Monthly Archives: September 2025
Herstmonceux Castle’s Water Lilies Win National Recognition
Herstmonceux Castle’s Water Lilies Win National Recognition Herstmonceux Castle Estate has long drawn visitors with its brick battlements and sweeping grounds. Now, there’s another reason to make the trip: its much-loved collection of water lilies has been officially named a National Plant Collection in the “Historical” category by Plant Heritage, the UK’s leading garden plant... Read more
25th September
Wealden Council Rejects “One East Sussex” Proposal, Citing Risks for Local Communities
Wealden Council Rejects “One East Sussex” Over Fears of Lost Local Connection Wealden District Council’s Cabinet has confirmed it cannot support the proposal for a single “One East Sussex” authority, warning it would be too large, too remote, and financially unsound to serve local residents effectively. The plan, which suggested replacing the county’s existing structure... Read more
25th September
Heathfield Youth Hub Opens New £5m Building with State-of-the-Art Facilities
Heathfield’s young people now have a brand-new £5 million youth centre, complete with sports, arts and learning spaces, following the official opening of the new Heathfield Youth Hub. The modern two-storey building replaces the original 1950s site and was made possible thanks to a Government Youth Investment Fund grant. Designed with input from local young... Read more
25th September
Hospice in the Weald Open Morning
What’s On: Hospice in the Weald Open Morning, Five Ashes Hospice in the Weald will be opening its doors on Thursday 9th October, inviting people to drop in between 10am and noon for a warm welcome, a hot drink, and the chance to learn more about its vital role in the community. The Five Ashes... Read more
17th September
Heathfield Cinema Project Aims to Light Up the High Street
Heathfield Cinema Project Aims to Light Up the High Street Initially there was a mystery about who was behind the project, and there is still no idea where it will be located. Now the picture is a little clearer. A familiar face around Heathfield has stepped forward and revealed plans that could change the heart... Read more
10th September
Matt, Heathfield’s sleddog champion gets a visit from MP
MP Nusrat Ghani Meets Five-Time World Champion in Heathfield As part of her Summer Surgery Tour, Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, met with Heathfield resident and five-time World Champion, Matt Hodgson, to celebrate his outstanding achievements in sleddog racing. Matt has been involved in the sport for over 20 years, running Sleddogs and representing... Read more
4th September
Dorothy Waterhouse celebrates the centenary of C.Waterhouse Funeral Directors
Dorothy Waterhouse celebrates the centenary of C.Waterhouse Funeral Directors The legacy of Dorothy Waterhouse In a field often dominated by tradition, Dorothy Waterhouse is someone who brought both compassion and quiet strength to her work as a funeral director. With a steady presence and a deep respect for the stories each life leaves behind, she... Read more
3rd September
Community petition over Stagecoach 51 Service heads to County Hall
Community Petition Over Stagecoach 51 Service Heads to County Hall Heathfield, East Sussex – A petition calling for improvements to the Stagecoach 51 bus service will be considered by East Sussex County Council (ESCC) on Monday 8th September at 9am, when the Lead Member for Transport, Cllr Claire Dowling, addresses the matter at County Hall,... Read more
2nd September
