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Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary November 2021

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Dear Readers,

Welcome to the month of bonfire night! You know how us Sussex folk love our fireworks - well after a 2 year hiatus - we finally have some local displays coming up - see our What's On page for more details! And remember to let us know if you have a forthcoming event for our What's On page, our deadline is the 16th of the month for the following month's issue.

We hope that you are enjoying the delights of open fires & wood burners, hot chocolate and onesies after your stunning Autumnal walks in our beautiful countryside (the bits that haven't yet been built on!). This month sees the beginnings of Christmas activity, the very exciting Santa's grotto in Horam in December and start your Christmas shopping at Heathfield Women in Businesses Christmas Market on Sat 27th November at Union Church, Heathfield and Horam Manor Christmas Market on the 14th. Lots of brilliant stalls from local artists & crafters - hand made Christmas gifts and decorations, ceramics, toys, beauty, homewares and much more. Don’t miss Horam Christmas Fun Night either on the 2nd December, come and support your local traders.

In September The Green Party held a very useful Planning Workshop for local residents to help them respond to over development in Horam and surrounding areas. They covered planning law, a view point from local & district councillors and how they are trying to challenge the status quo - read more about this on P40.

And have you despaired at our throwaway society and really would like to get things fixed, rather than adding them to landfill? Did you know about the brilliant Repair Cafe that is held monthly at Horam Village Hall? Take your broken item into the experts at Horam Village Hall to see if it can be given a new lease of life. See P32 for more details.

Kind regards,

wn xx Lucy & Da Joint Editors

Thank you once again to Roy Cullen, our resident village photographer for our front cover shot.

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In this issue.....

Well-being....throughout

Editor’s note .................... P2

R etail...... ...throughout

Cater ing...........throughout

Leisure & Hobbies throughout

Community Information throughout

Useful Contacts ......... .....P34

Services throughout

G ardening Diar y......P38

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D evelopment update.....P40

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Complementary Therapies

in a quiet & relaxed setting in Horam We are continuing to do our best to support our clients through the ongoing COVID restrictions and are still here to help you with a range of therapies for Both Body & Mind - probably now needed more than ever!

I can also help you to lose any extra weight you feel you are ready to let go of to start 2021 as we all mean to go on ... healthier and happier!

For full details check out www.one2onediet.com We have safe distancing measures of course in place to ensure everyone’s d setting in Horam wellbeing whilst at the Crystal Rooms so give us a call to book yourself that much needed and deserved session.

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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EMPORIUM INCORPORATING

MAYS Terracotta & Gardenalia plus various Artisan Crafts & Antiquities Up to 1/2 Price Discounts KIMINI for Gifts & Interiors

on selected items throughout November & December

Sculptures * Metalwork * Statues * Quality Pots * Wood Carvings

01323 847281 / 07713 410023 may@maysterracotta.com

www.maysterracotta.com NEW STOCK CONSTANTLY ARRIVING AT OUR NEW LARGER UNDERCOVER PREMISES OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK OPENTO 5 DAYS A10am WEEK WEDNESDAY SUNDAY to 4pm WEDNESDAY SUNDAY to 4pm INCLUDINGTO BANK HOLIDAY10am MONDAY INCLUDING BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS Closing Jan & Feb - Re-opening 2nd March

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CUTTING EDGE HAIR Has relocated to: EMILY HOUSE, LEWES ROAD, CROSS IN HAND, TN21 0SR. Call Julie 07972 302273 to make your appointment.

Also home visits available, if this is easier for you.

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CHERRY SPRING ST UDIO

Art Classes CHERRY & Workshops SPRING Children’s Half Term Workshops After School Classes ST UDIO Saturday Classes

Adults Workshops & Watercolour Tuition

shop RING Visit STourUDIO SPRING Art & Craft Supplies Hand Poured Candles Greetings Cards Wrapping Paper Ceramics

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Arty Parties for all ages

07482 261006

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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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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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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.

25% off G Plan Upholstery through November “Plus many, many more bargains”

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

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WELL-BEING Osteopathy & Kinesiology including cranial & visceral Workin g PPE & with triage

Your Book spine FREEeck!

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Effective Osteopathic treatment for muscle, joint, neck and back pain

We offer to help babies, children and adults for a wide range of problems.

Aches and pains, digestion and circulation issues, minor sports injuries, tension and inability to relax are just some of the problems our bodies can encounter

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

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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THIS SPACE FROM £5.75 PER MONTH

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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

www.robinking.co.uk T: 0800 11 200 88 E: robin@robinking.co.uk

Services offered:

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)

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SUSSEX FREE RANGE EGGS

Buy from the hens at Riverside Farm, Laundry Lane, Vines Cross. Also available at Pomfrets Butchers, Spar Broad Oak & Davies & Son.

Tel 01435 812588

CONSUMER ADVICE: KEEP REFRIGERATED AFTER PURCHASE Riverside Farm, Laundry Lane, Vines Cross, East Sussex TN21 9ED Egg stamping explanation 0 = Organic, 1 = Free Range, 2 = Barn, 3 = Cage, UK = Origin, 99999 = Producer ID

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SERVICES/COMMUNITY JOHN WILLIAMS

Electrician Horam - Heathfield areas.

No call out charge, low rates, friendly service.

TEL: 01435 810049

It’s our church for everyone -

together @10

Together@10 - at Christ Church Horam.

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

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

st church for everyone Sunday 21 November at 10.00am

Jumping Beans

A group for 0-3s and their carers Term-time: Thursdays 10.00am-11.30am (50p per morning)

Horebeech Lane Horam TN21 0DT

LARGE and SMALL TOYS + SINGING REFRESHMENTS + FRIENDSHIP

www.christchurchhoram.org

Meeting together on

Sunday mornings at 10.30am You’re welcome to join in with us, either in person or online.

We’re also live streaming the service, so you can watch from home - either at the same time as the service, or later on. Just visit the website, below, to find the service you’re interested in Web: horamchapel.org.uk Email: info@horamchapel.org.uk

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"A funeral isn't a day in a lifetime, it's a lifetime in a day."

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Helping families create truly personal goodbyes.

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“Mum spent some time planning parts of her funeral and had the opportunity to meet with both Lucy and the recommended celebrant, Mark, prior to her passing.

This made our job a little easier when the time came and to be honest, Lucy and Mark were on hand whenever we needed their guidance and honesty.

The process was easy and relaxed in the planning and on the day, the service felt calm and personal to us.

We would recommend White Feather Funerals“ Mrs C “We were delighted with Lucy and Dawn’s part in arranging my husband Ken’s funeral. They were both truly professional and yet compassionate in their dealings with me and my family and were there at all times with their help when needed. Their assistance ensured that my husband had a truly memorable send off, exactly what we wanted and a day that will remain forever in all our memories. We are so pleased we chose White Feather at this most difficult time.

Thank you so much from all the Whittakers.

Bless you both.” Mrs W “Great service, in every sense of the word. Lucy and Dawn were excellent in helping the family navigate the many options and completely open minded to our wishes and suggestions. I recommend White Feather Funerals without hesitation.” Mr S “I did not want the formal and usual crematorium funeral. Following a private committal, we were fortunate to be able to have a garden service and celebration at home, in the garden that my husband loved. Dawn and Lucy made this possible and organised the whole event with great sympathy and professionalism.” Mrs E

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

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FUNERALS

If you are thinking of selling or letting your property, our dedicated team can offer a FREE open-market valuation and help you to take the first step.

Call us today on 01435 810077 info@samuelandson.co.uk

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Residential Sales Residential Lettings Property Management Land and Farms

www.samuelandson.co.uk Bank House, High Street, Horam, TN21 0EH 19

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

No Vat

Free Estimates

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

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WHAT’S ON GUIDE Local firework displays Punnets town on Saturday 30th Oct Parkside School Fireworks - tickets from Cuculo - Fri 12 Nov East Hoathly on Sun 13th Nov Wadhurst fireworks (book online) Sat 6th Nov Pogue Traders @ May Garland from 9pm Sat 30th October.

Churches Together Autumn social evening @ Horam Park Golf club Thurs 11th Nov. Wealden Brass Band Remembrance Concert, State Hall, Heathfield, 7pm Sat 13th Nov. Repair Cafe @ Horam Village Hall 9.30-12 noon Sat 13th Nov Churches Together Service @ Union Church, Heathfield, 6.30pm Sun 14th Nov Horam Manor Christmas Market, 10-3pm Sun 14 Nov Heathfield Farmers Market, Co-op car park, 9-12.30pm Sat 20th Nov Heathfield Women in Business Christmas Market, Union Church, Heathfield, 10-4pm Sat 27th Nov

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HORAM PARISH COUNCIL – November 2021 @ www.horam.com www.facebook.com/horamvillage

HORAM HIGH STREET – RESURFACING

We have been told by East Sussex County Council that our High Street is to be resurfaced with the work due to start on 25th and last until 29th October. By the time you receive this edition of the Village Diary the work should have been completed. The High Street has been in poor condition for a long time now, so this resurfacing is welcome. They have apologised for any noise disruption this may have caused. Please be patient and polite to the contractors doing the work. Any comments should be directed to ESCC Highways (https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/roads/) or to Bob Bowdler our County Councillor cllr.bob.bowdler@eastsussex.gov.uk.

OUR HORAM PCSO

Our PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) for Horam (Cathy Gilling) intends to hold a public surgery outside the Co-Op at 10.00 hrs (10 am) on Tuesday 2nd November. This is an opportunity for you to discuss any matters that concern you. If you wish to bring anything to her attention she can be contacted by email on catherine.gilling@sussex.pnn.police.uk However, for emergencies contact the Police by phoning 999.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY AND COMMEMORATION

The Parish Council will be laying a wreath at the War Memorial (at Christ Church, Horebeech Lane) on Sunday 14th 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 11.00hrs on 11th November to coincide with the National two minutes of silence.

In this Centenary Year of the Royal British Legion, the Parish Council has installed a ‘Tommy’ silhouette at the Memorial Garden. Tommy will be removed after Remembrance Sunday and then used again in future years.

PLANT A TREE FOR THE JUBILEE – Horam Parish Council will be planting a Cherry Tree in the

Memorial Garden at the corner of High Street and Hillside Drive. The date to be advised.

Residents are encouraged to plant a tree in their own gardens, if space permits. We may not have the space that Capability Brown had, but we can still invest in the future ‘look’ of Horam; as well as do a small bit towards capturing carbon dioxide.

PHOTOS, COMMENTS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO NEEDED

Please take photos of the places/buildings in Horam Parish that you like, and also those that you do not like; then send with your comments to the Clerk (email below), the more you send the better. Volunteers are also needed for the Steering Group to help in the delivery of the Neighbourhood Plan to shape the Horam Parish of the future,

LAST, BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST - HORAM PLAY PARK

The drainage works have been completed. Unfortunately, we have been advised that the Play Park should not re-open until the newly sown grass has grown sufficiently. The good news is that the newly sown grass is sprouting well, but it has not yet grown sufficiently to allow re-opening of the Play Park. The skate board park will remain open while this work is being carried out.

PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY

A vacancy exists for a parish councillor. 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.

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.

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

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Have you been naughty or nice...because Santa is coming to town! 10am-5pm, 4th December, Horam Village Hall.

Don’t forget to remind the children that Santa is keeping a close eye on them before he visits Horam next month!. Local man Joe Belton thought it would be great to bring some Christmas magic to Horam in December and has organised for Santa and his elves to visit us at Horam Village Hall on 4th December 2021.

Come and meet the big man himself and his elf & safety assistants, some of his lovely reindeer whilst listening to some festive tunes courtesy of the fabulous Heathfield Silver Band. Let your children get in the festive mood by having Christmas face paints, or a ride on the chair- o- plane ride, provided by Steve Nutter.

Browse the Christmas Fayre for gift inspiration and some early Christmas shopping wins. Plus many more activities throughout the day and a reindeer competition* children will receive a wooden reindeer to take away with them and decorate. The best decorated reindeer winner, will receive 4x FAMILY TRAIL ENTRY + PARKING for Wednesday, 15 Dec 2021 at 5:45 PM Bedgebury at Christmas National Pinetum, Goudhurst, TN17 2SJ *Winner will be chosen and announced on Saturday 11th December. Competition Closes 5pm on the 10th December 2021. Name, age and a contact number to be provided along with a photo of the decorated reindeer to santaschristmasfayre@gmail. com Bookings to be made online for Santa's Grotto and Christmas Fayre admission. For more information and to get tickets, please visit: www.santaschristmasfayre.co.uk and remember to be nice!

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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.

Email: info@orchardframing.co.uk Closed Monday.

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SERVICES M.R. CROUCH

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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SERVICES

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

FAST, FRIENDLY & COST

EFFECTIVE SERVICE

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 • Property development

19 High Street, Heathfield TN21 8LU 01435 890101

info@hugheslaw.co.uk

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WELL-BEING

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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We are taking all necessary steps to keep our patients and us safe in light of Coronavirus, therefore your appointment may feel a little different if you have visited us before.

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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RESPITE CARE

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

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

01435 812170

Vines Cross Road, Horam TN21 0HF

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THE PET FOOD SHOP Quality Food & Accessories for Your Furry Little Friends

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Great Value & High Quality Own Brand Pet Food

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Loyalty Card for Added Value! Ask us about our Points System!

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Wide Range of Frozen Products

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Good Range of Pet Beds

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Burns - Skinners - Natural Instinct - Fish4Dogs Natures Menu - James WellBeloved Plus Many More!

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Many Varieties of Wild Bird Food & Feeders

Tel:01435 864652

Email: petfoodshopheathfield@gmail.com

www.petfoodshopheathfield.co.uk

Station Approach, Heathfield, TN21 8LG

Opposite Sainsburys Find us on Facebook

@ThePetFoodShop

Free delivery See website for t&c’s

ON-LINE SHOP

NOW OPEN

www.petfoodshopheathfield.co.uk

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Repair Café Heathfield open at last!

We waited over 18 months to finally open the doors.

Our new Repair Café launched on 11 September in Horam Village Hall. Seven skilled women and men were lined up to help local residents repair rather than throw away faulty goods: a whole array of different objects were rejuvenated, from a family tent with a faulty zip, much-loved teddy bear, toaster, computer, stool to a broken axe handle, motor bike screw, clock, radio and lacklustre jewellery in need of polishing.

BUT, why were there no broken bicycles to fix? Three young experts were eager to help but not a single bicycle arrived. Does the much-talked-about cycling revolution not apply to Horam and Heathfield?

Customers left content with the help they had received; those who simply wanted to check things out, promised to come back next month with their own faulty objects. There was a lot of amiable chat between repairer and client and amongst the visitors over tea or coffee and succulent home-made cakes. It proved, if it needed proof, how invaluable this project is. It helps save money and the planet by denting our throw-away culture; and, last but not least, it fosters a community spirit which we all need badly, especially after the pandemic lockdowns.

Please come along to our next meeting on Saturday 13th November, 9.30-12 noon, Horam Village Hall, TN21 0JE. You will find many of our marvellous volunteer repairers, all professionals working in their own field of expertise, prepared to tend to your faulty electrical goods, computers, mechanical items, clothes, furniture, jewellery AND BICYCLES! Please also check our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RepairCafeTN21.

Cornelie Usborne (for the Repair Café Steering Group)

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!

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

Bowling Club, Alan Archer, 01435 865536.

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

Heathfield & Horam Football Club, Becki Chiweda 07366 034310.

Brownies, Mary Jones, 07814 373402.

Christ Church Fellowship, Pamela Blakey, 01435 810348.

Dementia Supper Clubs, Lyn Leeves, 07740 338120.

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

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

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

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

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

Heathfield 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 Flower Show, Dave Cooley on 01435 812704 Horam Fun Day, Dave Sutton, 01435 812462/07889 652586.

Horam Guides, Jo Sutton, 01435 813023.

Horam & Heathfield Flower 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.

Horam WI, Contact via ESFWI 01323 442592.

Manor Oak Surgery, 01435 812323.

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

Non emergency medical, 111.

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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.

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We are very lucky to have such an amazing charity locally that cares for our wildlife. WRAS are always grateful for donations of towels, pillow slips, blankets and cat food. These items can be left at: Unit 8, The Shaw Barn, Whitesmith, BN8 6JD. Why not visit their charity shop in Eastbourne? 01323 643111.

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October 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 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 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 that most comforting of autumn fragrance. 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 attention 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.

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Development Update Helping residents fight over development On 26th September the Green Party held a planning workshop in Horam Village Hall, `Wealden's Beautiful Countryside: How we can stop the concrete spreading'. It was a great success. The hall was packed, the seven speakers (from all levels of local government and Horam anti-planning movement) talked about various aspects of planning, from the law, to the way district councillors deal with applications, to the influence of parish and town councils, Green Party alternative ideas and Horam local activism. See a list of the material considerations residents are meant to quote in any objections to planning application on the following page.

Information is available on the Wealden Green Party website www.wealden.greenparty.org.uk

Horam Village Hall Management Committee Vacancy for Two Charity Trustees and Notice of Annual Meeting – Friday 19th November 2021 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 outdoor table tennis, new windows, re-sanded floor, the outdoor planters and the invaluable defibrillator. We continue to work on the Get Active Pathway (GAP) and pump track as we await the decision on the planning application so that we can start to fundraise for this well supported project We still have projects to pursue and continue to fundraise for these; new kitchen roadside signage, electric charging points and cycle racks.

As a committee we hope to have developed, and continue to do so, a village hall that the village 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, 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 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 19th November 7:30pm at the hall – please join us, all welcome

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

WHAT ARE MATERIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS? Local Planning Authorities can only take into account 'material planning considerations' when looking at comments and objections to a development proposal. The most common of these (although not an exhaustive list) are shown below:

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Layout and density of building

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Personal morals or views about the applicant

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Services for November: Sun 7th

10.30am

Sun 14th

10.50am

Sun 21st

10.00am

Family Communion

(with creche & children’s groups, 0 to 11yrs)

Remembrance Sunday All-Age - Parade Service

Together@10 Church for Everyone (please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

Sun 28th

10.30am

Family Worship

(with creche & children’s groups, 0 to 11yrs)

We will continue to stream our services online, every Sunday on Zoom.

To join our Zoom services: Meeting ID 841 4466 953 Passcode 1234 Other Activities: We will be starting Christianity Explored and Discipleship Explored courses in the near future - please contact the Vicar if you would like to receive further information.

Crossways - drop-in for refreshments, chat with friends (Wed 3rd November 10.00-12.00) Bible Study - Growth Groups Jumping Beans - Parent & Toddler Group (term-time -Thursdays 10.00-11.30) Fellowship Group (Tuesday 30th November at 2.00pm) Supporting Horam Christian Care Group If you’d like the opportunity of talking with someone, or if you’d like us to pray for or with you, please make contact with us: Vicar: Revd PJ Guy Warden: Maryanne Ford Hall bookings: Jane Thomas

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT AUTUMN SOCIAL EVENING Thursday November 11th 2021 6.00pm. for 7.00pm at Horam Park Golf Club Two course meal @ £16.00 followed by speakers from “Wealden Works!”

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We look forward to seeing you on the Wednesday 3rd November 10am - 12 noon at Christchurch, Horebeech Lane, Horam.

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!

Wednesday 1st December is our Christmas special including live music where we can sing carols - festive fare goodies to eat and a fun filled time together. Bring a neighbour a friend Children all ages all will be made welcome We shall look forward to seeing all of you at: Christchurch - Horebeech Lane Horam

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Tuesday November 30th at 2pm Christ Church Fellowship, Christmas Carol Service Speaker Reverend PJ Guy Followed by afternoon tea It would be most helpful to know numbers for catering purposes..

Please ring Anne on 01435 866298.

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