Julie spots Uckfield's bargain buys

Just when I thought that the weather was warming up, it's freezing to the point that when I went into PipeDreams to see what was new I ended up buying a ski jacket in their sale, writes Uckfield News personal shopper Julie Brice.

Lottie asks on a daily basis is it summer yet so she can wear her floaty dresses, and Daisy is adamant she is going back to school after Easter in her summer dresses even though she is complaining about how cold her legs are in her winter skirt!

High drama in the town on Tuesday with the attempted smash and grab - who says nothing happens in Uckfield?

This month’s column will highlight the offers available in town and also give you some ideas for the holidays.

The Beauty Spot has an April offer running. If you book a 60 minute facial, deluxe manicure or pedicure you will get a back neck and shoulder massage free of charge. They are also now offering Botox fillers, chemical peels and semi permanent makeup.

Bladez has all but finished their salon refurbishment and it looks great with some new comfy leather sofas for those of you waiting for your short back and sides!

Caffyns are offering half price MOTs.

Heathcliffes café in the card shop are now offering a large range of hot and cold food made to order.

Brewers have 20% off the retail price of their platinum service made to order curtains and blinds running until April 30.

Academy of Hair has a walk-in cut and blow dry for £15.00 while Now hairdressers are looking for models on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and have a 15% discount for students and OAPs Monday to Wednesday.

Millets has a lovely new children’s range in and they have up to 50% off of all their Euro hike camping equipment.

All Sorts have packets of bulbs and seeds new in with a mixture of fruit veg and flowers, bulbs £1 per pack and seeds 3 for £1.

Co-operative Travel has Euros, US dollars and cash passports in stock for anyone planning a trip over Easter.

Footcraft are now able to offer engraving on rings as well as Zippos, glass and gold foiling on leather goods.

Sweet have been really busy with all their new stock preparing for Easter and have some lovely things in, they can also make up party or gift bags to any specification why not pop in and have a look and maybe grab yourself a coffee with their offer of 50p off.

Craft Buddies have card making classes running throughout Easter for children over 9yrs, on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2.30-4.30pm running on April 6, 8, 13 and 15, each class is £5.

Pizza Zone is still running their midweek offer from Sunday-Thursdays 50% off all their Pizzas.

After Sandra’s recent retirement from Silhouette and the closure of the store we wish her well and are please to let you know that we will still be able to get a wide range of fancy dress accessories, wigs, hats, coloured hairsprays and face paints in town because they are now available from Limelight.

Maximum Diner are now delivering food all day and night from 11am-9.30pm so if it’s pouring with rain and you fancy something why not give them a call?

Dawson Hart solicitors are offering free business advice on the first Wednesday of every month, covering employment law, debt collection, business sales and purchases and business leases and agreements. They are also now offering longer opening hours see their directory listing for full details.

The recently renovated Maidens Head is now serving food from noon daily.

PipeDreams have all of their new summer ranges from Animal, Roxy, Quicksilver and O’Neil and board shorts, bikinis, wetsuits and rash vests all coming soon. Anyone brave enough in this weather to go out in flip flops might be interested to know that they are new in too but if you aren’t then you might be able to find something warm and cosy on the sale rail instead and grab a bargain!

The Picture House have some great films on over the Easter break including Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans and Nanny Mcfee and the Big bang showing daily. I am going to attempt to take Lottie again and hope that it is more successful than the last time!

For full details and showing times see the directory listing which carries a link to their website.

Corbins have some beautifully wrapped Easter eggs in their windows so if you’d like something a bit different why not have a look.

Chameleon have a Good Friday sunbed course on offer at £15 for an hour.

The new organic cafe Chilli Peppers looks as if it only needs the finishing touches before it is finished, I am looking forward to that opening and seeing what they will have to offer.

Bell Walk dry cleaners are offering 25% off curtains, duvets and household covers.

Blockbusters are running midweek madness; rent any two movies for £6 which might just fill a wet afternoon.

Fun Abounds the new trampoline centre is offering holiday activities with something to suit all ages from Fun 'n' Bound to Jump for Fun and even something for the adults too with adult jump fit!