Monthly Archives: January 2024

‘Smashed’ programme visits Heathfield Community College to deliver workshop on dangers of underage drinking

Heathfield Community College was one of four schools in East Sussex to receive a hard-hitting lesson on the dangers of underage drinking as part of the alcohol awareness theatre production ‘Smashed’. Developed and presented by Collingwood Learning and supported by Diageo, ‘Smashed’ combines drama with interactive workshops to help secondary school students understand the facts,... Read more

30th January

New president announced for The Heathfield Show and trade stand reservations are now open

A new president for The Heathfield Show was announced in December and January sees the opening of the booking window for trade stands. A new Show President for the Heathfield Show The Marquess of Abergavenny lives at Eridge Park, near Tunbridge Wells with his wife and daughter.Eridge is a fully diverse estate including offices, shops... Read more

18th January

Hospice’s Clinical Director receives Queen’s Nurse title

Hospice in the Weald’s Clinical Director Jan Thirkettle has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) by The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI). Professor Deborah Sturdy CBE, Chief Nurse Adult Social Care (right) presents Jan Thirkettle QN, the Hospice’s Clinical Director, with her certificate. Photo credit: The Queen’s Nursing Institute. The title recognises Jan’s... Read more

10th January