Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary

Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary

July 2019

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We hope you survived the June deluge! Our gardens really needed that rain, but not the best environment for weddings, BBQ’s and festivals .See our special feature this month about how to create a stylish outdoor space without expensive landscaping.

June was a busy month for Horam. We had the Wealden crematorium official open day for those of you curious to find out what is all about. Over 400 people attended the day, see P54 for more details. Broad Oak & Horam Junior Football Club held their annual tournament, Maynards Green School held their Summer Fair. July looks set to be another busy one, check out the What’s On pages. This month sees the return of the village’s annual Fun Day, can’t quite believe a year has flown by so quickly.

There is plenty of information about what’s on at the Fun Day in this month’s Diary – some new attractions, Horam Home Kitchen’s Fun Day bake off, a fancy dress competition and loads of other great stuff! There are still stalls available for the day, see the Fun Day ad for contact details. Don’t miss it on Sun 14th July, it’s a great day out and raises much needed funds for local groups. The Diary will be there, do come and say hello. Also this month are plenty of open gardens under the NGS scheme; a very interesting talk from The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Trust about their literally, life saving work and TV’s Antiques Roadshow, filming at Battle Abbey! Don’t miss out on Horam Natural Therapy Centre’s taster day, where you can get to try all manner of different treatments from only £15.

Have you registered and paid for your garden waste to be removed yet? Wealden have advised that from 1st July we no longer put our glass in our glass box, but in our main recycling bin – see their website for more details.

The rebuilding of the Co-op frontage is now imminent. The plans had to be revised and go back to Wealden for approval, after it was discovered that more structural work was required for the foundations. There is still no news about the Post Office, but the Diary have asked manager Rachel to chase this up.

We have been thinking about a letters page in the Diary – we’d love to know if you think this would be welcomed?

We are now working on our August edition to ensure all is done before we take our holiday’s with our families. So, please if you have anything to share, do get in touch ASAP as we will be going to print a few days earlier than our usual deadline of the 16th of the month for our August edition.

Best regards,

*Front cover image credit to Roy Cullen Photography.

cy Dawn & Lu xx Joint Editors 2

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Building locally since 1972 In this issue.....

Well-being...P32, 35, 37, 39, 41, 58 & 61

Editor’s note ..................... P2

R etail....P12, 60 & 65

What ’s on ............. P12-14

Leisure & Hobbies throughout

Cafes & Cater ing..P34, 52, 55 & 65

S er vices throughout

Community Information throughout

Useful Contacts.......... .....P48

Planning update......... P10

G ardening Diar y......P62 - 63 Children’s Groups.....P18

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Here comes summer - keep your dog safe •

Consider walking in the cooler part of the day, early morning or later in the evening.

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Some dogs love to sunbathe, but don’t let yours toast himself too much or he could get sunstroke. Use pet sunblock on a pink nose or hairless areas.

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The onset of warmer weather may mean your dog picks up fleas, ticks or harvest mites. Grass seeds can work their way under the skin, so check your dog regularly on his return from your walks.

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If you are thinking of taking a car journey with your dog, consider the weather and your journey in advance, especially if you don’t have air conditioning in your car. Think about whether the journey is absolutely necessary for your dog.

If it is: o Make sure your dog has plenty of space in the car and isn’t confined or forced to sit in direct sunlight. o Make sure there is shade provided: even in an air-conditioned car a dog can become too hot if in full sun. o Make sure plenty of stops are taken with lots of water available to drink. A useful website is www.drivingwithdogs.co.uk - walks and dogfriendly pubs and coffee shops within five minutes of UK motorways. o Take cold water in a thermos rather than a plastic bottle so it stays cold rather than being lukewarm. o Never leave a dog unattended in a car, even with the window open and water available. Even cars left in the shade can heat up alarmingly quickly and every year dogs die from over heating.

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THE HORAM FUN DAY SUNDAY 14th JULY 2019

On Horam Recreation Ground 12:30 til 5pm Horam Home Kitchen Bake Off Look on Facebook pages of Horam Fun Day & Horam Home Kitchen events or see P16 Fancy Dress Competition Own choice costumes & classes will be age groups Bar * BBQ * Pioppi Pizza * Falconry Display The Dog Show * Snail Races * Diamond Dance Wealden Brass * Pevensey Ukulele Group * Maynards Green School Choir * Pet Show * Classic Cars & Tractors * Children’s Fun Fair * Stalls * Tea, Coffee, Cakes* Have a go at *Hooper’s Hu-lagans Dogs in Tune’ (Activity for dogs of all ages & breeds) * Also many other attractions!

More information will be displayed in the Horam Centre Window from 3rd July

Interested in having a stall?

Please contact Brenda Macklin (01435) 812018 or complete a form available from The Horam Centre.

If you need more info contact: Dave Sutton 01435 812462 m 078896 52586.

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PLANNING UPDATE Rosemead

The build continues apace, even with the weather in June hampering progress. The larger 3/4/5 bedroom houses are now available for sale off plan from £369,995 - £539,995 with the offer of stamp duty on all but the 5 bedroom house being paid by the developer. Other schemes are available to help people buy these new homes.

The Diary have enquired (at local people’s request) when the smaller houses and flats will be available for sale. We have yet to have confirmation from Bovis and one local resident was told on the phone recently, that they aren’t building any flats. The flats, social housing and smaller houses remain on their current plans, so unless the developer responds we are unable to provide any further information. This applies to the change from attenuation ponds on site to deal with groundwater to tanks. The Diary were still waiting for Wealden District Council and Bovis to comment at time of going to press.

The Diary have also advised Bovis that the description of local amenities for the village is incorrect, that we no longer have a post office or newsagent as stated in the sales copy on their website.

Bimbo’s Woodyard

Building work has finally begun on this site, a couple of years after Bimbo was given notice from the yard where he had worked for 46 years. The site will feature 2 large executive homes, with some modification from the original plans made to materials used. A neighbour to the yard has suggested some great names for the houses - Crouch End, Old Woodyard House, what do you think?!

Crematoriam

The Wealden Crematorium threw it’s doors open to the general public on 15th June to showcase the facilities and answer any questions visitors might have. Please see P54 for more details. The contracted final section of the Sec 278 highway works were being completed mid June, so hoping all done by the time you read this and no more traffic lights on this stretch of road!

Wealden Local Plan

The Planning Inspector has finished her first review of the Local Plan. The Wealden Local Plan Examination Stage 1 will resume again on July 30 and July 31 9:30am at the East Sussex National Hotel, Little Horsted, Uckfield TN22 5ES. The Inspector will finish the Matter 1 HRA session held over from the 23 May 2019. This will be followed by matter 2 (Spatial Vision, Air Quality Considerations) which was held over from the 28 May 2019. Further details will be available nearer the time.

Members of the public are welcome to come and observe. Please visit Wealden District Council’s website for more information or contact the Programme Officer: email lynette.benton@wealden. gov.uk; by post FAO Local Plan Programme Officer, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX or telephone on 07977 415678.

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WHAT’S ON

Tues 2nd- Sun 7th, ‘Kitchen Garden Week’ at Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst. Talks with Kitchen Gardener.

Visit www.pashleymanorgardens.com for more details.

Fri 5th - Sun 7th, Love Supreme Festival, Glynde Place, Gylnde, Lewes. Visit https://lovesupremefestival.com/ for tickets.

Sat 6th, 7.30pm ‘A Midsummer’s Night Dream’ , Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield. Visit www.bowler-crab.com for details. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 07801 893115 Sun July 7th, 1-5pm, Open garden, Fine Oaks, Hammer Lane , Vines Cross, TN21 9HF. Loads of yummy cakes, exquisite garden, orchard and woodland to raise funds for a very well deserving charity doing vital end of life child care – Chesnut Tree House. £7 for adults, kids FREE. Call 01435 812762 for more information.

Sun 7th, 12.30-4.30pm Hellingly Parish Trail Open gardens for NGS, BN27 4EZ. Three delightful gardens to explore. Ploughmans lunchs & afternoon tea available. For details visit https://www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/ garden/35212/ Tuesday 9th, 9.30-5pm, Antiques Roadshow comes to Battle Abbey, Battle. Dig out that vase Auntie Agnes left you and see what the experts think it might be worth!

Sat 13th, 2.30-4.30pm Oaklands Court Summer Fair, Oaklands Nursing Home, Vines Cross Road, Horam. See P14 for full details.

Sat 13th, 12-5pm, Fletching Secret Gardens, Open gardens for NGS. For details visit https://www.ngs.org.uk/ find-a-garden/garden/33753/ Sat 13th, 10am- 3.45pm Sacred Earth Open Day, Marle Green. A chance to tour their 40 acre site, find out about their projects and meet the annimals on their biodynamic farm . Mindfulness & wild play sessions.

Adults £5 suggested donation, children FREE. Sat 13th, 7.30pm, ‘Summer Soiree in Ashdown Forest’, St Johns Church, Crowborough. Alexandra Kennedy sings operatic arias & songs in the atmospheric setting of St Johns. Tickets £12 available from Zest, Crowborough High Street.

Sat 13th, 8am, Breakfast ‘A talk by Pamela Blakey from the Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team’ from Churches Together in Heathfield & District, Tottingworth Farm Café, Halley Road, Broad Oak. Come along and listen about the incredible work BCHT do on our doorstep. See P24 for more details.

Sat 13th- Sun 14th, 10.30-5pm, Classic Car Show, Michelham Priory. To register a car call 01323 844224.

Sun 14th, 12.30-5pm, Horam Fun Day, Horam Recreation Ground. Don’t miss this fun day out for the family!

See P8 for more details.

Fri 19th, 6.30-9pm Pink Lemonade Ladies Night, The Cartlodge, Horam Manor Farm. An evening of shopping, pampering & fizz! See ooposite for full details.

Fri 19th, 7.30pm ‘A Summer Soiree With Pimms’ from Heathfield Silver Band, State Hall, Station Road. £8 adults. For more information see P2 Fri 26th-Sat 27th, ‘A Taste of Italy’, Dinner at the Vineyard. Come and enjoy a delicious meal in the beautiful setting of Horam’s very own vineyard. See P15 for more details.

Fri 26th- Sun 28th, Chilled in a Field Festival, Bentley Estate, Lewes. For more info and tickets visit https://www. chilledinafieldfestival.co.uk/

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Weald on the Field

Bye Bye Baby

Come to Luxford Field in Uckfield for food, fun, music and a great day out for all the family. There are lots of things to entertain you and your family with street food, artisan produce, pop-up bars, local crafts, children’s activities and live music from 12.30 including Beth Ellwood and The Midnight Project.

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WHAT’S ON

Sat 3 Aug11am - 7pm - Free www.civiccentreuckfield.com

More than your average tribute band. A full theatre show covering the journey of the Four Seasons. Oh What a Night!

Sat 28 Sep - Tickets £19.50

Fawlty Towers Dinner Join Basil, Sybil and Manuel for an hilarious, immersive three-course dining experience.

Sat 12 Oct - Tickets £35.50 Booking Office: 01825 769694

Friday, 19th July 2019 The Cartlodge at Horam Manor 6.30-9pm An evening of shopping and pampering. There will be stalls to browse from local businesses. Bring along a friend and enjoy some chat, nibbles, fizz & entertainment!!

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Bake the world a better place …

Enter the Horam Fun Day Bake Off!

Sponsored by Horam Home Kitchen On Horam Fun Day, Sunday 14th July 2019, Horam Village Hall Bring your entry to Horam Village Hall before noon on Sunday 14th July. You will be asked to register your entry, leave contact details and indicate any allergens in your bake. The categories are:  Best whole cake  Best tray bake  Best French themed cake Children’s Bakes (16 and under) - 2 categories:  Best 6 decorated cupcakes  Best 6 biscuits/cookies •

Judging will begin at 12.30pm & winners announced from 1pm. All entries will be anonymous.

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You may only enter one bake per category. You may enter more than one category.

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Children may enter the adult’s competition (adults may not enter the children’s).

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Voting will be carried out by representatives of the local community.

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Prizes are for the best entry in each category. Prizes include vouchers, baking equipment & cook books.

For planning purposes, it would be helpful to know if you are entering the competition – please express your interest by contacting Janette Goss: by email gossjanette@gmail.com, call 01435 812602/07580 266979, or message through Facebook (Horam Home Kitchen or the Bake Off event page). Last minute entries will be welcomed!

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CHILDREN’S GROUPS

Toddlers group

Mondays 2 – 3.15pm (during term time) For parents/carers and toddlers to have a chat, play games, and make friends.

Free

For more info, contact Gill on 01435 408405

Held in Horam Village Hall weekdays during local school term times.

Horam Community Pre-School is a great place to begin!

• • • • Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted Ofsted reg no. 109443

Morning, afternoon, lunch club sessions available.

Fully qualified and experienced staff team.

All children between 2 and 4 years old welcome.

30 hour EYEE funding accepted (where applicable).

Horam Community Pre-School, Horam Village Hall, Horam TN21 0JE Tel: 01435 812192 Email: horampreschool@btinternet.com

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It’s our church for everyone together@10 - at Christ Church Horam.

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

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

Sunday 21st July at 10.00am

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Bring all your bumps, babies and toddlers along to one of our fantastic mornings

BUNNY MONDAYS We venture out into the Bunny woods with our forest school teacher for an exciting adventure sure to get your child’s senses tingling.

Time: 10-11:30am • Ages: 0-36 month old

BUNNY THURSDAYS

We have planned lots of exciting groups from Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, Sing & Sign plus much more! See website for the schedule.

Time: 10-11:30am • Ages: 0-18 month old

BUNNY FRIDAYS Our Bunny Hop mornings provide a relaxed setting where mums, dads & grandparents can meet likeminded parents

Time: 10-11:30am • Ages: 0-21/2 year olds

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Fun Dog Show HORAM FUN DAY

Sunday 14th July 2019 Commencing at 12:30 pm.

Dog Show Fun starts at 1:30pm Registration from 12:30pm Judge: MRS KERRIE GODDEN from Eastbourne & District Canine Society 10 Classes with rosettes and prizes All entries are £1.50 per class Classes are open to both Pedigree and Crossbreeds of any age All Classes for Dog or Bitch unless otherwise stated Class 1 Any Puppy (3 to 12 months) Class 2 Any Veteran (7 years and over)

Class 6 Any Rescue

Class 7 Most Handsome Dog

Class 3 Any Pedigree

Class 8 Prettiest Bitch

Class 4 Any Cross Breed

Class 9 Best Head & Expression

Class 5 Any Dog and Child

Class 10 Dog the judge would like to take home

BEST IN SHOW & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW WILL BE JUDGED FROM WINNERS OF THE CLASSES ABOVE

There will be Special Rosettes for BEST IN SHOW & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW Puppy - Veteran – Rescue – Dog & Child Entries will be taken on day at the ring side.

Please keep all dogs on a lead.

Bring your dogs along and take part Please pick up after your dog. Bags and bins are available No bitches in season. Please DO NOT leave your dog(s) in the car Enquiries: CHRIS chris.cleland@btinternet.com 01323 506151 JILL barsleyjill@gmail.com 01323 769545

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Heathfield Ironmongers celebrating.......

This month Heathfield Ironmongers celebrate their hundred year anniversary! Before World War 1, an ironmongery company called A.F. Smith which was based in Hailsham, opened a shop in Heathfield.

By 1st July 1919 this business had evolved to become Heathfield Agricultural and General Ironmongers Limited and was renamed in September 1919 as Heathfield Ironmongers Limited therefore, this year they are able to celebrate their Centenary.

During the last one hundred years Heathfield Ironmongers have employed seven managers,the first being Mr William Phillips who managed from 1919 to 1974.

After working in the shop for 10 years, Clare Smith, in 2010, was employed as the first female manager. She is still very busy keeping Heathfield Ironmongers strong presence in the High Street today .

The business that Mr Phillips managed was more extensive than it is today. As well as the shop he also managed various buildings at the rear known as 'The Sheds'.

The Sheds comprised of many different parts of the Heathfield Ironmongers business. There was 'Plumbing' which included the installation and servicing of boilers and pipework (this continued until the 1960s); 'Glaciers', a window-making and a key cutting service; a farrier who shoed the many local horses and a blacksmith that made items of ironwork, including these beautiful gates at Hadlow Down Church.

It is understood that the blacksmiths was phased out in 1940s, after the Second World War. The 'Plumbers' continued to have a trade counter, lawn mowers were repaired and a concrete mixer was hired out!

The trade counters finally closed in September 1993, the land was sold and developed into what is now the Co-op Car Park which opened in March 1995.

During 1957 Heathfield Ironmongers developed Kent and Sussex Fuels which supplied heating oil to businesses and the general public.

For many years Heathfield Ironmongers and Kent and Sussex Fuels displayed and demonstrated BBQs at the Heathfield Agricultural Show. . Kent and Sussex Fuels also presented a cup for ''Champion Ploughman. Reversable Plough' from 1970 to 1989.

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Kent and Sussex Fuels was finally sold in 1996.

100 years of service to the community!

The Heathfield Ironmongers shop continued to be re-fitted and developed into the shop that we see today (see images alongside) and experienced some interesting or memorable events along the way.

The first ever January sale was in January 1969 and continues to be a firm favourite with their customers today.

In 1970 the shop had to purchase new tills and adding machines for the advent of decimalisation!

To enhance sales and to develop interest in new products for customers, the shop held a' Fondue Demonstration' with a professional chef during the Christmas of 1978. (see right).

During the research for their centenary, many little anecdotes have come to light such as, in 1977 the manager at the time, Mr Dabson found their first ever wages book for 1919, with the following extract: W E Phillips then aged 32 joined the company and was paid 10d (old pence) an hour, his weekly wage was just over ÂŁ2.

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COMMUNITY/SERVICES CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT **BREAKFAST** Venue: Tottingworth Farm CafĂŠ (Halley Road, Broad Oak) Saturday July 13th 8.00am.

Choice of Cooked Breakfasts at reasonable prices (details available later from your CTH & D Representatives) with Speaker : Pamela Blakey From the Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team Please book with your CTH & District representatives or contact Sue Mumford 01580 819415 or susan.mumford6@ mypostoffice.co.uk Our first breakfast in February was very popular & we hope many of you will come again & bring your friends!

WAYS Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Christ Church, Horam.

10-12pm tea/coffee, biscuits & chat.

All ages are welcome.

A great place to make new friends and catch up with old friends. We look forward to seeing you.

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TN21 Environment Aware We are delighted to say that our first clean air monitor is now installed locally and working.

To view please go to www.horamair.com If anyone is interested and would like to join this Community Project please call: Peter Tollhurst on 01435 812787 Or Wendy Stronghill on 01435 812253

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Bespoke Pre-paid Funeral Plan available ‘The Independent Way’

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Ovenclean offer complete peace of mind that your oven will be cleaned professionally and conveniently using our unique cleaning system. Our specialists ensure minimal disturbance in the home and our no added caustic soda system products, but only environmentally friendly products (inside and at the car), mean, there will no nasty fumes and you can use your oven or hob as soon as we’ve finished.

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HOBBIES & LESISURE Playing Latin American Rhythms

Silver Sounds is a fun, Brighton based percussion band playing mainly Brazilian rhythms on drums and various percussion instruments.

It started life around 15 years ago as a group of older people showing they could have fun and make a noise while playing and enjoying the rhythms of samba, samba reggae, Cuban reggae, funk and many other Latin American rhythms led by our Mestre, Paul Deretti Dodd who has many years of immersion in these rhythms. He leads international groups of children at UNICEF events and leads or plays in many other Brighton bands.

Silver Sounds Senior Samba is a community band for older people who are free to practise at lunchtime. They perform at festivals, marathons and other celebrations in and around Brighton and Hove. They also run workshops for small or large groups and can add a touch of carnival to any occasion.

They are a friendly group of people who welcome newcomers. They meet in St George's Crypt, Kemptown from 12.30 to 14.30 every Friday. The Crypt is wheelchair accessible with a lift and a wheelchair friendly toilet.

Just turn up. The first session is free.

For bookings and related information phone Sue on 07786 219 438 Search for SILVER SOUNDS website for pictures & information.

If you’re interested in coming along I go just about every Friday leaving Horam about 10:50 am returning at about 3.30 pm traffic dependant and can give you a lift if you wish. ROY on 01435 812718 or 07720 850716

Last month Co-op kindly donated funds from their Community Fund to two local groups. The first to benefit was Horam Village Hall, who will be using the money to make internal improvements. The second was Age We Care, another local community group helping older local people to meet up - see px for more details!

For more information pop in store and speak to Rachel or Karen or visit https://causes.coop.co.uk/

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HOBBIES & LESISURE THE HEFFLE GOLF SOCIETY Its likely, if you're under 45 that you are unaware that one of the most active Golf Societies in Sussex was formed 26 years ago in Heathfield.

The HEFFLE GOLF SOCIETY has organised over 450 UK and European events since 1994 and the success we have had in this area is the reason we are trying to increase local interest again today .

We play midweek at least once a month throughout the year and to date have played over 140 different courses.

We are currently enjoying 4 rounds of golf in Southern Spain and in late June/ early July have a 3 game trip to the Dorset area.

Between these events we will be playing on Tuesday June 18th at the Weald of Kent and then on Wednesday 17th July at a venue to be decided.

We play courses with a little variation and surprise added during each year so keep an eye on our website www.hefflegolf.com for details.

It's open to all and gives information on all of our events, future, current and past.

There is NO JOINING FEE and NO ANNUAL SUBS. All we ask is for your participation and adherence to the levels of etiquette expected by golf courses.

Male & female players of all abilities are welcome.

What you pay is the price we are charged at each course for 18 holes and breakfast plus a small sum of about ÂŁ4 to cover our prize fund, our website and admin cost.

Of course the whole purpose of this communication is to try to attract some new members so why not give us a try.

Competitive, regular and varied golf without joining and being committed to one club was the original aim of the society, that's still the aim today.

Ring us on 07777 682038 or email jeff.brain@btinternet.com if you'd like to find out more.

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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

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Taster Day treatment offers Sat 27th July. Treatments from £15. See P33 for details.

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Coaching sessions include : • 45 minute 1:1 coaching session, • homework • overview of the session • Coaching sessions £75 • Buy initial 2 sessions for a total of £100 Offer valid when full payment is received by 31st July 2019.

The Conway Practice First session 1/2 price with this voucher.

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Book a free trial day at Young @heart See P33 for details

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WELL-BEING PODIATRIST & CHIROPODIST Over 13 yrs NHS experience.

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

Mara Ragaiolo BSC (Hons) Podiatry.

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Tel: 01435 812997. Mob: 077031 56799 Horam Natural Therapy Centre, High Street, Horam, TN21 0EL.

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COMMUNITY Young at Heart have had another busy month! We have had a flower arranging demonstration from the fantastic Jenny - everyone's arrangements looked very professional! Little Tinkers Nursery School have been brilliant in supporting us for the majority of afternoons along with All Saints and St Richard's and Dallington Primary Schools. We hosted our stand at the Heathfield Show which proved a huge success and one we will definitely repeat. Angela and some members from the Cake and Wine Club Choir continue to entertain us on a Thursday morning wonderful! We have hosted two Cupcake Days in aid of Alzheimers Society - a cause close to our hearts. We are also supporting the petition against over 75 year old's having to pay for their TV licences - for some it is their only contact with the outside world and potentially the only voices they hear on a day by day basis.

Should anyone have a friend/relative/neighbour who would like an outing - please contact Rachel - tel: 07971 032667 - we would love to meet you!

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 or visit youngatheart.me.uk

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Taster Day Saturday 27th July 2019 Treatments £15 for ½ hour £25 for 1 hour Taster sessions are for you to try out a therapy you have never tried before.

Pre - booking is essential for all therapies.

Therapies that are available on the day.

Massage - Reflexology - Facial Massage File & Paint - Indian Head Massage with Aruna 9 am – 1pm Massage - Reiki - Indian Head Massage – Crystal Therapy

with Nicola 9am – 5pm NAET. Allergy Testing – Bowen Technique with Armaity 2pm – 5pm Exercise to Strengthen your Core & Pelvic Floor with Justine Sipprell 2pm – 5pm (Please call Justine 07951322738 for further details.)

Horam Natural Therapy Centre High Street, Horam East Sussex, TN21 0EL

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CATERING/DINING

Open under new management.

Come down and meet the team & join our loyalty club for great offers!

Offers include: 10% off drinks between 4-6.

10% off Sunday roasts.

Kids eat free 6-6:45 Monday - Saturday.

Kids eat free Sunday.

Steak night every Thursday - 2 rib eyes and a bottle of wine ÂŁ35.

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Unknown of Heathfield.

We could not fault the great selection on the menu.

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Applemuffin of Redhill.

Made in Horam Slow roasted pork belly with balsamic honey & thyme , with pearl barley and orange & fennel salad .

Quality ingredients make all the difference!

Follow us on Facebook for our daily updates.

Open 6 days a week, Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm, Sat 7am-3pm.

High Street, Horam, TN21 0EY. Tel: (01435) 813130

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WELL-BEING Beauty Therapy By Emma Smith Based within the Hair Boutique in Heathfield Tuesday – Saturdays

By Emma Smith

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Fully qualified and insured beauty therapist of 9 years, covering all aspects of beauty therapy. Specialising in Guinot, crystal clear facials and massage.

*Waxing *Gel manicures and pedicures *Eyelash treatments *Spray tans *Massage *Guinot facials *Crystal clear facials *Electrolysis Please check out my website for all prices www.emmasmithbeauty-heathfield-eastsussex.com To book please call/text 07960571619 or email emmasmithbeauty@gmail.com

Pilates Classes in Horam

Exercising in a relaxed atmosphere enjoying the fun that exercise produces through the release of endorphins Cart Lodge, Horam Manor Farm Wednesday 6:50 pm & 8pm Thursday 9:45am West End, Christchurch, Horam Monday 10am & Pelvic Floor Restore Pilates Wednesday 9am Please book your space with Nancy on 07881 941360 Nancy Procter quarter.indd 1

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To book; email: cath@whiterose-beauty.co.uk or 07977 504574 Find & follow us on Facebook - White Rose beauty & nails

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1st Horam Scout Group News Our 100 club 2018/19 Winners for the April 2018/19 draw were:1st Mrs. A. Dean - 2nd Mrs. E. Spacey 3rd R & M. Oxley “You Got to Be in It To Win It”. Contact Dave Sutton: (01435) 812462 Next Jumble sale date will be the 5th October 2019.

Group Scout leader Paul Sutton (01435) 813023. Charity No 1064375

Horam Flower Show 2019 Bank Holiday Monday, 26th August 2019 at 2.15 pm, Horam Village Hall.

Competitive Classes Include: • • • • •

Vegetables Flowers Flower arranging Handicraft Photographic

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Art Domestic (cakes, jams etc.)

Junior section, Drinks

Also available: tombola, afternoon teas, raffle.

Schedule and accompanying entry forms are available from samuel and son estate agents and chartered surveyors, High street, Horam. All entries must be completed and returned to the same office by 5pm Thursday 22nd August. Late entries cannot be accepted.

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Our Osteopaths are Specialists in: • Baby, Mum & Child Osteopathy • Cranial Osteopathy • Animal Osteopathy

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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J.D.Clarke Garden Services

Available for general gardening including grass cutting and hedge cutting.

Please call 07525 177550.

UNISEX HAIR SALON LADIES GENTS AND KIDS Open Tuesday - Saturday, late night Thursday High Street, Horam, 01435 810200

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Motor Services

Offering a friendly service with over 20 years experience.

Car & trailer servicing, repairs & M.O.T’s.

TRAILER HIRE AVAILABLE. Car trailers, box trailers & horse boxes.

• Collection & delivery service.

FREE within a 5 mile radius from garage.

• Courtesy car available if required.

01435 408568

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Mini service.

Full service.

Diagnostics Holiday check from £20.

Winter check from £20.

Clutches, exhausts & brakes.

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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

In the comfort of your own home.

Deluxe pedicure or manicure.

Shape, file, cuticles, calluses and hard skin, including varnish £20 Additions: Gel nails extra £10 Hot wax £5 (good for circulation)

Lisa Golding Qualified Pedicure Therapist

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Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching at Horam Natural Therapy Centre

Specialist in smoking cessation and weight control. Help with self-esteem; phobias; public speaking and stress.

Learn self-hypnosis.

Jonathan Conway NCH (acc) NLP Master Practioner and Coach

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

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The meeting will be followed by a sumptuous cream tea.

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HORAM PARISH COUNCIL – July 2019

FINANCE OFFICER

A vacancy has arisen for a Finance Officer for the Parish Council from mid-June. The post is four hours a week, salary according to experience. If you are interested then, In the first instance please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council, contact details are shown as the foot of the page.

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. These plaques are available for anyone with a Horam connection, even if their relative or friend was not a resident.. Please contact the Clerk, Sally Blades clerk@horam. com, m:07900576236 or 01435 812151 on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings for further information.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS - 2nd Wednesday every month, Full Council meeting, 7.30pm in The Horam Centre, High Street, Horam. The Planning Committee will meet prior to that at 6.45 p.m.

All committee meeting dates, including Finance and Planning are listed on the Parish Notice Board, the web-site and at The Horam Centre.

HORAM WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE

The Horam website can be found at - www.horam.com – please take a look at it - you will find information regarding local events and news as well as Parish Council matters. Businesses and Event organisers can add their details to the website directly by following the link on the appropriate page or via the Clerk. Horam also has a Community Facebook page – you can view the page at www. facebook.com/horamvillage Horam Parish Council Clerk contact details: Telephone 01435 812151 (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings – 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.) Mobile: 07900 576236 or e-mail at clerk@ horam.com or call into The Horam Centre (Tuesday, Thursday or Friday mornings).

WHATS ON AT HORAM VILLAGE HALL At the village hall we strive to provide a community hub and are pleased to be able to offer the the following activities. All details can be found at www.horamvillagehall.co.uk, facebook and twitter MONDAY Club Fit, Core Fit and Drum Fit

From 6.30pm

TUESDAY Whist Drive

All Welcome

7.00-9.15pm

WEDNESDAY After-school Children’s Acro-Dance lessons.

THURSDAY Eastbourne & District

Canine Society

Dog Club 6.45-10pm

And don’t forget the new outdoor gym & playground

MON TO FRI Horam Community Preschool

01435 812192

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Reliable, Friendly & Affordable assistance • • • • • • • •

Cleaning & Laundry Prescription & Medication pick up Dry Cleaning & Laundrette pick up Grocery Shopping & Unpacking Administration & IT support Post Office Runs GP & Hospital Appointments & Many more just ask…

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Painter & Decorator Experienced & Qualified Tradesmen Exterior Painting Interior Painting and Paper-hanging 4 Joyce Villas, Chiddingly road, Horam Tel: 01435 813361 What’s coming up

Make over demonstration by Hollie Regular art sessions for children 5+ for Summer NEW extra after school classes

What’s on currently

After School Clubs, Tues, Weds & Thurs Saturday morning Children’s Paint Club Saturday morning Children’s Art Club Adults Watercolour Thursday Adults Creative Classes Tuesday

4 - 5pm 8.50 - 9.50am 11 - 12pm 10 - 12pm 10 - 12pm

Workshops - Call for details or visit our website below Calligraphy Taster Watercolour Card Making Lino Printing Watercolour Pencils Make a Journal Make-up by Hollie Brushos Pastels & Pencils Jewellry Classes Life Drawing Paper Dyeing Call us for more information

Amanda on 07799 712067

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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.

Broad Oak Football Club, Alison Bending, 01435 873226.

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.

Dog training in Heathfield, UDDTC.org phone 01435 830222.

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 Centre, Janet Fairweather, 01435 868425 or Michael Cousins 07748 270494.

Horam Flower Show, Jane Skirrow, 01435 813269.

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, Mary Evans, 01435 867776.

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.

Oxney Vines Cross Tug @ War, Mike Hutch, 07850 382619.

Pottery Club, Sue Ramsay-Smith, 01435 810390.

Rainbows, Brenda Macklin, 01435 812018.

RSPCA, Dorothy Cull, 01435 812093.

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.

WI, Sharon Andrews, 01435 812395.

Manor Oak Surgery, 01435 812323.

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

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Non emergency police, 101.

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Horam Home Kitchen offers a wide range of bespoke catering services to customers in Horam, Heathfield and the surrounding areas, including: Private dining.

CanapĂŠs.

Savoury or sweet buffets.

Rustic cakes and bakes.

Cookery demonstrations and lessons for individuals or groups.

Bake off parties.

Cake decorating parties for adults and children.

All services are bespoke to suit your occasion and budget so please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

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Wealden Crematorium officially opened The Diary attended Wealden District Council’s new crematorium public open day on Saturday 15th June. The open day provided visitors with the opportunity to gain an insight into the working of the Council’s new crematorium and take a look around the buildings and grounds in a relaxed and informal way. Their friendly staff were on hand to answer any questions visitors had.

Visitors were able to visit the ceremony hall, the flower court, the book of remembrance room and the memorial gardens. They also had the chance to take a peek behind the scenes and were shown the crematory which houses the cremator and the emission control equipment etc. The crematorium has screens for those unable to get inside the main service hall at very well attended services, or watch live from anywhere else in the world if distance prohibits being there in person.

Local suppliers supported the event. Refreshments were provided by Two Sister's Deli in Horam, their famous sausage rolls were very popular! There were also beautiful and inventive flower displays from Horam's Cuckoo Flower Co. There has been much thought into how to remember loved ones with options from a gold leaf on a contemporary metal tree sculpture to personalised, small 'tombs' to hold up to two urns. The newly landscaped grounds are gradually starting to become established and the wildflower meadows are now gaining some colour with poppies, daisies and cornflowers in bloom.

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*Gorgeous barista coffee * Smoothies * Hot chocolate * Fresh hand cut sandwiches. * Deep filled jacket potatoes. *Toasties * Full English breakfast *Various homemade quiches *Sausage rolls * Cakes & tray bakes * Breakfast, lunch, brunch and afternoon tea.

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Let us help you to select the perfect flowers for your loved one.

We are passionate about using British produce & local suppliers and have the creativity to tailor your tribute to fully reflect their character.

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We are the closest florist to the new Wealden Crematorium, just 1.5 miles away and are able to deliver direct to the crematorium if required.

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Home Visits available

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

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

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All functions catered for.

Buffets available to meet all budgets.

Warm and friendly atmosphere.

Wednesday and Thursday evening, hand stretched traditional pizza, eat in or takeaway.

Thursday and Friday lunchtime, senior citizen’s fish and chips only £8.95.

Wednesday quiz night from 8:30pm.

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Want to get out of the house & meet new people?

Come along for a chat, crafts, activities and entertainment. Lunch, coffees & teas all included.

No transport? No trouble! The Age Concern minibus can collect and return you.

Tuesdays & Fridays from 10am-3.30pm at Christ Church, Horam.

Age We Care Day Club (formerly Age UK).

For more information contact Maureen on 07850 98713, or find us on on Facebook.

The Age We Care Day Club is now based at Christ Church in Horam, but was previously the Age UK day club at Holdenhurst in Mill Road, Heathfield.

When Age UK decided to close the day club in 2018, it was decided to open under a new organisation called Age We Care, under the leadership of the wonderful Maureen Distin and her fantastic band of volunteers and staff!

They offer a friendly and most welcoming day club in Horam, every Tuesday and Friday for those looking for company and to get out and do something.

They can even help with the transport to the club! Age Concern provide a mini bus service to bring clients to and from the day club from Heathfield and surrounding areas.

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July Gardening Diary " St. Swithun's day if ye do rain, for forty days it will remain. St. Swithun's day if thou be fair, for forty days it'll rain nae mare."

St Swithun was one of those attractive Saxon bishops, venerated by all and especially by the common folk of England, to whom he devoted his life's work. He would often be seen travelling to all corners of Saxon England on foot, giving alms and feasting the poor. Born during the reign of king Egbert and in his latter years tutoring the young Atheling Alfred, he became one of England's best loved saints. In keeping with his love of the common folk he gave orders that his body was to be buried under the pavement outside Winchester cathedral; "Where it might be subject to the feet of passers-by and the drops of rain from on high". But In 971 his remains were brought inside the new cathedral to lie beside the Egg kings of Wessex, but not before the outraged saint had cast down a tremendous deluge upon the workmen opening up his grave. The legend of the forty days of rain may have some scientific basis though: the jet stream will often have settled into a static position around the 15th of July (The Saint's feast day), if it lies north of the British isles we may count on a long period of continental high pressure, deflecting weather systems upon the Scots and Scandinavians and if to the south, Atlantic and northerly weather may prevail, giving a wet and dreary summer, though full of the life giving rain that St Swithun so loved.

So, back down at ground level we are aware that the gardener's work is never finished and even now, with the beds and borders in their full blaze of summer glory, a thought must be given to winter and to next season.

Spring flowering bulbs should be lifted and such subjects as autumn flowering Crocuses may be planted to give them a good chance to develop their flowers. Summer pruning is an important task in the fruit garden. The formation of fruit buds on trained and bush trees is encouraged by the shortening of the leading and lateral shoots at this season of the year. Any plum branches showing signs of silverleaf disease should be cut out at once and burned. This disease causes a metallic silvering of the leaf and can quickly spread around the whole tree. It is usually fatal.

Now is the time for final thinning of apples. If the king fruit (The one in the middle of the cluster) has not already been removed and there are other fruits to take its place, then it is these king fruits that should go. Pears, plums and even dessert cherries will all repay careful thinning if there has been a heavy set.

In the vegetable garden the planting of brassicas should be pushed ahead just as quickly as ground becomes vacant.

Continue to sow salads such as lettuce and radish for succession. A last sowing of French beans for a late crop may be made. Runner and French beans should be fed as they begin to make pods. Onions and shallots may be lifted and dried once the foliage starts to wither. And a fine sight they make hanging from the rafters in the shed.

Celery must be watered frequently or it will soon run to seed. If one kept a bag of soot from last Autumn's chimney cleaning as I'm sure we all did, a dusting of this makes an excellent deterrent to celery fly (one might try the local chimney sweep). Fruiting tomatoes should be fed regularly.

This is a good time to gather herbs for drying, tied up in small bundles they make handsome companions to the knots of onions in the shed.

Faded flower buds of Delphiniums, Lupins, and other early flowering perennials should be cut out before seed is set to encourage secondary growth. Roses too, must be regularlt dead-headed.

If it is desired to secure autumn flowers from Lupins and Delphiniums, the plants should be cut down at the beginning of this month and watered in with a good fertiliser.

Cut grass makes an excellent mulch for carrot and spinach beds and around bush fruits,

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July Gardening Diary raspberries and Sweet Peas, Lilies, Dahlias, Gladioli and other flowering plants, though not laid on too thick for fear of starving the soil of nitrogen.

As roses come to the end of their first flush of flowering, they can be fed with a high potash fertiliser to boost the second lot of flowers.

Dead-heading of all faded blooms should be carried out at every opportunity.

Dahlias can be fed now but be careful to keep the feed well away from stems and leaves.

Taller varieties should be securely staked.

Towards the end of the month we may start propagating many shrubs. For lack of space, I refer reader to the relevant literature for methods of propagation. Cuttings of Forsythia, flowering Currant, Escallonia, Weigela and Deutzia and many other subjects will all root easily.

Whilst we may allow ourselves to sit back in the shed indulging in a long pipe and quiet ruminations over our onions and herbs so fragrantly drying in the rafters, with its soundtrack of cooing wood pigeons intermingled with leather on Australian stumps, we must still occasionally gird ourselves to keep the hoe going as often as hoers' elbow will allow. All borders should receive vigorous attention from the Dutch hoe at least every seven days.

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The children have been thinking about what life might have been like for Shackleton and his crew. As part of their Forest School Learning they experienced what it must have been like for the crew to perform simple tasks, like tying knots, in the extreme cold of the Antarctic!.

Despite the cold Forest School afternoons, the children showed great resilience and completed their tasks.

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Local people: How I conquered my addiction I started smoking as a pre-teen. I remember a time when I went round the streets with my friends looking for discarded dog ends for tobacco to roll our own cigarettes. I also remember smoking rolled up cigarette papers on their own, I wouldn't recommend it your throat really burns!

These were experiments and I didn't start smoking properly until I was 15-16. I stole my first packet of cigarettes from the ice-cream parlour I worked in, during the summer holidays. The first drag on that cigarette was really powerful and made me feel dizzy.

Over the next few years, I tried at times to cut down or give up. I tried herbal cigarettes but I couldn't inhale them! I tried smoking a pipe and cigars - these I could inhale! I also tried basic will power but after a few days, felt a bit weird in the head.

I did manage to give it up smoking for a while, but I went back to it and was eventually chain smoking roll ups. I was especially bothered about it when I read the Bible and it said that we are slaves to whatever overcomes us, and I knew I was a slave to tobacco. I felt miserable about it, but at the same time powerless to do anything about it.

It was at this low point I decided to be baptised. I decided to do so because I had read that Jesus was baptised and I reasoned that if I were to follow him, which I sincerely wanted to, then I needed to be baptised too. Also, it had occurred to me that when I became a Christian, I noticed that I stopped swearing - without even trying!

On the day of my baptism I deliberately didn't smoke. I felt really bad. so I asked Jesus to help me. That evening after the baptism I thought I would come out of the water feeling ecstatic, I didn't, I just felt wet!

I got back to my flat and found an old dog end I had thrown into the grate. I lit it and had a puff and felt nothing at all. The addiction to nicotine had completely gone! Jesus had answered my prayer and not once in the last 37 years have I wanted to smoke!

To find out more about how Jesus sets people free visit www.christianityexplored.co.uk or come to church. There are two great, friendly churches in Horam. Horam Chapel (where I go) and Christ Church. You will be guaranteed a warm welcome at both.

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Visit Namibia....a land of big skies, big contrasts & a big heart…

Namibia is never at the top of many people’s ‘traditional’ safari destinations, but Tracy and Bianca from The Travel Concept excel in searching out incredible destinations that are a little more adventurous, whilst still offering the same high-quality that one would expect from an independent travel agency. ‘Experiential travel’ is the new word in the travel industry and with all their contacts and knowledge, The Travel Concept can help their clients experience so much more than the average package holiday has to offer.

Namibia is one of those ‘off-the-beaten-track’ destinations – you won’t find big cats at every turn and the animals make it difficult for you to find them in their corner of this beautiful African wilderness; but find them you will! Spend a day scouring rugged mountain scenery for a herd of desert adapted elephants or hike to find a precious rhino with its new born calf.

These magical moments only add to the sense of satisfaction when you do come across them and the overwhelming sense you are in one of the few remaining truly “wild” areas of our planet.

There are few places in Africa where the wildlife comes second to the stunning scenery. At four times the size of the United Kingdom but with only a population of 2 million, the feeling of space and solitude is truly breath-taking. Damaraland is similar to the dramatic mountain scenery of the Scottish Highlands, but as the views get bigger and go on and on in every direction, without sight nor sound of civilization, it’s unlike anywhere else on earth!

You can split your visit between driver guides and a fly-in segment along the renowned “Skeleton Coast.” The combination makes for some amazing contrasts, both with the comfort of a guide who knows all the best routes with picnic spots on land coupled with stunning scenic views from the air. Finally, pass over the “great sand sea” in a light aircraft – a memory you will never forget!

From the elephants, rhinos and rock engravings to shipwrecks, seafood, sunsets and sand dunes, Namibia has so much to offer that to capture it all in a word restricted article would be impossible! However, if you are interested in finding out for yourself just how exciting your next holiday could be, call The Travel Concept and speak to the experts!

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Services for July: Sun 7th

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Family Communion

Sun 14th

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Family Worship

Sun 21st

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Sun 28th

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Other Activities: Bible Study - Growth Groups (term-time -Thursdays 10.00-11.30) Jumping Beans - Parent & Toddler Group Fellowship Group (Tuesday 30th July at 2.00pm) Rooted - youth group (term-time - Fridays 7.00pm-9.00pm) Supporting Horam Christian Care Group

Contacts during July: Wardens: Dave Adams - 01435 813092 and Jane Thomas - 01435 810398 Hall Bookings: Jane Thomas - 01435 810398 www.christchurchhoram.org

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Cleaning services

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

Our services include: Weekly, Fortnightly and monthly cleans. We also offer one-offs, Pre/End of tenancy cleans and an Ironing service.

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

Please call us to discuss your requirements.

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SERVICES Specialising in Groundworks and Landscaping.

Digger work* Paving and driveways* Foundations* Extensions & alterations* Re-inforced concrete* Drainage* Brickwork Artificial grass* Ponds* Pergolas* Tree felling & Sewage treatment plants.

21 years experience. Uckfield based.

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We have a range of activities to suit all ages, which you’d be welcome to come along to:

Under Underschool schoolage age Toddlers Toddlersgroup group Mondays Mondays22--3.15pm 3.15pmduring duringterm termtime time AAchance for parents/carers chance for parents/carersand andtoddlers toddlers to tochat, chat,play playgames, games,and andmake makefriends friends

Years Years8+ 8+ Connect Connect Thursdays Thursdays7.30 7.30––9pm 9pmduring duringterm termtime time Varied programme of activities Varied programme of activitiesand and Informal InformalBible Biblediscussion discussion

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All Allages ages Morning Morningservice service Sundays Sundays10.30 10.30––11.30am 11.30am Includes Includeschildren’s children’sgroups groupsand and communion communion

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Life Lifegroups groups Wednesdays Wednesdays7.30pm 7.30pm Fridays Fridays10am 10am AAtime timeof ofprayer prayerand andexploration explorationof of the theBible Bible

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Easy ways to create a stylish garden Luckily for us, living in the South East means we get to spend a good amount of time in our garden during the summer months. All the efforts gone in over winter & spring are easy to see at this time of year. So whether it’s BBQ’s, garden parties or just relaxing in a deck chair with the paper, how can you really personalise your garden and create the look you like?

A stylish garden need not involve a hefty price tag or months of workmen landscaping your back yard. There are some simple ways to add your mark and create a garden that you want to spend all your time in.

Accessorise your outdoor space There are so many items to choose from at May’s Terracotta in The Horam Emporium. From statuary, arbors and other unique & wonderful garden accessories – there is something to suit any garden. May has over 34 years experience in the business and has customers who come back to her time and again to source specific items. Her business almost started by accident after she & her husband retired to Spain in 1983. Deciding that they weren’t quite ready for the retired lifestyle, May noticed the range and design of garden pots available on the Costa Brava and thought that the UK might be a good place to showcase them. So they bought a consignment and used a horse-box to transport them back home.

Back then business was much simpler! They used to visit independent garden centres with their horse box, the retailer chose what they wanted, they off loaded it and then May typed up the invoice on her portable typewriter and the retailer paid for the goods! As time went on they based themselves in locally and began to source items other than pots, going as far afield as the Far East to find new and interesting items and shipping them back to UK in a container.

Due to ill health they decided to pack up the wholesale business and concentrate on retail. May had the good idea of planting up pots and having charity sales for various local and national charities. Her first one was for the NSPCC and was such a success, the charity asked her to repeat it. This one off event turned into 14 years worth of running these sales benefiting big and small charities.

“Mays“ moved to Horam Manor and set up an area as a retail nursery but due to planning issues had to leave this site. However, Wessons café became The Horam Emporium and May became one of their first retailers. The products available at The Horam Emporium are just a taster of what May can offer, check out her website (currently being updated) for more products or ask if you are looking for something specific.

An extra room on the outside If you find yourself outgrowing your home or need a quiet space to spend time on your hobby, there is a ready-made solution! Aside from being Horam’s largest employer, Newton and Frost fencing was established in 1979 and has since developed into one of the largest fencing contractors in the UK. In 2009 the company undertook a large expansion with its premises in Horam, a new yard area now holds a vast stock of timber and fencing materials. They also offer a complete design service of stunning buildings ranging from contemporary garden offices, summerhouses, workshops, sheds, log cabins to bespoke builds.

So if you’ve decided you need some space for work, drawing, practising your instrument or giving your teenagers somewhere they can learn to be semi-independent, check out their range of 16 different designs!

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Stylish & hard wearing outdoor furniture When looking for the right furniture for our garden, we want something that looks good, is comfortable and most of all hard wearing! Nobody enjoys the onerous task of sanding down & repainting their garden furniture. Holmes Hill Furniture, a local family run business opened in 2004, offer a range by the well-known and quality supplier Alexander Rose. This brand offer one of the largest ranges of quality, sustainable contemporarily designed garden furniture in the UK, made from a variety of materials including wood such as, Acacia, Cornis, Mahogany, Pine and Roble, Stainless Steel and Aluminium. There is a 3 or 10 year warranty on their furniture depending on the range.

Their store is located on the main A22 London to Eastbourne road on a fabulous 48 acre estate that includes a fully licenced cafe with gardens overlooking the lake and a pottery painting studio on site. Well worth a visit!

Make a statement You will be spoilt for choice at Roundwood of Mayfield for items that really make a statement. A dazzling array and choice of planters, statuary, firepits & burners, water features, barrels & water butts, tap-stands, oak cubes and plinths, gazebo’s, architectural pieces, outdoor buildings and so much more.

If you are looking to add a traditional touch to your outdoor space, check out their garden furniture. They have a unique range which includes fold away wrought iron benches, reclaimed timber coffee tables and oak sleeper benches hand crafted by them in East Sussex.

DIY garden design If you are on a budget, creating your perfect look needn’t be limited by your spend. There are many ways to upcycle old items as accessories for the garden. Pretty much anything can be used as a pot as long as there are holes in it to allow drainage – from old tin cans, mop buckets, watering cans, cook ware, colanders, the options are endless! Build a sofa out of old wooden pallets, turn a vintage window into an outdoor mirror. Scouring tips and skips is always worth mentioning. See these pictures from a local garden for some inspired uses of indoor items, outside! How about creating a bespoke piece of art for your garden with local basket maker Dominic Parette at Sussex Willow? See P76 for details.

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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: 8am-6pm 6 days a week, Sundays 9-5pm. Winter 8am-dusk.

Sussex Willow

Bespoke willow sculpture, plant supports and woven fencing for your garden.

Courses in willow sculpture and woven garden structures run at Horam Manor Farm.

New courses coming for this autumn and winter soon to be published at: www.sussexwillow.co.uk

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For further details call Dominic on: 07957898899 Course vouchers available.

Holmes Hill Furniture Oak and Pine Furniture

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Free delivery in East Sussex over £500.

Closed on Tuesdays.

For more information: visit www.iwantfurniture.co.uk

Holmes Hill Estate, Whitesmith, East Sussex, BN8 6JA, 01825 873607

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