Monthly Archives: June 2025

Heathfield man to cycle 1,000km to Spain in aid of Sarcoma UK.

East Sussex man to cycle 1,000km to Spain for brother with rare bone cancer A 59-year-old business consultant from Heathfield is embarking on an epic 1,000-kilometre cycling challenge to Spain to raise funds for his brother, who is living with a rare form of bone cancer. Harry Crane will tackle the ten-day journey starting on... Read more

26th June

Hospice in the Weald Moonlight Walk – thanks to everyone who made it such a great success!  

Moonlight walkers raise funds for Hospice in the Weald The 460 ‘Moonlight Walkers’ who navigated routes through Sevenoaks and Knole Park on 14th June raised an amazing £130,000, including match funding from the Freddie Green and Family Foundation.  Whilst the walkers are the stars of the show, Hospice in the Weald wanted to thank a number... Read more

26th June

Opening the Heathfield Cuckoo Line railway tunnel is a huge success

Last weekend saw the Cuckoo Line Gala come to Heathfield Last weekend the Spa valley Railway celebrated 200 years of Train Travel with ‘The Cuckoo Line Gala’ including Rare Access to the Heathfield Tunnel Visitors and volunteers enjoyed the opportunity to step back in time to the 1960s when steam still ruled supreme when they... Read more

19th June

Herstmonceux restoration is well under way

Herstmonceux Castle restauration is well under way Queen’s University – with Bader College and Herstmonceux Castle Estate – has reported that the restoration of Herstmonceux Castle is progressing well and the essential components of the repairs are on track to be completed as planned by Autumn 2025. “Our priority is, as ever, the people who... Read more

19th June

Local MP meets with Ukranian refugees

Local MP meets with Ukranian refugees Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, convened a forum for Ukrainian families living in the constituency to discuss concerns regarding changes to visa provision. There are over 267,000 people living in the UK under the Government’s Ukrainian schemes. Wealden district has been hosting the most arrivals to East Sussex and is amongst... Read more

19th June

Station Approach temporary closure for upgrade to water supply by South East Water

Station Approach on diversion From 19 June there will be a diversion around Station Approach to allow for an upgrade to the water supply. There will be a diversion indicated with signage on Station Road, Hailsham Road, Throbalds Green, Ghyll Road and Waldron Thorns. There will still be access for residents but passing traffic will... Read more

19th June

Heathfield Runners’ raise over £500 at recent Cake Bake – raffle tickets are still on sale

Heathfield Runners were thrilled to raise over £500 at the recent Cake Bake Sale Heathfield Runners are delighted to confirm they raised over £500 at their recent Cake Bake Sale and would like to thank everyone who took part for their generosity. Tickets are still on sale for the raffle ahead of the anniversary 10k... Read more

12th June

How do you choose the right music for a funeral?

Choosing the right music for a funeral can be a challenge Lucy Atabey from White Feather Funerals has shared some thoughts with us on the importance and significance of music at a funeral. Music evokes memories with just an intro or a blast of a chorus and can perfectly reflect the person whose life you... Read more

1st June