Fun fair at top of Mutton Hall Road, Heathfield weekdays 6.00pm - 10.00pm, Saturday 2.30pm - 10.00pm and Sunday 3.00pm - 8.00pm. All rides are £1.00.
The Heathfield 1st Scout Group is holding a series of fundraising events in 2010 to raise even more cash for its community headquarters project.
For more information please phone 01435 865502, 07899 838554 or go to www.1stheathfieldscoutgroup.co.uk
Children's activities for 5-12 year olds taking place between the 26-30 July, 10.00am - 12 noon, Kings Church, Station Road. £2.00 per week or 50p a day.
Cross in Hand WI are meeting on the 28 July at 2.00pm in the Cross in Hand Village Hall to discuss Sussex Characters. For more information contact: 01435 863881.
Summer holiday fun at the Union Church, from 2 - 6 August for 5 - 11 year olds or 4+ if they have had at least one term at school. For more information contact Sue Mumford on 01580 819415.
Listed below are the dates of the speech and language therapy drop-ins for the Heathfield area.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child's listening, understanding, or talking, please come along to one of the sessions and speak to a therapist who will be able to give you some good advice on helping your child's communication. It will also help you decide whether further visits to speech and language therapy will be useful.
| date / time | venue | speech & language therapist |
| Monday 19th July 201010.00 am - 12.00 noon | Heathfield Community Centre,Sheepsetting Lane | Rebecca Sellens |
| Monday 9th August 2010 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon | Heathfield Community Centre,Sheepsetting Lane | Rebecca Sellens |
| Monday 6th September 201010.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon | Heathfield Community Centre,Sheepsetting Lane | Rebecca Sellens |
| Monday 4th October 201010.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon | Heathfield Community Centre,Sheepsetting Lane | Rebecca Sellens |
| Monday 8th November 201010.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon | Heathfield Community Centre,Sheepsetting Lane | Rebecca Sellens |
| Monday 6th December 201010.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon | Heathfield Community Centre,Sheepsetting Lane | Rebecca Sellens |
Active play & Wealden Children's Centres being held on Tuesdays throughout August, 2:30pm - 4:30pm, at the following venues:
10th Aug; Heathfield, Leeves Way
17th Aug; Horam, Horebeech Lane Green
24th Aug; Punnetts Town, recreation ground
31st Aug; Heathfield, Leeves Way
All families are welcome to attend these free events. There will be fun activities for children of all ages, which will include; play equipment such as giant snakes and ladders, giant jenga, art, messy play area, and a baby area.
All children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
For more information please phone Tasha, Active Play on 07717 776788 or Helen on 01323 464340.
Horam and Heathfield Flower Club presents demonstrator Bunty Stannard with a floral demonstration entitled Bright Ideas on Thursday 12 August, 7.30pm, Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane. Refreshments, raffle, sales table. Visitors are welcome and pay £3.50. Optional competition Bathtime fun. For more information contact 01435 866026.
Tunbridge Wells and Heathfield Drama Club are holding a summer school from the 16 - 27 August. This is a two week intensive drama session and at the end there will be a performance and a trip to the West End theatre. For 9 - 18 year olds. For more information contact 01892 852238.
Don't miss the bus!
East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre and Adult Social care are working in partnership to provide a mobile information and advice service (deaf outreach) for deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deaf/blind people living in East Sussex. The mobile unit will be visiting Heathfield on Thursday 19 August 2010, Co-op car park, High Street,
10.30am - 3.30pm.
The bus is accessible to wheelchair users and representatives from both the East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre and Adult Social Care will be available to provide individual information and advice on all aspects of hearing loss. For further information please contact:
Teresa Davis, East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre, tel: 01323 722505 (voice/text/fax) e-mail: teresa@eshrc.org.uk
Another service we're proposing to offer heathfield residents is an "introduction to lip-reading and sign language" course, the objective being to help deaf and hard of hearing people, plus their families and friends, to improve their communications, and subsequently the quality of life, for all affected. This would run from the bus, once a week from Wednesday 10 September from 2.00pm - 3.00pm for 10 weeks for which there is a nominal charge eg £25.00. For more information please contact:
Sarah Platt
Project co-ordinator
East Sussex Hearing Resource centre
8 St Leonards road
Eastbourne
BN21 3UH
Tel no: 01323-722505
sarah@eshrc.org.uk
Heathfield and District Horticultural Society Summer Flower Show is being held on Saturday 21 August, 2.00pm - 4.45pm, at Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane. Admission for adults is 50pm and children are free. Refreshments, raffle, tombola, plants, etc. For more information please contact 01435 864875.
Burwash Monday painters will be exhibiting their art work on Monday 30 August, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Union Church, Heathfield.
The whole idea of Le Marche is to promote the town of Heathfield by inviting visitors from far and wide to come along and to enjoy the day and see what Heathfield has to offer and, thankfully, many are very pleasantly surprised and revisit our town. As usual, Station Approach and part of Station Road will be closed to traffic for the entire day to allow the extravaganza to take place. There will be music and entertainment at three venues - Station Road main stage, Kings Church and in the High Street. There is something planned to amuse and entertain all ages, together with approximately 80 market stalls (approximately 50% french) selling English and French goodies and more and more shops are opening on the day - and all this in Heathfield!!
For more information on the day, please click on the press release.
Press release
If you have good communication skills, a sensitive attitude towards others, and an understanding of the stresses, as well as the joys, of family life, home-start south downs would like to hear from you.
Ffor over 14 years our organisation has been supporting Lewes district families who have at least one child under 5 through difficult times, and thanks to Big lottery funding we are continuing our work in North Wealden. Home-start volunteers home-visit families once a week. Families are referred, or self-refer, for reasons as varied as isolation, physical or mental illness, bereavement, low self-esteem, disability, multiple births, or simply finding parenting a struggle. Most referrals come from health visitors.Our big challenge is to recruit volunteers in order to meet the needs of the Wealden families who are referred to us.
volunteers, who must be parents themselves or have parenting experience, offer friendly support, understanding, reassurance, a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, an extra pair of hands and practical help with activities like playing or story time. Support is confidential and entirely voluntary. A volunteer will only visit on a family's invitation. As a volunteer you will gain support and training, new skills and experience, new friends, out of pocket expenses and the knowledge you are making a difference. If you wish you may gain a qualification, as the course is accredited with the open college network.
Our next 10-week volunteer preparation course begins in September, one day a week on Thursdays, 9.30am to 2.30pm at the Children's Centre in Uckfield.
if you or someone you know would like to know more about volunteering for Home-Start please ring us on 01273 612025 for an informal chat with Sarah or Jacky.
Home-Start
30a High StreetNewhavenEast Sussex
There will be a local festival and Little Big Gig at Heathfield Youth Centre on Saturday 11 September, 2.00pm - 6.00pm. There are outside stalls to suit all tastes and a three a side basketball tournament (2 age groups) held in the barn. To finish the festival there are going to be three local singers/bands from Heathfield who will be joined by other local singers/bands to perform live. Tickets will be available from Heathfield Community College during the first week of term.
More information will be available nearer the time.
HomeBuy are holding a session to discuss shared ownership and affordable housing on
Thursday 30 September, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Uckfield Civic Centre, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1AE
For more information visit www.homebuy.org.uk or telephone 0845 686 0812.
Heathfield Christmas family fun day will be held on Saturday 27 November. Details to be shown nearer the time.
Rotary and St Wilfrid carol service will be held on Sunday 19 December, 4.00pm, Union Church. More details to be shown nearer the time.
Every Monday
The Age Concern shopping bus leaves Horam (opposite the Church in Horebeech Lane) at 9.30am bound for Heathfield. It returns at 10.45am. Ring Clarence Pont to book a seat. Telephone number: 01435 813284
Volunteers from Heathfield's Union Church, Station Road, are on hand at the Union Church from 10.00am to welcome visitors to an "open door" get together. Refreshments and a cooked lunch are also available.
"Extend" (music to movement) exercises are held at the State Hall, Station Road, courtesy of the Kings Church, between 11.15am and 12 noon. The classes are run by Alison Salters, a qualified instructor (telephone number: 01825 766293). The cost if £3.50 per person, to include refreshments.
Every First Monday of the Month
Heathfield's Red Cross Hall, Streatfield Road, is open for the supply of hearing aid batteries and for minor repairs, open between 10.00am - 12 noon.
Every Second Monday of the Month
Heathfield Hard of Hearing Group meetings at the Red Cross Hall, Streatfield Road, between 2.00pm - 3.30pm. 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 hard-of hearing people so your friends and family might want to come too. For further information please ring the East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre on 01323 722505.
Every Forth Monday of the Month
The "Out and Abouters" group meets at the Cross-in-Hand village hall at 2.00pm. Just turn up on the day and you will be made welcome.
Every Tuesday
The Holdenhurst Centre, Mill Road, Heathfield, is open for day care between 10.00am and 3.30pm under the supervision of Age Concern East Sussex (whose headquarters are in Lewes). Age Concern Heathfield can arrange door-to-door transport. For details please contact Mary Parker, Age Concern East Sussex, on 01273 476704.
Citizens' Advice sessions are held at the Kings Church, Station Road, from 10.00am - 12 noon. No prior appointment is necessary.
The Red Cross Hall in Streatfield Road is open for tea and coffee between 10.00am and 12 noon.
Every Other Tuesday
Senior citizens lunch at the Union Church Hall, Station Road, commencing at 12.30pm. Transport is available door to door. For a place at the lunch and on the minibus please phone Clarence Pont on 01435 813284.
Every Wednesday
For Horam residents, the Age Concern Heathfield shopping bus will pick you up at your door, transport you to Heathfield and take you home again. It leaves Horam around 10.00am and returns from Heathfield around 11.15am. Contact Clarence Pont on 01435 813284.
Every Wednesday Afternoon
The Age Concern Heathfield minibus travels to the Hailsham Leisure Centre, taking passengers to a weekly swimming session. Contact Clarence Pont on 01435 813284.
Every First Wednesday of the Month
If you are caring for someone with any form of dementia you might like to join a friendly and informal Carers' Support Group which meets at Heffle Court, Station Road, from 12.30pm until 2.30pm. A light finger buffet is provided. You would be made very welcome and the opportunity to chat to others in similar circumstances could be beneficial. You might also like to bring the person you are caring for. Contact Mrs Elsey on 01435 863719 for more information.
Every Second Wednesday of the Month
The Waldron Country Market is held at the Lucas Memorial Hall, Waldron, commencing 10.30am. This is an opportunity to purchase home made goods and also items can be ordered in advance from month to month and parcels can be made up and dispatched to countrywide addresses. The market also incorporates a drop-in centre which offers free coffee and biscuits between 10.00am - 11.00am. Easy parking is available.
Every Thursday
"Extend" (movement to music) exercise classes are held at the West End Room, Christ Church Centre, Horam between 2.00pm and 3.00pm. The cost is £2.00 per person which includes tea and biscuits, plus a 50p donation towards the upkeep of the hall. Contact Jane Morris on 01323 483529 for more information.
For residents of Heathfield, Broad Oak, Cade Street, Old Heathfield and Cross-in-Hand the Age Concern shopping bus is on the road - morning and afternoon. It will pick you up (and your trolley) at your door and deliver you to where you wish to go in Heathfield High Street. You may like to do your shopping and then make your way to the Union Church "Do pop in" where you will receive a warm welcome, between 10.00am and 3.30pm. You can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, snack or light lunch and a chat. Even if you have no shopping to do why not visit for a tasty lunch out and friendly company? Contact Clarence Pont to book a seat on the minibus, telephone number 01435 813284.
Whist drive at Heathfield's Red Cross Hall, Streatfield Road, run by the "Out and Abouters", commences at 7.00pm. The cost is £2.50 per head to cover refreshments and raffle prizes. Contact Sue on 01435 862577 for more information.
Every Friday
Day care at Holdenhurst Centre - please see under Every Tuesday for full details.
The Union Church, Station Road, is open from 10.30am to 12 noon, for refreshments in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Contact details for Age Concern:
Cars - Mr John Willson, telephone number: 01435 864159
Minibuses - Mr Clarence Pont, telephone number: 01435 813284
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AT HEATHFIELD YOUTH CENTRE
There is football at Heathfield Youth Centre, 7.00pm - 9.00pm, for aged 12 years plus. For more information please click on the attached leaflet.
YOUTH CHOIR
Rehearsals will take place on Friday nights between 6.45pm - 7.45pm at Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane for boys and girls aged between 11 - 18. For more information please contact Mary on 01892 852238 or email pearson_ripe@hotmail.com for details.
Heathfield youth choir is part of Heathfield drama club but you do not have to be a member of the club to join the choir.
Heathfield Farmers Market
A farmers market is held on the third Saturday of the month in the Co-Op car park, 9.00am - 12.30pm. For full information please click on the Farmers Market button. Dates for 2010 are:
16 January 20 February 20 March
17 April 15 May 19 June
17 July 21 August 18 September
16 October 20 November 18 December
Waldron Country Market
Held on the second Wednesday of the month at 10.00am in the Lucas Hall.
Broad Oak Farmers Market
There is a farmers market at Broad Oak Village Hall on the first Saturday of the month, 9.30am - 1.00pm. The December market will be held on Sunday 6 December and not Saturday 5th.
Antiques and General Market
Every Tuesday and Saturday morning an antiques and general market is held next to the Crown Inn Public House, Burwash Road. For more information contact telephone number: 01435 860760/07966 176015.
Meet the reporter from The Courier
You can drop in and speak to the Courier reporter for Heathfield, Matthew Young, at the Co-Op every Thursday between 2.00pm - 3.00pm.
Tots and Toys, State Hall, Kings Church, Station Road
Term time only every day 10.00am - 11.45am and 1.00pm - 2.45pm. For fun, crafts, stories and songs. £1.00 for a drink and healthy snack.
Heathfield Small Business Network
The group, established to help small non-high street based companies and self employed people in Heathfield establish working links meet at the Horam Inn. Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month, 12 noon - 1.30pm. For further information contact Barbara Hibbart on 01435 865135 or barbara@hibbart.com
Alzheimers Society
Coffee morning held the first Tuesday of the month in the Ian Price Room, Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, 10.30am - 12.30pm. For more information please contact: 07525 403854.
Action for Change Alcohol Team
Alcohol treatment services are now available with appointments. Non-appointment clinics are held at Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, on the first and third Friday of each month from 2.00pm - 3.30pm.
Dance Class - The Rhythmn of Life
Tuesday 10.00am - 11.00am, Heathfield Youth Centre
Wednesday 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Burwash Village Hall
£5.00 per class, charged at door
Props are used
For more information contact Celestine on 01435 883683 or 07826 815159
Heathfield Folk Dance Group
Tuesday 7.30pm - 10.00pm, St Richard's Church Hall
Park Road, Heathfield
£1.50 per session (includes tea/coffee and a biscuit) and no partner is needed
For more information contact: 01435 873551/863580
Coffee Morning
Held every Friday 10.30am - 12.30pm at Punnetts Town Village Hall.
For coffee, cakes, plants, books and lots of friendly faces
Punnetts Town Village Hall, Battle Road, Punnetts Town
For more information contact:
Punnetts Town Village Hall Committee
Maggie Lambert-Gorwyn
Telephone number: 01435 830645
Craft Group
Held 1st Sunday of the month 10.00am - 4.00pm.
You can watch or take part in craft making such as lacemaking, spinning, cross stich, rag rug making and knitting.
Punnetts Town Village Hall, Battle Road, Punnetts Town
For more information contact:
More details from 01435 865990
Wealden Step Forward Mobility Club
Held every Thursday, 1.00pm - 3.00pm, Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane for people with impaired mobility problems.
For more information contact Richard Sankey, telephone number: 07881 892531
Do you want to stop smoking?
If yes you can go to the stop smoking clinic at the Community Centre in Sheepsetting Lane. To make an appointment call 07795 390845/0800 917 8896. Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.30pm.
Meetings are held in the Ian Price Room, Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, unless otherwise stated visitors are welcome. Meetings start at 7.30pm. Programme for 2010 - 2011:
2010:
15 April Hastings in Wartime
20 May History in Wealden Woodlands
17 June Bloomsbury Set in Sussex
July outing
15 September Old Rural Days
21 October Remember, Remember the Fifth of November
18 November My Heathfield
16 December Christmas Party
2011:
20 January For you the War is Over
17 February Sussex Castles
17 March AGM
For events taking place in Waldron, please click on the link to the Waldron Village Diary website
For a full list of events happening in Wealden please visit:
www.wealden.gov.uk/events
