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Contents 14, 16
Editor’s Note
34-46
Clubs & Organisations
18
What’s On in November
38
Business Page
21-28
Crowborough Town Council Newsletter Issue 4
40
Puzzle Page
42
Sudoku Solution
29
WIN tickets for this year’s Crowborough Pantomime
44
Useful Numbers
32
What’s On in December
46
Index of Advertisers
Look out for News from the Community articles throughout the magazine
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Get in touch Editor: Laura Lawrence 07775 682 127 info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk The Crowborough Magazine is an independent publication produced by Laura Lawrence.
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How does purchasing a ‘listed’ building differ from an ordinary purchase?
By Gemma Blizard
obligation will be placed on you to remedy any breaches, if you purchase a property without ensuring that the listing has been complied with. Please refer to the Historic England website for further guidance on www.historicengland.org.uk.
In the South East we have a number of properties of special architectural or historical importance. A listed building will fall into one of three categories of listing; Grade I, II or III, with the most common being Grade II. Greater restrictions are in place for Grade I and Grade II buildings and it is extremely important that when you purchase a listed building that you have a specialist survey to ensure that the terms of the listing have been complied with, as the penalties for non-compliance are considerable and the
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Once you are the owner of a listed property, if you intend carrying out any works, you should seek advice from the local authority’s Conservation officer, as stricter planning restrictions apply. If the Conservation officer is of the opinion that the alterations or additions will affect the property’s protected features then they will require you to apply for listed buildings consent. This is in addition to the usual planning permission and building regulations approval, which may be required, depending on the nature of the alteration that you intend making. It is extremely important to obtain the necessary consents as the penalty for breach of the listing can result in up to two years imprisonment and there is also no time limit in which a local authority can bring enforcement action. For further information on listed building purchases, please contact Gemma Blizard by telephone on 01825 762281 or email gcb@dawson-hart.co.uk.
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Note from the Editor... Dear Readers, I can’t believe how quickly we are approaching the end of the year with November and December having always been traditionally busy months in the Crowborough calendar. Not only is Bonfire Night coming up (don’t forget the Town Council’s firework display is taking place on Tuesday 5th November) but also the annual Crowborough Christmas Cracker on Friday 22nd November. It’s always a great event to attend to put you in the Christmas spirit. In fact, what could be more Christmassy than a pantomime? The Crowborough Players have been busy rehearsing for their upcoming performances of ‘A Christmas Carol’. I’m delighted to announce that they are giving away a family ticket to their first night performance on Friday 13th December at the Crowborough Community Centre. If you’d like to be entered into the draw, simply turn to page 29 and answer a simple question for your chance to win! I’d like to say how nice it was to bump into several residents from Crowborough at the annual Edenbridge Motor Show and Music Festival which took place in September. I hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as I did as MC on the day. We hope you can make it next year. I did look out for you when I was doing interviews in the crowds but I had to make do with Charlie Grima, one of the drummers from 70s rock band ‘Wizard’. Maybe I will catch you next time.
Interviewing Charlie Grima (Photo credit: Stuart McGregor)
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my advertisers who alerted me to a recent scam that had happened to them when they were targetted by scammers claiming to be working with me on my magazines. They were offering advertisement upgrades or chasing outstanding payments from them and trying to take money. Please can I remind all my advertisers to be vigilant and only make payments in the usual way or directly with myself when paying for advertising. As I’m nearing the end of my editor’s note, I’d like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year, your support and feedback for the magazine is always much appreciated. I’m sure I’ll be bumping into many of you at the upcoming Christmas events taking place locally. If you’re new to the area then I’m sure you will enjoy being part of this wonderful, vibrant community. 14 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk
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What’s On in November Tuesday 5th November Crowborough Firework Display - 7.15pm, Goldsmiths Recreation Ground. The music theme this year is ‘We Will Rock You’. Please give generously to the Mayor’s charities.
Saturday 23rd November - Crowborough Farmers’ Market - 9am-12.30pm, Car Park, Crowborough Social Club, Croft Road.
Saturday 23th November Crowborough Choral Society Wednesday 6th November Concert - 7.30pm, All Saints - Beacon Sixth Form Open Church Centre, TN6 1ED. “J.S. Evening - Students and Bach Christmas Oratorio families are invited for a tour performed by Crowborough of the specialist Sixth Form Choral Society and members Centre from 5-8pm For further of their German partner choir information contact 01892 accompanied by the Sussex 603 000 or email opendays@ Sinfonia, leader Christopher beacon-academy.org. Phipps, and led by musical director, Mark Beesley. Soloists Friday 8th November - Pine will be Charlotte Bowden Grove Pictures - ‘Film: ‘Sweet - soprano, Sidonie Winter Country’ at Pine Grove Pictures alto, Paul Austin Kelly - tenor, in Crowborough Community and Edward Jowie - bass. Centre. The story of a middle- There will be an interval with aged Aboriginal man who refreshments. becomes a wanted criminal. Doors open 7pm, film starts Tickets £15 each available at 8pm. Drinks available. from J&K Gallery, Croft Tickets £8 (reduced to £4 if you Road or online at www. become a member) from the crowboroughchoral.com. Community Centre or on the Monday 25th November door. Gardens & Guerrillas with Tom Friday 22nd November Dyke in aid of Hospices of Crowborough’s Christmas Hope - 12.30-3pm, Buxted Park Cracker - 4-6pm, Crowborough Hotel, TN22 4AY. Tickets £35 Town Centre. Santa’s Grotto which includes a mocktail and Opens at 3.30pm. Stalls, Stilt a 2-course lunch with a glass Walkers, Land Train, Glow of wine, coffee and mints. Call Juggler, Bubble Queen, Live 01959 525 110 or email sam. Music. Lloyd Warbey, star barnett@hospicesofhope. of TVs Art Attack & the 2019 co.uk Tunbridge Wells panto, will be turning on the Christmas lights at 6pm. 18 | www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk • info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk
Tuesday 26th November Crowborough Horticultural Society - 7.15 for 7.30 start, Crowborough Community Centre. “Winter twig identification” by Alan Harvey of Hadlow College. Members free. Visitors £5. Thursday 28th November - Crowborough Memory Café - 2-4pm, Woodlands & Heatherview Care Homes (alternating). A free service for local people with memory loss or other dementias and their carers. Everyone welcome. Call 01892 653 634. Friday 29th November Crowborough Tinnitus Support Group - 2-4pm, Room 3, Crowborough Community Centre, TN6 1FE. Run by local deaf charity, HI KENT. All welcome, free of charge. An opportunity to share experiences and coping strategies for local people living with tinnitus. Enquiries to Maxine Harris at Hi Kent on 01622 691151 or m.harris@hikent.org.uk
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Crowborough News The Official Newsletter of the Crowborough Town Council
Issue 4 2019
In this issue: Annual Fireworks Display Meet our new Councillors New mural for Skate Park Community Grants Councillors Contact Details
The Ghyll – An Award-Winning Local Nature Reserve
For the first time this year the council entered the ‘Ghyll Local Nature Reserve’ (LNR) into the ‘South and South East in Bloom’ competition – and we were absolutely delighted to receive a Silver Award.
What is ‘The Ghyll’?
can also result in unusual micro-climates which is beneficial for many species, including mosses and lichens. The Crowborough Ghyll LNR also benefits from being edged by large meadows, glades, hedgerows and the most beautiful bluebell and bracken slopes.
The Ghyll LNR which runs along much of the eastern edge of the town (stretching from Jubilee Meadow at Steel Cross, down to lower Burdett Road) is an especially important reserve as it provides a nationally-rare type of wildlife refuge. The Sussex Weald has the greatest cover of woodland in Britain, however, only 6% of the High Weald in Sussex is classed as ‘Ghyll’ woodland. Historically, the steep sided nature of Ghyll woodlands has ensured that they have remained largely untouched and undisturbed by human activity for thousands of years. Their steep sides
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Continued over...
Environment Committee Report The Ghyll continued...
Firework Display
How do we manage this special nature reserve?
The Council manages the reserve throughout the year to ensure it provides the maximum possible value for wildlife, as well as residents and visitors. Our Ranger, Daniel, explains how that happens: “The Ghyll has an annual management plan which includes cutting some of the meadows mechanically at the right time of the year for pollinators, and to provide a winter seed resource for birds wherever possible. Other meadow areas are suitable for ‘conservation grazing’ (from September to the end of October) by ponies which visit us from a local farm. This type of grazing is highly beneficial for improving wildflower flora and fauna. The trees, meadows, glades and bracken/bramble are controlled to provide a constant resource for birds, butterflies, reptiles and small mammals such as dormice, as well as the large number of amphibians which thrive in the wet woodland.”
Exploring The Ghyll
Why not visit The Ghyll LNR for yourself to see how beautiful this natural woodland is? There is also abundant wildlife to see - raptors (buzzard, kestrel and sparrowhawk), brown trout, flocks of goldfinches and various wagtails, plus many more species have been sighted in the area. Increasingly rare yellowhammers and linnets
have even returned to the fields near Palesgate Lane now that we manage them with both recreation and wildlife in mind.
Can I help?
Absolutely! Volunteers often assist the Ranger during the year, whether with practical tasks, wildlife surveys or simply providing photographs of the reserves and wildlife. For more information on volunteering with our Ranger, please email Daniel on Ranger@crowboroughtowncouncil. gov.uk So, whether you fancy a wildlife adventure, a summer picnic, or an autumnal ‘muddy welly walk’, why not visit The Ghyll and see what it has to offer?
TUESDAY 5th NOVEMBER The music theme for 2019 is
‘WE WILL ROCK YOU!’
7.15pm Goldsmiths Recreation Ground PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE MAYOR’S CHARITIES
Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 4, 2019
Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 4, 2019
Meet our new councillors At the start of the summer the Council welcomed three newly co-opted members – Cllr Alison Arthur (South West Ward), Cllr Mia Lederman (North Ward) and Cllr David Neeves (South East Ward). Cllr Neeves had served as part of the previous Council, but Cllr Arthur and Cllr Lederman are new to Crowborough Town Council, and you can find out a bit more about them below.
Cllr Alison Arthur “Originally from Hertfordshire, I have lived in Crowborough for 23 years and my 3 children (18, 16 and 7) were born in the town and go to school in Crowborough. I enjoy getting involved in community events & fundraisers and I like to support local businesses. I have been busy on 6 PTA committees since 2004 in various roles, including Chair, Vice Chair, Event Organiser, Secretary and Committee Member. I am a Governor at 2 local primary schools (in the village of Withyham and at Ashdown Primary in Crowborough). I am self-employed, mostly working from home. I am a linguist and an environmentalist, with a passion for travel. I also enjoy cooking, music and the theatre. I have been a Town Councillor since late June 2019 and I am proud to represent Crowborough South West ward. I am on Crowborough Town Council’s ‘Environment’ Committee and on the ‘Communication and Events’ Committee too. I would also like to become more involved with ‘Brighter Crowborough’, ‘FairTrade Crowborough’ and ‘Plastic-Free Crowborough’. Thank you to those who have supported me in becoming a councillor and please do get in touch should you have any queries. “
Cllr Mia Lederman “I grew up in Coleman’s Hatch enjoying the wonders of the Ashdown Forest, school in Forest Row, and had a best friend in Crowborough, which was, as a result, effectively my second home. My professional background is in the health sector, and I have run my own health and wellbeing businesses, as well as working several years in public health and social services. I have also experience in mentoring and small business development. I am someone who likes to get stuck in and to facilitate changes that contribute to improving health and wellbeing. Key ways to improve wellbeing is to be part of a supportive and creative community, to participate in something meaningful, and to have easy access to the right kind of support. I look forward to championing those causes and projects already in our community, as well as those yet to develop, which support and enable members of our community, to thrive and succeed. I am an open and friendly character and hope to get to know the residents in the North Ward better over the coming months. I will be hosting monthly surgeries so that people can bring concerns or comments suggestions, or just to meet and say hello. Details will follow. Please do not hesitate to be in touch with me in the meantime.” Crowborough Town Council Newsletter - Issue 4, 2019
New Mural for Goldsmith Skate Park the council and asked if it would consider a mural on the skate park: “My kids are always over there either playing on the swings or using their scooters on the skate park. One of the skate park ramps is directly opposite the car park and main path that people use and I noticed just how dull and boring that slab of concrete looked. Just for fun I mocked up a photo of what that ramp would look like if I painted a mural on it with positive message, not only for the users of the skate park but for those heading towards the Have you visited Goldsmiths Recreation gym, swimming pool or any other activity that Ground recently? If not, you may not have they were doing at the leisure centre.” seen the wonderful new mural that has been painted on the skate park by local hand- The committee saw Ian’s vision and was lettering artist, Ian Barnard. completely on board – and we think the finished work looks amazing! Why not visit the Ian has lived in the town for most of his life skate park yourself and see how the artwork and now lives with his family near to the has transformed the area? recreation ground. Last year Ian approached
Candlelit Civic Carol Service Tuesday 3rd December 2019 at 7.30pm All Saints Church, Chapel Green, Crowborough ALL WELCOME
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Community Grants Crowborough Town Council welcomes and values the work of local voluntary groups and organisations. The Council has a policy for making grants to groups and organisations which contribute to the welfare of the community by improving or supporting activities and facilities. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a clear need for financial support.
Policy is available at: www.crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk. Alternatively, please email info@ crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk, telephone (01892) 652907 or call in at the Council Offices.
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Crowborough Town Councillors (by Ward) WARD
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ADDRESS & EMAIL
PHONE
Central
REED Ron (Conservative)
3 Southridge Rise, Crowborough, TN6 1LN Cllr.ron.reed@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
H 663532
Central
MOSS Chris (Conservative)
The Pippins, Eridge Road, TN6 2SY Cllr.chris.moss@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
H 654201
Central
BUCKLITSCH Peter (Independent)
Cllr.Peter.Bucklitsch@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
4 Clock House Court, Beacon Road, TN6 1AF
H 669971
Jarvis Brook
OWEN-WILLIAMS Gareth (Lib Dem)
Cllr.G.Owen-Williams@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
19 Beeches Road, Crowborough, TN6 2AH
M 07860 659122
Jarvis Brook
STOCKS Colin (Green)
Cllr.Colin.Stocks@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
25 Bracken Close, Crowborough, TN6 2EJ
M 07833 374672
North
GARRETT Martyn (Independent)
Cllr.martyn.garrett@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
65 Millbrook Road, Crowborough, TN6 2SB
H 661238
North
MOSS Kay (Conservative)
The Pippins, Eridge Road, TN6 2SY Cllr.kay.moss@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
H 654201
North
LEDERMAN Mia (Liberal Democrats)
cllr.mia.lederman@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
Gables, Beeches Farm Road, TN6 2NY
M 07482 282284
St John’s
STREET Matthew (Conservative)
Westfield Lodge, Hilders Farm Close, TN6 2XJ cllr.matthew.street@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
H 660141
St John’s
HIGGINSON Geoffrey (Independent)
11 The Rowans, Beacon Road, TN6 1FD Cllr.Geoffrey.Higginson@ crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
H 661638
South East
ROSE Greg (Independent)
Hollies, Fermor Road, Crowborough, TN6 3AP Cllr.greg.rose@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
M 07515 884301
South East
JURY Richard (Conservative)
26 Rockington Way, Crowborough, TN6 2NJ Cllr.richard.jury@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
M 07827 743343
South East
NEEVES David (Labour)
95 Forest Rise, Crowborough, TN6 2EP cllr.david.neeves@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
H 663456
South West
WALLER Neil (Conservative)
94 Fermor Way, Crowborough TN6 3BJ Cllr.neil.waller@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
H 662435
South West
PENNEY Alan
Sparken Lodge, Mill Drive, TN6 2RR
H 662565
South West
ARTHUR Alison (Liberal Democrats)
2 The Grove, Crowborough, TN6 1NY cllr.alison.arthur@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
M 07759 965020
(Independent)
Cllr.alan.penney@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
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***Competition Time*** - WIN a FAMILY TICKET to the Crowborough Players Panto ‘A Christmas Carol’ Since 2012 The Crowborough Players have performed an annual Community Pantomime, starting with Cinderella. For their eighth visit to Pantoland, they present to you “A Christmas Carol”, based on Mr Dickens’ timeless tale. This year’s performances will take place at The Crowborough Community Centre on Friday 13th December at 7.30pm, Saturday 14th December at 2pm and 7.30pm, and Sunday 15th December at 2.00pm. Tickets are available from www.thecrowboroughplayers.com, by calling 01892 300 567, or in person, at The Crowborough Community Centre (TN6 1FE). Prices are £10.00 for adults, and £8.50 for children and concessions. There will be a licensed bar. They look forward to welcoming you there. For your chance to win a family ticket (2x adults/2x children) for opening night on Friday 13th December at the Community Centre, just answer this simple question: What was the first pantomime The Crowborough Players performed at the Crowborough Community Centre? Mark your entry: Crowborough Players Competition and either email your answer to info@ crowborough-magazine.co.uk or post your answer and contact details to: PO Box 142, Edenbridge, TN8 9AQ. First correct entry drawn will win! CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS 29TH NOVEMBER 2019. info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk • www.crowborough-magazine.co.uk | 29
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What’s On in December Tuesday 3rd December Candlelit Civic Carol Service - 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Chapel Green, Crowborough. All welcome. Thursday 5th December Crowborough Flower Club - Doors open 7pm. SPECIAL Christmas Event - Flower demonstration with LORENA DYER - “A Christmas Wish”. Doors open at 6.45. Flower Raffle/General Raffle. Sales Table, Christmas refreshments. TIckets £10 - available from 01892 663 702 . Thursday 5th December Cocktail Making at Bar Trend in aid of Hospices of Hope 7pm, Bar Trend, Crowborough, TN6 1DL. Tickets £20pp to include welcome drink, nibbles and your chance to make a cocktail. Email events@ hospicesofhope.co.uk or visit www.hospicesofhope.co.uk. Friday 6 December - Pine Grove Pictures - Members choice of film at Pine Grove Pictures in Crowborough Community Centre. The chosen film will be known by the beginning of November. Doors open 7pm, film starts at 8pm. Drinks available. Tickets £8 (reduced to £4 if you become a member) from the Community Centre or on the door. th
Wednesday 11th December Christmas Wreath Workshop in aid of Hospices of Hope 6.30-10pm, All Saints Church Centre, TN6 1ED. “Come and try your hand at making a Christmas Wreath. Tickets £35 and include mince pies, coffee and dinner. Please bring your own gloves and secateurs. Call 01959 525110 or email events@hospicesofhope.co.uk.
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Friday 13th - Sunday 15th December - Crowborough Players presents ‘A Christmas Carol - 7.30pm on Friday & Saturday evening and 2pm on Saturday and Sunday afternoon at Crowborough Community Centre, TN6 1FE. Tickets £10 adults, £8.50 children and concessions available by calling 01892 300 567 or on the website at thecrowboroughplayers.com. Licensed bar on site. Sunday 15th December - Carol Service with mince pies and mulled wine - 3pm, St Michael and All Angels, Jarvis Brook. All welcome!
Wednesday 25th December Friday 13th & Saturday 14th - WISHING YOU ALL A VERY December - Christmas Tree HAPPY CHRISTMAS!! Festival - From 10am-7pm on Friday and 10am-6pm on Saturday at St Michael and All Angels, Jarvis Brook. Refreshments in Church Hall. Free entry, donations welcome. The Church will be IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT filled with Christmas trees each TAKING PLACE IN JANUARY/ decorated by a local sponsor to FEBRUARY 2020, PLEASE their own design. EMAIL DETAILS TO:
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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 - 07852 427346 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 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 Friends of Crowboro Citizens Advice - friendscrowcab.org.uk 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 Michaels Church Jarvis Brook Church Hall - 01892 663497 St Richards Church and Hall - 01892 611318 - strichardscrowborough.org United Church Crowborough - 01892 665493 - unitedchurch.org.uk
Hobbies & Interests Arts Society Ashdown Forest - afdfasnews@gmail.com - 01892 663388 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 Heritage Group - 01892 663511 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 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 Alderbrook Community Assoc. - alderbrookonline.co.uk
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Brighter Crowborough - davidcollumbell@hotmail.co.uk Crowborough & District Lions Club - 01892 654196 - crowlions.org.uk Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival Society - 07880 880160 - nickie.cbcs@btinternet.com Crowborough Community First Responders - 07780 976041 - crowborough-cfr.co.uk Crowborough Foodbank - 07936 515798 - crowborough.foodbank.org.uk 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 664347 Royal British Legion - 01825 765348 - Crowborough.Secretary@rbl.community Society of Friends of Montargis - 01892 662676 St.John Ambulance - ray.cassford@sja.org.uk
Parents & Toddlers Baby/Toddler Song - 01892 668022 - dshearn@hotmail.com Hickory Dickory - 01892 661565 ‘Little Fishes’ - 01892 665493 Noah’s Ark - 01892 652081 Rotherfield Parent & Toddler Group - rotherfieldbtg@outlook.com
Social Groups & Clubs Brook Valley WI - 01892 661380 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 Rotherfield WI - 01892 853 72
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/Fridays) - 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
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Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 9177650 - alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Al-Anon Family Groups - 0800 0086 811 - al-anonuk.org.uk Crowborough Support Group of Parkinson’s UK - 01892 654324 Crowborough Social Group of East Sussex Association for the Blind - 01323 832252 Ditch the Slippers - www.ditchtheslippers.org.uk ME meetup - Lisa: 01892 309 562 - meetup.org.uk Memory Moments Café - 01273 494300 Uckfield, Heathfield, Lewes & District Multiple Sclerosis Branch - 01892 764292 Slimming World Crowborough - 01892 610297
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 For any updates, please email amendments to: info@crowborough-magazine.co.uk
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Tester & Jones wins East Sussex Business Award Crowborough’s independent funeral director, Tester & Jones Funeral Services triumphed at the East Sussex Business Awards 2019, winning the ‘Micro Business of the Year’ award and being named as a finalist in the ‘Professional Service Provider of the Year’ category. The awards ceremony, which took place on Thursday 26 September at the East Sussex National, was an opportunity to honour the best businesses in the county. The award was accepted by Tester & Jones’ joint owners, Stephen Tester and Glenys Jones, who set the firm up 15 years ago and pride themselves on providing an exceptional service, coupled with a caring approach. The East Sussex Business Awards are organised by ACES (The Alliance of Chambers in East Sussex), with support from East Sussex County Council, and ‘showcase those businesses that have shown exceptional growth, are supporting the development of their teams and have shown commitment to the region’. Tester & Jones was eligible to enter the awards through being a member of the Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce. The judges said they were particularly impressed by Tester & Jones’ ongoing commitment to the families it supports. Ten years ago, the firm launched a Bereavement Group and this has provided vital friendship and a support network to many bereaved people in Crowborough and the surrounding area since then. Crowborough Chamber was also delighted to see two other of its members recognised at the event. The Divine Water Co Ltd was shortlisted in the SME Business of the Year Category, while Dawson Hart was highly commended in Outstanding Team of the Year. For more information about Crowborough Chamber, including details of membership benefits and how to join, please visit our website www.crowboroughchamber.co.uk
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CROSSWORD ANSWERS: Across: 1) Hogs 3) Struggle 9) Latches 10) Clout 11) Hop 12) Augur 13) Order 15) Evict 17) Tie In 18) Tin 19) Drier 20) Ellipse 21) Yearning 22) Scut Down: 1) Half Heartedly 2) Get Up 4) Tasted 5) Uncharitable 6) Georgia 7) Entertainment 8) Rhododendron 14) America 16) Intern 18) Topic
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News from the Community Help Create A Caring Community “Crowborough & District Lions Club has been involved in our community for over 45 years helping local charitable and needy causes. We are active in the communities in and around Crowborough including Wadhurst, Ticehurst, Mark Cross, Rotherfield, Jarvis Brook, Groombridge and Hartfield.
Rugby Club, whilst looking forward to next year we are already working on preparations for our Big Quiz on 14th March 2020 at Crowborough Community Centre.
In between the fundraising work we find time to enjoy ourselves, typically once a month we will hold an event such as an organised walk followed by a meal at a local pub, a Fish & Chip supper with a quiz, a curry night at a local restaurant. Occasionally we have a theatre trip, add to those our own annual occasions of Christmas Lunch, our Charter Night celebrating our formation in 1974, and Handover Night where the newly elected Club Officers are We are currently planning our Christmas events greeted. including our senior citizens Christmas Lunch All of our work needs people like you, and and our charity street collection on The Plaza you could help us create a caring community. on Crowborough High Street. Anyone over 18 can join us and you’re welcome to attend our monthly meeting (2nd Tuesdays) In November we’ll be attending Crowborough at Croft Road Social Club (opposite Waitrose). Bonfire to help collect monies for our Mayor’s chosen charities and marshalling the course for We look forward to meeting you.” We help all ages from the young people where we liaise with local schools on various projects together with Scouts, Guides and various youth groups and on to our senior citizens where we are currently planning our annual Christmas Lunch for them. In between we help a range of people who have a variety of difficulties and problems that need our practical help or a donation to help solve these situations.
Crowborough Runners’ annual road race.
- Secretary, Crowborough Lions Club
If you’d like further information about Crowborough & District Lions Club contact: Email: secretary@crowlions.org.uk Phone: 01892 652300 | Text: 07486 891697
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All our charitable donations of course require money so we raise funds by attending local fairs & fêtes, our bookstall on Croft Road is a weekly project, we’ve recently held a very successful Fashion Show at Crowborough
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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 - 0300 330 9022 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 - 116 123
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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Index of Advertisers *Indicates special offer for readers
Accountants MBS Accounting ..................................6
Funeral Directors Tester & Jones ......................................41
Roofing Redwing Roofing .............................10
Advertising Garden/Outdoor Services The Crowborough Magazine .....39 Allseasons Landscaping .....8 & 29 Ashwoods Tree Work ......................7 Bathroom Design/Installation John’s Gardening Services ...........9 Bathe in Safety ........................................7 Tree Hoppers ........................................11 Business Services Handyman Services JK Comms Ltd .....................................11 Handy Andy .............................................9
Skip Hire Skip X* ......................................................6
Care Homes Health & Beauty Heather View ........................................15 Appearances Aesthetics ..............45 Slimming World ...............................8 Carpenters/Joiners Pearl Carpentry & Joinery ...........10 Yoga in Crowborough ..................20 Precision Joinery .................................9 Hearing Aids Chiropodists & Podiatrists Beacon Chiropody Clinic ...........11 Computer/Technology Services CrowboroughComputers.com ......7 Domestic Cleaning Services Magiclean (Carpet & Upholstery) ...9 The Magic Carpet Cleaning Co. ...11
Clubs Crowborough Bridge Club ............8 Travel Nautilus Yachting* ...........................45 Tyres K & M Tyres* ...........................................48
Owen Hearing ........................................5
Home & Interiors TransFunk Furniture ...........................2 Opticians Crowborough Opticians ..................5 Osteopaths Helen Dunn ..........................................10
Double Glazing/Glaziers Insulation Services ............................30 Millbrook Glass ...................................29
Painting & Decorating Mike Anthony Decorator ...........20 Sarah’s Painting Services ............9
Education Lingfield College .................................3 The Warren Day Nursery & Pre-School ........1
Picture Framers J&K Gallery .............................................47
Electrical Appliance Retailers Southpoint Electrical ......................16
Solicitors Claire Nash Solicitors ......................19 Dawson Hart ................................12-13
Plumbing Digby Fox ..............................................20 Eridge Plumbing & Heating ........33 J Gilbert Plumbing & Heating ...11
Events/Entertainment Christmas Wreath Workshop ....31 Civic Centre Uckfield .....................17 Edenbridge Bonfire ......................43
Property Maintenance CI Products ............................................30 Redwing Property Services ......20 St Pierre Contractors .....................33 Taylor Building & Maintenance Financial Advisors Services ......44 Campbell Munro ...............................36
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