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This month, autumn is fast turning to winter and we’ve got some ideas for you to make the most of November and the Christmas season which is looming large! To help you we have some festively fabulous last minute style tips for you and if you’re in the party mood but conscious of over doing it we’ve got a feature on ways you can indulge without the bulge!

Our cover story this month features the Hawth Theatre, Crawley’s pantomime for 2016 Peter Pan and we’ve got an interview with star of the show and Captain Hook, former EastEnders star Shaun Williamson.

Get set for cries of “he’s behind you!”…

So, as the days turn darker let us bring you some sunshine and warmth and catch up with our great lifestyle features and local community content in our November issue.

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

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COMMUNITY

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Community News What’s on 16

COVER STORY

Peter Pan at The Hawth Theatre 22

FOOD & DRINK

All in Moderation 26

CHILDREN

Learning Challenges 28

LEISURE

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It’s The Panto Season...

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MOTORING

Don’t Drink and Drive 31

PET CARE

A Dog’s Dinner 32

STYLE

Get Festively Fabulous 36

HEALTH

Time to Get Back to Basics 42

GARDENS

Planting Trees & Shrubs 48

HOMES

Deck the Halls

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Festive fun at the Llama Park Crafts and reindeer herald the start of the Christmas season at the Ashdown Forest attraction

By Caroline Hardy

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pair of resident reindeer will be taking centre stage when the Christmas season starts at the Llama Park, at Wych Cross, on Ashdown Forest, later this month.

The park, which is home to 30 llamas, 15 alpacas and a range of other animals, including horses, donkeys, Shetland ponies, pigs, sheep, chickens and ducks, will be welcoming Father Christmas from November 26 to December 24 as part of its festive celebrations.

“It’s going to be fantastic,” says Bobby Shuck, who runs the park with his wife, Susan Barrow, and their daughter Lily Shuck.

“The two reindeer live here all year round but during the Christmas period, they get to help Father Christmas deliver his presents all over the world.

Everyone loves them.”

The park will also be hosting a Keep it Local craft fair on Saturday, November 13, from 10.00am to 4.00pm where a range of goods will be on offer including items that will make ideal Christmas gifts.

This Christmas will also mark the end of a busy year at the attraction during which it

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received a major revamp that included new activities and the granting of a licence to serve alcohol and showcase live music.

The re-launch, which took place in August, introduced other features, including a new entrance to the park through the gift shop, and a redesigned restaurant with a new kitchen and upgraded equipment.

Plans are also in hand to widen the appeal to other visitors in 2017, as Bobby explains. “We’ll be holding barn dances and comedy nights next year along with rock n’ roll events.’

“We’re also going to open a new bar in the barn catering for people aged over 60, as well as a new music club called the Jam Jar where musicians will jam and people will be able to jar!”

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The focus remains very much on the animals, which play a central role in many events at the attraction, including wedding ceremonies.

“We are licensed to hold marriages, and often one or two of the llamas take part wearing bow ties,” says Bobby.

“Marriages takes place in the barn, which has a window where the animals are on the other side of the glass so they can be right there during the ceremony. People love it – it’s a completely unique experience.”

For more details about the Llama Park and all the Christmas events taking place there, visit: www.llamapark.co.uk

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Songs from the Heart

Singer-songwriter Beverley Craven talks in advance of her latest concert in East Grinstead later this month

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ne of Britain’s most prominent singer-songwriters, Beverley Craven first came to prominence in 1991 when her first single, Promise Me, shot to number three in the charts.

A string of hit singles including Holding On and Woman to Woman followed along with the release of her self-titled debut album, which became a hit in the UK and mainland Europe.

Now, 25 years on, BRIT award winner Beverley, who has sold more than three million albums worldwide, is back on the road, and one of the gigs on her autumn tour will be in East Grinstead.

Beverley who will be appearing with her sax player Frank Mead, says: “It’s just the two of us. We were going to be a trio, but my bass player had to fly to Florida. I play the keyboards, and it’s even more intimate with just the two of us.’

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“All the venues we’re playing at are quite small, and I like that. It makes it more personal and gives a nice buzz. Frank and I love performing. It’s not a job for us it’s total enjoyment.

I drive to the venues, he navigates, we stop for a pub lunch, and we don’t stop talking!”

So what can the East Grinstead audience expect?

“The concert’s about two hours long, and I’ll be performing around 20 to 24 songs,” Beverley says.

“It’ll span all the albums but mainly from my first album and the latest, Change of Heart, which came out last year.”

She describes Change of Heart as her most personal album to date. “I’ve gone through rather a lot in the past few years. It’s been quite harrowing and stressful.”

Beverley was divorced from her singer and lyricist husband Colin Campsie, with whom she has three daughters, in 2011, and lost her younger sister to breast cancer three years ago.

Beverley, herself, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. Following extensive treatment, she was given the all clear in 2009.

“When I write a song my priority is writing something that other people will be able to relate to,” she says.

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“In our concerts, Frank and I don’t go through the motions, it is very heartfelt. People come up to me at the end of a performance, and I hear about what impact a song has had on their lives, and it means a lot.”

When she’s not touring or recording, Beverley is very much a “home bird”, she says.

“At the moment I limit myself to gardening, dog-walking and DIY. I’m so into DIY since I became a single woman!”

Of her three daughters, the eldest, Mollie, is a model while middle daughter Brenna is at university.

Only the youngest, Connie, wants to follow in her footsteps.

“She’s in a band with her boyfriend, and they’re recording,” says Beverley. “Connie sang on a track on Change of Heart, and she is passionate about following a career in music.”

As for the future, Beverley is happy to carry on performing and recording. “I am content with the idea of doing gigs and writing the odd album.

I really enjoy that – my days are very full.”

Beverley will be appearing at the Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre, East Grinstead, on Saturday, November 12 at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £19 from the Box Office on 01342 302000.

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Forest Row author unveils the ‘Secrets of the Chest!’

Forest Row-based author, Evelyne Morris, produces her debut novel after being inspired by a friend’s antique oak chest.

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By Rachel Whitlam

hen Evelyne’s father passed away, she suddenly became aware of previously unknown details of family history and stories, including photos of the mother she had never seen.

When Hitler’s bombing raids returned to London in June 1944, Evelyne’s mother was evacuated to Southport, and it was when she was in Southport that she sadly died giving birth to Evelyne.

Evelyne grew up only knowing her father, who had been born in Istanbul, Turkey of Mediterranean parentage.

He started the first English language school in Sussex and Evelyne’s childhood was heavily influenced by being surrounded by people and languages from all around the world.

It was these events, combined with a chance visit to her friend for coffee and spying an old oak chest across the room that set her on a path of

inspiration as to what tales the 16th century chest might tell.

The story, which has already featured in the periodicals, ‘Discover your Ancestors’ and ‘Your Family History’, is set in 1603 when four-year-old ‘little maid’, Mary de Courtsey received an oak chest.

Through marriage, separation and darkest hours, she maintains its secrets, vowing to pass it on through the female line to future generations.

The tale is brought up to date by 18-year-old Suzanne in 2015 when she inherits the chest Suzanne reads her grandmothers final letter bequeathing the chest to her; an incredible family history is revealed.

From the tempestuous tale of survival and murder in the 1600’s to illicit children at the turn of the 19th Century through to the more recent past via France and Istanbul.

Her female ancestors reveal themselves and their engaging stories to her through their

diaries and their unbroken protection of the family chest.

When I spoke to Evelyne at her home, she admitted that the path to publishing had been something of a long one and that her first attempt at it had almost been relegated to the scrap pile.

She had just about given up on it when she was given some advice by a friend, she decided to re-write it and found a publisher who was willing to help promote the book, a job that Evelyne didn’t want to take on solo.

We have a copy of the novel to giveaway to one lucky reader!

Visit our website: www.rhuncovered.co.uk to find out more The book is available from Foyles and Waterstones in East Grinstead, also in WH Smiths in Crowborough High Street as well as at several online retailers, the RRP is £7.99.

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COMMUNITY Wednesday, November 2, 7.15pm for 7.45pm East Grinstead Flower Club

St John’s Church Hall, Felbridge, RH19 2QT. A demonstration of floral arrangements, raffle and tea and coffee. For more info call Vivien on: 01342 328176 Friday, November 4, 8.00pm Friends of East Grinstead Museum Speaker Night

East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT. Talk entitled Discovering Brambletye Medieval Manor and Park by Felbridge historian Jeremy Clarke. Free to friends of the museum, entrance for visitors is £3.00.

Saturday, November 5, 2.00pm Remembrance Recital Holy Trinity Church,

Lewes Road, Forest Row, RH18 5AF. A recital with soloists including harpist Margaret Watson and organist and pianist Simon Morris. Retiring collection.

Wednesday, November 16, 8.00pm – 10.00pm A Personal Journey with Cancer with Natascha Laing

The Forest Row Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ. Hear Natascha’s extraordinary journey of recovery having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 before spreading in 2012 in an evening hosted by Amanda Edwards B.Ac M.B.Ac.C Rev. Donation of £5.00 at door to cover costs.

Monday, November 21, 7.45pm East Grinstead Natural History Society Talk

St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead RH19 4AS. A talk about ponds given by Lynne Flower.

Visitor’s fee is £4.50, which include refreshments. For more information, call Terriss Bacon on: 01342 315051

Saturday, November 12, 10.00am – 12.00pm Forest Row Royal British Legion Coffee Morning

Friday, November 25 – Sunday, November 27 Friday: 12.00pm – 8.00pm (special viewing: 6.00pm – 8.00pm)/Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am – 5.00pm The Attic Club Original Art Fair

Sunday, November 13, 11.00am – 3.00pm Cats Protection Homing Show

Sunday, November 27, Registration at 9.00am, run at 10.00am - St Catherine’s Hospice Santas vs Elves

Peter Griffiths Hall, Forest Row Village Hall Lewes Rd, Forest Row RH18 5ES. Includes a cake and produce stall in support of the Royal British Legion.

The Hawth Theatre, Hawth Ave, Crawley RH10 6YZ. Cats Protection, the largest cat charity in the UK, hosts monthly homing shows where you can visit and meet your potential companion in a safe and relaxing environment – this month it’s Crawley. For more information, call the homing line on: 01293 226155, or visit: www.catsprotection.co.uk Wednesday, November 16, 10.00am – 3.00pm Mid Week Collectors Fair

Chequer Mead Arts Centre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS. Coins, postcards, stamps, ephemera and other collectables available. Admission free. For more information, call: 01342 327554 Wednesday, November 16, 8.00pm – 10.00pm Mid Sussex Franco-British Society Talk (in French)

The Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN. An illustrated talk in French entitled – “L’Historie de la France moderne, et ses effets aujourd’hui” by the author and historian Jonathan Fenby CBE. Members and visitors welcome, visitor’s fee is £4.00.

For more information, call Barbara on: 01444 452385, email: dandbstevens@btopenworld.com or, visit: www. midsussexfrancobritish.co.uk

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The Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cukfield RH17 5EL. Refreshments available during opening times. Admission is free but donations to charity welcome.

Chartham Park, East Grinstead. Kick-start your Christmas season in style! Gather your family, friends or work colleagues to run, job or walk the Santas vs Elves fun run in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. For more information, call St Catherine’s Hospice on: 01293 447355 Sunday, December 4, 3.30pm St Catherine’s Hospice Tree of Light

K2 Crawley, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley RH11 9BQ. The Tree of Light service offers a moment to reflect and remember friends and family who are no longer with us. Visitors are invited to dedicate a star in memory of someone special on the tree. For more information, call St Catherine’s Hospice on: 01293 447355 Saturday, December 10, 7.30pm Mid Sussex Choir Annual Christmas Concert

St Wilfrid's Church, St Wilfrid's Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH. The concert will include excerpts from Brahm’s Requiem and Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit as well as the traditional mix of Christmas songs and carols for an audience sing-along. Tickets are £12.00 if bought in advance from choir members or at Carousel Music and £15.00 on the night. Children under 16 are admitted free with a paying adult.

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FAITH

The musical in concert 7.00pm, 13 November

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Featuring many of the cast & chorus from the 2011 Salt Lake City Conference Centre Theatre production

During the 1850’s many thousands of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints left these shores in answer to the prophet’s call to ‘Come To Zion’. ‘FAITH-the musical’ follows the documented story of the Oakey Family from Gloucester - who, crossing an ocean, joined the ill-fated Willie & Martin Handcart companies and travelling by foot for over a thousand miles, finally reached the Salt Lake Valley having suffered the perils of hunger, disease and even death. Rhoda Oakey, pictured above, was the youngest of their eight children succumbing to exhaustion & disease on the eve of the family entering the Valley.

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Peter Pan

at the Hawth Theatre The stage is set, it’s time for the curtain to rise – it’s panto season once again with boos, hisses and cries of “he’s behind you!!” and this year the Hawth Theatre has something to get you hooked!

By Jacob White

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rawley’s Hawth Theatre boasts an offering of lively and diverse shows throughout the year but without a doubt, a family highlight is the annual pantomime and this year it’s Peter Pan featuring EastEnders stars Shaun Williamson (Barry Evans) and Emma Barton (Honey Mitchell).

It’s a show not to be missed as Williamson takes on the role of the menacing Captain Hook.

With the same creative team behind last year’s record-breaking smash hit, Jack and the Beanstalk there’s fun and frolics guaranteed for the entire family – young and old alike!

Alongside Williamson, Barton appears as Tinkerbell with Cook and Line, the hilarious pirate duo from CBeebies Swashbuckle onboard ship and Hawth favourites Hilary O’Neil as Mrs Darling and Big Chief Sitting Cow and panto dame extraordinaire Michael J Batchelor.

Competition Time!

It’s competition time!

Oh, yes it is!

We’ve teamed-up with the Hawth Theatre to offer lucky readers the chance to watch Shaun and the rest of the cast in action.

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

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From Albert Square to the Jolly Roger – Five Minutes with Shaun Williamson Ahead of his performance at the Hawth, I caught up with EastEnders legend Shaun Williamson, who for more than a decade played the loveable fool and car salesman Barry Evans in the popular BBC soap.

How do you feel about appearing as Captain Hook?

“I am very excited about playing Captain Hook in the Hawth’s forthcoming production of Peter Pan. I’ve played several panto baddies, but it’s my first Hook. He’s a classic villain from my childhood memories.

I loved the Disney fi lm, and I’ll have a lot of fun putting my own spin on it.”

How does stage compare to screen for you as a performer?

“If I am honest I prefer stage to screen.

Screen acting is so technical, and there are always long delays to allow for technical problems. You can’t beat hearing the feedback from a live audience. They’ll soon let you know if you’re doing it right!

The schedule suits me; no 6am calls!”

Have you done panto before?

It must be difficult to be away from loved ones at Christmas.

“It’s my fifteenth panto. I’ve played Abananzar in Aladdin more than four hundred times! Also, King Rat, the Sherriff of Nottingham, Buttons, Idle Jack and many more. My loved ones are used to it now.

It’s just the way Christmas is, and if I had a normal one I wouldn’t know what to do!”

What is your message to our readers thinking of attending the panto?

“What I can say to readers who are undecided which panto to go to is that Evolution (the production company behind Peter Pan) are renowned for their fabulous pantomimes. The scripts are freshly written every year; the costumes are lavish and the cast looks forward to seeing you.”

Finally, there was a sensational rumour that Barry might make a return from the ‘dead’ like ‘Dirty’ Den and come back to EastEnders, is there any truth in this rumour?

“There is no truth to the rumour that Barry is being resurrected by EastEnders.

I had ten years of it, thanks!”

Book for Hook!

If you’re not lucky enough to be one of our competition winners, tickets are now on sale!

For more information on ticketing, visit: www.hawth.co.uk Box Office: 01293 553636 The Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6YZ

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Jazz on the Green Local Mayor attends celebrations at retirement village

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special event held at Charters retirement village in East Grinstead attracted over 120 guests, including Town Mayor Cllr Bob Mainstone and representatives from a number of high profile local organisations, such as the East Grinstead & District Lions Club.

Town Mayor Cllr Bob Mainstone and mayoress Christine Mainstone (Town Councillor for Herontye Ward) with Retirement Villages’ executive chairman Nigel Welby.

‘Jazz on the Green’, which took place on Thursday the 8th September 2016, celebrated the completion of Charters’ latest phase of development. This comprises 46 one and two

bedroom apartments plus three one-bedroom bungalows, which are already 50 per cent sold.

Owner and operator Retirement Villages invited the Mayor and local businesses to join Charters’ residents and their families for a lunchtime barbeque and drinks with entertainment from a live jazz band.

It was a glorious day and visitors enjoyed the sun, chatted with Charters’ residents and toured the new properties and facilities.

Feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

Town Mayor Cllr Bob Mainstone, said: “This is exactly the type of high quality housing and environment we need for the over 55 age group. I applaud what Retirement Villages has created here.”

Charters Village manager Nigel Walter added: “It feels fantastic to finally take the wraps off our latest phase of development and Jazz on the Green was a wonderful way to celebrate.

Charters’ residents and its staff, myself included, are very proud. A big thanks to all those who joined us on the day!”

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FOOD AND DRINK

All in moderation

Christmas can be a time of gluttony, but it needn’t be.

We’ve got some top tips for you to indulge without the bulge.

By Jacob White

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ith all the delicious eats and treats now around the corner, there’s no way even the most disciplined among us will be able to commence a December detox.

However, this Christmas and New Year, by focussing on the motto ‘all in moderation’, you might just be able to enjoy the festive season by ‘maintaining and not gaining’.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and there are so many tempting naughties; Irish whisky cream? Pass me a glass!

Fondant chocolates? Mmm...

Christmas is an opportunity for parties, presents and festive treats – but for some, it comes with an expanding waistline.

So can you indulge without the bulge?

Rest assured, Christmas really can be happy and healthy! It’s not about a list of foods you must avoid or a set number of crunches you must get in every day. Somewhere over time, we have lost the sense to listen to our bodies as to when to start and stop eating - stress, life and time all too often come into it.

This Christmas, there’s no need to let gluttony take over if you feel full then stop right there!

There’s no need to keep eating for the sake of it!

Although you shouldn’t fret about foods to avoid, you can think about choices – for sweet nibbles why not ditch the chocolate for dried cranberries?

Colourful, sweet and tasty! Plus, without the sugar content of many other Christmas treats and they offer you a rich flavour of Christmas as well!

Look at drinks whether alcoholic or soft drinks – find sugar-free or low-alcohol alternatives that are as equally thirst quenching but won’t pile on the pounds!

Remember, some of these top tips may or may not work for you but what’s most important is that you find those that do and make them a habit during December.

Get your friends, family or work colleagues onboard!

Top Tip: Make it a competition!

Everyone puts a fiver in a hat and those able to maintain their weight during Christmas and New Year gets to split the winnings! Preparation is the key to success!

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Top Tip: Plan out your week’s events every Sunday. Knowing what’s going on in the week ahead can help you plan; office party on Thursday, girls-night-out Friday, in-laws Saturday…

Schedule some extra exercise in!

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Top Tip: Organise an exercise schedule around your festive fun and frolics!

It’s not about getting a gym membership but plan simple walks and household chores!

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CHILDREN

Learning Challenges

By Shelley Welti hat can you do if you think your child has dyslexia? We uncover all you need to know to ensure your child gets the hands-on help they need.

10% of the world’s population have been diagnosed with dyslexia, and 4% of sufferers are described as ‘severely’ affected by the learning disability. Dyslexia is a lifelong issue that affects the ability to develop in reading, writing and spelling and is usually first noticed when a child requiring extra help goes to school.

But, that doesn’t mean that a dyslexia diagnosis will hold them back – in fact, there’s plenty of entrepreneurs, leading business figures and creatives that have proved the opposite.

From Steve Jobs to Jamie Oliver, Pablo Picasso to Richard Branson, sufferers have shown over and over again that they can thrive – regardless of any difficulties they face while learning.

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Dyslexia symptoms The symptoms and severity of dyslexia can vary from child to child. Some parents can detect difficulties experienced by their child before they go to school.

Parents notice any speech issues (such as jumbling up words or not being able to pronounce longer words), witness problems with them trying to express themselves and struggling with getting to grips with the alphabet.

However, many of the symptoms aren’t fully recognised until a child goes to school.

Most dyslexic children can find themselves confused when faced with words that look similar but have different meanings – for example ‘cat’ and ‘cot’. They may not see a difference between the two and be unable to understand how to sound a change, should a suggestion be made to change the ‘C’ to an ‘H’, for instance, to become ‘hat’ and ‘hot’. This is called phonological awareness.

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Getting help If you have any concerns, the best person to chat to is your child’s teacher, as they’ll be able to advise if they have noticed any abnormalities with their development. From there, a visit to your GP with your child should be scheduled. This will give your doctor the opportunity to check for underlying issues that could be affecting their learning, such as problems with hearing or vision.

Should these issues be ruled out, your doctor may suggest using different learning methods or for your child to receive help from a specialist classroom assistant. A further assessment for learning difficulties can be requested (either by you or the doctor) to thoroughly investigate the root of the issues being experienced. Then, once a diagnosis has been made, organisations such as the British Dyslexia Association can offer additional advice and assistance – along with your child’s school.

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LEISURE

It’s The Panto Season… …Oh, yes it is!

Christmas is just around the corner, if you’re lucky enough to get to the Hawth Theatre, Crawley for Captain Hook, check out our guide to the great British tradition of pantomime! It’s not behind you, it’s all ahead of you!

By Jacob White

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antomime, or more affectionately panto has become quintessentially British – as British as Earl Grey tea, or Fish and Chips. What is it about panto that draws us in? Young and old each year appear devoted to the eccentric mix of fairy tale, dance, song and cheeky word-play.

With roots in Ancient Greece via Italy and France it

feels as though Christmas in Britain wouldn’t be Christmas without panto. Across the UK, thousands of children and adults descend upon theatres large and small to be thrilled by the fun of panto loosely based on a well-known fairy tale.

The Middle Ages witnessed the earliest developments of panto in England, strongly influenced by stage comedies from Italy. By the 18th century two rival London theatres

presented productions close to what we might now consider to be a modern-day pantomime with comic capers.

By the early 1800s, pantos often included stories adapted from European fairy tales, fables and folk tales. Pantomimes began to be scheduled for the Christmas and New Year period (although, often at Easter too) and although no direct reference to Christmas pantos became fixed at Christmas.

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• Song, dance, cross-dressing, topical references and mild innuendo • Leading young male character is played by a young female • Older female, usually the dame is often the hero’s mother and usually played by a male • Double entendre often over the heads of children in the audience but one for the adults • Audience participation with cries of “Oh, yes it is!” and “He’s behind you!”

• Celebrity guest involvement with performers from TV soap operas and reality TV stars

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MOTORING

Don’t Drink and Drive It’s that time where we’re beginning to get fed up with Christmas songs as they’ve been played on the radio since, what seems like, July.

By Ben Morley

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ast year in December 7,123 drivers were caught exceeding the drink drive limit behind the wheel. With Christmas parties and visits to relatives, the desire for an alcoholic drink increases.

However, in this age, there isn’t an excuse for exceeding the limit. We’ve got some tips and advice for you.

The first is obvious – if you’ve got to drive to the party, either don’t drink or go with someone who isn’t going to drink. If you want a drink, and

most of us do around this time of year, you do have options.

If you want, just have one alcoholic drink, get yourself to Halfords or similar and buy a personal breathalyser kits. They are surprisingly accurate and would help your decision on whether or not you are actually over the legal limit. If it turns out you are, you can drink on and start making alternative plans to get home.

If you plan ahead and prebook a taxi, you are winning.

However, if the moment has taken you, and you decide to

drink on, it’s entirely possible to book and pay for a taxi online.

By using an app or by visiting the website of a taxi firm - it works well, taxi it home and pick your car up the next day.

It’s worth having the breathalyser though, as the chances are that you’ll still be over the limit for the drive home the following morning, and the Police do know this.

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PET CARE

A Dog’s Dinner Owners are becoming increasingly concerned about their animal’s health and with a sharp rise in pet obesity causing similar issues found in humans it is little wonder many are looking at ways they can provide healthier dog’s dinners and provide them with the level of exercise that they need to stay fit.

By Jacob White besity in our four-legged friends is feed them. Each pet’s metabolism is different growing, and it’s triggered by the same so consult your vet. factors which have led to the rise 2. Be tactical with treats: If you’re going to give in human obesity – overfeeding and a lack of your pets treats, factor them into their daily proper, regular exercise. calorie intake. Too many pet treats are full of Owners are now approaching their pet’s diet sugar and fat – try healthier treats which clean requirements with a human touch, and many pet teeth at the same time. food brands are launching their own diet foods 3. Veg is vital: An alternative to processed akin to the latest human healthy eating trends. treats can be baby carrots, green beans or There are two questions owners need to ask; sliced apples. No different to the human what are the signs that my dog is overweight and diet – offer some colour and embrace the what do I do if my pet is overweight? By doing five-a-day recommendation. so, you might be able to fight that puppy fat!

4. Walkies! Research proves the most powerful weapon in reducing your pet’s weight is daily What are the signs that my dog is exercise. For dogs, as little as 30-minutes of brisk overweight? walking is all it takes to make a big difference!

1. Can you feel your dog’s ribs? If you have to

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2. Is your dog getting breathless? Dogs who have difficulties breathing or who tire fast after very little physical exertion may be obese.

3. Does your dog struggle to digest and go to the toilet? If your dog is having trouble going to the toilet or suffers from constipation, obesity could be a factor.

4. Is your dog moving awkwardly? Dogs with obesity may move more awkwardly as it’s a contributing factor to bone and joint problems.

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STYLE

Get Festively Fabulous Last minute style tips to make your Christmas party sparkle! Your guide to adding glitz and glamour to your perfect festive party outfit…

By Shelley Welti

Go big… or stay at home!

If you can’t go all out at Christmas, when can you? It’s the most wonderful time of the year to dress up and let your hair down! Get glammed up in a gorgeous party dress with beautiful embellishments such as shimmery sequins and bedazzling jewels to sparkle as you shimmy on the dancefloor.

Team with big hair, showstopping accessories and a faux fur jacket to wow fellow guests and most importantly; feel like the belle of the ball. Just leave the novelty jumpers and the tinsel earrings at home!

Little Red Dress While many of us turn to our trusty LBD (little black dress), ‘tis the season to inject a little cheer into our wardrobes! A little red dress is a fantastic party or work’s do choice that will stand out amongst a sea of the usual dark colours. Opt for a figure-hugging number to show off shapely curves; a classic 50’s inspired dress to suit all shapes and sizes or a flattering smock-style gown to stand out from the crowd.

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To oomph up the sophistication factor, don’t forget that all-important colour-matched red lipstick!

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Smokey eyes have been – and still are – a hot trend for the party season, and are easy to do too. Simply use an eyeshadow stick in medium-todark brown and apply to your entire eyelid and then blend up to the socket line. Then using the same eyeshadow stick, line your bottom lashes to define your eyes and blend again. Just add mascara (or false eyelashes if you fancy!) and you’re ready to go! If opting for coloured luscious lips, don’t forget to use a non-oily balm and seal using a lip stain.

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HEALTH

Time to Get Back to Basics

Back pain sends millions of patients to GPs each year, more than any condition other than the common cold. According to the Office for National Statistics in 2013 more than 31 million work days were lost due to back, neck and muscle aches.

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o who is susceptible to back pain, what can we do to prevent it and what are the treatment choices for sufferers?

With more than a third of the adult population affected each year, there aren’t any ‘typical’ sufferers. Although, stress, economic pressure, and lack of exercise can all contribute, most commonly back pain is due to poor postural habits or lifting objects incorrectly, and is generally not caused by a serious underlying condition.

When to see your GP Of course, there are more serious causes of pain and if your symptoms are persistent (lasting several weeks) or you experience any of the following then a visit to your GP is recommended: • Pins and needles, any numbness or weakness in your legs • Pain which intensifies over a number of weeks • Loss of bladder or bowel control • Difficulty in walking • Unexplained weight-loss Treatment While many instances of back pain can be self-managed with over-the-counter painkillers and perhaps hot or cold compresses, it is also important to try to keep as active as possible -inactivity may exacerbate the issue.

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For more persistent or acute pain due to a sport or work injury, your GP may refer you for treatment with a manual therapist such as an osteopath, chiropractor or physiotherapist.

Most back pain will dissipate or disappear within a few weeks of treatment, and only around 1% of all back pain or injuries ever require surgery, but your GP will be able to refer you should they feel this is necessary.

Prevention Prevention is always better than cure, and as we have already seen most back, pain can be prevented with good posture, activities that can reduce stress or adequate manual handling training. Regular exercise, such as swimming or walking will also help as will any movement that encourages the stretching and resulting strengthening of your muscles such as pilates or yoga.

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COMMUNITY

Forest Row Remembers

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his year as we commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Battles of Jutland and the Somme our remembrance of the Ist World War continues to be very poignant.

This year Remembrance Sunday falls on the 13th November, with Armistice Day on the previous Friday the 11th.

Although the work of the Royal British Legion continues through the year supporting our armed services, late October, early November is probably our busiest time with the main 'Poppy Appeal' starting around the 26th October. This year in Forest Row, as last year we have decided not to do a house to house collection. Instead, as always poppies, crosses etc. will be available in all the shops and other outlets and there will be two street collections on Saturdays 5th and 12th

November. If you are able to help with this, I am sure Carolyn Aitken on 01342 823611 or Susie Kemp on 01342 822784 will be pleased to hear from you.

As part of the 'Poppy Appeal' there will be a Recital in Holy Trinity Church on Saturday 5th November at 2.00pm. Soloists will include local Harpist Margaret Watson and Organist/Pianist Simon Morris and I know those who have attended in the past, will know you are in for a very enjoyable occasion. The afternoon slot has been extremely popular in recent years, so we are hoping for a good audience again.

On Saturday 12th November, 'Poppy Day' the R.B.L. have their annual coffee morning in the Peter Griffits Hall from 10-12noon. This will include a cake and produce stall.

Do pop in for a chat and support the appeal in the process.

Remembrance Sunday falls on

the 13th November. Our service as always takes place at Holy Trinity Church. We begin with the wreath laying at the War Memorial starting at 10.30am, followed by the service in Church. We encourage everyone to attend, especially as we remember all those who have died in conflict, looking back particularly at the 1st and 2nd World War as well as in recent times.

Simon Morris – Chairman Forest Row R.B.L. The R.B.L. is always looking for new members. You don't have to be ex-service, just be prepared to support our servicemen and their families and all the Royal British Legion does to help them, in so many different ways. If you are interested, please contact our Membership Secretary Jane Wogan on 01342 825382

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GARDENS

Planting Trees & Shrubs Arguments rage between gardeners on the best time to plant trees and shrubs. The consensus is that anytime between October and March is a good time.

However, planting in the autumn is preferred by many while the ground still retains warmth and moisture.

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bove ground, the autumn season for most trees and shrubs is a dormant one, the leaves have fallen or are in the process of doing so, and therefore the plant doesn’t have the hard work of having to pump water through the roots to the leaves and shoots above.

Planting now gives the shrub the chance to expend their energy on the root system of newly planted trees and shrubs, encouraging rapid root growth, ensuring that the plant will be well-established when the growth explosion in the spring takes place.

If you can find bare-rooted trees, then go for this option every time. A container grown tree will mean that the root system won’t be as healthy and will likely be quite crowded, which will make them difficult to tease out when you want to plant. If you can’t find a bare-rooted specimen, then container grown is fine, but be sure to spend some extra time teasing out the roots to give

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them the best possible chance to thrive.

When it comes to planting, begin with a good sized hole, ensuring that it is several inches (or more) wider than the longest of your roots on your tree or shrub. Prepare it with a mixture of good organic matter such as garden compost and well-rotted manure which will help ensure it doesn’t dry out. If you have a heavy soil, add some grit and leaf mould too to help with aeration and drainage around the roots.

You only really need to stake large trees, or if you are planting in a particularly windy area.

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Otherwise, the best advice is that if a tree is given a chance to move around a little, it will form a stronger trunk in the long-run. If you are going to stake, use a short stake, at an angle, with a proper tree tie fitted so as not to damage the bark.

Finally, ensure thorough and regular watering is carried out during any dry spells for at least the first couple of years after planting. Bearing in mind that lack of water is the biggest cause of newly planted trees dying, if I only needed one reason to convince me to plant in the autumn, this would be it.

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Red, Green and Gold Well, we couldn’t offer up a colour theme without the traditional red, green and gold being top of the list! With all the colours that remind us of Christmas pulled together, the red and green reminiscent of the beautiful holly and berries so synonymous of Christmas along with the age-old tradition of gold will fill every corner of your home with festive cheer throughout the season.

Burgundy, Green and Gold Rich burgundy, deep green and velvety golds will add a touch of opulence to your home – look for fabric or glass tree decorations in deep burgundy and green shades along with sparkling gold lights and deep green beads wound majestically around your tree.

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Multi-Colours If you have children, you are going to be lucky to get away with any of the sophisticated themes above. It is likely that they will want to do the decorating of the tree in their style. They will throw everything, but the kitchen sink on the tree and none of it will match. You’ll have fifty shades of tinsel, mismatched and lopsided baubles and a wonky fairy to top it off but your heart will melt quicker than all of the chocolate coins and bunnies on the tree every time you look at it!

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