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Issue 83 • January/February 2019

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Contents 8

Sudoku

28-30

Clubs & Organisations

12

Editor’s Note

30

Sudoku Solution

16

What’s On in January & February

33-34

Prize Crossword

18

Feature: Claire Nash Solicitors

36

Useful Numbers

26

Business Page

38

Index of Advertisers

Look out for News from the Community articles throughout the magazine

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Get in touch Editor: Laura Lawrence 07775 682 127 info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk The Crowborough Magazine is an independent publication produced by Laura Lawrence.

March/April 2019 copy deadline: Friday 1st February 2019 Printed by: Warwick Printing Company Ltd Distributed by: Royal Mail throughout the TN6 area

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@crowboroughmagazine @LauraCLawrence /in/lauraclawrence The Crowborough Magazine 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.

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Sudoku Presented by: Laura Lawrence & Joseph Wooltorton

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Note from the Editor...

Dear Readers,

Happy New Year!

I hope you’ve all been enjoying the festivities this season, taking time off work where possible and spending time with family and friends. I think there are many who will be glad to see the end of 2018, it hasn’t been the easiest of years, even for me. My own mother has been showing signs of ageing and requires much more support than before. I’m glad to have a great circle of friends for support as many are going through similar experiences as we are all of a similar age.

I’m so pleased to say that in December The Crowborough Magazine turned 12 years old. I can’t quite believe I’ve been running it for so long. It all started shortly after I launched my first magazine in Edenbridge and started to receive letters from residents here who wanted a similar publication for Crowborough. I love producing my magazines and am so pleased at how well they are still received within their local communities. I’m also delighted with the number of advertisers who have been with me for years as they find it helps grow their businesses locally.

There really is a wide range of advertisers here and I always make my magazines my first point of call if I require any services, whether it be a builder, solicitor, gardener, beauty treatments or anything else.

I’d like to thank The Old Fire Station for sponsoring the crossword this month.

I love all the energy Phil puts into running the place and bringing new ideas to his café. It’s nice to see he also takes some time out to read the premier publication in Crowborough as well. You can even find me there on the odd occasion when I get to take a breather while rushing around visiting advertisers and friends. I was recently there with Jenny Rickwood from Guest’s Shoe Services to enjoy the Remembrance themed cakes Phil had in store in November.

As always, please do mention ‘The Crowborough Magazine’ if you are responding to anything you’ve seen in this publication as it helps to secure it’s future.

Until next time...

Laura Lawrence | Editor - The Crowborough Magazine info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 07775 682 127 www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | PO Box 142, Edenbridge TN8 9AQ Twitter: @LauraCLawrence | Facebook: @crowboroughmagazine

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Here for you when you need us

Finding a Will

The problem of finding a Will when someone dies can cause significant problems and can result in the wrong people administering the estate and assets passing to the wrong people.

So what can you do to prevent this happening? Here are a few simple steps that can be taken.

1. Store your original Will with your solicitor. They will be able to answer any queries about the existence of the Will after someone has died.

2. Tell your executors that you have made a Will and where

it is kept. You do not need to tell them the contents of the Will, unless you wish to do so.

3. Tell family and friends that you have made a Will and where it is kept. Again, you do not need to tell them what is in the Will.

4. Keep a copy of your Will in an accessible place at home with a note of where the original is held.

5. Register your Will with www.certainty.co.uk. If you store your Will with a Solicitor they will be able

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For any further information concerning Wills, please contact Jenny Mayhew at Dawson Hart on: 01825 762281 or via email at jm@dawson-hart.co.uk We are proud to provide a service which is centred on experienced, expert and approachable solicitors of a high calibre. We will work with you to agree a pricing structure which works for you.

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What’s On in January & February January 2019

Friday 11th January - Pine Grove Pictures - Film: “The Thursday 10th January - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Arts Society Ashdown Forest Peel Pie Society” at Pine Grove - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Pictures in Crowborough The Golden Age of Mexican Community Centre. Doors Painting. Lecturer: Chloe open 7pm, film starts at 8pm.

Sayer - 2pm, Crowborough Drinks available. Tickets £8 Community Centre. Frida (with reductions for members) Kahlo and Diego Rivera have from the Community Centre or iconic status in Mexico. Rivera’s on the door. intricate visual narratives, rich th with allegory and symbolism, Saturday 26 January Crowborough Farmers’ adorn the walls of public Market 9am-12.30pm, Car buildings. Inspired by Aztec Park, Crowborough Social Club, and Maya imagery, and by Croft Road. early Italian fresco painting, his vast murals combine social February 2019 criticism with faith in human progress. Kahlo’s work is small Thursday 7th February in format. Arguably Mexico’s - Crowborough Flower most original painter, she Club - 7pm, Crowborough made herself the principal Community Centre, Pine theme of her art, reflecting Grove. Flower demonstration her experiences and dreams.

- “It’s Magic!” with Sue Shaw.

Both have recently featured Refreshments and raffle. in major exhibitions and this Visitors welcome - £5. For lecture surveys the work of further information contact both artists, their turbulent 01892 655702/663702 or www. marriage and Mexico’s history cfcesussex.weebly.com after the 1910 Revolution. A colourful afternoon awaits.

Refreshments afterwards.

Members free, Guests £6. Call 01892 663 388.

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Friday 8th February - Pine Grove Pictures - Film: ‘The Post” at Pine Grove Pictures in Crowborough Community Centre. Doors open 7pm, film starts at 8pm. Drinks available.

Tickets £8 (with reductions for members) from the Community Centre or on the door.

Thursday 14th February The Arts Society Ashdown Forest - Wallace Collection, the Frick Collection and their Connection with Knole.

Lecturer: Hilary Williams - 2pm, Crowborough Community Centre. Living as close as we do to Knole we will be fascinated to hear about its’ connection with the Wallace and Frick Collections.

Brighten a winter afternoon with a cuppa and an interesting lecture. Members free, guests £6. Call 01892 663 388.

Saturday 23rd February - Crowborough Farmers’ Market - 9am-12.30pm, Car Park, Crowborough Social Club, Croft Road.

Advance Notice: Due to local elections, the Annual Town Conference will be taking place on Monday 4th March 2019.

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Claire Nash Solicitors When it comes to getting legal advice, it’s always difficult to know where to go, particularly when it’s required for matters of a more sensitive nature.

Local solicitor, Claire Nash, understands the stress that going through any legal matter can cause, which is why she will do what she can to make the process as stress free as possible for her clients - whether it’s making a will, obtaining equity release, marital affairs or administrating a loved one’s estate.

Claire also understands the importance of being flexible to meet her clients and offers an out of hours, home visit service if required, be it during office hours, evenings or at weekends.

Wills

It is estimated that over 60% of the adult population in the UK do not have a will. It is not as complicated as people may think - a simple Will can be surprisingly inexpensive, even when drafted by a qualified solicitor. To not have a Will in place could mean your assets may not go to your chosen beneficiaries.

Matrimonial Matters

If you are considering divorce or separation, or if you’ve received a divorce petition from your spouse or civil partner, please come and talk to us. Claire offers a free initial consultation where you are able to discuss the process and issues which concern you most. You’ll be able to ascertain whether any further professional input is necessary and this initial consultation is offered on a no obligation basis. You’ve got nothing to lose by speaking to Claire first.

Equity Release

Part of effective inheritance tax planning can sometimes involve obtaining an equity release mortgage on your property. This would allow you to remain in your home whilst you enjoy a lump sum payment, perhaps for home

improvements, a luxury purchase or as a gift to a loved one for a deposit on a home for example. You should always seek advice from a qualified independent financial advisor to take you through your options before engaging the services of an equity release solicitor.

Lasting Power of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint a person(s) to make decisions about matters concerning you if you ever become unable to make those decisions yourself. It gives you the chance to appoint those you know and trust to make decisions that are in your best interests when you are at your most vulnerable.

Probate

Probate may be required when a loved one passes away. Essentially it means the accessing and distribution of the person’s estate according to their Will (if they left one) or according to the law of intestacy (if they did not leave a Will). You will not need to pay money up front on a probate matter - fees and disbursements are paid from the estate monies when they become available.

If you find yourself in need of legal advice in any of the above matters, remember Claire Nash Solicitors aim to provide you with the highest professional service and advice, whilst always being approachable, personal, caring and committed to helping you achieve your desired outcomes, and they’re local.

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News from the Community St. John’s pupils changing the world “St. John’s pupils have taken part in the first round of the Roar Project, chosen by Crowborough Lions to represent them. This phenomenal project has involved pupils generating ideas for an invention that would change the world. All Year 6 pupils took part in the in-school competition, all designing a poster, jingle and making a model.

costs in a clever way. The judges were impressed with the extra effort they put into their display, presentation skills and loved their idea. They represented Crowborough at the South East Regional Final at Wakehurst Place which took place on Friday 7th December 2018, against other Primary Schools from Kent, Sussex and Surrey. “ - St. John’s CE School

Roar 2018 is a school competition created

by Lions Clubs International and the ideas company 7 Billion Ideas. It aims to unlock the creative spirit in every child by giving them the time to imagine and develop ideas that could change the world!

The children have generated astonishing ideas from inventions that would help blind people, reduce the use of plastic and save electricity to name a few.

The winning team (pictured) had a fantastic idea involved reducing electricity and water

Lions provide teaching aids to local school Crowborough and District Lions have now provided Lifeskills Resources to four local schools, the latest being Mark Cross C of E Primary.

These are teaching aids for Primary Schools and are ‘I Am, I Know, I Can’, specifically written for PSHE Education and ‘Life Changes’ which is to help teachers deal with the difficult situation of children who have break-ups or bereavements in their families.

Lions International of the UK own Lions Lifeskills who specialise in Educational Resources for all school age children. They are available directly to schools and youth groups or, as is often the case, the local Lions club will provide them as part of their Community Service.

L-R: PSHE Teacher Mrs Mason, Lion’s President Hilary Lyon and Head Teacher Mrs Hazeldine

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Business Page Now is the time to join the Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce Membership of the Chamber is open to all businesses in Crowborough and the surrounding area, whether you are a one (wo)man band or large company. We are a relaxed and welcoming Chamber that gives you the opportunity to grow your own business as well representing your interests to key decision makers. Chamber events and networking provide the chance to get to know other members and keep up to date with what’s happening in the business community.

Membership comes with benefits including:  FREE entry on the Chamber website, including contact details, logo and 400 words  FREE entry in the Annual Member Directory delivered to 9,000 households in the area  Exclusive discounts on services provided by other members  Regular updates of business information, news and events  Main Chamber meetings every other month with a wide variety of speakers  Exclusive social/networking events  Training workshops with discounts for members  Sponsorship opportunities for Chamber events (Summer Fun Day etc.)  Member discounts on Chamber organised events and schemes  Representation to local government, statutory bodies and consultative panels Membership of the Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce qualifies businesses to affiliate membership of Sussex Chamber which is BCC accredited. This gives members access to Sussex Chamber Events, sometimes at reduced rates, as well as offers with the following companies:  AA Chamber Roadside Assistance  AXA PPP Health at Hand  Moneycorp (Foreign Exchange)  Westfield Health Plan

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Clubs and Organisations Amateur Dramatics, Music & Dance Ashdown Scottish Country Dance Club - 01892 655971 Buxted Symphony Orchestra - 01892 852145 Crowborough Choral Society - crowboroughchoral.com Crowborough Jubilee Choir - 01892 65298 - cft-naustin@supanet.com The Crowborough Players - 01892 300567 - thecrowboroughplayers.com Crowborough Singing for Fun Ladies Choir - 01892 663986 Downsmen Corps Youth Marching Band - 01892 740182 - downsmen.org.uk Groombridge Amateur Dramatic Society - groombridgetheatre.co.uk Hartfield Singers - 01892 611414 inChoir - 01342 760078 - www.inchoir.co.uk Mayfield Band - 01435 872007 - mayfieldband.co.uk Mayfield Festival Choir - 01825 830277 Mayfield Youth Band - 01892 653422 MHG Ballroom & Latin Dance Club - 01892 655175 Rotherfield Players - www.rotherfieldplayers.co.uk What You Will Theatre Youth Drama Club - 01892 300399 - whatyouwilltheatre.com

Animals & Nature Brook Dog Training Club - 01892 655298 Crowborough Common Forum - crowboroughcommon.org.uk Wildlife A&E - 07709 574665 or 07767 058727 High Weald Beekeepers - 01892 654044 Powdermill Trust for Nature Conservation - 01424 426986

Charities World In Need - 01892 669 834 - worldinneed.co.uk

Facilities for Hire 1st Crowborough Scout Hall - www.1stcrowborough.org.uk/hire-our-hall All Saints Church Halls and All Saints Church Centre - 01892 652 081 Crowborough Centre - 01892 653823 - crowboroughcentre.info

Jarvis Brook Guide Hall - 01892 665910 Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall - 01892 663 104 Rotherfield Village Hall - 01892 660138 - rotherfieldvillagehall.co.uk St John’s Church Hall – 07973 844685 stjohnscrowboroughhall@gmail.com St John’s WI Hall (Ghyll Rd) - 01892 653957 St Richards Church and Hall - 01892 611318 - strichardscrowborough.org United Church Crowborough - 01892 665493 - unitedchurch.org.uk

Hobbies & Interests Chatterley Carvers - 01892 610534 Crowborough Arts - 01892 664 534 - crowborough-arts.org.uk Crowborough Arty Mates - 01892 652 703 Crowborough Creative Arts Group - 01892 663012 Crowborough Flower Club - 01892 654725 Crowborough Healthy Walk - 07740 899559 Crowborough Heritage Group - 01892 663511 Crowborough Historical Society - 07956 214 935 - garethhockin@hotmail.co.uk - www.cdhistory.org Crowborough Horticultural Society- 01892 652960 Crowborough Locomotive Society - 01892 852741 Crowborough Model Boat Club - 01342 850605 Crowborough R.C. Vehicle Club - 01892 459003 Crowborough Rotherfield Art Group - 01892 663619 High Weald Walkers - 01342 825 518 Knit Together - 01892 660069 Pine Grove Pictures - www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk St.John Ambulance Fellowship - 01892 655288 Sunflower Quilters - 01825 760 27 Taoist Tai Chi Society - 01892 664495 - taoist.org.uk Wealden Model Aircraft Society - 01892 852137 - wealdenflyers.co.uk

Organisations & Societies Adult College for Rural East Sussex - 01825 761820 - acreslearning.org.uk Alderbrook Community Assoc. - alderbrookonline.co.uk Brighter Crowborough - davidcollumbell@hotmail.co.uk Crowborough & District Lions Club - 01892 654196 - crowlions.org.uk

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Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival Society - 07880 880160 - nickie.cbcs@btinternet.com Crowborough Community First Responders - 07780 976041 - crowborough-cfr.co.uk Crowborough Foodbank - 07936 515798 - crowborough.foodbank.org.uk Friends of Crowborough Hospital - 01892 664626 - foch.org.uk Friends of Rotherfield & Brook Surgeries - 01892 852659 - rdely@tiscali.co.uk Friends of Saxonbury House Surgery - sew@talktalk.net - saxonburyhousesurgery.co.uk The Horder Centre - 01892 665577 - hordercentre.co.uk Jarvis Brook Community Association - 01892 665563 Rotherfield & Mark X Bonfire Society - 01892 664347 Royal British Legion - 01825 765348 - Crowborough.Secretary@rbl.community Society of Friends of Montargis - 01892 662676 St.John Ambulance - ray.cassford@sja.org.uk

Parents & Toddlers Baby/Toddler Song - 01892 668022 - dshearn@hotmail.com Hickory Dickory - 01892 661027 ‘Little Fishes’ - 01892 665493 Noah’s Ark - 01892 652081 Rotherfield Parent & Toddler Group - rotherfieldbtg@outlook.com

Social Groups & Clubs Brook Valley WI - 01892 660029 Crowborough Darby & Joan Club - 01892 653024 Crowborough Evening Townswomens Guild - 01892 669004 Crowborough Social Club - 01892 653314 Crowborough St.John’s WI - 01892 661364 Crowborough U3A - 01892 654278 Crowborough Vale WI - 01892 661444 Mark Cross WI - 01892 852 767 Mayfield & District U3A - 01892 852128 Probus Club Of Crowborough - 01892 664036 - crowboroughprobus@btinternet.com

Sports & Games Aztec Badminton Club (Monday Eve) - 01892 663593 - www.aztecbadmintonclub.co.uk Badminton Club (Wednesdays) - 01892 654440 Beacon Badminton Club (Thursdays) - 01892 653481 Beacon Badminton Club (15+ yrs) - 01892 661325

Beacon Swimming Club - 01892 653671 - beaconswimmingclub.co.uk Crowborough & District Anglers Association - 01273 586240 - crowboroughanglers.org.uk Crowborough & District Pétanque League - 01892 665067 Crowborough & District Sports Association - 01892 603000 x256 Crowborough & Rotherfield Jitsu Club - 01892 654100 - crowboroughjitsu.co.uk Crowborough Beacon Golf Club - 01892 661511 - cbgc.co.uk Crowborough Bridge Club - 01892 864706 - bridgewebs.com/crowborough Crowborough Chess Club - 01892 654071 Crowborough Hockey Club - Danielle Newitt - 07771 805 610 - www.crowboroughhockeyclub.co.uk Crowborough Netball - 07931 980377 - crowboroughnetball.com Crowborough Pétanque Club - 01892 668412 - John.cpc@talktalk.net Crowborough RFC - 01892 663915 - crowboroughrugby.com Crowborough Runners - 07508 325055 Crowborough Table Tennis Club - 01892 661781 - crowboroughttc.org.uk Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club - 01892 652618 - crowboroughrackets.org.uk Crowborough Wolfe Bowling Club - 01892 665741 - crowboroughwolfebc.com Dorset Arms Angling Club - 01892 652631 - dorsetarmsangling.co.uk East Sussex Junior Badminton Association - 01892 662700 - william@libraaudio.co.uk Friars Gate Archers - 01892 668330 - friarsgatearchers.com Goldsmiths Petanque Club - 01892 665783 Groombridge Bowling Club - 01892 862796 Jarvis Brook Juniors Football Club - 07875 878835 - chairman@jbjfc.org.uk Maresfield Lawn Bowls Club - 01892 665178 Mayfield Bridge/Chicago Club - 01435 867430 Rotherfield Bowls Club - 01892 664 973 St Johns Badminton Club “The Friendly Club” - 01892 852649 Wealden Cycle Club C’borough - wealdencycleclub.co.uk

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Clubs and Organisations continued...

Support

Young People

Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 9177650 - alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Al-Anon Family Groups - 020 74030 888 - al-anonuk.org.uk Crowborough Support Group of Parkinsons UK - 01892 654324 Crowborough Social Group of East Sussex Association for the Blind - 01323 832252 Ditch the Slippers - www.ditchtheslippers.org.uk ME meetup - 01892 664 904 - meetup.org.uk Memory Moments Café - 01273 494300 Sussex High Weald Dementia Social Group - 01892 664 552 - em@fermor.me.uk Uckfield, Heathfield, Lewes & District Multiple Sclerosis Branch - 01892 764292

1st Crowborough Scouts - 01892 654836 - www.1stcrowborough.org.uk Air Training Corp 1414 Squadron - 01892 654062 - oc.1414@aircadets.org Army Cadet Force - 01273 552222 - www.armycadets.com Boys Brigade - 01892 653 272 Clued-up.info - cluedupinfo@yahoo.co.uk - clued-up.info Girlguiding – 01892 664678 - 1stcrowboroughrainbows@gmail.com - girlguiding.org.uk

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We are careful to allow you time and space to grieve, so our comprehensive, personal funeral service ensures that all the necessary arrangements will be carried out for you with sensitivity and minimum intrusion.

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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 Al-Anon Family Groups - 020 7403 0888 (Helpline) Citizens Advice - 0300 330 9022 Childline - 0800 1111

Clued Up Info (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 - 116 123

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

Local Services | Information Community Centre - 01892 653 823 Crowborough Town Council - 01892 652 907 Nus Ghani MP - 0207 219 4619 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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Index of Advertisers Funeral Directors Tester and Jones Funeral Services .............31

Business Telecoms JK Comms Ltd ....................................36

Garden/Outdoor Services AB Garden Services ............................36 Allseasons Landscaping .....10 & 30 Carpenters/Joiners Ashwoods Tree Work .....................17 Pearl Carpentry & Joinery ...........6 Chris Laws .............................................22 Precision Joinery ...............................9 Envirocare ................................................21 John’s Gardening Services ...........27 Chimney Sweep Mr Jolly .....................................................27 Lawnmowers/Garden Equipment

Picture Framers J&K Gallery ...........................................15 Plumbing Digby Fox ...............................................19 Eridge Plumbing & Heating ........10 J Gilbert Plumbing & Heating ....21

Education Lingfield College .................................3 The Warren Day Nursery & Pre-School ........25

Property Maintenance & Improvements CI Products ...........................................11 Handy Andy ...........................................8 Leon Jenner ..........................................22 Millennia Garden Machinery .....22 Redwing Property Services ......17 Redwing Roofing .............................27 Health & Beauty St Pierre Contractors .....................24 Appearances Aesthetics ..............37 Supreme Roofing and Jessica-Rose Beauty ...........................7 Construction...............7 Mindfulness & Yoga .........................22 Taylor Building & Maintenance Yoga in Crowborough ...................9 Services ......37 Slimming World ................................32 Skip Hire Home & Interiors Skip X* ......................................................19 TransFunk Furniture ...........................5 Solicitors Home Care Services Claire Nash Solicitors .......................23 Home Instead Senior Care ........24 Dawson Hart .........................................13 Mobile Phone Repair Travel We Fix (JK Comms Ltd)*................40 Nautilus Yachting* ...........................32

Electricial Services DS Services (UK) Ltd ........................7

Opticians Crowborough Opticians .................2

Chiropodists & Podiatrists Beacon Chiropody Clinic ...........6 Complementary Therapists Louis Falconer Reflexology .......17 Computer/Technology Services CrowboroughComputers.com ....21 PS Tech .....................................................1 Double Glazing Insulation Services ...........................11

Wedding Venues Hever Hotel ..........................................14

Osteopaths Events/Entertainment The Community Radio Show ....19 Helen Dunn ..........................................27 Painting & Decorating Food & Drink Forno Antico (Uckfield)* .................8 Mike Anthony Decorator .............19 Riverford Organic Farmers ...........9 Sarah’s Painting Services .............9

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Accountants MBS Accounting ..................................6 TaxPlus .....................................................10

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