Spring 2014 The magazine of the Heathfield Chamber of Commerce SHOP LOCAL • FREE PARKING www.heathfieldchamber.co.uk www.heathfield.net Heathfield Chamber of Commerce 2 www.heathfieldchamber.co.uk www.heathfield.net Contents 3. Contents 50 HIGH STREET, HEATHFIELD, EAST SUSSEX TN21 8JB TEL 01435 863232 FAX 01435 865795 4. Heathfield Chamber • You will receive a friendly welcome from our dedicated Chairman’s Letter experienced team • Very competitive prices on frames and lenses • High quality eye care with advanced ocular health screening 5. Heathfield Chamber • In house glazing and on site repairs • Stockists of Ted Baker, Radley, Silhouette, Superdry, Pepe, 6. Heathfield Partnership Hackett, Converse • Contact Lenses Please phone to book an appointment 7. Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council 8. Community News weald business centre • Computer supplies – Inkjet and Laser toner cartridges etc 9. Community News • Stationery products for home & office – Pens, Paper & Envelopes etc 10. Community News • Digital Photo processing – In-house minilab • Prints on to canvas • Video to DVD transfer 11. Heathfield Community • Office furniture supplier View our catalogue at Police Team www.weald-business-systems.biz Or pop in to 62 High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8JB 12. Local Events Tel. 0844 324 5828 13. Local Events 14. Local Events Tracy Potter Mobile: 07968 666 468 Bsc (Hons) Podiatry SRCh 15. Heathfield Street Pastors MChS HPC Reg CH21905 Heathfield Health 92 High Street 16. Heathfield Guides and Scouts Podiatrist Heathfield, TN21 8JD 17. Who, What, Where?, Useful Information 18. Community News 19. Community News 20. Community News 21. Pre-Schools 22. Puzzle Photos shown on front cover kindly supplied by the Cuckoo Fair Committee. www.heathfield.net www.heathfieldchamber.co.uk 3 Heathfield Chamber Chairman’s Letter Dear Reader Welcome to the spring edition of Heathfield First. It is the first edition in the new format which has been reduced to A5 for easy reading and is now in full colour. We would welcome your feedback which can be sent by email to: [email protected] Throughout the rest of the year we have an exciting programme of events which includes regular Business Breakfasts. We are also launching a new series of Business Exchange events which take place at a member’s premises and run straight after the working day from 6.00pm - 7.30pm. These events are free and provide an opportunity to network in a relaxed environment and understand more about each other’s business. The first of these events takes place on the 9 April. We also have our first Heath- field Chamber Golf Day which takes place at the lovely Piltdown Golf Course on the 26 June. Whether you are a seasoned golfer or a complete beginner this is a great opportunity to enjoy some golf and network with other business people. The golf course is still a great place to do busi- Heathfield ness! All events are open to members and non-members and bookings Chamber of Commerce can be made on-line via our website www.heathieldchamber.co.uk. Wealden Expo – Heathfields’ own Business Exhibition takes place on the 15 October in the State Hall, Heathfield. Chamber members can book stands at a discounted price of £70 from the 1 April. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business at a very competitive price. For more information go to www.wealdenexpo.co.uk. The Chamber’s new membership year starts from the 1 April and renewals will be sent out dur- ing March. Membership remains at £50.00 for the year and entitles you to discounts at all events. Active members of the Chamber will cover the total cost of membership during the year. Mem- bership forms can be downloaded from our website. Please could you mention Heathfield First when responding to adverts. Trevor Goldsmith Chairman Heathfield Chamber of Commerce Please forward community news articles, adverts and advertorials to Anne on 07901 558236 or email [email protected]. NB. The deadline for receipt of information for the summer edition is the 13 June. Disclaimer: The Heathfield and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce make no repre- sentations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the information, products, services, or re- lated graphics contained in this publication. Any reliance you place on such information is, therefore, strictly at your own risk. Heathfield Farmers Market Held on the third Saturday in the month, Co-Op Car park, Heathfield, 9.00am - 12.30pm Lots of fresh local produce and arts and craft stalls. Date of next market - Saturday 19 April 4 www.heathfieldchamber.co.uk www.heathfield.net Heathfield Chamber of Commerce What is the Heathfield Chamber of 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? • Listing on Chamber website - www.heathfieldchamber.co.uk • Monthly networking meetings – breakfasts and evenings to suit every one • 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 and first edition of Heathfield First after joining • Listing on the Chamber website, www.heathfieldchamber.co.uk • Beneficial rates at Chamber events • 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 What will it cost? Annual membership of the Heathfield Chamber is £50.00 per business commencing on 1 April 2014. This represents great value for money and is competitive with other local cham- bers. For more information on the Chamber, events or to request a subscription form, please contact: Chairman: [email protected] Secretary: [email protected] Membership: [email protected] or visit www.heathfieldchamber.co.uk New members since last edition Aroma Cafe and Pizza, [email protected] Austen Allen, [email protected] Intrepid Theatre CIC, [email protected] Wealden Mobility,[email protected] Events for next 3 months Wednesday 9 April, 6.00pm - 7.30pm, business exchange, venue to be confirmed Tuesday 15 April, 7.00am - 8.30am, breakfast meeting, Beehive Pub, Heathfield Tuesday 20 May, 7.00am - 8.30am, breakfast meeting, Beehive Pub, Heathfield Wednesday 4 June, 6.00pm - 7.30pm, business exchange, venue to be confirmed Tuesday 17 June, 7.00am - 8.30am, breakfast meeting, Beehive Pub, Heathfield Thursday 26 June, 1.00pm onwards, golf day, Piltdown Golf Club Wealden Business Expo - Wednesday 15 October Wealden Expo, the Heathfield area’s own Business Exhibition is back for 2014 and will take place on Wednesday 15 October from 10.00am-4.00pm at the State Hall, Station Road, Heath- field. Over 50 local businesses will be showcasing their products and services and a range of free seminars will be running during the day. This exciting event is free and open to everyone - the exhibitors will be interested in talking to other businesses as well as the general public. Stands can be booked from 1 April for Chamber members. For more information contact Bar- bara Hibbart on 01435 865135, email [email protected] or go to www.wealdenexpo.co.uk where exhibitors will be able to find out about the exhibition and book a stand on-line. www.heathfield.net www.heathfieldchamber.co.uk 5 The Heathfield Partnership Sports and Leisure Committee ask them to contact us for more information. Progress to-date on swimming pool: £12,000 The Broadband UK (BDUK) scheme is now raised for a completed feasibility study and a ahead of schedule with cabinets being in- business plan produced. £36,000 raised for stalled throughout the parish. It is estimated the planning application and consent was these will go live in June/July this year. granted in June 2012. The land has been se- Police Local Action Team cured at Heathfield Community College with a The local committee made up of representa- 125 year lease from East Sussex County tives of the whole parish community continues Council. A company has been formed to over- to liaise with our Heathfield area Police team to see the tendering process, building work and ensure all needs of the community, business to appoint a company to run the centre when and residential, are being met. The CCTV pro- built. We have been allocated a relocatable gramme is now working extremely well and Olympic pool worth approximately £185,000 provides a valuable assistance to our full Po- by Sport England. This is dependent on rais- lice team. A new investment in a fifth camera is ing the £3.25 million required to complete the being investigated with sponsorship on offer project. So far raised £534,000; part of this ahead of commencement. has been pledged by Sport England and again Farmers Market subject to securing the remaining funding. If The Market continues to be successful selling anyone could introduce us to trusts, founda- fresh locally produced meats, fish, vegetables, tions, businesses or any other funding stream breads, cakes and cheeses all of the highest that you think might support us financially and taste, freshness and quality along with arts and that we could approach please contact us. crafts. It makes sense to buy from the producer For more information go to www.pool.heath- direct. The market is held every third Saturday field.net in the month in The Co-op Supermarket car Information Communication Technology park, Heathfield, between 9.00am and (ICT) 12.30pm.