RH Uncovered East Grinstead Edition March 2017

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This month, the clocks go forward and we begin to see spring come into bloom! Now spring has sprung, we’re bringing you our top tips on how to spring clean like a pro and we’ve also got stunning English country gardens for you to visit to blow away the winter cobwebs!

Our cover story this month features Drusillas Park in East Sussex, the award-winning family attraction which is preparing for the new season with a series of new sights! If you’re keen to grab some of the action, we’ve got a family day pass for you to win!

Enjoy March with us, whether you’re ready to spring into action or not, catch up with our great lifestyle features and local community content.

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

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14 COVER STORY Drusillas Park – What’s New At the Zoo In 2017 18 PET CARE Caring For Tropical Fish 20 LEISURE English Country Garden Days Out 28 HOMES Spring Clean Like A Pro

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42 GARDENS Making The Most Of Your Container Garden

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48 HEALTH Turning Japanese!

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From Albert Square to Children’s Literature East Grinstead based actress and ex-EastEnders star, Sophie Langham has produced her first book, making the move from Albert Square into the world of children’s literature.

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imed at children aged 5 – 9, it is a story inspired by Church Ope Cove in Dorset when visiting her brother, who lived there, she became inspired by folklore surrounding the area.

She began to pass on the tales to her own three boys as a way of making the walk down to the beach more exciting, passing under a stone archway; the boys would remain silent for fear of a troll.

Folklore says that a troll would appear and put donkey’s ears on them and local legend has it that a tombstone decorated with skull and crossbones in the graveyard was that of a much-feared pirate.

The imposing skull and crossbones on gravestones doesn’t necessarily mean that pirates are buried there, instead it is a symbol of man’s mortality. Pirates borrowed the symbol as a way of scaring victims.

Sophie’s brother Neil encouraged her to put her ideas down in a book but with a busy life teaching singing, acting and bringing up a young family near to East Grinstead, she never quite managed to find the time.

When Neil became ill, he reminded Sophie about the story and after he sadly passed away, she realised that life is too short to keep ideas on

the back burner for too long and felt inspired to move the project forward.

Sophie had been working with Sosound Productions on some voice over work and they initially suggested making an audio recording of it, which was followed up by publishing it as a book.

The book uses the eye-catching technique of illustrations laid over actual photos of the area, which is slightly reminiscent of the popular Charlie and Lola stories, making the book appealing for children and adults alike.

The photos were taken by Sophie’s photographer husband Joe Pepler and the engaging illustrations were done by Nicola Wastie.

Sophie has kept busy over the years with acting roles and voiceover work, locally and beyond, appearing at the Chequer Mead in productions and more recently with the Froshow and Barebones Theatre Company.

She appeared in The Bill, Holby City and in the 1990’s, she played Binny Roberts, one-half of the first mixed-race lesbian couple in EastEnders.

She has also provided the voice for a number of Fisher Price Toys!

The Tale of the Pirate Grave has been a longheld goal for Sophie and she has dedicated the book to her brother Neil for his encouragement.

“Nancy’s visit to her Grandpa’s seaside home is more interesting than she originally expected. He shows her that the magic of fantasy can be hidden everywhere. That her imagination is truly the most wonderful place to visit.

Pirate Ghosts, Mermaids, Dragons and Fish Fairies can be anywhere you want them to be………”

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East Grinstead Foodbank

East Grinstead Foodbank supports individuals and families in crisis who cannot afford to put food on the table, in East Grinstead and surrounding villages including Crawley Down, Copthorne, Felbridge, Lingfield and Forest Row.

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he Foodbank’s clients are referred by local agencies, such as children and family centres, schools, churches, hospitals, GP surgeries, in fact more than 70 local agencies can refer clients.

Tony Cox, manager of the Foodbank, explains: “It started with a few food boxes in a garage in December 2012, we have now helped over 3,300 people, averaging 17 – 20 people per week.’

“In the year to 31st March 2016, we helped just under 1,000 people, 1/3 of them children. For us this was an increase of over 10% on the previous year. Nationally, The Trussell Trust reported an increase of 2% over the same period to 1.1 million people helped in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”

Do we really need Foodbanks?

Tony, said: “When I first started working at the Foodbank some 18 months ago, local friends were surprised & curious; is there a foodbank in East Grinstead and is there really a local need?’

“Surely that’s for deprived areas in other parts of the country, not leafy Sussex! Secondly, do people just ring up and ask for food?”

There is a mixed range of emotions experienced when clients first visit the foodbank, but all the food items given are donated to help those in need and all the recipients are grateful.

Tony, adds: “Redundancy, unemployment, illness, benefit delays, debt or an unexpected bill on an already tight budget are just some of the reasons why people might need a foodbank.’

“Typically, clients come twice on average to a foodbank, we do record & track the vouchers issued as our guidelines say three food vouchers can be issued for a single food crisis period, but I do have flexibility to help.’

“In addition to helping clients in exchange for a red voucher, we also talk to try to understand their situation and where appropriate, look to ‘signpost’ them to other groups such as Citizens Advice.”

Last July, the Foodbank operated a summer bags scheme for children nominated by local primary schools and again in December, in addition to the food and household

items, they operated a Christmas bag.

The idea being that those that can’t afford to put food on the table in a normal week would struggle to afford additional Christmas ‘goodies’, such as Christmas pudding, cakes and chocolates.

The Foodbank is located in the Jubilee Community Centre in Charlwoods Road, opening three times a week: Mondays from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, Wednesdays from 10.00am to 12.00pm and Fridays from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, for more information, visit: eastgrinstead. foodbank.org.uk Tony hopes to progress the service, he says: “This year we are starting to explore whether we should open on an evening, say 5.00pm to 7.00pm to support people who otherwise couldn’t get to a foodbank.’

“I am keen to encourage visitors to visit the foodbank and see our warehouse in operation. We have an exceptional team of volunteers who – on a rota basis – help and assist clients at the foodbank.”

If you would like to know more about the East Grinstead Foodbank or get involved, please contact: Tony Cox, East Grinstead Foodbank manager, email: info@eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk

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40 Years of Folk & World Music with East Grinstead’s ARC Music East Grinstead’s ARC Music have something to celebrate and it’s not just 40 years in the World Music business - they have recently reached the number three spot for World Music record label of 2016.

By Rachel Whitlam

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rom humble beginnings in the 1970s, when owner Horst Tubessing worked as a music promoter in Hamburg, selling records from the back of his Citroen 2cv, ARC Music has grown to become one of the UK and world’s leading world music record labels.

ARC started producing and distributing world music 11 years before the term ‘world music’ was in popular use. Starting out as ‘Eulenspiegel’, the name changed to ARC Music in 1983.

Primarily a family business, Horst moved to the UK in the 80’s for better access to artists.

London rents were expensive whereas East Grinstead provided an affordable solution with good connections to anyone flying in or coming down from London.

A key player in ARC Music is Austrian musicologist Diz Heller who has been with the company for more than 20 years.

Heller has travelled to many countries worldwide and music festivals to discover more than 100 artists who otherwise would not have been exposed to global distribution.

With an extensive music catalogue spanning more than 120 countries from traditional folk music to Egyptian and Lebanese dance, the preservation of traditional forms of music recorded on traditional instruments has, since the start been a focus of the label.

Director, Julia Beyer says: “The key purposes of the label are to preserve the musical traditions of

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cultures around the world and to give world music artists a chance to be heard globally.”

Former Artists and repertoire (A&R) Director Julia, took over the running of the company in 2014, bringing artist-based albums to a new level, as well as securing high impact media events including artist tours as well as national BBC radio airplay, performances at WOMAD and WOMEX with albums regularly charting in the World Music Charts.

Music and how it is listened to has changed significantly over recent years, causing challenges for music distributors such as ARC but Publicist, Angie Lemon, explained how they have weathered the storm.

“As a small company, we have had to find the next creative way to survive, moving into distribution through streaming and in the 70’s, good links were made with major distributors and artists, which means ARC is known to the film studios and ad agencies. Providing music for the gaming industry is a burgeoning area” Angie says.

Music provided by ARC has featured in films including ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’, ‘James Bond: Casino

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Royale’, ‘Skyfall’ and TV series, ‘Homeland’, ‘Law and Order’ and ‘Spooks’.

One of ARC’s major artists is Egyptian drummer extraordinaire, Hossam Ramzy who celebrates a distinguished solo career as the leading exponent of Egyptian music of modern times.

Hossam signed to the label in the mid-1980s and went on to produce more than 30 albums, both as a solo artist and collaborator. He continues to work with some of the biggest stars and most talented musicians from A.R Rahman, Led Zeppelin to Shakira.

Another success is Mr Dhanonday Shrivastav OBE, also known as Baluji Shrivastav, UKIndian composer and musician, founder of the Inner Vision Orchestra, who was awarded for services to music in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2016.

Clannad, winners of the Radio 2 Folk Awards, ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ are another one of ARC’s artists. Helped by a recent revival with folk-influenced bands such as Mumford and Sons, ARC has recently released ‘The Ultimate Guide to English Folk’ which is a double disc album compiled by one of the UK’s best known modern day men of folk, Bellowhead’s front man, Jon Boden.

To celebrate 40 years in the business, ARC has produced a 2-disc CD entitled, ‘Celebrating World Music’ – 40 years 40 Tracks’ which features an epic selection of World Artists.

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Drusillas Park – What’s New At The Zoo In 2017 There always seems to be something new to see and do at the award-winning family attraction, Drusillas Park in Sussex and 2017 looks set to be no exception! This year sees new arrivals, new events and new attractions. So now that spring has sprung, where better to head with the family?

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overing 10 acres, Drusillas Park near Alfriston in East Sussex attracts between 350,000 and 370,000 visitors each year and is home to the first Hello Kitty themed attraction in Europe.

With exhibits targeted towards children between two and 10-years-old the zoo cares for both wild and domestic animals. Highlights include ring-tailed lemurs, meerkats, and penguins.

The park boasts many hands-on activities, an adventure play area for

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different age groups, an indoor soft play centre and the Safari Express train ride as well as on-site cafes and shops.

The zoo has gradually increased the number of animals since owners Laurence and Christine Smith took over Drusillas 20-years-ago, but still maintains a policy of only having smaller ones.

A range of loveable primates are kept at the zoo for visitors to marvel at on their visit to the zoo, including crested black macaques, colobus monkeys and lar gibbons.

Other intriguing animal residents include servals, African crested porcupines, Rodrigues fruit bats, Asian short claw otters, llamas, Humboldt penguins, parrots, and flamingos.

Other exhibits include Pet World, Lemurland, a small farmyard, and a walk-through lorikeet aviary where you can feed nectar to the birds.

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Did you know? Aside from the cute and curious critters, Drusillas Park is also home to the first permanent Hello Kitty attraction in Europe - Hello Kitty Secret Garden.

Hello Kitty Secret Garden includes three specially designed children’s rides: a Hello Kitty car ride, a tea cup ride and a fun-a-minute ‘reach for the sky’ hopper ride.

There’s also a Hello Kitty House and Parlour - where face painting and other activities take place - as well as regular meet and greet opportunities with Hello Kitty.

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Go Safari!

A brand new attraction, this totally wild new area will cause quite a fu’roar amongst young lionhearted explorers, with three exciting children’s rides part of the exhibit – the Hippopotobus, Flying Cheetahs and the Safari Express Train.

Looking ahead to its launch, Drusillas Park managing director, Laurence Smith, said: “This is a million pound investment for us – our biggest undertaking ever – and we think that once it’s in place, it will be a great success and very popular.”

The Safari Express Train is expected to leave Mungo’s Central Station for the first time on Friday, March 31 with the Hippopotobus and Flying Cheetahs ready for take-off later this summer with June being earmarked for their unveiling.

Dates for your Diary: Drusillas has a varied and fun diary of events on offer with some notable new additions for 2017:

Hello Kitty

Visit her beautiful-themed house and have a souvenir photo taken with the cutest cat herself!

Up-coming dates: Tuesday, April 4, Tuesday, April 11, Friday, April 14 and Monday, April 17.

Bing and Flop

Round the corner, not far away, Bing and Flop are at Drusillas!

Up-coming dates: Wednesday, April 5 Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol Get ready for action as two of PAW Patrol’s finest recruits – Chase and Marshall return to Drusillas!

Up-coming dates: Wednesday, April 12

Giant Anteaters A brand new exhibit, a species never before seen at Drusillas Park in its 90-year history – giant anteaters!

The natives of tropical forests and grasslands of Central and South America they have no teeth, and they rely on their tongues.

A giant anteater’s tongue can protrude more than 60cm to sweep up the 35,000 ants and termites they consume each day. The new arrivals are expected to join the zoo route by Easter and will be situated next to the pretty flamingos.

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Caring For Tropical Fish

In recent years, the trend for keeping tropical fish as pets has grown.

Perhaps thanks to characters such as Nemo and Dory in Disney’s Finding Nemo bringing beautiful and rarely seen fish to the big screen – and in turn pester power from the kids to add a fabulous fish to our homes.

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s we all know, tropical fish aren’t as easy to care for as the humble goldfish – there’s plenty to consider to ensure that you have the optimum conditions to give your new pet a healthy home.

Do your homework From clownfish and blue tangs like Nemo and Dory to colourful mollies and fancy guppies, there’s so many tropical fish to choose from. Do your homework to make sure that your new fishy friend is the right pet for you and your family - visit a seller and be sure to ask them questions.

Set up their tank Once you’ve decided on your new family member, it’s time to buy the equipment and set it up correctly. Don’t be tempted (although it is very exciting!) to shorten the time suggested by professionals; it’s a must to keep your fish healthy and happy. Wash your tank (to make sure there are no nasty chemicals lurking) and then add your substrate.

The substrate is the material used on the bottom of the tank and it can affect the water’s chemistry, filtration and ultimately your fish’s well-being. Add plants and rocks to make the tank more homely. Again, these also require in-depth research for your chosen fishy family addition.

Water wellness Fill your tank halfway with fresh water and add your chosen heater and filter, then fill your tank up.

Let the tank rest for at least ten minutes, before adding a water conditioner. Leave this to settle for 15 minutes and add a bacteria supplement.

This is where patience is needed; depending on your

preferred fish, you need to cycle your tank and add a source of ammonia (fish food or an ammonia solution work replicating fish waste and encouraging the bacteria to grow, so ‘natural’ colonies are already present for your fish).

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Adding your fish Once your water is just right; it’s time to buy your fish and add them to the tank. Don’t just release them – let them adjust, by putting them in their bag for half an hour. Using a net remove your fish from the bag and set them free to explore their new home!

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English Country Garden Days Out “How many kinds of sweet flowers grow in an English country garden?” So goes the traditional folk tune and this month we’ve got a list of four elegant English country gardens you can visit with the family for a fun day out! So make this March the month you blow away the winter cobwebs and visit a local garden!

By Jacob White On a warm and sunny spring day, a beautiful English country garden is a very special place to be and our enduring love affair with the classic English country garden shows no sign of relenting, it’s clear we just can’t get enough of stylish roses running amuck, amid bright towering lupins and a tangle of sweet peas!

Chartwell House Mapleton Rd, Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell

Hever Castle and Gardens Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG www.hevercastle.co.uk

This is your chance to discover a magnificent, award-winning garden set in 125 acres of glorious castle grounds. Marvel at the Pompeiian Wall and classical statuary in the Italian Garden and admire the giant topiary chess set and inhale the fragrance of over 4,000 rose bushes in the classic English Rose Garden.

Complete with spots to relax in, areas to stroll in and areas which offer all-round colour and enjoy wanders through historic sites including the Sunday Walk and Church Gill Walk that follow the course of a stream along cute, peaceful woodland or Anne Boleyn’s Walk, with spectacular trees more than 100 years-old.

New additions at the garden include, Astor’s Garden Legacy, an interactive garden exhibition tracing the restoration and development period of the gardens from Tudor times to the present day. For a visit to the Hever Castle gardens, it is recommended that you allow at least 1.5 hours to explore them leisurely.

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From Lady Churchill’s rock garden to Sir Winston Churchill’s swimming pool, Chartwell is a treasure trove of history features closely associated with Britain’s Wartime leader. One of the reasons Churchill bought Chartwell was for the potential water feature he could create and on show are several pieces to admire.

Whether you like history or whether you like gardens, Chartwell will offer you something to enjoy – take a walk in the footsteps of one of the leading politicians of his or in fact any other age and enjoy the splendour of an English Country garden steeped in history in the garden of England, the county of Kent.

Best of all! If you’re a dog owner, at Chartwell they love dogs! You can bring your furry companion along for a stroll around the gardens or go for a roam in the woods. For more information about where you can and cannot take your dog, visit the Chartwell website or contact the house for more doggy details.

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Nymans Staplefield Lane, Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6EB www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Wakehurst Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6TN www.kew.org/wakehurst

If you’re looking to unearth intriguing ruins, statues and summerhouses Nymans is your place!

Complete with planting schemes giving year-round beauty and interest. Created by Ludwig Messel in the late 19th century Nymans is a garden lover’s delight with significant international and plant heritage collections.

Packed-full of exotic species from around the world and at 13 hectares, the garden holds the second largest collection of South American plants in the UK with both informal and formal areas with topiary, planting, flower meadows and wild areas as well as more manicured lawns – something for all seasons.

Nymans also carries out vital plant conservation, working with the National Trust’s Plant Conservation Centre. You can buy some of the plants grown at Nymans in the plant centre, taking home a piece of Nymans at the end of your visit and also help fundraise for conservation projects at the same time.

Wakehurst is a 16th century country house with a mainly 20th century garden, managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, who also have a research facility there. Visitors are able to see the gardens, the historic house, and also visit the research centre whilst visiting the gardens.

Surround yourself in the beauty of the area, enjoy afternoon tea or learn about the conservation work of Kew’s seed bank. With play areas for children and wildlife all around, there is something to keep the whole family entertained in this garden left to the nation in 1963.

The gardens were largely created by Gerald Loder (later Lord Wakehurst) who bought the estate in 1903 and spent 33 years developing the gardens. He was succeeded by Sir Henry Price, under whose care the Loder plantings matured.

This Mothering Sunday, Wakehurst is hosting a three course carvery meal at the estate’s mansion between 12.00pm and 4.00pm with prices starting at £12.50, for bookings call: 01444 894040.

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London Temple Garden Tours

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

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

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

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WHAT’S ON Saturday, March 4 2017, 10.00am, Tandridge Handicraft Society Workshop, Woodhouse Centre, Hoskins Road car park, opposite Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted RH8 9HT. A workshop dedicated to printing for quilting. Entry is £35.00 for members and £40.00 for non-members.

For more information, call Jean on 01883 723543.

Wednesday, March 8 2017, 8.00pm, Mid Sussex Franco-British Society Talk, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN. Des 12 personnalités Françaises figurant sur des Blue Plaques à Londres, 4 sont à l’honneur ce soir, an illustrated talk in French by Bernard Masson. Visitor entry is £4.00. For more information, call Barbara on 01444 452385 Wednesday, March 8 2017, 8.00pm, Lindfield Horticultural Society Talk, King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH. A talk on the arts and crafts garden at Standen by Sue Greig.

Entry is £1.00 for members and £5.00 for non-members.

Saturday, March 18 2017, 7.00pm, Pamper and Prosecco Fundraiser, Maidenbower Infant School, Festival Court, Harvest Road, Crawley RH10 7RA. School fundraising evening between 7.00pm and 10.00pm. Entry is £5.00 which includes a raffle ticket and a glass of prosecco. For more information, email Michelle at michelle.brackpool@live.com

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Thursday, March 23 2017, 1.30pm, Reigate Arthritis Care Support Group Session and Talk Woodhatch Centre, Whitebeam Drive, Reigate RH2 7LS. Exercise class starts at 1.30pm, followed by 50 Years In The Media, a talk by Nicholas Owen. All welcome, for more information, call Sylvia on 01737 242193 Saturday, March 25 2017, 2.00pm, Worth Horticultural Soc. Spring Show & Table Top Sale The Haven Centre, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down RH10 4LJ. See displays of flowers as wells a table top sale. Entry is free.

For more information, call Martyn on 01342 714858 Friday, March 31 2017, 6.30pm, Crawley Keyboard Music Evening, Maidenbower Junior School, Festival Court, Harvest Road, Crawley RH10 7RA. An evening of music with Paul Roberts.

For more information, call Brenda on 01293 784166 Saturday, April 29 2017, 11.00am, Southgate Park Bowls Club Open Day, Southgate Park, Southgate Avenue, Crawley RH10 6HG. Free Bowls Open Day between 11.00am and 3.00pm. For more information, call Joan on 01293 531300 or email joanandbill@virginmedia.com

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Spring Clean Like A Pro Spring is here! There might be the odd frost around but the sun is starting to break through and it is getting warmer by the day! It’s time to get spring cleaning and make your home look spotless!

Once done, your home will be ready for the year ahead so get organised, get equipped, get involved and get cleaning!

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o one looks forward to spring cleaning and if the thought completely overwhelms you then here are some tips to get your spring cleaning well and truly underway hassle-free, efficient and effective!

Get organised!

Don’t dive into your spring cleaning without a plan first! Sit down and make a plan of what you are going to clean and when, if you stick to this structure it will make the job a whole lot easier.

What time you can commit is key to such a plan!

Get equipped!

Spring cleaning is so much easier when you have the equipment you need – working with one or two cloths just won’t do! Make sure you have a list of all the cleaning tasks you need to do and a list of all the cleaning products you have or might need.

Get involved!

When it comes to a household spring clean, you shouldn’t have to tackle it on your own. As the old saying goes, many hands make light work, and it’s true! Cleaning will take half the time if you can get your partner or children on board too!

If you’re all mucking in and it’s a team effort make it fun! Put on music to sing together and make sure everyone enjoys a nice treat at the end of the spring clean – it’s an incentive to finish quicker and a nice reward after a hard day’s work tidying up!

Get cleaning!

Work your way down – sounds simple but start at the top of your house and work your way down. You don’t have to do the entire house in one stint – rather, pace yourself. Start by tidying, then dust, clean and then tackle the vacuuming in that step-by-step order.

Don’t forget the curtains! If curtains are not cleaned thoroughly at least once a year they will deteriorate. Some may require dry-cleaning whilst others can be washed at home – whatever you do just don’t forget to remove any attached curtain hooks.

Deep clean the carpets – carpets should be deep cleaned at least twice a year to remove ingrained dirt, bugs and allergens.

Use a good quality vacuum or steamer which can be hired at a reasonable price to bring back the freshness!

We would love to hear from you about your spring cleaning tips!

If you have any spring cleaning tips that you’d like to share, post them to our Facebook page /rhuncovered or to our Twitter page @RHUncovered.

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GARDENS

Making The Most Of Your Container Garden Suitable for most plants, containers filled to the brim with seasonal or permanent plants can brighten up a corner of the garden and they are extremely versatile too! So whether you are looking for a charming welcome into your garden, giving your home added kerb appeal or you’re looking for handy home-grown herbs, we’ve got hints, tips and ideas for you to make the most of your container garden.

By Jacob White When to plant Plants take a short time to settle into their containers – expect more growth from spring and summer-planted containers compared to those of autumn and winter. For permanent plants now is the hour! They are best planted in early spring as they will establish quickly.

Summer-flowering plants should be planted in May when frosts have gone and for winter plants, go for a late summer or autumn planting.

Which type of container?

The container choices are vast, it’s important to think both style and substance. If you have a container that will need to be outside all year choose a frost-proof terracotta one, which will keep you in good stead when the temperatures drop. If you are looking at imitation-terracotta they can be useful for large plants due to their lightweight design and they can be moved indoors when a frost is forecast.

Whatever the design, size does matter! Think about the root system when choosing one, small pots dry out quickly so plant small plants in large containers, and by doing so you will reduce the chore of constant watering. However, caution is needed for plants such as camellia or citrus with small root balls as excess compost can become waterlogged and result in root rot and ultimately plant death.

Combating waterlogging and other draining problems is key to managing a container garden.

Ensure adequate drainage by selecting the right size pot and the necessary number of drainage holes – if extra holes are needed drill where appropriate.

Consider placing stones or broken terracotta at the bottom of your container and raising the container up on bricks to guard against waterlogging.

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How to plant Place drainage material in the bottom of the container, such as broken up polystyrene, stones or broken terracotta. For a container 45cm (18in) deep, a 9cm (3½in) drainage layer is sufficient Fill the container with compost, leaving room to arrange the plants on the surface Remove the plants from their pots, tease out the roots gently and work more compost around the rootballs. Ensure that the top of the rootball is level with the surface of the compost Firm the compost around the plants, water well to settle and top up with compost if necessary.

Make sure there is a gap of about 2.5cm (1in) between soil level and the top of the container.

This will ensure there’s room for the water to soak in.

Source: The Royal Horticultural Society How to maintain To maintain your container garden, check the compost moisture levels daily from April to September, watering if dry. As well as compost, feeding is important. The Royal Horticultural Society advises “Start feeding four to six weeks after planting, unless the compost contains a slow-release fertiliser.

From April to September, use a general-purpose liquid feed, unless the compost contains a slowrelease fertiliser. Feeding is not needed in winter.”

Make sure you deadhead regularly to encourage growth and where necessary re-pot in early spring.

For permanent displays, re-potting is required at least every two to four years to prevent problems with drying out and waterlogging. Reduce watering during winter months and try to avoid compostfreeze by moving containers under cover or covering them in bubble-wrap or old bed sheets.

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Turning Japanese!

Have you ever wondered why the Japanese diet keeps you looking young and feeling wonderful? Stars including Victoria Beckham and Madonna are avid followers of a Japanese diet rich in fish, soya, tea and vegetables – I spoke to nutritionist Cassandra Barns who reveals three foods which can help us live longer!

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id you know Japanese people are more likely to reach 100 years-old than anyone else in the world? It’s widely accepted across the globe that the Japanese live longer and healthier lives than many other nationalities, researchers put their incredible longevity down in part thanks to their unique national diet.

Nutritionist Cassandra Barns reveals five foods in the Japanese diet that could help us live longer: Fish Did you know?

The Japanese eat between 80g to 100g of fish every day, while the British struggle to eat just one portion of oily fish a week.

Cassandra, says: “Fish are of course a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids, these fats are not only essential for heart health, but also for our brain and eyes.

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By Jacob White Fish are rich in selenium, which is vital for our antioxidant defences and immune system and B vitamins that help to keep our brain chemistry in balance.

We eat far less fish in the UK compared to Japan – it’s time we started upping our intake!”

Matcha Tea Did you know?

Tea is the most commonly drunk beverage in Japan Among the most well-known places for tea cultivation in Japan are Shizuoka, Kagoshima and Uji. Cassandra, says: “Matcha is a traditional powdered green tea made from the fresh leaf tips of the tea plant.

Green tea – matcha in particular – is high in a specific type of flavanols called catechins.

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These substances are thought to boost our body’s antioxidant defences, potentially helping to protect against degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and even cancers.”

Fermented soya Did you know?

Japan has one of the world’s largest selections of fermented foods such as natto (fermented soybeans), miso and soy sauce.

Cassandra, says: “One of the ‘secrets’ of the health of Japanese women is thought to be their consumption of soya foods, thanks to the isoflavones they contain. Isoflavones act as phytoestrogens – plant substances that have a weak oestrogen-like effect in the body – so may be especially helpful for women after menopause, when natural oestrogen levels drop – a reason why we could live longer!

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I would say that about 90% - 95% of our business all comes directly from the Uncovered magazines!

Good Wills and Estate Planning are local Estate Planning Practitioners and first advertised with us in 2009. We asked Shernaz why she first chose Uncovered magazines and what sets us apart from other local publications. “ Our business is quite transient, so we are constantly looking for new clients, which is why we need to advertise for new business on a regular basis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shernaz Motivala, Good Wills and Estate Planning

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Contact me if you feel anxious, or depressed, affected by psychosexual issues, by grief and bereavement, living with illness, caring for a loved one with a mental health problem.

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• ADHD • Autism • Anxiety • Panic Attacks, • Depression • Digestive problems • Hormonal Disorders • Women’s Health • Sleep Problems • Stress

Please call me for a free 15 minute consultation.

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

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

“On starting my own business, my first port of call after getting a business plan together was to call Mantra Magazines, because I know they are well known in the area, they come through our door every month. I know the people that work there and that they have very nice friendly staff.

I started advertising with RH Uncovered in January 2013. I started off with a sixteenth page ad, which was obviously not very big but it was enough to get me going.

I now run my adverts in the RH10, RH19 and RH6 issues and they are working brilliantly. They keep me more than busy, in fact sometimes I don’t even like to look at my phone as there are loads of voicemails and messages! But obviously that it is good that they are keeping me more than occupied with work.

I would recommend Mantra Magazines to anyone who wants to get a business up and running or someone who’s got a good business who just wants help get their name in front of the public eye.

I think it’s down to the advert itself.

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

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

I am now running my advert in the RH10, RH19 and RH6 issues and they are working brilliantly.

For example in winter months certain aspects of my work change, so I get a call in September for to discuss what changes to make to my advert to refelct the changes in the type of work I will be looking for.

The day the advert goes out I know straight away that the magazines are being delivered as my phone starts ringing – some days every 5 minutes! I personally have had days when I have received 10-15 leads.

Mantra Magazines has been the key to my success from day one, which is why when they ring me up every year to ask if I want to renew – I say “of course – definitely!”

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

Michael Barker, Copthorne Garden Services

FOOD AND DRINK

Yakitori Kebabs with Chicken and Vegetables Yakitori is Japanese for marinated chicken kebabs.

We have added vegetables to this easy low fat dish.

Preparation time: 10 minutes plus 1-2 hours marinating Cooking time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes plus 1-2 hours marintaing Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 tbsp Waitrose Japanese Soy Sauce 2 tbsp Yutaka Japanese Mirin 1 tbsp Waitrose Pure Clear Honey 2.5cm piece root ginger, peeled and finely grated 1 clove garlic, crushed 400g pack Waitrose British Chicken Breast Chunks 4 salad onions, each cut into 3 pieces 1 Romano pepper, deseeded and cut into 2.5cm pieces

Method 1. In a large bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, honey, ginger and garlic. Add the chicken and stir well. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight.

2. Preheat the grill to high.

Thread the chicken, salad onions and pepper pieces alternately, dividing them between 4 metal skewers, reserving the marinade.

3. Place the kebabs on the grill rack and brush liberally with the marinade. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the marinade. The chicken should be cooked until the juices run clear and there is no pink meat; the vegetables should be lightly charred. Serve immediately, with Waitrose Medium Egg Noodles, garnished with salad onions.

COOK’S TIP If you are short of time, marinate the chicken for just 20 minutes - it will still absorb a lot of the flavours. Try using a different selection of vegetables, such as yellow peppers and courgettes

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CHILDREN Hazards at Home:

Keeping Your Child Safe Home may be where the heart is, but it’s also where danger can lurk as each year more than two million children (aged 15 and under) need medical attention, after suffering from an accident in the home.

By Shelley Welti

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To prevent your child getting their hands on liquids they shouldn’t, remember to lock medicines and cleaning products in a cupboard, or better still; buy those in ‘child protected’ packaging.

hose most at risk are children aged 0-4 years, with falls and fires being the most likely dangers.

To help keep your child safe, we’ve uncovered the top five hazards within your home, along with just how you can reduce the risk of your child being injured.

Falls Falls are the most common non-fatal accidents that occur in the home, with 58,000 children injured each year. To limit the chances of your child slipping on a wet floor or taking a tumble down the stairs, be sure to clear up any spillages, have secure rugs/bath mats and hand rails on both the stairs and in the bath. If you have small children, stairgates at the top and bottom of the stairs can also prevent them exploring by themselves.

Fire Did you know that the highest number of accidental child fatalities are due to domestic fires? Make sure your child is aware of the dangers and have an escape route planned and practiced, so everyone knows how to get out safely. Keep matches and lighters out of sight (and reach) of children and always extinguish candles and cigarettes fully.

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Some plants can also be poisonous and irritate the skin, which is worth noting too!

Choking Hazards The thought alone of a child choking is fear-inducing for parents. Minimise the risk of your child accidently swallowing objects like toys and hard food, by keeping small toys out of reach of young children and ensuring that foods such as nuts or hard sweets are eaten sensibly. Eating meals around the dinner table and showing your child how to chew properly can also reduce this super-scary risk.

Poisoning More than 28,000 children receive medical attention from poisoning each year – many of these from medicines, household products and cosmetics found at home.

Sharp Objects We all know that children learn through discovery, however, with sharp objects throughout our homes, it can be difficult to keep these away from wandering hands.

In the kitchen, make sure items such as knives, graters and peelers are kept in a suitable place, high enough that your child can’t reach. The garden also poses hazardous, as items such as rakes, saws and lawnmowers can be sharp, but attractive potential ‘toys’ for little hands. Never leave these items unattended and lock in sheds/garages when not in use.

Don’t forget to check your fire alarm regularly too!

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STYLE

Prom Planning Whether it’s your 11, 16 or 18-year-old getting excited for their end of term celebration, now is the time to start planning their perfect prom!

In the past decade, proms have become really popular with UK school leavers of all ages, thanks to American TV programmes and fi lms.

In fact, it’s reported that 85% of British schools now have proms. Stretch limos, glamourous gowns, and suave suits have made their way to our shores. If you don’t know where to start, here’s our definitive guide!

By Shelley Welti Dreamy dresses According to GoCompare.com, the average cost of a prom in the South East costs £222; with most of this going on a dream dress. The same survey found that 84% of girls buy new dresses for the occasion.

Whether she fancies a fishtail, a full length or cute 50’s style gown, it’s never too early to visit boutiques and specialist dressmakers to talk through her dress ideas and ensure she feels like the belle of the ball!

Terrific transport Making an entrance in a limo, classic car or unusual vehicle (from ice cream vans to the A-Team van) is something so many children look forward to. Opt for classy and traditional or quirky and fun transport to pick up your child and take them to their magical night.

Most prom-goers love arriving with their friends, so get a list together of those they’d like to travel with, talk to other parents and split the cost.

Smart suits It’s not just the girls who love to don their finest attire; the boys enjoy having the opportunity to get suited and booted too.

Whilst the average prom cost is almost half that of their female classmates at £113, 74% of teenage boys buy a new suit to wear.

Head to suit stockists to get measured up and gain inspiration on styles and colours that will have him feeling suave and sophisticated!

There’s also the option of hiring a suit to reduce costs.

Little extras According to GoCompare, 45% of girls and 42% of boys have their hair professionally preened and perfected for their prom.

14% of girls also get their makeup applied by a professional and 19% get a spray tan, leaving them looking bronzed for their special evening.

If you’re treating your prom-goer to treatments, talk to beauticians and hairdressers – many offer special prom packages, combining best-selling treatments at a lower rate.

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We always recomend RH Uncovered to other local businesses because we find it so successful!

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

They have since increased the size of their campaigns and now appear in three of our magazines, so we met with Brian and asked why they chose our RH Uncovered magazine to start their campaign all those years ago and how it has worked for them... “We were looking for a magazine that was going to be distributed locally. The beauty of using RH Uncovered really comes down to the fact in is going into local homes and distributed by the Royal Mail, and has articles as well as advertising inside it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

We always recoemnd the RH Uncovered Magazine to other local businesses because we find it so successful.�

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