Monthly Archives: February 2025
Heathfield man takes up new fundraising challenge for Chailey Hertiage Foundation
Leon takes on a new challenge to raise money for Chailey Heritage Foundation We covered the Three Peaks Hike and Cycle Challenge last year when a group of friends came together to support Matt Vince in his fundraiser to bring for Chailey Heritage Foundation. The campaign raised an amazing £45,000 in memory of Luna-Rose, Matt... Read more
27th February
Trevor Goldsmith’s death last Saturday 22 February is announced
The passing of Trevor Goldsmith Goldsmith & Allcorn has announced the death of Trevor Goldsmith: “It is with great sadness and a sense of relief to inform the community that Trevor Goldsmith passed away peacefully on Saturday morning.” Trevor’s legacy of selfless dedication and community spirit will forever be cherished by those whose lives he... Read more
25th February
Mobile phone dangers highlighted in road safety campaign
A HARD-hitting campaign has been launched to help tackle the growing problem of drivers using their mobile phone behind the wheel. The campaign, launched by East Sussex County Council, West Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council, highlights the serious consequences of using a phone while driving with the strapline ‘one second of... Read more
20th February
Channel 4 wants YOU! Are you or do you know an undiscovered brainbox, read on…
Channel 4 are on the hunt for an undiscovered brainbox Do you have an undiscovered brainbox in your family lurking on the sofa? Because if you do – Channel 4 is about to launch a major new competition format show to spotlight the country’s undiscovered brainboxes. It is estimated that there are thousands of people in the... Read more
19th February
County Council launch appeal to encourage people to become childminders
A NEW campaign encouraging people to consider becoming childminders has been launched by the county council. The ‘Do something big – work with small children’ campaign aims to highlight the benefits of childminding as a career. The campaign is supporting the Government’s ‘Be part of something big’ initiative to promote early years careers. Childminding can... Read more
18th February
Heathfield’s Wealden Works goes from strength to strength
Last summer was the culmination of the long awaited move of Wealden Works into their beautifully refurbished premises on Station Road, Heathfield. Wealden Works is going from strength to strength – it is a unique employment programme dedicated to bridging the gap between education and employment for young people living in the area. Led by two local professionals,... Read more
12th February
Heathfield man wins culinary award
Shah Athar with his award at the ‘World’s Best Culinary Judges’ Local man wins culinary award Heathfield resident Shah Athar is a scientist turned chef and was recently named amongst the ‘World’s Best Culinary Judges’ alongside competitors from 23 countries. Originally working as a molecular biologist trying to find early detection of Mad Cow disease... Read more
6th February
Herstmonceux’s new Estate Director looks ahead to a new year at the castle
Interview with Dean Pascall, Estate Director – Videographer: Jack White – Nordarktis Visitors will be welcomed back from April 2025 “Herstmonceux Estate has faced a number of challenges recently with the unexpected closure of the castle and grounds to visitors from late 2023. I am looking forward to welcoming everyone back in April 2025, “... Read more
5th February
