Monthly Archives: October 2025

Getting around Heathfield made easy with Cuckmere Buses

Getting around Heathfield made easy with Cuckmere Buses If you live in or around Heathfield, you’ve probably seen the cheerful green and yellow minibuses of Cuckmere Buses out and about. What you might not know is that this long-running service has been part of Sussex life since 1976 — started by local people who simply... Read more

29^th October

Help keep local news alive — share your stories with The Heathfield News

Help keep local news alive — share your stories with The Heathfield News At The Heathfield News, we believe that local stories are the heartbeat of our area. They connect neighbours, celebrate the good happening quietly around us, and give credit where it’s due. From charity fundraisers and school achievements to new ventures and community... Read more

28^th October

Volunteers Needed to Keep Heathfield Fitness Classes Running

Volunteers Needed to Keep Heathfield Fitness Classes Running Free outdoor exercise classes in Heathfield could come to a halt unless more locals step forward to train as volunteer instructors. The Our Parks initiative — which has brought Bootcamp, HiiT, and circuit sessions to green spaces across Wealden — was originally funded by East Sussex Public... Read more

23^rd October

Heathfield Community College Raises Over £4,000 in Rain-Soaked Sponsored Walk and Run

Heathfield Community College Raises Over £4,000 in Rain-Soaked Sponsored Walk and Run The spirit of Heathfield shone through the drizzle earlier this month as students, teachers, and staff from Heathfield Community College laced up for their annual Sponsored Walk and Run on October 3rd. Despite the rain, the turnout was strong and the mood even... Read more

22^nd October

Heathfield Bonfire Night Ignites the Town in Dazzling Style – the full round-up

Heathfield Bonfire Night Ignites the Town in Dazzling Style Thousands gather as the Heathfield and District Bonfire Society delivers a spectacular night of fire, colour, and community spirit. Heathfield and District Bonfire Society promised a night to remember — and they more than delivered. After a year of tireless planning, fundraising, and creativity, the town’s... Read more

15^th October

White Feather Funerals Marks Five Years of Service to the Community

White Feather Funerals Marks Five Years of Service to the Community This month marks five years since White Feather Funerals first opened its doors in Heathfield, offering care and support to local families through some of life’s hardest moments. In a message reflecting on the milestone, the team expressed gratitude to the community, saying they... Read more

15^th October

Sussex film The Presence of Snowgood wins Best Director award at international festival

Sussex film The Presence of Snowgood wins Best Director award at international festival Heathfield, East Sussex — The locally-made feature film The Presence of Snowgood is continuing its remarkable run of success, with director Leigh Tarrant, Skooch Media, formerly of Heathfield, taking home Best Director (Feature Film) at the MK International Film Festival in Milton... Read more

14^th October

Highlights of Saturday’s ‘best yet’Heathfield District Bonfire Society event

Heathfield District Bonfire Society, Saturday 11 October This year’s event on Saturday 11 October was a huge success and many said it was one of the best this year outside Lewes. A huge testament to the hard work of the HDBS and the community in bringing everyone together for the evening. Roz Bassford, a photographer... Read more

14^th October

Burwash FC Needs You: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Matchday Within Reach – VOTE NOW

Burwash FC Needs You: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Matchday Within Reach Burwash FC — the village team that’s been lacing up since 1890 — is on the brink of something extraordinary. They’ve made it to the final three in the EFL and Jameson “Ultimate Matchday” competition, and the last thing standing between them and the win is... Read more

10^th October

Support to Help Wealden Businesses Grow and Thrive

Support to Help Wealden Businesses Grow and Thrive Small and medium-sized businesses across Wealden can now access expert, one-to-one support through the Ambition to Action programme — a new initiative helping local enterprises build resilience, boost productivity, and plan for sustainable growth. Run by Oxford Innovation and managed by East Sussex County Council, the programme... Read more

8^th October

Horam Community Steps Up Again: Phase 3 of the Recreation Ground Pathway

Horam Community Steps Up Again: Phase 3 of the Recreation Ground Pathway Horam residents are once again being asked to lend their support to the ongoing transformation of the village recreation ground. After the success of the upper field path completed in 2023 and the pump track that opened last month, attention now turns to... Read more

8^th October

Nusrat Ghani MP invites local children to design her official Christmas card

Nusrat Ghani MP invites local children to design her official Christmas card The festive season is around the corner, and with it comes a chance for young artists to see their creativity travel far and wide — even to Buckingham Palace! Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, has launched her much-loved annual Christmas Card Competition and... Read more

7^th October

Heathfield Bonfire Night Returns with Flaming Spectacle and Community Spirit

Heathfield Bonfire Night Returns with Flaming Spectacle and Community Spirit The streets of Heathfield are set to glow once again on Saturday 11 October, as the Heathfield & District Bonfire Society leads its much-loved torchlit procession through the town. Expect flames, drums, colour, and the unmistakable smell of bonfire night — all in honour of... Read more