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Contents

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Sudoku ......................................................................................................................................................10 Editor’s Note ...........................................................................................................................................14 What’s on in May & June .............................................................................................................20 Business Feature: Appearances Aesthetics ........................................................................22-23 Crowborough Town Council Newsletter: Issue 2, 2016 ..................................................25-32 Business Page .........................................................................................................................................33 Business Feature: Chrome Cast

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Local Clubs and Organisations ................................................................................................38-40 Business Feature: The Barrister Broker .........................................................................................42 Community Page .........................................................................................................................44-45 Crowborough & District Loyalty Card .........................................................................................46 Prize Crossword: sponsored by Bowerland Stone .................................................................49-50 Useful Numbers ...................................................................................................................................52 Sudoku Solution ...................................................................................................................................53 Index of Advertisers .............................................................................................................................54

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This useful magazine of local businesses and community information is delivered through your door every other month. You can find products and services that are provided by businesses in and around the local area. I hope you find this an invaluable reference point when looking for a local business or service. If you do contact one of the businesses that are advertising in here, please let them know you found then in The Crowborough Directory. If you own or work in a business of which Crowborough is part of your target market then why not try advertising here? Rates are incredibly good value starting at £35 per issue. Go to www.crowboroughdirectory.co.uk for further information and advertising prices or drop an email to info@crowboroughdirectory.co.uk for any questions.

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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 latest issue of The Crowborough Directory. You may have noticed when picking up this issue that it has a slightly thicker feel than previous issues. Even increasing the number of pages has left me with a tough job to fit all the content in this time. Let’s hope that the storms become a thing of the past as we head towards the summer season. It was a very wet and grey day for the Business Expo this year at the Crowborough Community Centre which was a shame. There was a great turnout of exhibitors, not just local businesses but some local community organisations and charities. It may have been wet outside and footfall may not have been what it was last year but it was still an enjoyable event and I couldn’t resist a few “selfies” with some of the other exhibitors (top to bottom) - Nick Tunstill, Mandy Gumbrell, Gary King and Lee Pascoe .

I’m also extremely proud to announce that The Crowborough Directory has won an award! After more than 9 years of running this magazine I’m really proud to say that it was nominated for the ‘Customer Service Award’ at this year’s Crowborough Chamber of Commerce Awards. It was my fellow members of the Chamber who voted for this magazine so thank you very much and my award now sits with pride on my desk. Congratulations to all the other winners - Horder Healthcare, Zest and Jeremy Woolger - and of course to all the nominees. There really are some fantastic businesses in the area. You’ll find plenty of useful information contained within this issue if you live or work in and around the Crowborough area. It’s great to see lots of information on the Community Pages (44-45) and you’ll find a number of events on the What’s On guide (p20). These pages are for you to share your updates and news with the rest of the community...and it’s completely free for local groups, organisations and charities to do so. Just email the details to me at info@ crowboroughdirectory.co.uk. You’ll also find a bottle of Champagne up for grabs in the Prize Crossword courtesy of marble specialists Bowerland Stone. Simply solve the puzzle on page 50 and send your entries in to be entered into the prize draw. 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 July/August 2016 issue is 3rd June! Until next time! Laura Burton-Lawrence | Editor - The Crowborough Directory e: info@crowboroughdirectory.co.uk

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What’s On May & June

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Thursday 5th May

Thursday 2nd June

 Crowborough Flower Club - 7pm for  Crowborough Flower Club - 7pm for 7.30pm 7.30pm start, Crowborough Community start, Crowborough Community Centre. Flower Centre. Flower demonstration “The demonstration with Patricia Ellis. Raffle and Road to Chelsea” with Sue Shaw. Raffle Refreshments. Visitors welcome £5. For further info and Refreshments. Visitors welcome £5. call 655702/654725 or cfcesussex.weebly.com. For further info contact 655702/654725 Saturday 4th June or cfcesussex.weebly.com.  Summer Fun Day - 9am-5pm, Crowborough Thursday 12th - Saturday 14th May Town Centre. Rotherfield Players presents “Plaza Sunday 5th June Suite” - 7.30pm, Rotherfield Village Hall.  Penshurst Choral Society presents Tchaikovsky, Tickets available from Rotherfield Village Chilcott and all that Jazz - 7.30pm, St John the Stores - www.rotherfieldplayers.co.uk Baptist Church, Penshurst TN11 8DB. Tickets Friday 13th May £12.50 on the door. penshurstchoralsociety.co.uk  Pine Grove Pictures showing “Wild Friday 10th June Tales” (Spanish, 15) - 8pm, Crowborough  Pine Grove Pictures showing Oscar Choice - 8pm, Community Centre. Crowborough Community Centre. www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk

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Thursday 16 June  Crowborough Players presents “What the Gods Made Thee” by local playwright Ian  Crowborough Horticultural Society: “The Garden in Summer” by Steve Bradley - 7.30pm, Pinkerton - 7.45pm, Ashdown Primary School, Crowborough Community Centre. Visitors Herne Rd, TN6 2NT. Tickets £7 (£6 conc.) from welcome at a charge of £4, inclusive of www.thecrowboroughplayers.com / 01892 refreshments. 300567/ Guests Shoes, High St, Crowborough. Wednesday 22nd June Commemorating the 400th anniversary of  Pine Grove Extra showing “The Danish Girl” - 8pm, Shakespeare’s death. Crowborough Community Centre. th Saturday 28 May www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk  Crowborough Farmers’ Market - 9am-1pm, Car Park, Crowborough Social Club, Croft Road.

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Thursday 23rd - Saturday 25th June and Thursday 30th - Saturday 2nd July

 Crowborough Horticultural Society: “Hebe the  Groombridge Amateur Dramatics Society’s Open Air Theatre presents “Shakespeare’s Anthony Heroine” by Lewis Norman - 7.30pm, Crowborough and Cleopatra - 7.45pm, Birchden, Groombridge Community Centre. Visitors welcome at a charge TN3 9NH. Bar, Parking, Picnics from 6.30pm. of £4, inclusive of refreshments. Tickets £9/£6 on the door or call 01892 860 493.

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Business Feature

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Appearances Aesthetics - Transforming the way we look (Pt 1) I’m often surprised at the  Semi-Permanent Eyeliner new things I learn when I Imagine not having to worry about speak to business people on your eyeliner smudging anymore or a more in-depth basis and going for a swim and coming out of the meeting up with Aesthetic pool with your eyes looking as great Practitioner Gillian Huntley, as when you got in? This treatment is owner of award winning perfect for those with allergies, contact Appearances Aesthetics, was Gillian Huntley in lenses, eye problems or simply to save her clinic no exception. I was amazed you time. With her semi-permanent to hear just why she can tattooing machine Gillian can give you transform people’s lives through her either top or top and bottom eyeliner in your treatments. choice of colour, in a thickness you desire that will Gillian started appearances in 1986 last for 1-3 years.

and while she mainly treats clients at her home clinic based in Chiselhurst, she also operates out of Options Beatuy Salon in nearby Edenbridge and out of BMI Hospitals Chelsfield Park and the Sloane Beckenham. She keeps herself up-to-date with all the latest technology and training required to conduct treatments and is often recommended by GPs (including Harley Street ones) as the ‘Go To’ person in her line of work. She is also award winning: 2015 Kent Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year; Kent Women in Business Awards 2016 Finalist and BABTAC & CIBTAC 2016 Awards Finalist.

I bet there are a number of you thinking it must be painful having your eyelids tattooed. So how painful is it? Well, the only way for me to find out was to undergo treatment myself and let you know personally.

Gillian first applies a special numbing cream to the eyelids [pic 1] which takes a short while to take effect, so while this was working its magic Gillian was preparing the colour for my eyeliner. I had originally thought of having black for maximum effect but Gillian pointed out that I might look like I’m ready for a night out every morning when I wake up. We decided upon grey with a hint of There are many different types of treatments blue/black for a slightly more subtle look. Gillian can carry out - thread vein/pigmentation/ I would be lying if I said that you couldn’t feel a skin tag removals and light skin peels, scar thing but it was not actually painful as such, more relaxation and specialist waxing. I’m going to be of an uncomfortable feeling [pic 2]. Gillian also covering some of these over the next few issues, makes it clear that if you need her to stop at any starting with Semi-Permanent make-up and time to take a break then all you need to do is medical tattooing and how these treatments can say. Of course you have to remain extremely still make a huge difference to people. during the process otherwise the liner might end So what is the difference in the equipment up in places other than your eyelids! that Gillian uses for semi-permanent tattoos compared to what you would find at your local tattoo parlour? Semi-permanent tattooing does not penetrate the skin as deeply as a normal tattoo needle would, therefore it can be used on Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 delicate areas of our bodies such as eyelids. Being About half an hour later and it was all finished semi-permanent means the colour will start to [Pic 3]. When having it done for the first time fade over a year and maintenance is needed, the you will generally need 2-3 visits but after that same as any other beauty treatment, to maintain an annual top up will be all that is needed to perfect effect and colour.

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keep the colour looking great all the time. I think semi-permanent eyeliner is one of the best things ever and since I’ve had my eyes done I’ve been absolutely delighted with them. Feel free to stop me in the street if you want to check them out for yourself!

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 Medical Tattooing This is an advanced level of semipermanent make-up, treating other areas of the body. The work is mainly creating areolas for breast cancer patients but also can help scars (burn’s victims), scalps (alopecia and hair loss),  Semi-Permanent Eyebrows If your eyebrows are starting to thin, perhaps and even ‘fixing’ webbed toes. This due to age or over-plucking in years gone by, treatment basically replaces what is not Gillian is able to give you your eyebrows back. there or transforms what is there. She does this by tattooing on each individual Webbed toes Tattooed webbed toes hair stroke with machine, leaving you with very natural looking eyebrows. She calls these ‘WoW Brows’ and you can see in the picture just how natural the finish looks. The brow is numbed first before Gillian sets to work To find out more about these or the tattooing the individual brow hairs. other treatments Gillian offers, or to book an I’ve come across a number of ladies around the appointment, contact her on 07711 067 789 or gillian@appearancesaesthetics.co.uk. local area who when I mention Gillian’s name email You can also find lots more information on her are proud to show off their ‘WoW Brows’ as it has website at www.appearancesaesthetics.co.uk or given them back confidence in their appearance. find her on facebook, twitter and YouTube.

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Issue 2 2016

TOWN CONFERENCE EDITION A message from the Mayor My second year as Mayor has been interesting, with the opportunity to meet so many more of the residents, and discuss the issues the town faces. It has also been very busy with the Full Council meetings every two months and the five committees which meet between the main Council meetings.

With the elections last May came new Councillors, who have had to very quickly come to terms with how the council works and its responsibilities. We now have more women Councillors, which I believe gives a more balanced view during the debates. The events arranged by the Council were again affected by the weather with heavy rain during the firework display. I must thank all the people who did brave the weather and watched the display. Those attending would have noticed that I had a problem lighting the beacon due to wet matches and lighter, but we succeeded in the end, after several attempts and the display could start. Fortunately the weather was on our side for the Summer Fair and the Christmas event. The Summer Fair was well attended and we saw some new attractions including a performer who enjoyed playing with fire. The Christmas event was very well attended and everyone enjoyed the street entertainers and colourful stalls. The annual switching on of the Christmas lights again turned our high street into an illuminated Christmas scene and the TV star who turned them on was mobbed by the children for autographs. This is by far my favourite event, as it gives me two hours to meet and greet the residents in a relaxed atmosphere and to join in the fun. I also attended a number of carol services both in Crowborough and neighbouring towns which are always happy occasions. Unfortunately for me I attended the Bonfire Society carol service in Uckfield and was not informed that I was expected to sing a duet with the Mayor of Uckfield. For someone who cannot sing a note, I tried but it was not very melodic. However not all the Mayors engagements are enjoyable and the annual Remembrance Day is a very solemn event. Again this year I found it very emotional to lay a wreath on behalf of Crowborough and to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It was also sad to say goodbye to Canon Cornes, who has retired after many years as the Vicar of All Saints. Canon Cornes was the Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pastor and we had many interesting Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 2, 2016

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discussions. I hope he enjoys his new life in Eastbourne. On a happier note I was invited again this year to visit the Scouts and Air Cadets, who achieve so much with the young people of our town. The dedicated volunteers, who give their time to train our youth in skills, which will help them in later life, are to be applauded. Last year a proposal was made that the Council should give a grant to the Scouts to purchase new camping equipment. This was approved and during my last visit to them they proudly displayed their new tents. Also during my visit the Scouts informed me of the problems they have on finding suitable fields to carry out various training activities and how they had to travel to find anywhere suitable. Since then a proposal has been accepted by the Council to allow them access to the Council owned land at Palesgate Lane. During the year I have had various engagements as Mayor including the unveiling of a new roller for the Bowls Club, opening a Care home and opening the revamped Post Office. I also attended the annual nativity play and a play entitled Porridge at St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CE Primary School, which were both very memorable. I would like to thank all these and the other organisations for inviting me to attend their various events. This year will mark the 50th anniversary of twinning between Crowborough and Montargis, and in May they will be visiting Crowborough to resign a charter document. I would like to thank all the members of the twinning society for the work they have done in arranging the various events which are planned for the visit. One of my two charities this year is again the High Weald Dementia Social Group, who help families who are caring for relatives with Dementia. I have been fortunate to be invited to their outings and events again, which give the carers some respite. I must again praise the volunteers who give their time to helping carers with advice and sympathy. My other charity is the Jarvis Brook Community Group, who are raising funds to build a Community centre. They are pushing forward with their plans and hopefully the money raised by the Town Council will help them. During the year I have attended meetings with the Chairman of Wealden District Council and the other Mayors and Council Leaders of East Sussex towns, to discuss issues that affect us. We are all suffering with the spending cuts and the changes proposed by the County Council and Police will affect us the most. Crowborough is a safe and healthy place to live and we must fight to keep it that way, for us and the next generation. Finally I would like to thank the Town Council staff for their hard work and commitment in the efficient running of the Council. Also thanks to my wife Lyn for all her support and understanding during another busy year for me as Mayor. Cllr Ron Reed

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Planning and Development Committee Report Crowborough Town Council is a statutory consultee for planning applications within the Parish, and accordingly the Planning and Development Committee meets every three weeks to discuss and respond to all such applications. Wealden District Council’s planning policies are in a state of continuing development. The Strategic Sites Local Plan was suddenly withdrawn by WDC in May 2015 and is to be replaced by the “Wealden Local Plan” which was presented for public consultation in October 2015. In July 2015, The Court of Appeal struck out part of one of the Core Strategy policies - the need for any additional building within 7km of the Ashdown Forest to be mitigated by the provision of SANGS (Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space). WDC now considers planning applications within 15km of the Ashdown Forest on a case-by-case basis, allowing visitor impact to be mitigated by a financial contribution to a SANGS fund, and still preventing development if it will increase nitrogen deposition on the Forest. In the past year, since the removal of that 7km restriction, we are seeing an increase in the number of applications for house extensions,

but still very few for new builds. The Walshes Road development of 160 houses was granted Planning Permission in December 2015. The Steel Cross development of 103 houses was refused by WDC, the refusal overturned by the Planning Inspectorate in July 2015, but at the High Court in February 2016, the refusal was upheld, so there remain well over 100 houses still to be built somewhere in Crowborough to meet the expected target allocation of 300 within the new Wealden Local Plan, once it is adopted. The preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan for Crowborough, which was started in 2014, unfortunately lacked sufficient support from Crowborough residents, lost momentum, and in January 2016 it was agreed that work on it would cease. The Town Council is trying to ensure that the work done on it is not wasted and can be used in a revised “Vision” document. I am extremely grateful to the members of the committee who spend a huge amount of time prior to our committee meetings, scrutinising applications along with other planning-related documents and policies. Cllr Peter Ellefsen

Environment Committee Report The Environment Committee continues to work for the good of Crowborough and aims to accomplish as much as possible despite its budget being cut to the bone and the impact of Wealden District Council and East Sussex County Council budget cuts. The public regularly ask us for extra dog bins, litter bins and traffic calming measures, these come with an initial outlay and then an ongoing cost e.g. emptying bins or part funding for larger road improvement projects. ESCC and WDC are now referring residents to the Town Council when they themselves cannot meet the demands and Councillors in all levels of authorities are continually frustrated that they

are powerless to further the projects which they recognise are important to the residents in their respective areas. This year we have seven new councillors on the Environment committee and I thank them and the long standing members for their input especially into the “I Care for Crowborough” week. The representation at outside meetings and reports to the committee are crucial in helping the Committee in its decision making. I thank Philippa Hewes and her staff for the efficient and helpful way that they have kept up with the workload generated from this Committee.

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A big thank you to David Foot and best wishes on his retirement. Our aim is to keep Crowborough a clean, safe and attractive town in which to live. PLANTING The planting this year was considered by many residents to be exceptional and the Town Council has received many thanks for the pleasure the flowers have brought them. The winter planting included planting the anniversary bed to celebrate the centenary of the WI and there has been a request to summer plant to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the twinning with Montargis. STRENGTHENING LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS Highway Issues East Sussex County Council no longer fully fund projects put forward by Parishes and Town Councils. Any project that meets ESCC criteria will be put on list to be part funded by ESCC and the balance of the cost has to be sourced by Parishes and Town Councils, even then the project may not be high enough on the list to go ahead. ESCC Local Transport Plan 2016/7- 2020/21 sets out all new proposals and there is very little specifically for Crowborough. The improvement to the lighting at Jarvis Brook is now completed. A revised scheme has been installed at Crowborough Cross Traffic Lights to incorporate a right turn filter in the High Street and an intelligence system able to alter timing of the lights according to traffic levels. Community Transport I once again genuinely extend my gratitude to John Coleman who has continued to be the Town Council`s representative for transport. The fact that he attends meetings on the Town Council`s behalf and gives a very knowledgeable report to the Environment Committee on the ever changing rail system and the ever diminishing bus services is a huge and invaluable help.

His full reports can be read on the Town Council website. One item of local interest is the lengthening of Crowborough Station platform to accommodate extra carriages. NORTH WEALD COMMUNITY TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP LTD Wealdlink Bus Service The Town Council is a major contributor to the funding of Wealdlink Bus Service. Wealdlink are always looking at how they can offer new services to the community in a bid to keep funds coming in. They were successful in winning the contract for the 226 service and other services. They have now recruited two extra drivers and passenger numbers and fare income has risen on incoming shopping services. However the numbers using the supported bus services have grown but most fares are concessionary pass holders so little income is generated. Funding continues to be a major problem for a very good service that brings people into the town. They have a very informative website. Environment Warden The Environment Warden`s task in clearing up litter has reached a point where she needs assistance in the summer to clear up the huge amount of litter. I would ask everybody to use the litter bins provided or take your litter home. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES We ran an â&#x20AC;&#x153;I CARE FOR CROWBOROUGHâ&#x20AC;? week in September which was great fun. The event was aimed at highlighting litter and encroachment and to generate a pride in the community by encouraging residents to take responsibility for their own environment. The week was deemed very successful with an event being put on every day and including holding neighbourhood clean-up parties on the Saturday. It was great to see the schools participating and the photos on our website told the story. POLICE We have regular reports from Sgt Mike Keeler. Crowborough is one of 200 councils which form the Sussex CCTV Partnership run by Sussex Police and based in Lewes.

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We have decided to renew our contract for another five years as our cameras are relatively new and will be essential with the declining Police presence. PCSO PCSO Chris Harrison will no longer be sponsored by the Town Council due to the reorganisation in the way Policing is carried out. We are sorry to have to say goodbye to him and thank him and all the PCSO’s who have made a huge difference with their presence in Crowborough. I wish them the all the best in their new roles. It is likely that there will be fewer PCSO’s from April and they will be less territorial and have a different role, any other changes could take place in July 2016. It has been suggested at Policing meetings that the Towns and Parishes might want to engage a Community Warden, this has many implications and is still under discussion.

community with whom he hopes to engage in future environmental projects. The five year plan for the Ghyll has been up dated and the work on controlling invasive species and management of all three sites continues. Encroachment by householders is still an issue and boundary markers will be installed. Motorcycling in the Ghyll is problematic because it degrades the environment and is dangerous. Installation of barriers is being considered. Palesgate Lane was the home to Exmoor ponies for a few weeks this summer and their grazing contributed to the management of a site that is both difficult and costly to maintain. We look forward to having them back next year. Cllr Sandra Timms

STREET LIGHTING Only minor work has been carried out on the Town Council’s Street lights. COUNTRY PARK, GHYLL, PALESGATE LANE AND BLUEBELL WOOD Our new Ranger Daniel has worked for the council for the past year and has made good progress in integrating himself into the

Finance & General Purposes Committee Report “devil in the detail” of the legal clauses and Wealden’s changing demands introducing new This year has been dominated by the ongoing concepts to many of us like “Overage” and saga of the acquisition of the “Package of 3”, “Long Stops”. We also decided to obtain a D1 Pine Grove, together with the freehold of the use for part of the building so that we could Community Centre and the Bluebell Wood. potentially rent out space for activities like a If you recall we went out to consultation to crèche or hairdresser – anything that involved seek and obtain your approval. At the time of public visitors – similar to the existing library. writing this we still have not completed, in fact Even that has not been straightforward and not even exchanged contracts, but we remain there is some confusion of what Wealden optimistic that this severe test of stamina and themselves operated under during their time patience will eventually prevail. The offer we at Pine Grove. made to Wealden District Council has not changed during this time and Wealden finally You will vividly recall that last year we increased your council tax to pay for the loan accepted our original offer in October 2015. Subsequently the delay has been down to the repayment on a 20 year annuity basis. So we Annual report for the year to 31st March 2016

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have that first year’s money in the bank.

Our balanced budget for 16/17 means that there is no increase in your council tax that relates to the Town for this coming year, although other tiers of councils and bodies are having to do so. So, like last year this report is written with unknowns which may be clearer by the time I speak to you at the Annual Conference. Onto other matters. Importantly our internal and external audits were again passed without any adverse comment, which should reassure you all that your money is in safe hands and is properly administered and accounted for. Thanks to the excellent Council staff for their professionalism and diligence, we continue to have a very cautious investment policy and whilst the interest is miniscule the money is safe. The largest investment we have made this year is at Summersales where we have invested in the infrastructure for the new burial ground ahead of when Herne becomes full.

We also reviewed our Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and our Risk Management. The grants were £52,000 this year and again the two major recipients were the CAB and Clued Up, which I know you all value highly. Others this year included the Crowborough Darby & Joan Club, Wolfe Bowling Club, St. Johns Preschool, Crowborough Arts, Beacon Swimming Club, Ditch the Slippers, Crowborough & District Angling Association, Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival Society, Jarvis Brook Community Centre and Home Start. So overall it has been quite a frustrating year in many ways and although the Neighbourhood Plan was discontinued basically through the difficulty in engaging with Crowborough residents we are developing our own Business Plan, which we will share with you, of what we want to achieve over the lifetime of this council, the next three years. Cllr Quentin Burch

Communications and Events Committee Report Crowborough and Horwich made history in 1990 by becoming the first two towns in the country to twin and our first event in 2015 saw the Mayors of Crowborough and Horwich cementing the special relationship by signing a 25th anniversary charter. 2015 was the year in which we commemorated the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. Pupils from Ashdown Primary School re-enacted the sealing of the document at the town’s Sussex Day celebration on Chapel Green. Although we had inclement weather for the evening it was lovely to see so many families turn up to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and free entertainment on offer. This year we will be holding a dog show at 6.30pm so be sure to bring your dog along. Registration for the dog show will be from 6.00pm. The ‘Great Crowborough Cake Off’ made its debut at the Summer Fair with The Society of the Friends of Montargis winning the first ‘Great Crowborough Cake Off’ 2016 cup. It

was great fun for the audience and thanks must go to 1414 Squadron, Crowborough Vale W.I. and our ground staff who entered into the spirit of the competition and came up with some imaginatively decorated cakes. After years of perfect weather for our firework displays November 5th arrived with torrential rain and strong winds. The driving rain got progressively worse as the evening drew in. A decision was made to go ahead with the event with the only concession to the weather being to pull the Goodnight Crowborough finale, as the gales and heavy rain had rendered the lance work unsafe. Crowborough residents are made of stern stuff and thousands came along to enjoy another spectacular firework display. Our Christmas event continues to go from

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strength to strength. Although we were dismayed to see the forecast was for heavy rain again it thankfully held off until well after the event had finished. Thousands once again turned up to enjoy the festivities and street entertainment. Dani Harmer, of television Tracey Beaker fame, has been the most popular celebrity yet to turn on our Christmas Lights. Dani signed autographs and had her photograph taken well after the event had finished.

We always have many compliments about our Christmas lights and this year was no exception. We are fortunate that our Christmas tree is donated to us every year but we are limited to the size of the tree as it needs to be transported by our ground staff. The Communication and Events Committee will be looking at whether we should continue with this arrangement or whether to purchase a tree for the Piazza. The Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vintage fire engine, Frank Humphry, is currently housed for all to see at Bentley Motor Museum. There has been recent discussion as to whether now would be the time to sell the vehicle as opposed to paying a small rent to have it housed at the museum. After impassioned pleas from members of the public and subsequent debate it was agreed that we would investigate the cost of getting the engine mobile so that we could use it at local events

and other community occasions. Alongside our usual events for 2016 we are delighted that Crowborough will be involved in a unique project to celebrate the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 90th birthday. On Thursday 21st April a succession of beacons will be lit across the United Kingdom. Crowborough will be taking part by lighting the Crowborough beacon at the designated time of 7.30pm. Please come and raise a glass to wish our Monarch a very happy 90th birthday. I could not end this report without mentioning Andrew Lyon who very sadly passed away this year. Andrew very kindly took photographs on behalf of the council at our outdoor events. In torrential rain or in searing summer sunshine Andrew always managed to get a great pictorial record of the event. He will be sorely missed. Cllr Matthew Street

DIARY OF EVENTS 2016 1st May 2016 - Boundary Walk 16th June 2016 - Sussex Day 25th June 2016 - Armed Forces Day, Flag Flying Ceremony 9th July 2016 - Summer Fair 5th Nov 2016 - Firework Display 11th Nov 2016 - Armistice Day 13th Nov 2016 - Remembrance Sunday 25th Nov 2016 - Christmas Event 7th Dec 2016 - Carol Service

Sport, Recreation and Cemetery Committee Report side of Canada Green. This has been planted The Sport Recreation and Cemetery Committee has been working to move projects with poppies and a donated bench installed. forward this year, working with various groups Goldsmiths in the town and updating/refurbishing other Recreation Ground areas. We have carried out resurfacing work to Canada Green the youth play area. Working with the Royal British Legion we have created a WW1 Remembrance area at the Phase two of the Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 2, 2016

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upgrade to the changing rooms is underway. This involves improved referee facilities.

A working party has been set up in conjunction with Crowborough Runners to look at the upgrading of the running track and athletics facilities. We have had discussions with England Athletics and visited other facilities in the area. Our aim is to achieve a facility which the town can be proud of. We are making enquiries at present regarding installing adult exercise equipment. Is this something you might use? We would welcome input as to whether this should be in one particular area or spread around the recreation ground. Please let the town hall know your comments. Wolfe Recreation Ground We have carried out repairs to play equipment at Wolfe Recreation Ground. We have also carried out work at the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works yard to comply with health and safety. Herne Cemetery A replacement fence has been installed. We have also carried out a survey of memorials in the cemetery. Where possible grave owners have been contacted and asked to effect repairs to memorials considered at high risk. Where this is not possible the Council has agreed to undertake remedial work to high risk monuments. Summersales Work on the new access track and car park has been started. A working party has now been set up to look at layout/design/costs/

maintenance requirements etc. to enable a new cemetery and natural burial ground to open.

Allotments New poly tunnels and a rest area/toilet facility/ storage area have been installed at Pilmer Road Allotments. Palesgate Lane With the new council a new working party has been set up to work with the Jarvis Brook Sports Club to look at improving drainage on the land which we would like to use for sporting activities. We have granted Crowborough Scouts permission to occasionally use the second field for camping activities and to practise their countryside skills. David Foot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Operations Manager I would like to take this opportunity to thank David Foot the Operations Manager who will be retiring at the end of March, for his endless enthusiasm, knowledge and input to the Sport, Recreation and Cemetery Committee. He has contributed a vast amount to all the projects this committee undertakes and will be sorely missed. Cllr Kay Moss

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Chamber Awards The Chamber was delighted to present the Annual Chamber Awards at this year’s AGM on the 10th March at The Horder Centre. The nominees in the four main categories were chosen by members and those with the most nominations were placed on the shortlist for voting. Congratulations to the winners:

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• Retailer of the Year: Zest (pictured top) •Non-Retailer of the Year: Horder Healthcare (pictured middle) • Customer Service of the Year: The Crowborough Directory (pictured bottom) • Business Person of the Year: Jeremy Woolger Congratulations also go to Millbrook Garden Company on the receipt of The 2016 President’s Award recognising their continued support of the Chamber and its events. Congratulations also to all the nominees. Retailer of the Year

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Summer Fun Day 2016 The Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that the ninth Annual Summer Fun Day will take place on Saturday 4th June in Crowborough Town Centre. Once again this year we have invited the ever popular French Market to join us, there are also plans for street entertainers, a professional face painter, climbing wall, bouncy castle, music, food stalls and much more. We would like this event to follow on from the success of previous years and are inviting local businesses, organisations and charities to participate by booking pitches for the day. This year our street collection is raising money for the Jarvis Brook Community Centre group who are aiming to use the existing JB’s building on the recreation ground to develop a community centre that can be used by the whole community and local organisations. www.crowboroughchamber.co.uk Please mention The Crowborough Directory when responding to adverts

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Chrome Cast: Denture repair, custom fit gum shields and even jewellery cleaning

“Having relocated from Tunbridge Wells to our new premises at the old ambulance station in Crowborough, we have had a very successful first year trading. Our services include denture repairs, jewellery cleaning and custom fit gum shields / night guards. Denture Repair At Chrome Cast our technicians are able to repair broken dentures, whether metal or plastic.

appointment, or a date and time to suit you. We have easy parking available on site, and are located not far from Crowborough town centre. Jewellery Cleaning Another service you can call us to arrange is Jewellery cleaning. We hand polish and then use our ultra sonic cleaning bath for a truly deep clean. Due to the nature of the cleaning process, we will always assess the suitability of each piece before proceeding with a clean, to ensure it is safe to do so.

Gum Shields We also offer custom fit We understand that broken gum shields from our Titan dentures can be a cause of Mouth Guard range using a discomfort and inconvenience, home impression kit, ideal for therefore we strive to reunite contact sport such as hockey you with a restored set of rugby and martial arts. A dentures within an hour. custom fit gum shield offers a far superior fit and level of Prices are dependent on protection compared to the individual needs, and we will common shop bought “Boil be able to advise the exact & Bite’, as they are specially cost once we have assessed designed to create a perfect the damage, however in most fit for the wearer. Having cases this will be in the region of £40.00.

braces, milk or lose teeth is no obstacle to having your own bespoke gum shield, as our technicians accommodate all varying needs into the design. We have a range of colours available, and are even able to create a gum shield in a particular teams colour, or with their logo for a truly bespoke mouth guard. Our easy to use home impression kit can also be purchased for a custom made night guard for those who suffer from teeth grinding. By creating a physical barrier between the teeth, the effects associated with grinding, such has tooth erosion and tension headaches can be minimised. Further information about our gum shields, and how to order can be found on our website: www.titanguards.co.uk” Chrome Cast Ocas House, The Grove Crowborough, TN6 1NY 01892 664 669

A technician will be on hand to supervise as a patient tries in a recently repaired denture, so any adjustments can be made ensuring a secure and comfortable fit, and complete customer satisfaction. Contact us on 01892 664 669 to arrange a same day

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Crowborough Glassworks Ltd offers a wide range of glass products to trade customers and home owners. With over 40 years’ knowledge in the glass industry we can offer a reliable and trustworthy service. We have recently gone under new ownership by Direct Trade Plastics Ltd which has allowed us access to more services and knowledge. Please see below a list of the services we can provide for you and if you have any queries or would like a free no obligation quote please do not hesitate to contact us. Our Services - Glass & Glazing - Toughened & Laminated Safety Glass - Double & Triple Glazed Units - Glass & Mirrors Cut to Size & Shape - Conservatory Roof Glass - Secondary Glazing - Back Painted Glass & Splash Backs - Bespoke Mirrors, Shelves & Furniture Tops - Leaded Lights - Glass Balustrade - Aluminium Secondary Glazing - Glass Etching

We offer Supply only or Supply & Fit

Stained Glass

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Leaded Glass, available in various designs.

Crowborough Glassworks Ltd Unit 14 Millbrook Business Park Sybron Way Crowborough East Sussex

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7.30 – 17.00 Saturday 8.30 – 12.00 | Sunday Closed

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Tel: 01892 662263 • Fax: 01892 662258 • Email: enquiries@crowboroughglassworks.co.uk

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We are a centrally based company ideal to service Kent, Sussex and the Home Counties. We offer over 40 years combined knowledge within the construction industry with 32 years direct into the PVCu sector. With this knowledge we are here to serve and offer advice to trade customers and home owners with any projects no matter how big or small. We have built our company on offering sound advice, good customer relations and value for money products. Our product range is vast so please do not hesitate to contact us with any enquiries or a free no obligation quote. Our Services: - Windows & Doors - Bi-Folding Doors - Conservatories & Orangeries - Lanterns & Roof Lights - Garden Studios & Offices - PVCu & Aluminium - Timber Alternative Range - Fascia, Soffits & Rain Water Products - Aluminium & Cast Effect Guttering - Underground Drainage Residence 9 Windows offers the appearance of a tradition timber window, the 100mm frame depth and flush casement design combine to offer a cost effective timber replacement.

We have a vast range of doors available in many designs and colours.

Bi-Folding Aluminium Doors, with energy saving glass and high security locking system. Direct Trade Plastics Ltd Unit 7 Millbrook Business Park Sybron Way Crowborough East Sussex TN6 3JZ Cascade Cast Effect Guttering - an authentic traditional cast iron style in plastic.

Lanterns, a great way to pull natural light into your home.

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Clubs & Organisations

May/June 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 732 838 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

Jarvis Brook Community Association C Wickens - 01892 665 563 2nd Weds, Jarvis Brook Scout Hall

The Horder Centre

Registered Charity | Orthopaedic Hospital Contact: 01892 665 577 E: info@horder.co.uk www.hordercentre.co.uk

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

‘Little Fishes’

01892 665 493 Mon & Fri 9.30-11.30am, United Church

Hickory Dickory

01892 661 027 Thurs, 10am-12pm (term time) St Michael’s Church Hall, Jarvis Brook

re:fresh

01892 652 081 Every Tuesday during term-time, 1011.45am, All Saints New Halls - www. allsaintscrowborough.org/refresh

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

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Clubs & Organisations

May/June 2016  The Crowborough Directory Crowborough Darby & Joan Club

Sheila - 01892 653 024 3rd Thurs each month at 1pm, United Church Hall

Crowborough Evening 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

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 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

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

Goldsmith’s Leisure Centre

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

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Community Page

May/June 2016  The Crowborough Directory

their popular Open Gardens Scheme is back, last year raising £30,000 for the Hospice.

Open Gardens Scheme Hospice in the Weald are also pleased to announce

The scheme allows you the opportunity to view spectacular gardens in the

South East and we have a great selection in this area. Take a look at full details at hospiceintheweald.org.uk for times and locations of the Open Gardens.

Brighter Crowborough Group by David Collumbell “I started the group about a month ago after seeing the success ‘Brighter Uckfield’ were having. We normally go litter picking on a Sunday from 9 until 11, that being a quiet time with reduced traffic. However we would encourage anyone wishing to ‘go it alone’ at any time that suits them, supplying them with bags and a litter picker (although we need to expand our stock of litter pickers), we just ask they take pictures to keep the facebook page pro-active. I have also approached businesses for funding, as we hopefully expand, more equipment is needed.

We are hoping to build up on volunteers so as we are able to cover a wider area and maybe do it every Sunday but with everyone choosing if they would like to do it weekly, fortnightly or occasionally. I started it fortnightly so people don’t get fed up with it and because that is when I am available. Having said that, it does come a little obsessive, I, like others in the group, often go out and do a little litter picking at any given time! At the moment we are concentrating on Jarvis Brook, really be nice if half a dozen did the same at the Crowborough end. So far, over 100 likes on the page, 51 full bags of rubbish removed from our streets, keys found and reunited with their owner, strangest find - a toilet! Probably the most frustrating find was an empty Hospice collection box, thrown into the hedge with the bottom of the container removed! I have also been onto the authorities, East Sussex County Council and Wealden Council about extra litter bins and dog waste bins in places that have proved to be exceptionally bad. For example, the short alleyway between the Weatsheaf and the Recycling centre in Farningham Road, we removed an estimate of 100 small bags of dog waste - Not nice! “ If you’d like to find out more about Brighter Crowborough, contact David on 07952 133 983 or via email davidcollumbell@hotmail.co.uk

Jarvis Brook Community Fun Day - Saturday 2nd July 2016 Following on from the success of last year’s Fun Day, Jarvis Brook Community Centre team are set to do it all over again. They are inviting local organisations, businesses and charities to come and run a stall or side show at the event at the Jarvis Brook Recreation Ground. Last year there were about 700 visitors and the sun shone all day. This year it will be even bigger! Pitches are £10 each - email jbcommunitycentre@gmail.com if you’d like to be involved. You can also find the group on Facebook at /jarvisbrookcommunitycentre to keep up to date with event news and progress.

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Shoppers will have had a surprise if they were in town on 18 March 2016. Local resident and businessman Ted Shaw from EJ Financial, undertook a Sports Relief challenge which involved him having his trademark moustache shaved off...while up on a cherry-picker outisde his offices on The Broadway. Ted has raised a fantastic £1,216.00 to date, exceeding his original target. Well done Ted! (bottom picture courtesy of CrowboroughLife.com)

Memory Moments Café Crowborough A new informal café has opened at Crowborough Community Centre for people living with dementia or other cognotive issues as well as their carers and family. The café runs from 10am to 1pm every Saturday and includes tea, coffee, cake, fun & laughter with games, talks, music and dance.

Community Page

Reaching dizzy heights for Sports Relief

To find out more contact Know Dementia on 01273 494 300 or email info@knowdementia.co.uk www.knowdementia.co.uk.

The Crowborough Miniature Railway open for the season The railway at Goldsmith’s is now open to the public every Saturday from 2-5pm and on all Bank Holidays until 5th November, closing with the grand firework display and train rides in the dark. Cllr Ron Reed drove the first train to mark the start of the new season. There is a railway extension project which is two years into building on land provided by the Town Council, adjacent to the existing railway. When completed this will more than double the length of the ride. Crowborough Netball are running the Fun Summer Games in Crowborough on a Monday evening from May to July (9 weeks, not including half term. It’s aimed at returners or netballers wanting to have some fun playing. For more details email hello@crowboroughnetball.com

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Loyalty Card

May/June 2016  The Crowborough Directory

The Crowborough & District Loyalty Card £50 worth of vouchers to be won each month! The winners of the latest draws were: • February – Mrs McBarron from Crowborough who collected her £50.00 vouchers from Mulberry (pictured). • March – Lia Dear from Crowborough who collected her stamps at Zest. Before submitting your cards for the draw please remember to write your name and address in the space provided, blank cards will be rejected from the draws.

How it works

Simply pick up a FREE Loyalty Card from any of the participating businesses and start collecting stamps. For every £10 spent you will receive a stamp, maximum 18 stamps per transaction. Each card takes 6 stamps, once full add your name and address details and deposit in one of the collection boxes (locations below). Your card will then be entered into the prize draw for that month with one lucky winner getting £50 of vouchers to spend in any of the participating businesses. There is no limit to the number of cards you can submit in a month; the more you fill the greater the chance you have of winning! For more information visit www.crowboroughchamber.co.uk or email secretary@crowboroughchamber.co.uk

Participating businesses 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

Collection boxes are located at: Guests Shoe Services, 5 High Street, Crowborough, TN6 2QA; and T&T Plant Hire Ltd, 12 Wealden Industrial Estate, Farningham Road, Jarvis Brook, TN6 2JP.

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