Crowborough Town Council

Widow Twankey, Wishee Washee and PC Pong will be along to switch on the Christmas Lights this year at 4pm.

Lennie the Land Train will shuttle people from a stop at the top of New Road to the Town Hall for Santa's Grotto.

Attractions will include an Ice Rink, Market Stalls, Choirs, Retailers Competition, Face Painting, Snow and Bubbles, Mulled Wine and plenty of Hot Food which are sure to entertain folks of all ages throughout the day.

All applications for Grants must be received in the Town Hall by :

• 31st October 2008 for this year
• 30th September 2009 for next year

Call 01892 652907 for application form.

Fireworks this year are on Wednesday 5th November at Goldsmith's Recreation Ground.  

The Beacon is lit at 7.20pm and Fireworks start at 7.30pm with a musical finale at 8pm. 

Goldsmith's has a small car park, therefore alternative parking is recommended in the Town Centre public car parks.  As there are generally between four and six thousand people attending, we recommend people come along early.  Disabled Sticker holders should contact the council in advance on 01892 652907.

• Entrance is free, with donations taken up for the Mayor's Charities ie Hospice in the Weald Crowborough Link + Alzheimers Local Branch. 
• Refreshments will be available. 
• Model Railway will be open.

Final arrangements are taking place for this year's Fair.  The Stallholders and Retailers plans are almost finalised, the Ice Rink is booked, as well as Lennie the Land Train and Santa's Grotto.  More news soon with details of further attractions and the celebrity from the Pantomime who will be switching on the lights at 4pm.

Meet at Uckfield station at 10.21 for a walk, which is approx 4 miles/ 2 hours long on Ashdown Forest.

Transfer to and from the forest is by free minibus so places MUST be booked in advance.

The minibus will return to Buxted for pubs or trains at approx 13.30.

It is essential to wear wet weather clothing and stout walking boots.

Terrain makes walk inaccessible to buggies and wheelchairs.

No refreshments available on the forest so please bring water and snacks with you.

For places or more info contact Sam Bryant on 07891 556897 or at Samantha.Bryant@ruralsussex.org.uk

The first meeting was a great success. 20 members of the public attended plus The Mayor, District & Town Councillors and staff from the Town Council. The Ranger Emma Newman gave an interesting presentation about The Friends, followed by a question and answer session.  This was followed by elections where seven members of the public were elected to form the committee of the Friends of Crowborough Country Park.  This included Barry Kemp as Chairman and Pat Arnold as Secretary.  Attendees were treated to a glimpse of life in the Park from Barry who brought along some wonderful baby toads.

Crowborough 10K race on Nov. 30th 2008 

Entry is £7 for affiliated runners from Clubs, or £9 otherwise or £10 on the day

For further details :  www.crowboroughrunners.org.uk

The first meeting will be held on 9th October at 7.30pm at the Town Hall, all are welcome.

Please see the Country park, meetings section of this website for further details.

 Sat 15^th Nov, Bowles Activity Centre

The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home has joined up with Southern FM’s Help a Local Child to present the exhilarating ‘Hero for a Day’ event. This brand new charity initiative, sponsored by Carpenter Box accountants, takes place on Saturday 15^th November at Bowles outdoor activity centre in Crowborough. The challenge is to take part in 5 adrenaline-fuelled activities! By taking part both children (over 9) and adults will help raise vital funds for two of Sussex’s best-loved charities - Help a Local Child and the Queen Alexandra Hospital Home for physically disabled ex-Servicemen and women.

Up to the challenge? In order to receive a prestigious medal and certificate, participants will need to complete 5 activities at the picturesque Bowles outdoor activity centre which include:

·         Rock climbing – on natural sandstone ideal for both the novice and experienced climber

·         Zip wire – fly through the air for the ultimate adrenaline rush!

·         Abseiling – descend 15m from spectacular sandstone rocks

·         Trapeze – the infamous leap from a 15m high platform to the trapeze!

·         Ski Slope in Doughnuts!

Other less strenuous activities will also be on offer, and some including the zip wire and abseiling can be adapted for wheelchairs.

The event is timed to take place near Armistice Day, 90 years after the end of the First World War. We need people to join in, be a hero for the day and raise money for some truly remarkable people. All you need to do to get involved is pay a small registration fee (£5 for children, £20 for adults) and get everyone you know to sponsor you (Minimum sponsorship - £20 for children, £100 for adults). To register go to www.southernfm.com/charity or call Tina Ellis on 01903 218444.

Carpenter Box LLP - leading chartered accountants and tax advisors based in Worthing are delighted to be main sponsor and supporter of the event.                                                               

Southern FM’s charity, Help a Local Child was launched in 2003 with a commitment to helping Sussex children and young people up to the age of 18 who experience the negative effects of poverty, abuse, neglect, homelessness, violence, crime, illness and disability.

Their focus is local fundraising, with all money raised being awarded locally and really benefiting the community. They organise lots of entertaining fundraising events throughout the year and hope that with the help and support of Southern FM DJs, listeners, local celebrities, corporate partners, volunteers, and of course Southern FM employees, they will help more and more children in the area, enabling them to achieve dreams and ambitions they would never have thought possible.

For further information please contact:

Lucy Tunstall @ Carpenter Box LLP

Tel: 01903 234094 Email: lucy.tunstall@carpenterbox.com