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Contents

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Sudoku .....................................................................................................................................................10 Editorâ€™s Note ......................................................................................................................................14 Local Events in July & August ....................................................................................................18 Business Feature: J&K Gallery - more than meets the eye ...................................................20 Crowborough & District Loyalty Card .................................................................................22 Local Clubs and Organisations ................................................................................................24-27 Business Feature: The Barrister Broker - reducing your legal costs ...............................28 Community Feature: Crowborough Foodbank ......................................................................30 Sudoku Solution ...................................................................................................................................31 Business Page .......................................................................................................................................32 Prize Crossword: sponsored by The Barrister Broker ..........................................................33-34 Useful Numbers ...................................................................................................................................36 Index of Advertisers ...........................................................................................................................38

How to contact

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PO Box 142, Edenbridge TN8 9AQ www.crowboroughdirectory.co.uk The Crowborough Directory cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior permission of the Editor.

Next issue deadline: Friday 1st August 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. Go to www.crowboroughdirectory.co.uk for further information or for rate information, please email info@crowboroughdirectory.co.uk for a rate card.

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A TRIUMPH

J&K Gallery are pleased to announce their inaugural

Solo Artist Exhibition from 28th June to 12th July 2014 For more special events find us on www.facebook.com/JandKGallery

ANTHONY QUINN, Triumph, Lithograph on paper (Ed 62/250), 142cm x 87cm

Anthony Quinn was an actor, sculptor, and painter. He was born in Mexico in 1915 to a half-Irish father and a Mexican-Indian mother.

He painted and sculpted

throughout his life and was a prolific and talented artist whose work is much sought after. His works on paper utilise whatever material was to hand â€“ hotel notepaper, menus, notepads. His sculptural media included bronze, steel, and marble.

33 Croft Road, Crowborough, TN6 1DL

01892 610770

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The Natural Health Centre www.thenhc.net Ryde House, Whitehill Road Crowborough 01892 610022 The Natural Health Centre provides access to experts in therapies that can enhance your physical and emotional wellbeing, relationships, work, confidence, stress management, vitality and more. If you want to learn how to feel great all the time, please come and visit us, look at the website, or give us a call.

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01892 654999

DRIVING INSTRUCTION 01892 654999 CRB

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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 thereâ€™s no maths involved and no adding up. GOOD LUCK! Turn to page 31 for solution

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PWC

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS & DECORATORS

• Interior & Exterior • Qualified Tradesmen • Fully Insured • Free Quotations & Advice 01892 231782 Mob: 07740 475163 Tel:

Email: paulcoffill@hotmail.com

S.B.G Computers of East Sussex A FAMILY BUSINESS EST.1999 SUPPORTING AND SERVICING ALL YOUR PC NEEDS ● Repairs ● Servicing ● Upgrades ● Custom-built PC’s & laptops ● Mac repair ● Broadband set-up ● Wi-Fi ● Networking ● iPad/iPod/iPhone repair ● Virus removal/protection ● Data recovery/back-up ● Personal tuition ● No call-out fee ● Free telephone advice

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Call any time for a prompt friendly service

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Editor’s Note

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Dear Readers, What splendid sunshine we had during the Crowborough Fun Day last month. I think there must have been the biggest turnout ever to one of these events. Well done to all those involved in the organisation from the Crowborough Chamber of Commerce. I always enjoy this afternoon out as I know I’m going to have the opportunity to catch up with lots of friends and clients in one afternoon. It was particularly nice to catch up with Claire Braidwood from Warren Day Nursery who had a stall - we’ve spent months emailing but never actually met. She was there to recruit for a number of positions available at her growing nursery.

Of course the next major events coming up over the next couple of months are the Crowborough Summer Fair on the 12th July and the Crowborough Hospital Fete on Bank Holiday Monday 25th August. You’ll find information on these events and more on the Local Events listing on page 18. I always like to support the area as much as I can - if you belong to a community group, organisation or club and you would like to be featured in a future issue of the directory, please drop me an email. All the community content on the selected pages in the directory is included free of charge - if you have a message you would like to get out to the local community then let me know. Thank you to the Barrister Broker for sponsoring the prize crossword - a bottle of Champagne could be yours if you enter (age restrictions apply). A nice accompaniment to a warm summer’s evening in the garden. 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. The next deadline for content and advertising requests is Friday 1st August for the September/October issue. For advertisers - I’ve already been taking bookings for premium pages for 2015 - if you would like to secure a position then book now to avoid disappointment. Until next time....

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Local Events July & August

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concert.

Thursday 3rd July

Crowborough Flower Club - 7.15 for 7.30 start, Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough. Flower Demonstration “Cooking up a storm” with Susan Tausig. Visitors welcome £5. Contact 01892 655 702.

Thursday 3rd - Saturday 5th July

Groombridge Amateur Dramatic Society present HAMLET in the open air - 7.45pm, Birchden, Groombridge TN3 9NH. 26/27/28 June and 3/4/5 July 2014 at 7.45pm. Tickets £9 and £6 (concessions) from Groombridge Post Office. Enquiries 01892 860 493.

Friday 4th July

VOCES8 in Concert - 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Chapel Green, Church Road, Crowborough TN6 1ED. Their music ranges from Renaissance right through to arrangements of contemporary popular songs. The programme will have an American dimension to it as it is Independence Day in the States. They have appeared on Radio, TV and have toured widely throughout the world. This is a unique opportunity to hear this superb group locally at extremely modest prices! Their CDs will be on sale at the

Tickets cost £12 available by post from VOCES8, Fernleigh, Queens Road, Crowborough TN6 1EJ (please enclose a stamped addressed envelope) or from www.wegottickets.com/event/268805. For further information please contact v8as@outlook. com or view the website www.voces8.com

Saturday 12th July

Crowborough Summer Fair - 1-5pm, Goldsmiths Recreation Ground. FREE Entry, FREE Rides, Stalls, Beer Tent, FREE Circus skills workshops, Birds of Prey displays. See the amazing BMX professional stunt team perform in the arena. Fun Dog Show 4.305.30pm. Entries on the day.

Crowborough Horticultural Society Open Show 2pm, Crowborough Town Fair. Entry forms available from Crowborough Town Hall, closing date for entries Monday 7th July. Enquiries 01892 663 511.

Friday 25th - Sunday 27th July

Burrswood Flower Festival with Crowborough Flower Club. Burrswood church and grounds will be transformed with flower arrangements on the theme of Inspiration. Admission FREE, programmes £5. Friday & Saturday 10am-5.30pm & Sunday from 12 noon. Also on Friday 25th July there is a Summer Concert at 7.30pm. All tickets £10. On Saturday 26th July there will be a Vintage Tea Party from 3.30 -5.30 pm. Tickets £10. For more information and tickets contact 01892 865 985 or visit www.burrswood.org.uk

Saturday 26th July

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

Saturday 9th August

Crowborough Conservation - Bats and the work of the Sussex Bat Hospital - 2pm, Crowborough Community Centre. An afternoon with Jenny Clark and her bat helpers. Entry £5, accompanying children free. www.crowboroughconservation.org 01892 611414

Monday 25th August

Crowborough Hospital Fete - 2pm. Attractions will include clothes stalls, bric a brac, coconut shy, human fruit machine, book stall, tea, cakes, Kids’ Zone with inflatable two-track ‘assault course’, beer tent, burger bar, art exhibition and much more. Park and ride from Waitrose. Bric-a-brac and clothes wanted - Contributions can be received at the hospital in Southview Road, Crowborough, every Friday afternoon (between 1.30pm-4pm), or by appointment by contacting Evelyn on 01892 661 667 or Rosemary 01892 610 659.

Saturday 23rd August

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

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Business Feature

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J&K Gallery - More than meets the eye in the art world! It’s been four years since Kester & Jayne at your service At the other end of the scale you J&K Gallery owners Jayne can start with a basic art investment and Kester first opened for around £1,000. This will not get their picture framing you a Monet but you could invest shop in the town centre in something by an up-and-coming and nearly three years artist. This is where Jayne and Kester since they moved into along with their connections and their current premises on inside information can help you Croft Road. Not a couple make the right investment. Always to let life stand still, I met buy what you like, because owning up with them to find out original art is a reward in itself, but about their newest venture. within what you like, and with expert assistance, From the outside you may think that you can make better investment decisions.

J&K Gallery is simply a picture framers that also sell some nice artwork, and has interesting window displays (they get a lot of compliments for these). Well yes, you can get top quality framing done here - or as Jayne says ‘traditional framing using state of the art equipment’ - or you can choose from a lovely selection of paintings and prints, mostly produced by local artists. Now with the latest offering J&K Gallery can help you become a successful art investor!

It doesn’t stop there - Jayne & Kester are already in consultation with a number of other galleries in prestigious locations to further enhance the service they can offer to their clients in art investment. In between sourcing investments you can still expect the same quality service with regards to framing - not just pictures but they have framed historic medals, guns and hats. They are specialists in framing and hand lacing needlework to Fine Art Trade Guild Standards.

“Did you know that on a good piece of artwork you can realise up to 20% return year on year” says Kester, “and you don’t have to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds either to make an investment.”

If you have any old documents or pictures that have been ruined over time, J&K work closely with a fully qualified Paper Conservator and Restorer, an Oil Conservator and a Frame Restorer. You J&K Gallery have teamed up with a top London will not be charged a handling fee for any work gallery, Gallery Different, who with specialist and passed onto these connections. expert knowledge have access to a vast range of J&K Gallery are also busy preparing for their first artworks and have the resources to find works solo artist exhibition in conjunction with Gallery by particular artists through their far reaching Different, featuring works by the late award network. winning actor Anthony Quinn whose work is At the upper end of the investment scale they are able to obtain works on your behalf from Masters such as Van Gogh, Picasso or Monet to name a few. Of course this sort of level of investment could set you back anywhere from €10k - €30m. “With the current problems in the Euro-zone many people are wanting to realise their art assets,” explained Kester, “and the next year or two will be a great time to think about ‘Head of Gaby’,1934, Marino Marini Acquired for investor in 2013 making an investment.”

represented in both private and public collections throughout the world. See page 5 of this issue for further information.

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If you would like to find out more about art investment call Jayne or Kester on 01892 610 770 or pop into the Gallery at 33 Croft Road, Crowborough, TN6 1DL. You can also keep up to date on all the latest action on facebook at: / JandKGallery

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MC TIMONEY CHIROPRACTIC

Penelope Brignall DC MMCA Andy Pimm DC MMCA Emma Hayes BSc (CHIRO) MMCA The Natural Health Centre www.thenhc.net Ryde House, Whitehill Road Crowborough 01892 610022

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Loyalty Card

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The Crowborough & District Loyalty Card £50 worth of vouchers to be won each month! The April winner, Mrs Spearman collected her stamps at The Natural Health Centre and was so delighted with her win that she spent them on the day she received the vouchers! February winner Martin Bagge of Crowborough was shocked to win £50 worth of Loyalty Card vouchers in the Loyalty Card Draw. He collected his vouchers from Jane Hunnam of Zest where his card had been stamped and was sure his wife would spend the winnings quickly. Winner Paula Sansbury of Crowborough was delighted and surprised to win £50 worth of Loyalty Card vouchers in the Martin Bagge and March draw. She collected her vouchers from Jane Hunnam Steve Edwards of T&T DIY where her card had been completed. Paula was looking forward to spending her vouchers on a special treat for herself, saying: “there are lovely shops in Crowborough where I can spend the vouchers and I like to support local businesses. It will be Paula & Steve nice to treat myself on a little gift or some shoes”

Any business can join and it is suitable for many businesses, not just retailers, if you are interested in being part of the scheme please contact the Chamber by email to secretary@crowboroughchamber. co.uk Participating businesses Chamber of Commerce Members The Crowborough Directory

JG Auto Repairs

The Pet Food Shop

Global Travel

Millbrook Garden Centre

R&D Training

Guests Shoe Services

The Natural Health Centre

T&T Plant Hire Ltd

Judy Bowen-Jones Acupuncture

OMD Websites

W.E. Cro & Son Zest

Non-Chamber Members AB and C Shoe Repairs

Cross Country Stores

Mullberrys

Beacon Travel

Crowborough Shoe Repairs

Owen Hearing & Mobility

Brook House Carpets

Durban Dental Centre

Phillips Man Shops

Columbine Dry Cleaners

Hair Gallery

Residential Plumbing & Heating

Mid Sussex Timber

Trendy Little Angels

Collection boxes are located at: - Guests Shoe Services, 5 High Street, Crowborough, TN6 2QA - T&T Plant Hire Ltd, 12 Wealden Industrial Estate, Farningham Road, Jarvis Brook, TN6 2JP

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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

Sing a whole range of music from Handel’s “Messiah” to 70s music and Christmas carols. New members welcome. www.crowboroughchoral. com Rehearsals: Weds 7.45pm (term time) at Herne Junior School, Herne Road, Crowborough

Crowborough Jubilee Choir

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

The Crowborough Players

Community theatre group. Everyone 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

All ages welcome Contact - 01892 662819 or email info@crowboroughvaledrama.org.uk Meet: Mondays 7.30-9.30pm at Crowborough Community Centre

Downsmen Corps Youth Marching Band

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

Groombridge Amateur Dramatic Society

Crowborough Conservation

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

Hartfield Singers

Rehearsals and concerts Contact: Pat Arnold - 01892 611 414

High Weald Beekeepers

Mayfield Band

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

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

Powdermill Trust for Nature Conservation

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

Arts & Crafts Chatterley Carvers

Mayfield Youth Band

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

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

PopZing

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

Crowborough Arts

Take part in workshops, events, exhibitions and discussions. Open mornings at Crowborough Community Centre 9.30am – 1pm last Thurs of each month. £12.50pa Contact: contact 01892 661 319 sue@bartonmanor.co.uk www.crowborough-arts.org.uk

Rotherfield Players

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

What You Will Theatre

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

Crowborough Creative Arts Group

Animals & Nature Ashdown Friends of the Earth

Campaigning on local and national environmental issues Pete Meiners - 01892 664 762 e: Petemeiners@aol.com www.ashdownfoe.co.uk Meet: Last Thurs each month, Brambletye Hotel, Forest Row (all welcome)

Arts workshops with local artists. Secretary: 01892 663 012. Meet: Fridays, 9.45am- 12noon, Coffee Bar, All Saints Church, Chapel Green.

Charities World In Need

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

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 www.crowboroughcommon.org.uk

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A community group supporting the conservation of our town’s green spaces. Volunteering opportunities and events. Pat Arnold - 01892 611 414 www.crowboroughconservation.org

Facilities for Hire Crowborough Centre

A multipurpose community venue for Crowborough. Lin Lucas - 01892 653 823 e: info@crowboroughcentre.info

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

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Hobbies & Interests 1st Crowborough

3x Beavers - 6 to 8 yrs 3x Cub packs - 8 to 10 ½ yrs 2x 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 or 07984 533 937 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 Society

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

Crowborough Horticultural

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

Crowborough 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.

Pine Grove Pictures

Monthly film screening at Crowborough Community Centre. For programme see: www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk or for information 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 Branch

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

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 664495 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

Association 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 Croft Road Social Club (opp Waitrose) www.crowlions.org.uk

Crowborough Bonfire

& Carnival Society Nigel Cassford - 01892 661 675

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

Crowborough Support Group of Parkinsons UK

Clubs and Organisations

Rotherfield Village Hall

Booking Clerk: Vikki Lewis 01435 872 278 / email bookings@ rotherfieldvillagehall.co.org www.rotherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

For sufferers and their carers, just for a sociable and friendy afternoon. Hilary Brown - 01892 654 324 Meet: 2nd Weds each month, 3pm in the Coffee bar in the Old Hall All Saints Church Chapel Green.

Friends of Rotherfield & Brook Surgeries

Registered Charity Rotherfield or Brook Surgery 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 Jarvis Brook Community Association

Deirdre Harris - 01892 652 265 Meet: 2nd Weds each month, Jarvis Brook Scout Hall

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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 crowboroughrotary9@ sky.com Meet: 1st & 3rd Mon at Barnsgate Manor / 2nd & 4th Mon at Crow & Gate - www.rotary1120.org/ crowborough

Rotherfield & Mark X Bonfire Society

Chairman: Mr Les Pike 01892 852 252

Royal British Legion

New members welcome David 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 and 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

Parent & Toddler Group

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

Parent & Toddler Grp 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 provided 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 661 840 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

Iris Wallington - 01892 665 962 Meet: 1st Fri each month from 7.45pm at Crowborough Community Hall, Pine Grove

Crowborough Social Club

Mike Wallman - 01892 653 314 Open: Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri/Sat 11am-11.30pm, Sun 12-10.30pm.

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

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

E Neafcy - 01435 872 682 Meet: 3rd Thurs each month, 2pm in Mayfield Memorial Hall

ME meetup

A friendly 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

A social club for retired and 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 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 Tues 9-10pm, Hawkenbury Astro Tunbridge Wells, Juniors (7-14yrs) Sat 8.45-10.25am 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

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

Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club

Maresfield Lawn Bowls

Crowborough Wolfe Bowling Club

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

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

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

Club

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 Feature

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The Barrister Broker - reducing your legal costs I’m delighted with the response I’ve been having to the articles I’ve been including in this great magazine. It seems my message of reducing legal costs by using Barristers instead of solicitors is starting to hit home with many of you and one of the things I enjoy most about my work is being able to help people.

you to budget but make sure you know exactly what you are getting for your fixed fee. Also, ask questions of the person you are dealing with – Is the legal advisor a qualified solicitor or a legal executive? Will they do the work themselves or will it be done by a trainee? What level of experience does the legal advisor have dealing with contested matters? Will they represent you at court? If not, why not? If they will, do they have sufficient trial experience?… etc. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, after all, you are putting your future and investing your money in this person’s hands!

If you are involved in existing proceedings and So, back to work and to the world of you have a court hearing coming up, whether The Barrister Broker and how I will an interim hearing or the final hearing or significantly reduce your legal costs… trial itself, make sure you are represented by someone who knows what they are doing. This Each month I receive calls from people who is where Barristers excel as they are the court either have or have had a solicitor acting for room specialists trained in the art of advocacy. them but who have become disillusioned with They represent clients before courts and the legal process because of a lack of progress, tribunals, they argue your case before judges, increasing legal costs and no end in sight. By they present legal arguments and are adept in this point they are becoming emotionally cross-examination - uncovering the truth layer exhausted, angry with the legal profession by layer – like peeling an orange! These are just and feeling at a loss as to how they can regain some of the intricate skills of Barristers. control of the situation and their lives. So they start looking for alternative solutions and come Also, bear in mind that if you have a solicitor to me. acting for you who instructs a Barrister to represent you at court, you are then paying for As an example, I was contacted by a member of two separate lawyers, therefore paying TWICE! the public who is going through a divorce and has been using a family law solicitor (not local) So, if you need legal advice or court from the outset. Two years on there is no end representation, or if you already have a legal in sight, no court application issued for financial advisor acting for you but you are having second remedies yet the solicitor’s fees come to more thoughts about them for whatever reason, give than £10,000. This is an example of how “hourly me a ring on 01732 866 562 or 07971 285 796 rate” billing can spiral out of control. This is not and let’s have a chat in confidence to establish a good experience for the client and cannot be whether I will be able to arrange a Barrister to said to represent value for money. assist you. As I am local I’m also happy to meet face-to-face. If you are contemplating using a legal advisor do not be hoodwinked by offers of “free Remember, it costs nothing to speak to me but I consultations”. Avoid being enticed by the fat could end up saving you thousands! carrot only to regret it later down the line when that hourly rate starts to pinch… ouch! If you are getting a “fixed fee” service, this will help

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Community Feature

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Foodbank’s first four months confirms a need Throughout the country in the past year Trussell Trust foodbanks distributed three days’ emergency food to over 900,000 people and now Crowborough Foodbank has confirmed that even in this part of East Sussex there is a similar real and present need. “In our first four months,” says Andrew Drummond Smith, Crowborough Foodbank Deputy Co-ordinator, “135 people received three days of emergency food from us – made up of 73 adults and 62 children.”

“for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill to domestic violence, to family breakdown or changes in benefit.” In response to such crises the foodbank’s 44 volunteers work together to provide a minimum of three days nutritionally balanced, nonperishable food and support from its base at the United Church in Croft Road. It is open every Tuesday and Friday between 2pm and 4pm. To claim food for themselves and their family, each client has to provide a voucher provided by one of Crowborough Foodbank’s referral agencies who include the Citizens Advice Bureau, Cluedup.info, Wealden Refuge, the Children’s Centre, School Nurses and Health Visitors.

When the foodbank was opened on 7th January as a project of Crowborough & Rotherfield Churches Together and under the guidance of the Trussell Trust, the organising team was uncertain about the depth of need in the area, although over a year’s “In the coming year,” says Foodbank Coresearch suggested there was a demand. ordinator Freda Robinson, “we hope to increase Now that the need has been proved, the the number of partner agencies who refer foodbank is aiming to encourage a wider clients to us and to increase the awareness of awareness of its operation throughout the whom we support and how those facing a crisis district. During April and May 6,000 leaflets can benefit from the foodbank.” were delivered across Crowborough and posters have appeared around the town and in Jarvis Brook and Rotherfield, asking “Is anyone you know struggling with a sudden crisis?”

Crowborough Foodbank can be contacted on 07936 515 798, by email at info@crowborough. foodbank.org.uk or at www.crowborough. foodbank.org.uk

“Every day people in the Crowborough area Twitter followers can keep in touch at: go hungry, “ says Andrew Drummond Smith, @CrowboroughFB n d i gh se ou Ba bor w Cro

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Latest news Thousands flock to Crowborough Town Centre This year’s Summer Fun Day saw people flocking to Crowborough town centre to enjoy an array of stalls and free entertainment. Organised by The Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce the day was a huge success with thousands of people enjoying the good weather.

Over 50 stalls lined the High Street, Broadway and Croft Road with 13 French Market traders making a welcome return. The FREE Punch & Judy, magician, face painting, climbing wall and bouncy castle were as popular as ever with the bandstand attracting a large crowd. Music from Caleb Howard-Almond, Milly McCurran, Any Other Business, Last of the Wild and InChoir entertained visitors whilst they wandered around the centre of town that had been closed to traffic for the day. The day could not happen without the support of our Main Sponsors; Freedom Leisure, Lawson Commercial, Millbrook Garden Co and Prosperity IFA and our Feature Sponsors, Harris & Hoole, T&T DIY, Warren Day Nursery and Pre School and Zest. The backing by the sponsors meant that all the entertainment could be laid on for free with collection buckets placed around town so that members of the public could make a donation to the Crowborough Community First Responders, The Chamber’s chosen charity for this year. A presentation will be made at this year’s Annual Chamber Review in September. Chamber President Jeremy Woolger said “Once again the Fun Day saw an amazing turnout from the residents of Crowborough and beyond. It is immensely satisfying for the Chamber to be able to give something to the public whilst also offering businesses the opportunity to promote themselves to local people and raise awareness in the community.” “I also look forward to presenting the Crowborough Community First Responders with a cheque at the Chamber Review later in the year.” Photographs courtesy of Roger Bloxham People Photographer

**Monthly Business Breakfast 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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The Crowborough Directory - Issue 56 - July/August 2014

The Crowborough Directory is a community magazine and business directory for people living and working in the TN6 area. 11,000 copies are de...

The Crowborough Directory - Issue 56 - July/August 2014

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The Crowborough Directory is a community magazine and business directory for people living and working in the TN6 area. 11,000 copies are de...

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