Community
The Great Out-tours goes indoors and online
Popular, nature inspired, educational business The Great Out-tours www.thegreatout-tours.com was recently shaken by the closing down of all schools, and the cancelling of all after school club activities. Always one to rise to a challenge, Founder, John Brooksbank has sprung into action and over the past two weeks has worked long days and nights to... Read more
7th April
Volunteer to help support your community
As part of the national effort to support vulnerable people in self-isolation, Wealden District Council is asking for volunteers to help as we all work to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus. “We are working with the volunteer organisation 3VA to identify residents who are able to help reach out to self-isolating households either... Read more
31st March
Local businesses get creative in a crisis
No one can have missed the unprecedented distruption to everyday life wrought by the Corona Virus as it causes schools to be shut, events to be cancelled, pubs and restaurants and many shops closed, and daily life as we know it to cease. Living in a rural community brings us benefits like fresh air and... Read more
23rd March
Last minute, safe ideas for Mother’s Day
During a time of crisis we can easily lose focus on the nice things in life like celebrating birthdays and special events. But these should not be forgotten. We may not be able to celebrate with get togethers or meals out, but we can arrange deliveries, send cards and phone our loved ones. It’s a... Read more
21st March
Wholefoods Healthstore, Heathfield offer delivery service for vulnerable residents
The Wholefoods Healthstore on Station Approach in Heathfield is offering a home delivery service for vulnerable customers, who may be self isolating or reducing their human contact. The shop has stock of a wide range of nuts, seeds, pulses, grains, flour, teas and drinks, eggs, supplements, hair and body products, soaps and household cleaning products... Read more
19th March
The Wheel launches new meals service for the over 70s
The Wheel will be offering the following service for all over 70s who are currently self isolation or simply unable to get out and get groceries -14 hot meals one delivered at 12 and one at 6 a week for £50. We will also deliver 2l of milk once a week and a load of... Read more
19th March
