TN Uncovered August 2016 Issue

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Red Arrows return to amazing Airbourne

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A helicopter pleasure flight & VIP Passes for

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Eastbourne International Airshow

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This month, things are warming up for summer so we’re taking a look at classy conservatories, so put your feet up and catch up with our great features and community content in our August issue.

Our cover story this month features Airbourne: The Eastbourne International Airshow which is set to return this year to the Sussex Coast, along with the fabulous Red Arrows! Also, up for grabs in our amazing competition are VIP Passes and a Helicopter Pleasure flight.

To enter, visit: www.tnuncovered.co.uk. Good Luck!

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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Front Cover & Photo Courtesy of RAF Aerobatic Team Photographers

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Community News What’s on 16

COVER STORY

The Red Arrows Return!

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HEALTH

Putting your best foot forward!

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FOOD & DRINK

Go Gluten Free!

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PIcture That – new looK for uCkfIelD pizZaExpreSs

PizzaExpress is celebrating the launch of its exciting new look restaurant in Uckfield High Street which has fascinating artwork drawing inspiration from the town’s near-by famous Picture House and local nature reserves.

Each PizzaExpress restaurant is individually designed – often using well known places, people or historical events from the area as the basis.

Manager, Brendan Kavanagh, said, “We love our restaurant’s new look and have a friendly and enthusiastic team who are looking forward to welcoming everyone over a delicious pizza.”

PizzaExpress has been dishing up fresh, handmade pizza to Uckfield since 2001. Recently new specials have been launched including, for the first time in PizzaExpress’ 51 year history, a

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77 hiGh sTreEt, uckFiEld, east Sussex, tn22 1ap From 25th July - 26th August 2016 you can enjoy 30% off your food bill all day Monday - Friday and after 5pm on Sunday. Simply hand this voucher to your waiter when asking for the bill. TN Uncovered Terms and conditions: Offer available at PizzaExpress Uckfield all day Monday - Friday and after 5pm on Sunday until 26th August 2016 inclusive. On Sundays please ensure you order your food after 5pm to redeem this offer. Your voucher entitles you to 30% off your food bill. The Calzone pizzas are excluded from this offer. The Piccolo Menu is included in this offer. Cannot to be used in conjunction with any other promotion or set menu, including but not limited to Tesco vouchers/codes, Nectar, NUS extra and Tastecard. Can be used on takeaway orders but not deilverires. Promoter: Head Office, PizzaExpress, Hunton House, Highbridge Estate, Oxford Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1LX.

Hawaiian pizza, as well as the first ever gluten-free dough balls and a refreshed Leggera Superfood Salad which comes in under 500 calories.

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Walking on Air –

saving lives with the air ambulance ‘Air ambulance’ might seem an oxymoron, given that ambulo means ‘I walk’. However, those whose lives have been saved by swift intervention may well be walking on air at having the nine lives (well, two at least) of a lucky cat.

By Tim Williams

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ir ambulances serve many functions: getting professional help to the incident quickly, providing skilled support and equipment while there, and taking casualties to a hospital fast, often above difficult terrain (in the West Country) or crowded roads (as in Central London).

If you watch any of the truelife medical dramas on film or television, you will be aware that surgical interventions are increasingly common at the roadside to save a life. For instance, the chest can be opened to get at the heart and lungs to apply a lifesaving stitch or clamp after a severe chest injury.

It takes judgement to decide whether to ‘stay and play’ or ‘scoop and run’ though in nonsurgical situations the priority is usually to get the patient to a hospital quickly. Straightforward cardiac arrest of course is managed by external cardiac massage, and a defibrillator if appropriate.

You only need to watch highly-trained professionals coolly at work to see they have nothing in common with the raw emotions displayed in fictional dramas. They know the importance of the Golden Hour after an incident or accident.

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The team can anaesthetise patients at the scene as time is of the essence in controlling breathing and bleeding.

The Air Ambulance has attended over 25,000 incidents in the South-East – 2000 of them last year – and can be in the air within 4 minutes of being summoned by the emergency services. Each flight costs £2,400, and the helicopters can land almost anywhere. The service was the first to carry blood for transfusion on site.

The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Trust became a registered charity in 1989, providing a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) and Air Ambulance for the benefit of the community throughout the three counties, funded entirely by charitable donation though the service is excused tax on fuel.

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Responding to 999 calls and operating from Marden in Kent and Redhill in Surrey, the two HEMS helicopters fly at up to 150 mph and can reach anywhere in the South-East in under 25 minutes airtime, bringing specialist doctors and Critical Care Paramedics to the scene with all necessary equipment, even at night.

They are soon to be joined by a third, larger helicopter which can fly further and faster.

How can you help?

You can donate at: www.kssairambulance.org.uk and you can ensure you know what to do in an emergency by attending demonstrations of CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) and other basic First Aid techniques, widely advertised in most communities which almost all now have defibrillators.

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Sussex 100 is back for a third year!

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n Sunday 25 September, cyclists will take to the roads of East Sussex on a scenic but challenging sponsored ride.

This year due to growth of the event, the cycle will begin at Plumpton Racecourse situated in Lewes. With a train station within walking distance and plenty of free parking at the venue itself, Plumpton Racecourse provides an ideal spot for riders to bring along their families and friends to cheer them across the finish line!

Cyclists can choose between a 30km, 60km or 100km distance, raising vital funds along the way that will pay towards care services for children and families supported by Chestnut Tree House.

The entry fee for the event is £35 per person which covers the cost of putting on the event.

Have you got the pedal power to help pay for care for local life-limited children at Chestnut Tree children’s hospice?

We are currently caring for over 300 children across East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, but our goal is to reach every lifelimited child in Sussex – and you can help make this possible by raising awareness and sponsorship by taking on your own personal challenge for Chestnut Tree!

Find out more www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/sussex100

COMMUNITY

Le Marché in Heathfield – a taste of France!

By Tim Williams

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e Marché, Heathfield’s Bank Holiday AngloFrench market, has been held annually since 1997. Station Road and Station Approach are closed to traffic for the day and throng with people exploring the wide range of stalls and entertainments. In the past, these have included street artists, the Expedients Jazz Band, Heathfield’s own Silver Band, dual language storytelling, face painting and a petanque challenge.

Wealden District Council has an informal link with the Pays de Bray - from the Seine Maritime department in Upper Normandy – which is rural with a few small market towns. In 1998, the flower-garlanded little town of Forges-les Eaux, which has a casino but was without

an English twin, sent traders to Heathfield’s Le Marché together with a group from Dieppe, who were already coming to markets in the South East. As a direct result of Le Marché, a formal twinning link was established between Heathfield and Forges-les-Eaux and has flourished.

Le Marché is intended to promote Heathfield and has succeeded gloriously. The date is now a firm part of the East Sussex calendar, attracting up to 20,000 people who make local shops happy. Although it did not set out to make money, and indeed in the first few years struggled even to make ends meet, Le Marché has become increasingly profitable and since 2001 has each year given grants totalling several thousand pounds to a wide range of local charities. Now only sufficient funds are retained to get the next year’s event started.

Le Marché is in its twentieth year, the longest running Anglo-French market in the South-East.

On the Bank Holiday Monday, August 29, 80 stalls (half of them French) will be set up in the carriageways and in the car park beyond Tesco Express.

Last year the wet weather failed to dampen spirits any more than at Glastonbury this June, but let us hope it’s sunny and that wellies and brollies will not be needed yet again: at least there’s no mud!

Park and Ride is available from the Tuesday Market car park in the east of Heathfield, run by Rotary. There are more details on the website, or you can contact Richard Ridley (Richard@ridleyassociates.co.uk; 07970237723).

But why not just come along (take some French leave if necessary) and enjoy some French bread, amongst much else?

The programme for the day, see: www.heathfieldfrenchmarket.co.uk/programme is full, with four venues in the town, and the Fire Station is holding its Open Day, where first responders will demonstrate cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

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Family History Seminar London Temple Visitors’ Centre

West Park Road, Newchapel, Surrey RH7 6NB

Saturday 10th September 10:00am - 3:30pm The London Temple Visitors’ Centre enthusiastically invites members of all faiths to attend its Third annual Family History Seminar. Our keynote speaker is Ian Waller.

Prior to retirement Ian Waller was a professional genealogist with over 30 years’ experience in English research. He is a former Chairman of AGRA (The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives) the body which represents professional genealogists throughout England and Wales.

He is a Fellow of the Society of Genealogists and formerly a Trustee and chairman of the Education Comittee. He has puclished several books in the Society’s “ My Ancestor” series including My Ancestor was an Argricultural Labourer, My Ancestor was a Mormon, My Ancestor was in the Royal Navy snd My Ancestor was a Leather Worker.

He currently serves as a Family Search Support Missionary for the LDS Church.

He has taught Family History at both basic abd advanced levels at various adult education centres in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire and currently lectures and runworkshops at amany family history societies, U3A Groups and other organisations interested in local, social and family history.

Those identities emerge when we use the challenges and successes our forebears experienced to overcome our own challenges and create our own successes.That could mean we learn from their mistakes and improve ourlives, or that we learn from their success and model their lives, or that we do both.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that the By nature we feel a connection family is the most important unit to our progenitors and to our in this life and the next. descendants.

Family history strengthens family units by creating identities that span many generations.

Additional information and updates will be available on the London Temple Visitors’ Centre Facebook page.

The Seminar will comprise of presentations, lectures and hands on activity for both beginners and advanced. We have recruited some of the most experienced consultants to cover various subjects associated to family history research.

Free buffet lunch included The event has limited availability so book now Phone: 01342 837 952 Find us on the web www.lds.org/placestovisit Follow the London Temple Visitor’s Centre on Facebook

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The Heathfield and Waldron Rotary Club – Helping the world go round!

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otary is an international organisation with very active local groups, the one in Heathfield and Waldron especially. Rotary was founded by Paul Harris in 1905 in Chicago, where he ran it from his office; since then Rotary has helped fund the programme to eradicate polio.

Rotary Clubs were formed in Dublin and London that year and spread throughout the world with mother clubs overseeing newer ones. The Rotary Club of Bexhill was appointed to support the development of the Heathfield and Waldron Rotary Club in 1946, which first met at the Possingworth Park Hotel (now the Holy Cross Priory).

The cornerstone of Rotary is fellowship: ‘having fun whilst doing good in the world’.

The social side of Rotary is fundamental, providing the framework for business networking whilst serving local and overseas communities.

Burns Night, for instance, was held in Punnetts Town Village Hall attended by almost a

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By Tim Williams hundred people. The haggis was addressed with gusto by Clyde Young before being consumed (with neeps of course, and a shot of Scotch whisky) by all present, except vegetarians.

This was naturally followed

by Scottish dancing, under the instruction of Arthur Alsop.

The Rotary grant-giving Foundation is one of the largest charities in the world.

Rotary supports many community activities, mainly by fund-raising: Old Peoples Welfare, the Chamber of Trade, Holdenhurst, Graycourt, the Youth Club and many more all benefited.

The list of charities is vast, taking in overseas projects, mainly in health, education and relief from natural disasters. The 2000 Club, under the stewardship of the Trustees of the Heathfield Rotary Trust, is one of the local fundraising activities, run by a member.

Buy one or more numbers - there is no limit! - for £12 each annually and you can win between £30 and £250 in every monthly draw. All the money raised by events and from the generosity of the public go entirely to what is supported, any Rotary club administrative costs being covered by the subscription of members.

2016 is the 70th anniversary of Rotary International. The Heathfield and Waldron Rotary, twinned with that in Nevers on the Loire, goes from strength to strength as can be seen from its website: heathfield-rotary.org.uk/news

You can contact the Club through either the website or the Club Secretary, Colin Harwood (Tel: 01435 862719 or email: secretary@heathfield-rotary.org.uk).

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WHAT’S ON 6th Aug, Saturday, 1pm-5pm - Cross in Hand Village Fete

We have a fun dog show, Marco the Magician, Uncle Bumble, BBQ, Teas and Cakes a variety of stall, and much more. The main recipient of any profits this year will be going to Cross in Hand C of E Primary School. Any help on the day would be very much appreciated. Further information can be found at crossinhandvillageday@gmail.com. Or phone 01435 866462

9th Aug 2016, Tuesday, 2.15pm - Lindfield Afternoon WI

at King Edward Hall, Lindfield (opposite Pond). Lindfield WI welcomes new members. Email la16wi@gmail.com 11th Aug, Thursday, 7.30pm Horam & Heathfield Flower Club -

Floral demonstration At Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield. A floral demonstration presented by Hazel McGregor entitled 'Floral Fusion'.

Refreshments , raffle and sales table. Visitors welcome £5.

For enquiries Tel: - 01435 866026 14th Aug, Sunday, 11am -3pm The Cat’s Protection Charity Homing Show Event.

At the Barnfield Care Home in Horley, RH6 7LA. Contact Clara (Homing Officer), Crawley, Reigate & District Cats Protection.

Branch Telephone Number: 0345 371 2734. Homing Line: 01293 226155. Website: www.catsprotection.co.uk 20th Aug, Saturday, 9am-12.30pm Heathfield Farmers Market The Co-Op Car Park.

Fresh local produce and arts and crafts - buy direct from the producer. Also visit our local shops and cafes in the town. For enquiries telephone 01892 610314 or find details on farmersmarket@heathfield.net

20th Aug, Saturday, 9.30am New Exhibitors. 1.30pm Uckfield & District Horticultural Soc. Summer Show of Flowers, Vegetables, Cookery, Handicrafts, Art & Photography

At The Luxford Centre, Uckfield.

We are all amateurs & welcome visitors from 1.30 pm or new exhibitors from 9.30 am on the day, with prizes & trophies to be won for adults & children.

Small charge for exhibitors. Visitors free.

Come along & try your skills at picking your choice of best exhibit, or ask us a gardening question over a cuppa More information & entry forms from Cathy 07887825032 or Bridget 01825765768 or email info@wahs.eu 21st Aug, Sunday, 11am-4pm - The Cats Protection Coffee Morning and Afternoon Garden Party

Balcombe Parish Room, RH17 6LH. Fancy Gifts, Cakes, Books, Bric a Brac, Toys, Plants, Xmas Cards and Calendars, Tombola and Raffles, Refreshments etc. Music provided by the ‘Sussex Folk Orchestra’. Bring your family and friends. Entrance Free.

04th Sep, Sunday, 10am The Great Gatwick Hot Rod and Custom show

At the Gatwick Aviation Museum, Lowfield Heath Road, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BT. The first-ever car show presented by American Autoparts is an all charity project in aid of the Museum, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Association and a local Council appeal to replace the village’s sports pavilion.

Entry £5 per person – free for seniors and kids under six.

Book now if parking is required, at www.ticketsource.co.uk/americanautoparts.

Or call Ticket Source on 0333 666 3366 for phone bookings (Small booking fees apply).

Check www.americanautoparts.co,uk/news or call 01737 780888 for further information.

Gone But Not Forgotten…

Since we first starting hitting your doormats ten years-ago several popular and much-loved High Street names have been lost, they may have gone but they’re not forgotten.

1) Woolworths – Perhaps the biggest and saddest loss in recent times, the store giant closed in 2009.

2) MFI – A furniture mainstay for many years, the brand folded in 2008 before being revived in 2011 as online-only retailer before collapsing again in 2015.

3) Comet – Electrical powerhouse hit hard times in 2011 before closing completely in 2012.

4) JJB Sports – The big sportswear brand disappeared from British High Streets in 2012.

5) Blockbuster – The ever-present video-rental chain and firm family favourite closed-down in 2013.

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6) Phones 4U – One of the earliest mobile phone retailers, the store closed in 2014.

7) Virgin Megastore – The famous music store was rebranded as Zavvi in 2007.

8) Abbey National – The bank was taken-over and rebranded by the Spanish bank Santander in 2011.

9) Somerfield – Popular supermarket was taken-over by food retailing competitor Co-Op in 2009.

10) BHS – The most recent name we’ve lost, the High Street stalwart went into administration this year.

Do you have fond memories of some of the brands lost since 2006?

We’d love to hear your memories! Share your thoughts on our Facebook page RHUncovered or on our Twitter feed @RHUncovered

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LEISURE

Bucket List

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In our bucket list feature we share your dream things to do and places to visit – both close to home in stunning Surrey and Sussex and further afield.

By Jacob White

Manchester United It’s August and the new football season is kicking-off!

Avid football fan and reader Chris Hill from Uckfield says his big ambition is to see his childhood team in action at their home stadium.

Chris would really like to watch the team in Premier League action along with a 75,000-strong crowd and tour the stadium, going behind the scenes of his heroes now led by José Mourinho.

“I am a huge Manchester United fan and have been since I was a kid. For me, visiting Old

Trafford and seeing the Red Devils play would be a dream!

A dream come true at ‘the theatre of dreams’!”

If you’re a United fan or know one, this is a great opportunity to see behind the scenes – contact the club for more details including the option of touring the stadium with an iconic former player.

We’d love to know what’s on your bucket list!

Email: featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk, or comment on our Facebook page: RHUncovered or @RHUncovered on Twitter.

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The Red Arrows Return!

The Red Arrows will return this year to the world’s biggest free seafront airshow to be held in Sussex. Attracting crowds of thousands, Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow boasts a two-mile flying display line along the Sussex resort’s seafront and is a weekend not to be missed!

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eaturing the best in military and civilian aviation with display teams including the much-loved Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, better known as the Red Arrows once again taking to the skies this year those in attendance in Eastbourne will be treated to some show-stopping displays between 11 - 14 August.

Airshow visitors will also have the chance to see the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight on all four days, in a year which marks the 80th anniversary of the Spitfire and the 75th year of the Lancaster Bomber. The Red Arrows will take to the skies on Friday and Saturday much to the delight of event organisers.

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Eastbourne Borough Council Lead Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism and Enterprise, Cllr Margaret Bannister said: “We are delighted to hear that airshow favourites, the Red Arrows have chosen to return to Airbourne for two great displays this year, which will no doubt attract many thousands.”

In 2015, the culmination of the 12-hour Super Saturday extravaganza was a twilight pyro-aerobatics, Scouting For Girls on stage and a firework display. 12,000 people watched the chart-topping band from the beach stage alone, with thousands more lining the seafront to see the firework spectacular.

The King Air, a multi-engine pilot trainer, part of No. 3 Flying Training School and based at RAF Cranwell, will fly on the Saturday and Sunday with Saturday being what organisers have called as Super Saturday - last year it celebrated its busiest ever day with thousands of spectators visiting the event.

Eastbourne Borough Council Senior Head of Tourism and Enterprise, Phil Evans said: “ It was fantastic to see so many families enjoying the show and many more around town dining into the evening.

The atmosphere on Super Saturday was amazing; we’ve never seen the seafront look so vibrant.”

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Now in its 24th year, the event is celebrating a recent haul of national awards including Tourism Event of the Year 2015/16 at the Beautiful South Awards and the UK’s Best FREE Airshow by Airscene.

The event isn’t just about scooping national awards; As in 2015 this year will see more than 200 volunteer bucket collectors out in force, with collections by the Rotary Clubs of Sovereign Harbour and Hailsham, along with support from the clubs of Eastbourne, Eastbourne AM, Eastbourne Sovereign and Beachy Head.

The ‘give a quid’ initiative is something organisers have launched - by asking for donations to Airbourne, which helps keep the event free, and in addition, 30% of all donations go to local charities with last year’s event final total raised

by Rotary Club volunteers amassing an impressive £36,415.82.

Competition Time We’ve teamed-up with Airbourne to offer a lucky reader a very special prize!

We have a one-day pass for two people to enjoy a pleasure flight helicopter ride from Beachy Head during the air show, and VIP passes for the Pilot’s Enclosure including a light lunch and refreshments.

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

Join the Jet Set Helicopter Pleasure Flights Fly like a VIP! Helicopter flights are available every day of Airbourne weather permitting – your chance to see Eastbourne and the surrounding area from a unique viewpoint!

Look to the skies There will be a park and view car park for Airbourne located at Beachy Head offering excellent views across the East Sussex coastline; charges do apply.

Best of the rest Bandstand Entertainment - Enjoy the evening entertainment at Eastbourne Bandstand. For more information, visit: www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk

Kids beaches Two designated beach play areas for children with giant inflatables and bungee trampolining.

Top Gear simulator Using original BBC footage and presented in HD, feel the full force of acceleration!

Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow Thursday, 11 August – Sunday, 14 August Ground displays open 10.00am – 6.00pm daily with flying from lunchtime until approximately 5.00pm. The Airbourne Live beach stage continues into the early evening For more information about the airshow, visit: www.eastbourneairshow.com

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HEALTH

Putting your best foot forward!

Are your feet happy? Happy feet are healthy feet. On average our feet take 7,000 steps a day and are often the most overlooked and overworked parts of our bodies. Now’s the time to think happy feet!

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By Jacob White

any people take their feet for granted, but our feet contribute massively to our quality of life - if you suffer from poor foot health, it’s less likely that you will engage in physical activity.

The less you do, the less you will be able to do. As a result of inactivity the following problems can arise; a loss of muscle mass, reduced physical strength and a decreased endurance.

All these lead to a higher risk of illness and injuries related to a sedentary lifestyle such as diabetes and heart disease but according to osteopath Ben Barker, there are easy daily exercises.

Ben, who is an osteopath to Aston Villa Football Club says: “There are exercises you can do each day to strengthen the muscles in the feet and ankles to prevent injuries, enhance mobility and strength.’

“Alternating for one minute, walk on your toes and then your heels and picking up small items with your toes are some of the easiest along with sitting with your feet flat and tapping your toes.”

Research from the College of Podiatry illustrates that 9 out of 10 of us experience some element of foot problem with 1 in 5 admitting to suffering from foot pain often or consistently.

One question often asked is, what’s the difference between podiatry and chiropody? The short answer is nothing – they mean the same thing! The words are interchangeable.

The UK is largely playing catch-up with the rest of the world by adopting the phrase podiatry. Traditionally chiropody has been seen as routine work but is, in fact, much broader.

Podiatrists treat all lower limb pain which can include sports injuries such as shin splints and joint pain, and can carry out diabetes checks as well as ‘foot MOTs’ including toenail and skin conditioning.

Stat’s a fact!

Each foot houses 26 bones and more than 100 ligaments Feet contain more than a quarter of all bones in the body Skin on your feet has more than 7,000 nerve endings There are more than 125,000 sweat glands on each foot Feet produce an eggcup’s worth of sweat each day *All statistics from www.NHS.uk

Here are our top tips for keeping your feet in good condition: 1. After washing feet, make sure you dry them thoroughly, especially between your toes.

Fungal organisms thrive on moisture and not having perfectly dry feet is an invitation for a fungal infection.

2. Regularly check your feet for any signs of peeling or scaling, which might be an indication of athlete’s foot.

3. To avoid ingrown toenails, be careful to cut your nails straight across, avoiding rounding the corners. If you notice any change in your toenails such as discolouration, this could signal a fungal infection.

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4. Wear shower shoes in public areas such as swimming pools, gym showers or locker rooms – all of which are potential breeding grounds for fungi, resulting in foot infections.

5. Don’t hire footwear at sports venues, wear your own – which should ideally be breathable.

They should also fit well. Tight-fitting shoes are another cause of long-term foot problems.

6. Contrary to popular belief, cotton socks aren’t the best when it comes to sweaty feet – a better choice is a sock made of 60-70% wool and 30-40% man-made fibre, or wool socks with a specialist liner sock inside.

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FOOD AND DRINK

Go Gluten Free A dietary revolution spurred-on by both medical reasons and healthy living.

By Shelley Baker

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ecent research has revealed that freefrom food sales have rocketed in the UK with sales in 2016 expected to reach £531 million – many Brits are changing their diet habits and going against the grains, are you?

Awareness of gluten allergies and coeliac disease (an autoimmune disease which affects 1 in 100 people in the UK) has been raised over the last few years. The popularity in gluten free cooking from fashionable foodie bloggers Deliciously Ella, Madeleine Shaw and Livia’s Kitchen, thankfully means being on a gluten free diet has never been easier.

In fact, in just the four years since I was diagnosed with coeliac disease, 2.6 million homes in the UK now have at least one family member avoiding gluten AND 60% of adults have knowingly bought a free-from gluten product.

Demand for a gluten free diet has become so high that since 2014, all packaged foods must display gluten containing ingredients in bold.

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Furthermore, The Food Information Regulations have enforced that when eating out, food businesses must provide allergen information for the meals they serve.

What exactly is gluten and why do people cut it out?

Gluten is a protein found in cereal grains such as wheat, oats, barley, rye and spelt. In a nutshell: it gives food the elasticity to rise. For people, like me, with coeliac disease; the proteins cause our bodies to not only attack these proteins but also attack an enzyme in the cells of the digestive tract, ultimately damaging the intestinal wall. Bloating, fatigue and anaemia are common amongst undiagnosed coeliacs and those with a wheat allergy or gluten intolerance.

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Of course, many people without the autoimmune disease or an allergy have chosen to be free from grains commonly associated with gluten because of other benefits including weight loss and a reduction in skin conditions such as eczema and headaches.

What can I eat?

If you’re anything like I was before going g-free, you’ll probably never have paid too much attention to food labels.

However, when cutting gluten from your diet, it’s a must, as you’ll be surprised just what the grainy stuff finds its way into.

HP Brown Sauce is the thing that still shocks me.

Carbohydrate-heavy food favourites such as bread, cakes, pastries, pasta, pizza, porridge,

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breaded products, soy sauce and beers are just a few of the things to throw out (although you can buy delicious-can’t-taste-the-difference-free-from options in supermarkets and shops locally!).

In come rice, eggs, fresh fruit and veg and meat!

One of my favourite (and filling) recipes is paella – which should be naturally gluten free, just double check your stock cube ingredients.

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan. Add a chopped onion and soften for 5 mins. Stir in a teaspoon of smoked paprika add 300g of paella rice, allowing to cook for a minute. Stir in a 400g tin of chopped tomatoes and 900ml of chicken stock. Cook for 15 mins, stirring occasionally until rice is almost tender.

With liquid still in the pan, add a 400g bag frozen seafood. Stir and cover with a lid and allow to simmer for 5 mins, or until the prawns are cooked through and the rice is tender.Then serve with a little lemon juice!

Eating Out We’re lucky to have a plethora of brilliant restaurants nearby who can cater for our gluten free diet, without fuss, including chains such as Pizza Express, Ask, Bella Italia, Prezzo and Chiquito.

Many pubs throughout the Uncovered region are also free-from friendly including; The Plough and Furrow (Horley), The Duke’s Head (Crawley Down), Old House Inn (Copthorne), The Wiremill Inn (near Lingfield) and The White Hart (Buxted).

For a special occasion, Haywards Heath’s Jeremy’s Restaurant is a must!

Love fish and chips? Fear not, the Master Fryer in both Crawley and East Grinstead offer gluten free chip shop treats on the first (Crawley) and third (East Grinstead) Saturdays of the month!

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Classy Conservatories Though made popular in Victorian times, mainly as a space to grow plants, conservatories have certainly come a long way since then! Gone are the days when conservatories were high maintenance – today you can have a virtually maintenance free conservatory with self-cleaning glass and tiled roofs!

A popular choice for an extension to a home’s living space it will also add value to your property.

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The main reason most of us invest in a conservatory is to expand the living space within our home and it’s important to remember that if it can provide enough room to enable us to stay put, rather than moving, then it’s a worthy investment that can help save stress and money.

An addition of a conservatory can help create a tranquil space between your home and your garden -helping you enjoy views of the outdoors from the comfort of your extended home and don’t forget a conservatory is a great hub for a house party!

If a party hub isn’t quite your thing, how about it being the perfect portal between your home and your garden?

Whether it’s gardening or painting, your favourite pastime will need little inspiration if you’re doing it in a well-lit room

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with outdoor views.

A conservatory also makes for a perfect dining space, from early morning summer breakfasts with views out to the garden, to almost “al-fresco” evening dining without the midges!

How much does a conservatory cost you?

There are many elements that go into the pricing with prices ranging from £5,000 - £100,000 and more.

Importantly, know what you want the space for and with a budget, discuss your options with a consultant.

By selecting a quality installer of conservatories you will only have to do it once in your entire life and the financial benefits can be worth it. Homeowners with conservatories add a potential 108% after spending an average £5,300, according to Zopa.com*.

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conservatory will, as with most things, come down to budget.

UPVC is a good choice for those on a budget, is easily maintainable and will be suitable for most (with the exception maybe of period) properties.

For period properties, or if you have a bigger budget hardwood is another option.

Though not as maintenance free as UPVC, looked after it will be just as long-lasting.

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The Benefits of a Tiled Conservatory Roof If you find that your conservatory isn’t being used as much as you had envisaged because of excessive heat in the summer months and excessive loss of heat in the winter then a tiled roof might be the solution!

Traditionally conservatories have had glazed or polycarbonate roofing, but modern technology means that you can now have a highly insulated tiled roof on your conservatory – the benefits are many too!

• Significantly cooler in the summer and dramatically warmer in the winter, making it a room that can be used every day of the year.

• A tiled roof will also help with Energy Saving costs, due to its superior insulation over glass or polycarbonate roofs.

• It will protect your furnishings from UV rays, meaning your furniture won’t fade or bleach – and you’ll be able to watch TV comfortably without the glare from direct sunlight.

• Reduces maintenance time and costs – glass or polycarbonate roofs need much greater regular maintenance • Noise reduction – a solid tiled roof will reduce the noise levels inside the room from rain, wind, and other outside noise.

• With the benefit of a plastered ceiling, you will not only reduce noise but will also mean that you are not restricted to your choice of lighting.

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In most cases, the answer is no, but there are checks you can make to see if permission will be needed.

If your new conservatory is likely to take up more than half of the land surrounding your house, or if the roof will exceed the highest point of your existing roof you’re likely to need to obtain planning permission.

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Are there any downsides?

If your conservatory is going to be south-facing you are going to need to think about how to keep out the heat and glare of the midday sun!

There are plenty of options ranging from window tinting by a specialist who can install a protective film to your glass, to blinds which will both help enormously. Conversely, a north-facing conservatory is going to get chilly during

the autumn and winter months, so it would be worth considering installing some heating.

A conservatory will also reduce the footprint of your garden, but you can more than make up for this with the additional living space it will provide!

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From salvaging antique treasures that may once have seemed beyond repair, to a simple spruce up of a chipped, scuffed or ‘tidemarked’ surface, Renubath can save time, money, hassle and landfill waste by bringing a more sustainable approach to the business of bathroom refurbishment. A refreshing anti-dote to the throwaway culture of “new, new, new,” this hands-on service from a dedicated and highly experienced family run operation is very much in tune with the zeitgeist in its attitude of authenticity and renewal.

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GARDENS

Grow your own take-away

By Pippa Greenwood

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e all know that home-cooked food is better for us than a stream of takeaways, but then we all deserve a little self-indulgence from time to time. So why not save yourself the guilt (and some cash) and grow your own Chinese takeaway right here in your own garden?

No I haven’t turned cookery writer, but you can easily grow some of those tasty and crunchy vegetables that make the backbone of many a Chinese stir-fry... and the great thing is that oriental vegetables do well from late summer sowings, so it’s off to the garden centre (not the takeaway) you go!

Bean sprouts are so easy to grow you could almost do it with your eyes shut. The common types are sprouted mung-beans, and you can either buy packets of seed or a small packet of the beans themselves from your local health food store. They’ll come with easy cultivation instructions and before you know it you’ll have the beginnings of a stir-fry.

Mizuna has got to be one of the most attractive leafy vegetables you can grow. Its green leaves appear soon after sowing the seed in a pot or in open ground, and they add a great spicy flavour to your stirfry and also add a zing to salads and sandwiches.

Pak-choi

And where would your Chinese meal be without that delicious Oriental veg, pak-choi.

It’s another easy vegetable to grow late in the summer: just sow the seeds in a well-forked soil, water, and wait. Thin out as per the instructions of the seed packet (you can eat the thinnings too), then just pinch off the roots and pop the plants into the wok. Pak-choi also grows well in a container of multi-purpose compost.

Radishes add heat as well as crunch, and there are some lovely oriental varieties such as Mantanhong, which is a Britishbred Chinese variety with a superbly crunchy bright red-topink inner flesh and spherical white roots – great for colour and texture and with a sweet almost nutty flavour. Sow in open ground or pots from now until early September for cropping in a few weeks’ time.

Garlic is another essential ingredient. It’s not really the right time of year to plant garlic, but for an unexpected little extra take a few spare cloves and pot them in trays of compost. Keep the compost slightly moist and in a week or two the cloves will start to sprout. What you’re after here are the bright green foliage which adds a definitely garlicy flavour to stir-fries and a touch of colour as well.

Spring onions are another stir-fry component.You won’t get a fully mature crop for harvesting this year unless you’re extremely lucky; but what you will get is a super-young onion that will add both colour and intense flavour to the contents of your wok.

And finally, mushrooms will add a meaty texture to your home-grown vegetable stir-fry.

Kits for growing both oyster and field mushrooms are available in many garden centres or by mail order. It’s not always easy to get right, I know, but the challenge is definitely worth it when you have exotic mushrooms growing in your cellar, garden frame, greenhouse, or shed.

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