RH Uncovered Reigate Edition September 2016 Issue

REIGATE EDITION - SEPTEMBER 2016

Delivered to 12,000 Homes and Businesses- Issue 19

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IN THIS ISSUE Rev up for

GOODWOOD REVIVAL Beautiful

BATHROOMS on a budget

CHILDREN Homework or Just Hard Work?

MOTs from

£45

Servicing from

£130

We are an independently owned garage conveniently situated on the outskirts of Reigate. Our objective is to provide you with a friendly & professional service for all your motoring needs at a fair & affordable price.

Fed up paying main dealer prices? We provide:

- Free wash and hoover - Free refreshments while you wait - Free courtesy lift or pre-booked courtesy car

Tel: 01737 244000

We will even pick up and drop off your car locally from your home or place of work.

Service@ReigateMotorCompany.co.uk - 2 Reigate Road, Sidlow, Reigate, Surrey RH2 8QH

For All Your Garage Needs

We are an independent family run garage.

We have been providing our services for the Horley, Reigate, Redhill and surrounding areas for over 25 years.

We have a well-equipped work shop which will cater for all your servicing and mechanical repairs needs, from changing a light bulb to rebuilding or fitting a new engine!

 Class 4 and Class 7 MOT’s  Servicing  Mechanical Repair  Diagnostics Monday to Friday: 8am-6pm Saturday: 8.30am - 12pm Knox Motors, Witherow Farm, Crutchfield Lane, Hookwood, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0HT

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WELCOME

Hello...

This month, it’s back to school and the beginning of a new, fresh season!

To get you in the mood we’ve got a feature on homework and how you can motivate and set the right atmosphere without the arguments, plus some ideas on how you can achieve beautiful bathrooms on a budget!

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Our cover story this month features The Goodwood Revival where the smell of the oil, the sounds of the engines and the sights of the 1940s, 50s and 60s are brought back to life in glamorous fashion!

So, enjoy the final days of summer with a cuppa, or a glass of something chilled and catch-up with our great lifestyle features and local community content in our September issue.

Don’t forget you can contact our community writers by emailing featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk if there is something you would like to see in the magazine next month.

It’s over to you! The RH Team

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COMMUNITY

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Community News 12

FOOD & DRINK

Harvest Festival 16

COVER STORY

Rev-up for the Goodwood Revival!

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STYLE

From this day forward 22

HEALTH

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Are you gettin enough Zzzz’s?

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HOMES

Beautiful bathrooms on a budget 32

ADVERTISING SALES Nikki Relffe-Arnold, nikki@mantramagazines.co.uk

GARDENS

Waging war on weeds 36

CHILDREN MOTORING

Tyre health check 43

PET CARE

We love our pets!

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COMMUNITY

What’s on & Groups

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Black & White Beauties Carys Jones – Equine Photographer

By Sarah Ballingal

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e’re told never to look a gift horse in the mouth but if you’re ever given a gift of one of Carys Jones’ prints it is impossible not to. Her photographs of horses are so exceptionally beautiful that you’ll find yourself captivated by every exquisite detail of her images – mouths included!

When horsewoman, Carys Jones was made redundant from her job in marketing five years ago it was a blessing in disguise as she used her redundancy payment to upgrade her photographic equipment, and spent the extra time she had available on developing her photography skills. As a mainly self-taught photographer Carys uses her love of nature and horses to inspire her subject matter, and the photographs she produces give free ‘rein’ (sorry!) to her talent and illustrate what a natural gift she has.

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Travelling to the Camargue and Iceland for photo shoots these spectacular locations are a stunning backdrop to her images. Whether galloping majestically through waves and fields or prancing playfully in lupins, these magnificent wild creatures are awesome subjects and her composition and use of both colour and black and white portray them in a stunning way. Her love of these beautiful animals is evident in every shot.

In contrast to the naturalistic style of her equine photographs, Carys also enjoys experimenting with abstract work and her floral shots though very different in style (creative and colourful with a rather dream-like quality) are equally beautiful. It is important to add here that all her photographs are very reasonably priced with prints starting at £75 and framed images from £195.

Carys has recently started to exhibit her work and had

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her first show in 2015 at The British Dressage National Championships. In June this year, her work was displayed closer to home at Denbies Vineyard in Dorking. Both these shows were a great success, and she is keen to exhibit at other venues as opportunities arise. She is currently planning an equine fine art exhibition at Cranleigh Art Centre from 25th October - 5th November.

Having connections with the Cranleigh branch of ‘Riding for the Disabled Association’ (RDA), Carys generously donated part of her Denbies exhibition sales to their ‘Riding High Campaign’ which is raising funds for an urgently needed new building to house their stables.

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In total, her exhibition raised nearly £600 for the charity. Cranleigh RDA enables over 200 disabled riders to experience the joy of horse riding – a skill which has obvious physical benefits for their clients as well as improving their confidence and communication skills.

This therapeutic work is invaluable to the riders that use their facilities, but it is in jeopardy if they can’t raise the required £560,000.

It’s a tall order but essential if their work is to continue into the future.

To see more of Carys’ work visit: www.carysjonesphotography.co.uk or follow her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/carysjonesphotography

For more information on Cranleigh RDA visit: www.cranleighrdagroup.co.uk

ANNIVERSARY

Changing Places C

By Jacob White

ontinuing our year of tenth birthday celebrations, this month we’re remembering the locations of our magazine from the very outset of publishing back in 2006 to the present day.

In 2006 the magazine had very humble beginnings, the magazine started-out on the dining room table of co-founder Nikki Relffe-Arnold before being relocated to a spare bedroom.

As the magazines grew from one title covering the RH10 postcode to now six titles the business moved-on firstly into a garden building at Nikki’s home.

In 2010, as the business outgrew the office, affectionately known as “The Shed” the decision was taken to move to a suite of offices at Rowfant Business Centre, just outside of Crawley Down, and six-years-on we’re still there and happily settled.

In the ten years we have been publishing, the staff numbers have grown from just two in 2006 to a figure of 12 in 2016, with the addition of five community writers in the field.

COMMUNITY

Never were there such devoted sisters

(From Irvin Berlin’s ‘Sisters, Sisters’)

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By Sarah Ballingal

ven before I knew the meaning of the word, I had the distinct sense of entering a family gathering when I visited the Reigate Soroptimist meeting in June.

My grasp of Latin stops short at Amo, Amas, Amat but club President, Val Brandt, explained that ‘Soror’ means Sister and ‘Optima’ The Best, and Soroptimists are women who seek the best for their ‘sisters’.

Having dined well at The Reigate Manor Hotel, home to their monthly meetings, they welcomed me warmly into their ‘sibling’ group. No rivalry here though - quite the opposite in fact - I could tell at once that these ladies genuinely care for each other as those united not by blood but by their mutual desire to help the cause of women and girls worldwide.

The organisation started in California nearly 100 years ago, and SI Reigate and District was chartered in 1963. There are currently 20 members in this branch, with many thousands worldwide, including representation on the UN. Their aim is to make a difference in the local community by fund raising and service - including staffing a local food bank.

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So far this year money has been raised through a plant and produce sale and a cream tea, and their summer barbeque at The Black Horse raised over £900, an amount due in no small way to the ‘Time Well Spent’ management - Marc Jones and Donna Godfrey – who generously offered the venue and food free of charge. The Black Horse will again play host to the Soroptimists at their main charity event of the year - a quiz night on 27th September.

A different cause is chosen annually by the President to be the main beneficiary. For 2016 it is Breast Charitable Funds at East Surrey Hospital and Consultant Breast Surgeon, Shamaela Waheed, and Lead Macmillan Nurse, Liz Darragh, came to talk at the June meeting.

Both were impassioned speakers who know firsthand the devastating effect that a breast cancer diagnosis can have - not only on the patient but on their family and friends. Around 300

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new cancer patients are seen at the hospital each year, and all staff involved in their care are keen to ensure that they are well supported from the outset, not only medically but also emotionally and practically.

Holistic treatments like aromatherapy and reflexology sessions are available through Macmillan, along with financial advice on how to obtain grants, etc. Ms Waheed explained that 1 in 8 women develop breast cancer although less than 5% of cases are genetic in origin. Men too can develop it but it is much rarer. However, the majority of all cancers are sporadic with no known cause.

Reigate Soroptimists have long had an association with the hospital and in fact, helped to fund their very first mammogram unit. With Breast Cancer Awareness Month just weeks away in October whether you’re a Soroptimist or not, it’s an ideal time to support this hospital’s essential work.

For more information Reigate Soroptimists: www.sigbi.org/reigate-and-district East Surrey Hospital www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk

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True beauty in Reigate I first notice the calming smell of fresh lavender. Leaving behind the noise and traffic fumes of Bancroft Road I stepped through the door of The Lavender Beauty Salon and entered another world – a fragrant haven of light, peace and calm... and the smiling face salon manager Zoe Adams

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hen I last visited the shop some time ago, it was home to ‘Chocolart’, a chocolate workshop company, but the outlet has recently been taken over by Hannah Smith to extend her successful beauty business.

Hannah has fifteen years’ experience in the international beauty industry, and having trained at the renowned Ragdale Hall and taking in posts in Australia. Five-years-ago she opened her first Lavender Beauty Salon at The Old Kings Head Court (11 High Street) in Dorking. Her venture has thrived, and its success has enabled her to branch out now into Reigate.

Her new salon in Bancroft Road opened in May and is already attracting a loyal client base. Leading a team of 3 vastly experienced, qualified professional therapists is Zoe Adams. Zoe’s thirst for perfection is complimented

by Karla’s Spa background and Leah’s eyelash ‘excellence’ amongst all treatments.The salon boasts 3 beautiful treatment rooms, a pedicure / make up room plus 2 manicure stations. www.rhuncovered.co.uk

Hannah is passionate about using only natural beauty products - none of which are tested on animals. She uses many from the renowned Eve Taylor range which contains no artificial colours or fragrances – something that today’s discerning consumers are insisting on more.

Modern life can be pressured and stressful whatever our age and circumstances and it is hard to make time to unwind.

However taking time out for some pampering and relaxation can reap rewards in more ways than one –both physically and emotionally.

The Lavender Beauty Salon offers an exceptional level of service, delivered by specialist therapists with competitively priced top-to-toe treatments for both women and men - from the familiar facials, manicures and tanning to pregnancy massage and wedding make-up. Pamper parties for children of all ages are available too and Gift Vouchers available for that special occasion both on-line and over the phone for convenience.

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Their range of treatments is very extensive, with a loyalty scheme in place for the returning client.

The salon is open six days a week with later opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings - there are just so many reasons to visit this new Reigate salon!

Mind you, my own personal beauty regime mainly involves being thankful that my middle-aged eyesight can’t see too clearly what’s in the mirror.

Maybe it’s time for me to visit 2 Pool House again now that it’s home to cosmetic potions rather than chocolate portions.

As receptionist, Jackie summed it up, ‘From chocolate to sweeter things...

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A Warm Welcome Awaits You at Reigate’s Newly Opened

Lavender Beauty Salon and Spa. To celebrate come and join us for our opening offers.

Lavender and Geranium Spa Manicure Includes file, buffing, cuticle work, relaxing hand and arm massage. Heated mitts and OPi Polish Normally £30 now £20!

Mention RH2 when booking to qualify Valid unitl 30th September 2016

Eyelash Extensions Full Set delivered by our eyelash specialist Leah

Normally £65 now £47!

Mention RH2 when booking to qualify Valid unitl 30th September 2016

We also offer the following treatments

• Tanning • Massage (inc pregnancy massage).

• Eve Taylor skin and body treatments • Waxing • Wedding Make up • Manicures and Pedicures using OPi or Shellac.

• Eye treatments • Men’s treatments • Pamper Parties and Gift Vouchers now available.

The Lavender Beauty Salon 2 Pool House, Bancroft Road, Reigate RH2 7RP

01737 668440

Email info@thelavenderbeautysalon.co.uk www.thelavenderbeautysalon.co.uk Monday Tuesday Wednesday

12:00 -19:00 Thursday 09:30 – 20:00 Friday 10:00 – 20:00 Saturday Sunday Closed

10:00 – 20:00 09:30 – 18:30 09:00 – 17:30

FOOD AND DRINK

Harvest Festival Harvest festivals in Surrey and Sussex are taking place to mark the end of the main harvest season. It’s time to give thanks for the crops that have been grown and also celebrate the hard work in harvesting them – here’s our terrific trio of seasonable fruit and veg you should be enjoying right now at their best!

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Blackberries Few things beat savouring the lush, intense flavour of a plump, sweet and juicy blackberry straight off of a British hedgerow.

Blackberries come into their prime this month - pick them when they become soft and it’s best to pick them early in the day so they don’t spoil as quickly as those picked in the afternoon.

Runner beans Be full of beans for this age-old favourite – long, coarse and crunchy, runner beans are synonymous with late summer when they’re piled on a plate and butteredup with the addition of some cracked black pepper, or as an accompaniment to a home cooked roast dinner.

Courgettes Go green! The courgette is very versatile and easy-to-cook, so it’s little wonder that this humble vegetable is so popular.

It’s dark green sheen, firm cream flesh and sweet flavour are enjoyed from late August into September – so, however, you serve it, this vegetable is most definitely in this season!

Quick & Tasty Tip Try adding a handful of blackberries to an apple crumble or for a sweet treat, warm-up some blackberries in a pan with a little good French brandy and some sugar - delicious served with ice cream and sprinkled with toasted flaked almonds.

Quick & Tasty Tip How about a quick stir-fry using a little oil, garlic, chopped red chilli, rice vinegar, a sprinkling of sugar and splash of sherry? Or, try them in a late summer salad with new potatoes, crumbled pancetta and an olive oil and lemon dressing – a taste of the Mediterranean!

Quick & Tasty Tip Finely slice a raw courgette and place it in a lemon dressing (using both the juice and zest), adding some olive oil and salt and pepper for flavouring.To add an extra touch, add chopped chilli or mint. Another delicious idea is a courgette omelette with basil or mint and some feta cheese.

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NEw loOK, wiTh muSIc on the MEnu, at ReIgate piZzAexpRess PizzaExpress is celebrating the launch of its exciting new look restaurant in Reigate High Street which has fascinating artwork reflecting the building’s heritage.

Reigate has also been added to the growing number of PizzaExpress restaurants presenting regular live contemporary music sessions.The idea was born from the famous sister venue in Soho, celebrating 40 years in music this year.

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Each PizzaExpress restaurant is individually designed – often using well known places, people or historical events from the area as the basis. The new artwork at Reigate draws inspiration from the building’s former use as a butcher’s and Sainsbury’s store. There is original tiling and imagery of old refrigerator machinery, and one section of the restaurant is being called “The Chiller Room,” with fridge doors featured on the wall.

Pizza “paddles” are also displayed with the original Sainsbury’s logo and Tudor patterning etched onto surfaces, in keeping with the building’s exterior structure and decoration.

Manager, Victoria Johnson, said, “We love our restaurant’s new look and have a friendly and enthusiastic team who are looking forward to welcoming everyone over a delicious pizza.”

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Valid at PizzaExpress Reigate all day Sunday - Friday from 25th August - 30th September 2016 RH Uncovered *Enjoy 30% off your PizzaExpress Restaurant food bill when you present this voucher. Please make your waiter aware of this voucher before you order your meal and remember to surrender your voucher to your waiter when asking for the bill. Valid Sunday-Friday from 25th August - 30th September inclusive (only available when you order after 5pm on Bank Holidays) at PizzaExpress Reigate. Drinks not included. Only one voucher per table. Valid for eat in and takeaway (excluding our online Click & Collect service) and for our children’s Piccolo menu. This offer excludes Express Lunch menu and Calzone pizzas. Only one type of promotion can be used per table, party or group and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, discount or set menu including Tesco and Nectar voucher/codes. This offer has no cash value and cannot be redeemed for other products. voucher expires after one use. Promoter: Head Office, PizzaExpress, Hunton House, Highbridge Estate, Oxford Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1LX.

PizzaExpress has been dishing up fresh, handmade pizza to Reigate since 1996. Recently new specials have been launched including, for the first time in PizzaExpress’ 51 year history, a Hawaiian pizza, as well as the first ever glutenfree dough balls and a refreshed Leggera Superfood Salad which comes in under 500 calories.

For younger pizza-lovers, the PizzaExpress’ Piccolo menu is full of tasty choices including ‘Pick your own toppings’, and starts at just £3.95. And for budding chefs looking to celebrate a birthday, a Pizza Making Party will see them transformed into pizzaiolos so they can stretch, toss and top their own pizza and play party games before sitting down to enjoy their culinary creations.

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COVER STORY

Rev-up for the

Goodwood Revival!

The smell of the oil, the sound of the iconic race engines and the sights of the vintage fashion of the 1940s, 50s and 60s – it’s time to get revved-up for the Goodwood Revival 2016!

By Jacob White by past and present champions competing for trophies all in the presence of ladies in their furs and frocks and gentlemen in their tweeds and trilbies.

The three-day festival held each September since 1998 is a unique celebration of the glory days of Goodwood Motor Circuit and the halcyon days of motor racing. Here’s your guide to the best of the festival with a list of the highlights – whether you’re a petrol head, or not be sure to get into top gear with the Goodwood Revival 2016 – Sussex’s biggest and best motor parties!

The sartorial element of the Revival has now become as important to the event as the cars whizzing around the track and each day of the Revival a group of fashion experts choose the people with the finest outfits to be entered into a daily Best Dressed Competition.

Wit and improvisation are just some of the qualities that the judges are looking for!

This year the Revival takes place between Friday, September 9 and Sunday, September 11 and it’s all the drama of wheel-to-wheel racing and de-rigueur period dress. Be ready to watch hundreds of rare and priceless cars driven

It’s like walking back perfectly into a black and white photograph, except it’s in colour and 3D, it’s amazing.

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Say chic!

One of the most fun things about the Goodwood Revival is the vintage style – from the glamour of the naughty’ 40s, through the fabulous ‘50s to the swinging ‘60s a day-out at the Revival means dressing up in authentic period costume.

The Revival is the place where the fashion of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s is not just emulated but celebrated and cherished in elegant style!

It’s all about style and grace so join in with the fun and go back in time for the day!

Vintage style for sir…

Vintage style for madam…

Vintage style for children…

The 1940s, set against a

An era of glamour brought to

An age away from the children’s

backdrop of the Second World

life with either a pencil skirt and

clothing of today – gone are the

War brought about a new era

jacket and hat or in keeping

hoodies and baggy jeans, the

of debonair style. Favourites of

with the spectre of the Second

style for children at Revival is

past Revivals include – dapper

World War in the 1940s and the

something akin to an Enid

officers’ uniforms, baggy suits

make-do-and-mend attitude and

Blyton storybook. Dressing-up

and braces, tweeds along with

dig for victory philosophy. Land

for children is always fun –

trilbies and the occasional

girl dungarees are a favourite of

why not try the racing

moustache.

Revivals gone-by.

driver or pilot look?

Goodwood Revival Highlights Friday, September 9

Saturday, September 10

Sunday, September 11

The opening day that culminates in a race into dusk!

With seven races on the go, it’s super Saturday!

The final day of the Revival, time for your Sunday best!

This is your first chance to see the cars, bikes and aircraft on show as well as celebrations taking place around the motor circuit of Goodwood.

Another seven races feature on Among the races is the muchloved St Mary’s Trophy, which is a the fixture card, and it’s another day for motorsport enthusiasts to favourite for petrol heads. whet their appetites with highAs well as the on-track octane racing. entertainment there’s an array On-track highlights include the of off-track entertainment to RAC TT Celebration and the excite you! second part of the St Mary’s Trophy and the popular and prestigious Sussex Trophy.

There is one full race on Friday, the Kinrara Trophy – a new onehour two-driver fixture at the Revival for closed-cockpit GT cars raced before 1963.

For more information about the Goodwood Revival, visit: https://www.goodwood.com/flagship-events/goodwood-revival/

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ver recent years there has been huge coverage in the media about funeral costs, which, for the last two decades, have consistently risen far in excess of the annual rate of inflation. Average funeral costs have increased from £1,230 in 1997 to over £4000 today – an increase of over 225%*.

Taking out a pre-paid funeral plan fixes the cost of the funeral director’s fees and services at today’s prices, meaning whatever they cost in the future, there will never be anything additional for your family or estate to have to pay towards them.

In the current period of low interest rates, many people now see the huge benefit in ‘investing’ capital into a pre-paid funeral plan instead of conventional savings accounts, given they’re a far more effective and robust means of budgeting for what is, alongside taxes, life’s only inevitable expense.

In addition to helping your loved-ones in the financial sense, taking out a funeral plan also allows you to dictate the precise format of a funeral, thus alleviating any uncertainty amongst those left behind as to what you’d like the service to include.

At Good Wills, we work in partnership with Safe Hands – one of the UK’s leading providers of pre-paid funeral plans.

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Figures taken from Sun Life Cost of Dying Report 2013.

Endorsed by the National Federation of Funeral Directors, Safe Hands Funeral Plans combine affordability with outstanding levels of service and care.

Safe Hands Funeral Plans offer a range of five different plans to suit different tastes and budgets.

Ranging in price from £1695 to £3700, all can be tailored for either cremation or burial. Safe Hands also offer a host of affordable payment terms, with interest free options available if you spread the cost over 12 or 24 months.

In common with all funeral plans, the monies you pay for your Safe Hands Funeral Plan are held securely in a ring-fence trust fund, where, over the course of your lifetime, they are invested by independent, specialist, trust fund managers.

Then when you pass away, the monies (including interest generated) are released from the trust and paid to a local, reputable, funeral director who then will conduct your funeral in accordance with the instructions contained within your plan.

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STYLE

From This Day Forward Planning your big day?! Congratulations!

If you just don’t know where to start, here’s our handy checklist, written by our resident bride!

By Shelley Welti

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rom my experience of planning our recent summer wedding, organising ‘the best day of your lives’ is filled with plenty of highs, a few lows and general confusion about what to do and when! If, like me, when I got engaged, you’re not sure how to start preparations, here’s a few tips and tricks I learnt along the way…

As soon as you get engaged Once you’ve celebrated your amazing engagement, start thinking about your budget, theme and what style of wedding you’d love. This will impact the time of year you tie the knot, the type of venue and your chosen wedding colours.

For example laidback, bohoinspired weddings conjure up ideas of pastel, hazy summer celebrations held in barns, while elegant and traditional big days are perfect for magical winter ceremonies in country homes or hotels.

Once you know what type of wedding gets you (and your partner’s!) heart a-fluttering, get viewing venues and set your date! It’s also advisable to think

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about your guest list, to make sure the venue is suitable (i.e. not too big or too small) for the number of people you want to party with!

As soon as you’ve found the venue/s (if having your ceremony and reception at different places), book!

Don’t forget to buy your wedding insurance too!

For many of us excited brides – the moment we’ve been waiting for has arrived too; dress shopping! Going a year before (as if we needed an excuse!) allows you to find your dream dress style, without stress!

A year before If you haven’t already been eyeing up potential wedding photographers / videographers, 12 months beforehand is the time to start researching, after all those are the memories we’ll be able to look at again and again. It’s also the perfect time to book your wedding DJ (this was one thing that shocked me during my planning process! I thought it would be one of the last things to do!), transport and wedding catering.

Send out those Save the Date cards so that guests don’t book holidays or trips away and are available for your big day. Also, decide on your chosen wedding party and ask your bridesmaids, maid of honour, best man, groomsmen and ushers to play a part in your special day!

Six months before Decide which florist you want to create your big day blooms and the types and styles of flowers you would like. Research the professional make-up artist and hair stylist/s who will make you look and feel your best – and if possible organise a trial for a month or two before the big day so that you can be sure you will look picture-perfect! It’s also time to talk cake with your baker – which usually involves tasting!

As proud cake connoisseurs, this was most definitely one of our favourite parts of the whole planning process! Having a DIY wedding or planning on making lots of decorations?

Get crafting! You’ll be surprised just how quickly the next few months fly by!

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Three months to go Send out the invitations and ask everyone to confirm their attendance. Choose and order your wedding rings, get those wedding party outfits sorted (and make sure the groom has everything too!).

Brides, don’t forget your accessories; underwear, shoes, jewellery and any hairpiece and veils should be ticked off the to-do list.

Ceremony-wise, discuss your service with your vicar, registrar or celebrant. If you haven’t already, book your honeymoon and create your guest and gift list Organise your hen and stag dos!

One month to go Confirm final numbers with your venue and caterers, so everything runs smoothly on the day. Pay your final balances with other suppliers too. Have your final wedding dress fitting and start writing speeches and thank you’s. For ultimate comfort on your wedding day, get wearing those shoes around your home too – no bride wants blisters! Enjoy your hair and makeup trial and party the night away on your hen do!

One week to go Now the wedding’s in sight it can be a bit full on. Confirm everything with all of your suppliers and if possible, send

them a day plan with time scheduling. Make sure you know what time they are all arriving too! Discuss all plans with your wedding party (don’t forget to buy gifts for them!) and let them know what you need them to do. Collect your wedding outfits and treat yourself to some TLC time with a spray tan, manicure and pedicure. If you are jetting off on honeymoon shortly afterwards, pack those suitcases, locate your passports and pick up your travel money.

All that’s left to do is to gave fun and try to take in every moment. From one bride to another, the day really does fly by!

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HEALTH

Are you getting enough Zzzzz’s?

We all know that getting enough sleep is vital to how we function in our daily lives, but despite most of us spending over a third of our lives asleep, for many lack of sleep is a worrying issue.

By Nikki Relffe-Arnold

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ccording to the National Sleep Foundation (www.sleepfoundation.org) the advice that we have all been given throughout our lives that eight hours sleep a night is the optimum, still stands for adults.

Underlying causes of insomnia may be psychological or neurological, or just the byproduct of a busy or chaotic life, according to the London Sleep Clinic.

Short-term insomnia is often triggered by a lifestyle change or event; but many things will contribute to the quality of your sleep including your diet, exercise levels and any stress levels.

Stimulants such as tea and coffee will also have an effect, especially if taken just before bedtime.

The National Sleep Foundation recommended sleep ranges are: Newborns (0-3 months) 14 – 17 hours per day Infants (4 – 11 months) 12 – 15 hours per day Toddlers (1 – 2 years) 11-14 hours Preschoolers (3-5 years) 10 – 13 hours School-age children (6 – 13) 9 – 11 hours Teenagers (14-17) 8 – 10 hours Younger adults (18 – 24) 7 – 9 hours Adults (25-64) 7 – 9 hours Older Adults (65+) 7 – 8 hours)

Around 30-40% of us will have difficulty sleeping at times, but what if you aren’t getting enough sleep on a regular basis?

Does counting sheep work? Probably not, here are some tips that might:

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• Make sure your bedroom is cool – 60 – 67 degrees is an optimal temperature • Don’t nap during the day if at all possible.

• Try to get some exercise every day. Vigorous exercise is best, but even a gentle walk is better than no exercise at all.

• Make sure you have a supportive mattress and pillows. If your mattress is over nine years old, invest in a new, good quality one.

• Regulate your body clock by going to bed and getting up at the same time, even on weekends.

• Make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark.

Blackout blinds, an eyemask and earplugs can help as will turning off all electrical appliances before you tuck-in.

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Chronic insomnia can be linked to depression or a medical condition. If you are concerned that your inability to sleep is an ongoing issue it is advisable to seek professional help, especially if you are experiencing other symptoms such as:

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We asked Katie Farmer from Katie Farmer Counselling for advice for when you just can’t sleep: “Stress and sleep deprivation are closely linked.

A good bedtime routine can help you to self-soothe and begin to unwind. I like to start with a warm bath and my favourite Dead Sea bath salts (which are my secret magic cure for reducing anxiety due to the skins absorption of magnesium which calms the nervous system).’

“Avoiding all stimulating activities, and unwinding with a book or relaxing music, turning off phones, emails, etc. Taking a few minutes each night before bed to write down your worries and the things you need to do the next day, then gently reminding yourself that you will return to the list in the morning.’

“If you find yourself waking in the night and worrying (normally including about lack of sleep!) get up and do something boring or my favourite trick is to take the time to meditate (something which I always want to do but struggle to find the time in daily life) it doesn’t take long for me to find my zen (and sleep) and I see this as a win-win”

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HOMES

Beautiful bathrooms on a budget

Big ideas, small budget? Don’t despair it’s easy to create a luxurious looking bathroom without spending a fortune.

By Nikki Relffe-Arnold

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f your bathroom is looking tired or oldfashioned, there is plenty you can do to bring it bang-upto-date on a budget!

By simply using plain white sanitary ware as your starter, we’ve got lots of ideas to help you to create that elegant and up-market look all without breaking the bank, but still giving you the wow factor!

If you already have a white bathroom suite, there’s absolutely no reason to replace it. If you haven’t, and can budget for one then, it will give you a great base from which to begin your bathroom makeover.

Replacing the taps on your bath and basin with quality fittings will instantly give your suite that much-needed lift the choices are endless from Art Deco or old brass to chrome or brushed steel.

A radiator that doubles as a towel rail will save you buying the items separately.

A cheaper option would be to attach a towel holder above your existing radiator or lean a towel ladder against the wall.

If you’re fond of the shabby chic look and have the room, a step ladder with towels stacked neatly on the rungs, is a fun way to display them.

Instead of pricey stone or marble wall or floor tiles, find a look-alike ceramic or porcelain one widely available from good tile shops, which are attractive, stain-resistant, light and therefore easy to lay.

When putting in new tiles save by only covering specific areas; perhaps up to half height around the room, or else just the splash backs next to the bath and basin. Use paint everywhere else.

If you can’t afford to replace your current flooring – a washable rug will give an instant luxurious lift. Invest in some good quality towels to match and these can be changed with your rug to reflect the seasons.

Although a fully-mirrored wall might not be in your budget, it will give a sense of light to your bathroom. Otherwise, look for mirrors to fit with your theme and place them above the basin and the bath.

Instead of installing a blind or having your windows sandblasted, ensure your privacy cheaply and quickly by using glass etching spray or stick-on film which these days comes in a wide range of patterns.

Finally, to make the room truly original, go for storage that suits your style. Custom built, fitted storage can be expensive so choose standard-sized off-the-peg units or combine a simple set of shelves with free-standing storage such as trolleys, chests, cupboards or baskets. If you scour auctions, car boots sales and antique and collectable stores you may grab not only a bargain but also add a fashionably vintage vibe and heaps of personality.

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If you do some of the work yourself it will save money but know your limitations.

Tiling and painting are straightforward and even some plastering and flooring can be tackled by a competent DIY-er.

If necessary top up your skills by buying a good book, checking out online tutorials or signing up for an evening class. If in doubt, however, call someone in.

Remember, that there are strict safety regulations controlling what work may be carried out by a non-professional, for instance with electrical work. Check with your local building control officer if you need more details.

Fitting a new shower? Know your water supply system and make sure you choose a shower that will work with it. If your water pressure is low, for example, you’ll need to choose a type that can cope with this.

Otherwise, you’ll have to install a pump as well. Fit a water-saving shower head at the same time, and you will save money and help the environment every time you use it.

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Weed noun

1. a valueless plant growing wild, especially one that grows on cultivated ground to the exclusion or injury of the desired crop.

2. any undesirable or troublesome plant, especially one that grows profusely where it is not wanted

Waging War on Weeds

By Nikki Relffe-Arnold

One year’s seed is seven year’s weed

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hough these are the dictionary definitions of a weed, ask any gardener, and you will get a different answer about their definition of a weed, but all will agree that they are a menace!

In my garden, for instance, my Alchemilla Mollis, left unchecked, does indeed become a troublesome plant, especially when it overtakes and overshadows other plants in my beds. As can my wild geranium – but neither are traditionally classed as weeds! I occasionally, therefore, have to wage war on them to keep the peace in the beds!

On the other hand, both plants help with keeping other weeds at bay because of their spreading nature – the geranium, in particular, is also good ground cover.

But how do you deal with those other plants (weeds) that if left to their own devices will not only make your garden look untidy but may also be causing your other plants to suffer?

There’s no one-size-fitsall answer, unfortunately, but

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applying a multi-pronged attack will help: Weeds set seeds and multiply at an alarming rate unless they are dealt with promptly. The best way to do this if you are limited for time is to cut off its head before it has time to set seed.

Be vigilant before planting, buying plants from a nursery, or moving plants from around the garden, make sure you don’t have any small seedling weeds on the surface of the compost or soil when planting.

Failure to remove these tiny seedlings will multiply your weed problem in the coming weeks, months and years and will cause you no end of annoyance.

Bindweed, nettles or couch grass have far-reaching underground stems, docks and dandelions have very strong roots that are hard just to pull-out.

The only sure-fire way to get rid of all of these types of weed is to dig them out, which can be back-breaking work.

It’s far better, than opting to use a rotovator to turn the ground over.

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This will only result in the roots being chopped up and flung far and wide to resettle and re-grow.

The hoe is still the gardener’s friend, keep it sharp and use on your plot regularly.

If you have a large weedy area, cover with a couple of layers of wool carpet - it will need to be placed face down on the weeds and left for 18 months so that the weeds will die from lack of light.

Unfortunately, the old gardener’s saying “One year’s seed is seven year’s weed” contains more than a grain of truth. So, unless you’re prepared to de-head, de-flower and de-root weeds, it’s probably best not to compost them; as you may find you could just be recycling them!

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CHILDREN

Homework or Just Hard Work?

Your guide to encouraging your child to do their homework – it’s about the right environment, setting boundaries and understanding the benefits

By Shelley Welti

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e’ve all heard those groans about homework from our children: ‘but it’s not due in until next week,’ ‘can I do it at the weekend instead?’ and the infamous ‘what’s the point?’

But with homework playing an important part in our child’s lives and development, it’s time to get into a healthy homework routine. If you’re struggling now we’re into September, and the new school term is in full swing, here’s some handy tips:

Allocate a space – be it a room or just a small area in the living room, kitchen or their bedroom, which is a peaceful place to absorb information.

Set up a desk or table, stocked with a homework diary, pens, notebooks, a calculator and a dictionary, away from all distractions to keep your child focused during the designated time. If possible, have a homework chart, showing their progress and achievements to keep them engaged!

Create an inspirational environment You know your child best – how do they learn? What makes them tick? What gets their creative juices flowing?

Do they absorb more by reading or through getting hands-on? By teaching and supporting them in a way that encourages the natural way in which they learn, it makes the homework experience a whole lot easier. Expand on this by creating a relaxing, yet stimulating working environment to encourage them further – it needn’t be difficult either!

Set those boundaries All parents know that children need boundaries, and it’s even more necessary when it comes to homework. It takes an average of 21 days to get into a new routine, so it’s key to enforce the homework boundaries as soon as you can so that it becomes almost second nature. If children know that after coming home, having a snack and chat about their day, that it’s then homework time, the routine can be quickly established. Be on-hand to help them, should they get stuck but also encourage them to learn, or to problem solve, by themselves.

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Reward work well done Whether it’s doing an activity that they love or organising for a friend to come over for dinner, acknowledging the efforts and hard work put into homework time will further spur your child on!

Use a homework chart or diary to set goals and discuss possible reward options for when they are complete.

With the thought of playing football or going to ballet at the weekend, or having their best friend over, half an hour of homework doesn’t seem too bad!

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Meet the Head Rowena Cole, Headteacher, Dunottar School What was your favourite subject at school and did you have a favourite teacher?

Biology was my favourite subject, partly because my teacher was inspiring. When I was at school genetic engineering and cloning were appearing on the curriculum and I was fascinated, not just by the science, but also the debate about how far we should let science push the boundaries.

What did you want to be when you were growing-up?

I always wanted to teach; I knew I wanted an active career where I could work with young people and I loved my degree subject (Biology) so relished the idea of passing that enthusiasm and knowledge on to others.

What attracted you to Dunottar?

Dunottar has a unique atmosphere and I was excited by the huge potential I saw in the school.

The two years I’ve been at Dunottar have flown by and every day I’m excited by what the future holds for our wonderful community.

What do you enjoy most about being a Head?

It has to be the variety – each day is different and it is hugely rewarding to see children relishing the opportunities you can create for them.

How do you spend your time outside of school?

Enjoying time with my family and exploring the great outdoors both on my doorstep in Surrey and further afield when time allows!

What is your school’s ethos?

We believe that for children and teachers to achieve spectacular outcomes, they need to embrace five key characteristics: aspiration, courage, curiosity, tenacity and independence.

We create a community where nobody is self-limiting or limiting to another, where kindness and integrity are valued and where outstanding teaching and learning outcomes are achieved.

What is a good education?

It is one which equips young people with the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to achieve their ambitions, while recognising that those goals are different for different individuals – there is no ‘one size fits all’.

MOTORING

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PET CARE

We love our pets!

By Jasmine Daff

Pets are much more than just animals to millions of us. What is the relationship between the family and the pet all about?

We asked 14-year-old Jasmine, who joined the magazine for work experience for her thoughts on why we love our pets so much.

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rowing-up without pets, I don’t meet a lot of domestic animals, and looking after them does not come naturally.

Through friends with pets, I can see how much pets mean to them.

Meeting my friend’s pets I begin to love them almost as much as their owners do.

To me, which pet you might prefer comes down to your character - cat lovers I have met are creative people, who are warm and caring.

Dog owners are usually energetic and very social.

Liking exotic pets says a lot about personality - my friends with animals such as parrots and snakes are the ones who like travel.

People who like exotic species often have a sense of adventure and freedom.

Owners of birds such as parrots are expressive.

Looking at my friends’ families and their relationship with their pets, having a pet seems to create a bond.

Joining their families ‘cat watching’ as their cats play, it’s great to see how they all bond laughing at their antics.

This is could be why viral ‘cat fail videos’ are so popular.

Taking a dog with my friends to the park is more fun than going without one - walking dogs seems to bring a family together.

The relationship between children and animals is adorable and it is endearing seeing how fascinated my friends’ younger siblings are with their pets.

Although I do not have much experience with them, I will always love and care about animals because I can talk to an animal like I would to a close friend and they listen without question, even though they do not understand completely.

I think pets do wonders for coping with stress and sadness; they are caring and amazing companions to the people who are lucky to own them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday

Burstow WI - Meet on 2nd Tuesday each month,

2pm at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall,

Redehall Rd, Smallfield. 01342 844375.

Horley Flower Club - Meets on the first

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday

Horley Brass - Ensemble for experience brass

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

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

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

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Thursday

Rotary Club of Horley - Meet at the

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

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

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

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

Horley Local and Family History Society

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

Non Members welcome for a nominal £1 fee.

Car Parking at Rear. More info - 01293 410366.

Furnistore Supporting our community

with affordable furniture & household goods

Recycle your unwanted furniture

 Pre-Loved  Home Furnishings  Electrical Goods Visit our new showroom and pick up a bargain!

We will collect donations free

01737 773 133 www.furnistore.co.uk Holmethorpe Industrial Estate, 34 Holmthorpe Avenue, Redhill, RH1 2NL

Charity Number 1117615

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

Friday

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

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

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

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

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

Let me try again

Piano & Keyboard Tuition for adults (18-80)

My system gets you playing quickly whether you have played before or want to start.

No Exams, Not too many scales. Just learn to play your favourite music - classics, popular, blues, jazz etc Patient teacher with many years experience of teaching adults, take lessons at your pace for your enjoyment

Call for more details on

01737 242359

Easy parking in Raglan Road, Reigate

COMMUNITY WHAT’S ON 3rd September, Saturday, 2pm-5pm Worth Horticultural Soc - Crawley Down Village Farye

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

4th September, Sunday, 10am The Great Gatwick Hot Rod and Custom show

At the Gatwick Aviation Museum, Lowfield Heath Road, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BT (adjacent to Gatwick Airport).

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 £5pp or free for seniors & 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.

6th September, Tuesday, 2.30pm, Lindfield Afternoon WI

Meet at King Edward Hall Lindfield (opposite Pond).

New members always welcome. contact us on la16wi@gmail.com

21st September, Wednesday, 8pm - 10pm The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society

Function Suite - Clair Hall, Perrymount Rd, Haywards Heath.

First meeting of the new season of meetings, come and join us at Retrouvailles for a glass of wine and tombola with the prospect also of musical accompaniment during part of the evening. For further details of the Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society, please contact the Secretary, Mrs. Barbara Stevens on 01444 452385 or email dandbstevens@btopenworld.com, 22nd September, Thursday. mornings, As good as new sales

Crawely Hospital Foyer - Maria Hains - 01293 403432 Donations of goods always welcome 22nd September, Thursday, 2.30pm Reigate Arthritis Care Support Group

The Woodhatch Centre, Woodhatch, Whitebeam Drive, Reigate, RH2 7LS. Simon Langton from Denhams Auctioneers will tlak about his work and value our items. The meeting follows after the exercise class that starts at 1.30pm. Everyone welcome

25th September, Sunday, 10am - East Grinstead 10k 8th September, Thursday. mornings, As good as new sales The Andy Ripley Memorial Race Imberhorne Upper School,

Crawely Hospital Foyer - Maria Hains - 01293 403432 Donations of goods always welcome

8th September, Thursday, 7.30pm - 9.45pm East Grinstead Choral Soc. - Taster Choral Workshop

The Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Rd, East Grinstead Come and join in to launch the inspiring new season.

The evening will include professional coaching followed by wine and nibbles. All newcomers very welcome.

For further info - www.egcs.co.uk/ or find us on Facebook.

11th Septmeber, Sunday, 11am -3pm The Cat's Protection Charity Homing Show Event.

Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1QY. £14 (Runners affiliated to UK Athletics); £16 (Others).

Entry through the race website www.eg10k.co.uk. For further details contact Lance Quirico; eastgrinstead10k@gmail.com 26th September, Monday. mornings, As good as new sales

Crawely Hospital Foyer - Maria Hains - 01293 403432 Donations of goods always welcome 1st October, Saturday, 10am onwards Leigh Food Festival & Apple-Press Day

The Leigh Food Festival & Apple-Press Day will combine a display presented by local food producers together with the presence of a modern, state-of-the-art apple press that can turn the local harvest of apples of all kinds into juice. Car parking will be free at The Plough. Contact details: Mail to: leighfoodfest@ gmail.com. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ LeighFoodFestivalApplePress/. Press contact: Simon Ames 07785 12th September, Monday. mornings, As good as new sales 745859 At the Broadbridge Village Hall, Wickham Lane, Horsham, RH12 3LY. Contact Clara (Homing Officer), Crawley, Reigate & District Cats Protection. Branch Telephone Number: 0345 371 2734. Homing Line: 01293 226155. Website: www. catsprotection.co.uk<http://www.catsprotection.co.uk/

Crawely Hospital Foyer - Maria Hains - 01293 403432 Donations of goods always welcome

4th October, Tuesday, 1.30pm - 4.30pm - Reigate Arthritis Care Support Group Meeting -

Pain Management Course At the Woodhatch Centre in Woodhatch, Whitebeam Drive, Reigate, RH2 7LS. On the of Tuesday 4th and 18th October. The course is At St.Edwards in Pound Hill, Crawley. We offer full quiz rounds, afternoons and anyone who would like further information please raffle, fish and chip supper and a licensed bar. The cost would be FREE contact Sandra Llewellyn on 01737 771842. £10 per player for teams of up to six, bookable through Jackie Bowers on 01293 883062.

12th October , Wednesday, 8pm - 10pm, 16th September, Friday, 7.30pm Crawley Leukaemia Research - Pub Quiz

17th September, Saturday, 11am - 4pm - Classic Car Show The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society

Function Suite - Clair Hall, Perrymount Rd, Haywards Heath.

An Illustrated talk in French by Edward J Hughes on Albert Camus : sa vie et son oeuvre. For details of the Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society. The annual Society membership fee is £20, payable in September. Visitor’s fee is £4 per evening, payable at meetings. Please call the Secretary, Mrs. Barbara Stevens on 19th September, Sunday, 2.30pm -5pm - Maidenbower 01444 452385 or email dandbstevens@btopenworld.com At the Centre Café Rowfant (inside the Rowfant Business Centre) Wallage Lane, RH10 4NQ. Classic Vehicles to see from Sussex Classics Ltd. BBQ food and other refreshments. Meat raffle. If you would like to show your classic car contact the show organiser - Martin, email - mc900live.co.uk or call 07730 869 855.

Community Centre - Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance

15th October, Saturday, 10am - 3pm Maidenbower Community Centre, Harvest Rd, Maidenbower.

Dolls House Club ‘Have a Go’ day Entrance £5. For details ring Margaret or Colin on 01403734409 Gatwick At Horley Methodist Church Hall in Victoria Rd, Horley.

19th September, Monday, 7.45pm For a small fee, visitors will be given materials to make to make East Grinstead Natural History Society items in 1/12th scale, with club members on hand to assist. Also At St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead an exhibition of the group’s recent projects, and sales tables by starting at 19.45. A talk on Madagasca by Bob Self. Visitors £4.50 both club members and outside retailers (Shepherd Miniatures, including refreshments. Contact Terriss Bacon on 01342 315051 Jays Miniatures). Refreshments available all day, and a ‘Prize every time’ Tombola will be held in aid of St Catherine's Hospice.

21st September, Wednesday, 10am-3pm Free parking for about 30 cars behind the hall. Admission £2.50 East Grinstead - Mid Week Collectors Fair for adults (which includes entry in a prize draw) and £1 for Chequer Mead Arts Centre, De la Warr Rd, East Grinstead, accompanied children. For details, call Barbara Hoyle on 020 Coins, Postcards, Stamps. Ephemera and other collectables.

8393 2555 or email barbara@hoyle-engineering.co.uk Admission free, Car Parks, Cafeteria. Enquiries: 01342 327554.

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London Temple Garden Tours

West Park Road, Newchapel, Surrey RH7 6NB Phone: 01342 837 952

Tuesday - Friday from 9am - 7pm • Free Entrance • Free Parking • Free Guided Tours • Free Buffet Lunch For Groups of 10+ Reservations Necessary My name is Nick Palmer and I’m privileged to be the head gardener here at the London England Temple.

I have worked in Horticulture all my adult life having served as an apprentice at Brighton Parks and Gardens.

I was even helping to train gardeners for them at the Sussex Parks Training Centre.

The gardens here at the Temple are some 28 acres excluding the buildings, and are a traditional English country garden with wonderful walks through the parkland. These walks vary from a small stroll around the Temple itself where we have traditional flower beds with spring and summer bedding displays to the magnificent Rhododendron walks which are breath taking when in flower in May. We have woodland walks 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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