Monthly Archives: March 2025

Don’t miss your opportunity for a free health check

Free health checks in Wealden One You East Sussex provides a free holistic lifestyle service for residents of East Sussex, helping people make simple changes that can lead to a longer, healthier, and happier life. The service helps residents to lose weight, be smoke free, move more, eat well and drink less. The service also... Read more

31^st March

We campaigned they listened!

Stagecoach announces some concessions Last week we featured Erin’s campaign, we spoke to a local councillor Anne Cross and the Press Office at Stagecoach to get their comments. Lots of you signed her petition. Now it is encouraging to hear this comment from Stagecoach this week. It doesn’t fully address her concerns but it signals... Read more

27^th March

Be the singer you want to be with Maria Myatt vocal coach

Maria offers vocal coaching to everyone from beginners to advanced singers Maria started singing from a very young age. She studied Musical Theatre for 3 years and achieved a first-class honours degree. Straight after that, she was lucky enough to be offered a contract on a ship as a vocalist. Maria then sang at different... Read more

26^th March

Student from Heathfield campaigns against cuts in Stagecoach bus service

Erin’s petition to halt changes in 51 bus frequency gains momentum Erin Wigham was very concerned when she saw the proposed change to the 51 bus timetable. The change to hourly from half-hourly was the source of her concern. Anyone who has used Stagecoach bus services will have experienced frequent cancellations and delays to their... Read more

20^th March

Planning begins for the major changes coming with Local Government Reorganisation

Plans for local government changes are moving quickly Plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in East Sussex will take a step forward next week, as six local councils will come together at their Cabinet and Full Council meetings to discuss progress. In February, the government wrote to local authorities – including those in East Sussex... Read more

18^th March

We ask Heart and Home Property is now a good time to buy or sell your home?

Is this year a good time to buy or sell your home? As Spring is very much in the air, it’s traditionally the time that people get their homes ready to sell or set out to find a new home or both! We thought it would be a good idea to talk to property expert... Read more

13^th March

Heathfield Community College scores highly for pupil happiness

Ofsted recognises the importance of ‘wellbeing’ as a factor for the choice of secondary schools Ofsted the education watchdog has recognised parents’ shifting focus towards a school’s ethos when choosing where their child should go for secondary. It plans to add a “wellbeing” category to its new inspection reports, which it is currently consulting on,... Read more

12^th March

Exciting plans for Off the Line Vineyard under new ownership

New owners of Off the Line Vineyard It was announced recently that the co-founders of Off the Line Vineyard in Hellingly – Anne-Marie Tynan and Kristina Studzinski were handing over their share of the vineyard, after 10 years, to a new duo Rachel & Rohen. Rachel is not a stranger to English wine as she... Read more

12^th March

Help re-instate the freedom to study abroad for all

European Movement need your support to reclaim the study opportunities in Europe Lend your voice to the campaign to be part of the Erasmus Programme Although promises were made that the Erasmus Programme would not be shelved , unfortunately students now find themselves unable to be part of this EU funded programme and they are... Read more

11^th March

Direct cremations explained by Wealden Funerals

Direct cremations, a simpler option, explained by Wealden Funerals There is another option to full on funeral services which is cost effective and simple – one company offering the Direct Cremation is Ashdown Direct Cremation service from Wealden Funerals. It’s a simple, affordable, and yet personal alternative to a traditional funeral service. Direct Cremations provide... Read more

6^th March

Hospice in the Weald Moonlight Walk 2025

The Hospice on the Weald annual Moonlight Walk is back, so time to join hundreds of other motivated people for a memorable evening of walking, socialising, music and memories. This year the event is being held on 14th June and will see the introduction of some exciting new routes, alongside the familiar thirteen, eight and... Read more