Monthly Archives: August 2018
September skies – the autumn equinox and the dog days of summer
September approaches and with it the autumn equinox and the dog days of summer. Nights overtake the days and we move into autumn. In the evenings the planets still put on a good show with Mars, Jupiter and Saturn all easily visible albeit low on the Southern horizon. Higher in the sky deep sky objects... Read more
31st August
Key things to consider when organising a funeral
For many, planning a funeral is a process defined by chaos, feelings of disorganisation and overwhelming emotion – for others it serves as a focus that can delay the acceptance of loss. No one wants to have to arrange a funeral at what is already a difficult time. But if you do, having an understanding... Read more
30th August
Horam boy appeals to drug company to reduce price of life-saving medicine
A Horam mother has described her poorly son not having access to a ‘miracle’ drug that can prevent the worsening of his cystic fibrosis as ‘heartbreaking’. Christina Walker is mother to eight-year-old Luis who was diagnosed with the devastating condition when he was just a few weeks old. Last week Luis, who goes to Maynards... Read more
22nd August
Tucked away in Hellingly – The Sussex Cutting Garden
In the first of our series of ‘Hidden Gems’ we have visited the Sussex Cutting Garden. They can be found at the Granary Rural Business Centre, at Broad Farm, Hellingly,East Sussex, BN27 4DU just off the A267 on the right before the Lower Dicker turn off, if you are coming from Horam. As a trained... Read more
21st August
Advice for those picking up GCSE results this Thursday
The climax to years of hard work and high expectations for the GCSE students of Heathfield Community College is almost here. As GCSE results day looms large teenagers are poised to finally find out if it was all worth it. Results day is often full of emotions, from elation to disappointment, for parents, teachers... Read more
20th August
Hellingly rosé is best of the bunch
The owners of a vineyard in Hellingly, East Sussex, are celebrating after winning more awards for their wine. Kristina Studzinski and Ann-Marie Tynan, who started Off the Line Vineyard from scratch in 2014, won a silver medal in the prestigious WineGB awards for their Hip rosé last year. This year they have won three more... Read more
20th August
Increase in top grades for A Level students at Heathfield Community College
This week has been a time of highs and lows for all of those across the country who were eagerly awaiting their A Level results. But it was great to see that students at Heathfield Community College have improved further on last year’s high, achieving and high attaining outcomes at A level, embedding a consistent... Read more
18th August
A great FREE day out at Le Marche, Heathfield this Bank Holiday Weekend
Heathfield’s famous Anglo/French LE MARCHÉ is taking place on August 27 Bank Holiday Monday – as it has done for the past 21 years. It is the longest running Anglo/French market in the whole of the South East. It runs all day from 09.30 to 15.30 This fantastic all day event draws visitors into the... Read more
18th August
Sarah’s focus on getting even better pays off
A Heathfield photographer has proved once again that she is at the top of her game by winning a string of awards in a prestigious industry competition. Sarah Tate, who has a studio in Hailsham Road, scooped four prizes at the Masters Photographers Association SE Region awards. These included: first place in the Maternity category;... Read more
13th August
What next? If you don’t get the A Level results you hoped for
Heathfield Community College A level students will get their results next week. For some it will be a dream come true and a clear path to their university of choice, for others it will take a bit more time and perseverance. We spoke to Ruth Sparkes, Editor of teen magazine Future Mag, for some advice... Read more
10th August
TWO MEN AND A TUDOR MAP by Patrick Fletcher and Allan Mackenzie
We first met to discuss old maps acquired from the East Sussex Record Office. Allan was interested in the oldest, dating from 1595. It showed a line around the Heathfield and Burwash Downs, common land situated between Burwash and Heathfield. There were houses with the names of people who lived in them just outside the... Read more
9th August
Warm weather is boosting house sales says local agent
The warm weather is good for property sales – that’s the verdict of estate agents and chartered surveyors Samuel and Son. The company, which has offices in Heathfield and Horam, says it has seen a significant increase in people wanting to view properties since the sunny spell began. Director Andrew Samuel said: “Traditionally things start... Read more
6th August
Villagers make poppies to mark First World War centenary
As part of the commemoration of the centenary of the end of World War One, on the 11th of November, Herstmonceux W. I. will make a ‘Cascade of Poppies’ to be draped on the side of the Village Hall by the Plaque of Remembrance. They will need over 1,000 poppies. So far they have managed... Read more
2nd August