RH Uncovered Reigate Edition August 2016 Issue

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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.

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COMMUNITY

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Community News 12

COVER STORY

The Red Arrows Return!

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COMMUNITY

What’s on & Groups 22

PET CARE

The importance of grooming 24

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CHILDREN

Fun awaits in the great outdoors 26

FOOD & DRINK

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Grow your own take-away 42

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Putting your best foot forward!

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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!’

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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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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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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.

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: • 3 Artificial Clay courts • 2 Tarmac Courts - floodlit • 3 Artificial Grass courts - all floodlit • Kidzone - Mini Red & Green courts • Practice wall • Spacious clubhouse with bar and kitchen • Changing rooms with showers 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.

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!

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Pilgrim Harps Family Workshop Open Day 2016 Sunday 11th September

10.00am - 4.00pm Parking & entry free!  Workshop tours  Live harp music  Displays of harp-making  Try a harp sessions  Tasty barbecue.

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From September 2016 Art Events will be running their popular Saturday workshops and Wednesday short courses at the Betchworth Village Hall.

Come and enjoy inspirational classes in all media and subjects in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

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The location is very secluded and you will be enchanted by its beauty and tranquillity.

The lakes offer attractive features and islands with depths of up to 9 ft. Both are full of specimen common, mirror and ghost carp with weights up to 42 lb+.

Alongside the Carp there are Tench, Perch, Roach, Rudd and Catfish.

Jack’s Lake is our day-ticket lake and is particularly suitable for novices and families.

Mick’s Lake is our members-only lake, access has to be booked in advance.

Overnight camping is available on both lakes.

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Hot Cars - Cool Rides - Cold War Jets!

Sunday September 4 Gatwick Aviation Museum Charlwood, Surrey RH6 0BT

Presented by AMERICAN AUTOPARTS 01737 780888 - First for parts, service & repair Entry £5 per person – free for seniors and kids under six.

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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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ANNIVERSARY

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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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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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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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!

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PET CARE

The importance of grooming

By Jacob White

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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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CHILDREN

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.

Does your child enjoy sports?

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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FOOD AND DRINK

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

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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!

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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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The 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.

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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?

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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!

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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.

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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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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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Are there any downsides?

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

the autumn and winter months, so it would be worth considering installing some heating.

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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GARDENS

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

Buying a used car?

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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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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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.

Stat’s a fact!

Each foot houses 26 bones and more than 100 ligaments Feet contain more than a quarter of all bones in the body Skin on your feet has more than 7,000 nerve endings There are more than 125,000 sweat glands on each foot Feet produce an eggcup’s worth of sweat each day *All statistics from www.NHS.uk

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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