Monthly Archives: October 2021

Furnace Brook: a Fishery with a mission

It’s autumn – a time of mists, mellow fruitfulness here at Furnace Brook near Cowbeech.  Glistening frosty dew settles on the grass and you inhale the crisp fresh morning air. As the golden sun rays emerge from between the trees and reflect upon the tranquil lake in front of you, you in turn take time... Read more

28th October

Wealden’s High Streets flourish as people shop locally

High streets across Wealden market towns and villages are bucking national trends and recovering well from the pandemic, say local experts. With larger towns and cities continuing to struggle with reduced footfall and empty premises, Wealden’s smaller market towns and villages such as Uckfield, Heathfield and Mayfield have benefited from the strong support of their... Read more

27th October

Repair Café goes from strength to strength

Repair cafés first started in Amsterdam in the 1990s to reduce waste and landfill, to foster the community spirit and to impart the skills of mending to the wider community. People bring in their broken household goods and have them mended (if this is possible) and watch and learn the mending process. Repairing is done... Read more

21st October

Win tickets to the premier of ‘A Curious Tale’

Local Heathfield production company Skooch Media are giving away two tickets to the premier of their new film. Shot at locations all over East Sussex – this mysterious tale is a ghost story loosely based on an old English mystery novel about the finding of a Crown which in turn is protected by its supernatural... Read more

14th October

Still time to take part in Go Sober in October

Artisan food and drink platform Meltedinside.com is encouraging people to try no alcohol and low-alcohol drinks this month and help raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer’s Go Sober in October challenge. Melted Inside is donating £2 for every purchase of alcohol alternative or low-alcohol drinks bought online during the month of October. Macmillan Cancer Support... Read more

14th October

Success for Heathfield Community College, as named – Apple Distinguished School

Heathfield Community College has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2021–2024 for its continued approach to evidence informed use of technology within learning that supports students and teachers to develop innovative, creative and personalised learning experiences. Apple Distinguished Schools are centres of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. They use Apple technology to connect... Read more

12th October

Will this new apprenticeship scheme be real help for vulnerable residents?

People of all ages and situations have found the last two years extremely challenging. A time when, just not having a roof over your head was inconceivable, and our quality of life was defined 100% by our home environment. It is encouraging to see a new scheme that might tackle some of these challenges being... Read more

7th October