Village Living Issue 99 December 2017

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Lifestyle | Community | Business

Steyning Bramber Beeding Ashington Washington Storrington Henfield Small Dole Shoreham-by-Sea

APRÈS CHOCOLATE SHOREHAM & EASTBOURNE

LADIES WEAR & ACCESSORIES 01273 452964

Seasons Greetings

Village LIVING

Contents Introducing Shoreham’s Newest Restaurant – Slate

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Editors letter

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Health & Beauty

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Bloomsbury clinic & studio – Steyning

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Alchemy Antiques

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What’s On

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Village Living Christmas Gift Ideas

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Apres Chocolate Best Buys

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Introducing The Chocolatician

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Recipe

Steyning Bramber Beeding Ashington Washington Storrington Henfield Small Dole Shoreham-by-Sea

APRÈS CHOCOLATE SHOREHAM & EASTBOURNE

LADIES WEAR & ACCESSORIES 01273 452964

Seasons Greetings

18 & 19 Taste Buds R Us – Storrington Adur Valley Pools

FREE ● December 2017

Lifestyle | Community | Business

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22 & 31 Trade, Finance & Public Services 11

Front cover – WWW.APRESCHOCOLAT.CO.UK

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What’s On? MARKETS

Henfield Hall – Monday Market from January open every Monday except bank holidays from 9am - 12.30 p.m a variety of stalls Shoreham – 2nd Sat of each month. 9am -13.00pm East Street. 4th Sat of each month. 9am - 13.00pm. East Street. Shoreham also has a market every Wednesday morning at The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea. 9am - 12.15pm Steyning – 1st Sat of each month. 9am - 13.00pm High St car park Storrington – Village Market at Village Hall 9am -10.45am every Friday, a variety of locally home grown and sourced plants, meats, eggs, preserves, fruit & veg, plus jewellery, crafts and health/beauty products.

West Chiltington – 2nd Sat of month. 9am - 12.00pm. Village Hall

EVENTS LOCAL LIBRARIES HENFIELD First Tuesday of each month 2-4pm Knit and Natter, Rhyme time under 5’s Thursday 1015-1045 SHOREHAM Every 2nd Thursday of each month 130-3pm knit and natter Rhyme time under 5’s every Tuesday 1015-1045 and 113012pm Storytime Friday 210-140 under 5’s STEYNING 1st Monday of the month 10.30-11.30am Book Break – Come have a coffee and biscuit and chat about books.

Monday afternoons 2-2.30pm Toddler Time – Stories and songs for under 5s.

Last Wednesday of the month 2-4pm Knit and Natter – Come and join our group of stitchers (knitting, sewing, cross stitch, crochet etc.) for a chat and cup of tea.

Friday afternoons 2.15 – 2.45pm Rhyme time – Songs and rhymes for the under 5s.

4th Saturday of the month 10.30-11am Saturday-Sing-a-Long – songs and rhymes for the under 5s.

STORRINGTON Rhyme time Under 5s every Tuesday 1015-1115 2ND DECEMBER 12-3 PM ASHINGTON CHRISTMAS FAIR, Ashington community centre, lots of Christmas stall and bric a brac teas and coffees fundraising for the community centre buildings and grounds - all welcome!

DECEMBER 7TH 6-9PM Storrington Late Night Shopping!

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Welcome to December!

Hello & welcome to December!

I can’t believe it is that time of year already! I am nowhere near ready!!!

This month we have a great recipe from Dominic at Belleau, with an alternative to the traditional Christmas pudding, we introduce some new customers including Slate, the new restaurant to visit in Shoreham / Southwick (what a find, right here on our doorstep!), Sussex Phobia, based at Steyning Health Centre, The Flooring Brothers, Adur Pools and the incredibly talented Jen at Chocolatician in Shoreham!

We want to thank Suzie at Après Chocolate for our beautiful December front cover and everyone else for the all the fabulous front covers we’ve had this year.

We would also like to say a very big thankyou to all our customers and readers, wishing you a wonderful Festive Season, and a prosperous 2018!

Congratulations to Sabrina Russell our November prize winner... speaking of which, I have a lovely gift from MooGoo, see below!

Lots of love and happiness

Copy deadline is January10th for the February issue. Please mention Village Living when responding to an advert.

Katie & Michelle x

Earlier this year, I found Dusty Girls make up range very randomly, in Paydens Chemist (Steyning) I absolutely LOVE the product and their ethics so did a bit of digging as to where they come from etc., turns out they are an Australian company that make Dusty under the main branch of the sister company being MooGoo… If you haven’t yet discovered these two awesome brands I suggest you do!

As a Christmas gift, those gorgeous gals at MooGoo, the Uk Office, have sent a gorgeous tin full of goodies for us to offer as a prize!

The first person to email me by December 20th wins it!!

MooGoo are a family owned, Australian company with a range of self -farmed high quality, natural and gentle products that are made with effective ingredients and no gimmicks. The natural blend of makeup lets your skin breathe, is designed to keep the skin or scalp moist and supple, and is free from chemicals which can clog pores and irritate the skin, so perfect for people with very sensitive or acne prone skin. They are a Proud Green Company: “we might not have words like “Earth”, “Nature” or “Enviro” in our name, but we are one of the most environmentally friendly skin care companies around.”

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5 East Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5ZE Tel: 01273 452 964 info@apreschocolat.co.uk

Our Cover this month features Après Chocolate, Shoreham.

As a regular customer of ours, Susie Walker, owner, has now opened a second store in Eastbourne.

With an eye for Beautiful, Elegant and Stylish design it is no wonder both her stores are such a success.

There is definitely something for every type of Woman.

From comfortable but stylish footwear by Pikolina, Bunker and Cara to this seasons new coats including Puffer Coats, Coloured Fake Fur and not to forget the stunning Suede fringe jackets by Save the Queen. They also stock a lovely range of on trend knitwear by Este Cachemire and Mistral and Smart Jeans, trousers and jackets by Jocavi.

If it’s jewellery or hair accessories you are looking for this is the place to go. They stock a wide range of affordable, stunning pieces by Rosie Fox. If its glitz and glamour for the up and coming party season or a subtler piece for someone special you can be sure this range will not let you down.

Ladies Clothing, Accessories & Chocolate

Now stocking ‘Powder’ this range’s smart hats and colourful suede Gloves match beautifully with the range of Abbacino Bags they currently stock, they make the perfect winter accessory or Christmas gift. With Christmas in mind, Powder’s range of pure wool hats, Socks and Brooches make the perfect stocking filler.

There is so much to see and enjoy in this Beautiful Store set in the very heart of Shoreham, and don’t forget if you’re going East to pop in to their Eastbourne store too. They really should be on your Christmas hit list!

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Chocolatician

Chocolatician was launched in 2015 with a life sized chocolate Benedict Cumberbatch figure, the big push that brought Jen Lindsey-Clark and her team into the limelight after this iconic chocolate man brought much attention and adoration from fans around the world.

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These fans were delighted to receive the news that a miniature version (The Cumberbunny) with ears and a tail would be available to purchase for Easter 2016. Sending Chocolatician into viral heights on social media the Queen was next for the chocolate treatment and a pure chocolate bust of Her Majesty wearing an edible crown and jewellery was created to celebrate her 90th Birthday.

An enormous chocolate Thomas the Tank engine was 2017’s Easter gift from Chocolatician to the Uk, an amazing prerunner and theme setter for the Godiva Chocolate train inspired by the film ‘Murder on the Orient Express’, displayed at the film’s world premier at the Royal Albert Hall on 2nd November at the top of the red carpet. The Train can now be seen at its next destination at the magnificent St Pancras Station until the end of November 2017. Suggestions are still coming in for its next destination.

By combining their edible artistry skills with other sculptors and creative individuals, Chocolatician are redefining the parameters of the chocolate world.

Chocolatician is fast becoming the go to for chocolate artistry, choc props and bespoke gifts. Those that are feeling inspired are also signing up to workshops and experience days.

NOW WORKSHOPS IN SHOREHAM! My Little Chocolate Shoreham is residing at Artisan Cafe in Shoreham complete with a chocolate river, fish and houseboats!

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RECIPE • 2929

Chocolate Roulade

with chestnut cream

This roulade can (and in fact needs to be) prepared in advance and can be frozen so I think it’s pretty much stress free.

It’s a great alternative to christmas cake or christmas pud and obviously works as a Yule Log too… but just a cooler version I think. The other thing I love about this roulade is that whilst it’s incredibly rich it’s also light and airy, which is exactly what you want after a really filling meal. It’s also naturally gluten-free which is a bonus. But… the very very best thing about this roulade is the chestnut cream. I could literally (and in fact have) eat bowlfuls of the stuff. It’s very simple, just softly whipped double cream with added chestnut puree but it’s the sweetened chestnut puree that works its caramelised magic in this… but you must get the sweetened kind. I use the Clement Faugier Chestnut Spread which is available on amazon but I also find it at my supermarket closer to Christmas.

For the roulade: • 4 large free-range eggs – separate yolks & whites • 150g good dark chocolate (at least 75% cocoa) • 125g caster sugar

For the filling: • 300ml tub of double or whipping cream •1 x 250g tin of sweet chestnut spread

Line a large Swiss-roll tin with tin-foil (I find it more robust than baking parchment for this dish but you can use it if you wish) which you should then grease well with butter or margarine and pre-heat your oven to 160C In a large bowl, beat the yolks with the sugar until soft and light. Next, melt the chocolate (I do this gently in the microwave but if the idea sends shivers up your spine, then use the classic bowl over simmering water method…) at this stage add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of hot water to the choc mix, then stir it gently into the egg and sugar mix.

Now beat the egg whites till stiff and then carefully fold them into the chocolate and egg mixture. Pour the mixture into the tin and bake in the oven at 160C for 20 minutes then a further 10 minutes at 90C. While it’s baking, grease another large sheet of foil and place it on a flat surface where it won’t have to be moved for a while.

Now the tricky bit… Once baked, take it out of the oven and immediately turn it over onto the greased foil and leave it, with the baking tin still on top for at least 8 hours… so bake in the morning and get on with life, or bake in the evening and leave it overnight.

Now you’re ready to assemble; whip the cream to a soft light whip and stir in the chestnut spread so it’s evenly distributed. Take off the baking tin and carefully peel off the foil that lined the tin. Spread the cream mixture evenly onto the surface of the roulade and then, using the excess foil, roll the roulade into shape. It should be able to be slipped neatly onto a plate.

Sprinkle with icing sugar for a classic Yule Log look and then don’t forget to eat and of course, enjoy!

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Dirty Oven?

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The professional domestic oven cleaning service ‘putting the “SHEEN” back into your oven’ OVENS • HOBS • MICROWAVES EXTRACTORS • RANGES • AGAs • BBQs Only non-toxic, eco-friendly, fume-free products used Please phone for an appointment on

0800 2984975 • 01403 751762 • 07789 316785 www.mrovenkleen.co.uk

www.villagelivingmagazine.online | tel: 0785 2231512 / 07787 157220

Village Living • December 2017

The Complete Supplier of PUCU, Aluminium and Wood

Supplying Sussex with double glazing, windows and doors since 1970

Head Office | Brighton Showroom | Glass Showroom 8-9 Centenary Industrial Estate, Hughes Road, Brighton BN2 4AW

Shoreham Glass Centre | Showroom 266, Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6BF

Tel: 01273 691000 • Fax: 01273 691001

Tel: 01273 462 749 • Fax: 01273 453 093

Supplying Sussex with double glazing, windows and doors since 1970

Email: info@shawsofbrighton.co.uk

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Chalcraft Funeral Directors circa 1870

Long established & family owned business, dedicated to making traditional funeral services as personal & special to you as possible . . .

Chequers Yard High Street Steyning 01903 812656 info@chalcraftfunerals.co.uk www.chalcraftfunerals.co.uk www.villagelivingmagazine.online | tel: 0785 2231512 / 07787 157220

Village Living • December 2017

Shoreham College FOR GI R LS AN D BOYS AGED 3-16

An independent day school for all abilities

Building confidence, inspiring success.

Little Lions Nursery, Junior School and Senior School

OPEN MORNING - Saturday 20th January 10.00 - 12.00 Please call 01273 592681

www.shorehamcollege.co.uk

St Julian's Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6YW