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IN THIS ISSUE Reader Competition WIN tickets to Dunkirk (1958): Screening On The Beach CHILDREN Private Schools In Focus GARDENS Restore The Lawn!

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This month it is back to school and with it the beginning of a new, fresh season! To get you in the mood for the change of seasons we have fabulous features on education and garden care! As we return to the routine of packing school bags, our children feature this month is a focus on private schools and the views of head teachers and parents on the benefits of a private education. Our gardens feature gives you top tips on how to restore your lawn after the summer months where it might have taken a battering from children playing out, busy family gatherings and general al fresco living during the school holidays. If that is not enough our cover story features the screening of the 1950s classic Dunkirk and a 1940s themed day at the beautiful Sussex beach of Camber Sands, and we have tickets for you to win! Enjoy September with us, make the most of the final throws of summer, settle down and catch up with our lifestyle features and local community content, specific to your hometown, village or hamlet. Do not forget you can contact our community writers by emailing featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk if there is something you would like to see in the magazine next month. It’s over to you! The RH Team

Contents 6

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Community Articles, News & What’s On 20

COVER STORY

Dunkirk (1958): Screening On The Beach 24

CHILDREN

Private Schools In Focus 30

STYLE

Walk This Way! 34

PET CARE

Back To School 36

HEALTH

When Your Children Spread Their Wings 44

HOMES

C’est Chic! 56

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Sackville Sisters Set Their Sights Sky High! In recent years, trampolining has become something of a national past-time with families having a trampoline in their garden. For most it is a hobby and a form of exercise, but for a few, it goes much further, and since 2000 it has been recognised as an Olympic sport.

rampolining was invented by George Nissen in the early 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when he had observed trapeze artists performing tricks as they bounced off the safety net. He made what is now recognised as the first modern small scale trampoline in his garage before forming a company to build trampolines for sale to the public. Using a variant of the Spanish for the diving board - trampolin, he entertained audiences and allowed them to participate in his demonstrations as part of his marketing strategy. From this, a new sport was born - trampolining was fast introduced in the USA, and into mainstream sports programmes in schools and leisure centres. However, after a series of injuries and resulting lawsuits, mostly caused by inadequate training, the sport is now largely conducted in specialist centres with certified trainers. As a result, this has led to a reduction in competitive athletes in the USA but the sport was keenly adopted by European countries and the Soviet Union, and since then

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By Rachel Whitlam has become a popular sport in many more countries. Two East Grinstead sisters from Sackville School are making great leaps in the world of trampolining. Jordi Crowther, 17, who competes at intermediate level nationally, trampolines at Synergy Club at The Kings Centre East Grinstead, where her coach is Lynda Munday. Younger sister, Heidi, is in the elite group for under-14â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, she competes nationally and has recently been to Prague in competition, winning a silver medal. She trampolines three to four times a week at Sky High Club based in Uckfield. Four girls at the club have been awarded prestigious Great Britain tracksuits, and Heidi qualified for the English Championships in Sheffield where she carried out a set routine of 10 bounces-a-round. The girls put in up to 12 hours training a week and began trampolining when they were

aged four and six years-old. Their father Paul explained that Sackville School has been very supportive of their sporting activities. The girls have recently competed in the National Schools Finals in Gateshead, this was their first time in the National Finals and saw Jordi finish in second place. From beginner to Olympian, every competition comprises of a set and a voluntary routine - set routine is performed by all competitors, while the voluntary is a higher difficulty and adds to the score. At elite level and above, there is also a score given for the time spent in the air rewarding brave and highbouncing performers. Once competitors reach the elite level, an additional World Age Games (WAG) routine is sometimes added. The WAG routine places the performer according to their age and ability across the world.

Inspired By The Sackville Sisters? If you are interested in joining a local club, contact: Synergy Sports Academy, East Grinstead, Email: enquiries@synergysportsacademy Sky High, Uckfield, Call: 01825 768479, Email: info@funabounds.co.uk

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The Lingﬁeld Runners Doing Their Bit For Charity Runners from the Lingfield Running Club will be doing their bit for charity on Sunday, September 3, as the popular annual Dry Hill 10 and Greathed Gallop 5 running events make a return to the village. By Jacob White

he Dry Hill 10 is a 10 mile multi-terrain race organised each year by Lingfield Running Club it has been a popular feature of the running calendar for many years and it attracts up to 200 mixed ability runners each year. In 2012, the Greathed Gallop 5, a 5 mile multi-terrain race was introduced and is now growing hugely in popularity, again attracting competitors from fun-runner to seasoned runner. The running events traditionally take place on the first Sunday in September – 2017 is no different with runners tackling the courses on Sunday, September 3. The races both start at 10.00am from the Young Epilepsy Centre in St Piers Lane, Lingfield, entry to both races is reasonably priced and you are able to enter races in advance at www.eventbrite.co.uk or on the day at the race venue headquarters. The race course takes runners through spectacular Surrey and Kent countryside, and is designed so that it is predominately off road, in fact, runners are more likely to meet a horse than a car during their run. However, both races are extremely well-signposted and marshalled so runners need not worry about getting lost, and

Going For Gold! There are prizes for race and category winners, plus all participants receive a medal. The prizes are sponsored by Greathed Manor Nursing Home, Dormansland, and each year, Lingfield Running Club supports local or regional charities from the profits of the Dry Hill 10 and Greathed Gallop 5 races.

there are will be refreshments for starters, finishers and spectators. Last year, Lingfield Running Club donated £500.00 in support of two local charities, Lingfield Scouts and Lingfield Marathon Minibus. The club is hoping to do the same this year for its designated charity, Jigsaw (South East) which offers grief support to children and young people who have experienced the death of a significant family member through illness, accident, suicide or murder. A community focus has been at the heart of the club since

its formation in 1983 and it has been an integral part of village life. The club operates from the Lingfield Victoria Sports and Social Club in the heart of the village and has an even ratio of 200 male and female members, aged from 20 years-old to more than 70 years-old. The club offers guidance and coaching to new and current members whether their aspiration is to run short distances socially or if they are planning or contemplating taking part in longer, gruelling distance events such as a 10K, marathon or even an ultra-marathon.

For more information on the Dry Hill 10, Greathed Gallop 5, or any other aspect of Lingﬁeld Running Club, visit: www.lingﬁeldrunningclub.co.uk

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Winnie The Pooh

Ashdown Forest’s World Famous Bear Over the years, the honey-loving bear has proved to be a success for Disney, becoming one of its most popular franchises. The cute, loveable bear and friends have starred in a series of animated productions and have provided countless merchandising opportunities for the corporation.

fter buying Cotchford Farmhouse in Hartfield as his weekend retreat, Pooh creator, A.A Milne found inspiration in the surrounding Ashdown Forest, and using his son’s Teddy as a starting point, the idea of Pooh Bear was born. Pooh Bear first appeared on Christmas Eve 1925 in the London Evening News in a story called The Wrong Sort of Bees. Many locations on Ashdown Forest became the setting for the subsequent two books that closely followed, notably Five Hundred Acre Wood became Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh first appearance in colour was 1932, when he first acquired his now distinctive red jumper, and in 1947, Pooh and his friends were spotted in the corner of the living room at the author’s home by A.A Milne’s

By Rachel Whitlam American Publisher. The publisher took them, with permission, on a promotional tour of the USA. Since that time, the toys have returned just twice, the first occasion to mark E.H Shepard’s 90th birthday and the second time in 1976 to celebrate Pooh’s 50th birthday. Originally, people in the quiet village of Hartfield found the sudden onslaught of Winnie tourists difficult but now you can pick up maps showing all the key locations on Ashdown Forest from the Forest Centre and you can find refreshments at Piglet’s Tearoom at Pooh Corner in Hartfield. They sell a selection of Pooh related paraphernalia including a fully-illustrated booklet guide and snacks such as Kanga’s crumpets and Hunnycombe. They also have an online club with an interactive Pooh Country Tour.

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E.H Shepard’s original book illustrations were modelled on his own son’s bear called Growler and not, in fact Christopher Robin Milne’s toy bear Christopher Robin’s toy bear is on display in New York City at the Main Branch of the Public Library Pooh Bear appears on the Pavement of the Stars in Hollywood

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Competitors drop small sticks from the bridge into the stream below and watch as the sticks race against each other, seeing whose twig will cross the predetermined finish line first. First, competitors select a stick and show it to your fellow competitors. Check which way the stream is ﬂowing - competitors need to face the stream on the side where it runs in, under the bridge, upstream. Choose someone to go first this can be either the oldest or the youngest competitor. All the competitors stand side by side facing upstream. Competitors hold their stick at arms-length over the stream, taller competitors should lower their arms to bring all the sticks to the same height over the stream as the shortest competitor’s stick. The starter calls – ready, steady, go! and all the competitors drop their sticks. At this point in the game all the players must cross to the downstream side of the bridge. Look over the edge of the bridge for the sticks to emerge the competitor with the first Stick to ﬂoat from under the bridge, is the winner.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS UNCOVERED Dedicated RAF Nurses Fundraise For Local Hospital And Museum Military nurses from East Grinstead, Birmingham and Oxford donned their combats for a day of fundraising in July in aid of the Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) Charity and the East Grinstead Museum. The nurses based themselves at the QVH, washed cars, sold homemade cakes and encouraged staff at the hospital to buy raffle tickets. The activities were arranged by RAF nurses who work at the hospital. Their efforts raised £700.00, to be split between the QVH Charity and the East Grinstead Museum. The charity helps the hospital provide better care, and a better quality of life, for patients and their families. The charity also helps fund research and educational work, enabling the hospital to continue to develop new and innovative treatments for patients. The museum, houses the Rebuilding Bodies and Souls exhibition which celebrates the story of Sir Archibald McIndoe, reconstructive surgery at the QVH and the Guinea Pig Club. Sgt Caroline Maynard-Burrows, an RAF nurse at the QVH, said: “As members of the RAF it’s important that we support the local community and what better charities to support than the QVH Charity and the museum. Being based at the QVH enables nurses like myself to update our training and develop highly relevant skills for RAF duty. It’s a pleasure to be able to support the hospital’s charity.” New Designs For Arts And Crafts Classic Designers Peter Thwaites and Rebecca Aird have been commissioned to create a collection of modern hand-printed fabrics and wallpapers for the National Trust’s Arts and Crafts house, Standen as part of the National Trust’s contemporary arts programme, Trust New Art. The project will see the designers create a collection of three wallpapers and fabrics that will be used as bespoke furnishings for parts of the house, reflecting the ethos of Standen’s architect Philip Webb and textile designer William Morris. The commissioned wallpaper will be hung in the newly refurbished Servants’ Wing, an area where there is little-to-no historical information regarding decoration and furniture. Textiles will be placed in various rooms throughout the house. Ben Dale, house manager at Standen House and Garden, said: “We’re looking forward to seeing how Peter and Rebecca bring the Servants wing spaces to life as they undergo refurbishment.” From Saturday, September 9, visitors will be able to trace the design journey of The Standen Collection, and view the final designs until April next year.

Plaque Honouring The Chequer Mead Friends Committee Unveiled In July, to thank them for their efforts in the past 20 years a plaque was unveiled at Chequer Mead Theatre in East Grinstead for the theatre’s friends committee. The plaque was unveiled by the general manager, Will Perkins, alongside the chairman of the trustees, Rex Whittaker. The scheme disbanded in September 2016 having spent many years supporting the growth of the theatre. Mr Perkins said: “We wanted to show a lasting recognition of thanks for all the hard work and valuable support that the ‘friends’ have given to Chequer Mead over the years.” Former Chequer Mead Friends chairperson, Ginnie Waddingham said: “We are delighted to have been presented with the plaque, and to be Laurence Proves He Is Picture Perfect honoured with thanks for all the hard A member of East Grinstead Camera Club has scooped top prize in a county-wide competition. Laurence Homewood’s picture entitled work over the years. We all will continue Clockwork Orange was nominated the Print of the Year in the Sussex to enjoy the growth and restructure of Photographic Federation Print Competition. The annual competition is Chequer Mead, proving how important open to camera clubs across Sussex, with points awarded for originality, having this theatre is for the community, inspiring future generations.” photographic and editing skills. Each club can enter a maximum of six prints in both advanced and development sections which are independently judged. President of East Grinstead Camera Club, Peter Bishop, said: “If you have an interest and want to learn more about photography come and visit us at our weekly Thursday night meetings.” East Grinstead Camera Club meets in the Felbridge Village Hall Club Room, Crawley Down Road, Felbridge from 7.45pm – 10.00pm from September to May.

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London Temple Garden Tours

West Park Road, Newchapel, Surrey RH7 6NB | Phone: 01342 837 952 The gardens here at the Temple are some 28 acres excluding the buildings, and are traditional English country gardens with wonderful walks through the parkland. We have woodland walks on well maintained and wheelchair freindly paths. with Bluebells, Wood Anemones, not to mention the trees - Oaks, Atlantic Ceders, Lime Trees, and Yew Trees, the list goes on. We are happy to cater for local school groups, youth organisations, senior citizen organisations, W.I’s, horticultural/gardening clubs, religious groups and any individuals with an interest of the above. Find us on the web www.lds.org/placestovisit Follow the London Temple Visitor’s Centre on Facebook

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Thank you for your kind hospitality and interesting garden tour. Also to thank your staff who were so kind and welcoming. - Wallington & Carshalton Horticultural Society Having only glimpsed the grounds from passing the entrance, we were thrilled to see the beautifil gardens inside the gates

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Copthorne Players Perform Little Shop Of Horrors Brace yourselves for two hours of wickedly funny entertainment as the talented team from Copthorne Players returns to Chequer Mead in this musical send up of 1950s sci-fi B movies. The show features one hit song after another, with a lot of surprises and some fabulously scary moments as the misadventures of geeky Skid Row florist Seymour Krelborn are revealed. Audrey 2 promises fame, fortune and the girl of his

dreams if he will just Feed Me, which Seymour does, and the beastly botanical grows into a giant, bad mannered, vulgar carnivore. Laced with dark humour, this tongue-in-cheek spoof is complimented by a hit Alan Menken score that gleefully combines rock, Motown and Broadway. Tickets are £15.00 for adults and concessions are £13.50. For bookings and more information, visit: www.chequermead.org.uk

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WHAT’S ON Monday, July 24 2017 - Sunday, September 3 2017 Wakehurst Wild Kids Wakehurst, Ardingly, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN Wonderful woodland adventures at Wakehurst. For more information, visit: www.kew.org/wakehurstkids Friday, September 1 2017, 5.00pm Little Mix Summer Shout Out Show South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL Girl band Little Mix comes to Sussex! The stars will be performing at the South of England Event Centre as part of their Summer Shout Out shows. Tickets are: £39.50 & booking fee (General Admission) and £55.00 & booking fee (Golden Circle), children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are all standing, disabled tickets are available from Ticketmaster, call: 0800 988 4440. For more information about ticketing, see: www.little-mix.com, www. ticketmaster.co.uk or www.lhgtickets.com Saturday, September 2 2017, 6.30pm - 10.30pm Open Air Cinema: Grease The Ravenswood, Horsted Lane, Sharpthorne RH19 4HY Bring your own seat, and some cash for the BBQ and bar. Grease - one that children and adults can enjoy alike. Watch, dance or sing along to this firm John Travolta favourite. Entrance is adults from £12.00 and children from £8.00. For more information, visit: www.theravenswood.co.uk/events Sunday, September 3 2017, 10.00am - 5.00pm Sullivan's Heroes Sale At Dormansland Horse & Dog Show Carewell Farm, St. Piers Lane, Dormansland RH7 6PN A choice of jewellery and gifts, new ex-duty free stock generously dontaed by Scorpio Worldwide, there will also be watches, perfumes, cosmetics, electronics and other gifts on sale. Proceeds from the sale will provide funds towards ongoing grants for adaptations for disabled children. For information, visit: www.sullivansheroes.org/events Sunday, September 3 2017, 10.00am Lingfield Greathed Gallop 5 Mile 2017 Clocktower Young Epilepsy, St Pier's Ln, Lingfield RH7 6PW Five mile multi-terrain race organised by Lingfield Running Club has been going since 2012. The chosen charity is Jigsaw, there will be prizes for all competitors. Full race fees and more information, visit: www.lingfieldrunningclub.co.uk or, their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/GreathedGallop5 Thursday, September 7 2017, 7.30pm East Grinstead Choral Society Jubilee Community Centre, East Grinstead RH19 2HL Join the first rehearsal of the East Grinstead Choral Society's new season - programme includes Schubert's Mass in G and works by Mozart. For information, visit: www.egcs.co.uk Saturday, September 9 2017, 1.00pm - 5.00pm Crawley Down Village Fayre Crawley Down Village Green Fayre featuring a climbing tower, trampolines, owlery, tug of war, stalls and refreshments. The day will feature DJ Gordon Skeggs and magician Magic Billy. For more information, see: www.crawleydownresidentassociation.org.uk Friday, September 15 2017, 7.30pm East Grinstead Society Main Hall, East Court Mansion, College Lane RH19 3LT Talk by author and fundraiser Bob Ogley entitled 'Biggin On The Bump' about what made it the most famous fighter station in the world. Entrance is £1.00 for members and £3.00 for non-members - all welcome.

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Saturday, September 16 2017, 7.00pm Concert For Street Pastors & Sackville Cott (Alms Hse) Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road RH19 2HA Music concert. For information, call: 01342 302 862. Monday, September 18 2017, 7.45pm East Grinstead Natural History Society St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road RH19 4AT Talk by KWT Visitor Centre warden Peter Flower entitled - Barn Owl Conservation. Visitor entry is £4.50 (including refreshments). For more information, call: 01342 315051. Tuesday, September 19 2017, 8.00pm - 10.00pm East Grinstead Folk Dance Club Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road RH19 2HA Folk dancing for fun and exercise. For more information, call Ros on: 01342 321373 or Gill on: 020 8777 3572. Friday, September 22 2017, 7.00pm - 11.00pm Open Air Cinema: Top Gun The Ravenswood, Horsted Lane, Sharpthorne RH19 4HY Bring your own seat, and some cash to enjoy the BBQ and bar. The 80s Tom Cruise classic that never gets old. Perfect for any age, fall in love with the film all over again. Entrance is adults from £12.00 and children from £8.00. For more information, visit: www.theravenswood.co.uk/events Sunday, September 24 2017, 10.00am The Andy Ripley Memorial Race 2017 Imberhorne Up Sch, Imberhorne Ln, E Grinstead RH19 1QY A 10k race taking place largely off-road on the Worth Way. The cost of entry is £14.00 for runners affiliated to UK Athletics and £16.00 for others. Entry if through the race website: www.eg10k.co.uk. For more information, email race organiser Lance on: eastgrinstead10k@gmail.com Wednesday, September 27 2017, 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm East Grinstead RSPB Group Council Offices, East Court, College Lane RH19 3LT AGM followed by a talk - ‘Southdown Farmland Initiative’ by Bruce Fowkes, a conservation officer with the RSPB. Saturday, September 30 2017, 12.00pm Girlguiding East Grinstead 100th Birthday Meridian Hall, East Court, College Lane RH19 3LT A celebration of 100 years of Girlguiding in the town. For more information, see the group on Twitter: @EG_Guides Thursday, October 5 2017 - Saturday, October 7 2017, 7.30pm (Matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday, October 7 2017) Copthorne Players: Little Shop Of Horrors Chequer Mead Theat, De La Warr Rd, E Grinstead RH19 3BS Brace yourselves for two hours of entertainment when the team from Copthorne Players return to Chequer Mead in this musical send up of 1950s sci-fi B Movies. Tickets, £15.00 for adults and £13.50 for concessions. For more information, call: 01342 302000 or visit: www.chequermead.org.uk

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Maidenbower United FC Youth Players of good standards are required for all age groups Maidenbower United Football Club in their 11th year are shortly to become an FA chartered club, we pride ourselves in the way all of our teams are highly organised and well run. Our aim is to continually grow our amount of youth teams at younger age groups including â&#x20AC;&#x201C; girls teams, so we are actively looking for new teams and coaches to come on board, to join our fantastic pro-active club. Our yearly fees are one of, if not the lowest in Sussex and Surrey. This includes home and away kits, separate training kits, jackets, bags, and winter floodlit training. Our U-14s age group is open to players showing talent to play in higher leagues within our own club. Boys can move down if appropriate to their own personal development and game time. An example is our Sussex Division 3 and 4 teams swapping players and Division 3 Blacks releasing a star boy to our fantastic Division 1 U-14s youth. All our coaches must be qualified to at least levels 1 and 2. New coaches/managers FA courses are paid for by Maidenbower United Football Club.

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Crawley Down Village Fayre Date : Saturday 9th September 2017 Time : 1-5pm | Venue : Village Green Hosted by Crawley Down Residents Association

Climbing Tower Trampolines Owlery Tug of War Stalls Beer Tent, BBQ & Refreshments Entertainment Area and much, much more!! Including : DJ Gordon Skeggs 1pm : Children’s “Movies & Films” Fancy Dress competition 2pm : Magic Show in the Arena

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The Golden Era Of British Cinema Comes To Sussex!

Dunkirk (1958): Screening On The Beach This September, commemorate the enduring British wartime spirit of heroism amid severely chaotic conditions as STUDIOCANAL brings a very special late summer event to Sussex, a restored showing of Leslie Norman’s 1958 epic Dunkirk as allied forces evacuated France in the face of great adversity. By Jacob White

he special event on the beaches of Camber Sands on Wednesday, September 20 and Thursday, September 21 will be the premiere screening of a new restoration of the 1950s classic starring John Mills, who also appeared in Ice Cold In Alex, Goodbye Mr Chips, and Great Expectations, Richard Attenborough star of Brighton Rock, and The Great Escape, and a cast of genuine army officers. Directed by Leslie Norman, whose other work includes The Long, The Short And The Tall, Dunkirk is acclaimed as one of the most authentic representations of conflict, and was filmed on the exact beaches of Camber Sands that the screening will take place. The event is in association with The Luna Cinema and The Vintage Festival, and is part of the BFI’s Britain On Film Collection: Coast and Sea As well as the screening, event-goers will enjoy an evening of themed 1940s entertainment including food and drink of the era, 1940s dance

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classes and set dressing, music and re-enactments. Gates open at 5.30pm, and the screening begins at 7.30pm. The screening will be preceded by archive films, including a montage of footage from the local coastal area at the time of the production. Dunkirk follows the events leading up to Operation Dynamo, where the British Army attempted to rescue fellow soldiers and allied troops from Nazi occupied France. Seen from the dual perspectives of a jaded journalist in search of propaganda and a weary soldier desperately trying to give his troop some hope, Dunkirk never shies away from the brutality of war and the bravery of its soldiers. The new restoration of Dunkirk is released on DVD, Blu-ray and EST, with new extras on Monday, September 25 2017 from STUDIOCANAL as part of their Vintage Classics Collection – showcasing iconic British films, fully restored and featuring new content. For more information and to book tickets to the Camber Sands event visit: www.scnl.co/DunkirkPremiere

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The Fallen Hard and Heavy Tidings Before the Dunkirk evacuation operation was completed, the prognosis had been very gloomy, Prime Minister Winston Churchill warned the House of Commons on May 28 to expect “hard and heavy tidings”. Subsequently, Churchill referred to the outcome as a miracle, and the British press presented the evacuation as a disaster turned to triumph so successfully Churchill had to remind the country, “we must be very careful not to assign to this deliverance the attributes of a victory. Wars are not won by evacuations.” .

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The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) lost 68,000 soldiers (dead, wounded, missing, or captured) from May 10 until the surrender of France on June 22. Heavy equipment had to be abandoned, leaving behind in France 2,472 guns, 20,000 motorcycles, and almost 65,000 other vehicles. Six British and three French destroyers were sunk, along with nine other major vessels. In addition, 19 destroyers were damaged. More than 200 British and allied sea craft were sunk, with a similar number damaged. The Royal Navy’s most significant losses in the operation were six destroyers The RAF lost 145 aircraft, of which at least 42 were Spitfires, while the Luftwaffe lost 156 aircraft in operations in the nine days of Operation Dynamo.

The Royal Navy claimed the destruction of 35 Luftwaffe aircraft during the period from May 27 to June 1 and damage to 21 other aircraft. For every seven soldiers who escaped through Dunkirk, one was left behind as a prisoner of war. The majority of these prisoners were sent on forced marches into Germany. Prisoners reported brutal treatment by their guards, including beatings, starvation, and murder. Many of the prisoners were marched to the city of Trier, with the march taking as long as 20 days. The prisoners were then sent by rail to prisoner of war camps in Germany. The majority (those below the rank of corporal) worked in industry and agriculture for the remainder of the war. Today, the missing dead of the BEF are commemorated on the Dunkirk Memorial.

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CHILDREN

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Choosing a school for your child is likely to be the most important decision you will make as a parent. Choose the right school and you can put your child on the path towards enjoying learning and in the future, a successful career – but, where do you start? By Jacob White Independent schools, private schools and public schools are essentially the same – whatever you call them, they have no funding from government and rely on tuition fees, gifts, endowments and charity-backing. There are many good private schools locally and the private education sector is proving to be an increasingly popular choice for parents, gone are the days when private schools were just for an elite few. Why choose a private education for your child? Higher standards of education, more chances in life, strong discipline, smaller classes and, better results are some of the reasons. Whatever the reason, the most important thing is to choose the right school for Of the reasons parents choose a private education, excellent sporting facilities, the opportunity to study classical subjects like Ancient Greek and Latin and networking opportunities are some given.

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your child - what is a good school for one child may not be right for yours. Choosing is a process of elimination, it is vital to view several. If the first school you visit feels right make sure you see others to confirm this, create a list of what you would like when you start looking at all the schools locally.

What is important to you and your child? This includes location, before and after school provision, sport facilities, help with learning difficulties, support for gifted and talented children, after-school clubs available or its religious outlook. Continued on the next page

I have three girls at Burgess Hill Girls, all having moved from a good state school. Besides the small class sizes, outstanding after-school clubs, and the fabulously professional teaching staff, the biggest beneﬁt is seeing my three grow in conﬁdence beyond any hope or expectation. Wayne Robbins, Parent

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Private schools do not have to follow the National Curriculum, however, like state schools, they are inspected to ensure they are up to standard. Reports are published online by the organisation who inspects them including - Ofsted, the Independent Schools Inspectorate, the Bridge Schools Inspectorate or the School Inspection Service.

Contact schools and arrange a personal visit or go to an open day, take your child with you – they will see things from a child’s perspective. Talk to the children at the school – are they happy and motivated? Do not forget to talk to parents – they can give you an honest opinion of what day to day life is like in the school but most of all, go with your

gut instinct – did your child feel at home there?

Do you consider boarding? If you are considering boarding there are additional things to consider, do you choose full or flexi-boarding? How much contact do you get with your child and how many boarders the same age and gender stay?

Did you leave feeling positive? You need to also consider finances, what will you be expected to pay? Consider, also, routine and family life, do they offer Saturday school and do school holidays fit in with your life?

If you decide to apply and can pay the fees, what next? Most senior schools use the Common Entrance exam, those at prep schools are coached to sit these exams but you can get a tutor to help your child.

Did you know? A private education is now available from just 12 months-old! Many prep schools offer baby rooms. Those educated wholly in the private sector can typically attend nursery until they are four, pre-prep from four to eight and prep school from eight to either 11 or 13 followed by senior school through to 18 and off to university.

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ere is how to find the perfect footwear that will make you want to strut and keep on strutting! Lovely Loafers Loafers take comfy, flat shoes to a trend-led new level. Not just associated with shoes your nan loves slipping into, boatstyle shoes are bang on trend for 2017. Easy to wear, with practically anything – from jeans and leggings to dresses, they are a great alternative to the traditional ballet flat, with more support. Go for a bohoinfluenced moccasin style - embroidery and tassels are big for autumn and winter 2017, so keep an eye out for loafers that merge the two trends or keep it classy with soft leather. Beautiful Boots With such a variety of styles and lengths, there are so many reasons that boots are the ideal accompaniment to our autumn and winter wardrobes. From goes-with-anything suede ankle boots to long, leather boots and stylish heeled shoe boots, there is a pair for every eventuality. Go through your wardrobe to see which styles you need to work with the clothes you love – this prevents you from buying boots that are gorgeous, but will most probably stay in their box all season long.

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PET CARE

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It is not just us who have enjoyed summer – our furry friends have too! Long, lazy days fi lled with petting, snacks and walks have been fun for our four legged pals, but now as we all head back to work and school, how do we keep our pets happy when we are not at home? By Shelley Welti

s pet owners, we feel the guilt as we leave our furry friends at home on their own, and probably never more so than after long periods of time spent at home with them, like the summer holidays. To help us all combat those feelings of guilt, here are a few top tips: Walkies and Playtime The morning routine may be hectic enough, but getting some playtime in with your puss or pooch is well worth setting the alarm clock earlier for. Not only will an early morning walk or play session benefit your pet, and tire them out for a few hours, but it will also be great for you too, with health benefits, including reducing your stress levels – exactly what we all need ahead of another busy day. Pop Back at Lunchtime Dog owners know that leaving your pooch for more than four hours is not recommended, in fact most animal charities advise that dogs left regularly for more than four hours can become agitated, unfit and unenthusiastic. If you are in a position to pop back and check on them, do so. If you are not able to make the round trip in an hour, ask a friend, family member or neighbour to give them some company.

Get Them a Play Pal Dogs are pack animals, so they enjoy being in the company of other dogs. Even aloof cats can become more homely with the addition of a new friend. Whether you choose to add a new pal to your brood or partner up with a friend who has a pup who loves to play, giving your pet a pal can stop them getting bored and pining for you. Get a Pet-Sitter If you are out all day and have no-one else to drop in and check on your pet, getting a pet-sitter is a great way of ensuring that they have attention and gives you peace of mind. There is a range of services that most sitters offer – from feeding to walking, petting to playing. Meet with them to talk through your pet’s needs and relax, knowing they are getting the fuss they deserve while you’re at work. All Day Doggy Day Care Doggy day care has become so popular with so many of us working 9am - 5pm. It gives our dogs a full day of playing and walking while socialising with other dogs too. Either drop your dog off on your way to work or many day care providers will usually pick up dogs in the morning. They will then be treated them to an action-packed full day of walks, games and play with other pups, before you return home for the final walk of the day!

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Being a parent is the worst job! Children, for 18 years or so run you ragged, and then they head off to university or a home of their own as they please! Suddenly, you are redundant and your nest is empty! However, a sudden empty nest when your children spread their wings can be challenging. By Jacob White Understand Empty Nest Syndrome e have some ways you can ease Empty nest syndrome is a psychological condition the burdens that come with the that affects largely women, producing grief when challenging times ahead: one or more of the children leave home. Most Preparing For Departure common when children leave for university, or If you are expecting your child or children to be when children marry and leave home to live leaving, take time to check that they are aware of with their partner - empty nest syndrome can how to care for themselves. Make sure they know lead to a feeling of redundancy, feeling lost, and how to wash their clothes, cook and appreciate unsure about the future - feeling sad and crying the value of money. Whilst these improve with is normal. practice, it is important to talk them through it. Get The Support You Need Think Positively If you find that you are not coping and feel a They will feel a range of emotions from being deep sense of emptiness, or an inability to get terrified to excited about their upcoming new your life back on track after the children leave, experiences. If they are worried about the it is important to get help. You may be suffering prospect of leaving, reassure them by telling them from depression or a similar psychological that the unknown is worse than reality. Help issue - speak to a professional, cognitive therapy them understand that once in their new routine, or other types of therapy that enable you to it will be familiar and fun. Let them know that talk through your concerns. Treat yourself – do the family home is their permanent base, for not neglect yourself, have a massage, go to the whenever they need or want to return home. cinema, buy chocolates! Talk to your partner This provides you both with a secure sense of about your feelings. belonging and safety. Start Looking After Yourself Look At The Ways Of Staying In Touch Once satisfied that you have set your child on the You will feel a sense of loneliness and emptiness right path, note all the things you had promised when they are gone because you cannot just yourself you would get around to – now is the turn around and have a conversation with them. time to start doing them! Build new friendships Staying in constant communication is important or revive lapsed ones. Friends are an important for maintaining a sense of family togetherness. part of your transition from parent full-time to Today, staying in touch is easier than person-at-home-without-kids. Take up a new it was for past generations – think about the hobby or return to education or restart your following - buy prepaid mobile phone minutes so career – either pick up where you left off or start that they do not have to be concerned about the a new one! Consider volunteering, if you are not cost of calling you, schedule a weekly call-in time, ready to go back to work volunteering is a good and use email or text for all the in-between times. way to transition back into the workforce at a These are great mediums because you can say pace that suits you! things without being too emotional.

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We advertise every month and we have done consistently since January 2009, which is really important to maintain our presence and to raise our brand awareness. I think the main difference with advertising across the RH Uncovered magazines, is that they are filled with informative articles that are interesting to our target audience, so every month people pick them up and they will read them. I find the guys at Mantra Magazines are always really friendly and always eager to help out. If we ever want any tweaks to our adverts – they will always do them for us. If we have any issues or need any customer service there is always somebody there to speak to us on the phone or reply to an email. We would never drop our advertising in RH Uncovered magazines, we will carry on consistently doing it, because we see such a good return from running it. We consider it great value when you work out the cost per thousand for the amount of magazines that are going out to people and delivered directly to their homes. I ﬁnd the guys at Mantra Magazines are always really friendly and eager to help out! I have no doubt in recommending advertising across the RH Uncovered magazines for any local business looking to expand or get new customers coming in.” Hear more from Naz, and other customers, on our website at www.mantramagazines.co.uk/customer-testimonial-videos

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