RH Uncovered Reigate Edition May 2017

REIGATE EDITION - MAY 2017

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IN THIS ISSUE Reader Competition WIN tickets to Wakehurst’s Wild Wood Festival HOMES How To Add Kerb Appeal To Your House HEALTH Summer Skin Care Essentials

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This month, sees two bank holidays so this is the ideal time to get out and about! If you are heading outside, we have got a guide to summer skin care essentials and if this is the month you plan to up sticks and move we have top tips for how to add kerb appeal to your house.

Our cover story this month features Wakehurst’s Wild Wood Festival. Just outside of Ardingly, Wakehurst is home to a botanic garden and seed bank – whether you are green-fingered or not, there is plenty to see and do. If you want to head down to the woods, we have got a family day pass for you to win!

Enjoy May with us, whether your bank holidays are jam-packed with family fun or just chilled out, catch up with our great lifestyle features and local community content.

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

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COMMUNITY

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Community News 12

COVER STORY

Go Wild!

Discover Wakehurst’s Wild Woods 14

TRAVEL

Wonders Of The World Uncovered 16

HEALTH

Summer Skin Care Essentials 20

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STYLE

Hats For All Occasions 24

LEISURE

ADVERTISING SALES

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(Red)Hill Is Alive With The Sound Of Music!

Have you heard about Redhill’s Include Choir? The choir is making lots of noise! It is a group offering social and musical opportunities to those with learning and communication difficulties.

By Sarah Ballingal “Avez-vous la plume de ma tante, s’il vous plaît?”

This polite enquiry as to the whereabouts of my aunt’s pen is the only phrase I remember from my school French lessons. Plonk me in rural France armed only with this solitary phrase and I would feel out-of-my-depth, anxious and excluded.

A simplistic example maybe, but communication with those around us is something most of us take for granted. Language differences aside, we talk and listen to others with ease, rarely giving a thought to the processes we use to make ourselves understood.

However, for some people communication on many levels is hard, whether in expressing themselves or comprehending others. Speech and language therapist, Alix Lewer, is passionate about helping those in this position become more included in society, and through the universal language of music, she has done just this, founding The Include Choir which celebrates its first anniversary this month.

It has three main aims: • To provide social and musical opportunities for people with learning and communication disabilities • To raise awareness of hidden communication difficulties • To give people the communication tools to help them to support, talk to and include people with learning and communication difficulties Alix is constantly impressed by the skills and determination of the choir members and following their performance at the National Mental Capacity Action Day was told by one senior legal adviser that the choir ‘in one witty song conveyed the principles of the act better than I have seen done in any professional training session.’

We expect organisations to provide wheelchair access for those with mobility issues, yet there is little provision made for those with an ‘invisible’ issue like communication problems.

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Alix is keen to develop training sessions for companies introducing them to the inclusive tools such as Makaton, and other recognised inclusive communication techniques that they could adopt.

Makaton is a system using signs, symbols and speech to help people communicate. The signs are used, along with speech, in spoken word order.

This helps provide extra clues about what someone is saying, it is very flexible and can be personalised to an individual’s needs.

‘If music be the food of love, play on’ declared Shakespeare, and indeed music and melody connects us all, expressing and eliciting emotions in both performer and listener. As the name suggests, The Include Choir welcomes singers of all abilities, who come together for weekly workshops every Wednesday at Redhill Baptist Church (7.30pm - 9.00pm) where they sing, learn communication skills, and where each is valued for their unique contribution. They regularly meet with other local choirs so combining talents and promoting inclusion, but most of all – making friends and having fun! As one member exclaimed – “I want it to be forever and ever!”

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The Night Owls Taking Revellers Under Their Wings “More tea, vicar?” Actually, “fancy a pint, pastor?” is the more likely invitation for the Street Pastors of Redhill and Reigate as they patrol the area’s pubs and clubs. Pastors pub-crawling?

Well, sort of, but not in a conventional way!

By Sarah Ballingal

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o what exactly is a street pastor? Not a pub crawler, neither a street corner preacher shouting from a soapbox, instead, a pastor in the original sense - a shepherd looking after a flock, from the Latin verb ‘pascere’ to lead to pasture - one who cares. Indeed the Street Pastors’ motto is caring, listening, helping.

The Street Pastor scheme began in 2003 when the first group of 18 volunteers ventured onto the night streets of Brixton, South London, offering help and assistance to anyone who needed it. Today, 14 years later under the governing body of the Ascension Trust, and in partnership with police, local councils and other agencies, 20,000 church members now volunteer in more than 300 UK towns and cities, plus a growing number overseas. Their mission is to engage with people on the streets while co-ordinating with other partners in the night-time economy to make

communities safer. It has been noted nationwide that wherever Street Pastors patrol, crime and anti-social behaviour has gone down.

Our local Street Pastors group has been established for five years and covers Redhill and Reigate town centres.

Before Liquid and Envy night club closed down the focus of their work was in Redhill, however, since the club’s demise, the area’s nightlife has shifted to Reigate where clubs Mishiko (previously JJ’s) and Joules offer entertainment into the early hours. Over the years this dedicated team have built up relationships with both patrons and staff of the area’s pubs and clubs, and in their distinctive uniforms, they are a familiar sight, a visible sign

of assistance on the streets at a time when most of us are tucked up in bed.

Each stint is different, and the Street Pastors never know quite what situations they will come across. However, each session starts in the same way as they meet at 10.00pm to pray at St Matthew’s Church, Redhill before heading off in smaller groups to patrol the streets for several hours.

Armed with flip-flops, simple medical supplies and fullycharged phones, they are ready for almost anything that the night may bring.

The Pastors work in Redhill once a month and fortnightly in Reigate. A typical night might involve calling cabs for revellers over the limit, rescuing someone’s belongings, handing out flip-flops to crippled stiletto-wearers, administering basic first aid or calling the emergency services. Some people just appreciate a friendly, listening ear for their woes – or even their joys. After all, there’s a lot to celebrate in Redhill and Reigate!

For more information about Redhill and Reigate Street Pastors, email: redhill@streetpastors.org.uk

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Two Crafty Mummies “Ooh, look! A craft market!” These words are enough to strike fear into my husband’s heart, he knows that he is about to lose me in a sea of stalls until I surface hours later with my ‘catch’ of heavy bags (and lighter wallet). Dare I tell him that there is now a craft market each month in Reigate? I better not, he may want to move!

By Sarah Ballingal Sarah, aka The Flower Girl, creates paper ecently celebrating its first anniversary, flowers, pictures and gifts, while Liz is a Reigate Crafter’s Market came into seamstress and founder of Little Bean Clothing, being in April of last year thanks to founders Sarah Skitt and Liz Maginnis. making clothes inspired by her own little bean As teachers and established crafters daughter, Ella.

Together they have attracted like-minded themselves, this market represents artists, with their own line of hand-crafted their largest creation yet. goods, some decorative, some functional, Sarah and Liz have been trading at other Surrey and Sussex venues, but they were keen some edible, but all beautiful - almost 30 to see a regular market in Reigate which would stall holders come together. They sell oodles of imaginative gifts for the entire family, bring together a wealth of talented designers even the dog! from the local area.

Before too long they realised that the most Entry is free, so shoppers have extra to spend on a cuppa at the market’s café which likely way this was going to happen was if they serves Creative Kat’s delicious cakes to weary started one up themselves, and after investigating various locations, they settled at Reigate Priory browsers and there is a children’s craft table for young crafters. where once a month they convert the school Packed as it is with stalls Sarah and Liz are gym into a shoppers’ paradise. always keen to hear from new designers who would like to join this thriving craft community.

It has become a real ‘family’ to the members, and they often get together for social gatherings as well as the monthly markets.

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Go Wild!

Discover Wakehurst’s Wild Woods There promises to be a raft of amazing things to experience at Wakehurst’s Wild Wood Festival between Saturday, May 27 and Monday, May 29. This is a chance for the whole family to get out into the woods and immerse themselves in all the magic the woods have to offer.

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Children will love lighting fires, taking part in hands-on crafts and letting off steam at Treetrunk Trek. They will also adore taking a close-up look at nature in the dropin photography workshop or making a mark on the woodland art wall.

Tree climbing is always the most popular activity for the adventurous, run by fully-trained climbing experts with the relevant safety checked rope systems.

akehurst is home to a world-famous botanic garden and Millennium Seed Bank – one of the world’s largest seed conservation projects.

As well as paying homage to flora and fauna, what you might not know is what lies just beyond - an incredible 500 acres of ancient managed woodland and the stunning Loder Valley Nature Reserve – waiting to be discovered and explored.

This year’s Wild Wood Festival will be held in Pearceland Wood, which is only open for a few months a year to keep it free from damage and encourage natural growth to flourish. Here, you will be able to get hands-on as you nestle in a giant dormouse nest or burrow into a badger’s sett of coppiced hazel.You can also gather round a woodland kiln to see the sparks fly or, you can rest in the woodland shelter to eat from the outdoor oven.

Woodsmen will be at work making all sorts of interesting objects and a Wakehurst arborist will demonstrate the art of coppicing while explaining the lifecycle of the woodland in which they work.

The importance of conservation is a serious theme running through each day and visitors hear what Kew is doing to protect woodlands all over the world, so future generations can enjoy them.

After all that full-on and super-charged high-octane activity there will be plenty of time to chill out and relax with tales of folklore from days and theatre.

A picnic area, a pop-up woodland café and a campside barbeque will make sure everyone is well fed and watered and that nobody goes hungry on their visit to the woods.

A Wakehurst day admission ticket includes entry to the Wild Wood Festival.

Normal garden admissions prices apply – Adults £12.50, Children (16 and under) free.

Some activities incur extra cost (cash only). For more information, visit: www.kew.org/wildwood

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What’s on at Wakehurst

Recovery from the Great Storm of 1987 In the year of the 30th anniversary of The Great Storm, Wakehurst is celebrating the incredible regeneration of its woodlands.

Guided walking tour

Every day at 11.30am - Free

Secret Structures exhibition – inside the story of plants and fungi

On the night of the October 15/16 1987 winds gusting up to 115mph ravaged the South of England and the Wakehurst landscape was devastated with the loss of more than 20,000 trees.

(Held in the Atrium of the Millennium Seed Bank) Opened: April 7 Free

After replanting, Wakehurst is looking better than ever.

This year their events, school holiday activities and guided walks all have a theme of encouraging visitors to learn more about the woods.

In fact for Wakehurst the Great Storm could be seen as a blessing in disguise, it meant a virtual clean slate for their arborists and the start of phytogeographic planting in our woodlands.

Trees were planted according to areas of the world that they are native to, meaning that the areas have been planted to respect geology and topography rather than political boundaries.

Badger Watching

April - 5 September For more information, call: 01444 894087

Kingfisher and Badger Watching, learning and short course

COMPETITION TIME We have teamed-up with Wakehurst to offer you the chance to WIN a family day pass to Wakehurst Wild Wood Festival.

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

Wakehurst visitors can take a journey around woodlands of the world, with no need for a passport!

Monday, May 8, Thursday, May 11, Monday, August 7, Thursday, August 10 between 5.30pm – 9.30pm.

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Wild Wood Festival Fun

Woodland activity for all the family Saturday, May 27 – Monday, May 29 No need to book

TRAVEL

Wonders of the World Uncovered Wonders of the World lists are often debated and can include natural spectacles or man-made achievements. Of course, there are a million and more amazing sights to see in the world but here is a list of my favourites for wow-factor and of course, accessibility, easily visited independently, or as part of a tour group.

By Beverley Neal As the only surviving site of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, we must begin our list with the Great Pyramid of Giza. The ancient sites in Egypt are so well preserved it is like they were built yesterday and with passionate and knowledgeable guides you cannot help but fall in love with the tales and legends. Climbing into the King’s Chamber in the Great Pyramid is one of my ultimate travel experiences, and it is still utterly incomprehensible that those structures are almost 4,000-years-old.

An icon of India and the world’s most impressive dedication to love, it is hard to describe how beautiful the Taj Mahal is.

The views of the monument from afar are breath-taking but close-up the Taj cannot fail to amaze with thousands of individually carved inlays set into the marble, taking the most highly skilled artisans of the day 17 years to perfect.

Walking along the Great Wall of China offers the most spectacular views as the wall snakes along the rugged mountain tops disappearing into the horizon. The wall stretches for more than 13,000 miles, but the sections around Beijing are the most visited and allow you to explore the many watch towers, walk along the steeper sections and admire the size of this unbelievable structure which at some sections is more than 25ft high.

The actual iconic shaped Angkor Wat in Cambodia is just one temple in this vast complex which covers a whopping 500 acres and is the largest Hindu temple in the world. Built in the 12th century, it features fascinating carvings, frozen stories of daily life and politics of the time. Your mind starts to play detective as to how was it built and why did the inhabitants of this once mighty city leave, perfect for the amateur historian!

Victoria Falls has to be my favourite natural sight.

The Victorian explorer, David Livingstone described Victoria Falls as ‘scenes so lovely they must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight’, and he was not wrong.The best way to view the mighty Smoke that Thunders, as the locals call it is from above, and a helicopter or microlight trip over the falls is highly recommended. If that’s not adventurous enough for you, try visiting during the low season (Sep-Dec) when you can sit right on the edge of the falls in the Devil’s Pool.

Where Next?

I still dream of going to Peru’s Machu Picchu, Jordan’s Petra and Bagan in Myanmar as well as seeing so many natural sights like South America’s Amazon River and the Angel Falls, Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania and cruising the polar regions.

The great thing is these places are becoming more accessible, and conservation driven by tourism is helping to preserve them in the right way. I am a big advocate for touring holidays and have spent much of my career working in the touring sector. Whether you want to see a destination as part of a group or set out independently, please get in touch now, and we can start your very own travel wish list.

Next month Beverley writes about Thailand

HEALTH

Summer Skin Care Essentials Summer is a time to get outdoors and enjoy the sun but remember there are things to keep in mind when it comes to your skin – the hot and humid days can take their toll if you do not take extra care.

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ere are some skin care essential tips to keep in mind this summer to help keep you safe in the sun.

If you like to bronze, remember to let it happen gradually over a series of days.

Exposing yourself to intense sun for long periods for the sake of getting a quick tan can have serious effects on your skin, not to mention the risk of sunburn and sunstroke.

Use a sun tan lotion with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of at least 30 to protect your skin.

Drink Water! At least eight glasses of water-a-day is recommended. Carry a bottle

Horticulture Unites Over Melanoma

For green-fingered readers, Charlie Dimmock and Alan Titchmarsh are just two of the TV gardeners supporting the Watch Your Back! campaign devised by the Myfanwy Townsend Melanoma Research Fund.

The initiative is partnered by the Garden Centre Association, the Professional Gardeners Guild and The National Allotment Society and supported by more than 150 garden centres across the UK.

Men and Melanoma

Skin cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK and melanoma is the most dangerous type. It is the fastest growing cancer in men and the

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of water with you and drink from it regularly throughout the day, by doing so you will help prevent dehydration, wash out toxins from your body and ensure you are at your hydrated best!

Insect repellents are a must if you are planning to travel abroad this summer but even at home on sultry days the heat brings mosquitoes and many other biting insects!

Stay feeling fresh and cool by taking a misting bottle of water with you, whether going to work, to the beach or shopping, use to give your face and body a freshening cool off.

Exfoliation is a good idea in summer as dead cells clog up your pores and can cause spots.

Use a scrub which will not dry your skin too much.

Don’t forget your feet! They are on show now more than any other time of the year, use a foot scrub. Massage this into your feet and legs in a gentle upward motion to exfoliate dry skin before applying moisturiser.

Apply body oil on heels at night, then pop on some cotton socks and leave on overnight.

second fastest in women, with men 70% more likely to develop the disease, typically on their backs and in areas difficult to spot, making the warning signs easier to miss which can lead to a later diagnosis and consequently leading to a higher death rate

Raising Awareness

Melanoma rates in the UK have more than quadrupled in the past 30 years, however many of us still don’t understand the need, or have the motivation to use sun protection regularly or check skin for signs of change and danger signs.

Protect: Wear SPF30 sunscreen, sleeves, a hat and seek shade between 11.00am and 3.00pm Detect: Regularly check skin for changes and know what to look out for The Watch Your Back! campaign Prevent: Melanoma and is raising awareness by promoting other skin cancers but enjoy the following simple advice: your time outside

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STYLE

Hats For All Occasions

Whether you’re off to Royal Ascot Ladies Day, a family wedding or far-flung shores this summer, hats are a must-have style staple and will add sophistication to your look. If you want to turn heads this summer, hats are most certainly where it’s at!

By Shelley Welti Make an impactful entrance with a timeless fascinator like the Tammara Disc Fascinator (from Phase Eight, £65.00) – traditional headwear that’s sleek, chic and utterly stylish.

Searching for a wearable hat that will work with the majority of your wardrobe? Structured hats like the Perrie Colour Block Short Brim Hat (from Oliver Bonas, £22.00) with cool, block colours will see you through the seasons from spring to autumn.

Whether you are strolling around St Tropez or simply popping out to lunch with the girls, oversized hats like the Reger By Janet Reger Hat, (at Debenhams, £22.00) will see you earn serious style points.

Pretty, formal hats (such as the Abby Hat from Phase Eight, £110.00) will have you feeling feminine and suitably dressed for those special occasions, when only a hat will do.

Tame your tresses and protect them from the sun, sea and sand, while still looking effortlessly fashionable with super-sleek details, like the V by Very Cut Out Straw Hat (from www.very.co.uk, £15.00).

Let your hat do the talking with a bold statement on-trend embroidery details, like the Wish You Were Here Cream Hat. (from New Look, £12.99).

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WHAT’S ON Sunday, May 7 2017, 1.00pm - 5.00pm, Turners Hill Open Gardens, Afternoon teas local produce and plants for sale.

Entry is £5.00 to include all gardens, purchase at first garden of entry with proceeds to St. Catherines' Hospice and Village Environmental Project. For more information, call Thelma on 01342 714858 or email thelmammason@aol.com Sunday, May 7 2017, 10.30am - 3.00pm, British Red Cross Week Annual Open Day Goffs Park, Horsham Road, Crawley RH11 8AX Events include pedigree and novelty dog show, raffle and face painting. General entry is free but charges apply to dog show entries and other selected events.

For more info call: 01293 649078, or 0800 028 0831 (opt 1).

Wednesday, May 10 2017, 8.00pm - 10.00pm, Mid Sussex Franco-British Society Talk, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN. An illustrated talk in French by Edward CholmondeleyClarke Raconteur et historien de l'époque de l' empire --EVASION-- Un discours illustre sur les Français qui se sont éshappés de la Grande-Bretagne dans la période napoléonienne. For more info, call Barbara on 01444 452385 Thursday, May 11 2017, 10.00am, Maria's Good As New Sale, Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH. As good as new sale. For more information, call Maria on 01293 403432 or email chlof2003@hotmail.com Saturday, May 13 2017, 2.00pm - 5.30pm, Birchanger Garden Open Day, Birchanger Garden, High Street, Balcombe RH17 6JY. Open day in aid of the NSPCC. Entrance £5, under 12s free.

Saturday - Sunday, May 13/14 2017, 2.00pm - 5.30pm, National Garden Scheme Open Day At The Garth The Garth Pleasure Grounds, Newchapel Rd, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6BJ. Visit the gardens and the refreshments available.

Entry is £5.00, children admitted free with profits going to St Catherine's Hospice.

Sunday, May 14 2017, 10.00am onwards, Bowling Club Open Day - Felbridge Bowling Club Oak Farm Place, Crawley Down Road, Felbridge, RH19 2RN. Come along for a taster session – qualified coach and all equipment provided.

Sunday, May 14 2017, 10.00am - 2.00pm, Car Boot Sale, RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road, South Godstone RH9 8JB. Buyers: Entry is by donation.

Sellers: All vehicles £10.00 with trailers an additional £3.00.

Pay on entry, no need to book your pitch. Open for set up from 9.00am with gates opening to buyers at 10.00am.

Sunday, May 14 2017, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Your Wedding Journey Begins Here!

Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick, Copthorne Way Wedding fair hosted by upcoming events at Copthorne Hotel and Effingham Park. Come along to see first hand the latest trends and ideas for “your big day”!!”

Monday, May 15 2017, 7.45pm, East Grinstead Natural History Soc, St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead RH19 4AT. A talk on Broadwater Warren by Alan Loweth.

Entry for visitors is £4.50 which includes refreshments.

For more information, call: 01342 315051.

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Thursday, May 18 2017, 7.30pm, Uckfield Music Club Aurora Wind Ensemble, St Margaret's Church, Buxted TN22 4AY. The Aurora Wind Ensemble play Mozart, Glinka, Franz Strauss, Matthew Walthew and Beethoven.

Entry is £12, students £2 and accompanied children admitted free. For more info, call Jenny on 01825 733254 Friday, May 19 2017, 7.30pm, East Grinstead Society, The Main Hall East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT. My Farming Life, a talk by David Tas about his career in agriculture and time as farm manager at Standen House.

Entry is members £1.00, non-members £3.00.

Friday - Sunday May 19-21 2017, Friday 12pm - 8pm, Saturday/Sunday 10am - 5pm, The Attic Art Club Original Art Fair Ditchling Village Hall, 18, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT. Part of Brighton and Hove's Art Council open houses and art trail with displays and sales. Entry is free but donations welcome to Dame Vera Lynn's Childrens Charity.

Saturday, May 20 2017, 9.00am - 1.00pm, Worth Horticultural Society Plant & Garden Jumble Sale Crawley Down allotments, Crawley Down Bedding and herbaceous plants available, as well as vegetable plants and bulbs. Garden tools on sale also, all at very reasonable prices.

Saturday, May 20 2017, 10.00am - 4.30pm, British Sugarcraft Guild, Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton BN2 9XZ. Featuring displays of celebration cakes and sugar modelling as well was competitions for members and non-members.

Entry is £6.00 on the door (£5.00 in advance).

More info call: 01322 432015 or visit: www.bsgregion8se.org Saturday, May 20 2017, 12.15pm - 2.00pm, Milton Mount Playgroup May Fayre, Milton Mount Avenue, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 3DY. May Fayre with entertainment including a bottle tombola, splat the rat, cake sale and a chance to adopt a teddy!

Entry is £1.00 for each family.

Thursday, May 25 2017, 10.00am, Maria's Good As New Sale, Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH. As good as new sale. For more information, call Maria on 01293 403432 or email chlof2003@hotmail.com Thursday, May 25 2017, 1.30pm, Reigate Arthritis Care Support Group Session and Talk, Woodhatch Centre, Whitebeam Drive, Reigate RH2 7LS. Exercise class starts at 1.30pm, followed by a talk from Lorraine Tellis about Surrey Telecare Services. All welcome, for more information, call Sylvia on 01737 242193 Saturday - Sunday, June 3 -4 2017, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Heffle Quilt Show, Punnetts Town Village Hall, Battle Rd, Punnets Town TN21 9DS. Quilt show raffle and refreshments. Entrance is £4.00 with all proceeds to Breast Cancer Research. For more information, call Dorothy on 01435 865903.

Saturday, June 10 2017, 11.00am - 3.00pm, St Peter and St Pauls Church Fete, Traditional village fete in the village.

For more information, call Johnny on 01342 833416

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LEISURE

Park Life!

With the warmer, brighter, longer days here, now is the time to get out and enjoy your local park and the wide open green spaces! We have got top tips and ideas for you to make the most of your park life!

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re you tired of seeing your children glued to the sofa playing video games and watching online cat videos when it is such a beautiful day outside? It is time to get them up and outside for some real-life fun!

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Even if your budget is tight, you can find lots of adventures to be had at a park!

Take advantage of your nearest recreational area and plan an outing for the entire family no matter how old or young.

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As well as swings try your hand at rope nets, see-saws, giant slides and monkey bars!

These are just some of the wonders packed into park play areas – so head off to the park and pack plenty of agility.

Many community parks have tennis courts and football fields – they often offer local leagues for organised sports but if it’s an open field take along a ball and have a good old fashioned kick-about.

Whether putting your best foot forward solo or as part of an organised event like Park Run put your running shoes on - before doing a Mo Farrah, check the park website for any do’s and don’ts.

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As well as agility pack some drinks to ensure you and your little ones remain refreshed in the sun.

You might think of yourself as a Wayne Rooney but be careful where you take aim with your balls!

Remember to run on areas of the park you are advised to use and following park running rules.

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Learn About Nature

Play With The Dog

Looking for a lazy feast?

Nothing quite beats eating al fresco! Grab a basket and a blanket and some hearty food and drink to enjoy whilst in the sun – don’t forget to take some extra feed for the ducks!

Local parks teem with wildlife so they are a great place to learn about plants and animals on your doorstep – remember your camera so you can photo anything weird or wonderful for a scrapbook!

Parks are a place where your canine family member can enjoy an outing with you – taking your dog to the park can be a great place as you can all bond as a family and your furry friend can exercise!

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If you are dinning in the middle of the day make sure you take some sun cream to protect your skin!

If you want to make a scrapbook be mindful of the nature and treat plants and animals respectfully.

Be sure to know your park’s rule for four-legged visitors – take a lead and bags for any toilet stops.

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London Temple Garden Tours

West Park Road, Newchapel, Surrey RH7 6NB | Phone: 01342 837 952 The gardens here at the Temple are some 28 acres excluding the buildings, and are traditional English country gardens with wonderful walks through the parkland.

We have woodland walks on well maintained and wheelchair freindly paths. with Bluebells, Wood Anemones, not to mention the trees - Oaks, Atlantic Ceders, Lime Trees, and Yew Trees, the list goes on.

We are happy to cater for local school groups, youth organisations, senior citizen organisations, W.I’s, horticultural/gardening clubs, religious groups and any individuals with an interest of the above.

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Good Wills and Estate Planning are local Estate Planning Practitioners and first advertised with us in 2009. We asked Naz why she first chose RH Uncovered and what sets us apart from other local publications.

“Our business is quite transient, so we are constantly looking for new clients, which is why we need to advertise for new business on a regular basis.

We chose the RH Uncovered magazines because they are a local publication and they are very established, the previous owner of our business would use them to advertise and recommended them to us. We advertise every month and we have done consistently since January 2009, which is really important for our presence and brand awareness.

We would never drop our advertising in RH Uncovered magazines, we will carry on consistently doing it, because we see such a good return from running it.

We ask every single client that comes to us how they found us. The majority of the time they have either come directly from one of the RH Uncovered magazines or it has been a referral from an existing client - but then a majority of our referrals have then come from clients which have initially come from the RH Uncovered magazines so I would say that about 90% - 95% of our business all comes directly from the RH Uncovered magazines.

We advertise every month and we have done consistently since January 2009, which is really important to maintain our presence and to raise our brand awareness.

I think the main difference with advertising across the RH Uncovered magazines, is that they are filled with informative articles that are interesting to our target audience, so every month people pick them up and they will read them.

I find the guys at Mantra Magazines are always really friendly and always eager to help out. If we ever want any tweaks to our adverts – they will always do them for us.

If we have any issues or need any customer service there is always somebody there to speak to us on the phone or reply to an email.

We would never drop our advertising in RH Uncovered magazines, we will carry on consistently doing it, because we see such a good return from running it. We consider it great value when you work out the cost per thousand for the amount of magazines that are going out to people and delivered directly to their homes.

I find the guys at Mantra Magazines are always really friendly and eager to help out!

I have no doubt in recommending advertising across the RH Uncovered magazines for any local business looking to expand or get new customers coming in.”

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PET CARE

Exercise Tips For Dogs Think just walkies or a game of fetch will keep your dog happy and healthy? Think again – there are plenty more ‘pawfect’ ways that will help your fourlegged friend stay fit, in shape and disciplined.

Who knows - you could find yourself getting fitter too!

By Shelley Welti Set up an obstacle course An obstacle course can keep your pup’s body and mind in tiptop shape, and they are easy to set up in your garden! Use cones, or plastic bottles for weaving in and out of, wooden planks, popup tunnels and even the kids’ slide for a fun agility course guaranteed to get them – and you – panting.

Go for a run Running is not only good for us humans but our dogs too.

Running – at a steady pace, increases your dog’s stamina and

strengthens their muscles, leaving them fitter in the long term.

Pound the pavements of your usual evening walks or let your dog run free on your weekend walks. Just don’t run too fast for dogs with little legs; you don’t want to tire them too quickly or cause them to pull any muscles.

Sniff and search Another game that you can easily set up in your garden! Hide treats and your dog’s favourite toys in difficult-to-find places in your garden and encourage

them to sniff them out and bring them to you, quickly. This can be played throughout your home on days when walkies due to the temperamental British weather isn’t an option!

Puppy play We all know that dogs love to socialise and it isa natural way for them to keep fit. Next time you plan to meet up with fellow dog walkers, let your dog enjoy running, rolling and playing with other dogs to burn calories and build their social skills!

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MOTORING

Keep Your Cool!

Have you ever wondered what the words cabin fi lter or pollen fi lter mean when you spot them on an invoice after your vehicle has been to a garage and been serviced?

By Ben Morley run through the car’s heater he cabin filter or pollen system to kill off any nasties that filter has a lot of work might cause bad smells when to do, and it is there you switch it on. to protect you from the The reality of this job is that fumes, dust, dirt and general your heater system will be set nastiness that is in the air as to re-circulate and an aerosol you travel. If this filter is not spray is let off in the car with regularly changed, it affects the the doors shut (no one is in the performance of your air-conditioning system car). This circulates for several minutes and does the job. It and heater.

It does not stop there, you makes sense to change the can get your air-conditioning pollen filter at this time as well. system serviced for want of a On the mechanical side better word. This usually involves of the air-conditioning, the an anti-bacterial cleaner being refrigerant will be recharged

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On average an airconditioning system will lose about 10% of its refrigerant every year. So if you use it a lot, it’s something that is worth getting checked regularly.

Air-conditioning is helpful to drivers all-year-round, not just in the summer months to keep things inside the car cool. In case you did not know, nothing will clear moisture inside of your windscreen quicker in the morning than switching the airconditioning on.

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GARDENS

Open Your Garden For Charity

Are you green-fingered? Do you enjoy doing your bit for a good cause? If your response is yes to both questions, have you thought about opening your garden for charity? It is simple and can be rewarding. This year marks the 90th birthday of the National Gardens Scheme so what better time to get involved?

By Jacob White

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he National Gardens Scheme has a rich and fascinating history, since 1927 it has raised more than £45 million for nursing and caring charities across the UK. Its origins stretch back to 1850s Liverpool and a merchant by the name of William Rathbone who employed a nurse to care for his wife at their home.

After his wife’s death, Rathbone kept the nurse on to help the local poor and sick and he would go on to raise funds for the recruitment, training and employment of nurses to go into deprived areas of the city, based on this idea of local nursing district nursing spread across the country as a voluntary organisation.

Following the death in 1926 of the organisation’s patron Queen Alexandra a council member came up with the idea of raising money for charity by asking people to open their gardens to visitors and asking for a small entry fee that would be donated – the next year the National Gardens Scheme was founded.

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St Catherine’s Hospice New Horizon’s Appeal

Garden and Local Produce Fair

The New Horizons Appeal Garden and Local Produce Fair returns to Cuckfield this month. Taking place on Thursday, May 18, the fair has become known as West Sussex’s mini ‘Chelsea’, bringing together established and respected traders, selling specialist plants, gardening products and locally produced food. Last year, the fair attracted more than 800 visitors and raised more than £6,400.

Advance tickets for the Garden and Local Produce Fair special bubbly breakfast and stall preview, ahead of general entrance, from 9.00am are £12.50, general entrance is £5.00.

The fair is open from 10.30am to 3.30pm with all proceeds going directly to St Catherine’s.

Cuckfield Park, Cuckfield, West Sussex RH17 5AB For more information about the event, visit: www.stch.org.uk/ newhorizons or www.facebook.com/NHAppeal

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If you are wondering whether your garden is worth visiting ask yourself the following few questions – Is it interesting? Is it attractive? Is it well-maintained?

Has it got ‘character’? Can you offer refreshments?

Do you enjoy talking about your garden? Are you ready for an enjoyable and inspiring day?

Many of the gardens part of the scheme are small back gardens that have been made special by hard work, skill and the love of gardening. Visitors like to see interesting planning and design and a range of plants and also enjoy talking to the owners and a cup of tea almost never goes amiss!

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I am now running my advert in 3 issues and they are working brilliantly! They keep me more than busy, in fact sometimes I don’t even like to look at my phone!

Michael Barker started working with RH Uncovered when he started business 3 years ago - we asked him why he likes to work with us...

“On starting my own business, my first I am now running port of call after getting a business plan my advert in the RH10, RH19 together was to call Mantra Magazines, and RH6 issues and they are because I know they are well known in working brilliantly! the area, they come through our door For example in winter months certain every month. I know the people that work there and that they have very nice aspects of my work change, so I get a call in September for to discuss what changes to friendly staff. make to my advert to reflect the changes in the type of work I will be looking for.

I started advertising with RH Uncovered in January 2013. I started off with a sixteenth The day the advert goes out I know straight page ad, which was obviously not very big away that the magazines are being but it was enough to get me going. delivered as my phone starts ringing – some days every 5 minutes! I personally have I now run my adverts in the RH10, RH19 had days when I have received 10-15 leads. and RH6 issues and they are working brilliantly. They keep me more than busy, in fact sometimes I don’t even like to look at Mantra Magazines has been the key to my phone as there are loads of voicemails my success from day one, which is why and messages! But obviously that it is when they ask if I want to renew – good that they are keeping me more than I say “of course - definitely!” occupied with work.

I would recommend Mantra Magazines I would recommend to anyone who wants to get a business Mantra Magazines to anyone up and running or someone who’s got who wants to get a business up a good business who just wants help and running or someone who’s get their name in front of the public got a good business who just eye. The staff are brilliant and all very wants help get their name in front helpful. It’s a no-brainer, I’d definitely of the public eye. recommend them.”

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They put a lot of work into the layout of my advert. You always get sent a proof as well, so if there are little bits you want to change, like the font, the colours or maybe adding a picture in – they will always work on it and make changes until it is perfect.

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I get a phone call almost every month to check the content of my advert is OK and the team will always offer new suggestions.

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HOMES

How To Add Kerb Appeal To Your House First impressions count – you might be surprised to learn that it only takes a quick spruce up at the front of your house to add some serious kerb appeal.

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ccording to property experts, it takes on average no more than eight seconds for potential buyers to decide whether or not they like a house. Whether you are selling or not, a tidy entrance, neat drive and rubbish-free front garden all help to make a good and welcoming first impression.

It is estimated that an attractive garden can add thousands to the selling price, while a neglected plot can knock money off.

Make sure your front garden entices potential buyers and general visitors through the front door, rather than send them heading in the opposite direction.

Opening Doors A lick of paint can work wonders for your street cred. Strip off blistered and cracked paint and fill any cracks! A strong colour on the front door makes a real statement – current favourites include matt finishes in dark grey and dark aubergine.

Let There Be Light!

Front doors need light, for safety and for practical reasons – security lights activated as you approach are available in a variety of styles. Other lighting options include lanterns or a single statement light which can be fitted to a porch.

Make Sure It Is No Façade A tidy façade is a welcoming one so repaint, re-point and render over ugly brickwork where necessary. Colours should be in keeping with the period of the house and other houses on the street – if you live in a conservation area keep this in mind!

Your Window On The World If your windows are dirty that can scream that your property is uncared for, so ensure they are kept clean. Rotten window frames should be replaced in a design that suits the rest of the house – if painted make sure the colour complements the brick or stonework.

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Driveway To Hell?

It might appear to be simple advice but remove rubbish, sweep up leaves and tidy trees and border hedges. Touch up paths and the driveways where needed by cementing loose tiles and slabs and remove any weeds between slabs.

Your Number Is Up! Again, simple but effective! Always make sure that your house number is clear – whether on the door, on a plaque, on a wall or on the garden gate your house number should be clearly visible for visitors from the roadside.

Front Garden Accessories A house is ultimately a home and as a result there will be items constantly outdoors but some simple tricks make a world of different! Hide bins and recycling boxes neatly behind screens and pile fire wood in purpose-built log stores.

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Reigate Lighting Company Est over 40 years

Under New Management Matthew has been in the lighting industry for over 20 years and welcomes customers old and new to visit and explore the many lighting options available.

Our showroom displays a variety of lighting, from the modern to the traditional, bathroom lighting to outdoor lighting.

We also offer a wide selection of lampshades, a complete repair service and an extensive range of UK branded old-style lightbulbs.

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We don’t have any problems recommending the RH Uncovered magazine to other local businesses because we find it so successful!

Interior Blinds UK Ltd are local manufacturers, suppliers and installers of made to measure bespoke blinds and are based in Crawley Down (RH10). They started advertising in our first RH Uncovered magazine soon after we launched in 2006.

They have since increased their campaigns and now appear in three magazines, so we met with Brian and asked why they chose our RH Uncovered magazine to start their campaign all those years ago and how it has worked for them...

“We were looking for a magazine that was going to be distributed locally.

The beauty of using RH Uncovered really comes down to the fact in is going into local homes and distributed by the Royal Mail, and has articles as well as advertising inside it.

By advertising regularly and consistently, we find we get a very good return for the investment of the advert!

We started off with using one of the magazines and now we use three of them on a regular basis so we get a large distribution throughout the whole of the local area.

We have built up this beautiful working relationship between our staff and their staff, to the point that they let us know what articles they are running so we can tailor our adverts to suit.

What we do find is that more often than not somebody will walk in clutching a copy of the RH Uncovered magazine, or once we have asked them how they have heard us we find out that they have seen our advert.

We have built up this beautiful relationship between our staff and their staff, to the point that they let us know what articles they are running so we can tailor our adverts to suit.

By advertising regularly and consistently, we find we get a very good return for the investment of the advert.

We don’t have any problems in recommending the RH Uncovered Magazine to local businesses because we find it so successful.”

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“We find we get a very good return for the investment of the advert” Brian Pike, Interior Blinds UK Ltd

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YMCA East Surrey Short Breaks

Following the success of its play schemes last summer, one local charity is planning a series of short breaks again this summer.

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By Jacob White

MCA East Surrey started running their short breaks play schemes for children and young people with disabilities in Crawley in summer 2016.

The scheme has been a huge success with 32 children and young people enjoying a range of activities, including science experiments, creative play and outings to the K2 Leisure Centre and Tilgate Park in the town.

The holiday clubs, funded

by West Sussex Council, will continue to run during school holidays and the service has also been extended include Thursday evening and Saturday activity clubs for young people aged 12-18 with disabilities.

The clubs run trips into the community, allowing young people to develop new skills and experience a range of activities. Trips include theatre visits, bowling, swimming, karting and visits to Crawley Town Football Club.

During these trips, young people are supported by YMCA’s qualified and experienced staff and encouraged to develop and use everyday skills, such as asking and paying for items, to develop their independence.

The scheme relies on volunteers to keep running.

Full training is given and there are plenty of development opportunities and you get to enjoy great days out helping to make a difference.

If you are interested in volunteering with YMCA East Surrey, visit: www.ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

YMCA East Surrey Sleep Easy

On Saturday, March 4, 44 people slept rough for one night at YMCA East Surrey’s Sports and Community Centre in Redhill to help raise the profi le of youth homelessness for the charity’s fifth Sleep Easy event.

Lee Fabry, YMCA East Surrey’s Head of Housing at Hillbrook House in Redhill, said: “The aim of this event is to bring the community together and get the message across that homelessness is still an issue which needs to be addressed, even in Surrey’ “Last year, 88 young people at risk of homelessness found a place to stay at Hillbrook House. Our supported Move-on project in Lynwood Road is giving even more young people a stepping stone towards independent living and the NextStep housing service is just about to secure private rented accommodation for their 800th family” Lee added Joining the group to sleep out under the stars were the Mayor and Mayoress of Reigate and Banstead, Cllr David Powell and Mrs Caroline Durrance.

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“As an ex-soldier, I’m used to roughing it,” said the Mayor, aged 81, who took part in the event for the second year running.

Staff, residents, volunteers, local councillors, Reigate College students, friends and supporters made up the group and so far, more than £10,000 has been raised. Top fundraiser for the night was local handyman, Rich Michalowski, with a sponsorship total of £3,100.

Rich says: “We were very lucky, it stayed dry, after packing up our cardboard boxes in the morning the heavens opened!”

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