Local Development Framework Strategic Sites Issues and Options Consultation 2012
There is a public display at Uckfield Civic Centre, Ashdown Room, on Saturday 11 February from 10.00am to 1.00pm.
The whole document is downloadable as a PDF file from the following page on Wealden's website, unfortunately it is over 300 pages.
The pages relevant to Heathfield are from 252 - 270 (their numbering) which will be accessible as pages 253 - 273 on the PDF file.
Click on ...http://www.wealden.gov.uk/Wealden/Planning_and_Building_Control/Planning_Policy/Local_Development_Framework/StrategicSites/Planning_Policy_Strategic_Sites_Issues_and_Options_Consultation.aspxThen click on "View and Download " then "the Consultation Documents"..
If you don't want to download it or read it online, there is one copy in the Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council office or in the Heathfield Library.
Representation can be made to Wealden District Council until Friday 24 February and forms are also available on the same page of the Wealden website.
The next meeting will be on Monday 13 February, 2.00pm - 3.30pm, at the Red Cross Centre, Streatfield Road. The subject for the talk this month is Communication Tactics. For further information please contact David Rowan, East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre, 8 St Leonard's Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3UB, telephone: 01323 722505.
Heathfield Vets on Hailsham Road will be staging a grand opening for its new consulting room from 1.00pm on Tuesday 14 February. There will be tea, cake, activities for children, plus a chance to go behind the scenes at the practice and talk to the vets and nurses. Everyone is welcome and the open day is free.
Now that the hall has been open for more than a year everyone is invited to an open evening on Thursday 16 February, 7.30pm, to discuss views on how they would like the hall to go forward as a community asset. If you are not able to attend but would like to bring something to the management committee's attention please write to chairman Richard Lambert-Gorwyn, Lewhurst, Flitterbrook Lane, Punnetts Town, TN21 9PQ.
The next event is a patchwork afternoon on Saturday 18 February at 2.00pm. It is for people who might like to try patchwork but are not sure of what colours and materials to put together. You can take home all you need to machine or sew by hand. There will be materials to buy or you can bring your own. It costs £2.50 to take part.
Friends of Waldron Churches AGM is being held on Friday 2 March, 7.30pm, St Bartholomew's Church, Cross-in-Hand. An opportunity to celebrate what has been achieved over the past year and set plans for the forthcoming year.
The Heathfield Partnership are holding a quiz night to raise funds for an indoor swimming pool and improved leisure facilities in Heathfield on Saturday 17 March, 7.00pm, Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane. The cost is £8 per person which includes a fish and chip supper.
For more information and to book your place, please click on the document below.
Organist Jonathan Fenton-Vince will be performing a programme of music on Saturday 17 March at All Saints' Church, Waldron, starting at 7.30pm in aid of the Friends of Waldron Churches. There will aslo be readings. The programme will include music by J S Bach, Widor, Dubois and Walton and there will be readings from the works of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Evelyn Waugh and Sebastian Faulks.
Tickets will be £10.00 to include wine and nibbles and are obtainable from the Village Shop, Waldron, Heathfield Arts and Books, High Street, Heathfield, or by post from Hassalss, Whitehouse Lane, Waldron, TN21 0QX enclosing a cheque made out to Friends of Waldron Churches and enclose a stamped addressed envelope. There will be a retiring collection for East Sussex Hospices.
The start/finish will be in the Heathfield area giving the course easy access straight into the stunning Sussex lanes and running through many of the pretty villages close by.
The event will have an official charity for 2012 which will directly improve sport and fitness of all within Heathfield as they are sponsoring the Heathfield Partnership's project to build an indoor swimming pool and improved fitness centre in Heathfield.
Friendly, challenging and scenic will be a few of the key aspects to the event!
Entries are coming in fast already, the race capacity will be 1000 total entries (open and charity). There is an currently an early bird entry fee.
For more information please visit: http://www.sussexmarathon.co.uk
Please book the date in your diary: 21 APRIL 2012 : 11.00am to 4.00pm.
Don't miss this great community event.
Watch out for the scarecrows around the Town, make your way to Old Heathfield, and come and enjoy the Cuckoo tradition. There are many new things to explore for all ages. You will also be helping DEMELZA Children's Hospice care for children. A year of planning goes into this event and they value your support.
If you would like to book a stall or offer to help, they really need volunteers.
Phone 01435 882723 / 01435 830504 or email hefflecuckoofair@hotmail.co.uk
Audrey Milton
The Rotary Club is also organising a "Fun Run" on Sunday 29 April 2012 commencing at the Heathfield Community College. This event has been arranged to assist all the local clubs, PTA's, Scouts, Guides, etc, to be able to raise much needed funds by sponsorship and taking part in a 10K run or a shorter 5k run/walk to involve older and younger people alike; grandparents and grandchildren can walk/run together in the 5k to raise funds for their chosen organisation. The entry fee will be £5.00 per person to cover admin and every person to complete either course will receive a medal on a ribbon to signify their efforts. The 10k run will be for the more experienced and fitter athletes who can also obtain sponsorship if they so desire.
This event is being planned with all of the community in mind and has the backing of the Parish Council and other local groups. This is not in any way in competition with the full marathon on the 1 April, but is designed to be something that all the family can participate in and have fun together at the same time. Any proceeds left over from the admin charge will be donated to Rotary charities.
For further information on either event please email trevor.goldsmith@goldsmithandallcorn.co.uk or call 01435 865858.
Heathfield & District Agricultural Show, Broad Oak, Heathfield, the largest one day agricultural show in the south east, is the place to be on Saturday 26 May 2012. Gates open 8am to 5pm.
The ever popular Cattle, Sheep, Pig & Horse Shows, Vintage Tractor & Working Steam, Farmers' Market, Made in Sussex Craft tent, Country Ways, Terrier Racing and the Grass Shark Hunter are all exciting areas on the Showground! Hundreds of opportunities to purchase goodies on Trade Stands are also available.
Free show programmes are handed out on the day giving a comprehensive handbook of the days' activities. Save up to 25% by purchasing your tickets in advance from selected local outlets. Visit website for full details: http://www.heathfieldshow.org/. Or call the Show Secretary 01435 864587. Otherwise gate entry prices are Adults £13.50; Children £5; Family £32; OAPs £11.50.
"TAKE THAT" COMES TO HEATHFIELD
Heathfield and Waldron Rotary Club has booked the "Greatest Take That Tribute Band" to perform at the Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield, on Saturday 16 June 2012 to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee and the London Olympics. There will also be a single artist Tribute Act as a support act which will be Tina Turner. Heathfield Community College Batacuda band will also be entertaining guests.
The whole event will be a "Picnic in the Park" style occasion when people will be invited to bring their own picnic and enjoy the music throughout the evening. The site forms a natural sloping "bowl" with perfect viewing from all quarters. Each side will accommodate corporate marquees so people can see the performance without leaving their seats. Parking will be on an adjacent field and disabled parking will be available at the front of the Centre. There will also be food and drink stalls and toilets on-site.
The "Take That" band has its own website and performs twice during the summer at the Eastbourne Bandstand. They also have a "Robbie Williams" in their group and perform some of his songs as well as the band's hit songs.
All of the proceeds will be given to the various charities supported by the Rotary Club, the major recipient being "Help for Heroes".
Tickets are available from the 10 November 2011 from Premier Travel, High Street, Heathfield and prior to the event will cost £15 adult and £7.50 child under 16. On the night tickets will cost £20 adult and £10 child.
For further information on either event please email trevor.goldsmith@goldsmithandallcorn.co.uk or call 01435 865858.
Every Monday
Volunteers from Heathfield's Union Church are on hand at the church hall from 10.00am to welcome visitors to an 'open 'door' get-together. Refreshments and a cooked lunch are also available at £4 for 3 courses and £3.50 for 2 courses including tea or coffee.
For the lunch please call Jean Plummer on 01435 883 483.
Every Monday
'extend' exercises (gentle movement to music) are held at the State Hall, Station Road, Heathfield, courtesy of the Kings Church, between 11.15am and 12.00noon. These classes are run by Alison Salters, a qualified instructor (01825 766 293). The cost is £4 per person, and includes refreshments.
Every fourth Monday of the month
The 'out and abouters' group meets at the Cross-in-Hand Village Hall at 2.00pm. Just turn up on the day and you will be made welcome. This group organises various outing to interesting places and events.
Every Tuesday
The Holdenhurst Centre in Mill Road, Heathfield is open for day care between 10.00am and 3.30pm under the supervision of Age UK East Sussex. Door to door transport can be arranged by Age Concern Heathfield. For details, ring Mary Parker of Age UK East Sussex, Lewes on 01273 476 704.
Every other Tuesday
There is a senior citizens' lunch at the Union Church Hall, Station Road, Heathfield, commencing at 12.30pm, £3 for 2 course including tea or coffee. For a place at the lunch please call Jean Plummer on 01435 883 483. Minibus transport from and to your door is available, if you require a seat on the minibus, telephone Clary Pont on 01435 813 284
Every other Tuesday
Learn a craft or practise with friends: knitting, crochet, decoupage, quilting etc., at St Richard's Church Hall, Park Road, Heathfield, 1.30 to 3.30pm. Also every Wednesday 10 am - 12 noon in the Cat's Whiskers, High Street, Horam. Call Loraine on 01435 865789.
Every Wednesday
T'ai Chi, Mary Burfield Court, Thorne Close, 2.30pm - 4.00pm including tea and biscuits. For more information contact Julia Bridgewater on 01580 752634. First lession free then you pay £3.50.
Every Wednesday morning
For Horam residents, the Age Concern Heathfield shopping bus will pick you up at Cherry Tree Court at 09:00, transport you to Heathfield and bring you home again around 10:30. The bus also picks up from around the village between 9.30 -10.00 and returns from Heathfield at about 11.30am. Ring Clary Pont for a booking.
Hearing aid batteries can now be obtained every Wednesday between 10am and 12 noon, from the Red Cross Hall in Streatfield Road, off the High Street, Heathfield.
First & third Wednesday of the month
Maintenance of hearing aids is also undertaken at the Red Cross Hall on the first & third Wednesday of every month between 10am and 12 noon. For further help or information please telephone 01323 722 505.
Every Wednesday & Friday morning
Equipment for the disabled is available on loan to those in need at the Red Cross Hall, Streatfield Road, Heathfield between 10.00am and 12 noon. The equipment, which includes wheelchairs, commodes and other items are loaned in return for a donation to the British Red Cross. Telephone 01435 864 122 for further information.
Every first Wednesday of the month
If you are caring for someone with any form of dementia you might like to join a friendly and informal carers support group which meets at Heffle Court, Station Road, heathfield from 12.30 until 2.30pm. A light finger buffet is provided. You would be made very welcome and the opportunity to chat to others in like circumstances is bound to be beneficial. You might also like to bring the person you are caring for. Ring Mrs Elsey on 01435 863 719 for information. The Alzheimer's Society can also provide advice and support. Ring Sarah Burchett, Dementia Support Worker : 07525 403854.
Every Thursday
For residents of Heathfield, Broad Oak, Cade Street, Old Heathfield and Cross-in-Hand the Age Concern Heathfield shopping bus is on the road, morning and afternoon. It will pick you (and your trolley) up at your door and deliver you to where you wish to go in Heathfield High Street. You may like to do your shopping and then make your way to the Union Church 'do pop inn' where you will receive a warm welcome any time between 10.00am and 3.30pm. You can enjoy a cup of what you fancy, a snack or light lunch and a chat. Ring Clary Pont to book a seat on the minibus.
Whist drive at Heathfield's Red Cross Hall, run by the 'out and abouters' and commencing at 7.00pm. The cost is £2.50 per head to cover refreshments and raffle prizes. Ring Sue on 01435 862 577 for details.
Every Friday
The minibus makes its second visit to the Holdenhurst Day Care Centre in Mill Road from 10.00am until 3.00pm, all as described under 'every tuesday.
Chair-based exercises in the lounge at Mary Burfield Court, Heathfield, from 10.30am to 12.00 noon, £1.50p per person including refreshment. Open to non-residents. Everybody welcome. More information from Ann on 01424 774 764.
Every Friday morning
As listed under 'every Wednesday morning', equipment for the disabled is available on loan from the British Red Cross Hall in Streatfield Road, Heathfield between 10.00am and 12 noon. *
Every other Friday
A senior citizens' lunch takes place at the Heathfield Park Cricket Club in Old Heathfield. Minibus can pick you up to get you there for a 12.00pm start and take you home at 2.30pm. To book please contact Mrs A Kenward on 01435 862 618.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
The State Hall Café in Heathfield's Station Road is open from 9.00am to 3.00pm, courtesy of the Kings Church. Go along and enjoy reasonably priced refreshments in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Contact details for Age Concern:
Cars - Mr John Willson, telephone number: 01435 864159
Minibuses - Mr Clarence Pont, telephone number: 01435 813284
Heathfield Farmers Market
A farmers market is held on the third Saturday of the month in the Co-Op car park, 9.00am - 12.30pm. For full information please click on the Farmers Market button. Dates for 2012 are:
21 January 18 February 17 March
21 April 19 May 16 June
21 July 18 August 15 September
20 October 17 November 15 December
Waldron Country Market
Held on the second Wednesday of the month at 10.00am - 11.00am in the Lucas Hall.
Punnetts Town Village Market
First Saturday of the month 9.30am-12.30pm and refreshments are available.
Antiques and General Market
Every Tuesday and Saturday morning an antiques and general market is held next to the Crown Inn Public House, Burwash Road. For more information contact telephone number: 01435 860760/07966 176015.
Meet the reporter from The Courier
Samantha Payne will be at the Co-Op every Thursday between 2.00pm - 3.00pm Telephone: 01892 239052 or email: samantha.payne@courier.co.uk
Tots and Toys, State Hall, Kings Church, Station Road
Term time only every day 10.00am - 11.45am and 1.00pm - 2.45pm. For fun, crafts, stories and songs. £1.00 for a drink and healthy snack.
Heathfield Small Business Network
The group, established to help small non-high street based companies and self employed people in Heathfield establish working links meet at the Horam Inn. Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month, 12 noon - 1.30pm. For further information contact Barbara Hibbart on 01435 865135 or barbara@hibbart.com
Alzheimers Society
Coffee morning held the first Tuesday of the month in the Ian Price Room, Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, 10.30am - 12.30pm. For more information please contact: 07525 403854.
Action for Change Alcohol Team
Alcohol treatment services are now available with appointments. Non-appointment clinics are held at Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, on the first and third Friday of each month from 2.00pm - 3.30pm.
Dance Class - The Rhythmn of Life
Tuesday 10.00am - 11.00am, Heathfield Youth Centre
Wednesday 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Burwash Village Hall
£5.00 per class, charged at door
Props are used
For more information contact Celestine on 01435 883683 or 07826 815159
Zumba Fitness
Mondays, 9.30am, 6.30pm and 7.30pm at Punnetts Town Village Hall (zumba)
Mondays, 10.30am, Punnetts Town Village Hall (pilates)
Tuesdays, 6.15pm, Goward Hall, Cade Street (zumba)
Wednesdays, 9.30am, Cross-in-Hand Village Hall (zumba).
£5 per zumba class and £4 for pilates. If you do more than 1 class then pay only £2 each further class in same week. For more information contact Corrine Marsh on 01435 864685.
Line Dancing
Line dancing for beginners/improvers in Waldron Church Hall, Sheepsetting Lane and from 14 February 2011 in Punnetts Town Village Hall, both 7.30pm - 9.00pm. £5. For more information contact Dave on 01435 867583.
Heathfield Folk Dance Group
Tuesday 7.30pm - 10.00pm, St Richard's Church Hall
Park Road, Heathfield
£1.50 per session (includes tea/coffee and a biscuit) and no partner is needed
For more information contact: 01435 873551/863580
Coffee Morning
Held every Friday 10.30am - 12.30pm at Punnetts Town Village Hall.
For coffee, cakes, plants, books and lots of friendly faces
Punnetts Town Village Hall, Battle Road, Punnetts Town
For more information contact:
Punnetts Town Village Hall Committee
Maggie Lambert-Gorwyn
Telephone number: 01435 830645
Craft Group
Held 1st Sunday of the month 10.00am - 4.00pm.
You can watch or take part in craft making such as lacemaking, spinning, cross stich, rag rug making and knitting.
Punnetts Town Village Hall, Battle Road, Punnetts Town
For more information contact:
More details from 01435 865990
Wealden Step Forward Mobility Club
Held every Thursday, 1.00pm - 3.00pm, Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane for people with impaired mobility problems.
For more information contact Richard Sankey, telephone number: 07881 892531
Do you want to stop smoking?
If yes you can go to the stop smoking clinic at the Community Centre in Sheepsetting Lane. To make an appointment call 07795 390845/0800 917 8896. Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.30pm.
Slimming World
Mondays 7.30pm, Heathfield Community Centre. For more information contact Jane on 01892 664586.
Yoga Classes
Tuesday evenings, Punnetts Town Village Hall
Beginners: 6.00pm - 7.15pm and Intermediate (more than one years' experience) 7.30pm - 9.00pm.
Starting 7 September 2011 Wednesdays 9.15am - 10.30am for mums and dads to drop in. £8 per session
Fee of £45.00 for booking of 6 (non refundable)
Please contact Penelope on 01435 867452 for more information.
Computer Classes
Heathfield Library are holding free introductory computer sessions from September 2010 on Tuesdays, 2.00pm - 4.00pm. For more information please phone 0345 6080196.
Support group for those affected by the Afghanistan Conflict
Starts Thursday 30 September 2010 at 7.30pm at Heathfield Fire Station, High Street, Heathfield. The Heathfield branch of the national charity Afghan Heroes has been set up by spiritual healer Wendy Stronghill, who will be joined by a bereavement counsellor and psychotherapist. For more information contact 01435 863795.
Hailsham, Heathfield, Herstmonceux and District Cardiac Support Group
Membership is open to all age groups. All cardiac patients are welcome, if it be a stent, heart surgery, heart attack, an icd, a pacemaker or a bypass or you are a carer of a cardiac patient. The group meets the fourth Thursday or the month, 2.00pm for 2.30pm, at various venues in Hailsham, Heathfield or Herstmonceux areas. For more information contact Philip on 01323 449195 or email admin@cardiacsupportgroup.co.uk or visit www.cardiacsupportgroup.co.uk
Heathfield Flower Club
Members meet on the second Thursday in the month at 7.30pm at Heathfield Community centre, Sheepsetting Lane. Visitors £3.50. For more information contact 01435 866026.
Heathfield and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce - currently suspended
Every Tuesday, 10.00am - 12 noon, coffee shop, State Hall, Station Road, Heathfield
If you have a business and want help on where to find new markets, update or get a website for your business, get retirement advice, information on where best to advertise, raising capital, getting support for a business venture... and much more! Then pop in for a coffee as there will be at least two people to chat with, and if we can't help with your query, we can probably line you up with some one who can. Either way you get a chance to tell us your problem, idea, or just have a chat with someone else!
Barbara Hibbart (coaching & training) and Graeme Hird (Wealden Business Network) are responsible for organising this so if you are a chamber member and have an area of expertise that you feel could be of benefit to others, please go along and join them.
Heathfield and District Historical Society
All meetings are at 7.30pm in the Ian Price Room, Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane: 2012: 19 January, 16 February and 15 March.
Heathfield and District Philatelic Society
All meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 2.30pm in the Ian Price Room, Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane. Annual subscription of £8.00. 2012: 7 January, 14 February, 14 March and 17 April.
Heathfield and District Horticultural Society
All meetings are held on the third Monday of the month, 7.30pm, St Richard's Church Hall, Station Road.
East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre
Why not go along to the Heathfield hard of hearing group to meet others with hearing difficulties in an easy-to-communicate atmosphere? The group meets at the Red Cross Hall in Streatfield Road between 2.00pm and 3.30pm every second Monday of the month. Different speakers are there each month to talk on a variety of subjects and equipment of help to hard-of-hearing people is demonstrated. You will learn how to communicate with deaf and hard-of-hearing people so your friends and family might want to come too. For further information, ring the East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre on 01323 722 505.
Sussex Oakleaf
Aimed at people experiencing mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Meeting held every Tuesday, 10.00am - 1.00pm, Red Cross Hall, Streatfield Road, Heathfield. Looking for volunteers. For more information contact 01323 849524 or email john.hulm@sussexoakleaf.org.uk
Extend Over 60s (dance class)
Kings Church, 11.15am - 12 noon, on Mondays starting 19 September 2011, £4.00, term time only.
Heffle Tea Group
Meet the first Wednesday each month for a cup of tea and a piece of cake.1.30pm - 3.30pm at St Richard's Church Hall, Park Road, Heathfield. OPEN to ALL. Transport available. Contact: Fiona 01435 868942 or Lorraine 01435 865789.
Dance Classes, Punnetts Town Village Hall
Creative dance - ages 3 - 6 - Monday 3.45pm for 50 minutes.
Street dance 1 - ages 7 -10 - Tuesday 3.45 for 50 minutes.
Street dance 2 - ages 10 -16 - Tuesday 4.45 for 1 hour
Contact Chloe le Fay on 07766736421
Waldron WI
Meet every 2nd Wednesday each month at 2.30pm in The Lucas Hall, Waldron. Talks:
Wednesday 8 February Eliza McClelland will give a talk entitled " A WOMAN FOR ALL SEASONS"
Wednesday 14 March "BEHIND THE SCENES AT CHELSEA " Chris O'Donaghue "the challenges of being an exhibitor".
Wednesday 11 April TRAVEL IN THE PAST, a talk by Dr Janet Pennington.
Performing Arts Classes
Award-winning company, Intrepid Theatre, offer high quality performing arts classes for 4-7s & 7-11s at Broad Oak Village Hall, Broad Oak on Wednesdays 5.15pm - 6.45pm.For details and to try out please contact, Allie West on 01273 476 226 or 07934 362 312 or email office@intrepidinspires.co.uk
Intrepid is a not for profit community interest company based in Lewes, East Sussex. We are the areas only professionally run arts organisation for children and young people offering a wide range of performing and creative arts activities, work experience opportunities for Year 10 & 11 children from schools across Sussex and vounteer and first time paid work opportunities for 16 - 25 year olds.
For events taking place in Waldron, please click on the link to the Waldron Village Diary website
For a full list of events happening in Wealden please visit:
www.wealden.gov.uk/events
