Monthly Archives: May 2024
Discover the best of English wine on our door step in a new Sussex wine trail
Twelve local vineyards are joining forces with Wealden District Council to unveil a wine trail open to the public this summer. Some of which are literally on our doorstep – Off the Line which is adjacent to the Cuckoo Trail in Hellingly, Hidden Spring in Horam and Beacon Down at Cross in Hand are all... Read more
30th May
Melina Joy announces taking a back seat and moving on to pastures new!
After 33 years as founder and Managing Director of Melina Joy Opticians, Melina will be transitioning to pastures new next spring, April 2025. Melina opened the doors of the practice 31st March 1992 and started a brand-new business. There wasn’t an Opticians on the site previously and there were no previous records brought from another... Read more
30th May
Campaign for safer crossing for local children
After more near miss incidents parents are still campaigning for a safer crossing for their children. Punnetts Town Community Primary School and Nursery are on Battle Road (B2096) and the car park, health centre and play park are opposite. The hall serves the local community and is often very busy with groups using the facilities... Read more
30th May
A new health centre and community hall in Mayfield takes steps forward thanks to funding
A Pre-Construction Services Agreement has been signed with Baxall Construction Limited to move the Mayfield Community and Health centre project forward. Baxall Construction Limited is a local contractor with experience in delivering community, medical and leisure projects, and design and build solutions in London and the southeast area, making the Kent company a perfect fit... Read more
30th May
The Heathfield show is back, this Saturday enjoy a packed day of competitions, stalls & stands and entertainment.
The Heathfield Show prides itself on the variety of entertainment on offer to visitors on Show Day This year’s Heathfield Show will again be supported by a host of sponsors LISTED HERE including Lightning Fibre who will be supplying the wi-fi for a second year. The show is a huge community effort with many volunteers... Read more
23rd May
Demolition makes way for state-of-the-art youth hub
A new, purpose-built, accessible and energy efficient youth centre has moved a step closer to becoming a reality with the demolition of the original Heathfield facility. The demolition will make way for a spacious, two-storey youth centre on the High Street that will serve the needs of the community for years to come. The scheme... Read more
23rd May
Oakfield Estate Agents announce take over of Rowland Gorringe
Oakfield Estate Agents has acquired independent local operator Rowland Gorringe. And, with immediate effect, it will be taking over the company’s offices in Lewes, Uckfield and Heathfield. All three locations are in East Sussex, where Oakfield has had a presence since the mid-1990s. It runs branches across Hastings, Eastbourne and Bexhill-on-Sea, having started off with just one small site in Hastings, established by... Read more
20th May
Cycle repair stations on Cuckoo Trail replaced by council
Cycle tools recently stolen from along the Cuckoo Trail, on the outskirts of Heathfield, have been replaced by Wealden District Council. Two new bike repair stations, consisting of giant air pumps and a stand with a series of tools including tyre levers, screw drivers and allen keys, were recently installed in the Polegate and Heathfield... Read more
16th May
The Green Party takes its turn for the leadership of Wealden District Council
Following on from last year’s defeat of the long standing Conservative majority control of Wealden Council, Rachel Millward, Green Party Councillor for Hartfield ward, takes over from Liberal Democrat James Partridge to be the first Green Party leader of Wealden District Council, Sussex. This is in line with the agreement made when they formed The Alliance for Wealden last year.... Read more
15th May
Heathfield’s shopping loyalty scheme goes from strength to strength
Have you got your Think Heathfield loyalty card, or if you are a trader have you signed up to the scheme? Heathfield is known for the variety of independent retailers and services on offer in the High St and surrounding streets, but without local support business can find it hard. With this in mind the... Read more
14th May
Heathfield students excel in the International Chemistry Olympiad
“The competition is the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad 2024, UK Round 1. “I open the competition to all year 13 A level chemistry students, but only recommend students who are grade A/A* standard due to the challenging nature of the competition. Especially as the competition date falls when the students are studying for/sitting mock exams... Read more
9th May
Welcome support for Hospice in the Weald announced by Chair of Wealden Council
Chair of Wealden Council pledges support for Hospice in the Weald Hospice in the Weald has been nominated as one of the charities supported by the Chair of Wealden District Council. Councillor Jessika Hulbert, who represents Withyham ward, was elected earlier this year as Chair of the Council – a politically neutral role. She has... Read more
9th May
HGV drivers and locals fear another fatality if trees and hedges aren’t cut back
Forty HGVs parked in Battle Road in Punnetts Town this morning (Wednesday 8th May) to protest about the unsuitability of the diversion route that has been put in place by South East Water. The protestors, whose vehicles included tipper lorries, low loaders, agricultural equipment and camper vans, are worried that because the hedges and overhanging... Read more
8th May
Popular All Dressed Up Fancy Dress in Horam announces closure
All Dressed Up announce closure Many retailers have struggled since COVID, with the popularity of online shopping taking off there has been a serious impact on local shops. Small independent High Street shops, the life blood of local High Streets, have been hit by multiple factors like the knock on affect of the pandemic and... Read more
2nd May
Radiant clinic expands to offer new treatments
When Karen opened Radiant Facial Rejuvenation Skin Clinic in Heathfield last year she was also able to bring together a group of talented practitioners specialising in a range of aesthetic treatments. This week we are going to introduce Rosanna Zeitlin a permanent make-up specialist. She can help create an effortless look which minimises the use... Read more
2nd May
