RH Uncovered Horley Edition August 2016 Issue

HORLEY EDITION - AUGUST 2016

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Red Arrows return to amazing Airbourne

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This month, school’s out for summer and so we’re taking a look at the benefits of getting the kids outdoors to play, leaving you more time to put your feet up and catch up with our great features and community content in our August issue.

Our cover story this month features Airbourne: The Eastbourne International Airshow which is set to return this year to the Sussex Coast, along with the fabulous Red Arrows! Also, up for grabs in our amazing competition are VIP Passes and a Helicopter Pleasure flight.

To enter, visit: www.rhuncovered. Good Luck!

Don’t 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.

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COMMUNITY

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Community News 18

COVER STORY

The Red Arrows Return!

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COMMUNITY

What’s on & Groups 26

PET CARE

The importance of grooming 28

FOOD & DRINK

Go Gluten Free!

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HOMES

Classy Conservatories 44

GARDENS

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Grow your own take-away 48

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Buying a used car 52

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Things to tick off your bucket list this summer 54

CHILDREN HEALTH

Putting your best foot forward!

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A warm welcome awaits you at the

Horley and District Constitutional Club Private Members’ Club

Newly Refurbished for 2016 offering you an opportunity to meet and make new friends

Become a member for only £28 for the year on presentation of this advert and enjoy

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A well-stocked bar with a wide selection of wines, beers and spirits Coffee and biscuits served daily.

Lunchtime food menu available Monday to Saturday.

TV Sky Sports Pool and Snooker tables Darts Heated undercover smoking area

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Bingo Horley Unplugged acoustic music nights 8pm every last Tuesday of the month Poker Nights Comedy nights Monthly themed evenings with food Karaoke Coach and river trips throughout the year

Superb function room available to hire for non members and members with bar, dance floor, catering and dj available. We can cater for all occasions for between 40-75 guests. Call for our very competitive hire rates.

For a personal tour and for memberships call 01293 782045 www.conclubhorley.co.uk 1 Albert Road Horley Surrey RH6 7HB Opening times Monday to Thursday and Saturday 10.30am-11pm Friday 10.30am-11.30pm Sunday 12-7pm Extensions of opening hours available for all functions.

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Wardrobe Wizards

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By Sarah Ballingal

eing more of a diner than a designer, when I heard that Wardrobe Wizards sewing club meets between 11.30am and 3.00pm on Wednesday afternoons, my first thought was ‘What do they do about lunch?’ Thankfully, even the most dedicated dress makers need to take a breather, and it was during their lunch break that I was able to chat with these delightful ladies and discover what it is about the club that keeps them returning each week.

Despite the name, it seems no magic is involved, just expert tuition from the group’s founder and leader, Penny Loveday and her right-hand woman, Sandra Bass. Having first met at an Adult Education sewing class many years ago, Penny and Sandra started up Wardrobe Wizards which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Since its inception, the club has occasionally had to relocate to accommodate growing numbers, but it is now happily ensconced in the Albert Rooms

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in Albert Road, Horley. This newly refurbished Victorian hall is perfect - light and spacious with a large cutting table for fabric and plenty of room for all the members who come along with their sewing machines and their enthusiasm.

Some joined several years ago while others more recently.

Reasons vary from wanting to brush up on rusty sewing skills to having a one-off project to work on. Members’ supply their own materials and skills can range from expert to beginner, yet whatever their level each one benefits from Penny’s expertise and patient instruction. Tanya, who joined two-years-ago, originally came to learn how to use her new sewing machine with its unfamiliar functions. Now she and her ‘Janome’ are firm friends, and she is currently making a yellow dress – a very ‘on trend’ colour according to fashionistas! Two other members, Janet and Linda, happily told me of projects they have worked on during their membership, and it’s easy to see what a cheerful and friendly club this is.

Wardrobe Wizards is currently at full capacity with 14 members on the register and other hopefuls on a waiting list. However, it is possible to come for a one-off tutorial at

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£12 per session, and Penny can squeeze a lot of instruction and advice into those three hours!

Classes and workshops are also run at nearby Aztec Threads in Smallmead House where a lot of Penny’s members buy their supplies. Owned by Karen and Alan, this is an Aladdin’s cave of all things to inspire creativity.... threads of all kinds, craft fabric, fat quarters, buttons and beads, etc., and pride of place is given to their Millennium longarm for quilting.

Television programmes like the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee have helped to popularise craft and dressing making in recent years, but it’s not just that. Groups like Wardrobe Wizards and Aztec Threads demonstrate just how ‘close-knit’ and welcoming the craft fraternity is - and where friendships can to be found amongst the fabrics!

For more information: wardrobewizards.net aztecthreads.com

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Super Soprano

By Sarah Ballingal

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eautiful, talented and charming – no, sadly not the start of my autobiography but a description of nightingale - Joanna Forest - AKA Mrs Selby, new bride of James Selby an experienced performer and director himself having been involved with Horley’s Archway Theatre.

At an age when many little girls dream of being princesses and mermaids, Joanna already had her feet firmly on the ground – or rather the stage and knew very early on that she wanted to be a performer. It was only a matter of time before she was accepted at The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London where her talent flourished.

Acting was her first ambition and she has appeared in various roles, however, she eventually focussed on singing as it gave her the versatility and freedom she desired.

Actors spend their time being someone else - Joanna wanted to perform as Joanna!

Her singing style is known as ‘crossover’ soprano which means she has the best of both worlds – putting a classical twist on more modern artists like The Stone Roses.

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She has won numerous singing awards and is now regarded as one of today’s most talented upcoming sopranos.

She performs nationally and was even in Reigate’s Priory Park to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday in June.

She is currently working on an EP accompanied by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, which includes a cover version of Slade’s ‘How does it feel?’ and a song written especially for her by songwriter Danny Demers. Joanna’s repertoire has something to appeal to all tastes.

At first glance, Joanna has it all but at just 21-years-old her life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, a condition unusual in one so young.

Thankfully, she made a full recovery and with her ‘glass half full’ personality she has used her own experience and talent to help others in a similar position.

In 2014 along with The Sun Newspaper, Joanna devised, produced and performed at “Busting to Sing” a huge concert held at London’s 1,400-seat Palace Theatre in aid of the charity ‘CoppaFeel!’

This perspicuously-named charity aims to encourage women to examine their

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breasts regularly in order to detect any changes that might indicate that treatment is required.

Young women especially need to hear this message as it doesn’t always get through to that age group. Joanna knows the risk only too well and is now one of the charity’s ambassadors known affectionately as ‘Boobettes’!

When I asked this particular Boobette what her plans were for the future, her reply was instant: ‘To keep singing!’ So for anyone who has yet to hear Joanna sing live there is plenty of time.

Mind you, if the wind’s in the right direction and she hits that high C, wherever she’s performing you might just hear her in Horley!

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Family History Seminar London Temple Visitors’ Centre

West Park Road, Newchapel, Surrey RH7 6NB

Saturday 10th September 10:00am - 3:30pm The London Temple Visitors’ Centre enthusiastically invites members of all faiths to attend its Third annual Family History Seminar. Our keynote speaker is Ian Waller.

Prior to retirement Ian Waller was a professional genealogist with over 30 years’ experience in English research. He is a former Chairman of AGRA (The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives) the body which represents professional genealogists throughout England and Wales.

He is a Fellow of the Society of Genealogists and formerly a Trustee and chairman of the Education Comittee. He has puclished several books in the Society’s “ My Ancestor” series including My Ancestor was an Argricultural Labourer, My Ancestor was a Mormon, My Ancestor was in the Royal Navy snd My Ancestor was a Leather Worker.

He currently serves as a Family Search Support Missionary for the LDS Church.

He has taught Family History at both basic abd advanced levels at various adult education centres in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire and currently lectures and runworkshops at amany family history societies, U3A Groups and other organisations interested in local, social and family history.

Those identities emerge when we use the challenges and successes our forebears experienced to overcome our own challenges and create our own successes.That could mean we learn from their mistakes and improve ourlives, or that we learn from their success and model their lives, or that we do both.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that the By nature we feel a connection family is the most important unit to our progenitors and to our in this life and the next. descendants.

Family history strengthens family units by creating identities that span many generations.

Additional information and updates will be available on the London Temple Visitors’ Centre Facebook page.

The Seminar will comprise of presentations, lectures and hands on activity for both beginners and advanced. We have recruited some of the most experienced consultants to cover various subjects associated to family history research.

Free buffet lunch included The event has limited availability so book now Phone: 01342 837 952 Find us on the web www.lds.org/placestovisit Follow the London Temple Visitor’s Centre on Facebook

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On The Road

Community Car Share Schemes/Good Neighbour Groups

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can’t hear the term, ‘Car Share’ without thinking of Peter Kay’s BBC sitcom of the same name (put it on your DVD wish-list, its hilarious). However, with the urgent need for more car sharing, transport schemes and Good Neighbour groups is not so amusing. Our elderly population is increasing, and many people have mobility issues for a variety of reasons.

The need for low cost reliable door-to-door transport is a growing concern.

For those of us who have our own transport, it can be easy to take for granted the ready convenience of jumping into a car and getting where we need to go without a second thought.

Yet to those who don’t have this luxury, life can be a real struggle. Getting to hospital and doctors’ appointments, shopping trips, visiting family and friends, attending regular clubs and social events – all these activities are an intrinsic part of everyday life and with many elderly people becoming more isolated and house-bound such outings are an essential means of helping them to feel they are still a valued part of society.

Unfortunately, in March of this year funding for the borough’s ‘Dial-a-Ride’ and ‘Buses for You’ service ended, and these two schemes have reduced their provision to shopping-only trips at a cost of £50 per year for subscribers.

In addition to this, the council also provides a taxi voucher

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service; allocation is limited but based on an application process for those residents that are in most need. This situation of dwindling resources has put more onus on the voluntary sector to step-in and provide transport and assistance for residents in need, and some community groups and charities are already doing this.

However, more schemes are needed borough-wide as towns like Horley and Reigate have nothing in place.

‘Councils for Voluntary Service’ (CVS) is a body which exists to serve voluntary, community and faith groups in their work. CVS can provide a wide range of services to support organisations and groups, including funding advice, training and information on areas like human resources and finance. A meeting was held in June with representatives of the Borough Council, CVS and charities like Merstham Neighbours and Surrey Community Action with a view

to developing new independent voluntary car share schemes/ Good Neighbour groups in the borough. Vicki Turton from Surrey Community Action is heading up this project and she would appreciate hearing from any RH Uncovered readers who have relevant ideas and/ or resources, or who would like to be involved in getting a scheme off the ground. They need local people for decisionmaking committees in their neighbourhood.

It’s very early days yet and these plans will take time to formulate and put into practice, however, it is hoped that more schemes will be up and running within next 18 months or so; and it’s important that they are - to many people they are a lifeline. As a grateful recipient of the Merstham Neighbours transport scheme once told them: ‘Thank you, thank you, thank you. I don’t know where I’d be without your service.

Please don’t stop – you mustn’t give up’.

For more information contact Vicki Turton at Surrey Community Action: Email: vickit@surreyca.org.uk Taxi vouchers: Email: Leisure.Services@reigate-banstead.gov.uk

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Glorious Gatton

By Sarah Ballingal ike those who live on the coast but never go to the beach, I have lived just four miles from Gatton for years without once setting foot in this beautiful park.

However, judging by the Guardian Newspaper’s recent survey, I am not alone, for Gatton Park features in their worldwide list: ‘10 of the best gardens you’ve probably never heard of ’.

If you too are a Gatton virgin, then 2016 is the perfect time to visit as it marks the 300th birthday of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, the 18th Century landscape gardener who transformed estates and who was commissioned by Sir George Colebrooke to work his magic at Gatton.

Gatton’s origins are at least Saxon and featured in The Doomsday Book. However, it is ‘Capability’ Brown’s influence that remains most evident today, along with modifications

by Jeremiah ‘Mr Mustard’ Colman.

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In the early 20th century Colman, Gatton’s then owner, worked with landscape gardener, H E Milner, adding the Edwardian features of a Japanese Garden, Rock Garden and Rose Garden to Brown’s earlier creation. Jeremiah - an authority on orchids – also added magnificent orchid houses to display his extensive collection.

Sadly, Gatton Hall was gutted by fire in 1934 but rebuilt incorporating the original Corinthian portico - the only feature to survive. Following the rebuild, Gatton never returned to its former glory.

Troops from the Canadian Army were stationed at the house during the Second World War, using the lake for D-Day practice. In 1948 the house was acquired by the Royal Alexandra and Albert School.

Neither the army nor school considered maintenance of the parkland a priority.

For nearly half a century the parkland was largely neglected, and it wasn’t

until the mid-1990s that a real effort was made to restore it.

Along with volunteers, the late Pat Pay, Gatton’s Landscape and Heritage Officer, started this Herculean task using a combination of restoration and conservation techniques.

Over the years, archives have been studied, and features gradually rediscovered and restored, often with methods as basic as prodding the undergrowth with forks!

It was a project very similar to The Lost Gardens of Heligan and in 1999 Channel 4 featured Gatton’s Japanese garden in Monty Don’s series ‘Lost Gardens’.

On my visit in May, our guide was Pat’s husband, David Pay, who knows Gatton like the back of his green-fingered hand. David was a former teacher at the school and in his free time helped his wife with her work.

£4 entry, children free. Open to the public February – October on the first Sunday of each month, 1.00pm - 5.00pm Also Heritage Open Day (September) Weekly tours take place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2.00pm (£6)

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His tour was a delight, and he regaled us with Gatton tales past and present - we spent several engrossing hours, and there’s not space enough here to do justice!

We saw - spectacular views, unusual plants and trees, expansive lake, pleasant walks, incredible wildlife and a historic church... the list goes on. and on!

A guided tour is a wonderfully informative way to explore - a buggy is available for those with mobility issues.

Volunteer at Gatton

However, a hands-on way to experience Gatton is to become a volunteer. The Education Team, Park Warden and Head Gardener all value voluntary help, and along with discovering the park, you may just find you’re a modern-day ‘Capability’ Brown yourself!

For more information, visit: gattonpark.com Email: volunteering@gatton-park.org.uk

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Who let the dogs out?

By Sarah Ballingal ‘WALKIES!’ Famously adopted by Barbara Woodhouse - the 1980’s version of The Dog Whisperer - is guaranteed to fill any dog’s heart with joy, and this autumn thousands of dogs will prick up their ears to the cry of ‘BIG WALKIES’ when the RSPCA will be staging this fund-raising event at venues all around the country.

Originally inspired by Australia’s ‘The Million Paw Walk’ which has more than 250,000 dogs taking part annually, the UK version – RSPCA Big Walkies - was launched in 2015. Although on a slightly smaller scale, its popularity is already growing and last year’s total of 20 walks has doubled to 41 in 2016, one of which is to be held in our own Priory Park, Reigate on Sunday, September 4. The RSPCA is made up of 162 branches nationwide, each with its own board of independent trustees and fund raising targets. Sara Kortenray, trustee the Surrey East branch, told me excitedly of their own Big Walkies event in Reigate.

Setting off at 11.00am from The Pavilion there will be two routes available on the day - either 3km or 5km depending on the stamina of owner and pet. Registration can be done on the day although ideally should be done online. The cost is £10 plus £5 extra for any additional dog, and this includes a T-shirt for the 2-legged participant and a bandana for the 4-legged one.

On completion of the course, a goodie bag with certificate and rosette will be awarded (who has which is up to owner and pet!). Participants walking without a dog are welcome; they are asked to pay £10 to take part.

Entrants are encouraged to seek individual sponsorship and all money raised will be divided between the RSPCA National Society and the Surrey East Branch.

Priory Park is a favourite haunt for dogs on any day of the year but on ‘Big Walkies’ day it promises to be something quite special. There will be a real buzz in the park, and as well as the walk itself there will be stalls selling dog-related items and refreshments for everyone. There are still opportunities for commercial stall holders to book a pitch (£25), and if you are interested in having a stall, please contact the branch directly (email details below). Volunteers will be needed for a variety of roles, and anyone interested in participating in this way should visit www.rspca.org.uk to register.

Bearing in mind our temperamental British weather entrants and onlookers would be wise to bring wellies and waterproofs as well as sunscreen and sunglasses, but as dogs and their owners are well-used to daily walks in all weathers it promises to be a fantastic day come rain or shine. You’d be barking mad to miss it!

Website: www.rspca.org.uk/bigwalkies Email: contact-us@rspca-surreyeast.org.uk

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Anyone for tennis?

By Sarah Ballingal

It’s an old joke but it certainly applies to me... The only exercise I get is jumping to conclusions. Consequently, along with my total lack of hand-eye coordination, this sadly means that my participation at Reigate Lawn Tennis Club can only ever be as a spectator. Happily though, for their Open Tournament being held in August, spectators are as welcome as players at this friendly club in Manor Road, Reigate.

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hether playing or watching, participants are in for a treat this summer as once again, RLTC along with its sponsor, Morrisons Solicitors, will be holding ‘The Friendly Tournament’ between August 8 and August 13.

Sanctioned by the Lawn Tennis Association this event is a Grade 4 County Tour Event at which ratings and rankings are available for both Adult and Junior competitors.

There will be junior events for all age groups and for the first time a Men’s 50+ Singles competition. The prize fund for the adult events is £650 but whether a winner or a runner-up, competitors can be sure of having a fantastic time at this annual event which attracts players of all standards from a wide area.

Last year’s event attracted more than 200 competitors and one enthusiastic entrant commented on Twitter afterwards: “Great club, great tournament, great referee, they made us feel so welcome.”

Since its foundation in 1906, the club has had a tradition of hosting tournaments and this year marks the Club’s 110th anniversary.

Members old and new have joined the club for its family-friendly ethos and atmosphere which welcomes players of all abilities.

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Throughout the year, the Club enters teams in men’s, ladies’, mixed and veteran leagues.

It also has a large number of junior members who have designated court times with free coaching.

In the Club’s early days the grass courts were kept in top-tip match condition by a horse-drawn roller but today, facilities have naturally improved somewhat since then and now include top of the range tennis spaces: • • • • • • •

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To enter the tournament visit:

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There are plenty of opportunities for ‘play’ of a different kind too, as off-court RLTC has a very active social side with barbeques, quiz nights and themed evenings throughout the year, along with games and bridge evenings during the winter, and of course, Christmas and New Year celebrations.

For further information: Website: www.reigateltc.org.uk Email: info@reigateltc.org.uk

The Club really does have something for everyone, even the athletically challenged like yours truly. So whether you’d rather be holding a racket or a rosé, do come along to this year’s tournament and help make it the best year ever!

Gone But Not Forgotten…

Since we first starting hitting your doormats ten years-ago several popular and much-loved High Street names have been lost, they may have gone but they’re not forgotten.

1) Woolworths – Perhaps the biggest and saddest loss in recent times, the store giant closed in 2009.

2) MFI – A furniture mainstay for many years, the brand folded in 2008 before being revived in 2011 as online-only retailer before collapsing again in 2015.

3) Comet – Electrical powerhouse hit hard times in 2011 before closing completely in 2012.

4) JJB Sports – The big sportswear brand disappeared from British High Streets in 2012.

5) Blockbuster – The ever-present video-rental chain and firm family favourite closed-down in 2013.

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6) Phones 4U – One of the earliest mobile phone retailers, the store closed in 2014.

7) Virgin Megastore – The famous music store was rebranded as Zavvi in 2007.

8) Abbey National – The bank was taken-over and rebranded by the Spanish bank Santander in 2011.

9) Somerfield – Popular supermarket was taken-over by food retailing competitor Co-Op in 2009.

10) BHS – The most recent name we’ve lost, the High Street stalwart went into administration this year.

Do you have fond memories of some of the brands lost since 2006?

We’d love to hear your memories! Share your thoughts on our Facebook page RHUncovered or on our Twitter feed @RHUncovered

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The Red Arrows Return!

The Red Arrows will return this year to the world’s biggest free seafront airshow to be held in Sussex. Attracting crowds of thousands, Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow boasts a two-mile flying display line along the Sussex resort’s seafront and is a weekend not to be missed!

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eaturing the best in military and civilian aviation with display teams including the much-loved Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, better known as the Red Arrows once again taking to the skies this year those in attendance in Eastbourne will be treated to some show-stopping displays between 11 - 14 August.

Airshow visitors will also have the chance to see the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight on all four days, in a year which marks the 80th anniversary of the Spitfire and the 75th year of the Lancaster Bomber. The Red Arrows will take to the skies on Friday and Saturday much to the delight of event organisers.

Eastbourne Borough Council Lead Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism and Enterprise, Cllr Margaret Bannister said:

“We are delighted to hear that airshow favourites, the Red Arrows have chosen to return to Airbourne for two great displays this year, which will no doubt attract many thousands.”

The King Air, a multi-engine pilot trainer, part of No. 3 Flying Training School and based at RAF Cranwell, will fly on the Saturday and Sunday with Saturday being what organisers have called as Super Saturday - last year it celebrated its busiest ever day with thousands of spectators visiting the event.

In 2015, the culmination of the 12-hour Super Saturday extravaganza was a twilight pyro-aerobatics, Scouting For Girls on stage and a firework display. 12,000 people watched the chart-topping band from the beach stage alone, with thousands more lining the seafront to see the firework spectacular.

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Competition Time We’ve teamed-up with Airbourne to offer a lucky reader a very special prize!

We have a one-day pass for two people to enjoy a pleasure flight helicopter ride from Beachy Head during the air show, and VIP passes for the Pilot’s Enclosure including a light lunch and refreshments.

For more information on how to win, visit our website: www.rhuncovered.co.uk

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COVER STORY Eastbourne Borough Council Senior Head of Tourism and Enterprise, Phil Evans said: “ It was fantastic to see so many families enjoying the show and many more around town dining into the evening. The atmosphere on Super Saturday was amazing; we’ve never seen the seafront look so vibrant.”

Now in its 24th year, the event is celebrating a recent haul of national awards including Tourism Event of the Year 2015/16 at the Beautiful South Awards and the UK’s Best FREE Airshow by Airscene.

The event isn’t just about scooping national awards; As in 2015 this year will see more than 200 volunteer bucket collectors out in force, with collections by the Rotary Clubs of Sovereign Harbour and Hailsham, along with support from the clubs of Eastbourne, Eastbourne AM, Eastbourne Sovereign and Beachy Head.

The ‘give a quid’ initiative is something organisers have launched - by asking for donations to Airbourne, which helps keep the event free, and in addition, 30% of all donations go to local charities with last year’s event final total raised by Rotary Club volunteers amassing an impressive £36,415.82.

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Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow Thursday, 11 August – Sunday, 14 August Ground displays open 10.00am – 6.00pm daily with flying from lunchtime until approximately 5.00pm The Airbourne Live beach stage continues into the early evening For more information about the airshow, visit: www.eastbourneairshow.com

Join the Jet Set Helicopter Pleasure Flights Fly like a VIP! Helicopter flights are available every day of Airbourne weather permitting – your chance to see Eastbourne and the surrounding area from a unique viewpoint!

Look to the skies There will be a park and view car park for Airbourne located at Beachy Head offering excellent views across the East Sussex coastline; charges do apply.

Best of the rest Bandstand Entertainment - Enjoy the evening entertainment at Eastbourne Bandstand.

For more information, visit: www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk

Kids beaches Two designated beach play areas for children with giant inflatables and bungee trampolining.

Top Gear simulator Using original BBC footage and presented in HD, feel the full force of acceleration!

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COMMUNITY 5th Aug, Friday, 6pm-7.30pm - The Friends of St. Peter’s Church, Chailey - ‘The Joutseno Gospel Choir’.

St Peter’s Church, Chailey Green, BN8 4DA . The Joutseno Gospel Choir on tour from Finland . Tickets £5 (accompanied children free) available on the door or from Janet Barnes Tel: 01825 722574 (email: janet.barnes42@btinternet.com)

9th Aug 2016, Tuesday, 2.15pm - Lindfield Afternoon WI

at King Edward Hall, Lindfield (opposite Pond). Lindfield WI welcomes new members. Email la16wi@gmail.com

11th Aug, Thursday, 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm Creative Thinking - Flower Arranging Demonstration.

Creative Floral demonstrator GILL HOMER - This very unusual demonstration features an abundance of striking flowers!

Visitors & new members welcome. Call 01293 402905 for details.

Free parking - Ifield Ave, West Grn, Crawley, RH 11 7AJ. 14th Aug, Sunday, 11am -3pm The Cat's Protection Charity Homing Show Event.

At the Barnfield Care Home in Horley, RH6 7LA. Contact Clara (Homing Officer), Crawley, Reigate & District Cats Protection.

Branch Telephone Number: 0345 371 2734. Homing Line: 01293 226155. Website: www.catsprotection.co.uk 21st Aug, Sunday, 11am-4pm - The Cats Protection Coffee Morning and Afternoon Garden Party

Balcombe Parish Room, RH17 6LH. Fancy Gifts, Cakes, Books, Bric a Brac, Toys, Plants, Xmas Cards and Calendars, Tombola and Raffles, Refreshments etc. Music provided by the 'Sussex Folk Orchestra'. Bring your family and friends. Entrance Free.

25th Aug, Thurs, 2.30pm - Reigate Arthritis Group -

Meeting at the Woodhatch Centre in Woodhatch. East Surrey Water Company will talk about our water supply and the benefits we obtain from drinking water..The meeting follows after the exercise class that starts at 1.30 pm. Everyone welcome who would like to come along.

3rd Sep, Saturday, 2pm-5pm - Worth Horticultural Society - Crawley Down Village Farye - On the Crawley

Down Village Green. We are having a promotional stall so please visit us to find out more about the Society.

4th Sep, Sunday, RSPCA Big Walkies - at Reigate Priory.

Reigate Walkies just got bigger. This year thanks to Vitality there will be more waggy tails and more fun to be had. Take the lead at: rspca.org.uk/bigewalkies or call: 0300 123 0123 4th Sep, Sunday, 8:00am - 4:30pm - Dormansland Horse and Dog Show - Carewell Farm, St Piers Lane,

Dormansland, RH7 6PN. All proceeds go to local charities and organisations. Download schedule at www.dormansland.org.uk.

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4th September 2016, Sunday, 10:30am Lingfield Runnning Club - Dry Hill 10 (DH10) and Greathed Gallop 5 (GG5)

At the Young Epilepsy Center, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, RH7 6PW. The race starts at 10.30am from the Young Epilepsy center in St Piers lane, Lingfield. Entries to both races are very reasonably priced and you are able to enter the race in advance or on the day at the race venue HQ (see Lingfield Running Club website for further details: http://lingfieldrunningclub.co.uk).

4th Sep, Sunday, 10am - The Great Gatwick Hot Rod and Custom show - at the Gatwick Aviation Museum, Lowfield

Heath Road, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BT. The first-ever car show presented by American Autoparts is an all charity project in aid of the Museum, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Association and a local Council appeal to replace the village’s sports pavilion.

Entry £5 per person – free for seniors and kids under six. Book now if parking is required, at www.ticketsource.co.uk/americanautoparts. Or call TicketSource on 0333 666 3366 for phone bookings (Small booking fees apply). Check www.americanautoparts.co,uk/news or call 01737 780888 for further information.

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COMMUNITY

Community Groups Monday

Triratna East Surrey Buddhism and Meditation Group - We meet each Tuesday

Horley Insight Group - for the Blind &

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

Smallfield Community Care Ass Art Class - every week 10am - 12 noon, in St.

Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Redehall Road, Smallfield. Open to residents over 55. Tel: Betty 01342 843537.

Tandridge Handicraft Society - Meets every Monday at the Woodhouse Centre, Hoskins Road car park, opposite Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted RH8 9HT. Details on our website www. tandridgehandicraftsociety.org.uk or contact Jenny Beal on 01883 620730.

The Horley Singers - The Horley Singers meet during term time on a Monday evening at 8.00 p.m. in the Methodist Church hall, Victoria Road, Horley. Website www.horleysingers.co.uk. For more info: Membership Secretary John 01293 782285. In addition to fund raising we have an active social life, so it is not all work and no play.

The North Weald Art Group - is a society of amateur and professional artists, based in Reigate, Surrey. We meet in Reigate every month on the last Monday of the month at 7.45pm when we have demonstrations by professional artists. We also hold workshops and life-drawing sessions, and during the summer we meet at outdoor locations to paint or draw, occasionally with a costumed model. For more information please contact Christine Hopkins on 01737 241718

Tuesday

Burstow WI - Meet on 2nd Tuesday each month,

2pm at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall,

Redehall Rd, Smallfield. 01342 844375.

Horley Flower Club - Meets on the first

Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm - Regent Hall, Albert Rd, Horley. 01293 786852.

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

Reigate Flower Club - Meets the second Tuesday each month at 7.45pm at St Marks Hall, Alma Rd, Reigate. Telephone 01737 485103 Probus Club Horley - Monthly meetings, outings and other activies. 01293 782998 for details.

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evening from 7:30 - 9:30pm at the newly refurbished Lloyd Hall in Outwood. The group is open to all (under 16’s accompanied by an adult). All that is required is an open mind. The evenings are free of charge but any donations received are used for venue hire, equipment and taking people on retreat.

Rotary Club of Reigate - Weekly lunch meetings at 12.30 every Tuesday at The Reigate Manor Hotel. Approx. 50 members organise social and fundraising activities to help local needy people and both local charities and those further afield.

If you wish to : Have fun - Make friends - Help others , then give us a ring.Colin Knott - 07721 892914

Wednesday

Horley Brass - Ensemble for experience brass

players. Further info contact Stephen Worsley (Musical Director) 07758 628977. Lee Street Church, Horley, RH6 8ES - 8-9.30pm Horley Evening W.I - Every second Wednesday each month at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church hall, Victoria Rd, Horley Horley Live at Home Day Centre Regent Hall, Albert Road, Horley. RH6 7JA. Every Wednesday morning from 10.30am – 12.15pm.

01737 780610 or tanyalah@tiscali.co.uk Horley Photographic Club - Meet at The Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Horley RH6 7AS every Wednesday evening at 7.45pm, from Sep. to June. We offer a programme of competitions, lectures, talks and demos. www. horleyphotographicclub.co.uk Horley Scrabble Club - Every Wednesday morning 10.00am. School Room, Rear of Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Horley. 01293 786773 Horley Trefoil Guild - Meets the second Wednesday of each month at The English Martyrs Church Hall in Vicarage Lane at 7.15pm. New members welcome. 01293 783779.

Reigate & Redhill - Live at Home Scheme Horley Club – Regent Hall, Albert Road, Horley, Surrey. RH6 7JA. Every Wednesday morning from 10.30am-12.15pm. Lunch available. For further information please call the office on 01737 780610 or email: reigate.liveathome@mha.org.uk Wednesday Chatanplay - Baby and Toddler Group - every Wednesday during term time, 10.00 – 11.30. All welcome – no charge, plus free refreshments! 01293 773563.In the Hall at the Church of English Martyrs, Vicarage Lane, Horley RH6 8JL.

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Thursday

Rotary Club of Horley - Meet at the

Cambridge Hotel on Thursday at 12.30pm for lunch at 1pm. We raise money for Rotary and local charities 01293 782425.

Arthritis Care Support Group - support and friendship to people with all kinds of arthritis. Meet on the 4th Thurs of each month at 2.30pm at the Woodhatch Centre in Woodhatch for a speaker, tea and after the meeting anyone who wishes to can stay on and join in a gentle exercise class, the leader of which is familiar with joint problems and limitations.

Syliva Mann 01737 242193 Horley line dancers ‘AC’s mid-day movers’ - At Horley Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Horley every Thursday from noon to 1.00 pm.

Learning to dance in a fun and relaxed way increases flexibility and movement and is a way of making new friends. (Qualified teacher). Please call Annie on 01293820909 for further information or just turn up with comfortable shoes and a soft drink.

Horley Local and Family History Society

- Interesting local history talks on the 4th Thursday of each month (except August) at 7.30 for 8pm start at Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Rd, Horley.

Non Members welcome for a nominal £1 fee.

Car Parking at Rear. More info - 01293 410366.

The Horley & District U3A - No longer

working full time? Why not join us? We meet at the Regent Hall, Albert Rd, on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 2.15 - 4.30 pm. For details - 01293 786325.

The Horley Lions Club - Meets twice monthly at the Horley Sports & Social Club Albert Rd www.

horleylions.org.uk or horleylions@btinternet.com

Friday

Drop In Coffee Morning and Excercise Class Smallfield Community Care Assocation every week 10am - 12 noon,

St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Redehall Road, Smallfield. Open to residents over 55. Tel: Peter 01342 713565.

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

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

Various

Horley Bridge Club - Horley Bridge Club has

sessions at Hookwood Memorial Hall every Monday at 1:30 pm and every Wednesday at 7:20 pm. Full details: www.horleybridgeclub.org.uk

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PET CARE

The importance of grooming

By Jacob White

Regular grooming keeps your pet looking in tip-top condition and helps keep their skin and coat healthy it also helps you to find lumps or other conditions that should be checked by your vet.

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t is possible to carry out basic but important grooming, such as bathing, brushing and combing in the home yourself, as is brushing your pet’s teeth and checking to ensure their ears are clean.

You might be quite happy to trim their pet’s nails at home, others prefer to leave this job to the experts, and a professional groomer will usually include this service in a grooming session.

They will also be able to clip your pet to suit their breed and remove any mats that may have formed - when choosing a groomer ensure that the facility is well-equipped, well-lit, and clean.

Groomers should treat all pets with care, paying particular attention to those that may be frightened or uncooperative and the salon will ideally have separate kennelling areas for dogs and cats.

Some pets may resist at first – after all, this is a new experience for them, but most will settle fairly quickly. If your pet finds it stressful going to a groomer, consider employing the services of a mobile.

Questions to ask: • Do they appear knowledgeable?

• Do they have any references from current or past customers that they would be willing to share?

• How often does the groomer monitor the pets in their care?

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FOOD AND DRINK

Go Gluten Free A dietary revolution spurred-on by both medical reasons and healthy living.

By Shelley Baker

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ecent research has revealed that freefrom food sales have rocketed in the UK with sales in 2016 expected to reach £531 million – many Brits are changing their diet habits and going against the grains, are you?

Awareness of gluten allergies and coeliac disease (an autoimmune disease which affects 1 in 100 people in the UK) has been raised over the last few years. The popularity in gluten free cooking from fashionable foodie bloggers Deliciously Ella, Madeleine Shaw and Livia’s Kitchen, thankfully means being on a gluten free diet has never been easier.

In fact, in just the four years since I was diagnosed with coeliac disease, 2.6 million homes in the UK now have at least one family member avoiding gluten AND 60% of adults have knowingly bought a free-from gluten product.

Demand for a gluten free diet has become so high that since 2014, all packaged foods must display gluten containing ingredients in bold.

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Furthermore, The Food Information Regulations have enforced that when eating out, food businesses must provide allergen information for the meals they serve.

What exactly is gluten and why do people cut it out?

Gluten is a protein found in cereal grains such as wheat, oats, barley, rye and spelt. In a nutshell: it gives food the elasticity to rise. For people, like me, with coeliac disease; the proteins cause our bodies to not only attack these proteins but also attack an enzyme in the cells of the digestive tract, ultimately damaging the intestinal wall. Bloating, fatigue and anaemia are common amongst undiagnosed coeliacs and those with a wheat allergy or gluten intolerance.

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Of course, many people without the autoimmune disease or an allergy have chosen to be free from grains commonly associated with gluten because of other benefits including weight loss and a reduction in skin conditions such as eczema and headaches.

What can I eat?

If you’re anything like I was before going g-free, you’ll probably never have paid too much attention to food labels.

However, when cutting gluten from your diet, it’s a must, as you’ll be surprised just what the grainy stuff finds its way into.

HP Brown Sauce is the thing that still shocks me.

Carbohydrate-heavy food favourites such as bread, cakes, pastries, pasta, pizza, porridge,

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breaded products, soy sauce and beers are just a few of the things to throw out (although you can buy delicious-can’t-taste-the-difference-free-from options in supermarkets and shops locally!).

In come rice, eggs, fresh fruit and veg and meat!

One of my favourite (and filling) recipes is paella – which should be naturally gluten free, just double check your stock cube ingredients.

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan. Add a chopped onion and soften for 5 mins. Stir in a teaspoon of smoked paprika add 300g of paella rice, allowing to cook for a minute. Stir in a 400g tin of chopped tomatoes and 900ml of chicken stock. Cook for 15 mins, stirring occasionally until rice is almost tender.

With liquid still in the pan, add a 400g bag frozen seafood. Stir and cover with a lid and allow to simmer for 5 mins, or until the prawns are cooked through and the rice is tender.Then serve with a little lemon juice!

Eating Out We’re lucky to have a plethora of brilliant restaurants nearby who can cater for our gluten free diet, without fuss, including chains such as Pizza Express, Ask, Bella Italia, Prezzo and Chiquito.

Many pubs throughout the Uncovered region are also free-from friendly including; The Plough and Furrow (Horley), The Duke’s Head (Crawley Down), Old House Inn (Copthorne), The Wiremill Inn (near Lingfield) and The White Hart (Buxted).

For a special occasion, Haywards Heath’s Jeremy’s Restaurant is a must!

Love fish and chips? Fear not, the Master Fryer in both Crawley and East Grinstead offer gluten free chip shop treats on the first (Crawley) and third (East Grinstead) Saturdays of the month!

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HOMES

Classy Conservatories

Though made popular in Victorian times, mainly as a space to grow plants, conservatories have certainly come a long way since then!

Gone are the days when conservatories were high maintenance – today you can have a virtually maintenance free conservatory with self-cleaning glass and tiled roofs! A popular choice for an extension to a home’s living space it will also add value to your property.

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By Jacob White

he main reason most of us invest in a conservatory is to expand the living space within our home and it’s important to remember that if it can provide enough room to enable us to stay put, rather than moving, then it’s a worthy investment that can help save stress and money.

An addition of a conservatory can help create a tranquil space between your home and your garden -helping you enjoy views of the outdoors from the comfort of your extended home and don’t forget a conservatory is a great hub for a house party!

If a party hub isn’t quite your thing, how about it being the perfect portal between your home and your garden?

Whether it’s gardening or painting, your favourite pastime will need little inspiration if you’re doing it in a well-lit room with outdoor views.

A conservatory also makes for a perfect dining space, from early morning summer breakfasts with views out to the garden, to almost “al-fresco” evening dining without the midges! continued on page 34

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Choosing your Blinds I caught up with Sarah and Brian from Interior Blinds UK Ltd to find out more about how you can dress up your conservatory with blinds.

Sarah said: “Blinds help create a peaceful sanctuary; they transition well from summer to winter making them the perfect window covering choice.’

“Both warm and cool shades and border design introduce an aspect of nature into your home” Sarah added.

Performance fabrics include: 1) Advance solar control –

3) Anti-static –

The fabric acts as a barrier to heat loss and offers protection from UV rays

Repels dust ensuring the blind stays fresh

2) Blackout –

Prevents the collection of dampness stopping mould from forming

For when additional light control is required

4) Moisture resistant –

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How much does a conservatory cost you?

There are many elements that go into the pricing with prices ranging from £5,000 - £100,000 and more. Importantly, know what you want the space for and with a budget, discuss your options with a consultant.

By selecting a quality installer of conservatories you will only have to do it once in your entire life and the financial benefits can be worth it. Homeowners with conservatories add a potential 108% after spending an average £5,300, according to Zopa.com*.

The materials used for the construction of your conservatory will, as with most things, come down to budget.

UPVC is a good choice for those on a budget, is easily maintainable and will be suitable for most (with the exception maybe of period) properties.

For period properties, or if you have a bigger budget hardwood is another option. Though not as maintenance free as UPVC, looked after it will be just as long-lasting.

Whichever material is used for the construction, new technology means you aren’t just restricted to glass for your roof either, tiled roofs on conservatories are now growing in popularity making a seamless transition from original building to your new living space.

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The Benefits of a Tiled Conservatory Roof If you find that your conservatory isn’t being used as much as you had envisaged because of excessive heat in the summer months and excessive loss of heat in the winter then a tiled roof might be the solution!

Traditionally conservatories have had glazed or polycarbonate roofing, but modern technology means that you can now have a highly insulated tiled roof on your conservatory – the benefits are many too!

• Significantly cooler in the summer and dramatically warmer in the winter, making it a room that can be used every day of the year.

• A tiled roof will also help with Energy Saving costs, due to its superior insulation over glass or polycarbonate roofs.

• It will protect your furnishings from UV rays, meaning your furniture won’t fade or bleach – and you’ll be able to watch TV comfortably without the glare from direct sunlight.

• Reduces maintenance time and costs – glass or polycarbonate roofs need much greater regular maintenance • Noise reduction – a solid tiled roof will reduce the noise levels inside the room from rain, wind, and other outside noise.

• With the benefit of a plastered ceiling, you will not only reduce noise but will also mean that you are not restricted to your choice of lighting.

HOMES Will you need planning permission?

In most cases, the answer is no, but there are checks you can make to see if permission will be needed.

If your new conservatory is likely to take up more than half of the land surrounding your house, or if the roof will exceed the highest point of your existing roof you’re likely to need to obtain planning permission.

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If your conservatory is going to be south-facing you are going to need to think about how to keep out the heat and glare of the midday sun!

There are plenty of options ranging from window tinting by a specialist who can install a protective film to your glass, to blinds which will both help enormously. Conversely, a north-facing conservatory is going to get chilly during

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A conservatory will also reduce the footprint of your garden, but you can more than make up for this with the additional living space it will provide!

For more information on whether or not you need planning permission, visit: www.gov.uk/planning-permission-england-wales/when-you-need-it

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Grow your own take-away

By Pippa Greenwood

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e all know that home-cooked food is better for us than a stream of takeaways, but then we all deserve a little self-indulgence from time to time. So why not save yourself the guilt (and some cash) and grow your own Chinese takeaway right here in your own garden?

No I haven’t turned cookery writer, but you can easily grow some of those tasty and crunchy vegetables that make the backbone of many a Chinese stir-fry... and the great thing is that oriental vegetables do well from late summer sowings, so it’s off to the garden centre (not the takeaway) you go!

Bean sprouts are so easy to grow you could almost do it with your eyes shut. The common types are sprouted mung-beans, and you can either buy packets of seed or a small packet of the beans themselves from your local health food store. They’ll come with easy cultivation instructions and before you know it you’ll have the beginnings of a stir-fry.

Mizuna has got to be one of the most attractive leafy vegetables you can grow. Its green leaves appear soon after sowing the seed in a pot or in open ground, and they add a great spicy flavour to your stirfry and also add a zing to salads and sandwiches.

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And where would your Chinese meal be without that delicious Oriental veg, pak-choi.

It’s another easy vegetable to grow late in the summer: just sow the seeds in a well-forked soil, water, and wait. Thin out as per the instructions of the seed packet (you can eat the thinnings too), then just pinch off the roots and pop the plants into the wok. Pak-choi also grows well in a container of multi-purpose compost.

Radishes add heat as well as crunch, and there are some lovely oriental varieties such as Mantanhong, which is a Britishbred Chinese variety with a superbly crunchy bright red-topink inner flesh and spherical white roots – great for colour and texture and with a sweet almost nutty flavour. Sow in open ground or pots from now until early September for cropping in a few weeks’ time.

Garlic is another essential ingredient. It’s not really the right time of year to plant garlic, but for an unexpected little extra take a few spare cloves and pot them in trays of compost. Keep the compost slightly moist and in a week or two the cloves will start to sprout. What you’re after here are the bright green foliage which adds a definitely garlicy flavour to stir-fries and a touch of colour as well.

Spring onions are another stir-fry component.You won’t get a fully mature crop for harvesting this year unless you’re extremely lucky; but what you will get is a super-young onion that will add both colour and intense flavour to the contents of your wok.

And finally, mushrooms will add a meaty texture to your home-grown vegetable stir-fry.

Kits for growing both oyster and field mushrooms are available in many garden centres or by mail order. It’s not always easy to get right, I know, but the challenge is definitely worth it when you have exotic mushrooms growing in your cellar, garden frame, greenhouse, or shed.

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MOTORING

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By Ben Morley

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his month I’ve been asked to discuss a survey carried out by webuyanycar. com, which revealed that around 250,000 used-car buyers don’t bother to test drive their potential purchase before handing over their hard earned pennies. A statistic in itself that is slightly ironic as neither do they, but that’s another story entirely. They reckon that 10% of the 1000 car buyers involved in their survey said that they didn’t even turn the key to hear the car running.

An interesting approach, but actually it sounds about right. We often see customers that have just bought themselves a nice second hand car and then find they are coming in to see us a couple of days later because it’s got a noise, or a light on the dash, or worse. Perhaps something that could have been avoided in the first place by a quick spin around the block.

If you’re buying a car, it’s no one else’s money that you’ll be handing over, so it makes sense to at least do a few basic checks before shelling out the cash. Kicking the tyres isn’t these days considered a thorough enough inspection.There’s plenty of information on the internet with regards basic checks to make, but in terms of actually driving the car, there’s a few things you should always do.

Always hear the car running. Ideally you want to hear it start up from cold as certain problems can lessen when the engine is warm. Before you turn the key, check the temperature gauge shows cold and just feel the top of the engine and make sure it hasn’t been given a quick run-up to clear the issue before you got there.

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When you do start it, listen for unusual rattles, squeals or rotational noises that are in time with, or half the speed of, the engine idle.

Also, a quick look rearwards is a good idea, as we don’t want to be seeing a massive amount of smoke, blue or white.

Take the car for a drive. Try and do some around town driving and at least one run up a dual carriageway. You need to be paying attention to how the clutch feels (if it has one) how the gears feel, whether there is any form of wobble through the steering, if there is any strange behaviour under braking, if you can hear any strange noises in the car. Granted you can’t be expected to know what you’re listening out for, but you can get a feel for the car in general.

Look out for any warning lights on the dash coming up, too.

If you are unsure about anything, either ask your local garage to look it over before you buy it, or walk away. It’s easier to find another car that you like than explaining to the bank manager why you need more money for the car that you only just bought.

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BUCKET LIST

Things to tick off your bucket list this summer

By Shelley Baker

How many times have you said “we’ll do that, or go there in the summer?” If you’re anything like me you’ll have spent many a winter and spring day wishing for the warm weather to arrive.

However, summer days seem to pass by in the blink of an eye and before you know it, it’s autumn again and you’ve ticked almost nothing off your summer wishe list. Sound familiar?

Let’s not let it happen this summer. Instead, hold on to those summer ideas and get them pencilled in and enjoy them! Here’s a few bucket list ideas to inspire you: A Traditional Picnic Ah, the quintessential English picnic – is there anything more summery than to get out and eat in the great outdoors? Whether you go all out with a tartan rug, wicker hamper, strawberries and fizz or simply decide to dine alfresco rather than aldesko during your lunch break, a summer picnic is an easy thing to accomplish. Or it should be, providing the great British weather is on our side!

Host a Family BBQ The delicious waft of a BBQ filling the warm air really epitomises summer, just as much as the smell of suntan cream and freshly cut grass. As does getting everybody together to eat, drink and be merry, for no other reason apart from the fact it’s summer! This year, invite the family over, dust the BBQ off and get making some Pimms for a magical evening spent with your nearest and dearest.

Impromptu Jet-away No plans for a trip away yet but have time when you could jet-off?

A weekend in Barcelona, a late deal to a gorgeous Greek island or fly up to Edinburgh for a few days! Not only is getting away from it all good for focus, it also helps you to connect with your loved ones and think more creatively too. With Gatwick on our doorsteps, jetting away couldn’t be simpler! Grab that passport and go!

Beach Getaway Don’t want to travel too far? Living where we do, we’re spoilt for choice for beautiful beaches! In Sussex alone, there’s plenty of sandy or stony spots to spend a sunny summer’s day on. Head for busy, bustling Brighton for some seaside nostalgia, laid-back West Wittering or to the picturesque Camber Sands. Sussex’s coastal resorts are also known to be the sunniest places throughout the UK.

Where and what is on YOUR bucket list? We’d love to know!

Tell us by emailing: Featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk You could find your dream experience featured in a future issue!

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Fun awaits in the great outdoors The school holidays are upon us, and it’s time to let the kids embrace the great outdoors!

By Shelley Baker

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hen we were young, summer holidays were spent outside playing with friends, learning to ride our bikes and having adventures away from the stuffiness of the classroom. However, with a recent government survey finding that 74% of the 5-12-year-olds asked are spending less than 60 minutes outside per day, it’s clear that school holiday activities have sadly changed somewhat.

But, what hasn’t changed are the benefits of being outdoors. From developing a love of nature to increased health and wellbeing to developing problem-solving skills and creativity, getting out and about is just as good for your child as it was for our generation –if not more important now we’re in such a technology-reliant world.

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So this summer holiday, ask your kids to step away from Snapchat, put down their PlayStation and stop bingewatching on Netflix and embrace the great outdoors instead!

A picnic has been a staple summer’s day fixture for years.

It’s uncostly (just grab a few homemade sandwiches and head outdoors) and the perfect way of introducing your child to nature. Shockingly, though, according to a study (by the Eco Attractions Group), half of young children have never been on a picnic apart from in their back garden.

If like 8 out of the 10 parents surveyed, you’ve been meaning to spend more time with your child outdoors but just haven’t got round to it, start packing up that picnic rug, grab those

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sarnies and get outside; there are some seriously stunning scenic spots to uncover. Our favourites include the National Trust’s Nymans (near Haywards Heath), Bateman’s (Burwash) and Standen (East Grinstead).

Being iconic National Trust properties means there’s plenty of wildlife, flowers and history to discover – giving an educational day out experience, far removed from a day spent on the sofa.

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The chances are that apart from the necessary once-aweek PE session at school, your child isn’t getting the one hour A DAY (yes, a day – quite a surprise isn’t it?) of aerobic exercise they need.

If you’ve got a sporty child, why not enrol them in an outdoor football or netball camp for a few days over the holidays? Or, host your very own sports day! Invite your friends and their children for an afternoon of games in the garden. Not only will this get healthy hearts pumping but also see children communicating with others and utilising those problem solving skills too.

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Did you know there are almost 8000 hectares of wildlife conservation in Surrey and 30 nature reserve sites in Sussex, just waiting to be explored?

The Surrey Wildlife Trust manages Hedgecourt (an ancient mill pond with the largest body of semi-natural open water in East Surrey) in Felbridge and Newdigate Brickworks (a reserve located on the site of a former claypit and brickworks), whilst the Sussex Wildlife Trust runs nature-based holiday camps in Tilgate Park, Crawley and reserves such as Old Lodge (in the Ashdown Forest), the beautiful Ditchling Beacon, Malling Down (with its rare flowers and butterflies) and many, many more.

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HEALTH

Putting your best foot forward!

Are your feet happy? Happy feet are healthy feet. On average our feet take 7,000 steps a day and are often the most overlooked and overworked parts of our bodies. Now’s the time to think happy feet!

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By Jacob White

any people take their feet for granted, but our feet contribute massively to our quality of life - if you suffer from poor foot health, it’s less likely that you will engage in physical activity.

The less you do, the less you will be able to do. As a result of inactivity the following problems can arise; a loss of muscle mass, reduced physical strength and a decreased endurance.

All these lead to a higher risk of illness and injuries related to a sedentary lifestyle such as diabetes and heart disease but according to osteopath Ben Barker, there are easy daily exercises.

Ben, who is an osteopath to

Aston Villa Football Club says: “There are exercises you can do each day to strengthen the muscles in the feet and ankles to prevent injuries, enhance mobility and strength.’

“Alternating for one minute, walk on your toes and then your heels and picking up small items with your toes are some of the easiest along with sitting with your feet flat and tapping your toes.”

Research from the College of Podiatry illustrates that 9 out of 10 of us experience some element of foot problem with 1 in 5 admitting to suffering from foot pain often or consistently.

One question often asked

is, what’s the difference between podiatry and chiropody? The short answer is nothing – they mean the same thing! The words are interchangeable.

The UK is largely playing catch-up with the rest of the world by adopting the phrase podiatry. Traditionally chiropody has been seen as routine work but is, in fact, much broader.

Podiatrists treat all lower limb pain which can include sports injuries such as shin splints and joint pain, and can carry out diabetes checks as well as ‘foot MOTs’ including toenail and skin conditioning.

Here are our top tips for keeping your feet in good condition: 1. After washing feet, make sure you dry them thoroughly, especially between your toes.

Fungal organisms thrive on moisture and not having perfectly dry feet is an invitation for a fungal infection.

2. Regularly check your feet for any signs of peeling or scaling, which might be an indication of athlete’s foot.

3. To avoid ingrown toenails, be careful to cut your nails straight across, avoiding rounding the corners. If you notice any change in your toenails such as discolouration, this could signal a fungal infection.

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4. Wear shower shoes in public areas such as swimming pools, gym showers or locker rooms – all of which are potential breeding grounds for fungi, resulting in foot infections.

5. Don’t hire footwear at sports venues, wear your own – which should ideally be breathable.

They should also fit well. Tight-fitting shoes are another cause of long-term foot problems.

6. Contrary to popular belief, cotton socks aren’t the best when it comes to sweaty feet – a better choice is a sock made of 60-70% wool and 30-40% man-made fibre, or wool socks with a specialist liner sock inside.

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EXERCISE TOP TIPS You can easily strain the muscles in your feet during exercise and by just walking around, here’s the who, what, how, when and why of simple and easy foot care exercises Who – all of us…

What - spend fi ve minutes each day doing some foot exercises

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The multi-use beauty product of the moment

The hot trend of coconut oil – what’s all the fuss about?

By Shelley Baker

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oconut oil provides a chemical-free, natural moisturiser for head-totoe softness and amazingly you can also use it as a shaving cream, lotion, hair conditioner and lip exfoliator.

The hard and hairy coconut’s oil can also be consumed and according to studies it can help to control weight and cholesterol and fights off illness-causing bacteria. So whether you use coconut oil as part of your beauty regime, or whether you use it as a superfood, the range of benefits is amazing! Discover the fuss for yourself!

Over the last few years, coconut oil sales have sky-rocketed. In fact, sales at Sainsbury’s alone were up 442% last year – and with the claims of being an all-purpose product for beauty and health, along with famous faces such as Gwyneth Paltrow waxing lyrical about the wonders of the natural oil, it comes as no real surprise. But just how can you incorporate it into your daily routine? We headed to the kitchen to uncover all…

Majestic Moisturisation Renowned for hydration, coconut oil can quench thirsty skin, using just a small amount, and makes a fantastic all-over body moisturiser. This oil of the (skin) gods also is believed to be 15 times better for skin breakouts than benzoyl peroxide, thanks to its fatty acids and plethora of antibacterial and antifungal properties. Just dab onto any problem areas and voila; within a few days that niggling spot should be no more!

Us ladies of a certain age can rejoice as coconut oil is also packed full of antioxidants (including vitamin E and vitamin A), which can slow down ageing and those dreaded wrinkles.

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How to use: simply rub a small amount of coconut oil between your fingers and apply to clean skin for a healthy, hydrated glow!

Coconut-ty Conditioning While most of us may have used ‘coconut’inspired haircare products in the past to moisturise our tresses, our new favourite beauty must-have is proven to not only condition locks, but also prevent breakage and even promote hair growth! Make the most of this mighty oil by creating an overnight mask! Melt up to four tablespoons of the coconut oil (depending on hair length and thickness) between your palms and massage into wet hair. Then cover with a towel/ shower cap and leave overnight. Wash off and style as normal to reveal stronger sexy hair.

Long Luscious Lashes and Eyebrows Just as with your hair; coconut oil is fast becoming a must-use product on eyelashes and eyebrows as the oil is gentle enough to use around the sensitive eye area and it helps lashes/ brows to grow and look volumised.

Instead of buying that expensive mascara, make a natural boosting serum for a fraction of the price.

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Method: Pour two tablespoons of coconut oil, castor oil and sweet almond oil into a container and mix well. Using either a cotton bud or clean mascara wand, apply the serum to the lashes and brows, before going to bed.

In just a few weeks’ time, your brows and lashes should look thicker, fuller and healthier!

Cooking With Coconut Oil Whether you replace your current cooking oil with this super oil when frying or roasting, or choose to get creative and use it instead of butter on toast, adding it to smoothies and coffees (for an energy boost!) or even using it when baking ‘healthier’ snacks, the options are endless!

Must try recipe:

Vegan chocolate orange truffle bites.

First, grease a small rectangular glass dish with a small amount of coconut oil and line with baking paper. Heat 200g of coconut oil until melted and then add in 100g of cocoa powder, whisking until smooth. Stir in 6tbsp of maple syrup, 2tsp of vanilla extract, 1tsp of orange extract and a pinch of salt until combined, then stir in almost all of the 60g of goji berries, leaving a small handful for decoration. Pour into the glass dish and finish with the remaining goji berries and refrigerate for an hour.

Then cut into slices and enjoy!

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