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Issue 63 September/October 2015
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Contents
September/October 2015 The Crowborough Directory
Sudoku ....................................................................................................................................................10 Editor’s
Note
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Local Events in September & October .................................................................................14 Travel Feature: With Cornel from Travel Counsellors ..........................................................16 Business Feature: Teresa Sedge Pilates and Sports Therapy ..........................................20 Local Clubs and Organisations ...............................................................................................24-27 Community Page .......................................................................................................................28 & 30 Sudoku Solution ...................................................................................................................................31 Business Feature: DemonSkinz - Making your marketing stick ........................................32 Crowborough & District Loyalty Card .................................................................................34 Business Page .........................................................................................................................................36 Business Feature: The Barrister Broker ....................................................................................38 Prize Crossword: sponsored by J&K Gallery Ltd ..................................................................41-42 Useful Numbers ...................................................................................................................................44 Index of Advertisers ...........................................................................................................................46
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This useful magazine of local businesses and community information is delivered through your door every other month. You can find products and services that are provided by businesses in and around the local area. I hope you find this an invaluable reference point when looking for a local business or service. If you do contact one of the businesses that are advertising in here, please let them know you found then in The Crowborough Directory. If you own or work in a business of which Crowborough is part of your target market then why not try advertising here? Rates are incredibly good value starting at £40 per issue. Go to www.crowboroughdirectory.co.uk for further information or for rate information, please email info@crowboroughdirectory.co.uk for a rate card.
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• Boiler and system upgrades/Natural Gas and LPG. • Boiler servicing, repairs and breakdowns. • Gas appliance installation and servicing. • Full bathroom design and installation service. • Cylinders both vented and unvented. • Comprehensive boiler service £60. • Friendly, prompt and reliable service. • Gas Safe registered. • Fully Insured. • No call out charge. • Ring for free no obligation friendly advice or quotation.
T: 01892 750124 M: 07972 172609 E: william.court2@btinternet.com W: www.eridgeplumbingandheating.co.uk
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AS WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR FIRST YEAR, we would like to offer 20% OFF* Cut & Style 10% OFF* Wet Cut
For bookings before 31/10/2015 when you mention this ad! *New Customers only and one use per individual customer
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Sudoku
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 31 for solution
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Editor’s Note
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Dear Readers, Wow, where did summer go?
It’s been a whirlwind of
activity as usual with the traditional fetes, fairs and fun
days taking place. I was particularly interested in the Jarvis Brook Community Centre Project - a group working to raise
funds to build a community centre. You can find out more from their facebook page www.facebook.com/jarvisbrookcommunitycentre
Don’t forget, if you belong to a community group or organisation then it’s FREE for you to include your community messages on the events and community pages. Just submit your content by the relevant deadline - it’s as easy as that.
As well as the end of the summer holidays and the youngsters going
back to school, September of course means it’s carnival time in town! If you’re
new to the area and have not yet witnessed the big parade then put 12th September in your diary now. Not only is there an afternoon of fun on Chapel
Green but the Torchlight Procession is most certainly a spectacular sight with many local clubs and organisations taking part.
We have yet another fantastic prize on offer in the prize crossword competition - £50 worth of framing at J&K Gallery Ltd.
Ideal for turning one of your
holiday snaps into a piece to be admired on your living room wall. Turn to
page 42 and get your thinking caps working. If you’re a business and you’d like to sponsor a future crossword, all you need to do is donate a prize and you’ll get your logo on the front cover - it’s simple!
I hope you enjoy this issue and please, 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 secure it’s future. The deadline for the November/ December issue is 2nd October! Until next time...
Laura Burton-Lawrence | Editor e: info@crowboroughdirectory.co.uk | PO Box 142, Edenbridge TN8 9AQ www.crowboroughdirectory.co.uk | Twitter: @lburtonlawrence Facebook: www.facebook.com/crowboroughdirectory
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Local Events September & October
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Monday 31st August
Crowborough Hospital Fete - 2-5pm, Crowborough Hospital, Southview Road, TN6 1HB. For more information contact 01892 652 151 or email fete@foch.org.uk.
*SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOSPITAL*
Thursday 3rd September
Saturday 26th September
Crowborough Farmers’ Market - 9am-1pm.
Tuesday 29th September
Crowborough Horticultural Society 7.30pm, Crowborough Community Centre. “Propogation” by Geoff Hawkins. New members & visitors welcome.
Crowborough Flower Club - 7pm for Thursday 1st October 7.30pm, Crowborough Community Centre, Crowborough Flower Club - 7pm for Pine Grove. Flower Demonstration “A few 7.30pm, Crowborough Community Centre, of my favourite things” with Sue Thompson. Pine Grove. AGM followed by “in house Raffle, Refreshments. Visitors welcome £5. demonstration”. Raffle, Refreshments. For further information. Contact 01892 655 Visitors welcome £5. For further 702 or website cfcesussex.weebly.com information. Contact 01892 655 702/654 725 or website cfcesussex.weebly.com Saturday 5th September Coffee Morning in aid of Hospice in the Saturday 3rd October Weald - 10am-12noon in the Coffee National Older Peoples Day Event Room at All Saints Church, Chapel Green. Crowborough Community Centre. FREE entry Refreshments will be served plus homefor visitors, a programme of fun events and made cakes and savouries, a raffle and lots of information which older people might sale of jewellery. Come early to avoid find useful. www.olderpeoplesday.co.uk disappointment. Further information from Vasari Singers In Concert - 7.30pm, St Luke’s 01892 664 036. Church,St Lukes Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 Saturday 12th September 9JH. Tickets £10. Available online www. Crowborough Carnival organised by wegottickets.com/event/328497 (10% Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival Society booking fee applies) or by calling 07596 122 See page 2 for further details. 972.
Saturday 19th September
Saturday 24th October
FREE Diabetic Screening Session Crowborough Farmers’ Market - 9am-1pm. organised by Crowborough Lions - 10amTuesday 27th October 3pm, Crowborough Town Hall (TN6 1DA). Crowborough Horticultural Society Friday 25th September 7.30pm, Crowborough Community Centre. Jobcentre Plus outreach surgery - 9.30am“50 Shades of Grey” by Colin Moat, Pineview 1pm, Crowborough Library. Helping Plants. New members & visitors welcome. residents who are looking for work.
It’s free for non-profit making groups to publicise their events on this page. Simply email details to: info@crowboroughdirectory.co.uk or by post to: PO Box 142, Edenbridge, TN8 9AQ Events page is sponsored by:
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Travel Feature
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A new kind of travel agent has opened for business in Crowborough, one where the emphasis is on personal service and is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Towards the end of 2014 I joined award winning company Travel Counsellors, which has over 1,400 travel advisors and is one of the top scoring companies in the world when it comes to customer service, having achieved a world beating score of over 90% in its independent customer satisfaction survey (Net Promoter Score). Travel Counsellors is a travel agency with a twist. All of its independent advisors are equipped with leading edge technology allowing them to work from home. The technology I have at my fingertips is incredible and means I can search through hundreds of holiday options at highly competitive prices. I am also able to tailor make trips to meet each individual’s travel needs. Many people don’t have time to talk or even think about their holiday during the working week, so I’m sure being able to discuss their plans at a time that suits them will prove really popular. My current customers already appreciate the personal service and attention to detail that I can offer them as a Travel Counsellor. As part of the Travel Counsellor financial trust, I offer 100% financial protection for anything booked through me, giving you peace of mind that your money is safe and you will get what you’ve paid for. For more information or to discuss your forthcoming travel plans, contact me, Cornel, on 01892 882 750 or cornel@travelcounsellors.com www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/cornel.schalkwyk
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If you are a private home owner or commercial business in East Sussex / West Kent with any manner of tree or fencing requirements, then please get in touch with Stephen Hulbert of Ashwoods. We offer FREE no obligation quotations and can deal with all local council planning administration and Tree Preservation Orders. Our website – www.ashwoods.net – has more photos of examples of our work. The photo on the left shows Stephen removing a bough from a tall oak tree. He uses all his skills and experience in reducing this bough to the trunk and is fully insured for up to £10 million Public Liability Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance. Below, his groundsmen will clear the brushwood and process it via the wood chipper. The bough sections are then removed from the site as this client requested. Therefore, at the end of the job, the client is left with a clean and tidy solution in their garden. Ashwoods can help you with: • Tree Surgery • Stump Grinding • Hedge Maintenance
• Fencing Services • Site Clearance Palisade fencing
Unsafe Copper Beech Take-down A substantial limb on this 70ft Copper Beech (left) had snapped and had fallen, damaging a fence and posing a threat to 3 properties. On closer inspection, a large bracken fungus was also discovered on the trunk. Fungal growth, like mushrooms on or near a tree trunk, is indicative of rot or decay. The presence of fungus is particularly serious if it is profuse. In collaboration with the local council tree officer, Stephen deemed that the tree was unsafe and should be completely removed. Stephen Hulbert of Ashwoods can be seen in the photo on the right working on the trunk after the canopy has been removed. Stephen has worked as a qualified tree surgeon in the East Sussex/Kent area for 19 years. Clients range from private homeowners to those of estate & property management and site developers/builders. His work has been highly praised by clients, which is borne out by the repeat business that Ashwoods enjoys.
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Business Feature
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Teresa Sedge: Pilates and Sports Therapy Local resident Teresa Sedge has been a familiar face around Crowborough and the surrounding areas as a fitness trainer in the local gyms and health clubs.
just a question of asking me to move my shoulders back or move forward to adjust my position but instead for me to feel what the muscles in my core were doing to help me achieve a good posture. I really had to think hard to After gaining many fitness qualifications focus on the right muscle groups to get it right. Teresa decided to focus on Pilates The exercise equipment was certainly unlike because of the sense of connection it anything I have seen before at a gym and I was gave her with her body that other forms very keen to see it in use and have a go myself. of exercise didn’t. The Cadillac was the first piece
In 2011 Teresa started her of equipment I tried. It wasn’t own Pilates Matwork classes as simple as just raising my legs at a local hall and now has her but engaging the brain to focus own dedicated Pilates Studio Teresa demonstrates the Cadillac on the correct muscle group and Therapy Room in Connor’s Yard. This has before raising my legs. “Anyone can put their enabled her to hold more classes as well as a legs in the air,” said Teresa, “but it’s how you do it dedicated space for individual sessions and for that makes a difference.” conducting her sports therapy massage. Teresa then demonstrated the Ladder Barrel
Whilst much of Pilates can be undertaken using exercise mats and props, Teresa is also delighted with the recent purchase of new specialist Teresa’s Studio Pilates equipment enabling her to give her clients a Pilates experience beyond just matwork. So, what makes Pilates different from other forms of exercise and just what exactly is specialist Pilates equipment? There was only one way for The Crowborough Directory to find out so I put on my leggings and headed over to Teresa’s studio to learn more.
making it look easy! Getting the balance right and ensuring the muscles were working in the right way (Teresa can spot if you’re not using your core muscles) was easier said than done!
Teresa shows how its done
Not as easy as it looks!
My introduction to Pilates by Teresa was a great experience and I learned a lot about it and the benefits it can bring. It was not at all what I expected and I now find myself thinking about how the muscles in my inner core are working Pilates is a group of mat-based and equipment- on a frequent basis. based exercises developed by Joseph H Pilates If you’re looking to get fit but gym or aerobics in the early 1900s to encourage the body to classes do not appeal, give Pilates a go and develop balance (through core strength), feel the benefits. Teresa’s classes are for men flexibility and body awareness. By using your and women, young and old, and run Mondays brain to wake up the stabilising muscles in your to Saturdays in the morning and evenings. inner core, your overall movement will become Check in advance as she only takes a maximum more efficient. of 10 per class. To contact her for further The first thing Teresa did was to look at my information on her classes, 1 to 1 sessions or posture and from there she could ascertain sports massage, call 07921 226 349, email where my strengths and weaknesses are in info@pilatesandsportstherapy.co.uk or visit her order to help me improve my posture. It wasn’t website at www.pilatesandsportstherapy.co.uk.
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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
HCPC REGISTERED
Beacon Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic, Beacon Medical Centre, Beacon Road, Crowborough TN6 1AH
01892 655349
DAYTIME, EVENING & SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS. HOME VISITS AVAILABLE. NO REFERRAL REQUIRED. EVERYONE WELCOME.
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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 Jubilee Choir
Norman Austin - 01892 655298 / e: cft-naustin@ supanet.com Rehearsals: 8.15pm, Tues at Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall
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 CCC
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
Rehearsals and concerts Contact: Pat Arnold - 01892 611 414
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opportunities and events. Pat Arnold - 01892 611 414 www.crowboroughconservation.org
Mayfield Band
J Greer - 01892 654 044 Meet: Division Apiary and Members’ Apiaries from April to September
Modern choir 01342 760078 / www.inchoir.co.uk Meet: Thurs eve in Beacon College 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
Mayfield Festival Choir
Robin Howden - 01825 830 277 Rehearsals Thurs eves in The Mayfield Primary School
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
MHG Ballroom and Latin Dance Club Contact:- Heather or Mike - 01892 655 175 / mhg.dancing@hotmail.co.uk
PopZing
Noel Bannister - 01892 668059 Meet: Tuesday eve, 8pm at All Saints Church Hall.
Rotherfield Players
Acting/Backstage - see our website www.rotherfieldplayers.co.uk
What You Will Theatre
Youth Drama Club Contact - 01892 300 399 www.whatyouwilltheatre.com
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
Brook Dog Training Club
Noel Austin - 01892 655 298 Meet: Weds 7pm at Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall (Kennel Club Associated)
Crowborough Common Web Forum
A web-based forum for the exchange of news, views and information on Crowborough Common. e: info@crowboroughcommon.org.uk www.crowboroughcommon.org.uk
Crowborough Conservation
Supporting the conservation of our town’s green spaces. Volunteering
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High Weald Beekeepers
Powdermill Trust for Nature Conservation
Barry Hawkins - 01892 852 120 Meet: 1st Tues & 3rd Sun each month, 10am at the reserve, High Cross, Rotherfield
Arts & Crafts Chatterley Carvers
Woodcarving for all, beginners welcome. Tools and wood supplied. Jim French - 01892 610 534
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 Arts workshops with local artists. Secretary: 01892 663 012. Meet: Fridays, 9.45am- 12noon, Coffee Bar, All Saints Church, Chapel Green.
Charities World In Need
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
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
Rotherfield Village Hall
Booking Clerk: 01892 660 138 / email bookings@rotherfieldvillagehall.co.org www.rotherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
St Richards Church and Hall
A well equipped venue in Alderbrook area. Emma Gutsell - 01892 611 318 e: office@strichardscrowborough.org www.strichardscrowborough.org
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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 - 07780 605 856
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.
Boys Brigade
Anchors - 5 to 8 yrs | Juniors - 8 to 11 yrs | Company - 11 to 18 yrs Colin Eaton - 01892 653 272 Meet: Friday evenings at United Church Hall, Croft Rd
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 Soc.
Gareth Hockin - 07909 778 329 or garethhockin@hotmail.co.uk Meet: 1st Tues each month, 8pm at Crowborough Centre (excl. Aug)
Crowborough Horticultural Soc.
Michèle Jenner - 01892 652 960 Meet: Last Tues each month at the Crowborough Community Centre 7.15 for 7.30pm. Annual Subscription £15, non-members £4 per meeting.
Crowboro’ 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
Rainbows – girls 5-7 yrs | Brownies – girls 7-10 yrs | Guides – girls 10-14 yrs | The Senior Section – girls 14-26 yrs | Trefoil Guild – 18-108 yrs Sharon Brown – 01892 664 678 sharon-adrian@sarah79.fsnet.co.uk www.girlguiding.org.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.
Knit Together
Chat, knit and crochet at CCC Anne - 01892 660 069 Mondays 2-3 pm (excl. Bank Holidays)
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 664 495 - 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 Assoc.
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 Crowborough Athletic FC, Alderbrook Cl. TN6 3DJ www.crowlions.org.uk
Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival Society
Nigel Cassford - 01892 661 675 or Nickie Sutton 01189 736 556 nickie.cbcs@btinternet.com
Crowborough Community First Responders
Specially trained SECAmb Volunteers Leigh Westwood - 07780 976 041 www.crowborough-cfr.co.uk cfr@crowborough-cfr.co.uk
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
Hobbies & Interests
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 friendly afternoon. Hilary Brown - 01892 654 324 Meet: 2nd Weds each month, 3pm in the Coffee bar at 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
September/October 2015 The Crowborough Directory Jarvis Brook Community Assoc.
C Wickens - 01892 665 563 Meet: 2nd Weds each month, Jarvis Brook Scout Hall
The Horder Centre
Registered Charity and Orthopaedic Hospital 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 crowboroughrotaryclub@ hotmail.co.uk Meet: 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon at Barnsgate Manor www.rotary1120.org/ crowborough
Rotherfield & Mark X Bonfire Society
Chairman: Mr Les Pike 01892 852 252
Royal British Legion
D Harris - 01892 660 235 secretary.rblcrow@talktalk.net Meet: Every 2nd Weds 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 Crowborough Healthy Walk
Thursdays starting at 10.30am. 1 hour. Paula Hubens - 07740 899 559
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,
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Salvation Army, Bayhall Road, Tunbridge Wells
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
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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 660 029 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 1pm, United Church Hall, Croft Road
Crowborough Evening Townswomens Guild
Carol Place - 01892 669 004 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 Petanque League
A league for the local Petanque clubs. Contact: Chris Faithfull – 01892 665 067 or Jeremy Drew – 01892 652765
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
Crowborough RFC
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 Guide HQ, Jarvis Brook Car Park www.crowboroughttc.org.uk
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
Goldsmiths Petanque Club
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!)
Groombridge Bowling Club
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
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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It is great to live in a community that doesn’t just sigh or tut over the state of the world but takes action. People in Crowborough have shown a commitment to making a difference in the world by choosing to buy products in the local shops with the Fairtrade logo, and Crowborough became a Fairtrade Town in 2008. A list of products available locally is on their website. www.crowboroughfairtrade.wordpress.com Why not join in too?
Crowborough Open Studios 5-6 September Following the success of last year’s inaugural Open Studios in Crowborough, East Sussex, local arts organisation Crowborough Arts will be running an even bigger and better Open Studios event over the weekend of 5 – 6 September. 42 artists will be exhibiting in 24 working studios and open houses, offering a wide range of work, including paintings, photography, ceramics, textiles, upcycled vintage clothing, mixed media and jewellery. Exhibitors include: nationally-acclaimed, multi-award winning local artist Justin Todd; jeweller Frances Geesin and ceramicist Yolande Beer, who have worked in Japan in collaboration with other craftsmen and in industry; Sue Petzsaft, one of the founders of Crowborough Arts, working in mixed media, painting, ceramics – and indeed almost anything she can lay her hands on; and local groups such as ShedArt and Crowborough Creative Art Group. A number of venues also offer refreshments. Studios will be open from 11am-5pm each day. For more information visit: www.crowborough-arts.org.uk
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Sing Yourself Happy! New members always welcome Wide range of upliing modern songs Beacon College, East Beeches Road Crowborough Thursday 7.30 ll 9.00 pm
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Crowborough & District Lions update “The pride is back! Crowborough Lion’s are at this years Crowborough Carnival and with a new lady President to start the Lion year we are roaring to go with all our activities Our fund raising is continuing attending the fêtes in the area by the schools and Town Fair. Of course we’ll be at the Annual Hospital Fête on August bank holiday Monday with our bottle tombola and cut the card for food tins plus Candy floss and Pop Corn by raising monies for the Hospital. We will be around the local estates as always to see what we can collect for our stalls. Money we raise goes to help the local community and after we entertained a hundred senior citizens to afternoon tea and entertainment last month, we helped a family with a a request of a travelling bed for a young boy with debilitating illness; another young boy with Phela-McDermid Syndrome; a Girl Guide was helped to a trip to India. We’ve provided a notice board for St Johns Pre-School and we have saved monies to a pledge to help Jarvis Community Centre, and other amounts for those in need.
If you know an individual or organisation that could benefit from Lion’s financial support, please contact the club treasure at treasururer@crowlions.org.uk We are holding again this year our Diabetic Screening at the Town Hall on the 19th September following the success of last year so do come along and get yourself tested. On the social side we held our Handover dinner at Barnsgate Manor where the previous President Bob Dubock handed over to Hilary Lyon. We also had a Sausage & Mash get together meal for members in August plus a walk around the forest with a stop at a pub for a meal and drink, so plenty of social activities for members to enjoy. We inducted a new lady member to Lions last month at our new venue - Crowborough Social Club - where we meet every second Tuesday of the month at 8.15pm. All are welcome to come and see what we do.” by David Martin - 01892 652300 | loxfield@googlemail.com www.crowlions.org.uk | Find us on facebook
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Business Feature
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DemonSkinz - making your marketing stick! Not everyone can boast a portfolio of their work on display in their local high street although for Nick Tunstill, it’s where you’ll find quite a few examples. Shops such as Mister Smith Interiors, J&K Gallery, GT Tyres, Michael Brooker and Coppards are just a few of the local businesses he’s created signage for. Nick is a local sign writer who also produces specialist print and vinyl graphics.
to the same quality and high standards as he does for his own business. For instance, Nick can create graphics to be fixed onto clothing and quite conveniently next door is Fusion1 embroidery service, owned and run by Mandy, who will ensure that your clothing is embroidered to a high standard. Graphics are not just a superb way for businesses to promote themselves either statically or on the move but they are also an excellent way of drawing attention should you have a short-term promotion. They don’t have to be a permanent fixture and Nick works with many materials which can be used on a temporary basis, such as printed static clings for shop windows if you have a sale, or digital wallpaper which is self-adhesive and can be used over and over without leaving a residue.
What originally began as a hobby eventually turned into a business nearly five years ago. Nick runs his own motorbike magazine, South East Biker, and from this he began to receive requests for bike graphics, stickers and signage for bike shops. After 35 years in the print industry he realised he could turn his hobby into a business and was ready for a new challenge, Just looking around his studio, I could see so DemonSkinz was born. that the graphics he produces are not just for If you visit the office/studio on Friar’s Gate Farm businesses but things could also be used in our you realise that the possibility of homes or if organising what you can create with specialist a special event for print and vinyl graphics is endless. friends or family. I was DemonSkinz can cater for standard particularly drawn to vehicle graphics, banners, the digital wallpapers and lettering as there A-boards, magnetic signs, exhibition graphics were plenty of inspirational quotes on the walls and wallpapers but with his knowledge and of Nick’s studio. expertise in the industry he can create graphics Nick is very supportive of his local community, for pretty much anything you can think of and he grew up in Crowborough and has spent whatever size or quantity you need. most of his life here, and works with a number It’s the personal service Nick is able to offer his of local clubs and organisations to help them clients that has them coming back for more. raise awareness of their groups or cause. He’s He works closely with them to ensure what also happy to work with business start-ups, the he produces meets their expectations for the most crucial time for any business, to help them budget set. He is also able to be very creative make the most of their limited budgets. in finding solutions to ideas his clients have that To find out more about the products and services they thought would not be possible. on offer at DemonSkinz, you can call Nick on DemonSkinz work closely with trusted local 01892 459 080, email sales@demonskinz.co.uk designers and suppliers who Nick knows work or visit the website www.demonskinz.co.uk.
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The Crowborough & District Loyalty Card £50 worth of vouchers to be won each month! The winners of the July draw was: Amanda Dier of Old Lane Crowborough who picked up her stamps in Global Travel. Before submitting your cards for the draw please remember to write your name and address in the space provided, blank cards will be rejected from the draws.
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). 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
Millbrook Garden Centre
T&T Plant Hire Ltd
Global Travel
The Natural Health Centre
W.E. Cro & Son
Guests Shoe Services
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Zest
Judy Bowen-Jones Acupuncture
The Pet Food Shop
Non-Chamber Members AB and C Shoe Repairs
Durban Dental Centre
Mullberry
Brook House Carpets
Hair Gallery
Phillips Man Shops
Columbine Dry Cleaners
Hearing & Mobility
Crowborough Shoe Repairs
Mid Sussex Timber
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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Latest news Become part of the Crowborough & District Chamber of Commerce The Chamber welcomes new members from all types of businesses, large or small, and offers a valuable range of benefits, the opportunity to have a strong voice in local business issues and the chance to meet and network with other key business people.
Membership comes with benefits including: FREE entry on the Chamber website including contact details, logo and 400 words Regular updates of business information, news and events Main Chamber meetings every other month with a wide variety of speakers Exclusive social/networking events Training workshops with discounts for members Entry in the Annual Member Directory distributed to households and businesses in the area Member discounts on Chamber organised events and schemes Representation to local government, statutory bodies and consultative panels
Our members are companies and individual business people who consider that membership is essential in raising their business profile locally and at the same time supporting the community. Chamber membership offers the chance to become involved in a friendly and effective organization that can help you improve your own businesses as well as representing your interests to key decision makers. Membership of the Chamber is open to all businesses in Crowborough and the surrounding area. If your business is not a member company then why not join us - the more members, the more influence we have to improve the Crowborough business environment. Membership subscription at just £70 per annum is designed to be affordable to all types/size of business. That means for a little more than £1 per week you can get all the benefit of Chamber membership and play an active role in the local business community. For more information please see our website www.crowboroughchamber.co.uk
**Monthly Business Breakfast Networking Meetings** Held on the first Tuesday of each month at The Millbrook Garden Centre Coffee Shop from 7.458.45am. Email secretary@crowboroughchamber.co.uk to request an invitation. This event is FREE and gives you an opportunity to meet other local business people.
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The Barrister Broker - reducing your legal costs I can’t believe we are approaching the end of summer already but what a busy time it has been. I went along to a number of local events including the Jarvis Brook Community Fun Day - I wish the group every success in their community centre project!
open to alternative ways of working. They feel confident in project-managing their case, i.e. corresponding directly with the other party and the court, writing general letters, making decisions, gathering evidence, etc., but accept that they don’t have the knowledge/skills needed when it comes to the law or presenting their case in court, which might adversely affect the outcome of their case. So they will do as much of their case as they can (where big savings are made) but seek the use of an Now, back to the world of The Barrister independent legal expert for the legal aspects Broker and how I help people reduce of their case. their legal costs… My clients are those in category 3; who are For the benefit of new readers, I am able to pay for legal services (sometimes with not a lawyer and cannot give legal the help of parents or others) and want to take advice. I am a freelance barristers’ clerk and responsibility for their legal matter as much as facilitator providing individuals and businesses possible but still receive expert legal advice with an alternative way to deal with their legal along the journey. This is where I come in by issues that is quicker and costing less overall arranging the legal expert, a barrister, to assist compared to the traditional method. the client. There is a growing trend these days for people The barrister’s assistance can vary from simply to deal with legal issues themselves rather than giving legal advice on the merits of a potential put their case in the hands of a lawyer. It might claim (i.e. a legal opinion saying whether a be to save money or because of a distrust of proposed form of action is likely to succeed lawyers but whatever the reason the courts or not if it went to court) or representation are seeing an increase in people representing at a court hearing. For the most part work is themselves - known as litigants in person. undertaken on a “fixed fee” basis so the client In my experience there are three types of knows what the costs will be before the work is undertaken. litigant in person: 1) people who wouldn’t use a lawyer under any circumstances – they are excited at the prospect of representing themselves in court (a vexatious litigant would likely appear in this category); 2) people who are unable to get legal aid for whatever reason but don’t have any or sufficient private means to pay for legal representation; or 3) people who have private means but chose not to go down the traditional route of using a solicitor. They can be businesses or individuals but know their limitations and are
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Send in your completed crossword by Friday 2nd October for your chance to WIN £50 worth of picture framing courtesy of J&K Gallery Ltd - 01892 610 770 - 33 Croft Road, Crowborough - www.jkgallery.co.uk
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July/August winner! CONGRATULATIONS to: Doreen Barwick of Crowborough who wins a Fairtrade Hamper courtesy of Crowborough Fairtrade.
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1. He’ll cut it close if you ask him (6) 2. Demonstrate how to get up at equestrian competition (4,7) 3. Preferably good manner wanted for doctor when here (7) 4. Slang affection all for nothing I hear (3) 5. I enter a race course famed nationally (7) 6. A northern affliction can be a lark (5) 7. Have the right to be known as Sir, Lord or Lady (8) 9. Make ones mark as I am cut to picture (7) 12. Protecting from harm, goalie is without danger (7,4) 15. Arrest that may be avoided with healthy exercise (7) 16. Face cockney in annual University challenge (4,4) 19. Unwell I pick up nervous twitch being unlawful (7) 20. Get to grips with wrestler (7) 22. Steve gets a point for attending sports meetings (6) 24. Rider requirement for 2 & 5 down (5) 27. By royal appointment mister (3)
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■ Services provided include the construction of Patios, Paths, Decking, Walling, Fencing and Raised beds.
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Anthony J Taylor
Carpentry & Joinery Made to measure cupboards & bookshelves. Door hanging. All Property Maintenance. Painting & Decorating.
Mob: 07572 327913
Email: anttigger341@hotmail.co.uk
Please see our website
www.allseasons-llp.co.uk
for our full list of services or contact: Tel: 01892 610496 Mobiles: 07895 908242 & 07775 779903 Email: office@allseasons-llp.co.uk Allseasons Landscaping & Design LLP Registered in England Partnership No OC328096
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Useful Numbers
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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
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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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Accountants
Electricians
Picture Framers
Advertising
Estate Agents
Plumbing
MBS Accounting ............6 DS Services (UK) Ltd .......................8 J & K Gallery Ltd ................................47 The Crowborough LeGrys Rotherfield ............................48 All Pc Services Ltd ...........................31 Directory ........33 Digby Fox ..........................................9 Entertainment & Events Eridge Plumbing & Heating .........8 Bookkeeping Crowborough Arts ADS Bookkeeping ......35 Open Studios ..........13 Property Maintenance & Crowborough Carnival .....................2 Improvements Carpenters Edenbridge Motor Show .........21 Redwing Property Services .........16 Anthony J Taylor .........43 The Community Show ...................40 Redwing Roofing ............................35 Pearl Carpentry & Weald Home & Gift Fayre .............7 Southern Property Support .....37 Joinery Services ...23 Traditional Builders .......................23
Cars - Dealers & Servicing
Fresh Produce
Laurel Tree Fruit Farms .....................1 Recruitment Home Instead Senior Care ......15
BG Motor Services .....45 Garden Machinery Mower Services ..................................5 Scrap Lifestyle Ford* ..................3 Scrap Wanted ....................................31
Chimney Sweep
Garden/Outdoor Services
Allseasons Landscaping ...............43 Mr Jolly ...........................45 Ashwoods Tree Work ...................18 Fencing & Gates .............................35 Chiropodists & John’s Gardening Services .........31 Podiatrists Leon Jenner ....................................31 Beacon Chiropody Clinic ...........23 Natural Landscapes ..........................45 Emma Davies Gardens .............23 The Courtyard Clinic .........45 Glaziers
Cleaning/Domestic Services Magiclean
Computer Services
Skip Hire
Skip X ..............................................15
Singing Groups
inChoir ................................................29
Sign Writers
Hiero Graphics ................................40
Travel Agents
Crowborough Glassworks .............17 Travel Counsellors .........................16
Hair Salons
Website Designers
....................9 Jenz Hair Salon* ................................10 OMD Websites ................................14
Health & Fitness
SBG Computers ..............................43 Slimming World ................................8 TWS Computer Services ..............17 Teresa Sedge Pilates .....................9
Consumer Services
Home & Interiors
Dentists/Denture Repair
Kitchens
DIY & Trade Suppliers
Marble Specialists
The Barrister Broker .......................22 Magnolias at home .........................29 Crowborough Denture Beechwood Home Repair Centre .......44 Improvements ..........35 CI Products .........................................16 Bowerland Stone ............................13 T&T DIY & Tool Hire .........................19
Domiciliary Services
Homelife Care Ltd .......................7
Education
Osteopaths
Helen Dunn ......................................31
Painting & Decorating
Chris Warren ......................................10 St Mary’s Nursery School ..........39 Sarah’s Painting Services ...............43 The Warren Day Nursery & Pre-School...........11
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