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Sudoku .....................................................................................................................................................10 Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note ......................................................................................................................................14 Local Events in May & June ..........................................................................................................18 Business Feature: Magiclean - the expert cleaner ....................................................................20 Crowborough Town Council Newsletter: Issue 2 ............................................................21-28 Local Clubs and Organisations ................................................................................................30-33 Crowborough & District Loyalty Card .................................................................................34 Business Feature: The Barrister Broker - bring down your legal costs ...............................35 Community Feature: Crowborough Netball Club ...............................................................36 Business Page .......................................................................................................................................38 Prize Crossword: sponsored by Realignment Osteopaths ...............................................41-42 Sudoku Solution ...................................................................................................................................43 Useful Numbers ...................................................................................................................................44 Index of Advertisers ...........................................................................................................................46

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Editor’s Note

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Dear Readers, This year is moving swiftly on and it’s almost time for this year’s Summer Fun Day on 31st May which means summer is nearly here! The Chamber of Commerce have been busy planning the event over the last few months and you’ll find a whole host of things taking place on the day. Popularity of this event has been increasing year on year and record numbers are expected in the town centre this year. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the live entertainment, music, food stalls and much more. The French Market is also back in town (I hope that includes the prawn man too - his prawns are delicious!) and the event runs from 9am to 5pm.

Last month I heard a delightful story of how one of my younger readers, 9 year old Mia Mussellwhite (of Sir Henry Fermor Primary School), used elements of The Crowborough Directory in a school collage project and scored 5 House Points for her efforts. Well done Mia! So, this magazine is not only used by many of you as a resource for local information and services but can also be used to assist with craft projects too. Don’t forget, if you belong to a local not-for-profit club or organisation then you can submit content for the events Thanks Mia for pointing me out and community pages for free. Maybe you’re looking for volunteers, or starting a new group in the area or have another message you want as many people to see as possible, this is just want these pages are for. 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 keep it in existence. The next deadline for content and advertising requests is Friday 30th May for the July/August issue. Until next time....

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Local Events May & June

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Saturday 10th May

World In Need Sponsored Walk - 10am1pm, starting and finishing at the Long Car Park. The walk is 5 miles, across the Ashdown Forest. If you’d like to raise money for children in disadvantaged countries then join in. For registration call the office on 01892 669 834 or email info@ worldinneed.co.uk (Registered Charity No. 1041711)

Saturday 17th - Thursday 29th May

Crowbrough U3A Art Exhibition - Community Centre Café. All paintings have been produced by members of the U3A Art Groups and exhibited as a celebration of their achievements. Paintings are not for sale, but for your enjoyment and inspiration.

Saturday 24th May

Farmers’ Market - 9am-1pm, New Road Car Park, Crowborough.

Crowborough Jubilee Choir, conducted by Norman Austin and supported by Herne Saturday 31st May School Choir, will perform Karl Jenkins’ Summer Fun Day - 9am-5pm, Crowborough Town new choral work THE PEACEMAKERS at Centre. More details on page 5. All Saints Church Centre Crowborough at Thursday 5th June 7.30pm. This work features texts by Gandhi, Crowborough Flower Club - Crowborough 7.15 for 7.30pm start. Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Martin Community Centre. Luther King, Terry Waite and many other Demonstration “Once upon a time” demonstration famous peace makers. Also included in by Mandy Pulsford. Raffle & Refreshments. Visitors the programme are some well known welcome £5. Contact 01892 654 725 / 655 702. and well loved orchestral items featuring the professional orchestra who will also accompany the choral work.

Tickets £12.00 available from Wardrobe and Hair Gallery or phone 01892 669 719 / 01892 655 125. Rehearsal Matinee at 2.30pm, tickets £5.

Friday 16th-Saturday 17th May

The Crowborough Players perform Tons of Money (adapted by Alan Ayckbourn) - 8pm at Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove. Tickets from This and That or J&K Gallery Croft Rd, Crowborough or from Box Office 01892 300 567 / www.crowboroughplayers.com

Saturday 17th May

Friends of Fermor May Fair - 2-4.30pm at Sir Henry Fermor School, Crowborough Hill, TN6 2SD. The Fair will have a circus theme and include traditional stalls, pupil displays, barbecue and cream teas. Entry £1 per adult, children FREE. All very welcome. For further information please contact friendsoffermor@gmail. com or 01892 652 405.

Saturday 7th June

Crowborough District Friends of Guiding - Table Top Sale - 10am-1pm at the Guide Hall, School Lane, Whitehill, Crowborough. To book a table and further information contact Sandy on 01892 652 686.

Saturday 21st June

St. John’s School Summer Festival - 11am-2pm. Live music, BBQ, games, sports, crafts and loads more! £1 entry, kids go FREE. St. John’s CE Primary School, St. John’s Crowborough, School Lane, East Sussex TN6 1SD. www.facebook.com/stjohnsprimarypta

Saturday 28th June

Farmers’ Market - 9am-1pm, New Road Car Park, Crowborough. ‘We are amused!’ - 7.30pm at Saint Michael & All Angels Church. A Victorian evening to include amongst others some songs from Gilbert and Sullivan as well as readings and monologues, performed by Crowborough Choral Society. Refreshments available during interval. Entry by donation.

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Magiclean - the expert cleaner for your home or office

Carpets and other soft furnishings in the home or business often represent a big investment and so it is important that they receive specialist attention from time-to-time in order to keep them looking their best. Carpets and upholstery start looking dull after a couple of years, even if you make sure your family taken their shoes off when they enter the house. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to make them look brighter again without the worry that cleaning products might damage your home? Local Crowborough business, Magiclean, might be just the company you’re looking for to give your furnishings a lift. David Thomas, the man behind Magiclean, started the business in 1992 following a career working for some of the largest UK carpet manufacturers. He understands the fabric make-up of carpets and upholstery and is fully certified, trained and approved with all the relevant organisations; all of which should give prospective new customers confidence in the standard and expertise of his work. [Trading Standards Approved Trader, Senior Member of the industry trade body NCCA and a Woolsafe Certified Operator.]

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There are also health benefits to be obtained by having a professionally cleaned carpet, particularly where there is an asthma or allergy sufferer in the

David deals with a variety of clients on a regular or ad hoc basis, ranging from houses and flats to offices, pubs, hotels and restaurants and a number of carpet shops recommend his services to their own customers. His work takes him all over Sussex and Kent but his preferred place of work is definitely in his home town of Crowborough. When you get David in to look after your cleaning requirements he will carefully examine every carpet and item of furniture before cleaning starts in order to ensure the most appropriate cleaning technique is chosen to give the best results. He will discuss the process with the client in order to ensure that they understand exactly how the cleaning will be carried out.

The process is designed to cause as little disruption as possible and furniture can be moved and replaced where necessary with spots and stains being individually treated using an extensive range of specialist cleaning solutions. Drying time is around 4 hours so you’ll be able to use your rooms again in no Did you know your carpets and upholstery time. Magiclean can also look after your hard actually act as a filter for many of the everyday floors and tiled floors. contaminants which enter your home or workplace, including traffic fumes, dust and If you would like to find out more about pollen? Daily vacuuming will remove much the range of services on offer from David at of the dry particles but there will still be Magiclean, call on 01892 613 333 or visit the considerable amounts of greasy soils which website at www.magiclean.co.uk. can only be effectively removed by thorough Your local carpet & upholstery cleaning professional cleaning (as recommended by specialist! carpet and upholstery manufacturers). You can even increase the life span of your carpets and upholstery with professional cleaning as it will remove potentially damaging abrasive

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The Official Newsletter of the Crowborough Town Council

Crowborough News In this issue:

Mayor’s Report

Annual Town Reports

The 2014 Boundary Walk

Issue 2 2014

Your Councillors

The Town Mayor’s Report Yet again another busy year for Crowborough Town Council. A full Town Council meeting is held every two months. Our council operates through 5 committees which meet on a regular basis. All committees have delegated powers, so the 49 meetings allow councillors to have every opportunity to be involved in the town’s affairs. Separate committee reports are provided. Equally important to the town is the work carried out by volunteers and the good thing about being Mayor is that you get to meet many of them. Young people are well catered for by our football, hockey and netball clubs, whilst our Scout and Girl Guide organisations are very active. I am delighted that we have established a dialogue with skaters who have helped us design an improved facility at Goldsmiths. All clubs and societies report ever increased membership. New this year is the Pine Grove Picture club whose membership has rapidly climbed to 300. Music and the arts also seem to be active with concerts and exhibitions throughout the year and activities at our community centre cater for all ages. All the Town events were well supported this year, perhaps the good weather during the summer had something to do with it? Our Sussex Day, Summer Fair, Firework Display, Christmas Cracker and Carol Service events had record crowds. It was good to see so many people at the Remembrance Day events; the sunshine of the Parade on the Sunday being contrasted with the heavy rain for the children

on the Monday. During the year, with the help of the Lions and other volunteers, we were able to collect some £2,500 for charity. This year I chose the Meningitis Research Trust and the Sussex High Weald Dementia Social Group. Active Council Committees result in stacks of work for our staff. Their experience and organising ability enabled our committees’ resolutions to be carried out efficiently and their contribution to the well running of our Council should not go unmentioned. In particular this year our leases and land holdings have been examined so that in future there is no doubt about the assets we own and their lawful uses. As Mayor of Crowborough I have attended many meetings and social functions inside and outside Crowborough. Most of the Councillors I met from other towns knew little of Crowborough. Clearly Crowborough is a long way from Hailsham and even further from Lewes. I have held meetings with the Mayors of Sevenoaks and Uckfield; towns of a similar size but totally different assets, finances and problems. In addition I have held meetings with our surrounding parishes of Buxted, Maresfield, Rotherfield and Withyham. They regard the development of Crowborough (and our War Memorial Hospital) as important to them as we are, de facto, their natural shopping and administrative centre. Wealden District Council’s embargo on development is beginning to have an effect. In the past sufficient infrastructure has not been provided when development took place. The Town Council has sought to influence the location of new development. The consequences of the 300 house allocation for

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Crowborough will have to be scrutinised to ensure that suitable infrastructure is provided this time. Another problem facing Crowborough is the operation of our War Memorial Hospital. The unannounced closures of the Birthing Unit and Minor Injuries Unit have had a devastating and very unsatisfactory effect on the use of our hospital proving inconvenient and worrying for would be patients. I have spoken with the CEO of our Clinical Commissioning Group on several occasions and attended the last three meetings of East Sussex County Council’s Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee. The current consultation on the future of Paediatric and Maternity Services (Better Beginnings) prevents discussions with the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust on a possible transfer of the running of our hospital to Pembury. This is an issue likely to come to the

fore shortly. Fortunately for Crowborough the First Responder scheme is operating effectively and I am sure there are many in town that are grateful to these volunteers for their vocation and time they dedicate to saving lives. I would like to thank the staff once again and my fellow councillors for the work that they do and the time they selflessly devote to Crowborough. In committee councillors often have different opinions, but we do not vote along political party lines nor have I detected any animosity during debate. Finally a big thank you to my wife Marion for her support and tolerance throughout the year, without which it would not have been possible to have the honour of being Mayor of Crowborough. Cllr Peter Cowie, Town Mayor

Finance & General Purposes Report This committee is responsible for the corporate management and the administrative services of the council. It is a fact of life that all local authorities are under financial pressures as the Central Government austerity programme gathers pace and this will impact on us all over the coming years. Parishes and Towns have so far been excluded directly from this but not now. This generates threats to the services provided but may also be opportunities for the Town Council to undertake tasks relinquished by both WDC and ESCC. BUDGETS A major role of the F&GP is to agree and consolidate the annual budgets of the Council from the different committees for full council approval, which then becomes the basis for the precept. The overall objective is to maintain a balanced budget i.e. income from the precept (that element of the council tax that pertains to Crowborough) and its other income from rentals from various sporting activities, the Caravan site at Goldsmiths and the Cemetery,

matches its expenditure. Any surplus of deficit is met from or to reserves. These can be General (policy is to cover 6 months expenditure, which we have) and Earmarked reserves which are specific for a purpose. Our annual income from you is over a million so it is quite a responsibility for all councillors and staff. This is from residential dwellings – no elements of business rates comes to the town council at all which can be quite frustrating when we are asked to improve the town centre and its infrastructure. PRECEPT (COUNCIL TAX) The local Crowborough element of your Council Tax is £128.37 out of an average band D of £1,680, namely 7.6% of your total council tax. The increase this last year was 2.1% which represented an increase of £2.50 over the previous year (5p per week). Why it increased at all reflects the fact the town receives no help from central government at all. Wages of staff increased in 13/14 by 1%, having been frozen for the previous 3 years. Members also voted to freeze councillor allowances

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for a 3rd consecutive year, but other costs have increased e.g. utilities and we are also continuing to subsidise the Crowborough Community Centre (CCC). I am really pleased to be able to tell you that for 2014/15 there is to be no increase in the Town’s element of the Council Tax. Part of this is down to good financial management and partly because the subsidy to support the direct running costs of the CCC is coming to an end although the loan taken out to cover the construction costs still has some 18 years to run. The other main reason is to recognise that we are all hurting financially. This is however likely to be a one-off as Wealden District Council is annually reducing the rate support grant to us and we may have to offset this shortfall by increasing council tax although we have absorbed this reduction for this coming year. TREASURY MANAGEMENT The F&GP set the policy for banking to maximise the best return for the minimum of risk. As you will know interest rates are extremely poor but we only deposit with triple

A rated banking institutions, however by careful cash forecasting we have been able to increase our income. As at 31/03/14 our total General and Earmarked cash reserves were over £1m. GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANISATIONS Another role is the annual grants process where applicants present to us and we evaluate the benefit of their contribution to the town and the community and agree the amount of support we should give. Many local institutions have benefited ranging from the girl guides, Crowborough 1st Responders, the Crowborough anglers, the new netball start-up as well as Wealden CAB and Clued Up. The grand total is £50,000 a year. Thanks to my fellow committee members who address quite technical issues with expertise and mostly with good humour. Thanks also to the Clerk and her Council staff who are simply first class. Chairman Cllr Quentin Burch

Environment Committee Report The Environment Committee is responsible for the appearance of the town and this includes the floral displays, street furniture, notice boards and signs, dog waste bins and wooden fingerposts. The Committee also liaises with East Sussex County Council on issues affecting the highway, transport and environment. Other functions of the Committee include footway street lighting and the management of the Council’s amenity land at the Ghyll, the Country Park and the meadow at Palesgate Lane.

the town. We Spring planting in Crowborough Town Centre did not have to plant for the Jubilee or for the Olympic torch passing through but it was abundantly clear to see, that the same high standard of planting was achieved. This was confirmed by the amount of correspondence received from the public.

I thank all the members of the Environment Committee for the commitment and time they have volunteered this year. I would also like to recognise the commitment and hard work that the Town Council staff have put in to keep up with the diverse range of responsibilities.

The anniversary bed was planted up to celebrate the birth of Prince George.

PLANTING Another great year for the planting around

HIGHWAYS ISSUES - Strengthening Local Relationships We hold 6 monthly meetings with ESCC to highlight issues that the public bring before us. A new crossing outside of Beacon Academy

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POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER The Town Council funds one full time Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Chris Harrison. He with the other PCSOs regularly Due to a drastic cut in budget ESCC are not hold street meetings where residents can carrying out village maintenance and are talk through any issues. The local Councillors asking Towns and Parishes to fund or part attend these very useful meetings and are then fund projects in future. As a result of this the able to highlight the issues to the appropriate Town Council is seeking part funding towards authorities. improving the lighting at the crossing in Jarvis Brook. STREET LIGHTING Crowborough Town Council is responsible for The Environment Committee has also agreed 378 lighting columns around the town. 116 to install a bus shelter in Croft Road of these columns are over 20 years old and structural testing is being undertaken and a COMMUNITY TRANSPORT John Coleman has continued to be the Town programme of replacement being considered. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representative for rail transport. COUNTRY PARK, GHYLL, BLUEBELL We appreciate his diligence in keeping WOOD and PALESGATE LANE MEADOW the committee up to date with changes in A new 5 year plan for maintenance has Community Transport particularly rail travel. been produced for the Country Park. Work (See minutes on Town Council`s website). continues on all the sites in accordance with management plans. WEALDLINK BUS SERVICE The Town Council is a major contributor to the funding of the Wealdlink Bus Service and was We yet again thank Barry Kemp who has pleased to hear that it has been awarded the continued to help with conservation projects contract to run the 226 service. A new Forest and has recently introduced the Council to the Explorer service has also been introduced the Exmoor Pony Grazing Scheme. aim of which is to cut down car journeys to the Three ponies will graze on the Palesgate Lane forest. Details can be found on the Wealdlink meadow site. A grant has been obtained from website. the High Weald Joint Advisory Committee for has reached consultation stage and the traffic lights at Crowborough Cross are going to be retimed with a new layout.

CLEANER ENVIRONMENT Julie our Environment Warden and the ground staff continue to keep our Town as litter free as possible. The collection of litter peaked the week beginning August 19th when 183 black bags of rubbish (including from litter bins) were collected. It is a cost to the taxpayer when litter is not taken home. POLICE We liaise regularly with the Police and Sgt Keeler recently reported on the work of the neighbourhood police team in Crowborough and Operation Crackdown. The ongoing issue for many residents is speeding and although mobile speed cameras are used it is difficult to police every road. Public participation has been discussed and antisocial behaviour can be reported on the Sussex Police website.

fencing the area.

TREE INSPECTION Tree inspections continue to be carried out, this year Ash trees were at risk of disease but our inspection showed that none of our trees showed sign of die- back. TOWN MAP The maps are now in place at the Town Hall, Montargis Terrace, outside Chappels Chemist, the Railway Station and the Fernbank Centre. Many thanks to Dave Brooker for his services as cartographer. The Environment Committee continues to review Crowborough with the aim to achieve a clean, safe and attractive Town in which to live. (More information can be found in the minutes on Crowborough Town Council website) Chairman Cllr Sandra Timms

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Planning and Development Report Due to our location adjacent to the Ashdown Forest, planning policies provided by the Core Strategy Local Plan restrict development within the town. Planning applications that might increase vehicle traffic and, hence, nitrogen deposition on the forest are routinely refused planning permission. This means that the range of application types is very limited – most applications are now for household extensions and minor changes of use, which don’t affect nitrogen deposition. Despite the limited number and type of application, this is still a busy Committee. We meet every three weeks and consider a number of applications at every meeting. We also try to pick up on relevant consultations both from national and local government. Wealden District Council has been preparing a Strategic Sites Local Plan, which seeks to allocate land for housing to meet the Core Strategy requirements. This means that they are seeking sites to provide 300 homes within Crowborough. The Town Council has commented on this

throughout the process, particularly seeking to influence the location of development in south east Crowborough, which councillors do not consider is the best location for development of this scale within the town. We will continue to seek to influence the location of houses through the examination into the Strategic Sites Local Plan during 2014. The Town Council is currently in the early stages of preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan, which would guide development within the town. Initially, this will look at reviewing the Vision document adopted in 2010 but will provide policies against which planning applications will be assessed if adopted. The Planning and Development Committee is closely involved with this. Finally, thank you to all the members of this Committee. It is a time consuming process going through all the applications and other documentation every three weeks, taking up a lot of councillor’s weekends prior to our Monday evening meetings. Chairman Cllr Andrew Steen

Sports, Recreation and Cemetery Report The committee members have had another busy year with a number of projects being planned or undertaken to enhance the facilities available to Crowborough residents. The members of the committee have attended the regular scheduled meetings at the Town Hall and a number of meetings outside the town to search for new ideas on sports and recreational pursuits. These outside visits included a visit to Hailsham to look at the new skate park and to an exhibition of play equipment. Both these visits provided an insight to the latest ideas and this has been used in planning some of the projects. The committee has also been searching for grants to fund some of the projects and they have been successful in this.

NEW CEMETERY The committee was successful in attaining planning approval for the new cemetery in London Road and is now proceeding with fulfilling the requirements which have to be met as part of the approval. These requirements include:- An archaeological survey of the site. - Reduction of the speed limit outside the cemetery. - Construction of a new entrance from London Road. GOLDSMITHS RECREATION GROUND A grant has been made available to provide a new youth shelter at the recreation ground. This has allowed the existing unsightly container to be removed. Plans are being drawn up to replace part of

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the skate park which is now outdated and to provide a multi- use facility. Meetings have been held with the users of the skate park for their ideas and a further meeting will be held with them when the plans are complete.

PALESGATE LANE Since the Council purchased the land at Palesgate Lane the committee has been looking at the ways the various areas could be used.

It is planned to finance this capital project with funds from housing developments.

Part of the top of the land was used for football and Jarvis Brook Sports Club expressed a wish to continue using it. A certificate for lawful use of this area has been obtained. Plans for the rest of the land are being considered.

With the growth of netball in the Town the existing court has been refurbished. Proposals are being looked at for the refurbishment of the exiting shower block in the next financial year. A submission has been made for a grant towards the cost of this work and a decision is awaited. A small section of land has been purchased to allow the Locomotive Society to extend its track to double the existing length. WOLFE RECREATION GROUND An extension to the existing children’s play area is being planned and various new items of play equipment are being proposed. This would be paid for by funds from developer contributions designated for recreational facilities at Wolfe. The cricket score board has been moved to a more suitable location. New agreements have been signed with the Cricket and Hockey clubs for use of the facilities at Wolfe. JARVIS BROOK RECREATION GROUND Work to provide new play facilities was completed but the new shelter has been vandalised and has had to be repaired.

THE WHITEHILL CENTRE The hot water system at the centre has been upgraded and is now more efficient. The centre has been completely redecorated and refurbishment has been carried out to the timber floor. OWLSBURY ALLOTMENTS A new path has been created to provide better access to the allotments and the access gate made secure. A proposal has been made to create a wild flower meadow outside of the growing compound and work will start on this soon. HERNE ROAD ALLOTMENTS During heavy rain the allotments suffer from flooding and to help rectify this problem a drainage system has been installed. The above is a brief synopsis of the work handled by the committee over the last year and its commitment to improving facilities in the Town.

As can be seen a large amount of work is still in the planning stage so next year looks just The committee will consider the future of the as busy. shelter if it is vandalised again. Chairman Cllr Ron Reed

Communications & Events Report One of the aims of the Communications and enjoy the free entertainment on offer. Events Committee is to hold events that The Town’s events calendar starts with the encompass all ages of our community. Boundary Walk which is always held on The Town is well known for the Summer Fair Rogation Sunday and is a 21st century version and the Firework Display but there are many of ‘Beating the Bounds’. Walkers and their other events that the Council organises to dogs enjoy a leisurely walk around the parish encourage Crowborough residents to get which enables them to enjoy beautiful views together whether as participants or just to of the countryside surrounding Crowborough Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 2 - 2014

Communications & Events Report continued...

without – as was the custom – being turned upside down and violently bumped on the boundary stones! Whilst the Town’s celebration of Sussex Day is not held on the large ground at Goldsmiths Recreation Ground, the event held on June 16th on Chapel Green is always a very popular event. Crowborough’s young singers, dancers and actors have an opportunity to show off their talents and also enjoy the professional entertainment on offer whilst Mums and Dads can enjoy a visit to the cream tea and beer tents. The Town is well known for its Summer Fair held in July and the Firework display held In November. Both events in 2013 were huge successes. After two washouts in 2011 and 2012, the summer fair was blessed with outstanding weather and thousands flocked to Goldsmiths to enjoy the afternoon. The rides and activities were free and the arena entertainment was excellent. We hope that we will be similarly lucky with the weather for our summer fair this year which is to be held on the 12th July.

As well as our superb youth choirs we were treated to an exuberant and professional performance by the Crowborough Youth Jazz Orchestra. As well as organising the above events the committee hosts a reception to welcome visitors from our twinned town of Montargis. On this occasion the Town Hall is packed with Crowborough host families and their friends from France. The Towns have had 48 years of twinning and will be celebrating a bond of 50 years in 2016. Our final event of the year is the Town’s civic carol service held in the beautiful church of All Saints. The lessons are read by young people from Crowborough Scouts, Guides and RAF cadets who are a credit to their organisations. School children from Herne and St Johns primary schools also take part in what is a wonderful way to end the year’s events and to welcome in the Christmas period.

In 2013 the committee took the decision to be more interactive in terms of new media and have added a link to facebook and twitter on Our annual firework display cemented our website. We now have 62 ‘likes’ on our face Crowborough’s reputation for holding the best book page and 134 links to twitter. Please visit firework display in the area. The audience our website www. Crowboroughtowncouncil. were enthralled by the spectacular fireworks gov.uk. for information about our events and and the space theme music really added to the how to get involved. atmosphere. Finally, the committee would like to thank the The firework display this year will be held Crowborough Lions, St Johns W.I, members of Wednesday 5th November. the Crowborough Bonfire and Carnival Society Record numbers attended the Christmas light and those unsung members of the town of event in the Town centre with over 30 stalls in Crowborough who give their time freely and situ, street entertainment and the ever popular enthusiastically to help make the events in our land train transporting children and their town such a success. families to the Santa’s grotto in the Town Hall. Chairman Cllr Matthew Street

The Boundary Walk (Beating the Bounds) 25th May 2014 STARTING 9.30am

Meet at Goldsmiths Recreation Ground REGISTRATION at 9.15am Length of walk 10 miles approx

Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 2 - 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

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Clubs and Organisations

May/June 2014  The Crowborough Directory

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

Sing a whole range of music from Handel’s “Messiah” to 70s music and Christmas carols. 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

Crowborough Players

Community theatre group. Everyone welcome. Contact - 01892 300 567 www.crowboroughplayers.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

All ages welcome 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

Crowborough Conservation

groombridge.gads@gmail.com web: groombridge-gads.blogspot.co.uk

Hartfield Singers

Rehearsals and concerts Contact: Pat Arnold - 01892 611 414

High Weald Beekeepers

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

Mayfield Festival Choir

Robin Howden - 01825 830 277 Rehearsals Thurs eves in The Mayfield Primary School

J Greer - 01892 654 044 Meet: Division Apiary and Members’ Apiaries from April to September

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

Mayfield Youth Band

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

Jenny Pursglove - 01892 653 422 Meet: Fri eves 7pm at The Band Hut, Mayfield (located behind Memorial Hall) - www.mayfieldband.co.uk

PopZing

Noel Bannister - 01892 668059 Meet: Monday eve, 8pm at Crowborough Community Centre.

Crowborough Arts

Take part in workshops, events, exhibitions and discussions – groups for Visual Arts, Crafts, Theatre/ Performing Arts, Portraits/Life Drawing, Music, Books Open mornings. Crow. Centre. 9.30am – 1pm last Thurs of each month. £12.50pa Contact: 01892 653 704 | rayhen@ books4.demon.co.uk | www. crowborough-arts.org.uk

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

Crowborough Creative Arts Group

Animals & Nature Ashdown Friends of the Earth

Campaigning on local and national environmental issues Pete Meiners - 01892 664 762 e: Petemeiners@aol.com www.ashdownfoe.co.uk Meet: Last Thurs each month, Brambletye Hotel, Forest Row (all welcome)

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

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. All input and ideas welcomed. e: info@crowboroughcommon.org.uk www.crowboroughcommon.org.uk

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A community group supporting the conservation of our town’s green spaces. Volunteering opportunities and events. Pat Arnold - 01892 611 414 www.crowboroughconservation.org

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 for Crowborough. Lin Lucas - 01892 653 823 e: info@crowboroughcentre.info

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Rotherfield Village Hall

Booking Clerk: Vikki Lewis 01435 872 278 / email bookings@ rotherfieldvillagehall.co.org www.rotherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

Hobbies & Interests 1st Crowborough

3x Beavers - 6 to 8 yrs 3x Cub packs - 8 to 10 ½ yrs 2x 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 or 07984 533 937 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. Jan & 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

Meet: Goldsmiths Centre, Boating Lake, Weekends

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 programme see: www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk or for information 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 Branch

Ron Davis - 01892 655 288 Meet: 2nd Tues each month 2-4 pm.

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

Friends of Crowborough Hospital

The Friends Office, Crowborough Hospital, South View Rd, TN6 1HB Tel: 01892 664 626 e: enquiries@foch.org.uk

Crowborough Friends of Hospice in the Weald Fund raising activities for Hospice in the Weald in Crowborough Contact: Joy Bruce - 01892 664 036

Clubs and Organisations

Crowborough St John’s WI Hall

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 Rotherfield or Brook Surgery Bob Ely - 01892 852 659 rdely@tiscali.co.uk

Friends of Saxonbury House Surgery Saxonbury Hse, Croft Rd, TN6 1DL Jenny Scott - 01892 653 431 Jarvis Brook Community

Association Deirdre Harris - 01892 652 265 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

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Clubs and Organisations

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Rotary Club of Crowborough

Malcolm Sanger - 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

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

Parent & Toddler Group

Contact: 01892 652 996 Meet: Mon & Fri 9.30-11.30am, United Church, Croft Road

Parent & Toddler Grp Hickory Dickory

Tea, Coffee, Toys Contact: 01892 661 027 Meet: Thurs, 10am-12pm (term time) St Michael’s Church Hall, Jarvis Brook

re:fresh

New members welcome David Harris - 01892 660 235 secretary.rblcrow@talktalk. net Meet: Every 2nd Wednesday at the Social Club, Croft Road.

Café-style morning for women, crèche provided Contact: 01892 652 081 Meet: Every Tuesday during term-time, 10-11.45am, All Saints New Halls www.allsaintscrowborough.org/refresh

Society of Friends of Montargis

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.

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 and morning walks Clive Grumett - 01342 825 518 Meet: Every Tuesday

Parents & Toddlers Baby/Toddler Song (up to 4yrs old)

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

Rotherfield Parent and Toddler Group

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 11am-11.30pm, Sun 12-10.30pm.

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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

E Neafcy - 01435 872 682 Meet: 3rd Thurs each month, 2pm in Mayfield Memorial Hall

ME meetup

A friendly 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

A social club for retired and 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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Friendly club - four courts Bryan or Ann - 01892 653 481 Meet: Thursdays, 8-10pm at Beacon Community College Sports Hall

Beacon Badminton Club

(Fridays) (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 Tues 9-10pm, Hawkenbury Astro Tunbridge Wells, Juniors (7-14yrs) Sat 8.45-10.25am 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 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

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

Kent & Sussex Ski

Club Friendly club for all ages. Martin - 01732 454 216 Meet: From 7th Oct, 5pm7pm, Bowles Outdoor Pursuit Centre, Eridge

Maresfield Lawn Bowls

Club

Small friendly club. New members welcome Audrey Walsham - 01892 654 464 Meet: Tues & Thurs, 5pm, Maresfield Recreation Ground

Clubs and Organisations

Beacon Badminton Club (Thursdays)

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

The club offers outings 5 days a week for cyclists of all abilities - all are welcome. Please visit our website at www.wealdencycleclub.co.uk and click on the events calendar. For content updates email: info@crowboroughdirectory.co.uk

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Loyalty Card

May/June 2014  The Crowborough Directory

The Crowborough & District Loyalty Card £50 worth of vouchers to be won each month!

How it works Angela Wickins of Crowborough was over the moon to win £50 worth of Loyalty Card vouchers to use in participating businesses. The stamps on Angela’s winning card were collected in Cro’s Jewellers, Zest and The Natural Health Centre. Angela is a regular entrant into the monthly draw and is delighted that she has won. She is looking forward to spending her vouchers in local participating businesses. The winner of the February Draw was Martin Bagge from Crowborough he collected his stamps in The Pet Food Shop and Zest.

The Chamber is delighted to welcome Crowborough Shoe Repairs to the Loyalty Card Scheme. Any business can join and it is suitable for many businesses, not just retailers, if you are interested in being part of the scheme please contact the Chamber by email to secretary@crowboroughchamber.co.uk PICTURED January Loyalty winner Angela Wickins (centre) with Jenny Rickwood and Sue Cro from W. E. Cro and Son Jewellers

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

Cross Country Stores

Mullberrys

Beacon Travel

Crowborough Shoe Repairs

Owen Hearing & Mobility

Brook House Carpets

Durban Dental Centre

Phillips Man Shops

Columbine Dry Cleaners

Hair Gallery

Residential Plumbing & Heating

Mid Sussex Timber

Trendy Little Angels

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, Crowborough, TN6 2JP

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