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Contents
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Sudoku ......................................................................................................................................................10 Editor’s Note .........................................................................................................................................14 What’s On in September & October ............................................................................................16 Community Feature: Crowborough Community Festival ....................................................18 Business Feature: Appearances Aesthetics ........................................................................20-21 Business Feature: Tester & Jones Independent Funeral Services ........................................22 Community Pages ......................................................................................................................26 & 28 Business Page .........................................................................................................................................30 Local Clubs and Organisations ................................................................................................32-34 Sudoku Solution ...................................................................................................................................35 Crowborough & District Loyalty Card ............................................................................................36 Business Feature: Lin Bridgeford - Yoga ..........................................................................................38 Prize Crossword: sponsored by J&K Gallery .......................................................................41-42 Useful Numbers ...................................................................................................................................44 Index of Advertisers .............................................................................................................................46
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Concerned about your home being sold to fund your future care fees? The Issue
You probably own your home as joint tenants if you are a couple and solely if you are single. For couples this means you own it wholly, jointly and severally. Ultimately therefore you do not own it 50:50 as you might have assumed. You actually own all of it together and when one partner dies the surviving partner owns it solely and absolutely. It is sole and absolute ownership that enables a whole property to be taken into consideration as an asset by the local authority and puts the property in danger of needing to be sold to fund care.
The Reality Today
The care Act 2014 introduced in April 2015 allows local authorities to assess your assets to determine if you need to pay for your own care under the new charges and assessment of resources regulations. Currently if you have assets above £23,250, you are on your own and require care, you will probably have to pay for it all currently averaging around £1,000 per week. Savings, cash and income would be used first and then your property would need to be taken into consideration. You would be expected to pay for all of your care until such time as your assets were depleted to below the £23,250 threshold. You would then pay for a proportion of your care until your assets were below £14,250 - at which point all your future care would be paid for after any relevant income was taken into account.
The Solution
For couples, simply by changing the way you own your property well in advance of any care considerations i.e. from joint tenants to tenants in common and by setting up two property Trusts either immediately or within a properly structured Will at the same time will in most cases, protect the integrity of your home should you ever require care in the future, so long as avoiding care fees was not a primary motivating reason behind the implementation fo the strategy - i.e. you should be looking to protect your half of your property should your spouse remarry after your death, or you should be looking to ensure that your children would not lose 50% of their inheritance should they be made bankrupt or divorce or for example you should be looking to prevent a generational inheritance tax burden in the future. These are all sound reasons for implementing this strategy which in themselves are not deliberate deprivation of assets, but the implemantation of which protects the integrity of the property. For sole owners the process is simply to set up a Trust now and convey your property into it which will produce the same result again this must be well in advance of any care considerations and the motivation must not solely be for the purpose of preventing your home being used to fund your care.
The Reasoning
When you own your home as tenants in common you actually own half each. With our Post death Property Protection Package when the first partner dies, they leave their half into their Trust. The surviving partner is the Trustee of that Trust and also the Primary Beneficiary which means that as they own half and are Trustee of the other half they have complete control over the property and what happens to it. The children and/or whoever else is also nominated as ultimate Trust Beneficiaries will have access to that half of the property when the surviving partner dies. The first half of the property then is 100% securely in Trust for the beneficiaries and will not be at risk. As a result of this simple strategy and because it is not possible to sell just the survivor’s half of the property, the integrity of the property is protected. While the ‘’market value” of half a property is negligible, The Care Act 2014 guidelines do allow for this half to have a charge placed on it under a deferred payment arrangement for care fees which is why this package includes a Lasting Power of Attorney grant for Property and Financial affairs which will enable a preappointed Attorney to act on behalf of the survivor should they be unable to themselves and negotiate with the Local Authority for the property to be rented out and a percentage of the income given to the Local Authority instead of a charge being placed. The second half of the property would then ultimately go into the Trust for access by the nominated beneficiaries when the surviving partner eventually dies. With our Whole of Life and Post Death Complete Property and Family Protection Package both halves of the property are conveyed into Trust IMMEDIATELY. This means the whole property is protected straight away and not just after the first party dies. The benefits of this package are that it then protects the property even if both parties go into care before the death of either. It also means that if the survivor goes into care the property does not have to be rented but if it is 100% of the income goes directly into the Trusts for the benefit of the survivor or any of the other Trust Beneficiaries and does not have to be given to the Local Authority. The most important benefit of this package though is the property can be sold at any time and the resulting proceeds be fully protected for the whole family within the Trusts and no negotiation with the Local Authority is required. Sole owners and couples who have immediately conveyed their properties into Trust well in advance of any care consideration and not solely for the purpose of preventing their home being used to fund their care (deliberate deprivation of assets) secures the integrity of the property (so long as entry into care is not within 6 months of setting up the strategy) as the property is not absolutely owned by an individual anymore and it is not legal to force a Trustee to do something that is not in the ultimate best interest of the Trust Beneficiaries. Call us now on 01892 278171 for a friendly chat about which package would be of best benefit to you and your family.
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Editor’s Note
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Dear Readers, Welcome to the September/October issue of The Crowborough Directory. This issue is bursting at the seams with local services and features. It’s been great to welcome more new advertisers into the magazine as well as seeing the many familiar businesses returning each issue. I’d like to thank the crossword sponsor, J&K Gallery, who have donated £75.00 of picture framing to the lucky winner. Complete the crossword on page 42 for your chance to win. It reminds me of a lovely picture I had framed by them of my kitten Milo (pictured above) and what makes it even more special is that I have a fabulous memory of Milo on my wall - he unfortunately passed away last week :-(
Summer is almost a distant memory but there have been a number of sunny days to enjoy and it was great that the sun was out for the annual Summer Fair at Goldsmiths last month. There was plenty of entertainment throughout the afternoon and the local Women’s Institute had baked up the most impressive selection of cakes for the refreshments tent! I hope you enjoy this issue and please don’t forget to mention The Crowborough Directory if you are responding to anything you’ve seen featured in this magazine as it helps secure it’s future. The deadline for the November/December 2016 issue is 30 September! Until next time! Laura Burton-Lawrence | Editor - The Crowborough Directory e: info@crowboroughdirectory.co.uk PO Box 142, Edenbridge TN8 9AQ Twitter: @lburtonlawrence Facebook: @crowboroughdirectory
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What’s On September & October
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Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 September
Wednesday 5 October
Crowborough Arts Open Studios - NSPCC Autumn Fair - 10.30am-3.30pm, Barnsgate Manor Vineyard. Inspiring selection of original and See page 11 for further details or visit stylish stalls including the popular ‘gently used’ www.crowborough-arts.org.uk jewellery, handbag and scarf stall. Entry £2.50. Ample parking. Refreshments available. Come Friday 9 September and support the NSPCC and celebrate 30 years of Pine Grove Pictures showing “Selma” ChildLine. (2015, 12A) - 8pm (doors open from 7pm), Crowborough Community Centre. www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk
Saturday 8 October
Charity Quiz Night - The Royal British Legion, Crowborough Branch, presents a Charity Quiz Saturday 10 September Night at Ashdown Primary School, Crowborough, Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival TN6 2NT, at 7.30pm. Tickets £6.50, including Look out for Carnival Programme for full supper, available from Guest’s Shoe Services, 5 details. High Street, Crowborough. Cash Prize, Raffle, Saturday 17 September Licensed Bar. Please contact 07884 484100 or email Crowboroughrbl@outlook.com Walk for Wildlife in aid of Folly Wildlife Rescue - 10am Registration for a 10.30am Friday 14 October start. A 6-mile sponsored walk starting Pine Grove Pictures showing “X+Y” (2014, 12A) at Folly Wildlife Rescue (The Broadwater 8pm, Crowborough Community Centre. Forest Wildlife Hospital, Fairview Lane, www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9LU), Saturday 22 October continuing around the RSPB Broadwater Warren. Refreshments provided on Crowborough Farmers’ Market - 9am-1pm, Car Park, Crowborough Social Club, Croft Road. return, plus the opportunity to book a tour of the Wildlife Hospital. Dogs welcome. Tuesday 25 October Sponsor forms can be downloaded from C rowborough Horticultural Society: “Basic www.follywildliferescue.org.uk or by Orchid Care” by Daniel Denness of Alphabet Orchids calling 01892 543 213. - 7.30pm, Crowborough Community Centre. Visitors welcome at a charge of £4, inclusive of Saturday 24 September refreshments. Crowborough Farmers’ Market 9am-1pm, Car Park, Crowborough Saturday 29 October Social Club, Croft Road. Christmas Craft Fair - 10.30am-3pm, Rotherfield Village Hall, North Street, Rotherfield, TN6 3LX. Tuesday 27 September Come and meet some talented craft people and Crowborough Horticultural Society: “Secret a chance to do some Christmas shopping. Many Gardens of London” by Colin Jones - 7.30pm, varied stalls, something for everyone. Why not Crowborough Community Centre. Visitors stop for tea and cakes? Supporting Wildlife A+E . welcome at a charge of £4, inclusive of For more details email carolyntester@live.com. refreshments.
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Crowborough Top of the Weald as festival planned for May 2017 Crowborough has strong connections with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who moved to Windlesham Manor in 1908, brought up a family and continued his writing until his death in 1930.
In the Crowborough Town Council document; Top of the Weald – A Vision for Crowborough 2010-2030 it said “By 2030 we want Crowborough to be a thriving town, celebrating its unique position on ‘Top of the Weald’. We want the town to attract visitors to enjoy both its location and its rich historical heritage and vibrant culture.” The document continued, “Crowborough’s status as a place to live and visit will be a source of pride for its residents, strengthening local ties and community selfconfidence.” A group of residents have now formed the Crowborough Festival Association with the aim of organising a festival in May 2017. Festival chairman, Denis Hart, was so impressed with the town’s unique location, on top of the high Weald, and its closeness to the Ashdown Forest that he and his family moved from Tunbridge Wells last year.
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“When I discovered Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, had lived in Crowborough for 23 years, brought up a second family here and published The Lost World, whilst living at Windlesham Manor, I set out to discover more about the town and its heritage.” says Denis
by the town’s renowned Crowborough Players. Sherlock Holmes himself will also be making various appearances throughout the festival as he aims to solve a baffling new mystery. “As well as raising money for local charities we hope to create civic pride in what Crowborough has to offer to residents and visitors alike” says Denis.
The festival will be promoted by an interactive web site, social media, radio and press. Now with a team of 12, plus A printed programme will be support from the Town Council distributed throughout the including local Cllr Matthew town with posters and flyers Street on the Steering Group, promoting individual events. plans are underway to create “We very much hope local an exciting programme with events aimed at all age groups. businesses will support the Festival by partnering as a As well as the town’s literary sponsor for a single event or and rural heritage, the festival as an associate sponsor of the will celebrate the talents of festival” adds Denis. local people in music, dance, If you would like to know theatre and the creative arts. more about the Crowborough Activities for children including Community Festival or nature trails, together with interested in sponsorship conservation and wild life opportunities, please contact workshops will be an integral the Festival Chairman part of the festival. hart.f.denis@gmail.com. Talks, film screenings, music and a food fair plus an exciting new dramatic interpretation of Conan Doyle’s life will be premiered and performed
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Appearances Aesthetics - Transforming the way we look (Pt 3) Here I am, back again in the comfortable home clinic of award winning Aesthetic Therapist Gillian Huntley, to undergo some further treatments so I can give you a real insight into how they feel Gillian Huntley in and what they involve... her clinic
do to help myself to look after my skin better and what to use on it. She used one of her cleansers and demonstrated a lovely facial cleanse using her finger tips followed by removing the cleanser with two sponges soaked in warm water. My skin felt very radiant after the experience.
Gillian has been in the beauty industry for over 30 years and has specialised in Advanced Aesthetics for over 15 of those. She works closely with highly recommended Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons, nurses, technicians and consultants and many salons and clinics in the South East as well as London Harley Street.
Each facial is tailored to her client’s individual skin needs and she’ll never give you the same facial twice. Gillian also provides you with product samples and sponges to take home in a goody bag.
There are many different types of treatments Gillian performs - skins peels, scar relaxation, specialist waxing, thread vein/pigmentation/ skin tag removals, Semi-Permanent make-up and medical tattooing and these treatments can really transform people’s lives and boost their confidence.
peel skin. The products used encourage skin regeneration using the latest technology.
As you would expect, Gillian does have her preferred range of products - Image Skincare - which as well as being really good, it also includes an organic range and is completely While her main place of work is at her home free of the chemical preservative ‘parabens’. clinic in Chiselhurst, she is often in nearby As well as facials Gillian also performs skin peels Edenbridge where she holds regular clinics at which can help with many different conditions Options Beauty Salon in the High Street. eg: acne, rosacea, pigmentation and orange
After my relaxing facial I waited patiently as Gillian prepared her electrolysis machine ready to attack my red veins or Telangiectasias, spider veins, as they are medically So far Gillian has removed clear moles from my referred to. The main target areas for Gillian face and neck, millia from around my eyes, skin were my cheeks and nose! tags from my face, and given me beautiful semi- As with any treatment involving a ‘probe’, Gillian permanent eyeliner and eybrows. It’s all well always shows her client the sealed packet the and good that Gillian is spending time making probe comes in so you know it is clean and my skin look lovely but I’ve started to realise sterile. that perhaps I should be doing a little more to I had been getting used to having numbing help myself too. cream applied to my skin before the previous This time Gillian started with a tailored facial treatments I’d had with Gillian but she explained and skin consultation. She was able to point that for this particular one, red vein removal, it out to me where I suffered dryness (did you wasn’t possible. This did make me feel a little know there is oil-dry skin and waternervous realising I didn’t have the dry skin?), upon examination of my ‘T protection of the numbing cream to zone’ area - the area that is generally reduce any potential pain I might feel oiler than the rest because more oil during the process. glands are located here - Gillian gave The actual process works by heat from me some tips and tricks on what I can
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Well, I needn’t have worried, it wasn’t too painful at all and felt more like little prickling sensations on my skin. The only sensitive area for me was around the side of my nose and the tip of my nose particularly made me flinch but it didn’t take too long for Gillian to complete her work and we were done.
Gillian always makes sure that when I’m booking my appointments with her I don’t have any important engagements, sun or swim holidays in the following days afterwards as you do need to allow your skin to heal properly and for any swelling and redness to subside. Of course following the aftercare instructions is extremely important in ensuring your skin will heal properly.
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the electrolysis probe evaporating little scabs forming in the vein in the same way the sun the areas that had been ‘zapped’. evaporates puddles.
The final part of the treatment involved cooling down my face and this was done by applying cool cotton pads making my skin feel much relieved as it was tingling. We then went over the aftercare routine, Gillian deposited the used probe in her ‘sharps bin’ to be disposed of professionally, and I left with my goodie bag and also purchased cleanser and moisturiser as I was determined to start To find out more about these or the other my new skin care routine (which I have treatments Gillian offers, or book an been undertaking nearly every day now). appointment, contact 07711 067 789 or email There wasn’t much to see immediately gillian@appearancesaesthetics.co.uk. You can following the treatment other than also find lots more information on her website redness but over the next few days I had at www.appearancesaesthetics.co.uk.
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Tester & Jones Independent Funeral Services 12 years on...
Since opening 12 years ago, Tester & Jones remain Crowborough’s only independent funeral directors, taking pride in delivering a personalised service for each and every family. Located on London Road, the bright and welcoming office has ample parking for visitors and clients and you know in advance that you’ll be dealing with owners Stephen Tester or Glenys Jones. There have been changes to the way funeral services are organised over the years and Stephen and Glenys are finding more frequently that families want to play a greater role in the organisation of services for their loved ones. Technology has also played a role in the changing face of funeral services with videos or podcasts becoming more common to be played during services. The idea of ‘celebrating’ the life of the deceased has meant families are opting for more upbeat services compared to what was traditionally a very sombre event. There are many
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more options available now to create a truly bespoke service and Tester & Jones are able to source almost anything that is required and very happy to work with customers who are looking to go down a more unconventional route. One of the big changes the industry has seen over recent years is the introduction of Funeral Plans, whereby you can pay and plan your funeral in advance. Over the next 10 years it is estimated that over 50% of funerals will be pre-planned. This means you can organise your funeral at today’s prices which gives you peace of mind as prices are always rising. Did you know the average price today for a funeral is £3.5k? It’s no wonder pre-planned funerals are growing in popularity. Five years ago Tester & Jones started a Bereavement Support Group so the support you receive does not simply end after the service itself. Adjusting to life without a loved one can be a very lonely experience for some. The group meet monthly at Barnsgate Manor and speakers and other activities are
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organised to help members through the bereavement process. With the support of other members who have also experienced loss, the group has been very much welcomed to those attending. Of course there is no pressure and it is just there for clients when they are ready. The Bereavement Support Group is exclusive to Tester & Jones customers only. Outside of the office, both Stephen and Glenys are very community focused. Stephen is a member of The Rotary Club of Crowborough and Glenys is an active member of the Crowborough & District Lions Club - both very prominent organisations supporting the community. Whether you want a traditional service with a horse-drawn carriage or something more modern such as a motorcycle hearse or a burial in a Natural Burial ground situated in this area, or just to learn more about funeral plans, give Stephen or Glenys a call to discuss your requirements and they will be happy to make arrangements or answer your questions. Tester & Jones Independent Funeral Services, London Road, Crowborough, TN6 2TT Tel: 01892 611 811 (24hr) information@testerandjones.co.uk www.testerandjones.co.uk www.crowboroughdirectory.co.uk
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Aquila provide nonjudgemental support to men and women wanting to rebuild their lives regardless of background or belief.
Starting on Monday 3rd October at 8pm in Crowborough and running for 7 weeks.
For more information visit www.hope-after-heartbreak.co.uk or contact Mark on 01892 652 292 or Kirsty on 01892 663 977.
Ashdown Forest Decorative & Fine Arts Society Moves to Crowborough
appreciation, whilst promoting the conservation of our artistic heritage. NADFAS opens up the world of the arts for everyone from all walks of life “A new era is dawning to enjoy, learn, participate and for Ashdown Forest preserve. Decorative and Fine Arts Society this October when The Ashdown Forest branch their meetings will move from (AFDFAS) is one of 375 their home of many years in throughout the UK. We enjoy Nutley to the Crowborough excellent talks given by experts Community Centre. in their fields, several Days of Special Interest consisting of three lectures exploring the same topic, and excursions throughout the year. Our programme for 2016 -17 includes such intriguing topics If you are looking for a as the art at the Lansdowne stimulating way of spending Club, Chinoiserie, the cover the second Thursday afternoon designs of Faber and Faber, the each month this could be your work of Thomas Heatherwick answer. and the treasure that is the Frome Hoard and we will be The National Association of visiting a gin factory, a silk mill Decorative & Fine Arts Societies and an archbishops palace (NADFAS) is an arts charity amongst other places! working to advance decorative and fine arts education and There are also opportunities for
AFDFAS members to volunteer with conservation bodies such as the National Trust, the Church Recorders and private trusts such as Hammerwood House and the Charleston Trust and others. Our first meeting at Crowborough is on Thursday 13th October at 2.00 pm when Martin Lloyd will tell us about “Secret Art in the Passport: how we use it to fox the forger”. The lecture will be followed by a hot drink and biscuits! The 2016 AGM precedes this meeting at 12.45. If you are interested in coming along, contact our Membership Secretary Janice Primrose on 01892 750329 for more information or email afdfasnews@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you.” By Christine Terry
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Learn a new skill
• iPad for Beginners classes and term dates, please • Sewing Workshop visit www.acreslearning.org.uk. September sees the • Introduction to Machine start of a new term/ • Embroidery year for ACRES at • Dressmaking for Beginners the Crowborough • Textile Decoration Community Centre. You’ll find a variety of • Belly Dancing classes including: For further details on individual
Open Studios 3-4 September 2016
“The artists of Crowborough are busily preparing to welcome the public to their working studios, and exhibitors’ houses, for Crowborough Arts’ Open
Lastest news from the Crowborough & District Lions Club “Crowborough Lions Club held their new President’s installation ceremony at Barnsgate Manor where outgoing President Hilary Lyon passed the chain of office over to incoming President Terry Mason, an active member of Crowborough Lions Club for the last 15 years. Lion Frank Lees was re-elected to serve as Club Secretary and Lion Hugh McKelvie will continue as Club Treasurer. President Terry said “I am looking forward to leading the Club in various projects and continuing Crowborough Lions
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Studios 2016. 41 individual artists, both amateur and professional, and four creative groups, will be showing their work in 16 venues throughout Crowborough and Jarvis Brook during the weekend of 3-4 September. From 11am to 5pm, there will be opportunities to admire the creativity of painters, jewellers, ceramicists and textile artists, and the chance to buy
individually-designed and handcrafted items to suit all styles and purses. A full list of exhibitors and studios can be found at www. crowborough-arts.org.uk. A detailed brochure will be available online and hard copies will be at Crowborough Library, J & K Gallery, Millbrook Garden Centre and The Courtyard in Rotherfield a fortnight before the event.” By Beverley Johnstone
Club commitment to serving the in Crowborough during the evenings leading up to Xmas. community. “ Since formation in 1974, Crowborough Lions Club Members have worked to support the local community, giving help to individuals , local groups and many charitable causes. The club holds various fundraising events and the proceeds have gone towards many different projects and community needs including the door to door collection of bottles and tins for a fundraising stall at the Crowborough Hospital Fete. At present the Club is seeking the assistance of a public spirited individual who would be willing to tow Santa’s Xmas Sleigh around the residential estates
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The club has 25 members who meet on the 2nd Tuesday every month at 8pm at Crowborough Social Club, in Croft Road. The Club is a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfil those needs. The Club would love to welcome new members. If you’re interested in joining or for more information please contact our Membership Secretary, David Martin on 01892 652300 or at loxfield@googlemail.com or take a look at our website www. crowlions.org.uk.” Registered Charity No. 289166
By Mike Blackledge www.crowboroughdirectory.co.uk
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Latest news Become part of the Crowborough & District Chamber of Commerce The Chamber welcomes new members from all types of businesses, large or small, and offers a valuable range of benefits, the opportunity to have a strong voice in local business issues and the chance to meet and network with other key business people.
Membership comes with benefits including: • FREE entry on the Chamber website including contact details, logo and 400 words • Regular updates of business information, news and events • Main Chamber meetings every other month with a wide variety of speakers • Exclusive social/networking events • Training workshops with discounts for members • Entry in the Annual Member Directory distributed to households & businesses in the area • Member discounts on Chamber organised events and schemes • Representation to local government, statutory bodies and consultative panels Our members are companies and individual business people who consider that membership is essential in raising their business profile locally and at the same time supporting the community. Chamber membership offers the chance to become involved in a friendly and effective organisation that can help you improve your own businesses as well as representing your interests to key decision makers. Membership of the Chamber is open to all businesses in Crowborough and the surrounding area. If your business is not a member company then why not join us - the more members, the more influence we have to improve the Crowborough business environment. Membership subscription at just £70 per annum is designed to be affordable to all types/size of business. That means for a little more than £1 per week you can get all the benefit of Chamber membership and play an active role in the local business community. For more information please see our website www.crowboroughchamber.co.uk
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Traditional Builders. For small jobs and repairs, to extensions and renovations. Fencing and Landscaping. Kitchens and Bathrooms, etc. Traditional lime motars and materials used if required.
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Clubs & Organisations
September/October 2016 The Crowborough Directory Amateur Dramatics, Music & Dance Ashdown Scottish Country Dance Club
M Copeman - 01892 655 971 Thurs 8-10pm, Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall (Sept - June)
Buxted Symphony Orchestra
T Younger - 01892 852 145 Meet: Sat (term time) 9.30-11.30am at St Mary’s Church Hall, Buxted
Crowborough Choral Society
www.crowboroughchoral.com Weds 7.45pm (term time) at Herne Junior School
Crowborough Jubilee Choir
Norman Austin - 01892 655298 / e: cft-naustin@ supanet.com 8.15pm, Tues at Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall
The Crowborough Players
Contact: 01892 300 567 thecrowboroughplayers.com
Crowborough Singing for Fun Ladies Choir
Gillian Cowling - 01892 663 986 Mondays (term time) - 7.30pm at All Saints Church
Crowborough Vale Drama Group
Contact - 01892 662819 or email info@crowboroughvaledrama.org.uk Mondays 7.30-9.30pm at Crowborough Community Centre
Downsmen Corps Youth Marching Band
Mayfield Festival Choir
Robin Howden - 01825 830 277 Thurs eves Mayfield Primary School
Mayfield Youth Band
Jenny Pursglove - 01892 653 422 Meet: Fri eves 7pm at The Band Hut, Mayfield - www.mayfieldband.co.uk
MHG Ballroom & Latin Dance Club Heather or Mike - 01892 655 175 mhg.dancing@hotmail.co.uk
Rotherfield Players
www.rotherfieldplayers.co.uk
What You Will Theatre
Youth Drama Club Contact - 01892 300 399 www.whatyouwilltheatre.com
Animals & Nature Ashdown Friends of the Earth
Pete Meiners - 01892 664 762 e: Petemeiners@aol.com www.ashdownfoe.co.uk
Brook Dog Training Club
Noel Austin - 01892 655 298 Weds 7pm at Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall (Kennel Club Associated)
Crowborough Common Forum
e: info@crowboroughcommon.org.uk www.crowboroughcommon.org.uk
Crowborough Conservation
Pat Arnold - 01892 611 414 www.crowboroughconservation.org
High Weald Beekeepers
J Greer - 01892 654 044 Division Apiary and Members’ Apiaries from April to September
Powdermill Trust for Nature Conservation
Owen Johnson - 01424 426 986
Paul Heyes - 01892 740 182 www.downsmen.org.uk
Groombridge Amateur Dramatic Soc.
groombridge.gads@gmail.com web: groombridge-gads.blogspot.co.uk
Hartfield Singers
Pat Arnold - 01892 611 414
inChoir
01342 760078 | www.inchoir.co.uk
Mayfield Band
Simon Rudge - 01435 872 007 Meet: Fri eve, 8-10pm at Band Hut in Mayfield (behind the Memorial Hall) www.mayfieldband.co.uk
Arts & Crafts Chatterley Carvers
Jim French - 01892 610 534
Crowborough Arts
01892 664 534 crowborougharts@hotmail.co.uk crowborough-arts.org.uk
Crowborough Creative Arts Group
Secretary: 01892 663 012. Meet: Fridays, 9.45am- 12noon, Coffee Bar, All Saints Church, Chapel Green.
Charities World In Need
International Aid & Development Agency (Charity Reg 1041711)
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Tel: 01892 669 834 or visit www.worldinneed.co.uk
Facilities for Hire Crowborough Centre
Lorna Dowson Collins - 01892 653 823 e: info@crowboroughcentre.info | www.crowboroughcentre.info
Rotherfield Village Hall
Booking Clerk: 01892 660 138 / email bookings@rotherfieldvillagehall.co.org www.rotherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
St John’s WI Hall (Ghyll Rd)
Sylvia Wilde - 01892 653 957
St Richards Church and Hall
Emma Gutsell - 01892 611 318 e: office@strichardscrowborough.org www.strichardscrowborough.org
United Church Crowborough
01892 665 493 e: crowunitedchurch@btinternet.com www.unitedchurch.org.uk
Hobbies & Interests 1st Crowborough Scouts
3x Beavers - 6 to 8 yrs | 3x Cub packs - 8 to 10 ½ yrs | x Scouts - 10 ½ to 14 yrs | 1x Explorer - 14 to 18 yrs Contact - 07780 605 856
Air Training Corp 1414 Squadron
For young people aged 13 to 20 Mark Hobbs - 01892 654 062 Mon and Thurs 7.15pm-9.30pm, Bldg 3, Crowborough Training Camp e: oc.1414@aircadets.org
Army Cadet Force (No8 Crowborough Detachment PWRR)
For ages 12 ½ to 18 yrs David Shearn - 01892 668 022 Mon and Weds 7.15pm - 9.30pm, Crowborough Army Camp.
Boys Brigade
Anchors - 5 to 8 yrs | Juniors - 8 to 11 yrs | Company - 11 to 18 yrs Colin Eaton - 01892 653 272 Friday evenings, United Church Hall
Crowborough Flower Club
Marjorie - 01892 654 725 Meet: 1st Thurs each month, 7.15pm at C’borough Community Hall, Pine Grove
Crowborough Historical Society
Gareth Hockin - 07956 214 935 or garethhockin@hotmail.co.uk 1st Tues each mth, 8pm, Crowborough Centre (excl. Aug) | www.cdhistory.org
Crowborough Horticultural Society
Michèle Jenner - 01892 652 960
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Crowborough Locomotive Society
John Wood - 01892 852 741 Goldsmiths Centre
Crowborough Model Boat Club
Joe Coppendale - 01732 366 358 Goldsmiths Centre, Boating Lake, W/Es
Girlguiding
Rainbows – girls 5-7 yrs | Brownies – girls 7-10 yrs | Guides – girls 10-14 yrs | The Senior Section – girls 14-26 yrs | Trefoil Guild – 18-108 yrs Sharon Brown – 01892 664 678 sharon-adrian@sarah79.fsnet.co.uk www.girlguiding.org.uk
Jarvis Brook Horticultural Society
Helen Jenkins - 01892 665 185 or email helen@steeproad.fsnet.co.uk
Knit Together
Anne - 01892 660 069 Mondays 2-3 pm (excl. Bank Holidays)
Pine Grove Pictures
www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk email hello@pinegrovepictures.org.uk
St.John Ambulance (Crowborough)
ray.cassford@sja.org.uk St.John Ambulance HQ, Park Road. Cadets: Weds (Term time) 6.30-8pm (10+ yrs) | Adults: Weds 7.45-9.30pm (18+)
St.John Ambulance Fellowship, Crowborough
Ron Davis - 01892 655 288 Meet: 2nd Tues each month 2-4 pm.
Sunflower Quilters
Contact: 01825 760 027 Meet: 2nd and 4th Tues from 2-pm, Crowborough Community Centre
Taoist Tai Chi Society
Michael Kilby - kilbymw@gmail.com / 01892 664 495 - www.taoist.org.uk
Wealden Model Aircraft Society
Bob Hart - 01892 852 137 1st Tues each month www.wealdenflyers.co.uk
Organisations & Societies Adult College for Rural E. Sussex
Contact: 01825 761 820 www.acreslearning.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous
Every Friday 8-9.30 pm at United Church, Croft Road, TN6 1HA
Al-Anon Family Groups
Helpline: 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Alderbrook Community Association
2nd Tues each month at 7pm, St
Richard’s Church Hall, Fermor Road
Crowborough & District Lions Club
Frank Lees - 01892 654 196 Meet: 2nd Tues each month at Crowborough Social Club, Croft Road www.crowlions.org.uk
Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival Society
Nigel Cassford - 01892 661 675 or Nickie Sutton 01189 736 556 nickie.cbcs@btinternet.com
Rotherfield & Mark X Bonfire Society
Chairman: Mr Les Pike 01892 852 252
Royal British Legion
D Harris - 01892 660 235 secretary.rblcrow@talktalk.net Every 2nd Weds at Social Club, Croft Rd.
Society of Friends of Montargis
Crowborough Community First Responders
Mary Collins - 01892 662 676
Crowborough Foodbank
J Gearing - 01892 764 292
Leigh Westwood - 07780 976 041 www.crowborough-cfr.co.uk cfr@crowborough-cfr.co.uk
07936 515 798 info@crowborough.foodbank.org.uk www.crowborough.foodbank.org.uk
Crowborough Friends of Hospice in the Weald
Contact: Joy Bruce - 01892 664 036
Uckfield, Heathfield, Lewes & District Multiple Sclerosis Branch Outdoors Crowborough Healthy Walk
Thursdays at 10.30am. 1 hr. P Hubens - 07740 899 559
High Weald Walkers
Crowborough Support Group of Parkinsons UK
C Grumett - 01342 825 518
Friends of Crowborough Hospital
Baby/Toddler Song (up to 4yrs)
Hilary Brown - 01892 654 324 2nd Weds each month, 3pm - Coffee bar, Old Hall, All Saints Church. The Friends Office, Crowborough Hospital, South View Rd, TN6 1HB Tel: 01892 664 626 e: enquiries@foch.org.uk
Friends of Rotherfield & Brook Surgeries
Bob Ely - 01892 852 659 rdely@tiscali.co.uk
Friends of Saxonbury House Surgery Saxonbury Hse, Croft Rd, TN6 1DL Sue West - sew@talktalk.net
The Horder Centre
Registered Charity | Orthopaedic Hospital Contact: 01892 665 577 E: info@horder.co.uk www.hordercentre.co.uk
Jarvis Brook Community Association C Wickens - 01892 665 563 2nd Weds, Jarvis Brook Scout Hall
Memory Moments Cafe
for people with dementia & their carer Contact: 01273 494 300 Every Sat -10am-1pm, Crowborough Community Centre
Rotary Club of Crowborough
Malcolm - 01892 653 791 crowboroughrotaryclub@hotmail.co.uk www.rotary1120.org/crowborough
Parents & Toddlers
Clubs & Organisations
Last Tues each month at Crowborough Community Centre - 7.15 for 7.30pm.
D Shearn - 01892 668 022 e: dshearn@hotmail.com Thursdays 10.45am-12pm, Salvation Army, Bayhall Road, Tunbridge Wells
Hickory Dickory
01892 661 027 Thurs, 10am-12pm (term time) St Michael’s Church Hall, Jarvis Brook
‘Little Fishes’
01892 665 493 Mon & Fri 9.30-11.30am, United Church
Rotherfield Parent and Toddler Group
L Harrison - 07801 813 993 Rotherfield Memorial Hall, Mon mornings 9.30-11.30am term-time
Social Groups Brook Valley W.I.
01892 660 029 4th Tues each month, 7.30pm at Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall
Crowborough Darby & Joan Club
Sheila - 01892 653 024 3rd Thurs each month at 1pm, United Church Hall
Crowborough Evening
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Clubs & Organisations
September/October 2016 The Crowborough Directory Townswomens Guild
Carol Place - 01892 669 004 1st Fri each month, 7.45pm at Crowborough Community Centre
Crowborough Social Club M Wallman - 01892 653 314 Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri/Sat 11am-11.30pm, Sun 12-10.30pm.
Crowborough Social Group of E. Sussex Assoc. for the Blind
01323 832 252 3rd Friday each mth 2-4pm, All Saints Church Hall. (Call in an advance).
C’borough St.John’s W.I.
Jill Moseley - 01892 655 263 1st Weds - 2.15pm at W.I. Hall, Ghyll Rd
Crowborough U3A
E McKay - 01892 610 087 3rd Weds each month, 2-4pm at All Saints Church Hall
Crowborough Vale WI
M Peake - 01892 661 444 2nd Tues each month, 7.30pm at Crowborough Community Centre
Mark Cross W.I.
Contact - 01892 852 767 3rd Thurs - 7.30pm in Village Hall.
Mayfield & District U3A
Brian Grimwood - 01892 852 128 3rd Thurs each month at 2pm in Mayfield Memorial Hall
ME meetup
Support group for people with ME/CFS Contact: Graham - 01892 664 904 www.meetup.org.uk
Probus Club Of Crowborough
Bob Bruce - 01892 66 7787 crowboroughprobus@btinternet.com monthly at the Plough & Horses
Sussex High Weald Dementia Social Group
Joan Brookbank - 01892 662 002 2nd Weds each month at Heather View
Sports & Games Badminton Club (Wednesdays)
Friendly Group 18+ Cheryl Harrison - 01892 654 440 Every Wed 8-10pm, United Church Hall
Beacon Badminton Club
Bryan or Ann - 01892 653 481 Thursdays, 8-10pm at Beacon Community College Sports Hall
Beacon Badminton Club (15+ yrs) Jane Sands - 01892 661 325 Every Fri, 7.45-9.45pm, Beacon College Sports Hall (term time) Beacon Swimming Club
Secretary: 01892 653 671 www.beaconswimmingclub.co.uk
Crowborough & District Anglers Assoc.
D Stanbridge - 01892 655 504 e: cdaa@talktalk.net www.crowboroughanglers.org.uk
Crowborough & District Petanque League
Contact: Chris Faithfull – 01892 665 067 or Jeremy Drew – 01892 652765
Crowborough & District Sports Assoc.
Richard Bagwell - 01892 603 000 x256
Crowborough & Rotherfield Jitsu Club John - 01892 654 100 Every Thurs, juniors & seniors www.crowboroughjitsu.co.uk
Crowborough Beacon Golf Club
Secretary 01892 661 511 option 1/2 www.cbgc.co.uk
Crowborough Bridge Club
Nick Levine - 01892 864 706 Mon & Fri eve / Thur pm at Crowborough Community Centre www.bridgewebs.com/crowborough
Crowborough Chess Club
Don Grant - 01892 654 071 Fri 7.30pm Community Centre
Crowborough Hockey Club
Vikki Link - 07742 104 142 / vikkilink@live.com adults (14+) Mon 7.30-9pm, Beacon Community College / Juniors (7-14yrs) Sat 8.45-10.15am Beacon School Astro
Crowborough Netball
Contact - 07931 980 377 www.crowboroughnetball.com
Crowborough Pétanque Club
John Chamberlain - 01892 668 412 Email John.cpc@talktalk.net Fri 2pm & Sun 2.30pm Leisure Centre
Crowborough RFC
Simon Davies - 01892 663 915 Meet: Steel Cross, Crowborough www.crowboroughrugby.com
Crowborough Table Tennis Club
Phil Wilmowski - 01892 661 781 Every Friday 8-10pm at the Guide HQ, Jarvis Brook Car Park www.crowboroughttc.org.uk
Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club
Reception: 01892 652 618 Open: Daily at club on Church Road www.crowboroughrackets.org.uk
Crowborough Wolfe Bowling Club
Linda Law - 01892 662 583 Meet: Green - Wolfe Recreation Ground www.crowboroughwolfebowlingclub.com
Dorset Arms Angling Club
Keith Grose - 01892 652 631 info@dorsetarmsangling.co.uk www.dorsetarmsangling.co.uk
East Sussex Jnr Badminton Assoc.
U11’s,U13/15’sand U17’s. Home fixtures at Beacon College. William Brown - 01892 662 700 william@libraaudio.co.uk
Friars Gate Archers
Anthony Arber - 01892 668 330 www.friarsgatearchers.com
Goldsmiths Petanque Club
Herbie Edwards 01892 665783 League matches on Wed eve at 7.30pm during summer at Leisure Centre.
Groombridge Bowling Club
Barry Agutter - 01892 862 796 Meet: Mon, 6pm. Matches Wed, Sat & Sun. Green, off Back Lane, Gromenfield, Groombridge
Jarvis Brook Juniors Football Club
Paul McCarthy- 07875 878 835 chairman@jbjfc.org.uk
Maresfield Lawn Bowls Club
Tony Quinn - 01892 665 178 Tues & Thurs, 5pm, Maresfield Rec.
Mayfield Bridge/Chicago Club
Miss E Hodgens - 01435 867 430 Every Mon in Mayfield Memorial Hall. 1-4pm (Winter), 2-5pm (Summer)
Rotherfield Bowls Club
North Rd (rear of cricket/football pitch). Ron Lamport - 01892 664 973
St Johns Badminton Club“The Friendly Club”
John Benham - 01892 852649 Thurs 7.30-9.30pm at Leisure Centre
Wealden Cycle Club Crowborough
www.wealdencycleclub.co.uk.
Crowborough Runners
Sharon Wheeler - 07508 325 055 Goldsmith’s Leisure Centre
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Beacon Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic Siân Burnett BSc (hons), MChS Bridget Smethurst BSc (hons), MChS Sally-Ann Bobin BSc (hons), MChS HCPC REGISTERED
Treatment of feet including: Calluses and corns Biomechanics/orthotics and insoles Ingrown toenails
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Foot and heel pain Toenail cutting service Beacon Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic, Beacon Medical Centre, Beacon Road, Crowborough TN6 1AH www.beaconpodiatry.co.uk
01892 655349
DAYTIME, EVENING & SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS. HOME VISITS AVAILABLE. NO REFERRAL REQUIRED. EVERYONE WELCOME.
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Loyalty Card
September/October 2016 The Crowborough Directory
The Crowborough & District Loyalty Card Final draw winners who each won £50.00 of vouchers: • Mrs Bath from Crowborough who collected all her stamps at Guests Shoes. • Mrs Jordan from Crowborough who collected all her stamps at Durban Dental.
Thank you to all the shoppers who supported the scheme and entered cards into the draws over the last 4 years. The Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce has decided after four years that the Loyalty Card Scheme will cease to operate at the end of July this year.
The scheme has been very popular with the public over the 4 years it has run so it has been a difficult decision for the Chamber to bring it to a close but, sadly, the number of companies participating has not met expectations. We are also aware that many businesses are now running their own Loyalty Schemes which have superseded our own. We would like to thank all those businesses that were involved with the Loyalty Card over the years and the Crowborough Directory for its support. The Chamber will continue to reimburse prize vouchers until the 1st August 2017, if winners experience any difficulty with this please contact the chamber at secretary@crowboroughchamber.co.uk. Vouchers can be used at the following businesses until 1st August 2017: Chamber of Commerce Members The Crowborough Directory
Millbrook Garden Centre
T&T Plant Hire Ltd
Global Travel
The Natural Health Centre
W.E. Cro & Son
Guests Shoe Services
OMD Websites
Zest
Judy Bowen-Jones Acupuncture
The Pet Food Shop
Non-Chamber Members AB and C Shoe Repairs
Durban Dental Centre
Mullberry
Brook House Carpets
Hair Gallery
Phillips Man Shops
Columbine Dry Cleaners
Hearing & Mobility
Crowborough Shoe Repairs
Mid Sussex Timber
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Garden Maintenance Services ■ Full Garden Maintenance Service. ■ Planned programmes throughout the year - designed for you. ■ Plant selection, sourcing, planting, turfing. ■ Pruning, weeding, mulching, mowing, lawn care. ■ Annual contracts, short-term or one-off arrangements. ■ Registered for Green Waste Removal let us recycle your green waste in an environmentally efficient way. ■ Patio and driveway cleaning. ■ A Buy With Confidence Approved Trader. Please see our website www.allseasons-llp.co.uk or contact: 01892 610302 | 07895 908242
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Ashtanga Vinyasa and Pranayama Yoga following an injury. However, if you were to take it up before that happens you could also be helping protect yourself from injuries in the first instance!
Yoga teacher Lin Bridgeford devotes most of her time to health and wellbeing. By day she practices Osteopathy (a safe physical therapy helping restore structural balance)and Kinesiology (a system which evaluates structural, mental/emotional and chemical functions) and one evening a week Lin travels to Crowborough to teach yoga at the Crowborough Community Centre in Pine Grove. Yoga can really help people of all levels and ability. It’s not just about strength and flexibility but breathing, balance and so much more combining many disciplines to make it something to engage the whole being. It provides many physical and emotional benefits to those who practice regularly. Just some of the benefits are: - increased flexibility, muscle strength and tone - improved respiration, energy and feeling of vitality - weight loss - improved athletic performance (it works great alongside a sporting discipline). Many people take up yoga
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are synchronised with your breathing. The names used to describe the movements in ‘Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga’ (the names originate from India) take getting used to, as did the order of the movements. Thankfully Lin demonstrates everything so it’s a question of following her lead. She will also come and make any adjustments to your pose where necessary.
Lin’s Wednesday evening classes begin at 6.45pm with an hour long introduction & beginners session followed by a second class until 9.30pm for all levels. As I was a ‘yoga virgin’ I attended the beginner class to learn more about yoga. And no, you’re not expected Lin is a very welcoming person to rest the back of your knees and has clearly built up a good over your shoulders as Lin is relationship with those already pictured top left - everyone works to a level they can attending her classes. The manage. Of course I have to atmosphere was completely try it (promptly falling over) relaxed which made me very just to see how difficult it is! comfortable. My class had different levels of beginners which also made me feel more relaxed to give yoga a go. The movements Lin teaches are also given out as handouts at the end of the class so you can ‘self practice’. Lin understands the pressures of life we all have to face and is encouraging and understanding of everyone as finding time to self practice between classes is not always possible. There is also no regular commitment to the classes, you can come and go as you please - but of course regular attendance will improve your ability better. It all starts with breathing correctly and once this was established, Lin went through some of the movements which
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From attending just one class I understand how much there is to learn. It is a fantastic technique to master to challenge muscles and mind. It certainly made me forget about the stresses of the day and I felt very relaxed at the end of the class. Lin is an inspiring and encouraging teacher and I now understand why my yoga selfie my yoga friends feel so passionate about their classes. Lin also runs workshops for training yoga teachers, available for all levels. To find out more, contact Lin on 07710 227 038, email lin@ osteo-info.co.uk or visit her website at www.biosyoga. co.uk. www.crowboroughdirectory.co.uk
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Send in your completed entry by 30 September 2016 for your chance to win £75.00 worth of Picture Framing at J&K Gallery, 33 Croft Road, Crowborough. 01892 610 770 | www.jkgallery.co.uk Please post your entry to: PO Box 142, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 9AQ
NAME: ................................................................... TEL: ....................................... ADDRESS: ............................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................... Closing date for entries is Friday 30 September 2016. Winner and crossword solution to be announced in the next issue of The Crowborough Directory. First correct entries
Prize Crossword
September/October Entry Form
drawn will win. Judges decision is final.
The easy SOLUTION to getting your message ACROSS. The ANSWER is to get your business details DOWN here. Could you or your business sponsor a future Prize Crossword? Call Laura on 01732 864 878 for more details.
July/August Prize Winner! CONGRATULATIONS to Simon Davies of Crowborough who wins a Parrot Bluetooth Mini Kit courtesy of 0260 Cars - Unit 3, Crowborough Business Park, TN6 2GZ
July/August Crossword Solution
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Fill in your details on the form on the previous page and send in your completed entry to PO Box 142, Edenbridge TN8 9AQ or drop your entry into J&K Gallery, Croft Road, Crowborough by Friday 30 September for your chance to win £75.00 worth of Picture Framing at J&K Gallery, 33 Croft Road, Crowborough. 01892 610 770
(c)Chett July 2007
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www.jkgallery.co.uk Across 1. Helps get witches off to a flying start with housework (11) 9. Illumination for the people of the night (4) 10. Notice Royal Artillery in favour of increasing the population (11) 11. Irritation takes between 6 & 8 years to arrive (4) 14. This guy will be a sucker for you if you don’t have garlic breath (7) 16. In a trance I am sure to be sure (7) 18. Midnight terrors contain something not quite right (5) 19. Harvest in pure apples (4) 20. Waterproofs sent back for protection from con (4) 21. Royal Engineers take young dog to repair part of shoe (5) 23. Without young Alan this spiritual being is just one of four base substances (7) 24. Nip back after one over the eight to hit this target (7) 25. Must live backwards life to be this wicked (4) 30. Serious excavator has work in cemetery (11) 31. Slow birds heard more oft than seen at night (4) 32. Better try T shirt if you want a date for Halloween (11)
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Down 2. Uncommon approach to receive uncooked meat (4) 3. Cone is broken a single time (4) 4. Crept south-east to find apparition (7) 5. I hear how animals entered the ark? (4) 6. If bells don’t work you may get one of these on door for trick or treat (7) 7. Multitude will entertain guests (4) 8. Witch’s spell cast upon those who wish it .. or maybe not! (11) 12. Grow too big and ruin the photographs (11) 13. Announce blood loss and stake Count Dracula (6) 15. Explode pure tea in spectacular fashion (5) 16. Witches assembly could be very unlucky (5) 17. Agree to tape double century mix-up (6) 21. Exhume the dead, reversing work of 30A (7) 22. With no flexibility, like an old marching mummy! (7) 26. Hear I will go to place like Arran or Wight (4) 27. Rove around till the 6 balls are finished (4) 28. Certainly not the best looking fruit! (4) 29. Untidy place for soldier to eat (4) www.crowboroughdirectory.co.uk
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Health Care Crowborough Hospital 01892 652 284 Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (Pembury Hospital) 01892 823 535 Hospice in the Weald 01892 820 500 NHS Direct (free from landline/ mobile) - 111 Brook House Centre, C’boro Hill 01892 652 850 Saxonbury House, Croft Road 01892 603 131 The Surgery, Beacon Road 01892 652 233 Support Alcoholics Anonymous 08457 697 555 Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 (Helpline) Citizens Advice Bureau 01892 655 303 Childline 0800 1111 Clued Up Info (11-25yrs) 01892 661 990
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CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 Crowborough Foodbank 07936 515 798 N.S.P.C.C. (help & advice) 0808 800 500 Police - Non-emergency 101 R.S.P.C.A. (cruelty & advice) 0300 1234 999 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 Transport Bus enquiries -Arriva 01622 697 000 -Brighton & Hove 01273 886 200 -CTLA 01273 517 332 -Renown Coaches 01424 210 744 -Traveline 0871 200 2233 National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950 Airport - General Enquiries -Gatwick 0844 892 0322 -Heathrow 0844 335 1801 Suppliers Electricity 0800 783 8866
Gas, National Grid 0800 111 999 South East Water 0333 0000 365 Local Services | Information Community Centre 01892 653 823 Crowborough Town Council 01892 652 907 Nus Ghani MP 0207 219 4619 East Sussex County Council 0345 608 0190 ESCC Highways 0345 608 0193 Library 0345 608 0195 (Renewals) 0345 608 0196 (Enquiries) Post Office 0845 722 3344 St. John Ambulance 01892 610 183 Tourist Information 01892 652 907 Wealden District Council 01323 443 322
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Accountants
MBS Accounting ................6
Advertising
The Crowborough Directory.........40
Boarding Kennels
Houndsell Kennels ........15
Broadband Suppliers
TWS Computer Services ...........19
Cars - Servicings
JW Motor Services ........27
Carpenters
CM Carpentry ..................44 Pearl Carpentry & Joinery Services ...6
Chimney Sweep
Mr Jolly ..................................6
Chiropodists & Podiatrists
Beacon Chiropody Clinic ....35 Courtyard Clinic ..............39
Cleaning/Domestic Services
Magiclean .........................13
Computer Services
ADS PC Support ......................................23 Crowborough Computers ...................6 SBG Computers ........................................9
Denture Repair
Crowborough Denture Repair Centre ......45
DIY & Trade Suppliers
CI Products ...............................................15 T&T DIY & Tool Hire .............................47
Education
Beacon Adademy .....................................5 Lingfield Notre Dame ........................3 St Mary’s Nursery School ...............43 The Warren Day Nursery & Pre-School ...........48
Marquee & Tent Hire
In Party Tents Co .....................................23
Osteopaths
Helen Dunn ................................................17
Painting & Decorating
Sarah’s Painting Services ...............35
Electricial Services
DS Services (UK) Ltd ............................13
Entertainment & Events
Pension Services
Kent Pension Services ........................31
Arts Open Studios ................................11 Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival...2 Weald Home & Gift Fayre ...............23
Picture Framers
Food & Drink
Funeral Services
All Pc Services Ltd .................................39 Digby Fox ...................................................17 Eridge Plumbing & Heating ...........31
Garden/Outdoor Services
Property Maintenance & Improvements
Laurel Tree Fruit Farms ......................1 Tester & Jones Funeral Services ....12
J&K Gallery ...................................................8
Plumbing
Allseasons Landscaping ........ 10 & 37 Ashwoods Tree Work ..........................44 Fencing & Gates ...................................39 John’s Gardening Services .................9 Natural Landscapes ..............................39 Wild Flowers .............................................31
Brook Projects Builders ........................9 Redwing Property Services ...........37 Redwing Roofing ....................................17 SPS Roofing Contractors ..........24-25 Traditional Builders ..............................31
Health & Beauty
Home Instead Senior Care ................39
Recruitment
Appearances Aesthetics ...................21 Bios Yoga ......................................................23 Slimming World .....................................45
Scrap
Help & Support
Skip X* ..........................................................10
Aquila (Hope after heartbreak) ......35
Home & Interiors
Magnolias at home .................. 13 & 37 Style on a Shoestring ...........................39
Log Suppliers
Scrap Wanted ...........................................9
Skip Hire
Websites
Prestige Web Marketing ...................13
Will Writing
They Will Be Done ..................................7
Steves Logs ...............................................19
Marble Specialists
Bowerland Stone ...................................29
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