The Crowborough Directory - Issue 60 - Mar/Apr 2015

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Editor’s Note

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Dear Readers, Welcome to the jam packed March/April issue of The Crowborough Directory which is brimming with content, features and a huge amount of services you can find operating in the local area. I must take this opportunity to thank all of you who have recommended this magazine to businesses you have come across. I don’t have a sales team to fill the pages but of course without the advertising this magazine wouldn’t exist.

I had a great response to my request for more community information - if you would like your group or organisation featured in a future issue of this publication then drop me an email and I’ll get you booked in. I always make as much room as I can for all the community content and by supporting the community with this magazine I know that you in turn support me with keeping it running.

There is a great prize up for offer with this issue’s crossword, a free cut and style at Jenz Hair Salon. This time I haven’t included a cryptic crossword as I know there are many of you who find those very difficult (myself included!).

I’m getting very excited about the Business Expo which is taking place on Tuesday 3rd March at the Community Centre (more details on page 5). I have already booked my stand and can’t wait to meet all the visitors to the show. It’s open to everyone so whether you run your own business or work locally, just come along and meet some of the businesses face-to-face who operate in the local area.

As usual, don’t forget to mention The Crowborough Directory if you are responding to anything you’ve seen featured in this magazine as it helps to secure it’s future.

Until next time...

Laura Burton-Lawrence | Editor e: info@crowboroughdirectory.co.uk | PO Box 142, Edenbridge TN8 9AQ www.crowboroughdirectory.co.uk | Twitter: @lburtonlawrence Facebook: www.facebook.com/crowboroughdirectory

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Contents

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Editor’s Note ........................................................................................................................................2 Sudoku

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Local Events in March & April ..................................................................................................12 Community Feature: Crowborough & District Lions Club ..................................................14 Business Feature: Jenz Hair Salon ................................................................................................16 Community Page ................................................................................................................................18 Crowborough Town Council Newsletter: Annual Town Conference Edition .............21-28 Crowborough & District Loyalty Card .................................................................................30 Local Clubs and Organisations ................................................................................................32-35 Business Page .........................................................................................................................................36 Business Feature: The Barrister Broker ....................................................................................38 Prize Crossword: sponsored by Jenz Hair Salon ................................................................41-42 Sudoku Solution ...................................................................................................................................43 Useful Numbers ...................................................................................................................................44 Index of Advertisers ...........................................................................................................................46

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This useful magazine of local businesses and community information is delivered through your door every other month. You can find products and services that are provided by businesses in and around the local area. I hope you find this an invaluable reference point when looking for a local business or service. If you do contact one of the businesses that are advertising in here, please let them know you found then in The Crowborough Directory.

If you own or work in a business of which Crowborough is part of your target market then why not try advertising here? Rates are incredibly good value starting at £40 per issue.

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Sudoku

How to Play - Fill the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition!

You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

GOOD LUCK! Turn to page 43 for solution

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Local Events March & April

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Tuesday 3rd March

Tuesday 31st March

 Crowborough Business Expo - See  Crowborough Horticultural Society page 5 for full details.

7.30pm, Crowborough Community Centre.

“Spring in the Garden” by Steve Bradley (Gardening expert for Radio Kent/Sussex).

Saturday 14th March New members and visitors welcome.  The Langborough Singers present ‘Songs from the Shows’ - in aid of Tuesday 7th April World in Need. 7pm, The United Church, Croft Road, Crowborough,  FREE Business Breakfast - 7.45-8.45am, TN6 1HA. Millbrook Garden Centre. Email secretary@ crowboroughchamber.co.uk to request an  BIG QUIZ by Crowborough Lions invitation.

Club - 6.30 for 7.30pm prompt start.

Maximum of 8 per team. Tickets £8 Friday 17th April per person and include nibbles and  Pine Grove Pictures ‘The Birds’ (Alfred Ploughmans Supper. Licensed Bar. Hitchcock) - 8pm, Crowborough Community Contact David Brown on 01892 655 Centre. Bar open from 7pm. Tickets between 530 or email dgjb@btinternet.com £4-6. Further information see page 40.  The 1839 Consort - 7.30pm, St. John Saturday 25th April the Evangelist Church, Crowborough (Opposite Horder Centre). Concert  Crowborough Farmers’ Market - 9am-1pm, New Road Car Park. for the eve of Mothering Sunday to include works by Allegri, Lotti, Tuesday 28th April Bruckner and Howells. Tickets £10.

Under 18s free. Box office 01892  Crowborough Horticultural Society 7.30pm, Crowborough Community Centre.

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“A Year on the Allotment” by Barry Newman. th New members and visitors welcome.

Friday 20 March

 Pine Grove Pictures ‘The Imitation Game’ (PG) - 8pm, Crowborough Community Centre.

Bar open from 7pm. Tickets between £4-6.

Further information see page 40.

Saturday 28th March

It’s free to list your oganisation’s events on this page. Simply email the details to: info@crowboroughdirectory.co.uk

 Crowborough Farmers’ Market - 9am-1pm, New Road Car Park.

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Community Feature

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Crowborough & District Lion’s Club “It’s a new year and fresh challenges lie ahead for the members of Crowborough & District Lions Club.

Formed in 1974 by or so Crowborough

socially with an annual anniversary dinner, numerous other dining occasions, a quiz night, and enjoyable outdoor activities.

The Club is always seeking new members as they are the reason for its longevity and vitality. It meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 8pm in the clubhouse twenty of Crowborough Athletic Football Club, residents driven by a desire to Alderbrook Close, Crowborough TN6 3DJ. Do put something back into the come along and meet us, you will be warmly community and have fun in the welcomed. process, the Club is looking forward to implementing its fundraising and Take a peek at our Facebook page, explore community service programmes for our website at www.crowlions.org.uk, or contact the membership secretary David the year ahead.

Martin on Tel: 01892 652300 or E-mail: From Ticehurst / Flimwell / loxfield@googlemail.com.”

Stonegate in the East, to Hartfield in the west, the Club raise funds locally ensuring Crowborough & District Lions are part of the that every penny raised is spent and donated world’s largest voluntary service organisation, within the community for the benefit of all. Lions Club International.

Many of the Club’s fundraising activities will be familiar such as the Saturday bookstall in the town centre, the Easter Egg Raffle and the Darts Marathon which reach out right across the district, the ‘Big Quiz’ Night, its stalls at numerous fairs and fetes throughout the area, and not forgetting our Christmas Carol float.

The Club’s community service programme includes supporting the needs and aspirations of young people, assisting disadvantaged members of the community, and ensuring the inclusiveness of senior citizens through its annual tea party and Christmas luncheon. Most recently the Club hosted a free Diabetic Screening Session in its commitment to provide valued and worthwhile services to everyone.

In addition to the great satisfaction and pleasure derived from these activities, the members also know how to enjoy themselves

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Cheque presentation to members of the Air Ambulance following fundraising towards the running cost of this valuable service.

Diabetic Screen Session in November 2014 at Crowborough Town Hall. 82 members of the community took advantage of this free session and the club intend to run this again this year.

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Business Feature

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Jenz - The newest salon in Crowborough!

When you approach the front door you think you’re visiting someone at their house!

You can tell from the minute you set foot inside Jenz Hair Salon that you will receive a personal, tailored service. Set away from the main road, the atmosphere is rather tranquil It’s amazing what you can discover and you can easily forget you’re in the middle of when you nip down some of the Crowborough town centre. alleys that are dotted around the town centre and I certainly had a surprise when I visited Jenz Hair Salon, tucked away on Croft Road between This & That and Diamond Geezers Barbers.

Jenz Hair Salon opened in August 2014 and is owned and run by Senior Stylist Jenny Hasler. It’s difficult to believe but Jenny has been in the hairdressing business for over 16 years, learning the trade as an apprentice when she finished her schooling right here in Crowborough.

Whilst the salon is small, it is perfectly formed Jenny had been looking to open her own salon and the full range of salon treatments you’d in Crowborough and when she discovered the expect are available; from cutting and colouring room had become available she jumped at the to perming and styling. Jenny is also happy chance to take it on. What was initially a bare to receive younger clientele in the salon, with shell was transformed into a functioning salon distractions to hand whilst she gets on with the in just a month, with the help of family and business of cutting their hair. friends.

As a special introduction to people in the local Having been in the industry for area, Jenny is giving 20% off cut & style bookings as long as she has, Jenny already until the end of April and you can find full details has a loyal client base who travel of this on page 7 of the directory. in from neighbouring towns to Jenny has also set up a facebook page for her continue to have their hair cut business and you can read reviews from her and styled by her. clients and receive updates. Just search “Jenz

The feedback she has received already from her clients on the salon has been extremely positive with many saying how refreshing it was to have their salon experience in such a warm and homely atmosphere. This is exactly the reaction Jenny was after when she designed the salon.

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To make an appointment you can contact the salon on 07872 610 434. Jenny looks forward to seeing you soon!

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Community Page

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The Crowborough Miniature Steam Railway “The Crowborough Miniature Steam Railway at the Goldsmiths Centre has made considerable progress with their track extension since gaining approval from Wealden Council in May 2014.

With increased popularity of this miniature railway, the Crowborough Town Council has purchased a slice of the adjoining field to enable the Crowborough Locomotive Society to extend their track to over twice its current length. Members have pooled together to raise sufficient funds to make a good start.

Progress to date has been remarkable. Come along and see for yourself.

We are now keen to raise further funds to enable us to continue with this long term asset to the town of Crowborough. If you would like to join our team in this construction, you would be most welcome.

We try to encourage keen youngsters to get involved and learn about the basics in Science, Engineering and project work. They in turn teach us about computers and mobile phones.

If you would like to get involved with our venture or make a donation to this worthy cause, contact Malcolm Place on 01892 669 004.”

Don’t forget - it’s free for local groups and organisations to have their messages included on the Community Page, simply send your information to info@crowboroughdirectory.co.uk or via post to PO Box 142, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 9AQ.

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The Official Newsletter of the Crowborough Town Council

Crowborough News For your diary:

Town Conference Edition 2015

CROWBOROUGH ANNUAL TOWN CONFERENCE - 7.30pm Wednesday 4th March, All Saints New Church Centre.

A message from the Mayor The past year has been very busy for the Town Council. The full council meetings, which take place every two months have had a very varied agenda. The five committees which meet on a regular basis have achieved a great deal during the year, with many projects being completed and successful events arranged.

shows in the volunteers who run groups for young people and after visiting the Scouts and Air Cadets I was amazed at what these young people had achieved.

One of my two charities this year is the High Weald Dementia Social Group who help families who are caring for relatives with All the town’s events were well supported Dementia. I have been fortunate to attend this year with record numbers attending the some of their outings and social functions and firework display. The weather was kind to us to talk to some of the carers. The volunteers in December and the annual turning on of who run the group can only be praised for their the Christmas lights turned our high street work. into an illuminated Christmas scene. The My other charity this year is the Crowborough whole event with its street entertainers and First Responders who work alongside the colourful stalls was enjoyed by everyone and Ambulance service to bridge the gap between the children loved Santa’s grotto. Personally, it a 999 call and the ambulance arriving on the was wonderful to meet and talk to people who scene. were having fun and to sample some of the This group of dedicated people give their time food on sale. free to help those in need and are a worthy The solemn event of Remembrance Day was charity. well attended. I found it very emotional to As always donations are collected each year lay a wreath on behalf of Crowborough and for the Mayor’s charities and this year the sum to remember those who made the ultimate exceeds £3000. sacrifice for us all.

As Mayor of Crowborough I have been asked to The 70th commemoration service for the attend a number of 100th birthday celebrations Canadian servicemen who lost their lives in in the town’s care homes and I attended a Crowborough was held at the Memorial on the 105th birthday. The number of residents over golf course in July. It was humbling to meet so 100 is far greater than I realised and shows many of the families who had travelled from what a healthy place Crowborough is to live.

Canada for the service and to be asked to read In March 2015 we will celebrate the 25th a prayer. anniversary of our twinning with the town of During the year I have been fortunate to be Horwich. The Mayor of Horwich travelled to invited by many local groups to attend various Crowborough in December to attend our Civic events. The dedication by the volunteers who Carol service and to start the discussions on run these groups without recognition shows how to celebrate the 25th anniversary. that people do really care. This especially I have since reciprocated by travelling to Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Town Conference Edition 2015

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Horwich to finalise the arrangements.

The latest round of Government spending cuts have started to have an effect on our town with the County Council now cutting back on the services they provide to us. This sadly will be detrimental to the appearance of our town and can already been seen by the state of the road signs and hedges.

The restrictions on development imposed by Wealden District Council on Crowborough and

its neighbouring parishes has taken effect. The Planning and Development Committee have now seen a huge increase in the number of extensions to existing houses, rather than new homes.

Wealden District Council still has the 300 house allocation for Crowborough on sites identified but further development is restricted due to Crowborough’s proximity to the Ashdown Forest.

Finally, I would like to thank the Town Council staff for their hard work and commitment in the efficient running of the council. Thanks also to my wife Lyn for all her support and understanding during a busy year as Mayor.

- Cllr Ron Reed

Environment Report The Environment Committee has a diverse agenda which is reflected in my report. We have accomplished a great deal this year despite our budget being cut to the bone.

The impact of the cuts to Wealden and East Sussex County Council budget has impinged on our ability to keep up the appearance of Crowborough. From last year ESCC no longer provide Village Maintenance and this has led to major road signs becoming unreadable. We are now looking at our resources and budget to see how the Town Council can fill this gap.

I thank all the members of the Environment Committee for their hard work and the amount of time they have given this year. Their reports to the committee from outside meetings are paramount when the Committee is making decisions.

Once again I thank Philippa Hewes and her staff for the efficient and helpful way that they have kept up with the workload generated from this Committee and the extra work by way of the cuts from other Councils.

Our aim is to keep Crowborough a clean, safe and attractive town in which to live.

Planting Great work was carried out by David Foot and his ground staff when the committee decided to give Clokes Corner a facelift.

The two large trees which showed signs of damage will be replaced in the spring and all dead shrubbery has been removed and replaced by new shrubs and two hanging basket trees. The favourable comments on the town’s planting generally reflects how much it means to residents, especially those who do not have gardens of their own.

We are always open to suggestions for the planting of our anniversary beds at Chapel Green.

Strengthening Local Relationships Highway Issues East Sussex County Council no longer fully funds all projects put forward by Parish and Town Councils. Any project that meets ESCC criteria will be part funded by ESCC and the balance of the cost has to be sourced by Parish

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and Town Councils. The town has successfully sourced part funding to improve the lighting at Jarvis Brook crossing.

At the last SLR meeting the Town Council put forward requests from residents to reduce the speed limit in Beacon Road to 30 miles an hour, provide a crossing in Beacon Road/Church Road area, and extend the 30mph from the Town to Goldsmith Recreation Ground.

The condition of major road signs and implication of cleaning groups e.g neighbourhood watch was discussed ( Health and Safety prohibits this ) Traffic and parking on Crowborough Hill and the closing of Hookstead Day Care and implications for users were also put forward.

Reclamation of footpaths is an ongoing issue as many footpaths are being eroded by overgrowth from garden trees or grass and weeds. ESCC said that footpaths will be cleared to one metre only depending on availability of time available.

Community Transport I genuinely extend my gratitude to John Coleman who has continued to be the Town Council`s representative for transport. The fact that he attends meetings on behalf of the Town Council and gives a very knowledgeable report to the Environment Committee on the ever changing rail system and the ever diminishing bus services is a huge and invaluable help.

His full reports can be read on the Town Council website.

North Weald Community Transport Partnership Ltd - WealdLink Bus Service The Town Council is a major contributor to the funding of Wealdlink Bus Service.

I attended the last Wealdlink meeting and the message coming across was that funding cuts from ESCC were a major concern and Wealdlink have had to put in a tender for the 226 route and other supported services which have now been combined into one contract.

The 226 will be funded for only two days a week, this is deemed unacceptable by users.

offer new services to the community in a bid to keep funds coming in. They have a very informative website.

Environment Warden Crowborough has an ever growing litter problem and Julie Blunden does a great job against all the odds. Neighbourhood watch groups may be able to help with controlling litter problems and the Town Council has approached Wealden District Council as the litter authority to run a campaign to raise awareness.

The new dog fouling law is in place and anybody caught not clearing up after their dog can be fined.

Police We have regular meetings with the police (Sgt Michael Keeler).

Our four CCTV cameras that are placed around Crowborough are coming up for review and Sgt Keeler has requested that they are retained as they have proved a very useful resource in conjunction with the monitoring service now based at Lewes. Crowborough is deemed to be a low crime area.

Police reorganisation means that sadly for Crowborough PC Richard Walters has been moved to the crime detection unit based at Uckfield. Sgt Michael Keeler is covering a larger area and his duties include supervising the PCSOs in the area.

PCSO PCSO Chris Harrison reported in September that Speed Watch schemes have been set up and warning letters have been sent to 41 offenders since mid-July. Crowborough has two Speed Watch cameras for use by residents. He also reported that policing priorities include parking, road safety, traffic issues and anti-social behaviour in the Ghyll.

The PCSOs hold regular street meetings and Chris Harrison has held surgeries at the Town Hall on specified Thursdays.

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Street Lighting

We continue to maintain the Town’s street lights.

The Country Park, The Ghyll, Palesgate Lane and Bluebell Wood Work and maintenance has continued as per the five year management plan. The plan expires this year and a new one is being drawn up.

Controlling invasive species, management of grassland, replacing of fencing and gates and tree management are just a few of the tasks that the ground staff have to tackle.

I thank Barry Kemp for advising us on the introduction of Exmoor ponies to the part of Palesgate Lane site that is both difficult and costly to maintain. We hope to have them back next year.

- Chairman Cllr Sandra Timms

Finance and General Purposes Report It seems rather weird writing an annual report after only 9 months of the year but in this multiple Election year (National, District and Town) it is necessary to hold an early Town Conference.

As you will be all too aware that the Town Council element of the council tax was not increased at all for 2014/15, remaining at £128.37 for a Band D property and I am confident that we will have completed our programme within those “balanced budget” constraints, but only just.

Regarding 2015/16 the Finance & General

Purposes Committee met and agreed the draft budget and proposed a small increase in council tax and it was the intention to review these budgets and set the precept at the Full Council Meeting on 13th January. Subsequent events have caused a delay and we have deferred any decision until the final deadline day, namely 5th February.

The reason for the delay, and what is really the big story in 2015 and beyond, is the resolution passed by Council to consider the opportunity of acquiring the freehold of Pine Grove, the ex Wealden District Council offices, for the benefit of providing local employment and business opportunities to the Crowborough Community.

This feasibility study is in the middle of preparation and will be discussed by the full council, as mentioned on 5th February, so today it is not an approved council policy but if it becomes so you should know that it will result in an increased precept which will result in a substantial increase in your council tax.

You will of course have your say because you will want your voice heard.

So by the time you read this report you will know more than I do right now about what the future for Crowborough holds. I have strong personal views but this is not the right place to air them.

Onto other matters.

We continued to assess and award grants totalling £50,000. Apart from the two main regular recipients, the Citizens Advice Bureau and Clued-Up, other grants were awarded to the 1st Crowborough Scouts, the Jarvis Brook Community Hub project, Age Concern Crowborough & Rotherfield 55+, Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival Society, Home Start, the Crowborough Players and Crowborough Arts. We also awarded a grant to The Society of the Friends of Montargis and just recently to the British Legion to install railings at the Canadian War Memorial grave on Crowborough Beacon golf course.

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We have transferred old Council records going back many decades (circa 1905) to the new County Council archive facility, The Keep, at Falmer where they, and many others, are available for viewing.

We have reviewed our Financial Regulations,

our Standing Orders and discussed the way you may film and record meetings, should you ever feel the need.

We have passed our internal and external audits without comment.

- Chairman Cllr Quentin Burch

Communications and Events Report In addition to our annual events the committee is responsible for many other events and receptions that take place throughout the year.

2014 was another exciting year for the Events and Communications Committee.

welcome our guests and Crowborough host families. The reception is an informal event and it is lovely to see the Town Hall packed with Crowborough residents welcoming their friends from France.

The council, in conjunction with the Crowborough branch of the British Legion, commemorated Armed Forces Week by holding a flag flying ceremony on the 28th June at Montargis Terrace. Local cadet groups provided a colour guard of six cadets and it was a fitting way to pay tribute to those who serve in our armed forces.

Crowborough Town Council was pleased to be invited along with two other councils to showcase its work at the South of England Show. The council attended as part of the ‘Parishes of the Councils of East Sussex’ stand and representatives were able to talk to visitors about projects instigated by the Town council.

Representatives from Crowborough Town Council at the South of England Show.

In August, Crowborough welcomed visitors from our twinned town of Montargis. The town has a vibrant twinning group ‘The Society of the Friends of Montargis’ and a civic reception is held in the Town Hall once a year to formally

The Mayor of Crowborough, Ron Reed, with Hilary Lyon, Chairman of ‘The Society of the Friends of Montargis’ and Alain Simon of ‘Les Amis de Crowborough’.

We were also delighted to welcome Richard Silvester, Mayor of Horwich, to the Town’s Civic Carol Service which was held in All Saints Church in December. Crowborough and Horwich celebrate their 25th anniversary of twinning this year. To commemorate the occasion Horwich Cycling Club will cycle the 300 miles from Horwich to Crowborough.

Arrangements are being made for sporting fixtures to take place in the commemorative year as well as the resigning of the twinning charter.

Another of the committee’s responsibilities is the Christmas lights for the Town. This year’s lights were spectacular as was acknowledged by the calls and emails from residents who contacted us to say how much they enhanced the town at Christmas time. The Christmas tree on the piazza suffered less vandalism

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than in recent years and the lack of high winds over the period meant that there were no problems with the Christmas lights that straddle Crowborough High Street.

Our Christmas lights play a large part in the Town’s Christmas event and this year was no exception.

Thousands attended the event which culminated in the Christmas lights being switched on

by Holby City’s Mark Moraghan and CBeebies Gemma Davies.

The council is committed to raising the profile of Crowborough through its events and the annual Summer Fair, Fireworks Display and Christmas Event have gone from strength to strength with record numbers attending.

Events Calendar 2015 The Boundary Walk – 10th May Sussex Day – 16th June Flag Flying Ceremony – 27th June Summer Fair – 11th July Fireworks Display – 5th November Civic Carol Service – 1st December Christmas Event – 27th December - Chairman Cllr Matthew Street

Planning and Development Report Although Crowborough’s location adjacent to the Ashdown Forest means that the Core Strategy Local Plan restricts development within the town, there have been a few more contentious applications submitted and determined in the past year.

Planning applications that might increase vehicle traffic and, hence, nitrogen deposition on the forest are routinely refused planning permission. This means that the range of application types is very limited – most applications are now for household extensions

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and minor changes of use, which do not affect nitrogen deposition.

The Core Strategy requires Wealden District Council to provide 300 homes within the town.

They have been seeking to allocate land for those homes, so the Town Council has sought to influence where these are located through the Strategic Sites Local Plan. The Town Council objected to some of the sites put forward, in particular that at Walshes Road, and sought to influence how development may take place elsewhere.

Despite the objections of the Town Council, local residents and other local groups and representatives, Wealden District Council determined to approve an allocation for 140 houses at Walshes Road. This Committee has consistently raised concerns about the impacts of this development on the community.

Another application for substantial residential development was made at Steel Cross as an alternative to the other allocations for development in the town centre. The Town Council decided to object to that application and it was refused by the District Council and is currently at appeal.

The Committee continues to meet every three weeks and considers a number of applications at every meeting.

We also try to pick up on relevant consultations both from national and local government. We will continue to seek to influence the location of houses through the examination into the Strategic Sites Local Plan during 2014.

The Town Council is currently in the early stages of preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan, which would guide development within the town. A Steering Committee has been set up involving people from various organisations around the town, along with a number of working parties looking at different aspects of development, such as housing, transportation, commercial development, the environment (built and natural), community facilities and infrastructure.

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up and started work, they are not closed groups. If people are interested in getting involved with this, they should email NP@ crowborougtowncouncil.gov.uk or view the Town Council website for more information.

Any assistance with preparation of this very important document will be welcomed.

Finally, thank you to all the members of this Committee. It is a time consuming process going through all the applications and other documentation every three weeks, taking up a lot of councillor’s weekends prior to our Monday evening meetings.

- Chairman Cllr Matthew Street

Sport, Recreation and Cemetery Report The Sport Recreation and Cemetery Committee has been busy over the last year, moving new projects forward, working with various groups in the town and updating or refurbishing areas within the town.

Allotments

Council, a shelter was chosen and installed behind the skate park.

A replacement swing set and netting has been installed in the play area.

A major project has been undertaken at the changing rooms. We have updated the hot and cold water systems, installed new boilers and larger gas and water mains and have generally improved the shower and toilet facilities. The council is grateful to Sport England for its grant towards this project.

We have worked with the Pilmer Road Allotment Tending Society (PRATS) to obtain planning permission for new poly tunnels and an agreement has been reached for their use by the allotment holders. We are currently applying for a certificate of lawful use and A lease has been signed with the Locomotive development to install a structure to include a Society which has enabled them to start the toilet, shelter and storage space. extension to their track on the land adjacent to A wild flower meadow has been planted Goldsmiths. We have now put up a fence and at Owlsbury on land currently not used for planted a hedge around this area of land. allotments. We had discussions about a Repairs have been carried out to the community orchard, but have decided in the floodlighting at the Petanque court. first instance to plant two fruit trees by the Crowborough Runners came to a recent meadow and apiary. council meeting to talk about their aspirations Goldsmiths Recreation Ground for the running track. Discussions are at an We have worked with the local youth to update early stage as to how these aspirations could the skate park. The skaters came to the Town become a reality.

Council with their ideas and, together with Wolfe Recreation Ground Wheelscape, a new design was agreed. The work on this project was delayed slightly due to the wet spring but the new park was opened in December. The council is hoping to work with the skaters again in the coming year with a view to installing both solar lighting and paths to the skate park from the main path.

New play equipment has been installed for After discussions younger children along with a roundabout that with the Youth is designed to be accessible to wheelchairs.

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A “kicking wall� has also been installed.

at the sporting opportunities for the land.

Canada Green

Herne Cemetery

Following the sale of a property at The Glebelands, land belonging to the Town Council has reverted back to us. We are consulting with the Royal British Legion regarding the planting of trees and provision of benches as a dedication to Sussex soldiers, sailors and airmen who fought in WW1.

A replacement fence has been installed at Herne Cemetery.

Palesgate Lane The committee has worked with The Jarvis Brook Sports Club to obtain a certificate of lawful use for land next to the Limekiln playing fields. A working party has been set up to look

Summersales Planning permission has been granted for the new burial ground at Summersales. The speed limit (a condition of the planning permission) has been moved. An archaeological survey was carried out (another condition) and options discussed for the new car park and access track.

- Chairman Cllr Kay Moss

CROWBOROUGH ANNUAL TOWN CONFERENCE All Saints New Church Centre. Chapel Green. Crowborough.

4th March 2015 7.30pm Katy Bourne, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner and Chris Kempshall W.W.1. Project Manager for East Sussex County Council will be addressing the conference.

Please join the Mayor and Councillors for coffee from 6.45pm.

CONTACT DETAILS

Crowborough Town Council Town Hall The Broadway Crowborough TN6 1DA Tel: 01892 652907 Fax: 01892 669736 e-mail: info@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk Website: www.crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk Reprinting or transmission in whole or part is forbidden except by express permission of the Town Council.

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The Crowborough & District Loyalty Card £50 worth of vouchers to be won each month!

Congratulations to the winners of £50 of vouchers in our November, December and January Loyalty Card Draws: Mrs S Allen, Mr B Hodson and Mrs E Weller Dawson, all of Crowborough.

Mrs Allen collected her £50 worth of Loyalty Card Vouchers from Caroline of Guest’s Shoe Services where she had collected her stamps.

Sue was delighted to have won and is looking forward to spending her winnings. Sue explained that she whole heartedly supports local businesses and uses the scheme wherever she can.

December winner Mr Hodson received his £50 of vouchers from Wendy Slack of Global Travel where he collected her stamps.

Before submitting your cards for the draw please remember to write your name and address in the space provided, blank cards will be rejected from the draws.

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Judy Bowen-Jones Acupuncture

The Pet Food Shop

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Crowborough Shoe Repairs

Mid Sussex Timber

Brook House Carpets

Durban Dental Centre

Mullberry

Columbine Dry Cleaners

Hair Gallery

Phillips Man Shops

Cross Country Stores

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Clubs and Organisations

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Amateur Dramatics, Music & Dance Ashdown Scottish Country Dance Club

Michael Copeman - 01892 655 971 Meet: Thursdays 8-10pm, Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall (Sept to June)

Buxted Symphony Orchestra

Violin players especially welcome Tessa Younger - 01892 852 145 Meet: Sat (term time) 9.30-11.30am at St Mary’s Church Hall, Buxted

Crowborough Choral Society

New members welcome. www.crowboroughchoral.com Rehearsals: Weds 7.45pm (term time) at Herne Junior School, Herne Road

Crowborough Jubilee Choir

Norman Austin - 01892 655298 / e: cft-naustin@ supanet.com Rehearsals: 7.30pm, Tues at United Church, Croft Rd

The Crowborough Players

Community theatre group. All welcome Contact: 01892 300 567 www.thecrowboroughplayers.com

Crowborough Singing for Fun Ladies Choir

Gillian Cowling - 01892 663 986 Meet: Mondays (term time) - 7.30pm at All Saints Church

Crowborough Vale Drama Group

Contact - 01892 662819 or email info@crowboroughvaledrama.org.uk Meet: Mondays 7.30-9.30pm at CCC

Downsmen Corps Youth Marching Band

Paul Heyes - 01892 740 182 www.downsmen.org.uk

Groombridge Amateur Dramatic Society

groombridge.gads@gmail.com web: groombridge-gads.blogspot.co.uk

Hartfield Singers

Rehearsals and concerts Contact: Pat Arnold - 01892 611 414

inChoir

www.crowboroughcommon.org.uk

Mayfield Band

Supporting the conservation of our town’s green spaces. Volunteering opportunities and events.

Pat Arnold - 01892 611 414 www.crowboroughconservation.org

Modern choir 01342 760078 / www.inchoir.co.uk Meet: Thurs eve in Beacon College

Crowborough Conservation

All Brass instrument players needed for Fetes, Concerts and Contests Simon Rudge - 01435 872 007 Meet: Fri eves, 8-10pm at the Band Hut in Mayfield located behind the Memorial Hall - www.mayfieldband. co.uk

Mayfield Festival Choir

Robin Howden - 01825 830 277 Rehearsals Thurs eves in The Mayfield Primary School

Powdermill Trust for Nature Conservation

Barry Hawkins - 01892 852 120 Meet: 1st Tues & 3rd Sun each month, 10am at the reserve, High Cross, Rotherfield

Mayfield Youth Band

Jenny Pursglove - 01892 653 422 Meet: Fri eves 7pm at The Band Hut, Mayfield (located behind Memorial Hall) - www.mayfieldband.co.uk

Arts & Crafts Chatterley Carvers

MHG Ballroom and Latin Dance Club Contact:- Heather or Mike - 01892 655 175 / mhg.dancing@hotmail.co.uk Meet: Tues 7-10pm at Crowborough Community Centre / Thurs 7-10pm at All Saints Church Centre

PopZing

Noel Bannister - 01892 668059 Meet: Monday eve, 8pm at Crowborough Community Centre.

Woodcarving for all, beginners welcome. Tools and wood supplied.

Jim French - 01892 610 534 Meet: Weds 7.30pm, Bells Yew Green Village Hall or Tues 7pm, Horam Village Hall

Crowborough Arts

Join us if you would like to be involved in a vibrant arts organisation Contact: contact 01892 661 319 sue@bartonmanor.co.uk www.crowborough-arts.org.uk

Crowborough Creative Arts Group

Rotherfield Players

Arts workshops with local artists.

Secretary: 01892 663 012.

Meet: Fridays, 9.45am- 12noon, Coffee Bar, All Saints Church, Chapel Green.

Acting/Backstage - see our website www.rotherfieldplayers.co.uk

What You Will Theatre

Youth Drama Club Contact - 01892 300 399 www.whatyouwilltheatre.com

Charities World In Need

Animals & Nature Ashdown Friends of the Earth

Pete Meiners - 01892 664 762 e: Petemeiners@aol.com www.ashdownfoe.co.uk Meet: Last Thurs each month, Brambletye Hotel, Forest Row

International Aid & Development Agency (Charity Reg 1041711) Trinity Hall, Mill Crescent, Crowborough Tel: 01892 669 834 or visit www. worldinneed.co.uk

Facilities for Hire Crowborough Centre

Brook Dog Training Club

Noel Austin - 01892 655 298 Meet: Weds 7pm at Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall (Kennel Club Associated)

Crowborough Common Web Forum

A web-based forum for the exchange of news, views and information on Crowborough Common. All input and ideas welcomed. e: info@crowboroughcommon.org.uk

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High Weald Beekeepers

J Greer - 01892 654 044 Meet: Division Apiary and Members’ Apiaries from April to September

A multipurpose community venue.

Lin Lucas - 01892 653 823 e: info@crowboroughcentre.info

Crowborough St John’s WI Hall Ghyll Road Sylvia Wild - 01892 653 957

Rotherfield Village Hall

Booking Clerk: 01892 660 138 / email bookings@rotherfieldvillagehall.co.org www.rotherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

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1st Crowborough Boys Brigade

Anchors - 5 to 8 yrs | Juniors - 8 to 11 yrs | Company - 11 to 18 yrs Colin Eaton - 01892 653 272 Meet: Friday evenings at United Church Hall, Croft Rd

1st Crowborough Scouts

3x Beavers - 6 to 8 yrs | 3x Cub packs - 8 to 10 ½ yrs | x Scouts - 10 ½ to 14 yrs | 1x Explorer - 14 to 18 yrs Contact - 01892 611 817

Air Training Corp 1414 (Crowborough) Squadron

For young people aged 13 to 20 Mark Hobbs - 01892 654 062 Meet: Mon and Thurs 7.15pm-9.30pm, Bldg 3, Crowborough Training Camp e: oc.1414@aircadets.org

Army Cadet Force (No8 Crowborough Detachment PWRR)

Excellent training facilities with qualified staff for ages 12 ½ to 18 yrs David Shearn - 01892 668 022 Meet: Mon and Weds 7.15pm - 9.30pm, Crowborough Army Camp.

Crowborough Flower Club (NAFAS Affiliated)

Marjorie - 01892 654 725 Meet: 1st Thurs each month, 7.15pm at C’borough Community Hall, Pine Grove

Crowborough Historical Soc.

Gareth Hockin - 07909 778 329 or garethhockin@hotmail.co.uk Meet: 1st Tues each month, 8pm at Crowborough Centre (excl. Aug)

Crowborough Horticultural Soc.

Michèle Jenner - 01892 652 960 Meet: Last Tues each month at the Crowborough Community Centre 7.15 for 7.30pm. Annual Subscription £15, non-members £4 per meeting.

Crowboro’ Locomotive Society

Help to run a miniature railway John Wood - 01892 852 741 Meet: Goldsmiths Centre

Crowborough Model Boat Club

Joe Coppendale - 01732 366 358 Goldsmiths Centre, Boating Lake, W/Es

Girlguiding

4x Rainbow Units - girls 5-7 yrs 5x Brownie Packs - girls 7-10 yrs 5x Guide Units - girls 10-14 yrs 1x Ranger Unit - girls 14-26 yrs Trefoil Guild - 18-108 yrs Marion Thorpe - 01892 655 972 www.crowguiding.co.uk

Jarvis Brook Horticultural Society Helen Jenkins - 01892 665 185 or email helen@steeproad.fsnet.co.uk We hold two open shows a year and subscription is £3 a year which allows 10% discount at several nurseries.

Knit Together

Chat, knit and crochet at CCC Anne - 01892 660 069 Mondays 2-3 pm (excl. Bank Holidays)

Pine Grove Pictures

Monthly film screening at Crowborough Community Centre. For more information go to: www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk email hello@pinegrovepictures.org.uk

St.John Ambulance (Crowborough)

Contact: ray.cassford@sja.org.uk Meet: St.John Ambulance HQ, Westbury House, Park Road.

Cadets: Weds (Term time) 6.30-8pm (10+ yrs) Adults: Weds 7.45-9.30pm (18+)

St.John Ambulance Fellowship, Crowborough

Ron Davis - 01892 655 288 Meet: 2nd Tues each month 2-4 pm.

Sunflower Quilters

Patchwork projects. All levels Contact: 01825 732 838 Meet: 2nd and 4th Tues from 2-pm, Crowborough Community Centre

Taoist Tai Chi Society

International society and a registered charity with Beginner Tai Chi classes for Health and Wellbeing Michael Kilby - kilbymw@gmail.com / 01892 664 495 - www.taoist.org.uk

Wealden Model Aircraft Society

Bob Hart - 01892 852 137 Meet: 1st Tues each month at Five Ash Down village hall - 8-10pm - www. wealdenflyers.co.uk

Organisations & Societies Adult College for Rural E. Sussex

Adult learning courses for all Contact: 01825 761 820 www.acreslearning.org.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous

Meet: Every Friday 8-9.30 pm at the United Church, Croft Road, Crowborough TN6 1HA

Alderbrook Community Assoc.

Meet: 2nd Tues each month at 7pm, St Richard’s Church Hall, Fermor Road

Crowborough &

District Lions Club Frank Lees - 01892 654 196 Meet: 2nd Tues each month at Crowborough Athletic FC, Alderbrook Cl. TN6 3DJ www.crowlions.org.uk

Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival Society

Nigel Cassford - 01892 661 675

Crowborough Community First Responders

Specially trained SECAmb Volunteers Leigh Westwood - 07780 976 041 www.crowborough-cfr.co.uk cfr@crowborough-cfr.co.uk

Crowborough Foodbank

Emergency food & support for local people in crisis.

Contact: 07936 515 798 info@crowborough. foodbank.org.uk www.crowborough. foodbank.org.uk

Crowborough Friends of Hospice in the Weald

Clubs and Organisations

Hobbies & Interests

Fund raising activities for Hospice in the Weald Contact: Joy Bruce - 01892 664 036

Crowborough Support Group of Parkinsons UK

For sufferers and their carers, just for a sociable and friendly afternoon.

Hilary Brown - 01892 654 324 Meet: 2nd Weds each month, 3pm in the Coffee bar at Old Hall, All Saints Church Chapel Green.

Friends of Rotherfield & Brook Surgeries

Registered Charity Bob Ely - 01892 852 659 rdely@tiscali.co.uk

Friends of Crowborough Hospital

The Friends Office, Crowborough Hospital, South View Rd, TN6 1HB Tel: 01892 664 626 e: enquiries@foch.org.uk

Friends of Saxonbury House Surgery Saxonbury Hse, Croft Rd, TN6 1DL Jenny Scott - 01892 653 431

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Clubs and Organisations

March/April 2015  The Crowborough Directory Jarvis Brook Community Assoc.

Carolyn Wickens - 01892 665 563 Meet: 2nd Weds each month, Jarvis Brook Scout Hall

The Horder Centre

Registered Charity and Orthopaedic Hospital for NHS and private patients.

Contact: 01892 665 577 St Johns Road, Crowborough E: info@horder.co.uk www.hordercentre.co.uk

Rotary Club of Crowborough

Malcolm - 01892 653 791 crowboroughrotaryclub@ hotmail.co.uk Meet: 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon at Barnsgate Manor www.rotary1120.org/ crowborough

Rotherfield & Mark X Bonfire Society

Chairman: Mr Les Pike 01892 852 252

Royal British Legion

D Harris - 01892 660 235 secretary.rblcrow@talktalk. net Meet: Every 2nd Wednesday at the Social Club, Croft Road.

Society of Friends of Montargis

Montargis - French twin town with Crowborough Visits and activities Mary Collins - 01892 662 676

Uckfield, Heathfield, Lewes & District Multiple Sclerosis Branch

Membership & Physiotherapy Jenny Gearing - 01892 764 292

Outdoors High Weald Walkers

All day, intermediate & morning walks Clive Grumett - 01342 825 518 Meet: Every Tuesday

Parents & Toddlers Baby/Toddler Song (up to 4yrs)

Excellent for social skills and rhythm.

Dawn Shearn - 01892 668 022 e: dshearn@hotmail.com Meet: Thursdays 10.45am-12pm, Salvation Army, Bayhall Road,

Tunbridge Wells

Crowborough Children’s Centre

Contact: 01323 464 380 Every Weds 9:45-10:15am & 10:4511:30am - Free Music and Rhyme session for 0 – 5 years (term time only) Every Thurs 10 -11:30am - Free Pop In & Play session for 0 – 5 yrs (term time only) Beacon Community College, Green Lane, Crowborough TN6 2XB

‘Little Fishes’

Contact: 01892 652 996 Meet: Mon & Fri 9.30-11.30am, United Church, Croft Road

Hickory Dickory

Tea, Coffee, Toys Contact: 01892 661 027 Meet: Thurs, 10am-12pm (term time) St Michael’s Church Hall, Jarvis Brook

re:fresh

Café-style morning for women, crèche Contact: 01892 652 081 Meet: Every Tuesday during term-time, 10-11.45am, All Saints New Halls www.allsaintscrowborough.org/refresh

Rotherfield Parent and Toddler Group

Wide variety of toys and activities incl. art and craft, singing and baby area.

Contact: Laura Harrison - 07801 813993 Meet: Rotherfield Memorial Hall, Mon mornings 9.30-11.30am term-time Cost: £2 per family includes tea and coffee and drink /snack for the children.

Social Groups Brook Valley W.I.

Secretary: 01892 660 029 Meet: 4th Tues each month, 7.30pm at Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall

Crowborough Darby & Joan Club

Age range from 60+ years. Speaker each month. Transport arranged.

Sheila - 01892 653 024 Meet: 3rd Thursday each month at 1.30pm, United Church Hall, Croft Road

Crowborough Evening Townswomens Guild

Crowborough Social Club

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Contact: 01323 832 252 Meet: 3rd Friday each month - 2-4pm at All Saints Church Hall. (Please call in an advance for an assessment prior to attending the group)

Crowborough St.John’s W.I.

Keep fit classes; craft & book club Jean Rumary - 01892 661 406 Meet: 1st Weds each month, 2.15pm at W.I. Hall, Ghyll Rd

Crowborough U3A

A wide selection of group activities Elizabeth McKay - 01892 610 087 Meet: 3rd Weds each month, 2-4pm at All Saints Church Hall, Chapel Green

Crowborough Vale WI

Craft, Drama, Activity Group & Walking Maureen Peake - 01892 661 444 Meet: 2nd Tuesday each month, 7.30pm at Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove

Mark Cross W.I.

Contact - 01892 852 767 Meet: 3rd. Thurs each month, 7.30pm in Village Hall.

Mayfield & District U3A

Brian Grimwood - 01892 852 128 Meet: 3rd Thurs each month at 2pm in Mayfield Memorial Hall

ME meetup

Support group for people with ME/CFS and similar illnesses, and their carers.

Contact: Graham - 01892 664 904 www.meetup.org.uk

Probus Club Of Crowborough

For retired & professional business men.

Bob Bruce - 01892 66 7787 crowboroughprobus@btinternet.com Meet: monthly at the Plough & Horses

Sussex High Weald Dementia Social Group

Joan Brookbank - 01892 662 002 Meet: 2nd Weds each month at Heather View, Beacon Road, TN6 1AS Organised outings.

Sports & Games

Iris Wallington - 01892 665 962 Meet: 1st Fri each month from 7.45pm at Crowborough Community Hall, Pine Grove Mike Wallman - 01892 653 314 Open: Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri/Sat 11am-11.30pm, Sun 12-10.30pm.

Crowborough Social Group of E. Sussex Assoc. for the Blind

Badminton Club (Wednesdays)

Friendly Group 18+ Cheryl Harrison - 01892 654 440 Meet every Wed 8-10pm United Church Hall, Croft Road

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Beacon Badminton Club (15+ yrs) Jane Sands - 01892 661 325 Meet: Every Fri, 7.45-9.45pm, Beacon College Sports Hall (term time) Beacon Swimming Club

Secretary: 01892 653 671 www.beaconswimmingclub.co.uk

Crowborough & District Anglers Association

D Stanbridge - 01892 655 504 e: cdaa@talktalk.net www.crowboroughanglers.org.uk

Crowborough & District Sports Association

For information on local sports and recreational clubs Richard Bagwell - 01892 603 000 x256

Crowborough & Rotherfield Jitsu Club

Learn self defence John - 01892 654 100 Meet: Every Thurs, juniors & seniors www.crowboroughjitsu.co.uk

Crowborough Beacon Golf Club

Memberships available. Mens, Ladies and juniors welcome.

Secretary 01892 661 511 option 1/2 www.cbgc.co.uk

Crowborough Bridge Club

Nick Levine - 01892 864 706 Meet: Mon & Fri eve / Thur pm at Crowborough Community Centre www.bridgewebs.com/crowborough

Crowborough Chess Club

Don Grant - 01892 654 071 Meet: Fri 7.30pm Crowborough Community Centre

Crowborough Hockey Club

All ages and abilities welcome Vikki Link - 07742 104 142 / vikkilink@live.com training: adults (14+) Mon 7.30-9pm, Beacon Community College - £3 per session / Juniors (7-14yrs) Sat 8.4510.15am Beacon School Astro

Crowborough Netball

Coaching club for ages 9 to 90, men & women, boys & girls of all abilities!

Contact - 07931 980 377 www.crowboroughnetball.com

Crowborough Pétanque Club

John Chamberlain - 01892 668 412 Email John.cpc@talktalk.net Meet: Fri 2pm & Sun 2.30pm at the club site at Goldsmith Leisure Centre

Goldsmiths Petanque Club

Crowborough & District Petanque League

New members welcome.

Secretary: Herbie Edwards 01892 665783 Meet: Play league matches on Wed eve at 7.30pm during summer season at Goldsmiths Leisure Centre.

(Not every week at home!)

Crowborough RFC

Groombridge Bowling Club

A league for the local Petanque clubs.

Contact: Chris Faithfull – 01892 665 067 or Jeremy Drew – 01892 652765 16 teams from minis to seniors Simon Davies - 01892 663 915 Meet: Steel Cross, Crowborough www.crowboroughrugby.com

Crowborough Runners

Sharon Wheeler - 07508 325 055 Meet: Goldsmith’s Leisure CentreTues 6.30pm Track Session, Weds Club Run: 7.15pm Easy Paced group, 7.30pm Faster paced group, Sun 8.30am training run. Beginners’ group Goldsmith’s Track Mon 6.30pm.

Junior Section (secondary school age) Goldsmith’s Track Saturday 9.45am . www.crowboroughrunners.org.uk

Crowborough Table Tennis Club (All ages)

Phil Wilmowski - 01892 661 781 Meet: Every Friday 8-10pm at the Scouts & Guides HQ, Jarvis Brook

Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club

Open to all, all year round Reception: 01892 652 618 Open: Daily at club on Church Road www.crowboroughrackets.org.uk

Crowborough Wolfe Bowling Club

Linda Law - 01892 662 583 Meet: Green - Wolfe Recreation Ground www.crowboroughwolfebowlingclub.com

Dorset Arms Angling Club

Keith Grose - 01892 652 631 info@dorsetarmsangling.co.uk www.dorsetarmsangling.co.uk

East Sussex Junior Badminton Association

We have three squads in and around East Sussex for U11’s,U13/15’sand U17’s.

Home fixtures are played at Beacon Community Col. William Brown - 01892 662 700 william@libraaudio.co.uk

Friars Gate Archers

Target and Field archery, beginners courses held each spring.

Anthony Arber - 01892 668 330 www.friarsgatearchers.com

Barry Agutter - 01892 862 796 Meet: Mon, 6pm. Matches Wed, Sat & Sun. Green, off Back Lane, Gromenfield, Groombridge

Jarvis Brook Juniors Football Club

For all boys and girls, aged 4 - 18 Contact: Phil Broom E: secretary@jbjfc.org.uk M: 07714 414616

Kent & Sussex Ski Club Friendly club for all ages.

Martin - 01732 454 216 Meet: From 7th Oct, 5pm7pm, Bowles Outdoor Pursuit Centre, Eridge

Clubs and Organisations

Beacon Badminton Club Friendly club - four courts Bryan or Ann - 01892 653 481 Meet: Thursdays, 8-10pm at Beacon Community College Sports Hall

Maresfield Lawn Bowls Club

Small friendly club. New members welcome Audrey Walsham - 01892 654 464 Meet: Tues & Thurs, 5pm, Maresfield Recreation Ground

Mayfield Bridge/Chicago Club

Miss E Hodgens - 01435 867 430 Meet: Every Mon in Mayfield Memorial Hall. 1-4pm (Winter), 2-5pm (Summer)

Rotherfield Bowls Club

North Rd (rear of cricket/football pitch). Small friendly club, all welcome.

Ron Lamport - 01892 664 973

St Johns Badminton Club – “The Friendly Club”

John Benham - 01892 852649 Meet: Thursdays 7.30-9.30 pm at Freedom Leisure (Goldsmiths), 3 courts.

First session free, come try us out!

Wealden Cycle Club Crowborough

Outings 5 days a week for cyclists of all abilities. Please visit our website at www.wealdencycleclub.co.uk.

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Business Page

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Latest news Crowborough Business Expo Tuesday 3rd March 2015 Crowborough Community Centre - 10.00am - 4.00pm

The Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce our first ever business to business showcase. The Crowborough Business Expo is FREE to visit, you’ll find a host of business advice and support and have the opportunity to make new contacts and find new suppliers and customers. The FREE speed networking hour will give everyone, exhibitor and visitor, the opportunity to promote themselves and their business to others in the area. The Chamber is keen to give local businesses as many opportunities as possible. This exciting new event will give them an excellent platform to extend their contacts and grow their customer base.

For more information on the Expo please visit the dedicated Expo page of the Chamber website at www.crowboroughchamber.co.uk

Giving students at Beacon Academy a helping hand to get into work.

Members of Crowborough & District Chamber of Commerce are offering guidance to students on how best to make the transition from education to employment. Centred around three, 2 hour modules, and covering topics including the future of work, compiling a CV, applying for vacancies and interview preparation, the course culminates in a realistic mock interview to provide an understanding of what students can expect when they come to leave school.

The course is also designed to help students identify their strengths and weaknesses through a psychometric test which can in turn indicate careers best suited to their personality and interests. We hope that the students attending the workshops find them useful, informative and interesting.

**Monthly Business Breakfast Networking Meetings** Held on the first Tuesday of each month at The Millbrook Garden Centre Coffee Shop from 7.458.45am. Email secretary@crowboroughchamber.co.uk to request an invitation. This event is FREE.

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Business Feature

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The Barrister Broker - reducing your legal costs We are in February already, where did January go? I wonder how many readers managed to keep to their New Year Resolutions? The goals I set for myself were twofold; complete Dry January (no alcohol) and lose a stone in weight. Thankfully I succeeded in both, the latter much to do with the former I would have thought!

between losing or keeping your license or significantly reducing the period of disqualification itself. If the charge is really serious, you could end up in prison. Give yourself the best chance – get advice from a Barrister… contact me.

Barristers are specialist legal advisers and court room advocates. They are self-employed independent lawyers, trained to advise clients’ on the strengths and weaknesses of their case.

You may not think you have a defence but consideration of all the facts by a Barrister who specialises in this area of law may lead him to the conclusion that you have a genuine defence.

A well-argued case and good cross-examination can make a huge difference to the final outcome.

Surprising as it may sound, Barristers cost less overall than solicitors. You are paying for the Barrister’s time and expertise not the cost of running a solicitor’s office.

Rather than concentrate on my usual areas of divorce and matrimonial finance and contact and residence of children, I thought I would focus this edition on motoring offences, which is one of those subjects that affects many drivers but isn’t spoken about much. If, like me, you’ve been caught out by speed cameras for exceeding the limit by just a small amount, whilst we want to kick ourselves for our mistake, the punishment is fairly moderate. Let’s face it, if you were in court accused of an However, for some motoring offence and your livelihood was at stake, who offences the punishment can be would you rather have in your corner, a solicitor, severe, which is why getting expert or a Barrister skilled in the art of advocacy and legal advice and representation at making persuasive legal arguments? an early stage is crucial. This is where I can help. Many solicitors charge by the hour which can For the benefit of readers not familiar with my soon add up. I work only with senior Barristers column, I am not a lawyer and cannot give legal and the motoring work is charged entirely on a advice. I am a freelance Barristers’ Clerk and “fixed fee” basis. So whether you require advice facilitator bringing down the cost of legal advice on the merits of your defence or representation and representation by cutting solicitors out of in court, you will know in advance what the fee the supply chain and arranging for people to will be. go direct to the highly expert and cost-effective Contact me in confidence on 01732 866 562. services of Barristers.

Remember, speaking to me costs nothing but I Whether you have been charged with an alcohol could end up saving you thousands! related offence, failure to provide a specimen, speeding, careless or dangerous driving, or any other motoring offence, I can arrange for you www.thebarristerbroker.com to be advised and/or represented in court by Come along and say hello at the Crowborough a Barrister. Specialist legal advice and skilled Business Expo on Tuesday 3rd March at the representation could mean the difference Community Centre where I’ll have a stand.

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• Boiler and system upgrades/Natural Gas and LPG. • Boiler servicing, repairs and breakdowns.

• Gas appliance installation and servicing.

• Full bathroom design and installation service.

• Cylinders both vented and unvented.

• Comprehensive boiler service £60.

• Friendly, prompt and reliable service.

• Gas Safe registered.

• Fully Insured.

• No call out charge.

• Ring for free no obligation friendly advice or quotation.

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Send in your completed crossword by Friday 2nd April for your chance to WIN a cut and style at Jenz Hair Salon, Croft Road, Crowborough - 07872 610 434.

Please post your entry to: PO Box 142, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 9AQ

NAME: ................................................................... TEL: .......................................

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Closing date for entries is Friday 2nd April 2015. Winner and crossword solution to be announced in the next issue of The Crowborough Directory. First correct entry drawn will

Prize Crossword

March/April entry form

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win. Judges decision is final.

The easy SOLUTION to getting your message ACROSS. The ANSWER is to get your business details DOWN here.

Could you or your business sponsor a future Prize Crossword?

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January/February winner!

CONGRATULATIONS to: Jools Mussellwhite of Crowborough who wins some fabulous temporary metallic tattoos courtesy of Streak - www.streakuk.com

January/February Crossword Solution

Get your entry in by Friday 2nd April 2015 for your chance to win this issue’s prize courtesy of Jenz Hair Salon.

Good Luck!

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Prize Crossword

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Fill in your details on the form on the previous page and send in your completed entry (or drop it in to J&K Gallery, 33 Croft Road) by Friday 2nd April for your chance to WIN a cut and style at Jenz Hair Salon, Croft Road, Crowborough - 07872 610 434.

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Useful Numbers

March/April 2015  The Crowborough Directory Health Care Crowborough Hospital 01892 652 284 Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (Pembury Hospital) 01892 823 535 Hospice in the Weald 01892 820 500 NHS Direct (free from landline/ mobile) - 111 Brook House Centre, C’boro Hill 01892 652 850 Saxonbury House, Croft Road 01892 603 131 The Surgery, Beacon Road 01892 652 233 Support Alcoholics Anonymous 08457 697 555 Citizens Advice Bureau 01892 655 303 Childline 0800 1111 Clued Up Info (persons aged 11-25yrs) 01892 661 990

CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 Crowborough Foodbank 07936 515 798 N.S.P.C.C. (help & advice) 0808 800 500 Police - Non-emergency 101 R.S.P.C.A. (cruelty & advice) 0300 1234 999 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90

Gas, National Grid 0800 111 999 South East Water 0333 0000 365

Transport Bus enquiries -Arriva 01622 697 000 -Brighton & Hove 01273 886 200 -CTLA 01273 517 332 -Renown Coaches 01424 210 744 -Traveline 0871 200 2233 National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950 Airport - General Enquiries -Gatwick 0844 892 0322 -Heathrow 0844 335 1801 Suppliers Electricity 0800 783 8866

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Local Services | Information Community Centre 01892 653 823 Crowborough Town Council 01892 652 907 Charles Hendry MP 0207 219 8238 East Sussex County Council 0345 608 0190 ESCC Highways 0345 608 0193 Library 0345 608 0195 (Renewals) 0345 608 0196 (Enquiries) Post Office 0845 722 3344 St. John Ambulance 01892 610 183 Tourist Information 01892 652 907 Wealden District Council 01323 443 322

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Beacon Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic Siân Burnett BSc (hons), MChS Bridget Smethurst BSc (hons), MChS & associates

Treatment of feet including:  Calluses and corns  Biomechanics/orthotics and insoles  Ingrown toenails  Foot and heel pain  Toenail cutting service

HCPC REGISTERED

Beacon Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic, Beacon Medical Centre, Beacon Road, Crowborough TN6 1AH

01892 655349

DAYTIME, EVENING & SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS. HOME VISITS AVAILABLE. NO REFERRAL REQUIRED. EVERYONE WELCOME.

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Accountants

Education

Plumbing

Activity Centres

Electricians

Property Maintenance &

MBS Accounting ............6 St Mary’s Nursery School ..........15 All Pc Services Ltd ...........................13 LW Business & Tax The Warren Day Nursery Digby Fox ..........................................17 Services ...........9 & Pre-School...........20 Eridge Plumbing & Heating ....39 Evolution Indoor DS Services (UK) Ltd .......................43 Improvements Climbing .....17 Garden Buildings .............................13 Entertainment & Events Redwing Property Services ..........8 Advertising Pine Grove Pictures ........................40 Redwing Roofing ........................31 On My Doorstep ........12 Southern Property Support .....48 Fresh Produce Lynne’s Organic Farm .....................10 Traditional Builders .......................45

Bookkeeping

Scrap ADS Bookkeeping ......11 Garden Machinery Mower Services ..................................3 Scrap Wanted ....................................45 Business Services & Events

Recruitment

Garden/Outdoor Services

Crowborough Business Allseasons Landscaping ...............31 Expo ...........5 Ashwoods Tree Work ...................37 Eve & The Earthworm ................9 Carpenters Fencing & Gates .............................13 CM Carpentry .............10 John’s Gardening Services .........13 Pearl Carpentry & Natural Landscapes ...................11 Joinery Services ...13 Steven Jones Automatic Gates ...17 The Gardeners ...........................................7

Cars - Dealers & Servicing

Home Instead Senior Care ...........37

Singing Groups

inChoir ................................................19

Skip Hire Skip X ................................................7

Glaziers

BG Motor Services ........8 Crowborough Glassworks ...........43

Chiropodists & Podiatrists

Hair Salons

Jenz Hair Salon* ....................................7

Beacon Chiropody Clinic ........45 Health & Fitness The Courtyard Clinic .....................11 Slimming World ...............................39

Classes

Kennels

Cleaning/Domestic Services

Kitchens

Computer Services

Osteopaths

Sewing Workshop ..........................13 Houndsell Kennels ..........................9 Bishops Cleaning Services ...........44 Beechwood Home Magiclean ..........................................39 Improvements ..........11 SBG Computers ..............................10 Helen Dunn ......................................45 TWS Computer Services ..............19

Consumer Services

Painting & Decorating

Chris Warren ......................................31 The Barrister Broker .......................29 Sarah’s Painting Services ...............43

DIY Shops

Picture Framers

T&T DIY & Tool Hire .........................1 J & K Gallery Ltd ................................47

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