Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary

Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary December 2020

Doing funerals differently!

Dear Readers, Well we made it to the end of 2020! What a challenging year it has been for us. We hope that by the time you read this our lockdown has been lifted and we are able to go out and meet up with friends & family. This is after all what Christmas is about. Why not give yourself the day off leading up to Christmas and book a table at The Star Inn, Old Heathfield or The Brewers Arms in Vines Cross – their Christmas menu’s look absolutely delicious and you get to avoid the washing up!

We know because of lock down that many of us will be behind on our Christmas gift shopping. Can we implore you this Christmas to support local businesses and avoid the big on-line retailers? We are blessed with many talented local artisans creating unique gifts and small, local businesses offering great services or experiences. These local businesses have been very much affected by lockdowns and lack of demand because of Covid 19. Please see P44 for our Local Christmas Gift guide and support local businesses. Why not take the kids to see the charity christmas lights on Little London road? See P10 for details.

Because of the pandemic local churches will still be facing challenges and many may be planning to broadcast their key services by Zoom to give everyone the opportunity to feel involved. Christ Church & Horam Chapel will be broadcasting their services, including Christ Church’s very popular Christingle service and carol services from both. More details to follow – please see their ads in this month’s issue. If you have found yourself feeling lonely or low from the consequences of the pandemic, then you may want to check in with a Zoom service to get a taste of what local churches offer, without actually having to leave your home. Christmas is an important time for all of us, especially this year and for those like me (Lucy) who believe that it is a time for celebration as it marks the amazing birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and the good news that this brought to the world. Jesus paid the price for our sins on the cross which means that anyone who trusts in Him has the free gift of grace and eternal life. Whether you believe or not, you may still enjoy the traditional festive services that local Christian churches offer, bringing our community together after a particularly difficult year.

Thanks again to our readers for your continued support of the Diary, to our loyal & committed delivery team, and to our advertisers.

Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Love wn xx Lucy & Da

Joint Editors

Front cover image: kind permission of Roy Cullen, Horam Today 2020.

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In this issue.....

Well-being....throughout

Editor’s note ..................... P2

R etail......... P29, 39, 59

Cater ing............P3, 14, 25, 55

Leisure & Hobbies throughout

Community Information throughout

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

Services throughout

G ardening Diar y......P30 - 31

Local Christmas Gift Guide....P44

Local D evelopment Update......P56 -57

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A welcome change.

When Lucy & Dawn created White Feather Funerals, they wanted a break from tradition. They wanted a light, airy, welcoming space that no-one would feel intimidated to enter. Often funeral directors premises can be dark and dour and unwelcoming.

Especially as so many display coffins or funeral accessories in their windows. Whilst at some point families may have to look at these items to make their own choices, White Feather believe that it is hard enough going into a funeral directors to arrange a loved ones funeral, without being immediately presented with funerary products that shout death. That's why they choose a light airy window display with brand ambassador Pete the Peacock, watching the world go by.

Why not pop in for a cuppa and plan your own?

Sometimes life surprises us, and we are placed in a position of trust to organise someone’s funeral after a tragic accident or an unanticipated short illness. The person left behind whose job it is to organise a fitting send off for you, has the unenvied task on their hands.

We promise it isn’t morbid. Life is intrinsically linked to death, it is an inevitability we all face. So, be kind to your family & friends and jot down a few preferences in advance.

You can do this on our website or book an appointment to come in to see us. You have nothing to lose and a sense of peace to gain.

Love, Lucy & Dawn

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White Feather FUNERALS

Doing funerals differently.

Simple - Helping you explore all the choices available, and explaining things simply, empowering you to choose what’s right for the person you loved.

Special - Doing everything we can to help you say goodbye in a way that’s truly special to them and supportive to you.

Fair - An independent company built on being kind and compassionate, fair and true.

27a High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8JR .

01435 408650

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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.

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Christmas and your dog Naturally we want to treat our pets as part of the family during the festivities, including giving them a taste of our own Christmas indulgences. Most owners in this country feed their pets the same diet throughout the year. The digestive system of our modern pets has adapted to this type of diet, so when they are suddenly faced with turkey and all the trimmings, gastroenteritis is often the result.

“No laughing matter when you have a houseful of guests and your veterinary surgery is shut!”

Even worse especially with an older dog, a fatty Christmas dinner could cause pancreatitis which is potentially fatal.

Christmas is always a busy time, and with people, food and decorations everywhere sometimes our we leave things out that are dangerous for our dogs to investigate. A google search will give you a list of items that are poisonous to dogs.

Christmas is of course, a time like no other and with crackers and noisy toys it can be frightening for our pets. Even the less sensitive ones can find it all a bit too much. Try to keep a good routine, and make sure your dog has a safe, quiet place to rest when he needs it.

Always supervise dogs and children.

So, remember this December...

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Carry on feeding your pet as normal. Find non edible ways of involving them in the fun.

Toys, walks and attention are just as good.

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Avoid giving any new food treats (even ones designed for pets) if they are unfamiliar.

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Store food carefully. Beware of dogs helping themselves to uncovered food on surfaces and low tables.

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Chocolate – contains a toxic ingredient called theobromine. Dark chocolate contains the highest level of this substance.

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Raisins – in mince pies, Christmas pudding and fruit cake. These are very toxic and can cause kidney failure in some dogs. Not all dogs will be sensitive but unfortunately there is no way of knowing which will be affected.

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The holly and the ivy. Both these festive plants, often used as decorations, can cause dogs to get ill if eaten. They can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Similarly, mistletoe and peanuts can make your dog poorly if they eat enough.

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Pets are inquisitive, especially puppies, and will play with, chew or swallow batteries. Batteries can cause electrical or chemical burns inside the body.

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Do supervise young curious puppies, at all times. It is not uncommon for them to chew through the Christmas tree lights and give themselves a shock.

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Tinsel and ribbon are beautiful around the house at Christmas, but pets can find it an incredibly eye-catching toy. If eaten, these pretty decorations can cause gut impactions which can cause serious injury to your pet.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND STAY SAFE.

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

A Clean Sweep - your local chimney sweep Make sure your fireplace is safe with a professional sweep.

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All types of residential chimneys swept.

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Wood & multi-fuel stoves cleaned and serviced.

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Inspection & preparation of all chimneys for stove installation.

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Bird guards & cowls fitted.

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RSPB nominated bird removal man for East Sussex.

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Smoke test & certification for every sweep.

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

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Now certified woodburner installer, see ad on P53.

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COMMUNITY

On Behalf Of Christ Church Fellowship.

A Little Food For Thought.

Christmas is about Christ.

'They saw the young child and fell down and worshipped Him' Matthew 2 v 11.

Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council are holding an online auction for delicious cream teas for two which can either be an afternoon cream tea or a festive cream tea. These cream teas will be provided by Two Sisters Deli from Horam and will be delivered to your door.

Participants to the online auction must live within 5 miles of Heathfield.

If you would like to bid for one of our cream teas please email info@hwpc.org.uk with your bid. The two highest bids will each receive a cream tea for two.

The current highest bids and the successful bids will be shown on our website www.hwpc.org.uk and on our facebook page.

All monies received will be going to Cancer Research.

The successful bidders will be able to use their vouchers up until the end of May 2021.

The closing date for your bids is Thursday 10 December 2020.

JESUS was born into very humble circumstances. Yet the angels sang "Oh come let us adore Him" there was no room at the Inn, so He was born in a cattle shed and laid in a feeding trough. Shepherds welcomed Him, Wise men travelled thousands of miles to worship Him. For over three years JESUS preached the gospel And performed many miracles. He never wrote a book, He had nowhere to lay his head. His crucifixion was based on trumped up charges by evil men. Yet no other was good enough to pay the price for our sins.

When JESUS died God blocked out the sun and darkness came over all the earth. Over two thousands years later, He is the central figure of human history.

PLEASE make Christ the centre of your Christmas this year.

Wishing our Fellowship friends a joyous Christmastime and a Blessed New Year.

Transformation Lights for Charity

(First night December 1st.)

A message from Rita Wicker at Woodley, Little London Road, Horam, TN21 0BL. Look in If you’re passing my Garden at night Have a wander round and Take in the show. Have Spare change ready F O R

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Charity (pot Hanging on the gate As you go.) I Really appreciate your donations It’s for Alzheimer’s society this year, so Thank you for Your generosity Merry Christmas, I wish you good cheer.

The snow fell softly without a sound.

Even the wind was quiet, Watching with awe, As tree and hedgerows, field and meadow, Slowly changed colour from black to white.

The night was silent, More silent than that night Those thousand thousand years ago, When a star shone brightly Over a humble stable, proclaiming the birth of one, Who, too, would transform Black to white, And cover a world of darkness With His eternal light.

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Lesson times are flexible.

Emergency staff and Carers are free.

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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.

Now conducting Learn self-hypnosis.

Jonathan Conway NCH (acc) sessions via skype NLP Master Practioner and Coach & telephone

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Check our website or Facebook page for more festive treats!

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Book an appointment, grab a drink and let Ricky and James take care of the rest!

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In the comfort of your own home.

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

Charity No 1064375

Our 100 club ---- (November 2019 until October 2020) Winners for October the final Draw were:-

1st Mrs L Richardson 2nd Miss J Hobden 3rd Mrs K Parris The present club finished at the end of October 2020. Due to the small number of members enrolled during the last few years and the current pandemic problems we are sorry to say we will be resting the 100 club next year.

Our thank to all who have supported the 100 club during the past years ****************************************** The second lock down has closed the HQ meetings and made the Group return to the Virtual Zoom meetings. The 1st Horam Scout Group is pleased to announce that it has now re -opened the Explorer unit (14-18 year olds). They will meet on Tuesday evenings at the HQ. The first took place on the 3rd November just before this lock down, and they are now continuing by joining in with the troops zoom meetings during this lock down.

Dave Sutton 01435 812462

HAPPY CHRISTMAS From all of 1st HORAM SCOUT GROUP

A ReAl ChRistmAs CRACkeR Join us for an alternative Christmas service over Zoom on Sunday 20th December at 6.30pm

During the service, we will be making a Christmas Cracker together.

We’ll have cracker kits available for collection or delivery prior to the service so you can join in with making your own cracker.

You will need to let us know if you would like one.

To be more COVID friendly, we’re planning on doing this entirely over Zoom this year. You are more than welcome to celebrate with us, but we would ask you to let us To register, and to find out more know you’re coming, so we can details, visit: send you the Zoom meeting horamchapel.org.uk/cracker details nearer the time.

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Complementary Therapies

in a quiet & relaxed setting in Horam How have you all been managing over the past few months?

As lockdown is beginning to ease we are able once again to offer our services for a range of therapies if you are feeling the need for some personal TLC and time out just for you.

If you are ready to lose some of that lockdown weight (a lot of us seem to have acquired!) get in touch and find out how we can help you get back to a healthier and happier you.

d setting in Horam We will have safe distancing measures in place to ensure everyone’s wellbeing when visiting the Crystal Rooms whilst giving you that much needed attention and help, so give us a call if you would like to know more or book an appointment.

07770 820673

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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 Horam Natural Therapy Centre and home visits available.

Mara Ragaiolo BSC (Hons) Podiatry.

HCPC registered and member of the College of Podiatry.

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

UNISEX HAIR SALON “Wow, how amazing! I felt so comfortable & relaxed.

Had such a nice chat and came out with exactly what I wanted.”

Book an appointment with Julie or Ashleigh in this busy village salon, you won’t be disappointed!

High Street, Horam, 01435 810200

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BRICK CUTTING BRICK SLIPS TILES PRE-FABRICATED BRICK ARCHES STOCKIST OF TIMBABUILD PRODUCTS Visit our showroom: Monkhurst House Industrial Estate, Sandy Cross Lane, Heathfield, TN21 8QR Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm (By appointment only)

Here at Robin King Architectural products we are best known for being the UK’s leading company for Brick Cutting Services, Brick Supply and Brick Cladding systems. However, we do offer a selection of domestic home renovation products.

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HORAM PARISH COUNCIL – December 2020 HORAM PLAY AREA, SKATE PARK AND THIRD AGE EQUIPMENT Users are reminded to keep to social distancing regulations, wear a face mask and use hand sanitiser. Users are asked to take care during this particularly wet season.

HORAM PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION SHEET HPC have put together a COVID-19 information sheet following the announcement that there will be a second lockdown. These advisory notes can be found on our website by using the following link: https://www.horam.com/archives/horam-parish-council-covid-19-informationsheet-october-2020/ PARISH COUNCIL VACANCIES Following the resignation of one of our parish councillors a vacancy now exists.

That now leaves us with two vacancies.

If you would be interested in serving as a parish councillor then please feel free to contact the Clerk to inform her of your interest or submit an application or cv direct to her. If you need any further information before committing yourself then please either contact her or Michael Cousins, Chairman of the Council.

PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE Due to COVID-19 the offices will be on restricted hours. However, the Parish Clerk is available and can be contacted either by e-mail: clerk@horam.com or telephone her mobile on 07900 576236.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS - All meeting dates, including full Council, Finance and Planning are listed on the Parish Notice Board, the website and in the Horam Centre window. These meetings will continue to be held remotely until Government restrictions are lifted. However, members of the public can join the meeting by requesting a link to do so from the Clerk at least 24 hours before the meeting.

HORAM MEMORIAL STONE - PLAQUES Plaques for the memorial stone are available for purchase at a cost of £110.50 and can be ordered from the Parish Council. Please contact the Clerk, Sally Blades clerk@horam.com, m:07900576236 or 01435 812151 on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings for further information.

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 X

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Brewers Arms Christmas menu available from 1st-24th Starter Chestnut, bacon and parsnip soup.

Clementine, feta and winter leaf salad.

King prawn cocktail with whole meal bread and butter.

Wild pigeon breast with wild mushroom and beetroot salad.

Duck liver parfait with whole meal toast and cranberry and orange salsa.

Main course Foords farm roast turkey breast with stuffing, pigs in blankets, Yorkshire pudding, sprouts with pancetta, gravy and seasonal vegetables.

Roast Sirloin of beef with stuffing, pigs in blankets, Yorkshire pudding, sprouts with pancetta, gravy and seasonal vegetables.

Chili and herb crusted salmon fillet on a Thai noodle broth with pak choi and vegetables.

Game pie with swede and carrot mash, braised red cabbage and port gravy.

Wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil and shaved Parmesan.

Duck breast stir-fry with noodles in plum and hoi sin sauce.

Dessert Christmas pudding with brandy cream or custard.

Spiced apple crumble with custard.

Chocolate waffle with winter berry compote and dark chocolate ice cream.

Banoffee pie Selection of cheese and biscuits.

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December Gardening Diary ' When dark December glooms the day and takes our Autumn joys away' Sir Walter Scott.

Well not a bit of it, these may be the sentiments of a gloomy Scot, mired in his Arctic gloom, but we take heart from the month in which the sun is reborn and, though the worst rigors of winter are still ahead of us, there is the promise of rebirth ahead. Whilst once this rebirth was celebrated in the Roman Saturnalia, it is now supplanted by Christmas and the birth of a redeemer.

As in November, the weather this month is rarely an incentive to be out there upside down in a border, but a garden is a relentless tyrant, which may only be tamed when we take every chance to press on.

The edges of lawns may have been eroded away or died back from being smothered by overgrowth from the borders, lying leaves, or the depredations of children. The easiest way to make the edges good is to roll a length of turf along the edge and cut around it with a sharp knife, then roll it up, the outlined shape may now be excavated to an inch depth, the base broken down to a tilth and the new turf rolled back into place, a board to stand on will help bed the turf down, expelling any air, there should be no air pockets, especially under the edges.

New plantings should be checked from time to time as frost or wind may have loosened the roots and loose plantings rarely survive; we must always have our mallet about our person to firm up any loose stakes.

Any brassicas in the vegetable plot should likewise be checked for firm footing; all brassicas greatly resent any looseness around their feet.

Frost and gales in November will have seen to the last of the roses, thus we may reduce the top growth back a little and remove frosted flowers and hips, this will reduce wind resistance and present a more orderly appearance in the rose garden. This is not the main pruning, which may be done at the end of winter (Though many gardeners do this before Christmas) The harvesting of Brussels sprouts should be in full swing, starting from the bottom up and leaving the green tops until last. In the event of an 'Arctic blast ' being forecast, it may be worthwhile digging up some leeks and parsnips and heeling them into a trench so as to avoid having to harvest by hammer and bolster.

Sometime between Alamein Day and the Ides of the month we may beg, borrow or otherwise purloin a number of twigs from some of the more forward of the trees and shrubs, including yellow flowering jasmine, willow, winter flowering viburnums, berberis, hawthorn, witch hazel and contorted hazel, these, when brought into a warm room and put in water should be in flower by Christmas, hinting at the rebirth and new life just around the corner.

The No-mans' land behind the bonfire heap may supply teasels, whilst sea thistle and artichoke heads saved from last month will make for a fine Christmas display when spraypainted by the more responsible of the junior family members. The dried seed pods of Honesty make a fine sight shivering in a vase on the piano.

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December Gardening Diary Whilst the keen gardener will have been digging over the soil since Battle of Britain Day, it is not too late to keep up the digging when conditions allow. The more soil we can get exposed to the weather the better. Areas reserved for hardy annuals should be dug over as well, but unless the soil is very poor there is no need to dig in compost or manure as annuals flower best on poorer soil.

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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).

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We are very lucky to have such an amazing charity locally that cares for our wildlife. Virginia Heaton would like to thank everyone who has contributed items to WRAS. She will be unable to collect on their behalf any longer, but towels, pillow slips, blankets & cat food can be left at: Unit 8, The Shaw Barn, Whitesmith, BN24 5QU. 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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Call our dedicated booking line below to make an appointment.

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COMMUNITY At Young at Heart we are continuing through "lockdown". Crafts have included clay dishes, felt brooches, Christmas baubles and watercolours with Cherry Spring Studio, Horam. As always everyone puts their own individual touch to their craft and the results are outstanding. Angela Brooks continues to sing with us on a Thursday morning which lifts everyones spirits and Bernard plays his piano accordion and harmonica. We host weekly Bingo and a Quiz - everyone's general knowledge improving by the day! We host a weekly "quick bake" on a Thursday which has included palmers, spring onion and cheese sourdough and butternut squash, feta and spinach loaf - all delicious! Everyone is so grateful for a distraction from Covid and combatting isolation and loneliness. Please contact Rachel on 07971 032667 if you have a friend or neighbour who you feel could benefit - we would love to meet them! Kindly sponsored by Wealden Funeral Services.

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

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Regular Art Classes for Children & Adults

Workshops for Children in half term & Adults weekly

Private Tuition for Children & Adults

Studio Art Shop

Watercolour Acrylics Paintover Pens Fabric Paints Brushos

Inks Embossing Rubber Stamping Journaling Stencils

Wax Collage Paper Dying Sewing Resin

Dye Cutting Mixed Media Pet Portrait Cartooning Pottery

07482 261006 Charcoal Burners Barn Horam Manor Farm Horam TN21 0JB cherryspringstudio@outlook.com www.cherryspringstudio.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.

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, 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.

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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Non emergency police, 101.

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Your Christmas Recycling and Rubbish Collections 2020/21 Friday

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Happy Christmas Thank you for all you have recycled this year!

Garden Waste collections are suspended from Friday 25 December and resume on Friday 8 January.

If you do not have a garden waste collection service, you can recycle  your real Christmas tree at your local Household Recycling Site.

Place your Christmas cards and wrapping paper  (except foil and glitter) in your recycling bin.

Extra recycling can be put out in non-black plastic bags next to your  recycling bin.

Please ensure that your bins are put out at the edge of your property by 7am  on the day of collection.

Check your collection days online or download your collection calendar at: www.wealden.gov.uk Sign up to MyAlerts and receive weekly emails about your collections.

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Retail NEW TO HORAM Our shop is open to trade and public and carries a large supply of building materials and equipment.

Delivery available across Sussex and Kent.

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a natural and holistic approach to healthcare Are you suffering with Anxiety in these difficult times then please call Jonathan Conway Hypnotherapist & .

Life Coach on 07956855027 www.theconwaypracticehypnotherapy.co.uk info@jonathanconway.co.uk **************************************** The Clinic is getting back to normal but we still have no reception cover so please call 01435 812997 to make an appointment and we will answer your call as soon as we can but please be patient if we don’t get back to you immediately. We will return your call by the end of the day.

Therapies on offer: • Acupuncture

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• Osteopathy

• Chiropody

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Quality meat from local farms.

Choose from four Christmas hampers below: Hamper One 1kg - 1.5kg Boneless Turkey Crown, 1kg Unsmoked Gammon 10 Pigs in blankets, 1kg Pork loin £50.00 Hamper Two 2kg - 2.5kg Boneless Turkey Crown, 1.5kg Unsmoked Gammon, 10 Pigs in blankets, 10 Stuffing balls, 1lb Sausage meat £70.00

Hamper Three 3.0kg - 3.5kg Boneless Turkey Crown, 1.3kg Topside beef, 1.5kg Unsmoked Gammon, 1lb Streaky smoked bacon, 20 Pigs in blankets, 10 Stuffing balls, 1lb Sausage meat Sack of potatoes £130 Vegetable Box Brussel sprouts 500g, Parsnips 2-3, Swede x 1, Onions 500g, Carrots 500g, Leeks 2-3, Cauliflower x1 £12.00 Or buy individually, choose from free range bronze turkey (whole or crown), rib of beef, goose, capons, duck, sausage meat, pigs in blankets.

Christmas week collection days opening & closing.

Tuesday 22nd 7am-5.30pm Wednesday 23rd 7am-5.30pm Thursday 24th 7am-3pm Proud to support local farmers, limiting food miles and giving you produce with full traceability & provenance.

Find us on Facebook for our daily updates.

Open 6 days a week: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm.

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Shop local this Christmas After a particulary challenging year, local businesses need your support to maximise activity in the weeks leading up to Christmas. For many, this is their only chance of survival. So please think carefully about sourcing gifts this Christmas from local traders, rather than the usual big, on-line brands.

Why shop local?

1) By helping your local high street, you help your local economy.

2) Save jobs – and create even more. Growing the number of jobs locally makes where we live a better place to live & work.

3) Great deals. You may be surprised to see how competitive independent retailers can be.

Independent retailers are more likely to reward regular customers.

4) Preserves the heart of the community. A thriving high street guarantees the potential of a village, encouraging people to socialise & shop locally.

5) Unique gifts. Lots of one-off, hand crafted items can be found from local, independent businesses, guaranteeing gifting from unique, not mass produced ranges.

6) You can buy from someone you know. Much more satisfying to know you are helping a local business person support their family, than help shareholders maximise their return on investment.

7) You can help the environment. Many local businesses source their good locally, which helps everyone to reduce their carbon footprint. Less unnecessary journeys & packaging mean less impact.

Give a gift that lasts, by capturing moments in time forever. www.adasgoldphotography.com FB: @adasgoldphotography

Locally crafted, beautiful home accessories created from recycled wood. Ideal and unique homeware gifts.

Find us on Facebook. Email us at recycledwooddesigns@gmail.com or call 07590491356.

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Got someone difficult to buy for? We can help!

Hampers, cheese boards, chutneys, artisan chocolate and cakes, sweet & savoury treats. Afternoon & Festive Cream Tea’s, Gift vouchers and lots more!

Free local delivery. Postal service and gift wrapping also available Thank you for supporting local this year! And wishing you all a very Happy Christmas xx PS. If you need a hand with your Festive catering – we can help with that too!

Please phone, email or message us on Facebook for more information. itsyummy@twosistersdeli.co.uk www.twosistersdeli.com Tel: 07535 884446 6 Little London Road, Horam, TN21 0BN open Monday to Friday 9-2pm

Crafty Mumzie is a small but friendly Facebook run business, we offer afforable bespoke personalised gifts from childrens wear to wall decor. We love a challenge, so if you can't find what you are looking for on my Facebook/instagram page, please get in touch.

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Christmas at Serenity Beauty

We have a wide range of gifts to choose from suitable for all of your family and friends.

• Dermalogica Skin Care Products.

• Dermalogica Body Care Products.

• Jessica Custom Colours.

• Jessica Prescriptive Base Coat.

• Jessica Top Coats.

• Mii Brow Products.

• Spongelle Products.

• Crystal Pendants, £5.00.

• Crystal Key Rings, £5.00.

• Crystal Mini Angels, £6.50.

• Rose Quartz Mini Heart, £3.00.

• Chakra Bracelet, £5.00.

• Crystal Nets- perfect for meditation to use during this very hard time we are all going through.

• Rose Quartz Face Roller, £18.00.

• Serenity Beauty Treatment Gift Vouchers.

• Serenity Beauty Monetary Gift Vouchers.

• FM Fragrances.

• FM Fragrances Gift Vouchers.

All orders can be placed through Facebook, by text or call me on 07494 690606.

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' Handmade, decorative ceramics created from my studio in rural East Sussex'.

www.sarahrickard.co.uk and contact number is 07519 076653, email art@sarahrickard.co.uk.

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Beautiful Seascapes Packs of 4 cards by award winning Horam artist Louise Chavannes, make great gifts.

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Unlimited yoga in December Attend all classes in December - £30 Five Class Bundle Attend 5 classes, valid for 3 months - £45 One-to-one session 1-1 yoga session with Tracey - £45

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It’s been a hard year this year.

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Treat yourself to a soothing Dermalogica facial or an indulgent Full Body Massage.

You can purchase a blackdoor gift voucher and make them to measure to any monetary amount or specific treatment, they also have an expiration date of 6 months!

They truly are the gift that keeps on giving!

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GIFT GUIDE For any season or occasion, The Flower Workshop offers an array of beautiful, fresh flowers, Hand selected daily by our team and delivered direct from Holland and Covent Garden, seasonal plants and a range of unique giftware for the home and garden.

Our friendly, experienced team of florists will guide you through selecting and designing stunning floral displays to delight every taste and budget.

We offer a local delivery service or further afield via Interflora.

Tremendous Trees

Stunning, tree wall sculptures, hand made in Kent.

Choose from black, gun metal grey or copper. From ÂŁ35 + ÂŁ4 P&P.

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Infinite Beauty UK offers both an extensive range of aesthetics, using cutting edge technology, and individualized cosmetic treatments. Based in Heathfield, the clinic uses well trained therapists, delivering comprehensive, reliable and effective treatments designed for you.

33A High Street • Heathfield • TN21 8HU Tel: 01435 868447 • info@infinitebeautyuk.com • www.infinitebeautyuk.com

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All Wrapped Up This Christmas...

Are you looking for that elusive inspiration?

With a reputation for finding something different, step inside and you willll find an Aladdin’s cave of cards and gifts.

You will find something for everyone with quirky gifts & perfect stocking fillers for all the family, scarves, handbags & purses, jewellery, fragrance, homeware, and an extensive range of gifts for men!

Enjoy a wide and eclectic range of specialist greetings cards from British publishers too!

All offered with some good ‘old fashioned service!

Why not visit and see what gifts you can tick off your list this Christmas.

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The Star Inn, Old Heathfield WE’RE ‘DOING’ CHRISTMAS! French Onion Soup, Gruyere Crouton Pheasant & Chicken Liver Pate, Redcurrant jam & Toast Lobster Cocktail Crispy Halloumi, Blood Orange & Fennel Salad, Orange Olive Oil dressing ** Free Range local Turkey breast stuffed with Sausage meat, wrapped in smoked Bacon, Roast Potatoes, Honey glazed Parsnips, seasonal Vegetables,Stock Gravy & Cranberry sauce Venison Loin, Juniper Potato Cake, Kale, charred Clementine with Red Wine Jus Pan Roasted Fillet of Brill, Puy Lentils with Garlic Mushrooms, Slow Roasted Tomatoes, Wilted Spinach & Pea Shoots Courgette & Potato Gratin cooked in Almond Tarragon Milk & melted Cheddar, Chicory & Rocket Salad with a Lemon Vinaigrette ** Christmas Pudding & Spiced Kraken Rum Custard Chocolate Biscuit Cake & pouring Cream Pineapple upside down Cake & Devonshire Vanilla Ice Cream English Cheeses, Pickles, Chutney & Biscuits

27.95 Plus 10% Service Charge

We look forward to hearing from you to discuss your tailor made booking. Call us on 01435 863570 or via our website at www.starinnoldheathfield.co.uk Bar only on Christmas Day.

We will be adhering to government guidelines.

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Local Development Update Development update December 2020 Wealden District Council are still working on their new Local Plan.

They have now published the results of their ‘Call For Land’ You can find all the SHELLA Sites old and new at a very useful site called https://stopvinescorner.co.uk/shelaa-2020 Green sites are previously offered sites, yellow new sites offered since January 2019.

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Local Development Update Please see the map opposite for the sites in Horam, which have been offered up to Wealden for potential development.

WDC are currently working on a consultation called Direction of Travel as part of their new Local Plan, to look at travel & ecological impacts of developing the towns & villages across Wealden.

Flooding & development It won’t have escaped your notice that with the very wet weather there has been a considerable increase in flooding locally. Sites where no flooding occurred previously are becoming regular flood spots. The Cuckoo Trail bridge on Horebeech Lane, the bottom of the hill on Laundry Lane and the flooding outside Stream Cottages in Horam before the hill approaches Maynards Green have become an issue or previous flooding massively increased, with the banks of the river here being regularly breached. Sandbags are becoming an everyday sight locally. There is popular opinion that the increase in the amount of development locally is messing with the water table and this flooding is the result of that. There is no solid evidence currently, but this is surely another concern for local residents as the expansion of Horam continues unabated.

If you are concerned about the impact of development on our village you can join one of these groups:

Useful groups & contacts • WASP (Wealden Alliance of Sensible Planning) https://www. wasp2020.org/ • SWOT (Save Wealden from Over Development) find them on Facebook, good community of residents, experts and collection of relevant experience & data.

• Sign up to Horam Residents group mailing list – I only occasionally email so you won’t be deluged, email me your name & address to lucyleaflets@gmail.com • Sign up for Wealden’s Alerts – visit https://my.wealden.gov.uk/ but make sure you set your alerts for the longest distance from your address to ensure you get all the local planning applications emailed to you.

Lucy Atabey, Editor.

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We look forward to opening the hall in accordance with government guidelines when it is safe to do so, as well as welcoming back the regular groups that hold activities at the hall. In the meantime, we hope you have made use of the fantastic open space on the recreation ground for your daily exercise. Once we are able to open for public gatherings, we hope you will choose Horam Village Hall for your special occasion; you can continue to make enquiries and meet with the booking secretary to look at facilities. For more information please visit www.horamvillagehall.co.uk or call 01435 813295 58

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Open Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm.

Bank Holiday opening times: 10am-4pm.

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

All prices, all qualities.

‘’ This December we would like to thank all our customers who have helped us through this crazy year.

Just a reminder all being well our Winter sale starts December 28th’’

Your local independent retailer, with a massive display of quality furniture.

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

01323 847759 www.thorndale-furnishers.co.uk

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This Christmas will be strange, but it needn’t be without hope...

Without doubt, this year Christmas will be strange; definitely, the strangest in my lifetime. As I write, none of us is quite sure what to expect, what will and won’t be allowed. People are anxious and fearful. Cancellations and disappointments seem inevitable. This year, December feels bleaker and darker than ever.

But although Christmas will be strange this year, it needn’t be without hope.

For right at the heart of the season is an incredible act of God in history that has given hope to humanity ever since.

The Bible puts it like this (Isaiah 9:2): “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.”

This light has been shining for the last 2000 years and every Christmas it is announced to the world once again. Perhaps this year, more than ever, we need the significance of what God has done for the world in Jesus to dawn afresh upon our lives.

Why not use this Christmas to give the significance of Jesus a second thought?

This year it is easier than ever, with all our services being live-streamed. Simply contact us or login to one of our services listed over the page and allow the light of God to shine into your life. We’d love you to join with us.

In difficult times, we all look for hope.

Don’t miss the opportunity this Christmas gives to discover the light and hope God has for you.

We wish everyone in Horam and Vines Cross a safe and hope-full Christmas.

PJ Guy, Vicar of Christ Church Horam Simon Cottingham, Elder, Horam Chapel

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(Virtual) Services this Christmas: Sunday 6th December: Morning Service

10.30am - Horam Chapel

Morning Service

10.30am - Christ Church

Sunday 13th December: Morning Service

10.30am - Horam Chapel

Morning Service

10.30am - Christ Church

Service of Carols & Readings (Z)

6.30pm - Christ Church

Sunday 20th December: Morning Service

10.30am - Horam Chapel

Morning Service

10.30am - Christ Church

Evening Christingle Carol Service

6.30pm - Horam Chapel

Christmas Eve:

Christingle Family Service (Z)

4.00pm - Christ Church

At the time of writing, our church buildings remain closed - at least until any new rules are announced for beyond 2nd December. Of course, after that there may be the opportunity to attend re-opened buildings on a socially-distanced basis.

However, all December services listed here will definitely be streamed on Zoom at the times shown, and we warmly invite you to join any of these streamed services from the comfort of your homes.

Services marked (Z) will be Zoom only, even if churches are allowed to re-open after 02/12/20.

Details of how to join are as follows: Horam Chapel services: Please make contact prior to the services to find details of how to login - contact: https://horamchapel.org.uk/ contact/

Christ Church services: Zoom Meeting ID: 841 4466 953 Zoom Passcode: 1234 Christingle ‘kits’ will be available from Christ Church, for the Christmas Eve Christingle Service - to assemble during the service. For details on how to ‘register’ see: https://facebook.com/events/ 290520795584671

Christmas Day:

Christmas Day Family Service

10.30am - Horam Chapel

Christmas Day Family Service (Z)

10.30am - Christ Church

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