Bolnore Village Primary School and Haydenswan Eyecare working together

Tucked away at the heart of Bolnore Village, Haydenswan Eyecare have been working alongside Bolnore Village Primary School to help support local children, that has included a donation of 10 new iPads for pupils. As a proudly independent, family-run business, the team at Haydenswan believe that supporting the local community has always been just as important as providing eye care. With many of the practice’s patients and families connected to the school, the collaboration felt like a natural fit. The iPads will help create new learning opportunities for pupils, supporting everything from creativity and communication to interactive classroom activities and educational development.

Charlotte Porter, Head of the PTA at Bolnore Village Primary School, said: “We are really excited about our collaboration with Haydenswan. As a PTA, our goal is always to enrich our pupils’ educational experiences and learning environment, but we can’t do it alone. The generous donation of ten new iPads will open up many creative and educational opportunities for the children, and Hayden swan’s support with fundraising ideas has injected new energy into our efforts. It’s wonderful to work with a local business who really cares about shaping a brighter future for our children.”

Claire Hayden, Director of Haydenswan Eyecare, added: “We are delighted to be able to support the children and the school community here in Bolnore. As an independent, family-run practice, we really want to make eye care personal again and it’s been wonderful joining forces with the school to support the children’s growth.”

Cuckfield community celebrates newly renovated tennis club

The newly refurbished tennis club on Cuckfield Recreation Ground was officially reopened on 16th May at a celebration attended by former and current club chairs, residents and supporters.

Guests enjoyed a delicious barbecue, an array of drinks at the bar and homemade food organised by the Tennis Club Committee, as tributes were paid to the many people behind the refurbishment project.

Speaking at the event, new Chair, Rowan Williams praised former Chair, Doug Mower and Martin Shoesmith, Clubhouse Fundraiser for leading the redevelopment from start to finish and said: “Primarily, it’s been Doug who has managed most of the project, and look at it now. It’s no longer freezing in here. It’s warm and comfortable. So, thank you for all your hard work, everyone.”

Thanks, were also given to major donors including the Sussex Community Foundation, Humphrey Price, Gatwick Airport Community Trust and local businesses and members whose fundraising efforts helped make the project possible.

Special recognition was given to Mid Sussex District Council representative Malcolm Avery, architect Peter Liddell, and glazing company owner Scott Cairncross for their support throughout the refurbishment.

Williams added: “We’d also like to thank neighbours of the club for their patience while the work was being carried out as well as the Tennis Club Committee who helped to organise the reopening event, including the BBQ and all the food preparation.”

Cuckfield Village Show

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2026’s Village Show will be held on 5th September.


The stage is set for Village Show 2026

The classes have been chosen, the judges and stewards all secured and the date agreed. So it’s all systems go for this year’s village show on Saturday, 5th September at the Baptist Church on Polestub Lane.

According to the Met Office, this summer in the UK is expected to be warmer than average, with a high probability of drier, warmer conditions in the south and an increased risk of extreme heat, following the record-breaking, hot summer of 2025.

This, says Britain’s favourite gardener, Monty Don will bring challenges, but his guidance is start now, and includes planting potatoes, sowing cut flowers, and maximising sheltered spaces for herbs and vegetables.

Susan Osborne, from the organising committee explains; “Ours is a traditional village show and this year growers, bakers, crafters and makers can enter almost 90 classes of vegetables, fruit, flowers, baking, preserves, crafts, art and photography to show of their skills. And with record junior entries last year, we’ve been keen to make sure that there’s plenty of choice for younger entrants to get involved too. Once again, if you’re 75 and over you can enter for free and we don’t restrict the number of entries you can make. This is a community event for the community and we want as many people as possible to get involved.”

This year’s Show will be the 20th annual event organised by The Cuckfield Society. Doors will open to the public at 2pm. Full terms and conditions of entry, and a complete list of the classes to enter can be found on the village show section of the Cuckfield Society’s website www.cuckfieldsociety.uk