*WIN*
A bottle of Champagne* from the team at:
*Entrants must be 21 or over
Issue 73 • May/June 2017
Formerly The Crowborough Directory
Connecting local people and businesses in the TN6 area • Over 11,000 copies delivered FREE each issue by Royal Mail Covering all of TN6 including: Argos Hill • Boars Head • Jarvis Brook • Lye Green • Mark Cross • Rotherfield • Stone Cross • Town Row
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
2 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
Nursery to Sixth Form ‘Excellent ‘ in all areas Independent Schools Inspectorate 2017
www.lingfieldcollege.co.uk
01342 832407
01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 3
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
Contents 8
Sudoku
36-37
Appearances Aesthetics
10,12
Editor’s Note
38
What’s On in June
14
What’s On in May
41-42
Prize Crossword
18
Thomas’ Professional Grooming
43
Sudoku Solution
21-28
Crowborough Town Council News
44
Useful Numbers
30
Business Page
46
Index of Advertisers
32-34
Clubs & Organisations
Look out for News from the Community articles throughout the magazine p10
p18
p30
p40
Get in touch Editor: Laura Burton-Lawrence 01732 864 878 info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk The Crowborough Magazine is an independent publication produced by Laura Burton-Lawrence.
July/August 2017 copy deadline: Friday 2 June 2017 Printed by: Warwick Printing Company Ltd Distributed by: Royal Mail throughout the TN6 area
www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk
@crowboroughmagazine @lburtonlawrence /in/lauraburtonlawrence The Crowborough Magazine cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior permission of The Editor.
4 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 5
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
6 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
Traditional Builders. For small jobs and repairs, to extensions and renovations. Fencing and Landscaping. Kitchens and Bathrooms, etc. Traditional lime motars and materials used if required.
www.jennerandson.com Call Leon Jenner on
01892 655813
Sudoku
How to Play - Fill the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition! You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic there’s no maths involved and no adding up. GOOD LUCK! Turn to page 43 for solution
8 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 9
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
Note from the Editor... Dear Readers, As I’ve been putting the finishing touches to this issue, the sun has been blazing outside the office window, the sounds of children playing and lawn mowers mowing means that summer is truly on it’s way! I’m delighted to present to you another jam-packed issue, full of interesting information and updates from the community and plenty of activities taking place over the next couple of months. Kicking off May of course is the start of the Crowborough Community Festival with activities for everyone taking place over the month. You can find out more information on page 5 and full details are available on the website crowboroughcommunityfestival.org. What began as an idea not that long ago for festival chairman Denis Hart has really turned into something spectacular for the whole community in a relatively short space of time. I’ve already got my tickets to a couple of the events, maybe I’ll see you there. Don’t forget to book online on the festival website or at the Community Centre. Even though many of the events are free, they are limited in numbers so reserving your tickets is essential. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Denis on my weekly radio show, The Community Show, to find out more about how he turned his idea into a month-long event and what has been his inspiration and motivation behind it. If you’d like to listen to the show you can hear the podcast by going to thecommunityshow.net/past-shows and look for show #95. Coming up in June is the Summer Fun Day, organised by the local Crowborough & District Chamber of Commerce. I can’t believe it’s now in it’s 10th year and getting more and more popular all the time. For the last few years we have been able to enjoy a French Market as part of the event but this year you will find an Italian Market in the High Street instead. The date is Saturday 3rd June and it will be running all day, from 9am until 5pm. Don’t forget there will be road closures in place in the Town Centre for the event. It’s always great to see local businesses recognised in the town and Crowborough is very fortunate to have such a vibrant business community, whether based in the Town Centre, industrial estates or even running from a home - there really is such a vast amount of different businesses operating out of the area. Well done to those who won awards at the recent Crowborough Chamber Business Awards. You can find out who they were on page 30. I am relieved to have more crossword entries flooding into the office after a huge dip at the beginning of the year. Enter the prize draw in this issue and you could win a bottle of 10 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 11
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017 Champagne courtesy of The Community Radio Show (entrants must be 21 or over). Don’t forget, if you want to find out more about including a feature in this magazine, getting content onto the FREE community pages or how to go about advertising your business, please do give me a call or drop me an email. I keep the process as simple as possible for everyone. You’ll also find full information on the website at crowborough-magazine.co.uk, including full advertising rates and artwork dimensions. 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....
Laura Burton-Lawrence | Editor - The Crowborough Magazine e: info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk | t: 01732 864 878 w: www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk PO Box 142, Edenbridge TN8 9AQ Twitter: @lburtonlawrence | Facebook: @crowboroughmagazine
12 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 13
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
What’s On in May Thursday 4 May - Free Diabetic Screening by Crowborough & District Lions Club - 11am-3pm, The Social Club, Croft Road (Opp. Waitrose). Thursday 4 May Crowborough Flower Club: Crowborough Community Centre. Doors open at 7pm. Flower demonstration by new National Demonstrator Patricia Bashford. Raffle and refreshments. Visitors welcome £5. For further information contact 655702/663702 or cfcesussex. weebly.com Saturday 6 May - Hedgehog Awareness & Activity Day at Folly Wildlife Rescue - 1-4pm, The Broadwater Forest Wildlife Hospital, Fairview Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9LU. A fundraising event to promote the hedgehog and our work at Folly. Something for everyone: facepainting,
Advertise your business in Edenbridge! For over 11 years The Edenbridge Magazine (formerly The Edenbridge Directory) has been putting businesses in front of those living and working in the TN8 area.
crafts, gifts and refreshments, plus an area dedicated to hedgehog viewing and education. follywildliferescue.org.uk Thursday 11 May - Ashdown Forest Decorative and Fine Arts Society - The Frome Hoard: The largest pot of Roman coins ever found in Britain - 2pm, Crowborough Community Centre. Dr Sam Moorhead talks about the Frome Hoard, which, found in April 2010, is the largest cache of Roman coins ever found in Britain in a single pot. Its discovery prompted a major appraisal of Britain’s ‘forgotten emperor’ Carausius and casts a light on the Roman West Country, one of the wealthiest regions in the Roman Empire north of the Alps. Members free of charge, visitors £6 or complimentary if you join the Society at the meeting. Monday 22 May - Messy Mob with Artytime - 10-11am, Jarvis Brook Guide Hall. A
pop-up sensory play session ideal for children 6 months to 3 years. £7.50 per child, book in advance. Call Bev on 07730 400646 or visit artytime.co.uk Saturday 27 May Crowborough Farmers’ Market: - 9am-1pm, Car Park, Crowborough Social Club, Croft Road. Tuesday 30 May Crowborough Horticultural Society: ““Wayside plants, their history and folklore” by Sue Scrivens - 7.30pm, Crowborough Community Centre.
Events in July/August? Don’t forget that it’s FREE to feature your club or organisation’s event on this page. Deadline for the next issue is Friday 2 June!
With a distribution of over 6,300 copies each issue, delivered by Royal Mail to Edenbridge and surrounding villages - no other local magazine has this coverage. For more information visit edenbridge-magazine.co.uk or call Laura directly on 01732 864 878.
14 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
Garden Design & Landscaping ■ Full Garden Design Service including free initial consultation for concept development. ■ Free detailed written quotations. ■ Hard Landscaping including: construction of patios, paths, decking, walling, fencing and raised beds. ■ Soft Landscaping including: plant specification, selection and planting. ■ For small gardens to large estates. ■ Full insurance cover carried. ■ A Buy With Confidence Approved Trader. Please see our website www.allseasons-llp.co.uk or contact: 01892
610496 | 07775 779903
Allseasons Landscaping & Design LLP | Registered in England | Partnership No OC328096
01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 15
Crowborough Constitutional Club London Road, Crowborough TN6 2TP Tel: 01892 661648 comments@crowconclub.co.uk
About Us… The Club was formed in 1911 and moved to its current premises in the heart of Crowborough in 1926. The building was originally used as stabling for horses that pulled the coaches taking people to the coast at Eastbourne and Brighton. Often the horse teams were swapped over in Crowborough while their passengers enjoyed the comforts of the Cross Hotel. We are a family friendly private members club and can offer the following facilities: •L arge comfortable main lounge having seating for groups and couples. •G ames room with 3 Snooker tables, Pool table, Dart boards, Card tables and Bar billiards. •4 main TV’s and 2 large pull down screens showing TV and LIVE SPORT from SKY and BT. • FREE Wi-Fi. •M onthly LIVE MUSIC nights and QUIZ Nights, and also monthly draws for a range of superb locally produced meats in our Meat Raffles. •W e can supply CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS as well as Individual. Do you run a local business? Would you like somewhere to entertain your clients, or for you, your staff and clients to share a drink? If so, pop in and ask us about Corporate Membership. Why not call in, have a look around, and speak to our excellent bar team about joining the Club.
Open Mic Event on Sunday 14th May 2017 The Club has many diverse interests and over
600 members with many varied hobbies and occupations and the Club likes to support local events where possible. One of the main events in the town this summer is the Crowborough Community Festival taking place in May. As well as all the main festival events going on, the Club is hosting an ‘OPEN MIC EVENT’ on Sunday 14th May. The Club will be open to the public all day so why not come along, have a look around and see what we are about and what we can offer? We will be having a BBQ style buffet in the afternoon and holding an Open Mic session in our stage area. Local people can come along and show off their talents with no fee to perform. Alternatively, you can just come along and listen and watch the local talent performing for you. The music starts at 2.30pm, and everyone is welcome. If you wish to participate, please contact us by e-mail, comments@crowconclub.co.uk by 1st May, and we will discuss all details with you. For more information on the Con Club, look at our Facebook page ‘Crowborough Constitutional Club’ for the latest news and pictures from recent events we have held, or look us up on Twitter @crowconclub It will be a brilliant month of fun and entertainment in Crowborough and information about the other superb and varied events taking place as part of the Festival are available on the festival’s own website: www.crowboroughcommunityfestival.org
Join us for our
OPEN MIC EVENT Sunday 14th May
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
Thomas’ Dog & Cat Grooming On 1st February this year, Ailsa and Elizabeth Jones (daughter and mother) opened the doors at Thomas’ Professional Dog & Cat Grooming in Connors Yard, Beeches Road. Ailsa started Thomas’ Dog Grooming nearly two years ago in Maresfield after previously working for another grooming parlour. Traditional grooming parlours can often use a series of restraints to restrict movement during grooming, a method Ailsa doesn’t use at Thomas’ and one of the reasons she wanted her own business. In December 2016 Elizabeth joined her daughter and Thomas’ Professional Cat Grooming was launched. Ailsa and Elizabeth are both City & Guilds qualified in dog grooming and the safety and wellbeing of their four-legged clients is paramount. They only ever have one client’s pets in at a time, giving a true 1-2-1 dedicated service. There are so many health benefits to having your animals groomed on a regular basis and it will also mean you don’t have as much fur on your carpets, clothes or even in your food! The parlour is fitted out with equipment that will adapt to both small and large dogs - no job is too big or too small! They are happy for owners to stay with their animals during grooming so they can see for themselves the level
of care and attention their pets receive. They treat each pet as if it were one of their own. During longer treatments the animals are given short breaks from their grooming in order to prevent any build up of stress as their wellbeing is taken very seriously at Thomas’. Prior to grooming, a thorough 7 Point Health Check is carried out to spot any abnormalities or early signs of disease or infection. Ailsa and Elizabeth are not vets but they can certainly provide advice as to what owners should do if they do find anything of concern. The idea of having a dog groomed regularly is quite normal...but taking your cat to the local grooming parlour may seem an unusual idea. Elizabeth is the cat groomer at Thomas’ and she is a true cat lady, not only a professional who is qualified in cat grooming but who also has a unique cat calming ability. Unlike the dogs who have a slip lead on when they are on the grooming table, Elizabeth makes sure the cats are comfortable and they simply sit or lie down for her while she grooms them. Not all cats are willing to have a bath so Elizabeth may use a special dry shampoo. You can even decide on a style for your cat - the Lion or Teddy Bear cuts are popular. Ailsa and Elizabeth have great people skills as well as great animal skills and their clients feel very at ease when dropping their animals off (or you can arrange for their collection and drop-off service). If you are fed up of constantly clearing animal fur from around your home, book your pet in for an appointment at Thomas’ as a groomed pet is a happy pet! Get in touch to find out more by: Telephone: 01892 664 476 | 07935 411 416 Email: ailsa@thomasdoggrooming.com Address: Unit 10A1, Connors Yard, Beeches Road, Crowborough TN6 2AH Website: www.thomasdoggrooming.com Facebook: @thomasdoggrooming
18 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 19
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
News from the Community area to benefit his failing health.
Crowborough Primary Schools To Explore ‘Lost World’ “A project that celebrates Crowborough’s environment and some of its notable former residents has secured Heritage Lottery Fund support. The support will enable earth science workshops in primary schools giving pupils the opportunity to handle geological materials including fossils and use a locally abundant material, clay, in art workshops. Classes will also go on a Lost World ‘Quest’, walking to nearby green spaces to discover more about the area’s rocks, fossils, dinosaurs and modernday reptiles and their habitats. A Lost World Fun Day will launch Crowborough’s first ‘On Top of the Weald’ Community Festival and will enable the wider community to participate in the project. Street theatre, the ‘Iguanodon Restaurant’; workshops by Dinosaur Roar’s author Paul Stickland, dinosaur-themed videos and a school art exhibition and competition will be just some of the day’s attractions. The project is inspired by the ‘Lost World’, a book written by former resident Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but it will also raise awareness of the works of lesser-known resident Charles Leeson, a Victorian meteorologist whose promotion of the area’s climate and topography influenced the town’s development as a Victorian health resort; Gideon Mantell, a local dinosaur hunter; and Richard Jeffries, a nature writer who visited the
The project brings together the newly-formed Crowborough Festival Association, the High Weald AONB Partnership, heritage experts, education providers, performance artists and six primary schools. Denis Hart, Festival Chairman is enthusiastic about the value of the project. “The Lost World Quest will be lots of fun with children taking on the roles of characters in the Lost World book - zoologists, botanists, reporters, scientists and adventurers to explore our local countryside. Carrying out the Quest will develop skills in role-playing, map-reading and heritage recording.” The High Weald AONB Partnership has helped develop the project “It is fantastic that Crowborough is celebrating its location on the highest ridge of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The project is a great opportunity for the community to find out more about what lies beneath the town’s rolling hills and how that geology has created the area’s internationally valuable habitats of heath, sandrock and wooded gills”. - Denis Hart, Crowborough Festival Association Chairman
www.crowboroughcommunityfestival.org
20 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
The Official Newsletter of the Crowborough Town Council
Crowborough News In this issue:
Issue 2 2017
TOWN CONFERENCE EDITION
A message from the Mayor My third year as Mayor has been very busy and interesting, with the opportunity to meet even more of the residents and discuss the many 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. We had two Councillors resign over the last year and we now have two new Councillors, who have had to very quickly come to terms with how the council works and it’s responsibilities. This is made difficult due to the diverse responsibilities and activities that the Council undertake. Our Town Clerk also resigned last year and it fell upon the Mayor to quickly find a locum to stand in whilst the long process of recruitment was undertaken. Fortunately a previous Crowborough Town Council Clerk agreed to stand in until a new Clerk could be appointed. After a lengthy recruitment process we were fortunate to find an experienced Clerk in Andy Beams who joined us last November and he has settled in very quickly to his new role.
Town Events The events arranged by the Council were not affected by the weather last year and the firework display did not suffer as the year previous. I must thank all the people who attended and enjoyed one of the best displays to date. It was definitely the largest audience I have seen at any of the displays. Fortunately the weather was also on our side for the Summer Fair and Christmas event. The
Summer Fair was well attended and we saw some new attractions including dogs rounding up ducks. I was again given the task of judging the cake competition, which is always very daunting, but fortunately there was a very clear winner who deserved the trophy. The Christmas event was very well attended and everyone appeared to be enjoying the street entertainers and colourful stalls. The annual turning on of the Christmas lights again turned our High Street into an illuminated Christmas scene and Sue Pollard, who turned the lights on, was her usual zany self. This is by far the most enjoyable event I attended as it gives me two hours to meet and greet the residents in a relaxed atmosphere and to join in the fun. I would like to thank the Scouts for providing a delicious burger to keep me warm and all the other groups who supported the event. I also attended a number of carol services both in Crowborough and neighbouring towns where I enjoyed singing the traditional carols with the local congregations. However, not all the Mayor’s events 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. The parade this year was the largest yet and as the Mayor has to inspect the participating groups I had to walk half way around the Croft Road car park before I reached the end. There was also the laying of a wreath at Canada Green, to remember the Canadian soldiers who died in Crowborough when a Doodlebug hit their camp.
Mayor’s Engagements During the year I have had various engagements as Mayor including attending the dedication
Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 2, 2017
A message from the Mayor continued...
festival for the new St Johns church hall and the official opening of the refurbished café at the Community Centre. 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. I also attended a presentation of the Ashdown District Scouts bronze and silver medal presentation for Chief Scouts in Uckfield. I attended the annual play at St Johns school which was titled “Robin and The Sherwood Hoodies” and was great fun. The other fun day was at Sir Henry Fermor School when the children set up stalls to promote Crowborough and to show how deep their knowledge of the town was. I had to pick a winning stall and the children tried their hardest to make me choose them by offering me cakes and sweets. On a business note I attended the ceremony where a Crowborough business was awarded the prestigious Queens Award for Innovation. This is a great honour and well deserved by the company. I also gave a talk to the Rotary club, who asked me to give an insight on the highs and lows of being a Town Mayor. The talk lasted longer than I anticipated as I never rehearse a speech and the subject is so diverse that I wanted to cover every aspect. Unfortunately there is not room in this report to mention all the engagements I was invited to but I would like to thank all these and the other organisations for inviting me to attend their
various events.
Finally… The Mayor’s year is, however, not all about attending events and has a serious side which is promoting the town and making representations to various authorities. To this end I have again had regular meetings with the District Council, emergency services and other local organisations. One fruitful meeting is the quarterly meeting with the Chairman of Wealden District Council, where the Mayors and Council leaders of the Wealden area get together to discuss issues which affect their towns. My personal agenda has always been to keep our town a safe and healthy place to live and to improve and preserve its amenities for future generations. One of my two charities this year is Taylor Made Dreams who help sick children to fulfil their dreams of having a holiday; because of the constant care these children require it is difficult for the parents to cope with holidays and this is where the charity can help. My other charity is Chestnut Tree who give help and respite to parents who have children with a short life expectancy. By providing hospice care they allow the parents a break from the constant attention these children require. In conclusion, I would like to thank the Town Council staff for their hard work and commitment in the efficient running of the Council over the past year. Also thanks to my wife Lyn for all her support and understanding during another busy year for me as Mayor. Cllr Ron Reed
Communications and Events Committee It was tremendous to see in the recent Sunday Times article that Crowborough was highlighted as one of the best places to live in the South East. The piece paid particular attention to the events that we organise, specifically the annual Boundary Walk, Sussex Day and the Summer Fair, all of which are always such a joy to attend. 2106 marked a special year for Crowborough
as the town marked the 50th anniversary of the twinning with Montargis, France. The annual visit from ‘The Society of the Friends of Crowborough’ was even more poignant, with numerous events held over the fourday visit, culminating in a evening reception at the Community Centre where our town was presented with the gift of some tiled artwork celebrating the 50th anniversary.
Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 2, 2017
Communication and Events Committee continued...
The committee is currently in the process of arranging a cabinet for this and it will soon be displayed on Montargis Terrace in the town for all to enjoy.
The lighting of the Crowborough Beacon to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday was our contribution to a very special national event. Although a rather chilly April evening, the event was well attended and the beacon was lit by Tommy and Bunty Douglas – a wonderful Crowborough couple who were both celebrating their own 90th birthdays in 2016. The Summer Fair saw excellent weather again this year and the event was enjoyed by many. This is one of the jewels in the crown of our yearly events. Thanks must go to the many groups and organisations that turn up with stalls, to those who take part in the horticultural competitions and to everyone who attends and makes it such a success. In particular, congratulations went this year to 1st Jarvis Brook Guides who won the Cake-Off competition and to Bunny Run Nursery who won the ‘Best Stall’ award. The firework display continues to be our biggest event with well over 10,000 people attending. It has rightly gained a reputation for being one of the best in the area. The committee received a number of positive comments after this year’s event including: “I was stunned. The show was incredible. I’ve seen fireworks displays before, they’ve been good. But nothing was as good as this.” “Brilliant fireworks last night in Crowborough, well done to all concerned.” “Brilliant show as always.”
always so proud that it seems the whole of Crowborough comes out to support this event. I thought the fireworks this year were AMAZING.” The choice of Christmas lights also continues to gain positive feedback and I should thank Millbrook Garden Centre for donating the 2016 Christmas tree which was situated in the Piazza. Sue Pollard proved to be a massive hit when she turned the lights on at the end of our Christmas Cracker event and was exceptionally gracious in staying on to sign autographs after having turned on the lights. The many stalls, land train, music and entertainers were all fantastic and added to the festive atmosphere. Thanks must go to Caroline Miles and her team for putting a lot of hard work in to getting all these events delivered successfully. We have a number of great events lined up for 2017 too. However, I would like to draw attention to the new Crowborough Community Festival this May. It has been great to see how Denis Hart and a small team have worked so hard to create a really exciting and varied set of activities. As a Council we have been keen to support the festival and very much hope you will feel able to support the many varied events as much as you can. It would be great to see this become an annual or biannual date in the calendar - it might even get a mention in The Sunday Times next year!
DIARY OF EVENTS 2017 21st May 2017 - Boundary Walk 16th June 2017 - Sussex Day 24th June 2017 - Armed Forces Day, Flag Flying Ceremony 8th July 2017 - Summer Fair 4th November 2017 - Firework Display 11th November 2017 - Armistice Day 12th November 2017 - Remembrance Sunday 24th November 2017 - Christmas Event 6th December 2017 - Carol Service
“I am a Crowborough resident and I am Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 2, 2017
Cllr Matthew Street
Environment Committee The Environment Committee continues its diverse work for the good of Crowborough. My first year as Chairman of this committee has been particularly busy and I thank Andy Beams and his staff for the efficient and helpful way that they have kept up with the workload generated from this committee. In particular, a big thank you to all of the grounds staff, our Ranger, the Environment Warden, and all who work tirelessly to keep Crowborough looking at it’s best. As a committee, most commonly we receive requests by members of the public looking for highways improvements, traffic calming measure and extra dog waste bins. We investigate all requests from residents, however with limited financial resources we can only try to remedy the most severe cases and where there is the greatest need. That said, the work of the Environment Committee is far further reaching than just this and I have given you a brief update on some of the other areas which we are responsible for below. Our ultimate aim is to keep Crowborough a clean, safe and attractive town in which to live.
of woodland which has increased the size, and therefore the wildlife value, of The Gyhll Nature Reserve on behalf of Crowborough’s residents. Also, the agreement of lease terms for the old overgrown former tennis courts behind Fermor Primary School are underway. Once finalised, work will be able to commence on the creation of the new Pocket Park Nature Reserve. Planning and ecological survey work has commenced on what will be a wonderful addition to Crowborough’s available outdoor space. We have had the pleasure of the Exmoor ponies again on the pony meadows this year. The unique way that they graze is doing a great job at improving the meadow for all forms of wildlife from wildflowers, pollinating insects (such as butterflies and bees), reptiles, small mammals and birds of prey such as Barn Owls, Sparrowhawks, Kestrels and Buzzards. The meadows continue to receive many compliments and this year we appear to have seen an increase in the number of people using them for picnicking.
Community Safety The Town Council has constantly opposed and made representations to Sussex Police following the changes to Neighbourhood Policing last year and the removal of Crowborough’s dedicated PCSOs. Crowborough Town Council is actively exploring the potential of employing a Community Warden to hopefully try and fill a small part of the gap which many residents feel, and the Town Council recognise, has been left since the PCSO role was changed. Crowborough is one of 200 councils which form the Sussex CCTV Partnership run by Sussex Police.
Nature Reserves This has been a productive and successful year for our nature reserves. We have managed to complete on the purchase of two new plots
In The Ghyll, Country Park and Bluebell Wood there has been much effort to control/reduce bramble, bracken and holly, especially along the sides of the paths in order to open them up. Volunteers have been most helpful in assisting with winter path improvement work, the creation of new glades and the improvement of some of the existing glades in all three areas. This on-going path and glade improvement work, will over time, attract significantly more flora and fauna species. This will in turn make the areas more enjoyable for walkers and those interested in wildlife.
Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 2, 2017
Environment Committee continued...
Walshes Park A new 70 acre park owned by Wealden District Council is due to be opened in May at the southern edge of the town behind Alderbrook. I personally have walked the area and would highly recommend everyone to visit it, as when finished, it will be a huge asset to the town, providing a wonderful new wildlife reserve and a lovely recreational space with stunning views.
yearly ‘Strengthening Local Relationships’ meeting with East Sussex Highways team. We look to match fund some of the most severe issues, and those which will have the greatest positive effects on residents. Currently there are two areas yet to be agreed by East Sussex for which the Town Council has submitted match funding requests for yellow lines. Additionally we have recently had a meeting with Highways team and can report that a full review of yellow lines within the town is being undertaken, hopefully with the aim to improve the common bottle necks such as Mill Lane.
Transport
South East In Bloom The planting in the town this year was as exceptional as always. It has been agreed that Crowborough will enter South East In Bloom 2017. We are entering in two categories (Town Centre and The Country Park.) We are calling on all businesses in the Town to take pride in their shop fronts and to make a special effort in July when the judging takes place. South East In Bloom isn’t just about flowers and hanging baskets; it also incorporates horticulture, green spaces, the environment and community involvement. This is a great opportunity to promote Crowborough as a place to come shopping (not just for the supermarkets) and also a wonderful town full of nature reserves and stunning green spaces.
Highways We have a long list of requests from residents of areas within the town for resurfacing, speed calming measures and yellow lines.
I wish to thank 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 everchanging 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.
Wealdlink Bus Service The Town Council is a major contributor to the funding of Wealdlink Bus Service who provide an essential service in the town running the 224, 225 and 226 services. Soon these bus services will be displayed on the digital display boards at the bus stops. Anyone can use these Wealdlink services. Wealdlink also run a door to door shopping service. These services are for anyone who has difficulty accessing normal service buses. Passengers are required to register in order to use the service. Registration is free, just phone 01892 771332 and register your name and address. Wealdlink are looking for volunteer drivers, if you think you can help then contact them on the number above.
We work closely with our County Councillors who regularly attend our Environment Committee meetings. We also attend a twice Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 2, 2017
Cllr Greg Rose
Finance and General Purposes Committee Well, we did it – we bought Pine Grove, after a long and tortuous process, included in the “Package of 3”, Pine Grove, together with the future, but certain, transfer of the freehold of the Community Centre and the Bluebell Wood. The price we paid was unchanged from the original offer we made to Wealden District Council. We also won our appeal against WDC to obtain Planning Permission for D1 use for part of the building so that we can rent out space for activities like a crèche or hairdresser – anything that involves public visitors – similar to the existing library. So, like last year, this report is written still with some unknowns which may be clearer by the time of the Annual Conference. These include when Pine Grove will open for business as “Crowborough Enterprise Centre” – probably early in 2018, at least 6 months later than we planned. But we now have appointed a good operator, Basepoint, who have local successes in Newhaven and Haywards Heath, and who are so confident that the Crowborough Enterprise Centre will be a success that they have agreed a 10 year lease with a rent and a commercial profit share. There is now a real pressure to deliver a successful Enterprise Centre in Crowborough to give a commercial return to you, the Council Tax payers, who have funded this investment, the largest in the Council’s history. Frustratingly the process subsequent to the acquisition has been fraught, firstly with staff changes and locum officers, which has caused a loss of focus and momentum, and the Council’s own decision-making processes whose speed, to put it kindly, bears no relation to any business or commercial decisionmaking process; committees and resolutions do not make for quick decisions. Our balanced budget for 17/18 means that there is an increase of 3% in your council tax in 2017/18. The principal causes of this increase are the decision by WDC to reduce the Council Tax Support Grant which they are phasing out completely over time, and an increase in our pension contribution costs for all Council staff. 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. We continue to have a very cautious investment policy and whilst the interest is minuscule, the money is safe. We also reviewed our Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and our Risk Management policies. We made grants of £52,500 this year and once again the two major recipients were the Citizens’ Advice Bureau and Clued-Up Info, both of which I know you all value highly. Others this year included the Crowborough Festival Association, Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club, Brighter Crowborough, Alderbrook Community Association, Crowborough Darby & Joan Club, Crowborough Arts, Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival Society and Sussex High Weald Dementia Group. Overall it has been another challenging year but looking to the future we are a proactive and project-driven council working together to deliver an exciting future for Crowborough, including looking to acquire land as we have done recently by expanding the Ghyll, to protect our green space from development. We also commissioned a Business Plan which will now go forward to include an updating of the Vision document. We shall be asking for your input, to determine what we want Crowborough to be in the coming years. Although we are essentially a service provider we are also a million plus business so the responsibilities and challenges are large and there has to be a commercial element to deliver a fair value for money for all our residents. We welcome Andy Beams as the new Clerk; he comes to us with a Banking and Financial background in addition to his Local Government experience. It is also a welcome sign that Caroline Miles has been promoted from within to be the Deputy Clerk. Hopefully we now have a stable team to lead us forward in these economically challenging times.
Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 2, 2017
Cllr Quentin Burch
Planning and Development Committee 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. In October, they announced a delay to the delivery of the new Wealden Local Plan. The draft proposal is due before WDC Full Council on 20th March and we await the outcome with interest. In the continuing absence of a binding allocation plan, Wealden continues to consider planning applications within 15km of the Ashdown Forest (which includes all of Crowborough) on a case-by-case basis, allowing visitor impact to be mitigated by a financial contribution to a SANGS fund, but still seeking to prevent any development which it considers will increase nitrogen deposition on the Forest. In the last year, the Planning & Development Committee has considered just over 200 planning applications. Although the
majority are for extensions and minor works of various sorts, there have been some substantial applications too, all in south-east Crowborough; approvals have been granted for 34 houses on the Rockington Nursery site (‘Jordan’s’), 18 houses on Tollwood Road (the application for 29 houses there was refused, and an appeal failed), and 12 flats at the Plough & Horses. Currently awaiting a decision is an application for 34 houses at the old Jarvis Brook works depot, and there are initial investigations into 100 houses to the north of Walshes Road. And, in the continuing saga of the Steel Cross development, the plan for 103 houses lost its final legal challenge in the Court of Appeal, but the developer is now considering a reduced application of 50 or 60 houses. I continue to be extremely grateful to the conscientious members of the committee who spend an enormous amount of time scrutinising applications prior to our committee meetings, in addition to absorbing other planning-related policies and documents. Cllr Peter Ellefsen
Sport, Recreation and Cemetery Committee The SRC Committee has been working to progress projects this year. Due to changes in staff this has not been easy. However, I would like to thank David Carden, the locum Project Manager, for his help and expertise during the time he was with the council. I would also like to thank Caroline Miles, the new Deputy Clerk, who is now picking up the pieces and helping to finalise plans.
Goldsmiths Recreation Ground Boating Lake – Great Crested Newts were discovered in the boating lake this year and problems with weed were reported by users of the lake. The Ranger has consulted with
an ecologist and a plan has been put forward to ensure that wildlife is protected whilst the lake can be used for its original intent. A programme is being developed to ensure that the lake is managed sensitively in the future. Miniature Railway – The council has given £3,500 to the Crowborough Locomotive Society for track components so that they can progress their railway extension project. The extension is expected to be completed and ready for Easter 2018. Running Track – Tenders have been received for different options to replace the cinder track. The working party is meeting with two
Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 2, 2017
Sport, Recreation and Cemetery Committee continued...
companies to discuss their tenders further. It will then consult with Crowborough Runners and it is hoped that work may begin later this year.
Wolfe Recreation Ground Council’s works yard - The health and safety work has been completed. Wolfe Cottage – When a tenancy agreement came to an end, the council took the opportunity to complete some work on the cottage. This has been completed and new tenants are now in place.
Summersales Consultants have now been appointed to look at the design and layout of the new cemetery.
Jarvis Brook Recreation Ground The Jarvis Brook Community Association gifted outdoor fitness equipment, installed at the Jarvis Brook Recreation Ground, to the council. We would like to thank them for this.
Palesgate Lane We are still working with the Jarvis Brook Sports Club to look at improving drainage on the land which we would like to use for sporting activities.
General We have carried out general maintenance at all play parks during the year. Each park is inspected regularly by our staff and annually by RoSPA. We have had several instances of anti-social behaviour in our parks during this year. We are going to look at how we can help to prevent these. Blocked toilets have been mentioned at most of our meetings. We have problems of blocked toilets at all our parks; we have installed hygiene and nappy bins in all our toilets and will be monitoring to see if this results in a reduction in costs of unblocking. I would like to thank the SRC committee for all their work throughout the year. Cllr Kay Moss
The Boundary Walk (Beating the Bounds)
21st May 2017 STARTING AT 9.30 A.M
Meeting at Goldsmiths Recreation Ground (next to the main car park) REGISTRATION AT 9.15 A.M Length of walk 10 miles approx
Please visit our website to find contact details for your local Town Councillors
CONTACT DETAILS
Crowborough Town Council Town Hall The Broadway Crowborough TN6 1DA Tel: 01892 652907 Fax: 01892 669736 e-mail: info@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk Website: www.crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk Reprinting or transmission in whole or part is forbidden except by express permission of the Town Council. Crowborough Town Council has no affiliation to any of the advertisers in The Crowborough Magazine Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 2, 2017
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
Business Page Summer Fun Day Saturday 3rd June The tenth Annual Summer Fun Day will take place on Saturday 3rd June in Crowborough Town Centre. This year we look forward to welcoming Italia in Piazza as our guest market and we are sure locals will enjoy sampling their fare. There will be free entertainment and music with visitors having the opportunity to find out more about the local businesses and organisations that have taken stalls as well as visiting retailers in the town. To book a stall visit www.crowboroughchamber.co.uk. Collection buckets will be available with donations raised for Brighter Crowborough. This group of volunteers is dedicated to keeping our streets clean, green and litter free and do a wonderful job tidying the Crowborough area. Thank you to our sponsors:
2017 Chamber Awards Winners Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Chamber Awards. Business of the Year: Zest Gifts Zest has won a Chamber Award every year and always receives numerous nominations from members due to their range of products, customers service and attractive shop. Customer Service of the Year: Global Travel Wendy Slack was delighted to receive Global Travel’s award for customer service. Her team’s ability to give bespoke travel advice and their knowledge of destinations and the industry made them a popular choice. Business Person of the Year: Kathy Gore - Friends of Sussex Hospices Kathy’s enthusiasm and hard work organising enjoyable and successful events has meant that Friends of Sussex Hospices has raised millions of pounds over the years. President’s Award: Hilary Lyon There are not many Crowborough events or committees that Hilary has not been involved with over the years, from Town Councillor to Mayor, Crowborough Lions to Friends of Montargis. If there is something happening in Crowborough, Hilary will have either had a hand in organising it or will turn up to show her support. www.crowboroughchamber.co.uk 30 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
News from the Community Mystery death of famous author Revealed is it? Can the characters kill their creator, and get away with it? in new play ‘MURDER BY PROXY’ “It is written. No trailer shall contain a ‘spoiler’… which might give the game away and prevent people from going to see the show. What a nonsense. What else are you reading this for, if not to find out what the whole thing is all about? So here it is, straight from the shoulder.
All is revealed at All Saints Church Halls, Chapel Green Crowborough on 16th, 17th & 19th May. Bar opens 7:30pm. Tickets £5. Find out more at www.murderbyproxy.co.uk - part of the Crowborough Festival“ - Ian Pinkerton
Sherlock Holmes & Dr. John Watson are holed up in 221B Baker St. The drugs aren’t working, and Sherlock is on the point of insanity. He’s convinced that Doyle is out to kill him. And he’s not wrong there. At first, the good doctor tries to pacify him, but as the story unfolds he finds that he, as the real writer of the stories, is even more angry than Holmes. He plots their revenge. As befits the ‘master’, this has to be the perfect crime. Well,
NEW ADVERT SIZE 16TH PAGE PRICES FROM £35 PER ISSUE! 01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 31
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
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 Crowborough Conservation - 01892 611414 - crowboroughconservation.org 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 - 07979 528628 Rotherfield Village Hall - 01892 660138 - rotherfieldvillagehall.co.uk 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 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 High Weald Walkers - 01342 825 518 Jarvis Brook Horticultural Society - 01892 665185 - helen@steeproad.fsnet.co.uk 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
32 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
Organisations & Societies Adult College for Rural East Sussex - 01825 761820 - acreslearning.org.uk Alderbrook Community Assoc. - alderbrookonline.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 662486 - crowboroughprobus@btinternet.com
Sports & Games 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 - 01892 655504 - 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 - 07742 104142 - vikkilink@live.com 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 -crowboroughwolfebowlingclub.com Dorset Arms Angling Club - 01892 652631 - dorsetarmsangling.co.uk East Sussex Junior Badminton Association - 01892 662700 - william@libraaudio.co.uk
01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 33
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
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
Support 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 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
Young People 1st Crowborough Scouts - 01892 654836 - www.1stcrowborough.org.uk Air Training Corp 1414 Squadron - 01892 654062 - oc.1414@aircadets.org Army Cadet Force - 01892 668 022 Boys Brigade - 01892 653 272 Clued-up.info - cluedupinfo@yahoo.co.uk - clued-up.info Girlguiding – 01892 664678 - sharon-adrian@sarah79.fsnet.co.uk - girlguiding.org.uk
Beacon Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic Siân Burnett BSc (hons), MChS Bridget Smethurst BSc (hons), MChS Sally-Ann Bobin BSc (hons), MChS HCPC REGISTERED
Treatment of feet including: Calluses and corns Biomechanics/orthotics and insoles Ingrown toenails Foot and heel pain Beacon Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic, Beacon Medical Centre, Beacon Road, Crowborough TN6 1AH www.beaconpodiatry.co.uk
01892 655349
DAYTIME, EVENING & SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS. HOME VISITS AVAILABLE. NO REFERRAL REQUIRED. EVERYONE WELCOME.
34 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
News from the Community Book a talk with Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance
Crowborough Cricket Club
The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance is inviting local groups, clubs, societies and other organisations to book a talk (free of charge) to find out more about the work of the charity. By inviting one of their volunteer speakers to your group, you will be helping to raise awareness of their work and therefore ensuring they can be there for those who need them, now and in the future. For more information contact 01622 833 833 or email talks@kssairambulance.org.uk
“We will be entertaining the world renowned Lashings All-Stars at The Wolfe Recreation Ground on Sunday 18th June. The day will start with an open coaching session from some of the world’s finest players (£10 per player, max 100 players) followed by a VIP lunch hosted by Lashings. Chose the right corporate package and they will even join your table! The match will start at approx. 4pm in a T20 format. The Lashings players will be available for autographs all day. Entry £5 for over 14s on the day. Tom Evans from the Heart breakfast Show will be making a guest appearance for Crowborough. 10% of profits on the day will go to support The Royal Marsden Hospital in London. We have set up an email address for all enquiries: lashingsatthewolfe@ outlook.com.” (more details on p29) - Jon Woollerton, Chairman Crowborough Cricket Club
01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 35
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
Appearances Aesthetics Gillian Huntley, 2015 Kent Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year, of award winning appearances has been in the industry for over 30 years, specialising in Advanced Aesthetics for more than 15 of those, and her treatments have helped transform the lives of her clients by boosting their confidence through the non-surgical procedures she offers. As well as specialist treatments such as mole removal, mesotherapy, thread vein/ pigmentation removal, skin peels using the Image Skincare range, skin tag removal, Gillian also provides semi-permanent cosmetic treatments such as eyebrow (WoW Brows) and eyeliner tattooing, areola reconstruction, receding hairlines and medical tattooing. Gillian's own clinic is in Chislehurst but she sees many of her local Edenbridge clients at Options Beauty Salon in the High Street. All her treatments are carried out to the highest possible standards and she also holds all the relevant certifications required so you can be assured you are in safe hands. One of the treatments which is starting to become more popular, and one we haven't actually covered yet through these articles, is the beauty spot (sometimes referred to as a beauty mark). Some people have natural spots which are positioned perfectly, adding that something extra to their face (Marilyn Monroe, Cindy Crawford etc.) There is no rule as to where the perfect 'spot' might be located and after the first three spots Gillian drew on me I didn't think I'd be going through with the treatment. It wasn't until Gillian drew the 'Von Teese' on my face that I could feel my mind changing. It can be quite
a big decision to make on your own and I was glad that I had brought my 1 2 friend Julie along Over my own clear The Marilyn Monroe to this particular mole session. Gillian was more than happy for a friend to accompany me, plus Julie was 3 4 very interested in The Cindy Crawford The Dita Von Teese finding out more about the treatments Gillian offers. I could see from the look on Julie's face (believe me I know her well enough to be able to read her expressions) and without her even saying a word I knew she was in agreement - this was the one - it was fun, looked natural so why not? So with that Gillian began the preparation procedure for my new semipermanent beauty spot. As with all the semi-permanent make-up treatments, the process begins by ensuring the skin is clean (so make-up off ) and a numbing cream is applied to make the process more comfortable. As well as having the beauty spot tattooed Gillian would also be applying the second application of my 'WoW' Brows, the tattooed eye-brows I originally had done a few months ago. Just look at the picture below to see the difference. BEFORE - EYE BROWS Semi-permanent make-up can be used to enhance your features or AFTER - WoW BROWS even to create something that isn't there. Gillian has been able to 'disguise' webbed toes by creating the illusion
36 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
Transforming the way we look Part 6 of a gap between the toes. The pigment (colouring) used for the make-up is mixed individually for each client as different tones suit different complexions. Gillian has an extremely good eye in making colour to match her client's features. This process is similar to having a permanent tattoo as there is a needle used to place the coloured pigment under your skin. The difference with semi-permanent tattooing is that the needle does not penetrate the skin as deeply as it is often carried out in very sensitive areas. So what if I decide I didn't want the beauty spot anymore? Well, it will fade over time, disappearing completely in about 2-3 years. If I want to keep it then an annual touch up would be all that is required.
Following any procedure, Gillian gave me my aftercare instructions which includes cream to help the areas treated heal properly. You do have to be careful with the areas for a few days until they heal properly - a process I'm getting rather used to! If you would like to arrange a consultation with Gillian or book an appointment for WoW Brows, beauty spots or any other treatments she offers, call her on 07711 067 789 or email her at gillian@appearancesaesthetics.co.uk. You can also find more at: www.appearancesaesthetics.co.uk @ appearancesaesthetics @appearances4u appearancesaesthetics
01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 37
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
What’s On in June Thursday 1 June Crowborough Flower Club: Community Centre, Pine Grove. Doors open at 7pm. Flower demonstration “Stand Up” with Sophie Beeney. Raffle and refreshments. Visitors welcome £5. For further information contact 655702/663702 or cfcesussex. weevly.com Friday 2 June - Tea for Tinnitus - 3-5pm, Crowborough Community Centre. If you or your family suffer from tinnitus, you are not alone. To book a place contact Hi Kent on 01622 691151 or email enquiries@ hikent.org.uk Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 June - Heffle Quilt Show - 10am4pm, Punnetts Town Village Hall Battle Road, Punnetts Town, (near Heathfield), East Sussex, TN21 9DS. Quilts, Raffle, Traders. £4 entry to include refreshments. All proceeds to Breast
Cancer Research. Contact 01435 865903 for further information. Thursday 8 June - Ashdown Forest Decorative and Fine Arts Society - Thomas Heatherwick: the modern Leonardo? For twenty years the Heatherwick Studio has combined curiosity and experimentation to produce a vast range of solutions to design challenges. His Olympic Cauldron and new London bus are highly acclaimed. Ian Swankie looks at the problems presented and the wonderfully creative ways in which Heatherwick and his team have responded. A visit to the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is planned for later this month. Members free of charge, visitors £6 or complimentary if you join the Society at the meeting.
Putting local businesses in front of local people
Call 01732 864 878
info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk
Sunday 18 June - Lashings AllStars v Crowborough Cricket Club - All day event at Wolfe Recreation Ground, Blackness Road. Contact lashingsatthewolfe@outlook. com for further information or go to page 29 of this issue! Saturday 24 June Crowborough Farmers’ Market: - 9am-1pm, Car Park, Crowborough Social Club, Croft Road. Tuesday 27 June Crowborough Horticultural Society: “Ornamental Garden Maintenance” by Ken Turner - 7.30pm, Crowborough Community Centre.
Events in July/August? Don’t forget it’s FREE to feature your club or organisation’s event here. Deadline for the next issue is Friday 2 June!
A COLOUR advert this size costs just £50 per issue (or less if you take out a multi-issue package). Call Laura on 01732 864 878 and get your business featured in the next issue!
38 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
• Viessmann approved installer, boiler changes from £1600 including a 10year parts and labour warranty. • Boiler servicing, repairs and breakdowns.
July/August issue deadline: Friday 2 June
• LPG and Natural gas. • Gas appliance installation and servicing. • Full bathroom design and installation service. • Cylinders both vented and unvented.
Call 01732 864 878
info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk
• Comprehensive boiler service £72 Inc (plus parts if required) • Friendly, prompt and reliable service. • Gas Safe registered. Fully Insured. No call out charge. • Ring for free no obligation friendly advice or quotation.
T: 01892 750124 M: 07972 172609 E-mail: william.court2@btinternet.com www.eridgeplumbingandheating.co.uk 01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 39
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
News from the Community Crowborough Lions : Community Matters “Crowborough Lions would like to thank everyone who took part in our Big Quiz and Easter Egg Raffle. Both events raised good amounts to help good causes in the local community. Recent beneficiaries were Mark Cross School C. E. Primary School who enjoyed improved paving and decking for the children to enjoy, and the Crowborough Miniature Railway which benefited from a major contribution to it’s ambitious expansion programme.
Our free diabetic screening session for the public takes place on the 4th May at Crowborough Social Club from 11am to 3pm. On Saturday 10th June we will host our summer tea party for the town’s senior citizens. We now look forward to the summer months when we will be participating in local fairs and fetes with our popcorn and candy floss machine plus our childrens crossbow game in Crowborough, Groombridge and Wadhurst. If you know of any person or organisation in your area who could benefit from our help, please contact our community services chairmen Peter Boorman on 01892 664 641or email pjboorman@gmail.com. All requests are treated in the strictest of confidence.
We recently sponsored Crowborough Athletic F. C under 13 girls team with new shirts and these were presented to them at a match when If you have any spare time we are always they were mascots to the first team. looking for volunteers and we do of course welcome new members or you may be interested in being a ‘Friend of Lions’ where you are occasionally called upon to assist without being a full member. For information contact David Martin on 01892 652 300.“ - David Martin, Crowborough Lions
Sewing group gives the community centre’s Gallery Café a new look Crowborough Community Centre’s Gallery Café is undergoing a makeover thanks to donations of cash and furniture along with the hard work and generosity of groups who use the centre. A Green Token donation from Waitrose also helped to pay for materials and redecorating. Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) manages the café in a joint venture with Crowborough Community Association (CCA) with the aim of bringing high quality, good value food and beverages to all Community Centre users and visitors.
Caption: Daisy Sew volunteers made 24 cushions and yards of bunting for the café area. From left to right: Lauren Bartlett, Margaret Noble, Kat Pond, Wendy, Phyllis Coleman, Vicki Russell, Jenny Flint, Arabella, Jules Crooks, Tracy, Jo-Anne Dean, Tiffany, Judith Latter-Stapley, Penny and Polly.
40 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
May/June 2017 Entry Form
Send in your completed entry by 2 June 2017 for your chance to win a bottle of Champagne* courtesy of the team at The Community Radio Show - the show for all things community, charity and fundraising - every Thursday on www.channelradio.co.uk Please post your entry to: PO Box 142, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 9AQ
NAME: ................................................................... TEL: .................................................... ADDRESS: ........................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................. Closing date for entries is Friday 2 June 2017. Winner and crossword solution to be announced in the next issue of The Crowborough Magazine. First correct entry drawn will win. Judges decision is final.
*Entrants must be 21 or over
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 2017 Crossword Winner Congratulations to Kay Brunt of Crowborough who wins a free groom for dog or cat at Thomas’ Professional Dog & Cat Grooming.
March/April 2017 Solution
www.thomasdoggrooming.com
Get your entries in by Friday 2 June 2017 for your chance to win this issue’s prize courtesy of The Community Radio Show.
Good Luck! 01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 41
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
Fill in your details on the form on the previous page and send in your completed entry to PO Box 142, Edenbridge TN8 9AQ or drop your entry into J&K Gallery, Croft Road, Crowborough by Friday 2 June 2017 for your chance to win bottle of Champagne* courtesy of the team at The Community Radio Show - the show for all things community, charity and fundraising - every Thursday from 10-11am on www. channelradio.co.uk
Across
Down
1 - Real (6)
2 - General idea (7)
5 - Small numbered cube (3)
3 - Not in a specific location (8)
7 - Backbone (5)
4 - E.g. the colour of salmon (4)
8 - Someone who studies data (7)
5 - Excess of liabilities over assets (7)
9 - Cutting instrument (5)
6 - Intrinsic nature (7)
10 - Educating (8)
7 - Rise to one’s feet (5)
12 - Throes (anag) (6)
11 - Space between two objects (8)
14 - Small (6)
12 - Taken as a whole (7)
17 - Apparel (8)
13 - Secretion of an endocrine gland (7)
18 - From the capital of Italy (5)
15 - Touching down (7)
20 - Characterised by constant change (7)
16 - Chute (5)
21 - Courage; boldness (5)
19 - Standard regarded as typical (4)
22 - Made-up statement (3) 23 - Creative act (6) 42 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
from page 8
Sudoku Solution
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
Presented by: Laura Burton-Lawrence & Ken Tymms
Listen live every Thursday from 10am to 11am on www.channelradio.co.uk email: team@thecommunityshow.net website: www.thecommunityshow.net facebook: @thecommunityradioshow twitter: @Community_Show
01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 43
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017 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
The small business pensions manager
Is automatic enrolment giving you a headache? Whether you’re an employer or a business adviser looking to help your clients with automatic enrolment, we’re here to help. Kent Pension Services is a dedicated workplace pensions and automatic enrolment consultancy. Get in touch to find out how we can help you. COMPLY?
EMBRACE?
Contact us Tel: 01892 871242 Email: enquiries@kentpensionservices.co.uk www.kentpensionservices.co.uk @kentpensionservices
44 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
@kentymms
May/June 2017 • The Crowborough Magazine
Garden Maintenance Services ■ Full Garden Maintenance Service. ■ Planned programmes throughout the year - designed for you. ■ Plant selection, sourcing, planting, turfing. ■ Pruning, weeding, mulching, mowing, lawn care. ■ Annual contracts, short-term or one-off arrangements. ■ Registered for Green Waste Removal let us recycle your green waste in an environmentally efficient way. ■ Patio and driveway cleaning. ■ A Buy With Confidence Approved Trader. Please see our website www.allseasons-llp.co.uk or contact: 01892 610302 | 07895 908242
Allseasons Landscaping & Design LLP | Registered in England | Partnership No OC328096
01732 864 878 • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 45
The Crowborough Magazine • May/June 2017
Index of Advertisers Carpenters/Joiners Pearl Carpentry & Joinery ...........9 Chimney Sweep Mr Jolly ....................................................31 Chiropodists & Podiatrists Beacon Chiropody Clinic .........34 Courtyard Clinic ...............................39 Cleaning/Domestic Services Magiclean ................................................8 Computer/Technology Services CrowboroughComputers.com .......8 Counselling & Psychology Wealden Psychology Institute ...12
Garden/Outdoor Services AB Garden Services ........................13 Allseasons Landscaping ....15 & 45 Ashwoods Tree Work ......................44 John’s Gardening Services ........43 Natural Landscapes ..........................9 Tree Hoppers .........................................19 Garden Machinery
Events/Entertainment Crowborough Community Festival ........5 Crowborough Cricket Club .........29 Crowborough Summer Fun Day ..7 Open Mic Event..................................17 Royal British Legion ........................39 The Community Radio Show ....43
Plumbing All Pc Services Ltd ............................31 Digby Fox ...............................................15 Eridge Plumbing & Heating ........39 J Gilbert Plumbing & Heating .....13
Property Maintenance & Improvements Health & Beauty Redwing Property Services .........45 Appearances Aesthetics ..............37 Redwing Roofing .............................15 Yoga in Crowborough ....................19 SPS Roofing Contractors ...........48 Slimming World ................................34 Traditional Builders ..........................8 Millennia Garden Machinery ...............1
Home & Interiors Magnolias at home ...............19 & 35
Skip Hire Skip X .......................................................19
House Clearance Eden Valley Clearance ...................43
Social Clubs Crowborough Constitutional Club........16
Driving Schools Red Fox Driving School .................31 Marble Specialists Bowerland Stone ...............................47 Education Lingfield College .................................3 Mobile Car Valeting AutoShine ..............................................8 The Warren Day Nursery & Pre-School ........11 Osteopaths Helen Dunn ..........................................35 Electricial Services DS Services (UK) Ltd ........................45
Picture Framers J & K Gallery ............................................2
Venues for Hire Crowborough Beacon Golf Club...9
Painting & Decorating Sarah’s Painting Services ...............43 Pension Services Kent Pension Services ....................44 Pet Services Thomas’ Professional Dog Grooming .......13 Thomas’ Professional Cat Grooming .......13
You can also view a copy of The Crowborough Magazine online at www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk
Next Issue Copy Deadline Friday 2 June
for July/August 2017 issue
46 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
*Indicates special offer for readers
Accountants MBS Accounting ...............................6
ROOFING CONTR AC TORS FREEPHONE
0800 878 6064 All roofing requirements undertaken: Flat Roofs Slate / Tile Roofs Fibre Glass / GRP Roofs Lead Work Chimneys Moss Removal Gutters / Fascias Roof Repairs of all types
For further information visit our website
www.southernpropertysupport.com or www.checkatrade.com