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Hello and Welcome to our November issue Well the nights are drawing in rapidly now as we enter Winter (hopefully everyone remembered to put their clocks back one hour on the 25th!) and before we know it Christmas will be upon us!

Before that though, we have Remembrance Sunday on November 8th and there are services of remembrance in many of the local villages which will be all the more poignant this year, it being the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII. It seems fitting too that over that weekend there will be Bonfire night celebrations, but wouldn’t it be lovely to also think that those fireworks were in remembrance and thanks to all of those who have given their lives or been injured in their service to our country?

With that in mind, our fabulous front cover photo this month has been kindly supplied by East Grinstead Camera Club member, Gillian Lloyd (www.gillianlloydphotography.co.uk) We thought it absolutely fitting for our cover this month!

Well, that’s us signing off for another month, we’ll see you in December!

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id you know that the Royal British Legion supports 9.5 million members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, Reservists, veterans and their families, all year round in the UK? This means that £1.4m each week is needed to continue helping those in need.

One of the most important ways that the Royal British Legion raises these vital funds is through the Poppy Appeal, which runs from late October up until Remembrance Day on 11th November.

Last year, our local Sussex branches, raised almost £1.3 million. Two groups, who no doubt helped with this huge total are the Mayfield, Five Ashes and Hadlow Down and Uckfield branches, who are both getting ready for a busy month of fundraising and remembrance.

Mayfield, Five Ashes and Hadlow Down

Between the end of October and 11th November, the group aim to carry out house to house visits to every house in the three villages, to invite all residents to make a donation to the Poppy Appeal.

Poppies are also available from a number of the shops and businesses in Mayfield village, along with all local schools.

On Sunday 8th November there will be a two minute silence held at the War Memorial in the High Street, Mayfield at 11:00am when wreaths will be laid and a very short service held. This will be immediately followed by a full church service in St. Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield during which all the names of the fallen from the village in both World Wars will be read out.

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At 2:30pm there will be two minutes silence at the War Memorial in Five Ashes and a brief service.

Then at 3:00pm, there will be a service in St. Mark’s ChurchHadlow Down and the names of the fallen from the village will be read out.

On Wednesday 11th of November there will be a further two minutes silence held at 11:00am at the War Memorial in Mayfield High Street, to coincide with the national two minute silence.

Uckfield

Donations to the Poppy Appeal will be welcome at many shops and outlets – just look out for a donation tin!

The Uckfield RBL have also organised the annual Remembrance Sunday parade from Luxford Field Car Park (forming at 2pm, leaving at 2:35pm) and will proceed to The Church of the Holy Cross for the Remembrance Service (starting at 3pm) via Civic Approach, Uckfield High Street and Church Street.

After the service and laying of wreaths at the War Memorial 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, at 4:15pm.

All local organisations are invited to attend the parade.

There will also be a short service at the War Memorial on Armistice Day at 11:00am when the maroons are fired and the Last Post is played.

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or those who have lost a loved one throughout the year, Christmas can be a time of reflection and remembrance – especially for those that have lost a child.

This year, a charity that specialises in running remembrance services for those that have sadly been bereaved at any stage of pregnancy, at birth or in infancy, whether last week or eighty years ago, is holding a Christmas ball in East Sussex to raise further funds for their work.

One hospital said we could use Google to find out more about miscarriage if we wanted.”

“I found Saying Goodbye after losing our second baby. They were on Twitter and offered services and support during loss. In June 2012, we went on to lose our third baby and Saying Goodbye supported throughout this time and long after.”

After being supported by Saying Goodbye and the Mariposa Trust, and attending remembrance services, throughout the country, Elizabeth The SnowBall, organised by Saying Goodbye (a decided to volunteer to help raise donations division of the Mariposa Trust) will be held on Friday and also awareness, through cake and craft sales, 4th December at Deans Place Hotel, Alfriston, from Jump for Love (an annual skydive!) and organising 7:30pm, with all profits going towards the day-tothe SnowBall. day running of the charity and continuation of these remembrance services.

One Heathfield resident (and now volunteer Snowball organiser) who has experienced, Saying Goodbye’s vital help, first hand, is Elizabeth Tullett, who has tragically suffered three miscarriages.

“My husband and I had suffered two miscarriages during 2011 and 2012,” Elizabeth told us. “There was no support offered from the hospitals we attended during these times. Questions couldn’t be answered and we were basically sent home as another statistic to get on with it.

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“Having received so much support through Saying Goodbye, during the pregnancy and birth of our son, I wanted to be able to help others who had experienced the same as us and support this amazing charity,” Elizabeth explains.

Tickets to this year’s annual SnowBall (which last year raised £1,800) cost £45 to include pre-dinner drinks, three coursemeal, coffee, petit fours and live entertainment. There will also be auctions and a raffle, and can be bought by emailing: sgsnowballeastsussex@gmail.com.

“After the lack of support and understanding we had received during the pregnancies and losses of our babies, I felt very strongly that the taboo of baby loss needed to be broken. This is something that Saying Goodbye are achieving through their work.”

To find out more about Saying Goodbye and The Mariposa Trust, visit: www.sayinggoodbye.org.

“If you have suffered the loss of a child, get in touch with the charity,” the SnowBall organiser continues. “It exists to support anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy, at birth or in infancy, whether the loss be recent or historic.”

“The charity is run by people that have all been through baby loss. They have experienced the raw pain of losing a child, and know what you are going through, and everything they do, from the remembrance services to the support divisions, is to help people work though their grief and bring hope. Whoever you are, whatever your story, the team at the Mariposa Trust are there for you.”

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Remember, Remember… to be safe this Bonfire night!

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ith Bonfire Night, just around the corner (5th November), we chatted to Sarah Jayne Smith from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (who attended 133 bonfire and firework related incidents, last year) for their top tips to keep your family fireworks event fun and not frightening:

Bonfires • Make sure your bonfire is built away from shed, fences and trees.

• Be careful with what you are burning. Only burn dry material, not damp, as this causes more smoke.

Do not burn aerosols, tyres, canisters or anything that contains foam or paint; these can produce toxic fumes or explode! Likewise, when starting your fire, don’t use petrol or paraffin to get it going. It can quickly become out of control.

• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby in case of emergencies.

• Don’t leave your bonfire unattended at any time.

Make sure that the fire is fully extinguished when you are finished.

• Keep children and pets away from the bonfire.

• Don’t throw any fireworks into the fire.

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

Fireworks • Only buy fireworks from a registered retailer.

Check the fireworks you buy are suitable for the size of your garden and conform to British standards.

• Inform your neighbours and be aware of their concerns.

• Read the instructions in daylight or with a torch.

• One person - clearly identified - should be responsible for the fireworks.

• Make sure to follow the instructions on each firework, lighting them at arm’s length (using a taper).

• Stand back! Never go back to a lit firework – it could still explode, even if it hasn’t gone off!

• Never throw fireworks or put them in your pocket.

• Do not give sparklers to children under five.

When lighting them, do one at a time and wear gloves.

After use, put them in a bucket of sand or water.

• Keep pets indoors.

For further advice, visit: www.esfrs.org.

Christmas Comes to Uckfield’s Community College

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ere at TN Uncovered, we’re big believers in supporting local businesses and communities, through spending our money locally – we’re sure you are too. And what better time to do it than at Christmas?

Just one way we can shop locally this Christmas is by buying handmade, one of a kind gifts, created by local residents at this year’s Christmas Indulgence event at Uckfield Community College, taking place on Saturday 14th November, between 12-4pm.

All money raised is reinvested back into the college, with proceeds from 2014 helping to refurbish the gallery, buying table tennis tables for students to use during break times and also refurbishing the grand piano, which is now worth over £30,000 and means that the college can offer a professional playing experience, like no other, in the area.

“Christmas Indulgence came about six years ago, as an idea to offer the local community an opportunity to sell their wares and open our doors to the community, not just to the students and parents who know the college but all of the town,” Claire Summons from the college explains.

“The event is run by the PTA and supported by the college. The PTA are a lively, dedicated and exciting group of parents, willing and able to give time to support their children’s college. The aim for the PTA, was and, is to show off what a wonderful college we are and offer an opportunity to help promote local crafts and show our students, how you can make a living from thinking out of the box.”

2015’s Christmas Indulgence event will see thirty five stalls selling crafts and tempting festive foods, the return of the infamous, Great UCTC Soup Off, exciting events from students and staff and of course, Mrs Christmas will be there, to support Father Christmas in his busy role.

“It’s a special event because it brings everyone together having fun, it is the spirit of Christmas!” Claire adds.

Photographs courtesy of Roger at UTC

Burning for Charity…

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e Burn for Charity is the motto of Uckfield Bonfire and Carnival Society, who each year raise roughly £4,000 to benefit local charities and causes.

“We spend our time, fundraising, booking bands, going to other celebrations, costume making and starting in the summer making 3500 torches to be burnt on carnival night,” she explains.

From 2014’s street collections alone, thirty-three community organisations (most of them based in Uckfield) were given donations from the Society; including Uckfield Performance Ensemble, Uckfield Theatre Guild and Uckfield Housebound Club, ranging from £50 to £400.

“We attend every carnival/bonfire event each Saturday from ours which is the first in the season, through to East Hoathly’s Bonfire on Remembrance Weekend in November.”

The Carnival dates back to 1827, when shop traders organised a community event on a While bonfire season starts early in the town (this Wednesday afternoon. Now, 188 years later, the year’s event saw thousands of people take part in volunteer committee organise parades, torchlight their September event), the society will be attending processions and the fireworks and bonfire, which all local firework events; including the ever-popular mark the start of the Sussex Bonfire season.

Lewes bonfire on Guy Fawkes night (5th November).

And, as Lynne Ireland, from the group explains, Hardworking committee members carry out they’re already busy planning for 2016: street collections, solely for the purpose of raising funds for charities, youth groups and community organisations, in and around Uckfield, while donations made on the day of the Carnival are re-invested, for the following year’s event.

“Our motto is ‘We burn for charity,’” Lynne tells us. “All of our street collection goes back to local charities. We raise approximately £4000 each year on the street collection - weather dependant, of course!”

If you would like to join this great local group and help with next year’s event, visit: www.uckfieldcarnival.co.uk.

Photographs courtesy of Ron Hill

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MONDAY Mayfield Bridge Club - meets in the afternoon in Mayfield Scout Hut. For further information contact Bob Ely 01892 852659 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 370324 - 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 welcome. Phone 01435 830725 for details. www.heathfieldhorticultural.org.uk 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.

Luxford Ladies - 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.

Colemans Hatch Bowling Club - As the new season starts,you are warmly invited to join our friendly outdoor lawn bowling club in the picturesque Ashdown Forest. Learn to play bowls and make new friends. Whatever your age, whether you are new to the game or have played before, come along for a free taster session on Monday afternoons at 2.30pm.

Please contact the club secretary for more details and to arrange your first visit.

Email carolbeamond@hotmail.com or telephone 01342 823674.

Sussex Family History Group - Meetings held 2nd Monday of each month at Luxford Day Centre, Library Way, Uckfield. Refreshements available. 7.15 for 7.30pm start. See you there.

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.

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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.

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.

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 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.

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 Sussex Oakleaf - A weekly drop in 10am - 12pm every Tuesday at Heathfield fire station for people that are experiencing mental health issues. Call Matthew 01323 849524 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 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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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 Isfield Dancing Club - We meet every other Wednesday at Isfield Village Hall 8.00 till 10pm where we do Sequence and Ball room dancing, we have been going for over 40 years and are a small friendly club so If you would like to join us, please Contact Ron: 01825 750404 Holy Cross Priory Chicago Bridge club - every Wednesday at 2pm. Tea and cake provided.

Call Eithne Hodgens 01435 867430. Holy Cross Priory is situated on the B2102 at Cross in Hand between Beacon Down and Blackboys.

The Uckfield & District Preservation Society (UDPS).

Which opens a 16c Windmill to the Public. Nutley Windmill, Crowborough Road, Nutley 11.00 – 3.00pm, admission is free but donations welcome, parking is at Friends Clump, with a pleasant ten minute walk from rear down Forest To the Mill. 01435 873367 Marie Curie Fundraising Group in Uckfield - our group meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at The Highlands Inn, Ridgewood @ 7.30pm; all welcome.

Friends of Nutley Windmill - Wednesdays 11.00 – 3.00pm. Nutley Windmill, Crowborough Road Nutley, admission is free but donations welcome, parking at Friends Clump, with a pleasant ten minute walk from rear down Forest to the mill 01435 873367.

TN22 Club - alternate weeks in Hadlow Down, 11 - 2. Friendly club with opportunity to meet new people, freshly cooked 2-course lunch, entertainment, activities - £6. Plus monthly film afternoon, summer outings on separate days. Volunteer transport can be arranged. Contact Suzanne on 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 830725 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 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.

Rushlake Green WI - We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month in the Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green from 7.30 - 9.45pm. New members very welcome.

Secretary: Sharon Coleman Tel: 01435 812388 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.

The Phoenix Club Uckfield - for ladies meet in the Civic Centre every 4th Thursday in the month from 2 to 4 p.m. We have speakers, outings, lunches & holidays. Very friendly.

Annual subscription £15. Please ring for further information on 01825 749 796.

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

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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 - Heathfield - We meet every Sunday morning @ State Hall, Station Rd, Heathfield. 10.30am to 12 noon. Contact: 01435863786, office@kcheathfield.org.uk, www.kcheathfield.org.uk Kings Church - Uckfield - meet every Sunday at 10am in Uckfield Civic Centre.

Children’s groups from 0-16 years. www.kingschurchuckfield.org.uk St Thomas à Becket, Framfield - Please join us on any or every Sunday for our 10 o'clock service, a really warm welcome awaits you. See our website for all services www.framfieldchurch.org.uk ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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12th November 2015, Thursday, 7:30pm Horam & Heathfield Flower Club Presents a floral demonstration

by Lynn Carter - 'Floral Fantasia Colourtastic' Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield.

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Textures for interiors

The way a space feels is just as important as the way it looks. Interiors expert Katherine Sorrell reveals how an imaginative use of different surfaces can make an impact in your home.

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olours and patterns may be the first things you notice when you walk into a room, but spend any time in it and the textures become increasingly important.

Not only is the right surface in the right area a functional necessity, but an appreciation of texture also enables us to relate to our surroundings in a direct and sensual way, making us feel comfortably and securely at home. Textures, in short, bring a room to life and make a house a home.

Underpinning every design scheme, textures relate to just about every aspect of a room, from size and lighting to colour schemes and style. Consider this aspect of room design as layering one texture with another (floor, walls, upholstery and window treatments are the basics), then adding touches of one or two more (cushions, lamps, vases, rugs and so on). At first the concept may sound challenging, but it will soon come entirely naturally.

Start with key areas – upholstery or loose covers in a fabric that’s neither so shiny and slippery that you slide off it the moment you sit down, nor so rough that it’s uncomfortable and snags instantly.

Curtains that draw easily, worktops that are tough and durable, floorboards that can be cleaned easily.

If you wanted to bring out the cosiness of a small bedroom, say, you could combine a fluff y rug, mattpainted walls, velvet curtains and chintzy quilts.

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contrasts rather than clashes, so avoid too many unusual, eye-catching textures in one space.

Texture has an important part to play in the overall style of a room. Modern rooms tend to feature harder, shinier surfaces, whereas a vintage or ethnic look is more rustic and varied in texture.

You only have to think of the contrast between a contemporary room that features lots of stainless steel, chrome and mirror, with a more nostalgic room that contains quilts, knitting, embroidery and lace, to understand how important texture is in setting a scene.

Using understated colour schemes and simple patterns allows textures to speak for themselves.

This is where a palette of neutrals comes to the fore – just think of the beautiful, natural hues of sisal, shell, stone or wicker. A dash of brightness may add a focal point, but the subtlety is in the surfaces themselves. Lastly, remember that good lighting shows off textures to their best advantage.

Try to pick out interesting features and highlight them with uplighters, spotlights or angled lamps placed appropriately.

Once you have grasped the basic principles of using texture, you can incorporate all sorts of different elements: distressed or varnished wood, woven willow, worn stone, foxed mirror, distressed leather, fake fur, buttons, raffia and crochet, to name but a few. Textural possibilities are endless and, with just a little effort, you can achieve a look that is individual, intriguing and truly remarkable.

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Ground Cover

Ground cover plantings are a wonderful way to create gorgeous carpets of colour in your garden, whatever its size and wherever it’s located. But what’s so special about ground cover growing, when is it most useful and when should you start?

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he initial few months will take some effort, but once growing well, most ground cover planting needs little maintenance except perhaps a very occasional trim, and some food and water in drier weather.

Make sure the plants are kept just moist at the roots until they’re established and feed occasionally.

By choosing varieties of plants which are recommended for use as ground cover you’ll be unlikely to have to do much if any pruning.

It has a superbly smothering effect on the weeds, killing weedlings and deterring further weeds from appearing. The denser the ground cover planting, the better the effect.

So what should you choose to grow?

Foliage that is attractive and interesting makes a wonderful ground cover planting and if you wish you can add a few more flamboyant flowering plants to the mixture too. By using plants with interestingly shaped leaves or variegated leaves your leafy planting will look even better.

Autumn is an ideal time for planting. Trees, shrubs, climbers and herbaceous plants that go in to the ground at this time of year often establish extremely well as they have the luxury of enjoying the relatively If you want a reasonable effect all year around, then select at least some of the plants you warm and yet moist soil, a perfect place for new use from the evergreens. roots to grow out and establish rapidly.

Shrubby Ground Cover Ideas Make sure you invest a bit of time and effort in Heaths and Heathers, Cotoneaster horizontalis to the preparation. Clear the area of weeds, and Cotoneaster microphyllus, Stephandra incise digging out all tough weeds completely if you can.

‘Crispa’, ground cover roses eg the ‘Flower Carpet’ roses.

Fork the soil over, removing debris such as large stones or buried rubbish and then fork in plenty Shade-Tolerant Ground Cover Ideas of well-rotted manure or garden compost, and Sarcococca hookeriana var.humilis, Mahonia perhaps a little slow-release feed too. repens, Gaultheria procumbens, Hypericum calycinum, many hebes including Hebe If you’re planting up a slope, it’s worth trying to pinguifolia, Euonymus fortune cultivars secure the soil a little too, as all that preparation such as ‘Emerald n’Gold’, ‘Emerald Gaiety’ and weed clearing will have loosened the surface and made it prone to erosion. Once growing well Herbaceous Cover in Shadier Spots the roots of the plants will help to secure the slope Sweet violets, pulmonaria (lungworts) eg the brilliantly, but in the meantime, use landscape fabric white-flowered ‘Sissinghurst’, Bugle (the ajugas pinned down onto the surface of the slope. eg Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’), Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny), Lily-of-the-valley, Don’t be tempted to cram the plants in too Lamium ‘White Nancy’ and Lamium ‘Silver closely. Given time they will form the desired Beacon’, Bergenia effect if planted at the correct spacing. But if you plant them elbow to elbow, they are more likely Sunnier Ground Cover to become stressed and miserable, more prone to Snow-in-summer, thymes, oregano, many of the sedums, chamomile. disease and will need thinning out.

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A winter of

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ith summer but a distant memory, the last, last-cut, of the grass in the garden done and the joyous task of going to, and returning from, your day job in the dark, it can mean only one thing; winter is coming. Yay. As well as preparing yourself for the inevitability that all local roads will go to pot with the mere mention of the word ‘snow’, you should really be giving your car the once-over and making sure that it’s ready for whatever winter will bring. Below are the key things you should be casting your eyes over. But, if you don’t have the time, or inclination, most garages worth their salt will carry out the following for free.

Antifreeze

Sounds obvious, but there are plenty of cars out there that don’t have enough coolant in their system. This should be regularly checked and topped up with the correct type of anti-freeze if required. Your garage can check and tell you if the mixture is right and it’s offering the right level of protection.

Battery

During the winter months, batteries become the most common cause for a car not to start. Once they get to five years old, they can sometimes struggle to turn the engine over for long before giving up. Get your garage to test the battery now and, if necessary, get it replaced before it lets you down.

Screen Wash

This needs to be around 50% concentrate during the winter to stop it freezing, plus it’s worth making sure that what goes in is of good quality. You’d be surprised at how quickly you can get through screen wash during the winter.

Tyres

Whilst the legal limit is 1.6mm, you really want at least 3mm of tread on your tires for winter motoring.

Better still, consider a switch to winter tyres. These are specifically designed to work in lower temperatures, and actually do. Either way, check your pressures every two weeks.

Lights

Check all of your lights regularly, and also give them a good clean so that you can see and also so that you can be seen. It’s worth purchasing a bulb pack to carry around – just in case.

Locks and door seals

If you are still using a key to get into your car, rather than a push of a button, it’s worth giving the inside of your door locks a squirt with some WD-40 to help stop them freezing. You can also smear a thin layer of Vaseline or polish on the rubber door seals to stop them freezing shut.

As well as the above, it’s good practice to make sure you’ve always got at least quarter of a tank of fuel in the car. Also that there is a rug or similar in the boot, a couple of bits of carpet or cardboard to stick under the wheels should you get stuck in the snow, a warm reflective jacket, a torch that works, extra screen wash, some de-icer, some snacks, and even a tow rope. You’re better off being prepared than not, especially as the roads seem to grind to a halt every time it so much as threatens to snow…

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Windscreen and wipers

If you’re in the car and we’re lucky enough to be having a spot of dry weather, you might find yourself dazzled by the low sun. Keep the screen clean on the inside and the outside and make sure that the wiper blades are in good condition, too.

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When Should My Child Learn Another Language?

Over the last few years, there’s been a lot of discussion about the benefits of children learning more than one language – but what are these benefits and are they worthwhile?

With half of the world’s population estimated to speak two to three different languages per day, it’s easy to see that being bilingual is becoming popular, not only with students taking gap years, or those working overseas, but with young children whose parents are recognising the long term benefits associated with knowing more than one language.

Brain Stimulation Learning a second language is believed to not only activate the verbal and communicative part of the brain, but also the areas associated with reasoning, thinking and numeracy. This is thought to give a child more stimulation, and ultimately, an ability to be able to excel academically.

Increases Cognitive Based Problem Solving Each day, throughout our lives, problem solving skills are needed to be able to make decisions – be it what to have for lunch or something more complex.

Being bilingual is reported to improve cognitive based problem solving, leading to more mental flexibility and creativity.

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Improves Career Prospects While the majority of the population seems to speak English, in today’s day world, doing business with people from all across the globe is the norm. Whether you own a multi-million pound business or sell your wares, online, from your home; at any point you may need to speak with someone whose first language isn’t English, and of course, this will only grow (with technology improvements) over time, as your child does.

It is estimated that learning a language, especially for those working in sales, marketing or technical support could add 10-15% to salaries, compared to those that speak just one language.

Culturally Aware Children who learn another language become, naturally, more aware about different cultures, it’s also thought.

This can have great benefits emotionally on a child, allowing them to confidently connect more with others; from family members who live abroad to a friend they’ve made on holiday.

Delays Dementia In a recent study, it was found that being bilingual can prevent a person from developing Alzheimer’s disease for almost five years later than those who know just one language.

Neurologists believe that bilingualism, along with other forms of mental engagement, help to build “cognitive reserves” that preserves the brain, even after the onset of the disease.

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at UCTC on Thursday 12th November 2015 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!

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Fighting the Flu and Combating Colds Y our throat is sore, you can’t breathe through your nose and the only thing you want to do is watch TV all day under a duvet. But is it a cold or the flu?

A cold:

• Symptoms come on gradually • You feel worse on days 1-2, and usually better in a week • It doesn’t often cause a temperature or it’s brief and mild (not above 38oC) • Your nose tends to be painful, irritated and red • You will feel unwell, but not overwhelmingly tired • Sometimes you may also suffer from eye irritation, ear pressure or earache, mild headache and mild muscle pain.

The flu:

• Symptoms come on very rapidly • You usually feel worse after 2 or 3 days in, but improve after 5 or 6 days • You may have a temperature of 38oC or above, which comes on suddenly and can make you sweat, or give you ‘the chills’ • Your cough tends to be dry and chesty • Headaches are very common; muscles and joints may ache badly • You may develop diarrhoea • You may have difficulty sleeping, although you feel very tired.

Both are highly contagious infections caused by viruses and there are only two ways to combat them, avoiding contact and boosting your immune system.

Avoiding Contact

Think how many surfaces you touch; door handles, stair rails, taps, keypads when we enter our PIN. Now consider how many people have touched them before you.

• Clean high-contact surfaces regularly and thoroughly • Clean your hands regularly and thoroughly, especially after touching your nose or mouth • Don’t share cutlery or cups • Cold and flu sufferers need their own hand towel or disposable paper towels • Use tissues; throwing them away immediately prevents virus-laden droplets escaping into the air.

Boosting your immune system

If you have a medical condition which can make flu more serious, or are over 65, pregnant or a carer, you should be offered the flu vaccine every autumn. There are also many foods and supplements that claim to help.

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

There is no evidence that it prevents colds; but a regular daily dose may reduce how long your infection lasts and its severity.

Zinc

Zinc appears to lessen symptoms and speed up recovery, if taken from the start. Sources: wheat germ, eggs, seafood.

Garlic

Only one study has shown it prevents a cold or flu; once you’re infected, there’s no proof garlic helps. Leave for 20 minutes after peeling and chopping to activate its immune boosting enzymes.

Echinacea

A variety of preparations have been trialled with differing results. Some trials show that Echinacea takers are 30% less likely to develop a cold but there’s little evidence it helps once you’re ill.

Glutathione and bioflavonoid

These help to maintain a healthy immune system, although there’s no cold or flu fighting evidence yet. Glutathione sources: watermelon, broccoli, cabbage. Bioflavonoid sources: cherries, green peppers, red onions.

Selenium

Low levels of selenium have been linked to developing more severe flu, so maintain healthy levels. Sources: fish, nuts, mushrooms.

Saline (salt water)

Saline drops and sprays can reduce congestion and remove virus and bacteria particles.

Do I need to see my GP?

Usually, over the counter painkillers and decongestants plus plenty of rest and fluids will be all you need. But do see your GP if: • Symptoms last more than a week, or become much worse: very high temperature, severe headache, shortness of breath, coughing up blood or chest pain • You develop symptoms not typical of flu, such as a rash • You have a medical condition that is making your flu worse.

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INDEX

Animal Healing, Lynne Statham Equine Healing, 14 Bathroom Restoration, Renubath, 20 Boiler Servicing & Repairs, Village Heating Company, 20 Building & Maintenance, Reg Mardlin, 20 Car Dealer, Wilmoths Citroen, 2 Car Dealership / Servicing , SLM Toyota, 25 Care Home, Chanctonbury Healthcare, 29 Charity, Chestnut Tree House, 31 Coach Hire, Premier Transport, 9 Cosmetic Surgery, The McIndoe Centre, part of Horder Healthcare, 5 Curtains and Soft Furnishings, Florence Landais, 20 Domestic Fuels, Geoff Boorman Fuels, 23 Driveways, New Look Driveways Ltd, 23 Driveways, Penfold Driveways Specialists Ltd, 11 Farm Shop, Heaven Farm Shop, 17 Franchise Opportunity, Renubath (Franchise), 14 Heating Services, Storaheat, 20 Mobility & Care Centre, Bathe in Safety, 30 Property Refurbishment & Construction, Baileybridge Property Refurbishment & Construction, 19 Public House and Restaurant, Rose & Crown, 15 Public House and Restaurant, The Foresters Arms, 32 Reclamation Yard, BDL Holdings Ltd, 23 Retirement Home, Holy Cross Priory, 29 Roof & Gutter Cleaning, Tilley & Co, 21 Secondary School, Uckfield Community Technology College, 27 Tyre Services, Setyres, 1 Will Writing Service, Good Wills, 14

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The Foresters Arms, Fairwarp

Under New Management

Freshly Decorated

Now serving food 7 days a week. New menu with frequently changing specials board

Quiz night every Monday night from 8pm Christmas Carol Concert at the pub Thursday 17th December Large Beer Garden - Dogs Welcome Christmas Menu now available 1st to 23rd Dec

Opening Hours | Mon - Fri 11am-3pm & 6pm - 11pm (Fri midnight) | Sat 11am - 11pm | Sun Noon - 8pm

The Foresters Arms, The Street, Fairwarp, TN22 3BP Tel 01825 712808

Have a meal with us in November or December from our regular menu and bring this token with you to be given a 10% discount voucher off a meal in January 2016