Village Living April 2012

Village LIVING

FREE â—? April 2012

Lifestyle | Community | Business

Steyning Bramber Beeding Ashington Washington Storrington Henfield Small Dole Ashurst Partridge Green

Well Adjusted...

A great treatment for all

Best Foot Forward First Foot Podiatry is open

Storrington Weekly Market Where it’s all happening

Easter Recipe Hot Crosss Buns

We review... The Red Lion, Ashington

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At Village Larder you can afford to shop locally every week.

April Special Offers -10 % off Fruit & Veg week Monday 2nd April to Saturday 7th Bread week Tuesday 10th April to Sunday 15th Cheese week Monday 16th April to Sunday 22nd Sausage week Monday 23rd April to Sunday 29th tel: 01903 891744 email: liz@villagelarder.co.uk follow us on twitter @village_larder Village Larder is a family owned fresh produce shop located at Squires Garden Centre (formally Shoots), along the northbound carriageway of A24 at Washington.

• Free car parking for over 150 cars • Garden Centre, Cafe, Children’s play area and Pottery Painting Studio You will be helping your local community and saving money

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Contents 3

Welcome to April

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Village News & Diary

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Easter Recipe Hot Cross Buns

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EAsTER RECIPE 10

Read about First Foot Forward New to shoreham!

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Storrington Village Market well worth a visit...

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Well Adjusted with ginette

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sTORRINgTON MARKET 18

Reader’s Restaurant Review The Red lion, Ashington

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Gardening spring is in the air!

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Mind & Body

REsTAuRANT REvIEw 24

with Chris jones

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5 • BACK IN TIME

Welcome to April!

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elcome to April, it certainly looks as though Spring has finally sprung, with lovely daffodils sprouting up all over the lush Sussex Countryside – beautiful.

Here at village living we have been enjoying shrugging off the winter woollies in preparation for warmer days! I must say a big thank you to lynn at the Fox in small Dole for a delicious sunday lunch, after reading louise’s food review in March I went to sample lynn’s food for myself, I wasn’t disappointed! with lots going on this month I hope you get time to make our delicious hot cross bun recipe in time for Easter and enjoy a happy and chocolate filled Easter weekend… I will be celebrating my 40th year this month so fingers crossed for sunny skies and not the usual April showers!

Have a great month, and don’t forget to get in touch with any news or views you wish to share with me and other village living readers. see you in May!

Katie x

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TRAGEDY SPARKS PUB FUNDRAISER FOR HART LIFESAVERS

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egulars at The Fox, Small Dole, raised £200 for HART (Henfield Area Response Team) following the death of one of their regulars. Lynne Short (62) of Wantley Hill, Henfield, died suddenly at her home, but was attended

by HART responders after the 999 call was made. She was a close friend of Fox licensee Lyn Baldwin, whose mother Betty Corke (75), of Tottington Drive, Small Dole, has been attended twice by HART responders. Lyn, who has been at The Fox for nine years, handed over a cheque to HART members on Wednesday. She said: “HART provides an essential service to our community in the Henfield area and, as well as my mother, I know of other friends who have been attended by them. “It is such a comfort to have professionals there when you are waiting for the ambulance service to arrive.

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0 ladies from Steyning & Horsham Cantatrice choir took part in the second Choiroke – yes similar to karaoke but with loads of choirs! A brilliant idea carried through by the Bravo team andheaded by the charismatic Kaytie Harding from Horsham. Eight choirs from Sussex & Surrey brought all their different styles of music to the Dorking Halls on Saturday February 11 – music from Rock & pop to jazz, classical and contemporary. As the title of Choiroke suggests it was an all-embracing evening of

“Without HART many of our loved ones might not be with us now.”Dick Nye, chairman of HART, said: “We are very grateful to Lyn and her customers for money which keeps us operating and helps maintain our heart defibrillators and other equipment. “Lyn is planning a fundraising cream tea in Lynne’s memory from 3pm till 5.30pm on Easter Weekend Saturday April 7 at The Fox. All proceeds to HART. The scheme is totally self-funded and relies on kind and generous donations from local people, businesses and organisations and organised fund-raising events. The money raised, helps purchase equipment and keeps the scheme operational.

There are 22 heart defibrillators in the Henfield area – seven of them in public access areas: Henfield Hall, Budgens, Dental Surgery, and the Leisure Centre, Swains, Henfield Cricket Club and the Medical centre. A team of trained HART Community Responders also carry defibrillators. When a “999” call is made within the Henfield and surrounding area an Emergency Ambulance is dispatched to the scene. At the same time the Community Responder who is on duty is contacted and asked to attend. Because of the rural location of Henfield community responders nearly always arrive first and can begin to treat the patient.

HART contacts: Dick Nye on 01273 494162 or Norman Rigby on 01273 494826. music making and all the choirs and audience sang pop songs and ballads together, the choirs performing – stereo sound! – The firstmovement from Adiemus Songs of Sanctuary.Cantatrice brought class and professionalism to the evening singing Didn’t it rain, a moving arrangement of The Water is Wide and finally encouraged the audience to join them in the Latin number, Sway, moves as well.

Cantatrice make a journey to London on Friday 27 April where they sing at St Clement Danes Church on the Stand in a concert which is part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival. The concert begins at 2.30pm, and tickets can be brought from choir members or through the website www.brandenburgchoralfestival.co.uk.

Please do support this local choir and join them in London and look out for them at the Steyning Festival!

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BACK IN DIARY TIME 9 • vIllAgE

Village Diary village Diary is a great way to publicise an event in your village. Charitable & not for profit events are listed free of charge. A small charge applies for commercial listings. Don’t forget to visit www.villageliving.biz to submit your own listing online.

FARMERS’ MARKETS Ashington –1st Friday of every month. 9.00 – 13.00pm. scout Hall Henfield Hall – Market from january open every Monday except bank holidays from 9 am to 12.30 p.m. variety of stalls, ample free parking & refreshments. Contact David: 01273 493365 Horsham – Every saturday. 9.00 – 16.00. Carfax, Town Centre Pulborough – last sat of each month. 9.00 – 12.00. village Hall Shoreham – 2nd sat of each month. 9.00 – 13.00. East street Steyning – 1st sat of each month. 9.00 – 13.00. High st car park Storrington – village Market @ town hall 9-1045am every Friday (Thursday 5th in April as good Friday on the 6th) a variety of locally home grown and sourced plants, cheeses, meats, breads and crafts West Chiltington – 2nd sat of month. 9.00 – 12.00. village Hall Worthing – 4th sat of month. 9.00 – 14.00. south street square

EVENTS SATURDAY 31ST MARCH 12PM - 3PM 3pm Beeding and Bramber Village Hall. Easter Egg tombola, bouncy castle, local arts and crafts, homemade soup and a roll, refreshments, cards, cakes etc.

WEDNESDAY 4TH APRIL Spring Holiday Crafts & skills Day. Hands-on’ traditional crafts and skills for accompanied children Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre Amberley, 01798 831370.

FRI 6TH, SAT 7TH & MON 9TH APRIL Horsham Piazza Italia – Horsham Town Centre. good Friday, Easter saturday and Easter Monday, Italian-themed festival packed full of Italian foods & street entertainment. A rally of almost 100 Ferraris and Ducati-led Italian motorcycles on Friday 6 April, the Pizza Express vines BMw Italian job MINI Run on saturday 7 & De Tomaso-led Italian supercars, Alfas and Fiats on Easter Monday.

1ST APRIL 12NOON TILL 4PM An illustrated talk by Chris Hare. A local History of washington and its Environs. In particular, about the prehistory and folklore of Chanctonbury Ring, Tickets £5, includes refreshments. Norah Doré (01903-892547), Irene Thomson (01903-892631) or lorna goldsmith (01903-892725) or email patricia.oshea@btinternet.com.

SATURDAY APRIL 7TH 10-2PM Mini-manicures children – for Chestnut tree challenge@ Bodymatters steyning in aid of Chestnut Tree charity – Care for every life-limited child in sussex. gorgeous mini manicures for young ones, by the young ones! On a first come first served basis, donations please. 01903 813500.

9TH APRIL 8.00AM TO 12 NOON Rotary Car Boot Sale. storrington village library car park.

Marion Milton 01798815583.

WED 11TH APRIL, 7.30PM Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. starring Colin Firth, gary Oldman and john Hurt. Tickets are £5, available prior to each performance from ‘The Card Centre’ in storrington. Any unsold tickets will be available for purchase on the Door, sullington Parish Hall, on the night.

Ken Collins 01903 740745, or Malcolm Bennett 01798 812407.

SATURDAY 14TH APRIL 7.30PM Rotary theatre and supper night. local drama group Castaway perform 3 short comedy plays at west Chiltington village Hall. licensed bar. Tickets £10 from Marion Milton 01798815583.

SATURDAY 14TH APRIL 10-11.30AM Nearly New Sale Partridge Green Village Hall info@partridgegreenpreschool.co.uk sellers Admission £1Registered Charity Number 1035667sale of children’s clothes 0-5, maternity wear, equipment, toys and school wear Refreshments available general enquiries, sellers, placing flyers in bags, please contact: Rachel 01403 713688 SATURDAY APRIL 14TH BREAKFAST (Full English) at Henfield Evangelical Free Church Hall, High st, Henfield.speaker: janice Baker, Kingston Crown Court Probation Officer. Tickets £5. From Church Book shop or jasmine’s Florist, High st. Henfield.

APRIL 17TH, 8PM Christianity Explored. 7 week course in Henfield. 01273 493925 SUNDAY 22ND APRIL, 10.30AM TILL 12PM The New Dawning Spiritual Community Multi Faith Service.

A time for Reflection, Prayer, Poetry, Music and Peace Open to all regardless of faith, colour, age or creed. £3 donation. More info Rev. Ann-Marie Marchant – 01903 816115.

SUN 22ND APRIL, 10AM-4PM Body & Soul Exhibition. Day of Pampering, Massage, Talks.

Chanctonbury sports & leisure Centrespierbridge Rd, storrington, Pulborough, west sussex, RH20 4BX. Hannah@hannahelizabethevents.co.uk SATURDAY 21ST APRIL, 7.30 PM Gala Evening in aid of Help for Heroes. Hosted by vivace! in the library at Danny House, in Hurstpierpoint. A very British affair on the eve of st george’s Day. Performance by Andrew Rees, Tenor, & contributions from other guests. Tickets are £20. Book early to avoid disappointment from h4h@vivace.org.uk or ring Hilary 07745 301190 www.vivace.org.uk SATURDAY 28TH APRIL 10.30-12PM Friends of Steyning Museum coffee morning. Penfold Hall – Church street 1030-12pm refreshments, cake stall, raffle, plant stall and bric a brac. £1 entry everyone welcome

Look out next month for more details on the Steyning Festival running from 26th May – 10th June!

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10 • READER’s RECIPE

Easy Peasy Hot Cross Buns...

Ingredients • 500g strong white bread flour • ½ tsp. salt • 2 heaped tsp. mixed spice • 50g caster sugar • 50g butter, chopped into cubes • 200g mixed dried fruits • 7g sachet easy-blend dried yeast • 200ml milk • 2 eggs

For an extra special Easter treat you

For the crosses & glaze

could add chocolate chips instead of

• 3 tbsp. plain flour • Honey for brushing

the dried fruits YUM! Prep 20 minutes Cook 15 minutes (plus rising)

Method 1. Tip the flour into a bowl and stir in the salt, mixed spice and sugar.

2. Rub in the butter with your fingertips. stir in the dried fruit, then sprinkle over the yeast and stir in. gently warm the milk so it is hot, but still cool enough to put your finger in for a couple of seconds. Beat with the eggs and pour into the dried ingredients.

3. using a blunt knife, mix the ingredients to moist dough, then leave to soak for 5 minutes. Take out of the bowl and cut the dough into 8 equal pieces.

4. shape the dough into buns on a floured surface. space apart on a baking sheet, cover loosely with cling film, then leave in a warm place until half again in size. This will take 45 mins-1 hour 15 minutes, depending on how warm the room is.

5. when the buns have risen, heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/ gas 7. Mix the flour with 2 tbsp. water to make a paste.

Pour into a plastic food bag and make a nick in one of the corners. Pipe crosses on top of each bun.

6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until risen and golden. Trim the excess cross mixture from the buns , then brush all over with honey.

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“I do like Mondays”

Let Village Larder take the stress out of preparing for Christmas, by supplying your Sussex reared Turkey, local Vegetables, Fruit and a Sussex Cheese board.

Order by 12th December and collect from the Village Larder at Squires Garden Centre along the A24 at Washington on the 23rd or 24th December.

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onday is our day off from village larder to feel like a normal couple.

Trimmings box for 4: Streaky Bacon 12, Chipolatas 6, Sausagemeat 500g, Cranberry sauce, Goose fat, Stock - £15 we leave both shops in the capable hands of lyn and Bill.Potatoes Drop our son to pre-school, off750g, Veg box for volunteer 4: King Edward 2kg, Parsnips 1kg, Broccolithen 500g,head Carrots Brussel Sprouts 750g, Leeks 1kg, Red & White Onions 1kg - £9 to a fresh produce shop, cheese shop or independent Veg box for store 8: Kingto Edward Potatoes 4kg, Parsnips 2kg, Broccoli 1kg, Carrots 1.5kg, gather ideas and check prices.

Brussel Sprouts 1.5kg, Leeks 2kg, Red & White Onions 2kg - £18 It may seem odd to go shopping when we have a Fruit box for 4: Coxes Apples 1kg, Bananas 1kg, Satsumas 1kg, Large Oranges 4, shop and work six days a week, unless Comice or Conference Pears 1kg, Lemons 2, Datesbut 150g - £9 we did this would not2kg, know if our2kg, pricing was2kg, competitive and 8, Fruit box for we 8: Coxes Apples Bananas Satsumas Large Oranges Comice or Conference Pears 2kg, Lemons 4, Dates 300g - £18 would not discover new products.

Sussex Cheeseboard for 4: Sussex Blue, Ashdown Forester, Marble, Our mystery shopping takes us as farSussex a field as lewes Sussex Brie and Washington Christmas chutney - £15 and over to guildford. we look at many things not just “We source as much of our produce from local farms and producers, produce and pricing, but customer service, shelving, so we help our local economy and keep food miles to a minimum.” packaging, ambience and cleanliness.

To order please call 01903 893769 or www.villagelarder.co.uk/christmas or visit so what haveGarden we discovered?

Village Larder at Squires Centre, A24, London Road, Washington RH20 3BP (formally Crumbs) or nextfor to cheese, Frankland Arms,fruit London Washington, • our prices bread, andRoad, veg are amongst RH20 4AL. email: christmas@villagelarder.co.uk Deliveries available within RH20 postcode. the lowest for 15 miles when compared to other independent grocers and farm shops • there are many independent retailers supporting their community and making shopping interesting • people running these shops are passionate about food, they are certainly not in it for money! we are always amazed by the multitude of seasonal produce. April brings Asparagus, Purple sprouting Broccoli. The Rhubarb season is in full swing and now Nutbourne tomatoes are in plentiful supply. Foragers look out for Morels. spring lamb, Pigeon, Rabbit and Hare become available at your butcher and specialist grocer. single gloucester and Double Berkeley cheese are available to grace your cheeseboard. liz and I will continue to visit independent retailers each Monday, enjoying the varied produce they supply. we urge you to do the same, to help them and the local economy.

Turkeys from Holmansbridge Farm, Barcombe, East Sussex duties.

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13 • FIRsT FOOT ClINIC

Come & put your feet up...

Saturday 10th March saw the opening of the new podiatry/chiropody clinic, First Foot Clinic at 84 High Street, Shoreham-By-Sea. The First Foot Clinic offers a wide range of podiatry/ chiropody services:

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odiatrist, Karen Burrett qualified from the university of Brighton having gained a Bsc (Hons) in Podiatry. she has worked locally here in west sussex until pursuing her dream of opening up a clinic of her own. Karen says; “Being able to help people maintain their foot health is only the start of solving the problem, looking at people and not just their feet is crucial to individual patient care. Here at First Foot Clinic we have the added privilege to be able to treat local people within the heart of their community”. First Foot Clinic is a family run business with Karen’s husband, Martin, managing the day to day running of the clinic; his aim is to provide a warm, friendly and professional clinical experience for patients.

To book an appointment with Karen or for any enquiries you may have, please contact the clinic: 01273 455080

• Nail cutting • Corns and callus • Heel pain (including ultrasound therapy) • Verrucae (including cryotherapy) • Athletes foot • Fungal nails • Ingrown toe nail surgery • Diabetic foot assessments • Biomechanical assessment • Orthotic therapy • Referrals to GP • Footcare products Did you know that approximately 80% of people will at some point develop a foot problem in their life time?

Did you know there is no difference between a podiatrist and chiropodist? ‘Podiatry’ is simply the international term for ‘Chiropody’.

Did you know sitting with your feet up for 10 minutes after a long day helps circulation?

For further information about First Foot Clinic Ltd and the services we provide, please visit our website at www.firstfootclinic.co.uk email us on email@firstfootclinic.co.uk or call us on 01273 455080 www.villageliving.biz | tel: 0780 6326910

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Lise Baekgaard Smiles Cosmetic care you can trust from Lise Baekgaard Smiles – Shoreham By Sea At Lise Baekgaard Smiles, we provide you with professional and friendly advice and treatments for a full range of cosmetic treatments. With our treatments covering botox, fillers and tooth whitening, you’re in safe and experienced hands with Dr Lise Baekgaard.

Contact Dr Lise Baekgaard Telephone: 01273 453 867 Mobile: 07971 624 477 info@lisebaekgaardsmiles.co.uk www.lisebaekgaardsmiles.co.uk 142, Old Fort Road, Shoreham, BN43 5HL,West Sussex

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15 • sOMPTINg ABBOTTs

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hen I met stuart he was having a day off from rehearsing an adaptation of `Animal Farm` which will be performed to parents at the end of March.

As Head of English and Drama he is passionate about both subjects and ensures that the children understand that Drama can be used as another vehicle of expression. There is the opportunity of having lessons with a visiting specialist speech & Drama teacher and children are invited to take Trinity/ guildhall examination. By the end of Yr. 3 children are working on French scripts. stuart is keen to keep up to date with contemporary and modern learning which ties in beautifully with other subjects such as Music. All the departments at sompting Abbotts work seamlessly together, for example the Music, French and Drama Departments will all be working together on a script of snow white with Yr.4 and translating from French. The fantastic Art Department put together all of the scenes and costumes. It’s another example of the wonderful teamwork within sompting Abbotts school. last year “In the spin”, a romantic musical comedyabout Politics(!), written by stuart, was a great success. The children, from Yrs 5 to 8, worked incredibly hard on the show throughout the term. Many students had challenging songs and dance moves to master, which they achieved splendidly!

These varied from modern routines to some greek dancing, the performance was enhanced by a live band of visiting professionals; two of the children accompanied the band with great success! The performance nights were all sell-outs.

Older children from the Main school get a chance to perform and are very keen to take to the stage, with teachers busy behind the scenes. The quality of the equipment is second to none at this level, with clip mikes, system lights, infrared and an excellent pa system. The support of parents is invaluable with make-up and costumes.

Head of English and Drama, stuart Douch is passionate about reading, he writes his own plays for the school, is an Old Abbottonian, continuing his education at lancing College, Canterbury and Kent universities. He worked for the government for a short time before he trained as a teacher and has worked locally for the last ten years, he is very happily engaged and living in steyning. what a pleasure it was to meet him!

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18 • sTORRINgTON COMMuNITY MARKET

Storrington Community Market Every Friday morning, 9 – 10.45am at Storrington Village Hall Run by a loyal team of volunteers on behalf of the community...

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or more than 60 years there has been a thriving market in storrington. It began as a w.I. Market after the war when goods were scarce, and has gone through several since, including being part of the Country Markets organisation. Now reborn as storrington Community Market, it is run as a totally independent co-operative, by local volunteers for the benefit of producers and the community. It gives an outlet for the producers who have a small excess but possibly not enough to warrant a separate stall at a farmers market. some of the volunteers are at the highly respectable age of 90 and are second generation to the market! Most of the goods are home-made or home-grown. Cakes and savouries, preserves including local honey, eggs, vegetables and fruit provided by Rock Farm, flowers and plants, craft items including cards, free-range pork from the local pig farm, scott Free Range, bread from a local bakery, a refreshments area where many local residents meet for coffee and a chat... all are part of this charming market.

The quality of all produce is controlled to a high standard with all cooks being required to have the relevant level of hygiene certificate.

Open every Friday of the year with the exception of good Friday (the market is held the day before) and a couple of weeks over Christmas, when special Easter and Christmas markets are held.

Coffee mornings for charities such as Macmillan’s are well supported.

Other delightful additions that make the market so unique are Market vouchers which make an ideal gift. Buy a voucher from the market to be redeemed for market products at a later date, and gift Boxes. If you would like to send a gift they are able to deliver a box of goods in the local area. You can decide how much you would like to spend and chose the contents. This is an ideal present if you don’t live in the area! Come and join in… always on the lookout for new producers and volunteers, this happy and convivial group welcome newcomers. As well as selling goods everyone enjoys getting together each week. Registering as a producer is easy. Packaging and labelling supplies can be obtained from the market. For food producers, fellow marketeers will advise you about the simple procedure for getting the relevant hygiene certificate. Profits, minus a small percentage (currently 10%), are all returned to producers so if you have something you would like to sell at the market you could potentially make a little money.

I will definitely see you there!

New suppliers of produce welcomed. Tel 01903 745878 or contact Silvia via email – s.hyams@hotmail.co.uk April 2012 • Village Living

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19 • dr lise baekgaard smiles

Dr Lise Baekgaard Smiles is the first practice in Shoreham to be accredited the IHAS Quality Assurance Mark...

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r Lise Baekgaard is very pleased to offer her clients the highest standard of care, and the Register is there to protect people and the Quality Assurance Mark gives added peace of mind to our clients. The IHAS, which represents the interests of the Independent healthcare sector, is managing the scheme together with the General Medical Council, the General Dental Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This accreditation shows Dr Lise Baekgaard’s dedication to providing safe injectable cosmetic treatment such as botox (Azzalure) and fillers (Restylane) and is regulated on a yearly basis. Lise is enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and very professional.

Helping you look fresher and more youthful, and only using the top quality products at the higher end of the market Lise certainly knows what she is talking about.

Lise offers professional, expert and precision botox, fillers and tooth whitening services. Also Cosmetic dentistry services from Shoreham-by-sea’s most trusted and friendly dentist and aesthetician.

Qualifying in dentistry at the Royal Dental College of Copenhagen Denmark, Dr Lise Baekgaard studied at The Sorbonne in Paris and in Norway before setting up her practice in Sussex in 1993.

She progressed her skills in cosmetic dentistry and then grew this interest into general facial aesthetics. These treatments are very affordable and require no worrying surgical procedures and can fit conveniently into your busy schedule. You will look and feel younger and all around you will think you are invigorated, fresh and youthful. Her gorgeous and calming clinic is beautifully presented and tucked away on Shoreham beach, perfect for treatment! From April 4th Lise will be available by appointment on Wednesdays at Bodymatters of Steyning. Lise is also very flexible time wise, and is available to fit around your working hours every day except Sunday.

With Free consultation and full after care, Dr Lise Baekgaard’s comfortable and warming clinic based in Shoreham-by-Sea and Body Matters on Wednesdays by appointment, 36 High Street, Steyning, 01903 813500.

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Pregnancy Massage with Debby @ whispers – Bodymatters of steyning Who better to see for your pregnancy massage than a Mother of six children?

Debby Holmes has five sons and one daughter, and has been through it all, as far as the aches and pains of pregnancy. Trained at all levels of massage and aromatherapy, Debby can provide relief from the physical stresses of pregnancy, and can provide support and understanding of the emotional changes that take place at this life changing time.

You will be welcomed to our cosy therapy room, lit with candles and smelling beautiful of aromatherapy, bearing in mind that essential oils cannot be used on the body at this time. This treatment is wonderful at any stage of your pregnancy.

Benefits of Pregnancy Massage include: • Tranquil relaxation and reduce stress.

• Relief from muscle cramps, spasms, and myofascial pain, especially in the lower back, neck, hips, and legs.

• Increase in blood and lymph circulation, which can reduce swelling.

• Reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.

• Improves outcome of labour and eases labour pain.

• Enhances the pliability of skin and underlying tissues.

• Provides support for the new mother with physical and emotional strains of mothering.

Massage during pregnancy differs from a regular massage in a couple of ways. The biggest way it differs is that the person receiving the massage is pregnant, and therefore knowledge of pregnancy and the anatomy of a pregnant woman are very important. This means that positioning during a massage is critical to the safety and well-being of both the mother and the baby she is carrying. There are also parts of

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the body that should not be massaged Pregnancy massage is massage therapy specifically tailored for the expectant mother’s needs. It is also called pre-natal massage.

How is pregnancy massage different from regular massage?

The mother’s body must be properly positioned and supported during the massage, using pillows and padding.

Proper positioning ensures comfort and safety for the mother and baby. Also, some massage techniques, such as deep tissue work, cannot be used. Certain areas of the body should be avoided during pregnancy.

What are the benefits of pregnancy massage?

Pregnancy massage has been found to reduce stress, decrease swelling in the arms and legs, and relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints.

It’s a popular complementary therapy during pregnancy for back pain, when choices for pain relief, such as medication, are often limited.

Not only can massage be physically beneficial, but the human touch can be comforting and provide emotional support during pregnancy. Massage therapy has been found to reduce anxiety and depression.

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22 • well adjusted

Well Adjusted Health

By Ginette Stevens

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have been lucky in life to not have suffered any ailments requiring treatment from a chiropractor or osteopath so my knowledge of what they did was mostly hearsay. Having heard great things about Well Adjusted Health, the local Chiropractic Practice in Ashington and so I was delighted to receive an invite to meet Mark Jones, the resident Chiropractor to find out more about what he does and to experience a consultation and treatment.

Well Adjusted Health was taken over by Mark and his wife Jane just over a year ago. Prior to this, Mark had been practicing with a firm in Windsor. But both Jones’ felt that they had reached a stage in their lives when it was time to buy one of their own.

The rest is history and very soon they found themselves settled in Steyning and working in Ashington. Mark looks after the treatment of the patients; Jane is heavily involved behind the scenes.

This partnership works extremely well and within the first few months, with the business flourishing, they were delighted to employ a Practice Manager.

Arriving at Ashington Sports Pavilion, I found the Practice easy to locate with ample parking. Hazel, the Practice Manager welcomed me and we were chatting like old friends in a matter of minutes. She settled me down and gave me a comprehensive questionnaire to complete.

With the client before me finished (and looking very relaxed) it was my turn to enter the treatment room.

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began his interest in Chiropractic, Mark revealed that it stemmed from him having treatment which finally relieved him of neck and shoulder problems that had been haunting him for years.

He also found that his overall health improved and he felt more energetic.

Mark embarked on a five year Chiropractic Masters degree and additionally, throughout that time, enrolled on many other courses learning different disciplines in Chiropractic and healthcare. That, together with the in-depth medical knowledge he has acquired, has enabled him to choose the methods he now practices, and which he feels are the most beneficial and healing to patients. He continues to keep up to date with new advances and brings these to life in his work where appropriate.

Mark treats all age groups from the very young to the very old. Nearly everyone has some misalignment in their muscle framework that can be treated. Conditions most commonly treated are back and neck pain, sports and car accident injuries,

headaches, sciatic nerve pain and general health screenings.

Handing over my history questionnaire to Mark, my consultation began. We spent some time discussing this information, with Mark making sure he fully understood past injuries and making sure no underlying problems were lurking.

With past information gathered, it was time for the first part of my physical examination. I stood up with my back to Mark who assessed my posture and muscle tone/restrictions. Mark tested the strength of my muscles from my toes through to my hands. This was to discover any specific muscle restrictions.

It became apparent that my left leg was weaker than my right. My right side could therefore be compensating for this. As Mark explained this to me, he visually used a plastic spine, pointing out the nerve endings that related to the various areas in the body.

My spine was checked and specific points were focussed on. Taking a lie down on the couch, various other points were tested. I felt some

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discomfort in the shoulders (known for being rock hard after a day at work) which wasn’t a surprise, but also both my hips. Mark explained that this was no doubt to do with the imbalance in my leg strength but was very treatable.

My walking and balance were also given the once over and after a few more exercises to see strength and flexibility.

Mark once again visually explained where the treatment was needed and how the information to our brain was blocked up to a certain level of pain, or we adjusted to it. By testing these points past their comfort zone, the brain responded by pain being experienced.

Mark used a mixture of ‘hands on’ treatment and a machine called an Arthrostim. This, to the untrained eye, looks like a staple gun or similar.

But no, it is actually an instrument that pulses a low amount of regulated

force into the body to realign it. When the body is out of balance it has to compensate to correct this, which can then lead to stresses and strain in the joints and thus the start of your problems can commence.

Mark showed me the pulsing of this machine on his hand and then mine.

I’m the first to jump at discomfort but I felt none. Before Mark began, he used a method called Koren Specific Technique which helped him know which area to treat first. He also discussed any side effects I may experience after the treatment.

With the treatment over, Mark finished by testing the areas where he had found problems and there was a marked improvement in the strength in my left leg, and my shoulders muscles felt relaxed again.

The next morning my back and shoulders still felt far more relaxed and

less tense. I do hope this lasts! I thought I was quite aligned and pain free before I saw Mark. It was only when I had done the tests that I realised I had some problems, albeit not life changing, which needed attention. I would recommend an appointment with Mark to everyone; young and old. Prevention is better than cure!

Contact Mark Jones MChiro, DC at Well Adjusted Health on 01903 892171. The website is www.well-adjusted.co.uk.

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24 • REsTAuRANT REvIEw

The Red Lion Ashington

Reviewed by: Rebecca Woodward

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was thrilled to be asked to review The Red lion in Ashington. Having been a regular visitor when my children were small I was keen to see how it had changed, having heard about some major transformations in the past few years. I looked at their website (www.redlionashington.co.uk) and was delighted to see that the soft play area had gone and there was a promise of warming seasonal dishes with flavours to ‘knock your socks off!

The building itself is impressive and imposing with ample parking, and when you step inside the wow factor continues. The decor inside is modern, stylish and comfortable with a lovely relaxing atmosphere. we were greeted warmly by our waitress Cara who showed us to a lovely sunny table in the window. I could see that on a chillier day the open fire would be appealing and there was also a small garden with benches for warm summer days. we ordered a glass of the house Pinot grigio while we looked at the menu. There was a huge range of options on the main menu, which appeared to be mainly British classics but with a modern, even retro twist in places. Prices ranged from £7.95 for fishcakes to £19.95 for the fillet steak, with an option to also choose from a light lunch menu, with all of the main dishes being either £6.95 or £7.95 April 2012 • Village Living

with all starters and puddings at £3.00.

There didn’t seem to be any specials but we were assured that the menus were regularly changing and certainly had a good variety of meat, fish and vegetarian options as well as sharing and tapas style dishes. There was also a very extensive wine list ranging from £12.95 a bottle up to a staggering £79.95 as well as a winter drinks menu, cocktails and a good range of beers, the guest ales changing fortnightly. we decided to treat ourselves and have three courses, it had to be scallops of the day for me which were served with lentils and chorizo, and my companion had portabella mushrooms served with bacon and garlic and chilli oil. The scallops arrived beautifully presented, 3 plump morsels that were perfectly cooked on little piles of delicious smokey lentils, decorated with an intriguing and delicate micro cress that I discovered was called red amaranth. The mushrooms arrived looking simple, rustic and generously proportioned; the only complaint being that the dressing was so good there could have been more of it! when it came to the mains I considered the Barbary duck in honey and black pepper with a plum and roasted beetroot sauce but opted for the lighter sounding chicken in sticky lemon, honey and chilli and my companion chose the salmon fillet served on bubble and squeak with a mushroom and chive sauce. The chicken was tender and juicy with just the right balance of sweetness and chilli heat in the sauce; I would have appreciated some sort of dressing on the rocket salad that accompanied it though. The salmon was nicely grilled with a soft, comforting and well seasoned bubble

and squeak underneath and a rich creamy sauce with a strong mushroom flavour.

There was a tempting range of classic sounding desserts on offer including a raspberry crème Brule and lemon meringue pie as well as the ‘shhhhharer’ which seemed to feature a little bit of everything! But in the end we opted for the treacle and ginger tart and a cheeseboard. The treacle tart was sticky and sweet with a warming hint of ginger, and was served with decadent clotted cream and some fresh orange and fruit coulis which livened up the

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presentation. The cheeseboard featured cheddar, stilton and brie, a tasty and traditional selection. There were plenty of biscuits, celery and grapes, not to mention fabulous chutney. A coffee and a tea then rounded the meal off nicely. we were really impressed with the Red lion. There really is something to suit every taste and appetite. My friend and I definitely plan to return on a wednesday for ladies night, 3 courses for £15 and their homemade children’s menu and delicious sounding sunday roast make a visit with the family very likely too.

I have lived in Steyning for 6 years and have 2 children.

Formerly a chef myself I now manage a therapy centre in Worthing. I love French, Middle Eastern and North African food and my favourite restaurant is Al Rouche in Brighton.

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Spring is in the air!

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pring is in the air! The early bulbs are flowering and there are daffodils a-plenty starting to brighten up the countryside. Things at the nursery are very busy, preparing plants for sale and stocking up our display beds. Bruce has been away in Italy choosing lots of interesting trees and shrubs, it’s a tough job but someone has to do it! Buying directly from the growers and arranging all their own transport keeps costs down. This ensures you get very high quality plants at the best prices. Bruce is also off to Northern Italy for the second buying trip of the year, to bring home more fantastic trees and shrubs and will shortly be off to spain sourcing palms!

If you can visit Bigplant in person, please do – there are so many more plants than can be included on the website, many in much larger sizes, and plenty to see, even at this time of the year. If not please do ask about stock they are happy to photograph plants, email you or offer advice. with a large range of hardy palm trees, to choose from, it really is hard to decide which one to go for! Most are suitable for outdoor cultivation in the uK. By far the hardiest of these palm trees is the Chusan Palm, Trachycarpus fortunei, which originates from China, and can tolerate temperatures down to -12°C or even less.

The Blue Needle Palm, Trithrinax campestris makes a majestic specimen palm suitable for most sunny situations with incredibly stiff, blue foliage. The jelly Palm, Butia capitata is an often under-used palm but is proving to be hardy in the milder regions of the uK, but may need to be wrapped for the winter months in colder areas. For more

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Here are just a couple of my favourite palms, more are in stock in smaller numbers at the nursery, so if there is a particular palm you are trying to get hold of, please just email or call the guys at Bigplant and they will definitely try and help!

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30 • BACK IN TIME

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31 • MIND & BODY

Mind & Body Chris Jones

Cognitive Therapist and Mind Coach, southdowns Hypnotherapy NlP Master Practioner, MNCH (reg)*

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e were all born with self confidence. listen to a group of young children describe how they want to be astronauts or the prime minister. Then the effect of prolonged interaction with peers, family, teachers etc can, for many of us, introduce self-limiting beliefs that replace that confidence with thoughts such as ‘I am not good enough’,’ I am not deserving’, ‘I am not capable’. These beliefs become embedded in the subconscious mind and can adversely affect our behaviour throughout our lives. To demonstrate this, ask yourself:’ if I didn’t have fear, what could I have achieved?’

Nearly all of us are confident in some situations and not in others. Even many famous people, who thrive in their career environment, can be shy and retiring in their personal life. Attitudes, beliefs and expectations influence how individuals respond in any given situation, by affecting our perception of people and events around us.

Behaviour is influenced strongly by self confidence. Individuals with confidence can be assertive and create a win-win situation with people they deal with. In my experience, bullies and aggressive people, underneath the facade, are individuals lacking in

Behaviour is influenced strongly by self confidence. Individuals with confidence can be assertive and create a win-win situation with people they deal with. self esteem and confidence and create an ‘I win, you lose’ scenario. They complement well those who are passive in nature (‘I lose, you win’).

It is possible to change your level of confidence, in any given situation, through Hypnotherapy. The therapist will identify the factors which have led to the lack of it and with careful and considered treatment, will provide changes of mindset to alter the ego in a way that improves self esteem and confidence; coupled with providing coping mechanisms to deal with what would otherwise be stressful situations.

I often find that simple questioning gives my clients an opportunity to reevaluate themselves.

For example I might ask people who believe themselves to be a failure, but

who have stated that they have an excellent relationship with their family ‘what is the most important thing in your life?’ The answer is invariably ‘the spouse and children ‘, so I follow up with ‘doesn’t it take a lot of effort to create harmonious relationships and so isn’t this a measure of success? would you swap your life with the jones’s down the road, who have all the material trimmings, but don’t get on together? Now, how successful do you feel?

Hypnotherapy is used to help clients to change behaviour, attitudes and beliefs in ways that will boost self esteem and confidence. If this is something that you think could help you, give me a ring to discuss further.

Chris Jones HYPNOTHERAPIST & NLP Master-Practitioner www.chrisjones.uk.com 01903 745606 / 07740 085101

Chris Jones

Treatment of

DipChyp, HPD, NLP, MNCH

 phobias  weight & eating disorders

Cognitive Hypnotherapy & Sports Performance Mind Coaching

 anxiety & stress  compulsions & addictions  performance enhancement  healing & pain management

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Valerie Manor

Nursing & Residential Care Home

Delightfully situated in the heart of West Sussex, at the foot of the South Downs and within the newly designated National Park, Valerie Manor Nursing and Residential Care Home is a picturesque 17th Century Manor House with purpose built extension, offering a relaxing and healthy atmosphere for just 23 residents.

Our state of the art Nursing Wing offers fully equipped rooms for nursing or residential care. All have patio doors overlooking the South Downs or our newly landscaped gardens. All nursing rooms also have their own phone facility and internet access capability.

For further information please contact owner/manager ZoĂŤ Bates on (01903) 812 105 or email zoe@valeriemanor.co.uk

Valerie Manor Henfield Road Upper Beeding West Sussex BN44 3TF T: (01903) 812 105

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Valerie Manor’s purpose built Nursing Wing was kindly opened

by Dame Vera Lynn on 30th June 2011

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