Tuesday 18th November marks the 2nd Anniversary of Jolie Maison opening in Station Road, Heathfield…
The owner, Julie Alger, said “It’s not been without it’s challenges, but I loved meeting all my lovely customers”
Julie invites everyone to join her for a glass of fizz to help her celebrate from 5pm on Friday 21st November
They will distribute as Christmas gifts to children aged up to 10yrs across Wealden, who might not have a great Christmas due to poverty or being in the social care system…
I’m collecting anything a child might possibly like to unwrap at Christmas, such as toys, games, festive chocolates and sweets…the only criteria is that they need to be new…
Please spare anything, no matter how small, and help to share some love this festive season. You can drop off any donations to Ricky who is based opposite Sainsbury’s in Heathfield.
You’re invited to the very first Christmas Fair at St Wilfrid’s Hospice — a festive day for the whole family 🎄
Enjoy a magical atmosphere with seasonal treats, activities, and entertainment for all ages:
• Meet Father Christmas (this will require a booking and details on how to book will be available soon)
• Wreath-making demonstrations
• Pottery painting
• Mulled wine and festive sweet treats
• Handmade gifts and local market stalls
• Fabulous festive raffle
When: Saturday 29th November 2025, 11am – 4pm (no booking required)
Where: St Wilfrid’s Hospice, 1 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne BN22 9PZ
Entry: Suggested donation of £3 on the door
Kick off the Christmas season with us — a great day out and a chance to support your local hospice 💙
Full details on our website – https://www.stwhospice.org/christmas-fair-2025-event/
This month marks five years since White Feather Funerals first opened its doors in Heathfield, offering care and support to local families through some of life’s hardest moments.
In a message reflecting on the milestone, the team expressed gratitude to the community, saying they feel honoured to have walked alongside so many families over the years. “Every family we have served has shaped the business we are today,” they said. “We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us and the opportunity to provide care with dignity and compassion.”
From the beginning, the funeral home’s aim has been to offer a truly personal service built on respect and understanding. Looking back on their first five years, they say they are humbled by the journey so far and hopeful for the future.
“Thank you for allowing us to care for your loved ones and for making us a part of your community,” the team added. “Here’s to many more years of care,” commented Lucy Atabey, Founder of White Feather Funerals
Credit: The Heathfield News
We would like to welcome Emma…our new volunteer Town Crier.
You will start to see Emma around the centre of the High Street ringing her bell and advertising local events.
Emma has kindly provided all of her outfit and is keen to get started.
Please offer Emma your support whenever you see her.
The UK government is introducing significant changes to UK GDPR under the new Data User & Access Act (DUAA), which will affect all organisations.
Headline changes Under DUAA:
Privacy & Electronic Communication Regulation (PECR) including direct marketing.
· Penalties increased to £17.5m or 4% of global turnover (aligned with UK GDPR)
· Low-risk cookies (e.g. for statistics/functionality) now exempt.
· Notifications to the ICO for Breaches extended from 24 hours to 72 hours to bring in line with UK GDPR.
· Charities will now be able to use the soft opt-in for unsolicited direct marketing.
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
· Some relaxed restrictions for Automated Decision-Making (unless using special category data).
· Restructure of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) but enhanced enforcement powers for audits, appeals and decision making.
· New ‘Stop the Clock’ rules and searches need only be ‘reasonable and proportionate for Subject Access Requests’.
· Broader consent for commercial Research such as scientific & statistics
· A new ‘Lawful Basis’ for ‘Recognised Legitimate Interests’ particularly around safeguards.
· Changes to International Data Transfers with adequacy standards changing to ‘not materially lower’ following a Data Protection test.
· A New ‘Individual Right’ in the form of the Right to Complain about the use of Personal Data to include new policies, procedures and on-line forms.
· Data Protection by design: Children’s higher protection matters – specific new rules around design of child-accessible online services.
· New clarification on Purpose Limitation where ‘further processing’ or ‘data reuse’ is compatible with the original purpose.
Other Updates:
Clarifications on Digital Verification Services and Smart Data frameworks (may not apply to all organisations)
The ICO is not expected to publish formal guidance on most of these changes until later in 2025 or early 2026. That said, if your business hasn’t undergone a GDPR review in the past couple of years, now is a good time to ensure you are prepared.
If you would like to discuss these changes further and how they might affect your business or just want some more information about UK GDPR, please do contact Julianne Green at JXG Management Solutions julianne@jxgmanagementsolutions.co.uk.
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Must be over 25 and hold a full driving licence…
