Heathfield Town Diary by hvcvillagediary

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Art Classes

• Watercolour

• Drawing with Pencil & Ink

• Acrylics & Gouche Techniques

• Mixed Media Techniques

• Portrait - Human & Animal

Lunch Qi Gong Days Out

Afternoon Tea Knitting

Lunch Qi Gong Days Out

Singing Baking

Watercolour Painting

• Cartooning & Design

Crafting & Creating

Dancing Games Fun with the Children

Afternoon Tea Knitting Watercolour Painting Singing Baking Crafting & Creating Dancing Games Fun

• Working with Clay

Children’s Classes Arty Parties Cherry Spring Studio

Adults Classes Group Bookings The Blacksmiths

Private Art Lessons Commissions Nettlesworth Lane

CHERRY SPRING STUDIO

Uniting generations in the glorious setting of Heathfield Park Cricket Club, The Pavilion, Old Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 9AE 10-4pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

School Holiday Workshops Art Vouchers Vines Cross TN21 9EN

Uniting generations in the glorious setting of Heathﬁeld Park Cricket Club, The Pavilion, Old Heathﬁeld, East Sussex TN21 9AE 10-3.30pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

e cherryspringstudio@outlook.com 07482 261006

If you would love to come along or know someone that would Call Rachel on 07971 032667 www.youngatheart.me.uk

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

We meet 2nd Saturday of every month at Horam Village Hall TN21 0JE (A267)

Next Session 11th November 2023 - 9.30-12 noon

Next Session 8th June 2023 - 9.30-11am

We hope to see you! Help us preserve our environment and dent our throw-away culture. Everyone is welcome - Yummy home-baked cakes & refreshments while you wait!

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!

Items we repair include: computers, electrical items, cycles, minor mechanical problems, furniture and small sewing repairs

On most occasions we will be able to repair: computers - electrical items - cyclesminor mechanical problems - furniture - small sewing repairs

Tel: 07786 220179

Everyone is welcome - join us for home-baked cakes & refreshments

Email: mariasmassage21@gmail.com

Email repaircafeheathﬁeldandhoram@outlook.com https://sites.google.com/view/heathﬁeldrepaircafe/home?pli=1 www.facebook.com/RepairCafeTN21

Website: mariasmassage.co.uk

Heathfield

entry, regardless of how caused.

Age Concern

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Explorer

Broad Oak Short Mat Bowls Club

Cake and Wine Club Choir

Cross In Hand Bridge Club

Heathfield & Horam Football Club

Brownies

Dementia Supper Clubs

Diamond Dance

Eastbourne & District Canine Society

USEFUL CONTACTS

01435 866960

07973 768192

01435 867622

07957 405342

01435 863001

07366 034310

07814 373402

07740 338120

01435 812543

07985 306178

01323 506151

Heathfield Badminton Club 01435 868454

Heathfield Bridge Club

07714 122543

Julie Langden

John Roberts

Mr A Kinson

Angela

Jan Moore

Becki Chiweda

Mary Jones

Lyn Leeves

Lizzie Owen

Mrs Chris Cleland

Graham Thorlby

David Higgon

Heathfield Chamber of Commerce secretary@heathfieldchamber.co.uk

Heathfield Choral Society 01323 833921

Chris Thompson chairman@heathfieldchoral.org.uk

Heathfield & District Bonfire Society www.heathfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk /membership

Heathfield & District Horticultural Society

01435 830725

Heathfield & District Ramblers Association 01435 873551

Nick Jeggo

Joy Charlesworth

Heathfield Farmers farmersmarket@heathfield.net

Heathfield Folk & Dance Club

Heathfield Food & Wine Circle

Heathfield Parish Allotment Society

Heathfield Parish Council

01435 873551

01435 812704

01435 865700

Joy Charlesworth sec@heathfieldfolk.org.uk

Lorraine Cooley

Nicky Lee Marshall nleemarshall@hwpc.org.uk

01435 865 700 info@hwpc.org.uk

Heathfield Park Cricket Club 07730 384642

Heffle Quilters 01435 865903/07789813165

Heathfield Road Runners 01435 812926

Heathfield Silver Band 01435 817201

Heathfield u3a 07769 865487

Heathfield & Waldron First Responders

01435 812273

Heathfield & Waldron Rugby Club 01435 868747

Heathfield WI 07488 279722

Heathfield Youth Centre

Maggie Barr

Anneleen Raubenheimer anneleen.ar@gmail.com

Fleur Blanford info@heathfieldroadrunners.com

Nick & Heather Beeby, secretary@heathfieldsilverband.com www.heathfieldsilverband.com

Barbara Hibbart publicityu3a@outlook.com

Dr Tim Williams

Devina Guyton

Sarah.Northwood@eastsussex.gov.uk

Heffle WI hefflewi@gmail.com

Horam & Heathfield Flower Club 01435 863224

Le Marche Anglo French Market 07970237723

Rainbows 01435 812018

Royal British Legion 01825 830445

RSPCA 0300 1234 999

The Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare 01825 830444

Wealden Youth Choir 07808 222535

Heathfield & Firs Surgery 01435 864999/ 01435 862021

Non emergency medical 111

Non emergency police 101

Phyllis Stevens

Richard Ridley

Brenda Macklin

Victor Barnard

Tea Killick

Thorndale FURNISHERS

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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

Current Open Times

Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Saturdays 10am to 4pm

Sundays 10am to 2pm

Bank Holidays 10am to 4pm

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.

• Wood & multi-fuel stoves cleaned and serviced.

• Inspection & preparation of all chimneys for stove installation.

• Bird guards & cowls fitted.

• RSPB nominated bird removal man for East Sussex.

• Smoke test & certification for every sweep.

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

• Now certified woodburner installer. Ross Atabey on 01435

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acleansweephoram

Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council

News from Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council

Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council award numerous grants every year to deserving local groups and causes. This month, we wanted to give you an update on how one of the grants that we awarded has been spent.

A local Mother recognised that there were no groups catering for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) children in the area and approached the Welcome Baptist Church to see whether they could assist. The Church were delighted to help, and have created an environment that is a safe and secure place for Children and Parents alike. Every week they offer play, chat, help and support for families who often struggle to fit in at regular play groups. Initially, the group made do with the Church’s existing toys and play equipment. However, it soon became clear that a significant investment would be required to obtain specialised and more suitable sensory equipment. The Parish Council recognised the need, and also the importance of supporting a group that filled a significant gap. A grant of £2,500 was awarded for the purchase of new equipment. With this Grant they were able to buy a sensory tunnel, light tunnel, mega ball, sensory light table, spinning chairs, soft play, black out tents, peanut balls, building bricks, liquid sensory light timers, sensory projectors, spinning toys, sensory body socks, sensory liquid tiles, balance stepping stone, magnetic building blocks and a trampoline which the delighted children are now beginning to make use of.

The SEND Stay and Play group wished to express their heartfelt thanks to Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council for their support, and for enriching the lives of the Children who attend the group.

SEND Stay and Play Sessions run on Thursdays from10am to 11:30am at the Welcome Baptist Church on Alexandra Road. For more information about these sessions please contact Joanne on 01435 864646.

If you ever have any questions or concerns that you would like to raise with the Parish Council please do not hesitate to ring or email us, our details appear below. Helen Johnson, Parish Council Clerk, 73 High Street, Heathfield TN21 8HU Tel: 01435 865700. Email: info@hwpc.org.uk Office opening hours Mon-Fri 9:301pm, 1:30-3pm.

Heathfield Morning WI

Our next meeting is 10 - 12

Tuesday 12th November

We have a talk from Beachy

Head Chaplaincy

We meet 2nd Tuesday of the month

Just come along and meet sociable ladies

Do some activities, go on outings

Listen to some great speakers

Enjoy tea/coffee and a chat

If you would like to find out more email us at heathfieldmorningwi@gmail.com or speak to Devina on 07488279722

Visitors welcome for taster session & reduced membership at this time of year

Main Hall, Union Church Station Road Heathfield TN21 8LB

SUSSEX CLOCK REPAIRS

Second Generation Clock Restorer | 23 years experience

Antique clock conservation and restoration in Sussex and surrounding areas

Free Collection and Delivery within a 20 mile radius of Heathfield

Visit sussexclockrepairs.co.uk for more information

LEE PITCHES PGD Horologist

W: sussexclockrepairs.co.uk

E: sussexclockrepairs@gmail.com

T: 07359 776071 Heathfield

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.

HEATHFIELD SILVER BAND

We are looking for new members in all sections. Did you use to play a brass instrument and gave it up for some reason? Or, if you have never played we can teach you. We offer free instrument loan and free tuition. Why not give us a try? Be part of a friendly group of people and enjoy a new challenge. There are no grades required and we are non-contesting. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at our bandroom in Alexandra Road, Heathfield. Call 01435 817201 to discuss joining HSB, www.heathfieldsilverband.com

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 be upsidedown in the herbaceous border, but the abandonment of the garden to its own devices during the dark months is a great mistake, as there is as always much to be done, right through winter.

Autumn digging will have been started by Battle of Britain Day with the digging-in of compost, manure and shoddy. This digging-over should have been completed by Trafalgar Day, and may at the latest be completed by the Kings Birthday. 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 comprise all the gardener may ever hope for. Having established working or even friendly relations with our non-asthmatic or bronchial neighbours, we should not feel guilty at spending a whole morning leaning on our rakes, musing at the flames, and breathing in the evocative scents of nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, benzene, particulates and the sundry other volatile organic compounds that make up the loveliest of the autumn fragrances. Aside from the sheer idle enjoyment of it all, this is the only way to dispose of rose leaves with mildew or black spot, apple and pear leaves with scab, whitefly-infested cabbage and Sprout leaves, and blighted tomato and potato foliage. Putting such stuffs in the 'Green bin' may risk spreading disease through the bags of compost thus sold on, likewise putting it on our own compost heaps ensures disease next year. We are told that composting creates Methane, a greenhouse gas twenty times as effective as the Carbon dioxide released by a bonfire.

The lawn may need some attention at this time of year; we aid drainage and increase aeration through the easing of 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 profitably delegated to any under-employed youths we may discover about the house or indeed any child deemed physically capable of moderate to hard labour.

GARDENING DIARY

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

Pruning of apples and pears should begin this month. We have not room enough here to go into all the methods of pruning but for those of us who are worried by the obscurities of pruning lore, first identify your tree and refer to the literature before sallying forth, genned up and armed with the secateurs; bush trees are frequently overpruned which results in jungles of new growth the following year but very little fruit; much better to cut back individual branches, either those dead, diseased or crossing, than to cut back all the branches. Plums and cherries should not be pruned during the winter months because of the risk of silver leaf infection. If the weather is too inclement for outdoors work we may without guilt retire to the shed to sharpen and grease the tools, whilst casting occassional smug glances through the panes at the dragooned and unhappy youths and children labouring over the lawn. The mower should have done its work for the year and 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, and so averting the grumbling in Spring when the hordes descend, trunks full of mowers for immediate servicing.

NEWS FROM NUS GHANI

Autumn is truly underway in Sussex Weald, with a whole spectrum of colours decorating our beautiful countryside. This time of year also brings us many celebrations of harvest and I am always pleased to support Back British Farming Day, which is an annual campaign to recognise the crucial role our farmers play in producing food for the nation and caring for the countryside.

Sussex Weald is home to many exceptional family farms that are the lifeblood of our rural economy and produce some of the best British products enjoyed in the UK as well as overseas. I regularly meet with members of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and their Next Generation Forum, to hear their views on the future of farming and agriculture, food and energy security, and the importance of buying local produce.

Having made representations to our local supermarket branches to stock and promote more locally sourced products, I was pleased that earlier in the year more national supermarket chains have launched ‘Best of British’ sections on their websites, supporting customers in becoming more aware of British options when online shopping.

However, our farmers are not only keeping the nation fed, but are also doing a huge amount of work in managing local environment, helping our communities to better understand agriculture and where our food comes from, and also enabling education experiences. The Countryside Alliance Awards, also known as the Rural Oscars, are the annual celebration of the diversity in British farming and for the past two years Sussex Weald has been shining in the Rural Enterprise category.

Following last year’s runner up Hope Springs in Chiddingly and the winners South Brockwells Farm in Little Horsted, it is excellent news that Smiles Sensory and Family Farm in Eridge have scooped up the trophy this year. They are the home to nearly 50 rescued or rehomed animals and offer interactive opportunities for individuals with learning difficulties and mental health challenges. I was proud to visit the farm and congratulate the whole team on this success, as well as thank them for making a positive difference to so many children and their parents.

I will always champion our fantastic farmers, and I continue working closely with the NFU to support and advocate for them and their work.

Why Babies Suck…

We see images of babies with dummies in their mouths all the time. Dolls are sold with dummies to little girls (and boys!) to emulate the ways a parent will soothe their babies. But why on earth would a baby happily suck on a bit of plastic in the first place?

First of all we need to look at the what and why of a human baby. A baby comes pre-programmed for survival (just as well, given my early mothering experiences!). Although they might seem oh-so vulnerable, with their little delicate bones and naked wobbly heads, their ‘alarm’ system, aka crying, makes sure we don’t forget about them or put them down for any length of time. In a baby’s primitive mind (and most mammals) being fed or held means you are surviving. And the more you are fed and held, the more this feeling grows. Coupled with this, there is a soothing reflex in a baby’s mouth. It is positioned just between the hard and soft palate at the back of the top of the mouth. Rub this with just about anything and most babies, up to the age of around 4 months, will start to suck. To them it feels like everything is working perfectly in the world.

Some babies, just like some people, have a far greater need for reassurance than others. For some babies dummies just don’t cut it (especially those with tongue tie or high arched palates, another article for another day!). And some babies are just born chill. But for some, life without something to convince them they are ‘surviving’ at all times can be miserable for their parents. I’m aware dummies can be a bit ‘marmite’. But until you’ve parented a baby with a really high level of comfort need, don’t knock it. As I say to my clients “choose your hard” – you can either forgo the dummy and potentially have an unsettled baby who needs to suck. Or you can give them a dummy and go through the pain of taking it away later. However, two things to note, babies generally loose this need/reflex to suck around 4-5 months and soon after food gets involved (hurrah!). Also, none of them are going to be going to university with a dummy plugged in their mouths, so try and be kind to yourselves and your parenting choices. They ultimately have to be right for you and your family.

Trudi Dawson is a Doula, Holistic Sleep Coach and Infant Feeding Specialist. For Postnatal Support Sessions get in touch via trudi@motheringmojo.com

Kennedy Chimney Sweeps

We are a father and son team and cater for all types of chimneys.

We are registered stove installers who specialise in sweeping and servicing solid fuel appliances. burwashsweep@gmail.com

Seasonal Recipe of the Month

The spotlight is on the apple, why not try toffee apples. If you have a recipe you would like to share email heathfieldtowndiary@gmail.com.

Method

Line a tray with baking paper. Insert the lolly sticks into the apples and place in the fridge. Place the unwrapped toffees into a saucepan with 4 tablespoons water.

Heat the toffees gently over a medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until dissolved. Once the toffees and the water are the texture of a smooth sauce, increase the heat to medium-high and boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and stir in the sea salt flakes.

Pour the caramel into a heatproof bowl and allow to cool. Dip the apples into the hot caramel and allow the excess to run off. Hold the apple upside down until the caramel has cooled slightly - this prevents it all running to the bottom. Dip into your choice of topping. Leave to cool before indulging.

Ingredients

6 small apples

8 lolly sticks

400g chewy

dairy toffees

1 tsp sea salt flakes

Your choice of topping

WINDOW CLEANING

Telephone Jason 01435 408048 ~ 07739 039944

Email: ascleaning@live.co.uk

PODIATRIST & CHIROPODIST

Over 13 years NHS experience Mara Ragaiolo BSc (Hons) Podiatry

HCPC registered and a member of the College of Podiatry

Now at Horam Healthcare Clinic, High Street, Horam TN21 0EL

All aspects of Podiatry and Chiropody including: Nail Cutting, Ingrowing Toenails, Corns and Callus, Verrucae Therapies, Foot Pain, & Diabetic Footcare and Assessment.

Payment by Cash, Cheque or Bank Transfer.

To book an appointment with Mara at Horam Healthcare Clinic Tel: Pauline on 01435 866227 where you can also leave a message at anytime.

Home Visiting Service also available.

To book a Home Visit with Mara call 07703156799 or email tmfootcare@mail.com

IT’S OK TO BE BEAR LIKE

You are NOT lazy or flawed, nature is pulling you to slow like the life around you, we can incorporate Bear energy into our lives by remembering to take time inward;

To rest and rejuvenate in daily mini hibernations. As humans we don’t hibernate, but we may need more sleep, and some researchers have found that humans may still have the genes to hibernate which has significant implications on our sleep patterns and sleep needs.

As the long nights of winter give the moon her opportunity to take centre stage. Just as the moon goes through phases so do we. Sometimes we are bright and full, other times nothing but a sliver, regardless you are always whole, complete and more than enough. the concept of ‘wintering’ can be useful in the workplace and can involve:

• Slowing down - taking your time, settling in and making small shifts in your dayto-day life.

• Resting- Allowing yourself to rest and retreat and making rest and reflection a priority.

• Listening to your instincts - paying attention to what is calling you.

• Lowering expectations - stepping back from anything that puts unnecessary pressure on you.

• Creating space- deliberately doing less, saying no to more.

The concept of wintering is a way to describe how to prepare for and manage difficult emotions similar to how we prepare for the winter months. How to embrace emotional wintering:

Accept that emotions are cyclical and normal.

Allow time to recover and make space to recuperate.

Reduce expectations of yourself.

Change habits.

Nourish yourself.

There’s much you can do to comfort yourself, improve your mood and embrace the changes as you are wintering either emotionally or seasonally.

With love and strength Michelle xxx

Michelle jane, hosts workshops helping companies boost company wellbeing and productivity, and works with clients 1:1 online or in person giving them tools to find their joy and purpose.

YOUR ASSETS AND

• Our Will Writers are accredited members of the Society of Will Writers with years of experience in estate planning

• We offer home visits across East and West Sussex for your convenience

• As a qualified lawyer, I can provide the best advice around all aspects of your Will, Probate and Lasting Power of Attorney Contact: 01435 511600 / 07759 493696 or emma.headworth@sussexwillwritersltd.co.uk Website: www.sussexwillwriters.com

Health Walk, Newnham Way car park, 5th at 10:30am.

Warbleton & District History Group, a special opening evening event about the 1st World War. Monday 11th, 7:30 for 8pm start, The Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green, for about an hour's talk, free tea/coffee and biscuits. Cost, £3 per visit or £15 for the year.

Ceramic Christmas Gift & Decoration Workshop, 7th, 12th, 14th & 19th Join us for a lovely festive workshop where you'll get to make a selection of porcelain Christmas decorations and gifts under the guidance of our ceramic tutors. To book https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thewaldron/1412672

The Parkside Fireworks "party" will take place on Friday 8th, from 5pm, To book parkside.onlineticketseller.com

Rotherfield Christmas Market, Rotherfield Village Hall, Saturday 9th, 10am – 2pm.

Health Walk, Old Station platform, 12th at 10:30am.

Lunch Qi Gong Days Out

Afternoon Tea Knitting Watercolour Painting Singing Baking Crafting & Creating Dancing Games Fun with the Children

Events Coming up Xmas Wreath Making Visits to local schools for their Christmas concerts

The Jungle book Christmas at Bates, Saturday 16th November – 5th January, 11am – 3:30pm.

The Handmade Christmas Market, Punnetts Town Village Hall, Sunday 17th, 10:30am – 3pm.

Uniting generations in the glorious setting of Heathﬁeld Park Cricket Club, The Pavilion, Old Heathﬁeld, East Sussex TN21 9AE 10-3.30pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Quiz Night, Burwash Pavilion Cricket Clubhouse, Friday 29th, from 7pm, see opposite for further details.

If you would love to come along or know someone that would Call Rachel on 07971 032667

WHAT’S ON IN NOVEMBER Horam

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www.youngatheart.me.uk Follow us We meet 2nd Saturday of every month at Horam Village Hall TN21 0JE (A267) Next Session 11th November 2023 - 9.30-12 noon Items we repair include: computers, electrical items, cycles, minor

St Michael’s Hospice Countdown to Christmas Pop-Up Market at Etchingham Village Hall, Etchingham, TN19 7BY on Saturday 30th, 9:30am -12pm.

Repair Cafe

Every 2nd Saturday of the month except August Next Meeting November 9th 9.30-12 noon

Come & enjoy some refreshments while you wait, we hope to see you!

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CHRISTMAS FAIR

HEATHFIELD SILVER BAND CHRIST MAS CONCERT

FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER 2024

STATE HALL, KINGS CHURCH, STATION ROAD, HEATHFIELD

FUNDRAISER FOR ‘MAP’

Sponsor Francoise Holland cycling 1500-1900kms through France

STORY

In view of the current atrocities that are taking place in Palestine, the killing of children and the constant displacement of families, I would like to raise as much funds as possible for this charity. Just £250 could pay for specialist treatment for a child with serious burns. Medical Aid for Palestinians work for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees.

Starting on the 16th September for 3-4 weeks, I will be covering a distance of 1500-1900kms on my bike across France. This will take me from Brittany to Toulouse onto Carcassonne, through Avignon and finishing in Orange, Provence. At nearly 70 years old, I will be carrying a tent, sleeping supplies and my weekly injections and medications for an autoimmune condition.

HOW CAN I DONATE?

Visit www.justgiving.com and search ‘Francoise's fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians’ Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is a UK registered charity. Their charity number is 1045315, Thank you for taking the time to read this.

LUCAS MEMORIAL HALL WALDRON

This delightful hall is situated in a beautiful location. A garden for a bouncy castle or marquee, free car park and adjacent play area. Available for hire at very reasonable rates. Many excellent facilities:

Modern kitchen - Disabled access - Babychanging facilities - Licensed for public entertainment - Capacity 100 people- Free Wi-Fi For further information and bookings go to our website www.lucashallwaldron.org

WHY DO WE NEED A PROPERTY PROTECTION TRUST?

Most people hope that their estate will pass on to their loved ones eventually. But this will not happen for many unless careful arrangements have been made to protect their assets from being taken towards the end of their life to pay for care home fees. The solution to help protect your estate is a Will incorporating a Property Protection Trust (PPT). A testamentary PPT can only be executed whilst both partners remain alive. Upon death of the first partner, their Will specifies that their share of the property is placed into trust and names the ultimate beneficiary of this share, normally the children of the deceased. The surviving partner, under the terms of the Trust, has the unequivocal right to remain living in the property for the rest of their life. On the death of the second partner the Trust comes to an end and the property passes to the beneficiaries. As the surviving partner does not own the deceased’s share of the property it is fully protected for the beneficiaries, so if the surviving partner requires care, or even remarries, this share of the children’s inheritance is protected. This last point can be of particular interest to couples who have come together but have children from different partners. A PPT can help each person in a relationship ensure that their children inherit their share of the property, while giving their surviving partner the ability to live in the property for the rest of their life. If the surviving partner wants to move to another property they can still sell the property and the proceeds be used to purchase a new property; the terms of the trust remain over the new property Westminster Law will assess your current circumstances and arrange the trust that will provide the best protection for you, your family and your assets.