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Melina Joy Opticians Ltd – First for Eyecare Melina Joy Opticians is an independent eyecare prac- tice situated in the centre of Heathfield High Street. The practice started in 1992 with only three staff and has grown rapidly to include four Optometrists, two Dispensing Opticians and two Receptionists. We have undergone several extensions and improvements through the years including an extensive re-design and modernisation to the ground floor. Currently we can offer: • Comprehensive eye examinations for private or NHS funded clients • Visual fields tests to check peripheral vision Heathfield • Optomap® , an ultra wide field digital retinal scan & District Chamber of Trade • DVLA tests & Commerce • Contact lenses, assessments and aftercare • Visual Stress tests, including colorimetry Following a warm, sunny, spring, summer is here Our reception staff will always endeavour to advise you and book an appointment at a time convenient to and Heathfield town has already seen a number of you, just call 01435 868181. events take place, such as the Heffle Cuckoo Fayre We stock the very latest in frames from good quality, and the Heathfield Show. The Town now looks for- simple designs to sophisticated brands. Our ward to welcoming our French Traders to Le Marchè Dispensing Opticians are on hand at all times for on August Bank Holiday Monday, when once again advice on not only lens and frame selection but also low-vision aids, sun wear and prescription sports eye- stalls will line the Streets and there is live entertain- wear. Did you know, for example, you can have a ment for all to enjoy. swimming goggle made to your spectacle prescrip- As always please support our local shops and busi- tion? Or that your golf could be improved by using nesses, parking is free, and within the next few contrast enhancing lenses? months we will see a number of new businesses We are still expanding… look out for more renova- tions in the future as we incorporate a third consulting arrive on the High Street which is good news for our room on the ground floor as we try to give a better all town. round service to our less-able clients and get involved Also keep the editorials coming – it can either be with the hospital service’s new Community Glaucoma about your business or any organisation/club you Monitoring Scheme. belong to – we want to hear about it. Come and Enjoy the Many Treatments Offered by Should you wish to advertise in the forthcoming Blackdoor Beauty Company issues, don’t hesitate to contact Anne on The salon has proudly celebrated its first year of trad- 01435 867928 / 07901558236 or email: ing in Heathfield. The ethos was to achieve a beauti- [email protected]. fully serene, spa like environment offering all the stan- dard treatments such as waxing, manicures, pedicures, facials and massages but also so much more besides. The Blackdoor Beauty Co is committed to our programme of ongoing training in order to enhance our knowl- edge of health, beauty and aesthetics. The salon has 3 separate treatment rooms plus a dedicated manicure and pedicure area. It has a light, airy modern feel and its first floor position ensures privacy and a relaxed atmosphere at all times. The therapists; are all highly trained to at least NVQ Level 3 plus they have all under- gone extensive training with Dermalogica, the world’s number 1 skin care range, as well as training with Jessica, St Tropez, NovaLash, Perfector and Skinbase. The salon also employs the services of a nurse prac- titioner who specialises in aesthetic procedures such as dermal fillers, muscle relaxing injections, collagen stim- ulation therapy and IPL – a permanent hair removal procedure. Have you ever longed for beautifully arched brows, almond shaped eyes, luscious lips? Blackdoor Beauty is proudly partnering Tarryn Vice, a semi-permanent makeup artist and lecturer specialising in reconstructive, as well as medical, tattooing. Other exciting new treatments available include; Jessica GELeration – a hardwear- ing and long lasting manicure/pedicure, minx nail art, Madonna’s favourite facial – Skinbase microdermabra- sion, Perfector face and neck lifting, hopi ear candling, professional makeup artistry, Thai foot massage, deep tissue and sports massage. Blackdoor Beauty is certainly not exclusive to ladies. Gentlemen can enjoy a number of specially designed treatments such as an executive foot and hand treatment, customised skin care therapies, deep tissue mas- sage and waxing. Our indulgence days which include a delicious lunch and refreshments are 5 hours of pure luxury. There are various pamper packages perfect for brides, teens or your special man.Come and see us for a coffee and a chat, we are opposite Tesco Express. www.heathfield.net 3 Heathfield FIRST Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce Horam and Heathfield Flower Club The World of Flowers the National Trust Nymans gardens from the 15 Flower arranging is enjoyed by millions around – 17 September this year. As well as in the the country, in fact around the whole world!! In house, there will be displays all around the gar- this country it is enjoyed either in one's own dens which promise to be 'wacky' as the festival home or in different venues as a member of is entitled 'Flowers and Fantasy at Nymans' - NAFAS (National Association of Flower Nymans are excited about it and so are we. Why Arrangement Societies). We have just celebrat- not pay a visit and enjoy the floral extravaganza? ed 50 years and recently one of its pioneers, For National Trust members it is free of charge Dame Julia Clements, died at the age of 104 but otherwise £9.50. years. I mentioned the National organisation but Doreen Nuttall 01435 866026 it is also International. Many of our members will be flying out to Boston, USA, to take part in the international competitions - we wish our mem- bers Good Luck! Nearer to home the local group is the Horam and Heathfield Flower Club - we meet on the second Thursday of the month at the Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane. The evening commences at 7.30pm and the cost to visitors is £3.50. We welcome new members and visitors are always welcome. Why not come along and see for yourself? As part of the 50th anniversary celebration for the Sussex area of NAFAS, of which we are a part, we are planning a major Flower Festival at LAWN MOWING AND STRIMMING We are a family business We offer a wide range of competitively priced goods and can offer our services IRONMONGERY, TOOLS, PAINT, DIY, PLUMBING AND BUILDING PRODUCTS CALOR GAS, HABERDASHERY AND COOKWARE FOTHERGILL SEEDS AND GARDEN ACCESSORIES On a regular basis / to get you started Purchasing is made easy with our very special brand of or just holiday relief personal and friendly service
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4 www.heathfield.net Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce Heathfield FIRST HeathfieldHeathfield PolicePolice TeamTeam UpdateUpdate In the last edition I mentioned that, due to cuts, the issue, we deal with. As a local team we do monitor front office may close at Heathfield Police Station the parking and will always deal with dangerous and and this has now happened. Fiona Mepham, obstructive parking; there is also the issue of day to Neighbourhood Support Officer, sadly is no longer day parking offences. working with us. The rest of us still work out of No one should be in any doubt about the meaning of Heathfield Station and if we are available, we are double yellow lines and we do continue to monitor always happy to open the door and deal with this and give out tickets where appropriate. The enquiries but to guarantee an appointment, you will other problem that has been brought to our attention have to book. If you use the 0845 6070 999 number is the restricted bays, usually 2 hours with no return - the extension for Heathfield is 68400 or 68351. As within two hours. Due to the amount of complaints we do not have an answering facility in the case of we have had from local businesses we have been no answer use extension 68280 which is the front paying a lot of attention to these bays and been office at Hailsham; it is manned during the day and issuing tickets for over staying. While those receiv- does have an answering facility - if you leave your ing tickets are not pleased we have had a great deal details an appointment can be arranged. of support from local traders, who feel it was high One of the most common complaints we get at the time we were more robust about such matters. We Heathfield Community Policing Team is about park- will continue to monitor and issue tickets where nec- ing problems. Parking was some time ago “decrim- essary. inalised“ and the responsibility for parking generally Parking on pavements is a very contentious issue. was handed to local authorities - which is why in the We do use discretion in such cases as often the bigger towns parking is dealt with by private compa- pavements can be wide and the road narrow and we nies acting on behalf of local authorities and funded appreciate drivers are often trying to compromise by parking fees and fines. In smaller towns and vil- the need to leave room on the pavement without lages, where parking is free, the local authorities causing an obstruction on the road. A car should monitor their own car parks. This leaves the street always leave 1.2 meters of space to ensure they do parking, which if brought to our attention as an not block the pavement. One good thing I always feel that if people’s biggest issue is parking, then at least crime is not on the top of their list of worries! In Broad Oak there has been a spate of graffiti. We weald business centre have had a few break-ins to sheds recently and • Computer supplies – Inkjet and Laser toner cartridges etc there has been a lot of anti-social behaviour in the • Stationery products for home & office – Pens, Paper Hailsham Road area. We do have offenders appear- & Envelopes etc ing in Court for some related offences and will be • Digital Photo processing – In-house minilab pushing for sanctions to prevent further incidents • Prints on to canvas occurring. We are working with the Parish Council • Video to DVD transfer to try and secure another CCTV camera at the View our catalogue at www.weald-business-systems.biz Prince of Wales cross-roads as I feel this will go a long way to dealing with these issues. Or pop in to 62 High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8JB If you have any information you feel may be useful Tel. 0844 324 5828 in the fight against crime but do not feel comfortable calling us directly, use the CRIMESTOPPERS num- ber which is completely anonymous - 0800 555 111. All our details are on the Sussex Police Neighbourhood Teams website and you can now fol- low Wealden Police on Twitter - we give daily updates. Details of street meetings and surgeries are shown in our newsletters and on the website.
Ruth Hammerton, NPT Sergeant Heathfield Police Station Neighbourhood Policing Team Telephone 0845 60 70 999 Ext 68351 Direct dial: 01435 868472 www.sussex.police.uk www.heathfield.net 5 Heathfield FIRST Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce
Broad Oak & Horam Thunder Football Team An exciting conclusion to the season has seen Thunder finish second in their first season competing in the Sussex Sunday Youth League, missing out on the championship by the narrowest of margins. However it has been a fantastic achievement to finish runners up and the boys have been invited to attend the presentation evening at The Brighton Centre to receive their medals. An emporium of beautiful things Both players and parents enjoyed an excellent tour to the Isle of Wight, in the glorious Easter sunshine, for you and your home where they had the opportunity to play some of the island’s best teams. The summer six aside tourna- Station Road, Heathfield. Telephone: 01435 866512 ments are now in progress, with the boys competing and 79 High Street, Battle. Telephone: 01424 773831 at Hangleton, Ringmer, Broad Oak and Ridgeway. Duncan Grant, 01435 830054.
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6 www.heathfield.net Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce Heathfield FIRST News from The Heathfield Partnership ICT Committee and the highest concentration of businesses in those All sections of the www.heathfield.net website are specific areas. The upshot of this was to identify constantly being updated. Please continue to send in Heathfield West (Cross in Hand/Waldron as our target information on local events/clubs, etc, and check although Broad Oak would have been justifiable). The whether your business is listed on the shops and busi- bid, in conjunction with Isfield and Upper Dicker, has ness directory. Our Partners, the Heathfield Area been successful to the tune of £135,000 and we are Chamber of Commerce, will have an enhanced now dealing with tenders for our part of the package. Section for their important business. We hope to bring about the implementation of the pro- Sports and Leisure Committee gramme over the next 12 months. We warmly wel- Saville Jones, outstanding consultants in this field, come Sainsbury’s to the town and this new investment have been commissioned to undertake the whole pro- should be an asset in getting many more people to gramme of work leading to the planning application shop in Heathfield. decision. A sum in excess of £30,000 has been raised Police Local Action Team by all number of fund raising schemes to ensure this A fourth CCTV camera is to be installed at the Prince work can commence. When plans are available, pub- of Wales junction with some money secured from the lic exhibitions will be made for people to view. A bid for Safer Wealden Partnership and once again magnifi- one of 9 training Olympic pools located around the UK cent support form the Parish Council. The quality of has also been made which could substantially reduce detail available from the 3 original cameras is the cost of the eventual building. extremely impressive. That data can be retained for Transport Committee some considerable period of time to ensure retrospec- The “Youth Express” continues to do well. Please see tive inspection is available to the Police team. The the separate article below for more information for hire Police Team is being kept intact but this additional by community groups. support will be excellent. Inward Investment Farmers Market We have long established the need for better The Market continues to be successful. The market is Broadband service in the parish. The primary objec- held every third Saturday of the month in The Co-op tive being for businesses but with similar advantages Supermarket car park, Heathfield, between 9.00am to the domestic homes. We found an opportunity to and 12.30pm. bid with colleagues within Wealden for resources from Tomorrow’s People the remaining SEEDA funding. With sophisticated A sufficient budget has been attained to enable us to research we were able to identify the weakest links commence the project now known as “Heathfield Works!” from the 5th September. This will be two fully Minibus hire to get mentored 10 week programmes of 12 young people who are not in education, employment or training to clubs on the road gain work placement with a view to moving into jobs THE Heathfield Partnership aims to help or back to education. A huge amount of research has Heathfield and Waldron Parish based groups to been undertaken and many employers have shown get out and about, with a great deal on minibus wonderful support for the scheme. This will be an hire. Hire 12 or 16 seater minibuses, with driv- er, for one-off outings, at competitive, below important first pilot of such a scheme in the rural com- market rates for 5 hour trips: munity in the country but we have already identified For a 16 seater you pay £20.00 plus 75p per far too many young people in such need. We are now mile. seeking additional funding for a second generation of For a 12 seater you pay £18.00 plus 75p per the programme in April 2012. mile. For further information contact the Heathfield Rupert Simmons Partnership co-ordinator (details shown in Chairman, The Heathfield Partnership Trust Ltd main article). c/o 92 High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8JD, Our partners in the scheme are Age Concern, Tel/Fax No: 01892 610314, Kings Church, Heathfield Community College and Huffle Nursery. e-mail:[email protected] website: www.heathfield.net www.heathfield.net 7 Heathfield FIRST Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce Treat Your Feet to a Summer Make-Over Tracy Potter qualified with an Honours Degree in Podiatry from the University of Brighton in 2005 and is also HPC registered. She has had a clinic in Heathfield for the last 6 years and is also the Podiatrist in residence at Saxonbury House Surgery, Crowborough and Clanricarde Medical Centre in Tunbridge Wells. She also works for the NHS dealing with mainly high risk patient groups.
Tracy’s clinic has recently relocated and is now situated above the Whole Food Health Shop in Heathfield High Street.
Along with the usual chiropody needs, she also deals with many skin and nail problems such as: Diabetic foot problems / Ingrowing toe nails / Fungal infections / Biomechanics / Corns and callous / Orthotics, etc, as well as giving foot care Tracy Potter Mobile: 07968 666 468 and footwear advice. Bsc (Hons) Podiatry SRCh 1st Floor Wholefoods Health Store MChS HPC Reg CH21905 82 High Street Tracy prides herself on a personal caring service. Podiatrist Heathfield, TN21 8JE
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Property Services Please contact Clare Lane or Rod Hughes House Buying and Selling Property Development 01435 89 01 01 8 www.heathfield.net Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce Heathfield FIRST Come and Join Burwash Monday Painters The Burwash Monday Painters posters in their windows; we are welcome. have left the Winter season well most grateful. There are two web- Thank you for all your support in behind now and are enjoying the sites which you can log on to the past and we look forward to opportunities this wonderful weath- where you can find out all about seeing you again. If you require er is giving us to paint out of doors, local groups and clubs including further details please contact: long may it continue, although as I ours, they are: www.heathfield.net Grace 01435 860848. sit here there is a soft summer and www.burwash.org. shower bringing out wonderful Our next exhibition will be at The fresh colours in the garden. Burwash Village Hall on Saturday Without the rain where would we 29 October between 10.00am - be? We are now looking forward to 4.00pm. There is a large free car the summer season doing what we park in the village and wheelchair love, producing more of our art- access to the hall. Tea, coffee and work for your pleasure. We would admission are free. There will be like to thank Heathfield First, The original paintings by members of Horam and Vines Cross Village the Burwash Monday Painters, Diary and The Burwash framed and unframed, and cards Broadsheet for the space they some of which are hand painted have given us to advertise our and very beautiful. All are for sale Group and our Exhibitions, also all at a wide range of prices. Please the retailers in Heathfield and sur- come and see us and the work that rounding villages who put our we do. You will receive a warm
33rd Chiddingly Festival - 21 September - 2 October 2011 Something for Everyone
As always, this well-established feature of the Sussex calendar will provide entertainment, culture and fun for all comers. The reputation established for the Chiddingly Festival is leg- endary. This tiny village annually mounts an event attracting big acts and drawing attendance from all over East Sussex, Brighton and Hove and further afield, as well as having become an essential element in locals' diaries. Further programme announcements later but big names and big talent are assured.Headlining Comedy from Shappi Korsandi, Jazz Gilad Atzman and much more. We hope to see you there! For more information please contact: www.chiddinglyfestival.co.uk or Kate Turner - [email protected] Why not follow news of performers and events on Twitter @ChidFest?
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10 www.heathfield.net Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce Heathfield FIRST What is the Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce? We consist of a variety of businesses based in Heathfield and Waldron and we aim to: • Create a positive business profile for Heathfield • Build our own businesses and support each others businesses • Work together on joint events for the benefit of Heathfield businesses What are the benefits of joining the Chamber now? • Monthly networking meetings – breakfasts and lunchtimes to suit everyone • Gain advice and knowledge from visiting speakers • Keep up-to-date on what is happening in your local area • Opportunity to make presentations at networking meetings • The chance to host an event showcasing your business • Listing in the Chamber Members Booklet • Listing in each edition of Heathfield First during the year • Beneficial rates at Chamber events • Take part in our first Heathfield Business to Business Exhibition in the autumn of this year • Creation of an active business group to secure grants and other financial support • Opportunity to get involved and join the Chamber committee • The Chamber lobbies on behalf of members The Chamber used to be mainly High Street/retail based, however, now that the local business community has become broader based there are lots of new organisations from a variety of industries joining us. This is, therefore, a great time to join us and help make Heathfield a vibrant business community. What will it cost? Annual membership of the Heathfield Chamber is £50.00 per business commencing on 1 April 2011 (pro-rata). This represents great value for money and is competitive with other local chambers. List of Current Members Analytical Technical Services [email protected] Appleby Petfield [email protected] Ashdown Bookkeeping Services [email protected] Bailey and Co [email protected] Barbara Hibbart Coaching and Training [email protected] Blackmans Electric Blueberry PR [email protected] bowden2 [email protected] Brown RU Ltd County - The Home Improvers [email protected] Cuisines de Classe [email protected] Cycle Revival [email protected] Distinctive Building and Construction Ltd [email protected] Everett MacLeod Limited [email protected] Farrago [email protected] Gemini Greetings [email protected] Goldsmith and Allcorn [email protected] H and R Hughes Solicitors [email protected] Halo [email protected] Heathfield Art and Books [email protected] Heathfield Delicatessen [email protected] Heathfield Vets [email protected] Heathfield Web Design [email protected] Kings Church [email protected] Melina Joy Opticians [email protected] Metalsmiths [email protected] Pennells Carpets [email protected] Pople and Broad Opticians [email protected] Print Matters [email protected] Rix and Kay Solicitors LLP Robin of Heathfield N/A Sarah Tate Photography [email protected] SBG Computers [email protected] Team 4 Solutions LLP [email protected] Toad Hall The Personal Touch Interiors [email protected] The Pet Food Shop [email protected] Trading 4 U [email protected] Weald Business Centre (Bream River) [email protected] Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade Wealden Business Network [email protected] & Commerce West Woods Estate Agents [email protected] William Hill Interiors Ltd [email protected] Wood and Pilcher [email protected] For more information on the Chamber, events or to request a subscription form, please contact: Mr Trevor Goldsmith, Chairman, Goldsmith and Allcorn, Station Road, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8DF, Telephone number: 01435 865858, Email address: [email protected], www.heathfieldchamber.co.uk www.heathfield.net 11 Heathfield FIRST Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce
MONDAY 29TH AUGUST 2011 MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY
Le Marche 2011 is approaching fast – it is the 15th consecutive year – the longest running Anglo/French Market in the South East and it all happens in Heathfield. Every time we just try to improve on the last years – it certainly appears to be a winning formula with something for everyone – young and old alike. Thousands of visitors will flock into Heathfield for the day from far and wide for this very popular event and
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The whole idea is to promote the town of Heathfield by inviting visitors to come along and enjoy the day and see what Heathfield has to offer and, thankfully, many are very pleasantly surprised and revisit our town. As usual, Station Approach and part of Station Rood will be closed to traffic for the entire day to allow the extravaganza to take place. As in previous years, there will be music and entertainment to suit all ages, together with approximately 80 market stalls (approximately 50% French) selling English and French goodies and more and more Heathfield shops are opening on the day – and some even reported record takings last year!!
This year we are trying to invite and showcase even more local musical talent than ever before. You can see from the very full Programme of Events there is something going all day at FIVE SEPARATE VENUES around the town. Rumour has it that the Heathfield Firefighters are holding their Open Day again at the Fire Station, which is always great fun and attracts many visitors and the Youth Centre is planning another BMX/Skating competition/event at the skatepark in Station Approach. We enjoyed perfect weather at last year’s Le Marche and we certainly hope we will again.
This year, we are proud to announce that St Wilfred’s Hospice is organising the street collection on the day. Please give generously and support this very worthy local charity.
There are still a few market stalls available but it is filling up fast. If you want a slot then please contact Sarah Mackenzie, the Trade Stall Coordinator on 01435 866419 or email [email protected] - slots are allocated on a first come first served basis to make it fair to all.
HELP WANTED We really are in urgent need of some new volunteers to join our committee to help organise the event next year. Get involved in a popular and successful local event – it can be great fun and it helps to promote the town where we all choose to live. A number of the present committee are stepping down after the 2011 event so new blood needs to be found to ensure the event continues. If you feel you would like to learn more about what we do then please contact Mike Woodhouse on 0770 353 0111 or email [email protected]
Please check out our website www.heathfieldlemarche.co.uk – it has just been updated with information for Le Marché 2011
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Le Marché 2011 Programme of events
6.30am Station Road and Station Approach WILL CLOSE TO TRAFFIC 6.30am Le Marché information and help desk in Kings Church foyer 7.30am Stall holders arrive to start to set up 9.30 to 3.30 FREE PARK AND RIDE from Heathfield Market car park
9.30am French and English stalls open for business 9.00 to 3.30 Kings Church in the State Hall opens its doors to host all day entertainment 9.30 to 3.30 Marco presents his magic in Station Road, Kings Church and in the High Street 9.30 to 3.30 Churches Together in Heathfield & District offering refreshments in Union Church 9.30 to 3.30 Art Exhibition all day in Union Church 9.30 to 3.30 Nick Beak entertains in Station Road, High Street, Union Church and Kings Church 9.30 to 10.30 Heathfield Silver Band on the Stage in Station Road 9.30 to 10.30 Tricky Beats in the High Street outside the Parish Council Offices 10.30 to 11.30 Evan Morgan plays the piano in the Union Church 10.30 to 11.30 The Dream Team – saxophone quartet on the Stage in Station Road 10.30 to 11.30 Morris Dancers – Knots of May & Old Star Morris perform in the High Street 10.30 to 11.00 Marco presents ‘’Punch and Judy’’ in Kings Church 11.30 to 12.30 Anna Wynne plays her harp in the Union Church 11.30 to 12.30 The Sussex Stompers Jazz Band on the Stage in Station Road 11.30 to 12.30 Heathfield Silver Band in the High Street outside the Parish Council Offices 11.30 to 12.30 Nick Beak entertains in Kings Church 12.30 to 1.30 Evan Morgan plays the piano in the Union Church 12.30 to 1.30 Souldogz on the Stage in Station Road 12.30 to 1.30 Morris Dancers – Knots of May & Old Star Morris perform in the High Street 12.30 to 1.30 Marco presents ‘’Punch and Judy’’ in Kings Church 1.30 to 2.30 Anna Wynne plays her harp in the Union Church 1.30 to 2.30 Tricky Beats on the Stage in Station Road 1.30 to 2.30 The Dream Team – saxophone quartet in the High Street outside the Parish Offices 1.30 to 2.30 Nick Beak entertains in Kings Church 2.30 to finish Souldogz on the Stage in Station Road 2.30 to finish The Sussex Stompers Jazz Band in the High Street outside the Parish Council Offices 3.30 Le Marché stalls will close for business and start to pack up 5.00 STATION ROAD & STATION APPROACH WILL RE-OPEN TO TRAFFIC
ALL VEHICLES MUST BE CLEARED FROM PARK & RIDE CAR PARK BY 4PM AS THE GATES WILL BE LOCKED For more information please contact Mike Woodhouse on 0770 353 0111 or [email protected] There may be changes to the above programme due to circumstances beyond our control. Toilet facilities are available at Kings Church, Union Church and Mill Road Car Park
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HEATHFIELD AND WALDRON RFC JUNIOR SECTION I write these words at the end of our most success- ful season EVER. All five of our young men’s teams compete in their respective ‘A Leagues’ and the club are well represented within the successful H3 ladies at under 15 and under 18 levels. Our under 13s and under 16 squads have reached the Sussex Final in their respective leagues and our Colts team have reached the Sussex Colts Cup Final. At the junior level we are fortunate to benefit from a THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE thriving and well run mini rugby set-up. Each year a new squad of players appears seemingly more Station Approach, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8LG enthusiastic and capable than the last. Players of all www.sjhairdesign.com ages are able to join the club at any time and will be Telephone: 01435 864569 made welcome by the relevant squad manager. In the first instance email hwrfcjuniorchair@google- Well Summer is Definitely on Its Way mail.com with your date of birth and we can put you in touch with the appropriate person. SJ Hair Design is the place to go for all of your hair Anyone can keep up-to-date with the matches and needs; we have experts in colour, cutting and exten- other activities via the website located at sions so why not give your hair a summer make over. http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/handwrfc or by simply With the top Goldwell hair products and highest stan- turning up at the Hardy Roberts Recreation Ground dards of customer care we pride ourselves in giving on a Sunday to watch a match. you what you want and more. The 2011/12 season starts in early September and We are now offering complete makeovers with a top Sundays will once again be filled with training and photographer so you can treat yourself to some matches for the children and a drink and a chat for beautiful photos to cherish for life. Let us give you a fantastic makeover then let our photographer capture the parents. your beauty for you to take home. All packages Training is at the club on a Tuesday, Wednesday or include free products, CD with a chosen print, and a Thursday evening depending on the age group. chosen print in a folder. For a limited period we are I hope to see you during the years ahead. offering 2 for the price of 1. Call us now or visit our £99Mike Macleod, H&WRFC Junior Chairman website for package prices. £99(Inc VAT) INTERIM SERVICE ON ALL VAUXHALLS OVER 3 YEARS PLUSFREE AA COVER FOR 1 YEAR (RRP £189.00) Includes Homestart & Relay HEATHFIELD’S (Terms and condtions apply) LARGEST CARD SHOP UNDER 12 MONTHS OLD USED Greeting Cards For Most Occasions CARS WITH BIG SAVINGS A Selection of Gifts ON NEW PRICES Party Lines Helium Ballooms Goldsmith & Allcorn Ltd GEMINI GREETINGS 08451 30 40 40 01435 866475 www.goldsmithandallcorn.co.uk Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm Station Road, Heathfield – Bell Lane, Uckfield
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CROSS IN HAND WI FOR LOCAL NEWS AND Do you want to make new friends? EVENTS VISIT Do you want to learn more about you local area? WWW.HEATHFIELD.NET Do you enjoy listening to interesting speakers on various topics? Do you enjoy living in this beautiful area of East Sussex? Would you like to exchange ideas with like mind- OPTICIANS ed people? If the answer is YES, then the Cross in Hand WI 50 HIGH STREET, HEATHFIELD, could be for you! EAST SUSSEX TN21 8JB We meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Village Hall which is just 1 mile from TEL 01435 863232 FAX 01435 865795 Heathfield High Street and always welcome visi- tors and new members. Afternoon tea is served • A professionally run friendly during the meeting and we have various outings practice for the whole family throughout the year, as well as our summer gar- den party which is always a popular event. If you would like to know more, please phone • Retinal imaging Barbara on 01435 863881 or go to www.esfwi.org.uk • In-house glazing laboratory
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Wealden Business Expo is coming to Heathfield! Tuesday 11 October 2011, 10.00am – 4.00pm Heathfield State Hall, Station Road, Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce Members of the Heathfield Chamber of Commerce are going to run a business exhibition right in the middle of Heathfield town centre this autumn. This is an exciting opportunity for everyone in Heathfield to take part in. The aims of the exhibition are to: Showcase the many businesses in Heathfield Create business for local businesses Promote Heathfield as a business centre What will happen on the day?: We are expecting 2,000 visitors to the exhibition Over 40 local businesses will be exhibiting Free business seminars running throughout the day Refreshments will be available on site What will it cost to take part? Heathfield Chamber members £50 Local non member businesses £70 Other organisations £100 Free admission to all on the day Can you afford not to take up this opportunity? What do you need to do to take part? Visit our website www.wealdenbusinessexpo.co.uk for further details and on-line stand booking. If you would like additional information please contact: Graeme Hird, E: [email protected] or Barbara Hibbart, E: [email protected] www.wealdenbusinessexpo.co.uk RONNIE’S HINTS FOR THE GARDEN Dead-head sweet peas and bedding plants as end of July you can start cutting your hedges as flowers fade and die; this will encourage plenty the birds would have finished nesting. You can of fresh new blooms. Summer prune estab- sow spring onions, lettuces and radishes. Also lished Wisteria to encourage next year’s flowers. you can get late bedding plants to replace your Dead-head roses to encourage fresh buds, also early plants which may now be looking tired. feed your roses with a rose feed or bone meal. Thank you for reading my hints for the garden. Collect fresh fruit as it ripens - do not leave on Have a good summer. the plant to avoid damage by birds and wasps. Ronnie Continue to harvest tomatoes once ripe, remove side leaf shoots as they appear; this keeps all the energy into swelling the fruit, unless the cherry variety, then leave side shoots on. Keep runner beans well picked yet again to keep more flowers and beans coming. Early in the summer prune all side shoots on fruiting vines back to 2- Curtains, Blinds, Fabrics, 3 leaves beyond a young bunch of grapes. Cut Wallpapers and Paint back prolific herbs such as mint and chives before they flower; fresh shoots will come again in just two weeks. Relax have a summer barbecue and enjoy the garden but make sure you mow the lawn and cut the edges round your flower beds. Also at the 16 www.heathfield.net Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce Heathfield FIRST
PRESS RELEASE - Horam Community Pre-School Horam Community Pre-School is delighted to announce that, following an unannounced Ofsted inspection on Wednesday 26 January it has been assessed as an overall GOOD provision with out- standing aspects. OFSTED is the Office For Standards in Education and is the regulatory body that assesses and inspects all educational establishments for children. This is a great achievement and something of which the pre-school can all be proud. The management committee is pleased to say that Ofsted reported: • ‘their (children) behaviour is exemplary and children began to show an excellent awareness of responsibility within the setting’ • ‘strong relationships with parents and carers help involve them in their children’s care and education’ •‘children develop a sense of belonging to the pre-school, with a good awareness of what is expected of them. Good quality interactions and well organized routines help young children become secure and confident’ John Timbs, Chairman of the pre-school Management Committee said “I would like to thank, obviously the children for being such a joy to work with but also our staff team, the outcomes described in this report are as a result of the dedication and commitment shown by them in providing the best Heavenly standards of care”. The pre-school is an invaluable Clothing resource to the village of Horam and its community links were acknowledged by OFSTED. The commit- Jewellery tee are delighted that all the hard work of staff and support of the local businesses and parents has Lingerie & Gifts helped achieve a great OFSTED report. The pre- The Mews, Station Road, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8LD school can be contacted on 01435 812192 for any Tel: 01435 866266 Email: [email protected] enquiries.
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HEFFLE CUCKOO FAIR - WOW WHAT A DAY
The sun shone and the crowds enjoyed a great community day as well as raising £3,400 for Demelza Hospice Care for Children. The pageant led by our Town Crier and the Heathfield Silver Band was joined by The Summer Solstice Dancers,”Spiritus” from Uckfield Community College and the Admazer Drummers from Heathfield Community College. Dame Heffle arrived in a newly donat- ed float decorated in the Demelza Logo (clowns and spots) and she duly released the cuckoo to her- ald the arrival of spring in Heathfield a tradition going back to 1315. The Uckfield Lions bus was busy bringing people in from the market car park and the stalls and loads of attractions were enjoyed by all ages There was so much to see and food to enjoy most people were reluctant to go home at 4.00pm. The day ended with a Heffle Cuckoo barn dance by Doctors Orders which was very enjoyable. The volunteers went home exhausted but very happy with the result. NEXT YEARS DATE IS THE 21 APRIL 2012. Watch out for those wonderful scarecrows, already folk are planning them, and they are such a great advert for the event. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED IN ANY WAY. If you are interested in getting involved next year we always welcome volunteers, please contact 01435 830504 or 01435 882723.
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CHARITY FASHION SHOW - ORGANISED BY HEATHFIELD AND WALDRON ROTARY CLUB
Tuesday 4 October at 7.30pm sees the “Travelling Trends” Charity Fashion show at the Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane. Travelling Trends provides current fashions from many High Street stores at ”Bargain Prices” all in the interest of raising money for charities. Heathfield and Waldron Rotary Club will be promoting this event to raise much needed funds for the many Charities they support, including Activenture, Help for Heroes, Local Hospices, local commu- nity ventures and many more. This is a new venture for the Rotary Club and they look forward to the support of all ladies young and old to see the current fashions modelled and described, follow- ing which they can be tried on and then purchased at much reduced prices. The evening is one of “Fun and Fashion” and we would like to invite anyone and everyone to join us. The entry ticket price is £10.00 and will include a welcome glass of wine and some nibbles. There will be the opportunity to purchase more drinks from the bar plus teas and coffees. There will be a “catwalk” with professional commentary on the clothes modelled by local residents (real ladies). Come and enjoy an evening of “Fun and Fashion” resulting in the opportunity to increase your wardrobe with the latest High Street fashions at Bargain Prices and support worth- while charities at the same time. Cash and most credit cards are accepted on the night but there is no pre-ordering allowed. To book your place and get a ticket please contact Goldsmith and Allcorn in Station Road, Heathfield (01435 866858) or Westwoods Estate Agents, 52 High Street, Heathfield (01435 865858).
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NEWS FROM HEATHFIELD AND WALDRON PARISH COUNCIL
Thank you to everyone who May Bank Holiday. If you have on the draft plans. attended the Annual Parish not already had a chance to go A planning application has also Assembly back in April. It was a and see the area please do so now been submitted for the great success and I hope that – your children and grandchil- new Parish Council offices at those who attended for the first dren will thank you! 73 High Street, which involves time found it interesting and By the time this reaches your change of use and alterations enjoyable. doormat, the Heathfield Poppy to the shop front to accommo- We were very pleased to host a Party will have taken place. date disabled access. There visit by Richard Ashworth MEP The event, co-hosted by the will be some changes to the at the end of May. He gave a Parish Council and the East internal layout to provide a very interesting talk about the Sussex Fire and Rescue small meeting room and dis- work of the European Service, commemorated the abled toilet on the ground floor Parliament and dispelled some 90th birthday of the Royal and it is anticipated that it will of the misunderstandings about British Legion and the impor- be early autumn before the which organisation does what tant and excellent work that move can take place. in the European arena. they do. Finally, we hope that many of The new and very exciting play The planning application for the you will take part in Le Marché area at Leeves Common was much anticipated allotments this year. It promises to be an officially opened during the and burial ground at Theobalds enjoyable occasion for all the Green has now been submitted family and brings many people and we hope that permission into the town. Our thanks go to will be granted for the project all the organisers for all their without too many hurdles to hard work throughout the year overcome. Thank you to every- and we hope that the weather one who attended the public will co-operate! exhibition and gave their views AGE CONCERN NEEDS YOU! Age Concern for Heathfield and District is in desperate need of new volunteer administrators and drivers to help continue to run its minibus and car service. If you are able to help with providing crucial transport for the elderly residents in the area, please contact John Banks on 01825 733799.
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WHAT A WONDER!
If you were lucky enough to be living in Sussex between mid-March and mid-April you were able to watch a miracle happening before your eyes. Gas Safe Registered No. 221452 After what seemed to be a long, cold, unkind winter, the weather relented and quite suddenly a different quality in the air made everybody look more cheerful. People didn’t appear to realise that they were different, but they walked more briskly, held themselves more proudly and even smiled as they went about their busi- ness. Tel: 01435 830866 We became aware that the sun was shining more; the skies were as blue as they were in the fairy tales we Mobile 07759 362 101 read years ago, the winds blew gently, bringing fra- www.heathfieldplumbing.co.uk grances we had forgotten. All the verges were scat- tered first with primroses, then with anemones, then lady smocks, coltsfoot and dandelions jazzed us up even more. In woods, bluebells glowed. If you had time to look at gardens, you became increasingly aware of activity. Never had there been so many hedges sprouting green or so many flowering shrubs forcing us to acknowledge their presence. Nor so many bumble bees – I even had them trying to squeeze their furry bodies into my scarcely opened peach buds just outside my window. I must admit some of them must have been successful – I’ve got twenty peaches growing! I know we desperately need rain now. We could man- age without these winds battering our taller plants. I know it is back to jerseys and pullovers. But I hope you agree with me that this spring was a miracle. Liza Marriott 20 www.heathfield.net Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce Heathfield FIRST St Richards Pre-School New Garden and Play Area
Our new garden has been in the planning for many mittee have successfully obtained from The Co-Op years, and after much hard work, and with thanks Community Fund, Grassroots and Heathfield and to the commitment of a lot of people, our new play Waldron Parish Council. area was opened on the 29 April at our Royal The church committee has been extremely gener- Garden Party. ous and together with the Pre-School we hope that As many people are aware, before this wonderful they will enjoy many years of happiness using the addition, the children used to play on a tarmac area garden too. in front of the Pre-School hall. Now the children Spaces are available. For more information call have access to a lovely, newly refurbished area Lisa on 07751 072765 or email: which the Pre-School committee (past and present) [email protected] and the church committee have worked hard together to complete. The area has a new lawn and fencing along with some lovely plants which were donated by the chil- dren from Pre-School. We have been extremely fortunate to have been donated a playhouse, see- saw and sandpit, these join our climbing frame and other playhouse which the children thoroughly enjoy using. Lots of the other equipment for our play area including wheelbarrows, children’s gar- dening equipment, greenhouse, bird feeders, bug magnifiers, chalk boards plus much more have been bought with money from grants that the com-
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Councils The Heathfield Partnership Heathfield & Waldron Parish Council Joanne Aldous 01892 610314 92 High Street, Heathfield 01435 865700 Le Marché Clerk:: Diana Francis. Open 9.30am to 3.30pm Mike Woodhouse 01435 812233 or 07703 530111 Wealden District Council [email protected] Pine Grove, Crowborough TN6 1DH 01892 653311 or Heathfield Chamber of Trade Vicarage Lane, Hailsham BN27 2AX Trevor Goldsmith 0845 1304040 01323 442666 British Red Cross, Heathfield Centre East Sussex County Council Medical equipment loan 01435 864122 County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent Carers respite scheme 01435 861100 Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1UN 01273 481000 Heathfield Library 0345 60 80 195 for renewals Local Councillors District: 0345 60 80 196 for enquiries Heathfield Peter Newnham 01435 862351 Nigel McKeeman 01435 830574 Richard Angel 01435 864977 Jan Dunk 01435 865486 Five Ashes and Cross in Hand Jonica Fox 01435 872763 Horam: Susan Stedman 01435 813182 County: Heathfield: Rupert Simmons 01435 813481 Framfield and Horam: Chris Dowling 01825 767695 Heathfield Community College Cade Street, Heathfield TN21 8RT 01435 866066 Adult Education Holiday Plans Made Easy - Just when you think there Community Education Office, Heathfield Community are no more problems on the horizon, along comes College, Cade Street, Heathfield TN21 8RJ another ash cloud! Happily, a lot has been learned by 01435 866734 the aviation industry since the eruption of the last Heathfield Youth Service unpronounceable volcano. Unfortunately, however, these days there are always the problems that can Youth Centre, High Street, Heathfield, 01435 862894 crop up when they are least expected such as at the Manager: Beata Drury beginning of the year when we had just started book- Heathfield Leisure Centre ing people to Libya. The point is that the last thing Cade Street, Old Heathfield, TN21 8RJ 01435 868824 anyone wants is for their holiday plans to be disrupted and whilst we cannot offer to make sure it does not Heathfield and Waldron Twinning Association happen to your holiday, we can at least ensure that if Gill Temple 01435 812861 a problem does occur, we do the sorting of the prob- lem – not you. MARVELLOUS MAXI’S! It has been a busy time here at Premier and whilst we We at HALO have declared 2011 to be the SUMMER OF MAXI. What have been doing a lot of long distance holidays, we else combines maximum coverage are finding that an increasing number of our with MAXIMUM impact? What else clients are taking short breaks to the continent, can take you from the beach either as a break before their “main” holiday or (dressed down with flip flops) to a on its own – either way, a great idea, as we can wedding or even the races (dressed all forget how much there is to see relatively up with wedges and a fascinator)? close by. Women love them because quite Now that summer is here, whatever your holi- simply not everyone is blessed with day plans, I wish you a good one. perfectly toned and tanned legs! Men love them because they are so Janet Harley, Manager Premier Travel Heathfield pretty and feminine and give a hint of what is beneath. If you haven’t yet invested in one, we have to warn you – they seriously are addictive! One is never enough. We at HALO have managed to source the MAXIMUM number of styles, the MAXIMUM choice of colours and prints whilst keeping prices to a MINIMUM. It’s a trend that’s been around for a few seasons, is likely to continue and we are HALO are backing it to THE MAX! Visit HALO’s spacious new shop (opposite Tesco Express) and check out their MARVELLOUS MAXI’S and gorgeously affordable and wearable summer and early Autumn collections.
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Sussex Man’s New Career as a Contemporary Artist Pays Dividends A talented Sussex artist who is well known for his watercolours of the local countryside is celebrating after hav- ing had two contemporary pieces accepted into a prestigious art exhibition on the Isle of Wight. Chris Liddiard, who lives in Rushlake Green, is an established and successful watercolour artist who has exhib- ited his work at many exhibitions. But his latest creations are a complete departure from the work he is known for. At an age when most artists are thinking of retiring the 69-year-old says he is thrilled to have had his work cho- sen for the Quay Arts’ biennial contemporary art exhibition on the Isle of Wight which featured selected work by some of the finest up-and-coming and established artists from across the UK. The two pieces of art that were accepted for the exhibition, which ran for two months, included an abstract piece titled ‘Fine Line’ and a 3-D work called ‘Red Thorns’. Chris explained: “The inspiration for Fine Line came from seeing the trunk of a silver birch tree against dark bushes. The ‘Red Thorns’ uses a natural object that has been coloured and juxtaposed against a stark white artist’s canvas”. Chris said his contemporary work is often inspired by everyday items: "I might just find some- thing, or see something and then I might draw it, or paint it, or maybe just place it on the wall for a while, exactly as it is. Even though I have been an artist for around 50 years, I’m still exploring new ideas, directions and media.” Born in Essex in 1941, Chris trained at the Southend-on-Sea School of Art and Design. This led him to work as a graphic designer and painter. He began using watercolours extensively in 1970. He has exhibited widely, including several showings at the Royal Watercolour Society's Bankside Gallery. Recently, as Chris has been exploring other media, he has exhibited at many local exhibitions and you can see his work at the Hop Show 2011 at the Hop Gallery in Lewes from 23 July to 7 August. Chris is also available for commis- sions. For more information go to www.sussexwatercolours.co.uk or www.chris- liddiard.com or telephone 01435 864271.
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