The next meeting will be on Monday 8 March, 2.00pm - 3.30pm, at the Red Cross Hall, Streatfield Road. The title for March's talk is Communication Tactics. Do you struggle to hear conversation in crowded places? If yes, go along and learn some simple tips. For further information contact David Rowan, East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre, telephone number 01323 722505.
Travelling trends fashion show and clothes sale on Thursday 11 March, 7.30pm, Kings Church, State Hall, Station Road. Tickets £5.00 per person available from the office, telephone number 01435 863786 or office@k-c-h.org.uk. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Pink Ribbon Foundation.
High Street clothes - all prices slashed - bargains galore. No ordering - buy on the night and pay by cash or debit/credit card.
Wellbeing days raising runds for Demelza House at Horam Natural Therapy Centre, Horam, TN21 0EL. Treatments are available on the 16 January, 13 February and 13 March. £20.00 for 1 hour and £10 for 30 minutes. For further details phone 01435 812997 or go to www.shunyata.co.uk
The Heathfield 1st Scout Group is holding a series of fundraising events in 2010 to raise even more cash for its community headquarters project.
It's a Knockout competition will be held sometime in the spring and a Fun Dog Show on 5 June. There will also be events on the 20 June and on the 17 July.
For more information please contact Mrs Dann on 01435 865502.
This will be held on Tuesday 13 April, Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane. More details available nearer the date. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
The Heffle Cuckoo Fair will take place at 11am to 4pm around the Goward Hall, Cade Street, Old Heathfield. There will be a Barn Dance from 7 pm in the Goward Hall and a scarecrow competition.
Heathfield & District Agricultural Show, Broad Oak, Heathfield, the largest one day agricultural show in the south east, is the place to be on Saturday 29th May 2010. Gates open 8am to 6pm. The attraction in the main ring this year will be Bolddog “Lings” Freestyle team. The display features a wide selection of freestyle motocross tricks such as the ‘superman seat grab’, ‘Indian air’, ‘heel-clicker’, ‘rock solid’, ‘double-nac’, ‘switch blade’, ‘kiss of death’, ‘lazy boy’ and many more. Many of these moves will result in the rider exiting their seat, taking their hands off the handlebars and rotating their body around the bike! Other attractions will include a display based around The Farming Year. There will also be the usual: Cattle, Sheep, Pig & Horse Shows, Vintage Tractor & Working Steam, Farmers’ Market, Country Ways area, Terrier Racing and hundreds of opportunities to purchase things on the Trade Stands. Free show programmes are handed out on the day giving show goers a comprehensive handbook of the days activities. Reduced price entrance tickets available if purchased in advance. Visit website for full details: www.heathfieldshow.org
Following the success of the Heathfield Carnival last year Heathfield & Waldron Rotary with the help of St. Wilfrids Hospice are doing it again! Last years Carnival was overwhelming, some 8000 people came to Heathfield that day. They enjoyed an afternoon of good old fashion fun, games and variety coupled with a collection of stalls, marquees and tents that offered an interesting array of things for sale or amusement. The date this year is Saturday 26th June 2010. It is going to be a fun and enthusiastic day starting at 12:00pm with a Carnival Procession starting at 1:00pm from Crown Yard by the Crown public house down and through the High Street, up Mill Road and on to the Community Centre in Sheepsetting Lane. Disembarkation here for an afternoon of fun and games with side stalls, shows, cream teas, and a whole range of organisations from horticultural societies, drama groups, dog training, to flower shows and gymnastics.
The procession will consist of several themed floats - the theme this year is ‘Summertime’. We have, amongst other musically talented entertainers, Tri-star Twirlers, Heathfield College Bataccuda Band plus several other bands and entertaining participants, and hopefully, a vintage car, a couple of personel carriers, and even a steam engine or two! We want you, the traders and the community to join in, be part of it - organise your own float, style your shop window, choose whatever theme you like around 'Summertime' and be there for a packed afternoon of visitors and locals all potentially a customer for your business or charity cause. St. Wilfrids Hospice, Rotary and others will all be 'signpost displays' in the High Street or at the Community Centre.
Note the date; Saturday 26th June 2010 and an earlier start time of 12 noon! We anticipate several thousand visitors to Heathfield, lets make it a fun day to remember, and if all goes to plan – do it again next year!
If you wish to participate in the procession, please click on the link below.
Thank you for your support,
Graeme Hird, Carnival Promoter
Download Link http://www.heathfieldcarnival.co.uk/signup.php
Heathfield Christmas family fun day will be held on Saturday 27 November. Details to be shown nearer the time.
Rotary and St Wilfrid carol service will be held on Sunday 19 December, 4.00pm, Union Church. More details to be shown nearer the time.
Every Monday
The Age Concern shopping bus leaves Horam (opposite the Church in Horebeech Lane) at 9.30am bound for Heathfield. It returns at 10.45am. Ring Joyce Michelsen to book a seat. Telephone number: 01435 868327
Volunteers from Heathfield's Union Church, Station Road, are on hand at the Union Church from 10.00am to welcome visitors to an "open door" get together. Refreshments and a cooked lunch are also available.
"Extend" (music to movement) exercises are held at the State Hall, Station Road, courtesy of the Kings Church, between 11.15am and 12 noon. The classes are run by Alison Salters, a qualified instructor (telephone number: 01825 766293). The cost if £3.50 per person, to include refreshments.
Every First Monday of the Month
Heathfield's Red Cross Hall, Streatfield Road, is open for the supply of hearing aid batteries and for minor repairs, open between 10..0am - 12 noon.
Every Second Monday of the Month
Heathfield Hard of Hearing Group meetings at the Red Cross Hall, Streatfield Road, between 2.00pm - 3.30pm. 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 please ring the East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre on 01323 722505.
Every Forth 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.
Every Tuesday
The Holdenhurst Centre, Mill Road, Heathfield, is open for day care between 10.00am and 3.30pm under the supervision of Age Concern East Sussex (whose headquarters are in Lewes). Age Concern Heathfield can arrange door-to-door transport. For details please contact Mary Parker, Age Concern East Sussex, on 01273 476704.
Citizens' Advice sessions are held at the Kings Church, Station Road, from 10.00am - 12 noon. No prior appointment is necessary.
The Red Cross Hall in Streatfield Road is open for tea and coffee between 10.00am and 12 noon.
Every Other Tuesday
Senior citizens lunch at the Union Church Hall, Station Road, commencing at 12.30pm. Transport is available door to door. For a place at the lunch and on the minibus please phone Joyce Michelsen on 01435 868327.
Every Wednesday
For Horam residents, the Age Concern Heathfield shopping bus will pick you up at your door, transport you to Heathfield and take you home again. It leaves Horam around 10.00am and returns from Heathfield around 11.15am. Contact Joyce Michelsen on 01435 868327.
Every Wednesday Afternoon
The Age Concern Heathfield minibus travels to the Hailsham Leisure Centre, taking passengers to a weekly swimming session. Contact John Banks on 01825 733799 for details.
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, from 12.30pm until 2.30pm. A light finger buffet is provided. You would be made very welcome and the opportunity to chat to others in similar circumstances could be beneficial. You might also like to bring the person you are caring for. Contact Mrs Elsey on 01435 863719 for more information.
Every Second Wednesday of the Month
The Waldron Country Market is held at the Lucas Memorial Hall, Waldron, commencing 10.30am. This is an opportunity to purchase home made goods and also items can be ordered in advance from month to month and parcels can be made up and dispatched to countrywide addresses. The market also incorporates a drop-in centre which offers free coffee and biscuits between 10.00am - 11.00am. Easy parking is available.
Every Thursday
"Extend" (movement to music) exercise classes are held at the West End Room, Christ Church Centre, Horam between 2.00pm and 3.00pm. The cost is £2.00 per person which includes tea and biscuits, plus a 50p donation towards the upkeep of the hall. Contact Jane Morris on 01323 483529 for more information.
For residents of Heathfield, Broad Oak, Cade Street, Old Heathfield and Cross-in-Hand the Age Concern shopping bus is on the road - morning and afternoon. It will pick you up (and your trolley) 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 in" where you will receive a warm welcome, between 10.00am and 3.30pm. You can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, snack or light lunch and a chat. Even if you have no shopping to do why not visit for a tasty lunch out and friendly company? Contact Joyce Michelsen on 01435 868327 to book a seat on the minibus.
Whist drive at Heathfield's Red Cross Hall, Streatfield Road, run by the "Out and Abouters", commences at 7.00pm. The cost is £2.50 per head to cover refreshments and raffle prizes. Contact Sue on 01435 862577 for more information.
Every Friday
Day care at Holdenhurst Centre - please see under Every Tuesday for full details.
The Union Church, Station Road, is open from 10.30am to 12 noon, for refreshments in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Contact details:
Cars - Mr John Willson, telephone number: 01435 864159
Minibuses - Mrs Joyce Michelson, telephone number: 01435 862804
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 2010 are:
16 January 20 February 20 March
17 April 15 May 19 June
17 July 21 August 18 September
16 October 20 November 18 December
Waldron Country Market
Held on the second Wednesday of the month at 10.00am in the Lucas Hall.
Broad Oak Farmers Market
There is a farmers market at Broad Oak Village Hall on the first Saturday of the month, 9.30am - 1.00pm. The December market will be held on Sunday 6 December and not Saturday 5th.
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.
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.
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
Coffee Morning
Held every week from Friday 7 August 2009 to Friday 18 December 2009, 10.30am - 12.30pm.
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 beginning Sunday 1 November 2009 - Sunday 7 February 2010, 10.00am - 4.00pm.
It is being run by a group of babbin lace makers but is open to all craft.
Punnetts Town Village Hall, Battle Road, Punnetts Town
For more information contact:
Maggie Lambert-Gorwyn
Telephone number: 01435830645
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.
For a full list of events happening in Wealden please visit:
www.wealden.gov.uk/events
