HORAM & VINES CROSS VILLAGE DIARY

HORAM & VINES CROSS VILLAGE DIARY November 2022

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White Feather FUNERALS

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

Traditional to contemporary and everything else in between.

Independent personal service. Transparent and open minded.

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

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

"Feathers appear, when Angels are near."

27a High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8JR.

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

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

All welcome.

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

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT

Christ Church Fellowship

AUTUMN SOCIAL EVENING Monday November 7th 2022 6pm for 7pm at Horam Park Golf Club.

Christmas carol service will be on Tuesday 29th November at 2pm.

Two course meal @ £18.00 followed by a speaker from “Christians Against Poverty.”

Our vicar PJ will take the service.

Please book with your CTH & D representative or with Sue Mumford 01580 819415 (You will be asked to choose your menu when booking) A few late bookings my be possible.

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“Keeping care at the core of everything we do”

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

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Professional Tree Surgery & Hedge Cutting

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

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

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WELL-BEING PODIATRIST & CHIROPODIST

13 years specialist wound care NHS experience.

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

Mara Ragaiolo BSC (Hons) Podiatry.

HCPC registered and member of the College of Podiatry.

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

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

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

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All types of residential chimneys swept.

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Wood & multi-fuel stoves cleaned and serviced.

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Inspection & preparation of all chimneys for stove installation.

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Bird guards & cowls fitted.

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RSPB nominated bird removal man for East Sussex.

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Smoke test & certification for every sweep.

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

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Now certified woodburner installer.

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

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SERVICES JOHN WILLIAMS

Electrician Horam - Heathfield areas.

No call out charge, low rates, friendly service.

TEL: 01435 810049

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Wednesday 2nd November 10am - 12 noon at Christchurch, Horebeech Lane, Horam.

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

Meet with friends, make new friends and enjoy good coffee/tea and homemade cake. We meet the first Wednesday of every month, everybody is welcome.

We shall look forward to seeing all.

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

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WELL-BEING Available now at Horam Healthcare Clinic

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

Please book your space with Nancy on 07881 941360

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

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

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

Chimney works Guttering Fully Insured

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

Tel: 01435 869010

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

A family based business with over 10 year’s fitting experience.

We are a Bathroom & Kitchen Installation Specialist with experience in all ranges of products.

All your plumbing needs Including cylinders, storage tanks, kitchen appliances, taps & tap washers Floor & wall tiling Ceramic, porcelain & mosaics Silicon sealing & re-sealing Showers, baths & sinks Carpentry Including flooring, door hanging, stud walls Free “No Obligation” Quotations & Advice

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SERVICES Ray Wicker - for all your Double glazing and Carpentry needs!

Double glazing: • Replacement of windows and doors in UPVC, aluminium and timber.

• Service & repairs to your existing double glazed windows eg replace old misted glass units, replace broken handles, hinges and locks, re-trim and seal old windows.

• Install UPVC fascia, soffit and guttering - full replacment or cap over.

• Install new or replace shiplap cladding in UPVC or timber.

Carpentry: • Hang doors, fit door liners, architrave, locks, handles skirting etc.

• Custom built in wardrobes/shelves, build flat pack furniture etc.

• Stud walls, insulation board, plasterboard.

• Build garden sheds, summer houses, garden decking etc.

• Fit curtain poles and blinds.

• Replace kitchen/bathroom silicone.

• Install new kitchen carcases, doors etc.

All jobs considered big or small.

Please call Ray Wicker on 07960 503844

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

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Horam Scout and Guide Remembrance Day Parade.

Sunday 13th November 2022.

The parade will leave at 10:40am from the High Street car park via High street & Horebeech lane, to Christ Church arriving at 10:50am.

Followed by the service, outside the church, will be a 2 minute silence.

Friday 11th November at 10:50am a service of remembrance with 2 minutes silence at 11am, will take place in Horam High Street at the corner of the car park entrance.

Listen everybody ‘cos I have something to say!

I’ve Got Christmas lights for charity Here on display. So Take a little time to come and Seek them out, And please bring lots of cash ‘cos That’s what it’s all about (preferably) Walk from the village, it’s not very far, Or there is some parking On the Driveway if you come in your car. I Look forward to your visit, hope you Enjoy the display. Season’s Greetings to You and yours, as you go on your way.

Very best wishes, Rita Wicker Woodley, Little London Road, Horam, TN21 0BL

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WHAT’S ON IN THE COMMUNITY

At Horam Village Hall we offer a warm welcome to everyone celebrating their special occasion. Village halls make the perfect venue - decorate it in your own theme, extend with a marquee on to the recreation ground or just add an ice cream van - make it your day! In addition to our usual facilities, we offer a Banqueting Package for an extra charge. This includes all day hire of hall including previous evening for set-up, banqueting tables and chairs for 104 persons, white tablecloths, white crockery and cutlery. For more info visit www.horamvillagehall.co.uk to check availability and send a booking request, alternatively call 01435 813295.

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Services for November: Sun 6th

10.30am

Sun 13th

10.50am

Sun 20th

10.00am

Together@10 Church for Everyone

Sun 27th

10.30am

Family Worship

Family Communion

(with creche/children’s group for yrs 1-6)

Remembrance Sunday All-Age - Parade Service

(with creche/children’s group for yrs 1-6)

An audio copy of the Sunday morning reading & sermon is available on our website within 24hrs of each service.

Other Activities:

Crossways - drop-in for refreshments & chat Bible Study - Growth Groups Jumping Beans - Parent & Toddler Group Fellowship Group Supporting Horam Christian Care Group

(Wed 10.00-12.00 - 02/11/22) (term-time -Thursdays 10.00-11.30) (Tuesday 29th November at 2.00pm)

If you’d like the opportunity of talking with someone, or if you’d like us to pray for or with you, please do make contact with us: Vicar: Revd PJ Guy 01435 813372 vicar@christchurchhoram.org Warden: Maryanne Ford 01435 817769 Helen Clement 01435 813385 Hall bookings: Jane Thomas 01435 810398 www.christchurchhoram.org

It’s our church for everyone -

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

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

Sunday 20th November at 10.00am

Horam Village Hall Charity Trustee Vacancy and Notice of Annual Meeting – Friday 18th November 2022 at 7.30pm at the Village Hall

Would you like to join us as a trustee of Horam Village Hall and Recreation Ground charity no. 305527?

This past year has been another busy one for the Village Hall committee, with continuing improvement works throughout the hall and recreation ground that have included a new modular stage and fully refurbished kitchen, complete with 2 dishwashers. We have enjoyed many community events this year including the Platinum Jubilee, Comedy Night and our work with the Heritage and Dialect Project and Sussex Clubs for Youth Programme. We continue to work to raise funding to construct the Get Active Pathway (GAP) and pump track.

As a committee, we hope to have developed, and continue to do so, a village hall that the community can be proud of and willing to use; one that is great value for money and a venue suitable for any number of uses and occasions - a venue for entertainment, community events and leisure activities. As volunteers, it is very much appreciated the time committee members give up, we have a booking secretary who takes care of the regular hall users (each night of the week) and the private bookings at the weekends.

The management committee comprises of the charity trustees and representatives of the main user groups (Scouts, Football, Bowls, Tennis, Allotments, and the Flower Show). The committee meet a maximum of six times per year to take care of the management of the hall.

The annual meeting will take place on Friday 18th November 7:30pm – please come along and hear what future plans we have for the village hall – all Horam residents are welcome.

If you would like to find out more about what being a charity trustee entails please contact the secretary, Leigh Ellen Skeggs at horamvillagehall@gmail.com

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

Do they lack confidence in their own abilities?

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

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

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Next date: Saturday 12 November 2022 9:30 am – 12 noon.

Horam Village Hall, A267, Horam TN21 0JE

Second Saturday every month, same time: Last date before Christmas is 10 December We hope to see you!

Help us preserve our environment and dent our throw-away culture.

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

Yummy home-baked cakes and refreshments while you wait! https://www.facebook.com/RepairCafeTN21 On most occasions we will be able to repair: Computers ~ Electrical items ~ Cycles ~ Minor mechanical problems ~ Furniture ~ Jewellery ~ Musical instruments ~ Small Sewing repairs ~ Necklace Restringing Heathfield Repair Café is generously funded

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

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

Local company PLEASE NOTE 01435 supporting 810061 people.

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

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HORAM PARISH COUNCIL – November 2022 www.horam.com & www.facebook.com/horamvillage The Pop Up Youth Hub is now back on track in the Village Hall car park on Monday evenings from 6.30 p.m., this time may change as the winter progresses. This project is funded by Horam Parish Council. The feedback will give guidance on the way forward to try and reduce the ASB in our PARISH. Maybe our youngsters could be encouraged to pop along and express their comments on how they see Horam from their point of view and what they would like to see happen?

A polite reminder, to report all ASB to the police on 101@sussex.police.uk The Planning Committee met on Monday 26th September to consider two large planning applications in Chiddingly Road. Our two District Councillors were present.

Members have expressed their ongoing concerns regarding the foul water/sewage issues and were pleased that WDC are now pressing Southern Water to deliver on its commitment to improve the system. HPC have written to Ofwat to highlight the problems in Horam.

The Horam Traders Christmas Night has been cancelled this year due to the lack of support. It was a difficult decision by Horam Traders, but it felt the time was right.

There are still plans for a Christmas tree and the High Street will have lights.

HPC would send a special thank you to Art and Trish (All Dressed Up) for their sterling work over the many years they have been involved. Well done, put your feet up.

HPC would like to welcome Tim Joy to the Horam Team who is litter picking at the play park and ensuring the equipment stays in good order.

The Neighbourhood plan presentation on the 15th October was well received. We would like to remind those who haven’t had time yet to complete the questionnaire to do so. You have until the 11th November. Remember your plan for your Parish!

ARMISTICE DAY AND REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY The Parish Council will be laying a wreath at the War Memorial (at Christ Church, Horebeech Lane) on Sunday 13th November as part of the Village commemoration ceremony.

Another wreath will be laid at the Memorial Garden (at the corner of Hillside Drive and High Street) at 11.00 hrs on on Armistice Day, Friday 11th November. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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

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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.

Getting ready for Christmas?

At Thorndale we have gifts such as plants, pictures, mirrors, ornamental items, lamps, clocks & of course loads of dining & bedroom furniture, beds & three-piece suites

01323 847759 Unit 1 Burfield Park, South Road Hailsham BN27 3JL

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Windows, solar panels, fascias, soffits & conservatories.

For a free no obligation quotation call or email us today!

DBS Checked and approved.

Telephone Jason 01435 408048 ~ 07739 039944 Email: ascleaning@live.co.uk

ORCHARD FRAMING www.orchardframing.co.uk

ORCHARD FRAMING BESPOKE FRAMERS UNIT 4, MERRYDOWN BUSINESS PARK, DISCOVERY WAY, HORAM ( entrance opposite the village hall ) 01435 812075 All framing requirements covered, off the shelf frames and mounts.

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Painter & Decorator Experienced & Qualified Tradesmen Exterior Painting Interior Painting and Paper-hanging 3 Redpoll Road, Hellingly, BN27 1GQ. Tel: 01323 656295 Mobile 07759 227178 RIVER MEAD NURSERY Foords Lane, Vines Cross, Horam, East Sussex TN21 9HB Telephone No. 01435 813353 Email – info@rivermeadnursery.co.uk Website - www.rivermeadnursery.co.uk We have a wide selection of plants:Bedding Plants, Herbs, Vegetable Plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Fruit Bushes, Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Grasses, Cacti, Agaves.

Also available – Home grown produce (seasonal vegetables, herbs, fruit, cut flowers and eggs).

Opening Times: Winter 9am-dusk Monday - Saturday

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SBG Computers ●Repairs ●Upgrades ●Broadband set-up ●Networking ●Tablet repair ●Personal tuition ●Data recovery/ back-up

A family business est.1999 Supporting and Servicing all your PC needs

●Servicing ●Custom-built PC’s & laptops ●Virus removal/protection ●Mac and Apple repair ●Smart phone/iPhone repair ●Wi-Fi issues ●Home & Business visits

Heathfield 01435 863316 Call any time for a prompt friendly service

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Cooper & Son Funeral Directors

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

Bailey & Co

Licensed Conveyancers & Commissioners for Oath

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The modern alternative to Conveyancing by Solicitors Specialist Property Lawyers, Buying, Selling, Re-Mortgaging, Probate and Wills

Make home moving easy For a free quote call us today on 01435 862277 Or you can either; Email us on enquiries@baileyandco.org.uk Or visit us in person, our office address is 39a High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8HU

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SERVICES @HughesLawSussex

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

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We don't just treat backs.....

• Neck & shoulder pain • Sciatica • Frozen shoulders & RSI • Arthritis & joint stiffness • Headaches & migraines • Stress/tension • Sports Injuries • and much more....

Our Osteopaths are Specialists in: • Baby, Mum & Child Osteopathy • Cranial Osteopathy • Animal Osteopathy Catherine Hearne BSc (Hons) Ost, Nicola Leonard B.Ost DPO

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Ground floor premises with disabled access. Weekday, early evening & Saturday appointments available.

Call our dedicated booking line below to make an appointment.

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

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‘Our aim is to provide each resident with a caring and secure environment and the means to live life to the full extent, with privacy, independence and dignity’.

En suite and garden view rooms available For enquiries call us on

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

Private tuition available.

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

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

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

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

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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

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USEFUL CONTACTS Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Explorer, Paul Sutton, 01435 813023/07803 051048.

Bowling Club, Alan Archer, 01435 865536.

Cross In Hand Bridge Club, Jan Moore, 01435 863001.

Heathfield & Horam Football Club, Becki Chiweda 07366 034310.

Brownies, Mary Jones, 07814 373402.

Christ Church Fellowship, Pamela Blakey, 01435 810348.

Dementia Supper Clubs, Lyn Leeves, 07740 338120.

Diamond Dance, Lizzie Owen, 01435 812543/07985 306178.

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

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

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

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

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NOVEMBER GARDENING DIARY “If there's ice in November that will bear a duck, there'll be nothing after but sludge and muck."

The weather this month is rarely an incentive to work in the garden, but the abandonment of the garden to its own devices during the dark months is a great mistake as there is as always much to be done, right through winter.

Autumn digging will have been started by Battle of Britain Day with the digging-in of compost, manure, and shoddy.

This digging-over should be carried on and completed this month, no need to break down the clods as rain and frost over the winter will render the diggings down to a good workable condition.

In the established border deep digging will not be possible, but a light forking between the shrubs will help to aerate the soil, whilst digging in any compost, dung, leaves and annual weeds will increase the humus content of the soil. All good things.

This month is a good time to plant roses, fruit trees and ornamental deciduous trees and shrubs. It is surprising how much root they will make by Christmas if planted whilst there is still some warmth left in the soil. Firm staking is essential with any new planting and should never be an afterthought; moving roots are fatal to the prospects of newly planted trees and shrubs.

Autumn bonfires, surely one of the great joys of gardening; A still and misty November morning, a crackling bonfire, a thermos of sweet tea and a long pipe is all that we wretched sinners may reasonably hope for. Having established working or even friendly relations with our non-asthmatic or bronchial neighbours, we should not feel guilty at spending a whole morning leaning on our rakes, musing at the flames and breathing in the evocative scents of nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, benzene, particulates and the sundry other volatile organic compounds that make up the loveliest of the autumn fragrances. Aside from the sheer idle enjoyment of it all, this is the only way to dispose of rose leaves with mildew or black spot, apple and pear leaves with scab, whitefly infested cabbage and Sprout leaves, and blighted tomato and potato foliage. Putting such stuffs in the 'Green bin' may risk spreading disease through the bags of compost thus sold on, likewise putting it on our own compost heaps ensures disease next year. We are told that composting creates Methane, a greenhouse gas twenty times as effective as the Carbon dioxide released by a bonfire.

The lawn may need some attention at this time of year; to aid drainage and increase aeration we may ease any compaction; A garden fork pushed in half way and jerked backwards will effectively loosen the top layers, the lawn should be worked over in this way every six to eight inches, this may seem an onerous job and as we may still be wheezy from our morning by the bonfire, may be safely delegated to any under-employed youths we may uncover about the house or indeed any child deemed capable of hard labour.

The collecting-up of leaves continues apace, it is important to keep the bulk of them off the grass, especially sycamore and the larger leaves; a yellowing lawn heading into winter is not the thing. Real afficionados of leaf mould will keep the mould of years constantly moving from one bin to the next and exclude Sycamore and other big shiny leaves, but however you make it, though low in nutrients, the resulting mixture is a good conditioner of the soil, very useful for us South Saxons plodding about in our Sussex clay.

Pruning of apples and pears should begin this month. We have not room enough here to go into all the methods of pruning but for those of us who are worried by the obscurities of pruning lore, first identify your tree and refer to the literature before sallying forth, genned up and armed with the secateurs; bush trees are frequently overpruned which results in jungles of new growth the following year but very little fruit; much better to cut back individual branches, either those dead, diseased or crossing than to cut back all the branches. Plums and cherries should not be pruned during the winter months because of the risk of silver leaf infection.

If the weather is too inclement for outdoors work we may without guilt retire to the shed to sharpen and grease the tools. The mower should have done its work for the year, we may aim to see it serviced, oiled and safely in winter quarters by the beginning of Advent, thus easing the burden on the gentlemen who service them, averting the grumbling in Spring when the hordes descend, trunks full of mowers for immediate servicing.

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Oaklands Court Spread Positivity & Kindness Pre covid Oaklands Court, part of Chanctonbury Healthcare were open to welcoming the local community into the home and meet the residents. This was reached by holding summer and Christmas fetes which proved popular with their residents and people living in the local area. They also encouraged and enjoyed mixing with the younger community by having pen pals and occasional visits.

Over the last couple of years, their residents have missed the friendly rapport that had to be stopped due to Covid. They are eager to reach out to the local community again now times are safer.

As a project over the summer months, they decided to join in with the trend of hidden hand painted stones. They held several craft sessions with their residents, staff and some local children mixing together to produce over 70 brightly painted pebbles. They have had lots of fun doing this and have shown their Facebook page where local people can post their ‘finds’ to to the to their residents.

They have hidden the stones from Horam to Maynards Green and have already had some lovely replies from people having fun finding and re-hiding these painted stones. The residents at Oaklands are really enjoying reading the happy comments on the Facebook page and are excited to see how far their stones travel. This has been a great first step to embracing and connecting with the community.

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DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Horam’s Neigbourhood Plan Horam Parish Council have been working on a Neighbourhood Plan. The purpose of the Neighbourhood Plan is to establish policies that will be used to shape and inform proposals for new growth and development in the Parish. Please note that the Neighbourhood Plan is not identifying land for future development. However, future development is likely: Wealden District Council is preparing a new Local Plan for the district as a whole and this will establish how many new homes and jobs should be provided in the area. From 2011 to 2022 the number of dwellings in Horam increased by 23.27% compared to just 9% across the rest of Wealden. Horam Parish Council will continue to liaise with the District Council as they develop the new Local Plan (currently delayed to 2023, which means Horam’s NP will be in place before the Local Plan is finished). Although the Parish Council don’t yet know how much growth will take place, or where, the Neighbourhood Plan seeks to influence this by establishing principles of good design, an appropriate mix of housing types and sizes, and criteria to be used to direct growth to the most sustainable locations. This is all set in the context of retaining and enhancing the rural context and qualities of the Parish. The Neighbourhood Plan also includes ideas around green spaces, biodiversity, community uses and accessibility for all.

The Neighbourhood plan presentation on the 15th October at Horam Village Hall was well attended by local residents. It was clear that a huge amount of work & thought had gone into it. All of the information will be displayed in the windows of The Horam Centre.

You are able to contribute your thoughts about shaping Horam’s future by completing a questionnaire by the 11th November. If you haven’t yet managed to complete and submit a questionnaire, visit www.horam.com to complete a questionnaire and download all the information displayed at the exhibition on the 15th October. If you prefer you can pick up a paper version from Samuel & Son in the high street.

Sewage You may have seen last month a couple of reports on BBC South East’s news about the issues of sewage and ground water flooding in Heathfield. In response to this item, Southern Water issued a statement saying ” The challenges we face in this area…are complex. Including increased development, surface run-off and climate change, so extend beyond Southern Water’s own control. We are working closely with the local authority, highways department and other partners to develop lasting solutions.” In Horam, residents close to new developments have noted an increase in flooding in their gardens, on footpaths and on roads. If it rains heavily water can be seen shooting up from manhole covers in the entrance to the Rosemead estate. Yet each time Southern Water are consulted on a planning application, they say it is fine and their current infrastructure can cope, yet if it rains heavily they position a tanker to drain off excess ground water in Heathfield. Maybe residents should consider class

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DEVELOPMENT UPDATE action suits against the company each time flooding occurs and causes damage & inconvenience and we may see a change in the law like in Scotland. There water companies are required to give evidence on how they can cope with new developments reliance on the existing infrastructure and can object if new housing will overload the existing system. In a parliamentary debate last month, it was revealed that water companies in England and Wales cannot refuse developers access to the sewage network, even if they know it cannot cope. HPC have written to Ofwat to highlight the problems in Horam.

This is a worry as we know that sewage contaminating water courses can seriously affect our health. If this isn’t addressed, in the future we may be presented with the return of more serious diseases.

Planning application for land adjacent to Rosemead (WD/2022/1694/ MAO) As I write this column on 16th October 2022, the application for 46 houses on the corner of Horebeech Lane and Laundry Lane (an extension to Rosemead) has yet to come onto the agenda to the Planning Committee South meetings at Wealden District Council. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday 27th October, so I will have to report in the December issue. However, in Horam’s Neighbourhood Plan this field (that is crossed by the popular public footpath 11) has been classified as one of the villages ‘Green Spaces’ to be protected to protect the rural look and feel of the village and prevent Horam and the hamlet of Marle Green being merged together (the coalescence of two places is against the National Planning Policy Framework). This and the number of objections to the application plus the petition signed by hundreds of local people, may influence the councillors to waver on the three line whip to approve applications and avoid appeals.

But we need more houses, don’t we?

What we need in Wealden are more affordable and sustainable houses. The majority of houses being built are neither and in the process we are losing our green spaces for food production and grazing and also to protect the environment. I understand our children need to find affordable housing, but until this becomes the majority of our new development, I feel it is important to try to protect the environment so our children, their children and their children’s children have something left to inherit. Don’t forget that there are currently over 8,000 dwellings that have been given permission in Wealden, that have yet to be built out. I don’t speak from the privilege of being a homeowner either, but as someone who has to rent and cannot afford to buy in the current climate.

Lucy Atabey.

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WHAT’S ON IN THE COMMUNITY Young at Heart have had another busy month making the most of our minibus generously donated by Age Concern. We’ve enjoyed a lunch at Mark Cross Garden Centre, baking Victoria Sponge cakes with Bedes School, a trip to Drusillas Zoo with Little Tinkers Nursery School - all thoroughly enjoyed by members.

Skippers Hill and Dallington Schools have joined us at the Club - fun with Bingo and a quiz! Nobody should be lonely! Please contact Rachel on 07971032667 should you have a friend or family who might be interested! Kindly sponsored by Wealden Funeral Services and Trevaskis Consulting Ltd.

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