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BBC News film at Heathfield Community College
Defence of the Arts The proportion of students taking arts subjects has fallen nationally to the lowest level in a decade according to recent research reported at the start of this academic year. “A report by the Education Policy Institute suggests schools have reduced the number of pupils taking subjects like Drama and Art at key... Read more
23rd January
Win an amazing restyle courtesy of Sister Styling
Win an amazing restyle courtesy of Sister Styling. Thinking about kicking 2018 off with a new look? The Heathfield News has got together with Sister Styling salon in Broad Oak to offer one lucky winner a complete hair restyle. You will be invited to the salon for a consultation to discuss the possibilities for cut... Read more
19th January
Heathfield and District Volunteer Centre needs new Chair to take helm in 2018
In the second of our news features on the amazing volunteers that help to provide vital services to the people of Heathfield and surrounding villages; we are finding out about the HDVC in an interview with their Chair of Trustees, Ann Kenward. The Heathfield and District Volunteer Centre was set up about 18 months ago... Read more
18th January
Heathfield Chamber launches new group to support local businesses
This Tuesday sees the launch of a new monthly forum for business owners in Heathfield and surrounding area. Run by Heathfield Chamber of Commerce, the first meeting will be on Tuesday 16th January between 7am-8:30am in the Tasting Room at Hidden Spring Vineyard. After the first meeting the group will meet monthly on the third... Read more
14th January
Heathfield guides presented with coveted awards
Five Heathfield guides have been presented with their Baden-Powell Challenge Award. The Baden-Powell Award is the highest award a guide can achieve and is designed to push their boundaries and encourage them to try new things. Chloe Honeysett,14, Lucie Miller 14, Grace Coppard 14, Sophie Wilson, 13, and Jasmin Evans, 14, spent the past year... Read more
7th 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
Heathfield News Lights Competition
We love these lights snapped in Heathfield’s Alexandra Road, can you compete with these ? If so, you could win £50 in The Heathfield News Christmas Lights Competition. If your lights are the talk of your street, then send us a picture and you could win a £50 voucher from the Co-op just in time... Read more
13th 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
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
Win a delicious Christmas Panettone and a bottle of Moscato from Cuculo
Perhaps after reading our tempting feature on Italian Food for Christmas, you fancy enjoying a delicious slice of Panettone with a glass of Moscato wine. Panettone is a traditional Italian cake served at Christmas, there are many different sorts to choose from depending on your taste: raisin and candied peel, chocolate, lemon and special handmade... Read more
5th December
