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Sudoku
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Clubs & Organisations
10, 12 Editor’s Note
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Business Page
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What’s On in May & June
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Prize Crossword
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Feature: JK Comms Ltd
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Sudoku Solution
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Crowborough Town Council Newsletter
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Useful Numbers
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Feature: Claire Nash Solicitors
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Index of Advertisers
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Note from the Editor... Dear Readers, Will the rain ever stop??? Well, I can’t complain about the weather otherwise nothing will ever get done. It’s been a very eventful couple of months at magazine HQ which included a last minute trip to Holland as my uncle sadly passed away. He was a great man who was very devoted to his family. A very sad loss to my family indeed. RIP uncle Willem, you will be greatly missed. My highlight over the last couple of months has been a visit to Fentons Rink near Tunbridge Wells. I was so impressed with how the Crowborough Beacon Academy curling team have been doing (refer to previous issue for full feature) that I wanted to meet some of the team and give the sport a go myself. They visit the rink each week and have 11 teams which play in rotation. What’s great about this sport is that you can be any size/shape to play which is why it appeals to so many of the students there. I spoke to some of the players about why they enjoyed it so much and they had very similar reasons: they realise they are lucky to have the opportunity to play such an unusual sport, they have made new friends from being part of the team and it really is great fun. A huge thank you to Mrs Cara Hoper, Mr Owen Rees and the players for making me so welcome.
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The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2018 I’d like to thank Sally Beare of Riverford Organic Farmers for sponsoring the Prize Crossword in this issue. The lucky winner will receive a medium veg box from her. Turn to page 40 to fill in the crossword. To find out more about Riverford’s organic veg boxes, call Sally on 01892 576 991, email sallybeare@riverfordhomedelivery.co.uk or look at the website at www.riverford.co.uk. Are you a local business? Why not make The Crowborough Magazine part of your marketing strategy to build up your local customer base. Over 11,000 copies are distributed each issue by Royal Mail throughout the TN6 area. Just give me a call on 07775 682 127 - I make the process as simple as possible for you. As always, please do mention ‘The Crowborough Magazine’ if you are responding to anything you’ve seen in this publication as it helps to secure it’s future. Until next time...
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News from the Community Free bereavement counselling service launched in Crowborough and the surrounding area Families struggling to come to terms with the loss of a loved one are being offered free bereavement support through funeral director, Tester & Jones, as part of a new scheme. The service is being made available to adult clients of Crowborough-based independent funeral director, Tester & Jones, as part of a partnership between trade association, the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) – of which the firm is a member - and bereavement support specialist Professional Help.
Crowborough gets new Red Cross mobility aids service A new service which lends out mobility equipment, such as wheelchairs and toileting aids, will come to Crowborough in early April. The British Red Cross mobility aids service aims to support people who have short term mobility problems, perhaps while recovering from an illness or injury, but want to continue living independently at home. Those requiring more long term support will be able to access our more expansive stock of new and second hand wheelchairs, bathing aids and other useful equipment. It will be based in new premises at The Forge in Park Road, thanks to a partnership with Co-op Funeralcare, based in the same building. To begin with, the new volunteer-run scheme will be open on one day a week.
The scheme, SAIFCare, has been launched in response to the growing awareness of the need for many people to seek support following the death of a close friend or relative. Under SAIFCare, family members will be offered up to six free counselling sessions, which can be used by one person or split between various members of a family. Delivered by a qualified bereavement counsellor, the sessions can take place at a location of the bereaved person’s choosing or by telephone and even online chat and email. To find our more about the support offered following a bereavement contact Tester & Jones on 01892 611 811. to help people stay independent as much as possible. “We are so grateful to the Co-op for lending us their premises, which allows us to re-establish this much needed service for local residents. “The service is run by volunteers, and the more we have, the more people in the community we can help. We would love to hear from anyone who might be interested in sparing a couple of hours a week to lend us a hand.” For more information about using the mobility aids service or becoming a volunteer, please call: 0300 456 1914 To find out more about the Red Cross please visit redcross.org.uk.
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What’s On in May & June May Thursday 3rd May Crowborough Flower Club - 7pm, Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove. Flower demonstration “Do it with Passion” with Patricia Ellis, Raffle and Refreshments. Visitors welcome £5. For further information contact 01892 663 702 or www. cfcesussex.weebly.com. Friday 11th - Saturday 12th May - Crowborough Players present two comedy plays with dinner - ‘The Uncivil Servant’ by Ian Pinkerton and ‘Last Panto in Little Grimley’ by David Tristram - 7.30pm at Crowborough Community Centre TN6 1FE. Tickets £14. Box office and further information www. thecrowplayers.com or 01892 300 567. Saturday 12th May Crowborough District Friends of Guiding Royal Wedding themed Spring Fair - 2-4pm, Guide Hall, School Lane, Whitehill Road, TN6 1PA. Stalls, games, gifts, afternoon tea. Entry by Donation. Saturday 19th May - Model Railway Show - 10am-4.30pm, The Great Hall, Southborough Primary School, Broomhill Park Road, Southborough, TN4 0JY. Up to 20 model railway layouts along with stands. Meet clubs and modellers from around
the South East. Free parking. Small admission fee.
Saturday 23rd June Crowborough Farmers’ Market - 9am-12.30pm, Car Park, Crowborough Social Club, Croft Road.
Saturday 26th May Crowborough Farmers’ Market - 9am-12.30pm, Car Park, Crowborough Social Club, Tuesday 26th June Croft Road. Crowborough Horticultural Society: Christopher May th Tuesday 29 May talks on “Orchids”- 7.30pm, Crowborough Horticultural Crowborough Community Society: Colin Humphreys Centre. talks on “Growing Auriculas” Friday 29th June - ‘The World - 7.30pm, Crowborough of the Trumpet’ - 7.30pm, Community Centre. St John the Evangelist, Crowborough TN6 1RZ. Anne McAneny (LPO) and Guildhall Final Year Students perform Saturday 2nd June - Summer works by Telemann, Jeremiah Fun Day - 9am-5pm, Clark, Britten and Monteverdi Crowborough Town Centre. See page 5 for full information. with organ. Tickets £12 each at the door. Includes a glass Thursday 7rd June of wine and refreshments. Crowborough Flower Children under 16 free. Club - 7pm, Crowborough Proceeds to the Church Hall Community Centre, Pine Grove. fund. Flower demonstration “Do Saturday 30th June it with Passion” with Patricia Ellis, Raffle and Refreshments. ‘Harmoniemusik’ play Wind Chamber Music by Dvorak, Visitors welcome £5. For Weissenborn, Mozart and further information contact Hummel - 7.30pm, St John the 01892 663 702 or www. Evangelist, Crowborough TN6 cfcesussex.weebly.com. 1RZ. Tickets £12 each at the Saturday 16th June - Jumble door. Includes a glass of wine Sale - 10am-12noon, All Saints and refreshments. Children Old Hall, Chapel Green. In aid under 16 free. Proceeds to the of church flower fund. Books, Church Hall fund. clothes, toys, bric-a-brac, refreshments. For further information contact 01892 654 725.
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Crowborough News The Official Newsletter of the Crowborough Town Council
Issue 2 2018
In this issue:
TOWN CONFERENCE EDITION A Message from the Mayor It has been, as ever, another busy year for the Town Council as you can see in the accompanying reports from the Chairmen of the five committees to whom much of the Council’s work is delegated.
I, or Deputy Mayor Cllr Martyn Garrett, have represented Crowborough Town Council at a large number of events during the year and I have found them, without exception, fascinating and a privilege to attend. It has been a real eyeopener to discover the flourishing schools, clubs and organisations of all sorts which provide activities, advancement and support, enrich the lives of so many, and which do so much good in our town. The annual events such as the Summer Fair and the Christmas Event were well-attended this year and it was a real pleasure to experience the cheerful atmosphere and to meet informally the people from Crowborough and elsewhere who came to enjoy them. By contrast the Canadian memorial service, the Passchendaele memorial, and the Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday acts of remembrance and worship are sombre and reflective events in which I felt truly privileged to participate. The ever-popular fireworks display was absolutely spectacular this year. It is organised for the benefit of all by the Town Council; it is a free event, but donations are collected for
the mayor’s charity (see below). This year your generosity was exceptional and we collected well over four thousand pounds. Thank you, Crowborough! The civic carol service was less well-attended this year than in previous years, but that didn’t dampen the spirit of those who attended, and it provided a welcome reflective introduction to the Christmas season. The Mayor’s charity this year is the Friends of Crowborough Hospital. The Friends do a wonderful job of raising funds and supporting the hospital. They are committing up to £160,000 to help fund new state-of-the-art X-ray equipment which allows remote diagnosis (expected to be installed in 2018/19). They run and subsidise the social day centre attended by more and more people every year, many being transported in the larger, more comfortable, new mini-bus which the Friends recently bought. They have also provided various equipment, furniture, and bursary funds. Most gratifyingly, they have been formally recognised this year by being awarded the National Award for Innovation from the Community Hospitals Association and the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (the MBE equivalent for charities). I was so proud to have been present at the award ceremony. I should like to thank each of my hard-working fellow councillors, and the staff and officers at the Town Hall for the support they have provided to me and to the whole Council throughout the year, not forgetting the grounds staff for their calm efficiency. Cllr Peter Ellefsen, Mayor
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Communication and Events Committee Report 2017 was another very exciting year for the Communication and Events Committee. The Council’s events are going from strength to strength and that is shown with increased attendance. A record amount of donations (£4350) was raised for the Mayor’s charity at our most popular event: the annual firework display. This year, instead of having a celebrity to turn on our Christmas lights, we organised a competition with local primary schools to find a local child who might fulfil this honour. The winner was Dolari Morley who won with the following sentence ‘’I think I should switch on the Christmas lights because…I really want my town to look beautiful at night then Santa will be able to see Crowborough from his sleigh.’’ Well done to Dolari!
am pleased to share that Denis is creating an interactive exhibition for October half term to mark the 100 years since the end of World War One. On the actual day the Town Council will be lighting our Beacon as part of the national commemoration. 2018 promises to be just as exciting as last year with a number of fantastic events planned. In particular I am looking forward to the aerial acrobatics show we will be having at the Summer Fair!
2018 Events
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6th May - Boundary Walk 16th June - Sussex Day 7th July - Summer Fair 5th November - Fireworks 11 November - WW1 Tribute Beacon Lighting th
23rd November - Christmas Fair 5th December - Civic Carol Service Please do note the new venue for the Town Conference this year: the United Church on Croft Road.
The event itself was well attended and I would like to thank Millbrook Garden Centre for donating the Christmas tree. My only sadness was that the tree itself was vandalised in the early hours of Christmas morning - part of the evidence of increased poor behaviour by a small minority that has blighted the town in the last year. Denis Hart and a small team launched the Crowborough Festival in May which saw events put on at various locations over a five week period. The vision and execution was of credit to Denis and of great benefit to the town. I
This year the committee is also hoping to get the town’s beloved fire engine, Frank Humphrey, mobile again in the near future. We are also currently printing a new up to date town map that will be distributed from the Town Hall soon. Finally, we will be launching a new Town Council website towards the end of the year as we recognise this is a key method of communication, support and advice for local residents. I want to finish by thanking the Deputy Clerk, Caroline Miles, for all her efforts in organising such wide ranging and successful events. Cllr Matthew Street, Chairman
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Environment Committee Report Environment Committee Report This year has proven to be a very busy one for the Environment Committee, and I would firstly like to thank the Town Clerk and Deputy Clerk, our Ranger, Community Warden, Environment Warden and all of the grounds team and office staff that enable the smooth day to day running of this committee’s business. As a committee we are regularly approached by residents for Highways improvements, bus shelters and waste/dog waste bins. We welcome any member of the public to one of our meetings where issues can be raised. We investigate every public request, however due to financial limitations we are only able to try and remedy the most severe of cases. We also work very closely within all tiers of local government, liaising with our Wealden District and East Sussex County Councillors to achieve the best results for the town as a whole. In many of these cases, in particular where it relates to highways, we are not the principle responsible authority, and as such aren’t always the final decision maker. Our work as a committee is far further reaching than just the hot topics I’ve mentioned above. Below I have covered some of the other works this year which you may be less aware of.
Community Warden Towards the end of last year we welcomed Kevin Back onto our team as Crowborough’s first ever Community Warden. Since the removal of dedicated PCSOs for the town by Sussex Police, and the subsequent uproar from local residents, the committee believed we couldn’t sit back and do nothing. Whilst it’s only a small measure and not a replacement for our fabulous PCSOs, by employing a Community Warden for Crowborough, we now have a visible uniformed presence of the Town Council on the streets. And he is already having a positive effect. His main duties include; acting as a visible presence to deter crime and anti-social behaviour. He monitors for graffiti, fly-tipping and vandalism, and reports highway defects. He also uses the Operation Crackdown website
to report driving and parking offences to Sussex Police. He is also key in liaising with local community groups offering crime prevention advice and information on how to stay safe. Kevin has been successful in passing the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme. Under the Police Reform Act 2002, we hope that soon he will be awarded the powers to issue fixed penalties for issues such as littering and dog fouling. Contact Details: Kevin Back - 07927 549701 community.warden@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
Community Speedwatch
Community Speedwatch (CSW) is a national initiative where active members of local communities join with the support of the Police to monitor speeds of vehicles using speed detection devices. Vehicles exceeding the speed limit are referred to the Police with the aim of educating drivers to reduce their speeds. In cases where education is blatantly ignored and evidence of repeat or excessive offences is collated (even across county borders), enforcement and prosecution follow. In Crowborough Cllr Dave Neeves has taken on this as his role to organise. If you would be interested in getting involved, then please visit www.communityspeedwatch.co.uk and selected either of the two groups listed. Don’t worry if you don’t live on either of these roads, the two groups work as one and cover a variety of approved sites across the town.
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Environment Committee Report continued... Alternatively you can contact Cllr Neeves on 01892 663456. Cllr.david.neeves@crowboroughtowncouncil. gov.uk
South & South East in Bloom 2018 saw Crowborough’s first entry into South East in Bloom in over ten years. SEIB is not just a competition of hanging baskets and floral display, it has developed to be more about encouraging every gardener, amateur or professional, to help us contribute to improving the environment and working to improve health and wellbeing and the quality of life by caring for our gardens, parks and natural landscapes.
Crowborough entered in two categories: Town Centre and The Country Park. After much prework and a gloriously sunny day for the judging, the Town Centre was awarded a Silver award, and the Country Park a Silver Guilt award. This was a fantastic result, and one which we hope to build on in 2018. We are entering Crowborough in both of the same categories and are hoping for improved results in both. This year we will be entering as Crowborough in Bloom, and we’d welcome as many people and local groups to get involved as possible. If you are interested in helping or submitting in one of the ‘residents’ categories then please contact Cllr Greg Rose. Cllr.greg.rose@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk 07515 884 301
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The New Pocket Park Nature Reserve Perhaps the most exciting success this year was the completion of the lease terms for the old overgrown former tennis courts behind Sir
Henry Fermor Primary School. This site is now in the process of being turned into a ‘pocket nature reserve’ for the benefit of both wildlife and residents. Surveys of the site so far suggest that it would be most beneficial for birds, butterflies and amphibians. The reserve is therefore being created with a view to attracting as many of these species as possible. Traditional locally sourced ‘Sussex chestnut post & rail’ fencing is already being installed around the perimeter and we are very grateful to The Sussex Lund Fund who provided a generous grant in order to pay for this fencing. It is important to the Council that we are able to provide easy access to more wildlife resources for all ages and abilities. The reserve is therefore being specifically designed to include the needs of wheelchair users and the less mobile generally. The proximity of the site to Beacon Academy, Grove Park School and Sir Henry Fermor Primary School also means that it has the potential to provide an excellent learning resource for students. Consultation with all potential user groups has commenced and support for the project has been very positive. Beacon Academy has this winter already worked with the Ranger in order to organise some work experience for interested students. These events are going very well and the students involved have all enjoyed helping with the project. Other volunteers have also been extremely helpful over the winter. It is hoped that the reserve will include a pond, glades and a picnic area. Work is currently underway to gain the necessary consents, permissions and grants for the pond. Once these have been received, the plans for the rest of the project can be finalised. Other reserves Access for less mobile residents/visitors has been a priority this year. In the Country Park we have created ramps for all of the bridges. The existing gates have also been altered to allow wheelchairs to pass through. ‘Radar Key’
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Environment Committee Report continued... mobility gates have now also been ordered in order to completely replace these old kissing gates. Unfortunately The Pony Conservation Trust was unable to supply ponies for the Ghyll meadows this year. Grazers are by far the preferred option for the Palesgate Pony Fields and work is underway to find suitable replacement grazers for summer 2018. The contingency is to cut and collect mechanically (and manually in places) if necessary. Work in the Ghyll has this year mostly been in relation to controlling invasive species (e.g. Laurel/Rhododendron/Himalayan balsam). In particular the local Cub Scout group was very helpful to the Ranger when it assisted with the removal of Balsam during the summer evenings. For many of the cub scouts it was also their first introduction to stinging nettles. Managing and controlling bramble, gorse, bracken and holly have also been ongoing annual projects as per
the ecological-management plan. We also successfully purchased two parcels of land next The Ghyll on Green Lane, which saved them from future development and therefore protected the ongoing biodiversity of the site. Bluebell Wood continues to be managed principally for birds, butterflies and bluebells. Carefully planned reductions of bramble, sycamore and holly over several years is ongoing in order to open up the canopy to more light. This is leading to a steady improvement in the grass verges, which is in turn increasing the attractiveness and wildlife value of the site. The paths are also being managed carefully to ensure easier access for wheelchair/less mobile users. Cllr Greg Rose, Chairman
Planning and Development Committee Report Crowborough Town Council (CTC) is a statutory consultee for planning applications within the parish; Wealden District Council (WDC) being the planning authority. The CTC Planning and Development Committee meets every three weeks to discuss, comment and respond to all applications. Many of these are for property extensions and relatively minor works but there have been several major applications with the potential for significant impact on Crowborough and the surrounding area. An example of this is the application for 68 houses to be built on the Mead House car park and wooded area in Pine Grove; this continues to prove a controversial application and is unlikely to have been resolved by the time of publication of this report. The ongoing WDC studies into Ashdown Forest air quality issues and the impact of increased vehicle trips from housing development, and
the consequential reduction in air quality because of increase emission levels, is causing a challenge in the determination of some applications. WDC are working with Natural England and others in relation to this issue. A result of this is that WDC are not able to determine applications for developments that will cause an increase in vehicle trips in the Ashdown Forest Special Area of Conservation. The members of the committee spend a great deal of time considering the various applications prior to each meeting, as well as attempting to keep up to date with the various changes in planning-related policies at various levels, in what continues to be a dynamic and often frustrating period of uncertainty. I applaud their effort, both individually and collectively, as well as the support given by our dedicated CTC support personnel. Cllr Alan Penney, Chairman
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Sport, Recreation & Cemetery Committee Report The Sport Recreation and Cemetery (SRC) has been busy again this year. Meetings are held every two months and there are a number of working groups which meet regularly in between. Some of the projects completed this year are:
The Running Track at Goldsmiths The running track was the biggest project completed by the committee this year. The old cinder track was one of the last in the UK. We now have an all- weather polymetric surface track. The track was officially opened by Paralympic athletes Vanessa Wallace and Danny Crates. I would like to thank Crowborough Runners for organising the opening ceremony and their donation towards the project. The track is being used by individuals and clubs alike and is proving to be very popular.
Outdoor Fitness Equipment at Goldsmiths New outdoor fitness equipment has been installed at Goldsmiths. This has proved very popular with young and old alike. We have now had a request to install similar equipment at Wolfe Recreation Ground and this is being looked in to.
Boating Lake Last year we had reports from members of the Model Boat Club that there was a problem with weed in the boating lake. The discovery of Great-Crested Newts in the pond complicated this matter. However, with advice from our Ranger, Dan, a plan was formed to deal with this. Last December (when the Newts had gone) the pond was drained, and a new concrete base put in. This should ensure that the weed is unlikely to be able to seed so prolifically and will be easier to remove if it should re-grow. The pond has now been refilled, thanks to the recent snow and rain, and is ready for the new model boating season.
Silver Jubilee Recreation Ground Last summer a new inclusive-use roundabout was installed at Silver Jubilee. This means that we now have inclusive-use play equipment at
two of our recreation grounds. As we look to replace other play equipment in the future this will be one of the criteria we will use to make all our play areas as user friendly and accessible as we can.
Summersales Burial Ground Work is still progressing on the new cemetery at Summersales. We have had many meetings looking at the design and layout of the new cemetery and plans are progressing even if there has not been much visible work on the site.
Wolfe Pavilion A new working party has been set up to look at replacing the pavilion at Wolfe Recreation Ground. The pavilion is used by the Cricket and Hockey clubs and the facilities need updating. The old building is now requiring more maintenance and a new building would be more economical, user friendly and fit for purpose. Watch this space‌
Vandalism Sadly, we have had over twenty acts of vandalism in the Council’s recreation grounds and allotments this year, some of them serious. A lot of money and staff time has been wasted dealing with these. We have had play equipment vandalised so that it is dangerous, and fires set which have caused damage at both Jarvis Brook and Goldsmiths. The changing rooms, the kiosk and toilets at Goldsmiths have all been damaged and this has been costly. We have had incidents of broken glass and cans left in play areas and racist graffiti which have had to be removed. Whilst the Council has insurance, these acts have cost money which could have been spent on other projects to benefit the town. We have had to take the decision to remove the youth shelter at Jarvis Brook after a number of incidents, as the Council took the decision not to pay for any more repairs and it was unsafe to leave it in place. Hopefully the work of the Community Warden will help to ensure that the number of vandalism incidents is reduced.
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Sport, Recreation & Cemetery Committee Report continued... Finally, I would like to thank the committee for its hard work throughout the year, but also the staff. The grounds staff work in all weathers to ensure that our parks and recreation grounds look their best all year round and Dan the Ranger is always on hand to give advice when needed. The administration staff at the Town Hall have been a great help in progressing all our projects. I would particularly like to thank the Deputy Clerk, Caroline, for her work with the running
track, ensuring we have proper schedules of maintenance for our play equipment and buildings and assisting our working groups. I would also like to thank Melanie Street for her work on the Cemeteries and Allotments. Cllr Kay Moss, Chairman
Finance and General Purposes Committee Report The Finance and General Purposes Committee is responsible for the corporate management of the council and administrative services.
Three working parties have been set up:
The committee has had another busy year updating the Council’s policies and procedures including the Financial Regulations, Standing Orders and carrying out risk assessments.
1. To progress the Pine Grove development assessing contracts and costs and making recommendations to Full Council. I would like to take this opportunity to recognise those involved who have put in an enormous number of hours to make a success of this project.
It is now in the process of reviewing all rental agreements and charges for its properties and land holdings. Banking arrangements and PWLB loans are regularly reviewed
2. To review the Council’s future accommodation options, either staying at the Town Hall or moving to Pine Grove, and assessing the costs of both.
Governance
Audit A new auditor was appointed in November 2017 and reported that the systems and internal procedures at Crowborough Town Council are well established, followed and have kept up to date with changing regulations and technology. It was also reported that overall it was clear that the Council takes governance, policies and procedures very seriously and that all are fit for purpose. All policy documents can be found on the Town Council website, as well as all agendas and minutes.
Projects The Pine Grove development as a new Enterprise Centre is the Council’s largest project to date and the target is to have it operating by autumn 2018.
3. To produce a business plan which, with the visioning document, will be a reference point for future council business for the next three years. All committees have submitted their priorities and costings are still being worked out.
Budgets The budgets for next year were set by each committee and then sent to F&GP for ratification before recommendation for approval by the full Council. The good news for Council Tax Payers is the agreement to set a zero increase for the precept for 2018
Members Allowances Members allowances will be increased as proposed by the Wealden Parish Remuneration Panel for a level 3 Council.
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Finance and General Purposes Committee Report continued... Grants The Council has awarded £9925 in grants for 2018. It has also confirmed that it will continue with the service agreements for the CAB and Clued up info, awarding a total of £43,000. It was very interesting to hear from the representatives of various organisations and charities just how much work is carried out by volunteers to help those in need. I would like to thank you all.
Finally, I would like to thank staff and councillors for their work on the Finance and General Purposes Committee. Cllr Sandra Timms, Chairman
New Format for Town Conference This year the Town Conference (Annual Town Meeting) will be taking place at a new venue, and with a new format. The Town Conference is a meeting of local government electors of Crowborough and will take place at the United Church Hall, Croft Road, Crowborough, TN6 1HA on Wednesday 25th April. For the first time councillors will be running ‘surgery’ tables at the start of the meeting. Members of each of the Town Council committees, along with Wealden District Councillors and East Sussex County Councillors, will be available to answer questions and concerns from 7.30-8.15pm in a relaxed, informal setting. The conference will then commence at 8.15-8.30pm.
(Cllr Peter Ellefsen) in advance of the meeting via the Town Hall, The Broadway, Crowborough, TN6 1DA or email him on cllr.peter.ellefsen@ crowboroughtownconcil.gov.uk. Alternatively, do turn up and chat to some of the committee members and Chairmen in the surgery beforehand – this is a wonderful opportunity to ask those burning questions or raise any issues, or concerns, you may have.
If you would like to raise any specific matters at the conference, please do contact the Mayor
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Clubs and Organisations Amateur Dramatics, Music & Dance Ashdown Scottish Country Dance Club - 01892 655971 Buxted Symphony Orchestra - 01892 852145 Crowborough Choral Society - crowboroughchoral.com Crowborough Jubilee Choir - 01892 65298 - cft-naustin@supanet.com The Crowborough Players - 01892 300567 - thecrowboroughplayers.com Crowborough Singing for Fun Ladies Choir - 01892 663986 Downsmen Corps Youth Marching Band - 01892 740182 - downsmen.org.uk Groombridge Amateur Dramatic Society - groombridgetheatre.co.uk Hartfield Singers - 01892 611414 inChoir - 01342 760078 - www.inchoir.co.uk Mayfield Band - 01435 872007 - mayfieldband.co.uk Mayfield Festival Choir - 01825 830277 Mayfield Youth Band - 01892 653422 - mayfieldband.co.uk MHG Ballroom & Latin Dance Club - 01892 655175 Rotherfield Players - www.rotherfieldplayers.co.uk What You Will Theatre Youth Drama Club - 01892 300399 - whatyouwilltheatre.com
Animals & Nature Brook Dog Training Club - 01892 655298 Crowborough Common Forum - crowboroughcommon.org.uk Wildlife A&E - 07709 574665 or 07767 058727 High Weald Beekeepers - 01892 654044 Powdermill Trust for Nature Conservation - 01424 426986
Charities World In Need - 01892 669 834 - worldinneed.co.uk
Facilities for Hire 1st Crowborough Scout Hall - www.1stcrowborough.org.uk/hire-our-hall
All Saints Church Halls and All Saints Church Centre - 01892 652 081 Crowborough Centre - 01892 653823 - crowboroughcentre.info Jarvis Brook Guide Hall - 01892 665910 Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall - 01892 663 104 Rotherfield Village Hall - 01892 660138 - rotherfieldvillagehall.co.uk St John’s Church Hall – 07973 844685 stjohnscrowboroughhall@gmail.com St John’s WI Hall (Ghyll Rd) - 01892 653957 St Richards Church and Hall - 01892 611318 - strichardscrowborough.org United Church Crowborough - 01892 665493 - unitedchurch.org.uk
Hobbies & Interests Chatterley Carvers - 01892 610534 Crowborough Arts - 01892 664 534 - crowborough-arts.org.uk Crowborough Arty Mates - 01892 652 703 Crowborough Creative Arts Group - 01892 663012 Crowborough Flower Club - 01892 654725 Crowborough Healthy Walk - 07740 899559 Crowborough Historical Society - 07956 214 935 - garethhockin@hotmail.co.uk - www.cdhistory.org Crowborough Horticultural Society- 01892 652960 Crowborough Locomotive Society - 01892 852741 Crowborough Model Boat Club - 01342 850605 Crowborough R.C. Vehicle Club - 01892 459003 Crowborough Rotherfield Art Group - 01892 663619 High Weald Walkers - 01342 825 518 Knit Together - 01892 660069 Pine Grove Pictures - www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk St.John Ambulance - ray.cassford@sja.org.uk St.John Ambulance Fellowship - 01892 655288 Sunflower Quilters - 01825 760 27 Taoist Tai Chi Society - 01892 664495 - taoist.org.uk Wealden Model Aircraft Society - 01892 852137 - wealdenflyers.co.uk
Organisations & Societies Adult College for Rural East Sussex - 01825 761820 - acreslearning.org.uk
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Alderbrook Community Assoc. - alderbrookonline.co.uk Brighter Crowborough - davidcollumbell@hotmail.co.uk Crowborough & District Lions Club - 01892 654196 - crowlions.org.uk Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival Society - 01892 661675 - nickie.cbcs@btinternet.com Crowborough Community First Responders - 07780 976041 - crowborough-cfr.co.uk Crowborough Foodbank - 07936 515798 - crowborough.foodbank.org.uk Crowborough Friends of Hospice in the Weald - 01892 664036 Friends of Crowborough Hospital - 01892 664626 - foch.org.uk Friends of Rotherfield & Brook Surgeries - 01892 852659 - rdely@tiscali.co.uk Friends of Saxonbury House Surgery - sew@talktalk.net - saxonburyhousesurgery.co.uk The Horder Centre - 01892 665577 - hordercentre.co.uk Jarvis Brook Community Association - 01892 665563 Rotherfield & Mark X Bonfire Society - 01892 852252 Royal British Legion - 01825 765348 - Crowborough.Secretary@rbl.community Society of Friends of Montargis - 01892 662676
Parents & Toddlers Baby/Toddler Song - 01892 668022 - dshearn@hotmail.com Hickory Dickory - 01892 661027 ‘Little Fishes’ - 01892 665493 Rotherfield Parent and Toddler Group - 07814 434 084
Social Groups & Clubs Brook Valley WI - 01892 660029 Crowborough Darby & Joan Club - 01892 653024 Crowborough Evening Townswomens Guild - 01892 669004 Crowborough Social Club - 01892 653314 Crowborough St.John’s WI - 01892 661364 Crowborough U3A - 01892 654278 Crowborough Vale WI - 01892 661444 Mark Cross WI - 01892 852 767 Mayfield & District U3A - 01892 852128 Probus Club Of Crowborough - 01892 664036 - crowboroughprobus@btinternet.com
Sports & Games Aztec Badminton Club (Monday Eve) - 01892 663593 - www.aztecbadmintonclub.co.uk
Badminton Club (Wednesdays) 01892 654440 Beacon Badminton Club (Thursdays) 01892 653481 Beacon Badminton Club (15+ yrs) 01892 661325 Beacon Swimming Club - 01892 653671 - beaconswimmingclub.co.uk Crowborough & District Anglers Association - 01273 586240 - crowboroughanglers.org.uk Crowborough & District Pétanque League - 01892 665067 Crowborough & District Sports Association - 01892 603000 x256 Crowborough & Rotherfield Jitsu Club - 01892 654100 - crowboroughjitsu.co.uk Crowborough Beacon Golf Club - 01892 661511 - cbgc.co.uk Crowborough Bridge Club - 01892 864706 - bridgewebs.com/crowborough Crowborough Chess Club - 01892 654071 Crowborough Hockey Club - Danielle Newitt - 07771 805 610 - www.crowboroughhockeyclub.co.uk Crowborough Netball - 07931 980377 - crowboroughnetball.com Crowborough Pétanque Club - 01892 668412 - John.cpc@talktalk.net Crowborough RFC - 01892 663915 - crowboroughrugby.com Crowborough Runners - 07508 325055 Crowborough Table Tennis Club - 01892 661781 - crowboroughttc.org.uk Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club - 01892 652618 - crowboroughrackets.org.uk Crowborough Wolfe Bowling Club - 01892 665741 - crowboroughwolfebc.com Dorset Arms Angling Club - 01892 652631 - dorsetarmsangling.co.uk East Sussex Junior Badminton Association - 01892 662700 - william@libraaudio.co.uk Friars Gate Archers - 01892 668330 - friarsgatearchers.com Goldsmiths Petanque Club - 01892 665783 Groombridge Bowling Club - 01892 862796 Jarvis Brook Juniors Football Club - 07875 878835 - chairman@jbjfc.org.uk Maresfield Lawn Bowls Club - 01892 665178 Mayfield Bridge/Chicago Club - 01435 867430 Rotherfield Bowls Club - 01892 664 973 St Johns Badminton Club “The Friendly Club” - 01892 852649 Wealden Cycle Club C’borough - wealdencycleclub.co.uk
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Clubs and Organisations continued... Support
Young People
Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 9177650 - alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Al-Anon Family Groups - 020 74030 888 - al-anonuk.org.uk Crowborough Support Group of Parkinsons UK - 01892 654324 Crowborough Social Group of East Sussex Association for the Blind - 01323 832252 Ditch the Slippers - www.ditchtheslippers.org.uk ME meetup - 01892 664 904 - meetup.org.uk Memory Moments Café - 01273 494300 Sussex High Weald Dementia Social Group - 01892 662002 Uckfield, Heathfield, Lewes & District Multiple Sclerosis Branch - 01892 764292
1st Crowborough Scouts - 01892 654836 - www.1stcrowborough.org.uk Air Training Corp 1414 Squadron - 01892 654062 - oc.1414@aircadets.org Army Cadet Force - 01273 552222 - www.armycadets.com Boys Brigade - 01892 653 272 Clued-up.info - cluedupinfo@yahoo.co.uk - clued-up.info Girlguiding – 01892 664678 - 1stcrowboroughrainbows@gmail.com - girlguiding.org.uk If your club or organisation is listed here and the details are out of date, please email amendments to: info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk
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News from the Community Crowborough Lions celebrate at Buckingham Palace “The Lions Clubs of the British Isles are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lions Clubs International: 100 years of proud service to our communities. Our Patron, HRH, The Countess of Wessex G.C.V.O. hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace in February to help Lions Clubs mark this milestone. Club President Hilary Lyon represented Crowborough Lions and joined with members from across the British Isles at the Centenary Reception together with the organisation’s charity partners. Crowborough Lions help their local community through fund-raising and organising events such as: • S ummer & Christmas parties for the town’s senior citizens •H elping needy individuals & families with children
Crowborough Community Festival “As 2018 is the Centenary year of the end of the Great War our festival programme will be reflecting and commemorating the town’s people and the part Crowborough played in the preparations for what has been called the greatest conflict in modern times. Army training camps were dispersed from the edge of town right across the Ashdown Forest and as a result Crowborough itself was a hive of activity. The Crowborough Festival Association, a not-for-profit local group are now developing the festival programme which will take place in October, a month before Armistace commemorations. A major exhibition called Crowborough’s War 19141918 will be held at Beacon Academy from Monday 22 October until Friday 26 and we are working with local author Paul Adams who’s book of the same name was the
• Supporting local fairs and fêtes and in particular the Crowborough Hospital Fête with our tins & bottles stall • Providing community services such as ‘Message in a Bottle’ and diabetic screening • Supporting youth projects including: junior football, guiding organisations, Crowborough ATC, and local primary schools. Lions Clubs International support major projects that address diabetes, youth, the environment, hunger relief, childhood cancer and sight issues affecting communities throughout the world. If you know of any individual or organisation requiring help or you would like to help us in helping others by becoming a Lion or a Friend of Lions you will be most welcome. Please contact David Martin on 01892 652 300 or at loxfield@gmail.com for more details. - David Martin, Crowborough Lions
inspiration for the exhibition. Other events will include a special Choral Performance as well as children’s interactive workshops created to be educational as well as fun, talks and fascinating sketches depicting the lives and times of people caught up in the conflict will be brought to life with stories and a ‘Remembrance Trail’. The week will conclude with an Old Time Music Hall Show reminiscent of the period and include many of the old troop songs from the period. Local organisations such as the British Legion are supporting the project and if any local group or individuals would like to get involved please contact us at info@ crowboroughcommunityfestival.org More information about the Crowborough Community Festival programme will be available over the coming months. Watch this space!” - Dennis Hart, Crowborough Festival
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Business Page Summer Fun Day 2018 Saturday 2nd June Crowborough Town Centre The Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that the eleventh Annual Summer Fun Day will take place on Saturday 2nd June in Crowborough Town Centre. This event is one of the most eagerly anticipated days of the Crowborough calendar and last year attracted an estimated 7,000 people to the town centre. This year we will be welcoming back the very popular French Market and we are sure locals will enjoy sampling their fare. There will also be street entertainers, a professional face painter, 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. The Chamber is currently taking booking for stalls and applications are welcomed from any local businesses, organisations or charities. More information on how to book and requirements for the day can be found on The Chamber Website’s dedicated Fun Day Page: www.crowboroughchamber.co.uk/funday.html (Picture courtesy of Roger Bloxham)
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May/June 2018 Entry Form
Send in your completed entry by 1st June for your chance to win a medium veg box from Riverford Organic Farmers. To find out more about Riverford’s organic veg boxes, call Sally on 01892 576 991, email sallybeare@riverfordhomedelivery.co.uk or check out the website at www.riverford.co.uk
Name: ................................................................... Tel: ...................................................... Address/Email: ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................. Closing date for entries is Friday 1st June ‘18. Winner and solution to be announced in the next issue of The Crowborough Magazine. First correct entry drawn will win. Judges decision is final. Please post your entry to: PO Box 142, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 9AQ
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.
March/April 2018 Crossword Winner Congratulations to Carmel Ashwell of Crowborough who wins Afternoon Tea for Two at The Old Fire Station, High St, Crowborough TN6 2QB - 01892 458 028
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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 by Friday 1st June 2018 for your chance to win a medium veg box from Riverford Organic Farmers. Visit www.riverford.co.uk for more information.
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The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2018 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 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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There are some great reasons to give it a go! Targeted audience: The magazine is delivered to over 11,000 homes and businesses in the TN6 area by Royal Mail every other month. Great value: Prices are kept low so that small businesses can make the most of their advertising budget and appear over a number of issues. It’s a fact that a sustained campaign works better at increasing sales than a one-off advert. All advertisers featured in each issue are listed on the magazine’s website - www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk - giving your business even more exposure. Good Service: From your initial enquiry, we will help you choose the best advertising package for your business according to your budget. We will make sure you have an eye-catching advert with a clear message about your business. Results: We want your advertising to work for you and we will do our best to make sure you get the most out of your campaign. About 80% of the businesses in this magazine are repeat advertisers! A good read: The magazine contains interesting local articles, useful information and listings of local events alongside the business advertising. Residents hold onto the magazines until the next issue arrives so that your advert is seen again and again.
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Index of Advertisers Advertising The Crowborough Magazine ...45
Food & Drink Crowborough Old Fire Station*...20 Pop Up Grub .........................................7 Riverford Home Delivery ............17
Business Telecoms JK Comms Ltd............................19 & 44
Funeral Directors Tester and Jones Funeral Services .............9
Carpenters/Joiners Pearl Carpentry & Joinery ...........31
Furniture Shops TransFunk Furniture ...........................13
Chimney Sweep Mr Jolly .......................................................7
Garden Machinery Repairs Millennia Garden Machinery ......1
Osteopaths Helen Dunn ..........................................40 Painting & Decorating Mike Anthony Decorator .............40 Sarah’s Painting Services .............31 Plumbing Digby Fox .............................................40 Eridge Plumbing & Heating ........17 J Gilbert Plumbing & Heating ....37
Property Maintenance & Improvements Handy Andy ...........................................43 Chiropodists & Podiatrists Garden/Outdoor Services Beacon Chiropody Clinic .........39 Allseasons Landscaping .....6 & 44 Leon Jenner ..........................................40 Redwing Property Services .......35 Ashwoods Tree Work ......................39 Redwing Roofing .............................15 Cleaning/Domestic Services Magiclean ..............................................8 AVS Fencing Supplies .....................13 SPS Roofing Contractors ...........47 Chris Laws Taylor Building & Maintenance Complementary/Holistic Garden Maintenance .......17 Services .....37 Therapies John’s Gardening Services ........31 Massage - Nikki Bendell .................20 Tree Hoppers .......................................40 Skip Hire Skip X* .......................................................35 Computer/Technology Services Health & Beauty CrowboroughComputers.com ....43 Appearances Aesthetics ..............34 Solicitors Yoga in Crowborough ....................40 Claire Nash Solicitors .........................11 Education Slimming World ...............................31 Lingfield College .................................3 Travel The Warren Day Nursery Home & Interiors Nautilus Yachting* .............................15 & Pre-School ........29 Magnolias at home ..........................43 Vets Electricial Services Home Care Services The Forest Vet .....................................6 DS Services (UK) Ltd ........................43 Domus Live-In Care ........................8 Events/Entertainment Health Insurance Summer Fun Day ................................5 Flexible Health .......................................7 The Community Radio Show ....20 Jobs Event Planners Home Instead Senior Care .........20 Lisa Gibson Weddings & Events...48 Opticians Flooring Crowborough Opticians ..................2 P Crowe Flooring ................................7
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