RH10 Uncovered September 2014 Issue

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Welcome to our September issue September is always a busy month, with children either starting, or returning to school. Others will be leaving education altogether and looking for that first step on the ladder to start their careers. We hope that we have all bases covered this month with our guide to choosing the right school for your children and details about the Crawley Jobs Fair on Friday 19th September. The Jobs Fair is a free event hosted by Henry Smith, MP for Crawley and is a great starting place for anyone looking to enter the world of work.

We also met with local mum of three, Hayley Leitch from Channel 4’s Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners show this month to talk to her about how this debilitating disorder has affected her life since she was just 4 years old, the treatment she has received and how she hopes her new book “Coming Clean - Living with OCD ” will help fellow sufferers.

We’ve also packed in advice for planning your wedding, tips on creating a wet room in your home, dealing with evil weevils in the garden and of course tons of Community News, events and local clubs!

See you next month!

The team at RH Uncovered

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CHILDREN AND EDUCATION 18 Choosing the right school STYLE 26 A wedding to remember SPECIAL 32 Crawley Jobs Fair HOMES 36 Wet Rooms 40 Storage Solutions Sorted GARDENS 48 The Evil Weevil HEALTH 54 When the habits start controlling you FOOD AND DRINK 58 Lamb and Aubergine Curry

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COMMUNITY 6 Community Notice Board 8 Community News 10 Whats On 12 Community Groups

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Happy September

Summer may be drawing to a close, but don’t feel blue there’s still plenty of outdoor community events still to come over the coming month, including the annual Crawley Down Village Fete and Autism Support Crawley’s fundraising golf day – read about these and much more over the coming pages!

Remember, this community magazine is dedicated to YOU. Do get in touch with your feel good stories, exciting upcoming events and great local group news, I’d love to give them a mention.

We’re now working on our November issue, so drop me a line with your news, views and goings-on before 26th September for the chance to see them in the magazine.

Have a great month, Your community feature writer, Shelley shelley@mantramagazines.co.uk, 01293 824 088 or write to Mantra Magazines, Unit 32, Rowfant Business Centre, Rowfant, West Sussex, RH10 4NQ

Paws To Beat Blood Cancer If you are a regular reader, you may remember us featuring Crawley resident Jayne Archer’s plight to raise awareness and funds for the Leukaemia and Lymphoma research fund in her late husband – Mark Henry Archer’s name.

After three successful summer fundraising events (and a quiz to be held on Friday 5th Sep at Goffs Park Social Club), Jayne is now hosting another Paws To Beat Blood Cancer walk at Buchan Country Park on Sunday 21st September between 10am-3pm.

Crawley Down Village Fayre With over a thousand residents and visitors expected to celebrate Crawley Down’s 39th Village Fayre from 2pm on Saturday 6th September, we caught up with chairman of Crawley Down’s Resident Association, David Hook to uncover all you need to know about this year’s anticipated community event: “We will have over sixty stalls plus entertainment for all the family, including Punch and Judy and live music on the Green,” David explains. “Many of the stalls will be run by community groups, for example the Scouts will be running a café and burger bar and the social club is hosting a beer tent.

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“The afternoon and evening Women’s Institutes, the Worth Horticultural Society, the Allotments and Gardens Association, the Guides and Brownies, the Haven Theatre Company, the Monday Club, All Saints Church, St Catherine’s Hospice, the British Legion, Friends of the Health Centre and many more will be also running stalls to raise the additional funds they need to continue.”

Not only is the fayre a feel good community afternoon out, but it also helps to benefit the village:

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Registration for one dog and one owner is £10, with additional guests (aged 7+) £2 per person.

For further details contact Jayne on: mhamemorialevent@btinternet.com

“Last year, through profits raised at the fayre, we donated funds towards the Christmas lights and towards a bus for the Monday Club who provide weekly lunches for the senior citizens of the locality. We also hold a Christmas Street Event which is free for all villagers and all children get a free gift from Santa,” Crawley Down resident, David continues.

“The fayre does not just happen, it is the result of hours of hard work by our dedicated team of helpers and all of the village organisations who come along. It is a fabulous atmosphere on the day and wonderful to see so many people on the Village Green all having a great time socialising with each other.

Come along and join in with us!”

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Community News Last Call for Sussex Wildlife Photography Entries The Sussex Wildlife Trust is asking local residents to get snap happy to enter their 2014 photography competition, but be quick – the closing date is 10th September.

This year’s competition, themed Simply the Best, is looking for beautiful and awe-inspiring images celebrating the best of our local wildlife and landscapes, with prizes awarded to the top three entries.

The talented first prize winner will receive £150 cash and their winning image published in Wildlife, the Trust’s members’ magazine.

The top twelve photos will be also featured in the Sussex Wildlife Trust’s online calendar. The competition is free to enter and open to all ages. The closing date for entries is 10th September 2014.

Participants can enter up to five images, which must be landscape format and taken in Sussex.

For further details, rules and to enter online via Flickr, please visit: www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/ photocompetition

Peck on the nose David Jacobs ©

The second prize winner will be awarded £250 in vouchers, donated by Brighton supermarket How It Should Be (hiSbe) and finally the third prize winner and a loved one will dine at The Old Tollgate Restaurant & Hotel.

For postal entries (via CD) send to: Richard Cobden, Photography Competition, Sussex Wildlife Trust, Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD. Please include your name, address, and contact number. Digital images only, sorry no slides or prints.

Tee Off For Autism Charity Keen golfers of all abilities are being asked to participate in local charity, Autism Support Crawley’s third fundraising golf day on Saturday 13th September.

“We are a completely voluntary parent/carer led support group for parent/carers of children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder or a social communication disorder,” Maria Box chairperson of the Crawley The volunteer-led charity which aims to charity explains. “We hold monthly provide support to parents and carers of meetings and coffee mornings and run children and adults with autism and social a very active Facebook page. We have communication disorders, will be hosting become a lifeline to 350+ families their golf day from 10am at Tilgate Park. that we are now supporting locally.”

Starting off with a tea or coffee and a bacon roll, participating golfers will then enjoy a day on the course before heading off for an evening function at the nearby White Knight Pub from 5pm, where prizes will be awarded. There will also be a buffet, raffle and live music for golfers and their friends and family to end the day of fundraising on a high.

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trophy presentations and take part in the raffle and help raise money to keep our wonderful group going for another year,” Maria continues.

To find out more or to donate a raffle prize please contact Lee Cook on: 07920 749 527/ lcook11@hotmail.co.uk or for further information on the charity visit: www.autismsupportcrawley.btck.co.uk

Entry to the event costs £30 and includes 18 holes of golf and all activities mentioned above. All proceeds go directly to the charity to help provide further support to members through workshops, training and expert guest speakers at monthly meetings.

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6th September 2014, Saturday, 2pm Worth Horticultural Society - Crawley Down Village Fayre On Crawley Down Village Green 2.00pm until 5.00pm. We will be having a stall selling cakes, knitwear, garden tools, bric-a-brac and also holding a 100 square raffle.

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6th September 2014, Saturday, Hartfield and District Horticultural Society - Horticultural Show and Fete

For further information please contact Pauline, Membership Secretary.

Tel: 01892 770088 www.hartfieldhortionline.co.uk

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6th September 2014, Saturday, 12pm - Hartfield Fete Flower & Dog Show

BBQ, teas, wine, beer & Pimms tent, cakes & garden produce for sale.

Nigel Bagge Band, “roots & blues with a touch of country, soul & rock & roll”.

East Sussex Dance Group, Morris Dancing. Marvellous displays in the Horticultural Society Marquee. Enter your pooches for the Dog show!

Pick up your schedules at the Village stores. All this and more for £1 entry fee to the grounds which includes a Lucky Programme and parking.

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6th September 2014, Saturday, 12noon - 11pm, Ashstock 2014 Ashurst Wood’s first Beer and Music Festival. The event will be a stage for youth bands to perform from 12noon until 7.00pm; there will be 10 local brewers providing beers and ciders including a High Weald Brewery special for the event ‘Ashstock Gold! Euphoria will headline the evening stage from 8pm. If you would like to sponsor a marquee or know of any youth bands or musicians that may want to perform, then please contact the Parish Council office on 01342 823770 or email clerk@ashurstwoodparishcouncil.gov.uk 6th September 2014, Saturday, 11am - 4pm, Rescue Remedies Dog Rescue Funday at Ladyhaye Kennels, Hare Lane, Blindley Heath, Surrey, RH7 6JB. Fun dog show, Raffle, Face painting, BBQ, Tombola, Agility, BBQ & more. Free admission & parking 11th September, Thursday - 10am-2pm, Good as New Sale, Crawley Hospital Fundrasing by Maria Haines All sales are held in Crawley Hospital Front Hall

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Donations of Raffle and Tombola prizes, and quality items for Good as New sales always welome - Maria Haines - 01293 403432

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13th September 2014, Saturday - Coach Visit to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Worth Horticultural Society - www.worthhorticulturalsociety.co.uk Pick up from Turners Hill Park; The Crown, Turners Hill & Crawley Down Shops.

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14th September 2014, Sunday, 9.45am - 3pm, Ashplats Conservation Group will be meeting at East Court Sports Pavilion at 9:45am as usual on the second Sunday of the month. We will be hay raking in the wild flower meadows in Ashplats Wood. All are welcome to join us for a bit of fresh air and some healthy exercise.

No special skills are needed and there will be tasks for all abilities.

For more information visit www.ashplats.org or ring Chris on 01342 311198, or just turn up on the day. Accompanied children are more than welcome.

Wear old clothes and brink a drink, and some lunch.

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15th September 2014, Monday, 7.45pm - East Grinstead Natural History Society - Talk - Clinical Toxicity of Fungi -Dr David Donaldson.

All meetings take place at St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Rd, East Grinstead starting at 19.45. Visitors £4 including refreshments.

Contact Lesley Berry on 01342 324955 for more details.

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16th September 2014, Tuesday, 8pm - 10pm, VISION- how far can you see?

Listen to and question the panel of 6 speakers that include a Benedictine monk, Behavioural Optometrist, Interfaith minister, Acupuncturist, Counsellor and Visionary.

Community centre, Hartfield Rd, Forest Row, RH18 5DZ. Enquiries : Amanda Edwards 07703 561616

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19th to 21st September - Forest Row Twinning Association Will visit MILLY-LA-FORÊT from 19th to 21st September. Our visit this year will include a visit to the Chateau de Breteuil built between 1604 and 1610. There is a maze which, we are sure, will be of interest to children and adults alike.

Membership is open to anyone living in or near Forest Row. You do not have to speak French to be a member (but sometimes it helps!) For more details contact Don Collishaw on 01342 822897 or don.collishaw@virgin.net 20th September 2014, Saturday, 10am-11.45am - Coffee morning & Market in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care at St. Barnabas Pastoral Centre, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley, RH10 7EB. Books, bric a brac, clothing, raffle, refreshments, tombola, etc.

Free entry. All welcome.

25th September, Thursday - 10am-2pm, Good as New Sale, Crawley Hospital Fundrasing by Maria Haines All sales are held in Crawley Hospital Front Hall Donations of Raffle and Tombola prizes, and quality items for Good as New sales always welome - Maria Haines - 01293 403432 28th September 2014, Sunday, 10am - 12 noon Lingfield Nature Reserves - Work Party Maintenance tasks on the Nature Reserve are carried out by local volunteers.

There are tasks to suit all ages and abilities so if you would like to help look after this local open space, please join us at the butterfly garden, off Vicarage Road, Lingfield. Fairtrade refreshments provided for volunteers. For further information on these events please contact Anne Richards (01342 870200)/ Sally Cole (01342 833814) or visit www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk.

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23rd-26th October - Keep the Home Fires Burning A Son et Lumiere tribute honouring First World War veterans of Charlwood parish. October 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, in St Nicholas Church.

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Competitive rates Long or short term hire For details & availability please contact: Judith Shaw

T: 07779 364660 E: jshaw19@hotmail.co.uk

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Open Fields - We are a group of disabled and their carers who get together every other Monday 11am at Goffs Park Hotel. We arrange outings to garden centres, national trust venues, etc. Members range from 20’s- 80’s! 01293 531764 East Grinstead Natural History Society - meet at 7.45pm on the third Monday of the month from Sep to June (at St Barnabus Church Hall, East Grinstead for talks on a variety of subjects. Lesley Berry 01342 324955.

Isle of Thorns Bowling Club - Chelwood Gate Village. Beautiful forest setting, ample car parking. Enjoyable & inexpensive, friendly club. Call John 01825 790741 East Grinstead & District Lions Club - Meeting takes place on the first Monday of every month above the British Legion in Station Approach, East Grinstead.

Contact Club Secretary: Jim Ikin on 0845 833 9506. ww.eastgrinsteadlions.org.uk Colemans Hatch Bowling Club - Try this active but relaxing sport on Mondays (2.30 p.m.) and Thursdays (5.00 p.m.). Dress code is casual; just bring flat-soled shoes, bowls provided. www.colemanshatch-bc.co.uk. Pam Kittle, 01342 822835.

Little Fishes Mums & Toddlers Group - £1 per family/session. 0845–1100am St Richard’s Church, Gales Dr, Three Bridges. Margaret Luetchford 01293 534927 Crawley Camera Club - Hut 16, Tilgate Recreation Forest Centre, RH11 9BQ At 7.45 for 8pm every Monday and Wednesday, (except bank holidays) from the beginning of Sep to June. www.crawleycameraclub.co.uk chairman@crawleycameraclub.co.uk East Grinstead Bowling Club - Very friendly club with regular matches and weekly club events, and coaching available. Meetings on Mondays and Fridays.

Micky Bushell - 01342 311537 www.Eastgrinsteadbowlingclub.com HELP Centre Literacy Project - offers tuition and help for children and adults in basic reading, writing and maths as well as how to study. Service is free and provided for those who can’t afford tuition but who need it. 59 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1BT. 01342 317417. 4-6pm, 7-9pm East Grinstead Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild - Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month (except Aug & Dec.) We enjoy talks, visiting speakers, workshops and stitch mornings. We meet 10am-12 noon at Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Rd, East Grinstead RH19 2HL. Please contact Margaret 01444 242422 Southgate Park Bowls Club - A friendly club who play in Southgate Park, Crawley. Roll-ups Monday evenings and Tuesdays from noon.

Call Pat on 01293 425107 or Margaret on 01342 715647 Maidenbower Mums, Babies and Children - Meet every Monday 12-3pm at Maidenbower Social Club, new members very welcome, search Maidenbower Mums and Babies/Children on facebook for more details and to join the group.

Horley Insight Group - for the Blind & Partially Sighted. Meets on the second Monday of every month, except for August, from 2-4 pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Road, Horley. Please contact Cathy, our Secretary, on 01293 782163.

Meridian Indoor Short Mat Bowls Club - Try Indoor Short Mat Bowls at the Meridian Hall, East Court, E.G. from 2-4.30pm on Mondays. Season September till end June. Call Alex Leggat on 01342 717966 or alexhleggat@yahoo.co.uk Forest Row Buddhist Group - every Monday during term times 7.45-9.45pm (donations welcome) 2 mediation session, short talk, tea and a discussion for more information call Sundari Heller 01342 823099 Felbridge Badminton Club - Play at East Grinstead Sports Club, Saint Hill Road.

Juniors 6.30-7.30pm (both sessions with fully qualified coach), Seniors follow till 10.30pm. Thriving club, but always room for more! In particular currently seeking juniors for our Monday beginners/improvers session. Contact Corinne 01342 322071 or visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/felbridgebadmintonclub/ RH7 History Group - Covering RH7 areas, Meets Mondays, alternate months, from 7.30pm at Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre. Talks on local and topical subjects. www.rh7.org Felicity Pool, Secretary 01342 832519 or fpool@fsmail.net

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Crawley Down Monday Club - meet every Monday from 10.30 to 14.30 in the Village Hall, Turners Hill Road. Contact Marion 01342 458559 for info.

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Spirimawgus Morris - Mixed Border Morris side meet most Mondays at The Ark, Turners Hill, 8:30-10pm. Join us for traditional style stick dances. No experience necessary. Contact spirimawgus@gmail.com or www.spirimawgus.org.uk The Horley Singers - The Horley Singers meet during term time on a Monday evening at 8.00 p.m. in the Methodist Church hall, Victoria Road, Horley. Website www.horleysingers.co.uk. For more info: Membership Secretary 01293 771216.

Minton Badminton Club - Men and Ladies. Visitors welcome. Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe. Secretary 01444 400054 East Grinstead & District Lions Club - We are urgently seeking new members!

We meet on the first Monday (providing it is not a Bank Holiday)of each month at the British Legion Club, Station Rd, East Grinstead at 8pm. Visitors are most welcome and should contact the Club Secretary Jim Ikin on 0845 833 9506 . In addition to fund raising we have an active social life, so it is not all work and no play. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Group, a club for single men and women, aged 45+ a club for unattached people, aged 45+, meets at a pub in Horsham on the 4th Monday evening of every month. Eating out, walking, arts and music, sport, theatre, travel. Also venues at, Brighton, Haywards Heath and Worthing.

Not a dating agency. www.thegroup.org.uk Crawley Lightening Women's Basketball Team - training on Mondays at Holy Trinity ball hall 8..00pm to 9.30pm. LADIES Only. All Levels Welcome.

Contact Helen on 07775664577 The Downsman Bowls Club -incorporating Crawley Blind and Disabled

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Bowlers. Very friendly club with regular matches, playing at West Green Playing Fields. Green is open from noon every day and club night is Thursday from 6pm. Call Sue on 01293 402 827.

East Grinstead Visually Impaired Club Club meets at swan mead east grinstead on the second Monday of the month at 11 am for lunch and tea plus we have various outings throughout the year.

New members are welcome. Help with transport is available on request.

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East Grinstead Old Time Dance Club - Teaching and dancing every Tuesday 2pm – 4pm st. Mary’s church Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead.

First session free - very friendly group. All welcome. Phone Wendy 0203 251 2000 Imberwood Badminton Club - Plays on Tuesday evenings in an excellent purpose-built sports hall at Brambletye School, near East Grinstead.

Phone Dennis 01342 713207 or ww.imberwood.co.uk.

We Care - A friendly group of Carers, who care for a friend or loved one with Dementia.

Meet once a month to chat and generally support each other. 2-4pm Every 2nd Tuesday of each month at Maidenbower Day Care Centre, Harvest Rd. Just turn up!

Horley Flower Club - Meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm Regent Hall, Albert Rd, Horley. 01293 786852.

Stich and Sip! - Kate's Cafe Stitch and Sip has moved to Ferrito's Cafe 27 High Street, Horley RH6 7BH. Term time only on Tuesday from 9:30 to 12:00 and people can call me on 07533185170 for more info if they are interested CAMEO Club(come & meet each other) - Twice a month, Tuesday 2.30pm-4-30pm in The Friary Hall, Crawley Town Centre. To encourage elderly people to join others & not remain housebound. Programme is varied – speakers, entertainment, bingo and more. More information from 01293 416157.

Crawley Art Society - Welcome new members. A varied programme including professional demos, life drawing and workshops. Our meetings are weekly on alternate Tuesdays (2-4pm at Montefiore Institute, Three Bridges) 01342 716549.

Probus Club of East Grinstead - organised for men retired from their profession or business wishing to maintain a social network. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the East Grinstead Sports Club at 10.00 am with coffee, an interesting speaker, and optional bar lunch. 01342 823475.

Burstow WI - Meet on 2nd Tuesday each month, 2pm at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Redehall Rd, Smallfield. Includes a variety of activities, 01342 844375.

Sackville Lacemakers - Meet alternative Tuesday evenings 7.30 - 9.30pm at East Court Mansion, East Court, East Grinstead. If you make lace (or would like to know how), knit, crochet, embroider or sew. Contact Jo Visser on 01342 328751 or Lynda Brown on 01342 311906 for more details.

East Grinstead Scottish Country Dance Society - Welcome you to come along to Sackville School, Lewes Road on Tuesday s from 8pm to 10pm (September to May).

The first evening is free. For further information contact Linda on 01342 300843.

Horley Meadvale Folk Dance Club - We meet in the Empire Hall, Victoria Road, Horley from 8-10pm. Alternate Tuesdays. No partner requireded . English Folk Dancing is good for the mind and the body. Contact Rita on 01342 843629.

East Grinstead Folk Dance Club - Tuesdays 8-10pm, dancing with guest callers at Trinity Methodist Church (Crawley Down Hall) Lingfield Rd, RH19 2DA For info call Ros 01342 321373 or Gill 020 8777 3572

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The Rotary Club of East Grinstead - Meet Tuesday evenings at 6pm at the Brambletye Hotel in Forest Row. We raise money for local charitable causes while enjoying the fellowship of other like minding people. A modest meal at 6.15pm is followed by a speaker on a general, topical or charitable interest.

Contact Brian 01342 321636, Alex 01342 717966 or Ray 01342 324016

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East Grinstead Chess Club - meets every Tuesday at 7.30pm at Swan Mead Centre starting Tuesday 10th September 2013. We are a small friendly club with two Teams entered in the Mid Sussex league. If you are interested in chess please contact Bob Dyke on 01342 822058 or just turn up on the evening.

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COMMUNITY - CHARITIES, CLUBS, GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS Alanon Family Groups - The Allison Room of the Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre every Tuesday 8 - 9.30pm. A fellowship of relatives and close friends of alcoholics, share their experiences to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that most of us find living with an alcoholic too much to cope with without help. Contact Lynda on 01342 870664 Lingfield & Dormansland Womens' Fellowship - Meetings every fortnight in the Community Centre, Lingfield at 8 pm. Why not come & join us. 01342 832755 East Grinstead Macular Group - Helping People with Central Vision Loss meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month at Glen Vue Centre, Railway Approach, East Grinstead 2pm till 4pm. Effie Visser, our group leader will be delighted to give you further information - 01342 313854 East Grinstead Stamp & Postcard Club - Meets at Chequer Mead Arts Centre, De la Warr Road, East Grinstead on the first and third tuesday of most months, at 7.30pm. Visiting speakers give displays at most meetings, and there are two auctions a year among other "club" based activities. Visitors are always welcome.

Further details may be obtained from the secretary: 01342 327554.

East Grinstead Ukulele Club - Ukulele players of all abilities are welcome to come along and sing, strum & socialise. We meet alternate Tuesdays upstairs at The Dorset Arms on High Street, East Grinstead. For more info please find us on facebook or call Mike Davids on 01342 300344 Link-Up club for the over 60’s - The 3rd Tuesday in the month – 10.30-1.30 pm.

Come along for tea and coffee and a fun activity followed by lunch – Total cost £3.

Meet at Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead.

For further information call Claire on (01342) 328334.

Crawley Folk and Square Dance Club - meets on alternate Tuesdays at Three Bridges Community Centre, Gales Place, Crawley. New members are welcome instruction will be given for all dances. Soft shoes are recommended and bring your own refreshment. Ring Bob on 01293 536887.

East Grinstead Target Shooting Club - meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:00pm at the East Court Range. Suitable for all ages and both sexes over 14.

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East Grinstead Flower Club - The Old Court House, East Court, East Grinstead.

First Wednesday of the month - 7.30pm. £4 per evening. 01342 713191 St Richard's Badminton Club - friendly, independent club playing at Milton Mount Hall, Pound Hill Wednesday evenings from Sep to June. 01293 531826 The Meridian Probus Club of East Grinstead - The Meridian Probus Club of East Grinstead for retired professional or business men meets locally 10.15am second Wednesday every month, coffee, interesting talk, optional pub lunch.

New members welcome. Call 01342 323098.

Wardrobe Wizards Sewing Group - from 11.30am to 2.30pm during school term time at Edmonds Hall, Albert Rd, Horley, Surrey. www.wardrobewizards.net Circle Dancing - An established group - no partner needed, just some soft shoes, some energy and a will to learn something new. Alternative Wednesdays from 10-11.45am - Archway Function Room in Horley. 01293 773026 Turners Hill - Hilltop WI - Meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Ark 7:30pm. Call Barbara 01342 715709.

Horley Photographic Club - meet at Strawson Hall, Albert Rd, Horley every Wednesday evening at 7.45pm, from Sep. to June. We offer a programme of competitions, lectures, talks and demos. www.horleyphotographicclub.co.uk Horley Brass - Ensemble for experience brass players. For further information contact Stephen Worsley (Musical Director) - 07758 628977.

Lee Street Church, Horley, RH6 8ES - 8pm - 9.30pm Horley Evening W.I - Meet every second Wednesday each month in the Methodist Church hall, Victoria Rd, Horley at 7.30pm.

Maidenbower Women’s Institute - Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm, Maidenbower Junior School Dining Hall - Speakers, activities, outings, visits, craft. Come & join us. Lesley 01293 886654 Crawley Art Society - Wednesdays (7.30-9.30pm) More details under Tuesday.

Copthorne Evening W.I. - 2nd Wed. of month 7.45pm at Village Hall, Copthorne Bank.

East Grinstead Horticultural Society - Meets at 7:30pm on the Second Wednesday of the month in the Old Court House, East Court (next to the Police Station) We have speakers on a variety of topics. 01342 326894 East Grinstead Branch of the Women’s Section of The British Legion meets on the 1st Wednesday each month in the RBL HQ, Station Rd (opposite the fire station) at 10.30am. Our aim is to raise money for the widows and children of military personnel. For details call 01342-323886 or email - maggyeg@fsmail.net

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East Grinstead Soroptimists - an international women’s service organisation.

Meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month at East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 3LT at 8.00 pm. Local and international projects, speakers and fund-raising activities. Contact Janet Vanderhook: 01273 812473.

Worth Women’s Institute - Meet at the Montefiore Hall, Three Bridges on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 2.30pm (except Aug) - 01293 407116 Pelargonium and Fuchsia Group - Meet on the third Wednesday of month at 8pm and we have very interesting speakers to talk to us. Contact Sheila Lyon for more information on 01293 402867 Friendly Ladies Badminton Group - Wednesday mornings 10.30 amto 12.30 pm Ashurst Wood Village Hall. Contact Jean 01342 822516 or Sue 01342 825185.

Meditation Class - meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at 7-9pm. Chequer Mead Arts Centre. See how meditation can reduce stress and improve health and wellbeing. Admission free, Donations welcome. Contact Maeve: 01342-302761 Crawley Amateur Radio Club - Hut 18 Tilgate Recreation Centre (next to K2) every Wednesday from 1930 email secretary@carc.org.uk for more details.

Meditation Evening - Wednesdays fortnightly – 7pm to 9pm at the Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre, East Grinstead. This evening is open to all who wish to reduce stress, experience calmness in their lives, and increase their energy levels. Admission free, Donations welcome. Call Maeve on 07917318628 or maeve@ukpranichealing.net The East Grinstead Art society - Founded in 1983, East Grinstead Society meets twice per month for demos, talks and workshops. Wendy – 01342 311 093.

East Grinstead Spinners - 1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month. 2pm-4pm at St Mary's Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 2DS. Small friendly group, all levels of skill welcome. Visitors £3. Programme on egspin.org.uk or wsd.org.uk/guilds, or contact Stephanie 01825 731930 C.A.G.S Golf Society - All standards welcome, meets last Wednesday every month to play courses in Sussex & Surrey. Ted Jenkins on 01293 529571 or 07766 533805 The Pound Hill Dance Club - meets weekly at 8pm on a Wednesday evening for adult social Ballroom and Latin Dancing at the Pound Hill Community Centre, Worth Road, Crawley. A friendly and welcoming Club that also offers dances classes for children. Please telephone the secretary on 01293 514034 for further information.

Horley Trefoil Guild - Meets the second Wednesday of each month at The English Martyrs Church Hall in Vicarage Lane at 7.15pm. New members welcome. 01293 783779.

Horley Live at Home Day Centre - Regent Hall, Albert Road, Horley, Surrey. RH6 7JA. Every Wednesday morning from 10.30am – 12.15pm. Lunch available. For further information please call the office on 01737 780610 or Email: tanyalah@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday Chatanplay - Baby and Toddler Group - every Wednesday during term time, 10.00 – 11.30. All welcome – no charge, plus free refreshments!

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Gales Ladies Badminton Club - We are a small friendly ladies club playing in Crawley Down Village Hall on Thursday morning 9.30-11.30am.

The Horley & District U3A - No longer working full time? Why not join us? We meet at the Regent Hall, Albert Rd, Horley on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 2.15 - 4.30 pm. For details - 01293 786325.

Meridian Bridge Club - We play on Thursday afternoons from 1.30 to 5.00 pm in the Meridian Hall, East Grinstead. 01342 822791.

NHS Retirement Fellowship - East Grinstead Branch - The club meets on the first Thursday of month at 2pm, St Swithuns church hall. Call Yvonne 01342 822834 Milton Mount Community Choir - is open to all ages and abilities 6.30 - 7.30pm at Milton Mount School , Pound Hill. RH10 3AG. £2 for adults, free for children. More info 01293 537158.

The Horley Lions Club - The club meets twice monthly at the Horley Sports & Social Club Albert Rd www.horleylions.org.uk or horleylions@btinternet.com East Grinstead Tadpoles Swimming Club - A Swimming Club for the disabled, we meet every Thursday night at the Kings Centre in East Grinstead from 8 till 9pm.

We have members with various disabilities and learning disabilities.

Adult Swimmers Club - Meets at the Olympus Centre, East Grinstead on Thursday mornings during term time. 2 sessions; 9-10am & 10-11am Swim at your own pace, fast or slow! 01342 712835 Gales Ladies Badminton Club - We are a small friendly ladies club playing in Crawley Down Village Hall on Thursday 9.30-11.30am. Jan 01293 531826.

Autism Support Crawley - Meet the first Thursday of every month at The Children and Family Centre, Creasys Drive, Broadfield, 7.30 pm-9.15 pm. £1 entry fee. www.autismsupportcrawley.co.uk

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Littlewood House, Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down, West Sussex RH10 4HE email: steve@stonemanfunerals.co.uk ! website: www.stonemanfunerals.co.uk Free advice and guidance on Registration or the Coroner s procedure

COMMUNITY - CHARITIES, CLUBS, GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS East Grinstead Choral Society - We rehearse from 7.30pm until 9.45pm on Thursdays in the Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead. The choir performs at least four concerts a year and enjoys a variety of social events, inc. tours home and abroad. www.egcs.co.uk Arthritis Care Support Group - Our purpose is to provide support and friendship to people with all kinds of arthritis. We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at 2.30pm at the Woodhatch Centre in Woodhatch when we have a speaker, tea and raffle and after the meeting anyone who wishes to can stay on and join in a gentle exercise class, the leader of which is familiar with joint problems and limitations.

Contact Syliva Mann 01737 242193 Rotary Club of Horley - meet at the Cambridge Hotel on Thursday at 12.30pm for lunch at 1pm, followed by a speaker. We raise money for Rotary and local charities and also enjoy many social events at home and abroad. 01293 782425.

Pound Hill WI - meets on 3rd Thursday of each month at 8.00 p.m. at St Barnabas Pastoral Centre, Worth Rd, Crawley. We are a lively, friendly group who will make you very welcome.

Concordia Singers - A musical programme with professional soloists, orchestras, etc.

Thursdays 7.45pm, Crawley URC, Pound Hill. www.concordiasingers.org.uk Crawley Floral Arrangement - Welcomes visitors and new members to a varied programme of floral demonstrations and workshops. Meetings on the second Thursday at 7.30 pm. Crawley Horticultural Hall, Ifield Ave, West Green, Crawley.

Call 01293 402905 for information.

Delta Club - Meet on the first and third Thursday of every month in the afternoon.

A social club for disabled adults meeting for chats and outings.

Transport can be arranged. For more details - Irene on 01293 785133.

Dormans Evening WI - This thriving WI meets in the Parish Room, Dormansland on the second Thursday of each monthat 8:00 pm. Visitors warmly welcomed. You'll find lots of information at www.dewi.btck.co.uk The Weald Choir of Crawley - Thursday evening at 8pm in St Richard’s Church, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Three Bridges. A mixed voice choir. www.wealdchoir.co.uk or 01293 411355.

Crawley Down Evening WI - First Thursday of the month at 7.30 p.m. The Glebe Centre, All Saints Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Ladies, come and join us.

Tai Chi for health - All are welcome to a ‘free Introductory Evening’ to learn the slow, controlled and graceful movements of White Crane T’ai Chi. Suitable for all ages. To learn more please come along on Thursday evenings to Edmonds Hall at Horley Town Council offices (rear entrance), Albert Rd, Horley from 7.30pm. For any more info call Colin Hodsdon 07754 387676

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Crawley Scottish Country Dancing - meets every Thursday 8-10 pm at Milton Mount Community Centre, Pound Hill RH10 3DP. No need to bring a partner as beginners will dance with someone more experienced. Please phone 01403 269439 or see www.crawleyscdc.btck.co.uk Delta Club - meetings and outings arranged by disabled adults for disabled adults.

Transport usually available within 10 miles of Horley centre. 01293 785133.

Choirpower - meeting weekly from 8.00 - 10.00pm on Thursdays in Chequermead Arts Centre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead. Showsongs and popular classics. Contact Marion 01342 312824 or shustermarion@hotmail.com St.Edwards Social Club - holds a weekly Bingo Session on Thursday at Hillcrest Close, Pound Hill, RH10 7EQ. Eyes down 8.15 p.m. Contact 01293 882300 All Welcome.

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early May at the Jubilee Community Centre in Charlwoods Rd, East Grinstead, at 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start finishing at around 10.00pm. Contact Peter Bishop on 01342 327548, email egcc.info@yahoo.co.uk, web www.egcc.org

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Crawley Macular Group - Helping People with Central Vision Loss meet on the 3rd Friday of the month (excl. Apr & Dec) in the Bill Buck Room, 1st Floor, Crawley Library 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. For info - 01293 882108 Icebreakers Dining Club - Are you single and looking to meet new people like you?

If so you might be interested in Icebreakers – a local dining club for the single over 40’s.

We meet on Friday’s for a meal at a number of different venues in the area, such as pubs, restaurants, country hotels. There’s no membership or joining fee.

For more information call Jacquie on 01403-273480 or www.icebreakersclub.co.uk Shortmat Bowls Club - We meet every Friday 2.30 - 4.430 at Ashurst Wood Village Centre which has good facilities for the disabled, and plenty of parking. £2.50 per session. You are very welcome to come and try us out, we can lend you bowls, just wear flat shoes. foe more details ring Marilyn on 01432 322830.

Cheerleading Club - Cheerleader sessions for ages 10 upwards, boys and girls.

Qualified cheerleading coach and dance teacher. Fridays at 6pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Tilgate, Crawley. 07739 801700

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East Grinstead Old Time Dance Club - Every 3rd Saturday 7-30 till 11pm.

Imberborne School, Windmill Lane East Grinstead RH19 2DT. Copthorne Cricket Club - Are looking for new players to bolster their Saturday squad.

We play in Division 2 of the Mid Sussex League. New members (and volunteers) required of any standard. Stewart on 01342 717067 Scrapbook / Cardmaking Club - 3rd Saturday of each month at The Montefore Hall, Three Bridges. Create memory albums for yourself or for gifts.

Contact Alison for more details ajchallis@aol.com.

Tilgate Park Run - Every Saturday 9am at Tilgate lake. For people of all ages and abilities, runners, joggers and walkers all welcome. www.parkrun.org.uk/tilgate Crawley Filmmakers and Photographers - Meet every Saturday from 9.30 to 1pm at Excelsior Studios, Manor Royal. www.cfap.org.uk Sackville Lacemakers - We meet one Saturday a month from 10 am- 4pm at East Court Mansion, East Court, East Grinstead. If you make lace (or would like to learn), knit, crochet, embroider or sew and would like to join us and learn a new skill, contact Jo Visser on 01342 328751 or Lynda Brown on 01342 311906 Knit ‘n’ Natter - Crawley Library 2nd and last Saturday every month from 2-4pm.

Beginners welcome - for knitting, crochet, embroidery and lively conversation.

Refreshments available. For info: ruthburry@yahoo.com.

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Crawley Amateur Radio Club - Hut 18 Tilgate Recreation Centre (next to K2) every Sunday from 1100 email secretary@carc.org.uk for more details.

Crawley Croquet Club - We play Thursdays and Sundays afternoons in Worth Park, Milton Mount Av. Pound Hill RH10 3DY. Free parking, accessible by bus.

01293 884469 - www.crawleycroquetclub.org.uk.

Book Sale - Hundreds of books, new & secondhand at low prices. + DVDs, CDs & refreshmentson the first Saturday of every month (except Jan) 10am-1pm ST PETER'S CHURCH, IFIELD ROAD, WEST GREEN, CRAWLEY (in aid of church fabric) Cyclists Touring Club (CTC) - We are a local section of this National Cycling Charity and we run Sunday bike rides suitable for cyclists of most abilities. Please see our website for details: www.horshamandcrawleyctc.org.uk ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Greenstede Singers - a ladies' choir meeting alternative Sundays 4.005.30pm in East Grinstead. We sing a varied repertoire of partsongs from 1600 to the present day. Call Marion 01342 312824 or shustermarion@hotmail.com

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Horley Towns Women’s Guild - Strawson Hall, Albert Rd, Horley, on the 2nd Friday of the month at 2.30pm. Details from Marjorie: 01293 771248.

Horley Country Market - from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon on Fridays at St John Ambulance Hall, Massetts Rd, Horley. Free admission.

Ifield Barn Theatre Society - on a Friday evening from 8 p.m.

Tel: 01293 525030 Actors/backstage/wardrobe/etc www.ifieldbarn.co.uk.

Crawley Horticultural Soc. Bridge Group - We are a friendly group and play social duplicate bridge on Friday evenings. Secretary: 01293 402868 Crawley Keyboard Club - at The Charis Centre, West Green Drive. Concerts are held on the last Friday of each month at 7.30pm. Ring 01293 530276.

Action Group Organisation - are a group of people with special and disabled needs aged 18+ years. We promote disability awareness around Crawley and West Sussex.

We meet up on a two weekly basis.Lawrence@lawrencemallinson.com Crawley Bridge Club - 7.15 p.m. every Wednesday & Friday at Grattons Indoor Bowls Club in Pound Hill. Call Helen, 01342 719779, Betty, 01293 547030.

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Free Healthy Walks on Ashdown Forest - Varied walks around Ashdown Forest and surround villages and countryside. Short walks of an hour, no need to book just turn up.

For more info: Paula Hubens 07740 899559 / p.hubens@tcv.org.uk St. Barnabas Pastoral Centre Cafe - Worth Rd, Pound Hill, Crawley, is open on Tuesdays & Fridays, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm and Saturdays 10.00am - 12noon, serving light refreshments and providing a friendly meeting place. Every Friday at 12.30 pm a two course hot lunch plus tea/coffee is available for £5.50. At least once a month on a Saturday (often the first Saturday of the month) there is a Market selling books, bric a brac, clothing, home produce, etc. For further details ring (01293) 883362.

Horley Bridge Club - Horley Bridge Club has sessions at Hookwood Memorial Hall every Monday at 1:30 pm and every Wednesday at 7:20 pm. Full details: www.horleybridgeclub.org.uk East Grinstead Food Bank open at the Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road: Mon 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm - Wed 9.00 am to 11.00 am - Fri 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm A telephone service will operate on Bank Holidays.

For info contact us on info@eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk or call 07983 209940

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Dave’s Wild Living is here to get you back into nature.

We teach everyone from 6 years onwards and welcome all level of student from complete beginners to experienced campers looking to hone their skills. Half day and full day courses during the school holidays. All instructors have been CRB checked and are ex military.

Conveniently located at Dormansland Surrey, Dave’s Wild Living lets you learn how to build a shelter, start a fire and find water to trapping and cooking your own food.

Scouts/Brownies/TA Cadets/ Schools/Private parties/ Team Building/ Families all welcome and discounts given for large groups. Fire lighting tools and kits also available for sale.

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OPEN EVENING

Tuesday 23rd September 5pm-8:45pm Headteacher’s talks at 5:15 and 7:15pm

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 There will be the opportunity to meet the Headteacher and leadership team, ask questions and look around the school. Supplementary Application forms and prospectuses will be available on the night.

This school is a Church of England, voluntary Aided, 11-18 Comprehensive School serving our local community with: A strong Christian ethos and a caring, purposeful atmosphere Continuity from Key Stage 3 through to University entrance High-quality teaching by well-qualified and committed staff A rich programme of activities including music and sport

“It is a happy, caring place where students behave well, feel safe and enjoy making a positive difference to their community.”

“The headteacher has a very clear and uncompromising ambition for all students to achieve their best academically and personally.”

Ofsted 2012

Applications are welcome from inside and outside of Crawley.

Transport into the school grounds is available from most areas.

If you are unable to attend the Open Evening please telephone the school after Tuesday 23rd September to arrange for an application pack to be sent to you.

BUCKSWOOD DRIVE, GOSSOPS GREEN, CRAWLEY RH11 8JE. TEL 01293 423690 WEBSITE: WWW.HOLYTRINITY.W-SUSSEX.SCH.UK EMAIL: OFFICE@HOLYTRINITY.W-SUSSEX.SCH.UK

Choosing The Right School There are a number of wonderful independent schools in the local area - but what should you be looking for when you visit?

August's GCSE and A'Level results once again showed fantastic results for most independent schools - many of those in our local area.

The independent schools hold their main Open Days or Evenings through September, October and November (with more in the spring term), giving you and your child the chance to look around the classrooms and grounds, check out the facilities and talk to teachers and current pupils.

And it seems, despite tougher times financially, parents are still opting to send their child privately if they can manage it.

Around 600,000 children are now educated at independent schools in the UK, with 13% of these in London alone.

The smaller class sizes, good levels of discipline, great sports facilities and good academic success all appeal when it comes to choosing a school.

It's always a good idea to listen to the head teacher's talk as this will give you a good idea of the ethos of the school. So what should you be considering when looking at dierent schools?

Open Evening / Open Days For Prospective Parents '2015 intake'

The staff and students of Oriel High warmly invite you to our Open Evening and Open Days.

Open Evening: Wednesday 17th September 2014, 6:00 - 8:30pm Headteacher presentations; 6.15pm, 7pm, 7.45pm Open Morning: Friday 19th September 2014 Tours at 9.15am & 11.00am By appointment only

if you would like to visit the school at any other time, please contact reception.

We will be offering tours every Tuesday & Thursday morning at 09:15am & 11:00am until Tuesday 21st October 2014

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How academic? There is a lot of competition for places at the more academic schools, but it's important that you opt for the best school for your child's ability. Senior independent schools have a selection process - an exam followed by an interview. While you might want your child to go to the school with the best exam results, would that school actually best suit your child? Would they struggle in a very academic school or would they be better suited to a school that caters for a range of abilities where, instead, they can shine?

Prep or junior schools are not generally selective, but if you’re keen on a particular senior school then do look at which schools they tend to feed into before making your choice.

Curriculum - Prep schools offer a wide range of subjects and also guide pupils towards the Common Entrance exam at 11 or 13. Check which subjects are offered by the independent senior schools you visit - particularly if your child has an interest or talent, such as drama. Check whether the school follows GCSE and A Levels or alternatives such as IGCSE and IB. Single sex or mixed - More schools are becoming co-educational, whether all the way through or from Sixth Form.

Teenagers tend to be less self-conscious in single sex schools, are not distracted during class and are less worried about what others may think in class. But co-education offers the chance for boys and girls to mix easily and offer a wider perspective on subjects (and life!).

Facilities & extra-curricular - Some schools have great playing fields and sports halls on site whereas other schools have to bus the children to sports centres and grounds elsewhere - which means you're more likely to do a lot of picking up after sports events. Check what extra-curricular activities are on offer during the lunch hour and after school. Clubs and organisations are a great way for children to mix with others outside their class and helps them to pursue new interests.

Scholarships & bursaries - Scholarships are mainly available for music, sport, drama or allrounders. If your child excels in a particular area enquire about scholarship exams. They are not means-tested but based purely on ability.

Bursaries are means-tested and are awarded to families where it would not normally be possible to send their child privately due to the cost.

Different levels of bursary may be offered – often from around 25% upwards, but each school will have a different policy, so ask early on.

What to ask on the day - You can get a good feel for a school just by wandering around, but do ask questions as you go. The teachers are, of course, keen to promote their school. Ask about the ethos of the school, how they deal with discipline and bullying strategies. First year pupils often help out on the day so encourage your child to ask them questions.

Exams - You may love a particular school but your child still has to pass an exam to get in. However, an offer of a place is not wholly dependent on the highest scores. While some take only those who show the highest academic achievement, many others take children from the top, middle and lower tiers academically. If your child does well enough, they will be asked to come for an interview which is an important part of the selection process.

Ask the school whether it provides old exam papers. Test papers are also available online from companies such as Bond or can be bought at WHSmith.

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CHILDREN AND EDUCATION

• 87% of students gained 5 A*- C GCSE Grades 2013 • 64% of students gained 5 A*- C GCSE Grades inc English & Maths 2013 • Top 5% of schools nationally for student progress

OPEN EVENING

For Prospective Parents and Children in Years 5 & 6

Thursday 9th October from 6.30pm - 8.15pm

There will be opportunities for you to tour the school and meet some of our wonderful students and teachers. Headteacher’s talk at 7.30pm

A L L A R E W E LC O M E

We welcome applications from families who share our commitment to education of the whole child, high standards of appearance and behaviour; with the dedication to achieve the very best examination results possible.

Headteacher: Michael Ferry St Wilfrid’s Way, Old Horsham Road, Crawley, RH11 8PG Telephone: 01293 421421 Website: www.stwilfrids.com

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Put a spring in their back to school steps this September with cool and quirky classroom must-haves, that your little (and not so little) one’s will love: 1

Messy Martha Decorate Your Own Pencil Case Set, Marks and Spencer, £15.00

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Stroke technique / Stamina work NEW Baby classes Wednesdays at Cottesmore NEW classes Sunday's PM at Handcross Fun, Safe and friendly Swim School Sibling Discount / Free trials Any age or ability

Full diagnostic dyslexia assessments for adults & children (aged 8+) • Experienced & highly-qualified dyslexia specialist • Holder of the PATOSS SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate • Assesments for the Disabled Student Allowance • Home visits & weekend visits throughout the South East

Tel: 01342 714065 Email: slmccahon@yahoo.com www.sarahmccahondyslexiaservices.co.uk

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Make your wedding day one they’ll all remember!

The first thing to bear in mind is that many people that come to your wedding won’t know each other, so it’s important that you give everyone the best chance of becoming better acquainted.

You may not have time to introduce people personally, so instead ask a close friend or relative to look out for those who are coming along on their own. Position individuals considerately on the table plan next to someone with similar interests or who works in the same field.

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It’s also important to place quieter individuals next to somebody warm and welcoming.

An engagement party is also a great idea – hire out an area of a bar somewhere accessible to everyone so that your guests will have a chance to mingle before your big day.

A common problem at weddings is that family and friendship groups may not have seen each other for a while, meaning that great huddles of people may form.

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A fantastic way of breaking these up and encouraging people to mix is by incorporating some games into the day’s itinerary.

You might have chandeliers, sugar-coated almonds and a six-foot train, but a bit of fun won’t detract from the glamour and sense of occasion, it’ll simply allow your guests to let their hair down.

Organise a sweepstake for how long the best man’s speech will take and ask an usher to time it, with the winner receiving a prize.

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Account Manager James Duffy said: “We were at a wedding recently with a friend who was famed for once getting a peanut stuck in his ear, which stayed there for months until it had to be removed. We all For example, instead of thought it was hilarious when flowers go for some quirky we went to take a seat and in centrepieces. Bookkeeper Rebecca Field said: “My brother- his place was a large bowl of salted peanuts.” in-law is a plane fanatic and studied aviation at university, If you have a sunny day and a as did a lot of guests at the garden, get some lawn activities wedding, so we all helped make going – giant Connect 4, Twister, a range of Airfix models for the or even a nice game of croquet. tables. Each table’s name was that of the plane and he gave the models away to younger Give people a talking point. guests, which people thought The more inventive aspects was really touching.” of the day you can include, the better. But you don’t have to come up with lots of mad ideas Another great idea is to for the sake of it, instead use this place items on the tables for specific people, as a way of personalising your which encourages wedding day and making it all stories to be shared. the more special.

Create a pub quiz with questions which have been tailored to different groups in the room, as well as some associated with the bride and groom, so that everyone has an answer to contribute. This can be done at the tables between courses, so lay out some answer sheets and you’ll encourage everyone to work together.

“place items on the tables for specific people,which encourages stories to be shared”

Comfort with Character The Regency is a small independent hotel where we aim to provide first class hospitality in a professional friendly manner.

We cater for Christenings, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Funeral receptions, Conferences, Meetings, Training Courses etc.

At The Regency you will find the perfect setting for any reception.

Exclusive private hire of venue at competitive prices, plenty of free car parking. Conveniently located within 2 minutes of J10 of M23, 5 minutes from Crawley Town, 5 minutes from Gatwick, 5 minutes from Surrey & Sussex crematorium.

Call 01293 887 433 or Email regencyhotel@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.regencyhotel-gatwick.co.uk

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Don’t forget any little ones - Look after them and their parents can relax and enjoy themselves. So think about food timings; if you have a midday ceremony and the wedding breakfast isn’t until mid-afternoon, arrange a hamper with biscuits, packets of raisins, bananas and cartons of squash to see them through.

Avoid E numbers and too many sweets – and have the basket on a high table so that tiny hands can’t stuff themselves silly.

Don’t forget that weddings can be boring for children, so pick up some cheap toys to keep them amused during speeches.

Colouring books and crayons are great (be careful with pens), as are books, and puppets are fantastic for later in the day.

If you are getting married in a hotel, encourage parents to book a room so that if their children need an early night, they can all be put down together and mums can take it in turn to supervise so that nobody misses out on the party.

When your evening guests arrive, get the party started by jazzing up your first dance - This can be the most worrying part of the day for the groom, so invest in some choreography or choose a song that’s a little less daunting and involving other members of the wedding party can also ease the anxiety.

The Art Of Beautiful Cake Wedding cake specialist Swarovski cake designer Bespoke cakes for all occasions Free consultation

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Over 70 styles to choose from Dyeing service available Bridesmaid & Flowergirl Shoes Shoes & Matching Bags for Special Occasions Fascinators & Hatinators to compliment your outfit.

OPENING HOURS: Mon-Fri 10.00am-5.00pm Saturdays 9.30-5.00pm (FREE PARKING) Plaistow Street, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6AU (opposite village pond)

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Cake Matters Retail Shop For All Your Sugarcraft Needs Sugarcraft Classes Wedding and Celebration Cakes Made to Order

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Wedding Cake & Cake Toppers for all occasions Tuition to decorate your own wedding cake

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Instead of cradling each other to a Whitney Houston classic, think about a song which makes you both laugh, or something with a fun routine to follow: Grease is a good one, as is Saturday Night Fever, or something which brings back memories such as a cheesy 80s tune. By choosing an upbeat track, you’re likely to get people up onto the dance floor, so encourage children and grandparents to join in and pluck people from the crowd so that everyone feels involved.

Don’t be afraid to break tradition if it suits you - Why not skip the receiving line, so that people aren’t forced to wait around, only to struggle for something to say? And when it comes to speeches, keep them short and sweet – perhaps with just the bride and groom offering a few words of thanks?

The trick with all these personal touches is to delegate.

Plan well in advance and ask for help from your ushers and bridesmaids – it’s what they’re there for.

The most important thing to remember is to stay relaxed; the more stressed you become with all the details, the less fun your wedding day will be.

When people talk about ‘that fantastic wedding’, they generally mean that it was a comfortable, fun, and relaxing day spent celebrating two people they love.

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Style Steal: Fun Wedding Ideas WOW your wedding guests with quirky touches that will keep little and big kids alike entertained all day!

From giant games, treat dispensers to colour in cakes, there’s plenty of fun to be had for all on your big day.

Photo Booth Party Props, www.gingerray.co.uk, £7.50

Colour in Wedding Cake Giant Poster, www.hunkydoryhome.co.uk, £12.75

Chevron Cupcake Sticks, www.hamptonblue.co.uk, £2.99

Giant Tumble Tower, www.thegreatgiftcompany.co.uk, £70.00

I Can Spot… Wedding Flip Book, www.TheGreatGiftCompany.co.uk, £3.50

Treat Dispenser, www.TheGreatGiftCompany.co.uk, 30.00

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Crawley Jobs Fair Crawley Civic Hall Friday - 19th September 2014

Proud Media Sponsor for Crawley Jobs Fair 2014

Crawley is ranked amongst the UK’s top 10 towns in terms of employment opportunities and economic vibrancy; with unemployment at 2.5 per cent and new business start ups at a record high for our town.

Our town is home to many leading national and global companies and in the last year we have seen a number of household brand names open offices and facilities locally, but still finding the right kind of work or getting back in to employment after a long period or because of the age you are, may be difficult.

I fully appreciate, however, as someone who has been out of work myself in the past, that if you are one of those 2.5 per cent, then it’s 100 per cent of a problem.

That is why I am holding a dedicated Crawley Jobs Fair at the Civic Hall on Friday, 19th September 2014, which is of course free of charge to all job seekers and designed to allow you an opportunity to meet and speak to key local employers; major firms such as CGG, Elekta and Vent-Axia.

Regardless of the stage people are at in their career, whether just starting out or looking to top up their pension, this may just be the ticket to get back into work.

Henry Smith MP Crawley Constituency, House of Commons

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Care Workers Needed

Care Your Way is looking for people to join their specialist team of care workers to work with clients in and around Burgess Hill and East Grinstead. There are various roles and working patterns available from flexible part time to full time hours as well as live in.

Are you:

Conscientious, A car driver, Reliable, Empathic The key responsibilities of a care worker are to help maintain independence. To assist with daily living activities specified within the client Care plan. To support clients to take part in social or community events as required and most importantly monitoring the well being of clients.

If you are looking for a new, rewarding and challenging role come and join us at Care Your Way. Please send all CV’s to: info@careyourway.org.uk or call 0207 870 9531

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Wet Room s

They’re hip, they’re hot and they’re wet, wet, wet and no, we’re not talking about an Eighties pop band, but the aspirational trend for bathrooms. Katherine Sorrell looks at what you need to know before installing a wet room or walk-in shower.

Just what is a wet room anyway?

In a conventional wet room, the whole bathroom is, potentially, the shower area.

There’s no step up into the shower cubicle – in fact, there’s no shower cubicle; instead, the room is tanked (treated to make it completely waterproof) and given a floor drain and a decent-sized shower head. Add a conventional loo and basin, and bingo, you have a wet room.

create problems for small children.

As with all home improvements, adding an inappropriately over-the-top wet room to an otherwise ordinary house is not a good idea. Without good ventilation a wet room can all too quickly become musty and mouldy. And, last but by no means least, there’s every wet room owner’s nightmare – a failure in the tanking resulting in leaks and damp patches.

Why would I want one?

Wet rooms done well are stylish, contemporary and seen as the last word in luxury, and some say they add value to a property – though it must be added that this seems to apply mainly to high-end, urban homes rather than your average suburban semi or country cottage. If you enjoy an indulgent shower then a wet room gives you an unparalleled sense of freedom and space (you can even design it so you have a view); and if your bathroom is on the small side then removing the bath will give you loads more room. Wet rooms should be easier to keep clean, too – no fiddling around the screen or tray, just a mop over as necessary, which is especially easy if you fit a wall-mounted basin and WC. Finally, wet rooms can be better for older people or anyone with impaired mobility, as there’s no step up into the shower to negotiate.

Can I have a wet-room without the potential problems?

Absolutely. You can create a walk-in shower, which is larger than usual, at floor level for ease of access, and just as streamlined and chic. The advantage is that it has its own below-floor drainage area and is enclosed by a good-looking glass panel: thus the water is contained in one area (so no soaked loo roll), and the room won’t need such extensive preparation with regard to drainage and tanking. The risk of leaks is reduced – though there are no guarantees. The disadvantage is that a walk-in will take up more space than a standard shower cubicle.

What are the technicalities?

Wet rooms are often recommended for ground floors and basements, where the sub-floor is more likely to be solid. In a first-floor installation it’s more tricky. You may need to strengthen joists in order to bear the load of heavy stone tiles; you’ll What can go wrong? certainly need to ensure that the floor is It’s not advisable to convert your only stable, as wooden joists that flex could bathroom into a wet room – potential buyers tend to want at least one bath and, create cracks in tiles or waterproofing. what’s more, you do need access to a dry In all cases you need to create a suitable drainage slope, either with a ‘former’ loo and basin, especially if there’s more and suitable levelling compound, or a than one of you in the household. pre-formed tray set into the floor.

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To accommodate waste fittings, you may need to raise the entire floor level of the room, which could mean having to re-size the doorway.

Really good tanking is vital. It may be in the form of impermeable sheeting or a trowelled-on sealant, and should be applied to the entire floor of the wet room or walk-in, the walls that are likely to become wet, and extend beyond by 50cm each side. Another option for walls is to use prefabricated water-resistant boarding.

In both cases it is necessary to seal vulnerable areas (corner joints and pipework penetrations) using a special sealing strip. Then there’s your water supply. If you have low water pressure or a small tank, for example, you may need to fit a bigger tank or add a pump. Finally, ventilation. Fit a really good extractor fan, following building regulations religiously (ask advice from your local planning authority), and avoid condensation by also having some form of heating in the room, whether underfloor or radiators.

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“It’s so difficult getting anyone to do little jobs” is something I often hear. Do you struggle to find reliable tradespeople to put up a shelf or fix a dripping tap?

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It’s frustrating when you contact tradespeople and they don’t seem interested.

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General: I’ll help you with flat-pack assembly, gutter repairs, double glazing problems, pressure washing, fence / gate repairs and much more.

I can do most jobs around your property. Even if I can’t, I’ll normally know somebody reliable who can help you.

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References from many happy customers are available and my work is fully guaranteed for your peace of mind. I offer OAP discounts too.

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Storage Solutions Sorted

After a busy and chaotic summer, it’s time to get tidy!

And, what better way to do it than with new storage solutions?

From bread bins to drawers, nesting boxes to decorative tins, be inspired by this month’s clutter-free homeware must-haves: 1 Wooden Storage Boxes, www.pierrotetcoco.com, £25.00

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The Evil Weevil

By Pippa Greenwood

The vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) is notorious, especially for gardeners who concentrate on pots, and always feature in any gardening poll of ‘top pests’. Both the adults and their grubs do damage, but it’s the innocent looking grubs that give the vine weevil its bad reputation.

They’re an immensely successful pest; there are only females and each one is capable of laying about 1,000 eggs during the summer.

Now that they’re being controlled successfully commercially, they’re perhaps less of a problem to gardeners than they once were but if you have them in your garden, whether you like it or not, you probably need to get to know them better.

How do you know you have Vine Weevils?

The adult vine weevil is just under 1cm long, matt black with tiny gingery brown flecks on its wing-cases. They’re a classic weevil shape with elbowed antennae and a phenomenal ability to grip on to nearly any surface; a brilliant feature as, despite the wing-cases, these pests cannot fly, so rely on their climbing to access the foliage on which they feed.

You’re likely to notice the notches around the leaf margins before you see the weevil itself.

They tend to feed in the evening or at night, usually doing most damage on the lower, most accessible leaves. The young stage weevils or grubs are about 1cm long, creamy white in colour and often curled into a ‘C’ shape, with no legs but a gingery brown head. You’re likely to find them in the compost or soil, usually close to the roots or tubers that they’ve been feeding on.

They eat the roots, burrow in to tubers and on woody plants may even eat the tissues at the stem base and on larger roots.

Unless you’re removing a plant from its pot, or digging one up you’re unlikely to notice the grubs; it is when a plant suddenly starts to wilt or die, or you realise that something is no longer firmly rooted that alarm bells should begin to ring.

What do Vine Weevils attack?

Vine weevils will attack nearly any plant you try to grow, particularly in containers, probably because it’s easier for them to move through compost than garden soil.

They’re a greater problem on perennial plants and those with fleshier roots or tubers. Alpines, cyclamen, primulas, fuchsias, hydrangeas, begonias, rhododendrons, euonymus, and strawberries seem to be particularly prone to attack.

The adult beetles emerge mostly between March and May, but also at other times in greenhouses. The eggs are tiny and dark brown, each less than 1mm diameter and are placed close to a suitable host plant.

The eggs hatch to produce the creamy coloured grubs which feed and grow until they reach full size. The grubs pupate in the soil or compost where they have been feeding and within the pupae, if you look carefully you can see adult features developing – the antennae, the legs and the wing pads are often clearly visible.

The adults then appear, start to feed and lay eggs.

What can you do?

Try to avoid getting vine weevils in the first place. Check plants carefully for foliage damage and check the roots before you introduce anything new to your garden.

Buy plants only from reputable sources.

Avoid re-using compost in containers as it might contain grubs or eggs, which are impossible to spot. As vine weevils cannot fly, making barriers is relatively easy. Put a ring of non-setting glue around the rim of containers as this should prevent the female from reaching the compost surface to lay her eggs. Similarly a gritty mulch may reduce the number of eggs that are laid and hatch. Try creating miniature moats around the legs of greenhouse staging, by standing each leg in a bowl of water.

Vine weevils can’t swim and won’t be able to access the plants provided the staging doesn’t touch the sides of the greenhouse.

I’m a fan of the biological nematode controls.

They’re available from mail order suppliers (including www.pippagreenwood.com) and some seed catalogues and are applied as a compost or soil drench. To work effectively the area must be kept constantly moist, so that the nematodes can move through the compost to attack the grubs. They enter the grubs’ bodies and produce a bacterial infection which kills them. The nematode controls need to have a soil or compost temperature of 5-21C and you’ll have the best effect if you use them during August and September.

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Kids who swim could boost brain power Kids who take to the water regularly could boost their brain power while also enjoying the fun of swimming and the benefits of learning a life skill.

Every parent knows how much fun families can have in the water – whether splashing about, playing games, learning to swim or challenging fitness in a bid for gala glory.

K2 Crawley – operated by Freedom Leisure in partnership with Crawley Borough Council – has a wide range of swimming options to suit all the family. Young swimmers seeking a fun splash will like the leisure pool with its water slides, water bucket feature and inflatable fun sessions. Early learners can practice basic skills in the shallow leisure pool.

shown in recent studies* After your swim, the whole family can dry out and chill out to boost their development at the café overlooking the pools. with key learning ‘milestones’ achieved earlier by those who swim. The research “Swimming is a great way to get kids active while learning a revealed that children who life skill,” says Freedom Leisure swim regularly did significantly centre manager Nyssa Jackson. well in visual-motor skills such as cutting paper, “Our professional staff and extensive facilities combine to colouring in and drawing offer children and families the lines and shapes – and Those who like the challenge performed better than of swimming lengths will relish chance to have fun while average in mathematicallyimproving their confidence in the 25m Olympic-size pool related tasks. the water.” and more experienced and daring swimmers can hone Besides its obvious health and With all that to look forward their diving technique in the wellbeing benefits, swimming to, what are you waiting for? diving pit and jump from Come to K2 Crawley for fun among youngsters has been boards up to 5m high. and fitness. And you can learn to swim too with lessons for children of all ages and abilities from as young as six months.

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When the habits start controlling you Most of us have ‘quirky’ little habits that we follow.

We check the door to the house twice or more as we leave. We check that electric equipment is switched off several times before we leave the house. It not a bad thing, it keeps us safe and makes sure that those routine but important repetitive actions are done correctly.

What started as a ritual of jumping over a fish pond, with the thought that she had to do this to keep her family safe, turned into, at the extreme, washing her hands in neat bleach up to 60 times a day.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could take back that part of your life that controls unwanted habits?

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The best way is to learn how to take those controls back It can prevent you from leading yourself. It’s important to a normal life. You are unable to have certain habits, a bit hold down a job or relationship like it’s important to have some level of anxiety, the and sometimes find it hard to important thing is to be interact even with your own in control of it. family. Sometimes, as Hayley What about when that habit explains it, leads to ‘intrusive takes over our daily lives?

So how can you take back those thoughts’ about her family.

Some people lose hours in controls? There are many forms the day by repeating an of therapy including CBT, action many times, sometimes OCD can affect young or old, any race or religion, sometimes counselling and medication. leading to them being With hypnotherapy, which is my leading to fears of something unable to lead a normal life. happening to others if you do background, I will take the client to a relaxed state and teach them not carry out a task correctly.

This month I spoke to Hayley how to take back those controls, Leitch, author of Coming Clean: Some of the signs you may Living with OCD and advisor on notice would be turning switches rather than them feeling that the Channel 4 show Obsessive on and off a set number of times they are in a highly anxious state. or repeating an action or word Compulsive Cleaners. She What would you do if you didn’t a set number of times. As you explained to me how these can see from Hayley’s book, this have those controlling thoughts obsessions completely took going on in your mind? What just went on and on until she over her life. are your dreams, goals and got to the point where, as she explains, she felt she could no ambitions? It may just be to go out the door in the morning longer cope with life, even considering taking her own life, and not have to check the doors but was worried about the mess and light switches ten times. there would be to clean up.

That goal is just as important as the Olympic athlete’s goal on the Hayley tells me she thought that she would never be cured of start of the 100m race preparing for that white line in the distance.

OCD but explains how she sought professional help to deal with the issues she was facing. Why not grab that metaphorical running gear and show OCD who However, after chatting with a the real champion is? professional therapist on the ‘This Morning’ show on TV recently, she is certain with Becky Wells Buy Hayley’s book at Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Coming-Clean-Living continuing help, that she can www.BeckyWells.com -Hayley-Leitch/dp/1782199179 rid herself of this for good.

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY Bringing Mindfulness To Life

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Lamb and Aubergine Curry This quick curry is so easy to make and much cheaper than a take away. We’ve used lean lamb steaks but you could replace the lamb with pork fillet, chicken or turkey.

Serves 4, Ready in 50 minutes Method Ingredients 3 tbsp sunflower oil 650g lean lamb steaks, cut into chunks 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 large aubergine, cut into cubes 2tbsp Rogan Josh curry paste

400g sieved tomatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish Chapattis, sliced tomatoes, cucumber and onion, to serve

 Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a large deep frying pan. Add the lamb chunks and fry over a high heat until browned all over. Remove the lamb from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.

 Add the rest of the oil to the pan and fry the onion and aubergine for 7-8 minutes, stirring all the time until golden. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute then pour in the sieved tomatoes and bring to the boil.  Return to the lamb to the pan and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook gently for 25-30 minutes until the lamb is tender. Stir occasionally and add a splash of water if needed.

 Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve the curry in warmed bowls garnished with coriander and with chapattis, sliced tomatoes, cucumber and onions.

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 You’ll find jars of curry pastes in most supermarkets and they certainly take all the hassle out of making an authentic tasting curry at home. Rogan josh is a medium-hot paste but for a really mild flavour use a korma paste or go for a vindaloo paste if you prefer a curry with a little more heat.

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