Monthly Archives: October 2024
Motorists warned to stay alert to avoid deer collisions
AS the nights draw in, motorists in East Sussex are being urged to be #DeerAware and avoid collisions with animals on rural roads. There are estimated to be more than 74,000 deer-related traffic collisions across the UK every year, and that risk increases during mating season which runs throughout November. As part of its #DeerAware... Read more
31st October
Happy Paws Grotto Comes to Fairfield House Veterinary Practice
A local veterinary practice has come up with a great festive idea to raise money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice. The tail-wagging festive event will be held at Fairfield House Veterinary Practice in Uckfield and enables pet owners to bring their dogs along to meet Santa. On 24th November, from 10am to 1pm, you can take... Read more
31st October
500 members and growing for new road safety group
A new social media group has been set up to try and improve safety on the A267 between Mayfield and Horam. To date the Facebook page, A267 – Road Safety Group has more than 500 members and the list is growing fast. It was started following the fatal crash on October 1 near the junction... Read more
25th October
Wealden leaders call on government for help with housing emergency and planning law reforms
Wealden council leaders have written to the deputy prime minister and housing minister calling for help to solve the housing crisis across the district and opposing planned reforms to planning laws. Leader Rachel Millward, Alliance for Wealden (Green), and deputy-leader James Partridge, Alliance for Wealden (Liberal Democrat) have written to Angela Rayner and Matthew Pennycook... Read more
24th October
Heathfield Community College raises funds for mental health
The whole College community came together on Friday 18 October for their inaugural Sponsored Walk and Run. Students from all year groups ran and walked the route joined by both teaching and support staff; Radio Heathfield provided a musical backdrop as students departed and returned to the College site and VI formers generously gave their... Read more
24th October
Hospice in the Weald Christmas Market 23-24 November
Christmas Market Hospice in the Weald Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th November Save the date in your diary as Hospice in the Weald’s Christmas Market heralds the start of the festive season. Taking place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November within the Hospice grounds in Pembury. Saturday opening and closing times are 10.00am to... Read more
24th October
Local dangerous driver who caused a collision while over alcohol and drugs limits convicted
A dangerous driver from Broad Oak, who caused a collision while over the alcohol and drugs limit has been disqualified. Elliott Leonard-Diss drove in a reckless manner between Uckfield and Hailsham. He was recorded overtaking and undertaking in a prolonged period of poor driving. Eventually he lost control of a silver Mercedes and crashed into... Read more
23rd October
Heathfield Bonfire success in pictures
Thank you to the HDBS for the pictures which bring alive the flavour of ‘Bonfire’. This Sussex tradition is now celebrated in Heathfield alonside other societies across the Bonfire Season, and is a tribute to the dedication of all invoved. By all accounts it was a great night with a busy High Street, procession and... Read more
17th October
Chailey Heritage Foundation thanks Heathfield man and his team after an incredible fundraising success
A while back we were delighted to highlight the amazing fundraiser staged by Matt and his dedicated group of friends. The initial targets were smashed and in the end over 45k was raised – and The Heathfield News readers made generous donations too. The Chailey Heritage Foundation has now staged a very special Victory Parade... Read more
17th October
Hospice in the Weald is celebrating the vital role of charity shops during Hospice Care Week
Celebrating the vital role of charity shops this Hospice Care Week Hospice in the Weald is celebrating the vital role of its charity shops during Hospice Care Week 2024. The national campaign, from 7th -13th October, this year focuses on the contribution charity shops make to funding hospice services. Hospice in the Weald, which provides... Read more
10th October
Bonfire is back in Heathfield on Saturday 12 October
HDBS Bonfire Event 2024 – Saturday 12th October Heathfield & District Bonfire Society will be staging this year’s Heathfield Bonfire Night on Saturday 12th October! Taking to the streets with its spectacular torchlit procession, bringing together the local community and bonfire friends for a night of celebration.For all informtion about timings and closures go to: http://www.heathfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk/event-info/ Here... Read more
3rd October
Fatal accident on A267 at Cross-in-Hand prompts renewed calls for review
A man has sadly died following a serious collision on the A267 at Cross in Hand. The incident was widely reported by passers by and on Heathfield Community social media. The Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council have voiced their intention to bring about change to the road safety. “We have continued to push ESCC for... Read more
3rd October
