Richard Collen, landlord of the Barley Mow pub in Punnetts Town, is trying to set up a chess and scrabble club in the pub. You would need to bring your own chess board. He is looking to hold these Wednesday nights, but would move to another night if preferred. If interested, please phone Richard on 01435 830323.
Message from Roger and Dawn Hopson, parents of Piers:
He left the care home in St Leonards on Sea where he lives, on Monday 25 January in the afternoon, saying that he would be back in a couple of hours. He has not been seen since. He was wearing a mushroom coloured anorak, dark trousers and brown shoes.
Piers is 35 years old. He is autistic and has Asperger syndrome, which means that he finds it difficult to interact with people. He probably would not ask for help, but expect someone to ask him. He has no proper friends that he might have gone to.
The Police had had reported sightings of him in the South East, but none have resulted in his safe return. If you have seen him, or know of anyone else you may have, please contact the Police on 0845 6070999.
Please find attached photo of Piers.
Heathfield has been receiving national media attention since the news broke on Wednesday 27 January of the tragic deaths of two young children found in the boot of a car parked in Mill Close, Heathfield. A Mrs Donnison, formally of Sheepsetting Lane, Cross in Hand and before that Coldharbour Lane, Punnetts Town, was arrested at Heathfield Police Station before being taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital for medical attention in police custody. It is reported that the children had recently been living in Surrey. It is not appropriate to speculate any further on this appalling incident and we leave it to the authorities who have it in hand. It is terribly sad for the remaining members of this family and especially for those residents in the area that knew the young children. We should also respect the horrific experience for our local police team in the Heathfield Police Station. We set out to represent Heathfield in the best light possible and this was an imagery that was soul destroying.
Based at Heathfield Community Fire Station volunteers will make a vital contribution by helping to provide fire safety advice and practical assistance to local people. For more information please contact Rosey Eggar on 07950 876771 or email volunteer@esfrs.org
The Heathfield and Waldron Rotary Club are offering a prize to two winners to have a personalised poem made for them or a loved one. There are limited numbers of tickets, so please contact 01435 864728 for your chance to win. Tickets are £1.00 each and will go to a Rotary charity.
Heathfield Rotary Club are running a Santa's delivery service if you live in Heathfield, Broad Oak, Cross-in-Hand or Horam. For a £5.00 delivery charge they will deliver your present on Christmas day. For a booking form go to Balcombes, Hailsham Road, or telephone 01435 862813. Payment has to be made when booking the service. Presents have to be at Balcombes by the 21 December.
Rob and Claire Bookham of Bookham Fine Foods, started 10 years ago, have been mentioned in Delia's latest Happy Christmas Cook book. Delia has championed 18 fine food suppliers, including Bookham Fine Foods.
Mr Bookham said that "Getting her seal of approval is a real honour. She also mentioned Fortnum and Masons so we are in good company. 2009 has already been an amazing year for us."
Extract taken from The Courier, Friday 6 November 2009
Case Rasoi, High Street, Heathfield, is amongst 24 restaurants in the South East on the shortlist for the British Curry Awards. 2,700 restaurants were nominated nationally. The award winners will be announced on Tuesday 3 November by Sir Trevor McDonald at Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park.
Extract taken from Sussex Express 30 October 2009
James Davies, 16, a Heathfield Community College student, has received recognition for his service to society at the 2009 Wealden Community Awards. James, member of the UK Youth Parliament and East Sussex Youth Cabinet was praised for his campaign to maintain the Youth Development Service in rural areas, as well as working to improve community safety through the Safer Wealden Partnership. James was "highly commended" by the High Sheriff..
Extract taken from The Courier, 30 October 2009
Sophie Barner, 13, from Hurst Green, won the South East Frontier School of Karate Grand Inter Club Championship 2009. Sophie trains at the Heathfield FSK School was awarded the Donna Taylor Trophy.
Andre Keyte, also from Heathfield FSK, won the male kickboxing section.
Extract taken from The Courier, 23 October 2009
Slimming World, a weight loss group, will be starting at the Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, on Monday 19 October. Call Julie Fermor on 07775 802739 for more information.
It is hoped to start, in October, a market on either the 1st or 4th Saturday of the month at Broad Oak Village Hall and they are currently looking for local food and craft producers.
For more information please contact Tina Applegate on 01435 867794/0777 3075665 or email cobweb01@btinternet.com
The East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are looking for community volunteers to provide advice and support on safety matters to the community. Volunteers will receive induction and training initially and then be required to attend monthly team meetings. Two information sessions will be held at Heathfield Fire Station on Wednesday 7 October, 10.30am - 12.30pm and Saturday 7 November, 10.30am - 12.30pm. To find out more information please phone 07950 876771 or email: volunteer@esfrs.org
James Davies, from Springwood Road, Heathfield, is a member of the East Sussex Youth Cabinet representing Wealden and member of the UK Youth Parliament representing Lewes and the High Weald. James, who has just taken his GCSEs and will be starting A Levels in September, first got involved when he saw a poster appealing for youth parliament candidates three years ago.
The key areas James has focused on locally are transport, health related issues (ie youngsters to stop smoking) and gaps in activity provision, as well as national work with regards to transport. James said a career as a lawyer appeals to him but he remains passionate about politics.
The East Sussex Youth Cabinet consists of around 18 members and the next election is to take place in November of this year.
Extract taken from The Courier, 28 August 2009
A bus is to serve Waldron for the first time in 10 years. Countryliner bus services has launched a 195 shopper bus which runs from The Star Inn, Waldron, to Eastbourne via Heathfield, Cade St, Three Cups, Punnetts Town and Rushlake Green weekly on a Wednesday.
For more information you can collect a leaflet from the Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council office, telephone 0844 477 1623 or go onto www.countryliner-coaches.co.uk
Can you help to keep Age Concern on the road?
Age Concern for Heathfield and District are in desperate need of new volunteer drivers to continue to run its free minibus service. Unfortunately recently three of the regular drivers have fallen seriously ill and two are on holiday and this has highlighted the need for more drivers. If you are able to help please contact Joyce Michelson on 01435 868327.
