TN Uncovered November 2014 Issue

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NOVEMBER 2014 - ISSUE 27 Delivered to 23,000 homes & businesses in the TN19, TN20, TN21 & TN22 postcodes

Photograph courtesy of East Grinstead in Bloom 2015 calendar of Standen Rocks and was taken by local photographer, Geoff Whitaker (geoffwhitakerphotography@outlook.com) from East Grinstead 10

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Welcome to our November issue.

We had a busy month in October, culminating with the National Magazine Publishers Conference at which magazine publishers from around the country (and actually as from far away as Australia) congregate each year, each hoping that their magazine will beat the competition and win one of the coveted awards up for grabs. We were therefore thrilled that our RH Uncovered and TN Uncovered magazines did just that and are now award winning magazines!

Back in the office and down to earth, our fabulous front cover photo this month is from the East Grinstead in Bloom 2015 calendar of Standen Rocks and was taken by local photographer, Geoff Whitaker (geoffwhitakerphotography@outlook.com) from East Grinstead. To find out more about the calendar and how to get your copy visit www.eastgrinsteadinbloom.org.uk.

We have more of everything you love about the magazine this month, great articles in Homes, Gardens, What’s On’s for your diary, including where you can attend services of Remembrance and of course local businesses that are ready and waiting to serve you.

We hope you have a great month and we’ll see you in December!

The Team at RH Uncovered

COMMUNITY

4 Community Notice Board

6 Community News

12 Whats On

12 Community Groups HOMES 14 Revamp it up GARDENS 22 Leaves CHILDREN AND EDUCATION 24 Winter Brights FOOD AND DRINK 28 Vines BMW

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Community News November’s here and with it brings the perfect chance to wrap up warm and head outside for some community bonfire events.

Another reason to head outdoors this month is for our Remembrance services, organised by Royal British Legion members. There are many commemorative events taking place on Sunday 9th November, as well as places to pick up your poppy, so don’t forget to search these out and show your respect for those who have fallen or been injured during service.

I’ve also been chatting to Heathfield’s Friends of All Saints’ Parish Church about their insightful talk – Travels With A Timelord – coming up on 13th November, giving the congregation the opportunity to see Rev. David Guest (a self-confessed Dr Who devotee) in a whole new light.

The big question is, will he turn up in a tardis?!

So pull up a pew, make yourself a nice hot chocolate and enjoy November’s community section!

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Congregation Launches Restoration Fund For Community Church The congregation of St Michael and All Angel’s Church in Little Horsted have recently started a restoration fund to raise the £75,000 needed to redecorate the church, which in some parts date back to the 12th century.

“The raffle will be drawn around Christmas and at that time we hope that the prize fund will get up to around £500,” local resident, Roy Harris, explains. “50% of raffle contributions will form the winning prize.”

So far a teddy bear parachute jump from the church’s tower (raising over £7,000) along with a Blackberry Walk and annual Pumpkin Festival have been undertaken, in the last few months alone and now the caring congregation have devised an exciting fundraising raffle, where the winner will receive a cash prize.

“Little Horsted is doing its best to raise funds to restore the church. But we need help to reach the big one so if anyone knows of the church or has been married or worshiped in it then all and any contributions to the fund would be gratefully received, “Roy concludes.

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To buy your raffle ticket or donate to the fund write to: Little Horsted PCC, c/o 17 Greenfield Drive, Ridgewood, Uckfield TN22 5SF.

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Be Fire Safe This Bonfire Season!

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is warning of the dangers of bonfires as 5th November looms.

“We know that there are lots of keen gardeners who will be clearing away leaves, cuttings and other greenery at this time of year,” says Neal Robinson, Head of Community Risk Management. “All of this can be recycled by composting and we would urge people to do this wherever possible instead of having bonfires.

If you don’t have a compost bin at home, check your council website for further information about local collections or recycling sites.”

“Fire can spread easily so if you do have a bonfire, keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby just in case. You should call 999 if it gets out of control.

Make sure you do not put yourself or others in danger.”

Bonfire safety tips • Neighbours: Choose a time least likely to affect your neighbours (e.g. not on a warm day when they may be enjoying their gardens) and let them know beforehand so they are less likely to complain.

• Location: Build the bonfire away from sheds, fences and trees and check there are no cables - like telephone wires - above the bonfire • Pay attention: Never leave the bonfire unattended and keep children and pets away from the flames.

• Burn with care: Don’t use petrol or paraffin to get the fire going it may get out of control quickly. Only burn dry material - not damp, which causes more smoke and don’t burn aerosols, tyres, canisters or anything containing foam or paint. Many produce toxic fumes and some containers may explode, causing injury.

• Put it right out: Once the bonfire has died down, spray the embers with water to stop it reigniting.

East Sussex County Council: http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk /environment/rubbishandrecycling /recyclingsites/default.htm

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Community News Travels with a Timelord On 13th November, Heathfield’s FASCOH (Friends of All Saints’ Parish Church Old Heathfield) will hold a fundraising Thursday Topic, hosted by a very familiar face – Rev. David Guest. However, in this forum, the Reverend, a self-confessed Dr Who devotee, for over fifty years, will be talking Tardis’ and all things Who. “The illustrated talk will include David’s own personal reflections and will inevitably provide a glimpse behind the scenes,” olin Saunders from FASCOH says. “Having attended the 50th Anniversary in Los Angeles last year, undoubtedly the talk will enlighten all those who attend and being a trained journalist, David will be able to ‘paint a picture’ and provide a perspective we have probably not considered.

“It will be unique in itself to observe and hear from a ‘vicar’ who normally stands 18 inches above the congregation, communicate a subject from TV’s science fiction in a way that most adults will not have considered or even thought about.

The other unknown is – will he wear his ‘dog-collar’ or will he arrive in a Tardis’?”

Colin laughs.

FASCOH is a registered charity and was established over a decade ago to help raise continual funds needed to keep the medieval church running. Providing local residents with ‘The Space’ – an area for community use, the group created Thursday Topics which aims to give Heathfield residents the opportunity to hear interesting presentations

Free Business Advice Offered to Wealden Residents Thinking of setting up your own business, but not sure where to start?

Why not go along to a free business workshop organised by the Eastbourne and District Enterprise Agency and Wealden District Council?

The free workshops will be held in the community training rooms in local fire and rescue stations between 10-4pm and will cover all startup business needs; from writing a good business plan to taxation and VAT advice, sourcing finance to invaluable marketing tips.

This month the workshop will arrive in Heathfield on Thursday 6th November,

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with dates in Uckfield (Tuesday 13th January) and Hailsham (Monday 16th March) also planned, so don’t miss out!

(just some recent talks include RAF pilot Charles Clarke who spoke about his ‘Great Escape’ and a focus on Heathfield in Tudor times), whilst also raising funds for the church, by charging a modest £5 entrance fee for all of those aged 16 and above.

For further details contact Vicki on: vickicolne@aol.com or call the FASCOH office: 01435 863 284.

Free help and advice is also on hand to those who already run their own businesses, with one hour appointments offered by EDEAL. These clinics in Heathfield (Thursday 20th November), Hailsham (Monday 8th December), Uckfield (Tuesday 27th January), and Crowborough (Monday 2nd February) will also be held in the town fire stations and will give business owners the opportunity to talk one-on-one with a qualified business advisor.

“These free, interactive, workshops are a great way for potential local entrepreneurs to get the advice, tips and guidance that will set them off to a flying start with their own businesses,” said Councillor Roy Galley, Cabinet member for Economic Development For more information or to book a place and Regeneration. on the workshop or an appointment with an advisor please call 01323 641144.

“Wealden District Council working together with EDEAL is another fine example of our commitment to increasing prosperity in the district and making Wealden an even better place to live.”

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Community News

We Remember Across the region, our local Royal British Legion members have been organising, along with parish and town councils, this year’s Remembrance Sunday (9th November) services and parades, as well as the fundraising Poppy Appeal. Here’s how residents will be remembering where you live:

The marching band is provided by the Uckfield Performance Ensemble.

Uckfield

Buxted

The Uckfield RBL will be out in force from 25th October, with local schools, shops and businesses also selling poppies for this year’s appeal.

On Sunday 9th November, the parade will form at the north end of Luxford Field Car Park at 2.25pm, and will proceed to The Church of the Holy Cross for the 3pm Remembrance Service via Civic Approach, Uckfield High Street and Church Street. After the service and laying of wreaths at the War Memorial, at 4pm, the parade will reform and return to Luxford Field Car Park via Church Street, Uckfield High Street and Library Way where the Mayor of Uckfield takes the salute.

All local organisations are invited to attend the parade alongside local county councillors and town councillors.

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There will also be a short service at the War Memorial on Armistice Day at 11am when the maroons are fired and the Last Post is played.

Two services of remembrance will take place in Buxted on Sunday 9th November, with this first being held at St Margaret the Queen church in Buxted Park from 10am.

The second will start at 11am at St Mary the Virgin church.

Mayfield

St Dunstan’s will be holding a Remembrance Sunday service open to all faiths. At 10:50am the local scout parade will march to the war memorial where a short service, to include two minutes of commemorative silence, will be held.

The procession are then invited to an hour long combined village service at St Dunstan’s. A special remembrance concert, Lest We Forget, will also be held at the church from 7:30pm on the same day. Tickets are £10 per adult and £5 per child and are available from the parish office and Elizabeth Fashions.

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COMMUNITY - CHARITIES, CLUBS, GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS MONDAY Mayfield Bridge Club - Meet in the memorial club between 1:30-5pm.

For further info call Eithne Hodgens 01435 867430 Uckfield Singers - Every Monday at 7.30pm in the Belmont Centre next door to the Holy Cross Church. Open to over 16s and all abilities welcome Extend Exercise Classes (gentle movement to music) at the State Hall, Station Rd, Heathfield, courtesy of the Kings Church, between 11.15am and 12.00 noon each week.

These classes are run by Alison Salters, a qualified instructor (01825 766 293).

The cost is £4 per person & inc. refreshments.

Heathfield Hard of Hearing Group - Why not go along to meet others with hearing difficulties in an easy-to-communicate atmosphere? The group meets at the Red Cross Hall in Streatfield Road between 2.00pm and 3.30pm on the second Monday in the month.

Different speakers are there each month to talk on a variety of subjects and equipment of help to hard-of-hearing people is demonstrated. You will learn how to communicate with deaf and hardof-hearing people so your friends and family might want to come too. For further information, ring the East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre on 01323 722505.

Heathfield Small Business Network - established to help small non-high street based companies and the self employed in Heathfield establish working links meet at the Blackboys Inn on the Lewses Rd in Blackboys from 12.00- 1.45 on the first Monday of the month, Call Barbara Hibbart on 01435 865135 or barbara@barbarahibbartcoaching.co.uk Community Coffee Morning - For those who enjoy meeting others from the community.

Share memories, jigsaws, top tips etc over a hot drink & cake. £2 donation. The Grove, Blackboys.

Burwash Short Mat Bowls Club - 6.30pm Monday evenings in Burwash Village Hall .

Come and give it a try, new members welcome. Call Joan Howard on 01435 882434 or Stephen Trew on 01435 866252 WI FOURWAYS - Meet 1st Monday each month (except Bank Hols)7.30 pm Luxford Centre, UckfieldContact: 01825 767501 - Secretary Heathfield & District Horticultural society - We meet on the third Monday of the month at 7.30pm at St Richard's Church Hall, Park Road, Heathfield. We have various speakers throughout the year plus our Annual Shows in the Spring and Summer. New members are always welcome. Phone 01435 864875 for details..

Burwash Monday Painters - Meet on Mondays at 1pm to share our love of painting.

We do not have classes but paint subjects devised by the members. We are a very friendly group and welcome anyone who would like to join us. Contact Grace 01435 860848 or Anne 01435 883247. Our website is burwash-monday-painters.com British Sugarcraft Guild , Tunbridge Wells Branch - Meets every 3rd Monday (except Aug and Dec) at 7.45pm @ St James Infant School, Sandrock Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3PR. Demonstrations or workshops at most meetings, visitors always welcome £5 entry fee.

Programme on www.region8bsg.co.uk/diary pages. Secretary Janet Creek 01825 723010 Badminton Club - play at Uckfield Leisure Centre from 8.30pm to 10.30pm weekly.

No teaching facilities. For details contact Maureen 01825 765091 or Lynn 01435 865920 Ladies Who Lunch - Ladies Who Lunch' meet monthly in Uckfield from 12.30 pm.

Very friendly club with lunch and an after dinner speaker. Maureen 01825 765091.

Uckfield Inner Wheel - Meet in the Luxford Centre at 7.30 pm on the 3rd Monday of every month. Please contactYvonne Linthwaite on 01825 767167 for more details.

TUESDAY Uckfield Art Group - “Painting for Pleasure” We meet every Tuesday evening 7 - 9pm at the Luxford Centre, Library Way, Uckfield Heathfield Market - A regular weekly Market on Tuesdays / Saturdays throughout the year. Tuesdays there is a General Auction at 1100 view from 0830. Free car Park provided near by for Tuesdays. Heathfield Market, Burwash Road, Heathfield. TN21 8RA Day Care - The Holdenhurst Centre in Mill Road, Heathfield is open for Day Care between 10.00am and 3.30pm under the supervision of Age UK East Sussex. Door to door transport can be arranged by Age Concern Heathfield.

For details, ring Mary Parker of Age UK East Sussex on 01273 476 704.

Senior Citizens Lunch - at the Union Church Hall, Station Road, Heathfield, commencing at 12.30 pm, £3.50 for 2 courses, tea or coffee. You will get a birthday card and flowers on your birthday, and there's always lots of "friendly chat". There are new volunteers who are keen to cook for and serve more people. Please call Jean Plummer on 01435 883 483.

Minibus transport from and to your door is only available EVERY OTHER Tuesday Please ring Clarrie Pont on 01435 813 284 to check.

Learn a Craft - or practise with friends: knitting, crochet, decoupage, quilting etc., at Richard's Church Hall, Park Road, Heathfield, 1.30 to 3.30pm. Every other Tuesday. Call Loraine - 01435 865789. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Heathfield Folk Dance Group - Tuesday 7.30pm - 10.00pm, St Richard's Church Hall Park Road, Heathfield - £2.00 per session (includes tea/coffee) no partner is needed For more info: 01435 873551 / 01435 863580 Luncheon Club, Union Church, High Street, Heathfield - Join every fortnight for a 2 course meal with tea and coffee £3.50 - Call Jean Plummer on 01435 883483 Buxted Park (Duplicate) Bridge Club - Meets weekly at the Sports Pavilion - 2.00-5.15 pm. £2 per session. Please call Christina Harvey on 01825 890437 if you’d like to come along.

Framfield Duplicate Bridge Club - meet every Tuesday morning Framfield Church Hall - 9.15 to 12.30 Short Mat Bowls - Nutley - Every Tuesday afternoon between 2 and 4pm there is a small, friendly group of 55+ who enjoy a socialable afternoon playing SHORT MAT BOWLS in the Memorial Hall, Nutley.

Liz 01825 714609.

Heathfield Olde Tyme & Modern Sequence Dance Club Every Tuesday evening at Christchurch Hall, Horam from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. £3 per session inc. refreshments and a raffle ticket. Further details from Mrs.D French - 01435 864827 or Mrs.P Wakehurst - 01435 863151 PJ's Dance Club. Rock & Roll and Swing Jive. Tuesdays 8pm -10pm £5 per session including tea/coffee and cake. No partner required Nutley War Memorial Hall Nutley Contact Peter 07770 348354 Uckfield Art Group - If you fancy yourself as a budding artist you would be very welcome to join the friendly members of Uckfield Art Group on a Tuesday evening. They meet at the Luxford Centre between 7pm and 9pm with a refreshment break half way through. For more information on becoming a member ring Annie on 01825 765021 or look on the website www.uckfieldartgroup.co.uk Royal British Legion - Uckfield Branch - meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Uckfield Club, Bell Lane, Uckfield. Contact Norman Mayers:01825 765878.

Bellringing - at Holy Cross Church in Uckfield. Weekly from 7.30 pm. Learners and previous ringers welcome. Contact Chris 01825 765091 WEDNESDAY Broad Oak Table Tennis Club - Held in Broad Oak Village Hall. Wednesday 7.30pm, September - May Contact: 01435 862275 Cross In Hand WI - meet in Cross in Hand Village Hall every 4th Wednesday of the month, 2.00 - 4.00 pm. Contact: Pat on 01435 862161 Heathfield Drama Club - The Club meets on Wednesdays (7.00pm - 8.30pm) at the Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield. Mrs Mary Pearson on 07885 563073 Website: www.tunbridgewellsdramaclub.co.uk Uckfield Writers - meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month at 7.30pm in the Luxford Centre, Library Way, Uckfield. Call Jane on 01825 760236.

A Country Lunch - is now offered every other Wednesday at Punnetts Town Village Hall replacing the Friday Lunch in Heathfield at the cricket club. The minibus can still pick you up to get you there for a 12.00pm start and take you home at 2.30pm. To book please contact Mrs. A Kenward on 01435 862618.

Rest Christian Centre - Volunteers from the Rest Christian Centre in Punnetts Town welcome visitors to a cooked lunch, every third Wednesday of the month - £4 for 2 courses including tea or coffee. For the lunch please call Barbara Lovett 01435 882241. A minibus may be provided if sufficient people are interested.

Performing Arts Classes - Award-winning not for profit company, Intrepid Theatre, offer high quality performing arts classes for 4-7s & 7-11s at Broad Oak Village Hall, Broad Oak on Wednesdays 5.15pm - 6.45pm. For details and to try out please contact, Allie West on 01273 476 226 or 07934 362 312 or email office@intrepidinspires.co.uk The Uckfield and District Lions Club- meet at The Alma Arms, Framfield Road, Uckfield on the second Wednesday of each month, 7.30 for 8pm, and the contact is Bob Eaves on 01825 764638 Lunch & Chat - at Oaklands Court, Horam - Every first Wednesday of the month from 12pm. £5 for a 3 course meal. To book please telephone 01435 813030 or email admin@chanctonbury-care.com Cross in Hand Duplicate Bridge Club - meet every Wednesday at Punnetts Town Village Hall at 6.45pm Uckfield Community Orchestra - We’re a group of enthusiastic amateur musicians, who meet once a week. We’re open to anyone aged eight and over. We play a wide range of ‘real’ orchestral music, arranged for players up to Grade 4/5 standard. We aim to give a couple of concerts a year within Uckfield. We rehearse on Wednesdays (term-time only) from 6.108.00 pm at the Foresters Hall, Harcourt Road, Uckfield TN22 5DT. Call Sundari Heller on 01342 823099 or email info@uckfield-community-orchestra.co.uk ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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COMMUNITY - WHAT’S ON TN22 club -for over-55s - meet on alternate Wednesdays in Hadlow Down village hall 11 - 2.

Come meet others, chat, enjoy a 2-course freshly prepared lunch, activities and outings on offer.

Cost £5 and volunteer transport is available at small extra charge. Suzanne 07864 533884.

THURSDAY Free CV Review - Bring your CV to the Uckfield Volunteer Centre. Any Thursday from 1pm to 4pm for a free review, 79 High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1AS Uckfield Amateur Photographic Society - we meet on first and third Thursdays of month at the United Reformed Church Hall, New Town, Uckfield. TN22 5AE. 7.45pm for 8pm start. New members of any standard always welcome.

The Wine Circle - Meet the third Thursday of every month 7.45pm -10.30pm at Luxford Day Centre, Library Way, Uckfield, TN22 1AR For information - Mrs. I. Wright, 01825 508323 Tots and Toys - Term time, 10.00-11.45am & 1.00-2.45pm. For fun, crafts, stories & songs. £1.00 for a drink & healthy snack. Kings Church, Station Rd, Heathfield Horam & Heathfield Flower Club - Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield at 7.30pm - 01435 864633 Horam WI - We meet on the first Thursday every month at the Christchurch Centre, Horebeech Lane, Horam , 2pm to 4pm. Contact Kim on 01435 813942 Heathfield and District History Society - meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, in the Ian Price Room, 7.15 for 7.30.

For details of talks ring Brian Hall on 01435 865 260 Royal British Legion - Buxted Branch - meet on the first Thursday of each month at 8.00pm in the Buxted Cricket Pavilion. Contact Richard Stanton: 01825 731899 Uckfield Scrabble Club - A friendly, social Scrabble club, meets every third Thursday at 7.30pm at the Luxford Centre, Uckfield. New members of any ability always welcome.

Contact Ann on 01825 712052.

Waldron Country Market - Held every 2nd Thursday of the month at Holy Cross Priory, Cross in Hand, between 11amand 1pm.

The Priory is situated on the B2102 at Cross in Hand between Beacon Down and Blackboys.

All produce is homemade and includes, jams, marmalade, chutney, knitted goods, cards, crafts, vegetables and much more. There is easy parking and coffee and refreshments available. Contact Roy Wilkinson on 01435 8l293l.

FRIDAY Community Coffee Morning - every Friday10.30am-12.30pm at Punnetts Town Village Hall.

For coffee, cakes, plants, books and lots of friendly facesPunnetts Town Village Hall, Battle Road, Punnetts Town. For more information: Punnetts Town Village Hall Committee Maggie Lambert-Gorwyn - Telephone number: 01435 830645 Go Getters Woman's Club- Uckfield - Meetings held in Luxford Centre, Library Way. Every Friday evening from 7.45-10pm. We have speakers, outings, theatre trips, etc.

Cost £2.50 per evening which includes tea and biscuits. Contact Shirley 01825 763117.

Art and Craft Coffee Mornings - Kings Church, Station Rd, Heathfield 10am 12 noon.

Enjoy art, knitting, quilting, etc. or just a chat with friends.

For info contact 01435 863786.

Uckfield Pub Group 40+ - A friendly group for the over 40’s meets monthly on a Friday evening at various Uckfield Pubs. There is a voluntary £1 charge to cover admin. For more details see www.meetup.com/Uckfield-pub-group-40 or call Bren on 07799 664696 Welcome Art Group - every Friday 10am-noon at Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield.

Contact Lee Smith 01435 862 110 to discuss details about this friendly, informal group.

SATURDAY Heathfield Market - A regular weekly Market on Saturdays weekly.

See details inthe Tuesday listing.

Buxted Symphony Orchestra - Meets Sat. 9.30-11.30 at St. Mary's Church hall, Buxted. www.buxtedsymphonyorchestra.org.uk - or Frances @peri.co.uk phone 01435862744.

SUNDAY Broad Oak Short Mat Bowls Club - Meet at Broad Oak Village Hall - Sunday 1.45pm 4.15pm. A friendly club which plays in a local league. Contact: Mrs Voinquel 01435 866383 Kings Church - meet every Sunday morning 10.30am to 12 noon. We provide a creche for 1-4 years. Kings Kids for primary school children and Focus for school years 7 and up.

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1st November, Saturday, 10am-4pm - Burwash Monday Painters' Exhibition Free admission, tea and coffee and easy wheelchair access to the hall.

There is a large free car park in the village. Please come and see what we have been doing through the summer. You will find a great variety of talent. All paintings are for sale at a wide range of prices. We look forward to seeing all our local friends and some new ones. All are welcome."                                                                               

1st November, Saturday, 10am-4pm - Uckfield Art Group Come and see original paintings and drawings by local artists, greeting cards, jewellery, craft corner and ""Artist's in Action"". Look through the selection of inspirational art books and demonstration dvd's and pick up a bargain. Relax with a warming drink - hot chocolate included this time - and delicious home made cakes! Free entry and parking. Collecting washed plastic milk bottle tops to fight Prostate Cancer so please bring them with you if you would like to help.

Luxford Centre, Library Way, (in the middle of the main town car park) uckfield, East Sussex.

TN22 1AR. For more information please ring 01825 765021.                                                                               

8th November, Saturday. 2pm to 4.30pm.

CraftyNo.3 - Art, Craft and Vintage Christmas Fair.

At Wadhurst Commemoration Hall, High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex. TN5 6LE Vintage, beautiful art, crafts and gifts by very talented local crafts people.

Christmas shopping opportunity. FREE ENTRY. FREE PARKING. Come along and indulge yourself with Mrs. Tea's Vintage Tea Room.

Raising funds for 'Friends of Eastbourne Hospital' & 'Age Concern Heathfield' Stallholder info: thecraftyno.3@gmail.com / 01435 813335.                                                                               

8th November , Saturday, 10.30am - 3.30pm - NSPCC/ChildLine Christmas Fair at Lingfield Park Racecourse. An inspiring selection of original and stylish stalls which includes our very popular 'Gently Used' jewellery stall. Other stalls include flower meadow seed mixes, pink gin, chutneys, honey, cupcakes, mind bender puzzles, shoes, books, household gifts, luggage, vintage cutlery and many more. Come and do some Christmas shopping and help our Charity at the same time. Refreshments are available and ample parking. Entrance £2.                                                                               

13th November, Thursday, 7.30pm Horam & Heathfield Flower Club presents A Floral Presentation

by Jenny Hayter & Chris Foy- 'Christmas'. at Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield Optional competition 'A Winter's tale'. Visitors welcome £5 Ring - Tel: 01435 810452                                                                               

22nd November 2014, Saturday, 10am - 3pm - Free Family Christmas Fun Day run by Kings Church in State Hall Heathfield. We will be offering refreshments, story telling, children's crafts and musical entertainment. There will be no charge for anything offered on the day.                                                                               

25th November 2014, Tuesday, 10am-2pm Balcombe Village Craft Gift & Local Produce Market Victory Hall, Free Entry, Please come & support this months Charity - St.Catherines Hospice who will have a table & make & sell refreshments.

Further info 01444 811462                                                                               

29th November, Saturday, 7pm - Hartfield and District Horticultural Socitey - Quiz Night at the village hall. Further information from Pauline, Membership Secretary. Tel: 01892 770088 Website: www.hartfieldhortionline.co.uk "                                                                               

29th November 2014, Saturday , 11am - 3pm - Christmas Fair RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre - St Stephen’s School, Hunters Chase, South Godstone, RH9 8HR. Our Christmas Fair is fun for all the family! Come and visit Santa and his elves at the grotto! Join us for a fun-packed day to include games, stalls, face painting, craft stalls and more.

For more details and price for Santa’s Grotto, visit website www.rspca-friendsofsouthgodstone.org.uk                                                                               

Various, Warninglid Players -'Par for the Course' Written by Peter Gordon. Directed by Lesley Jenks. Venue: Seaforth Hall, Cuckfield Lane, Warninglid, West Sussex RH17 5UB. November 19th to November 22nd. Inclusive. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.00 p.m. Saturday 4.00 p.m. Box Office: Elaine Forster 01444 461313 Captain’s day at the Seven Lakes Golf Club gets off to a bad start when the men’s captain is indisposed, the Club secretary relishes the chance to take over, but is soon thwarted by other members of the club resulting in complete confusion! Love or loathe golf, it will never seem quite the same again.                                                                               

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Revamp it up Tatty tables, boring bookcases and lacklustre lamps?

Improving your furnishings isn’t expensive or difficult if you take the make-do-and-mend approach, says Katherine Sorrell

Sofas and armchairs Wooden furniture Worn or grubby upholstery is easy to disguise in an instant with a blanket, shawl, throw or other large piece of fabric.

Unfortunately, the moment you sit down the fabric will start to come untucked so, for a more permanent solution, a new cover is the best option. For those who are handy with a sewing machine, making a simple loose cover will not be too demanding but, even if you have to go to a professional, a new slipcover can transform the proportions and character of your furniture, and is worthwhile if you have a good-quality piece to which you want to add another few years of life. Either way, save money by using cheap canvas on areas you can’t see, or consider a boho-chic patchwork effect combining several different (but co-ordinating) fabrics. For that finishing touch, add cushions made from leftover lengths of fabric, silk scarves, vintage linens or even attractive tea towels.

Lamps

Wooden lamp bases of all shapes, sizes and styles are perfect candidates for a revamp – just sand down and then choose your paint. White or off-white eggshell is cool and simple but, for a more eye-catching effect, try vibrant colours or interesting finishes such metallic, pearlescent or glitter.

Fabric shades are easy to re-cover with a small length of new (or vintage) fabric and some spray glue. Ruffled fabric added to the bottom edge of a plain shade gives a pretty, country-style look, or embellish with ribbons, braid, buttons, bows or frills.

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More or less any old wooden furniture (though not, obviously, valuable antiques) can be rescued quite easily. Take your time, however – it’s all in the preparation.

First, carry out any necessary repairs.

Then remove drawers, handles and knobs.

Rub the piece down thoroughly with medium-grade sandpaper, and wipe with a damp cloth. Bare wood needs a coat of primer; otherwise, it’s undercoat then a top coat of eggshell or gloss. Bear in mind, too, that a simple change of knob or handle often makes a dramatic difference, giving a sophisticated feel to a cheap, modern piece, or transforming something frumpy and old-fashioned into a modern delight. Further changes, for those feeling confident enough, could include adding or removing mouldings, replacing solid doors with glazing, or fitting hanging rails or hooks.

Headboards

A gorgeous new headboard will brighten up the most boring of bedrooms.

For divan beds, pad an appropriately sized rectangle of MDF with a sheet of foam or wadding, sew a slip cover, then attach to the wall or the bed frame. Use a soft, tactile fabric (such as velvet or moleskin), that co-ordinates with everything else in the room, from bed linen to walls and window treatments. For an impromptu headboard, use a folding screen or a length of hemmed fabric hung from a baton above the bed. If your bed has an integral headboard, try placing a quilt or padded throw over it, or sew a rectangle of quilted fabric and tie it onto the framework.

Curtains & blinds

Nothing dates a room more than old-fashioned curtains so, if you like their fabric but not their style, check out whether it’s possible to replace either the header tape – change deep gathers or goblets for more up-to-date, simple gathers or pencil pleats – or the hanging method itself: from hooks and rings to ties, tabs, clips or eyelets. Alternatively, you could add a twist to plain curtains by stitching a complementary border along the leading edge or across the bottom, or adding a trimming such as ribbon, ric rac or a row of buttons. If your curtain pole is out of date, try painting it, replacing the finials or substituting the whole thing with a more modern example.

Blinds can be instantly improved either by adding an interesting trim along the bottom or – a tiny but important detail – swapping a cheap plastic pull for a good-looking one made from leather, glass, raffia, stone or rope. If you need to re-start from scratch, remember that inexpensive fabric makes sumptuous-looking curtains if used generously, and lined so that they hang properly.

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We’re here to help Interior design is a tricky business. Fashions come and go and taste is in the eye of the beholder.

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Leaves Are you surrounded, engulfed and swamped with huge quantities of fallen leaves? The deluge that falls at this time of year is often enough to make even the most level headed, tree-loving gardener eye up a chainsaw.

So what can you do? Turn them into gardeners’ gold: leafmould.

If you want an environmentally friendly and very effective soil conditioner or mulching material, leafmould is the answer.

If you have the space, make yourself a leafmould cage. Simply drive four treated softwood stakes into the ground, each stake marking out one corner of the ‘cage’. The stakes need to be about 1.5m (5ft) long so that they can be driven in really well, to a depth of 1-2ft, leaving 3-4ft above ground.

Then attach some galvanized chicken wire to the stakes to create the sides of the cage and cram the cage full of leaves. If they aren’t moist, add a watering can of water to the heap of leaves, pouring some in after each six inches of leaves. You can also speed up the process by using a leafmould activator (available from garden centres, mail order catalogues and websites).

Most deciduous leaves rot down well, especially oak and beech trees.

Leaves from fruit trees, garden shrubs and climbers work well too.

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Try to avoid including too many twigs or evergreen leaves as these take much longer to rot, as do tough, leathery leaves such as those from sycamore, horse chestnut and plane.

Most of us collect leaves using a spring-tined rake and although slower, it helps you avoid some materials more easily. A leaf sucker or a leaf blower is quicker but will often mean you end up with more twigs and stones.

If your leaves are a wide-ranging assortment, then a good idea is to use the lawn mower – just mow the lawn with the leaves on it.

The collection bag on the mower will then be full of a brilliant mix of chopped leaves and even the slower-to-rot-down types will rot speedily as they have been chopped up quite finely. Mixed with the lush, high-nitrogen grass clippings, the whole process is sped up.

If space, time or money are short then you can also make leafmould in a bin liner or bin bag. Choose a good quality bin liner and cram it full of leaves, again adding water and/or activator if you wish. Then stab a few holes in the bag with a garden fork, loosely fold over the top of the bag and weigh it down with a brick.

You should have a useable product in 12-18 months, but the longer you leave it the better.

Leafmould will help to improve the moisture-retaining capacity of a light, sandy soil and increase the aeration and drainage of a heavy clay soil.

It also makes wonderful mulch that can be used on flower beds and borders, the vegetable plot, around trees and shrubs and on your fruit as well. It’s not often you get something for nothing, is it? So take advantage of all those leaves while you can.

Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com for some great gift ideas and items for your garden including: signed copies of Pippa’s books, hand-made terracotta herb planters and wall plaques, cloches, pop-up plant cloches, raised bed kits, ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ Gift Cards, heated propagators, Nemaslug and other natural pest controls and lots more.

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MAIN IMAGE – All clothing available from Monsoon

Winter Brights It may be cold outside, but it’s all about warming pops of colours when it comes to this season’s children’s wear. Team oranges with mustards, navy with pinks and colbat blues with greys, to brighten up those grizzly November walks.

1. Slim fit chino, Marks and Spencer, from £14.00 2. Tutu, Marks and Spencer, from £14.00 3. Geo Brights Patterned Crew Knit from £12, Quilted Hoodie from £14, Marks and Spencer 4. Girls parka faux-fur hoodie (9-13 years), M&Co, £38.00 5. Mustard boys parka coat, Mothercare, £30.00 6. Rabbit Welly, Marks and Spencer, from £12.00 7. Girls fox print jumper, George at Asda, from £9.00 1

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Uckfield Community Technology College

Sixth Form Open Evening

Thursday 13th November 2014 from 5.30pm to 8pm for prospective students and parents in the Hall and Sixth Form Study Area You are warmly invited to visit our Sixth Form College at UCTC when you can find out about the extensive range of courses and opportunities available to our 6th Form Students There will be a short presentation in the 6th Form Study Area at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm

Your future starts here!

Principal: Hugh Hennebry BSc NPQH

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Vines BMW Venison Casserole Serves 6, Ready in 2 ½ hours, plus marinating

Ingredients

Venison is a lean and flavoursome red meat which is in season from October through to February.

For the best quality, buy from a trusted butcher or farmers’ market. This warming casserole is perfect for a weekend supper served with creamy mashed potato and a glass of full-bodied red wine.

1.3 kg diced venison, 425ml red wine, 1 tsp juniper berries, 2 fresh bay leaves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 25g butter, 350g shallots or button onions, peeled, 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, 2 tbsp seasoned flour,

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300ml hot beef or vegetable stock, 2 large parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 3tbsp redcurrant jelly Few sprigs fresh thyme Salt & freshly ground black pepper Creamy mashed potato, to serve

1, Place the venison in a bowl and pour over the wine. Add the juniper berries and bay leaves, cover and marinate in the fridge for 4-5 hours or overnight. Remove from the fridge 1 hour before starting to cook the casserole.

2, Preheat the oven to 150ºC/300ºF /Gas Mark 2. Strain the venison from the red wine (reserving the wine). Heat half the oil and butter in a large flameproof casserole dish and fry the venison in 2-3 batches until browned all over, adding the rest of the oil and butter when necessary. Remove the venison with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3, Add the onions to the casserole and fry for 6-7 minutes until golden, adding the garlic after 3 minutes. Sprinkle over the seasoned flour and fry for a further 1-2 minutes.

Gradually stir in the wine and stock and bring to the boil, scraping any sediment from the base of the casserole.

4, Add the venison, parsnips, carrots and half the thyme sprigs to the casserole and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 1½ – 2 hours until the venison and vegetables are tender.

5, Remove from the oven and stir in the redcurrant jelly. Return the casserole, uncovered, to the oven for a further 20-30 minutes. Serve garnished with the rest of the thyme sprigs and with creamy mashed potato, if liked.

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Eat in or take away available. Prices from £5.50, booking recommended.

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We look forward to welcoming you soon Join us at: New Road, Ridgewood, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5TG

BT Sport now being shown

Under new ownership,

James and his dedicated team welcome you to the Hare and Hounds.

The pub has been decorated and given some much needed tlc.

Opening hours:

Monday - Thursday 12 noon until 11pm Friday & Saturday 12 noon until 12 midnight Sunday 12 noon until 10.30 pm

A brand new food menu coming soon with a fantastic roast planned for Sundays. As the nights draw in the fires will be roaring.

We hope to see you soon. Call 01825 890 118 to book now.