Features
What’s up above in August?
Throughout July the sky never grows truly dark as even at midnight the sun is still clinging only a short way below the northern horizon. Fortunately this never really gets in the way of studying the really bright objects such as Mars and Jupiter, both of which were in the news recently; Jupiter with the... Read more
29th July
Keep your kids busy with Summer Clubs and Activities
The Summer holidays can be a real challenge for parents. Some parents are looking to find ways of having their children cared for, while other parents are searching for ideas to keep their children occupied during the long holidays. Parents of younger children often want to find activities they can share with their kids, and... Read more
18th July
Frogheath Landscapes celebrates 25 years of award winning projects.
Frogheath Landscapes are celebrating 25 years in the business of creating gorgeous outdoor spaces. This family run business is located in Burwash, and as well as private gardens they have also built a number of award winning gardens at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and RHS Hampton Court Flower Show. Including being awarded 3 Gold Medals, Silver Gilt and Silver medals.... Read more
9th July
Are women really second-class citizens when it comes to their retirement?
Fifty years ago, the sewing machinists at Ford’s Dagenham plant famously walked out in protest at their jobs being classified as unskilled – a story that inspired the film Made in Dagenham. The ultimate result of the action, which began in June 1968, was the passing of the Equal Pay Act 1970 – legislation which prohibited... Read more
4th July
Get your kids on the road to Wimbledon with tennis camps this Summer
We are lucky in Heathfield to be able to easily enjoy the tennis tournament nearby at Eastbourne. Sadly Wimbledon is that bit further, and much more difficult to get tickets for, so most children will only be able to enjoy the TV coverage. But, if this has fired them up with enthusiasm for the sport... Read more
2nd July
What’s up above at the moment?
Jupiter still dominates the early evening skies but this month Mars reaches its highest point for the year and its closest and brightest point for many years. Mars is at opposition and only 57 million kilometres distant. Even a small telescope will show a distinct sphere and a reasonable telescope will be able to see... Read more
28th June
Annual meeting explores how to plan for the years ahead
Earlier this Spring, at a private event hosted in the beautiful setting of East Sussex National Golf Club, Cranwell Wealth Solutions took on the subject of ‘life changes’ and set out to advise people on how best to adapt their finances and plan for change in the years ahead. They delivered this inspiring talk to... Read more
27th June
Want to cut down on plastic? Here’s how.
There is much publicity given over at the moment to the massive problem of plastic pollution on land and in our oceans and waterways; so many people are trying to cut down their use of plastic. Here is a great way for Heathfield residents to start reducing their use of plastics. Heathfield Wholefoods Health Store... Read more
13th June
Army Cadets on look out for new instructors
Sussex Army Cadet Force is looking for new instructors in both uniformed and non-uniformed roles. All of the instructors are volunteers who give up their own time to work with cadets. Uniformed instructors teach cadets in range of subjects on parade nights and while away on training events. Non-uniformed instructors support the uniformed staff and... Read more
10th June
Our nearest star – the sun
The summer skies over Northern Europe never truly become dark, even at midnight twilight will be hugging the northern horizon hiding the stars. Among the twilight you might make out a pale band of light that slowly rises as the night progress. That pale band of stars is the Milky Way, our home galaxy, and... Read more
5th June
The Heathfield Agricultural Show Preview 2018
This year The Heathfield Agricultural Show will expect to welcome 18,000 visitors to the show ground for one intense day of activity. If you are thinking of visiting there really is something for everyone at the show. Apart from the usual funfair and burger vans there will be an array of themed exhibition tents, competition... Read more
25th May
Beer today – gone tomorrow – don’t miss your chance to taste Sussex’s finest
Once you have had your fill of animals, shopping and machinery, quench your thirst by heading over to the micro brewery area to sample a range of locally produced beers. Many of the beers on offer have won regional and national awards and are lovingly produced by people who are passionate about making brilliant beers.... Read more
25th May
Dog lovers have lots of treats in store at this year’s show
For dog lovers the Heathfield Show has lots to offer – from agility competitions to terrier racing and a gun dog displays. The Wealden Dog Agility Club will be running an all-day event this year which is a knock out competition. The fastest and most agile over a timed course will win the competition. This... Read more
25th May
New enterprises get a head start at The Heathfield Show
The New Enterprise Zone is home to a group of hand picked new businesses, who, in the face of tough competition, have won a stand at the show. Local businesses in the past such as Hidden Spring, Wanted on Voyage and Kennedy Chimney Sweeps have all benefited from this initiative and found it a huge... Read more
24th May
See some of the finest livestock in the country
Cattle, sheep, horses, pigs and poultry will be in abundance at this year’s show. As well as the chance to get up close to all types of livestock, you can watch some of the best breeders and handlers in the country compete against each over for the coveted trophies and rosettes. There is also the... Read more
24th May
Discover a wealth of food and drink at The Heathfield Show
The Farmers’ Markets provides a great opportunity for producers to sell directly to the public. People love shopping at Farmers’ Markets – it’s the only place that they can talk directly to producers about exactly how the food they are about to eat has been produced. The Farmers’ Market at the Heathfield Show is... Read more
23rd May
Country crafts and practices showcased at the Heathfield Show
Country Ways at the Heathfield Show, is a celebration of traditional, rural crafts and working practices many of which are being kept alive by dedicated enthusiasts. There will be the opportunity to see displays in the arena from 10am til 4.15pm. The majestic heavy horses from Tony Parks of Ninfield will be put through their paces,... Read more
23rd May
Motorcycle madness and human tractor pulling
Two events you should try to catch are the Imps motorbike display and the human tractor pull. Check the timetable for these and other excitements during the day. The Imps is a motorcycle team of young adults performing routines around the world to millions of people for over 40 years. They will be showing their... Read more
23rd May
Bake Off comes to the Heathfield Show
A highlight for all lovers of cake will be the Heffle WI Stand – the location for the “Heffle WI Great Heathfield Show Bake Off” in which show visitors will be invited to come and try cakes baked by WI members and to vote for their favourite. The winner of which will be the recipient... Read more
22nd May
Calling all Heathfield Show exhibitors ‘Send us your news!’
The Heathfield News will be running a Heathfield Agricultural Show special all week from Monday 21 May until the show day Saturday 26 May. The week will be packed full of features about the show and competitions to win tickets and more. All exhibitors are invited to send in Press Releases, images and information about... Read more
14th May
What’s up in the sky next month?
The kings and queens of the solar system show themselves to best advantage in May. Everyone likes a good story and astronomy is littered with the characters from good stories. The planets take their names from the mythology of a pre-scientific age and in May two of the brightest are prominent in the evening sky.... Read more
26th April
Sussex charity helping children of The Gambia
The daughter of a Heathfield man and co-founder of a Sussex charity is helping to make a huge difference to the lives of a group of children in Africa. BACE (Building and Assisting Communities with Education), which was set up in 2011, focuses on improving the lives of young people through education in a rural... Read more
21st April
Guide to choosing the perfect wedding cake
There are now so many different styles of wedding cake, it has become anything but simple to decide what to order. We have asked Charlotte from Carey’s Cakes to put together a short guide to help steer you down the path to the perfect wedding cake. How to find your cake maker Recommendations are normally... Read more
9th April
Four top tips to wrestle with revision and win!
Four top tips to wrestle with revision and win! The Easter break is almost upon us and tens of thousands of teenagers facing their GCSEs and A-level exams in the coming months will be using this time to get their heads down and revise. Experts tell us that the most ineffective way to revise is... Read more
26th March
Dynamic Heathfield business duo confirm the launch of Cuckoo Hair
Leanne Potts and her partner Alex Bandle are no strangers to hairdressing in Heathfield. Having operated the Great Hairdressing franchise for some years, they recently decided to buy the business and are rebranding later this month as Cuckoo Hair. This dynamic, young couple with a passion for hair, run both ladies’ and men’s hair services... Read more
24th March
Not got anything planned for the Easter Holidays? We’ve done the legwork.
If you are looking for ideas for what to do over the Easter Holidays, look no further. We have done the legwork, and hunted out some bargains and a range of ideas from heading to the slopes or hunting for chocolate bunnies nearer to home. Head for the slopes, hills or the beach. Alpine Elements... Read more
22nd March
Sussex based after school club launches nationwide franchise opportunity
The Great Out-tours activities and after school clubs are well known to parents around Heathfield whose children have benefited from the hugely popular after clubs run by ‘Farmer John’ (John Brooksbank). Children have bottle fed lambs, mingled with pigmy goats, built fires and crafted charming gifts for their parents and been generally inspired by the... Read more
21st March
Windmill Hill Windmill, Herstmonceux gears up for a new season
The restoration of the old windmill at Herstmonceux really has been a labour of love for all concerned; not least for Bee Frost, the woman whose back garden it is located in. She and her husband bought the property by auction in 1994 and, although they could live in the house, they were unsure what... Read more
20th March
Local band gives adults opportunity to learn
It’s never too late to learn to play a brass instrument – that’s the message from Sian Buss who runs the historic Warbleton Brass Band. Since Sian, who has been the conductor of the main band for more than 10 years, put out the call for adults to join when the band was running low... Read more
15th March
Don’t plan your wedding until you have read these top tips from wedding planner Carol Nyahasha
To create the perfect wedding day, it is important to be organised and to plan meticulously and methodically. If you are concerned about where to start and what you need to do, read our 15 step guide bought to you by Carol from Lily & Lavender Events, an event planning, styling and hire company based... Read more
13th March
Paul Wilson muses on the property market. Is it a good time to sell?
The snow has melted and, although we had sales complete last week during the horrendous weather, most people don’t start to think about selling or moving until Spring is in the air. It is not surprising there is an element of uncertainty out there in the world of home movers – just scrolling through the... Read more
8th March
Looking for something different for Mother’s day? We have the answer!
Your mother is one of the most important people in your life so what better way to show her how much she means to you than give her an amazing Mothers day. Here's a list of things that will impress and give your mum a Mothers Day she wont... Read more
4th March
The latest generation of 3D OCT screening for eye health comes to Heathfield.
Looking after your eye health becomes increasingly important as you age, and there are some very simple ways to make sure you are keeping a check on it. Technical advances now mean that quick and painless scanning can monitor your eyes and detect any changes. This technology is called OCT or Ocular Coherence Tomography.... Read more
23rd February
Discover the hidden stars of English Wine in Sussex
Living in the Heathfield area, we are surprisingly close to many excellent vineyards, like Hidden Spring, Horam and Off the Line Vineyard in Hellingly, Davenport in Rotherfield, the Bluebell Vineyard Estate in Uckfield, Fox & Fox in Mayfield and Ridgeview in Ditchling to name but a few. They are all part of the wine making... Read more
22nd February
Sienna makes her mark in the world of Irish dancing
What started as a hobby when she attended Dallington Primary School has turned into a passion for a local school girl who now aspires to be one of the best Irish dancers in the world. Sienna Cuming, who attends Heathfield Community College, first tried Irish dancing at the tender age of six during an after... Read more
19th February
Last minute ideas for Valentine’s Day
Don't be in the doghouse this February 14th! It's not too late to get planning that romantic evening. To help, we have rung around some of our favourite eateries to find out who has a spare table, and you will find listed below some great options. Prices vary from £25 to £50 a... Read more
7th February
Mayfield school holds annual careers event
Mayfield School held its fifth annual careers fair on Monday 22nd January 2018 which was described by one parent as “informative and inspirational”. The event is aimed at raising the girls’ awareness of the wide range of career opportunities available to them. It also highlights the qualities, skills and qualifications required for certain career paths,... Read more
28th January
Heathfield students set up Facebook for surgery
We have been looking at volunteering opportunities in Heathfield and surrounding areas, with a focus on adults, but there are also plenty of opportunities for young people to give up their time to help with something they are interested in. This experience is invaluable in preparing students for the world of work and gives them... Read more
25th January
Heathfield based charity launches appeal
Heathfield based charity launches appeal The Robert Poulton Foundation was created to honour the life of talented opera singer, Robert Poulton, who tragically died in 2012, in a fatal car crash in Cross in Hand. Robert and his wife were based in Heathfield and Robert had connections to the area going back to his grand-father.... Read more
22nd January
Broad Oak man wins first festive lights competition
The Heathfield News team is pleased to announce the winner of our festive lights competition. Nominations came in from across the area but a display in Broad Oak stood out from the crowd. The winner was 75-year-old David Blackman of Plummers Rest, Street End Lane, Broad Oak. He won a £50 shopping voucher kindly donated... Read more
24th December
Buon Natale! Food Ideas for an Italian Twist to your Christmas
Look no further for inspiration on how to do Christmas a bit differently. We have got together with Cinzia and James, from Cuculo, in Heathfield’s High St to produce a mouthwatering list of ideas for how to introduce a few new elements into your festive repertoire, or a complete break with tradition. Cinzia originates from... Read more
11th December
Isenhurst has everything you need for your fitness and wellbeing
Isenhurst Health Club Cross-In-Hand first opened its doors 22 years ago. Local businessman Steve Butler and his father turned what was the Isenhurst Social Club behind the petrol station in Cross In Hand into the health and fitness club is it... Read more
11th December
Deck the Halls – essential style for your festive home
This Winter trends are heavy on greenery and metallics, which translate easily into festive floral decorations for the home. Eucalyptus is king and brings a huge variety of leaf shapes which paired with its heavy resin and cleansing woody aroma are perfect when combined with pine. The colour palette is : everything green, rose gold,... Read more
7th December