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Hello... This month we are celebrating that school is out for summer with fabulous features, and two huge competitions to get you in the mood for the long, hot, summer days! Our homes feature will give you all the tips and advice you need to make sure that your guest room looks the part this summer for any house guests who might arrive. Our cover story features the hit musical MAMMA MIA! featuring the music of Swedish superstars ABBA which comes to the Brighton Centre, and we have tickets for you to win! As if one competition is not enough, we have a second competition for you as girl band Little Mix are set to perform at the South of England Event Centre and we have tickets to win! Enjoy August with us, now that school is out for summer, settle down and catch up with our lifestyle features and local community content, specific to your hometown, village or hamlet. Don’t forget you can contact our community writers by emailing featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk if there is something you would like to see in the magazine next month. It’s over to you! The RH Team
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MAMMA MIA! Comes To The Brighton Centre 20
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Crawleys’ Of The World The summer holidays are upon us, have you got a trip away booked? Whether you have or not – this month, RH History Uncovered looks at the communities of the world which share their name with our West Sussex town from the United States to the land Down Under in Australia, no passport required! By Jacob White Crawley, West Virginia Crawley is a small town in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, located on the US Route 60. The state of West Virginia is in the Appalachian region, bordered by Virginia to the south east, Kentucky to the south west, Ohio to the north west, Pennsylvania to the north, and Maryland to the northeast. The state is the 9th smallest by area, 38th in population, and has the second lowest household income of the 50 United States. The state’s capital and largest city is Charleston with a population of 50,821. West Virginia Population: 1,844,128 (2015) Nickname: Mountain State Slogan: Wild and Wonderful Motto: Montani semper lineri (Mountaineers Are Always Free) State Governor: Jim Justice (Democratic)
Crawley, Western Australia Crawley is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the city of Subiaco, it is home to the University of Western Australia, the state’s oldest university. Western Australia occupies the entire western third of Australia, bound by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south east. It is Australia’s largest state with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres, and the second largest country subdivision in the world, this is only surpassed by Russia’s Sakha Republic. Western Australia Population: 2,613,700 (2016) Nickname: The Wildflower State/The Golden State Premier of Western Australia: Mark McGowan (Labor)
From Crawley To Crawley Have you visited either of the Crawleys’ in the USA or Australia, featured? We would love to hear from you, especially any photos you might have! Email: featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk, Facebook: www.facebook.com/RHUncovered/, or Twitter: www.twitter.com/RHUncovered
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Crawley Author Reaches For The Skies With New Book Unto The Skies: A Biography Of Amy Johnson, by Crawley author Karim Lalani is the compelling story of the lone British flyer who set out to break a record and then became the icon for a generation. By Jacob White
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uthor Karim Lalani, who lives in the Pound Hill area of Crawley and who is currently between jobs has been writing and submitting material to publishers since his early twenties. He says he enjoys the free rein writing gives him and his imagination and that at school English was his best subject. Karim’s newest book is a biography of pioneering British aviator Amy Johnson, who was the first female pilot to fly alone from Britain to Australia. Flying solo or with her husband, she set numerous long-distance records during the 1930s, and in the Second World War she was a part of the Air Transport Auxiliary. The inspiration to write about the remarkable life of Amy Johnson began for Karim whilst he was still at school. He says that in an assembly in the 1980s his head teacher was talking glowingly about a former typist turned flier who embarked on a solo flight to Australia 50 years earlier. Time passed and the inspiration lay dormant, before in late 2000, Karim saw a news item on BBC South East about
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an attempt to establish what happened to Amy Johnson after her plane ditched into the Thames Estuary in January 1941, veering off course in adverse weather conditions. That BBC news item sowed the seed for Karim, and he began to believe that the book was one he was destined to write. However, despite a huge admiration for Amy Johnson, and her phenomenal aviation achievements the writing and publication of the biography was far from an easy ride. Karim, said: “The biggest challenge to me in writing Unto The Skies was the necessary research whilst being employed full-time. I took a lot of Fridays as annual leave to immerse myself in a project that took from start to finish over five years, the challenge since has been securing publication.” On his writing, Karim, says: “I always find time to write even for just half an hour a day.” His advice for aspiring writers is simple, he says: “Be prepared for the disappointment of rejection and although it’s a cliché, whatever project you’re working on, get it written. Go back and edit later to get it right.”
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As well as Karim’s work, Amy Johnson has appeared in dozens of pieces of popular culture, including: In 1942, a fi lm of Johnson’s life, They Flew Alone, starred Anna Neagle as Johnson. The fi lm is known in the US as Wings and the Woman. Amy Johnson inspired the song Flying Sorcery by Al Stewart. Queen of the Air by Peter Aveyard is a musical tribute to Johnson. In 2013, Doctor Who Magazine ran a comic story entitled A Wing And A Prayer, where the time-travelling Doctor encountered Johnson in 1930.
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For 60 years a Crawley group has been staging award-winning entertainment for the town and surrounding area – in its 60th birthday year I spoke to Charlotte Cosh, a member of COS Musical Theatre to find out more about the group and its diamond anniversary celebrations.
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ince 1957 COS Musical Theatre, previously known as Crawley Operatic Society, has been entertaining audiences with some of the greatest musicals of all time. These shows have featured numerous Crawley residents, and those from surrounding towns and villages. Many members have grown up with the group, joining as children and now welcome their own children to the group, meaning it is a real family. The group started life thanks to Carl Wilmott, the first headmaster of Sarah Robinson Secondary Modern School in Ifield. After a great success with the production of Trial By Jury at the school, featuring pupils and staff, he invited a cross section of people he felt would be interested in forming a group to put on future shows, and from this the Sarah Robinson Group was formed in 1957. Rehearsals for the group started on a Monday night and this has not changed in 60 years of the group’s birth. In 1964 the group decided to change its name to Crawley Operatic Society, after a comment in an article stating – ‘Crawley now has an operatic society to be proud of ’. The group performed at Sarah Robinson for 15 years before moving to venues at Northgate and Hazelwick School before settling at Thomas Bennett School from 19771987. One of the group’s proudest
moments was being the first show at the Hawth Theatre in 1988. The performance of Hello Dolly in 1988 was performed once again on the same stage some years later for the group’s 50th Anniversary, with a number of cast proudly laying claim to having performed in both productions despite several intervening years apart. COS Musical Theatre has evolved through the decades, presenting not only the famous and well-loved musicals – My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, Carousel, but bringing new and vibrant musicals to Crawley such as Hairspray, The Wizard of Oz, and Monty Python’s Spamalot. With lots of competition from other entertainers and professional touring companies who perform at the Hawth Theatre, COS Musical Theatre prides itself on remaining the foremost amateur company in the area – it is now firmly not just about entertainment for audiences but a place for all to come together to enjoy performing or helping in a pastime they all love. The next production will be a celebration of musicals throughout COS 60 years – featuring shows performed throughout the years, at the Hawth Theatre, Wednesday, October 25 2017 – Saturday, October 28 2017. Tickets are available from the Hawth Box Office, for more details, call: 01293 553636.
60 Years Young! COS Musical Theatre is always ready for a celebration – to celebrate this year’s special birthday the group held a diamond anniversary party for members past and present at Tilgate Golf Club, with entertainment from members as well as lots of reminiscing with photographs, programmes and even an awards ceremony!
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Do you or your children have a love of entertainment? Whether performing or behind the scenes, get in touch! New members are warmly welcome! For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/COSMusicalTheatre/, website: www.cosmusicaltheatre.com, or email: Charlotte Cosh: charlottecosh@me.com.
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Summer Shout Out! Little Mix’s energy, passion and hit songs come to Sussex in an exciting and fun evening!
By Jacob White Chart. The album spent five he world’s biggest girl weeks at the top of the charts band, Little Mix comes and is the quickest selling album to Sussex! On Friday, in the UK charts by a girl group. September 1, the stars will Growing bolder with each be performing at the South of album, Little Mix understands England Event Centre, Ardingly the brilliance of music and how as part of their Summer Shout it relates to their fans. The girls Out shows. will perform their signature hits 2016 was an incredible year including – Shout Out to My for the band with their massive Ex, Black Magic, Hair and Wings, number one single Shout Out along with tracks from their new To My Ex, and their album Glory album Glory Days in an amazing Days shot straight to number evening in Sussex. one on the Official Albums
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS UNCOVERED RH Uncovered is all about living local and loving local. Send your news and events to featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk Crawley Charity Appealing For Support From Parents Family support charity Home-Start CHAMS is looking for parents with a few hours to spare each week, to enrol as volunteers giving friendship and support to vulnerable families. Home-Start is a charity supporting families with children aged five and younger, where parents are experiencing difficulties. There is now the opportunity to become a volunteer - visiting a family in their home to help prevent crisis and family breakdown so the children will not suffer and can be given the best start in life. Volunteers are provided with training – topics such as safeguarding, confidentiality, bereavement, depression, child development and the power of play. Home-Start is enrolling for their course next month. One of their Home Visiting Volunteers, said: “Volunteering has given me a real sense of satisfaction. My work with Home-Start gives me the opportunity to help others, as I’ve been helped in the past.” Another volunteer, said: “The work I’d done at Home-Start definitely helped me to secure the place at university, I’m sure of that. It allowed me to show the sort of things I could deal with and gave me more confidence about what I was going into.” For
more information on the course, call: 01293 416327, or visit: www.homestartchams.org.uk/ home-visiting/ Crawley Town Kick-Off Crawley Town will kick-off the 2017–18 season, the 122nd season in their history and their third consecutive season in League Two with a home match against Port Vale – a team supported by former Take That star and music megastar Robbie Williams. Other key fixtures include a Boxing Day home clash with Colchester United before concluding the season with a visit to Nottinghamshire to face Mansfield Town. The club is in fine spirits going into the new season following the appointment of former Australian international and Leeds United and Liverpool star Harry Kewell. Gatwick Airport’s St Catherine’s Hospice Support Is A High-Flyer St Catherine’s Hospice is celebrating the most successful charity partnership in its history after Gatwick Airport raised a staggering £74,000 for the hospice in a year. The hospice
General Election 2017 In June’s General Election Henry Smith was returned as MP for Crawley, though with a much-reduced majority of 2,457 votes. Speaking after his count, Henry said: “It’s always thrilling to win an election. I think I know Crawley politics and Crawley as a town pretty well - mess with Crawley at your peril - I’m here to serve Crawley so, a brief celebration but there’s lots of work to be getting on with.” Majority: 2,459 | Turnout: 68.5%
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A mother, a daughter and three possible fathers, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
MAMMA MIA!
Comes To The Brighton Centre The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! will come to The Brighton Centre for a two and a half week run from Tuesday, August 15 – Sunday, September 3 as part of the show’s first UK tour. By Jacob White AMMA MIA! is musical theatre producer Judy Craymer’s ingenious and creative vision of staging the much-loved story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs with an enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolding on a picturesque Greek island paradise where things do not quite go to plan. To date, the show has been seen by more than 60 million people in 50 productions in 16 different “MAMMA MIA! is a tremendous feel good languages. MAMMA MIA! The Movie, released in show with a fantastic soundtrack so we’re sure 2008 and starring Hollywood superstars Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, is the highest worldwide it will be as big a hit on the coast as it has been in the capital, and we’re really looking forward to grossing live-action musical film of all time. welcoming the cast and crew to Brighton.” From London’s West End to true global With music and lyrics by Benny Andersson phenomenon, the London production of MAMMA and Björn Ulvaeus, MAMMA MIA! is written by MIA! has now been seen by more than 10% of the Catherine Johnson, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and entire UK population. It has the high accolade of being one of five musicals to have run for more than choreographed by Anthony Van Laast and features a funny tale on a Greek island – on the eve of 10 years both on Broadway and in the West End. her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the Further historical achievements of a cultural true identity of her father brings three men from nature followed in July 2011 when the hit show became the first Western musical ever to be staged her mother’s past to the island they last visited 20-years-ago. in the Mandarin language in the People’s Republic The MAMMA MIA! UK Tour is produced by of China, in Shanghai’s world famous Grand Theatre Judy Craymer, Richard East and Björn Ulvaeus for – it had previously been performed in English. Littlestar in association with Universal and NGM. Rebecca Esteves, revenue and commerce With the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless manager at the Brighton Centre, said: “We’re really songs, this enchanting tale of love, laughter and excited to be welcoming such an established show friendship ensures every night everyone’s having to the Brighton Centre. Having wowed crowds in the time of their lives and leave The Brighton the West End it’s a great honour to be among the Centre thanking ABBA for the music! venues that will be featuring it during its UK tour.’
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Competition Time! We have teamed up with The Brighton Centre to offer you the chance to WIN a family ticket to see MAMMA MIA! For more information on how to win, visit our website: www.rhuncovered.co.uk TERMS & CONDITIONS:Tickets are valid to see MAMMA MIA! at The Brighton Centre on Wednesday, August 16 2017 at 7.30pm only. Family ticket can be used by any combination of a total of 4 adults and children. At least 1 adult must be present. No purchase necessary. Tickets are non-exchangeable. Closing date for entries is 12.00pm on Wednesday, August 9 2017, entries received after this will not be counted. Winners will be required to collect their tickets from box office on the night of the show. Any travel and accommodation will not be included in the prize.
“Fantastic fun!” Classic FM Ridiculously enjoyable!” The Daily Telegraph “One of the most successful musicals ever.” Evening Standard For more information about MAMMA MIA! visit: www.mamma-mia.com or see Facebook: www.facebook.com/mammamiamusical or Twitter: www.twitter.com/MammaMiaMusical. For tickets at The Brighton Centre, visit: www.brightoncentre.co.uk/whats-on/2017/mamma-mia/
A Small Joint Replacement that makes a Big Difference
By Oliver Harley, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon MBBS, BSc, MBA, FRCSEd(Plastic Surgery)
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id you know that it is possible to do joint replacements for fingers? You probably know at least one person who has had a hip or a knee replacement for arthritis. Similar technology, on a much smaller scale, is available for finger joints which become painful as a result of arthritis. The hands are a very common place to get arthritis due to them consisting of 27 bones each separated with cartilage. The most frequently affected joints are those in the fingers. However, a finger joint replacement is much less common than hip and knee replacements due to the miniature size of the of finger joints. Despite this, the pay off for a patient suffering from severe arthritis can make this a very worthwhile option for treatment. There are three joints in each finger - the joint at the base of the finger, the joint in the middle of the finger, the joint closest to the fingertip. Arthritis can affect any of these three joints, it can affect a single joint on a single finger or several joints and fingers. It will cause various combinations of pain, deformity and loss of movement. This pain and loss of movement can have a serious impact on everyday life and make simple tasks such as making a cup of tea or writing very difficult. Arthritis is typically easy to diagnose based on the symptoms and the appearance of the finger. X-rays help to confirm the diagnosis. Arthritis pain is often noted for the first time after a minor knock or sprain which takes longer than expected to settle down. Before considering surgery painful finger joints may respond to painkillers applied as creams or taken by mouth. Pain killing injections (steroids) may be given directly into joints in clinic when you see a hand specialist at The McIndoe Centre or The Horder Centre. If pain persists despite the use of painkillers it may be time to think about an operation which offers long term pain relief in at least 90% of cases. The decision to get a finger joint replacement is largely down to the level of pain caused and how much this impacts on everyday life.
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There are two types of operation which are helpful for arthritic fingers: Fusing the joint (arthrodesis) or joint replacement (arthroplasty). These are day case operations which can usually be done by ‘awake surgery’ using local anaesthetic. The artificial joint is made of silicon plastic is similar to a miniature artificial knee joint in appearance. Some patients will have more than one finger joint replacement in a single operation. A small incision is made in the finger and the damaged joint is removed. The artificial joint is inserted and cemented into place. It functions in the same way as a healthy joint, a bit like a hinge on a door, although, the movement is typically about half the range in a healthy joint. Alternatively, fusing the joint means that it is set in a fixed position and no further movement is possible. Both types of operation reliably remove the pain from arthritis but of course have different results regarding the freedom of movement in the hand. After surgery, some hand physiotherapy is necessary for several weeks and protective splints are often required during this period but typically these may be removed at times to do light activities as well as physiotherapy exercises. After about 8-10 weeks patients should be able to resume usual activities including golf, tennis and gardening, for example. Mr Oliver Harley is a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon specialising in both cosmetic and hand surgery. He has clinics at The Horder Centre in Crowborough (hands) and at The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead. Please call 0800 917 4922 or visit themcindoecentre.co.uk for further information about our orthopaedic services or to arrange a consultation.
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How Can An Osteopath Help Your Sporting Life?
Whether you are an athlete or cricketer drawing the season to a close, or a footballer or rugby player gearing up for the new season, how can an osteopath help make sure that you are match-fit and ready to go? Also, what can they do to help you post-match to make sure you feel a sense of wellbeing? By Jacob White
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laying sport and doing regular exercise is good for your health, but sometimes sport can result in injuries caused by a fall or heavy blow, not warming up properly, using inappropriate equipment or poor technique or pushing yourself too hard. Almost any part of the body can be injured including the muscles, bones, joints and tissues such as tendons and ligaments. The most commonly affected areas vulnerable to both summer and winter sports injuries are the ankles and the knees. What Is Osteopathy And How Can Osteopaths Help? Osteopathy is a way of detecting, treating and preventing health problems by moving, stretching and massaging muscles and joints based on the principle that health and wellbeing is based on bones, muscles, ligaments and tissues working together. An osteopath’s aim is to: • Increase the mobility of joints • Relieve muscle tension • Enhance blood supply to tissue • Help the body heal An osteopath can help with: • Lower back pain • Neck pain • Shoulder pain • Arthritis • Problems with the pelvis, hips and legs
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Does osteopathy work? Many patients argue that it does work and it is especially effective in treating persistent lower back pain and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends the treatment for those with the condition. Who can treat me in osteopathy? Osteopathy is not widely available on the NHS but your GP should be able to tell you whether it is available in your area but most patients pay for osteopathy treatment privately with treatment costs varying for different sessions. You do not need to be referred by your GP to see a private osteopath, a top tip is that most private health insurers provide cover for osteopathic treatment but do see your policy for more details. Importantly, when you are looking for an osteopath, only practitioners registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) are allowed to practise as osteopaths or call themselves osteopaths.
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Breakthrough treatment for nerve pain Keith Atkinson, local Horsham therapist is offering a new method of pain relief called external neuromodulation. Labelled ‘a breakthrough for nerve pain relief ’, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London did a clinical test and noted a ‘dramatic reduction in pain’. In 19 of 35 cases, the hospital reported a 100% improvement with pain reduced to zero. All these patients were suffering from chronic neuropathic pain.* “ I started having pain in my hip in July 2015; being 74 I thought perhaps I might eventually have a hip replacement. In August, whilst on holiday in Cornwall, I was woken with excruciating pain down my leg from the hip to the ankle. My ankle felt like it had a vice around it and painkillers did nothing to help. Fortunately I was able to see a local GP who after examination confirmed that I had a trapped sciatic nerve and prescribed Naproxen and Co-codamol. After my holiday, still experiencing agonising pain at night and not sleeping, I saw my own GP. He prescribed Amitriptyline and Co-codamol. A friend then recommended her Chiropractor who confirmed there was nothing sinister and agreed with the trapped nerve diagnosis. However, after 12 sessions working on my back I still had no relief from the leg pain. I returned to my GP in desperation and he told me to stop the Chiropractic treatment and referred me to a pain clinic, but there was a long waiting list! While waiting for this appointment to come through my daughter read an article in the AAH magazine about a young woman who had experienced exactly the same pain as I was having and had been taking the
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same drugs. She had been recommended to see Keith Atkinson at Horsham Nerve Clinic and after three sessions she had been able to lead a pain free life. On reading this article myself I immediately made an appointment to see Keith. Within a few hours of my first appointment my pain was reduced and two days later I was pain free, although my back still felt a little stiff and sore. During my second appointment with Keith, he concentrated on my back and the relief was noticeable almost immediately. Two days after my second appointment I felt normal again. After 11 weeks of awful pain and horrible strong drugs, Keith had put me right and eradicated my pain in just two sessions! I cannot recommend him highly enough.” Judy Whittaker Steyning, West Sussex (November 2015) ‘The big advantage to external neuromodulation is that the treatment can give a very immediate effect. Treatment programs are on average three sessions but this is dependent on individual circumstances. Whilst Judy initially thought she may have a hip problem, it was classic sciatica with pain travelling down the nerve from the buttock to the ankle. It was pleasing to see how the treatment removed her pain and settled everything into place very quickly. I am often asked how long the treatment lasts. In the case of Judy, she remains pain free 19 months after treatment. If the nerve sits happily within the spinal space without been entrapped or inflamed then the person will remain pain free.
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What To Do If You Did Not Make The Grade The exams have been sat and the results are in. After weeks of exams, months of revision and years of studying the hard work is over but the tough choices about the future are only just beginning and those choices can become a lot tougher if you did not get the exam results you were hoping for but we a handy guide to what your next steps should be if your exam results are more “argh!” than A*. By Jacob White
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or those who have just received their GCSE exam results and fallen short of expectations or the necessary grades needed to gain entry into a chosen school sixth form or further education college: Talk To Your Teachers About Re-marking If your grades are not what you expected and you think there is a mistake, speak to your teachers about re-marking. They can advise you on whether it is the right thing to do – you will need to make a re-marking request through your school. There is a charge for re-marking, this is refunded if your grades are changed, but remember your grades could go down as well as up. If you have requested that your exams are re-marked, some sixth forms and colleges might allow you to start your studies pending the outcome of your request – call them and explain the situation as soon as possible. Talk To Your Sixth Form Or College If you did not get the grades needed, they might still be able to accept you or they may offer you a place on a different course at their institution. They may also be in the position to recommend other local colleges elsewhere which have entry requirements that would suit your exam results better. Re-sit Your GCSEs While it might be difficult to come to terms with doing the work you have already completed, if you need certain grades to get the job or university place you want, your best option could be to re-sit your GCSEs. This does not have to mean re-doing them in school – you can take online GCSE courses that will allow you to fit them around work, A Levels, or other commitments.
There are online GCSE courses, but bear in mind some have strict deadlines just like at school. If you are planning on working or taking A Levels at the same time as studying for GCSEs, it is best to find a flexible course with no deadlines. This allows you to work at your own pace, making sure you will not get overwhelmed. Re-doing your exams will demonstrate dedication, and this can be beneficial in future applications. However, if you have a particular university or course in mind, you should check that they will accept re-sits, and if the entry requirements are higher when re-sits are involved. Look At Vocational Courses If you found your exams particularly difficult, it could be that an academic career is not for you. Think about taking a vocational or professional qualification which could suit you better - it will prepare you for work in a more practical way. There will be some hands-on learning as well as some time studying. There are vocational courses both online and available at colleges which offer accredited professional qualifications in fields including PR, accounting, marketing and management. Think About An Apprenticeship Rewarding and well-paid careers can come out of apprenticeships – they allow you to study for your qualification while gaining practical experience working in your chosen industry. Typically, you work four days and study one. Some require certain grades at GCSE, check which apprenticeships you are eligible for. For more information, visit: www.gov.uk/topic/ further-education-skills/apprenticeships
With many possibilities at your fingertips, missing out on your expected GCSE grades does not have to be a disaster. Whether you re-sit your exams to get back on track, or take a new route, you are bound to find something that suits you and your abilities, results day is the beginning of future you, not the end.
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Ever get the feeling that you are being watched? If you have got a smartphone, you probably are! That is a conversation for another day, however, thanks to technology, younger drivers are now able to get apps on their phone to help reduce their insurance premiums.
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Quite a lot when you consider that the average under-25-yearold pays around ÂŁ1,700 for insurance. The app is free, however, it cannot tell if it is you or a friend driving, so if you have any mates that are bad drivers, leave your phone at home for that journey. Currently, only three UK insurers take data from the Octo U app, but it could still be worth considering when renewal time comes around for young drivers hitting the roads.
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Designing A Child-Friendly Garden For children the summer holidays and the garden go hand-in-hand – a great place for smashing balls around, running about with the dog, or having friends round for fun and games. However, this can be at odds with the view of a garden to parents or grandparents, so, what can you do to help this? By Jacob White
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or most families, the first area of priority is somewhere to relax, eat or entertain outside - a sitting area where you can put out garden furniture and set up the barbecue is the answer, screened off with a low hedge, or some heavy containers, filled with easy-going plants – herbs are a good choice. Most people make their seating area close to the house, usually right outside patio doors where it is convenient but when the back of the house is in shade for most of the day, it is often better to put the seating area further down the garden, where it catches the sun for the longest amount of time. Think about a dedicated play area which relieves the adult garden of a lot of wear and tear. If you are looking to mark out sports pitches or place climbing frames or a playhouse use a ground surface with hard-wearing rye-grass or bark chippings. A lock-up garden chest is a good idea for garden toys. To prevent balls, dogs or small children in neighbours’ gardens, plant banks of shrubs around boundaries. Choose hardy varieties such forsythia or philadelphus, avoiding prickly ones such as berberis or pyracantha. Other ideas include climbers such as honeysuckle or thornless blackberry. The adult area of the garden is where you can house the more delicate features such as perennial flowerbeds, container garden, raised flowerbeds, greenhouse or decorative vegetable patch. These are best safely separated from the places children play by a soft barrier that is ball and bike proof!
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A row of fruit trees, a hedge or an ornamental tree and shrub border makes an attractive and at the same time, practical divider. Alternatively, use ornamental trellis with climbers. If limited for space, a row of woven hazel or heather panels with an arch through into your next area does the trick! A child-friendly garden does not have to remain the same, keep it under review. As the children grow older, you might like to replace the play area and introduce an area for them to find a quiet space for them to complete their homework or meet friends in a relaxed and safe environment.
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How To Create The Perfect Guest Room The summer holidays are here and the number of guests passing through the home is up, but just how do you create the perfect guest room? Here are some ideas to make your guest feel at home! By Jacob White
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hether you are hosting friends, your mother-in-law or your parents are spending the summer holidays with you to help with childcare, or if it is your children returning home from university for the summer, what simple additions can you make to a spare room make sure it has a wow factor? Bags of Books One of the most enjoyable pastimes when visiting someone else’s home is rummaging through their book collection. Whether you have wall-shelving or a bookcase, stock with a variety of good quality reading that appeals to all tastes. Do not forget to add some bright bedside lamps or reading lights! Case Closed Add a fold-up luggage stand, this hotel-inspired touch saves guests from having to squat on the floor to rifle through their suitcases for items. Make sure it is accessible and ready at the foot of the bed. Accessorise Whether you put them in the bathroom or in the bedroom, little extras make guests feel special. Taking more inspiration from hotel visits - include toiletries and niceties in case of forgotten items such as mini toothpaste, an extra toothbrush, emery boards and small bottles of hand lotion.
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Pillow Delight Some like them flat, some like them fluffy. Keep a range of pillows ready to satisfy guests’ individual tastes and do not forget to invest in tasteful blankets, you never know with the British weather! Get Hooked Your guests will not have a designated spot in your home to tuck away jumpers, purses and car keys. Make it easy for them by mounting hooks and wall racks on the backs of doors, or in easily accessible areas of their guest room. Remember to have plenty of coat hangers available for outdoor clothes. Say It With Flowers There is nothing as welcoming as freshly cut flowers, keep the arrangement simple though. Stick a few cut blooms from your garden in a jug for a fresh
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At Last There’s Somebody For All Those Repairs And Minor Improvements Around Your Home! If Those Odd Jobs Are Piling Up Then Your Local Handyman’s Here To Help… “It’s so difficult getting anyone to do little jobs” is something I often hear. Do you struggle to find reliable tradespeople to put up a shelf or fix a dripping tap? If they bother to turn up at all, they often want a fortune! It’s frustrating when you contact tradespeople and they don’t seem interested. But help’s now at hand. I’m Tim Bazley, your Local Handyman, here for even the smallest odd job. I specialise in small jobs and can fix those problems around your home or office fast. You’re unlikely to have to wait more than a couple of days for your repair and often I can be there much quicker. I’ll help you with most common repairs and minor improvements including:
Decorating: Does that room need a makeover? Can’t face painting it yourself? Why not let me do it, with minimum fuss or mess? Electrical: As a qualified electrician, I repair faulty lights, sockets, extractors, switches and appliances. I also fit extra sockets or lights. You can call me even if you just need a light bulb changing! General: I’ll help you with flat-pack assembly, gutter repairs, double glazing problems, pressure washing, fence / gate repairs and much more. I can do most jobs around your property. Even if I can’t, I’ll normally know somebody reliable who can help you. Plus I’ll always quote you a fixed price before I start work so no worrying what the final bill will be. References from many happy customers are available and my work is fully guaranteed for your peace of mind. I offer OAP discounts too.
Carpentry: I can help with new locks, You’ll find me friendly and approachable, so call me hanging or trimming doors, putting up shelves, replacing or visit my website today… rotten woodwork and more. Plumbing: I repair dripping taps, leaking pipes, faulty toilets, fit new sinks etc.
07952 283470 / 01342 715463 sussexlocalhandyman.co.uk
Construction Windows & Doors With years of industry experience within the Sussex area we have been able to build and maintain a truly first class reputation due to our dedicated and professional approach to our work, our highly competitive rates and our truly first class customer service.
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Helping people in the RH Postcodes. • Qualified Electrician. A new socket to a complete rewire • Plumbing repairs or replacements • Painting and Decorating • General Home maintenance • Furniture assembly or repair • Conservatory Valeting, inside and out • Garden and outside maintenance Rob Musk | High Quality | Experienced. Friendly | Reliable | Local
07860 300070 | 01342 313310 robmusk99@gmail.com www.rhhandyman.com
Professional Prompt & Friendly Service
Checkatrade Registered Fully Insured - Free quotes
Chimney services include:
• Re-pointing • Replacing • Re-builds • Removal • Re-seating pots • Vents & Cowls • Lead flashing • Smoke testing • Scaffolding service In partnership with
01342 716680
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INDEPENDENT HARDWARE & GENERAL STORE
For your home, garden and DIY requirements including ironmongery, wide range of paints, house wares, haberdashery, building, electrical and plumbing materials Open Monday to Friday 08:30am – 5:00pm Saturday 08:30am – 1:00pm
Free parking TELEPHONE: 01342 843320 2 Woodbridge, Chapel Road, Smallfield, Surrey, RH6 9NW
Plumbing & Heating Plumbing Maintenance & Repairs • Taps • Toilets • Ball Valves • Radiators & More Just call Chris 077650 68494 / 01293 520473
Fully insured
• KITCHENS • DOOR HANGING • FLOORING • STUDWORK • SKIRTING / ARCHITRAVE • VANITY UNITS, AND MORE. EMAIL: CUTSWIFTCARPENTRY@GMAIL.COM TEL: PHIL LADD - 07584 495 112
RA WALKER
ROOFING SERVICES LTD
CDS Construction is a family run business based in Crawley down for 30 years, all our work is guaranteed and fully insured
Our Services Include
Carpentry Fencing Landscaping Driveways Fascia & Soffits Double glazing Roofing Please contact us for a full list of our services or just some friendly advice. Visit our gallery @ checkatrade.com
01342 717519 - 07513 373439 Cdsconstruction@outlook.com
All types of new roofs installed and repaired Over 35 years experience GRP fibre glass flat roofing specialist (25 year guarantee) Tiling & Slating 3 Layer torch on felt system Call for a free quote
01903 446859 07921 299022
rick.rawalkerroofing@gmail.com www.rawalkerroofing.co.uk
CARPET MAN SUSSEX Carpets & vinyls supplied & fitted Extensive range at unbeatable prices Home sample service Old flooring uplifted Furniture moved Free quotes and advice Quality and value covering Sussex for over 30yrs www.checkatrade.com/CarpetManSussex carpetman-sussex@hotmail.co.uk
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01342 301060 01342 718348
STORAGE HEATERS FROM
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THE STORAGE HEATING SPECIALISTS WE FIT New & replacement storage heaters at competitive prices WE OFFER A free, no obligation survey from ex seeboard, e.d.f. advisors, all with a minimum of 15 years experience WE CAN Carry out EPC's - Energy Performance Certificates SO DON’T PAY Electricity board prices - ring for a FREE survey
01342 714972 ▪ 07827 815900 ▪ www.storaheat.co.uk
Is Your Bath • Chipped? • Stained? • Rough? • Discoloured?
PAUL R. LEARE
Carpenter / Joiner
Over 30 years’ experience locally providing a professional, courteous service in the “RH” postcode area Property maintenance New carpentry work UPVc fascias & soffits Free Estimates
Baths restored to NEW without removal. One day service. Any colour.
Get a FREE online quote at www.renubath.co.uk or call 01342 324 577
Please call to discuss any other requirements
TEL: 01293 538493 MOB: 0771 4545711 E-mail: learejets@hotmail.com
Your local glazier for over 25 years. Established in 1987
• Single & Double glazed repairs • Broken or misted sealed units • Broken hinges and handles • Patio Doors • Cat Flaps • Conservatory Roofs • Burglary Repairs New: • BiFold Doors • Composite Doors • Wooden Doors & Windows • UPVC Doors & Windows • Roof Lanterns
07966 048574 • 01342 618023 Email: atlasglass-croydon@hotmail.co.uk • Web: www.atlasglass.co.uk
Free Quotations/Fully insured • 24hr Boarding Up Service
Covering Copthorne, Crawley Down, Domewood, Rowfant, Turners Hill, Pound Hill, Worth, Maidenbower, Three Bridges, Northgate, Tilgate, Furnace Green and Crawley Town Centre and surrounding areas
Gutter Cleaning & Repair Flat Roofs, Fibreglass & Rubber (With 20 Year Guarantee)
Gutter Fascia/Soffit Replacement Property Maintenance Fully Insured Estd 1991 Family Run Business
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Boss Electrical Services NICEIC Part P Registered
• Fault finding & repairs • Fuse Board replacements • Re-Wires • Extra Sockets & lighting • PAT testing / EICR’s • Outside power
Call Richard 07968 051377 or 01342 458991
Russell’s Roofing
Smith Electrical All types of electrical work undertaken
Apprentice trained City & Guilds qualified 30 years experience No call out charge
Call Ian for a free estimate 01342 713850 07949 720506
▪ Tiling ▪ Slating ▪ Leadwork ▪ Flat roofs ▪ Fascias & Soffits ▪ Restoration work ▪ Minor & Major repairs Free estimates ▪ Fully insured
15 Pinetrees Close, Copthorne, W. Sussex
Tel:01293 403 225 Mob:07826 516421
LEE’S LOCKS - 24 HOUR EMERGENCY LOCKSMITH
fully insured! no call out charge! no vat! free estimates! Locked out? Door Jammed? Lost Keys? Need Extra Security? Locks Supplied, fitted and Fully Guaranteed 01293 910 087 - 07921 068 564 - lee@lees-locks.com credit / debit cards accepted
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• Windows & Doors • Kitchens • Orangeries • Conservatories • Bi-folding door systems • Cabinets • Wardrobes • Staircases • Listed / Heritage Replications
01342 832638 - 07767 112621 info@hayterandsmythejoinery.co.uk www.hayterandsmythejoinery.co.uk
Domestic Ovens Cleaned
We also clean hobs, hoods, microwaves All burnt on carbon removed All cleaned to a pristine condition Call today for a FREE quotation
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DIRTY OVENS? 08456 030702
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Builder & Decorator •EXTENSIONS •BRICK WORK •DECORATING (Internal & External) •GENERAL MAINTENANCE
01293 771277 07958 455469
www.rsleighton.co.uk
KLC Property Services All aspects of property maintenance and home improvement undertaken
Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating Kitchen Bathroom & Bedroom Fitting Doors, Skirting and Architraves Decking, Fencing & Sheds Tiling & Flooring Fully insured - No job too small For a free no obligation quote call Nick
07584 057 864 – 01293 614 254 FREE SURVEY & QUOTE Quality roller doors Quality garage doors in Steel, Timber & Fibreglass controls & GARAGE Remote conversions to existing doors Repairs & servicing Large selection in stock Est 1980
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Bespoke joinery company with 35 years experience
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DOORS
East Grinstead 01342 311 550 Engineer 07776 256562 www.gm-garage-doors.co.uk
Showroom Unit 4, Ivy Dene Ind Estate, Ashurst Wood,RH19 3TN
D.Burton
Over 30 yrs expeience Specialist in Decorating & House Maintenance Contact us on:
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Garden Services, M G Garden Services, 33 Gift Shop, Heyland & Whittle, 29 Gutter Cleaning & Repairs, Russell’s Gutters, 34 Hairdresser - Mobile, Deborah Mobile Hairdressing, 12 Handyman, RH Handyman, 43 Hardware Stores , Smallfield Supplies, 43 Health and Wellbeing Centre, Crawley Wellbeing, 23 Heating Services, Storaheat, 45 Hypnotherapist, Becky Wells Ltd, 21 Interiors Blinds, Interior Blinds UK Ltd, 41 Kitchen and Bathroom Services, Dream Doors Interiors Ltd, 42 Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms, KBB Designs, 35 Landscaping and Driveways, G & S Groundworks, 33 Landscaping, Branching Out Landscapes, 31 Landscaping, Gardencare, 33 Landscaping, P.L.A Landscaping, 34 Lawncare and Garden Services, Lawn Tiger, 33 Locksmiths, Lees Locks, 46 Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Gatwick, 15 National Trust Property, Wakehurst, 15 Neuropathic Pain Relief, Horsham Nerve Pain Clinic, 22 Oven Cleaning, Dirty Ovens, 46 Oven Cleaning, Oven Rescue West Sussex, 45 Painter and Decorator, Burton Decorators, 46 Patios & Driveways, Maidenbower Construction, 33 Pest Control, Pest Lady, 34 Pest Control, Victor Saunders, 34 Piano Teacher, Copthorne Piano Tuition, 25 Plumbing and Heating, Tim Burberry Plumbing & Heating, 37 Plumbing Supplies, City Plumbing Supplies, 39 Plumbing, CPF Plumbing, 43 Plumbing, D and S Plumbing Services, 39 Property Maintenance, KLC Property Services, 46 Property Maintenance, Rapid Property Services, 41 Religious group, London Temple Visitor Centre, 13 Retirement Properties, Charters Village, 2 Roof & Gutter Cleaning, PCS Property Services, 45 Roofing, A & R Roofing, 37 Roofing, R A Walker Roofing Ltd, 44 Roofing, Russell’s Roofing, 46 Scaffolding, Sussex Chimneys (East Grinstead Scaffolding), 43 Skip Hire, R B Mini Skips, 34 Taxi Services, RH10 Cars, 27 Tree Care and Fencing, D R Newland Treecare & Fencing, 34 Tree Surgeons, Floran Tree, 34 Tree Surgeons, Townscape Tree Works, 33 Tuition, First Class Learning Crawley, 25 Tuition, Jeff Smith Tuition, 25 Tuition, Sussex Tuition Centre, 25 Will Writing Service, Good Wills, 28 Windows and Doors, Stanbrooke, 42
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