Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary

HORAM & VINES CROSS VILLAGE DIARY April 2023

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WHATS ON IN THE COMMUNITY

ART CLASSES for CHILDREN & ADULTS S S S S

After School & Saturday Classes Half Term Workshops Private Tuition Arty Parties for all ages

Cherry Spring Studio

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WHATS ON IN THE COMMUNITY CROSSWAYS COFFEE MORNING

CHRIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP

EVERYONE WILL BE MADE WECOME INCLUDING CHILDREN.

All welcome.

Wednesday 5th April 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.

Meets on Tuesday 25th April at 2pm. Our speaker is Cathy Gilling our local PCSO.

The meeting will be followed by afternoon tea.

We shall look forward to seeing all.

Please come and join us at Christ Church, Horebeech Lane, Horam.

MEMBERS OF CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT ARE OFFERING THESE

“WARM WELCOME SPACES” THROUGH THE WINTER OF 2022/2023 free hot drinks, sometimes soup, cake or pudding and activities.

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy these facilities.

MONDAYS St. Bartholomew’s Church, Cross in Hand in the new ‘Alleluia Room’ from 10.00am to 4.00pm every Monday from December 5 th (excluding Boxing Day December 26 th) – hot drinks, lunch and activities.

Welcome Baptist Church from 1.00pm to 4.00pm from January to March (and possibly other afternoons if needed).

St. Bartholomew’s Church Burwash “3Cs” – 10.00am to 12.00, Cake Coffee and Chat.

TUESDAYS Union Church “Tuesdays Together” in the Church Hall from 2.00pm. to 4.00pm on alternate Tuesdays (alternating with the Lunch Club).

A time of laughter puzzles and quizzes .

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CHERRY TREE COURT WELCOMES YOU ALL. A warm welcome awaits you.

Every Monday we hold a bingo and raffle evening, join us from 6pm for a 6:30pm start.

Every Friday we gather for a coffee morning from 10:30am.

We look forward to seeing you!

Find us opposite Horam Chapel.

WHATS ON IN THE COMMUNITY

Horam Churches Services this Easter At the heart of Christianity is a glorious hope for all, centred on the person and work of Jesus Christ.

It’s a hope that deals with our past, provides strength and joy for our present and promises a certain future beyond our wildest dreams.

This Easter, the churches in Horam would love to help you discover this hope that God has for you.

Why not come along to one of our Easter services listed below and find out more? We look forward to welcoming you.

With all good wishes, PJ Guy

Vicar

Christ Church Horam (CCH)

Nic Voss

Minister

Horam Chapel (HC)

Saturday 1st

10.00 H20 (children & families event)

HC

Sunday Sunday

2nd 2nd

10.30 Palm Sunday Family Service 10.30 Family Communion

HC CCH

Friday

7th

10.30 Combined Good Friday Family Service

(with CCH)

HC

Sunday

9th

10.30 Easter Sunday Family Service

Sunday

9th

10.30 Easter Sunday Family Communion CCH

HC

Registered charity number: 1108855

Everyone wants to hold the baby, but who holds you?

6 week online group

For more information:

1:1 Volunteer Support

www.hses.org.uk info@hses.org.uk

and

For parents/carers of babies under 12 months

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WHATS ON IN THE COMMUNITY

Our next session: Easter Saturday, 8th April, 9.30am – 12 noon, Horam Village Hall.

Our next session: Easter Saturday, 8th April, 9.30am – 12 noon, Horam Please bring your broken items to be repaired, Hall.

Computers ~ Electrical items ~ Furniture ~ mechanical problems ~ Cycles ~ Small repairs Please bring youSewing broken items to be repaired,

We now have a SEED SWAP table with seeds kindly donated by Thorpe Gardens. your own surplus and choose ~ new ones.

Computers Bring ~ Electrical itemsseeds ~ Furniture mechanical problems ~ Cy

Small Sewing repairs

We now have a SEED SWAP table with seed kindly donated by Thorpe G Bring your own surplus seeds and choose new ones.

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

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LARGE and SMALL TOYS + SINGING REFRESHMENTS + FRIENDSHIP

www.christchurchhoram.org

SERVICES

Professional Tree Surgery & Hedge Cutting

Tel: 01435 812005 Mob: 07798 793176 7

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 MARIA SMITH SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY How can sports massage help you?

-relieves tension -eases sore/tight muscles -improves circulation -improves joint mobility -enhances wellbeing -increase flexibility & range of motion

Fully air conditioned studio in Horam or mobile service available.

Appointments: 1 hour = £40 45 minutes = £35 Each massage caters for your needs – relax and unwind!

Tel: 07786 220179 Email: mariasmassage21@gmail.com Website: mariasmassage.co.uk

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 or email at nancyprocterpilates@gmail.com www.nancyprocterpilates.com

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

Therapies and treatments available in a quiet and relaxed setting in Horam

Happy New Year !

Is 2023 the year for you to make some changes in your personal life?

Our therapists are here to help you reach your health & wellbeing goals These are some of the wonderful treatments we can offer you :♦ The amazing QXED Biofeedback therapy ♦ Hypnotherapy & NLP ♦ Aromatherapy & Massage ♦ Reflexology ♦ Learn relaxation techniques and find a new you ♦ Wonderful Neal’s Yard remedies and products ♦ Beauty treatments using 100% natural products ♦ Holistic therapy and meditations ♦ Kinesiology including food sensitivity testing & advice ♦ Coldwave (low level/healing) laser therapy And ♦ Weightloss planning with The 1:1 Diet with Cambridge Weight Plan Give us a call to book something just for you …

All our therapists also offer vouchers which make great birthday gifts if you know someone would like a treat especially for them

Call Daynna on 07770 820673 to find out more

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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

OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE ON EVERYTHING FROM FIESTAS TO FERRARIS!

FOR A SAFE, RELIABLE & FAMILY FRIENDLY SERVICE YOU CAN RECOMMEND TO OTHERS, CALL OR EMAIL US NOW!

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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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Services for April: Sun 2nd

10.30am

Family Communion

Fri 7th

10.30am

Good Friday Service

Sun 9th

10.30am

Easter Sunday - Family Communion

Sun 16th

10.00am

Together@10 Church for Everyone

(with children’s group yrs1-6) (at Horam Chapel)

(followed by Easter Egg Hunt)

(please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

Sun 23rd

10.30am

Family Worship (with children’s group yrs1-6)

Sun 30th

10.30am

Family Worship (with children’s group yrs1-6) (followed by Annual Parochial Church Meeting)

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 (Wed 10.00-12.00 - 05/04/23) Bible Study - Growth Groups (term-time -Thursdays 10.00-11.30) Jumping Beans - Parent & Toddler Group Fellowship Group (Tuesday 25th January 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 do make contact with us: Vicar: Revd PJ Guy 01435 813372 vicar@christchurchhoram.org Warden: Maryanne Ford 01435 817769 www.christchurchhoram.org Helen Clement 01435 813385

It’s our church for everyone -

together @10 church for everyone

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!!

Sunday 16th April at 10.00am

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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.

Free!

H 2O aimed at primary school children and their families 1st Saturday of every month. 10am-12noon (children need to bring a responsible adult with them) Different activitie

Craft

s, including:

Cookin g

es Gam

Bible stories Snacks

and more!

More info: horamchapel.org.uk/h2o

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HORAM PARISH COUNCIL – APRIL 2023 www.horam.com & www.facebook.com/horamvillage

DISTRICT AND PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS – 4th May 2023.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A POSTAL OR PROXY VOTE OR VOTER AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE OR ANONYMOUS ELECTOR’S DOCUMENT. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Monday 17 April 2023. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX by 5 pm on Tuesday, 18th April 2023.

Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Tuesday 25 April 2023. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photoid-voter-authority-certificate New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX by 5 pm on Tuesday, 25th April 2023.

Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX by 5pm on Thursday, 4th May 2023

OUTREACH POST OFFICE The Post Office will be closed on Mondays 3rd and 10th April and will re-open on Monday 17th April. The opening hours are Monday from 10am to 2pm.

WEALDEN GREAT SPRING CLEAN Wealden have an annual show pride in WEALDEN GREAT SPRING CLEAN between 17th March to 2nd April. It is still not too late for residents to get involved by cleaning up their piece of Wealden.

REPLACEMENT HEDGE – HEDGEROWS Because of HPC’s intervention the replacement whips which have been planted by the developer will be changed to a more mature species.

PARISH CLERK - can be contacted either by email: clerk@horam.com or 07900

576236. The offices will be open from 9.30am to 12.30pm on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Horam – For Sale

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Cowbeech – For Sale

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Check out some of the amazing properties available to rent or buy on our website!

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

SERVICES

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

JOHN WILLIAMS

Electrician Horam - Heathfield areas.

No call out charge, low rates, friendly service.

TEL: 01435 810049

 Planning and building regulations approvals  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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BRIDGEFORD’S BEST BITES: OSTEOPATHY TIPS PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME The term was introduced by Robinson in 1947, implies a group of signs and symptoms caused by piriformis muscle disorders, leading to irritation and compression of the anatomic structures passing under its belly, notably the sciatic nerve, causing sciatica that is not related to the spine or discs. There is no consensus regarding diagnosis, pathophysiology, investigation and management.

Anatomy: There are 2 piriformis muscles located across the bottom, attaching at one end to the ball at the top of the hip bone (the greater trochanter of the femur) and at the other end to either side of the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of the spine) where the utero-sacral ligament also attaches. Piriformis muscles pass over the sacro-iliac joints, having a strong relationship with sciatic nerve, which passes under or through piriformis muscle slightly differently in each individual, making some people more susceptible to related sciatic nerve irritation.

Symptoms: Are mostly related to spasm of the muscle and irritation of the underlying sciatic nerve. Buttock tenderness in the muscle itself and deep seated gluteal pain, which can radiate to coccyx and back of the leg. Aggravated by prolonged sitting, hip flexion, abduction (taking the leg out to the side) and internal rotation.

There may be different leg lengths, weak hip abductors and pain on resisted hip abduction in sitting position.

Causes: Usually by a fall on the buttocks or direct trauma. Can also be from irritation of the sacro-iliac joint or a lump near the sciatic notch, lipoma (fat containing lump) in the muscle, chronic expanding hematoma across the gluteal muscles, fibrosis after a deep injection, one leg shorter than the other, pyomyositis (bacterial infection in skeletal muscle that can cause a pus-filled abscess), dystonia (neurological movement disorder causing contractions and spasms), possibly adverse effects of atorvastatin. The layer of fascia surrounding the abdominal cavity can provide a route for infection from pelvis to piriformis, involving it in urino-genital irritation. Piriformis syndrome after caesarean section spinal anaesthetic is attributed to the spinal procedure, though can be caused by prolonged upright sitting after delivery, compressing sciatic nerve at sacro-iliac joint, inflaming and irritating piriformis. Ballet dancers often need help with piriformis due to leg turn-out position.

Diagnosis: Neurological examination and imaging results are usually normal and used to rule out other causes of sciatica; each leg can be lifted up when laying on the back; symptoms are not be relieved by lumbar facet joint injections as lumbar nerve origin sciatica would be. Flexion, adduction and internal rotation movements of the hip cause pain. Pain can be reproduced by deep palpation in piriformis; contracting piriformis with Pace’s manoeuvre: seated patient abducts the legs; stretching piriformis with Freiberg’s manoeuvre: forceful internal rotation of the extended thigh and Side-laying: patient laying painful side up, upper leg bent, then lifting and holding upper knee several inches off the table.

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Treatment: Focuses on stretching (hip flexion, adduction, and external rotation), hip muscle strengthening, physical therapies, deep soft tissue work, acupuncture dry-needling, pain medication and ultrasound guided nerve blocks and injections, including corticosteroid and botulinum toxin; surgical management should be a last resort and can include arthroscopic release of the muscle.

Osteopathic/Manual Management: Adjusting spinal and hip bones, soft tissue and myofascial techniques, stretching, dry needling, home rehabilitation exercises; attention to postural habits and ergonomics.

A simple release using tennis balls https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=QznN7UFXW00&t=24s Some piriformis stretches https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=HAq0xYHXyJc&t=439s (only do what feels ok.)

We are happy to advise you on your health matters.

Lin Bridgeford DO KFRP MICAK MICRA FSCCO MSc, Registered Osteopath & Kinesiologist & Senior Yoga Teacher. Master Hypnosis and NLP Practitioner.

Contact: 01273 309557 / 07710 227038 www.osteo-info.co.uk YouTube search Aether Bios or Instagram linbridgeford https://linbridgeford.wordpress.com contains all my articles as blogs Available now at Horam Healthcare Clinic

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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.

“Don’t let others FOOL you Come and see genuine honest pricing on quality sofas, chairs, and furiture

“Majestic 1000 pocket sprung mattress “Clara 2 seater with two chairs just £1499” with memory foam 4’6’’ just £410”

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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SERVICES

WINDOW CLEANING LET US GIVE YOU SQUEAKY CLEAN WINDOWS WITH OUR PURE WATER SYSTEM. We can clean all of the below up to 60ft.

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

Here at G.L Carpentry and Joinery we pride ourselves on producing quality work, using great craftmanship to ensure we keep our customers satisfied.

George O’Neill, All your carpentry and joinery needs covered.

For a free quote please contact: GL.CJ.GO@GMAIL.COM or 07513 972344 Instagram: G.L_Carpentry_Joinery

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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

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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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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.

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Poles & tracks supplied & fitted. Full range of linings & interlining.

Alterations & renovations of preloved curtains.

Professional, reliable service direct from an experienced local maker.

Help keep your home warm this winter with bespoke curtains & blinds.

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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.

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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 Repair Cafe https://www.facebook.com/Repair_Cafe_TN21 or email us at heathfieldrepaircafe@outlook.com Heathfield Silver Band, Mallory Hansford, 01435 862398, mallory@heathfieldsilverband.org Horam Christian Care Group to Ann Procter 01435 812157.

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 Club, Phyllis Stevens, 01435 863224.

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Horam Residents Group, Lucy Atabey, 01435 812153.

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Horam WI, Kim Dunn, 01435 813942.

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.

Non emergency police, 101.

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.

Vines Cross Bonfire Society, Mark Woods, 07976 426286.

Vines Cross Community Association (VCCA) Ian Evans 07867 553440 Wealden Youth Choir, Tea Killick, 07808 222535.

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APRIL GARDENING DIARY ' Rain on Good Friday and Easter Day, a good year for grass and a bad one for hay.'

Having survived the long gloom of Lent (though alas not for those of us who are undergoing the extended privations of Ramadan) gardeners will feel fitter from their abstentions and feel in good shape to get on in the garden, a good thing as April is a month of many tasks which will brook no delay. Growth is now so strong that it will soon be too late to prune or transplant many plants without risk of injury.

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

April is a good month for planting Laurels, conifers, hollies and other evergreen shrubs and hedging plants. Any rose pruning should be finished off as soon as possible. Climbing roses may also have been tackled last month; the small side branches off the main stems cut back to two inches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The vegetable garden: Potatoes, those who commune with the moon will know that root crops go in from the beginning of the waning gibbous to the new moon, April's full moon is on the 16th, thus we may set out our pre-chitted potato tubers from the 16th until the 30th.

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WHAT’S ON IN THE COMMUNITY

Young at Heart have had another busy and varied month. We’ve celebrated Pancake Day with everyone getting a go at “tossing the pancake” - we joined Maynards Green School in the afternoon. We were invited to Skippers Hill School who kindly hosted bingo for us all and an excellent tea! We’ve made macrame plant holders and mosaic plant stands alongside our workbooks kindly planned and supplied by Cherry Spring Studio. Angela Brooks and Cake and Wine Club Choir and Rowana Mladek hosting Qigong continuously support us every Thursday morning - a wonderful start to the day. Little Tinkers always join us on a Thursday afternoon for bingo, craft and cake! On 21st April we are starting a third day! Knitting, crochet, cross stitch in the morning and to join our clan of schools, Blackboys and Five Ashes are now on board! Lots to be grateful for. Nobody should be lonely. Kindly sponsored by Wealden Funeral Services and Trevaskis Consulting Ltd.

Uniting generations in the glorious setting of Heathfield Park Cricket Club

A full day of lunch, crafts and activities with pupils from local schools Book a FREE TRIAL DAY and come and join us we would love to meet you!

Please call 07971 032667 AT H F I E L D C O M M U N I T Y C L U B Horam Vines Diary Advert 128x45mm_Layout 1 09/03/2023H E09:32 Page 1 or visit&youngatheart.me.uk

For the rescue and re-homing of unwanted & abandoned animals, wildlife rescue & rehabilitation

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` HORAM VILLAGE FUN DAY Sunday 9th July 2023 On Horam Recreation Ground & Village Hall 12:30 til 5pm.

The Dog Show - Snail Races - Children Fun Fair - Local Dance Group displays Wealden Brass - BBQ - Pizza Van - Bar - Ice Cream Van. New this year: Children’s flowers in a jar competition.

Interested in having a stall?

Stall prices remain the same fee as previous years 3m (Gazebo size pitch) £16 or 6m (Double Gazebo) £32 For a booking form contact: Brenda Macklin 01435 812018.

If you wish to help in anyway, contact: Dave Sutton 01435 812462 / 07889 652586 Our new Facebook Page is: Horam Fun Day & Craft Fair.

Information will be in the Village Diary each month.

WEALDEN GREAT SPRING CLEAN Wealden have an annual show pride in WEALDEN GREAT SPRING CLEAN between 17th March to 2nd April.

If anyone is interested in helping to keep the village pleasant, please contact virginia: vfmroberts@ gmail.com

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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.

Any animal in trouble call 0781 50 78234, for anything else call 01825 873003.

Trailer Hire Covering Sussex, Kent & Surrey Call Steve Riddle on 0845 108 6447 or 07936 435193 46

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT

GCSE Maths Tuition Available from a Qualified Maths Specialist Teacher Call Tristan on 07503 423056 Fully DBS registered

Stepping Stones Podiatry Podiatry/Chiropody Home Visiting Service Jane Stoner BSc(Hons) MRCPod HCPC registered andfriendly friendlyservice service in the comfort ofhome your home. l Professional Professional and in the comfort of your l AllAllaspects footand andnail nail care aspects of of foot care l Areas Areascovered: covered: Heathfield, Horam, Uckfield Heathfield, Uckfield and and surrounding villages surrounding villages.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023

Thursday May 4th 7:30pm.

St. Bartholomew’s Cross in Hand: Alleluia Room Reports on the past year Election of officers and Speaker: Rebecca Hale “Family Support Work” Members and friends of all churches are welcome.

Heathfield Walk of Witness Friday April 7th 2023 9:30 am.

Starting at Heathfield Fire Station and joining the service at Union Church at 10am.

Coffee and hot cross buns in the church hall afterwards.

Everyone is welcome!

Later distribution of buns to people in streets and shops.

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