Heathfield Town News

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Heathfield and Horam Repair Café is this weekend: 12th September, Youth Centre, Heathfield next to the Co-op: 9:30am until 12pm. Help us to preserve our environment and dent our throw-away culture. On most occasions we will be able to repair: computers, electrical items, furniture, cycles, minor mechanical problems and small sewing repairs including darning. Come and enjoy some refreshments while you wait. Everyone welcome and all services free. We do accept donations and sumup card reader payments are accepted. We meet every 2nd Saturday. More information email: [email protected] HHRCafé is generously supported by Co-op Horam. 

The next Village Players production is a Pantomime... Oh yes, it is! There are parts for all ages – singers, dancers and actors - in our version of "Sleeping Beauty" by Alex Jackson and directed by Maria Harding. Do come along and audition on Saturday 12th September from 9.30 to 11.30am and on Sunday 13th September from 2 to 4pm at The Dunn Village Hall and bring your friends. We rehearse on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings and the production will take place on 10th to 13th February 2027. More details can be found on the Village Players' website. https://villageplayersrushlakegreen.co.uk/next-production/ For general enquiries contact our Secretary Pam Edmonds at: [email protected]

Back to Netball? Looking for a fun way to stay active and meet new people locally?  We’re launching brand-new Back to Netball sessions which started on Wednesday, 9th September at Heathfield Community College! Play on a newly refurbished indoor court with a fantastic, welcoming group. We cover the basics, play friendly matches, and keep the focus purely on having fun and moving at your own pace. When: Wednesdays, starting 9th September (7:30 PM – 8:30 PM) Where: Heathfield Community College (Indoor Court) Skill Level: Absolutely ALL abilities welcome! Bring a bottle of water, wear comfy trainers, and bring a friend! To book on and secure your spot for September email: [email protected] the cost is £6.50 weekly paid termly or £8 weekly pay as you go.

Heathfield Farmers’ Market. The market this month is on Saturday 19th September.  As usual, there will be plenty of lovely fresh produce and local crafts available. All the regular stalls will be there selling fresh fish, eggs, fruit & vegetables, plants & herbs, goats milk products, bread, preserves, pies, cakes, and lots more. Chapel Café will have hot drinks available. The venison season has started so VaVa Vension will be back this month. We have Obra Coffee Roasters attending this month with delicious coffee to sample and buy. The craft stalls attending this month are, The Crafty Wife selling sewing cards, purses and hanging decorations, From the Ashes selling beautiful turned wood products and some gorgeous knitted goods. Men’s Shed will have their eclectic mix of wooden gifts.  This month Sussex Outreach Support are attending the market with their community service bus. Why not pop along and see what your local Farmers’ Market has to offer? The market runs on the third Saturday of the month from 9am to 12.30pm and is held in the Co-op carpark at 110 High Street, Heathfield.  Free car parking too! (This is correct at the time of posting, but subject to late amendment)

Heathfield and District Horticultural Society’s September meeting will be on Monday 21st September at 7:30pm (doors open 7pm) Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane. The meeting will include a talk with visiting speaker Chris Levett, entitled The History of Hop Growing in England. Refreshments and Raffle. Non members welcome to attend: entry charge £3.00 (includes refreshments). For more information see: www.heathfieldhorticultural.org.uk

Broad Oak Indoor bowls open day is on the 27th September at Broad Oak Village Hall from 1-4pm. Come and have a go, great fun and something active to do in the dark winter months. It’s free and fun, come and give it a try. All ages and abilities, and new players welcome. Tea, coffee and cakes available. No need to bring any bowls, just come with an open mind. It’s more fun than you would think… Please just turn up, but if you have any questions please contact the club secretary, Liz Thompson on 07715480157 or email: [email protected] If you can’t make our open day, we practice twice a week October to April. Come along on a Friday or Sunday afternoon from 1:30pm until 4pm and give it a try.  You are welcome to play three sessions to see if your like it before committing to joining. 

Heathfield Choral Society are holding a workshop at Horam Village Hall led by Musical Director Sebastian Charlesworth on Saturday 19th September from 10am until 1pm. Doors open 9:30am. This will be a rare chance to be able to explore Taylor Scott Davis’ new work Magnificat before HCS gives its 2nd amateur UK performance on 29thNovember this year. Taylor Scottt Davis; the VOCES8 composer-in-residence, setting of this work is beautiful, triumphant and cinematic. Cost £10 (+ £1 booking fee) to include tea, coffee and cake. Visit: heathfieldchoral.org.uk for booking information. 

Heathfield Silver Band We’ve just wrapped up a brilliant season of music, having played at Bateman’s National Trust and the Le Marché festival in Heathfield over the bank holiday weekend. A big thank you to everyone who came along, soaked up the atmosphere, and cheered us on. We’re not packing up our instruments just yet, though! As autumn rolls in, Heathfield Silver Band is gearing up for two more delightful September engagements—and we’d love to see you there. Burwash Common Fete & Dog Show -Saturday 12th September 2.00pm – 4.00pm (with a short interval) at Burwash Common Pavilion Grounds. Always a high point on the local calendar! The Burwash Common Fete and Dog Show is proper community fun for all ages, featuring a wonderful mix of traditional stalls, sideshows, games, challenges, and the famous egg-throwing competition. While you’re there, do pop into the Pavilion for a proper afternoon tea. Autumn Concert at the Coronation Bandstand, Bexhill on Sea, on Saturday 19th September 1.40pm. Join us by the seaside for a special Autumn Concert hosted by Bexhill Heritage. We’ll be performing a lively selection of bandstand favourites, alongside a piece or two by Gustav Holst to mark the 152nd anniversary of the composer’s birth. Grab a deckchair, enjoy the sea air, and settle in for an afternoon of top-notch music. Whether you’re coming for the dog show, a slice of cake, or a bit of Holst, we look forward to seeing you. For further details on our upcoming schedule, head over to www.heathfieldsilverband.com.

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