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This month, the days are getting longer and warmer as summer comes clearer into focus with the arrival of the long Easter weekend. The weekend will see keen gardeners head out into their green spaces and anxious teenagers dive into their revision regimes and appropriately we’ve got the tips to achieve the perfect lawn and how as a family you can beat the exam season stress.

Our cover story this month features Fort Fun in Eastbourne, the town’s premier outdoor play attraction which is preparing for the Easter break with a new look. If you’re looking to get involved in the fun, we’ve got a family day pass for you to win!

Enjoy April with us, whether you are planning time at home with your chocolate eggs and hot cross buns or a day out in Sussex or Surrey, catch up with our great lifestyle features and local community content.

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 News 12

COVER STORY

Fort Fun 14

CHILDREN

How To Beat Exam Season Stress 20

HOMES

Simple Ways To Make Your Home Allergy-Friendly 34

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Perry’s Picture Perfect Julian Perry blends conventional photography and art.

His background in science heavily influences much of his work as well as his early aspirations of being a geologist.

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By Rachel Whitlam

ast works have focussed on picking out the natural beauty in the landscapes surrounding us, both in the botanical and geological form, capturing detail and textures, along with inspiring images of Sussex and beyond.

Julian has a fascination with intricate patterns and designs that can be found in the natural world. One body of work entitled The East Grinstead Living Collection uses familiar scenes from historical East Grinstead and the immediate area.

As a local man, Julian has had access to all East Grinstead’s nooks, and cranny’s, recording the changing world around us.

The original images have been taken photographically over a period of 40 years, and, as technology has progressed and equipment improved.

He has combined his meticulous scientific and artistic skills to learn how to maximise the technology available. He has been able to manipulate images using creative tools, brushes and algorithms in Photoshop, until he is happy with the end results.

Julian, says: “With every pixel up for creative adjustment, many avenues of creative and artistic

expression have opened up, even for those who feel they are not particularly artistic.”

There are those who would argue that this is not ‘art’ in the traditional sense, but, while the traditional tools may have changed, Julian points out that you still need to ‘see’ the image idea in your mind’s eye from the outset.

The mantra that informs and guides Julian’s work as he says is: “A picture has the capacity to move our soul in profound ways for the physical world speaks to us of its depth and source - the same source that is at the root and heart of each of us.”

He is now offering a new service using people’s favourite photos, by customising and creating an individual and unique piece of art, which can then be mounted or presented in a variety of formats up to three metres wide.

With the recent enthusiasm in the media for uncovering family history, he uses the same technique to repair old photos that have been damaged, by restoring the image as close to the original as possible.

Julian’s work can be viewed and bought both online and in Object d’art Art Gallery, 93 Lingfield Rd, East Grinstead RH19 2EL. Julian Perry has an exhibition coming up from Friday, April 21 - Sunday, April 23 at the Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre, High Street, Lingfield RH7 6AB, where you can view a cross section of his work and see a free-standing display of East Grinstead.

For more information about Julian’s work, visit: www.julianperry.info

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IDance the Night Away for Africa!

Back once again for 2017, IDance is Imberhorne School’s popular annual celebration of dance performed by students from year seven to the 6th form.

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The student added: “To continue this exchange, we have to raise up to £8,000 to bring Tanzanian students back to visit us in the UK for two weeks. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students, but more importantly for the Minaki boys that we bring over to stay with us.’

“They would not get this chance otherwise. All money raised goes towards their flights and experience while they are here and a significant amount will go towards making the lives of young children in an orphanage happier.”

Beth Eckhoff, Head of Dance at Imberhorne School, says: “I choreograph a number of pieces, but the year 11 GCSE dancers will showcase their own as part of their GCSE Dance course they need to submit their own creation which is worth 40% of their final mark.’

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IDance gives the opportunity for parents and family to see their actual work in progress otherwise they don’t get to see it

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eld at the Chequer Mead Theatre in East Grinstead, the event showcases curriculum studies for GCSE Dance students, key stage three dance club, year nine curriculum dance and BTEC Performing Arts student performance work.

The students have been working towards this show since September and it is a great opportunity for them to play to a live crowd, gaining audience appreciation for their hard work and sheer commitment to their studies and dance clubs.

Traditionally, IDance has raised money for the school’s Tanzanian exchange project.

One student, who studied Performing Arts and Dance at GCSE and who has benefited from this programme, said: “Imberhorne has shared an invaluable and worthwhile link with Minaki High School in Kisarawe, Tanzania since 2005.”

Every year since 2005 a group of 12 students and two teachers have travelled to Tanzania to take part in an exchange programme.

The Imberhorne students spend two weeks in Tanzania in October and 10 Minaki students and two teachers will visit the UK this spring.

Whilst Beth organises and purchases most costumes, students also like to design their own creations and come up with their own ideas.

When asked why IDance is important, dancer Emily Huggett, says: “IDance takes place where dancers across the school are given the opportunity to showcase routines they have been working on over the course of the year and may go towards their grade.’

“This show offers the chance for students to show their ideas and build up their confidence and to be able to perform in front of an audience” Emily said.

To book any remaining tickets to IDance 2017 on Monday, April 3 or Tuesday, April 4, call Chequer Mead Box Office on 01342 302000 or book online at www.chequermead.org.uk

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Fort Fun

Looking for somewhere to take the kids this summer? Eastbourne seafront family favourite ‘Fort Fun’ has once again opened its gates to invite families in for some all-year-round fun and frolics!

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he popular adventure park changed ownership in 2014 and has undergone a makeover to give the attraction a fresh look! Visitors can now enjoy exciting new features such as the Giant Play Fort and Bouncy Pillows, as well as old favourites, including the American Golf Adventure and Splash Park!

Fort Fun provides a multitude of both indoor and outdoor amazing amusements, exhilarating play areas, mini golf adventures, bouncy fun and much more, making it an obvious top choice when sizing up where to take the kids to keep them occupied on a hot summer’s day in Sussex or Surrey.

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What’s on offer this summer?

This summer, visitors to Fort Fun can enjoy the following attractions which have been improved:

Mini Golf Adventure This jaw-dropping 18-hole mini golf course has had a complete revamp with new turf and obstacles!

You don’t need to be Rory McIlroy or Jason Day to take on this challenge. The entire family will love testing their skills at the crazy golf hurdles including bridges, ramps, sharp corners and hidden holes!

Carousel and Dodgems No adventure park would be complete without rides!

If you enjoy a taste of the traditional, have a go at the refurbished dodgems and miniature carousel! Sit back and enjoy the charm!

Diggerland Diggerland will feature fluffy sand, slides, interactive play and fun construction site signage.

Bouncy Pillows Fort Fun is proud to unveil the only bouncy pillows in this part of Sussex! These bouncy additions are surrounded by soft sand – children will love jumping high for a great view of the whole park!

Giant Play Fort This enormous new addition to Fort Fun will see little ones amused for hours; whether they are climbing, sliding, swinging or playing with one of the many interactive zones!

Extensive Sand-pits There are now more than 100 tonnes of gloriously golden sand surrounding all of the outdoor play areas including the Jungle Gum, Ball Game Court, Bouncy Pillows and Diggerland – take your shoes off, feel the sand between your toes and dive in for some summer sand fun!

Imaginative Role Play Village Feed their imagination!

Kids will love venturing into their imagination with Fort Fun’s miniature play village, an educational entertainment area with role-playing activities and props.

Ball Game Court Goal! Game, set and match!

Whatever your game, sports enthusiasts can enjoy shooting some hoops or scoring goals in our contained ball game court, with a super soft and sandy ground.

Stage with Kids Entertainment The all new wooden stage will feature daily shows and fun from Fort Fun’s fabadousa Partyman entertainers. You might even be invited to come up on stage and join in with dancing or magic tricks!

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How To Beat Exam Season Stress

Spring has sprung, and summer is in touching distance – but with it comes the weeks that strike fear among children and their families; exam season.

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hether your child is at primary school, secondary school, sixth form or college, the chances are that they will be sitting exams at some point in the near future.

How can you help to reduce the stress they – and in turn, the rest of the family – experience in the run up to their exams? Here’s our guide for making the next few months as stress-free as possible.

Get Creative with Revision Gone are the days when revision meant spending days reading textbooks, it can now be tailored to how best your child learns.

Group study sessions with friends are also helpful to ease anxiety and break up the boredom that some children feel when revising.

Discuss options with your child and ask for their suggestions to make their learning feel less like a chore.

Be Aware It doesn’t matter whether your child is sitting their SATs, GCSEs or A-Levels; for them, they’re entering a period where they feel perhaps the most pressure to perform than they’ve ever had before.

Look out for any signs that your child is beginning to worry about their exams; irritability, lack of appetite and not sleeping well are just a few key signs that your child may be stressed.

If you notice any changes, talk to them and let them know that they’re not on their own.

Brain Fuel We know that what we eat and drink affects feelings and behaviour – parents find sweets and and other treats, high in fat, sugar and caffeine make their children hyperactive and experience mood swings.

A balanced, healthy diet is important in the run up to exams, ensure that they’re eating breakfast, lunch and dinner – filled with brain-boosting ingredients such as fish, eggs, and fruit and vegetables.

No Pressure With family life continuing and the desire for our children to do well in their exams, it’s understandable that children can feel pressured.

Reassure them that you know that they’ll do their best – and that it’s not the end of the world. In most cases, exams can be retaken.

Praise and Rewards Don’t forget to praise and reward your child after each exam.

Rewards don’t have to be big financial ones; perhaps you could treat them to their favourite dinner or magazine for a bit of me-time, or give them an afternoon off revising to be free for a few hours!

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COMMUNITY Wednesday, April 5 2017, 8.00pm - 10.00pm, Mid Sussex Franco-British Society Talk, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN. Gemma Bovery - un film Francais inspire du Roman de 1856 de Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary (English subtitles with some sex and strong language). Visitor entry is £4.00. For more information, call Barbara on 01444 452385 Wednesday, April 5 2017, 7.15pm for 7.45pm, East Grinstead Flower Club, St. John's Church Hall, Felbridge RH19 2QT. Flower demonstrations, a raffle and refreshments.

For more information, call Vivien on 01342 328176 Thursday, April 6 2017, 10.00am, Maria's Good As New Sale, Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH. As good as new sale. For more information, call Maria on 01293 403432 or email chlof2003@hotmail.com Friday, April 7 2017, 7.30pm, Friends of East Grinstead Museum Speaker Night, East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT. Bruges - It's More than Just Chocolate, a talk by Melanie Gibson-Barton. Free to Friends of East Grinstead Museum.

Visitor entry is £3.50.

Saturday, April 8 2017, 2.00pm, Plant Heritage Sussex Branch Spring Lecture, The Town Hall, 40 Boltro Rd, Haywards Heath RH16 1BA. What's Happening At Wisley, an illustrated lecture on Alpine display by James Miller, Royal Horticultural Society Horticulturalist. Visitors welcome, £4.00 on the door.

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Monday, April 10 2017, 10.00am, Maria's Good As New Sale, Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH. As good as new sale. For more information, call Maria on 01293 403432 or email chlof2003@hotmail.com Saturday, April 22 2017, 10.00am - 2.00pm, Balcombe Village Craft and Local Produce Market, Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP. Craft market in aid of Tiggers Pre-School Refreshments available. Entry is free.

Thursday, April 27 2017, 10.00am, Maria's Good As New Sale, Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH. As good as new sale. For more information, call Maria on 01293 403432 or email chlof2003@hotmail.com Sunday, May 7 2017, 1.00pm - 5.00pm, Turners Hill Open Gardens Afternoon teas local produce and plants for sale.

Entry is £5.00 to include all gardens, purchase at first garden of entry with proceeds to St. Catherines' Hospice and Village Environmental Project. For more information, call Thelma on 01342 714858 or email thelmammason@aol.com Saturday, May 13 2017, 2.00pm - 5.30pm, Birchanger Garden Open Day, Birchanger Garden, High Street, Balcombe RH17 6JY. In aid of the NSPCC. Entrance is £5.00, under 12s go free.

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

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Simple Ways To Make Your Home Allergy-Friendly Increasing numbers of us are suffering from allergies associated with the home; tackling allergy causes can be easier than you may think. This month we’ve got tips for trying to keep allergens at bay and ways in which you might be able to reduce pollen and dust which all too often lead to allergies.

By Jacob White Avoid chemicals It is a good idea to avoid harsh chemicals when you buy cleaning products. Some detergents and fabric softeners contain chemicals which exacerbate an allergy. Opt for eco-friendly products, or make your own using items such as baking soda, vinegar and lemon.

Thorough cleaning If you suffer from an allergy, it is worth cleaning your home thoroughly once or twice a week.

When buying a vacuum cleaner, look for a quality high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) filter which has a higher success rate of picking up tiny allergens that other vacuums often simply disturb.

Reduce clutter It is a good idea to clear away as much clutter as possible. That can be extra cushions, boxes of clothes or other items which take up space and gather dust – by making space you can make it difficult for allergens to attach.

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Mould-free bathrooms Keep your bathroom clean and mould-free – scrub tiles regularly and make sure to regularly clean the shower curtains. Good quality shower curtains can be washed in a washing machine Dust properly Dusting is a simple way of ridding the home of allergens, for it to be a success you need to do it properly. Use a damp cloth so that allergens can stick to the cloth instead of lifting them into the air only to fall down onto the surface.

Clean bedroom In the height of hay fever season make sure you wash your sheets at least once a week. Your mattresses collect dust – home for dust mites which cause severe allergies. Make sure you professionally clean your mattresses every six months. If you have children, think about washing their soft, cuddly toys regularly as these can collect and harbour allergens in the bedroom.

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Stay pollen-free During the hay fever season, it is important to keep the level of pollen you transfer to your home down as it’s likely you’re in-and-out of the home. One quick fix is placing a doormat outside your front door and ask guests to take their shoes off as they enter your home.

Window management It’s good to manage when to and not to open your windows.

As a general rule plants pollinate between 5.00am and 9.00am, so it is a good idea to close windows at those times and open them at sunset when the levels of pollen are at their lowest.

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Before letting pets in, the best thing to do is to give your pet a thorough brush.

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The Green, Green, Grass (The Grass Can Be Greener…)

Now is the perfect time to kick-start lawn care as the grass awakens from the dormant winter period, by following some simple steps, you can help maintain healthy grass which looks and feels great!

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efore you plan anything, take a few minutes to inspect your lawn, it is likely you will have a mix of moss and weeds, and you may also have bare or yellowish brown patches - these symptoms suggest you need to undertake lawn maintenance.

Aeration Over time the soil in your lawn will become compacted, limiting nutrients, air and water from reaching the grass roots, leading to an unhealthy lawn.

You can aerate using a garden fork or hire a mechanical aerator, this may also aid lawn drainage too.

Mowing Your lawn will benefit from mowing as it helps make the lawn thicken up.

Don’t be tempted to mow when the ground conditions are wet or frosty.

Ensure that your mower blades are sharp and set high for the first cut. Take no more than one third off the length of the grass each cut until you reach the height of around 2” for most domestic lawns.

Cutting too short, either in one go, or gradually, will damage the lawn. If you have moss in your lawn, mow at least ½” above moss height and mow shaded areas 50% higher than non-shady areas.

Moss & Weeds Our climate promotes moss that will gradually take over the lawn.

Weeds are likely to be present this time of year and will start growing.

If you tackle them early, you can keep them at bay. Moss can be raked out and weeds removed by hand picking or weed killer.

Feeding Your lawn requires nutrients in spring sold as granular or liquid lawn fertiliser from garden centres. Do not over feed as you can damage the grass or encourage too much growth too soon, resulting in a lot of mowing and a less dense lawn.

Scarification An essential maintenance task to remove moss and dead grass from the lawn, allowing more water, air and nutrients to reach the soil surface and making the grass healthier. You can purchase moss remover in garden centres and manually rake out a few days later.

You can hire a mechanical scarifier to make the job easier. Be prepared for some hard work and do not scarify earlier than March or later than May as the lawn will not recover quickly. After, it’s recommended to apply grass seed to fill in the many gaps left.

Patches & Bare Areas Cutting your grass too short, shade, animal urine or lack of water are some causes of patches. They are cured by aerating the soil, fertilising and regularly watering. Alternatively, replace the areas with new grass seed or turf. Grass will struggle in shady areas, so consider cutting back overhanging vegetation or using shade tolerant seed or turf to replace the patchy lawn areas.

Seeding Now is a good time to put down grass seed over your existing lawn, to thicken it up. Seeding can also be used where a lawn has bare or dry patches. Seed requires good soil contact, warmth (8oC+) and constant moisture for at least 24 days to have a chance of germinating. Water daily in the morning or late evening.

Lawn Care Companies If you are unsure of what to do, have tried the DIY approach or lack the time, consider speaking to your local lawn care company, who can offer expert advice on your lawn’s condition, recommend a weed and feed treatment plan, including specialist labour saving machinery to undertake aeration and scarification.

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Choosing A Home From Home

When it comes to the care we choose for our loved ones it is natural to want to do everything possible to make sure their needs are met and they will be happy with the choice. What do you need to consider when you are choosing a home from home for your loved one?

By Jacob White o help you choose an ideal home from home you need to arm yourself with some questions to ask the care home providers. If the home is going to be a genuine home from home you need to be sure they can offer the creature comforts your loved one has become used to.

As well as care, it is important to think about activities that your loved one enjoys and whether these can be continued – is your mum green-fingered? Is your dad a dog-lover? Find that home from home.

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Checking A Care Home When considering a care home there are three important steps: Check care home inspection reports There are four watchdogs charged with inspecting and reporting on care providers, their reports are publically available and the best source is the Care Quality Commission, to learn more about the body and for its listings, see: www.cqc.org.uk Ask friends and family for recommendations Do you know someone who has a friend or relative already in a care home? A recommendation from a resident or acquaintance is always helpful!

Visit the care homes, most offer open days Try to visit homes, whether an open day which is open to the public or if you need to make a private appointment to meet the care home manager.

When you do visit try to get as much information as you can on the care home

Industry Opinion Pramojil Kurian, General Manager of Barchester Healthcare’s Reigate Beaumont Care Home, says: “A good care home works closely with individuals and their families to ensure each person settles in quickly and feels at home straight away. Questions around lifestyle are just as important as questions around care when it comes to helping people feel at home.’

“My whole team are trained to understand the importance of giving person-centred care and ensuring residents are living life their way, and even as people’s care needs change, this approach remains the same.”

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What makes a house a home?

Questions to ask: Is there a garden, and can residents get involved?

If gardening has brought great joy to someone’s life over the years or just in retirement it can be important to keep this hobby alive. Increasing numbers of care homes have gardens and are now letting green-fingered residents get their spades out.

Can residents keep their beloved pet?

Pets can be a much-loved member of any family, especially when someone becomes widowed. Some care homes recognise the health benefits of pets for residents with certain conditions and the emotional benefits of residents being allowed to keep their beloved pets with them.

What social life is there?

Although some care is needed it doesn’t mean that there is not room for some socialising.

The social activities open to residents can vary greatly; from guest speakers, day trips to places of interest and in-home exhibitions.

Is there a space for a computer in the room and is there an Internet connection?

A computer can be invaluable for things like Skype and Facebook for communicating with family (especially the grandchildren) and friends.

Is there a telephone point in the room or somewhere private phone calls may be made?

Whether your loved one has a mobile phone or not they may like a landline.

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Wedding Fever!

Planning your wedding can be a minefield – take it from a recent bride who has been there, got the dress, cake and the ring! Here are some tips and tricks to steer you through wedding planning!

By Shelley Welti Start planning early Whether you have got two years or six months until your big day the time to start planning is now!

Sit down with your other half and discuss how you want your wedding day to be and how much you can afford to make your dream day a reality.

Once you’ve agreed on a date, send out your invitations, so that family and friends know the date.

Don’t be swayed This may sound simple, but with so much choice on wedding blogs and in magazines, not to mention family and friends making suggestions, it’s easy to veer off track and end up wondering where the wedding you were planning went.

It’s YOUR wedding, make sure it’s as original as you two and represents your personalities.

If you don’t want bridesmaids, don’t have them. If the thought of a big, formal wedding scares you, stay small and be happy.

Stay true to who you are. What works for a friend or celebrity may not work for you.

Stick to budget With the average UK wedding now costing £25,000, it’s important to set a budget at the beginning and stick to it. Although you may not think it possible, there are a few ways to keep costs down.

A wedding in January or November can cost half than the same wedding planned for July or August. Venues and wedding suppliers are in less demand during winter months so take advantage!

If a quote is more than you’d hoped for, negotiation is still an option. Compromise with them and work towards the original budget you had in mind – all it takes is an honest conversation, it’s worth trying!

Trust your suppliers Once you have invested in your suppliers, it’s important to let go and trust them to work their magic on the big day. Have a pre-wedding

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It will help them to understand your vision but don’t forget it is their job; they are the professionals!

Try and enjoy every moment Speak to any recent bride or groom, and they will tell you one thing - enjoy yourself! In the final few weeks when there’s so much going on, it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out, but it does fly by and before you know it the big day has come and gone – and then you’ll be wishing you could do it all over again!

On the day, if you can, try to escape for a few minutes with your husband or wife and just treasure the moment of being married and hearing your nearest and dearest all having a fantastic time in the distance! Someone suggested it to me, and it was one of my most favourite memories from my wedding day!

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29 High Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3AF

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