Monthly Archives: December 2024
Free numeracy courses that can really help those without GCSE Maths.
People aged 19 and over without a GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) in maths or who need to improve their maths skills are being reminded that innovative courses are available across the county until March 2025 to upskill maths knowledge. For many people not having maths GCSE can be a barrier to pursuing educational... Read more
19th December
Much loved Heathfield businesses announce closure
Changes for Cuckoo Hair and The Gentleman’s Club Barbers Cuckoo Hair has announced that the business will be closing. After much consideration and soul searching, the business owners Leanne and Alex have decided to close the doors of Cuckoo Hair and The Gentleman’s Club Barbers as you know it on Christmas eve. Leanne will continue... Read more
19th December
Wealden Cabinet changes
The make-up of Wealden District Council’s new Cabinet Committee has been announced this week. The new line up was revealed by the leader and deputy leader of the council – Councillor Rachel Millward (Green, Hartfield), and Councillor James Partridge (Liberal Democrat, Crowborough North) at Wednesday’s meeting of the committee. It follows the Alliance for Wealden... Read more
12th December
Christmas party magic for Hospice in the Weald Children
A Magical Winter Wonderland: Christmas Comes to Hospice in the Weald for Children On Saturday 7th December, Hospice in the Weald for Children transformed Pembury into a magical winter wonderland, bringing joy, comfort, and festive cheer to children with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses, and their families. The Christmas party, attended by over ten children plus... Read more
12th December
Orbit Homes to deliver 130 new affordable homes in East Sussex at Hellingly development
Orbit Homes to deliver 130 new affordable homes in East Sussex at Hellingly development Leading affordable housebuilder, Orbit Homes, is set to deliver 130 affordable homes in East Sussex as part of Swingate Park in Hellingly, Hailsham. Delivered in partnership with Taylor Wimpey, the development on New Road will include 26 Shared Ownership properties and... Read more
5th December
Melina Joy Opticians and guests bid farewell to its eponymous founder
Melina Joy Opticians has been in Heathfield High Street since the spring of 1992 and has developed into the excellent, professional practice that it is today over the last 32 years. Melina owned the company solely for the first sixteen years after which David, Catriona and Shirley became shareholders and then Directors in 2015. With... Read more
5th December
Support your High Street this Small Business Saturday
WIN A LUXURY CHRISTMAS HAMPER FROM CUCULO (WORTH £100) Celebrate Small Business Saturday this Saturday 7 December. Enjoy a day browsing the shops and pop into one of the many cafes/eateries for a coffee or glass of something and a bite to eat. All you need to do is… SHOP in Heathfield on Saturday 7th... Read more
5th December