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Issue 58 November/December 2014
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Editor’s Note .....................................................................................................................................12 Community Page ................................................................................................................................16 Local Events in November & December .................................................................................18 Crowborough Town Council Newsletter: Issue 4 ............................................................21-28 Crowborough & District Loyalty Card .................................................................................30 Local Clubs and Organisations ................................................................................................32-35 Business Page .........................................................................................................................................36
Contents
Sudoku
Business Feature: The Barrister Broker - reducing your legal costs ...............................38 Prize Crossword: sponsored by Guest’s Shoe Services ..................................................41-42 Useful Numbers ...................................................................................................................................44 Sudoku Solution ...................................................................................................................................45 Index of Advertisers ...........................................................................................................................46
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How to Play - Fill the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition! You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic there’s no maths involved and no adding up. GOOD LUCK! Turn to page 45 for solution
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Editor’s Note
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Dear Readers, Welcome to the final issue of 2014! I must say this has certainly been a whirlwind of a year and I’m certainly looking forward to Christmas with my friends and family. Of course I’ve been getting used to being a step-mum too and even though ‘my’ girls are 17 and 18 years old now I will still have fun decorating their bedrooms with fairy lights and making up stockings for them. Apparently I’m the ‘best step-mum’ they tell me. As usual it’s been a busy couple of months since the last issue and of course I’ve been out and about in town as much as possible. I had a fantastic evening with hubby as we watched the Torch Light Procession on Chapel Green. It was a glorious evening and the atmosphere was buzzing. I love the traditional events that take place in town and it’s always a great opportunity to catch up with so many friends at the same time. Well done to the Carnival & Bonfire Society for another excellent day!
Despite the weather on the bank holiday it was great to see so many people at the Crowborough Hospital Fete. We squeezed ourselves into the buildings where all the stalls had been moved to and had a great wander around. I must admit that I’m quite a bookworm and get rather carried away looking through the book stalls. By the time we reached the car after the fete we were soaked through but it had been worth it. So, what do the next couple of months have in store for Crowborough? Lots of Christmas Fairs of course! I always enjoy going to the local fairs to do Christmas shopping as they do provide a great opportunity to pick up some unique gifts for family and friends and they are super for finding the stocking filler presents too. You’ll find all the details on page 18. The crossword has been sponsored by Guest’s Shoe Services so if you can complete the crossword then you could be in with a chance to win a £25 voucher to spend there. I always find it extremely difficult to visit the shop without leaving with a new pair of boots as owner Jenny will know! As usual, don’t forget to mention The Crowborough Directory if you are responding to anything you’ve seen featured in this magazine as it helps to secure it’s future. The next deadline for content and advertising requests is Friday 28th November for the January/February issue. Wishing you all a wonderful festive season...
Laura Burton-Lawrence, Editor - The Crowborough Directory
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Crowborough 10K Road Race - Sunday 30th November at 10am The race is one of Sussex’s most popular and friendly 10K Sussex Grand Prix road race and includes a challenging route and incorporates a ford and a nice hill.The attracts up to 500 runners from all over Sussex and beyond and has been held for over 27 years. The race is hosted by Crowborough Runners, founded way back in 1982 when a group of enthusiastic athletes, having watched the first London Marathon, thought it was time the running scene hit the roads of sunny Crowborough. The Club has gone from strength to strength and now has both adult and junior sections and also now runs a training session for beginners on the track at Freedom Leisure in Crowborough which now has over 25 Run-England runners on Mondays many of whom started running from scratch but who are no able to run 5K after only a few months with the Club. The Club has been campiagning to get a very old running track and athletics facilities improved for some time.The Club is hoping to get funding help in future so that the old, pot holed cinder running track in Crowborough, the last known laid cinder facilities in the UK, can be modernised to help the Club improve its ability to attract athletes and to carry on the 2012 Olympic spirit. It is currently seeking funding partners. All the Club’s activities and training times can be found at www.crowboroughrunners.org.uk and on Facebook
Cards for Good Causes “Cards for Good Causes” opens from now until 17th December between 10am until 4pm at the United Reform Church in Croft Road, Crowborough. Christmas cards and goods for sales for many charities and the proceeds will go to those charities.
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Local Events November & December
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Wednesday 5th November
Grand Firework Display - 7.15, Goldsmiths Recreation Ground, Eridge Rd.
Thursday 6th November
Crowborough Flower Club - 7.15 for 7.30 start, Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove. Flower Demonstration with Jenny Nye. Visitors welcome £5. Contact 01892 654 725 / 655 702.
Saturday 8th November
Weald Home & Gift Fayre - 11am2.30pm, Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove. In aid of Pilgrim Homes Reg. Charity No. 242266. Great variety of stalls plus coffee, tea, snacks and 2-course lunch. Crowborough Christmas Fayre - 10am2pm, Saxonbury Hall, All Saints Church Centre, TN6 1ED. In aid of Hospice in the Weald. Lots of stalls - books, preserves, jewellery, Hospice Christmas cards, gifts and refreshments. Contact 01892 664 036 for further details. Organised by Crowborough Friends of Hospice in the Weald. Remembering the Great War - 7.30pm, All Saints Church Centre, Chapel Green. Crowborough Choral Society will perform “Spirit of England” by Edward Elgar and “In Flanders Fields” set to music by Noel Bannister. Tickets £12 each available from Cro’s Jewellers, High Street or on the door. www.crowborough-choral.com.
Sunday 9th & Monday 11th November
Remembrance Services - See centre section for further information.
Wednesday 19th November
The Friends of Saxonbury House Surgery AGM - 7pm, Saxonbury House Surgery.
Saturday 22nd November
Crowborough Farmers’ Market - 9am1pm, New Road Car Park. Crowborough Lions: Diabetic Screen Session 10am-3pm, Crowborough Town Hall.
Tuesday 25th November
Crowborough Horticultural Society - 7.30pm, Crowborough Community Centre. “The Gardens of Gertrude Jekyll” by Graham Usher.
Friday 28th November
Crowborough’s Christmas Cracker - 4-6pm in the Town Centre.
Saturday 29th November
St. John’s CEP School Christmas Fair - 11am-2pm, St John’s CEP School, School Lane, Crowborough TN6 1SD. Fun for all the family including Santa’s Grotto, Pop-up Cafe, Christmas games and crafts and unique gifts. Organised by St John’s CE Primary School PTA.
Sunday 30th November
Croborough 10K Road Roace - See page 17.
Tuesday 2nd December
Candlelit Civic Carol Service - 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Chapel Green.
Thursday 4th December
Crowborough Flower Club Christmas Open Evening - 7pm for 7.30pm start, Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough. “Baubles & Bows” with Sue Flight. Christmas Sales Table, Flower Raffle, General Raffle. Visitors welcome tickets £10 inc mulled wine. For tickets contact 01892 655 702/654 725.
Friday 12th - Sunday 14th December
Babes in the Wood - The Crowborough Players Panot - 9am-1pm, Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough TN6 1FE. Tickets £8.50 and £7.00 concessions. 7.30pm eves/2.30pm Saturday & Sunday matinees. Box office: buy online at www. thecrowboroughplayers.com or call 01892 300 567.
Monday 15th December
Celebration of Christmas Concert - 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Chapel Green. Crowborough Community Centre. Presented by Singing for Fun Ladies Choir with Nutley School Choir. Refreshments available. Entry by donation - all proceeds to Crowborough Hospital.
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The Official Newsletter of the Crowborough Town Council
Crowborough News In this issue:
Remembrance Services 2014
Christmas Cracker
Crowborough in Bloom
Issue 4 2014
Your Councillors
An upgrade for Goldsmiths Skate Park with Crowborough Town Council, we have worked out a design that has used the input of local skaters and have created something wonderful for us all to use for many years to come. We are so excited to see this project come to fruition and we hope that it will encourage people to become part of our ever growing community.” The work on the skate park is expected to be completed by the end of October and it is hoped that the upgrade of the facility will Skate Park at Goldsmiths encourage more youngsters to take up the Crowborough Town Council, in consultation sport. with the Crowborough skate park group, has Cllr Kay Moss, Chairman of the Sport, commissioned an upgrade of the skate park Recreation and Cemetery Committee said at Goldsmiths Recreation Ground. “This is a terrific example of the community Three manufacturers were invited to submit designs to the council. The end users were given the opportunity to meet the contractors, look at the designs, influence changes and to help in finalising the end design. Tommy Chamberlain, member of the Crowborough skate parks group and spokesman said “The skaters of Crowborough are thankful to both Crowborough Town Council and the contractor Wheelscape for the upgrade of our beloved skate park. The skate park has definitely seen better days and it’s great to know that the upgrade will give it a new lease of life. After a year of liaising
working together. The skate park users approached the town council with their request and the upgraded skate park at Goldsmiths is the result of consultation with the young people of Crowborough.”
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Acts of Remembrance and Services 2014
Grand
Firework Display Sunday 9th November 2014
The Music Theme for 2014 is
BEST of BRITISH!
10.30am
Act of Remembrance and Service at St Michael and All Angel Church, Jarvis Brook.
2.00pm
Parade and march from Waitrose car park to the War Memorial at Chapel Green.
2.30pm
Act of remembrance at the War Memorial, Chapel Green.
WEDNESDAY
3.00pm
Service of remembrance at All Saints Church, Chapel Green.
5TH NOVEMBER
Tuesday 11th November 2014
10.45am
The annual Act of Commemoration at the War Memorial on Chapel Green.
11.00am
The maroon will be fired from Chapel Green to signify two minutes silence.
BEACON LIT 7.15PM Goldsmiths Recreation Ground Eridge Road Crowborough
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Crowborough Allotment News Owlsbury Allotment Tenants Association. afoot for an autumn event to be held at The Owlsbury Allotment site is situated in a local hostelry with an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in a pumpkin carving a rural area. Allotment holders can enjoy competition, a quiz the peace and tranquillity of the area and free nibbles. It’s a as well as the wonderful views over the great opportunity for fellow allotment holders Sussex countryside. to chat, compare successes and failures, Owlsbury Allotment exchange tips and ideas and generally Tenants Association relax and talk all things allotments! OATS (OATS), is working has also arranged many benefits for its to build its own members such as insurance, local garden community and centre discounts and the provision of horse has a growing, enthusiastic membership manure and mushroom compost, delivered who are keen to contribute to the local onsite and at very reasonable rates. community. This year OATS participated in the Crowborough Summer Fair for the first There are plots available at Owlsbury time with an information table. (please contact Crowborough Town Council) and new members are always welcome to OATS held a very successful free summer the OATS community. BBQ for its members and there are plans
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Crowborough in Bloom 2014 From late spring and throughout the summer Crowborough residents and visitors were greeted with a stunning display of flowers. Here is a reminder of the prolific colours that adorned Chapel Green and the town centre as we enter into the autumn and winter months.
The Town Centre
Chapel Green
Cloakes Corner
The High Street Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 4 - 2014
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25 years of twinning with Horwich On the 22nd March 1990 the towns of Horwich and Crowborough entered into a historic twinning arrangement when they became the first towns within this country to sign a Twinning Charter. Horwich is situated in the beautiful rural setting of the West Pennine Moors. It is a vibrant town rich in heritage and is home to 20,000 people. Crowborough and Horwich, through the signing of the charter, pledged to promote exchanges of a cultural, social and sporting nature of interest. Since 1990 the carnival societies of both towns have had many exchanges and visitors to Horwich from Crowborough have been grateful for the warm and welcoming reception received. It is hoped that in marking the bond of 25 years a ‘Friends of Horwich’ society can be established which will take forward the original aims of the twinning. If you are interested in getting involved in this project the council would love to hear from you. Please email caroline@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk to register your interest.
Horwich Town Centre
Rivington Pike, West Pennine Moors Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 4 - 2014
Crowborough Town Councillors (in alphabetical order)
WARD
NAME
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
St Johns
ADAMS Paul
2 Jubilee Cottages, Mardens Hill, TN6 1XW paul.adams@adamsrealestate.demon.co.uk
661719
West
BURCH Quentin
South View Cottage, Southview Road, TN6 1HL QuentinBurch08@aol.com
07876 501539
West
COOKE Michael
Studleigh, Queens Road, Crowborough TN6 1EJ mikecooke614@gmail.com
663472
East
COWIE Peter
28 Rockington Way, TN6 2NJ cllrpcowie@btinternet.com
655615
Jarvis Brook
FERMOR Elizabeth
Owlsbury Oast, Hadlow Down Road, Crowborough, TN6 3RG em@fermor.me.uk
664552
North
FERMOR Philip
Owlsbury Oast, Hadlow Down Road, Crowborough, TN6 3RG cllr@fermor.me.uk
664552 07885 226504
Jarvis Brook
JOHNSTONE Beverley
Broadhembury House, Treblers Road, TN6 3RL Beverleyjohnstone@hotmail.com
601192
North
MOSS George
The Pippins, Eridge Road, Crowborough TN6 2SY georgemoss@hotmail.com
654201
West
MOSS Kay
The Pippins, Eridge Road, Crowborough. TN6 2SY kayjmoss@msn.com
654201
North
REED Ronald
3 Southridge Rise, Crowborough TN6 1LN Ronaldreedr@aol.com
663532
West
SCRACE Wendy
Greystones, 4 Swift Close, Crowborough TN6 1UN Wendy.Scrace@btinternet.com
07929 840724
East
SHAW David
15 Hydehurst Close. Crowborough. TN6 1EN Dave.shaw.86@gmail.com
07538 345515
East
STEEN Andrew
2 Booker Close, Crowborough TN6 2XT cllr@steen.org.uk
07766 605744
St Johns
STREET Mathew
Westfield Lodge, Hilders Farm Close, Crowborough TN6 2XJ matthewstreet@talktalk.net
660141
East
TIMMS Sandra
Malens, Beacon Gardens, Crowborough, TN6 1BG Sandra.Timms@btconnect.com
654989
North
WALLER Neil
94 Fermor Way, Crowborough Sussex TN6 3BJ Cllr.neil.waller@wealden.gov.uk
662435
CONTACT DETAILS
Crowborough Town Council Town Hall The Broadway Crowborough TN6 1DA Tel: 01892 652907 Fax: 01892 669736 e-mail: info@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk Website: www.crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk Reprinting or transmission in whole or part is forbidden except by express permission of the Town Council.
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Loyalty Card
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The Crowborough & District Loyalty Card £50 worth of vouchers to be won each month! Congratulations to our August and September Loyalty Card Winners: Jane Holman and Mrs M Marks both of Crowborough, who each win £50 worth of vouchers. Jane (pictured), who had her loyalty card stamped at Hair Gallery in the town centre and collected her winning vouchers from there, was delighted and surprised to win. Jane was especially pleased as she stated “I’ve never won anything so this was a surprise”“I’ve just had a baby and I think I’ll use the vouchers to treat myself to a treatment in the Hair Gallery beauty rooms”
How it works Simply pick up a FREE Loyalty Card from any of the participating businesses and start collecting stamps. For every £10 spent you will receive a stamp, maximum 18 stamps per transaction. Each card takes 6 stamps, once full add your name and address details and deposit in one of the collection boxes (locations below) or post to the Chamber at the address above. Your card will then be entered into the prize draw for that month with one lucky winner getting £50 of vouchers to spend in any of the participating businesses. There is no limit to the number of cards you can submit in a month; the more you fill the greater the chance you have of winning! For more information visit www.crowboroughchamber.co.uk or email secretary@crowboroughchamber.co.uk
Participating businesses Chamber of Commerce Members The Crowborough Directory
JG Auto Repairs
The Pet Food Shop
Global Travel
Millbrook Garden Centre
R&D Training
Guests Shoe Services
The Natural Health Centre
T&T Plant Hire Ltd
Judy Bowen-Jones Acupuncture
OMD Websites
W.E. Cro & Son Zest
Non-Chamber Members AB and C Shoe Repairs
Crowborough Shoe Repairs
Mid Sussex Timber
Brook House Carpets
Durban Dental Centre
Mullberrys
Columbine Dry Cleaners
Hair Gallery
Phillips Man Shops
Cross Country Stores
Hearing & Mobility
Collection boxes are located at: Guests Shoe Services, 5 High Street, Crowborough, TN6 2QA | T&T Plant Hire Ltd, 12 Wealden Industrial Estate, Farningham Road, Jarvis Brook, TN6 2JP
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Clubs and Organisations
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Amateur Dramatics, Music & Dance Ashdown Scottish Country Dance Club
Michael Copeman - 01892 655 971 Meet: Thursdays 8-10pm, Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall (Sept to June)
Buxted Symphony Orchestra
Violin players especially welcome Tessa Younger - 01892 852 145 Meet: Sat (term time) 9.30-11.30am at St Mary’s Church Hall, Buxted
Crowborough Choral Society
New members welcome. www.crowboroughchoral. com Rehearsals: Weds 7.45pm (term time) at Herne Junior School, Herne Road, Crowborough
Crowborough Jubilee Choir
Norman Austin - 01892 655298 / e: cft-naustin@ supanet.com Rehearsals: 7.30pm, Tues at United Church, Croft Road
The Crowborough Players
Community theatre group. All welcome Contact: 01892 300 567 www.thecrowboroughplayers.com
Crowborough Singing for Fun Ladies Choir
Gillian Cowling - 01892 663 986 Meet: Mondays (term time) - 7.30pm at All Saints Church
Crowborough Vale Drama Group
Contact - 01892 662819 or email info@crowboroughvaledrama.org.uk Meet: Mondays 7.30-9.30pm at Crowborough Community Centre
Downsmen Corps Youth Marching Band
Paul Heyes - 01892 740 182 www.downsmen.org.uk
Groombridge Amateur Dramatic Society
groombridge.gads@gmail.com web: groombridge-gads.blogspot.co.uk
Hartfield Singers
of news, views and information on Crowborough Common. All input and ideas welcomed. e: info@crowboroughcommon.org.uk www.crowboroughcommon.org.uk
Rehearsals and concerts Contact: Pat Arnold - 01892 611 414
inChoir
Fun singing group 01342 760078 / www.inchoir.co.uk Meet: Thurs eve in Beacon College
Crowborough Conservation
Mayfield Band
All Brass instrument players needed for Fetes, Concerts and Contests Simon Rudge - 01435 872 007 Meet: Fri eves, 8-10pm at the Band Hut in Mayfield located behind the Memorial Hall - www.mayfieldband. co.uk
Barry Hawkins - 01892 852 120 Meet: 1st Tues & 3rd Sun each month, 10am at the reserve, High Cross, Rotherfield
Mayfield Youth Band
Jenny Pursglove - 01892 653 422 Meet: Fri eves 7pm at The Band Hut, Mayfield (located behind Memorial Hall) - www.mayfieldband.co.uk
Arts & Crafts Chatterley Carvers
MHG Ballroom and Latin Dance Club Contact:- Heather or Mike - 01892 655 175 / mhg.dancing@hotmail.co.uk Meet: Tues 7-10pm at Crowborough Community Centre / Thurs 7-10pm at All Saints Church Centre
PopZing
Noel Bannister - 01892 668059 Meet: Monday eve, 8pm at Crowborough Community Centre.
Rotherfield Players
Woodcarving for all, beginners welcome. Tools and wood supplied. Jim French - 01892 610 534 Meet: Weds 7.30pm, Bells Yew Green Village Hall or Tues 7pm, Horam Village Hall
Crowborough Arts
Join us if you would like to be involved in a vibrant arts organisation Contact: contact 01892 661 319 sue@bartonmanor.co.uk www.crowborough-arts.org.uk
Crowborough Creative Arts Group
Acting/Backstage - see our website www.rotherfieldplayers.co.uk
Arts workshops with local artists. Secretary: 01892 663 012. Meet: Fridays, 9.45am- 12noon, Coffee Bar, All Saints Church, Chapel Green.
What You Will Theatre
Youth Drama Club Contact - 01892 300 399 www.whatyouwilltheatre.com
Charities World In Need
Animals & Nature Ashdown Friends of the Earth
Pete Meiners - 01892 664 762 e: Petemeiners@aol.com www.ashdownfoe.co.uk Meet: Last Thurs each month, Brambletye Hotel, Forest Row (all welcome)
International Aid & Development Agency (Charity Reg 1041711) Trinity Hall, Mill Crescent, Crowborough Tel: 01892 669 834 or visit www. worldinneed.co.uk
Facilities for Hire Crowborough Centre
Brook Dog Training Club
Noel Austin - 01892 655 298 Meet: Weds 7pm at Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall (Kennel Club Associated)
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High Weald Beekeepers
J Greer - 01892 654 044 Meet: Division Apiary and Members’ Apiaries from April to September
Powdermill Trust for Nature Conservation
Mayfield Festival Choir
Robin Howden - 01825 830 277 Rehearsals Thurs eves in The Mayfield Primary School
A web-based forum for the exchange
Supporting the conservation of our town’s green spaces. Volunteering opportunities and events. Pat Arnold - 01892 611 414 www.crowboroughconservation.org
A multipurpose community venue. Lin Lucas - 01892 653 823 e: info@crowboroughcentre.info
Crowborough St John’s WI Hall Ghyll Road Sylvia Wild - 01892 653 957
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Hobbies & Interests 1st Crowborough Boys Brigade
Anchors - 5 to 8 yrs | Juniors - 8 to 11 yrs | Company - 11 to 18 yrs 1x Explorer - 14 to 18 yrs Colin Eaton - 01892 653 272 Meet: Friday evenings at United Church Hall, Croft Rd
1st Crowborough Scouts
3x Beavers - 6 to 8 yrs | 3x Cub packs - 8 to 10 ½ yrs | x Scouts - 10 ½ to 14 yrs | 1x Explorer - 14 to 18 yrs Contact - 01892 611 817
Air Training Corp 1414 (Crowborough) Squadron
For young people aged 13 to 20 Mark Hobbs - 01892 654 062 Meet: Mon and Thurs 7.15pm-9.30pm, Bldg 3, Crowborough Training Camp e: oc.1414@aircadets.org
Army Cadet Force (No8 Crowborough Detachment PWRR)
Excellent training facilities with qualified staff for ages 12 ½ to 18 yrs David Shearn - 01892 668 022 Meet: Mon and Weds 7.15pm - 9.30pm, Crowborough Army Camp.
Crowborough Flower Club (NAFAS Affiliated)
Marjorie - 01892 654 725 Meet: 1st Thurs each month, 7.15pm at C’borough Community Hall, Pine Grove
Crowborough Historical Society
Gareth Hockin - 07909 778 329 or garethhockin@hotmail.co.uk Meet: 1st Tues each month, 8pm at Crowborough Centre (excl. Aug)
Crowborough Horticultural
Society Michèle Jenner - 01892 652 960 Meet: Last Tues each month at the Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove 7.15 for 7.30pm. Annual Subscription £15, non-members £4 per meeting.
Crowborough Locomotive Society
Help to run a miniature railway John Wood - 01892 852 741 Meet: Goldsmiths Centre
Crowborough Model Boat Club
Joe Coppendale - 01732 366 358 Goldsmiths Centre, Boating Lake, W/Es
Girlguiding
4x Rainbow Units - girls 5-7 yrs 5x Brownie Packs - girls 7-10 yrs 5x Guide Units - girls 10-14 yrs 1x Ranger Unit - girls 14-26 yrs Trefoil Guild - 18-108 yrs Marion Thorpe - 01892 655 972 www.crowguiding.co.uk
Jarvis Brook Horticultural Society Helen Jenkins - 01892 665 185 or email helen@steeproad.fsnet.co.uk We hold two open shows a year and subscription is £3 a year which allows 10% discount at several nurseries.
Pine Grove Pictures
Monthly film screening at Crowborough Community Centre. For more information go to: www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk email hello@pinegrovepictures.org.uk
St.John Ambulance (Crowborough)
Contact: ray.cassford@sja.org.uk Meet: St.John Ambulance HQ, Westbury House, Park Road. Cadets: Weds (Term time) 6.30-8pm (10+ yrs) Adults: Weds 7.45-9.30pm (18+)
St.John Ambulance Fellowship, Crowborough
Ron Davis - 01892 655 288 Meet: 2nd Tues each month 2-4 pm.
Sunflower Quilters
Patchwork projects. All levels Contact: 01825 732 838 Meet: 2nd and 4th Tues from 2-pm, Crowborough Community Centre
Taoist Tai Chi Society
International society and a registered charity with Beginner Tai Chi classes for Health and Wellbeing Michael Kilby - kilbymw@gmail.com / 01892 664495 www.taoist.org.uk
Wealden Model Aircraft Society
Bob Hart - 01892 852 137 Meet: 1st Tues each month at Five Ash Down village hall - 8-10pm - www. wealdenflyers.co.uk
Organisations & Societies Adult College for Rural E. Sussex
Adult learning courses for all Contact: 01825 761 820 www.acreslearning.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meet: Every Friday 8-9.30 pm at the United Church, Croft Road, Crowborough TN6 1HA
Alderbrook Community
Association Meet: 2nd Tues each month at 7pm, St Richard’s Church Hall, Fermor Road
Crowborough &
District Lions Club Frank Lees - 01892 654 196 Meet: 2nd Tues each month at Croft Road Social Club (opp Waitrose) www.crowlions.org.uk
Crowborough Bonfire
& Carnival Society Nigel Cassford - 01892 661 675
Crowborough Foodbank
Emergency food & support for local people in crisis. Contact: 07936 515 798 info@crowborough. foodbank.org.uk www.crowborough. foodbank.org.uk
Clubs and Organisations
Rotherfield Village Hall
Booking Clerk: 01892 660 138 / email bookings@rotherfieldvillagehall.co.org www.rotherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
Crowborough Friends of Hospice in the Weald
Fund raising activities for Hospice in the Weald Contact: Joy Bruce - 01892 664 036
Crowborough Support Group of Parkinsons UK
For sufferers and their carers, just for a sociable and friendy afternoon. Hilary Brown - 01892 654 324 Meet: 2nd Weds each month, 3pm in the Coffee bar in the Old Hall All Saints Church Chapel Green.
Friends of Rotherfield & Brook Surgeries
Registered Charity Bob Ely - 01892 852 659 rdely@tiscali.co.uk
Friends of Crowborough Hospital
The Friends Office, Crowborough Hospital, South View Rd, TN6 1HB Tel: 01892 664 626 e: enquiries@foch.org.uk
Friends of Saxonbury House Surgery Saxonbury Hse, Croft Rd, TN6 1DL Jenny Scott - 01892 653 431
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Clubs and Organisations
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Carolyn Wickens - 01892 665 563 Meet: 2nd Weds each month, Jarvis Brook Scout Hall
The Horder Centre
Registered Charity and Orthopaedic Hospital for NHS and private patients. Contact: 01892 665 577 St Johns Road, Crowborough E: info@horder.co.uk www.hordercentre.co.uk
Rotary Club of Crowborough
Malcolm - 01892 653 791 crowboroughrotary9@ sky.com Meet: 1st & 3rd Mon at Barnsgate Manor / 2nd & 4th Mon at Crow & Gate - www.rotary1120.org/ crowborough
Rotherfield & Mark X Bonfire Society
Chairman: Mr Les Pike 01892 852 252
Royal British Legion
David Harris - 01892 660 235 secretary.rblcrow@talktalk.net Meet: Every 2nd Wednesday at the Social Club, Croft Road.
Society of Friends of Montargis
Montargis - French twin town with Crowborough Visits and activities Mary Collins - 01892 662 676
Uckfield, Heathfield, Lewes & District Multiple Sclerosis Branch
Membership & Physiotherapy Jenny Gearing - 01892 764 292
Outdoors High Weald Walkers
All day, intermediate & morning walks Clive Grumett - 01342 825 518 Meet: Every Tuesday
Parents & Toddlers Baby/Toddler Song (up to 4yrs)
Excellent for social skills and rhythm. Dawn Shearn - 01892 668 022 e: dshearn@hotmail.com Meet: Thursdays 10.45am-12pm,
Salvation Army, Bayhall Road, Tunbridge Wells
11am-11.30pm, Sun 12-10.30pm.
Crowborough Children’s Centre
Contact: 01323 464 380 Every Weds 9:45-10:15am & 10:4511:30am - Free Music and Rhyme session for 0 – 5 years (term time only) Every Thurs 10 -11:30am - Free Pop In & Play session for 0 – 5 yrs (term time only) Beacon Community College, Green Lane, Crowborough TN6 2XB
‘Little Fishes’
Contact: 01892 652 996 Meet: Mon & Fri 9.30-11.30am, United Church, Croft Road
Hickory Dickory
Tea, Coffee, Toys Contact: 01892 661 027 Meet: Thurs, 10am-12pm (term time) St Michael’s Church Hall, Jarvis Brook
re:fresh
Café-style morning for women, crèche Contact: 01892 652 081 Meet: Every Tuesday during term-time, 10-11.45am, All Saints New Halls www.allsaintscrowborough.org/refresh
Rotherfield Parent and Toddler Group
Wide variety of toys and activities incl. art and craft, singing and baby area. Contact: Laura Harrison - 07801 813993 Meet: Rotherfield Memorial Hall, Mon mornings 9.30-11.30am term-time Cost: £2 per family includes tea and coffee and drink /snack for the children.
Social Groups Brook Valley W.I.
Secretary: 01892 661 840 Meet: 4th Tues each month, 7.30pm at Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall
Crowborough Darby & Joan Club
Age range from 60+ years. Speaker each month. Transport arranged. Sheila - 01892 653 024 Meet: 3rd Thursday each month at 1.30pm, United Church Hall, Croft Road
Crowborough Evening Townswomens Guild
Iris Wallington - 01892 665 962 Meet: 1st Fri each month from 7.45pm at Crowborough Community Hall, Pine Grove
Crowborough Social Club
Mike Wallman - 01892 653 314 Open: Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri/Sat
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Crowborough Social Group of E. Sussex Assoc. for the Blind
Contact: 01323 832 252 Meet: 3rd Friday each month - 2-4pm at All Saints Church Hall. (Please call in an advance for an assessment prior to attending the group)
Crowborough St.John’s W.I.
Keep fit classes; craft & book club Jean Rumary - 01892 661 406 Meet: 1st Weds each month, 2.15pm at W.I. Hall, Ghyll Rd
Crowborough U3A
A wide selection of group activities Elizabeth McKay - 01892 610 087 Meet: 3rd Weds each month, 2-4pm at All Saints Church Hall, Chapel Green
Crowborough Vale WI
Craft, Drama, Activity Group & Walking Maureen Peake - 01892 661 444 Meet: 2nd Tuesday each month, 7.30pm at Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove
Mark Cross W.I.
Contact - 01892 852 767 Meet: 3rd. Thurs each month, 7.30pm in Village Hall.
Mayfield & District U3A
Brian Grimwood - 01892 852 128 Meet: 3rd Thurs each month at 2pm in Mayfield Memorial Hall
ME meetup
Support group for people with ME/CFS and similar illnesses, and their carers. Contact: Graham - 01892 664 904 www.meetup.org.uk
Probus Club Of Crowborough
For retired & professional business men. Bob Bruce - 01892 66 7787 crowboroughprobus@btinternet.com Meet: monthly at the Plough & Horses
Sussex High Weald Dementia Social Group
Joan Brookbank - 01892 662 002 Meet: 2nd Weds each month at Heather View, Beacon Road, TN6 1AS Organised outings.
Sports & Games Badminton Club (Wednesdays)
Friendly Group 18+ Cheryl Harrison - 01892 654 440 Meet every Wed 8-10pm United Church Hall, Croft Road
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Beacon Badminton Club (15+ yrs) Jane Sands - 01892 661 325 Meet: Every Fri, 7.45-9.45pm, Beacon College Sports Hall (term time) Beacon Swimming Club
Secretary: 01892 653 671 www.beaconswimmingclub.co.uk
Crowborough & District Anglers Association
D Stanbridge - 01892 655 504 e: cdaa@talktalk.net www.crowboroughanglers.org.uk
Crowborough & District Sports Association
For information on local sports and recreational clubs Richard Bagwell - 01892 603 000 x256
Crowborough & Rotherfield Jitsu Club
Learn self defence John - 01892 654 100 Meet: Every Thurs, juniors & seniors www.crowboroughjitsu.co.uk
Crowborough Beacon Golf Club
Memberships available. Mens, Ladies and juniors welcome. Secretary 01892 661 511 option 1/2 www.cbgc.co.uk
Crowborough Bridge Club
Nick Levine - 01892 864 706 Meet: Mon & Fri eve / Thur pm at Crowborough Community Centre www.bridgewebs.com/crowborough
Crowborough Chess Club
Don Grant - 01892 654 071 Meet: Fri 7.30pm Crowborough Community Centre
Crowborough Hockey Club
All ages and abilities welcome Vikki Link - 07742 104 142 / vikkilink@live.com training: adults (14+) Mon 7.30-9pm, Beacon Community College - £3 per session / Juniors (7-14yrs) Sat 8.4510.15am Beacon School Astro
Crowborough Netball
Coaching club for ages 9 to 90, men & women, boys & girls of all abilities! Contact - 07931 980 377 www.crowboroughnetball.com
Crowborough Pétanque Club
John Chamberlain - 01892 668 412 Email John.cpc@talktalk.net Meet: Fri 2pm & Sun 2.30pm at the club site at Goldsmith Leisure Centre
Goldsmiths Petanque Club
Crowborough & District Petanque League
New members welcome. Secretary: Herbie Edwards 01892 665783 Meet: Play league matches on Wed eve at 7.30pm during summer season at Goldsmiths Leisure Centre. (Not every week at home!)
Crowborough RFC
Groombridge Bowling Club
A league for the local Petanque clubs. Contact: Chris Faithfull – 01892 665 067 or Jeremy Drew – 01892 652765 16 teams from minis to seniors Simon Davies - 01892 663 915 Meet: Steel Cross, Crowborough www.crowboroughrugby.com
Crowborough Runners
Sharon Wheeler - 07508 325 055 Meet: Goldsmith’s Leisure CentreTues 6.30pm Track Session, Weds Club Run: 7.15pm Easy Paced group, 7.30pm Faster paced group, Sun 8.30am training run. Beginners’ group Goldsmith’s Track Mon 6.30pm. Junior Section (secondary school age) Goldsmith’s Track Saturday 9.45am . www.crowboroughrunners.org.uk
Crowborough Table Tennis Club (All ages)
Phil Wilmowski - 01892 661 781 Meet: Every Friday 8-10pm at the Scouts & Guides HQ, Jarvis Brook
Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club
Open to all, all year round Reception: 01892 652 618 Open: Daily at club on Church Road www.crowboroughrackets.org.uk
Crowborough Wolfe Bowling Club
Linda Law - 01892 662 583 Meet: Green - Wolfe Recreation Ground www.crowboroughwolfebowlingclub.com
Dorset Arms Angling Club
Keith Grose - 01892 652 631 info@dorsetarmsangling.co.uk www.dorsetarmsangling.co.uk
East Sussex Junior Badminton Association
We have three squads in and around East Sussex for U11’s,U13/15’sand U17’s. Home fixtures are played at Beacon Community Col. William Brown - 01892 662 700 william@libraaudio.co.uk
Friars Gate Archers
Target and Field archery, beginners courses held each spring. Anthony Arber - 01892 668 330 www.friarsgatearchers.com
Barry Agutter - 01892 862 796 Meet: Mon, 6pm. Matches Wed, Sat & Sun. Green, off Back Lane, Gromenfield, Groombridge
Jarvis Brook Juniors Football Club
for all boys and girls, aged 4 - 18 Contact: Phil Broom E: secretary@jbjfc.org.uk M: 07714 414616
Kent & Sussex Ski Club Friendly club for all ages. Martin - 01732 454 216 Meet: From 7th Oct, 5pm7pm, Bowles Outdoor Pursuit Centre, Eridge
Clubs and Organisations
Beacon Badminton Club Friendly club - four courts Bryan or Ann - 01892 653 481 Meet: Thursdays, 8-10pm at Beacon Community College Sports Hall
Maresfield Lawn Bowls Club
Small friendly club. New members welcome Audrey Walsham - 01892 654 464 Meet: Tues & Thurs, 5pm, Maresfield Recreation Ground
Mayfield Bridge/Chicago Club
Miss E Hodgens - 01435 867 430 Meet: Every Mon in Mayfield Memorial Hall. 1-4pm (Winter), 2-5pm (Summer)
Rotherfield Bowls Club
North Rd (rear of cricket/football pitch). Small friendly club, all welcome. Ron Lamport - 01892 664 973
St Johns Badminton Club – “The Friendly Club”
John Benham - 01892 852649 Meet: Thursdays 7.30-9.30 pm at Freedom Leisure (Goldsmiths), 3 courts. First session free, come try us out!
Wealden Cycle Club Crowborough
Outings 5 days a week for cyclists of all abilities. Please visit our website at www.wealdencycleclub.co.uk.
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Latest news Annual Chamber Awards
The Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce celebrated its third anniversary at the Annual Chamber Review on the 18th September. The evening looked back on what the Chamber has achieved in the last year and forward to future plans, the evening culminated in the presentation of the Annual Chamber Awards, congratulations to our winners: Business Person of the Year - Steve Edwards, T&T DIY Non retailer of the Year - Kemp Accountants Customer Service of the Year - Zest Retailer of the Year - Harris & Hoole President’s Award - Jenny Rickwood, Guest’s Shoe Services Harris & Hoole’s win was poignant as it came just days before the Coffee Shop sadly shut its doors for the last time, although the vast majority of the votes had come in before the closure announcement. The Chamber was also delighted to present the Crowborough First Responders with a donation of £1,000 which was made up of money raised at this year’s Summer Fun Day and other Chamber events. Over the next year the Chamber will be looking at further initiatives to aid and boost trade in the town and surrounding areas. We will be teaming up with Beacon Academy to provide help, advice and training to assist school leavers with the transition from education to work. The Chamber is also looking at setting up a Business Expo for local companies to promote their services. If you would like more information on how to become part of the Chamber please visit www.crowboroughchamber.co.uk or contact secretary@crowboroughchamber.co.uk
**Monthly Business Breakfast Networking Meetings** Held on the first Tuesday of each month at The Millbrook Garden Centre Coffee Shop from 7.45-8.45am. Email secretary@crowboroughchamber.co.uk to request an invitation. This event is FREE.
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The Barrister Broker - reducing your legal costs The last couple of months have flown by and I seem to be frequenting Crowborough more and more as the message about how I help people reduce their legal fees is starting to sink in. Being down the road it’s easy to meet up for a talk in person which is sometimes easier than over the phone. Mind you, it’s not all work when I’m in town - I experienced my first Crowborough Torch Light Procession which was fantastic.
The vast majority of enquiries I receive following these articles are from people either about to, or already in the process of going through a divorce. I recently read a statistic that almost 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Perhaps this is because there isn’t any stigma attached with being divorced as there once used to be. My first marriage lasted 12 years which some consider pretty good going. Casting my mind back to when I knew my marriage had realistically come to the end of the road, I recall how incredibly difficult it was to pluck up the courage to discuss this with my wife. Not only was there the two of us to consider but also parents, friends, and in our case two young children. I remember feeling shame and guilt of a failed marriage and the dread of having to tell people. That’s a big reason I suspect why many people decide to stay in an unhappy relationship to avoid putting themselves through that pain.
better and you become happy again. Doesn’t that sound great? You find your new found happiness also rubs off onto other people around you. My relationship with my children improved immensely even though they lived with their mum. Having them every other weekend meant I made sure we had quality time together. I even learned to cook... but that is another story. As one gentleman told me after we had spoken on the phone recently, I should clearly state in these articles - “Before you consider anything, consider this FIRST!”. He was gutted he hadn’t known about my service a year ago when his divorce proceedings started. So, if you or someone you know is going through divorce or separation or having issues over the contact or residence of their children, consider this first. It costs nothing to speak to me but I could save you a lot of anxiety, time and money by providing you with the route to the most expert and cost-effective legal option available - straight to a Barrister. They are the legal experts and will give you no-nonsense, comprehensive advice on how to deal with your situation quickly and cost-effectively. Unlike solicitors who usually charge by the hour, using a Barrister via my service will mean, for the main part, paying a “fixed fee” for the work they undertake so you know in advance what it is going to cost before you commit yourself. This is the Christmas edition of this magazine. January, being the start of a New Year usually means an influx in divorce petitions being issued - New Year, New Start, New Life! Make my number the first number you call.
Remember, it costs nothing to speak to me but I Well, take it from me that despite those difficult could end up saving you thousands! Call me in initial months, taking the decision to separate confidence on 01732 866 562. and get divorced worked out to be one of the best things I ever did. Not just for me but for my ex-wife AND my children. Life does get www.thebarristerbroker.com
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Carpentry & Joinery Made to measure cupboards & bookshelves. Door hanging. All Property Maintenance. Painting & Decorating.
Mob: 07572 327913
Email: anttigger341@hotmail.co.uk
Beacon Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic Siân Burnett BSc (hons), MChS Bridget Smethurst BSc (hons), MChS & associates
Treatment of feet including: Calluses and corns Biomechanics/orthotics and insoles Ingrown toenails Foot and heel pain Toenail cutting service
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01892 655349
DAYTIME, EVENING & SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS. HOME VISITS AVAILABLE. NO REFERRAL REQUIRED. EVERYONE WELCOME.
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Across 7. Much lip service is paid to the seasonal trimming (9) 8. L earner leaves to shout at those that are underneath (5) 10. Burn the fossil fuel for artists medium (8) 11. Dry your eyes with this old gift standby (6) 12. Got a get up for fancy dress party (4)
Down 1. A scene to remedy sore eyes (5) 2. Drive nothing around to reach entertainment system (6) 3. Dress up and speak at end of last month (8) 4. Gather together during the service (7) 5. Sleigh power bringing some bad weather darling ? (8)
13. C ome together to trick churchman out of right 6. Twenty-four hour sporting event takes place in ending (8) December (6,3) 15. U northodox entry for seasonal delivery man 9. Ignore the quiet French one (4) (7) 14. Shirt scam makes what is necessary for the 17. R oyal Marine turns lathe to produce warm festive season (9) winter layer (7) 16. The traditional time for special mass 20. A perfect view of the sea captain (8) gathering (8) 22. Take it straight and keep it tidy (4) 18. Girls get together then play (8) 25. C all after saint to use this with the wrapping paper (6)
19. As a Christian knight Simon is a saint (7)
26. The lone Christmas bird should be found in here (4,4)
23. Fall for the late season (6)
27. Hear the money is in a safe hiding place (5)
21. Sidle closer to the rim (4) 24. Conditions set for educational periods (5)
28. Play where boys are girls and girls are boys (9)
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Useful Numbers
November/December 2014 The Crowborough Directory Health Care Crowborough Hospital 01892 652 284 Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (Pembury Hospital) 01892 823 535 Hospice in the Weald 01892 820 500 NHS Direct (free from landline/ mobile) - 111 Brook House Centre, C’boro Hill 01892 652 850 Saxonbury House, Croft Road 01892 603 131 The Surgery, Beacon Road 01892 652 233 Support Alcoholics Anonymous 08457 697 555 Citizens Advice Bureau 01892 655 303 Childline 0800 1111 Clued Up Info (persons aged 11-25yrs) 01892 661 990
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 Crowborough Foodbank 07936 515 798 N.S.P.C.C. (help & advice) 0808 800 500 Police - Non-emergency 101 R.S.P.C.A. (cruelty & advice) 0300 1234 999 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90
Gas, National Grid 0800 111 999 South East Water 0333 0000 365
Transport Bus enquiries -Arriva 01622 697 000 -Brighton & Hove 01273 886 200 -CTLA 01273 517 332 -Renown Coaches 01424 210 744 -Traveline 0871 200 2233 National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950 Airport - General Enquiries -Gatwick 0844 892 0322 -Heathrow 0844 335 1801 Suppliers Electricity 0800 783 8866
Local Services | Information Community Centre 01892 653 823 Crowborough Town Council 01892 652 907 Charles Hendry MP 0207 219 8238 East Sussex County Council 0345 608 0190 ESCC Highways 0345 608 0193 Library 0345 608 0195 (Renewals) 0345 608 0196 (Enquiries) Post Office 0845 722 3344 St. John Ambulance 01892 610 183 Tourist Information 01892 652 907 Wealden District Council 01323 443 322
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Penelope Brignall DC MMCA Andy Pimm DC MMCA Emma Hayes BSc (CHIRO) MMCA The Natural Health Centre www.thenhc.net Ryde House, Whitehill Road Crowborough 01892 610022
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Driving Instructors
MBS Accounting ........6 R&D
Plumbing
Training
.................................6 All Pc Services Ltd ...........................29 Digby Fox ..........................................44 Activity Centres Education Eridge Plumbing & Heating .....47 Evolution Indoor St Mary’s Nursery School ..........20 Climbing .............8 The Warren Day Nursery Property Maintenance & & Pre-School...........2 Improvements Advertising Redwing Property Services ..........11 On My Doorstep ........18 Electrical Suppliers/Repairs Redwing Roofing ........................43 Southpoint ........................................13 Southern Property Support .....48 Bookkeeping Traditional Builders .....................39 ADS Bookkeeping .......7 Electricians DS Services (UK) Ltd ......................40 Recruitment
Business Services & Events
Careways Trust ...................................8 Entertainment & Events Laura Burton-Lawrence Crowborough Runners 10k ..........17 Safety & Security Marketing ........14 Hospice in the Weald Xmas Fayre ...19 Health & Safety Explained ......13 Muesli Mafia ...................14 J&K Gallery Exhibition ..................1 Pine Grove Pictures ........................15 Scrap Care Homes Scrap Wanted ....................................29 Careways Trust ...........10 Fresh Produce Lynne’s Organic Farm .....................7 Sign Writers Carpenters Hiero Graphics .................................14 Anthony J Taylor ......39 Garden/Outdoor Services CM Carpentry .............4 Allseasons Landscaping ...............11 Singing Groups Pearl Carpentry & Ashwoods Tree Work ...................31 inChoir ..................................................31 Joinery Services ...29 Detailed Landscapes .................45 Eve & The Earthworm .................7 Skip Hire Cars - Dealers & John’s Gardening Services .........5 Skip X ................................................4 Servicing Natural Landscapes ...................40 BG Motor Services ..45 Steven Jones Automatic Gates ...5 Kennedy Bros ..............14
Chiropodists & Podiatrists
Glaziers
Crowborough Glassworks ..........37 Beacon Chiropody Clinic ...........39 Kathy Roberts .................................7 Health & Fitness The Courtyard Clinic ................8 Slimming World ............................43 Splash Aquafit .................................8
Chiropractors
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