Monthly Archives: November 2019
Variety is a key word when working at Oakdown House
Who wants to do the same thing day in day out? Not many people! Oakdown House is a residential home for adults with learning disabilities, it supports residents with a range of different needs in four different units within a beautiful country setting. No two days are ever the same so variety is assured when... Read more
28th November
Heathfield Traders unite to bring festive Christmas fun to Heathfield
This time last year, shops in Heathfield were reeling from the impact of having the High Street closed for the best part of the month of November. Campaigns like the one we ran #shopheathfield which promoted the need to support our local shopkeepers coupled with the activities mounted by the businesses themselves helped to keep... Read more
27th November
From Hellas to Heathfield – how a young Greek couple created a thriving business in a small East Sussex town
Dora and Thanasis are from the coastal Greek town of Volos, one of the largest and most attractive cities in Greece. This busy town is backed by the mountainous region of Pelion and enjoys a wonderful seafront with charming little restaurants and of course some beautiful beaches. However, Dora and Thanasis said goodbye to this... Read more
24th November
Monumental stonemasons – Burslem, a thriving business creating memorials large and small
Tucked away on the road between Bells Yew Green and Frant, monumental stonemasons since 1880, Burslem has established a reputation for the highest quality finished products and customer care. They have nearly 140 years of experience providing and restoring memorials for generations of families across the south east of England and larger memorials for clients... Read more
20th November
Join in the climate debate. Free tickets to attend an ‘Any Questions’ style debate attended by local candidates for Wealden.
This is an opportunity for the Wealden electorate to take part in a Wealden “Question Time” Hustings, which takes place at Michael Hall School in Forest Row on 27th November, it will focus on the Green Deals of prospective Parliamentary Candidates – the main topic will be are we already too late to avoid environmental... Read more
19th November
Which Christmas tree should you choose? We have all the answers and advice
The benefits of having a real tree in your home at Christmas have been well publicised over the last few years. Studies show pine needle aroma can help lighten moods and reduce stress. In addition, while technology is making it easier for family members to do their own thing, choosing and decorating a real tree... Read more
15th November
£5 off a festive tree
Award-winning Catsfield Christmas Tree Farm is offering Heathfield News readers a special discount. Simply show the voucher in your phone in the shop or print it off and present it at the till. Catsfield Christmas Tree Farm, near Battle, has been growing trees in the East Sussex countryside for more than 25 years. In addition... Read more
15th November
Win a delicious Vines Cross turkey
We’re giving you the chance to win a delicious oven-ready, free-range bronze turkey that has been reared and prepared locally for you by J & R Sheffield Turkeys in Vines Cross, near Horam. The winner will receive a 5.5-6.5kg turkey that will easily feed six to eight people with leftovers for turkey sandwiches. Collection will... Read more
13th November
Heathfield hairdresser celebrates 30 years of styling
Not many people can claim to have never worked for anyone else during a 30-year career. Owner and founder of Sister Styling in Broad Oak, near Heathfield, Teresa Willis says that hairdressing was all she ever wanted to do after falling in love with her future career at the tender age of just ten years... Read more
13th November
Vines Cross turkey business is a real family affair
Established over 65 years ago, the Sheffield family farm has produced turkeys for the seasonal market since 1950. The farm was originally brought by Jim’s father and mother, Jack and Rita Sheffield (hence J&R Sheffield). The farm was originally run as a mixed farm and then, following the end of the Second World War with... Read more
9th November
Axell Eames launches Christmas card competition
Big-hearted Heathfield funeral directors Axell Eames is running a Christmas card competition to encourage local children to get out their colouring pens and win a voucher for themselves and a festive tree for their school. The winners will have their design made into Christmas cards to send to their family and friends. They will also... Read more
6th November
