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Julia Donaldson

Talks about life in Steyning, and The Gruffalo!

Homes & Gardens

Huge new home and garden section

Julia Donaldson

Simply Breathe

Take a breath with conscious breathing

Seasonal Recipe

Bright and bold marmalade

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Fine Furnishing

New owners, same amazing sofas

Dream Kitchens

The heart of every home

Weight Off Workshop

Get off to a healthy start this year

The Phoenix Club

Vital support for mental health

Care Home vs Home Care

Understanding your options

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Offering care, quality and career prospects

Divorce Explained

Make an informed choice

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Helping you every step of the way

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Dream kitchens

Editor’s Comment Happy New Year! A fresh start for 2020 with wellness, conscious breathing, a huge new home and garden section and some great new features to take us through the year.

And of course enjoy our interview with Julia Donaldson (and The Gruffalo!)

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PERSONALITY

Julia Donaldson is a household name most of us know and love, yet this renowned author resides here in Sussex, in historic Steyning. Tim Saunders caught up with her for a chat after taking his family to one of her live performances

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ulia Donaldson is very much associated with Steyning, the historic and rural market town in the Horsham district of West Sussex. Its notable residents have included Academy Award winning actor Sir Laurence Olivier and more recently Olympic gold medal winner Sally Gunnell; both drawn by its old world charm. Irish poet WB Yeats also lived here for a time with his mistress.

And of course there is another acclaimed inhabitant, an award winning world renowned children’s author.

Since 2014 Julia Donaldson CBE has made her home here with her husband Malcolm, a retired consultant paediatrician. The Queen awarded

Julia with a CBE in her 2019 Birthday Honours for services to literature.

Prince William presented Julia with the honour at Buckingham Palace in May. Extremely down to earth and approachable, Julia is hugely supportive of the local community, she is

In celebration of The Gruffalo’s anniversary, The Royal Mint launched a commemorative coin

involved in a local reading group.

Signed editions of all her books are available through the local bookshop, which is one of many independent retailers in the town. Julia also visits schools within a 20 mile radius of Steyning.

As patron of the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019, Julia helped to raise the profile of the area by highlighting its culture and heritage.

She likes to get involved in local life although admits that “being a bit deaf” does prevent her from going to the theatre because she can’t always hear.

Eating out in local restaurants with

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friends is a favourite pastime.

One sign of Julia’s support for Steyning is her purchase of the town’s Post Office. “The reason I am doing this is because I want to save it from closure and want to be able to post my letters and parcels in the town,” she says during a book signing after one of her live performances of The Gruffalo, The Witch and The Warthog. “We really want to be here for the community and to continue to support the High Street with all its wonderful independent shops and businesses.”

Julia’s enthusiasm for her local High Street, thriving local community and the beautiful downland scenery is clearly obvious.

Last year was the 20th anniversary since The Gruffalo was first published and it was particularly busy for Julia, who has now written more than 200 books. But it is The Gruffalo that sets the benchmark. So far it has sold over 13.5m copies and been translated into 84 languages.

The former children’s laureate has been the UK’s bestselling author in four consecutive years during the past decade.

It was when one of her songs, A Squash and a Squeeze was turned into a book in 1993 that her career took off as a children’s author. “Before that I just wrote songs for children’s television.”

Julia enjoys performing and performs

popular stage-shows in theatres and at festivals, often with her sister Mary and talented guitar-playing husband Malcolm.

Earlier this year, in celebration of The Gruffalo’s anniversary, The Royal Mint launched a commemorative coin.

Available in different finishes including Gold Proof, Silver Proof and Brilliant

We love going for walks on the Downs and especially Cissbury Ring Uncirculated, the coin is expected to be highly collectable with a limited edition presentation of some formats.

“I can’t believe it has been 20 years since The Gruffalo was first published,” admits Julia. “In that time, he’s been brought to life on stage and screen, featured in nature trails, library cards

and book tokens and turned into a soft toy; and now he’s got his own 50p coin.”

Illustrator Axel Scheffler, adds, “When I first envisaged him, over 20 years ago, I never anticipated that my artwork would be used on a coin.

The Gruffalo was born of an AngloGerman creative collaboration and it’s amazing to see how his universal appeal continues to connect with families across the world.”

The Gruffalo joins the ranks of other celebrated popular children’s characters that have appeared on coins in recent times including the sell-out Beatrix Potter character collection, Paddington, the friendly Peruvian bear and The Snowman.

Nicola Howell, consumer director at The Royal Mint says that the commemorative coin is a great way of recognising that The Gruffalo has become one of the most famous children’s characters in the world.

The celebrations haven’t stopped there; in October Royal Mail launched a set of commemorative stamps of Julia’s beloved creation.

When she isn’t writing or performing, for the past 50 years she has enjoyed fungi hunting. “Malcolm introduced me to it,” she says. “It’s been a very wet summer here so good for it

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Julia laments the demise of book reading on public transport and cannot see the joy of reading a book on a small screen. The illustrations in a children’s book are like their first introduction to art and a wonderful thing to behold, she says. She is saddened at how some parents seem to focus their attentions on social media instead of their children.

You won’t find her on celebrity television programmes even though she has been invited, this year.” And when “because I don’t want The Queen awarded they do find edible anyone to discover Julia with a CBE in her fungi they enjoy going my ignorance about home and cooking most things”.

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Her latest creation for services to literature is The “We also love Smeds and The going for walks on the Smoos, a book that has Downs and especially Cissbury Ring, seen her once again collaborate with the Site of Special Scientific Interest, illustrator Axel Scheffler; “It’s a glorious north of Worthing.” love story about alien folk.”

She adds that living at the foot of Julia and Axel’s most recent the South Downs inspires her to go for adaption was The Snail and the Whale a walk everyday. about a snail who hitches a lift on the The couple relocated to West tail of a whale. It was a highlight of Sussex after living in Glasgow for 25 BBC One’s recent Christmas schedule. years and have two sons. One lives One thing is sure, regardless of in Broughty Ferry, Dundee while the Snails, Whales, Gruffalo’s, and walking other is in the Cotswolds. They have on the glorious Downs, Julia’s literary retained a flat in Edinburgh and have legacy and love of Steyning is sure to seven grandchildren, who Julia enjoys continue for a long time to come. l reading to. www.juliadonaldson.co.uk

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FURNISHINGS Fine Furnishings Sussex Ltd in Lindfield has turned upholstery into an art form. Hanna Prince visited head upholsterer and new owner David Gorringe to find out more about his work

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n the workshop beneath Fine Furnishings’ Lindfield showroom, a masterpiece is under construction. There’s something fascinating about seeing a handcrafted sofa take shape beneath your eyes, each staple applied to the elegant beech frame with deliberate care.

The mastermind behind these carefully crafted designs is David Gorringe, head upholsterer at Fine Furnishings for 25 years. In October, after more than two decades of working at Fine Furnishings, David took over the business along with his wife Clare.

In a market flooded by mass-produced furniture, he and his small team of experienced craftsman are bucking the trend by creating bespoke pieces to customer specifications.

“If it’s a new sofa and or chair you are after then it is our bespoke service of fine furniture we can help you with,” says David. “We have a selection of designs in our showroom that are custom made to your requirements and needs. Offering you more choice than a typical sofa store, you’ll have the luxury of choosing the sofa designed the way you want – firmness, size and fabrics are down to you.”

25 YEARS OF CRAFTSMANSHIP After taking over the ownership of Fine Furnishings in his 25th year with the

business, David is uniquely placed to advise on everything from the design of a new sofa to the reupholstery of a tired one. He and his team are on hand from the moment a customer enters the showroom to offer guidance on fabric, design and even how the finished piece will get through your door.

Behind every bespoke Fine Furnishings sofa is a wealth of

Behind every bespoke Fine Furnishings sofa is a wealth of knowledge and design expertise knowledge and design expertise.

Between them, the team of four have over 60 years of upholstery experience.

They’ve created everything from campervan and boat interiors to church pews – even luxury dog sofas.

Each handmade piece is, of course, completely bespoke.

“We design our furniture, making them truly exclusive,” explains David. “We manufacture them on the premises, which keep our costs down, but most importantly we can make you a sofa or chair to size at no extra cost.”

The design of any piece in the range can be altered, whether that’s by raising the height, reducing the depth, opting for an alternative style of leg or simply changing the cushion. “Tell us your requirements,” as David says, “and we’ll do the rest.”

SERVICE AND QUALITY The personalised service offered at Fine Furnishings doesn’t end with a showroom consultation. “We offer a free service where we’ll come to the house, make sure the sofa fits and advise the customer on whether it will work with the design and colour scheme of the room,” says David. “We also offer a complete delivery service.”

In the past, he’s been asked to recommend fabrics that will withstand boisterous dogs, rampaging kids and baby sick. “Our experience means that we can advise on every aspect of sofa design, down to those small but really important details,” he adds.

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made, long-lasting pieces based on sustainable materials. The frames are traditionally crafted in Lancing from English beech and customers can choose from a selection of recyclable fabrics.

Quality and design expertise also translate to durability. David and his team are frequently asked to reupholster Fine Furnishings sofas that are still going strong after more than 15 years. “The fabric, the frame and every other element of our sofas are built to withstand the test of time,” he adds.

BEYOND SOFAS It isn’t just Fine Furnishings sofas that are built on principles of quality and sustainability. The showroom also stocks Somnus beds by Harrison and Spinks – another British family business – which utilises hemp strands in its designs and uses the leftovers from the hemp crop to provide green heat for its on-site hotel.

Like Fine Furnishings sofas, Somnus beds are the last word in bespoke luxury. Customers can specify everything from the colour of the

headboard to the overall size of the bed. There’s even the option to order a mattress that is firm on one side and soft on the other.

Somnus is one of an elite selection of brands that Fine Furnishings recommends.

“If you’re looking to redesign your whole house and don’t know where to start, we can help,” David explains.

“From curtains, carpets and rugs to furniture repair, we have companies we know and trust and can recommend.”

in the heart of Lindfield, or call us to arrange a home visit where we will happily discuss your requirements.”

Customers visiting the Lindfield showroom are guaranteed to receive a warm welcome from the new owners as well as the benefit of expert advice.

With their two daughters offering a helping hand during holidays and a new puppy to greet visitors, David and Clare have already turned Fine Furnishings into a business with family – not just quality – at its heart. l

RESTORED TO PERFECTION On top of designing beautiful bespoke furniture, Fine Furnishings also offer an expert re-upholstery and restoration service. All work is carried out on the premises at Lindfield, where customers are welcome to pop in and appreciate the quality craftsmanship first hand.

“At our workshop and showroom, we re-upholster any sofa, chair or footstool, large or small, antique or modern, using fabrics from an extensive range,” says David. “For a free, no obligation, re-upholstery estimate simply visit our showroom here

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HOME FRONT

There are lush views into the tropical garden from the drawing room. Against a backdrop of a large tree fern and grasses is a leather recliner and an elephant ‘coffee table’, from Singapore.

The black anglepoise lamp was also purchased in Singapore where the family used to live

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EAST MEETS WEST

Exotic artefacts from the East combine harmoniously with the cutting edge design of the West in Barbara and Roland Sands’ contemporary home January 2020 | SUSSEX LIVING 19

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HOME TRUTHS PURCHASED: Autumn 2009 THE PROPERTY: Huf Haus built in Spring 2009 ROOMS: Open plan drawing room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, office; 4 bedrooms, all en suite, plus 2 further bathrooms, cinema/games room

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The stunning exterior of the Sands’ home has been named Har Ki Pauri, after a place in India which means ‘footprint of God.’ The original owners spared no expense when planning the garden, spending a staggering £260,000 on plants, trees and landscaping

W hen Barbara Sand first set eyes on her gleaming steel, timber and glass prefabricated house she experienced goosebumps. She and her husband Roland had been doing the rounds of estate agents to no avail, then suddenly there it was, the house of their dreams, in the ideal location close to their children’s schools and some beautiful green open spaces.

To the Sands’ relief the house appeared just in the nick of time. “We’d been living in rental properties for 12 years, initially because we didn’t know how long we’d

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The view through the glass front door to the entrance hall sets the scene for the interior of the house. All the furniture and ornaments here are from Indonesia and Korea and Thailand. The white orchid on the carved desk is from Covent Garden Market, a favourite haunt of Barbara’s

be here. My husband is in finance, and before that we’d lived in Asia, moving fairly regularly due to the dictates of work. However, we felt settled in our previous rental house and it came as a shock when the owner abruptly gave us notice, affording us little time to find something else.”

Fortunately it was love at first sight as soon as the couple, originally from Germany, walked through the front door. “I was immediately struck by the atmosphere of serenity in the house,” says Barbara. She discovered that the former occupants had called in the services of a Feng Shui expert during the design stage to orient the space, enabling a positive energy to circulate throughout the house which is devoid of obstacles like walls or doors in the ‘wrong places’ to interrupt this flow.

The Sands had also long been fans of the frame house design ethic. “We appreciate

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the strong clean lines and structural elements of its minimal design. Plus, we love the emphasis on glass, for the open plan continuity of one living area into another. Because the expansive glass allows you to see the ever changing moods of daylight, every hour provides a different view.”

It is the garden which is one of the ‘wow’ factors with the house. Built on the side of a hill, the area with its lush bamboo, exotic grasses and silver birch trees set the scene as you step up to the front door and, once inside, greets you from every window on the ground floor.

There is a separate side entrance and a walkway, hugged by tall trees and greenery. Here, Barbara’s daughter has

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The drawing room flows into the garden. Like the house, the garden adheres to Feng Shui principles. The elevation and copious amount of trees creates a woodland-like vista with height, which according to the Chinese philosophical system represents ‘a mountain behind the house’ signifying future prosperity. From a practical point of view it also means that the house isn’t overlooked offering complete privacy. At the furthest point in the garden is a seated Buddha and white walls which lend a contemporary sculptural element.

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“My favourite place in the whole house is sitting on the sofa in the open plan drawing room, looking through to the garden.

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Barbara’s favourite feature in the master bedroom is a custom-built wooden shoe rack, tucked behind the bed. Concealed from view at the front, walk behind the bed and all Barbara and Roland’s shoes are neatly displayed for easy access.

Below the open shoe racks are more compartments, hidden from view.

Most of the furniture in the master bedroom was sourced by the Sands’ when they lived abroad. The black metal bed and matching bedside cabinets were bought in Singapore while the white embroidered linen was bought in Germany. The black mirrored throw is from India.

Exotic artefacts from the East combine harmoniously with the cutting edge design of the West in Barbara and Roland Sands’ contemporary home

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Less is more. “Apart from a feature wall of violet in Laura’s room, we’ve kept to a distinctive monochrome palette, which means white walls throughout,” says Barbara. “This gives the perfect canvas for artworks and backdrop for furniture while maximising the light.” The designers recommend a re-paint every three years, to ensure the walls remain in pristine condition.

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her spacious bedroom and en suite spa bathroom, there is also a high tech cinema and games room, a utility room and a guest bathroom.

Walk up the staircase to the first floor and you step into a stunning open plan living space with a fabulous drawing room area, and because of the elevation of the property, a magnificent garden beyond, with wrap around balcony.

“But it’s the kitchen which really impressed me,” says Barbara. “I’m not very tall and wall cupboards are usually a challenge, but not here. Everything has been designed within easy reach and there’s plenty of storage.”

In addition to their furniture, paintings and artefacts bought in the Far East, the Sands’ also invested in a

It was love at first sight as soon as the couple walked through the front door

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t’s a question that I don’t think I’ll ever find the will be happy to conduct a free survey and offer advice to answer to but it doesn’t stop me trying and here guide you in the right direction. it is; why does everyone insist on congregating in First things first – layout and shape. This can be the the kitchen? Regardless of space, décor and even biggest headache when starting out on your redesign desperate pleas from the chef to ‘go and sit in the other room journey, but get this wrong, and you may regret it for a very until it’s ready’, the kitchen remains the long time. There are three main shapes heart of all our homes and the place where to consider: the G shape, L shape and U memories are made.

There are three main shapes shape all of which can fit around any space.

What style to go for? From country Most importantly remember the working to consider: the G shape, house chic to modern and edgy, your triangle: there needs to be a small distance L shape and U shape kitchen must complement the overall feel between the three most vital appliances in and character of your home and most your kitchen, the sink, the fridge and the importantly reflect your personality and your needs from cooker and the sink should take central position. The last thing your kitchen. To help you make the right decision, speak to you want to do is lug a boiling pan of water across to the other friends and family who know your home and ask them for side of the room to drain the potatoes, whilst having to dodge their thoughts, failing that a professional kitchen company chairs, table and the dog bed.

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Once the shape and cabinets have been chosen and you know what’s going where, worktops can add a whole new dimension to your new kitchen and yes, there are so many varieties out there it’s hard to know where to start. Hardwood is nature’s finest and most solid material and is perfect for the country chic look but may not suit all styles – if you’re going for a modern and minimalist approach you may want to look elsewhere, like granite. Granite oozes elegance and beauty, lasts a lifetime but as with all luxury products comes with a luxury price tag. A slightly more affordable option is to update your existing worktops by putting granite over the top. Last but by no means least is the laminate option, built around a chipboard core, laminate worktops are extremely versatile and can reflect almost any natural design and perhaps more importantly these days, it’s great value for money.

It’s a minefield when it comes to flooring and again, there’s so many things to consider. For those of you that remember, cast your mind back to the swinging 1960s when the introduction of vinyl and linoleum made their everlasting mark on our kitchen floors. Both of these surfaces offer enormous variation, durability and they are relatively inexpensive. With kids traipsing in from the garden and dogs running across the room, lino and vinyl remain the top choice for easy clean and affordable kitchen floors.

It’s hard to match the quality and durability of stone and tiled flooring. However, there are drawbacks which I must highlight… for me, there’s nothing worse than having cold feet so unless you can afford under floor heating, make a note to invest in some heavy duty fluffy slippers. Also, and apologies for stating the obvious, tile and stone is hard and anything that you may be unfortunate enough to drop, will break into a thousand pieces, plus any spillages will make the surface slippery. Saying all this, stone and tile is a desired finish and hugely popular.

It’s very easy to picture your ideal kitchen with shiny surfaces, glistening floors and top of the range appliances, unknowingly though you may have forgotten the crucial storage areas. Fear not, there are so many cunning and creative ways to ensure that your kitchen has all the space you need. Shelving, whether it’s wall hung or free standing, is seriously overlooked and yet there is no better place to keep your favourite wedding decanters, cookery books or vintage vases. If you want to add a bit of colour to your kitchen, look into buying some chic containers for your spices or even a cake stand or cookery book holder, which just gives that extra finishing touch, yet serves a purpose too.

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BLOOMING TIMES

Were you gifted a houseplant at Christmas? Wondering what to do with it now?

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ippeastrum (amaryllis) are extraordinary plants. Their huge bulbs can develop flowering spikes 60 cms tall within six weeks. They are often sold as a kit, complete with flowerpot and compost.

If you’ve been gifted a kit, ensure the bulb is shallow-planted, with the top half sitting above the compost. Pack plenty of compost around the base for anchorage. The flowering spike(s) will need support, so push a cane into the soil at the time of planting to avoid damaging emerging roots. Position in a sunny, warm spot.

Keep the compost moist and rotate the pot daily to ensure the stems grow straight. If a plastic pot has been used, sit it inside a ceramic planter to give extra weight to the base, (hippeastrums are notorious for toppling over!)

Schlumbergera is known as the Christmas Cactus because it obligingly flowers in midwinter. The word ‘cactus’ conjures thoughts of arid deserts, but Schlumbergera belongs to an unusual group of plants known as Forest Cacti that grow in the tree canopy of damp, semi-tropical woodlands. In a home setting, Schlumbergera enjoys a temperate, humid environment in light shade - the centre of a room is a good position, away from hot radiators and over-bright windowsills.

Poinsettias are sensitive plants.

What usually kills them off is cold air

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They require a draught-free location and a light hand with the watering can - the compost should be barely damp. Their vivid flowers aren’t flowers at all, but are bracts, (modified leaves.) Poinsettias can be persuaded to ‘flower’ the following year, so long as you have the patience of a saint and a pitch black cupboard to artificially mimic the equatorial hours of day/night. It’s complicated.

Potted bulbs can be planted outdoors when they have finished

Dry, centrally heated air is the greatest enemy of houseplants

greatest enemy of houseplants but you can help provide the moister conditions they enjoy. Plants breathe through leaf pores, (stomata) a process which creates micro-condensation. Grouping several plants together will increase humidity in the immediate vicinity. Sitting pots on gravel-filled saucers also helps.

Every few days, dribble water into the saucers to keep the gravel damp. The water will evaporate, creating a moist atmosphere around the plants. As a general rule, houseplants should be fed when in active growth and re-potted in springtime. They will appreciate a summer holiday in a sheltered spot in the garden. Many houseplants can be successfully kept going for years, but when it comes to a poinsettia, throw it away and buy another one next December. Trust me. l

flowering. After experiencing indoor conditions, they may take a year or two to settle into a normal flowering routine, (especially hyacinths) so be patient! Bulbs are tough characters and most will survive the indoor-to-outdoor transition.

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While Eastern spiritual practises such as Buddhism, yoga and martial arts have long extolled the benefits of conscious breathing, it is only in more recent years that the West is waking up to the fact that controlled breathing techniques can greatly improve our mental and physical health. Always alert to a new wellness movement, Los Angeles has been hosting breath-work circles and breathing retreats for years and now this trend has reached the UK.

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When we breathe properly the oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange during respiration maintains a balanced pH in the blood keeping us in excellent health. Problems occur when we don’t fully inhale. This makes oxygen scarce, so the blood has to flow faster leading to problems such as high blood pressure. What’s more, if we don’t fully exhale low levels of carbon dioxide are left in the blood causing blood pH levels to rise which can cause cognitive impairment, seizures, dizziness and fainting.

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Deep breathing delivers proper oxygenation and can get the air down into the lower lungs

challenging situations the advice is to, “Take a deep breath and calm down.”

Other benefits of deep and conscious breathing include: • lower risk of heart disease and strokes • promotes better digestion • improves general immunity • boosts energy levels • improves sleep • increases the ability to burn fat • inhibits the release of stress hormones • reduces anxiety • i ncreases the ability to manage chronic pain

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WHAT CAN PREVENT CONSCIOUS BREATHING? Despite all the amazing benefits of conscious breathing it is estimated that 95% of us breathe in a way that is ‘biomechanically unsound.’ This is due to sedentary lifestyles, the demands of 24/7 digital connectivity and high levels of stress. When stressed we tend to take short and shallow chest breaths. The air does not reach the lower lungs meaning the body’s relaxation cannot be accessed. This is known as ‘vertical’ breathing and is associated with our flight/fight response.

Unfortunately, today’s stressful lifestyles can keep us locked in this state on a long-term basis and this type of restricted breathing can lead to health problems such as anxiety, high blood pressure and heart disease. The remedy is to practise deep and conscious breathing which will shut off the type of shallow stressful breathing that is so damaging to our wellbeing.

HOW TO PRACTISE CONSCIOUS BREATHING Conscious breathing is a safe and powerful way to infuse the body with oxygen and energy to recharge a depleted system.

Practise the technique just 20 minutes a day to reduce your levels of stress and anxiety, enhance feelings of wellbeing and benefit from the healing power of breath. l

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Specialist dementia care from an experienced team We know that supporting a loved one with dementia can be difficult. That’s why we’ve organised a Dementia Support Café to support family and friends who are caring for someone living with dementia.

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

KNOW YOUR

WELLBEING In our new wellbeing series, Lisa de Silva will take us on a monthly journey looking at different aspects of this topic.

We start with a general look at what wellbeing is

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ost experts agree that feel about our lives. positive wellbeing is Our wellbeing series will run fundamental to building throughout 2020, with the aim of a full and happy life. providing readers with tools and But what exactly is wellbeing? Defined strategies for getting the most from as ‘the state of being comfortable, life, by focusing on the following areas: healthy or happy,’ wellbeing can mean Emotional wellbeing will look at different things to different people but managing stress, developing resilience is best understood as how we feel about and building self-esteem; Physical ourselves and how satisfied we are with wellbeing will explore improving our our relationships, work and our lives in health through good nutrition and general. exercise; Social In an ideal world wellbeing will we would all enjoy Wellbeing is best understood tackle relationships, robust and healthy friendships as how we feel about levels of wellbeing and building a across all areas of our ourselves, our relationships, support network; lives but this can often work and our lives in general Workplace prove challenging. wellbeing When asked how we are, most of us will look at how we can balance will instinctively say we are ‘fine,’ even our interests, values and sense of when we are feeling overwhelmed, sad purpose in a professional setting and or stressed. The problems start when we Environmental and Societal tell ourselves we feel ‘fine’ about things wellbeing will consider our ability in our lives when this is not actually the to participate in and contribute to a case. thriving local community, culture and Wellbeing is influenced by both environment. internal factors such as levels of selfThe most common way in which esteem, feelings of stress and anxiety we can compromise our wellbeing is to and having a sense of purpose, as well as pretend everything is ‘fine’ even when external factors such as income levels, life we’re feeling bad about ourselves and opportunities and where we live. There our lives. So, it’s important to be honest are also different types of wellbeing and about our feelings if we want to set about over the coming months we will explore making improvements. l these, along with ways we can enhance Next month, ways to improve your and improve the level of satisfaction we emotional wellbeing.

As an introductory exercise to help you assess your current levels of wellbeing, start by considering the following questions.

1 HOW OFTEN DO I FEEL… a. Confident? b. Relaxed? c. Useful? d. Energised? e. Connected to others? f. Stressed? g. Anxious? h. Optimistic for the future? i. Loved?

2 HOW SATISFIED DO I FEEL WITH… a. b. c. d. e. f.

My family life?

My home life?

My health?

My work life?

My social network?

My engagement and contribution to the wider community?

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

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s I crept into the hall at Haywards Heath Methodist Church, on a cold crisp winter evening, I confronted an intriguing and unexpected sight – nine men enthusiastically discussing the various merits of polysaccharides, monosaccharides and disaccharides. It was ‘Carbohydrate Night’ at the men only MEN course – Motivate, Exercise and Nutrition – run by Mid Sussex Wellbeing.

Watching the interaction between the participants, it’s obvious they’ve invested in the course; they want to live a healthier life. The discussion moved on to good carbs v bad carbs (potatoes (natural) v doughnuts (refined)). Topics are talked through, questions are answered, explanations are offered.

Oliver Thomas (Weight Management Lead for Mid Sussex Wellbeing) has been running these courses for 18 months and undertakes about 3 a year.

“It’s a 12-week programme on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm. We have 12 spaces on each course and the men come via self-referral or a GP referral. The courses are well attended.”

The sessions are informal and easy going, allowing complex data to be presented in a simple manner, prompting interactions between course leader Oliver and the participants.

Increased understanding and

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Carrying a little too much Christmas wobble around your middle?

Feeling lethargic and short of energy? Want to make a change for the better? We sent Robert Veitch to a Mid Sussex Wellbeing ‘Weight Off Workshop’ to learn more improved levels of education become a self-perpetuating step forward, as the weeks go by.

The participants were split into two groups to undertake a practical, discovery-based exercise, on the sugar content of various processed foods, the sort of foodstuffs most people might eat. Comments about the discoveries were revealing; “How much sugar in muesli?” chirped one chap.

The merits of jelly sweets were next, “I can’t believe they’re allowed to make

brilliant that Mid Sussex Wellbeing put this course on.

Twelve 2-hour sessions will cost me just £20. So far I’ve lost 11lbs and I feel far more energetic. I think much more about my cooking, I’m more conscious about Sustained weight loss and portion control. I’ve stabilised my Type lifestyle change is a huge 2 diabetes. Oliver achievement is a great tutor and Mike is a fantastic trainer. It’s a diverse disadvantages, it’s why a group, but there’s been varied and balanced diet is bonding and camaraderie. best. It’s a lifestyle change, Sustained weight loss and not a fast fix.” lifestyle change is a huge Evenings are split into achievement.” halves, an hour of nutrition The next MEN group and then an hour of circuit starts in February and others training under the tutelage are scattered across the of fitness fanatic Mike. district. New Year, new you, As circuit training no excuses… l began I grabbed a word midsussex.westsussex with Martin Morgan from wellbeing.org.uk Lindfield who was full of 01444 477719 praise for the course, “It’s them,” was the incredulous comment. “Why aren’t some of these foods in plain packaging like cigarettes?” asked another.

Oliver pointed out packaging on some products was misleading but perfectly legal.

“All foods have advantages and

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We are a well-established home care company in our 13th year.

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COMMUNITY

Rise of the Phoenix Ruth Lawrence recently had the good fortune to dine out with members of The Phoenix Club and learn more about what a lifeline the group represents for those who support each other in maintaining their mental health

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for drop in sessions between his self-supporting, local, 6pm and 8pm on Tuesdays, independent charity was organising two course meals formed 17 years ago by and producing a programme of Gordon and Iris Bingham.

It provides a non institutional safe haven events and activities.

I met several club members for adults experiencing long term mental during dinner and a more mutually health issues, helping them to increase supportive and cohesive group would confidence, wellbeing and integration be hard to find. All of them sang the into their community. praises of the club and how they’ve Trustee Jacquie Odell explained become a family, how the club wants to supporting one another expand to help other and socialising, regardless vulnerable adults, but Helping them to cannot do so without a increase confidence, of what’s happening in their lives. volunteer fundraiser. It’s wellbeing and Each Tuesday, the a role that would suit drop in club meets at someone who wants an integration into St Wilfrid’s Centenary opportunity to help other their community Hall, Haywards Heath people. She also told between 6pm and 8pm to me the club is desperate enjoy an optional subsidised meal and to recruit a paid (£10 per hour) care games such as pool, table tennis, darts, co-ordinator for two hours a week, to bingo and scrabble. There is an assisted work in conjunction with the existing monthly pub meal and two outings to co-ordinator. The role would include places of interest during the year, plus organising and planning activities

a Christmas party where members receive a paid food voucher and a celebratory meal.

With a volunteer fundraiser the club could continue to offer the crucial support the club provides as this year, funds have dropped to the point where the annual outing has been unable to take place. Anyone who may be able to help build a website would be gratefully welcomed so that the club could generate more publicity for fundraising and awareness.

Hearing stories about how positively the group has affected its members was hugely touching; every person around the table commented on the support, friendship and sense of belonging they have found through becoming members.

If you or anyone you know would like to help out in a paid or voluntary role, the Phoenix Club would love to hear from you. You would be joining a friendly, welcoming group who have built a lasting mutual trust over the years they’ve known one another. As Jacquie put it, looking round the table, “It’s a privilege to know you all,” and I couldn’t think of a more apt way to describe the close knit partnership that has developed over time between the long term members of The Phoenix Club. l 07977238419 phoenixclub2001@talktalk.net www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ phoenixclubhaywardsheath

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CARE

HOME CARE VS CARE HOME

If it’s time to start thinking about care needs for yourself or a loved one, home care or care home is the big question.

Lisa de Silva tells us more

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he recognition that additional care and support is needed can be a difficult time for many families.

Despite this there are choices when it comes to choosing between home care and residential care. Which option you choose depends on individual preference and needs.

To help those facing this decision we’ve considered some of the advantages and disadvantages of both options to help you plan for care needs both short and long term.

PRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS If extra support is becoming an issue, start by asking the local council to carry out an assessment of your care needs.

Do you need help with day to day tasks or more specialist nursing care? Once you know the practical issues that need to be addressed, think about the emotional issues involved. Do you enjoy retaining a sense of independence or do you often feel lonely?

ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES OF HOME CARE Many people prefer to stay living in their own home and there are a range of support services available to facilitate this. Regular visits from

carers can help with personal care, medication, shopping and preparing meals. Alternatively, for those with more extensive needs a live-in carer can be the solution. Other services include meals on wheels, monitored personal alarms, specialist household equipment and adaptations, along with sociable day centre visits.

Which option you choose depends on individual preference and needs

Staying in your own home with all your things around you in a familiar neighbourhood can be a great comfort. You retain full control over the care and support you receive and can change them if they are no longer suitable. The care is often more personal and can work out more cost effective than a care home.

But home care is only really suitable for those with low to mid-level care needs and can be lonely if you have no friends or family nearby. What’s more, you may not like care workers coming into your home and despite alarm monitoring, you may still be a risk from a fall or sudden illness.

ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES OF CARE HOMES There are two types of care home – those where staff help with personal care and those providing registered nursing care. Most care homes allow couples to live together and some have facilities designed for older people with dementia.

The major advantage of a care home is that extensive or complex needs are dealt with by round-theclock staff. Residents do not need to worry about chores and household bills, have company when required, enjoy visits from friends and family and can participate in organised activities.

The downside is the cost and many residents have to sell their home to pay for care. Also, all your belongings have to fit into one room and residents can feel like they’ve lost most or all of their independence. l

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

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In West Sussex, your weekly care fees could cost up to £1500 per week (depending on your needs and the provider). So it’s vital that you seek trusted independent specialist financial advice.

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Don’t leave it to chance that your finances will meet the cost of your care.

Your first consultation with a care fees specialist is free, and they will explain the cost of any further advice.

As part of this scheme, you can also access a free money advice service from Age UK West Sussex.

Take control of your finances Visit www.carewiseadvice.com to book your free consultation with a care fees specialist.

Mrs G’s experience of Carewise

Ease the worry of paying for care The good news is that there is advice and support available from Carewise to help you with this important financial decision so that you can choose the most cost-effective way of paying for your care.

Carewise has an approved panel of care fees specialists who are all qualified independent financial advisers and members of the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA).

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“I found Carewise helpful in getting referred to a care fees specialist who was able to advise me on the options of funding my Godmother’s care fees.

This enabled me to make an informed decision on the most suitable option. As my Godmother was aged 92 in a care home and lacking capacity, I had to act as her attorney which is a great responsibility.

My decision to purchase an annuity provided peace of mind, knowing that her care fees could be paid for the rest of her life”.

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LOCAL NEWS

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ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST GEORGE

Are you proud of your country and her glorious history? Then become a member of The Royal Society of St George. Membership provides an opportunity to take part in our determination to honour England, Englishness, to celebrate our nation and its achievements. The Royal Society of St George celebrated its 125th Anniversary Year in 2019 and the Sussex Branch intend to do all they can to keep it going, to put on more events to help local and national good causes. The branch urgently need more people and after meeting for the annual ‘Trafalgar Day Lunch’ they decided to try to enlist more people in Sussex – young and old – who want to serve and restore a pride in being ‘English’. The next Sussex branch meeting is on Monday 13th January.

For further information contact Pamela Chaston on 01273 983689 or email p.k.chaston@gmail.com

EAST GRINSTEAD LIONS

East Grinstead & District Lions are holding their 42nd annual senior citizens party from 1:30 - 5:30pm on the 25th January. The party is held in the hall of Sackville School with a welcome drink on arrival followed by an afternoon of entertainment from local performers, plus afternoon tea. Transport can be provided to and from the party.

Wheelchair users are welcome but dedicated wheelchair transport cannot be provided. Nearly 200 local residents attended last year, and they were joined by the mayor of East Grinstead. To book your free place, please write to the organiser, Ian Forbes, 1 Southlands, East Grinstead, RH19 4BN, stating your name, address, telephone number and whether you need transport. Please enclose a selfaddressed stamped envelope so that we can confirm your invitation.

THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF CRAWLEY HOSPITALS

The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals would like to thank all its volunteers – those who help with the good as new stall and make knitted garments to sell, those who run the book stall and those who work in the Crawley Community Shop, Worth Road, Pound Hill. Thanks to those who help with collections and the team of gardeners who maintain the Jim Smith memorial garden, the 170 window boxes and the courtyard garden in the Urgent Treatment Centre. Their work is greatly appreciated and the Trustees wish them all a very happy New Year.

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The Woodland, Flora & Fauna Group The Woodland, Flora & Fauna Group are a nature conservation group striving to conserve the local countryside and wildlife. They restore meadows, woodland ponds, nature reserves and undertake projects to sustain endangered wildlife populations in Hurstpierpoint and surrounding Mid Sussex settlements. Many projects are underway but more volunteers are needed to help. If you value the natural

environment could you spare some time to help?

Contact Michael Nailard on 01273 834001 or email dralianmarine@aol.com

Hurstpierpoint Panto It may have been delayed until January but now it’s all hands to the theoretical pump as the Hurstpierpoint Players plan for a spectacular opening show in their ‘new’ theatre. The auditorium has been fully renovated, with new lighting and new, plush, comfortable seating. “The Wonderful Story of Mother Goose” is a traditional pantomime with all the essential elements and full audience participation led by Billy, Mother Goose’s irascible son. The wicked Squire’s bailiffs, Sage and Onions, cause the usual chaos – there are good and naughty fairies and the wonderful Mother Goose on hand to ensure this production in The Players Theatre will be a magical one.

Tickets are on sale now at www.hurstplayers.org.uk or in person from the Theatre Box Office in the High Street from 10am - 1pm on Saturday mornings. Performances are from 17th – 19th and 24th – 26th January with a choice of matinee or evening shows.

SHOREHAM FOLK DANCE CLUB Shoreham is one town where the traditional English country dances are alive and well. This is part of our heritage and you can help keep the tradition going by coming along to see and try for yourself. You will have fun, enjoy some gentle exercise and meet friendly people. The group meet on Monday evenings (8 – 10pm) in St Julian’s Church Hall, Rectory Road, Kingston Buci, Shorehamby-Sea. Each evening is run by an experienced caller who explains the dance moves to help get you started.

As 2020 is the clubs 70th anniversary there are no admission charges on Monday evenings. Members come from Shoreham, Worthing, Hove, Brighton, Storrington and Amberley. There’s always a warm welcome and you’ll return home with feet tapping and tunes ringing in your ears.

Visit www.shorehamfolkdance.org.uk for more details or telephone Keith on 01903 208851 or Janet on 01273 557868. No need to book, just turn up. For any questions, please leave a message on our answerphone 01444 242760, or email Nicola5@msopc.org.uk

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Offering care, quality of life, independence and great career prospects for their staff, All Care in Crawley has community at heart.

Ruth Lawrence paid them a visit

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ne of the most challenging aspects of aging is the potential loss of independence. I recently visited care provider All Care in Crawley to discover how quality of life and independence is at the heart of everything they offer.

Recruitment officer Hetal Purshottam explained to me how All Care, who have been serving their community since 2004 are tremendously proud to have won recent tender wins for Crawley, Horsham, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, enabling them to offer care packages across Mid Sussex from the 24th November 2019.

Hetal told me that All Care are actively seeking passionate individuals to join the team and benefit from excellent rates of pay, fully paid 12 week training, free uniform, and the opportunity to swiftly progress. If you have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, All Care can offer full time or part time hours that can fit in around child care or other commitments. Paid shadow shifts ensure that trainees are fully confident before going

solo and there is full support, paid mileage and a free DBS check offered as standard.

The role involves personal care, administration of medication, food serving, light domestic duties and social visits. For many elderly people, the visit by their carer is the only social contact they have.

Employee of the month Megan is a shining example of how quickly a motivated recruit can progress; just four months ago she was working in retail sales, now she is a senior carer with

responsibility and enough challenge to keep her fully engaged in her work. Care workers receive lots of recognition and there are plenty of mini office socials to bond the team and provide social support for everyone.

All Care offer a huge range of roles for their care workers including end of life care, live in care, assisted visits, relief care and dementia support services. There is also a physical disability service and a learning disability

Employee of the month Megan is a shining example of how quickly a motivated recruit can progress

service for adults who need extra support. Once trained, employees can expect to make £9.39ph from Monday to Friday, rising to £11.14 at the weekend and can either take guaranteed hours or contracted hours.

There is also a ‘refer your friend’ scheme where generous financial incentives are offered if your friend joins the team at your recommendation.

Testimonials from carers speak volumes about job satisfaction; one male carer spoke of how “I love working for All Care and really enjoy visiting my clients” while another said how “All Care is a great company to work for.

I love my clients, the people I work with and I love my job.” If you are curious about joining such a close knit team, give Hetal a call and find out how you can become a valued member of the All Care family. l All Care Ground Floor, 12 Gleneagles Court, Brighton Road Southgate, Crawley West Sussex RH10 6AD 01273 571230 crawley@all-care.co.uk all-care.co.uk January 2020 | SUSSEX LIVING 55

DIVORCE

DIVORCE EXPLAINED The decision to divorce is never easy but for those who have decided to go their separate ways it is essential to understand the legal process and options for resolving disputes, as Lisa de Silva explains

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ith new resolution services now available to make the process as amicable as possible, we’ve put together a basic guide to help you navigate some of the practicalities involved in divorcing.

GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE There are five legal grounds for divorce: adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion, two-year separation and five-year separation. Unreasonable behaviour can include things like threatening behaviour, addiction problems, running up debts or not spending any time together.

While a ‘no fault’ divorce bill has been temporarily delayed by Brexit, it is generally agreed that this will eventually be passed into law.

Currently, the only ‘no fault’ option is to divorce after a two-year separation with both parties in agreement. If one partner objects to divorce or has gone missing, divorce is still possible after a five-year separation.

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be expensive as many family law firms offer a fixed fee initial consultation to explain the options open to you and the most likely outcome regarding your specific situation.

LEGAL OPTIONS Once the decision to divorce has been made, the most important issue is deciding which dispute resolution service is right for you.

DIY Divorce

Involves both parties negotiating their own agreement before a solicitor makes it legally binding. Cost-effective, but if you do this without appreciating your

It’s crucial to take professional legal advice

full legal rights, the agreement may not be legally workable and it can end up being extremely costly in the event that things go wrong.

Mediation

Couples work with a mediator (often legally trained) to agree future arrangements regarding children, property, finances and pensions.

Once both parties are happy, the mediator draws up a Memorandum of Understanding, then made legally binding by a solicitor. Cost-effective but requires a good working relationship with your ex-spouse.

Collaborative Practice

Similar to mediation but the couple resolve issues face to face together with their respective lawyers. With everyone in the room, this approach can save time and money in lengthy bouts of legal correspondence.

Arbitration

The case is put before an independent arbitrator to hear both party’s arguments before passing judgement based on the evidence. Faster and much cheaper than going to court and useful for specific sticking points, such as pension rights.

Law Court Divorce

Each party appoints a lawyer and all communication is through legal channels before the case is heard in court, after which the judge makes the final decision on what constitutes a fair outcome. Hugely expensive, involves a lengthy timescale and best avoided where possible. l

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NEW YEAR

Hanna Prince suggests some green New Year’s resolutions that will really make a difference to your life – and to the planet

TAKE A STAYCATION Fly long haul just once and you’re generating more carbon emissions than the average person in dozens of countries around the world produces in a whole year.

Instead, why not spend 2020 exploring some of Britain’s beauty spots? You might just be surprised by how much fun you can have on your doorstep.

REWILD YOUR GARDEN UK wildlife populations have plummeted in the past few decades, but you can give local species a helping hand by making your garden critter-friendly. Ditch the pesticides, sow wildflowers, plant a native hedge or create a ‘wild area’ in a secluded corner of your patch.

BUY LOCAL That doesn’t just go for food.

Politicians often boast of Britain’s relatively modest domestic carbon footprint, but our addiction to imported goods means that we’re now the biggest net importer of CO2 emissions per capita in the G7 group of wealthy nations [Office for National Statistics]. Buying British boosts local businesses and cuts product miles at the same time.

The average Brit consumes a plastic credit card in micro-plastics each week

SHOP FOR CHARITY Ultimately, it’s our appetite for ‘stuff’ that’s wreaking havoc on the planet. The fashion industry alone is responsible for around 8 percent of global emissions, but the charity Wrap estimates that £140 million worth of clothing goes to landfill each year in the UK. Break the cycle by sourcing what you can from charity shops, swishing events and second hand, and try not to indulge in throwaway fast fashion.

GET INVOLVED Individual choices can make a small difference to the environment, particularly at a local level, but only government action will trigger change at the scale needed to combat the climate crisis.

Making your voice heard – whether through writing to your MP, or supporting an environmental charity – is arguably the most effective thing you can do to help the planet. l

Go green, stay green

VARY YOUR DIET Meat and dairy consumption is responsible for a catalogue of environmental woes, from deforestation of the Amazon to habitat loss around the world. It also leads to the emission of methane – a greenhouse gas 84 times more powerful than

carbon dioxide.

Start small by going vegan for just one day per week, or take a vegetarian cooking course for a fresh take on a lower meat diet.

GO LIGHT ON PLASTIC Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing issues of our time. A lorry load quantity of plastic is dumped in the oceans every minute and the average Brit consumes the equivalent of a plastic credit card in micro-plastics each week [WWF report]. Singleuse plastics are the biggest

problem, so go easy on disposable cutlery, cups, bottles, straws and cling film.

ON YOUR BIKE Swapping your car for a bike is a winwin move – slash your carbon footprint and take on a New Year fitness challenge at the same time. If biking all the time is not practical for you think about lift sharing, using public transport and biking and walking when you can. Also, the popularity of hybrid and electric cars will continue to rise, so consider jumping on the (eco-friendly) bandwagon.

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To get the legs going this January, undertake some pleasant exercise and work up a gentle sweat with our delightful walk from Dormans to East Grinstead, as tested by Robert Veitch

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ormans Station was originally known as Bellagio, after the company that built the adjacent estate in the 19th century to provide easy access to London. From the station, find the roadside steps, beside the bridge, opposite the covered walkway to and from platform one. There are ten wooden steps down to the path.

Follow the path, parallel to the railway, heading due south with the ambient sounds of running water, humming railway lines and overhead aircraft for company.

The path is firm underfoot, rolling along gently to the point where another footpath emerges from Crab Orchard Wood on the right. The railway line is around 15m beneath the path at this point. Continue south, parallel to the railway, barrelling downhill towards the road.

Cross the road and follow the path as it plummets further downhill to track level, before descending further, between the oaks, arriving shortly after at another road.

The magnificence of Cooks Pond Viaduct is obvious, the track now way above the path, slicing across the sky. It’s an epitaph to the Victorian engineering of 1884 with its five brick piers and latticed girders. Cooks Pond was drained during construction; latterly known as The Wilderness Lake, it’s rumoured to be home to some mythically large Carp.

Cross the road and follow the path, along the dam wall of The Wilderness Lake, across three spillways to the other side of the lake, then into the woods. At

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the t-junction turn right, and then 75m Hackenden Lane towards the dead end. later, turn left by the tree trunk and All being well, the peacefulness adjacent kissing gate. of residential suburbia will only be Follow the path through the tiny punctuated by birdsong, dog walkers, meadow, between dwarf oaks to the and fellow pedestrians. railway sleeper bridge. Skip up four After 120m, turn left, and pass steps and veer right, through the New between the metal barriers, following Year squelch – you’ll the path between be glad you wore the fence panels on some sturdy footwear The magnificence of Cooks one side and laurel at this point. hedge on the other.

Pond Viaduct is obvious Beyond another Wander south, past sleeper bridge, the the allotments, path leads across an into Mount Noddy elegant arched bridge beside Recreation Ground. the confluence of streams.

Keep going in The path swings left, the same southerly easing uphill into the direction, all the way confines of a shallow to the junction with ditch. This woodland is Moat Road. Cross at known as The Alders. the adjacent pelican Keep going, all the crossing and then way until the fence continue along the panels give way to the section of Moat Road green width restriction opposite. which might need squeezing Keeping Moat Pond on through – depending on the level the right, follow the pavement of Christmas indulgence. south to the footbridge, then up and This is Hackenden Lane. Follow over Beeching Way to the junction with the loose surface of the road, over the Christopher Road. railway and uphill to the junction with Turn left and follow the pavement. the road proper. Turn right and follow Christopher Road becomes De La Warr the pavement for 80m before turning Road, flicking right then left through right. Where Hackenden Close veers off the chicane to the junction with Church to the right, ignore it and continue along January 2020 | SUSSEX LIVING 61

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Lane, just before the theatre. Turn right into Church Lane and head south for the final time, past the entrance to Sackville College.

Take the path on the right, through the porch and into the churchyard of St Swithun’s. Follow the brick path to the martyr’s memorial, before turning left and making the junction with the High Street. Turn right and amble along East Grinstead’s historic core.

Turn right at the mini-roundabout in London Road. At the next miniroundabout turn left into Railway Approach and walk along what used to be a very busy road.

At the end of Railway Approach is a roundabout. Across it, in the distance is East Grinstead Station and what might be your journey home. If not, then the walk peters out, but where it ends is up to you – after all, New Year, new you, so you decide! l Robert has tested the route personally, making sure it is suitable for walking. However, even he cannot guarantee the effects of the weather, or roadworks, or any other factors outside of his control. If you would like to send your feedback about a local walk, please email editorial@sussexliving.com

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As Old Father Time pins up his 2020 Wall Planner of Destiny, sighs and pours himself another tonic wine, we so-called intelligent humans start another round of that absurd ritual, otherwise known as New Year’s Resolutions. Is there anything dafter? An annual farrago of forlorn hope over expectation, resulting in guaranteed failure and low self-esteem. Last year, did you successfully complete the marathon that was ‘Dry January’, with no alcohol passing your lips until February 1st? No. Did you visit your grandma more often? No. Did you successfully reduce your biscuit consumption by 50%? Of course not.

Did you remember that gym membership isn’t just for Christmas - you’re supposed to go the whole year round? No, no and no again, (to paraphrase the Iron Lady, herself no stranger to a wee dram.)

If you ask me, all New Year traditions are ridiculous. December 31st is just another date, kids. Who wants to be struck in the eye with a party popper at midnight, then snogged by a tartan-clad stranger who got a DNA testing kit for Christmas, discovered he’s 2% Scottish and has become an instant expert on the works of Rabbie Burns? On Millennium Eve, I was tucked up in bed by 9pm with an improving book and a mug of cocoa. I must have nodded off because around midnight I was woken by my neighbour’s re-enactment of the Battle of the Somme. We were picking plastic firework components out of the flower beds until Easter.

Bah! Happy blimmin’ New Year!

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FOOD & DRINK

Seville Orange MARMALADE

INGREDIENTS 900g Seville Oranges 2.3 litres of water 1 lemon, juiced 1.8kg granulated sugar

Seville and Malaga oranges come into the shops after Christmas and are around for 4-5 weeks, and these bitter oranges are traditionally used for marmalade. If you don’t have time to make it immediately, you can always freeze the whole fruit until you have time

METHOD Wash the fruit, cut in half and squeeze out the juice and reserve.

Scrape the pith out with a spoon and tie in a piece of muslin along with the pips.

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Slice the peel finely or coarsely, 2 depending on how you like your marmalade. Put the peel, orange and lemon juice, bag of pips and water into a non-reactive bowl or saucepan overnight.

Next day, bring everything to the 3 boil and simmer gently for about 2 hours until the peel is really soft and the liquid is reduced by half.

Squeeze all the liquid from the 4 bag of pips and remove it. This is high in pectin and will help set

the marmalade. The peel must be absolutely soft before the sugar is added, otherwise it will become hard and no amount of boiling will soften it.

Warm the sugar for 10 minutes in 5 the oven, then add it to the pan stirring until it has all dissolved.

Increase the heat and bring to a 6 full rolling boil rapidly until setting point is reached, 5-10 minutes approx.

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Pot into hot sterilised jars. Cover 9 immediately and store in a cool dry dark place.

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This year Teddy the Border Terrier will mostly be snoozing in front of the fire, and definitely not making any resolutions, so he tells Helen Stockton, the pen behind the paw

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ow that all the hubbub over Christmas has disappeared, like the baubles, until next December, we are emerging, blinking into a new year. I use the term emerging loosely. With the weather we’ve been enduring this winter, I’m spending most of my time snuggled up cosily in my bed, with as little emerging as possible. I wonder if we Border Terriers could develop a hibernating habit and skip through to Easter. Just a thought.

Anyway, with the dawn of a squeaky-clean year, we see the annual ritual of ‘Them Indoors’ setting good intentions to eat and drink less, exercise more and be kinder and more productive people. I don’t go in for any of that resolution nonsense personally.

They have an unfortunate tendency to negatively impact on life’s enjoyment.

‘Her Indoors’ seems to agree, as she occasionally references a quotation from a chap called Frank Rand, that “Anything in life that is any fun is either immoral, illegal, or fattening.” We dogs have a different view. Our moral code is negotiable with biscuits, ill-egal is a

sick bird, and fattening is an aspiration constantly thwarted by the combined attentions of ‘Her Indoors’ and my Vet who keeps a beady eye on the scales.

The delight of shaking, throwing, chewing, unstuffing and de-squeaking toys is something that people really ought to try Anyway, to be honest, I don’t agree.

I can think of lots of pleasures in my life that are none of those things. Lying in front of the wood burner on a cold winter’s evening is, frankly, top of my list, although you could argue that this has environmental implications that should mitigate the pleasure for a thinking fur. Then there is the process of ‘deading’ a toy. After Christmas, my stock has been replenished, so the delight of shaking, throwing, chewing, unstuffing, de-squeaking and otherwise repurposing even the most robust of toys is something that people

really ought to try. It’s a good way of downloading stress.

Then there’s the delight of chasing, whether it be a ball, a frisbee or some of the garden’s little furries like squirrels and bunnies. People clearly enjoy chasing after balls as there are plenty of sports that are based on that principle. And what is a discus if not a heavy frisbee, although you don’t see any musclebound athletes running down the field to retrieve them. Perhaps that’s a development they could consider.

Chasing furries is a bit contentious, even for us dogs, although it’s not generally illegal, but people are probably best confining their efforts to inanimate objects if they want to keep out of trouble.

There are also delights such as snoozing in a patch of sunshine, having a tummy tickle or a good ear rub, barking at other animals on the TV and then checking round the back to make sure they aren’t hiding there.

These are all innocent past times which don’t come into any of the banned categories and which I wouldn’t give up anyway. So have a happy, resolution free New Year; I intend to. l

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Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB New Year, new birds! Begin your 2020 bird list here and enter to win a monocular, recording book and ID book. Regular centre admission price.

01903 881530 info.arundel@wwt.org.uk www.wwt.org.uk/arundel Wednesday 01 January, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers – Turners Hill Circular Meet in Lion Lane, Turners Hill RH10 4NS (TQ341357) Turners Hill, The Old Pump House, Cox’s Skips, The River Medway, Sandhill Lane, Crawley Down, Worth Way, Rowfant Business Centre, Tulleys Farm, Pound Hill, Butcher’s Wood, Lion Lane, Turners Hill. 4.4mi/7.1km Moderate. Jill 01273 480167 07938 833868 on the day.

Wednesday 01 - Saturday 04 January, 19:30 & 14:30 on 4th

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Do you have a Mid Sussex community event to promote?

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Visit our Diary Dates page. on www.sussexliving.com business men. Lunch followed by a short talk by a professional speaker – providing an opportunity to meet with those of similar interest.

01444 236661 fredreynolds3672@gmail.com Friday 03 & 17 January, 09:30-15:00

The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals’ Books Sales Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH Lots of different books for sale from only 50p each. chlof2003@googlemail.com Friday 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 January, 19:45-21:45 unless stated

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society Rear basement of Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX 1 – Radio Night, 2 – Nag & Natter Night, 3 – Radio Night & Table Top Sale, 4 – Update on Future Training, 5 – G5RV on the Air. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 m6zrj@msars.org.uk, www.msars.org.uk

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB This classic and timeless musical, presented by Henfield Theatre Company, is a moving portrayal of the inspirational Maria von Trap. £10 and £12 (under16s) £12 and £14 (adults).

Box Office: Stevens Estate Agents 01273 492141 or www.henfieldtheatrecompany.com

Saturday 04 January, 10:00-15:00

Wednesday 01- Saturday 05 January, various times

Sunday 05 January, 10:30

The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG The story of the boy who never grew up, starring Anthony Sahota as Peter Pan. Box Office 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com

Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AL Join us for the Sussex National. A great days racing just after Christmas for the racing aficionado and families, especially as kids race free. From £17 in advance. Accompanied children under 18s are free. From £17 in advance. £22 on the day. 01273 890383 racing@plumptonracecourse.co.uk www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk

Forest Row Market

Hartfield Road, Forest Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Fine Foods and Crafts Market.

Contact: Sue Young (Market Manager) 01342 778062 market@forestrow.gov.uk www.forestrow.gov.uk

for Over 60s Hurstpierpoint College Reception, College Lane, Hassocks BN6 9JS In collaboration with MSOPC, bring your laptop, iPad etc. and ask any questions, big or small. Coffee and chat afterwards. Mid Sussex Older Peoples Council 01444 242760, www.msopc.org.uk Monday 06 January, 20:00-23:00

The Group, a club for unattached men and women aged 50+ Worthing Country walk? Dinner? Theatre? A round of golf? Day at the races? Quiz?

Cinema? Dancing? Holiday? These are events from the Group diary. The Group meets in Worthing on the first Monday evening of every month.

Meetings also in Brighton, Lewes, Burgess Hill and Horsham Visit www.thegroup.org.uk and give one of the contact numbers a call.

Tuesday 07 January, 19:00-21:30

Henfield Garden Club AGM Henfield Hall BN5 9DB Henfield Garden Club celebrates its 20th Anniversary tonight with its Founder. AGM and talk on heritage apple orchards to follow. Tea/coffee/ cake will be served. Non-members £3 per person. New members are welcome to join. Pat Hemsworth 07717 470274 pathemsworth@hotmail.com Tuesday 07 January, 20:00-22:00

Peter Pan

Wednesday 01- Saturday 05 January, various times

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The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ The Hawth’s fun-packed family pantomime, starring Charlie Brooks (EastEnders, I’m A Celebrity winner), Gemma Hunt (CBeebies’ Swashbuckle), David Ribi (CH5’s Milkshake). Box Office 01293 553636 www.hawth.co.uk Thursday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 January, 09:00-14:30

The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals’ Maria’s Good as New Sales

Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH 11 7DH Lots of items for sale. Donations of unused toiletries and any unwanted presents suitable for Raffle prizes needed, please. Maria 01293 403432.

Thursday 02 January, 12:00

Burgess Hill and District Probus Club Meeting This event is for professional and

Sky Sports Racing Sussex National

Monday 06, 13, 20 & 27 January, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes BN7 2PE Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale. This is a well-established auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. 01273 472503 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk Monday 06, 13, 20 & 27 January, 20:00

Minton Badminton Club

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP We meet every Monday. New members would be most welcome – we are particularly short of men at the moment!

Come along for a “taster” – no obligation to join. Contact: 01444 400054 Tuesdays 07, 14, 21 & 28 January, 14:30-15:30

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Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club

Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4JR Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £3 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free.

Contact: Mike 01444 482741 Wednesday 08, 15, 22 & 29 January, 12:30-15:00

The Young at Heart Club (Members & Non-members) The Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Musical guest, movie shows, guest speakers, quizzes, chair aerobics, craftwork etc. Members £5 per month, non-members £2 per week. 2 course lunch extra. Contact: Angela 07931 426691 angela.white@salvationarmyorg.uk Wednesday 08 January, 14:00-16:15

East Grinstead Art Society Meridian Hall, East Court, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Critique of members’ paintings by Anne-Marie Brody, a well-known local artist and teacher. £3 to nonmembers. Ian Graham 01342 321818 iangraham111@btinternet.com Wednesday 08 January, 20:00

The Perils of Gardening – A Talk by Andrew Harding King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH

A talk about the Perils of Gardening. £1 members, £2 non-members.

Lindfield Horticultural Society, Membership enquiries: 01444 458509 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Thursday 09 January, 19:30 for 20:00

Ditchling Film Society – “Shoplifters”

Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling BN6 8TA 15 Cert 121 mins. Director: Hirokazu Koreeda. The story is influenced by the Japanese recession. Free coffee, tea and biscuits are available and wine can be purchased by the glass beforehand.

Guests and temporary members are welcome for £5 payable at the door.

Friday 10 January, 10:00-15:00

West Sussex Teachers Registration Open Day 1 Swan Court, Station Road, Pulborough RH20 1RL Register with Class Cover for day to day, short/long term placements and permanent work for Teachers/TAs/ LSAs/TEFL/SEN/Nursery/Primary/ Secondary/Colleges. Contact: Kirsten@classcover.com 01798 872446 Friday 10 January, 20:00-21:30

Burgess Hill Heritage and History Society Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Researching the History of Houses.

Jackie Marsh-Hobbs tells us how it’s done. The museum will be open from 19.00. Members £1.50, guests £3.50.

Fred Avery 01444 235088 Sunday 12 January,16:30-17:30

Sunday Service

Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Entrance off Gloucester Road.

Come and join us in Worship, at our new service time for the Second Sunday of the month. A free will offering will be taken during the service. 01444 236733 Monday 13 January, 14:30

Britain’s Canals

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB Roger Butler, canal enthusiast, will take us on a fascinating journey to some of Britain’s 2,000 mile inland waterway network. Guests welcome to attend at £8.00 per lecture.

01273 494633 Stephen Wyman.

Wednesday 15 January, 20:00- 22:00

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society – An illustrated talk in French Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN An illustrated talk by Baroness Joyce Quin about the illustrious life of Simone Veil. All members and visitors are most welcome. 01444 452385.

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Art Nouveau Architecture Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ A look at the astonishing flowering of this highly decorative style that flourished briefly around 1900.

Illustrated talk by Ian Gledhill. Free to members: £5.00 donation for visitors.

Monday 13 January, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH “Fire at Uppark House”- a talk by Ken Lloyd. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00.

Beryl Varley 01273 832351

New Year. £2 members, £3 non-members. Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk

Friday 17 January, 19:15-21:45 Thursday 16 January, 14:30

Mid Sussex Association of the National Trust Clare Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A Talk on History of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew presented by Sarah Oldridge. Members £3.00. Nonmembers £5.00. Membership £7.00.

David Waite 01444 453954 dclwaite@btinternet.com

Monday 13 January, 20:00-23:00

The Group for Unattached Men & Women Aged 50+ A pub in Burgess Hill A round of golf? Day at the races?

Country walk? Dinner? Theatre? Quiz?

Cinema? Holiday? These are events from The Group Diary. The Group meets in Burgess Hill on the second Monday evening of every month.

Meetings also in Lewes, Brighton and Horsham. Visit www.thegroup.org.uk and give one of the contact numbers a call.

Friday 17 January, 10:00 – 12:00

Indigo Umbrella Discussion Group Private room at the Harvester, Beech Hurst Gardens, Butler’s Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BB Guest speaker Nigel Grace talking about the pyramids and tunnels at Visoko, Bosnia, ahead of Indigo visit there in April. No entry fee, suggested donation £2. Contact Judy Sharp on 07597 020512 judy@indigoumbrella. co.uk www.indigoumbrella.co.uk Friday 17 January, 19:00-21:00

Tuesday 14 January, 19:45

Healing Rooms, Burgess Hill

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society, Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY A talk by Paul Roberts on the landscape and nature at Lag Wood and Pheasant Field, Hassocks. Plus drinks and nibbles to celebrate the

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The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Doors open at 18:00. International organist/keyboard player Pete Shaw.

Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 Saturday 18 January, 10:00-13:00

Repair Café Forest Row

Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ If your jeans need patching, your bike is squeaking or your kettle won’t boil, bring it along and see if we can help. Free to enter. All repairs are free, but donations will be gratefully received towards ongoing costs of the service. www.facebook.com/ RepairCafeForestRow Saturday 18 January, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers – Ditchling Common Circular Car Park at Ditchling Common BN6 8SQ TQ337180 Numerous stiles and muddy underfoot after rain. Middleton Common Lane, Little Blackbrook Wood, Streat Lane, Green Lane Inholmes Cottage.

Challoners, Greenacres, The Potteries, Ditchling Common. 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate. Jill 01273 480167 07938833868 on the day.

Saturday18 January, 10:15 - 13:15

Life Drawing

Chequer Mead Theatre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS A monthly life drawing session where you will have the opportunity to work on a long pose and be coached according to your level and experience. All are welcome whether you are an absolute beginner to drawing or a professional artist wishing to practice and not receive tuition. Contact Linda: 07718 205204 www.looklearndraw.com Sunday 19 January, 19:30

Wivelsfield Films

Wivelsfield Films, Off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Tickets £6 in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page.

Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks served before the film and during the interval.

Monday 20 January, 14:00 for 14:15 – 16:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2SL (Lunch at the Bent Arms from 12:00).

Philately related to the Battle of the River Plate presented by Graham Booth. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Wednesday 22 January, 14:00-16:00

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Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH This Meeting will be the AGMcovering all aspects of the Group.

All welcome to attend. Free for first visit. Tea and coffee will be available.

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Contact: hassocksvillagemarket1@ gmail.com or via Facebook ‘Hassocks Village Market’.

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Chequer Mead Theatre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS This is a great workshop if you are a beginner to drawing and or lack the confidence. In this intense half day workshop we explore, understand and practise the visual art language namely line, shape, space, value, form, texture, and colour. Each of these will be explained with examples so that you will learn not only how to use these when drawing but also when looking at art. Contact Linda: 07718 205204 www.looklearndraw.com

The Anderida Restaurant, Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR A North-of-the-border themed dinner filled with delicacies and entertainment throughout the meal to commemorate the late poet. £75 per person. Reservations Team: 01342 820223 APHReservations@elitehotels.co.uk www.ashdownpark.co.uk

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Saturday 25 January, 18:30 for 19:00-23:59

Mid-Sussex Caledonian Society Burns Supper

124 – 142 Longstone Road, Eastbourne BN22 8DA Social gathering for those who have worked or volunteered in the NHS or Social Care. Annual membership fee £20. Meeting charge – members £1, visitors £2. Contact: Jane Dubery 01323 726811. Every last Thursday of the month.

Saturday 25 January, 10:00-12:00

Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Sample a cup of fairly traded ground coffee and cake. Children’s activities.

Julia Scotland, 01444 871812 07522 866237 julia@pjscot2.plus.com

Saturday 25 January, 09:00-12:30

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Monday 27 January, 19:45

Hassocks Village Market National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR Held every 4th Saturday in the month, this is a lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and crafts people. Huge selection of fresh produce, plants and much more.

East Grinstead Lions invite you to the 42nd Annual Senior Citizens Party Sackville School, Lewes Road, East Grinstead RH19 3TY Afternoon tea and lots of entertainment! Transport available.

Tickets: Ian Forbes, 1 Southlands,

Hassocks Field Society Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Tales of the River Bank” - a talk by Ian Everest. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00.

Beryl Varley 01273 83235 Wednesday 29 January, 10:30

Everhot Cooker Demonstration W & H Supplies, Meridian House,

Wednesday 29 January, 19:45-22:00

An Evening of Birdsong

The Old Court House, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Adrian Thomas, the RSPB guru of Song and Garden Birds will present this evening of birdsong. £4 RSPB group members, £5 non-members.

Phil Holland 01342 311295.

Friday 31 January, 18:00-21:00

Roffey Park, Forest Road, Horsham RH12 4TB A traditional Burns Supper with a 3 course meal with a piper and speeches, some humorous, followed by some easy Scottish Country dancing. Contact to book 01403 252694 or secretary@ midsussexcaledoniansociety.org.uk www.midsussexcaledoniansociety. org.uk

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• Bathroom & Kitchen Design & Installation • Property Maintenance • Painting & Decorating • Also Handyman by the Hour • Professional Tradesmen

Monday - Friday: 8am-6pm Saturdays: 8am-12pm FREE loan cars by appointment

24B Victoria Way • Burgess Hill

• Minor Building Works • Hard Landscaping & Decking • Small Brickwork & Repairs • Repointing • Family Run Business • Free Quotes

www.sussexhandyman.co.uk

www.wheelbasegarage.com

20% Local TV Aerials DISCOUNT & Satellites

Tel: 01273 891393 Email: rwengineering@live.co.uk

with this advert for all customers

Installation, Repair & Realignment of all types of Aerials and Sky Dishes Fault Finding • Phone Points • Freeview HD • Freesat • HD TV Wall Mounting • 30 Years Experience • Fully Insured

Freephone: 0800 8021791 Brighton: 01273 917736 We accept card payments too (Visa, Mastercard etc)

Email: enquiries@localtvaerialsandsatellites.co.uk www.localtvaerialsandsatellites.co.uk

Your local friendly family run garage with over 40 years experience in all aspects of vehicle repairs, old, new, classic, sports & prestige

All Makes & Models • MOTs & Servicing Repairs • Diagnostic Specialists Wheel Alignment • Tyres & Exhausts Clutches • Cambelts • ECU Remapping Air Conditioning • Brakes Brake Disc Skimming • Welding & Fabrication • Engine Tune-Ups Petrol Injector Testing & Servicing Diesel Specialists • Carbon Cleaning •Courtesy Cars Available

www.rwmotorengineeringltd.co.uk Unit 1, The Old Brickworks, Station Road, Plumpton Green, East Sussex BN7 3DF

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Established 1986

Hurst & Hassocks Cars Long and Short distances

Christopher Jones Architectural Designer & Planning Consultant

01444 250374

● Regular Housework ● Ironing ● One-off Cleans ● Spring Cleaning

•

Burgess Hill

£24 + VAT

Email: hursttaxis@live.co.uk

enquiries@jones-projects.com www.architectural.jones-projects.com

• New Build • Extensions • • Loft Conversions • • Basements •

Hassocks

Tel: 01444 25 33 28

07736 589002

Preparation of Planning/Building Regulations Drawings

You could be advertising in this space for as little as

Hurstpierpoint

per month for regular bookings This price also includes a free graphic design service to produce an eye catching advert to promote your business. For more info:

Call our Hassocks Office

01273 846823

Call 01273 835355 or email sales@sussexliving.com

www.ladiesthatdo.co.uk ladiesthatdo@outlook.com

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FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION

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• House extensions • Loft/Garage conversions • Garden studios • Hard landscaping • All aspects of a project covered • Fully insured

Locally based in Hassocks

BURGESS HILL GLAZING LTD • For all your glass & glazing requirements • All timber repairs undertaken • No Job too small – give us a call

With over 40 years experience

01273 841707

www.whiteheadbuilders.co.uk nick@whiteheadbuilders.co.uk

Call: 07851

667136 or 01444 682268

enquiries@burgesshillglazing.co.uk  STUDIO PROOF

PROOF DATE/TIME: 31 October 2019 11:33 am OUR FILENAME: Dec 19 BHG 2

I WOULD LIKE TO BUY YOUR RECORD COLLECTION ● If you are looking to sell your record collection, then please give me a call . ● No collection too large. ● All types of music considered and I will come to you at a convenient time.

Quiet rural location in an area of outstanding natural beauty • International Cat Care listed and approved by local vets • Open all year for long and short stays • Spacious, centrally heated units, each with its own run • Each cat’s dietary needs catered for, with exception of veterinary prescribed diets, which we ask the owner to provide • Beds & bedding provided but you are welcome to bring your cat’s own bed • Collection and delivery service available

BEST PRICES PAID FOR TOP QUALITY VINYLS

Give me a call on 01243 870375 or 07966 519247 and ask for Garry Or email me at gazwoz@aol.com (and include some pictures of your records)

Book online at www.thecuckfieldcattery.co.uk or call 01444 454187 Tall Pears Farm, Deaks Lane, Cuckfield, West Sussex RH17 5JB

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

THE SOUTH’S LEADING LEWIS DECORATIONS Tel.01444 233073

OVEN CLEANING SPECIALISTS

QUALITY DECORATING SERVICES

Local, Experienced, Professional Chauffeur Service Business travel, corporate travel, airport transfers, holiday transfers to trains, cruise liners, ferries and coaches. Adult and child student travel, or just a fun day out. Reasonable, competitive prices

Established 25 years.

City and Guilds Qualified.

01444 233073 07446 951109 STUDIO PROOF

Keeping Business Local!

Please call/email for further info or a quote

John 07881 292669

01444 882899

www.tlcovencleaning.co.uk

PROOF DATE/TIME: April 7, 2017 10:35 AM OUR FILENAME: May17 Lewis decoration 2 unit

belljohn@btinternet.com

Gutterflow Gutter Clearing • Gutter Clearing

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Mon-Fri: 8-5.30pm Sat: 8-12pm

CLASS 4, 5 & 7

MOT SERVICING AND REPAIRS

Unit 18, SM Tidy’s Industrial Estate, Ditchling Common, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 8SG Tel: 01444 241455 enquiries@ditchlingmots.co.uk www.ditchlingmots.co.uk

• Covering the Mid Sussex Area • Residential and Commercial Properties • Family Run Business

01444 242324 www.gutterflowsussex.co.uk

Ring for a free survey and quote

Sister company of Aerialbeam

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If your driveway is looking tired or you’re in need of a newly designed patio we’ve got just the remedy.

We’ll take your ideas and with our experience transform your outdoor space into a stunning extension of your home. Our fantastic team are well regarded in the local area.

MOT Repairs Welding Engine Diagnostics

Servicing Brakes Air Con Tyres

Contact us for a no-nonsense quote:

Tel: 01444 480606

www.ellismotors.co.uk

MOT just £ 29.95

when booked with a service Offer ends 31/1/2020

M: 07792 369807 T: 01444 456809 hardypavingltd@gmail.com hardypavingltd.co.uk

UNIT 12 & 13 SHEDDINGDEAN BUSINESS CENTRE, BURGESS HILL

MOTS ONLY £40

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

We CAN clean your oven!

ven

Domestic and commercial pest control by qualified and insured female technician

We clean single/double ovens, ranges, Agas, microwaves, hobs & extractors

•Rats •Mice •Moles •Wasps/Bees •Fleas •Flies •Bed Bugs •Moths •Ants •Cockroaches

Non-caustic cleaning method means no dangerous chemicals in your home

Vanessa Akers

.u k C L E A N E R S S U S S E X .co We bring your oven back to new

Fully insured and highly reputable

Call Alex on 07768 256747 or visit www.ovencleanerssussex.co.uk

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07762 239847

Vanessapestlady@gmail.com facebook.com/pestlady

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PROOF DATE/TIME: September 8, 2017 2:58 PM OUR FIlEnAME: Oct17 Pest Lady 2

RECORDS WANTED VINYL LPs AND 7” SINGLES EXCELLENT PRICES PAID We also purchase CD collections and music memorabilia (concert programmes, ticket stubs etc)

PLEASE CONTACT CHRIS: Tel: 07812 903 667 Email: uk.vinylvault@sky.com

AIRPORT TAXI SERVICE

AIRPORT TAXI SERVICE

Mid Sussex • 1-8 passengers Prestige Vehicles • Taxi prices 077 344 89 222 ▪www.homecharles.co.uk Mid Sussex Based ▪

▪ 1-4 Passengers ▪ ▪ Prestige vehicles ▪ ▪ Competitive prices ▪

07734 489222

homecharles@btinternet.com

STUDIO PROOF Your local decorating professionals

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Fully insured Fully qualified Published by Dulux Master Decorators (Est.1989)

Available 6 days a week Member of

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Covering the Sussex area

GRATE FIRES

Call for your estimate

OF SUSSE X

07595 631721

Installation & Servicing

Do you need a regular and reliable window cleaner?

of gas and electric fires

01444 452626

Using our reach and wash pure water system we can reach up to 4 storeys high! We include frames, sills and doors as standard and offer scheduled rounds to suit your needs for both residential and commercial customers

info@gratefires.co.uk www.gratefires.co.uk

For a quotation call, text or email Jimmy’s

We also offer the following services: ✺ Pressure washing

Before

balcombesawmill.co.uk

Growing and sawing home grown sustainable timber products in the heart of Sussex for over 50 years.

✺ Gutter cleaning

● Sleepers, fencing and

● Firewood logs

✺ Roof cleaning & moss treatments

● Bespoke beams and

● Heating and garden

landscaping materials.

After

✺ Conservatory & Fascia/soffit cleaning

hello@jimmyspropertycare.co.uk www.jimmyspropertycare.co.uk

structural timbers (Oak, Douglas Fir & Larch).

● Worktops, desktops,

and woodfuel. grade woodchip.

● Traditional chestnut

fencing products.

tabletops and shelves.

Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe RH17 6NJ 01444 811446 email: sawmill@balcombeestate.co.uk

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

FOR THE VERY BEST ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION

www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk 01444 480388

Sussex

STUDIO PROOF

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Located at: 10 Victoria Gardens Burgess Hill RH15 9NB (Next to Albion Garages)

OUTSIDE CAR WASH

Starting From £6 for car, £10 small van, £15 large van

Buy 6 washes and get the next wash free! (outside only)

Open 7 days a week Mon-Sat, 8am-6pm, Sunday 8am-5pm STUDIO PROOF

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Driveways | Paving | Patios | Brickwork

5 Year Guarantee

A fully qualified and experienced bricklayer who can help with designs for walls, driveways and patios

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WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES

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LIMITED SUBSTANTIAL SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE We’re planning to make insulation a must have addition to every conservatory across the UK. To find out more about the benefits that the Green Space system can offer and see if your conservatory is suitable for any potential subsidies, contact us now.

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Putting off your enquiry could reduce the potential subsidy available to you

MRL GRAB & TIP LTD

MRL Grab & Tip are an established grab hire and muck away company operating across Sussex. We aim to offer a complete muck removal service and we also supply a range of aggregates.

Please call or email for prices on Grab Hire and All Aggregates Supplied and Delivered BALLAST • CRUSHED CONCRETE • HARDCORE • MUCK AWAY • ROAD PLANINGS • SAND • SHINGLE • TOP SOIL • TYPE 1 Mick Cave

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