RH19 Uncovered July 2014 Issue

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Welcome to our July issue

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This month many of us will be taking our Summer holidays and increasingly we are choosing to do this at home rather than abroad – if this applies to you this year then we have lots to interest you within our pages this month!

If you are going to be enjoying a “staycation” over the next couple of months we have lots of ideas on how to make the most of your break. It’s likely though that even if you aren’t going abroad the beach will play a part of your holiday. We’ve got lots of ideas to make you beach beautiful in our Style pages this month, as well as some pretty accessories for creating the perfect picnic!

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We’ve got sun-safe advice for children too from the Myfanwy Townsend Melanoma research fund, a local charity in East Grinstead – you don’t need to be abroad to have to take extra care in the sun!

If you are going to perhaps be using your holiday to spend time at home, then we have lots of interest for you too – from coping with dry weather gardening to loft conversion ideas.

Have fun in the sun!

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COMMUNITY 6 Community Notice Board 8 Community News 12 Community What’s On HOMES 20 Lofty Ideals 24 Picnic Perfect

The team at RH Uncovered

GARDENS 36 Dry Weather Gardening CHILDREN AND EDUCATION 42 Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code FOOD AND DRINK 46 Cherry Pots with Fluffy Meringue Tops HEALTH 48 The Bully Inside STYLE 56 Beach Beautiful LEISURE 58 Making the Most of a Staycation

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Well hello summer!

July’s here and it brings some fantastic summer community events, read all about these family-friendly goings-on across the next few pages.

As well as chatting to organisers of Lingfield Arts Exhibition, East Grinstead Lions Donkey Derby and Dormansland Carnival, I’ve also been uncovering how the East Grinstead Foodbank has been helping over 800 residents in need.

Of course, our Community Section wouldn’t be complete without our man in the know, Simon Kerr. This month he shares his pick of the best events coming to East Grinstead this month.

Have a great month and enjoy the sunshine!

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The Macmillan Information & Support Centre at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead has recently celebrated its second birthday.

The specialist service, a partnership between Queen Victoria Hospital and Macmillan Cancer Support, provides information and support as well as complimentary therapies such as Reiki, Acupuncture, Reflexology and Massage outside of the clinical setting. The centre also offers Welfare Benefits advice.

For further information about these services please telephone 01342 414369 or email: Cancer.information@qvs.nhs.uk The centre is open Mondays to Fridays except on bank holidays from 9am to 5pm.There is also a drop in at the East Grinstead Library every third Monday of the month.

The team are also gearing up for Macmillan's World Biggest Coffee Morning on 26th September (10-2pm) and would love for you to join them. More details available through the centre and in September's magazine.

We’re now working on our August and September issues (August copy deadline is 4th July, while September’s is 1st August), so do get in touch as soon as possible with your news, events and Community Hero nominations!

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Community News

Colourful Carnival Comes to Dormansland

Saturday 12th July sees the return of the Dormansland Carnival. We caught up with one of Dormansland’s dedicated organisers, Clive Robinson to see why you should samba on down to this year’s event.

“Other attractions include a dog show, Punch and Judy, Tug of War, children’s races and stalls. There will also be bands to entertain everyone throughout the evening.”

Of course, the carnival, which last year attracted more than 1,000 people, wouldn’t “This year’s theme is Brazil – to coincide be complete without the procession, with the World Cup, so with that theme in which is in-keeping with this year’s mind, guests can expect to see a colourful energetic and exciting Brazilian theme. procession of floats, Zumba taster sessions “People are invited to enter floats and penalty shoot outs,” Clive says. (motorised or walking) for the procession, enter stalls or just turn up to support the event. Most importantly come and have a great time!” Clive continues.

“We would like to stress that if tombolas and hook a duck aren’t your thing, still reserve the evening to come down and enjoy the live music between 6-9pm. It’s going to be great.”

The hardworking carnival team are all volunteers and need like-minded residents “For the 2 weeks leading up to the carnival, to spare a few hours on the day. we are asking residents to build scarecrows If you’d like to know more contact: and place them in their gardens to get the info@dormanslandcarnival.org or whole village in the mood for some fun.” visit www.dormanslandcarnival.org.

Simon Kerr

There are two big outdoor events plus of course those racing donkeys, in East Grinstead in July. Our now between 10.30am to 4.00pm. well-established Midsummer Market returns on Saturday 19th of July.

The town is also building up to the commemorations of the 100th We are going to fill the shopping street anniversary of the First World War. of London Road with fun and games At the Chequer Mead Arts and Theatre and with stalls and small fairground centre, not only will their gallery be attractions. With the street closed for hosting exhibitions, but from July 23rd traffic you’ll be assured of a great fun to 25th there will be performances of day out, and of course our famous the epic musical Oh What A Lovely War! French Market will be there too.

The Town Museum in Cantelupe Road It doesn’t stop there though, as the traces the local associations with the very next day on Sunday 20th sees the outbreak of the war and its impact on the East Grinstead Lions Club’s very own town. Their exhibition titled For King and Donkey Derby. Held in King George’s Field, Country takes us back to how the town just by the Kings Leisure Centre, after dealt with the trials and tribulations of the its brilliant launch last year, it will again first global conflict with free entry Tuesday offer a host of stalls and amusements to Sunday. Check opening hours online for

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Simon Kerr, Tourism Officer, East Grinstead.

these events or by calling the tourist office on 01342 410121 If you feel like stretching your legs a little, then stroll down to the Bluebell Railway station here in East Grinstead and catch a train to take you to the Sussex Food Festival held at their Horsted Keynes station on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th from 10.00 to 5.00. It’s an intriguing mix of fine food and the excitement of steam train travel!

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Community News Donkey Derby

Saddle up for the return of East Grinstead’s fundraising donkey derby on Sunday 20th July, between 12-5pm at the town’s King George’s field.

The event which returned last year after a thirty year absence, aims to raise funds for Lions charities including the Kent,

“Many children, and adults, who had not been to one before were surprised to see real live donkeys not cardboard cut outs.”

Surrey and Sussex air ambulance through “This year, the dog show will be bigger, real life donkey races (ridden by jockeys from Newchapel’s Little Brook Equestrian) so bring your pet along and take part it's all done for fun. New for this year and a fun dog show. we are including live entertainment, and something for the motor enthusiasts "Last year so many people said it was wonderful to see the donkey derby return classic cars will be on display. after an absence in the town of some 30 years, “club president Brian Richens explains. “Don't miss out - come on down!"

Exciting Exhibition Returns

Now in its 38th year, the annual Lingfield Art exhibition will be returning to Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre, from Tuesday 15th to Sunday 20th July.

Boasting over 450 original works of art by local people, the exhibition is a great way to enjoy the area’s thriving art scene and even experience painting and sculpture techniques

first hand, through exciting live demonstrations.

be able to offer,” Linda Hughes, an organiser for the show, says.

“Over 1,000 people came last year, so why not put these dates in your diary and come and see for yourselves the wonderful range of styles, subjects and mediums that over 100 artists employ, all of them drawn from the local area, and perhaps be tempted to acquire an original work of art for far less than a London gallery would

Admission to the exhibition is free and homemade cakes, along with refreshments will also be available to buy. For further details visit: www.lingfieldart.org Opening hours: Tuesday 15th July Saturday 19th July, 10am - 6pm.

Sunday 20th July, 10am- 4pm.

issued with a voucher the next hardest thing is coming to the foodbank,” Jayne Crossman from the charity which supports residents from East Grinstead, Forest Row, Lingfield and surrounding areas, explains.”But having taken that step, clients have commented that, as well as the food they receive, they have appreciated the warm welcome, acceptance and listening ear that our foodbank volunteers provide.

For many it has been an absolute lifeline.”

To find out how the foodbank can help you, or for more information including how you can donate food, please contact 07983 209940, email info@eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk or visit: www.eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk

Need help from East Grinstead Foodbank?

Providing emergency food, nappies, baby formula and toiletries to over 800 local people since it first opened it’s doors in December 2012, East Grinstead Foodbank (a registered charity) is quickly becoming a valuable resource to those in need in our community. " We have found that, for most clients, taking that first step of asking for help is the most difficult, then having been

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28th June 2014, Saturday, 9am - 4pm - Visit to RHS Hyde Hall Hartfield and District Horticultural Society - Leaving Hartfield at 9.00 am & returning at 4.00 pm Price £13 members/£15 non-members. More information or to book your place on the coach please ring Diana 01342 850487.

28th June 2014, Saturday, 10.30pm - Midnight Walk at Horsham Park St Catherine's Hospice - This year’s ladies only event is sure to turn heads, and as one of our A-list Midnight Walkers you will get the star treatment as you walk down the red carpet for a night to remember. With movie soundtrack music, games and entertainment before the walk, and a winners breakfast and medal when you finish, take on a challenge and raise vital funds to help ensure care for terminally ill patients and support for their loved ones.

Visit www.stch.org.uk/midnightwalk for details or call 01293 447364.

28th June 2014, Saturday, 10am - 4pm - Forest Row Energy Fair Everything you ever wanted to know about Energy! Find out how to pay less for your energy bills and discover the latest renewable energy technology for home, business & motoring.

Talks, cafe, activities, advice. See www.facebook/forestrowenergy for more details or call 07508 464201. Free entry. Forest Row Village Hall & Community Centre.

28th June 2014, Saturday, 9am - 4pm - Hartfield and District Horticultural Soiety Visit to RHS Hyde Hall - Leaving Hartfield at 9.00 a.m. and returning at 4.00 p.m. Price £13 members/£15 non-members. Further information or to book your place on the coach please ring Diana on 01342 850487.

29th June 2014, Sunday, 10am - 12 noon, Lingfield Nature Reserves - Work Party Maintenance tasks on the Nature Reserve carried out by local volunteers to suit all ages and abilities so if you would like to help please join us at the butterfly garden, off Vicarage Road, Lingfield. Refreshments provided for volunteers. For more info please contact Anne Richards (01342 870200)/ Sally Cole (01342 833814) or visit www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk.

5th July 2014, Saturday, 1pm - 4pm - Heatherley Summer Fair Heatherley Cheshire Home, Effingham Lane, Copthorne, are holding a fundraising event. Come along and join in the fun and games and entertainment and support your local charity. There is also a BBQ, beer tent and pimms for you to spend an enjoyable afternoon and see what Heatherley is all about.

5th July 2014, Saturday, 10am - 11.45am - Saturday Market in the Pastoral Centre at St Barnabas Church, Pound Hill. Free admisson. Refreshments, Homemade produce, Crafts and Books. Another Market will be held on the 12th July.

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10th July, Thursday - 10am-2pm, Good as New Sale, Crawley Hospital Fundrasing by Maria Haines All sales are held in Crawley Hospital Front Hall Donations of Raffle and Tombola prizes, and quality items for Good as New sales always welome - Maria Haines - 01293 403432

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13th July 2014, Sunday, 10am - 12 noon - Lingfield Nature Reserves Pond Open Day "Pond dipping fun for all the family. Nets and equipment provided and experts on hand to help identify “mini-beasts”. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Entrance is by the fire station in Saxbys Lane, Lingfield. Admission free. For further information on these events please contact Anne Richards (01342 870200)/ Sally Cole (01342 833814) or visit www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk."

13th July 2014, Sunday, 10.30am - 4pm, RSPCA Family Fun Day RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre Come and join us for a fun-packed day to include Entertainment, Music, Fun Dog Show, Games, Stalls, Face Painting, BBQ, Food and Drinks Tent. Grand Raffle with some terrific prizes.

Eastbourne Rd/A22 South Godstone RH9 8JB Adults £3, Children 5-16yrs £1.00 Free parking.

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13th July 2014, Sunday, 9.45am - 3pm, Ashplats Conservation Group will be meeting at East Court Pavilion at 9:45am as usual on the second Sunday of the month.

This month we will be carrying out some maintenance work on the paths and steps in Ashplats Wood. All are welcome to join us for a bit of fresh air and some healthy exercise. No special skills are needed. For more information visit www.ashplats.org or ring Chris on 01342 311198, or just turn up on the day. Accompanied children are more than welcome. Wear old clothes and brink a drink and some lunch.

18th July 2014, Friday, 7.30pm, East Grinstead Society A talk by Ian Everest on A SUSSEX FARM DURING THE 1950's illustrated with historical film footage. Ian is a well known Sussex local historian and also a former local government officer.

Main Hall, East Court, off college Lane, East Grinstead. Members £1, visitors very welcome £1.50. Coffee and biscuits will be served.

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20th July 2014, Sunday, 2.00pm - Worth Horticultural Society Summer Flower Show - in the Dunlop Hall at the Ark. In conjunction with Turners Hill Fete.

Exhibitors 8.00am until 10.00am - Public Entry 2.00pm. Come and view the wonderful flowers, vegetables, jams, cakes, handicrafts and photographs that will be on show. Relax and have a cup of tea or coffee and a cake. There will also be a raffle and some of the exhibits will be on sale afterwards. For more information contact: Martyn Mason, Chairman on 01342 714858 or to exhibit Eric Dawes, President on 01342 717243.

24th July 2014, Thursday, 2.30pm - Reigate Arthritis Care Support Group Carol Rowley of the NHS East Surrey Clinical Commissioning Group will answer our questions about the NHS. Our meetings are at The Woodhatch Centre, Woodhatch commencing at 2.30 p.m. Contact Sylvia Mann 01737 242193.

26th July 2014, Saturday, WW1 Commemoration Day at Revive Charity Shop, The Broadway, Crawley. Lots of vintage themed workshops on throughout the day.

27th July 2014, Sunday, 10am - 12 noon - Lingfield Nature Reserves Work Party

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Maintenance tasks on the Nature Reserve are carried out by local volunteers. There are tasks to suit all ages and abilities so if you would like to help look after this local open space, please join us at the butterfly garden, off 0Vicarage Road, Lingfield.

Fairtrade refreshments provided for volunteers. For further information on these events please contact Anne Richards (01342 870200)/ Sally Cole (01342 833814) or visit www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk.

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3rd August 2014, Sunday, 11am - 3pm - Cat Homing Show Crawley, Reigate & District Cats Protection

An opportunity for the public to come and meet the cats looking to find a home at Barnfield Residential Home, Upfield, Horley, RH6 7LA.

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3rd August 2014, Sunday, Service of Commeneration

on the Centenary of the beginning of the first world war - 1914-1918 at Holy Trinity Church, Forest Row It is hoped that many from the wider community and from other faiths will joins us for this occasion, to remember the sacrifice made by so many one hundred years ago.

Ashdown Forest Centre - Family Mini-Beast Hunts - Wednesday 23 and 30 July and Wednesday 6th, 13th and 27th August - 14.00 to 16.00 - five fun minibeast hunts and craft activities on Ashdown Forest. Suitable for children aged 4 and over.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. £6.00 per child. For more information and bookings contact Lisa at lisastevens@cooptel.net or call 07512802177.

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Crawley 's Big Summer of Fun

from the 28th May - 30th August There’s a great programme of events and activities for everyone to enjoy in the town centre this summer. Visit www.crawley.gov.uk/summerfun for up-to-date information.

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MONDAY ______________________________________________________________________________________ Open Fields - We are a group of disabled and their carers who get together every other Monday 11am at Goffs Park Hotel. We arrange outings to garden centres, national trust venues, etc. Members range from _______20’s______80’s! ________01293 _________531764 ________________________________________________________ East Grinstead Natural History Society - meet at 7.45pm on the third Monday of the month from Sep to June (at St Barnabus Church Hall, East Grinstead _____________for ____talks ______on ____a__variety _________of ___subjects. ____________Lesley ________Berry ________01342 ________324955. _________ Isle of Thorns Bowling Club - Chelwood Gate Village. Beautiful forest setting, ample car parking. Seeking new members. Enjoyable & inexpensive, ________________friendly __________club. _______Call ______John ______01825 ________790741 _________________________________ East Grinstead & District Lions Club - Meeting takes place on the first Monday of every month above the British Legion in Station Approach, East Grinstead. Contact Club Secretary: Jim Ikin on 0845 833 9506. ww.eastgrinsteadlions.org.uk ______________________________________________________________________________________ Colemans Hatch Bowling Club - Try this active but relaxing sport on Mondays (2.30 p.m.) and Thursdays (5.00 p.m.). Dress code is casual; just bring some flat-soled shoes. Bowls will be provided. _www.colemanshatch-bc.co.uk, _____________________________________Pam ______Kittle, _______Club ______Secretary ___________01342 ________822835. __________ Little Fishes Mums & Toddlers Group - £1 per family/session.

0845–1100am - St Richard’s Church, Gales Dr, Three Bridges.

Margaret ____________Luetchford ______________01293 ________534927 ____________________________________________________ Crawley Camera Club - Hut 16, Tilgate Recreation Forest Centre, RH11 9BQ At 7.45 for 8pm every Monday and Wednesday, (except bank holidays) from the beginning of Sep to June. www.crawleycameraclub.co.uk chairman@crawleycameraclub.co.uk ______________________________________________________________________________________ East Grinstead Bowling Club - Very friendly club with regular matches and weekly club events, and coaching available. Meetings on Mondays and Fridays. Micky Bushell - 01342 311537 www.Eastgrinsteadbowlingclub.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ HELP Centre Literacy Project - offers tuition and help for children and adults in basic reading, writing and maths as well as how to study.

Service is free and provided for those who can’t afford tuition but need it.

59 ____Railway __________Approach, ______________East _____Grinstead. ______________01342 ________317417. ____________4-6pm, _________7-9pm __________ East Grinstead Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month (except Aug & Dec.) We enjoy talks, visiting speakers, workshops and stitch mornings.

We meet 10am-12 noon at Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Rd, East ______Grinstead _____________RH19 _______2HL. _______Contact _________Margaret ____________01444 _________242422 _______________________ Southgate Park Bowls Club - A friendly club who play in Southgate Park, Crawley. Roll-ups Monday evenings and Tuesdays from noon. _Call _____Pat ____on ____01293 ________425107 __________or ___Margaret ____________on ____01342 ________715647 ___________________________ Maidenbower Mums, Babies and Children Meet every Monday 12-3pm at Maidenbower Social Club, new members very welcome, search Maidenbower Mums and Babies/Children on facebook ____________for ____more _______details _________and _____to ____join _____the _____group. ___________________________________ Horley Insight Group - for the Blind & Partially Sighted.

Meets on the second Monday of every month, except for August, from 2-4 pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Road, Horley.

Please contact Cathy, our Secretary, on 01293 782163 for further information ________________or___just _____come _______along ________on ____the ____day. _______________________________________ Meridian Indoor Short Mat Bowls Club - Try Indoor Short Mat Bowls at the Meridian Hall, East Court, E.G. from 2-4.30pm on Mondays. Season September till end June. Call Alex Leggat on 01342 717966 or alexhleggat@yahoo.co.uk ______________________________________________________________________________________ Forest Row Buddhist Group - every Monday during term times 7.45-9.45pm (donations welcome) 2 mediation session, short talk, tea _and _____a__discussion _____________for ____more _______information _______________call _____Sundari __________Heller ________01342 ________823099 ________ Felbridge Badminton Club - Play at East Grinstead Sports Club, Saint Hill Road. Juniors 6.30-7.30pm (both sessions with fully qualified coach),

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Seniors follow till 10.30pm. Thriving club, but always room for more! In particular currently seeking juniors for our Monday beginners/improvers session. Contact Corinne 01342 322071 or visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/felbridgebadmintonclub/ ______________________________________________________________________________________ RH7 History Group - Covering RH7 areas, Meets Mondays, alternate months - from 7.30pm at Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre. Talks on local and topical subjects. Website: www.rh7.org Contact Felicity Pool, Secretary _____________01342 ________832519 __________or___fpool@fsmail.net ____________________________________________________ Spirimawgus Morris - Mixed Border Morris side meet most Mondays at The Ark, Turners Hill, 8:30-10pm. Join us for traditional style stick dances.

No experience necessary. Contact spirimawgus@gmail.com or www.spirimawgus.org.uk ______________________________________________________________________________________ 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 _____________01293 ________771216. _________________________________________________________________ East Grinstead & District Lions Club - We are urgently seeking new members! We meet on the first Monday (providing it is not a Bank Holiday)of each month at the British Legion Club, Station Road, East Grinstead at 8.00pm. Visitors (male and female) are most welcome and should contact the Club Secretary Jim Ikin on 0845 833 9506 . In addition to our fund raising activities we also have an active social life, so it certainly ____________is__not _____all ____work _______and _____no ____play. _______________________________________________ Minton Badminton Club - Men and Ladies. Visitors welcome. Victory Hall, _______Stockcroft ____________Road, ________Balcombe. ______________Secretary ____________01444 ________400054 _________________________ The Group, a club for single men and women, aged 45+ a club for unattached people, aged 45+, meets at a pub in Horsham on the 4th Monday evening of every month. Eating out, walking, arts and music, sport, theatre, travel. Also venues at, Brighton, Haywards Heath and ______Worthing. ______________Not _____a__dating _________agency. ____________www.thegroup.org.uk ______________________________________ Crawley Lightening Women's Basketball Team - training on Mondays at Holy Trinity ball hall 8..00pm to 9.30pm. LADIES Only. All Levels ________Welcome. ______________Contact __________Helen _______on ____07775664577 ___________________________________________ The Downsman Bowls Club -incorporating Crawley Blind and Disabled Bowlers. Very friendly club with regular matches, playing at West Green Playing Fields. Green is open from noon every day and club _night _______is__Thursday ____________from ______6pm. ________Call _____Sue _____on ____01293 ________402 ______827. ______________________ East Grinstead Visually Impaired Club Club meets at swan mead east grinstead on the second Monday of the month at 11 am for lunch and tea plus we have various outings throughout the year. New members are welcome. Help with transport is available on request. Contact Kelly condon 07776306466 kellyc03@live.co.uk.. ______________________________________________________________________________________

TUESDAY ______________________________________________________________________________________ East Grinstead Old Time Dance Club - Teaching and dancing every Tuesday 2pm – 4pm st. Mary’s church Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead. _First _____session __________free _____-__very ______friendly __________group. __________Phone ________Wendy _________0203 _______251 _____2000 ________ Imberwood Badminton Club - Plays on Tuesday evenings in an excellent purpose-built sports hall at Brambletye School, near East ______Grinstead. _____________Phone ________Dennis _________01342 ________713207 _________or____www.imberwood.co.uk _____________________________ We Care - A friendly group of Carers, who care for a friend or loved one with Dementia. Meet once a month to chat and generally support each other.

2-4pm Every 2nd Tuesday of each month at Maidenbower Day Care Centre, __________Harvest __________Rd. _____Just _____turn ______up! __________________________________________________ Horley Flower Club - Meets on the first Tuesday of every month at _7.30pm __________-_Regent __________Hall, ______Albert ________Rd, _____Horley. __________01293 ________786852. ___________________________ Stich and Sip! - Kate's Cafe Stitch and Sip has moved to Ferrito's Cafe, 27 High Street, Horley RH6 7BH. Term time only on Tuesday from 9:30 to 12:00 and people can call me on

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COMMUNITY - CHARITIES, CLUBS, GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS _07533185170 _________________for ____more _______info ______if__they ______are ____interested _______________________________________ CAMEO Club(come & meet each other) - Twice a month, Tuesday 2.30pm-4-30pm in The Friary Hall, Crawley Town Centre. To encourage elderly people to join others & not remain housebound. Programme is varied – speakers, entertainment, bingo and more. More information _from ______01293 ________416157. _______________________________________________________________________ Burstow WI - Meet on 2nd Tuesday each month, 2pm at St Bartholomew’s, Church Hall, Redehall Rd, Smallfield. _Includes __________a__variety ________of ___activities, ____________01342 _________844375. _________________________________________ Crawley Art Society - Welcome new members. A varied programme including professional demos, life drawing and workshops. Our meetings are weekly on alternate Tuesdays (2-4pm at Montefiore Institute, ____________Three ________Bridges) __________01342 _________716549. _______________________________________________ Probus Club of East Grinstead - organised for men retired from their profession or business wishing to maintain a social network.

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the East Grinstead Sports Club at 10.00 am with coffee, an ____interesting ______________speaker, ___________and _____optional ___________bar _____lunch. ________01342 _________823475. ___________________ Sackville Lacemakers - Meet alternative Tuesday evenings 7.30 9.30pm at East Court Mansion, East Court, East Grinstead. If you make lace (or would like to know how), knit, crochet, embroider or sew.

Contact Jo Visser on 01342 328751 or Lynda ________Brown _________on ____01342 ________311906 __________for ____more _______details. ____________________________________ East Grinstead Scottish Country Dance Society - Welcome you to come along to Sackville School, Lewes Road on Tuesday s from 8pm to 10pm (September to May). The first evening is free. For further information ________________contact _________Linda ________on ____01342 ________300843. _________________________________________ Horley Meadvale Folk Dance Club - We meet in the Empire Hall, Victoria Road, Horley from 8-10pm. Alternate Tuesdays. No partner requireded . English Folk Dancing is good for the mind and the body.

Contact __________Rita ______on ____01342 ________843629. __________________________________________________________ East Grinstead Chess Club - meets every Tuesday at 7.30pm at Swan Mead Centre starting Tuesday 10th September 2013. We are a small friendly club with two Teams entered in the Mid Sussex league. If you are interested in chess please contact Bob Dyke on 01342 822058 or just turn up ____on ____the _____evening. _________________________________________________________________________ Probus Club Horley - Monthly meetings, outings and other activies.

Call ______01293 _________782998 _________for ____more _______details. ___________________________________________________ Alanon Family Groups - The Allison Room of the Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre every Tuesday 8 - 9.30pm. A fellowship of relatives and close friends of alcoholics, share their experiences to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that most of us find living with an alcoholic too much to cope with without ___________help. _______Contact __________Lynda ________on ___01342 _________870664 ______________________________________ East Grinstead Folk Dance Club - Tuesdays 8-10pm, dancing with guest callers at Trinity Methodist Church (Crawley Down Hall) Lingfield _Rd, ____RH19 _______2DA ______-__For ____info ______call ____Ros _____01342 _________321373 _________or ____Gill ____020 ______8777 ______3572 _________ Lingfield & Dormansland Womens' Fellowship - Meetings every fortnight in the Community Centre, Lingfield at 8 pm. Why not come & join us. 01342 832755 East Grinstead Macular Group - Helping People with Central Vision Loss meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month at Glen Vue Centre, Railway Approach, East Grinstead 2pm till 4pm. Effie Visser, our group leader will be ____delighted _____________to___give _____you ______further _________information _______________-__01342 _________313854 ____________________ East Grinstead Stamp & Postcard Club - Chequer Mead Arts Centre, De la Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS on the first and third tuesday of most months, at 7.30pm. Visiting speakers give displays at most meetings, and there are two auctions a year among other "club" based activities. Visitors are always welcome. Further details may be obtained from _______the _____secretary: ____________01342 _________327554. _____________________________________________________ East Grinstead Ukulele Club - Ukulele players of all abilities are

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welcome to come along and sing, strum & socialise. We meet alternate Tuesdays upstairs at The Dorset Arms on High Street, East Grinstead.

More _______details _________on ____facebook ____________or___call _____Mike ______Davids _________on ____01342 ________300344 ___________________ Link-Up club for the over 60’s - The 3rd Tuesday in the month – 10.30-1.30 pm. Come along for tea and coffee and a fun activity followed by lunch – Total cost £3. Meet at Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead.

For _____further _________information _______________call _____Claire ________on ____(01342) __________328334. ______________________________ Crawley Folk and Square Dance Club - meets on alternate Tuesdays at Three Bridges Community Centre, Gales Place, Crawley. New members are welcome - instruction given for all dances. Soft shoes are recommended and ______bring ______your ______own ______refreshment. ________________Ring _____Bob ______on ___01293 ________536887. ________________________

WEDNESDAY ______________________________________________________________________________________ East Grinstead Flower Club - The Old Court House, East Court, East Grinstead. First Wednesday of the month - 7.30pm. £4 per evening. _01342 ________713191 _____________________________________________________________________________ St Richard's Badminton Club - friendly, independent club playing at Milton Mount Hall, Pound Hill Wednesday evenings from Sep to June. _01293 _________531826 ____________________________________________________________________________ Come and Dance - With an established friendly group in Horley on alternate Wednesday mornings. No partner needed! Call Audrey Gwynne _on ___01293 _________773026 _________________________________________________________________________ The Meridian Probus Club of East Grinstead - The Meridian Probus Club of East Grinstead for retired professional or business men meets locally 10.15am second Wednesday every month, coffee, interesting talk, optional ___________pub ______lunch. _________New ______members _____________welcome. ____________Call _____01342 _________323098. _______________ Wardrobe Wizards Sewing Group - from 11.30am to 2.30pm during school term time at Edmonds Hall, Albert Rd, Horley, Surrey. www.wardrobewizards.net ______________________________________________________________________________________ Circle Dancing - An established group - no partner needed, just some soft shoes, some energy and a will to learn something new. Alternative Wednesdays from 10-11.45am - Archway Function Room in Horley. _01293 _________773026 ____________________________________________________________________________ Turners Hill - Hilltop WI - Meets the third Wednesday of each month at ____the ____Ark _____7:30pm. ____________Call _____Barbara __________01342 _________715709. _____________________________________ Horley Photographic Club - meet at Strawson Hall, Albert Rd, Horley 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 Brass - Ensemble for experience brass players. For further information contact Stephen Worsley (Musical Director) - 07758 628977.

Lee _____Street ________Church, __________Horley, _________RH6 ______8ES _____-__8pm ______-__9.30pm _________________________________ Horley Evening W.I - Meet every second Wednesday each month in the Methodist ______________Church _________hall, ______Victoria _________Rd, _____Horley _________at___7.30pm. _______________________________ Maidenbower Women’s Institute - Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm, Maidenbower Junior School Dining Hall Speakers, activities, outings, visits, craft. Come & join us. _Lesley ________01293 ________886654 _____________________________________________________________________ Crawley ____________Art _____Society ___________-_Wednesdays ________________(7.30-9.30pm) ___________________More _____details ______under ______Tuesday. _____ Copthorne Evening W.I. - Second Wednesday of each month 7.45pm _at___Village _________Hall, ______Copthorne ______________Bank. _____________________________________________________ East Grinstead Horticultural Society - Meets at 7:30pm on the Second Wednesday of the month in the Old Court House, East Court (next to the Police Station) We have speakers on a variety of topics. _01342 ________326894 _____________________________________________________________________________ Worth Women’s Institute - Meet at the Montefiore Hall, Three Bridges on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 2.30pm (except Aug) _01293 _________407116 ____________________________________________________________________________ Continued...

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WEDNESDAY ___________________________________________________(continued) ___________________________________ East Grinstead Branch of the Women’s Section of The British Legion - meets on the 1st Wednesday each month in the RBL HQ, Station Rd (opposite the fire station) at 10.30am. Our aim is to raise money for the widows and children of military personnel. _For ____details _________call _____01342-323886 ___________________or___email ________-_maggyeg@fsmail.net ____________________________________ Pelargonium and Fuchsia Group - Meet on the third Wednesday of month at 8pm and we have very interesting speakers to talk to us.

Contact __________Sheila _________Lyon ______for ____more _______information _______________on ____01293 ________402867 _______________________ Friendly Ladies Badminton Group - looking for new members, Wednesday mornings 10.30 amto 12.30 pm Ashurst Wood Village Hall.

Contact __________Jean _______01342 ________822516 __________or ____Sue _____01342 _________825185. _________________________________ Meditation Class - meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at 7-9pm.

Chequer Mead Arts Centre. See how meditation can reduce stress and improve health and well-being. Admission free, Donations welcome.

Contact __________Maeve: __________01342-302761 ___________________ _______________________________________________ Crawley Amateur Radio Club - Hut 18 Tilgate Recreation Centre (next to K2) _____every _______Wednesday ______________from ______1930 ______email _______secretary@carc.org.uk __________________________for ____more ______details. _____ Meditation Evening - Wednesdays fortnightly – 7pm to 9pm at the Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre, East Grinstead. This evening is open to all who wish to reduce stress, experience calmness in their lives, and increase their energy levels. Admission free, Donations welcome.

Call _____Maeve _________on ___07917318628 _________________or ___maeve@ukpranichealing.net _________________________________________________ The East Grinstead Art society - Founded in 1983, East Grinstead Society meets twice per month for demos, talks and workshops. For further __________info _____or ___to ____attend ________call _____Wendy _________–___01342 ________311 _____093. __________________________ East Grinstead Spinners - 1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month. 2pm-4pm at St Mary's Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 2DS. Small friendly group, all levels of skill welcome. Visitors £3.

Programme on egspin.org.uk or wsd.org.uk/guilds, _or___contact _________Stephanie _____________01825 _________731930 ___________________________________________________ C.A.G.S Golf Society - All standards welcome, meets last Wednesday every month to play courses in Sussex & Surrey.

Ted _____Jenkins __________on ____01293 ________529571 __________or ____07766 ________533805 _____________________________________ The Pound Hill Dance Club - meets weekly at 8pm on a Wednesday evening for adult social Ballroom and Latin Dancing at the Pound Hill Community Centre, Worth Road, Crawley. A friendly and welcoming Club that also offers dances classes for children. Please telephone the secretary ____________on ____01293 ________514034 __________for ____further __________information. ______________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________

THURSDAY ______________________________________________________________________________________ Gales Ladies Badminton Club - We are a small friendly ladies club playing __________in ___Crawley ___________Down _______Village _________Hall ______on ___Thursday ____________at ___9.30-11.30am. ______________________ The Horley & District U3A - No longer working full time? Why not join us? We meet at the Regent Hall, Albert Rd, Horley on the 2nd Thursday of ____the ____month _________from _______2.15 ______-_4.30 ______pm. _______For ____details _________-__01293 ________786325. ___________________ Meridian Bridge Club - We play on Thursday afternoons from 1.30 to 5.00 _______pm ____in ___the _____Meridian ____________Hall, ______East _____Grinstead. ______________01342 ________822791. ______________________ Milton Mount Community Choir - is open to all ages and abilities 6.30 - 7.30pm at Milton Mount School , Pound Hill. RH10 3AG. £2 ____for ____adults, _________free ______for ____children. ____________More _______info _______01293 _________537158. ________________________ NHS Retirement Fellowship - East Grinstead Branch - The club meets on the first Thursday of month at 2pm, St Swithuns church hall. Call Yvonne __________01342 ________822834 ____________________________________________________________________ The Horley Lions Club - The club meets twice monthly at the Horley Sports & Social Club Albert Rd www.horleylions.org.uk or horleylions@btinternet.com

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East Grinstead Tadpoles Swimming Club - A Swimming Club for the disabled, we meet every Thursday night at the Kings Centre in East Grinstead from 8 till 9pm. We have members with various disabilities and _learning __________disabilities. ___________________________________________________________________________ Adult Swimmers Club - Meets at the Olympus Centre, East Grinstead on Thursday mornings during term time. 2 sessions; 9-10am & 10-11am Swim ________at___your ______own ______pace, _______fast _____or ____slow! ________01342 ________712835 _______________________________ Gales Ladies Badminton Club - We are a small friendly ladies club playing in Crawley Down Village Hall on Thursday 9.30-11.30am.

Call _____Jan _____for ____more ______details _________on ____01293 ________531826. _____________________________________________ Autism Support Crawley - Meet the first Thursday of every month at The Children and Family Centre, Creasys Drive, Broadfield, 7.30 pm-9.15 pm. £1 ____entry _______fee. _____www.autismsupportcrawley.co.uk ______________________________________________________________________ East Grinstead Choral Society - We rehearse from 7.30pm until 9.45pm on Thursdays in the Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead. The choir performs at least four concerts a year and enjoys a variety _________of___social _______events, _________inc. _____tours ______home _______and ______abroad. __________www.egcs.co.uk ________________________ Arthritis Care Support Group - Our purpose is to provide support and friendship to people with all kinds of arthritis. We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at 2.30pm at the Woodhatch Centre in Woodhatch when we have a speaker, tea and raffle 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.

Contact __________Syliva _______Mann ________01737 ________242193 _____________________________________________________ Rotary Club of Horley - meet at the Cambridge Hotel on Thursday at 12.30pm for lunch at 1pm, followed by a speaker.

We raise money for Rotary and local charities and also enjoy many social events _________at___home _______and _____abroad. __________01293 _________782425. ___________________________________________ Pound Hill WI - meets on 3rd Thursday of each month at 8.00 p.m. at St Barnabas Pastoral Centre, Worth Road, Crawley. We are a lively, friendly, diverse _________group ________who ______will _____make _______you ____very ______welcome. _________________________________________ Concordia Singers - A musical programme with professional soloists, orchestras, etc. Thursdays 7.45pm, Crawley URC, Pound Hill. www.concordiasingers.org.uk ______________________________________________________________________________________ Crawley Floral Arrangement - Welcomes visitors and new members to a varied programme of floral demonstrations and workshops.

Meetings on the second Thursday at 7.30 pm. Crawley Horticultural Hall, Ifield Ave, West Green, Crawley.

Call _____01293 ________402905 __________for ___information. ____________________________________________________________ Dormans Evening WI - This thriving WI meets in the Parish Room, Dormansland on the second Thursday of each monthat 8:00 pm. Visitors warmly __________welcomed. ______________You'll _______find _____lots _____of___information ______________at ___www.dewi.btck.co.uk _________________________ East Grinstead Camera Club- We meet every Thursday at 7-45 for 8pm at The Jubilee Community Centre in Charlwoods Rd, East Grinstead, RH19 3HP from the beginning of Sep. until early May. www.egcc.org.uk egcc.info@yahoo.co.uk ______________________________________________________________________________________ The Weald Choir of Crawley Thursday evening at 8pm in St Richard’s Church, Three Bridges.

A___mixed ________voice ______choir. ________www.wealdchoir.co.uk ___________________________or___01293 ________411355. _______________________ Crawley Down Evening WI - First Thursday of the month at 7.30 p.m. The Glebe ________Centre, _________All ___Saints ________Church _________Hall, _____Vicarage ___________Road, _______Ladies, _________come _______and _____join _____us.

Delta Club - meetings and outings arranged by disabled adults for disabled adults. Transport usually available within 10 miles of Horley centre. _01293 _______785133. ______________________________________________________________________________ St.Edwards Social Club - holds a weekly Bingo Session on Thursday at Hillcrest Close, Pound Hill, RH10 7EQ. Eyes down 8.15 p.m. Contact 01293 882300 __________All ___Welcome. _________________________________________________________________________ Crawley Scottish Country Dancing - meets every Thursday 8-10 pm at Milton Mount Community Centre, Pound Hill RH10 3DP. No need to bring a partner as beginners will dance with someone more experienced. Please phone 01403 269439 or see www.crawleyscdc.btck.co.uk

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COMMUNITY - CHARITIES, CLUBS, GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS Tai Chi for health - All are welcome to a ‘free Introductory Evening’ to learn the slow, controlled and graceful movements of White Crane T’ai Chi. Suitable for all ages.

To learn more please come along on Thursday evenings to Edmonds Hall at Horley Town Council offices (rear entrance), Albert Rd, Horley from 7.30pm.

For _____any _____more ______info ______call ____Colin _______Hodsdon ___________07754 ________387676 __________________________________ Choirpower - meeting weekly from 8.00 - 10.00pm on Thursdays in Chequermead Arts Centre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead. Showsongs and popular classics. Contact Marion 01342 312824 or shustermarion@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________________________________________

Sackville Lacemakers - We meet one Saturday a month from 10 am- 4pm at East Court Mansion, East Court, East Grinstead.

If you make lace (or would like to learn), knit, crochet, embroider or sew and would like to join us and learn a new skill, contact Jo Visser on 01342 328751 or ___Lynda ________Brown ________on ____01342 ________311906 _______________________________________________________ Knit ‘n’ Natter - Crawley Library 2nd and last Saturday every month from 24pm. Beginners welcome - for knitting, crochet, embroidery and lively conversation. _________________Refreshments ________________available. ____________For ____info: ______ruthburry@yahoo.com. _______________________________

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Crawley Croquet Club - We play Thursdays and Sundays afternoons in Worth Park, Milton Mount Av. Pound Hill RH10 3DY. Free parking, accessible by ____bus. ______01293 ________884469 _________-__www.crawleycroquetclub.org.uk. _________________________________________________________ Book Sale - Hundreds of books, new & secondhand at low prices. + DVDs, CDs & refreshmentson the first Saturday of every month (except Jan) 10am-1pm at ST PETER'S CHURCH, IFIELD ROAD, WEST GREEN, CRAWLEY (in _aid ____of___church ________fabric) ______________________________________________________________________ Cyclists Touring Club (CTC) - We are a local section of this National Cycling Charity and we run Sunday bike rides suitable for cyclists of most abilities.

Please _________see ____our _____website _________for ____details: www.horshamandcrawleyctc.org.uk _______________________________________________________ Greenstede Singers - a ladies' choir meeting alternative Sundays 4.00- 5.30pm in East Grinstead. We sing a varied repertoire of partsongs from 1600 to the present day. Contact Marion 01342 312824 or shustermarion@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Crawley Amateur Radio Club Hut 18 Tilgate Recreation Centre (next to K2) every Sunday from 1100 email ________secretary@carc.org.uk ___________________________for _____more _______details _______________________________________

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. _________ Horley Country Market - from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon on Fridays at St John _______Ambulance ______________Hall, _____Massetts ___________Rd, _____Horley. _________Free ______admission. _____________________________ Ifield Barn Theatre Society - on a Friday evening from 8 p.m.

Tel: _____01293 ________525030 __________Actors/backstage/wardrobe/etc ______________________________________www.ifieldbarn.co.uk. _________________________ Crawley Macular Group - Helping People with Central Vision Loss meet on the 3rd Friday of the month (excl. Apr & Dec) in the Bill Buck Room, 1st Floor, Crawley __________Library _________10.30 _______am _____-_12.30 ________pm. ______For ____info _____-__01293 _________882108 ____________________ Crawley Horticultural Soc. Bridge Group - We are a friendly group and _play _____social _______duplicate ___________bridge _________on ___Friday ________evenings. _____________Secretary: ____________01293 ________402868 _________ Crawley Keyboard Club - at The Charis Centre, West Green Drive. Concerts are _____held _____on ____the _____last ____Friday ________of___each ______month ________at ___7.30pm. ___________Ring _______01293 _________530276. ________ Action Group Organisation - are a group of people with special and disabled needs aged 18+ years. We promote disability awareness around Crawley and West Sussex. We meet up on a two weekly basis.Lawrence@lawrencemallinson.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Crawley Bridge Club - 7.15 p.m. every Wednesday & Friday at Grattons Indoor Bowls Club in Pound Hill. Call Helen, 01342 719779, Betty, ________01293 ________547030. ______________________________________________________________________ Icebreakers Dining Club - Are you single and looking to meet new people like you? If so you might be interested in Icebreakers – a local dining club for the single over 40’s. We meet on Friday’s for a meal at a number of different venues in the area, such as pubs, restaurants, country hotels. There’s no membership or joining fee so members feel free to attend as often as they would like to. For more information call Jacquie on 01403-273480 or www.icebreakersclub.co.uk ______________________________________________________________________________________ Shortmat Bowls Club - We meet every Friday 2.30 - 4.430 at Ashurst Wood Village Centre which has good facilities for the disabled, and plenty of parking. £2.50 per session. You are very welcome to come and try us out, we can lend you bowls, just wear flat shoes. foe more details ring Marilyn on 01432 ________322830. ______________________________________________________________________________

SATURDAY ______________________________________________________________________________________ East Grinstead Old Time Dance Club - Every 3rd Saturday 7-30 till 11pm.

Imberborne _______________School, _________Windmill ___________Lane ______East ______Grinstead ___________RH19 _______2DT. _____________________ Copthorne Cricket Club - Are looking for new players to bolster their Saturday squad. We play in Division 2 of the Mid Sussex League.

New members (and volunteers) required of any standard.

Stewart __________on ____01342 ________717067 ________________________________________________________________ Scrapbook / Cardmaking Club - 3rd Saturday of each month at The Montefore Hall, Three Bridges. Create memory albums for yourself or for gifts. ________Contact _________Alison ________for ____more _______details ________ajchallis@aol.com. __________________________________________ Tilgate Park Run - Every Saturday 9am at Tilgate lake. For people of all ages and abilities, runners, joggers and walkers all welcome. www.parkrun.org.uk/tilgate ______________________________________________________________________________________ Crawley Filmmakers and Photographers - Meet every Saturday from 9.30 to 1pm at Excelsior Studios, Manor Royal. www.cfap.org.uk

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VARIOUS ______________________________________________________________________________________ Free Healthy Walks on Ashdown Forest - Varied walks around Ashdown Forest and surround villages and countryside.

Short walks of an hour, no need to book just turn up.

For _____more ______info: ______Paula _______Hubens __________07740 ________899559 _________/__p.hubens@tcv.org.uk _________________________________ St. Barnabas Pastoral Centre Cafe - Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley, RH10 7EB, is open on Tuesdays & Fridays, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm and Saturdays 10.00am - 12noon, serving light refreshments and providing a friendly meeting place.

Every Friday at 12.30 pm a two course hot lunch plus tea/coffee is available for £5.50 (please book in advance if possible). At least once a month on a Saturday (often the first Saturday of the month) there is a Market selling books, bric a brac, clothing, home produce, etc. Why not give us a try? For further _________details _________ring _____(01293) __________883362. _____________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________________________ East Grinstead Food Bank open at the Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road: Mon 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm - Wed 9.00 am to 11.00 am Fri 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm A telephone service will operate on Bank Holidays, in an emergency 07983 209940. For info contact us on info@eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk or call 07983 209940

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Lofty ideals Converting your loft can be the ideal way to gain extra space without the expense and hassle of moving house.

Katherine Sorrell outlines the dos and don’ts.

Dark, pokey and inaccessible, lofts can often be, literally, a waste of space, useful for a bit of dusty, long-term storage and nothing else. Turn that space into one or two useful rooms and – ta da! – not only might you have added real value to your property, but you’ve got extra living space that could make all the difference to a happy family life.

You should have a proper lobby area when you come up the stairs, there should be sufficient head clearance, it should be properly insulated, you should have a dormer window rather than a Velux. It’s also important to think about how a loft conversion affects the house as a whole, as they can make them top heavy, with too many bedrooms and, in comparison, too few reception rooms.

The simplest loft conversion might just involve strengthening and boarding out the floor, adding a light and sticking in a pull-down loft ladder – giving you a good-sized storage area that’s accessible on a regular basis, at a cost of probably only a couple of thousand pounds. Bear in mind, however, that Building Regulations may apply to even a simple conversion – see more at www.planningportal.gov.uk. Such a basic project may be a good idea in practical, everyday terms, but if it’s added value you’re after, you’ll have to be more ambitious, say the experts, and put in at least one ‘real’ room.

Check out other properties nearby which have been similarly extended to see what has been done and what they’re worth.’ When doing your research, it’s always a good idea to ask a local estate agent for advice, and you could also go to a website such as www.nethouseprices.com to find out how much properties in your area have sold for recently.

‘It’s a false economy to cut corners,’ says Jeremy Leaf, RICS housing spokesperson (www.rics.org).

‘To maximise your return the conversion has to be designed properly from the very beginning.

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A word about space planning.

If you have room, adding a bathroom to a loft conversion makes sense both practically and financially, and shouldn’t cost any more than adding a new bathroom anywhere else in the house – in other words, anything from around £3,000 for a plain fit-out. Costs will be minimised if you place the bathroom above one on the floor below, keeping plumbing work simple,

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but Hugo Tugman of Architect Your Home (www.architect-yourhome.com) points out that you should always keep your options open. ‘It’s folly to put the bathroom in the wrong place, just because that’s where the drains are,’ he says. ‘The same goes for staircases – most people think that there’s just one place where a staircase can be fitted in a loft conversion, because Building Regulations require two metres of head room above it, but you can end up squashing your accommodation just because the best bit of loft is taken up with a staircase. It’s really worth considering the possible alternatives when doing your planning.’

And finally, if overall head height is an issue in your potential loft conversion, don’t try to get away with cramped, uncomfortable rooms.

Hugo points out that lowering the ceilings of the rooms below is often a possibility, and can make all the difference to the success of a project.

‘It sounds like it would be a massive expense,’ he says, ‘but in fact the additional costs are really only plastering and decorating the rooms below, and it would probably add no more than about three or four thousand onto a simple job.’

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We take a client’s idea, develop this into a design brief, produce the drawings, take it through the Council’s Planning & Building Regulations Department if required and carry out the building and refurbishment work, or we provide just any part of this process.

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Picnic Perfect A summer’s day wouldn’t be complete without some alfresco eating. Now the warm weather’s on it’s way, it’s time to start preparing those picnics and enjoy the great outdoors! Here’s our pick of the best picnic products under £40: 3

Memory Lane Picnic, Sainsburys, from £1.50

1 Seagull Picnic Blanket, www.claireloves.co.uk, £36.00 2 Set of 12 Vintage Doily Blueberry Picnic Cutlery Sets, www.dotcomgiftshop.com, £4.95 3 Picnic Basket, HomeSense, £19.99

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4 Melamine Dinner Plate, Wilkinson, £2.00 5 Field Rose Bento Box, Cath Kidston, £10.00 6 Bright Spotty Flask 1L, George at Asda, £5.00

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Dry Weather Gardening After all those weeks in early summer when it seemed unable to stop raining, many plants will have been lulled into a false sense of security. And those of us who look after the plants are also likely to have become a little too used to not worrying about what and how to water to best effect, and how to minimise the effects of dry weather. So if you’re now finding yourself battling with the effects of a more text-book summer, here are my tips for coping:

Mulching really does help to keep the moisture in the soil. It’s important to make sure the soil is really well watered BEFORE you apply the mulch, so water well or wait until after there has been a heavy rainfall.

Then around the area, covering the roots of the plant (or preferably a bit further) shovel on well-rotted manure, composted bark or garden compost. Don’t forget that vegetables as well as flowers benefit from mulching.

On the whole, plants with silvery or densely hairy leaves are pretty drought tolerant, as are those whose names imply that they are of Mediterranean origin. Some of my favourite drought-resisters include: Convolvulus cneorum: stunning silvery leaves and miniature white flowers, often with a touch of pink, which resemble those of morning glories.

A bit of temporary shading, perhaps in Rosemary: this shrub has great purple the form of some shade netting (available flowers and wonderfully aromatic foliage, A slow but steady supply of water is generally from garden centres) or some large, leafy perfect for cooking. more use and more appreciated by plants branches driven in to the soil, will help to than intermittent heavy drenching. Newly keep things a little cooler during the hotter Senecio maritima: a pretty divided leafed planted trees and shrubs establish better and weather. It may not look great, but it could plant with dense hair on the leaves making it suffer drought stress less if the soil is never save you a packet in replacing plants. look silvery. allowed to dry out completely. Installing Vegetable plants can be covered with netted Gazanias: with their large orange, brown and some perforated or permeable pipe beneath cloches (like the Giant Easy Net Tunnels burgundy flowers and silvered leaves, they look the soil surface or on the surface but beneath available from my website) to achieve the a treat in patio pots of summer borders. the mulch provides just what they need. same effect – and these will also help to keep Lavenders:aromatic leaves and perfumed blue, off many potential pests too. lilac purple or white flower spikes, this cottage If you’re making any new plantings for the patio right now, don’t risk them becoming drought Siphoning water out from the bath is a great garden favourite is also a magnet for bees. stressed before their moment of autumn or way to re-use domestic water. The usual tiny Geraniums and their cousins, Pelargoniums, are winter glory comes. When planting up late quantities of soap or bubble bath used by both very drought resistant, and come with season patio pots, decrease the effects of the most of us won’t cause any problems with foliage that is often attractively marked and summer sun by lining the insides of the pot plants and makes a great drink for trees, pretty flowers. Pelargoniums, usually the more with bubble-wrap polythene. shrubs, flowers and vegetables. flamboyantly coloured of the two, are not hardy Remember that some plants are more but great in summer containers and the When you do need to use extra water on your tolerant of dry conditions than others, herbaceous geraniums should last for years. garden, try to apply it in the evening or so next time you do shop for plants,

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Less will be lost by evaporation and there will also be less likelihood of plants suffering scorching. However much you’ve taken a fancy to a gorgeous looking plant in your local garden centre, don’t buy it right now. In hot, dry conditions it is much harder for a plant to become established and much more likely that it’ll suffer stress.

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Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code

If you’re planning on sending your children to enjoy organised outdoor activities over the summer holidays, thanks to an initiative from local charity Myfanwy Townsend Melanoma Research Fund, they are more likely to stay sun safe.

The East Grinstead-based charity devised and funded www.oksunsafetycode.com, a free online resource to promote sun safety for those that work outside with children, after discovering that 80% of lifetime sun exposure occurs during childhood and one bout of blistering sunburn can double at a young age, especially through respected the risk of developing melanoma later on in life. coaches, teachers,instructors and leaders, will “So far, the support has been phenomenal,” encourage good habits which will last a lifetime.

Michelle Baker from Myfanwy Townsend We are delighted that so many organisations Melanoma Research Fund explains, “with a raft of want to be part of this important legacy.” national governing bodies of sport and outdoor The charity, who have raised over £400,000 to groups agreeing to back the initiative, including The Pony Club, The Scouts Association and England help fund research into cures and prevention for Athletics.”“Clubs and individuals will be required to the most harmful form of skin cancer, have also follow a code to gain an official accreditation mark; received celebrity support from presenter Julia Bradbury, who says: verifying that specific sun protection measures have been met.

“I am a lover of the outdoors but also aware of the harmful effects of the sun; so I am delighted to be part A downloadable toolkit provides promotional of the creation of the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. materials, designed to keep guidelines active and ensure that good practice is supported by parents.” We owe it to all children to do our best to make sure they are safe in the sun.”

“Whilst nothing is better than the great outdoors, we want to ensure kids understand the importance For further information on the sun safety of staying safe in the sun” says the charity’s founder, code and to check if your child’s activities are Harry Townsend; “targeting attitudes and behaviour accredited visit: www.oksunsafetycode.com.

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The Bully Inside

I have met many individuals Have you ever considered yourself a bully? Most will not. in positions of authority whose inner bully prevented them from admitting Let me put that question weakness and seeking help. another way. Have you ever Some of these were Directors talked yourself out of being of companies, high level able to do a particular thing, telling yourself you’re not good sporting professionals as well as the young school kids enough, that you're never working through exams. going to be that good?

Would you stand by and watch someone else put a friend or family member down? I suspect your answer would be no!

In the first year of setting up my business I would probably have to admit I sabotaged myself. I spent the year telling myself I wasn’t going to succeed and to just enjoy the experience for as long as it lasted.

Now luckily I realised what I was doing and took steps to prevent it stopping me from achieving my goals.

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My internal voice stopped me from having the confidence to stand and up talk to people.

I’m not just talking about on stage but to my potential clients.

I lucky enough was able to spot the signs and symptoms with some help from friends. Now there really is no stopping me.

The internal bully does not distinguish between young, old, professional or school child.

What I have found when speaking to individuals is that they feel like the only one in their situation and that nobody else can help.

There are no limits this year.

I’m involved in raising money by driving a car around for some fantastic charities.

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What therapists, coaches and other wellness specialists can do is to help you take control back of that bullying dialogue.

I challenge you to show your bully the front door. Even if it means knocking on one of our doors for the initial help.

Let me just ask you another question? How would you feel if those controlling thoughts weren’t there?

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Rainbow Care Ltd allows individuals to enjoy the comfort and security of living in their own homes. The Care in the Community Act, which became law in the early 1990s stated that people who were finding it difficult to manage at home, through infirmity, illness or disability, should be given the help and support they need to allow them to live in the community amongst their friends and relatives, for as long as they are willing or able to do so.

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Rainbow Care Ltd offers a range of services and are dedicated to providing those in need with the correct level of help and support they require. We cover various areas of support such as personal care, respite domestic and social care, shopping etc. These services can be provided from a minimum of half an hour upwards.

If you believe you would benefit from this type of assistance then you can contact Rainbow Care Ltd who will be happy to send you their brochure and come and assess your needs.

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Free Dental Consultation With our dedicated Treatment Co-ordinator

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Making the most of a staycation

Although you might imagine that the main reason people stay in the UK for the summer is lack of money, it’s not always the case. Not everyone likes the hassle of travelling, particularly those who are elderly and not up to facing the scrum of airports and ferry terminals.

And if you are a parent of young children the journey is enough to put you off going away at all.

We do have a beautiful country with some fascinating history and lots going on. But people travel overseas simply because we can’t rely on our weather. Chances are though, if you take a two week break at home - either in your own home or in a holiday rental property - there will be some days that are lovely and can be made every bit as enjoyable as being abroad.

The trick is preparing as much as possible beforehand, so when the forecast says the next day will be warm you’ll be ready to leave early and beat the crowds.

Firstly you need to think about the ‘equipment’ you’ll need. If you are planning a picnic lunch gather up the essentials and have them packed up ready to go.

Picnic blankets are the lightest and smallest to carry but older members of the family might need a fold up chair.

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Games add to the fun so include a football, a Frisbee or buckets and spades.

Younger children can have a small rucksack containing drawing materials.

The food of course is a highlight of a day out and unless you are planning a pub lunch you should buy and prepare as much as you can well in advance. Biscuits, crisps and drinks and the obligatory tea bags, sugar, cups and a teaspoon should be packed in readiness. Make sure plastic containers have their lids with them and flasks their stoppers, and you won’t be scrabbling around at the back of the cupboard at the last minute.

Other essentials include sun lotion, tissues/kitchen towel, a rubbish bag and hand wipes – baby wipes make excellent all-purpose cleaning cloths. Some first aid materials won’t go amiss either, particularly plasters and sting relief cream.

We all know that the forecast isn’t always right, so put a few jumpers in a bag too.

Next, you need to decide where to go. Brainstorm ideas with your family: trips that only take a half day; beach or river destinations for the warmest days; places that have indoor entertainment nearby if the weather turns or you decide to make a longer day.

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Include locations to go to when you have more of a budget e.g. theme parks, and also those that are free if you are trying to suit everybody without spending a fortune.

If you have children, the website www.letsgowiththechildren.co.uk is an excellent source of ideas and www.resort-guide.co.uk is also a good site to visit. When the sun arrives, you’ll be able to quickly select an ideal spot from your list.

The night before you go, top up the car with fuel, print out directions or set up the satnav, prepare any fresh food, withdraw some cash and put phones and cameras on charge.

Most importantly, agree a leaving time for the next morning with the family. If you say 8 o’clock you have a chance of being on your way by 8:30; if you don’t say a time at all everybody will be working to their own plan and you will have wasted precious sunny hours.

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INDEX Accountants, Tax Assist Accountants (East Grinstead), 61 Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning & Associates, 28 Architect, J N A Architects Ltd, 30 Beauty Salon, 7th Heaven, 56 Beauty Salon, The Beauty Room, 56 Blinds, Blind Design, 30 Blinds, Blind Design, 9 Builder, Beeches Builders, 30 Building & Construction, Alastair West Building & property Improvements, 30 Building & Construction, D J Sheppard Building, 30 Building & Construction, Loft Property, 28 Building & Maintenance, GB Brickwork Ltd, 30 Building Services, RSE Remaz Ltd, 21 Cake Specialist, Cake Design, 47 Cake Specialist, TortaRosa, 47 Car Dealership / Servicing , Turners Hill Garage, 63 Care Home, Sussex Health Care, 5 Carers / home help, Age UK East Grinstead & District, 54 Carpentry & Joinery, Hayter and Smythe, 30 Carpentry Services, AG Kerr Carpentry, 22 Carpentry Services, Brooklands Carpentry, 30 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, North Downs Cleaning Services, 31 Carpets & Flooring, Carpet Man Sussex, 31 Chiropractic Clinic, Family Chiropractic Sussex, 53 Cleaning, Deluxe Cleaning, 31 Cleaning, Help Made Simple, 31 Coach Hire, Premier Transport, 13 Computers & Laptops, Stock & Asset Management Ltd, 60 Conservatories, Icon Roofs Ltd, 37 Cosmetic Surgery, McIndoe Surgical Centre, 53 Counselling, Judy James MBACP, 52 Country Store, Hammersleys Store Ltd , 61 Curtains & Blind, Elizabeth Designs, 27 Dental Practice, Concordia Dental Healthcare, 49 Dental Practice, Oakmead Dental Care, 51 Designers & Manufacturers of Bespoke Furniture, Workshop Projects, 3 Domestic Fuels, Geoff Boorman Fuels, 29 Domiciliary Care, Inter-County Nursing & Care Services Ltd, 50 Domiciliary Care, Rainbow Care Ltd, 50 Doors, Surrey Door Centre, 29 Double Glazing, As Good As New, 28 Double Glazing, Duke Window Service, 26 Double Glazing, Holtye Windows Ltd, 33 Driveways, New Look Driveways Ltd, 38 Driveways, Vintage Driveways, 39 Dyslexia Services, Sarah McCahon Dyslexia Services, 42 Electrician, Boss Electrical Services, 31 Electrician, Nicholas Electrical, 31 Electrician, Sherwood Electrical, 31 Electrician, Smith Electrical, 31 Energy Solutions, Forest Row Energy, 11 Estate Agents, Coles Estate Agents, 34 Estate Planning, Good Wills, 54 Florist, Helgaz Flowers , 57 Foot Health Practitioner, Comfort Care Clinic, 52 Foot Health Practitioner, Liz Potts - Foot Health Practitioner, 52 Funeral Director, R Medhurst, 52 Funeral Director, Stoneman Funeral Service, 19 Garage doors, G.M Garage Doors, 32 Garage Services, The Village Garage, 61 Garden & Household Services, A K Fencing & Decking, 33 Garden Buildings & Conservatories, Cousins Conservatories & Garden Buildings, 35 Garden Design , Acer Garden & Landscaping, 39 Garden Maintenance and Landscape Contractors, Copthorne Garden Services, 39 Garden Maintenance and Landscape Contractors, Ed's Garden Maintenance, 39 Garden Maintenance and Landscape Contractors, LGC - The landscape Gardening Company, 38 Garden Maintenance and Landscape Contractors, Mad About Gardens, 40

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Garden Services, Acacia, 39 Garden Services, Eden Landscapes, 39 Garden Services, Rowfant Gardencare, 40 Gardening Services, Lawn Care Pro, 36 Golf Club, Burstow Golf Club, 59 Gutter Cleaning & Repairs, Russell's Gutters, 41 Gutter, Fascia and Roof Services, Expest Services , 27 Hair Salon, Michael Todd Hairdressing, 57 Hearing Care Centre, Action For Deafness, 52 Heating Services, Nordec Ltd, 27 Heating Services, Storaheat, 32 Heating Services, Tiltwood Heating Services, 32 Holistic Therapist, Freedom Therapies, 52 Home Improvement Specialist, Wealden Contracts Ltd, 25 Home Maintenance, P S M Maintenance, 33 Hypnotherapist, Becky Wells Ltd, 53 I T Services (Biz-to-Biz), Ashdown Solutions Ltd, 61 Interiors Blinds, Interior Blinds UK Ltd, 26 Kitchen and Bathroom Services, Dream Doors Interiors Ltd, 22 Landscapes and Property Services, Chris Thompson Landscape & Property Svs, 40 Landscaping, Branching Out Landscapes, 40 Landscaping, Katsura Gardens, 39 Landscaping, P.L.A Landscaping, 40 Landscaping, S J Wanstall Landscaping, 40 Lawncare and Garden Services, Earthbond, 40 Lawncare and Garden Services, Repair My Lawn, 40 Leisure Centre, Freedom Leisure, 2 Locksmiths, Lees Locks, 30 Natural Remedies & Light Therapy, Marie Atlas Ltd, 55 Outdoor Pursuits, Blackland Farm, 59 Outdoor Pursuits, Deers Leap Bikes / TrekCo Outdoor Adventure, 59 Painter and Decorator, A W Decorators, 32 Painter and Decorator, Anthonys Interiors, 32 Painter and Decorator, Ian Gibb Painting & Decorating, 32 Painter and Decorator, Mundy Decorators, 32 Pest Control, APM Pest Control, 41 Pest Control, Dick Clark Traditional Molecatcher, 41 Pest Control, Expest Pest Control Services, 38 Pest Control, J R Pest Control, 41 Plastering/General Builder, A M Brockbank, 40 Plumbing and Heating, Tim Burberry Plumbing, 23 Plumbing, John Bloom Plumbing, 32 Plumbing, R C Thompsett Plumbing, 32 Property Refurbishment & Construction, Baileybridge Property Refurbishment & Construction, 23 Public House and Restaurant, The Fox Eating and Drinking House, 47 Restaurant and Takeaway , Monsoon Indian Restaurant, 64 Restaurant and Takeaway , Xquisite Indian Cuisine, 1 Retirement Properties, Charters Village, 7 Roof & Gutter Cleaning, Tilley & Co, 27 Roofing, A W R Roofing, 33 Roofing, D J Sheppard Roofing, 33 Satellite/TV, Norsat, 26 Scaffolding, Sussex Chimneys (East Grinstead Scaffolding), 29 Segway Experience, Segway Unleashed, 59 Skip Hire, R B Mini Skips, 41 Takeaway Food, The Master Fryer Felbridge, 47 Taxi Services, Border Cars, 61 Theatre Productions, Bullfrog Productions, 18 Tree Care and Fencing, D R Newland Treecare & Fencing, 41 Tree Care, Bartlett Tree Experts, 37 Tree Surgeons, Beadell Tree Surgeons, 41 Tree Surgeons, Floran Tree, 41 Tree Surgeons, J Ledger Tree Care, 41 Treehouses, Sussex Garden Woodwork, 40 Tuition, Christine Sotiriou, 43 Tuition, Jeff Smith Tuition, 43 TV and Audio supplies and installation, Future Audio, 44

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