HORLEY EDITION - SEPTEMBER 2017
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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
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Community Articles, News & What’s On 16
COVER STORY
Dunkirk (1958): Screening On The Beach 18
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CHILDREN
Private Schools In Focus 22
HEALTH
When Your Children Spread Their Wings 26
FOOD & DRINK
Food & Drink Uncovered 32
MOTORING
Motoring Money Saving Tips 34
HOMES
C’est Chic! 42
GARDENS
Restore Your Lawn!
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Helping Adolescents At The Marsden The Royal Marsden Hospital is a specialist cancer treatment hospital in London. Helping Adolescents at the Marsden (HAM) is a charity that supports the Royal Marsden Hospital by providing better facilities for patients aged 16 to 25 receiving treatment in their care. By Georgia Lambert
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he HAM fundraising committee was founded in April 2004 and consists of a group of families living within surrounding areas of Outwood, South Godstone, Redhill, and Horley. Two of the young people within the group, Karli at the time aged 19 and Danny, then aged 17, had both undergone intensive cancer treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton. They both thought themselves to be at an in-between age – too old for the paediatric ward and too young for the adult wards. While receiving care Danny told the charity he would like a pool table to make his hospital experience more enjoyable, and HAM fundraised for one. Since then, fundraising has snowballed, and there are now better facilities for young people. It was for this reason that HAM decided to raise money to help others in a similar situation, to try and make their time spent in hospital less traumatic and more comfortable. HAM works with the Teenage Cancer Trust, CLIC Sargent and the Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign to provide a better hospital environment for teenagers and young adults with cancer. In 2010, HAM was very proud to donate £160,000
The guitar HAM bought for the young woman who wanted to learn
towards the Chill Out Zone at the Royal Marsden’s new Oak Centre in Sutton. Their medical facilities are second to none, but it also aims to provide vibrant surroundings for young people. HAM is actively fundraising and has funded iPads, laptops, Playstations, Kindles and an electronic keyboard. They are also able to pay for Jimmy Teens TV, which is a video service for young cancer patients, enabling them to share their experiences through video diaries, short films, music and animation. They have purchased two
iPads for the Critical Care unit in Fulham Road to assist with communication when patients are unable to talk due to tracheostomy procedures. So far, HAM has raised a staggering £250,000, and this money has gone towards anything that makes life a little more bearable during treatment. Although Helping Adolescents at the Marsden no longer has a capital project to fundraise for, they now award grants to individual people to help with the hidden costs. For example, transport, childcare costs, shopping vouchers, and sometimes wishes - one young woman was delighted to be given a guitar and lessons to learn how to play it. HAM also supports and contributes funds towards the CLIC Sargent Youth Achievement Award – a social event that recognises the achievements of young people who have been dedicated to their studies while going through cancer treatment. On Saturday, November 4 HAM invites you to join them at a Firework Spectacular at the Old Reigatians, Rugby Club, Park Lane, Reigate. There will be a firework display, outside bars and food and Radio Susy Roadshow will be covering the event - all proceeds go to HAM.
For more information about November’s Firework Spectacular and the work of Helping Adolescents at the Marsden, visit: www.h-a-m.org.uk/
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Sallyann And Finch Step Out For MacMillan Cancer
A brave and battling couple from Horley took part in the Cotswold Challenge in July to raise money for MacMillan Cancer. Tackling a route of 25km, Sallyann and Finch Richardson took on a tough course which Finch completed, but sadly due to an injury just days before Sallyann had to retire. By Jacob White
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he pair took on health conditions as well as difficult terrain as part of the Cotswold Challenge on Saturday, July 1 in honour of Sallyann’s best friend Loretta’s dad who passed away following a battle with cancer in July 2016, Sallyann says she wanted to show her support to Loretta’s dad Martin. Sallyann, 37, and Finch, 41, were scheduled to take part in the 50km but due to Sallyann’s health – she has fibromyalgia and arthritis they decided on the 25km. Fitness fanatic and charity challenger, Sallyann signed up for the Cotswold Challenge, making it her fifth charity walk in three years. 16 years-ago, she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and was told she might have to limit activities. Sadly, all too often friends who did not understand fibromyalgia stopped inviting her out or talking to her because every time they invited her out, she did not have the energy after work to go out. Fibromyalgia has more than 280 symptoms and is largely an individual illness because it causes such differing ailments including chronic widespread pain, dizziness, pins and needles and depression to name just a few of the symptoms which can damage the careers and personal relationships of sufferers. Today, thanks to supportive doctors, specialists and pain clinics, Sallyann has learnt that she can do anything if she puts her mind to it, and that real friends understand that having a full-time job tires you out enough and understand when you cannot go out, and support you. Sallyann, says: “I am crazy to do these walks, so if just one person decides to get up and walk for five minutes or decides to think more positivity and realise that there is support out there for them, then my walk has done what it’s meant to!” Battling Sallyann, said: “I sadly had to pull out at 16km as before the walk I had dropped an object
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on my toe which put me in A and E. I was allowed to walk on it, but during the hike I ended up with my achilles tendonitis kicking in to the point where I couldn’t walk and had my knee and leg swell up.” Looking ahead to the future, Sallyann, said: “Although I did not finish, Finch did and I am very proud. St John’s Ambulance were amazed that with my fibromyalgia and foot injury that I participated and kindly gave me a medal and t-shirt for my determination and amazing effort.’ “We both hit our fundraising targets of £200.00 and although this was supposed to be my last walk, due to my disappointment that I didn’t complete the full 25km we have both signed up for the Jurassic coast 25km 2018 for pancreatic cancer”.
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The Therapy Garden The Therapy Garden is a horticulture and education charity using gardening to generate positive change amongst people. They work with adults and teenagers with a range of learning difficulties, physical disabilities and mental health challenges, as well as offering school-age teenagers interventional education opportunities. By Georgia Lambert
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ased in the village of Normandy, Surrey, the charity was established in 1998 by a resident with the aim of using the healing power of horticulture to connect with vulnerable members of the community. Some people use gardening as a way of calming, and a few hours in the garden can leave you tired but somehow renewed inside. Recent research from the National Gardens Scheme revealed more than a third of the people said being in a garden makes them healthier, while 79% believe access to a garden is essential for quality of life. The Therapy Garden is an idyllic and peaceful one-acre site at the heart of the picturesque village of Normandy. The garden has received prestigious awards such as the Guildford in Bloom gold award as well as scooping Surrey Wildlife’s Garden Gold award. The tranquil garden has been designed with accessibility in mind and includes wheelchair-friendly pathways, raised vegetable and ower beds, sensory areas and quiet spaces. Activities take place in their heated classroom or their centre, and there is a refreshment area. At the Therapy Garden, there are different projects available for gardeners - The Green School that offers secondary school age students with additional educational needs, the opportunity to achieve extra qualifications while being active outdoors. As well as qualifications, students gain practical, hands-on skills like learning to grow plants and vegetables from seeds to harvest and how to
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work in a team. Students take part in a range of horticultural activities such as growing, harvesting, maintaining gardens and selling produce in their shop - they work with horticulturists and volunteers to develop social skills and gain confidence. The Cultivating Skills project offers social and therapeutic horticulture to adults with a range of physical disabilities, learning difficulties and mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. Attendees take part in a range of activities at their own pace, in a peaceful and supportive environment. The relationship between gardening and human health and wellbeing is widely acknowledged, and in recent years, there have been increasing calls for social and therapeutic agriculture to be prescribed by health professionals. The Therapy Garden could not exist without their dedicated team of volunteers. They have varied responsibilities within the charity including, supporting students and clients working in the garden on projects, garden maintenance, carpentry and building maintenance tasks, fundraising support and volunteer drivers and chaperones to transport students and clients to and from the garden. The Therapy Garden volunteers recently received the Queens Award for Voluntary Service for 2017 - this is the highest award achievable within the voluntary sector and it is the equivalent to an MBE. If you would like to know more about the Therapy Garden or how to become a volunteer, visit: www.thetherapygarden.org.
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WHAT’S ON Saturday, September 2 2017, Sunday, September 3 2017 and Wednesday, September 6 2017, 1.00pm - 5.00pm Woodbury Cottage Open Garden For NGS Woodbury Cottage, Colley Lane, Reigate RH2 9JJ Cottage garden open to the public for the National Garden Scheme. Entry is £4.00 for adults, child enter free. For more information, call: Bob or Shirley on: 01737 244235 Friday, September 8 2017 Live Music With The Radiators The Castle, Millers Lane, Outwood RH1 5QB A session of live music from band The Radiators. For more information, call: 01342 842754, email: thecastleoutwood@ gmail.com or visit: www.castleoutwood.co.uk Tuesday, September 12 2017, 7.00pm - 8.00pm Learn To Meditate Effectively with Evolution Wellness Evolution Wellness, Horley Wishing to learn to decrease stress, sleep better, and improve concentration and wellbeing? Learn to meditate with Evolution Wellness - 10 week course starts in Horley, taught by experienced and qualified instructors. For information, call: 07475 636183, email: info@evolutionwellness.co.uk or visit: www.evolutionwellness.co.uk
Saturday, September 30 2017 - Sunday, October 1 2017 OcktobeerFest The Castle, Millers Lane, Outwood RH1 5QB A celebration of beer. For more information, call: 01342 842754, email: thecastleoutwood@gmail.com or visit: www. castleoutwood.co.uk Friday, October 6 2017, 7.00pm Murder At The Manor Reigate Manor, Reigate Hill, Reigate RH2 9PF A Murder at the Manor evening. Tickets are £30.00 a person. For more information, call: 01737 240125, email: functions@ reigatemanor.co.uk or visit: www.reigatemanor.co.uk
Saturday, September 16 2017 Mussels Night - All You Can Eat The Castle, Millers Lane, Outwood RH1 5QB An all you can eat night. For more information, call: 01342 842754, email: thecastleoutwood@gmail.com or visit: www. castleoutwood.co.uk Sunday, September 17 2017, 10.00am Memory Walk At Tilgate Park Tilgate Park, Tilgate Drive, Crawley RH10 5PQ To register, pay a minimum £5.00 reg. fee at: www.justgiving. com/fundraising/tilgateparkmemorywalk. For a paper sponsorship form, call Crawley Wellbeing on: 01293 585350. Wednesday, September 20 2017, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Healthy Heart Day Information Session Sunrise Of Banstead, Croydon Lane, Banstead SM7 3AG A session dedicated to heart health. For more information, call: 01737 888598, or visit: www.sunrisebanstead.co.uk Saturday, September 23 2017 Spanish Tapas Night The Castle, Millers Lane, Outwood RH1 5QB Spanish tapas night. For more information, call: 01342 842754, email: thecastleoutwood@gmail.com or visit: www. castleoutwood.co.uk
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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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YOUR LOCAL NEWS UNCOVERED RH Uncovered is all about living local and loving local. Send your news and events to featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk Horley Town Centre Set For A Makeover The centre of Horley is set for a makeover as £630,000 has been allocated to a project to improve the town’s High Street. The improvement works will see parking and pavements upgraded, new lighting, seating and better disabled access. The bulk of the funding for the scheme was agreed by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council’s executive committee at a meeting in July and work could begin as early as spring of next year if designs are agreed. The plans will be drawn up now that funding has been agreed and it is anticipated that detailed designs will be ready by this autumn, with construction beginning on site in the spring and completion being by next summer. The works will be funded by £530,000 from the borough council’s capital programme, and £100,000 from Surrey County Council. The county council, as the local highways authority, will design, procure and manage the works.
Charlwood’s Billy Back Behind The Wheel Weeks After Crash Charlwood’s teenage racing driver Billy Monger has taken the decision to get back behind the wheel just weeks after a crash at Donnington Park on Easter Sunday which forced him to have both legs amputated. The 18-yearold was treated on the track for around 90 minutes before being taken to hospital by air ambulance. In July, just 11 weeks after the crash, the Formula 4 racer returned to the cockpit of a car at Brands Hatch, with the help of Team BRIT, which helps disabled drivers and injured servicemen compete in motorsport. Billy and his family spoke to Team BRIT about his potential future in racing, and tested their hand control technology in the car. A JustGiving page was set up after the crash, and has since raised more than £840,000 at the time of publishing, which will act as a trust of funds that can be used for the benefit of the teenager. To donate to Billy’s fund, visit: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/billymonger23 Airline Announce Largest Ever Cabin Crew Job Drive Budget airline easyJet has announced they are looking to recruit more than 1,200 new cabin crew staff, more than half of which will be based at Gatwick. The news comes as the airline continues their growth and follows their announcement earlier in the year that it was looking to recruit more than 450 pilots. The airline currently employs more than 6,900 cabin crew who look after around 70 million passengers each year. Tina Milton, easyJet’s head of cabin service, said: “We’re delighted to be opening recruitment for more than 1200 cabin crew positions today. easyJet is a fantastic company to work for with everyone across the airline working together as one team to ensure we provide the highest standard of service for our customers. Being cabin crew is a very rewarding role – our teams are extremely professional and energetic with a real sense of fun. We’re looking forward to welcoming more people into our growing team.”
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 or call: 01342 302000.
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promotions, this is one not to be missed for any local family with a baby on the way or for those who have already welcomed their little one. The Copthorne Effingham Gatwick Hotel is the new home for the show offering a bigger selection of exhibitors and fantastic family friendly facilities including the Refreshment Hub for lunch, activities for children, stocked baby changing facilities and baby feeding area for those preferring a little more privacy. The show organiser, Sarah O’Connell, said: “The event
was created for families to indulge in everything for them and their babies or toddlers. It offers an opportunity to meet the individuals behind the local businesses and services, in order to help advise and share the work that they are so passionate about. Families can meet the people, try the products and learn about options available to them.” For more show information visit the show’s Facebook page @babytoddevent and pre-register via the website www.babytodd.co.uk
COVER STORY
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
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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
Private Schools In Focus
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
“We encourage children to be aspirational, tenacious, courageous, curious and independent both within and beyond the classroom. We want our pupils to love learning and acquire the resilience, confidence and creativity which will allow them to seize the opportunities their futures bring.” Mr Mark Tottman, Headmaster at Dunottar School
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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? 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? 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
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. get with your child and how many boarders the same age and gender stay? 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.
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 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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HEALTH
When Your Children Spread Their Wings
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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Rediscover the love of your life Unless you are a single parent, you will be left with your partner and this can be a difficult time if you discover that there is a problem with your relationship you had not faced because having the children around helped to cement your relationship. If your children were the only bonding force in your relationship, you and your partner may need to work on your relationship. Acceptance that this is a difficult time of transition can allow both of you to forgive the uncertainties and messiness of growing together as a couple without children again, this as an opportunity to rediscover each other. Focus On The Positives
Focus on the positive changes - although, this does not remove the importance of your sadness and the transition you and your children are going through, it does help you to see things positively. Some of the positives include – the fridge will not need filling so frequently, romance with your partner may increase, there will be less washing and ironing to do, lower water and electricity bills, you can run across the landing naked, join the National Trust and most of all, enjoy the sense of accomplishment that you have raised a child who is capable of going out into the world!
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Millers Lane, Outwood, RH1 5QB
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63 Victoria Rd,Russell Sq, Horley RH6 7NL
01293 270710
Air Balloon
60 Brighton Road, Horley RH6 7HE
01293 820188
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59-61 Brighton Road, Horley RH6 7HJ
01293 775060
Blue Lake
11-13, Station Road, Horley, RH6 9HW
01293 775888
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5 - 6 Massetts Road, Horley RH6 7PP
01293 784888
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78 Brighton Road, Horley, RH6 7JQ
01293 782858
Dijo Cafe & Delicatessen
34 Station Road, Horley RH6 9HL
01293 825442
Fortune Garden
Massetts Road,Horley, Horley RH6 7PP
01293 786168
Horley Fish and Chips
5-7 Consort Way, Horley RH6 7AF
01293 773330
Il Sorriso
2 Consort Way East, Horley RH6 7AU
01293 432227
JaiHo at The Coppingham Arms 263 Balcombe Road, Horley RH6 9EF
01293 782283
Khushboo Indian Cuisine
01293 821495
69 Balcombe Road, Horley RH6 9AB
Kings Head
63 Balcombe Road, Horley RH6 9HY
01293 783417
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5 High Street, Horley RH6 7BE
01293 772079
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35 Station Road, Horley RH6 9HW
01293 783119
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8 The Street, Charlwood, Horley RH6 0BY
01293 862680
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17 Lee Street, Horley RH6 8EH
01293 825085
New Fort Raj
74 Victoria Road, Horley RH6 7PZ
01293 822909
Planet Sweet Reigate Manor Hotel 4.0 / 5.0 on Trip Advisor
82 Victoria Road, Horley RH6 7AB Reigate Hill, Reigate RH2 9PF “Perfect Sunday lunch”
01293 776674 01737 240125
Serendipity Coffee Co
23 High Street, Horley RH6 7BH
01293 774104
Shipley Bridge
Antlands Lane, Burstow, Horley RH6 9TE
01293 785237
Station Cafe
39 Victoria Road, Horley RH6 7NL
01293 821108
Taj Balti House
169 Victoria Road, Horley RH6 7AR
01293 776944
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25-29 Station Rd, Horley, RH6 9HW
01293 784255
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01803 227227
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Ladbroke Road,Langshott, Horley, RH6 9LJ
01293 782146
The Foresters
82 Victoria Road, Horley RH6 7AB
01293 782579
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Norwood Hill, Horley RH6 0ET
01293 229270
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73 The Street, Charlwood, Horley RH6 0DS
01293 863414
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171 Victoria Road, Horley RH6 7AR
01293 421873
The Jack Fairman
30 Victoria Rd, Horley RH6 7PZ
01293 827910
The New Emperor Chinese
92 Brighton Road, Horley RH6 7JQ
01293 776688
The Plough and Furrow
Plough Road,Smallfields, Horley RH6 9JW
01342 842212
The Tavern
42 High Street,Surrey, Horley RH6 7BB
01293 775492
Three Horseshoes Inn
Ironsbottom, Sidlow Bridge, Reigate RH2 8PT
01293 862315
4.5 / 5.0 on Trip Advisor
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167 Victoria Road, Horley RH6 7AR
01293 824474
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I read that drivers should seek cheap fuel - not only will you use more fuel trying to find a mythical petrol station, but the chances are that the fuel you buy will do more harm than good to your vehicle. So here are more credible money-saving tips that I found. By Ben Morley Do Not Buy Cheap Tyres They are cheap for a reason. Assuming that your car is in fine fettle, these will not last as long and are proven to have a less than desirable effect on handling, they will increase your car’s stopping distance and can even increase fuel consumption. A quality tyre, sporting the EU grade rating of A - A, being the tyre that decreases energy loss through the tyre - G being the worst. Research has proven that a quality eco tyre can increase fuel economy by 2.5 MPG (Miles Per Gallon). Check Tyre Pressures Regularly Under inflated tyres can drastically increase the fuel consumption of your vehicle, in a similar way to that of a poor quality tyre. While you will spot a badly under inflated tyre visually, one that is a couple of PSI (Pounds Per Square Inch) lower than recommended can still cost you more in fuel over the course of a year. Most friendly garages should check your tyre pressures free of charge. Do Not Bump Up And Down Kerbs Lots of people do it, but it is a bad habit. Not only can it cause damage to the metal wires inside the tyre carcass, or even the wheel itself, it is also not very kind to your suspension components, accelerating wear and potentially costing more in the long run. De-frost Your Screen Manually In The Winter We have all done it – flick the windscreen wipers on to clear the screen of frost - do not do it. Wiper blades are becoming a relatively expensive item, sometimes costing upwards of £20.00 to replace, and will wear out very quickly on ice, if not tear off completely. Thus potentially leading to damage to the windscreen. Stick a scraper in the car and spend an extra couple of minutes on those icy mornings.
Check Your Car Before Taking It For MOT Sounds silly, but the number of cars that fail their MOT due to not having any screen wash, or having a bulb out. It takes two minutes to top up the screen wash. While some garages might sort these minor things for free pre-test, not all garages are that nice.
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HOMES
C’est Chic!
Are you planning to revamp your home? We have some inspiration for you with innovative ways to beautify your home in true vintage style. Simple changes can add value to your home through décor projects. Did you know that you could use a collection of vintage mirrors of different shapes and sizes to accessorise a blank wall and brighten your living space? Or geometrically shaped lights could lift the ambiance of your room to a new level? Remember, vintage is the new modern, so say chic! By Jacob White
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rends in interior design are in constant change, here is our list of vintage looks hot right now!
Comfort Seat Create a living room that pampers you and your guests – bring in comfort and style with a cosy sofa and add a comfy and luxurious faux fur throw to increase the grandeur of your daily living space.
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Mirror Image You do not want to place your plush sofa against a bland wall, instead, try adding an assortment of vintage mirrors – different shapes adds a cutting edge look and makes the wall come alive.
Storage Walls Looking for something elegant and rustic? Why not choose an antique-styled wall unit? When sat alongside modern furniture it provides a smart and stylish contrast but practical too!
Lighten Up! Lights really do set the mood and ambience of a room – try geometrically-shaped lights, especially effective over a dining room table, or in a hallway – when off they still look like a work of art!
Picture Perfect Pictures, whether paintings or photos say so much about us – they are décor and a gallery of our memories. Place in vintage frames and sit back and admire your happy memories.
Work It! Do you work from home? Heavy and robust desks from days gone by are a chic addition to any living room! All you need is to find matching accessories such as a desk lamp, and you are away!
Timing Is Everything Whether in the hallway, over the fireplace or in the kitchen – a classic time piece is essential to bring chic into a home. Metallic works best in living rooms while use wooden for hallways and kitchens.
What Is In Store? Storage is important for any home but storage and style should go hand-in-hand, why not mix old and new? Think about adding a vintage wooden cabinet which makes a real statement!
Book Up! Are you a book lover? Antique bookends are the perfect accessory for your beloved page turners! Heavy and often uniquely designed, bookends are proudly a shout-out chic accessory.
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WE ARE A RELIABLE & FRIENDLY FAMILY RUN BUSINESS COVERING ALL ASPECTS OF PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS WORK FULLY QUALIFIED & INSURED • Boiler Installation • Bolier Servicing / Breakdowns • Full Central Heating Systems • Landlord Certificates / Safety Checks • Full Bathroom Installations • ALL General Plumbing / Repairs Call us now for a FREE no obligation quote. Competitive prices and no call out charge.
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Is your lawn in need of some TLC? If during the school holidays your lawn doubled up as Wembley, Lords or Centre Court at Wimbledon, how can you revive your lawn with some tender love and care? By Russell Cobley Lawn Feed And Weed Treatment If you have not given your lawn a feed and weed treatment, it is not too late. Lawns need a balanced supply of nutrients all year round to help them look lush and green. You can purchase an autumn lawn feed from garden centres. If you have any weeds present you still have time in early autumn to get rid of them by hand, or by using a dedicated lawn weed killer product. Just be careful not to over apply the feed and weed products, otherwise, you can cause long term lawn damage. Renovation Many lawns have a layer of organic matter on the soil surface, which limits water and nutrients from reaching the roots and encourages moss. If you have more than 2cm of thatch or moss consider raking or mechanically scarifying it out. Water daily if no rainfall is present, and for larger areas, it is advised to use a more efficient petrol scarifier. For moss, use a moss control product before lawn scarification. The soil under the lawn will have become compacted from the summer use. Compaction means the grass roots cannot
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for larger areas to repair. You can use a spade to cut and slice out the patchy turf, add top soil to level then lay the new piece of turf. Remember to water daily until the roots establish in a few weeks.
grow very deep, leading to the less drought tolerant lawn as well as decreased overall grass health and appearance. To reduce compaction, it is advised to annually aerate the lawn with a hollow tine aerator machine - forking over the lawn does not relieve compaction. To thicken up the lawn, spread quality grass seed over the lawn, especially after scarification and aeration, then water daily via a sprinkler if no rainfall. In a couple of weeks, you will have lovey green shoots appearing. For smaller patches, thinly spread some top soil, add grass seed, lightly rake over then water daily. For larger areas turf can be a better approach with autumn an ideal time due to the increased rain and soil moisture to get the turf to establish. Great for either a new lawn or
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Mowing And Leaves Reduced sunlight and temperatures mean slower grass growth. Time to raise the mower up a height or two and aim to cut off the tops each time. If you have trees nearby, keep any leaves off the lawn as they will cause the grass to turn yellow or kill it off in a few days. Cut back overhanging vegetation blocking the sunlight to the lawn as it will lead to a greener, less patchy area and limit moss appearing. If you are unsure of the DIY approach, or lack time, consider contacting a local lawn care company, who typically offer a free lawn survey and quote to undertake your autumn renovation.
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