiritual growth and discovery. I don’t know where I would be without my relationship with Jesus Christ and if you don’t yet know him, I would urge you all to seek him at this time. I am available to talk with any who wish to speak through issues of faith and will be available to pray with people if requested. But more important than me praying for you, is to personally turn to the Lord yourselves. This can be done anywhere, but while the crisis continues the Christ Church building will be available as a place of prayer and quiet reflection between 12:00-19:00 each day. As a community, let’s look to the Lord together for his protection and for a swift end to this ordeal. And let’s seek to care for one another as we seek to navigate together the difficult months ahead.

With love and prayers, PJ Vicar of Christ Church Horam

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COMMUNITY

CROSSWAYS First Wednesday of every month from 10am-12pm Join us for coffee and cake.

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We look forward to seeing you at The Hall, Christchurch, Horebeech Lane Horam.

Donations to various charities welcomed but not expected.

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

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WHAT’S ON PLEASE CHECK WITH EVENT ORGANISER IN ADVANCE IF EVENT IS STILL ON AND HASN’T BEEN POSTPONED OR CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19.

Fri 3rd & Fri 4th, 7pm Tapas night @ Hidden Spring Vineyard from Horam Home Kitchen.

See Hidden Spring website to book or for more information.

Weds 8th, 6.30pm Heathfield HIIT Squad launch session at Waldron Village Hall. Boxing Fitness class Mon 13th, 10.45am Turn-out Day at Hook & Son’s Dairy Farm, Hailsham. Come and see the excited herd let loose outside on the grass, for the first time this year. After the girls the herd bull, Big Billy (who weighs over a tonne) comes out at 11am to strut his stuff!

Tractor & trailor rides, BBQ and a farmers market. Tickets are available from www.hookandsonfarmshop.co.uk Adults £5, children under 16 £1.

Sat 18th 9-12.30pm, Heathfield Farmers Market, Co-op car park, Heathfield.

Sat 18th, 10am-4pm, Heffle Cuckoo Fair, Old Heathfield. All proceeds donated to Demelza Hospice Care.

Sat 18th, 10-12 noon, Out ofCThe Coffee Morning at Ashburnham Pavilion, AshburnancBlue elled The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team, CALM and ham. Raising funds for Dragonflies@FSN, Winston’s Wish.

Sun 19th, 2.30pm, Heathfield Community Centre. An afternoon of Song to celebrate 30th anniversary of Heathfield Age Concern. The cake & wine choir afternoon tea will be followed by a rendition of songs. Tickets are £5 and are available from Age Concern’s lunch clubs or by emailing info@ageconcernheathfield.org.uk or call on 01435 866960 for tickets and transport (if required).

Sun 26th, Mad Marsh Run @ Hook & Soon, Hailsham. Extreme cross country OCR race , 10km or 5km. Spectators walk, BBQ & refreshments. Visit www.madmarshrun.com for tickets and more information.

Wed 29th, 10.15am-3.30pm , Heathfield Community Centre. Special interest day on Pompeii. Gillian Hovell an archaeologist and ancient historian who has excavated in Oplonitis will talk about the people of Pompeii from 200 years ago. Includes lunch and refresments. £40 per person, to book please email info@theartssocietywealden.org.uk or call 01435 873258.

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SERVICES 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

We offer a full range of Building Surveying and Architectural Services on all building types  Full building surveys and homebuyers reports

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Come along for a chat, crafts, activities and Office: 01435 813653 Mobile: 07821787439 Email: maid2mop@hotmail.co.uk entertainment. Lunch, coffees & teas all included.

No transport? No trouble! The Age Concern minibus can collect and return you. Tuesdays & Fridays from 10am-3.30pm at Christ Church,.Horam.

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Car & trailer servicing, repairs & M.O.T’s.

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Diagnostics Holiday check from £20.

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Fully qualified and experienced staff team.

All children between 2 and 4 years old welcome.

30 hour EYEE funding accepted (where applicable).

Horam Community Pre-School, Horam Village Hall, Horam TN21 0JE Tel: 01435 812192 Email: horampreschool@btinternet.com

Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted Ofsted reg no. 109443

Broad Oak Preschool is a community setting offering a nurturing environment to children aged 2-5.

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Bring all your bumps, babies and toddlers along to one of our fantastic mornings

BUNNY MONDAYS We venture out into the Bunny woods with our forest school teacher for an exciting adventure sure to get your child’s senses tingling.

Time: 10-11:30am • Ages: 0-36 month old

BUNNY THURSDAYS

We have planned lots of exciting groups from Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, Sing & Sign plus much more! See website for the schedule.

Time: 10-11:30am • Ages: 0-18 month old

BUNNY FRIDAYS Our Bunny Hop mornings provide a relaxed setting where mums, dads & grandparents can meet likeminded parents

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Local people in the spotlight: Davina Jones Knowing vs understanding The Diary sat down for a chat with the lovely Davina to find out what she is most looking forward to this Easter.

Davina attends Christ Church on Horebeech Lane and is also very involved with their Jumping Beans toddler group. The church are very lucky to have her as she has a real talent for design and her ideas help the Jumping Beans team make Thursday mornings fun for mums & toddlers.

Davina is a mum of 2 grown up boys and has a busy life. She is very approachable & friendly and always keen to help. We asked Davina a few questions about her background.

Ed: Tell us a little bit about your background Davina.

D: I grew up in a Christian household and gave my life to Jesus aged 11 whilst praying in my bedroom after church one day. I felt like He was there with me. However, hitting my teenage years running I somehow never really found the time or inclination to develop a personal relationship with him, God was quite literally put on the back burner whilst I pursued a typical teenage life of boys & clubbing.

Ed: So how did you meet your husband Davina?

D: I met Phil through a friend of a friend and we went out with one another for 8 years before getting married and having our eldest son.

Ed: When did you find yourself wanting to dig a little deeper with God? D: In 2006 Phil was offered a job in Switzerland so we moved out there with two young boys (3 & 7) to start a new chapter in our lives. But I was very unhappy. I didn’t know anyone, I didn’t drive, missed my family back home. I was really struggling. I had had driving lessons back in the UK, so I went back home to sit my test and passed. I found myself with more time on my hands and I began to turn back to God. Ed: So what do you feel God has done for you in your life?

D: Quite simply, he was there when I needed him. I hadn’t considered how unprepared I had been for life’s challenges. When we moved back to the UK from Switzerland both my boys were miserable and as a mum you want them to be happy. My faith really helped me during this time.

Ed: Looking back over your life from when you gave your life to Jesus aged 11, how would you describe your relationship with God? D: I think I always knew He was there but only really turned to him in challenging situations – as many do! So I knew he was there, but I didn’t understand how he was relevant to me. But from my time in Switzerland up to present day, I have seen how a relationship with Him has changed me.

Ed: How have you changed?

D: I believe that God took me away from all my home comforts to Switzerland so that the feelings of loneliness made me turn to him. Since I have developed this relationship with Jesus I have become calmer, more patient & tolerant and have a much greater capacity to love. Now when I look back at the big challenges in my life I can see Him at work. In my late teens I was diagnosed with epilepsy. I was told I couldn’t have kids, wouldn’t be able drive or really live a truly independent life. My last gran mal seizure was when I was 20 and to this day I don’t take any medication for the condition.

Ed: So, what is Easter like for a Christian with a close, personal relationship with Jesus?

D: So, really knowing Jesus and understanding how he changed the lives of simple fishermen and all those who follow him, still amazes me. I am still so in awe of the fact that he gave himself as a sacrifice for me and anyone else who trusts in Him, and as bonkers as it sounds – he defeated death! So, this Easter I am very much looking forward to celebrating with my wonderful church family the incredible, undeserved grace of God.

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Online: ManeCaveBarbers.booksy.com Phone: 01435 408558 Open: Monday - Saturday Late nights: Tuesday & Thursday More info: www.ManeCaveBarbers.co.uk

Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching at Horam Natural Therapy Centre

Specialist in smoking cessation and weight control. Help with self-esteem; phobias; public speaking and stress.

Learn self-hypnosis.

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Tel: 01342 349340/ 07956 855027 www.theconwaypracticehypnotherapy.co.uk

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If you are suffering with backache from gardening or just general aches and pains? Our Deep Tissue & Sports Massage Therapist Paul Masters IPTI is here to help you, Paul can also offer advice on stretching techniques and simple exercises.

Tel:07961564163 for Paul or call the clinic.

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Gamelands Methodist Church, Coggers Cross, Horam Sunday service is at 10:30am every Sunday.

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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.

• 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

HEATHFIELD FUNERAL SERVICE Hailsham Road, Heathfield TN21 8AE

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Event 1:

Foyer, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX. 17 April-2020 from 14:00 - 17:00.

Event 2:

Wannock Village Hall. Jevington Road, Wannock, East Sussex, BN26 5NX. 21 April-2020 from 14:00 - 17:00.

Event 3:

Meeting room 3, Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough, TN6 1FE. 22 April-2020 from 14:00 - 17:00.

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Mayors Parlour, Uckfield Town Council, Civic Centre, Uckfield, TN22 1AE. 24 April-2020 from 14:00 - 17:00.

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All services are bespoke to suit your occasion and budget so please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

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J.D.Clarke Garden Services Available for general gardening including grass cutting and hedge cutting.

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During these uncertain times when some of our community are having to self isolate and some resources are scarce, we would encourage everyone to shop local. Your continued patronage could be the difference between the survival or failure of a small business. The bigger chains can take the hit and whilst their shareholders will suffer, we really do need to support our local, independent business owners. These people are our neighbours and part of our community.

And the enviromnent will benefit too (as it has in China) from less trips in the car and more on foot, buying our provisions daily.

Given that the vulnerable and elderly are self isolating, that just leaves the rest of us out on the streets. If we adhere to the hand washing and the social distancing we should all be fine. #shoplocal

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Easter Half Term Workshops April 6th - 17th We are planning workshops and days of art during the half term holiday, please call Amanda on 07799 712067 for more information.

We also run classes for children and offer Arty Parties for any age, if you’re interested in trying a class or workshop or a private lesson in watercolour, acrylic, mixed media or book journalling, follow us on facebook or email us your details for our mailing list to amanda@thelittlewhitestudio.net.

We are up on Horam Manor Farm behind the Lakeside Cafe, come and visit our art shop. Plenty of parking next to the studio too.

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WW2 VETERANS - WE WANT YOU! In advance of the VE Day celebrations next month, in this issue we are featuring a local man who fought in the war to acknowledge him and thank him for his sacrifice.

Ronald Walter Parsons raised on Swansbrook Farm, Swansbrook Lane, was lucky to survive the war, as he served in the Royal Air Force as a Rear Air-Gunner in Lancaster Bombers and was awarded the D F C in September 1945.

He died in 1986, just as he was about to retire as Manager of the wine shop which stood on the forecourt of the Merrydown Cider Company, where Merrydown Village is now established.

Thank you to Jennifer Parsons for sharing her father’s story.

Do you have a story about a friend or relative that contributed to the war effort?

Please do get in touch by emailing hvcvillagediary@gmail.com

Welly Wednesdays in Year 1 The children in Badger’s class have been learning and having fun out and about in the school grounds every Wednesday morning. Recently, they developed their maths skills using materials they found outside and practical apparatus.

They have been estimating and comparing, measuring length and investigating capacity.

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The colleagues at Horam Co-op would like to thank all their customers for their patience and understanding over the last few days.

We are getting deliveries, but with a reduced range and quantity. As a result we are restricting the quantity of certain products customers can buy to ensure they go further. Please only buy what you need. From Saturday 21st March we will be prioritising elderly and vulnerable customers between 8am and 9am every day.

From Sunday 22nd March, 3 colleagues with underlying health conditions will be self isolating for 12 weeks, which means there will be fewer of us available to work.

We wish them well and ask that you continue to be patient with us. If we have the stock, we will get it on the shelves as soon as possible.

Finally, I would ask you to look out for vulnerable neighbours and maybe pick up some shopping for them if they can’t get out. Sadly, we have no means of offering a delivery service ourselves.

Thanks once again and stay safe.

1st Horam Scout Group News Group Scout leader Paul Sutton 01435 813023

Charity No 1064375

Thanks to everyone who helped and supported the Jumble sale on the 14th March. The Sale was a good one and raised about £400.Group Funds.

Our 100 club ---- (November 2019 until October 2020) February winners are; 1st Mr. F. Levette - 2nd Mrs. Linda Boyce - 3rd Mrs. Brenda Macklin.

If you have not joined our 100 club and wish to do so, its £1 a month for each share. For more info on any of the above please contact: Dave Sutton 01435 812462 M 07889 652586 Following the Prime Ministers Coronavirus 19 announcement on Monday 16th March, the Scout Association stated that all face-to-face Scout meetings, activities and events must be suspended from Tuesday 17 March 2020. This suspension applies to young people and adults, and will be until further notice.

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Horam Scout Group – Beavers – Cubs – Scouts have cancelled all meeting until further notice. HORAM FUN DAY 2020 CANCELLED

WELL-BEING PODIATRIST & CHIROPODIST Over 13 yrs NHS experience.

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

Mara Ragaiolo BSC (Hons) Podiatry.

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

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

Cart Lodge, Horam Manor Farm Wednesday 6:50 pm & 8pm, Thursday 9:45am.

West End, Christchurch, Horam Monday 10am Pilates.

Please book your space with Nancy on 07881 941360

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HORAM PARISH COUNCIL – April 2020 Horam Parish Council’s Annual will be held on Wednesday, 22nd April 2020 comCaParish ncellMeeting eHall. d mencing at 7.30 p.m. in Horam Village The meeting will receive a presentation on the next stage of the Neighbourhood Plan.

Inspector Jon Gross from Sussex Police will be in attendance and, hopefully, at the time of writing two Police Community Support Officers (PCSO’s) ************************************** This meeting will be held unless advice from central Government changes

VILLAGE HALL CAR PARK The work on the village hall car park has now been completed and the area resurfaced. These works were identified by the Parish Council and have been paid for by CIL payments from developers.

HORAM PLAY PARK The play park remains closed until the condition of the ground improves. The mud on the very expensive kit will do long term damage, so to avoid this happening the area must be protected.

Any further damage and this could also become unsafe. It will be open again as soon as is possible even though the rain shows no signs of letting up. The Third Age equipment will also be useable as soon as the ground has dried up. Apologies for the ongoing inconvenience.

SKATE PARK The skate park is still open and access can be gained from the side road near the hedge. Parents and guardians are reminded to ensure that their youngsters wear protective kit at all times. The skatepark is not a playground and is meant for users aged eight upwards.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS - 2nd Wednesday every month, Full Council meeting 7.30 p.m. in The Horam Centre, High Street, Horam. The Planning Committee will meet prior to that at 6.45 p.m. Monday evening Planning Committee meetings ONLY, will now revert to 7.30 p.m.

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

HORAM WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE The Horam website can be found at - www.horam.com – please take a look at it - you will find information regarding local events and news as well as Parish Council matters. Businesses and Event organisers can add their details to the website directly by following the link on the appropriate page or via the Clerk. Horam also has a Community Facebook page – you can view the page at www.facebook.com/horamvillage Horam Parish Council Clerk contact details: Telephone 01435 812151 (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings – 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.) Mobile: 07900 576236 or e-mail at clerk@ horam.com or call into The Horam Centre (Tuesday, Thursday or Friday mornings).

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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.

Dog training in Heathfield, UDDTC.org phone 01435 830222.

Eastbourne & District Canine Society, Mrs Chris Cleland, 01323 506151.

Heathfield Choral Society, Chris Thompson, 01323 833921, chairman@heathfieldchoral.org.uk Heathfield & District Horticultural Society, Nick Jeggo, 01435 830725.

Heathfield Folk & Dance Club, Joy Charlesworth, 01435 873551, sec@heathfieldfolk.org.uk Heathfield Food & Wine Circle, Lorraine Cooley, 01435 812704.

Heathfield Road Runners, Fleur Blanford, 01435 812926, info@heathfieldroadrunners.com Heathfield Bridge Club, Richard Gatwood, 01323 764384.

Heathfield Sequence Dance Club, Dot French, 01435 864827.

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

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

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

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

Horam Flower Show, Jane Skirrow, 01435 813269.

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

Horam Guides, Jo Sutton, 01435 813023.

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

Horam Pre-school, Angela Wood, 01435 813295.

Horam Tennis Club, Mary Evans, 01435 867776.

Horam Residents Group, Lucy Atabey, 01435 812153.

Horam Toddlers, Gill Delves, 01435 408405.

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

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.

Tuesday Whist Drive, Mr D Winter, 01435 813233.

Vines Cross Bonfire Society, Mark Woods, 07976 426286.

Wealden Youth Choir, Tea Killick, 07808 222535.

Welcome Art Group, Lee Smith, 01435 862110.

WI, Sharon Andrews, 01435 812395.

Manor Oak Surgery, 01435 812323.

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

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April Gardening Diary

'Rain on Good Friday and Easter day, a good year for grass and a bad for hay.'

Having survived the long gloom of Lent, gardeners will feel fitter from their abstentions and feel in good shape to get on in the garden, a good thing as April is a month of many tasks which will brook no delay.

Growth is now so strong that it will soon be too late to prune or transplant many plants without risk of injury.

Sown seeds should be checked and any that look doubtful should be re-sown now rather than delaying on the off-chance of improvement. There is truth in the old saying 'One for the pigeon and one for the crow, one to rot and one to grow.'

April is a good month for planting laurels, conifers, hollies and other evergreen shrubs and hedging plants.

Any rose pruning should be finished off as soon as possible. Climbing roses may also have been tackled last month, the small side branches off the main stems cut back to two inches.

Hybrid tea bush roses should be cut back to four or five outward facing buds. It will be worth feeding the roses now and later on in the summer to encourage the new displays. Spraying with a fungicide at fortnightly intervals until June will keep the leaves shiny and fresh.

Evergreens such as laurel, cupressus, box and yew may also be pruned now as well as any overgrown ivy.

Towards the end of the month we may plant dahlias, fairly deep to ensure the new shoots miss any late frosts.

As forsythias finish flowering they should be pruned, cutting out the stems that have just flowered and leaving the young shoots which will give the best displays next year.

Daffodils and other early flowering bulbs should be dead-headed and allowed to die down naturally. Many a tidy-minded gardener resents these untidy obstacles to our lawn mowers but the bulbs must be given time to build up reserves for next spring.

Lawn mowing starts in earnest this month. We may begin by finding our plastic grass rakes and sweep up any twigs and debris we have been ignoring all winter, maybe even locating our besoms to scatter worm casts, as these, when flattened by the mower make admirable sites for germinating weed seeds. The reader, having remembered to have the mower serviced, sharpened and oiled last autumn will now be ready to do the first mowing of the season, though with growth kick-started by the long-awaited high pressure that came in with the Ides of March, many a gardener will have started mowing two weeks ago. The first cut taking off the top inch or so to tidy things up and as growth accelerates the blades may be lowered by degrees. Mowing being a job we could delegate to other family members we might take this opportunity at the beginning of the season to tutor any of those underemployed youths and adolescents we have uncovered about the house in the art of mowing the lawn without losing digits or even whole limbs. Nothing could lower the esteem further or be more ignominious to a man in future life than having to admit to his peers that he lost his big toe under the lawn mower.

The vegetable garden: Potatoes, those who commune with the moon will know that root crops go in from the beginning of the waning gibbous to the new moon, April's full (Super)

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moon is on the 8th, thus we may set out our pre-chitted potato tubers from the 8th until the 23rd.

The gentleman who discovers celebrity gossip magazines about the house may profitably use them as lining to the potato trenches, this material will expand and hold water, saving time with watering later in spring and summer.

We may continue sowing lettuce, peas and radishes as well as brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, broad beans and kale.

Parsnips sown last month may be thinned, this is very important as overcrowding in the nursery will lead to thin straggly specimens which will never recover their figures.

In the event of a frosty spell, that bale of straw we have been carrying about this last month may now be used to spread around the haulm of any new potatoes that are showing.

Main crop carrots should be sown towards the end of the month.

Leeks and onions may still be sown but without delay.

Trenches for runner beans may now be dug. For a bumper crop we may dig in a foot and a half of compost or horsey stuff which will settle down in time for sowing or planting out later in May. Though runner beans are a relatively easy crop, they do give what they get.

So as the sun strengthens and the multifarious cotyledons of weed tarnish the earth we must keep that hoe going in the beds and the borders, aside from offering capital exercise to our pectorals and pelvic floors, this frequent airing and stirring of the soil really is a great aid to growth and general well-being in the garden.

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As always we’ve had a really busy month - we have had visits from Little Tinkers Nursery School, Dallington Primary School, Bricklehurst Manor School, Broad Oak Primary School - not forgetting the wonderful Angela with Cake and Wine Club Choir members. We’ve celebrated Valentines Day, Pancake Day, World Book Day. We have had a pottery demonstration and then all made pottery animals hosted by the brilliant Alex O’Reilly. We had a visit from Diane, a Pearly Queen from Cowbeech! We’ve also got a new screen up at the Club so are able to show members recordings of our highlights. On World Book Day we used it to show the story of “The Gruffalo” to Little Tinkers. Due to the current climate we have been forced to close our doors for now - but we’ll be back! Thank you so much for your continued support! Kindly sponsored by Axell Eames Funeral Directors.

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LOCAL DEVELOPMENT UPDATE We do not envy those working on the housing development sites in what has been the most disgustingly wet few months. The site manager at Rosemead commented recently that it was a really horrible, wet & windy site to work on.

Rosemead Site Manager Steve Bowen has advised that they are currently on schedule despite the gruesome weather. The rain however, has delayed the external communal landscaping of the completed areas.

They advised that they have fixed the pond discharge onto Horebeech Lane with the assistance from East Sussex Highways. The bridge works are on schedule and hopefully by the time you read this the road will be open again and access will be available over the bridge.

Please note from this point traffic coming from the village will have right of way.

There are still 5 plots occupied & 7 plots reserved. Build has begun on the affordable housing from Optivo, 2 small blocks of flats have been started.

The Diary has enquired about the tree planting to the Northern & Eastern boundaries of the site. This was part of the planning conditions and the Diary suggested that this is the time of the year to be planting trees. Residents feel strongly that the public footpath to the East should be shielded by trees from the development and equally the fields of Diamonds Farm to the north would benefit from the proposed planting. If trees aren’t planted soon (as per the conditions on planning approval), the window for this year will have been passed.

The Diary has also been advised that the lighting of the street lights around the roundabout and entrance to Rosemead is imminent.

As we went to press, the site manager also advised that the build may be affected by the Corona virus, only time will tell.

Traffic collection data on Horebeech Lane

For the last couple of weeks) co-incidentally when the road works were there and the road was closed for 2 weeks) there have been traffic counting monitors outside Christ Church.

The Diary has asked the Parish Council, Parker Dann and Wealden District Council for information but to date have not discovered what they are related to.

The site manager advised that the roundabout and road up to the bridge would be resurfaced starting Monday 23rd March, which should raise a collective sigh of relief from drivers regularly using this road.

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Self- isolating? Need some help?

Whether you need some help collecting a prescription or grocery shopping, some suggestions for keeping the kids occupied, some virtual gym classes - look no further. Local people have set up these groups up to help.

Horam Manor Country Park Team The team are offering help with light errands and shopping. Contact Steffi Mason on 01435 813662 or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HoramManorCountryPark/ PIUPID Team The Pick It Up, Put It Down Team have created a group called PIUPID Community Isolation Support Group UK. They are offering support & advice for all challenges facing those in isolation. Including on-line exercise classes to keep us all fit & healthy! Contact Louis Chavannes on 0781 3114940 or visit www.facebook.com/groups/isolationsupportuk Coronavirus Horam Heathfield Vines Cross Waldron Responses Group This local group are working with other local groups to support those who need help during this difficult time. They are looking to offer collection of food and medicine/prescriptions, walking dogs, help with food bank items, create Whatsapp groups for playing board games such as Battle Ship. They will also be trying to create a group that the isolated can call for a chat, providing updates on advice locally & nationally. Contact Sarah Cook on 07800 875627 TEXT ONLY. To ensure that no-one that needs help misses out on much needed support, individuals can also use the postcard below to reach out safely to friends & neighbours. Please photocopy below or email us at the Diary for the link to be emailed to you - hvcvillagediary@gmail.com SUFFERING FROM ANXIETY? Some useful contacts: as bullet points Sussex mental health helpline tel: 0300 5000 101.

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