Monthly Archives: October 2019
Bonfire comes to Heathfield
Last Saturday, October 26 2019 saw the staging of the much anticipated Heathfield Bonfire Society event. Over a year in the planning, the newly formed bonfire society brought bonfire back to Heathfield after a gap of 62 years. There was a festive atmosphere with many Heathfield traders opening up during the evening to serve food... Read more
29th October
Halloween, bonfire and half-term ideas
It’s a busy time of year with half-term, Halloween and bonfire season coinciding. Love or hate bonfire season and Halloween, we have some ideas for you and tips from our Members. With Halloween falling in the middle of half term there is a big buildup to the main event. Some spooky activities are taking place... Read more
25th October
The Red Treehouse 20% off all stock ’til Christmas Eve
Hidden gem of a shop, packed full of great toys and clothing for babies and young children. Popular brands include Tyrrell Katz, Melissa & Doug, Big Jigs, Frugi and White Stuff kids The shop is a great place to find Christmas present ideas like: Melissa & Doug latch barn including four farm animals, Melissa &... Read more
24th October
Heathfield Tavern owners get approval for improvements
After a busy first six months of trading, the Heathfield Tavern has successfully applied for planning permission to create a front seating area and a courtyard garden with further seating area to the rear. Planning Application WD/2019/1507 includes the renovation of the existing redundant external areas to the front and rear of the property into... Read more
23rd October
Local businesses scoop Rural Business Awards
There are many award-winning businesses among our members and this month three of them were recognised in the Rural Business Awards Regional Finals which took place on Friday. Now in its fifth year, the Rural Business Awards is the only UK-wide programme dedicated to showcasing the success of countryside businesses. The Great Out-tours, the Horam-based,... Read more
22nd October
As nights draw in, it is a good time to think about the challenges of night driving
The nights are drawing in and Winter is on its way. Many people find that they don’t feel comfortable driving at night and reorganise their travel to avoid night driving. While others drive at night but feel less confident. This can be due to many factors. Around 75% of motorists report feeling stress when driving... Read more
22nd October
Putting protection back on the table
Protecting yourself and your family is just as important as investing money for the future. When it comes to exciting financial purchases, life insurance is unlikely to top the list. Most of us would rather bolster our investment portfolio, buy a rental property or improve our pension provision. But it is vital if your loved ones... Read more
16th October
All aboard the Mercy Ship for the Heathfield nurse volunteering in Senegal
Suzie Cole from Heathfield, East Sussex, is preparing to leave this weekend for a two-month trip of a lifetime to the West African nation of Senegal where she will be volunteering as a ward nurse. This amazing 24-year-old works at Eastbourne DGH on the CCU (Coronary Care Unit) as a staff nurse and as a... Read more
16th October
Field archers flock to Heathfield Park for international contest
Heathfield Park and Adrian Caddy Archery recently hosted the town’s first international field archery competition. The competition was part of the Finals Series and one of the five field archery tournaments run by multi-championship title holder Tony Weston, founder and proprietor of The Archery Company. Competitors came from as far away as The Netherlands. Tony... Read more
15th October
Special dementia meetings launched in Heathfield
A dementia charity has launched a weekly event in Heathfield to help people with the condition and their families. Know Dementia has opened one of its popular and much-needed Memory Moments Cafés in the town. The aim of the Memory Moments Café is to bring people with a diagnosis and their carers/family members together with... Read more
13th October
Win afternoon tea at The Middle House Hotel
Here’s your chance to win an indulgent afternoon tea with bubbly for you and a friend or loved one at the famous Middle House Hotel in Mayfield. Served in the modern brasserie – or on the terrace in the Summer with stunning views of the Sussex countryside – all of the sandwiches, cakes and scones... Read more
13th October
Paws to take stock of your mental health
Meet Queenie – the latest addition to the Axell Eames Funeral Services team and a fully qualified pet therapy dog, having just passed all her exams. And as it’s Mental Health Awareness Day, Axell Eames would like everyone to paws (sorry) for thought and celebrate the benefits animals offer us in times of difficulty. Recognised... Read more
10th October
50% off your first month’s storage at Safe+Secure
Take advantage of this great offer and receive 50% off your first month’s storage at Safe+Secure Storage. VALID ON ALL BOOKINGS MADE IN OCTOBER Make use of a 35ft square crate to store things you want to keep safe, when you don’t have the space; in between moves, stock storage or need to archive business... Read more
9th October
Need some extra space? Safe + Secure Storage can help
Natasha Robinson has turned an empty barn into a thriving business, with her Safe + Secure Storage solution. She showcased the business as a winner of one of the sponsored New Enterprise Zone showstands, at The Heathfield Show, in May of 2019. ” It was a good boost to our business to do the show,... Read more
8th October
Friendly Creatures – a fresh approach to dog training
Friendly Creatures is a new dog training service, created by Lydia Burke an animal behaviourist from Burwash Common. We went over to watch the training and get a feel from Lydia about her ethos and what she is offering dog owners. “As far back as I can remember, I have loved being around animals and... Read more
7th October
Support Broad Oak School – campaign appeals for action
Earlier this year, the East Sussex Council announced their intention to close the Broad Oak Primary School by August 2020. This news was met with much resistence, and the parents and local community quickly rallied to form a campaign group to fight the closure. Support Broad Oak School was born and battle commenced. Several well... Read more
3rd October
