Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary by hvcvillagediary

Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary

November 2020

Doing funerals differently!

Dear Readers, Your Editor is breathing a MASSIVE sigh of relief as we begin November because her lovely joint Editor Dawn is finally back!!!! You have no idea how happy this makes me, her financial finesse and attention to detail make life so much less stressful. Welcome back Dawn – we missed you! As we head towards Christmas in such uncertain times, we ask that you support local businesses when buying gifts and food for the festive season. The small, independent traders are relying on this busy period to compensate for the disruption caused by lockdown earlier this year. Because of Covid, Horam traders are unable to offer the usual format of the Horam Christmas Fun Night and instead are planning a “Horam Christmas Shopping Day”. Local shops are hoping to do a Christmas shopping day on Saturday 5th December, with a outdoor treasure hunt, village raffle with cash prizes in Horam pounds and hopefully a Father Christmas! With customers being spread out through the day and a socially distanced Santa outside somewhere, we are sure we can get something to work in lieu of the Fun Night. We are thinking we could also pipe some carols into the street, if public singing is still banned. Local lady Kelly Bruce was aware that local artisans were going to struggle this year, given that Christmas markets are not able to go ahead, so she launched A Countryside Christmas virtual winter market on Facebook to give local people the opportunity to see all that was on offer from local artists & retailers. Search for A Countryside Christmas – Heathfield Winter Fair on Facebook. In Heathfield local traders, with the support of the Heathfield Chamber of Commerce, have recently launched a campaign called “Think Heathfield” to get local people thinking about shopping with the many independent local retailers this Christmas, rather than the big brands and online stores.

So stay safe & well and shop local. Best wishes,

wn xx Lucy & Da Joint Editors

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

In this issue..... Editor’s note ..................... P2 Cater ing............P3, 6, 12, 46 Community Information throughout Services throughout

Well-being....throughout R etail......... P7, 14, 23, 29, 33, Leisure & Hobbies throughout Useful Contacts.......... .....P36 G ardening Diar y......P30 - 31 Local D evelopment Update......P48 -49

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Doing funerals differently! After opening our doors in October we have been busy seeing local celebrants, other local service providers and finishing off our snagging list!

Forward thinking

In our first week we were delighted to be asked by a lovely, local lady to help her plan her funeral. Unlike many people, even though she isn’t suffering from any major health problems, this lady had thought about her final send off in detail. She explained that she wanted to make sure that her family knew exactly what she wanted and that they didn’t have to second guess what would be right for her. She explained that it was important for her to know that everything had been taken care off, to avoid any additional stress on her loved ones at such a difficult time. We feel really strongly about the emotional & practical benefits of planning ahead, which is why we have devoted a whole section of our website just to that. There is a simple no-obligation form to complete on-line for free, prompting you to think about much more than the basics – like your Desert Island Disc top 10, what colours you’d like people to wear, what you would like to leave friends & family to remember you by and much more. If you’d rather do it in person, we’d love to help record your wishes over a cuppa.

The limits of a format

It may surprise you to know that there are plenty of venues you can hold a funeral. The service does not need to be limited to a church or a crematorium. We are blessed in Wealden with some beautiful venues from barns to oast houses. You can have a service (led by whoever you want) and a wake at the same venue. That means there is no break in proceedings, no-one has to navigate their way to another location and most importantly, you aren’t under the same time restraints as you would be at a crematorium or following the formula of a church service. By their nature, both settings will offer the same format (more or less) for every funeral. If you decide to opt for an alternative venue you can have more time, which means more flexibility and additional content to create a truly, personalised send off. Close friends and family can choose to have a committal at church or crematorium later that day, or even the next day.

The restrictions of tradition

Did you know that you don’t have to have a hearse for a funeral, or a limousine? Just because this is what has been traditionally done historically, doesn’t mean it is compulsory. You can choose another more fitting mode of transport to the funeral or just go in your own cars. There is of course nowadays, much more choice with coffins. Many more durable, recyclable natural materials from cardboard, felt, wool, willow & much more. Far too much money is spent on high end coffins that will go in the ground or into the cremator. It is imperative that families are shown the wide choice available. We promise we will NEVER give you a huge file of coffins to look at, but a thoughtfully curated recommendation of just a handful to choose from. And if what you want isn’t there, we can still source it.

A different look & feel

Traditionally funeral directors shop windows have been shuttered or cluttered with urns or other funeral accessories. We have a bright, airy window that allows everyone passing to see clearly into our premises, with Pete the Peacock in pride of place in our window. Pete is the face of our company as he represents the white feather connection and also honours a dear friend Lucy (one of the founders) lost last year. His name was Ade and he died suddenly & tragically a year ago – you can read more about him and how he inspired Lucy to follow her dream, on our website. Ade moved from London to Norfolk into the coach house on a country estate and inherited his own peacock called Pete. At Ade’s funeral, friends got the chance to take away one of Pete’s beautiful tail feathers that had naturally been shed over the years and collected by Ade’s wife Rosie. So we had to have a peacock and he had to be called Pete. We have endeavoured to make a space that is welcoming, comforting, gentle and calm. We have a snug where families can spend time with their loved ones before the funeral happens and we care for your loved ones, right here on site. So you can rest assured that we will guide you through the process and personally care for your loved one on our premises.

No boxes to tick and no packages to choose from

We offer a bespoke service that isn’t bundled up into several packages to choose from. Bespoke doesn’t need to be expensive. Each element chosen will be added to create a truly unique farewell.

Pop in for a cuppa

If you are passing we would love to have a chat over a cup of coffee or tea. We might even share our posh biscuits with you! If you want to see what a modern, forward thinking female led, funeral directors looks like and chat about the many options available that you may never of heard of, please stop by! Love, Lucy & Dawn

White Feather FUNERALS

Doing funerals differently.

Simple - Helping you explore all the choices available, and explaining things simply, empowering you to choose whatâ€™s right for the person you loved. Special - Doing everything we can to help you say goodbye in a way thatâ€™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

www.whitefeatherfunerals.com

Autumn Opening Hours Wednesday-Sunday 9am to 5pm ( food til 3pm)

Sunday Lunch

Traditional roast & homemade desserts

Call to book a table on 01435 408015

Covid 19 Update All our hygiene procedures are in line with government guidance to keep our customers and staff safe. Please remember your mask & NHS Covid App

Horam Manor Farm, Horam TN21 0JB www.lakesidehoram.com Tel:01435 408015 FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Professional Tree Surgery & Hedge Cutting

Tel: 01435 812005 Mob: 07798 793176

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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Autumn Dangers for Dogs •

As the nights get darker and the days colder, one thing to consider is reflective strips on practical jackets and outerwear, if appropriate for your particular dog and where you walk.

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Halloween can be a frightening time for dogs. Take care to watch how your dog reacts to members of the family suddenly acting and looking very different. Please think twice about dressing them up in fancy dress as they may not like it and can chew and swallow buttons or loose bits of material which can get stuck in airways or obstruct intestines requiring an emergency visit to the vet.

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Fireworks Night is looming with its whizzes and bangs that usually go on for a lot longer than just one night. It is a little late for a desensitisation programme for anxious dogs but not too late to ask your vet or behaviourist for the best plan for your individual dog. This could include, calming aids, plug-ins, medications, and buying or building a den. Please also consider signing and sharing the 'Limit Sale & Use Of Fireworks' petition. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/319891

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Finally, with wetter weather increasing, be aware of signs of a lungworm infection which may include coughing, breathlessness, weight loss, reduced appetite and diarrhoea with more advanced cases causing spontaneous bleeding & fits. Obviously contact your local vet immediately if you spot any of these signs and to help prevent lungworm infection occurring ask your vet for details of preventative products. Bring toys and water bowls indoors at night as these can all be covered in snail and slug slime which carry this potentially fatal disease. STAY SAFE-YOU AND YOUR DOG

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www.wheelgates.co.uk Telephone:07973 513701 email:alisonburgess@wheelgates.co.uk

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. •

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.

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

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WELL-BEING Workin g PPE & with triage

Holistic treatments for mother and child

We offer Osteopathic help for mums preparing for pregnancy, coping with structural problems related to the back and neck along with exercises helping you prepare for labour. We use cranial and visceral techniques on babies and children which are gentle and non-invasive .

Post natal checks for mum and baby. Call or email us and see what we can do for you.

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Pilates Classes in Horam Exercising in a relaxed atmosphere enjoying the fun that exercise produces through the release of endorphins. All lessons now online. Lesson times are flexible. Emergency staff and Carers are free. Please book your space with Nancy on 07881 941360

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

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

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WELL-BEING Workin g PPE & with triage

Holistic treatments for mother and child

Post natal checks for mum and baby. Call or email us and see what we can do for you.

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Horam Natural Therapy Centre - Easy Parking - Insurance Approved - Evening Appointments

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

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

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SERVICES Did you know that we offer a private, butchery service, for farmers and livestock owners? We know that you take pride in your animals and we make sure our service and attention to detail follows that. Whether it is just for you, your family and friends or for re-sale - we can offer a complete service at a very competitive rate. We like to use every possible part of the animal, to ensure we get value for money from all the hard work that it takes to rear beef, lamb and pork. • • • •

We give you the unique opportunity to have your own beef, pork and lamb butchered and packed to your own special requirements. We can cut from wholesale cuts, to the most detailed cutting requirements. Sausages, chipolatas and burgers flavoured with our finest ingredients. made to any variety (additional charges will occur). We can bag & vacuum pack (additional charges will occur).

Please do contact us with your specific requirements on this service that we offer.

Follow us on Facebook for our daily updates. Open 6 days a week, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm. High Street, Horam, TN21 0EY. Tel: (01435) 813130 Local ladies collecting for Eastbourne homeless charity The Matthew 25 Mission is a Christian charity based in Eastbourne, offering practical assistance and support to anyone in need regardless of race, religion, age or gender They assist people in need and offer practical help and support to anyone, regardless of race, religion or gender. We provide a listening ear and sympathetic pastoral care with information and advice as well as provision of food, clothing and basic necessities. Volunteers at the Matthew 25 Mission aim to support people trying to rebuild broken lives, especially those with life-threatening addiction, loneliness, bereavement, unemployment, homelessness, offending and more. Local Horam ladies Jenny Manklow & Wendy Stronghill visited the Matthew 25 charity in Eastbourne last month, taking collected goods and food.They asked the charity what their greatest need was at that moment and they were told that it was for mens underpants and tents. So if anyone is able to donate 2 man tents and new men's underwear to either of these ladies, they can take whatever is donated down on their monthly visits. Jenny is at 91 Grange Close on (01435 812281) and Wendy is at 82 Grange Close on (01435) 812253.

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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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WELL-BEING

Modern and Traditional Barbering, look no further! Book an appointment, grab a drink and let Ricky and James take care of the rest! Online: ManeCaveBarbers.booksy.com Phone: 01435 408558 Open: Monday - Saturday Late nights: Tuesday & Thursday More info: www.ManeCaveBarbers.co.uk

In the comfort of your own home. Deluxe pedicure or manicure. Shape, file, cuticles, calluses and hard skin, including varnish £22 £20 Additions: Gel nails extra £10 Hot wax £5 (good for circulation)

Lisa Golding Qualified Pedicure Therapist

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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 the September Draw were:1 Mrs. Jill Lloyd. 2nd MR. Howard Spary. 3rd MRS. Rachel Barton. st

The present club finishes 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. ***********************************************************

The Group’s Headquarters is now Covid 19 ready. The Cubs have had a hike and some outdoor meetings on the Recreation ground, and the Troop have started back with a blaze - fire lighting practice and Smores. The next meeting was in the HQ a social distance and coronavirus safe game of conkers (using Broom handles and face masks) though to be better fun than virtual meetings. Back in March just before the lock down started a Horam Troop Team won the District Scout March Hare Hike; finally they have received the trophy. Well done to the team. Dave Sutton 01435 812462

! e r e h l l i t s e We’r After what seems like an eternity, we’re pleased to announce that we’re starting to meet again on Sunday mornings at 10.30am. We’ve had to organise things a bit differently - there are limits to what we can do, limits to the number of people who can attend, the need to maintain social distancing in the building, etc. Unfortunately, we’re not in a position to start our mid-week clubs (Toddlers, Treasure Seekers, and BiF) just yet. Sorry – we miss them too! When we can do so safely, we will let you know! Obviously, this is under constant review, so may need to change depending on current guidelines. Web: horamchapel.org.uk Email: info@horamchapel.org.uk

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WELL-BEING

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 everyoneâ€™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

or email me - Daynna@the-crystal-rooms.co.uk or take a look at the 1:1 website for full details www.one2onediet.com

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SERVICES Baby Massage RELAX & BOND WITH BABY COLIC

CONSTIPATION

BONDING

SLEEP

TRAPPED WIND

DIGESTION

4 week courses running on Thursdays @ The Cartlodge, Horam Manor Farm, TN21 0JB

Private and group sessions also available, face to face or via ZOOM

Intimate classes, beautiful location, COVID-19 safe.

Booking and more info at www.zenbabymassageyoga.com or 07539 501402

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 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

SERVICES PRESSURE WASHING SERVICE Driveway & patio cleaning. Solar panel cleaning. Contact : 07872 170586 Email: pete@pmfservices.co.uk Find us on Facebook. www.pmfservices.co.uk

Kate Raven

PROFESSIONAL CURTAIN MAKER ALSO: BLINDS, CUSHIONS, CURTAINS, PELMETS, SWAGS AND TAILS. Tracks and poles supplied and fitted. Private tuition available. KATE RAVEN - 07967 828389 PROFESSIONAL CURTAIN MAKER TO THE TRADE FOR 30 YEARS

Qualified Tradesman

0780 5061 Free 309 Estimates

No VAT

JOHN WILLIAMS

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

TEL: 01435 810049

No Vat

Free Estimates

Notice of Horam Village Hall Annual Meeting Tuesday 24th November 7:30pm Due to the pandemic, this year's meeting will be held over Zoom, please email horamvillagehall@gmail.com if you would like to receive an invite for the meeting.

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For all automotive bodywork requirements Chiddingly Road, 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. Insurance workROYS undertaken. PLUMBING SERVICES Full bathroom installation service Free collection /delivery. Taps, Water Tanks, Cylinders, Radiators

Unit 7 Parkside Workshops, Parkside Farm, Shortgate Lane, Laughton, BN8 6DG.

Drains, Gutters, Emergency Call Out All types of plumbing undertaken NO JOB TOO SMALL Call Roy Varley 01435 866312/07920 144067 Local, Friendly, Fully Reliable professional service, NO CALL OUT CHARGE, Free estimates, All Work Full Guaranteed, NO HIDDEN COSTS.

Call or pop in for friendly advice and a quotation without obligation for any of your requirements. SUSSEX FREE RANGE EGGS Adi onLane, 01435 810061. Buy from Call the hensSimon at Riverside or Farm, Laundry Vines Cross. Also available at Pomfrets Butchers, cmscoachworks@gmail.com Spar BroadEmail: Oak & Davies & Son. Tel 01435 812588

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Thorndale

FURNISHERS LTD.

Upholstered Furniture, Dining Furniture, Beds & Bedroom furniture. 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 November we have a FANTASTIC & Genuine Promotion on beds”

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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HORAM PARISH COUNCIL – November 2020 HORAM PLAY AREA, SKATE PARK AND THIRD AGE EQUIPMENT Users are reminded, especially with the news that infection rates for COVID-19 are on the increase (at the time of going to press) to keep to social distancing regulations, wear a face mask and use hand sanitiser.

GAP PROJECT – HORAM VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE HPC would like to clarify that Horam Village Hall’s Management Committee are responsible for this project. Their plan is to create a footpath around the recreation ground. Comments made in a recent issue of the the Sussex Express and County Herald suggested that HPC were going to fund some of this project from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). HPC would like to point out that there has been no official consultation or discussions with them, so WE are unclear how this idea came about? There has been rumour and murmurs that is all. Until HPC receive a proper thought-out proposal there are no plans to fund this project in part or otherwise. Furthermore, other than the Play Park, Skate Park and the 3rd Age equipment there are no future funding plans in this part of the Village.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

One of the initial requirements of a Neighbourhood Plan is to show the characterisation of Horam Parish.(Horam/Vines Cross/Maynards Green/Marle Green/Burlow) It was clear from our survey that a lot of residents have families that have lived in the village for generations so to assist with this characterisation we would greatly appreciate any gems of information or photos of how the Parish used to be. If you are able to assist please could you contact the clerk on 01435 812151 or email clerk@ horam.com

PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE

The Parish Council office is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 9.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. Social distancing measures are in place and masks are required to be worn should you need to enter the office. The Clerk is available other times 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

Saving the moat at Michelham Priory - an update from Nus We are extremely lucky that East Sussex has such a rich history and boasts many great heritage sites. Wealden is home to many extraordinary medieval sights and has a unique history of hammer ponds, which were crucial to the Tudor and Stuart iron industry that was established within the High Weald. The jewel in the crown of Wealden’s medieval heritage is Michelham Priory, located in the beautiful countryside of Upper Dicker. It dates back to 13th century and is a Grade I listed building, which was home to evacuees and troops during WWII. It also has a historic watermill and forge. I visited Michelham Priory this summer and I was shocked to learn about the ongoing issues with water supply to the Priory’s moat – the longest continual medieval water-filled moat in Britain. I have serious concerns about the lack of maintenance of two water control structures which manage the water supply to the moat, by the Environment Agency (EA). This has led to gradual silt deposition, increasing growth of invasive aquatic plants, and made the historic watermill inoperable. During the Covid-19 crisis, a facility such as this mill is absolutely vital to prevent flour shortages. The moat has to be de-silted and water has to be returned to it immediately, or it will be lost forever. Last month, I raised the issue at an urgent debate in Parliament and demanded immediate interventions to ensure the future viability of this critical local gem. As a result, I have met with our area representatives from the EA to find a workable solution. I am pleased that they have committed to urgently review the issue and provide a tangible plan for solving the problem, and a long-term management strategy. Our heritage sites are vital to the local economy and the cultural fabric of the area. From your correspondence, I know how passionately residents across Wealden care about Michelham Priory. Many of you wrote to me about the volunteering you do to maintain the gardens, buildings and the mill. It was also touching to hear your fond memories of swimming and fishing on the moat, and even offering your diggers for de-silting. I greatly appreciate all your support and I look forward to working with the EA and meeting regularly to discuss the progress of this case. To let such a unique and culturally significant site disappear would be a devastating historical, social and economic loss for East Sussex. I am not going to let this happen on my watch. The pandemic has changed how we work and I am no longer able hold public surgeries. However, I continue to hold virtual meetings and casework is undertaken daily. If you are a Wealden resident and require my assistance, please email nusrat.ghani.mp@ parliament.uk. Nusrat Ghani, MP.

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WINDOW CLEANING

Meet Jason, your local window cleaner! As recommended by happy customers Mrs Walters, Vines Cross & Mr Stephen Roberts, Horam. Let us give you squeaky clean windows with our pure water system. We can clean:

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November Gardening Diary

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 we hope shoddy too. 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 clear November morning, a crackling bonfire, a thermos of sweet tea and a long pipe is all that we wretched sinners may reasonably ask 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 that most comforting of autumn smells. 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, white fly on cabbage and Sprout leaves and blighted tomato and potato foliage. Putting such stuffs in the 'Green bin' may risk spreading disease around the county 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 green house gas twenty times as effective as the Carbon dioxide released by a bonfire. The lawn may need some looking after at this time of year, we might to aid drainage and increase aeration by easing 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 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.

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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.

Quid Hortos Colit Local lady Rosamund Russell braves the shave!! You will have read in last month's issue that because Rosamund had been looked after so well by the wonderful Macmillan nurses, she wanted to raise funds for them, so other people can benefit from their amazing support. Last month she brought the shave forward for fear of lockdown shutting down her local hairdresser Cutting Edge. Julie at Cutting Edge started at the back of Rosamund's thick head of hair, in order for her to get used to it, before removing all traces of her hair and sending her off into the outside world, with her beanie hat at the ready! Well done Rosamund - you are indeed very brave. If you would like to donate to Rosamund's fundraising please use the link below: https://bravetheshave.macmillan.org.uk/shavers/rosamund-russell

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COMMUNITY Young at Heart has reopened! Very different to how we usually operate - full PPE, social distancing, no children but we are together. This "lockdown" period has meant those who were suffering already through loneliness have been affected even more - we are happy to be a shoulder or a distraction. Craft has resumed on a Tuesday and music with the wonderful Angela Brooks on a Thursday along with a quick bake and bingo. Plenty of delicious food cooked by the amazing Claire - and home baked cake to take home - no one goes home hungry! We had Laura Russell visit us from Trug and Trowel - she makes really lovely dried flower wreaths and demonstrated to our members who consequently made their own. Thrilled to be able to support and showcase local talent. Bernard supports our music sessions with his piano accordion and harmonica - both a real skill and instruments you don't see being played much any more. We are extremely lucky. Please contact Rachel on 07971 032667 if you have a family member or neighbour who you feel would benefit - we would love to meet them! Kindly sponsored by Wealden Funeral Services.

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The GAP at the REC – Get Active Pathway We have just finished a public consultation to install an all-weather, 1 km long, 2.5m wide pathway around the Recreation Ground to enable residents and visitors to walk, cycle, jog, scoot, wheel buggies or ride mobility scooters around the perimeter to enjoy the outdoors and exercise. We are also considering the provision of a pump track which is a course for honing skills on cycles, balance bikes, scooters and skateboards. We are delighted with the survey results, a total of 478 responses were received via the paper survey and Facebook poll. * 212 (96.8%) of paper survey respondents, are in favour of installing a pathway around the recreation ground. * 249 (95.5%) people said on a Facebook poll that they were in favour of the Pathway around the recreation ground. * 206 (94%) of paper survey respondents, are in favour of installing a pump track at the recreation ground. The overall consultation findings show very high support for the two new facilities. This is backed up by the many comments and suggestions. These are wide ranging, and linked to current relevant issues in Horam, such as the increase in housing and population, access to the ground, and the desire for more trees at the recreation ground. "Hope it happens as looks lovely. Good initiative. Lovely for kids and go for a walk" "The pathway is a wonderful idea for people like myself with mobility issues" "Another great asset for the community to meet and share whilst being more active physically" "Good to have somewhere to walk in any weather away from traffic" "Given current situation, facilities like this should be implemented for people who are socially isolated" "Great opportunity, allow more people to use recreation ground. Open up area to disabled users" "Improve mental health for children (pump track)" "Supportive of all efforts to increase health, wellbeing and fitness of our local community and feel this would be of benefit, fully support the proposals" “The pump track is a great idea as it can be used by so many age groups for various skills and building confidence” “This is a great idea – fully in favour. We need a safe place for small kids to ride bikes and scoots” We are now applying for planning permission so we can apply to the many different sources of funding we have identified. If you would like to get touch with regard to the project please email horamvillagehall@gmail.com Horam Village Hall and Recreation Ground Management Committee

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** Sunday 8th November: Sadly, the impossibility of adhering to social-distancing provisions means that this annual Remembrance Sunday service, which normally takes place at the War Memorial outside the church, cannot be held this year. There will be a brief ceremony for a small group representing the uniformed youth brigades and the Parish Officials, but this will be a private gathering. Please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions, facemasks are to be worn at these services, handcleansing will be available, and social-distancing is to be observed. These latter provisions mean that capacity is limited to approximately 30 people at the service, but with unlimited capacity to join us from your homes, live by Zoom, as an alternative. If you would like to join us, physically or by Zoom, please make contact with the Vicar to reserve your place by Friday lunchtime of the week you intend to come, or to find out the details of joining us on Zoom.

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Heathfield Funeral Services As one of the longest-established businesses in our community The Waterhouse Family, now in the 4th generation, have been providing professional, caring funeral services for almost 100 years. Operating two branches, Heathfield Funeral Service in Heathfield and C Waterhouse & Sons in Burwash, we remain an independent, family-owned business that is proud to combine traditional values with a modern approach. The personal touch is central to our work and there is someone to help 24 hours a day, every day of the year. All calls are answered personally by a member of the family or their local team â€“ not a call centre. No funeral is the same. Each one is organised with sensitivity and awareness of each familiesâ€™ individual needs and preferences. You can be sure of a sympathetic and professional service that will help ease what can be a stressful time. In particular at the moment, the team can guide you through the changes to funeral arrangements under the current Covid restrictions. Options include a traditional service, with appropriate numbers attending; or a direct to cremator service with the opportunity to take a moment of reflection with the hearse if desired. The details of arranging a funeral are important, from choosing a suitable coffin which reflects each familiesâ€™ wishes to personalising the service with bespoke service sheets. We have transparent pricing for all services and facilities and an estimate of the cost of the funeral is provided once the arrangements have been discussed. Full details and services that we offer can be viewed on our business website at www.heathfieldfunerals.co.uk. To discuss your needs on the telephone, please contact Wendy Mitchell who will be able to deal with any enquiries.

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Local Development Update Wealden District Council recently published sites offered by land owners for potential housing development, following a call for sites from them earlier this year. If you look at the map to the right it shows in yellow the sites offered since January 2019 and the green offered up before that date, (which please note is only a little darker than the woodland green). Wealden are now thinking about their new plan and the rules may well not be the same as last time. Therefore, some of the green sites deemed unacceptable in 2019 may on reassessment, be deemed acceptable, and vice-versa. The new orange area for Horam equates to 46.65 hectares – HOWEVER not all these sites will be suitable for development, and it is also important to remember that an entire site is not always suitable and can only be partially developed. We have to accept that Horam will continue to be a contender for possible development, falling within the South Weald and having amenities - a high street with shops. However there is still the issue of lack of infrastructure and land for it, if all available suitable sites are developed into housing, that leaves no land available for schools, healthcare etc which will be needed as the local population swells.

Existing site update Rosemead Farm

The build out continues with landscaping and tree planting on site. Sadly, still no trees planted along the Eastern & Northern boundaries of the site, despite it being stipulated clearly in the application approval documents dated 30/04/2018 under para 5 it mentions the condition regarding landscape buffering requiring compliance in the first planting season. There is no obvious application seeking to defer this and Bovis have yet to offer an explanation for the delay, despite the Editor asking on several occasions over the last 2 years. The Editor asked the site manager for an update on the situation and he advised that planting and trees are on order and he has requested an early November start. The planting is intended to shield neighbours from seeing the estate and protect the views of walkers using the popular footpath that crosses the field (Cauldavon) on the Eastern boundary. The delay in planting these boundaries has done neither and two years of growth have been lost. The developer can theoretically be served by Wealden District Council with an Enforcement Order which may result in a fine.

Horebeech Lane Cuckoo trail bridge

There are cracks appearing on the bridge and there has been an ongoing issue with the drain outside of The Hall, which has led to flooding on a few occasions now on the north side of the bridge. Please note that the drain issues have NOT been caused by Bovis. The steps onto the Cuckoo Trail from the northern side of the bridge remain closed at the request of East Sussex Highways, the site manager of Rosemead is chasing for an update on whether these steps will be removed/shut off but have been asked to keep fencing up for the time being

Cauldavon

Application withdrawn, but this does not mean it won’t come back. As explained previously in this column, there is a track record of ‘unpopular’ applications being withdrawn, resubmitted with minor changes,

Local Development Update previous objections ignored and approval by Wealden’s Planning Committees. An example of this is a hot topic at Wealden currently. A letter (shown bottom of opposite page) signed by several concerned councillors was sent on 19/10/20 to the Chief Executive & Leader of Wealden District Council concerning a site on Eridge Road in Crowborough. Despite months of requests for full disclosures, Wealden have only released a couple of documents. The letter explains the situation.

Southside (opp Rosemead)

This site lost at appeal earlier this year with the Government Inspector finding that it was unsustainable & unsuitable. Sadly, that does not mean it won’t come back. In the light of the new white paper on planning from central government, Wealden’s work on their new 5 year plan and the precedent set by Rosemead permission, this site may well be re-visited.

Four Seasons

The build out of this site just past recreation ground in Horam continues. Last month the Editor delivered to 15 occupied houses on site and was admiring the layout and quality of the build. Many houses are positioned so they face out toward the recreation ground and the site has a really nice feel to it. Rydon Homes site (A267 end of Chiddingly Rd). Build out continues. Coylet Farm ( Horebeech Lane) static mobile homes, build out continues. Hedgerows, Chiddingly Road. Permission for 53 houses, build not started yet, apparently delivering new homes in 2021. Once all these sites with permission are built out that will be an additional 272 homes in Horam.

Housing need

These figures were provided by Mark Bawden, Housing Development Project Officer at Wealden District Council at the end of September 2020. Bedrooms Required A B C D Grand Total 1 25 47 221 124 417 2 7 31 107 106 251 3 3 30 74 33 140 4 2 9 14 2 27 5 2 2 Grand Total 37 117 418 265 837 This need is for the entirety of Wealden, you can see that the highest demand is for 1 & 2 bedroom houses. Are these being built? Developers tend to favour the 4-5 bed executive style homes and the 35% affordable (on sites of 11+ dwellings) are often not built due to developer unseen costs, or built but too costly for housing associations to buy (Merrydown) so end up in private sale/rental market. Developers continue to plan homes which are not the kind of housing we need in Wealden. In South Wealden, assessed housing need states (as detailed above) that the area ideally requires about 80% 1 and 2 bedroom properties to balance the housing stock, whilst developers ignore this genuine demand and submit plans for developments with 70-80% 3 and 4 bedroom homes.

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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