www.heathfield.net Summer 2011 BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 29TH AUGUST SHOP LOCAL • FREE PARKING For all your local shops www.heathfield.net Heathfield FIRST Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce Bespoke holidays to suit every budget At The Travel Concept we pride ourselves on our personal service and nothing is too much trouble. From hand delivering your tickets to checking you in, all you’ll have to decide on is which cocktail to sip next! Call us now to create K6576 your perfect holiday 01435 866555 www.thetravelconcept.co.uk )LZWVRLOVSPKH`Z[VYLTLTILY NEW TREATMENTS AVAILABLE Madonnaʼs favourite facial: Microdermabrasion, Perfector Face & Neck Lifting Procedure, Perfector Deep Cleansing Treatment, Jessica GELeration Long-Lasting Gel Manicure, Sports & Deep Tissue Massage, IPL Permanent Hair Removal, Professional Makeup, Eyebrow Threading, Hopi Ear Candles & Minx Nail Art. 2 www.heathfield.net Heathfield & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce Heathfield FIRST 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 Over 20 years experience locally NO VAT Call: JOHN COTTINGHAM • Bookkeeping • Payroll • VAT • CIS • Management Accounts 01435 863674 • Sage set up and training Friendly efficient bookkeeping service for details for all types of business Heathfield: 01435 866010 Uckfield: 01825 763378 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.