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This month we are celebrating that school is out for summer with fabulous features, and two huge competitions to get you in the mood for the long, hot, summer days!

Our homes feature will give you all the tips and advice you need to make sure that your guest room looks the part this summer for any house guests who might arrive.

Our cover story features the hit musical MAMMA MIA! featuring the music of Swedish superstars ABBA which comes to the Brighton Centre, and we have tickets for you to win!

As if one competition is not enough, we have a second competition for you as girl band Little Mix are set to perform at the South of England Event Centre and we have tickets to win!

Enjoy August with us, now that school is out for summer, settle down and catch up with our lifestyle features and local community content, specific to your hometown, village or hamlet.

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

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Community Articles, News & What’s On 16

COVER STORY

MAMMA MIA! Comes To The Brighton Centre 18

CHILDREN

What To Do If You Did Not Make The Grade 20

HEALTH

How Can An Osteopath Help Your Sporting Life?

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Lloyds Launches Community Defibrillator In Haywards Heath In June, Lloyds Banking Group Operations in Haywards Heath launched the bank’s first community defibrillator in the town in an event which was attended by local dignitaries and senior management from the bank.

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he team at Lloyds had worked with the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, to provide this vital piece of life-saving equipment for the residents of Haywards Heath as part of their commitment to the local community.

Haywards Heath Mayor Cllr. James Knight unveiled the life-saving machine and was joined by Nick Allen, Retail Customer Delivery Director for Lloyds Bank at a ceremony at the banking firm’s Perrymount Road site.

Defibrillation is a treatment for someone in a life-threatening cardiac arrest - a defibrillator delivers an immediate highenergy dose of electric current to the heart, often called a countershock which travels through the chest wall.

There are many defibrillators available in public places such as train stations, shopping centres, airport and leisure centres – these defibrillators are often known as public access defibrillators (PAD) as anyone can use them in an emergency.

The location of life-saving PADs should be given to the ambulance service so 999 operators can quickly identify a nearby device in future emergencies, and Lloyds Banking Group are doing their bit to ensure greater public access in Haywards Heath.

Sandra Holman, senior manager for the Lloyds team, said: “I am so proud of my team, for coming up with the concept and making it happen, helping to really put Lloyds Banking Group in the ‘heart of the community’”.

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Singing All Sorts Of Songs With All Sorts Of People The Singing Allsorts is a ladies choir based in Cuckfield which was formed in 2007 by their musical director, Jane Haughton. It has a thriving membership of 50 women, divided into soprano, second, and alto sections - the group meet weekly to sing a varied repertoire.

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he members of the ecliptic group are all sorts of people who sing all sorts of music - from madrigals to traditional African chants, and from folk songs to show tunes and from classical to pop.

Jane Haughton studied piano and singing at Trinity College of Music and has had a career as a soloist and as a teacher.

In 1999 she joined the Royal Opera House Choir with whom she sang for six years.

Jane teaches at Ardingly College, runs a choir for people with Dementia, an infant choir, The Cuckoo Choir and Singing Allsorts.

Singing Allsorts are first and foremost a community choir, and their main summer concert is a fundraising event, with all revenue going towards two charities, which are chosen annually by choir members.

This year, their July concert was in aid of MIND, a mental health charity, and Kangaroos, a charity supporting young people with disabilities.

Over the Christmas period, the group will perform at Holy Trinity Church’s Christmas Tree Festival and in the past, they have sung at care homes, in village festivals and at other events.

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Every October, the group are proud to contribute a float to the Cuckfield Mayoral Procession.

In 2014, the Allsorts ladies were thrilled to win first prize with their Land Girls themed float, commemorating 100 years since the start of the First World War. In 2015, they picked an “umbrella” theme, reflecting the prevailing weather conditions for many Mayoral Processions and in 2016, they won second prize for their Singing Allsorts Railway Engine, celebrating 175 years since the arrival of the Haywards Heath railway. Who knows what the theme will be this year?

You will have to wait until October to find out as it is a closely guarded secret!

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The choir is open to all and auditions are not necessary, although because the choir’s popularity is growing, there is a waiting list to be part of the group. Singing Allsorts meetings take place at the Baptist Church on Polestub Lane, Cuckfield each Monday evening at 8.00pm during term time - working on technique, extending their repertoire and finessing their performances and even adding in dance moves!

Talking about life in the choir, one member said: “The Singing Allsorts are much more than a choir, they have become a group of close friends, supporting each other in times of need and providing a space to sing, have fun and meet new people.”

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Stepping Through Time With Jane Reid Three-time published historical fiction author from Haywards Heath, Jane Reid brings Sussex alive from a bygone era. Born in the county, Jane has lived in Haywards Heath since 1953, as well as writing she is an artist who has always been torn between writing and drawing.

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ane made several attempts at writing novels but found doing bespoke works of people’s houses and botanical and flower art studies was more lucrative.

Writing since the 1960s, in 1983, she had a handbook about Lindfield with handdrawn illustrations published, for the local bookshop in the High Street to give to visitors of the village. This handbook is still available to buy in The Bookshop in East Grinstead and in Calliope Gifts in the Orchards shopping centre in Haywards Heath.

Jane’s first book, the historical narrative The Book of the Randalls was released in 2015 and it follows a longestablished Sussex family, the Randalls, set at the end of the 18th Century. It follows the life of a young woman until she is old in 1859. The final section of the book is set in 1965 when people with the same name look up their family history.

Jane is now busy working on the sequel which will be set in 1965 and will examine the story of the Randall descendants.

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One manuscript that Jane thought she had abandoned after re-writing many times, again came to Jane’s attention and in 2016, her novel called Family Gatherings, was published in two volumes. The Book of the Randalls and Family Gatherings are set chiefly in Sussex, and they concern the people who live in the county.

Rain in the Winter Garden is the title of Jane’s latest release and is set in a seaside hotel in the 1970s at the time when a lot of older people were given the chance to stay there at a cheaper rate during the winter.

It is seen through the eyes of a young writer who is also staying at the hotel and he comes to realise that they may be elderly, but they are still people with real stories. The book came out this spring, and Waterstones chose it to be on display to the public, it is also available to buy from The Bookshop, East Grinstead “I may have concentrated on the writing over the last few years, but I continue to draw and paint. I have some

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flower prints and black and white notelets of depicting Haywards Heath in the 1970s and Lindfield in the 1980s.

These pieces have proved to be remarkably popular and are available to buy,” said Jane.

These notelets have been sold at Haywards Heath Society meetings and on stalls at the Haywards Heath Town Day and Spring Festivals. The flower prints range from wild roses, and violets, to wood anemones and primroses. Jane is hoping to have a stall at this year’s craft section of the Lindfield Arts Festival that is held in early September.

Jane’s novels are available to buy from The Bookshop in East Grinstead, Amazon or Waterstones.

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Summer Shout Out! Little Mix’s energy, passion and hit songs come to Sussex in an exciting and fun evening!

By Jacob White Chart. The album spent five he world’s biggest girl weeks at the top of the charts band, Little Mix comes and is the quickest selling album to Sussex! On Friday, in the UK charts by a girl group.

September 1, the stars will Growing bolder with each be performing at the South of album, Little Mix understands England Event Centre, Ardingly the brilliance of music and how as part of their Summer Shout it relates to their fans. The girls Out shows. will perform their signature hits 2016 was an incredible year including – Shout Out to My for the band with their massive Ex, Black Magic, Hair and Wings, number one single Shout Out along with tracks from their new To My Ex, and their album Glory album Glory Days in an amazing Days shot straight to number evening in Sussex. one on the Official Albums

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Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall attended the South of England Show’s 50th birthday in June at the South of England Showground in Ardingly. The royal toured the annual showcase and celebration of British agriculture, food and the countryside, meeting some of the farmers and their livestock, as well as talking to school children and students from the region’s landbased colleges.

Charlie Burgoyne, Chairman of the Society, said: “It’s an extremely special year for the society and we were delighted that Her Royal Highness enjoyed some of the spectacular displays across the showground.”

This was the Duchess of Cornwall’s first official visit to the show and the 25th royal visit the society during the past 50 years.

Young people with special education needs or disabilities can now enjoy half price sports activities at parks in Lindfield and Haywards Heath.

Mid Sussex District Council has joined the Compass Card scheme, an initiative that helps disabled young people and their families to make the most of leisure facilities and activities. The free card offers disabled people under the age of 26 discounts on a range of activities.

Mid Sussex District Council offer Compass Card holders half-price tennis court bookings at Victoria Park and Beech Hurst Gardens in Haywards Heath and at Lindfield Common. “The scheme is a fantastic way for us to support young people with disabilities and their families” said Regina Choudhury, community development officer for Mid Sussex District Council. The scheme is managed by the charity Amaze on behalf of the council.

For more information about the scheme call the Compass Team on: 01273 234020, or visit: www. compasscard.org.uk. Bookings for Mid Sussex District Council can be made at: www.midsussex.gov. uk/sportsbookings, by emailing: bookings@midsussex.gov.uk or call: 01444 477379. Bookings must be made three days in advance.

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Haywards Heath Haywards Heath Lions Club’s Annual Swimarathon

The annual event took place at the Dolphin Leisure Centre on Good Friday with 57 teams taking part, and swimming a total of 7,836 lengths of the pool - this equates to 121.7 miles or 195.9 kilometres.

Teams of up to six competitors were invited to swim a 55-minutelong relay to raise money for a good cause of their own choice or for the Lions’ good cause – a total of £10,553.17 was raised. The main beneficiary of the Swimarathon is Chailey Heritage’s D.R.E.A.M Centre – an ambitious plan to create an indoor activity space large enough for children and young people aged 3-25.

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The challenge saw children learn about waste and the environment while helping the school works towards its Eco-School Green Flag award. As well as being Wastebuster champions, the children took part in the Great British Spring Clean - the focus of the spring clean was for pupils to recognise the impact waste has on the environment.

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A musician from New Zealand who performs Dame Vera Lynn’s songs raised more than £650.00 for the singer’s children’s charity - Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity based in Cuckfield. Vicki Lee, who regularly performs Dame Vera’s classics to Second World War veterans in her home country, staged a special tribute concert to the singer at Great Ote Hall in Wivelsfield last month. The audience which included Dame Vera’s daughter Virginia Lewis-Jones, were taken on a musical journey through the Forces Sweetheart’s life. Vicki performed tracks including When I Hear Big Ben, A Wing and a Prayer, and I’ll Be Seeing You, before finishing with The White Cliffs of Dover and We’ll Meet Again.

The concert was Vicki’s latest fundraising event for the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity, after she performed in Palmerston North, New Zealand, in March to mark Dame Vera’s 100th birthday. The Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity supports families with children under five years old who suffer from cerebral palsy and motor-learning difficulties.

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A mother, a daughter and three possible fathers, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!

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Comes To The Brighton Centre The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! will come to The Brighton Centre for a two and a half week run from Tuesday, August 15 – Sunday, September 3 as part of the show’s first UK tour.

By Jacob White AMMA MIA! is musical theatre producer Judy Craymer’s ingenious and creative vision of staging the much-loved story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs with an enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolding on a picturesque Greek island paradise where things do not quite go to plan.

To date, the show has been seen by more than 60 million people in 50 productions in 16 different “MAMMA MIA! is a tremendous feel good languages. MAMMA MIA! The Movie, released in show with a fantastic soundtrack so we’re sure 2008 and starring Hollywood superstars Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, is the highest worldwide it will be as big a hit on the coast as it has been in the capital, and we’re really looking forward to grossing live-action musical film of all time. welcoming the cast and crew to Brighton.”

From London’s West End to true global With music and lyrics by Benny Andersson phenomenon, the London production of MAMMA and Björn Ulvaeus, MAMMA MIA! is written by MIA! has now been seen by more than 10% of the Catherine Johnson, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and entire UK population. It has the high accolade of being one of five musicals to have run for more than choreographed by Anthony Van Laast and features a funny tale on a Greek island – on the eve of 10 years both on Broadway and in the West End. her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the Further historical achievements of a cultural true identity of her father brings three men from nature followed in July 2011 when the hit show became the first Western musical ever to be staged her mother’s past to the island they last visited 20-years-ago. in the Mandarin language in the People’s Republic The MAMMA MIA! UK Tour is produced by of China, in Shanghai’s world famous Grand Theatre Judy Craymer, Richard East and Björn Ulvaeus for – it had previously been performed in English.

Littlestar in association with Universal and NGM. Rebecca Esteves, revenue and commerce With the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless manager at the Brighton Centre, said: “We’re really songs, this enchanting tale of love, laughter and excited to be welcoming such an established show friendship ensures every night everyone’s having to the Brighton Centre. Having wowed crowds in the time of their lives and leave The Brighton the West End it’s a great honour to be among the Centre thanking ABBA for the music! venues that will be featuring it during its UK tour.’

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We have teamed up with The Brighton Centre to offer you the chance to WIN a family ticket to see MAMMA MIA! For more information on how to win, visit our website: www.rhuncovered.co.uk TERMS & CONDITIONS:Tickets are valid to see MAMMA MIA! at The Brighton Centre on Wednesday, August 16 2017 at 7.30pm only.

Family ticket can be used by any combination of a total of 4 adults and children. At least 1 adult must be present. No purchase necessary.

Tickets are non-exchangeable. Closing date for entries is 12.00pm on Wednesday, August 9 2017, entries received after this will not be counted.

Winners will be required to collect their tickets from box office on the night of the show. Any travel and accommodation will not be included in the prize.

“Fantastic fun!” Classic FM Ridiculously enjoyable!” The Daily Telegraph “One of the most successful musicals ever.” Evening Standard For more information about MAMMA MIA! visit: www.mamma-mia.com or see Facebook: www.facebook.com/mammamiamusical or Twitter: www.twitter.com/MammaMiaMusical.

For tickets at The Brighton Centre, visit: www.brightoncentre.co.uk/whats-on/2017/mamma-mia/

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What To Do If You Did Not Make The Grade The exams have been sat and the results are in. After weeks of exams, months of revision and years of studying the hard work is over but the tough choices about the future are only just beginning and those choices can become a lot tougher if you did not get the exam results you were hoping for but we a handy guide to what your next steps should be if your exam results are more “argh!” than A*.

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or those who have just received their GCSE exam results and fallen short of expectations or the necessary grades needed to gain entry into a chosen school sixth form or further education college: Talk To Your Teachers About Re-marking If your grades are not what you expected and you think there is a mistake, speak to your teachers about re-marking. They can advise you on whether it is the right thing to do – you will need to make a re-marking request through your school.

Talk To Your Sixth Form Or College If you did not get the grades needed, they might still be able to accept you or they may offer you a place on a different course at their institution. They may also be in the position to recommend other local colleges elsewhere which have entry requirements that would suit your exam results better.

courses both online and available at colleges which offer accredited professional qualifications in fields including PR, accounting, marketing and management.

Think About An Apprenticeship Rewarding and well-paid careers can come out of apprenticeships – they allow you to study for your qualification while gaining practical experience working in your chosen industry.

Typically, you work four days and study one.

Some require certain grades at GCSE, check which apprenticeships you are eligible for.

For more information, visit: www.gov.uk/topic/ further-education-skills/apprenticeships

Re-sit Your GCSEs While it might be difficult to come to terms with doing the work you have already completed, if you need certain grades to get the job or university place you want, your best option could be to re-sit your GCSEs. This does not have to mean re-doing them in school – you can take online GCSE courses that will allow you to fit them around work, A Levels, or other commitments. There are online GCSE courses, but bear in mind some have strict deadlines just like at school. If you are planning on working or taking A Levels at the same time as studying for GCSEs, it is best to find a flexible course with no deadlines.

Look At Vocational Courses If you found your exams particularly difficult, it could be that an academic career is not for you.

Think about taking a vocational or professional qualification which could suit you better - it will prepare you for work in a more practical way.

There will be some hands-on learning as well as some time studying. There are vocational

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How Can An Osteopath Help Your Sporting Life?

Whether you are an athlete or cricketer drawing the season to a close, or a footballer or rugby player gearing up for the new season, how can an osteopath help make sure that you are match-fit and ready to go? Also, what can they do to help you post-match to make sure you feel a sense of wellbeing?

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laying sport and doing regular exercise is good for your health, but sometimes sport can result in injuries caused by a fall or heavy blow, not warming up properly, using inappropriate equipment or poor technique or pushing yourself too hard.

Almost any part of the body can be injured including the muscles, bones, joints and tissues such as tendons and ligaments. The most commonly affected areas vulnerable to both summer and winter sports injuries are the ankles and the knees.

What Is Osteopathy And How Can Osteopaths Help?

Osteopathy is a way of detecting, treating and preventing health problems by moving, stretching and massaging muscles and joints based on the principle that health and wellbeing is based on bones, muscles, ligaments and tissues working together.

An osteopath’s aim is to: • Increase the mobility of joints • Relieve muscle tension • Enhance blood supply to tissue • Help the body heal An osteopath can help with: • Lower back pain • Neck pain • Shoulder pain • Arthritis • Problems with the pelvis, hips and legs

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Does osteopathy work?

Many patients argue that it does work and it is especially effective in treating persistent lower back pain and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends the treatment for those with the condition.

Who can treat me in osteopathy?

Osteopathy is not widely available on the NHS but your GP should be able to tell you whether it is available in your area but most patients pay for osteopathy treatment privately with treatment costs varying for different sessions.

You do not need to be referred by your GP to see a private osteopath, a top tip is that most private health insurers provide cover for osteopathic treatment but do see your policy for more details.

Importantly, when you are looking for an osteopath, only practitioners registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) are allowed to practise as osteopaths or call themselves osteopaths.

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How To Create The Perfect Guest Room The summer holidays are here and the number of guests passing through the home is up, but just how do you create the perfect guest room? Here are some ideas to make your guest feel at home!

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hether you are hosting friends, your mother-in-law or your parents are spending the summer holidays with you to help with childcare, or if it is your children returning home from university for the summer, what simple additions can you make to a spare room make sure it has a wow factor?

Bags of Books One of the most enjoyable pastimes when visiting someone else’s home is rummaging through their book collection.

Whether you have wall-shelving or a bookcase, stock with a variety of good quality reading that appeals to all tastes. Do not forget to add some bright bedside lamps or reading lights!

Case Closed Add a fold-up luggage stand, this hotel-inspired touch saves guests from having to squat on the floor to rifle through their suitcases for items. Make sure it is accessible and ready at the foot of the bed.

Accessorise Whether you put them in the bathroom or in the bedroom, little extras make guests feel special. Taking more inspiration from hotel visits - include toiletries and niceties in case of forgotten items such as mini toothpaste, an extra toothbrush, emery boards and small bottles of hand lotion.

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Pillow Delight Some like them flat, some like them fluffy. Keep a range of pillows ready to satisfy guests’ individual tastes and do not forget to invest in tasteful blankets, you never know with the British weather!

Get Hooked Your guests will not have a designated spot in your home to tuck away jumpers, purses and car keys. Make it easy for them by mounting hooks and wall racks on the backs of doors, or in easily accessible areas of their guest room. Remember to have plenty of coat hangers available for outdoor clothes.

Say It With Flowers There is nothing as welcoming as freshly cut flowers, keep the arrangement simple though.

Stick a few cut blooms from your garden in a jug for a fresh

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Right On Time Ensure that guests do not miss a planned activity, or breakfast by placing a small clock in their room, whether just for them to keep time, or for them to set the alarm for an early morning wake-up call.

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall…

Hang a mirror, large or small in the room to provide the perfect spot for your guest to comb their hair, touch up makeup or put on jewellery. If space allows, a long dressing mirror is an even better addition for guests who have a sense of style and want to look tip-tip from head to toe this summer.

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Designing A Child-Friendly Garden For children the summer holidays and the garden go hand-in-hand – a great place for smashing balls around, running about with the dog, or having friends round for fun and games. However, this can be at odds with the view of a garden to parents or grandparents, so, what can you do to help this?

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or most families, the first area of priority is somewhere to relax, eat or entertain outside - a sitting area where you can put out garden furniture and set up the barbecue is the answer, screened off with a low hedge, or some heavy containers, filled with easy-going plants – herbs are a good choice.

Most people make their seating area close to the house, usually right outside patio doors where it is convenient but when the back of the house is in shade for most of the day, it is often better to put the seating area further down the garden, where it catches the sun for the longest amount of time.

Think about a dedicated play area which relieves the adult garden of a lot of wear and tear. If you are looking to mark out sports pitches or place climbing frames or a playhouse use a ground surface with hard-wearing rye-grass or bark chippings. A lock-up garden chest is a good idea for garden toys.

To prevent balls, dogs or small children in neighbours’ gardens, plant banks of shrubs around boundaries. Choose hardy varieties such forsythia or philadelphus, avoiding prickly ones such as berberis or pyracantha. Other ideas include climbers such as honeysuckle or thornless blackberry.

The adult area of the garden is where you can house the more delicate features such as perennial flowerbeds, container garden, raised flowerbeds, greenhouse or decorative vegetable patch. These are best safely separated from the places children play by a soft barrier that is ball and bike proof!

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A row of fruit trees, a hedge or an ornamental tree and shrub border makes an attractive and at the same time, practical divider. Alternatively, use ornamental trellis with climbers. If limited for space, a row of woven hazel or heather panels with an arch through into your next area does the trick!

A child-friendly garden does not have to remain the same, keep it under review.

As the children grow older, you might like to replace the play area and introduce an area for them to find a quiet space for them to complete their homework or meet friends in a relaxed and safe environment.

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A good place to position a play area is the far end of the garden, but depending on the age of the children you might like the area closer to keep an eye on them.

Remember, for their safety to keep gates locked and check for hazards including poisonous plants or garden tools and chemicals.

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