RH Uncovered Reigate Edition December 2016

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Oh my goodness…in less than four weeks Christmas will be here!

Are you ready for your guests descending? Have you got your Christmas shopping sorted and what about a tree? We might be able to help! In this issue we’ve got some ideas to make extra room for houseguests, must-have gifts for petrol heads, and advice on choosing the perfect tree.

Of course we have our usual round up of fabulous goings on and people from our local neighbourhoods too, along with a delicious Christmas recipe for Baileys Crème Brulee – don’t mind if I do!

Merry Christmas! The RH Team

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COMMUNITY

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Community News What’s on 18

REIGATE ON ICE

Get your skates on!

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HEALTH

The most wonderful stressful time of the year 22

PET CARE

Christmas and pets 24

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FOOD & DRINK

Baileys Crème Brulee 28

ADVERTISING SALES

MOTORING

Nikki Relffe-Arnold, nikki@mantramagazines.co.uk

Must have gifts for petrol heads 30

Big ideas for small living rooms 36

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What’s on

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COMMUNITY

A Not-So-Silent Night

Legend tells of Orpheus, a Greek musician and poet whose melodious songs had the power to charm all who heard them, and just maybe those in the vicinity of St Mary’s Church, Bletchingly on December 5 will be drawn in by the music of Orpheus once again!

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any readers will know of The Orpheus Centre, an independent specialist college in Surrey that specialises in performing and visual arts, and makes dramatic improvements to young disabled adults’ lives. It was opened in 1998 by Sir Richard Stilgoe following the success of his musical workshops run with the aid of neurologist Dr Michael Swallow.

Sir Richard realised that the performing arts could have a positive impact on the lives of disabled youngsters so he started a full-time residential course with just five students who learnt not only music and how to perform on stage but also practical skills that would enable them to perform well in day-to-day life too.

These first few students helped pave the way for the hundreds who have followed them to the Godstone centre which was once Sir Richard’s family home. There is a holistic learning programme, supported housing scheme and domiciliary care service.

The students’ ages range from 18 – 25 and the usual length of their stay is three

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years during which time they can study for City and Guilds qualifications and nationally accredited Arts Awards.

Orpheus students entertain audiences all around the country and past events have included Glastonbury, the London Paralympics in 2012 and even Buckingham Palace!

Every aspect of the education is focussed on maximising lasting independence - and it works!

One parent describing the difference that the Orpheus Centre had made to his son said: “Orpheus has provided a safe place for him to grow in maturity and uncover abilities which may have remained hidden. As parents, we are immensely grateful.”

This carol concert is yet another demonstration of how talented and confident these youngsters can become.

Following the success of last

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year’s carol service, the staff and students felt they were ready to take things up a notch and pull out all the stops this year.

This concert will feature carols by candlelight, musical performances by Sir Richard and the students, seasonal readings by celebrity guests, along with St Mary’s Church Choir who will add their voices to the swell.

If all that singing is thirsty work, there will be mulled wine and mince pies to follow.

Could there be a more perfect way to start the Christmas season? I doubt it!

St Mary’s Church, Bletchingly December 5, 7.30pm Tickets cost £10 (£5 concessions) Orpheus Box Office, call: 01883 741414 Visit: www.orpheus.org.uk

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COMMUNITY

From Fear To Friend

‘Never work with children or animals’ said the late W C Fields, but Ann Cook and the team of ‘From Fear to Friend’ happily ignore the old comic’s advice by working with both at the same time, and proving that it is in fact, rewarding, effective and fun!

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nn has been a successful dog trainer for many years and in 2015 she started ‘From Fear to Friend’ - a voluntary group which helps children overcome their fear of dogs.

I remember my own childhood fears when visiting my elderly great-aunts who owned an irascible corgi with ankle-level jaws which closely followed my nervous path across their sitting room. Sadly there were no ‘Fear to Friend’ groups in the 1960s!

Ann runs 10-week programmes which are aimed at children between five and eleven-years-old. The venue is in Horley town centre on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month (5.00pm – 6.00pm).

All the team are volunteers, and no fee is charged, however donations help cover costs.

There are other similar groups in Essex and Kent and recent scientific research has shown that this system works.

The dogs come in all shapes and sizes from small spaniels to large German shepherds - each one is a Qualified Assistance Dog which has passed a 28

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point assessment, and each is re-tested annually to ensure their continued suitability.

The handlers introduce them to the children sensitively, the level of contact between children and dogs is gradual and progress is made entirely at the child’s chosen pace.

Nothing is forced on them and they remain in control of their own participation at all times. Coping strategies regarding how to react around dogs are taught from the outset.

There is no limit to the number of sessions a child can attend ‘as many it takes’ is the maxim.

Throughout Ann’s sessions parents and carers remain at one end of the hall and initially the children are encouraged to play together before the dogs are brought in on their leads.

Activities like grooming the dogs with a brush (where the brush itself provides a distance between child and animal) and reading to dogs (when the child can focus on the words rather than their anxiety) all help to build confidence.

A safe dog-free zone is available at all times.

Once children have reached a certain level of confidence

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they are enrolled as ‘helpers’ and can participate in more lively activities with the dogs which further encourages them.

Every child makes good progress and many families testify to transformed lives as their children, once debilitated by anxiety and fear, can now go for walks, enjoy a holiday, visit dog-owning friends - even have a dog of their own.

One mother, whose daughter used to run into the road at the sight a dog, describes the team as ‘Life-changing people’, and they are! From Fear to Friend, an organisation which will make you paws for thought!

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COMMUNITY

The Lucy Rayner Foundation Christmas - the season of peace and goodwill, happy families, ‘just-what-I-wanted’ presents, delicious food and party frocks, or so the advertisers would have us believe.

By Sarah Ballingal

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or most of us the festive period rarely lives up to the commercial hype, but tragically for some, they also experience intense sadness as they especially mourn the loss of a loved one at this time of year.

Stuart and Jenny Rayner and their family know bereavement only too well, this coming Christmas marks the end of the fifth year since their precious daughter, Lucy, committed suicide.

Her decision to end her life on May 5, 2012, aged just 22, came as a complete shock to everyone who knew her - they had no idea that suicide was something she was considering.

Lucy had never been diagnosed with any kind of mental illness, and no one guessed that life had become such a struggle for her, however, the letter she left for her family on that tragic day told of her love for them yet also of her angst and despair, and her desire to find some peace.

Her parents describe Lucy as ‘a beautiful, sensitive soul, a helper, hard worker, diva, perfectionist, wild child, risk taker and party animal’ and her death came as a bolt out of the blue.

Determined to keep the memory of Lucy alive, and to help prevent a similar thing happening to others, the family founded The Lucy Rayner Foundation, which works with appropriate charities to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of depression in young adults.

Even though one in four of us will suffer from some form of mental illness, our society still has a long way to go to improve the way that mental health issues are perceived and treated – or not treated.

Through education, campaigning and fundraising The Lucy Rayner Foundation aims to facilitate a practical and compassionate approach to sufferers and their families and to build emotional resilience and stamina so enabling them to thrive.

Lucy had been reluctant to talk about her feelings and found it hard to express her emotions. For this reason, the Foundation started ‘Just Talk’ - a monthly meeting at Caffè Nero in Reigate.

Its aim is to encourage anyone suffering from anxiety and depression to come and ‘just talk’ Lucy’s friend and trustee of the Foundation, Amy Coppard says: “We will not be counselling people and we are not being paid, but we have had training.’

“We will be just there to listen to others talk and advise people on where they can get the help they need. We want to help people battling with depression, who just need someone to talk to. We want to let people to know they are not alone.”

It’s said that ‘talk is cheap’ and in this case it’s free - yet priceless to someone in need.

It can bring help and hope to damaged and vulnerable people.

For more information, visit: www.thelucyraynerfoundation.com ‘Just Talk’ is held the first Sunday of every month (10.00am-1.00pm) at Caffè Nero, Old Town Hall, High Street, Reigate RH2 9AE Street

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During 2016 hundreds of visitors have enjoyed our gardens and complimentary lunches. We wish all of our visitors a very happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

“Thank you once again for your hospitality, for lunch and for the opportunity to look around your beautiful gardens.

The Trees are magnificent and the grounds are very well kept!” - East Grinstead Horticultural Society

We are still open for tours during the Winter months so you can experience the beautiful change of seasons whilst visiting these wonderful grounds. The tours are wheelchair friendly along well maintained pathways to explore the many trees, shrubs and plants etc.

“We all found the morning very informative about the Temple, your faith and the gardens. The lunch, which was delicious, just finished the morning off ” - Forest Row Women’s Institute

Upcoming Events at the London Temple Visitors Centre Sunday, 4th December 6.00pm: London Brittania Ward Young single Adult choir Saturday, 10th December 1.00pm & 4.00pm: ‘Enchanted’ Quartet Sunday, 11th December 6.00pm: Manna Road Gospel Choir Sunday, 18th December 6.00pm: Nigel Rogers - Readings & Choir Monday, 19th December 7.00pm: The Nabrotsky Family

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Get Your Skates On!

What better way to celebrate mid-winter than getting your skates and taking to the ice? Back once again for this Christmas season is the annual Reigate on Ice and it is bigger and better than ever!

By Jacob White

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o you fancy yourself as the next Jayne Torvill or Christopher Dean?

The duo that melted hearts on St. Valentine’s Day in 1984 at the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo has inspired millions to get their skates on and to take to the ice.

Whether it was their perfect performance 32-years-ago set to Ravel’s Boléro or through their involvement in the hugely popular Sunday evening ITV reality TV show Dancing on Ice which ran for nine series between 2006 and 2014.

Well, don’t worry you needn’t be either an Olympian nor be ready to appear on national television to have fun at Reigate on Ice.

Back for 2016 with new features and the return of old favourites the event is bigger and better than ever!

Officially opening on Thursday, December 1 with a visit from the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead. This is followed by a public launch party two days later including a spectacular firework display and a performance by Shane Richie’s band.

If you’re looking for a wintery wonderland look no further!

Besides the ice, there will be entertainment from magicians, singers, fairground rides and – new for 2016 Santa’s Grotto.

So, whether on ice on not get set for full-on family festive fun!

To enhance the Christmassy atmosphere there are plans

A date for your diary!

Join the party on Saturday, December 3 at 6.30pm for an evening of festive fun as the ice party warms up!

Following a day of activities across Reigate which will see Santa land by helicopter in Priory Park and the town’s Christmas Fayre. for a Disco Roadshow each weekend of the event which is great if you’re planning a nightout with friends or a workplace do – and if you’re feeling chilly after your skate, there’s plenty of festive food and drink to warm you up!

Competition Time!

We’ve teamed-up with Reigate on Ice to offer you the chance to win family tickets to the event.

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Ice, ice baby!

If you’re not lucky enough to win the family tickets we have up for grabs don’t worry, the ice rink is open until Monday, January 2. For more information about tickets, visit www.reigateonice.co.uk Reigate on Ice, Priory Park, Bell Street, Reigate RH2 7BA

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HEALTH

Christmas

The most wonderful stressful time of the year?

Let’s be honest, even for those of us that love the Christmas season, it can become so stressful, that by mid-December we wish it was all over!

By Nikki Relffe-Arnold or many people who already suffer from anxiety and depression, Christmas only serves to make matters worse - with the expectations to be the perfect host or hostess, families being thrown together for days on end, not to mention the never-ending Christmas shopping.

Christmas adverts on TV show happy families, laughing and joking while they meander from shop to shop, piling their arms full of beautifully Most importantly and top of the list, keep wrapped gifts, before arriving home to the appointments with your therapist, counsellor or perfect house made all doctor – yes it’s a busy time, but your treatment the warmer by the obligatory log fire. and wellbeing should still be at the top of your At home, in front of the fire adoring parents’ gift list to yourself. cosy-up without a care in the world, having Try to minimise stress by shopping online deposited all the gifts which were bought in one where possible - do this throughout the year, or trip, under the perfectly decorated tree. Sound in periods when you are feeling less anxious familiar in your house? No, mine neither and or stressful. therein lies the problem.

Better still – opt for gift cards from stores that We can get disappointed that life isn’t like your family and friends love. Order them online, it is made out to be in the adverts. Christmas plus they don’t need gift-wrapping! shopping trips are fraught with frequent Send greeting cards online either electronically arguments, screaming kids, and hordes of people or physical cards from www.moonpig.com or also stressed to the eyeballs - unless you are similar – the great thing about these sites are organised and shop online weeks ahead. that you can often ‘organise’ your cards months Imagine, feeling stressed or anxious all of the in advance and just book the date in when they time, let alone just at Christmas, when all it does should be sent. is make you feel worse because you know that Don’t offer to ‘do’ Christmas for the family you really should be enjoying this time of the year. ~be honest and tell them you don’t feel up to What can you do to get through without things it. This can also help alleviate the pressure on getting out of control?

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decorating the house. If you feel like doing the decorations then fine, but if you don’t no one is going to be disappointed.

If you are celebrating elsewhere and are expected to contribute food, buy it, don’t stress yourself further by making dishes. If you want to see family and friends, make arrangements under your terms – if you only feel up to an hour or so, arrange to have morning coffee or a walk.

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rather than have people visit you; this puts you in control of when you arrive and leave.

Finally, make sure you also treat yourself. Have a massage, manicure or pedicure, take walks in the fresh air, or buy a new book to treat yourself.

Hopefully some of these suggestions might ease some of the pressure we all feel at this time of year, helping to control those things we can, and getting extra help with those things we can’t.

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PET CARE

Christmas and Pets – What you can do to keep them safe If you are the owner of a cat or a dog, there are some ways for making sure your home is safe for your four-legged family members this festive season.

We spoke to Head of Training at Pets Corner, Lucy Ross for her advice.

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hristmas may be very exciting for humans but for many animals it can be a source of anxiety and can present dangers with research showing that Christmas Eve typically shows a 20% increase in emergency referrals to veterinary practices compared to other days across the rest of the year.

Keeping decorations out of reach – cats and dogs can be very inquisitive animals and often want to explore new and exciting things.

The dazzle of decorations attracts many pets and animals may be tempted to chew on electric cables attached to lights and glass tree baubles can cause paw injuries.

Lucy, says: “Make sure any loose wires are tucked well out of the way – with special

By Jacob White cable hideaways or appropriate tape. Make sure all decorations are firmly secured and out of the reach of pets – use tree ornaments that won’t break easily like wood.”

Keeping an eye on Christmas treats – our furry friends might like to join us as we fill-up on our fancy festive gastronomic goodies this Christmas but chocolate, nuts, grapes and raisins are all extremely highly toxic to animals and can cause serious digestive issues.

Lucy, says: “Avoid the temptation to feed your pets with human treats and keep an eye on them to ensure they

TOP TIP: Some plants and flowers including mistletoe, ivy, holly and poinsettias can be toxic, so avoid these if you have pets.

aren’t sneaking a snack behind your back. Keep pets healthy with their regular diet and feed times.”

Protecting pets from the cold winter weather – as the temperatures drop at night make sure your pets are kept warm and given plenty of extra blankets to sleep with.

Lucy, says: “Invest in a goodquality animal coat that is fitted to your pet’s measurements.

This will help protect your pet outdoors.”

You can find further tips, advice and information on the Pets Corner website in the Petopedia section: www.petscorner.co.uk/petopedia

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FOOD AND DRINK

Baileys Creme Brûlée Thousands of recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com Preparation time:10 minutes + chilling Cooking time: 40-45 minutes Total time: 50-55 minutes + chilling Serves: 6

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Ingredients 600ml double cream 200ml semi-skimmed milk 6 medium Waitrose British Blacktail Free Range Egg yolks 30g caster sugar 4 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream 3 tbsp demerara sugar Method 1. Preheat the oven to 150ºC, gas mark 2.

Pour the cream and milk into a saucepan and heat until almost boiling. Remove from the heat and set aside for 10 minutes.

If you have a cook’s blowtorch, use it instead of the grill to melt the sugar on top of the brûlées as it’s much easier to control the heat.

two thirds of the way up the sides of the ramekins. Carefully put the roasting tin in the oven and cook for 30–40 minutes, or until just set. Remove from the tin and leave to cool, then chill for 2 hours.

2. In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks 4. Preheat the grill to hot. Sprinkle the and sugar together with a balloon whisk demerara sugar in an even layer over until combined. Stir in the cream mixture the brûlées and grill until the sugar and Baileys and pour into 6 small ramekins. has melted, about 2 minutes. Leave to cool until the sugar has set, then 3. Put the ramekins in a roasting tin and add enough cold water to the tin to come

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The Three Horseshoes at Sidlow

The Three Horseshoes is a child friendly, quaint English country pub, situated between Reigate and Horley, just off the A217.

Come and experience the true values of a country pub and enjoy lunch, dinner or just a drink in a warm friendly atmosphere.

Festive Menu

Available from 14th November - 8th January 2017

2 Courses £19.95 | 3 Courses £21.95

Pre book only. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Christmas Buffet menus are also available Menus are available on our website www.threehorseshoessidlow.co.uk Or call us on 01293 862315

Terms – A £5 per head deposit is required to secure your booking. You cannot use any vouchers or money off codes against the festive menu. A 10% service charge will be added to all festive bookings

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Book & bring this voucher to receive 50% off your food bill in January Booking is essential. Offer is valid Monday to Saturday against main menu items.

Offer cannot be used against seniors set lunch menu or festive menu. Not valid on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Maximum 6 people per voucher. Expires Saturday 28th January

Riverford Organic’s Seasonal Recipe

Roast potatoes with lemon, rosemary & thyme Serves 6 as a side

Crisp and caramelised from roasting, tart and tangy from the lemons, this variation on traditional roast potatoes makes a particularly good side for chicken or fish, accompanied by a bitter leaf salad.

Ingredients • 1.5kg fairly waxy potatoes (such as Marfona, Orla or Triplo), washed but not peeled, cut into halves or quarters, depending on size • 2 lemons, cut into thick slices, plus an extra ½ lemon to finish • 7–8 garlic cloves, unpeeled, lightly smashed • 4 rosemary sprigs • 6 thyme sprigs • 4 tbsp olive oil • Salt and Black pepper Method Heat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. Put the potatoes into a pan of cold salted water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

Drain and let dry in a colander for a few minutes. Transfer to a roasting pan and scatter over the lemon slices, garlic, rosemary and thyme. Drizzle over the oil and toss together with your hands, making sure each potato is coated in oil.

Season well with salt and pepper.

Roast for 35–40 minutes, turning everything once or twice, until the lemons are starting to caramelise and the potatoes are golden brown. Squeeze over the extra lemon half, sprinkle with a little more salt and serve immediately.

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aving trouble thinking of things to buy the petrol head in your life? Well you needn’t worry too much, there are plenty of cool things out there for Santa to bring them.

Assuming of course that they have been good this year.

Obviously it depends upon how much you want to spend, but anything from a Matchbox version of their favourite car or a supercar experience in one at a racetrack, you’ll not struggle to find something to please them.

Something for the garage You can get some cool neon signs, or even just straightforward tin signs. This is the sort of thing that no selfrespecting petrol head would be without in their garage/man cave/spare room.

Driving Experiences Brands Hatch is your nearest circuit, and it’s a cracker, there are a number of experience days for the petrol head in your life, from Rallying to driving a BMW M4 on the legendary tarmac.

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Slot Cars Because everyone who likes cars is a big kid at heart, there is no way that unwrapping a Scalextric set won’t bring a smile to their face. The slot cars themselves are highly detailed these days, almost too good to use, let alone smash off of the skirting boards in your front room.

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Big Ideas for Small Living Rooms If you long for more space (who doesn’t at Christmas with all those houseguests?), but lack the funds for a move or extension, there’s still plenty you can do to create space in your living room.

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hether you have just moved and are finding your belongings just don’t fit, or have gradually accumulated too much furniture and too many accessories to fit comfortably into your space, there’s plenty you can do to regain that light and airy feel to any room with a little bit of effort.

Try to use objects and ornaments that will reflect light, so anything made of metal, glass or other light reflecting materials will only help to enhance the feeling of space.

Windows There are two schools of thought when it comes to windows – either do away with curtains and use simple blinds to fit with your existing décor, or to maximise the illusion of space by hanging curtains at ceiling height and the whole width of your wall, no matter what size your window.

Surprisingly, both give an illusion of more space!

Flooring To create maximum light reflection, take up carpeting and replace with wooden or laminate flooring – this will allow more light to bounce around the room giving a sense of more space.

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Walls Instead of using small pictures on walls, go BIG. A piece of art (covering around 70% of the wall) will instantly make the wall look bigger.

Light wall colouring will also help create an illusion of space, as will hanging large mirrors, particularly opposite windows and doorways, as these will reflect the space outside of windows and through open doorways.

Finally, if there is any possibility at all, hide that huge 50” TV screen, perhaps in a unit with doors, or maybe ‘hidden’ in among other pictures on the walls. That way, at least if Coronation Street or EastEnders gets boring on Christmas evening, your guests can admire your art!

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Particularly effective is a rug beneath a dining room table and chairs.

It helps define the eating space and keeps your toes warm while eating!

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Practical advice on choosing your real Christmas tree, tips on how to look after it, and how to recycle once the festivities are over.

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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas but in most homes Christmas really starts when the tree goes up.

So, if you love the idea of a real tree, but don’t know where to start we’ll take you through the options.

This is now a time for choosing, you’ve dreamt of your ideal Christmas tree, now it’s time to make those dreams a reality!

We’ve picked a fab four of trees which you might like to consider and which will tick your festive boxes: Norway spruce The most traditional looking Christmas tree from Scandinavia with a mid-green colour and fine, delicate foliage and a distinctive ‘Christmassy’ scent.

Lodgepole pine Historically used by Native Americans to hold up tipis, this tree is a cheerful green colour, tinged slightly with yellow, and a sharp fragrance.

Nordmann fir A popular Christmas tree because the needles aren’t sharp and don’t drop as much as other trees with bold green needles with whitish underside.

Scots pine This one is Scotland’s national tree, it’s got a rich fragrance and is easy on the eye, this lovely conifer has bluey-green foliage and soft needles.

Caring is sharing Caring for your Christmas tree and ensuring it looks its best for the festive period really is sharing!

It’s all about sharing the colour, fragrance and also a beautiful centre piece for your decorations!

When you get home, stand your new tree in water and keep it in a cool place - a garage is a good place before you’re ready to take it indoors.

When you’re ready to move the tree indoors, cut off around one inch (2.5 cm) from the bottom of the trunk and shake gently to remove loose needles.

Use a special stand which are available from most garden centres to pot the tree with the trunk in water, but not with soil as this will stop water being absorbed.

Now, it’s down to location, location, location – place your tree in the coolest part of the room, ideally next to a window and don’t forget to water daily.

Post-Christmas recycling

Some councils will collect and recycle your real Christmas tree for you at the same time as they collect your rubbish, if you put it out for collection on your usual bin day from mid-January.

However, with others you cannot leave it on the kerbside, but there are special recycling sites where you can take your real tree for recycling during the month of January.

For up-to-date information on council recycling, visit: Surrey: www.surreycc.gov.uk | West Sussex: www.recycleforwestsussex.org | East Sussex: www.eastsussex.gov.uk

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COMMUNITY Saturday, December 3, 11.00am - 2.00pm Horley Infant School Christmas Fair

Tuesday, December 13, 7.45pm, Reigate Flower Club

Sunday, December 4, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Cats Protection Homing Show - Barnfield Care Home, Upfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7LA.

Friday, December 16, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Singing for Pleasure Concert, Jubilee Community Centre

Horley Infant School, Lumley Road, Horley RH6 7JF. Stalls, tombolas, crafts and face painting along with a special appearance from Father Christmas.

Cats Protection, the largest cat charity in the UK, hosts monthly homing shows where you can visit and meet your potential companion in a safe and relaxing environment - this month it's Horley.

For more information, call the homing line on: 01293 226155, or visit: www.catsprotection.co.uk Tuesday, December 6, 2.15pm - 4.15pm, Lindfield Afternoon WI

King Edward Hll, High St, Lindfield, Haywards Heath.

All visitors and new members are warmly welcome. For more information, email: la16wi@gmail.com Wednesday, December 7, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Heatherley Christmas Fair

Heatherley, Effingham Lane, Copthorne RH10 3HS. The Heatherley Christmas Fair is your chance to buy Christmas gifts and cards with various stalls open.

Saturday, December 10, 11.00am 3.00pm, Sullivan's Heroes charity Jewellery & Gifts Sale

Lingfield Notre Dame School Christmas Fair, Lingfield Notre Dame Senior School, St. Pier's Lane, Lingfield RH7 6PH. All proceeds going to Sullivan’s Heroes to provide ongoing grants for local disabled children.

St Marks Hall, Alma Road, Reigate RH2 0DA. Demonstrations and at the end of the evening all arrangements are raffled.

Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead RH19 2HL. A concert in aid of Macmillan Cancer UK, Entrance is £5.00, which includes refreshments.

Saturday, December 17, 7.30pm, Horley Singers Christmas Concert

Horley Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Horley Entrance is free but donations to a chosen local charity will be welcomed.

Sunday, December 18, 4.00pm, Family Carol Service

St. Philip's Church, Nutley Lane, Reigate RH2 9HA. Saturday, December 24, 4.00pm, Family Christingle Celebration

St. Philip's Church, Nutley Lane, Reigate RH2 9HA. Saturday, December 24, 11.30pm, Midnight Communion Service

St. Philip's Church, Nutley Lane, Reigate RH2 9HA. Sunday, December 25, 10.00am, Christmas Day Communion

St. Philip's Church, Nutley Lane, Reigate RH2 9HA.

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Heating Services, Storaheat, 34

Architect, J N A Architects Ltd, 34

Heating Specialist, Wallbank Contractors, 34

Bathroom Restoration, Renubath, 34

Hotel and Restaurant, Reigate Manor Hotel, 40

Cake Specialist, Cake Matters, 24

Hypnotherapist, Becky Wells Ltd, 21

Care Home, Barchester Health Care, 12

Kitchen and Bathroom Services, Dream Doors Interiors Ltd, 33

Carpentry & Joinery, Hayter and Smythe, 34

Lighting Company, Reigate Lighting Co, 14

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Bliss Cleaning, 34

Nail Extensions, The Nail Boutique, 11

Charity, Furni Store, 16

Organic farmers, Riverford Organic Farmers Reigate, 26

Counselling, Redhill Counselling Services, 21

PB Piano Lessons, Peters Piano Lessons, 16

Curtains & Blind, Emma J Schofield Curtains, 33

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Dental Practice, A & N Denture Clinic, 21 Doggy Day Care, Petworth & Barker, 23 Doggy Day Care, Silverlee Doggy Day Care, 23

Baileybridge Property Refurbishment & Construction, 31 Public House and Restaurant, The Castle Outwood (Inn the Country Ltd), 13

Double Glazing, Cloudy 2 Clear , 7

Public House and Restaurant, Three Horseshoes Inn, 25

Driveways, Vintage Driveways, 38

Recycling, Surrey & Sussex Recycling , 32

Estate Agents, HomeXperts, 5

Reigate on Ice, The Matthews Organisation, 18

Estate Agents, Open House Surrey Estate Agents, 3

Religious group, London Temple Visitor Centre, 17

Garage Refurbishment, VSF Ltd, 15

Roof & Gutter Cleaning, PCS Property Services, 34

Garage Services, Auto Services Horley, 29

Self Storage, ASD Transport, 32

Garage Services, Knox Motors, 2

Shopping Centre, Belfry Shopping Centre, 9

Garage Services, Morley Auto Services Limited, 29

Tree Care, Connick Tree Care, 38

Garage Services, Reigate Motor Company, 1

Tree Surgeons, Townscape Tree Works, 35

Garden Centre, Reigate Garden Centre, 37

Veterinary Practice, Crown Veterinary Clinic, 23

Garden Design , New Dawn Garden Design, 35

Virtual Flight Centre, Flightdeck Technology Ltd, 16

Garden Machinery Sales service, Horace Fuller Ltd, 38

Will Writing Service, Good Wills, 27

Gift Shop, Heyland & Whittle, 27

Wood Burning Stoves, Bradley Stoves (Sussex) Ltd, 32