Uckfield Matters Issue 121 September 2017

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SEPTEMBER 2017
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HIDDEN GEMS
RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP
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ON YOUR DOORSTEP
by Zoe Holland
What we’ve been doing...
PREPARING
for September. It’s that back
to school feeling - it feels more
like a new year than January.
New term, new shoes, new
things to try.
NOMINATING
our community heroes in
the Uckfield FM Community
Awards. There are so many to
choose from. We can’t wait to
find out who wins.
There is so much to do in and around Uckfield, but we often forget
what’s out there and how easy it is to access such a wide range
of activities and entertainment. Zoe Holland joins the team and
unearths some of the hidden gems on our doorstep.
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JOINING IN
the fun and entertainment at
Weald on the Field, the Rugby
Club’s 50th anniversary fete,
the 5th anniversary Roots &
Blues Festival, the Wealden
Activity Day - just a few of the
great events summer
EXPLORING
A host of hidden gems on our
doorstep. From woodlands
to beaches, you don’t have
to venture far to have
adventures around Uckfield.
REMEMBERING
Sheila Gellatly, former editor
of this magazine, who sadly
passed away earlier this
summer. Our thoughts are
with Sheila’s family; she was a
great lady and full of fun. She
will be missed.
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localmatters
news in brief
What’s inside...
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
tips for start-ups
pg 30
localmatters
05 NEWS IN BRIEF
A round up of some of the regional news
21 HORSE RESCUE GALA
Local chairty’s end of summer celebration
32 WEALD ON THE FIELD
In pictures
41 & 42 THE MONTH THAT WAS
With Ron Hill and his camera
communitymatters
08 BRIGHTER UCKFIELD
Brightening up Uckfield’s summer
08 ROTARY CLUB
A tale of two Clives
09 UCKFIELD LIONS
Preparing for the car run
10 THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE
Celebrate this September
familymatters
14 ON YOUR DOORSTEP
Exploring outside around Uckfield
artsmatters
20 PRETTY POTTERY
Philomena’s many vesselled women
wellbeingmatters
22 SEPTEMBER, HARVEST & HOME
A new season heralds new beginnings
34 ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Revisit your resolutions and keep going!
sportsmatters
36 SPORTS ROUNDUP AND ACTIVE UCKFIELD
MORE RESIDENTS MAKE ENERGY
SAVINGS THROUGH THE BIG WEALDEN
SWITCH
There has been a sharp increase in the number
of Wealden residents benefiting from cheaper
household energy bills by taking part the Big
Wealden Switch.
Nearly 1,000 residents saved more than £200,000
on their household energy bills during two
collective switching campaigns run by Wealden
District Council this year.
This year’s overall average saving was £228.
You can register your interest in taking part in the
next Big Wealden Switch energy auction at the
Wealden web site. You will need to have recent
household energy bill to hand. Following collective
switching auctions, people who signed up for the
Big Wealden Switch receive a letter offering them a
new tariff. They are under no obligation to accept
but it may represent a considerable saving on their
existing contract. There are no obligations and no
fees involved.
FREE SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR CARERS
The Association of Carers provides free volunteer
led support to unpaid Carers in East Sussex,
including Respite and Befriending, Computer Help
At Home, a telephone Talk and Support Service
and more. The aim is to reduce isolation to support
Carers to continue in their caring role.
If you think you could spare just a few hours a week
to help out, please get in touch. Full training and
support is given, expenses are paid and there is
no personal care, so don’t worry if you’re not too
mobile yourself. We even have drivers to take you!
Our next induction is in Battle on 6th September,
but if you can’t make that one, we have plenty of
others coming up.
Or maybe you are a Carer who could benefit
from the free services? Does it sound too good
to be true? It’s not. Call 01424 722309 or visit
www.associationofcarers.org.uk
THE UCKFIELD VOICE
From the Town Council
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localmatters
news in brief
LOCAL ARTISAN CIDER MAKER WINS
PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
Hurstwood Cider has recently won several top awards
including ‘Country Homes and Interiors Magazine’s
- My Country Business Awards 2017’, a Bronze
Medal for their Medium Cider in the British Cider
Championships at ‘The Royal Bath and West Show’
and they have also been awarded 1 star for their
Medium Dry Cider in the Great Taste Awards. .
Alex and Mat Gibbins run their small family cider
making business using traditional methods. The
apples are pressed and fermented, after blending
freshly pressed apple juice is added prior to bottling
to add a natural sweetness.
With a growing loyal following their reputation is
spreading throughout the country. Look out for
Hurstwood Cider at events in East Sussex throughout
the year. Stockists can be found on their website
www.hurstwoodcider.co.uk
OLDER PEOPLE’S DAY MARKS MILESTONE
A celebration of the role played by older people
marks its 10th anniversary with a packed two-month
programme of events across East Sussex.
The full schedule of activities being held in the county
throughout September and October to mark Older
People’s Day on Sunday, October 1 has now been
published.
It features nearly 130 events – many of which are free
– including sports and physical activities, walks, coffee
mornings, film screenings, singalongs, trips out and
events for people with dementia.
The programme, based on the theme Full Of Life, is
supported by East Sussex County Council, Clinical
Commissioning Groups and East Sussex Seniors’
Association, in partnership with leisure centres, local
councils, charities and community and voluntary
organisations.
You can download the full programme online or pick
up a copy from local libraries, leisure centres and
council offices or through community and voluntary
organisations.
It includes contact details to book places where
necessary, information on how to get to the venue,
details of catering on offer and entry charges where
applicable.
The programme can be downloaded from
www.eastsussex.gov.uk/olderpeoplesday
CRANWELL WEALTH SOLUTIONS
WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBER
Local wealth management business, Cranwell Wealth
Solutions Ltd. has just celebrated their first birthday in
their town centre location on 21 Church Street. With
this celebration comes a new addition to the team as
Steven Sanders joins as a Financial Planner.
Steven previously worked at HSBC and Nationwide.
With a wealth of experience Steven enjoys working
with a range of clients. Whether they are just starting
out in life, trying to get onto the property ladder, or
looking for a secure and planned retirement.
CHILDREN’S CENTRES OFFER TOP QUALITY
SUPPORT TO BREASTFEEDING MUMS
New mums needing breastfeeding support and advice
can now find help at children’s centres and health
visiting clinics across the county.
East Sussex’s health visiting and children centre
service has been given stage 2 of an internationallyrecognised
accreditation by Unicef after training
hundreds of staff to support mums to breastfeed.
Having already achieved Stage 1 of the charity’s Baby
Friendly Initiative, the team was awarded Stage 2
accreditation after demonstrating that staff are well
trained to provide parents with the best possible help
and advice.
Breastfeeding support and advice is available from
the team at Uckfield Children’s Centre and the
community health visiting team.
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UCKFIELD ROTARY
A TALE OF TWO CLIVES
BRIGHTER
HELPING MAKE
BRIGHTER
Taking a break from our busy July, we enjoyed a lovely Sunday
afternoon to celebrate Clive Critchley and Clive Cooper, who
each joined our club more than 40 years ago.
President Charles House reminded
members and guests of events
in which the two Clives had been
prominent. He noted, in particular,
a Ladies’ Night at which the afterdinner
speaker had been Dame
Thora Hird, when even the hotel
staff had crept into the room to
hear her recount stories of her
career.
Both Clives have served as
President at least once. Clive
Cooper recalled a highly profitable
Jazz Evening held some years ago
as well as a Golf Day organised
on behalf of Macmillan Cancer
Support, while Clive Critchley’s chief
memory was of the trees planted
by the Rotary Club in Luxford Field,
funded by an appeal held while he
was Club President. He was also
influential in 1980 in the provision
of the town clock, which is shortly
to be replaced. Both Clives are
still actively involved in various
organisations in the town, and we
look forward to their continuing
contributions to Rotary and to the
community in coming years.
This tea party was held at
Crockstead Equestrian Centre,
which is our new headquarters.
After many happy years of meeting
at the Forge, Halland, we moved to
Crockstead in July, and have been
made very welcome.
Our programme of community and
fund-raising events is being put
together, and we will let you have
details of these shortly. The fundraising
will boost our Charity Fund,
from which we meet requests for
support from the local community.
If you know of a local good cause
that could
benefit from
Rotary Club
support, please
let us know,
using the
contact details
set out below.
If we can help, we will.
How to contact the Rotary:
Email:
uckfieldrotaryclub@gmail.com
Website:
www.uckfield-rotary.org.uk
Facebook: Uckfield Rotary Club
Phone: Secretary 07482 275811
BUSINESS NETWORKING EXPO 2017
THURSDAY 13TH JULY, 10AM - 3PM
BU volunteers have continued to be
busy collecting litter in the town centre
and in many streets in Ridgewood.
They were also active at the Weald On
The Field event on 5 August.
The Project Group of volunteers
answered a request for help to
clear undergrowth and bushes
along Browns Lane where they were
growing across the pavement, making
it difficult for pedestrians to use the
footpath.
BU’s Annual Garden Competition was
a great success. Section winners - and
there were many - received their
award on 15 July. BU handed over
some shiny, new cups which had been
donated by the town’s Chamber of
Commerce. Thank You
We would like to say a BIG THANK
YOU to:
Uckfield Town Council staff for
providing and maintaining the baskets
of flowers in the High Street, the beds
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communitymatters
UCKFIELD LIONS
14TH CLASSIC CAR RUN 2017
Now in its 14th year, the date for the 2017 Lions Annual
Classic car run - Sunday 24 September - is fast approaching.
The event will again be on the last Sunday in September - 24th - and
follows a similar format to the proceeding years.
The cars will assemble at The Halfway House Pub, Isfield for coffee and
biscuits from 10am and then set off on a scenic run through Sussex.
Having completed the route they will assemble back at the pub to
display the vehicles and enable the drivers and passengers to partake
of the pig roast lunch prepared by the Lions or refreshments from the
pub.
at Boots Corner and various other
areas in Uckfield;
To the Rotarians of Uckfield for
making the railway station area
very colourful;
To the various pubs and
businesses, local residents who
have clubbed together, and
individuals, who have provided
floral displays. Brighter Uckfield
provided the displays under the
Uckfield entrance signs and have
assisted in ongoing maintenance
of other floral areas. We are proud
to be part of Uckfield’s community
effort in making Uckfield a very
attractive town this summer.
Lion Chris Macve said “The charity chosen by the Lions this year
to benefit from the funds raised will be Canine Partners who are
Sussex based and provide trained dogs to assist people with complex
disabilities such as cerebral palsy,
muscular dystrophy, MS, spinal
injuries and injured personnel
from the armed forces. We just
hope for fine weather to assist
this spectacular day”.
To find out more about Uckfield
Lions and the Uckfield Lions
bookshop, visit
www.uckfield-lions.org.uk, or
if you would like to find out
more about the work of Lions
International, visit
www.lionsclubs.org
Let us know of any messy spots
or if you would like to help.
Call 01825 768709 or find us on
Facebook @brighteruckfield
Photos Ron Hill Photographic
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OWLSBURY PARK
ON UCKFIELD’S DOORSTEP
Work has begun on Owlsbury Park at Little Horsted. The 74 acre site looks across the
valley to Uckfield, but extensive landscaping and planting scheduled will hide the
nearby A22 and the surrounding area will become a flower meadow.
The park will provide a new recreation area and will
take pressure off Ashdown Forest as its lowland
heathland ecology is being threatened by nitrogen
deposition from vehicle exhaust fumes and a high
amount of recreational use.
Planting has already been completed on two
orchards, one which features more traditional
varieties including plums, cherries walnuts and
quince. The second orchard, in the north of the
park, includes modern varieties. As the fruit trees
mature, the apples can be used both for fruit and
pressing for juice.
Many of the existing features including a number
of farm ponds are being restored to provide a
reservoir of wildlife.
There will be a car park off Horsted Pond Road
but the main access will be via a footpath running
under the A22 linking to Uckfield via the Ridgewood
estate, with other footpaths providing links to Little
Horsted and Piltdown.
A CELEBRATION OF VOLUNTEERS
The Uckfield Volunteer Centre is hosting a very special event on 16
September for everyone who lives in and around Uckfield. We are
celebrating volunteering and want to show you how a small offer
can make a BIG difference!
14.2 million people in the UK regularly volunteer
once a month in the UK. Why not be one of them!
The largest age group volunteering is now the under
25’s -not what you thought? ‘Helping out’ is proven to
be good for your health, can help build your CV, can
build your confidence and teach you new skills as well
as passing on your own skills to someone who really
needs them.
Please come along and celebrate with us. We will
have lots of interactive activities for all the family from
making Tudor cakes to trying out the latest high-tech
wheelchair. We are also delighted to announce we
have Lembit Opik from BBC Radio coming to open our
special event too.
We also have lots of local organisations who will be
on hand to talk about and show you what they do.
Uckfield FM will be broadcasting live on Facebook and
much much more.
There will be free refreshments and a free prize draw.
So, what’s stopping you? Come and join in the FUN.
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BUXTED Thursday 3.25pm – 4.15pm
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FRIDAY RED 3.40pm – 4.30pm
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FRIDAY ORANGE 5.30pm – 6.55pm
FRIDAY GREEN 5.30pm – 6.55pm
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ORANGE - age 9 years
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CLUB PROGRAMME The natural development from school based tennis is to join one
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each week for players from the age of 4 to adults. We also offer internal tournaments at all
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familymatters
OUT AND ABOUT
LOVING LIFE IN SUSSEX
by Zoe Holland
Zoe is a Mum, Step Mum, Teacher
and Local Explorer. She shares her
adventures around Sussex with her
family on her blog jugglingonrollerskates.
com which features local days out, places
to stay and local events.
Wow! Where did the Summer go!? One minute we’re in the throes of enjoying lazy school holidays..
then boom...the mornings are crisp, the leaves start changing colour and the children are a year
further in their school careers.
We’ve had a busy few weeks enjoying days out come
rain or shine. I always feel so lucky to live in this part
of the country at this time of year. We are surrounded
by rolling countryside including the South Downs and
Ashdown Forest for Summer walks and picnics. We
have the beaches and cliffs down on the coast....and
then there’s the vibrant seaside towns of Brighton and
Eastbourne.
Over the past few weeks our adventures have taken
us to Bedgebury Pinetum on a Gruffalo hunt, Bewl
Water to paddle in the pretty reservoir, we’ve enjoyed
sunset beach sessions on Brighton beach and rainy
puddle walks across the Ashdown Forest. We’ve also
visited fantastic local events such as the Ringmer Steam
Fair and the Byline Festival at Pippingford. Best of all
we’ve stayed at some fantastic local camping spots like
Embers at Bentley and Wowo near Sheffield Park....
where we spent the night in a yurt! It’s certainly been a
fun packed Summer and there always seems to be so
much going on in and around Uckfield!
As we welcome September and prepare to embark on a
new school year there’s a real sense of change and new
beginnings. It’s a hugely exciting time with the chaos
of new schedules, routines, class mates and teachers.
September’s also the month where we get to relish
the last few days of tee shirt weather before the coats
and boots come out for the rest of the year. Despite
being the tail end of Summer there are still some great
outdoor events taking place locally too.
Into the Trees takes place over the weekend of the 9th
and 10th of September in Pippingford Park near Nutley.
The event is organised by the same team behind the
hugely popular Elderflower Fields festival and promises
to offer a similar range of outdoor and nature based
play opportunities for families.
Then on the 16th and 17th The Bentley Estate put
on their annual Woodfair. The event is the place to
celebrate anything wood related… craft, forestry,
chainsaw sculpting, trug making, forest education,
music, food..the list is endless and is a fantastic family
day out.
So yes..the days may be getting shorter and the
mornings certainly fresher...but at the same time we
embrace a new season, a new school year and best of
all new adventures!

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a parent and preschooler Monday
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fair weather alternative to another day
at the soft play!
On the same site you can also
find Branching Out Adventures. This is
fantastic tree top activity centre set in
the beautiful woodland surrounding
the Bentley Estate. They offer a range
of high adrenaline activities in a
safe and professional environment.
Activities are generally suitable for
children aged 6 and up…although
there is also a cafe and play area on
site to occupy younger children.

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DO WE KNOW WHAT RIGHTS WE HAVE AS CONSUMERS
The Consumer Contracts Regulations
have been in place for some time now
but do we know what rights we have as
consumers?
Nick Stockley is
Solicitor in Dawson
Hart’s Litigation
department
and specialises
in commercial
litigation and
mediation
Suppliers of goods and services are now
obliged to give consumers information
relating to the description, the price, the
right to cancel, seller information and
compatibility of digital content.
Your right to cancel an order for goods
now ends a minimum of 14 days from
the day you receive your goods. You
now have 14 days to decide whether to
cancel then a further 14 days to send
the goods back. You should get a refund
within 14 days of returning the goods.
The trader also has to refund the basic
delivery cost of getting the goods to
you in the first place. Exemptions to
these regulations include, CDs, DVDs or
software if the seal is broken, perishable,
bespoke or personalised items.
The seller must deliver goods not more
than 30 days from the date of the
order. The seller is responsible for the
condition of the goods until they are
received by the consumer.
If you order a service, you have 14
days from entering into the contract
to cancel it. If you have asked that the
service starts straightaway you will still
be able to cancel, but you must pay
for the service that is provided up to
cancellation. Exemptions include hotel
bookings, flights, car hire, concerts and
other event tickets, or where the trader
is asked to carry out urgent repairs or
maintenance.
If you are “stuck” in a contract then we
can advise you on your rights.
THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING YOUR WILL UP TO DATE
Laura Manton is
a Director and
specialises in
Wills, Probate,
Trusts & Tax
Planning.
A woman has been awarded a share in
a property after a long and upsetting
court battle.
Joy Williams, 69, had lived with her
partner Norman Martin in a property
they had owned as tenants in common
since 2009 until he suffered a heart
attack in 2012. The couple were
unmarried and he was still legally
married to his wife Mrs Martin when he
passed away.
As Mr Martin had failed to either
update his Will or divorce, his share of
the £320,000 property passed to his
estranged wife, 73 year old Maureen
Martin.
Ms Williams wanted Mr Martin’s share of
the property to be transferred to her in
order to give her some financial security
as she had had no means of support
herself after the death of her partner.
Speaking after the hearing Ms Williams
said “What has been traumatic for me
is that this level of serious relationship
is not currently recognised by the law
and I therefore had to bring this claim
in court to achieve some security and
to obtain this result. I hope my situation
raises awareness for others to consider
their own financial position in relation
to their partner and consider whether
they need to take advice to protect each
other in future.”
Laura Manton, Director at Dawson
Hart Solicitors says “I advise everyone
to ensure that they have done all they
can to protect their family by having a
properly drawn up Will. Please contact
us without delay to make sure you have.”
Telephone 01825 762281 or e-mail
lmm@dawson-hart.co.uk
This information has been prepared for general interest and it is important to obtain professional advice on specific issues and for your own
circumstances. Whilst we believe the information to be correct at the time of print, we cannot accept responsibility for loss occasioned by any person
acting or refraining from acting as a result of this material.
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THE UCKFIELD FM COMMUNITY AWARDS 2017
“UCKFIELD IS ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY”
This year, Uckfield FM are proudly hosting the first ever Community Awards.
The awards recognise the amazing work and commitment that so many
people in our community provide.
Nicola Bennett, Fundraising and Marketing
Coordinator for the community radio station, says:
“Uckfield FM are incredibly proud and excited to be
hosting our first Community Awards.
“Every year we meet and interview so many fantastic
people and organisations in our local area who
tirelessly work under the radar making others’ lives
and our local area so much better.
“We thought it was important to bring them into
the limelight and let you all know exactly how many
amazing people we have around us. We have asked
the people of Uckfield and the surrounding villages to
nominate those who they feel should be recognised
for their work or time and have been truly humbled by
the stories we have seen so far.
“In a world and time with so much negativity and
horror, it is time to look at how amazing people can
be too.
“This is Uckfield FM’s small contribution to looking at
what our local unsung heroes do achieve!
“The awards take place in November and we would
hope that as many of you as possible can join us for
our dinner and award ceremony.”
The award categories are:
• Volunteer of the Year
• Charity Fundraiser of the Year
• Sports Person of the Year
• Young Person of the Year
• Teacher of the Year
• Carer of the Year
• Community Green Award
• Give Back to the Community
• Parent/Guardian of the Year
• Charity of the Year
• Emergency Services
• Person of the Year
Sponsors of the awards include: Cranwell Wealth
Solutions, TR Fastenings, Rix and Kay, Lawson
Commercial, Uckfield Civic Centre, CJ Thorne and Co,
and Uckfield Matters magazine
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THE MANY
VESSELED WOMEN
LOCAL PAINTER TURNS TO POTTERY
Philomena Harmsworth, a painter of twenty years
has moved to East Sussex and discovered pottery.
She says that last year the paintings were literally
starting to leave the surface of the canvas and that
after a short pottery course realised, with utter
delight, that so many of the paintings were actually
supposed to have been pots all along! This is an
interesting concept as Philomena makes pots that
are also supposed to be paintings!
Now ensconced in a project coined the Many
Vesseled Women, literally female figurines made
up of domestic vessels – traditionally hand-thrown
bowls, vases. The compilations are then sketched
upon, often directly from life giving it that immediate
freshness of first hand insight. They have a
dichotomy of traditionally produced domestic ware
with a surreal decorative element. Philomena calls
these 3D paintings.
A collector of Philomena’s work says her paintings
translate effortlessly into ceramics. You will be able
to see weird and wonderful ceramics alongside the
paintings they have sprung from. There will also
be usable bowls mugs and jugs for sale. As an ‘old
school artist’, Philomena grew up with the love of
craft, drawing all the time, so there are still livesgarden
fruit and veg painted directly into bowls with
the signature sense of humour- fruit in bowls painted
onto bowls.
‘My wish is for people to live with live art: real things
nourish and enhance one’s day. Living with handmade
art, no machine or device can replicate. Real
things give us a sense that an exchange has taken
place, that sensation arises from a stimulated mind.’
Philomena has been raising funds for the East
Sussex Foster Carers Association by taking part in
Lewes Artwave this September.
SUNDAY’S ARE FOR
SUPPORTING THE
SUSSEX HORSE RESCUE
Sussex Horse Rescue
Trust was established over
50 years ago to rescue,
rehabilitate and loan where
possible, horses, ponies,
and donkeys that have
suffered horrendous cruelty
and neglect. The staff and
volunteers work tirelessly to
ensure a happy and healthy
life for all equines that come
into the sanctuary. It costs over £220,000 each year
to keep the sanctuary running, so the support of the
general public is fundamental in enabling the sanctuary
to keep running and fulfilling their belief that every
equine has a right to a loving home free from cruelty and
neglect.
When the sanctuary is open to the public, you can meet
the sponsored horses, ponies, and donkeys on the yard,
take out a sponsorship, make a donation, browse the
Barn Shop, enjoy a lovely cuppa in the tearoom, pony
rides for the kids, enjoy our field walk to see the horses,
and meet Brolly the Umbrella Cockatoo. At the annual
Gala Closing Day on Sunday 10th September there will
be stalls, entertainment, a parade of sponsored horses,
facepainting and much more! For the more horsey
minded, the annual Tack Sale is held the following
Saturday in the Walled Garden from 2-4pm – free entry,
all good quality items, come and grab a bargain!
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SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
11am to 4pm
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wellbeingmatters
by Michelle Pearce
SEPTEMBER, HARVEST & HOME
September is the month of harvest and home. So many people herald it as one if their favourites with its high blue
skies, torn white clouds and a new richness to the light. The last grain crops are being brought in, berries are ripening
in the hedgerows, the English apple harvest is in full swing. September is back to school time, back to work, it is off to
Uni time, autumn wardrobe time, fattening pumpkins, time for fledglings to fly.
Whilst the beginning of the month is
often still blessed with the final treats
of summertime - bright mornings and
warm afternoons, the evenings are
closing in, the dew is heavier, and by
the end of the month everything is
tinged with autumn. Whilst it can be
a time of loss, with summer ending,
and winter on the way, it can also a
positive time as well. As a water-shed
between the light bright months past
and the darker ones ahead, September
is a good time to reap the rewards of
the year’s work, reflect on successes
and failures and to make plans for the
future.
Monty Don sums up the paradoxes of
September beautifully in his book Fork
to Fork - “It is the month of harvest but
the start of next year’s planning and
cultivation as well…No other month
has such a rich and rounded light or
such a tangible sense of preciousness.”
Being the product of the year passed,
and the seed-bed for the year to
come, September is a time of balance,
epitomised at the equinox on 22nd
September, when day and night are
equal length.
This time of balance - of light and dark,
inner and outer, harvest and loss - can
offer us an opportunity to recalibrate
ourselves and our lives. It is a good
time to look at our work / life balance,
to hone our ability to rest as well as to
be active, and it is also a fabulous time
to get creative. With food for free in
the hedgerows, and an excess produce
in many kitchen gardens, it is a good
time to make jams and chutneys or to
start planning creative projects to fill
the lengthening evenings. Nurturing
in themselves, creative tasks can give
enormous personal satisfaction and
with careful planning and application
can make meaningful gifts.
The idea of harvest and planning may
have its roots in the gardening and
agricultural world, but they can also
be applied to our work and domestic
lives as well. September is the time
of repair, renewal and prepare. It is
a great time to clear out the gutters,
get those jobs ticked off the DIY list at
last and get ready to baton down the
hatches. On the domestic level the
theme is de-cluttering and generally
refreshing our homes and our ideas.
Sifting through the cupboards, under
the beds, giving things away clearing
space are all worthwhile tasks at this
time of year which help us to create
a safe, clear space, and an underlying
order, within which we will be better
able to rest over the winter months.
Another favourite book of mine is The
Rules of Life by Richard Templar. In it
he writes that “Clutter overwhelms you
emotionally and gets more and more
cobwebby”. He suggests that “Pruning
your stuff gives you a chance to get
rid of anything that is useless, broken,
out of date, un-cool, un-cleanable,
redundant and ugly….. Having a good
clear-out refreshes you, revitalizes
you, makes you conscious of what
you are collecting.”. His words bring to
mind the famous early 20th Century
designer William Morris, who wisely
advised - “Have nothing in your house
that you do not know to be useful, or
believe to be beautiful.”
If the end of summer brings a sense of
foreboding spend some time planning
your autumn and winter, deliberately
scheduling in time, like the earth, to
rest and renew. It is a great time to
value your indoors and your inner
world, to re-ignite a creative hobby, to
buy yourself an inspirational book, to
book a regular massage.
If this time of year seems daunting,
spare a thought for the swallows. I
have watched two clutches being loving
reared this summer. The latest are still
tiny hatchlings with wide yellow beaks
being loyally stuffed by their tireless
parents. The pressure is on. These
fledglings must be fed up, flight-fluent
and ready, by the end of the month for
their 4,000 mile journey to Africa. The
smallest of our clutch will only be two
months old when the time comes, one
September afternoon, for them to line
up on the telephone wire and launch
themselves into flight. If fragile birds
with brand new wings can fly 4,000
miles we can survive winter, surely, and
with a little preparation in the glorious
month of September, we might even
enjoy it!
Bibliography
Fork to Fork - Monty & Sarah Don
The Rules of Life - Richard Templar
Michelle Pearce is a freelance writer, poet and massage therapist who lives with her family in the beautiful countryside outside Uckfield.
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‘This isn’t an open-ended slimming club,’ says Rachel. ‘We set your
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For those who are not able to visit, a very successful remote support
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‘My clients’ ages range from 8
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With an average weight loss
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THE UCKFIELD VOICE September 2017
THE UCKFIELD VOICE
It was my great pleasure to officially open ‘Weald
on the Field’ on Saturday 5th August – a fantastic
one day festival that celebrated good food, drink
and music. Families flocked to Luxford Field
to enjoy the event and there was something for
everyone including children’s activities. There
was an excellent line up of bands appearing on
the Bullet Stage. The showers failed to dampen
spirits and the sun and smiles shone through.
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
by Cllr. Louise Eastwood
Ron Hill Photographic
The event was organised by Uckfield Town
Council’s ‘Celebrate Uckfield’ group along with
local company ‘Food Rocks’, Wealden District
Council and the Uckfield Chamber of Commerce
with support from Uckfield FM and the Tesco
Bags of Help scheme. Let’s hope that this
becomes an annual event!
At the time of writing we are looking forward to
the Uckfield Carnival. This year is extra special
as the society are celebrating 190 years since
the first carnival was organised. That’s 190
years of bringing the community together, raising
money for good causes and putting on this
fantastic event. A big thank you to the Uckfield
Bonfire and Carnival Society for all their hard
work through the year.
I would like to thank the members of the public
who attended the Town Council’s planning
committee meeting and spoke about the
Ridgewood development. We, at the Town
Council, are here to listen to your views and take
them forward on your behalf. Committee meeting
dates and agendas are published on our website
and you are welcome to attend.
We have a hard-working team at the Civic Centre
that has just seen some changes. We have said
goodbye to a long serving staff member Susan
Allum and we wish her all the best for the future.
We welcome to the team David Nott, our new
Hospitality Manager and Richard Lee, our new
Facilities Manager.
And finally, Uckfield Town Council are pleased to
have contributed to the very smart replacement
clock in the High Street. Isn’t it great to have a
working clock again? On that note, it’s time for
me to wind up!
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THE UCKFIELD VOICE September 2017
THE TOWN’S ALLOTMENTS –
A GROWING PASTIME!
by Cllr. Mick Dean
We are so lucky in Uckfield to have such a large number
of allotments provided by the Town Council for the
pleasure of so many keen gardeners. The magnificent
range of vegetables and soft fruits that are grown is
most impressive. The allotment holders certainly put in
a great deal of hard work to produce such strong and
healthy crops.
It can be very useful to bring together people with the
same passion and shared interest in a particular subject,
the allotments. It is their chance to share ideas and
make suggestions for how they see their continued
enjoyment and growth and residents’ involvement.
To do this the Town Council is holding a conference
event in September, to which allotment holders and
all residents are invited. The details are shown below.
Ron Hill Photographic
Having such a get-together is really useful, as there are
things to be discussed.
One of these is about the annual allotment competition.
To be commented on is; should we have such an annual
competition, if so, what should it be like and who would
organise and run it?
Your ideas and suggestions on this, and any other
matters concerning the allotments, are really needed and
welcomed. In so many different ways the future strength
and growth of our allotments is ‘in your hands.’
Ron Hill Photographic
Please come along to the conference and in the
meantime “Keep on digging.”
ALLOTMENT HOLDERS
CONFERENCE
7TH SEPTEMBER 2017
7PM ASHDOWN ROOM
CIVIC CENTRE, UCKFIELD
TEA AND COFFEE FROM 6.45pm
Please use this opportunity to raise any questions or concerns.
It would be helpful if you could submit them in advance to:
Uckfield Town Council, Civic Centre, Uckfield TN22 1AE
Or email: angela@uckfieldtc.gov.uk
We do hope that you will attend
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THE UCKFIELD VOICE September 2017
UCKFIELD REVIVAL –
SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2017
by Cllr. Chris Macve
Over a year ago we were eagerly awaiting the
reinstatement of two-way traffic flow returning to our
High Street. To mark the occasion we held a parade
of classic, historic and interesting vehicles driving
both ways in the High Street, which were then shown
on Luxford Field.
This proved to be very popular and it was suggested
we repeat the event.
So this year on Saturday 7th October 2017 we will
commence with the vehicles assembling at the
Highlands Inn at 10.00am for refreshments. They
will then proceed through the town and up the
High Street before parking in Luxford Field for an
interesting display.
We do hope you will enjoy the show and that the
weather stays kind to present these vehicles in their
full splendour!
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THE UCKFIELD VOICE SEPTEMBER 2017
LAST MONTH IN YOUR COUNCIL
A public exhibition was held at the beginning of July
for residents near to Hughes Way Play area to view
the proposed designs from six companies. The
Environment and Leisure Committee reviewed the
feedback received from the public at their meeting in
July. Members felt the design by HAGS-SMP was the
most impressive and met the needs of the residents
and community. An update would now be circulated to
residents in the neighbouring roads, and contact made
with the play area company to start planning the finer
details of the installation and proposed timescales for
the works to take place.
housing supply and demand in Wealden District.
Members raised their concerns however, on the lack
of affordable housing in the Uckfield area and within
the new developments coming forward. Many young
people were now being priced out of the market and
finding it difficult to stay in the town. The Town Clerk
planned to feed these comments back to Wealden
District Council for consideration.
The Road Safety Working Group were commended on
the fantastic day organised in June which saw pupils
from 11 primary schools take part in an interactive
day with agencies such as East Sussex Highways,
Southern Rail and East Fire & Rescue to learn about
safety on our roads. The date has been set for next
year as 20th June 2018 and contact will be made with
schools in the next few weeks.
At Full Council, members received an update on the
progress being made towards the Town Council’s
annual priorities for 2017-18. They also reviewed
Wealden District Council’s draft Housing Strategy
2017-20 which they agreed was well written; it
highlights the current circumstances affecting
Further to last month’s article regarding Open Spaces we wish to clarify that the Millennium Green is managed
by a charitable trust which is responsible for its ownership and upkeep.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Agendas are posted on the Town Council website
www.uckfieldtc.gov.uk in PDF format, and are also
posted on notice boards throughout the Town. Full
Council agendas and minutes can also be seen at the
Uckfield Library.
Meetings are held in the Council Chamber on the first
floor of The Civic Centre, Uckfield and start at 7.00pm
(unless otherwise stated). If you wish to ask a question
at a meeting, on items on the agenda, it is advisable
to submit your question beforehand to allow a full
response to be given at the meeting. All questions
should be directed to the Town Clerk. Please email
admin@uckfieldtc.gov.uk or call the Council offices tel:
01825 762774.
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11th - FULL COUNCIL
13th - FINANCE GRANTS
25th - PLANS
OCTOBER
2nd - ENVIRONMENT & LEISURE
9th - GENERAL PURPOSES
16th - PLANS
23rd - FULL COUNCIL

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Uckfield seems to be a town where people feel safe to ‘give it a go’, and customers and clients
like something new and interesting, and like to try it out. So, if you’ve got the right business idea,
Uckfield is the perfect town to get started in!
It starts with a plan…
It might seem simple, but many businesses simply
get up and running after a brainwave, an idea – but
to make your business work, you need a business
plan. And not just in the beginning – you need to
keep revising your plan, updating it regularly and
checking progress against what you said you’d do in
the first place - and haven’t strayed away from your
great idea!
Chris, Dowling, of Dowling Consultants in Uckfield
says: “A well written business plan is your key to
success. Statistics tell us that the first year of any new
business is the most difficult – a well written plan
which is reviewed frequently is a valuable business
tool. Clear ideas and a clear direction for the first
year of trading are vital – you will need to ask yourself
things like ‘Are the margins OK?’ ‘Are the overheads
too high?’ and, maybe most importantly, ‘Are you
making a profit?’”
Support available for new business
The Start–Up Loan Scheme is backed and funded
by the government to help business start-ups get
up and running ; this could be just what you need if
you’re running a start-up and need business support.
Chris Dowling works with an associate business to
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deliver the Start-Up Loan Scheme. He says: “The
scheme provides an unsecured personal loan of up
to £25,000, with the average being £7,000, and can
be paid back over a period of up to 5 years. To be
eligible, you must be in the process of starting up a
business or be in the first two years of trading. You
will be provided with support by an experienced business
adviser, who will help you with your business
plan and cash flow forecast.”
Unravelling the mysteries of grants and funding
An addition to the Start-Up Loan Scheme, there
are often over 3,000 grant schemes running for UK
start-ups at any one time. Knowing what’s available,
what’s applicable to your type of business and how
to go about accessing it can be a minefield. There are
UK government grants; EU grants (still available until
the UK leaves the EU); and local authority business
grants, which exist to support and encourage local
enterprise (find out more by looking up Local Enterprise
Partnerships and Regional Growth Fund) .
Chris says: “There are always new grants coming
onto the scene. For example, SME manufacturers
have been able, since July, to apply for up to £3500
of funding via the Manufacturing Growth Programme
(http://www.manufacturinggrowthprogramme.co.uk/)
There are also grants available under a ‘low carbon’
scheme – LoCASE – with up to £5,000 of funding
towards energy efficiency measures installed for a
business. Or, for suppliers of low carbon goods and
services, a business development grant of up to
£10,000 can be applied for.”
If you would like to know more about how the Start-
Up Loan Scheme and other help available can benefit
your business, contact Chris today – phone 01825
701332 or email – chis@dowlingconsultants.co.uk
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Tuesday 19 September
Members meeting
Friday 1 December
Uckfield Late Night Shopping
Thursday 14 December
Barnsgate Manor, Christmas
dinner – open to all members.
More information will follow.
HOW TO JOIN:
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Committee, whose information can be found on
our website www.uckfieldchamber.co.uk.
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WEALD ON THE
FIELD 2017
Uckfield hosted the fantastic ‘Weald on the Field’ on
Saturday 5 August – a day festival celebrating good food,
drink and music. In the region of 2,000 people flocked
to Luxford Field on Saturday to enjoy the stalls which
were selling local produce, street food and drink. There
was something for all the family with a great collection of
children’s activities.
The attractive Bulletstage (built within an Airstream)
was centre stage for an excellent line up of music from
12noon to 8pm, with Swagger, John Crampton, Penny for
the Workhouse, Noble Jacks and Red Butler entertaining
the crowds. Despite a couple of showers, the British
attitude to weather shone through, and festival goers
held out until the headline act Red Butler stole the show
at the end of the day!
The event was organised by Food Rocks, Uckfield Town
Council and Wealden District Council, with support
from the Tesco Bags of Help scheme, and Uckfield
Chamber of Commerce. It was a fantastic day, with a
great atmosphere and we hope we can bring this day to
Uckfield again next year!
Photos: Ron Hill & Donna French
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ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
By Sarah Davey
Think back to January 1st. Did you make any resolutions? To shed 30lbs / pay off
the credit card / start your own business? How are you doing? Truth is few people
ever achieve their goals, but some do! How do they do this?
Set a time limit – “I want to set up my business in
two months.” Then write down every step you think of
you need to take to achieve it. Be thorough. Does two
months still seem reasonable? Would twelve months
be more realistic? The more you get into it and break
it down the more manageable the little steps will
seem and the more tangible the big goal.
Set micro goals - Each time you achieve a goal it
motivates you to achieve another. Now you’ve broken
your big goal into micro goals take the first one, set
a time limit and do it. If you want to lose weight the
first step might be to research different methods
(Weightwatchers / 5:2 / calorie counting etc.) and
choose one by Friday. When you’ve done that move
on to the next micro goal: you might book a health
check to ask about blood pressure / blood sugar
etc…so you have a starting point to work from and
compare with as you make progress.
Only set important goals - Any worthwhile goal
requires you to do things you would prefer not doing
(e.g. saying no to cream donut if you’re trying to shed
weight, or restrict your spending if you’re trying to cut
debt). If your goal is not your priority, you won’t do
what’s required to achieve it because the prize isn’t
important enough. You have to want it badly!
Identify the biggest obstacle – If there’s more
than one potential obstacle make a list. Work out
in advance how you will deal with them. Maybe you
want to reduce your debt but are scared to open
unpaid bills and see just how much you owe. Perhaps
enlist the help of a trusted friend or mentor to sit
with you and support you. Or maybe there is a local
free debt advice charity you could contact.
Ask, “Am I willing to do make sacrifices?” – Be
honest. If the answer is no you’re setting yourself up
for failure. Maybe now is not the right time for you.
Work your plan – Check in with your plan on a daily
basis and ask, ‘What am I going to do today to move
towards my goal? You’ll need resolve and discipline
because some days you won’t feel like doing it. If this
happens don’t beat yourself up, just get back on the
plan the next day.
Hold yourself accountable – This is the number
one key to success and it’s the one that trips most
people up. It’s your life and your goal. Hold yourself
accountable to working your plan, and refuse to
make excuses.
Enjoy the journey – Encourage yourself daily as
you might encourage your best friend. Congratulate
yourself when you do things that challenge you or
you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone. As you
reach each micro goal, reward yourself.
Remember success isn’t a destination; it’s a journey.
Happy travelling.
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UCKFIELD RUGBY CLUB
The new season for Uckfield Rugby Club begins this month,
with a visit to Eastbourne on September 9th. In the first
home league match on the following Saturday, Uckfield
take on Seaford at Hempstead Fields.
Under new Head Coach Mase Leuluniu, Uckfield will be
aiming to make a positive start to the season in their quest
for promotion, after narrowly missing out in an end-ofseason
play-off last term.
FUNABOUNDS
TRAMPOLINING SUCCESSES
Sky High Trampoline & DMT Club, based at the Fun
Abounds Trampoline Centre in Uckfield, continues to go
from strength to strength with some brilliant recent results.
In the National Development Plan Finals held in Telford in
July, Daniel Bradford and Alex Oakley struck gold in their
categories, whilst Darcie Lacey and Katie Goldsmith each
won bronze medals.
Also in July, Erifilly Heonos returned from representing
Great Britain at the Scalabiscup in Portugal with an
amazing 4th place. In September, the Club looks forward
to the culmination of the competition year at the British
Championships at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. Both
Daniel Bradford and Erifilly Heonos have qualified to
represent the Club, so we wish them both the very best of
success.
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ACTIVE UCKFIELD
A DAY OF TWO HALVES
By Jeremy Hallett
Spirits were undampened by the rain at Uckfield’s
summer ‘Festival of sports’, with people trying their
hands (and feet) at a range of different activities.
It was all looking good. Representatives of Uckfield
Grasshoppers, Uckfield Rugby Club, LeTennis, Uckfield
Judo, England Stoolball and Uckfield Runners along with
Town Councillor Donna French with her target throwing
hosted challenges for all ages. The crowd was there
and we’d even got professional catering for them (our
thanks to Russell Catering for this support). Individuals
started having a go at the sports and The Highlands Inn
Team Challenge began. Then the rains came down. It
all stopped. After a while, I encouraged a mother and
son to head for the tennis as he was keen to try that.
The rain poured down! My apologies to the mum and
boy concerned – it really had looked like the rain had
stopped!
The Highlands Inn Challenge was won by Uckfield
Rugby Club members with Grasshoppers as runners up
showing that trying different “skills” is fun and any age
can do it!
So a good time was had by all the early attendees, but
for the first time our time was cut short by the British
summer. Should we go back to a bit earlier in the year?
We’re thinking of inviting fitness organisations in addition
to sports ones – what do you think?
If you want to find out when the next event is to be
please contact Jeremy at activeuckfield@gmail.com or if
you want to get involved in any sport as participant or
supporter, again contact
Jeremy and he’ll put you
in touch with the right
person.
Locally the chance to play
table tennis and 5 a-side
football were asked about
so if you’re interested in
either or can offer that
let me know and we’ll see
what can be put together.
Outside Uckfield it’s
been a good summer
for English women
footballers, and their
rugby team is working
its way along in the
World Cup as we go to
press – are more people
in Uckfield interested
in these as options are
available locally to play or
watch. If you want more
information again please
get in touch.
by Jeremy Hallett
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David Eggleston’s monthly round up of all things sporting in Uckfield.
sportsmatters
TOUGH START FOR AFC UCKFIELD TOWN
The fixtures computer was not too kind for AFC Uckfield
Town in their new campaign in the Premier Division of the
Southern Combination League, as it pitted Uckfield against
two of the title favourites in their opening matches. Despite
going down 2-1 to Three Bridges and 2-0 to Haywards Heath
(the latter’s second goal coming right at the end), Uckfield
put in creditable performances against tough opposition.
Photo: Richie Welch, AFC Uckfield Town captain (right), with Club mascot
Rebecca Sullivan, prior to kick-off of the FA Cup tie with Colliers Wood United.
Prior to the league campaign getting underway, Uckfield’s
hopes of a run in this season’s FA Cup came to an end at
the Extra Preliminary Round stage. A 92nd minute penalty
equaliser gave Colliers Wood United a 2-2 draw in the first
match, before Uckfield lost the replay at the Oaks 2-0.
With a number of 17 and 18 year olds featuring in the
starting eleven, and this season’s captain Richie Welch only
in his early twenties, there are signs that Anthony Storey’s
new youthful team is starting to gel. Uckfield will be hoping
that the pace and energy being shown by the younger
players will have an impact when they play the teams who
are around them in the league table.
Meanwhile, Uckfield got off the mark with their first win of
the season in fine style, coming back from 2-0 down to beat
Hassocks 4-2 in the Sussex RUR Charity Cup.
FORTHCOMING HOME FIXTURES
The Oaks, Eastbourne Road, Uckfield
Tues Sept 5th 19.45 Peacehaven & Telscombe
Southern Combination League
Sat Sept 9th 15.00 Raynes Park Vale
FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round
Sat Sept 16th 15.00 Lancing
Southern Combination League
Sat Sept 30th 15.00 Hassocks
Southern Combination League
Admission for Adults £6; Concessions £3; Children U-16
Free.
BUXTED PARK CRICKET WEEK
Sadly, rain severely disrupted most of the matches which
were planned for Buxted Park’s special Cricket Week at the
end of July to mark the Club’s 150th anniversary.
The highspot of the Week, a match against a Sussex
County eleven, was one of the games badly affected, with a
shortened match played in persistent drizzle. The Club was
however able to take the opportunity on the day to unveil
its new electronic scoreboard. There was also a Presidents’
dinner, which was attended by Rob Andrew, Chief Executive
of Sussex County Cricket Club.
UCKFIELD ANDERIDA STILL
EYEING PROMOTION
Uckfield Anderida remain on course for promotion, despite
a narrow defeat in their showdown match with fellow titlechasers
Iden. The highlight of last month was a crushing
197-run win over Newick’s second team, in which Ed Watson
scored 159.
At the time of going to press, Uckfield have two matches
remaining, both at the Victoria Ground, including a possible
final day decider against Lewes St Michaels.
Another showpiece match which did make a start, against an
MCC eleven, was also abandoned. But, the weather did allow
a number of enjoyable boys’ and girls’ matches to be played
during the Week, which demonstrated the thriving juniors
set-up at Buxted Park.
If you or your local sporting club would like to be featured in a future issue of Uckfield Matters, or on Uckfield
FM’s Saturday Sport programme, then please contact David Eggleston at david.eggleston@uckfieldfm.co.uk
David presents Saturday Sport on Uckfield FM each Saturday from 2 pm to 6 pm.
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THEMONTHTHATWAS with RON HILL
YOUNG PEOPLE BRIGHTEN
TOWN WITH MURAL
DEDICATED TO MENTAL
HEALTH
August. Attendees could have a go
at taster sessions of sports, arts
and crafts, healthy cooking, team
games and messy play!
The emphasis was on joining
in and getting active. These
partnership events are
coordinated by Wealden District
Council with project partners
including East Sussex Fire and
Rescue Service, Freedom Leisure,
and local children’s centres.
FOOTPATH IN HEMPSTEAD
MEADOWS NATURE RESERVE
OPENED
with a raised stone ‘causeway’
to provide a more durable,
sustainable and low maintenance
footway for the future and it is
hoped that visitors to the nature
reserve will find the improvements
helpful and enjoy the beautiful
surroundings and wildlife that the
reserve offers.
UCKFIELD GARDENERS CLUB
SUMMER SHOW
On the 16 and 17 August a team
of young people involved in the
NCS (National Citizen Service)
were outside Tesco Uckfield and
the Civic Centre painting a mural
and raising awareness and funds
for national charity, Young Mind.
Aged 15 - 17, they are all local
students and call themselves
Wealden Minds In Action.
ACTIVITY DAY AT WEST PARK
Everyone was welcome to
come and enjoy the FREE
Wealden Activity day in the
sunshine at West Park on 16
On Friday 18 August
representatives from East
Sussex County Council, Uckfield
Town Council and Hempstead
Meadows Local Nature Reserve
Supporters’ Group celebrated the
reopening of the public footpath
in Hempstead Meadows, Uckfield
with the cutting of a ribbon to
officially declare the footpath
open.
The boardwalk has been replaced
Uckfield Gardeners Club
Summer Show enjoyed a good
turn out with numbers of both
exhibitors and visitors up on
the previous year. There was a
plethora of colourful vegetables;
terrific gladiolus and dahlias and a
myriad of annuals, perennials and
flowering shrubs; magnificent
fuchsias, gardenia, dangerously
spiny cacti, and orchids;
decorative and inspirational
displays of arranged flowers.
The festival was completed with
handicrafts, photography and
culinary delights.
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THEMONTHTHATWAS with RON HILL
BUXTED BONFIRE SOCIETY
SUMMER FETE
The reignited Buxted Bonfire
Society, which fizzled out in the
late ‘70s, held their first fundraising
fete on 12 August . The fete
had something for everyone
from a silent auction, children’s
entertainment and arena displays,
to a dog show, plus a well stocked
bar and barbecue, it was a packed
event for all the family.
DEFIBRILLATOR UNVEILED AT
RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE HALL
defibrillator is situated on the
outside of the pavilion, beside
the main entrance, and is
available 24/7 for public use. The
Ridgewood Village Committee is
planning to arrange some training
in its use, by the First Responders,
in the near future.
Defibrillators are also located
outside the Uckfield library, by the
signal box at Uckfield station, the
pavilion at Victoria Rec, West Park
Pavilion, Forresters Hall (Harcourt
Road), pavilion at Maresfield
Rec and Wealden Indoor Bowls
Centre(Maresfield) all of which are
available 24/7 and the Belmont
Centre, Uckfield Rugby Club,
Buxted Sports pavilion (Buxted
Park) and UCTC which are available
when the buildings are open.
BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL
Centre.
The opening evening saw the
return of one Jo Harman, following
the release of her long awaited
album ‘ People We Become ‘
recorded in Nashville.
On the Sunday the festival moved
to The Highlands Inn where there
was a free afternoon of live music
outside in the gardens, followed by
a ticketed event in the evening in
the restaurant area.
EMMIE CHOPS HER LOCKS FOR
LITTLE PRINCESS TRUST
Uckfield and District Lions Club,
Uckfield Town Council and
Ridgewood Pavilion Committee
have jointly funded the purchase
and installation of a defibrillator
at Ridgewood Village Hall . The
This year was the 5th anniversary
of Uckfield Blues & Roots festival,
which took place from Friday 28
to Sunday 30 July. One of the UK’s
most celebrated blues musicians,
Ian Siegal, headlined on the
Saturday evening at Uckfield Civic
Emmie Stapely, a former pupil of
Bonners School in Maresfield and
about to start a new part of her
life at UCTC is raising money for
charity by having a sponsored hair
cut. Emmie is trying to raise £1000
to the Little Princess Trust and has
also donated her hair which will
be used for making appropriately
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lost their hair through cancer
treatment and other illnesses.
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THE MONTH AHEAD
Wednesday 13 September 10am-
12pm
MEMORY MOMENTS CAFE
BRIDGE COTTAGE HERITAGE
CENTRE
Uckfield Memories Café is a brand
new coffee morning at Bridge
Cottage Heritage Centre, taking
place every second Wednesday of
the month. Come along and share
your memories of past times in
Uckfield.
Chat to our volunteers and staff
– we always enjoy a good story
about Uckfield. Bring a friend if you
like, or make some new ones!
Tea/coffee only £1.50
Saturday 16 September 8pm
CONCERT SERIES: BRIGHTON
FILM QUARTET
BRIDGE COTTAGE HERITAGE
CENTRE
A hint of classical with a modern
twist. High drama and passion with
numbers such as ‘Dark Waltz’ and
‘Tantalizing Tango’ Piano, clarinet,
cello and violin-the only ensemble
of its kind in the UK-like you’ve
never heard before…
Thursday 21 September 7.45pm
UCKFIELD WINE CIRCLE
LUXFORD DAY CENTRE
Description: “Harvey’s, Lewes.”
This evening Andy Harris from
Harvey’s will be presenting six
commercially produced wines
using a variety of classic grapes.
For further information email:
info@uckfieldwinecircle.com
Saturday 23 September 10am–
17pm
OPEN DAY ROAD,RAIL,STEAM AND
FAIR ORGANS AT TINKERS PARK
TINKERS PARK STEAM RALLY,
HADLOW DOWN,
A great day out for the family,
with vintage and veteran cars,
motorcycles, buses, military
traction engines, steam rollers fair
organs and much more,
Adults £6 and Children £2
Friday 29 September 7pm
WOULD I LIE TO YOU’ WITH FISH
‘N’ CHIPS
BELMONT CENTRE, UCKFIELD
A hilarious night of entertainment
and fun where Uckfield FM and
Holy Cross Church battle it out for
WILTY victory! A wonderful evening,
returning by popular demand,
amongst great company and
traditional ‘Friday night’ fish ‘n’ chip
supper!
Tickets £6.50pp
To book tickets contact Sarah on
07906727417 sarahwiddowson@
hotmail.co.uk. Organised by Holy
Cross Church.
Wednesday 13 September 2pm
UCKFIELD & LEWES DECORATIVE
& FINE ART SOCIETY
UCKFIELD CIVIC CENTRE
Talk: Go With the Flow: Art
Nouveau 1890-1920
Speaker: Vivienne Lawes
Friday 6 October, 2pm (doors at
1.30pm)
A TALK BY KEVIN GORDON
CIVIC CENTRE, UCKFIELD
“Tide Mills Village, E. Sussex”
U3A members free. Visitors £1
donation.
Wednesday 4 October 10am
COFFEE GET-TOGETHER
THE PICTURE HOUSE
RESTAURANT
Our U3A provides learning, leisure
and social opportunities for the
retired and semi-retired residents
of Uckfield and around, Come and
hear about our 43 activity groups
and our monthly meetings with
speakers.
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
SEPTEMBER 2017
AGE CONCERN TRANSPORT SERVICE
AGE CONCERN Uckfield and District region offers FREE transport service to people in the
local community who require transport to take them to DOCTORS and DENTISTS SURGERIES
• HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS • SUPERMARKETS • LIBRARY VISITS. This free transport service is
primarily to promote active life for the elderly who have no means of transport of their own.
To contact a driver telephone 01825 733549
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To advertise call 01825 705066 or e-mail adverts@uckfieldmatters.co.uk

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NOW RECRUITING IN UCKFIELD
HURSTWOOD VIEW CARE HOME
Hurstwood View is a 55-bed care home that provides 24 hour general
nursing and residential care, as well as personalised dementia care in one
of Barchester’s dedicated Memory Lane Communities.
REGISTERED NURSES (RGN)
Full time & Part time – Day, Night and Mixed shifts
Like us, you pride yourself on the highest
clinical standards and your thoughtful
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carrying out clinical tasks, you’ll meet the
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SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT
Full time & Part time – Day, Night and Mixed shifts
You will supervise a team of dedicated Care
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areas such as medication, assessments, care
plans or care reviews.
CARE ASSISTANTS
Full time, Part time & Bank – Mixed shifts
You will be involved in supporting the daily
activities of our residents in a person-centred
manner. No experience is necessary as you
will be fully trained.
We value all our staff and reward them well
for a job well done. We offer a competitive
salary and impressive benefits; not least an
outstanding profit share scheme, unrivalled
in the care sector, designed to recognise the
excellent performance of you and your team.
Your generous package will include:
• Free learning and development
• Automatic enrolment into our profit
share scheme
• Access to childcare vouchers
• A range of holiday, retail and
leisure discounts
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend
bonus scheme
• Offer to pay Tier 2 visa application fee for
eligible nurses*
If you have the unique qualities required for
a role with Barchester and want to work with
an organisation that provides the type of care
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on 01825 57 38 43 or email us at
Hurstwoodview@barchester.com
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