Community
Heathfield to get its own bonfire society
Just over a week ago the Heathfield and District Bonfire Society (HDBS) held its inaugural meeting. It is hoped that this will be the start of a new Bonfire Society and a new focus for the community. “I have been a Heathfield resident all of my live and wondered why Heathfield didn’t have one. The... Read more
12th June
Southcoast Badminton comes to Heathfield
South Coast Badminton is here! A newly formed club run by GB Badminton Olympian Heather Olver and conditioning coach David Gover (from Go:vers Gym) is coming to Heathfield. Starting this Friday 15 June, the club will offer an adult club night and a junior eight-week course that will run into a junior club night. ADULT... Read more
12th June
New book remembers the WW1 fallen from the Heathfield area
A while back we publicised Nicola’s quest for information about the fallen soldiers named on the war memorials in Heathfield, Broad Oak and Punnetts Town. After months of painstaking reseach she has now completed and published her book. In it she researches the names of all of the soldiers who are named on the World... Read more
12th June
Get out and about with Beat the Street
Beat the Street – the free walking and cycling game that encourages everyone to be more active and healthy – is back in Wealden and bigger than ever. Running from 6 June to 25 July, Beat the Street can now be played in 12 towns and villages across Wealden as well as along the Cuckoo... Read more
11th 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
Heathfield man awarded medal for outstanding medical achievements
A Heathfield man has been recognised for his work to help people with sleeping disorders. Dr Peter Venn, Clinical Lead of the Queen Victoria Hospital’s sleep disorder centre, has been awarded the College Medal by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, its highest accolade. Peter has been a consultant anaesthetist at the hospital since 1991. He... Read more
6th June
Hottest show for years may have seen record attendance
With temperatures well over 20 degrees on Saturday people came out in force to support the Heathfield Agricultural Show in possibly record numbers. Despite heavy rainfall the day before, the ground was dry and there was very little mud. Visitors enjoyed everything from traditional fairground rides and fare to watching a wide variety of cattle... Read more
29th May
Darcy runs 28 miles for the Teenage Cancer Trust
Ten-year-old runner Darcy Pring from Heathfield has completed the challenge of completing 28 miles over 28 days in May for the Teenage Cancer Trust. She has raised £624.89 so far with her running efforts. Darcy has started the challenge by running to different locations at various events to help raise awareness for the Teenage Cancer... Read more
28th May
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
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
Inclusive sensory garden comes to the Heathfield Show for the first time
Patchwork Farm is coming to the Heathfield show for the first time with its magical multi sensory garden. The Farm is part of Chailey Heritage Foundation, the Sussex charity which provides education, life skills and care to over 200 children and young people with complex disabilities from across the UK. The Charity has a school... Read more
24th 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
Bah bah break dancing
The Sheep Show performs all over the country with the highlight being the amazing dancing sheep. Over 100 shows have been performed recently in front of an estimated 2.5 million people which definitely makes this a show you can’t miss. This incredible show lasts for 30 minutes and is performed up to four times daily.... Read more
22nd May
The Heathfield News supports young, future farmers by sponsoring The Young Beef Handlers award
The Heathfield News is proud to announce that it is sponsoring Class 94 in The Young Beef Handlers competition this year at the Heathfield Agricultural Show on the 26th May 2018. There are four different classes for beef and dairy calves. The youngest age to participate is six years old and the oldest is 18... Read more
19th May
WIN Two Member Passes to the Heathfield Show
This year’s Heathfield Show is gearing up for the big day on Saturday 26 May; and to make sure that you get the most out of the event we have two Member Passes to give away. The passes will entitle you to the following exclusive benefits at the show. Ensuring that your time at the... Read more
17th May
College head appeals for focus on supporting students during coming exams
Heathfield Community College’s Headteacher Caroline Barlow was featured on BBC Regional News last night after a parent complained to the local paper about one of her tweets. Ms Barlow posted a picture of herself at Birling Gap with the comment ‘living on the edge’ which prompted a comment by a parent who said: “Is it... Read more
12th May
Win a fabulous, shiny Brabantia bin from Heathfield Ironmongers
Brabantia produce sleek, modern kitchen bins designed with Dutch flair. We have got together with Heathfield Ironmongers, who stock Brabantia, to offer a chance to win a 30 litre matt steel pedal bin. Follow their Facebook page and like the competition post on their page for your chance to win. Terms and Conditions Entries must... Read more
3rd May
Revd Paul Cox’s life celebrated with a tree planting at Unity Community Garden, Heathfield
Paul Cox died suddenly on November 5th 2017, leaving behind his wife Jenny, and daughter Tamsin. This Saturday 28 April, Jenny (seen in the picture above) joined members of the Unity Community Association Garden, led by Diane Brenham, to plant a tree in his memory. Paul had been an inspiring and very active member of... Read more
29th April
Heathfield Community College brings carnival to the Heffle Fair
It was perfect weather last weekend when Heathfield Community College Carnival Club proudly represented the College at the Heffle Cuckoo Fair parade on Saturday 21st April. The fair continues traditions begun in the 14th century starting with a procession from outside Heathfield Community College. The parade was led by musicians and included local school children,... Read more
24th 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
Bad news for litter bugs – good news for the environment
A new law came into force this month which will see vehicle owners being issued with a fine of £75 for littering – without the Council needing to know who was responsible for throwing out the litter. “For too long drivers and passengers travelling through the District have thrown litter out of vehicles, thinking they... Read more
18th April
The Heathfield Agricultural Show announces new media partner for 2018
The Heathfield Agricultural Show announces new media partner for 2018 The Heathfield Agricultural Show, May 26, 2018 have chosen to work with The Heathfield News as their media partner this year. The Heathfield News was launched last December by Anna White and Suzi Christie and is fast becoming the place to find out about what... Read more
10th 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
Heathfield businesses targeted by animal rights activists
Over the Easter bank holiday weekend the Butchers Hook shop on Hailsham Road, Heathfield was targeted with posters depicting lambs, the protesters did not identify themselves and the owner Terry Adams, quickly removed them. He commented: “This has happened a few times before, around this time of year.” Another Heathfield business which is regularly targeted... Read more
9th April
Easter Sunglass giveaway at Melina Joy Opticians
Monday 9th April – Saturday 14th April Buy a pair of adult sunglasses* and choose a free pair of kids sunglasses Sun exposure damages the eyes as well as the skin. Even one day in the sun can lead to a burned cornea (the outer clear membrane layer of the eye). Sun exposure over time... Read more
4th April
Heathfield trader feels let down by Sussex Police
A Heathfield trader says he is dismayed at the response from the local police following a recent burglary. Silviu Mocanu, who owns GoPhone in Heathfield High Street, is still in shock after the break in which saw all of his mobile phones on display in the window being taken. The thieves smashed the large window... Read more
28th 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
Heathfield Community College wins national awards for excellent results
Heathfield Community College has been recognised nationally for its excellent results in 2017 based on data from the Department of Education and Ofsted, analysed by SSAT (the Schools, Students and Teachers network). Heathfield Community College was found to be among the best performing secondary schools in the country, receiving two awards for being in the... Read more
20th 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
Water problems cause distress across Heathfield area
Many homes in and around the Heathfield area have been affected by water problems since Sunday after a number of pipes burst during the thaw. At 3.30pm on Monday some were still without water. Cross-in-Hand mum of three Sarah Jones was one of those affected. She said: “Our mains water stopped on Sunday morning. Since... Read more
5th 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
Maui Jim sunglasses ‘buy one, get a second pair 50% off’ Melina Joy Opticians
Melina Joy Opticians stock Maui Jim Like you’ve never seen before – Maui Jim PolarisedPlus2® sunglasses give you unsurpassed clarity, UV protection and colour enhancement that makes them the perfect sunglasses for a variety of activities. Maui Jim offers a range of optically correct, distortion free lenses that deliver state-of-the-art light management. Maui Jim Event... Read more
21st February
Heathfield students return from a life changing trip to Africa with The Quicken Trust
Over the February half term, 18 students from years 10 and 12, and three staff members, from Heathfield Community College visited the village of Kabubbu in Uganda to take part in a volunteer project in conjunction with The Quicken Trust. The Quicken Trust is a Sussex-based charity which is transforming the lives of people living... Read more
21st February
Heathfield students celebrate Duke of Edinburgh Award success
On Tuesday 6 February, Heathfield Community College celebrated the success of last year’s Bronze Duke of Edinburgh cohort with the presentation of Final Bronze Award certificates and lapel badges. The Duke of Edinburgh Award gives students a challenge, encourages independence, develops teamwork, helps those in the community and in essence allows them to develop skills which then let them... Read more
20th February
Heathfield Army cadet takes part in international cadet exchange programme
An Army Cadet from Heathfield Detachment has recently returned from the International Cadet Exchange Programme that runs every year in Singapore. Cadet Lance Corporal Tom Rendell, 16, was given one of ten places available to cadets from Sussex to take part in an exchange programme with Cadets from across the world. They flew from Gatwick... Read more
18th 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
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
