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Cover Stories 8

David Hamilton

It’s been a life on air for this convivial gent

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Spotlight On East Grinstead

16 Spotlight on East Grinstead

Read the story of Helen Beal from this vibrant town

24 Movember

A month of marvelous moustaches

58 Remembrance

War hero hailing from Haywards Heath

Features 26 The Evelyn Chestnuts

Discover the ancient chestnut trees in Felbridge 29 Garden Sage Nurseries & Sussex Mother

A world of plants and advice now with a lovely cafe 32 On The Home Front

A snoop around an elegant and

bohemian family home in Hoxton

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Go karting, axe throwing, archery and more!

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Divine dining in a homely atmosphere 74 Christmas Cake!

A family treat or perfect presents 76 Chestnut Soup

A hearty winter warmer

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80 St Peter & St James Fundraising

A fun event to help the hospice

Editor’s Comment What a stunning display of autumn colour we are enjoying this year; I hope you are all able to make the most of the golden season before the wind whips the leaves away in a flurry.

Our thoughts are already turning to the festive season and we have pages full of recipes, events and gift guides to tempt you.

But before that it’s bonfire night - hope it goes with a bang!

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83 More Radio Toy Appeal

Bringing smiles to children across Sussex 84 Christmas in Haywards Heath

Come together for festive fun 90 Santa Clause is in Town

Burgess Hill Roundtable are Christmas elves!

99 Food Banks

Find your local food bank

Regulars 30 Blooming Times

Six of the best winter flowering shrubs 53 Local Living

The latest community news and events

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A special Remembrance walk 62 Beauty & Fashion

Do you pop your collar or fold it flat?

On The Home Front

64 Body Buzz

Have fun with childlike exercises 66 Health Hub

De Rees talk about brain injury 70 Seasonal Recipe

Saffron mussels on garlic bread 87 It’s a Dog’s Life

Happy Birthday to Rolo the Border Terrier 88 Puzzle Page

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91 Diary Dates

Including Bonfire Night, Remembrance

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96 Distribution

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98 Book Review

Classifieds 99 Local Business Directory

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LOCAL LIFE

A Life on

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welcoming woof from Amber the Spaniel preceded the arrival of a genial David Hamilton at the door of his home near Billingshurst. Tanned and healthy, his welcoming hand reached out towards me with a sense of eagerness and jollity belying his 79 years.

Sitting in the shadow of his apple tree as the remnants of summer began to fritter away around us, David was eager to tell me how he came to live in a 16th century farmhouse.

David with The Three Degrees

David Hamilton’s broadcasting star has burned brightly for the best part of sixty years. Robert Veitch caught up with him at his Sussex farmhouse for a wander down the memory lanes of radio, television, Fuham and all things Diddy!

David’s grandfather, George Hamilton, owned the house during World War II so master Hamilton was evacuated from his Manchester home to the Sussex countryside. Thus began a lifelong love for the place.

After hostilities ended, David would visit during summer holidays until he was about fifteen and grandfather sold the farm. There would be no return for over sixty years and a moment of serendipity.

I’ve never worked a day in my life, I’ve always done something I love While in Dubai in 2005, playing a charity football match for the Showbiz XI, David was chatting to Junior Campbell, who had been in the band Marmalade. The topic of conversation meandered into property as Junior described his Sussex farmhouse to an intrigued David. Back in England and

invited to visit… lo and behold, it was the same farmhouse. A year later Junior wanted to sell and the Hamilton’s wanted to buy. Childhood dreams can come true, “I can walk across the fields that I walked with my grandfather’s sheepdog when I was a child and they’re just the same now.”

Lady luck would strike again. David kindled a wartime friendship with a land girl called Daisy. Remarkably in 2006, she was still living locally, and despite being in her 90s she came to visit. A nostalgic time for both of them, reflecting on those bygone days.

After the War, David lived in South London with his mother. A teenager, his future life would be shepherded by a love for music, words and football.

“Sam Bartram the Charlton goalkeeper was my absolute hero. He seemed about nine feet tall when I watched him as a boy. Today his statue stands outside Charlton’s ground, The Valley, and it is nine feet tall!”

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unsolicited article to Soccer Star magazine, a weekly publication that ran from 1952-1970. To his surprise it was published and he was offered a weekly column paying two Guineas a week. “I did that for two years before I finally made the trip to their Cheapside office.

After realising I was fresh out of school and not a 40-year-old journalist, they promptly relieved me of my role and dropped my column.”

David’s next job came via the Fleet Street Youth Employment Bureau, as the mail boy inside the offices of Lew Grade’s Associated Television (ATV).

The role offered daily opportunities to meet influential people and when asked what he wanted to do, David said he wanted to write. He became a trainee scriptwriter, working on Emergency Ward 10, before moving to Portrait of a Star.

He recalled, “There was no internet back then, the hard yards were done the old fashioned way. When my first programme was broadcast I was sat on the sofa, watching with mother.”

The teenage David loved radio, “I was inspired by Pete Murray on Radio Luxembourg and in time my hero became my friend. I knew that’s what I wanted to do with my life.”

National Service commenced in Cologne, at Christmas in 1958. “I hated it. It was mostly square bashing.

I went to the head of British Forces Network (now BFBS) and asked for a writing job. He offered me the job reading out the football results, which seemed to be some sort of joke. I was also a wireless operator. It all came quite naturally.”

With youthful fearlessness David informed the head of British Forces Network of the troops desire to hear rock ‘n’ roll, not Peggy Lee. Once offered a show on Sunday afternoons he played the likes of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard. “I knew the troops would love it because I was one of the troops. My show was followed by a speech from the padre to cleanse the souls of the troops. They were different times,” he chuckled.

David’s break in television came in 1961, as an announcer and newsreader for Tyne Tees TV. In 1963 he interviewed a new band few people had heard of… called The Beatles.

Terry Wogan was no big time Charlie, he was always able to laugh at himself In 1967 as the straight man on Ken Dodd’s ITV show Doddy’s Music Box, Doddy christened him Diddy David.

“Ken was about half a foot taller than me and I’m 5’6” – that nickname got me well known. It’s quite affectionate really.”

The infant Radio 1 came calling in 1967. David effervescently recalled the pioneering days of Radio 1 as good times with some great music. “We were purveyors of happiness. We were trying to cheer up the nation. It was tremendous fun.” His afternoon show on Radio 1 began in 1973 and from 1975 was simulcast on Radio 2. The

audience was enormous, the biggest in the UK at eighteen million. David reminisced, “I liked broadcasting in the afternoon, it meant I could go gigging in the evening. Each gig paid the equivalent of a weeks BBC wages.”

By November 1977 and nearing forty years of age, it was time to retune the dial and Radio 2 became his permanent home.

On television, David made several appearances on The Benny Hill Show.

In a 1974 episode he compèred a male beauty contest called ‘Mr TV Times.’

On walks Benny in a green one-piece lycra vest and pants combo and “I had to introduce him as Ivor Biggun from Mill Hill, to which Benny responded, No, I’m Ivor Mill from Biggin Hill.”

On The Tommy Cooper Show David was tasked as the interviewer in the ‘Fez to Fez’ skits. “Tommy never stuck to the

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script, he was very unpredictable and I was always expected to keep a straight face.”

There were thirteen Blankety Blank appearances between 1979 and 1985.

“I was usually on the top row,” David remembers with a sparkling glint in his eye. “The show was mostly ad-libbed, tremendous fun. Terry Wogan was no big time Charlie, he was always able to laugh at himself.”

As a lifelong Fulham fan, one of his greatest memories was Alan Mullery’s testimonial at Craven Cottage in March 1976. It featured most of the 1966 England World Cup team against a former Fulham XI. “Alan rang me up and asked a favour… if myself and Jimmy Tarbuck could play as last minute replacements for a couple of the World Cup XI. Jimmy was asked to deputise for George Cohen and I was supposed to be Alan Ball. There we were, in the changing room wearing England’s red and white kit, heading

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out to play with Bobby Moore, Gordon Banks, Geoff Hurst and the rest. During the match I received a pass from Jack Charlton and made a cross that Bobby Charlton was able to score from. I have to thank Muller’s for one of the best days of my life.”

As Fulham’s match day announcer from 1996-2014 David encountered several stars. Was Jacko really wacko, I wondered? David chuckled, “Michael Jackson was over to open the Harrods sale and looked about six stone, dripping wet. We had a brief chat and he was

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David remained with Radio 2 until 1986, moving into commercial radio with stints at Capital, Melody FM, Capital Gold, and others. He presented the first show on Worthing’s Splash FM in 2003, “I think Leo Sayer was

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Ken Dodd christened [me] Diddy David – that nickname got me well known the guest that day. I had another show called ‘David Hamilton’s Million Sellers.”

Splash FM has latterly evolved into More Radio.

When Radio 1 turned 50 in 2017, David wrote a book recalling those formative years. Hot Shots, Big Shots and Potshots is an excellent read over 128 pages – a first-rate stocking filler this Christmas.

David still works in radio, but here and there, not nine to five. His love for the medium is obvious, bubbling with enthusiasm as he speaks. He does a little for a London digital station and for BBC Sussex and Surrey.

Pausing to contemplate the current crop of radio presenters, “Nick Ferrari is a really good journalist.

Danny Pike is a very good interviewer on local radio who would be at home on national radio.” Harking back to ‘the golden age’ it’s the hardworking Tony

Blackburn who stands out, “He’s remained a household name for fifty years and lost none of his enthusiasm He’s the ultimate survivor. He was sat under the apple tree, in your seat, not that long ago.”

Our time approaching its denouement David suggested I go home with some apples from his tree. One by one he carefully selected them.

They weren’t big, they were diddy. They were also delicious.

“I’ve never worked a day in my life, I’ve always done something I love,” reflected David as we parted under blue skies and aircraft contrails. Amber the Spaniel wagging her tail blithely, barking farewell as they faded from sight in the rear view mirror. l

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The Wrens were disbanded in 1993 when women were integrated into the Navy and next year the Royal Marines are opening up their doors to women as well. Those early pioneers demonstrated the wide ranging capabilities of women and were part of a step toward work equality. The battles women still face regarding equal pay were noted a century ago in a letter

Helen wrote where she noted of her Director, “she pointed out that… there was still a great deal of work to be done in straightening up the world.”

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The mighty moustache has some fine history to it too, starting from the Middle Ages when good moustaches and beards symbolised good health. In the 1880s a more cleanly shaven look was fashionable. Then when society demanded that men be more respectable, beards and moustaches were left behind, unless they were neat and not bushy (1910s-1960s). Nowadays trendy moustaches are a look sported by many and seem to be growing in popularity all the time.

With our pick of 10 iconic styles, why not make this the month you down tools and let your facial hair run free?

CHEVRON Wide as well as thick, the Chevron is a classic no nonsense style; think Tom Selleck. Partially covers the top lip and requires little trimming. Most popular in the 70s and 80s.

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DALI An extreme version of the handlebar, the Dali is narrow, while the ends are pointed all the way up to the eye sockets. Quite surreal, much like its names sake, Salvador Dali.

ENGLISH Whiskers are worn long and pulled to either side of the philtrum (the dip running down from your nose). A distinguished look for the discernable gentleman.

FU MANCHU Full moustache that starts near the corners of the mouth and grows strait downwards into tendrils hanging beyond the jaw line.

A very iconic look.

HANDLEBAR Vary thick and bushy with longer twirled up ends. Will take time to twiddle and wax the ends each day. Named because of the resemblance of a bicycle’s handlebars.

HORSESHOE Super thick, bushy and manly with vertical extensions that boldly go from the corners of the mouth down to the jaw line.

Looks like a horseshoe.

IMPERIAL Whiskers that grow from both the upper lip as well as the cheeks are connected in this bold style which is worn

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PENCIL This moustache gets its name from the resemblance of a line drawn with a pencil, running parallel to the upper lip. Very neat and closely clipped with a wide gap between the nose and moustache.

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THE EVELYN CHESTNUTS Peter Erridge tells the story of an ancient avenue of chestnut trees lining the way to Felbridge Park

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id you know there is an ancient chestnut avenue in Felbridge?

Pass along the Crawley Down Road and there they are. On the north side of the road from Felbridge School westwards are the remnants of two lines, originally each of 52 Spanish chestnut trees (Castanea sativa); only 42 survive today. Not easily seen, just to the north, is a second line which together formed two avenues, one towards Crawley Down the other to Copthorne.

They were planted in 1714 for the estate owner William Evelyn and are now known as the Evelyn Chestnuts. The trunks of some are two metres in diameter.

Extensive research has been carried out by the Felbridge & District History Group to determine when and why these trees were planted. The two lines of trees are shown on ancient maps dated 1748 and 1768 leading to Felbridge Park, west of the present A22. Within the park there was just one avenue leading to the house. It has been concluded that they were planted to mark the restoration of the Protestant Monarchy. The results

of the research can be viewed at www.felbridge.org.uk Until broken up in 1911, Felbridge Park estate managed the chestnut avenues, since then it has lacked the earlier protection.

Ancient trees are always under threat, judged as being unsafe and then felled, whereas judicious cutting back of unsound branches might suffice; the Evelyn Avenue is no exception. On occasion local residents and Felbridge Parish Council have interceded and limited the damage to this local landmark.

Since the estate breakup new landowners have wished to develop the area for housing, which has necessitated removal of some of these old trees. A few felled trees have been replaced

The lines of trees are shown on ancient maps dated 1748 and 1768 and are now up to 60 years old.

These will eventually blend in; but not the Horse Chestnuts (conker trees) planted in 1969!

Avenues of trees were first planted in mainland Europe during the 16th century to form shaded walks; this became fashionable in England during the next century. Other purposes for the planting included leading the eye to an edifice, a mansion or manor house, or to form a decorative route along which carriages brought visitors.

A variety of medium height deciduous tree species were used, usually sweet chestnut, lime or oak.

At the end of the last ice age Sweet Chestnut trees spread from south-eastern Europe possibly by invading armies. With an edible seed, the chestnut was carried as a food source. The Romans are thought to have planted the nuts in Britain to produce future food.

This was long term planning as it is about 20 years before a crop

of chestnuts can be harvested and used to produce chestnut flour.

The trees in this avenue have deeply furrowed bark and decay of the wood is evident. This is a natural process in the life of trees creating habitats and food for insects and fungi, whilst holes in the trunk and branches serve as nest sites for birds and bats.

Spanish chestnut trees are known to live for 700 years so in a plant caring community these remaining trees could be around in the 24th century. l

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t’s been a couple of years since I wrote about the wonderful new nurseries created by enterprising couple Ed and Josie Nugent. My visit this week revealed how Garden Sage has developed, now sharing their expansive site with Sarah and Tom who have recently opened their exciting café, workshop and craft space, Sussex Mother.

Named after an old local variety of apple, Sussex Mother offers something unique – a beautiful, light filled café where adults can eat, talk and browse while kids can enjoy themselves nearby in a large, purpose built play area. It’s a perfect mix of informality and great food; a look at their menu revealed local meat dishes alongside tasty vegetarian and vegan fare and scrumptious homemade cakes by Tom’s mum and Sarah.

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The couple have ambitious plans for Sussex Mother: a Christmas Market will take place on the 1st and 2nd December where mince pies and mulled wine will accompany high quality local craft stalls and Garden Sage will be selling Christmas trees nearby. Workshops by

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Sarcococca orientalis ‘Christmas Box’ spends most of the year looking like a nondescript evergreen shrub. However, from December through to early spring it produces a mass of tiny white flowers with a heady honeysuckle-type scent. It will stand an occasional light trimming and can be used for ground cover or a hedging plant, (max 1 metre.)

Hamamelis mollis ‘Witch Hazel’ – a native to central and eastern China – is incredibly hardy and produces spidery sulphur-yellow flowers on bare branches. It will grow between 2 - 4 meters high. Flower arrangers will beat a path to your door and beg for a stem or two – a single sprig will scent an entire room.

Daphne Viburnum bodnantense In winter’s dressing-up box, Daphne is About now, every garden centre will the finest jewel with the most hypnotic be stocking ‘Dawn’ – rightly so. It will perfume imaginable. grow pretty much They are expensive, anywhere as long as the soil doesn’t In winter’s dressing-up box, but if a kind soul asks what you’d like for dry out in summer Daphne is the finest jewel Christmas point them and will eventually with the most hypnotic in Daphne’s direction. become a multiDaphne odora, (1.5 stemmed shrub perfume imaginable metres max.) is widely 2 - 3 metres high. available and if you Its deep pink buds open to reveal clusters of tiny perfumed see ‘Jacqueline Postill’, snap her up – even if you have to live on bread and blooms in white and pale pink. cheese for a month!

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The antique dining table and chairs in the bohemian dining room belonged to James’ grandparents. The art deco mirror was from an antique shop in Southwark. The piano was a wedding present.

“We’ve gone for quite an eclectic look in here,” says Katy

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James and Katy fell in love with the parks, shops and large Edwardian houses in London’s Hoxton

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In a whirlwind eight months the couple dug out a basement to add a large kitchen-diner and larder, extended into the loft, added two bedrooms and two bathrooms and finished everything to an exceptionally high standard. “It was a roller coaster,” Katy remembers. “Watching them dig out the basement and half expecting the house to come crashing down around us was terrifying; having to make decisions about fittings and colours while the house was still a building site, and having to trust that my instincts were right, was really nerve-wracking.”

And of course, Katy was pregnant in the middle of it all. “Having a baby halfway through was pretty daunting.

James was pacing the hospital corridors on the phone to the builder while I was in labour.” The day after they got out of hospital Katy was back on site, making sure everything ran to schedule. “Arlo was surprisingly content to spend the first three months of his life strapped to my chest as I walked round a building site talking about stud walls and grouting!” laughs Katy.

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The drinks trolley was secondhand, and the beautiful collection of decanters also belonged to James’ grandparents

And of course, it was all worth it.

“Seeing the new kitchen walls go up and our kitchen units being installed was really exciting; then getting to the end and sitting back to enjoy it all has been incredibly rewarding,” says Katy.

James and Katy have filled the house with a bohemian mix of artwork, antiques and vintage items. “I’m a huge fan of rummaging through charity shops, house clearance sales and car boot sales,” Katy says. “I recently got a beautiful old poster of a British Museum exhibition held in the 1970s from a house clearance shop. You can find the most interesting, unique pieces in these places.”

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Katy’s proved that, thanks to her project management background, she is not only a dab hand at planning renovation projects, she also has a keen eye for colour and texture; combining natural textiles and rich earthy tones in a colour scheme that is relaxed, yet bold. The couple are not afraid of colour; the midnight blue walls in Arlo’s room and rich moss green in the bathroom are testament to that. “I love using strong colours to make an impact,” explains Katy. These strong tonal contrasts mix with exquisite traditional pieces and reassuring natural materials to create a sense of calm and elegance. For example, butterfly and bird prints mix with woody tones and earthy greens and browns to create a cool, calm space in the lounge.

Katy demonstrates a gentle awareness of the building’s architecture; preserving, restoring and updating in harmony with it. She explains; “I like to work with and enhance the character and original style of the house. For example we’ve kept the original sash windows and floorboards, and put back fireplaces and cornicing.”

One of the most important design elements for the couple was designing the house around the way they live. “One estate agent recommended that we put one large master bedroom in the loft, rather than a double and a single bedroom. But we knew that we wouldn’t feel happy sleeping on a separate floor to our young baby, so it was more important to create the master bedroom on the same floor as Arlo’s room,” explains Katy. “It also means that when family come to stay they have their own area on the top floor.”

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“I love that this room feels dramatic with its high ceilings and strong wall colour, and calm at the same time,” Katy explains. The three matching scatter cushions draw the eye to the bed, inviting you to relax.

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The walls are painted in a calming green that helps to create a sense of peacefulness. White metro tiles and dark grey grout line the walls. The chair belonged to James’ great uncle. Katy says of the cast iron roll-top bath “we had to strengthen the floors to take its weight!”

To prevent the loft from only being used as a guest area and a floor of the house that is rarely used, James and Katy built in tons of storage and put their study up there. “It’s now a really useful space. In fact we’re up there most days,” Katy explains. The study is a peaceful space at the top of the house with a desk next to the sash window, overlooking the gardens behind.

“It’s perfect for home-working or just escaping from the chaos downstairs.”

The kitchen design is another example of the way the house meets the needs of its young family. “Having a kid changes things. We have friends over for dinner all the time, because otherwise we’d never see them! So we wanted to create a large kitchen-diner where I can cook and talk to our guests at the same time.” Katy incorporated a contemporary design and colour scheme which are offset by the warm tones of the antique wooden table and old church chairs. The open plan room and large windows to the garden mean that when James and Katy are cooking, they can keep an eye on Arlo while he plays. Katy designed a seating area near the large windows so tired parents can relax on the sofa while the children sprint in and out of the garden.

Looking back over the whole project, it’s remarkable how much the Stevenson Bretton’s have achieved.

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“Everyone always loves the wallpaper in here,” enthuses Katy. “We are really pleased we went with it.” White metro tiles with sand coloured grout line the walls

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The National Theatre Live broadcast, on Thursday 1 November, is Allelujah! Alan Bennett’s hilarious new play is just what the doctor ordered, don’t miss this rousing chorus line for the NHS. Our first film in November is Beast (15), on Thursday 15 November. Here is a terrific film, an increasingly intense psychological thriller which deftly overturns expectations.

We have a second National Theatre Live broadcast, on Tuesday 20 November, The Madness of George III, another play

by Britain’s best-loved playwrights Alan Bennett. On Friday 23 November we have the charming New York romantic comedy, The Boy Downstairs (12A), on.

A charming and droll New York romantic comedy. Finally, on Sunday 25 November, to commemorate the centenary of the end of WWI, we have Journey’s End (PG).

This is an excellent new film version of RC Sherriff’s classic play, brought to the screen with thrilling power and passion, thanks to director Saul Dibb's hard-hitting urgency and the superb acting from a talented

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Cuckfield Museum

Cuckfield Museum’s new display ‘Peace at Last 1918: Joy and Sorrow’ looks at the new world facing people at the end of World War I and features Alphaeus Arnold, grandfather of Cuckfield resident, Janice Peek. Blinded in France in 1915, he was one of the first men to be admitted to St Dunstans, the charity set up in 1915 to treat men wounded visually.

Alphaeus had been a carpenter but retrained as a mat and basket maker during the six months he spent at St Dunstan’s. He was given a braille watch which we display – it has no glass so may be read by touch - and was helped to find a wife. He married Eva in April 1916, the month he left St Dunstan’s. They lived in Wimbledon, close to Eva’s parents, and had four children. Alphaeus made baskets and mats in a workshop at the bottom of the garden and every week made the

journey to St Dunstans in Regents Park to sell them, his younger son accompanying him to show him the way. St Dunstans supported the family after Alphaeus’ death in 1932, offering holidays at their centre in Ovingdean. See www.cuckfieldmuseum. org

Balcombe Remembers WWI Centenary Poppies

A West Sussex village is commemorating the centenary of WWI with a handmade ceramic poppy for each villager who served in the war. Balcombe Parish Council commissioned local artists, Luna van Mierlo and Julie Rezac to make the poppies and visitors at the Village Fete helped paint on the ceramic glaze this summer. The poppies were installed on the bank in front of St. Mary’s Church on 15 September and will remain until after Remembrance Sunday. “We wanted to do something really special for the 100 year anniversary of the war. This is a wonderful tribute and shows the contribution made by even a small village like Balcombe.

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The community loved helping make the poppies and it will be seen by many people traveling on the London Road,” said Parish Councillor Max Preston Bell.

The project is also to raise funds for the Royal British Legion. Poppies can be sponsored for £15 and collected after Remembrance Sunday. For more information contact the Balcombe Parish Clerk Rosemary Robertson on 01444 811833 or email Parish.clerk@btconnect.com

the wonderful fountain were removed, likewise the superb timber shelter. The reason for the existence of The Garden of Remembrance is now unknown to many and overtime it has become in need of some tender loving care. There is more information about the garden on line. If you would like to join the volunteers with this project please contact Hassocks Parish Council 01273 842714 or call into the Parish Office. keymerclaytonwarmemorials. wordpress.com

Hassocks Garden of Remembrance

Tilling Comes to Wivelsfield Theatre

In this the year of the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day a group of volunteers has started to tidy and refresh The Garden of Remembrance in Adastra Park, Hassocks.

Second Lieutenant Ewart Stafford was killed in the First World War whilst flying with the Royal Flying Corps. He was just 19 years old. Ewart was injured in the Battle of Arras and died subsequently on 22nd of April 1917. After the War, Mr and Mrs Stafford spared no expense with their plans to commemorate their son Ewart.

The Garden of Remembrance, part of Adastra Park, in Hassocks was given by them to commemorate Ewart and other comrades from the village. At its opening in 1924 it was said to be one of the finest memorials in the country. Sadly, over the years the elaborate bird bath and

Down on the coast of Sussex, nestled on the edge of Romney Marsh, lies the quaint old village of Tilling. To an outsider, driving through it’s quiet streets in the late 1920s, it would seem a quiet unassuming place, where people live happily side by side in perfect harmony. The very epitome of England and all things English. However, looks can be deceptive. In reality it is nothing less than a hive of gossip, back stabbing and tittle tattle run by a woman of formidable energy and deviousness, determined to ruthlessly stop at nothing to ensure that Tilling remains her private domain. But all that is about to change. A glamourous challenger is about to enter her realm. An interloper who rules her own domain of Risholme in the Cotswolds with equal determination and now seeks new

lands to conquer.

Wivelsfield Little Theatre very much look forward to welcoming you to Tilling and the world of E F Benson when we present Make Way for Lucia at Wivelsfield Village Hall from November 15th to 17th, Doors open at 7pm, curtain up at 7.30pm.

For tickets please visit the Wivelsfield Little Theatre Facebook page but for now, as they say in, Tilling - Au reservoir!

RNLI Barn Dance

On Sat 24th November at 7.30pm the RNLI Hurstpierpoint branch will be delighted to welcome you to our winter fun night of dancing. Please come along, join in and support us! You will be dancing to the music of Touchstone Barn Dance Band.

There will be a supper of baked potatoes with either chilli or baked beans and cheese. Tickets are £15 each and can be bought in Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks or from any committee member. For more info please contact Gillie Johnson on 01273 832819.

The RNLI Hurstpierpoint branch has been fundraising for many years and we are never disappointed with the wonderful support we get from our village. The RNLI was formed in 1824 by Sir William Hillary in Douglas on the Isle of Man. The RNLI is a registered charity that saves lives at sea. It provides a 24-hour service to cover search-

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Light Up Hassocks

On the 30th November, as before, the event will begin at 4.00pm with the Children’s Lantern Parade, which includes the Burgess Hill Marching Band and we believe Santa may be joining in!

During the rest of the evening, there will be entertainment by choirs and live music, in addition there will be over 25 stalls with some fairground rides and of course Santa will be in his Grotto. It will be a great experience, one not to be missed. For more information, contact us at: lightuphassocks@gmail.com or 07546 111996 and you can follow us at LightUpHassocks on Facebook.

Annual Christmas Party

Mid Sussex Older People's Council will be holding their annual Christmas Party on Saturday 1st December from 2-4pm, at King Edward Hall, Lindfield.

A wonderful afternoon, with delicious home-made cakes, all the tea or coffee you can manage, a raffle and musical

entertainment. This is a very popular event, so please book your free place by phoning our answerphone on 01444 242760, and leave your name, telephone numbers and an email address would be helpful too! If you require transport as you would otherwise be unable to attend, please let us know on your message, and we will phone you back to arrange it. You can also e-mail Nicola@msopc.org.uk for enquiries.

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Christmas Concert for Action for Children

Some sparkling Christmas music and carols are promised in a special festive concert to be performed at Haywards Heath Methodist Church by Vivace! Choir.

The concert will take place on Saturday afternoon, 2nd December at 4.00pm, and is in aid of Action for Children.

Vivace! is a small choir of mixed voices, supporting good causes, and is based in Ditchling, East Sussex. Celebrate the start of Christmas with a feast of music from this Sussex a capella choir. Carols old and new, Christmas standards and other festive pieces. Something for everyone and all sung in harmony to warm a winter afternoon. Tickets for the concert are £10.00 if purchased in advance or £12.00

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LOCAL WALK

FOREST ROW WALK To mark Remembrance Sunday we sent Robert Veitch to trek the footpaths of Forest Row and find the little known plaque to fighter pilot John Crossman

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eaving the car park on Lower Road wearing seasonal footwear, turn left and wander along Station Road. Once over the River Medway, keep going until the very end of the road veering left into a car park. Turn right, across the Forest Way, taking the footpath opposite and to the right of the pumping station.

Once through the glade the path enters a field of free-range pigs (don’t worry they’re fenced in). Follow the left side of the field to the gates at the end.

Take the small gate on the left by the sign for the Vanguard Way. The path feels like a droveway, although the scenery appears at times to be from Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Two railway sleepers form a small footbridge 50m before metal 7-bar gates appear to the left and the right. Look over the gate on the right, down in to the bottom of the valley.

It’s not visible from the gate, but there’s a memorial in the valley to Australian born John Crossman who was killed on the 30th September 1940 during the Battle of Britain. Crossman’s RAF Hurricane had been engaged in a dogfight with a Messerschmitt 109.

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The path feels like a droveway, although the scenery appears at times to be from Tolkien’s Middle Earth Back on the path, steering clear of tree roots, ruts and squirrels, keep going until the holly bushes indicate the summit. Things level off and the path smoothes out all the way to the telegraph pole at the junction. Turn left onto Cansiron Lane and follow the loosely surfaced track, which evolves into tarmac after 100m.

After 1/3rd of a mile, there are ‘Private Road’ signs on the right. Opposite them, by a pair of brick gateposts, the fingerpost indicates the route south, between the houses.

An iron fence borders the path and although narrow at first, it widens as it drops downhill, eventually opening

to a glorious view of Ashdown Forest.

Once over the stile, walk between the fences, past the fifteen oaks (you might count them differently!) to another stile. A third stile precedes power lines overhead. Hug the left side of the field towards the water trough and another stile. Head steeply downhill, albeit briefly, before turning left at the end of the fence. Follow the path to the drive, through the yard, all the way to the A22.

Turn left and amble 100m to the traffic lights, which offer the safest crossing of the road. Then it’s up the ramp to the Forest Way, the old railway line. It’s easy to imagine the days of steam and the 5:15pm from Three Bridges to Royal Tunbridge Wells braking for Forest Row station. A gap in the vegetation opens up at Guy William Davidson’s bench, which is a pleasant place to pause and contemplate.

At Brambletye Crossing, turn left onto the immaculate surface of Brambletye Lane, sauntering downhill for ¼ mile to the ruins of the 17th century Brambletye House.

There is no public access so soak it up from afar. 100m further on, turn left as the road bears right.

Walk alongside the fence, before the path chicanes left and right. Once over the River Medway turn left, passing through the kissing gate. Follow the path, running parallel to the river until a stile appears.

Stride across the field, towards the partially timber framed house and two stiles in unison. Atop the greenway turn sharp left. Then it’s over the stile and right, over the stile, across the track and

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over a third stile. Follow the left side of the field under the telephone lines to the final stile of the day.

On the other side take the left hand fork, between decaying undergrowth, then over the stream to the pebble path, meandering through S-bends back to civilisation. Walk through the rear of Kennard Court, up two sets of steps into the centre of Forest Row. Turn right and cross the main road safely. To the left of the mini roundabout is Freshfield Hall and on its’ perimeter wall is a plaque dedicated to John Crossman. From here, walk down Hartfield Road, full circle back to the car park. l

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REMEMBRANCE

HERO OF THE

GREAT WAR Ruth Lawrence tells the powerful story of a Haywards Heath war hero, Sergeant Arthur George Knight VC, who fought for our Canadian brothers

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recently spoke to Martin Barker, the great nephew of Sergeant Arthur George Knight VC, who was born in Haywards Heath in 1886 and was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for an act of exemplary conduct during the First World War. A Victoria Cross Commemorative Stone is placed in the town in his honour.

Martin and his two brothers were occasionally treated to viewings of the VC by their grandmother, Arthur’s sister Nellie, who had inherited his award and she would proudly show it to groups of schoolchildren and their teachers from the local primary school.

As a young man Arthur was apprenticed as a carpenter but his dislike of the undertaking duties that went with the job prompted him to emigrate to Canada in 1911 with his friends. He left from Southampton on the SS Albania and made his way from Quebec to Regina, Saskatchewan, where he continued his trade as a carpenter. He enlisted in the 46th Infantry Battalion in 1914 and was sent to France in 1915 in the 10th Infantry Battalion. Serving for three years as part of the 1st Canadian Division, Arthur received the Croix de Guerre from the Belgian government.

On September 2nd 1918 as Acting Sergeant, Arthur faced the enemy

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during the Second Battle of Arras, leading a bombing section forward under very heavy fire. He dashed forward alone, bayoneting several enemy machine gunners and trench mortar crews before directing fire on the retreating enemy with a Lewis gun.

Soon after, he ran on alone, killing one Officer and two N.C.O.s and capturing 20 other ranks. He then routed another enemy party single handed and survived the day. During operations the next day with his Company, Arthur

Mid Sussex District Council honoured him by naming a residential street Knight Close

and several comrades were injured or killed by an enemy shell. He was struck in the head by shell shrapnel at about 3pm and died shortly after. Arthur and six other Canadian soldiers were each awarded the VC for their bravery, gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty in that battle, on 2nd September, 1918.

Villagers did and still do regard Arthur and his comrades as liberators, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice.

Martin researched Arthur’s history in 1987 and realised that no one in the family had seen where he was buried so he and his brother Peter went to the Dominion Cemetery, Hendecourt–Les– Cagnicourt to visit his grave. Martin got in touch with the Calgary Highlanders and as a result, in one of the proudest moments of his life, a memorial plaque was unveiled on the village church at Villers-les-Cagnicourt in 2015.

Two streets in Regina, Saskatchewan are named after Arthur and in 2013 Mid Sussex District Council decided to honour him by naming a residential street Knight Close. In 2014 Haywards Heath Town Council placed a marble memorial plaque to him under the portico of the Town Hall entrance in Boltro Road. It is a fitting tribute to a son of Haywards Heath who paid with his life for the continuing freedom of others. l

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o you pop it, turn it, flip it or keep it flat? No, I’m not talking about the latest dance mooves the kids are whipping out these days, I’m talking about the humble collar. And do you know what? I just can’t decide what I like!

On the one hand there is the cool factor. I’m thinking Danny Zuko cool – a greased back bouffant and bad boy pout, penchant for jumping on cars and getting the girl. Rock chicks have been smouldering under a turned leather for years and let’s not forget the glamour puss factor a big collar provides; framing the face, lifting the hair, providing a nifty little something to gaze seductively over as you turn your head to your admirer. We all want to be that girl, don’t we?

Then on the other hand there is the preppy, slightly douchebag look championed by so many frat boys and college girls with popped up polo shirts.

An oversized, overstarched collar like a wind-blown sail flapping around

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Let’s not forget the glamour puss factor a big collar provides your face can look a little bit 80s power dressing, a little bit try hard or a little bit clownish (see Harry Hill’s ‘comedy’ look) and unless it’s a dress-up party,

Turned up, turned down, Sara Whatley examines the highs and lows of the collar this month may not be the look one is desiring.

And then of course there is the practical element to an up turned collar. It’s now properly autumn out there, the wind is merrily whipping along and downpours abound just waiting to catch you out and drizzle down your neck – but not if you’ve gone for a pop! A turned collar provides a cosy barrier against the elements, an inbuilt draft excluder, and an extra layer of scarf warmth (scarf inside or outside the collar, a whole different question). Like striding fourth in wellies, an up turned collar against the wind is an emboldening move, and there is something eminently satisfying about flipping your collar to the elements – take that, autumn!

But for me the jury’s still out I’m afraid. Sometimes I love the look, sometimes it just makes me laugh.

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IT’S CHILD’S PLAY! Reconnect with your inner child and have a go at playing! Sasha Kanal explains how to have fun with your exercises

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Keep It Up! Hula hooping is a great way to dissolve those calories.

In fact a study by the American Council on Exercise revealed that it can burn about 210 calories in a 30 minute workout depending on your age and weight. Plus it comes behind only bootcamp and kick boxing for best calorie burning rate amongst other

popular exercises. Rocking your hips to keep the hoop in place activates all the muscles of your core and helps to get rid of belly fat and slim your waist. The larger the hoop, the easier the workout and some hoops are weighted to work you even harder. Before you start, keep the hoop level by holding it on both sides, then rest it against your back and start to spin! Get one spin in and then start circling your hips to start hula hooping.

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Start moving forward by moving your left hand followed by your right foot and so on, moving back and forth. l

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hen was the last time you had fun in your workout? Here at Body Buzz we’re certainly not ones to negate any form of exercise or activity. An endorphin high no matter what activity or sport you’ve done to achieve it, is always good in our books.

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Perhaps as a rule we adults should reframe our view of exercise as a chore, a ‘work’-out or something we need to tick off our to do list at the end of the day. Or maybe this approach works for you and it’s the prescriptive approach that helps you get it done. Either way, activities that mimic or recapture childhood games are a ‘thing’ currently in the fitness world. So dust off your skipping rope, get those hula hoops out and prepare to giggle – A LOT!

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ead injury and by implication, traumatic brain injury is a common cause of admission to A&E centres around the country.

Fortunately, only a small number are serious and require detailed medical attention.

Although the brain is surrounded and protected by a very strong bony cage, the skull can be fractured in a head injury. The fracture can be a simple ‘crack’ or complicated when bits of broken bone penetrate the brain and cause serious damage. Skull fracture can be associated with bleeding both inside the brain and on the surface of the brain which can be trivial or life threatening. What is less obvious is that the brain is a semi solid, so that when the skull hits or is hit by something hard, or is subject to rapid deceleration, the brain as it were ‘sloshes around’ inside the rigid skull. This may cause bleeding and may also be associated with rotational forces that can twist the upper part of the brain on its ‘stalk’ and cause tearing of many nerve fibres which are essential parts of the brain’s communication network.

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degree of memory loss after the event, called the ‘post traumatic amnesia’ period, is a helpful guide to the degree of brain injury sustained.

Once the patient has been stabilised, they are rapidly transferred to hospital (by helicopter if necessary), where a full assessment of the brain and any other injuries can be made.

Detailed clinical examination including GCS, will help to indicate the degree and site of brain damage and this will be complimented with an urgent CT scan, looking for intracranial bleeding, the possibility of pressure on the brain, lacerations of the brain itself and

Brain injury may require immediate surgery and this may be lifesaving

blood clots within the brain. All of these possibilities will be assessed in conjunction with, as is often the case, major trauma to other parts of the body. Neurosurgery is an important part of any major trauma centre.

Brain injury may require immediate surgery and this may be lifesaving.

Patients can be deeply unconscious and require help breathing in spite of a fairly normal looking CT scan because the injury has caused microscopic damage and swelling of the brain.

Managing the increased pressure on the brain can be a major part of treatment. Sedation is often part of the intensive care that these patients need.

For a minority of patients, the degree of brain damage proves fatal. For others, when they recover consciousness, regular detailed assessment of neurological and intellectual function will be necessary, accompanied by physio and occupation therapists trained in head injury management. Many patients will need a formal assessment of IQ which may display significant problems which may affect work and social life even when they have made an excellent physical recovery. This aspect of post head injury management requires stressing so that all patients are properly assessed after the event and do not slip through the net.

Headway is a national charity that has been critical in brain injury management, the Brain and Spine Foundation can also help. l

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Saffron Mussels on Garlic Bread Garlic, saffron and mussels are a marriage made in heaven. This delicious combination makes for an indulgent snack or hearty lunch

INGREDIENTS Garlic Bread 10 x 1� (2.5cm) slices small baguette 1 medium garlic clove Saffron Mussels 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 small garlic clove, crushed 1oz (25g) butter 2floz (55ml) white wine 7oz (200g) small mussels, such as bouchot 5floz (150ml) double cream 5-6 saffron threads 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper METHOD Scoop some of the bread out of the centre of the baguette slices to make room for the mussels.

Rub the baguette all over with the garlic. Bake in a preheated oven at gas mark 5/375f/190c for 5-8 minutes until just coloured and slightly crisp.

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Cook the shallots in the 2 butter in a large pan over a medium heat for 5 minutes until softened. Pour in the wine, increase the heat to high, stir well and then add the mussels. Cover with a lid and steam for 4-5 minutes until all the shells have opened. Discard any that are unopened. Lift out with a slotted spoon and cool before removing the mussel meat from the shells. Strain the liquid to remove any grit. the baguette slices 3 Put into a preheated oven 70 SUSSEX LIVING | November 2018

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at gas mark 4/350f/180c to warm through for 1-2 minutes.

Stir the cream, saffron 4 threads and parsley into the mussel juices and reduce down if necessary to a coating consistency. Season, return the mussel meat to the pan to heat through for

1-2 minutes over a medium heat and then spoon into the warm baguette slices. Serve.

Advance preparation Steam the mussels, make the sauce and return the mussels to the sauce up to 6 hours before, cover and chill.

Reheat for 4-5 minutes over a medium temperature until

very hot. Fill to order in the warmed baguette slices.

Freezing: the baked baguette slices can be frozen up to 4 weeks ahead. l Recipe & food styling Jan Baldwin /Narratives Photographer Lorna Wing /Narratives

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t’s a mid-week lunchtime at the Cat Inn in idyllic West Hoathly, and the pub’s stylish restaurant is bustling with contented diners.

Delicious smells waft from plates piled high with golden puff pastry pies, buttered vegetables and perfectly cooked chips. In the snug 16th century bar area, walkers with their dogs in tow linger over pints of real ale and locals warm themselves around an inglenook fireplace. Even before we’ve sampled the food, it’s easy to see why this multiaward-winning inn has built up such a stellar reputation both locally and further afield.

“We serve good, flavoursome food of a very high standard, but this isn’t a restaurant – we’re still a traditional country pub,” explains owner Andrew Russell. Browsing the menu, I can see what he means. It’s the ideal mix of traditional comfort food (think Harveys beer-battered fish and chips, prime aged beef burger and scrumptious sounding pies) and more adventurous fare.

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Guy, my husband, opts for the Squid Salad with chorizo, apple and sweet chilli from the inventive and well-stocked special menu. He’s blown away by the zesty flavours and the perfectly cooked seafood.

For our mains, we decide to sample both a traditional Cat Inn speciality and a creative combo from the pub’s talented Head Chef Alex Jacquemin.

Guy goes for the Steak, Mushroom and Ale pie, which comes with a decorative plait of mashed potato. I have Wild Skate Wing, bought in fresh that day.

Its subtle flavour is wonderfully set off by a lemony caper sauce and crushed Ratte potatoes.

The quality and freshness of the ingredients shines through in every dish we have. My beetroot was picked freshly that morning at nearby Courtlands Nursery, the pastry in Guy’s pie was made in-house and the meat is delivered daily by a local butcher. Even the clotted cream ice cream that accompanies my Spiced Ginger Cake dessert is made in the pub kitchens – and it shows.

“This is the best pudding I’ve ever eaten,” I tell Andrew gratefully, as Guy tucks into an almost equally delicious Spiced Victoria Plum and Apple Nut Crumble.

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It’s easy to see why this multiaward-winning inn has built up such a stellar reputation Sussex to have been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand for goodquality, good-value cooking. Together with the comfortable rooms and tranquil setting have also earned a glowing review in the Good Hotel Guide, making The Cat a destination well worth a visit. l The Cat Inn Queen’s Square, West Hoathly, West Sussex RH19 4PP 01342 810369 thecatinn@googlemail.com www.catinn.co.uk

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Christmas Cake Linda James creates this fruity Christmas cake that benefits from being made well before so you can ‘feed’ it Drambuie to keep it moist, tasty and just a little bit naughty above the top. Use string to tie a double thickness of baking parchment around the outside of the tin. This will help prevent the cake from drying out during cooking.

Preparation: 1-2 hours, plus overnight soaking Cooking time: 3 to 4 hours Makes: 25-30 slices INGREDIENTS 750g vine fruit mix 250g soft apricots, quartered 200g cut mixed peel 200g glacé cherries, halved 100g pitted soft prunes, quartered Grated zest and juice of 1 orange 100ml Drambuie, plus extra to ‘feed’ the cake 250g unsalted butter, softened 200g dark muscovado sugar 5 medium eggs, beaten 300g plain flour, sifted 200g walnut pieces FOR THE ICING 500g ready to roll regal icing Icing sugar, for dusting FOR THE MARZIPAN 4 tbsp apricot jam 500g marzipan Icing sugar, for dusting METHOD Place all the dried fruit in a large bowl then stir in the grated orange zest and juice, and the Drambuie. Cover and leave to soak overnight.

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Preheat the oven to 2 150°C, gas mark 2.

Grease and line the base

and sides of a 20cm square (or 23cm diameter round) cake tin with baking parchment so it stands 5cm

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In a large bowl, use a 3 hand-held electric whisk to beat together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the beaten egg, a little at a time. If the mixture begins to curdle, add a spoonful of flour with the last few additions of egg.

Remove the cake from 5 the tin and store in its lining paper, wrapped tightly in foil. Keep in a cool place.

Feed the cake every few weeks by making small holes in its top, then drizzling with a couple of tablespoons of Drambuie. This will help to keep the cake moist and add extra flavour. If the cake has domed in the centre neatly slice off the top before covering with marzipan.

To ensure a completely flat surface turn the cake upside down before decorating.

Add the soaked fruit To marzipan the cake: in 4 and walnuts, with any 6 a small saucepan, warm remaining liquid, mix well. the jam with 1 tablespoon of Fold in the rest of the flour.

Spoon into the cake tin, level the top of the mixture.

Stand the tin on a tray and bake for 3-4 hours until cooked, covering the top of the cake with foil if it starts to over-brown. When a skewer comes out clean, the cake is cooked. Leave to cool completely in the tin.

cold water then sieve to get rid of any lumps. Place the cake on a board and brush with the warm jam. On a surface dusted with icing sugar, roll out the marzipan to a 35cm square. Lift over the cake and ease to fit smoothly around the sides.

Trim off any excess. (If you don’t want to ice it straight

away, cover with Clingfilm and store in a cool place for up to a week.)

To ice the cake: first, 7 lightly brush the marzipan with water. On

a surface dusted with icing sugar, roll out the regal icing to a 35cm square.

Lift over the cake and ease to fit smoothly around the sides. Trim off any excess.

Dust your palms with icing sugar and gently ‘polish’ the surface of the icing with the heel of your hand to smooth out any creases. Wrap any leftover icing in Clingfilm to decorate the top of the cake.

Decorate how you wish.

8 Once decorated, cover the cake loosely and store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks before Christmas.

If you wanted to make as presents just increase the volume, put the extra into smaller cake tins and decorate with fruits and nuts. l

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Chestnut Soup This hearty soup is the perfect addition to any autumn table or would make a lovely starter for a Christmas dinner

Heat the oil in a heavy2 bottomed pan and add the onion and garlic; fry

INGREDIENTS 1lb 2oz/ 510g tomatoes, fresh, frozen or canned 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped 7oz/ 200g chestnuts, roughly chopped 1¾ pint/ 1 litre chicken stock 3½oz/ 100g smoked ham, cubed (for a spicy kick use diced chorizo sausage) Chopped flat-leaf parsley to garnish

gently until limp. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the chopped chestnuts and simmer for a further 3 minutes. Add the stock then liquidise or purée in batches.

Return the soup to the pan, add the smoked ham or chorizo and simmer for a few minutes. Serve garnished with chopped flat-leaved parsley. l

METHOD If using fresh tomatoes, blanch in boiling water for 1 minute, remove the skins and chop roughly.

Taken from Selected Sweet Chestnut Recipes, compiled and published by the Felbridge History Group, www.felbridge.org.uk

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Gallery 92 in Hurstpierpoint is the perfect place to find gift inspiration, with handmade arts, crafts and gifts from more than 20 local Sussex artists. Pictured are Sussex themed gifts by Clare Harms.

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Jars also available separately. www.pollyannaskitchen.co.uk 01798 669273

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Swains Farm Shop

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★ An Aladdin’s cave of art materials, including sketchbooks, cartridge paper, paint, brushes and much more… New Christmas selection now in stock! Save 10% on your first purchase on production of this advert.

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t for fundraising even Holding a special memory es Hospice and in St Peter & St Jam tley Linn tells Sara Wha of Roger Linn, Liz 6th December what to expect on

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hink of a light, bright, positive place. A special place full of caring and compassionate people, a healing place to come and receive treatment and a safe and supportive place to come and rest in peace. This is St Peter & St James Hospice.

Set in the beautiful Sussex countryside and surrounded by gardens, forests, walks and donkeys, St Peter & St James is a place many hold dear in their hearts. Inside their welcoming walls countless people have received the greatest of care in all sorts of capacities; from counselling services, pain and symptom control, a Day Centre offering homemade lunch and tea, companionship, massage and entertainment such as musical recitals and craft activities, to the more longterm respite and end of life care.

St Peter & St James is a place many hold dear in their hearts The main hospice rooms are all en suite and have a pull-down bed for relatives to stay, making for a homely and relaxed atmosphere where patients feel safe and happy. Along with the six community nurses and two physiotherapists who all do home visits, there are numerous and invaluable

volunteers working at the hospice doing everything from tea and coffee to gardening, maintenance and making sure the bird tables are well stocked.

The cost of running such a place is understandably vast, costing £7,200 a day, and the majority of this comes from individuals and families in the community, local businesses and Trusts and fundraising support groups.

One such fundraiser is Liz Linn.

Many of you will remember Liz’s husband, Roger Linn, who wrote for Sussex Living for many years. His hilarious column ‘View from the Downs’ was eagerly anticipated each month and he was a dear friend to the team here. Like so many before and after him, Roger

and his family received exceptional care from St Peter & St James, and now Liz is putting her all into fundraising for the hospice, and remembering Roger.

“I have very enthusiastic friends helping me to put on this event, to name but a few Penney, Paula and Carol,” Liz tells me. “And we are hoping to beat our total last year, which was over £1,300.” If you cannot attend but wish to make a donation please email Liz. This year the event will be on Thursday 6th December at Liz’s home in Hurstpierpoint. Doors open from 11am and homemade cake and coffee will be on offer until 2pm. Then from 6-9pm there will be prosecco and nibbles. During the day they will be holding a tombola with some fantastic prizes all donated by local businesses, such as meals, hair and beauty treatments, family farm visits, children’s adventure camp prizes, animal goodies, clothes, wine, deli treats and alternative health treatments. If anyone wants to donate prizes please get in touch. There will also be a pop-up fashion shop, second hand books and endless friendly company.

Liz and her team welcome their suggested donation of £5 on the door and are very much looking forward to a full house again this year, so do join them in support of this wonderful hospice. l St Peter & St James Fundraising Event Thursday 6th December 11am-2pm, 6-9pm Mandarin House, 33 High Street, Hurstpierpoint elizabeth.linn3@gmail.com

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Grape Tree

★ Delicious snacks and health foods including nuts, seeds, dried and crystallised fruit, superfoods, confectionery, cooking and baking ingredients. Plus gifts, snacks and ingredients to set you up for the festive season.

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★ For a unique and fun Christmas gift, choose a voucher to the Cheesemaking Workshop.

Guests learn to make six soft cheeses in a day, enjoy cheese tastings, a delicious cheese inspired lunch with wine and take home some of the cheeses made on the day.

01903 889730 www.thecheesemakingworkshop.co.uk

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Nymans Add some colour to The Snowman™ and The Snowdog your this2 Jan: 10am 4pm Festive fun weekend from Sat 1 Dec until Weds autumn atoriginal Gibside Exhibition featuring artwork from the 2012 film in the Gallery from 17 Nov.

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Go crunching through fallen leaves and discover a forest the garden or get crafting on one of our festive drop-in teeming with wildlife and autumn colours, with walking sessions.

See who find the most winter scarves and routes for all ages andcan abilities.

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Toy Appeal More Radio’s popular Toy Appeal is set to return this Christmas.

The long standing annual appeal continues to bring smiles to the faces of children and teenagers across Sussex who may otherwise have a Christmas to forget. Programme Controller Pete McIntosh told us how you can make a difference

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t is estimated that more than a quarter of children in Sussex are living in poverty – as a result many of them won’t be expecting a visit this year from Father Christmas.

Each year, More Radio encourages listeners to donate new toys suitable for deserving young children who may otherwise go without. This year, the Sussex-based radio station have teamed up with both Tesco and Sainsbury’s, as well as dozens of other local businesses to provide collection points across the county where listeners can get involved and support the popular initiative.

More Radio’s Breakfast Presenter Nick Osborne said, “We have seen the Appeal grow every year. We are consistently overwhelmed by the generosity of Sussex residents who get behind the campaign year after year and allow us to support so many worthwhile charities and organisations over the festive period. We really are grateful

for all the donations we receive, and would like to thank everybody who has previously supported the Appeal. We know from the feedback we receive from the groups we support just how much of a difference the Toy Appeal can make.”

“Every toy we collect gets distributed to disadvantaged children across our local area,” said Pete.

“These are children who might not otherwise receive a present at Christmas.

They may be spending the festive season in hospital, suffer from a physical or learning disability, or just be from a disadvantaged background where their parents or guardians simply can’t afford to provide gifts and presents. Last year we were able to support more than 20 charities and voluntary organisations and we are always looking to help more.

If you’re involved in a charity or group working with children, we really want to hear from you. You can contact us via our website, moreradio.online to register your interest.”

Last year the station collected 3,000 new toys and games and will be looking to grow this number further when the campaign begins in November. Pete continued, “This year we really want to up the focus on teenagers. We have always been inundated with toys suitable for younger children and we are blown away by people’s generosity. It would be brilliant if we could expand the appeal to support disadvantaged older children.

I know they can be difficult to buy for but books, age appropriate games, and even gift cards are always popular.”

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CHRISTMAS

Christmas in

HAYWARDS HEATH! We all know Haywards Heath townsfolk are very special people and, at Christmas, our community truly comes together to bring happiness, joy and laughter to everyone with our Christmas Festival Weekend. Nicola Bird and Ruth de Mierre give us details of the festive programme

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he Christmas Festival Weekend is on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th November in the centre of town. Hosted and sponsored by The Orchards, the fun begins at 11.00am on Saturday, with entertainment for all on the stage; school choirs, concert bands, Spanish dancing, marching bands, amazing dance troupes and stiltwalking jazz musicians.

In the afternoon we’ll be welcoming Father Christmas with his elves and real reindeer In the afternoon we’ll be welcoming Father Christmas with his elves and real reindeer and, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald and Daisy Duck, there’ll be a grand parade through the Town, before Santa switches on the lights at 5.00pm to herald the beginning of a wonderful Christmas! There’ll also be fireworks in Victoria Park at 5.30pm, courtesy of Haywards Heath Town Council, to round off a perfect day.

We all know Christmas isn’t just one day, so Santa will be back on Sunday 25th November and the entertainment and merriment will go on and on! The amazing Oathall Jazz Band will begin the fun at 11.30am, followed by the Mid Sussex Band, a local drama group and musicians from Ensemble Reza Community Orchestra.

Santa will return on the three following Saturdays, the 1st, 8th and 15th December, when he’ll be joined by carol singers and, on Saturday 8th, an animal school where you can meet, cuddle, learn about and feed new friends. We’re also welcoming the Ditchling Morris Men on Saturday 22nd December to really get you in the festive mood before Christmas Day. Nicola Bird, Orchards Manager, says, “Christmas is a time for family and friendship, as well as for giving and receiving gifts. We’re very lucky, here, to have so many friends who give their talents to bring joy and happiness to so many of our community.”

PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION Meanwhile, all the local primary school children have been creating wonderful designs for our Town’s Christmas Card Competition, the best of which will be displayed in The Orchards from the last week in October and judged at an award ceremony set for Monday 19th November. There’ll be prizes for the winners and the overall winner will be the official 2019 Christmas card for The Orchards.

Children from St Joseph’s Catholic

Primary School, St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School, Warden Park Primary Academy, Harlands Primary School, Northland’s Wood Primary Academy and Bolnore Village Primary School are all hard at work designing their perfect Christmas ‘Greetings’ within three age categories. The Town Mayor Cllr Jim Knight and Katie Heath will be in the Orchards in the week beginning 12th November to judge the entries and, more importantly, will hand out awards and prizes on the 19th November at 12.30pm.

Orchards Manager, Nicola Bird, says, “We’ve so much talent here in our Town, I’ve been amazed at the high standard of creativity and so proud to have the winning entry as our annual Christmas card.” l

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PETS

It’s a Dog’s Life Happy Birthday to Rolo the Border Terrier! He is turning 16, or about 80 in dog years, a ripe old age indeed

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ovember hosts a number of significant events, not least of which is my birthday! I shall be sixteen this time, which makes me a very senior dog, so like many of advancing years I’d like to pass on some advice.

Firstly, I’d like to point out that old age isn’t an illness, it’s a life stage, so anybody who treats me like some doddery old boy who doesn’t know his snout from his waggy end, is in for a bit of a shock. I might have silver fur, but underneath, I’m the same old rascal I’ve always been and I like to flatter myself that I never knowingly pass over an opportunity for bad behaviour. At least these days I can’t hear ‘Them Indoors’ telling me off and the rude names that they tend to attach to me, which are often in recent years, prefaced with the word ‘old’. ‘Senior’ is much more gentil and distinguished.

outrider when I’m out in my buggy and I despatch him to exercise ‘Her Indoors’ when the weather is too inclement for a dog of my age. She needs the exercise, what can I tell you. He also hears things that I can’t and starts barking, so that I can join in and save ‘Them Indoors’ from the evils of the delivery people, the refuse collection, or any

unattributed little noise that attracts our attention. The other night, when we were out for our late-night garden visit, I found an intruder of a feline disposition. I sounded the alarm, which I’m sure our neighbours appreciated, and then got Teddy to escort the little blighter off our property. He’s got younger legs and a sturdier presence.

And finally, exploit your age shamelessly. Cuteness might belong to puppies, but I can deploy a pair of appealing eyes and a fine set of eyebrows as well as the best of them.

You may have heard the expression ‘silver fox’ but why should foxes have all the fun? After all, life is for enjoying whatever your age. l

I never knowingly pass over an opportunity for bad behaviour Secondly, they say that to grow old is to witness the reduction of limitless possibilities, or to put it another way, you start to run out of ‘firsts’, but don’t let this cramp your style. However many things you’ve done with your life there are always new things to bark at, new edibles or not quite edibles to eat, and fresh adventures to have. I’ve done lots of things since I reached double figures: winning rosettes at dog shows, making guest appearances on the radio, doing book signings, riding in a backpack and a buggy, there is a long and increasing list.

Thirdly, get staff! I have ‘Her Indoors’ waiting on me hand and foot, worrying over any little ailments, and making sure I’m getting my fair share of treats and life’s comforts. Then I’ve got my apprentice Teddy. It’s surprisingly useful to have a younger set of paws to deploy tactically. He’s my November 2018 | SUSSEX LIVING 87

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A simple process of logic is all that it takes to solve each puzzle in this game. Put the numbers 1 to 9 in each vertical column and each horizontal line. Each number must appear only once in each column and line and in each of the 3x3 boxes in the grid.

Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet.

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As you get the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and control grid. Check off the alphabetical list of letters as you identify them.

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1. Amusing person (8) 5. Refer to (4) 9. Blissful state (7) 10. Choral composition (5) 11. Throw (3) 12. Chinese fruit (6) 15. Not heavy (5) 17. Valley (4) 19. Small canine pet (6) 22. Drench (6) 24. Expensive (4) 26. Church council (5) 27. Incendiary liquid (6) 30. Evergreen creeper (3) 32. Expel from property (5) 33. Florida city (7) 34. Certain (4) 35. Bountiful (8)

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Free Flu Vaccinations A more effective vaccine for the over 65s is being offered this winter in a bid to keep the viral infection at bay. As older people can have weakened immune systems, they are at higher risk of suffering serious symptoms of the flu that can be life threatening. The new vaccine could see 30,000 fewer people require an appointment with their GP, as well as 2,000 fewer admissions to hospital. Ultimately this is expected to save more than 700 lives this winter.

As well as those over the age of 65, the flu vaccine is also available free to those in groups at particular risk of infection and complications, including: children aged 2 to 3, and those in the school vaccination programme, pregnant women, adults and children with underlying health conditions (especially heart and respiratory disease) and carers.

Vaccination is the most effective protection we have against the virus and the best way to protect yourself.

If you are eligible for your free flu jab, please contact your local GP surgery or participating pharmacy to get more information and book yourself an appointment.

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Santa Claus

IS COMING TO TOWN Christmas has gone high-tech! The Burgess Hill Roundtable has a new tracker to show you where and when Santa will be visiting to raise funds for the local community. Chairman (and Chief Elf) Jensen Bourke explained how you could get involved

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he holidays are coming!

And this means that Santa returns to our local streets for his annual tour to spread his Christmas cheer and to meet and greet all of our local families. Santa is looking forward to seeing you all again this year (perhaps sharing the odd glass of sherry!) and he will be touring on his sleigh complete with his dazzling lights, his reindeer, Christmas music and his snow machine.

So how do we know where Santa will be this year? Well he is proud to introduce his new Santa tracker, which will let you know exactly where he will be on each day. Santa’s tracker will show you a real-time map and it will pin point his exact location minute by minute, what it will not show you is his hideout in the North Pole which will have to remain a secret to us all according to Santa! Visit burgesshill. roundtablesanta.co.uk to sign up to the tracker. In addition, his elves will be publishing the routes on the following facebook page: Burgess Hill Haywards Heath and District Round Table.

Santa admits that he needs to rely on his younger elves to help him use social media to let families know exactly where he will be and at what time. Santa said, “Woodworking skills, milk and cookies are more my thing so I left all this new digital stuff which

I know nothing about to my younger elves who seem to spend most of their time on their phones rather than perfecting their wood working skills!”

Santa did go on to say that he is always on the lookout for support, so this is your chance to get involved with your family and help Santa out on his routes by collecting monies together with our local Roundtable families. These monies will be used for local charities and good causes and being a part of

Santa is proud to introduce his new Santa tracker, which will let you know exactly where he will be on each day the Christmas collections is a great deal of fun and chance for you to do something a little bit different whilst helping our community. Roundtable families have been helping Santa out for the best part of 30 years and one of its many core values is to support our community. Being a part of Roundtable allows its members and their families to make some real changes for the better for our local people and it is also an

excellent chance to meet new people in a warm, friendly, social and supportive environment. Many of its members benefit from making new friends, learning new skills, doing something a little bit different to what they are used to and having the knowledge that they have made a real difference to the lives of others.

So, Santa’s call to action is to please help him this year by getting in touch with his chief elf Jensen on 07823 401912 or at jb@bennettoakley. co.uk. See how you and your family can get involved and why not take the opportunity to find out more about the benefits of being part of Roundtable, Jensen is looking forward to hearing from you. l

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Thursday 01 - Friday 30 November, MondayFriday 09:30-15:30 and Saturday 10:00-15:30

Programme, available in the village, or download from www.cuckfieldmuseum.org

Cards for Good Causes

Burgess Hill Library, The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Christmas cards, calendars, wrapping paper, toys and stocking fillers for 36 Charities both national and local. This event will continue until Wednesday 05 December. Contact: Caroline Exall, Manager 01444 410679 pimandray@gmail.com

Thursday 01 November, 15:00-17:30

Fun and Fireworks

Thursday 01 - Friday 30 November, MondaySaturday 10:00-16:00

Cards for Good Causes

Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BN Christmas cards, calendars, wrapping paper, toys and stocking fillers for 36 Charities, both national and local.

Caroline Exall, Manager 01444 410679 pimandray@gmail.com Thursday 01 – Sunday 18 November

Cuckfield Remembers 1918-2018 Memorial Walk

Cuckfield This free walk starts on Monday 29th October. Follow the trail and see the houses of 37 of our Cuckfield men who died in World War I. Find the map in our Cuckfield Remembers

Sussex Chorus

Meridian Voices. Concerts are held on the first Friday of each month.

Tea, coffee and squash available from 12:30 and there is no charge.

(Market Manager). Sue.young@ forestrow.gov.uk 01342 778062 www.forestrow.gov.uk

Saturday 03 November

St Mary’s Church’s Autumn Fair

Twineham CofE School, Church Lane, Twineham, Haywards Heath RH17 5NR Family fun including a fantastic firework display, tombola, penny guy competition, bar, hot dogs, entertainment, bonfire, face painting, popcorn, soup and flashing merchandise. £1.50 on the door, under 2s free. Julia Pattenden, fots@email.com

Winter Wellness Weekend

Friday 02 November, 11:00-16:00

Puppy Party

Taster Day from The Sussex Kitchen

Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE With Christmas pastries, cakes and mince pies, this will be a glorious day with scrumptious goodies. Free entry.

01342 824673 info@seasonsforestrow.co.uk seasonsforestrow.co.uk Friday 02 November, 13:00

Lunch Time Concerts in Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ

Saturday 1st December 2018 The King’s Church Burgess Hill 7.30pm

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Messiah Part I and Hallelujah Chorus Haydn | Missa Brevis Mozart | Exsultate Jubilate

Arundel Wetland Centre, Arundel BN18 9PB Stay healthy and stress-free this season. Local mindfulness practitioners are on hand with taster sessions, demos and displays on how to live well this winter. WWT Arundel Wetland Centre 01903 881525.

Saturday 03 November 10:00 Browns Natural Pet Store, Ferring Street BN12 5JP Bring your puppy to a special in store party and recieve 10% off all products.

Free entry, but booking essential as spaces are limited. contact@ brownsnaturalpetstore.co.uk www.brownsnaturalpetstore.co.uk 01903 899979.

Saturday 03 November, 10:00-15:00

Forest Row Village Market

Community Centre Car Park, or Foresters Green, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Locally produced fine food and crafts market. Contact: Mrs Sue Young

Saturday 03 November

St Mary’s Church Hall Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DS Stalls plus fun and games – something for everyone! All proceeds to the maintenance and upkeep of our beautiful church. Small charge. Karen Blackman 01342 410718 Saturday 03, 10, 17 & 24 November, 12:0016:00

Sussex Crafts – Knit and Natter

130 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LT All levels and abilities welcome. We can help you get started and give advice. Come and join us and make new friends whilst having fun. £2 incl. tea/coffee and biscuits 01444 455611.

Sunday 04 November, 09:00-11:00

Veteran Car Run Breakfast

The Victory Inn, Warninglid Road, Staplefield RH17 6EU Come and watch the London to Brighton veteran car run and enjoy a fantastic all-you-can-eat and drink breakfast buffet. £12 adults, £7 children. Please book: 01444 400463.

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General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 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 Tuesday 06 November, 14:30

Lindfield Preservation Society

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH An Illustrated Talk by Ian Gledhill - Oh, We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside. A lighthearted look at seaside entertainment in Sussex over the years, including a brief history of the seaside itself. All welcome, entry free. Contact: John Chapman 01444 484470.

Tuesday 06 November, 19:30-21:00

Worthing Antique, Arts & Collectors Club

Worthing Lecture Theatre (below main library) Richmond Road, Worthing BN11 1HD All are welcome. Annual membership is £30 or £5 per talk. Contact: Andrew Pescott 07984 403890 or worthingantiqueclub@yahoo.co.uk Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

‘Gages’ Home Delivery Service – Forest Row Parish Council

Delivered to the Forest Row and Ashurst Wood Area This service allows residents that are unable to visit us for lunch to have a home-cooked meal delivered. Soup £2, Main Meal £4.50, Dessert £2. The cost to deliver a meal is 50p per day.

Contact: Sara Smart sara.smart@forestrow.co.uk Wednesday 07 November, 13:45 for 14:00-16:30

Burgess Hill Flower Club Demonstration by Janice Mason Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Demonstration entitled Pots of Colour. Members competition, refreshments, flower raffle, sales table. Visitors £6.00. First visit free with Sussex Living Magazine.

Contact: Judith Alexander 01444 871886.

Friday 09 November, 20:00-21:30

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road RH15 8DX Burgess Hill History Society monthly meeting. Ian Everest talks about the above from its beginnings during the Great War. Members £1, Visitors £3, including refreshments. Contact: Fred Avery 01444 235240.

Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 November

Wood Machining

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ

Learn how to safely and effectively operate all the big machines together with lots of handy tips. £300.

Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.

Saturday 10 November, 09:30-11:15

Jumble Sale

St. Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Items for sale include bric-a-brac, books, clothing, toys and games, etc.

Refreshments available. 40p for adults and children free. All welcome. Parish Office 0300 111 8150.

Saturday 10 November 10:00-13:00

Henfield Christmas Charities Fair

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way BN5 9DB Come along to find nearly 40 charities offering all sorts of gifts, toys, food, chocolates and produce.

Refreshments also available and the famous bacon butties. 50p entry.

Margaret Hollingsworth 01273 493754 margaret@deadlinegraphics.co.uk Saturday 10 November, 10:00-14:00

Balcombe Village Craft Gift & Produce Market

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Lots of lovely things to see, so come enjoy the market and meet friends and help us fundraise for St. Catherine's Hospice. See also renowned WWI Frescoes, well worth a visit. For more information: 01444 811462.

Saturday 10 November, 11:00-16:00

Mansion Market

Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA Parking and entry are free to this lively market in beautiful surroundings.

Clothing, crafts from many parts of the world, plants, delicious local organic produce and more. Puppet shows, all-day café and fun for all the family!

To book a stall: 01342 824944.

Saturday 10 November, 19:00 Arrival

Sparkling Wine Makers Dinner

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Enjoy an evening of sparkling wine from international award winning Ridgeview Estate Winery, paired with our divine dining. £79.50 per person.

Reservations Team 01342 824988.

Sunday 11 November, 19:30-21:30

Mid-Sussex Centenary Remembrance Concert

Dolphin Centre, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY Ardingly Choral Society with MidSussex Sinfonia, Copthorne Prep School Choir and local soloists will perform Faurés Requiem, Mascagni's Intermezzo & Hymn and other music for Remembrance, conducted by Robert Hammersley. £15 (conc. £13).

In aid of The Royal British Legion. M Kershaw 01825 791241; Carousel Music 01444 417654; Dolphin Centre Box Office 01444 457337; online tickets at www.ardinglychoralsociety.org

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Monday 12 November, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Knepp’s Rewilding Project – a Naturalistic Grazing System. A talk by Penny Green. Members £1.50. Visitors £2. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 83235.

Monday 12 November, 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? 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.

Tuesday 13 November, 09:30-14:30

Christmas Crochet

Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Join us for a day of making festive baubles, mini stockings and bells.

Amigurumi inspired projects for the festive season. £60. www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540.

Tuesday 13 November, 19:45

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society Talk and Short AGM

Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY The Winter Garden - An illustrated

talk on some of the loveliest winter performers by Sally Gregson from Mill Cottage Plants. £1 members £2 non-members. Contact: Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 14 November, 13:00-14:00

Tiger Arts Free Lunchtime Concert

All Saints Church, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HS Light lunches and music and singing concert. Everyone welcome.

Free entry, but donations towards lunch and concert costs would be appreciated. Contact: allsaints@ lindfieldnfo/tigerarts 01444 483294.

Wednesday 14 November, 20:00

Balcombe History Society Talk

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Allen and Rene Marriott - Sussex History through the Lens of the Magic Lantern. There will also be an early flavour of Christmas to this, our last talk of the year. £1 members and £3 visitors, including refreshments. Julie 01444 811641.

Thursday 15 November, Doors 19:30 Film 20:00

Ditchling Film Society

Ditchling Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT A Fantastic Woman 100 mins 15 Cert. Director: Sebastian Lelio, Chile Spanish. Free coffee and biscuits beforehand and wine can be purchased by the glass. Ample free parking behind hall. Guests and

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Friday 16 November, 10:00-12:00

Coffee Morning

All Saints United Reformed Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 OJS In aid of Children’s Missionary Society and Water Aid. Cakes, raffle, books, crafts etc.

Friday 16 November, 10:00-12:00

The Visually-Impaired Reading Group Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BN This group meets every third Friday.

Transport provided. If interested please contact Dorothy Lazenby on 01444 450947.

Sussex Mineral and Fossil Show

Organic Wine and Cheese Tasting Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Join us for an exclusive tasting event, with some of the very best organic wines and cheeses. Free entry. 01342 824673 info@seasonsforestrow.co.uk seasonsforestrow.co.uk Friday 16 November, 19:30-21:30

East Grinstead Society Meeting

Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Our Floral Town - A talk by Jenny Watson, EGTC Head Gardener. Jenny co-ordinates the floral displays in the High Street and maintains the Terrace

JAFARGHOLI (EastEnders)

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 17 November, 10:00-16:30

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Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Stunning displays of minerals and fossils, and an ultraviolet mineral room. Excellent activities for children including gold panning for real gold, searching for crystals and fossils. Talks including Sussex Dinosaurs. £2.50 adults, 50p children. 01403 274647.

Saturday 17 November, 11:00-16:00

RSPCA South Godstone Christmas Fair

RSPCA S.G. Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road/ A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB Games, stalls, face painting, craft stalls. Santa's Grotto: £3.00/child, gift included. Light refreshments. Free parking. Proceeds directly support animal centre. Donations to the

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Saturday 17 November, 19:30

Barnstormers Comedy Club

Balcombe Club, Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road RH176HP Comedians are Tony Burgess, Anthony King and special guest Andrew Lawrence. Manager, Balcombe Club 01444 811226 manager@balcombeclub.co.uk Sunday 18 November, 16:30-19:30

Grape & Grain Christmas Tasting 51 The Broadway, Haywards Heath RH16 3AS This year’s tasting will feature the usual extensive selection of wines, as well as showcasing a new local gin and local beers. £15. Ed & Angelica 01444 456217 info@grapegrain.co.uk Sunday 18 November, 19:30

Monsters: A Modern Frankenstein Story

Disney’s Christopher Robin (PG) Starring Ewan McGregor.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.

Tuesday 20 November, 13:30

Lancing College Lunchtime Concert

Recital Room, Lancing College, Lancing BN15 ORW A variety of musical delights from current pupils. This is a free half hour concert, but please contact us to book. College Reception: 01273 452213 www.lancingcollege.co.uk Tuesday 20 November, 19:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road BN6 9UY Annual Meeting followed by cheese and wine. Jane Biggs 01273 834421.

The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG Celebrating 200 years of Mary Shelley’s classic, Pitchy Breath Theatre Company faithfully bring the Frankenstein story into the 21st century. £12 (Concessions £10).

01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com

Wednesday 21 November, 20:00-22:30

Meeting of the Royal Marines Association

Upstairs Function Room, The Royal British Legion, 9-11 Buckingham Road, Shoreham by Sea BN43 5UA A gathering of Ex Royal Marines and veterans to have a meeting about local events and to socialise together.

Yearly Membership Fee of £15 plus £3 local subs. Contact: Maureen Copelin

Sunday 18 November, 19:30

Wivelsfield Films

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG

Maureen.copelin@ntlworld.com 01273 236437.

Thursday 22 November, 09:30-14:30

Felted Slippers

Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Try your hand at making the warmest pair of slippers ever. We’ll show you how to wet felt your way to foot happiness. £65. www. madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk Thursday 22 – Friday 30 November

Glow Wild

Wakehurst, Ardingly Road, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN Discover a spellbinding winter lantern trail where trees, ponds and forests are brought to life with magical lights and fire. Adults £14, Children (4-16), £8 (Free for under 4s). Family tickets available. Discounts for Friends of Kew and Friends of Wakehurst. Kew.org/ glowwild 01444 894066 wakehurst@kew.org.

Friday 23, 18:30-21:00 & Saturday 24 November, 09:30-13:00

Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair

Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Over 30 stalls offering a wide range of gifts including: scarves, pictures, chutney, cards, jewellery, books, cakes, calendars and stocking fillers. Adults 50p – includes a free tea or coffee.

Children free.

Friday 23 – Sunday 25 November, 10:30-16:00

Christmas Market

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 OEU Buy Christmas gifts and enjoy a great day out, as over 150 stands ‘pop up’ all over the Museum’s site! £8 adults, free child (0-17 years), free disabled + helper.

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Taster Day with Seggiano, Real Food from Italy!

Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Join us for an organic gourmet spread of Christmas goodies, straight from Italy. Free entry. 01342 824673 info@seasonsforestrow.co.uk seasonsforestrow.co.uk Friday 23 November, 20:00

Hurstpierpoint Historical & Geographical Society

The Guide Hall, Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY An English History of Freedom – Speaker Andy Thomas. Admission: Free to members (£13 pa membership fee). Non-members welcome: entrance fee £3, £2 to members of other Historical Societies.

Saturday 24 November,10:00-12:00

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clothes, books, toys, jewellery, Christmas cards and calendars, gifts, tombola and raffle. Entry 30p. Contact: Rosemary Harding 01273-846946 rosemary.harding@ mypostoffice.co.uk Saturday 24 November, 10:00-12:30

Christmas Coffee Morning

Burgess Hill Theatre Club, 103 Church Walk Burgess Hill RH15 9BQ In aid of St Catherine’s Hospice, Christmas tombola large selection of cakes, chutneys jams, marmalade all homemade, knitting by Jenny. Contact Judy 01444 248595 from Burgess Hill Friends of St Catherine’s Hospice.

Saturday 24 November, 10:30-14:30

Winter Fayre in Aid of Pyecombe Church

United Reform Church Hall, 23 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB A number of stalls selling handmade crafts and gifts, delicious food – take away and lunches, £100 grand draw and much more. Free entry. Karen Lewis 07818 568999, karenalew1@aol. com www.pyecombevillage.co.uk Saturday 24 November, 19:00-21:00

Ensemble Reza Candlelit Concert Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ Start your festive season with a candlelit concert with virtuoso musicians Ensemble Reza, featuring beautiful music by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Tickets: £13 for adults

and £3 for students and children under 18. www.ensemblereza.com Saturday 24 November, 19:30

J.C. Carroll (the Members) Solo, Support The Bermondsey Joyriders

Balcombe Club, Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road RH176HP Manager, Balcombe Club 01444 811226. manager@balcombeclub.co.uk Sunday 25 November, 11:00-14:00

Dogs Trust Shoreham Christmas Fair

Brighton Road, Shoreham BN43 5LT Free limited parking on site or in Adur Recreation car park and surrounding roads. Entry £1, OAP’s and children free. Raffle, tombolas, decorated Bonios, festive temporary and glitter tattoos, Dogs Trust Christmas cards, 2019 calendars and diaries, refreshments. Carol singers and much more! Lisa/Pia 01273 466971.

Monday 26 November, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society Talk,

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Why is Church Lane so Steep? Bill Avenell is a retired geography teacher. He explains how the physical geography of the area they live in impacts on people’s daily lives.

Members £1.50. Visitors £2. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351.

Tuesday 27 November 10:00-15:00

Bonhams Valuation Day –

Jewellery and Antiques

The Courtlands Hotel, 19-27 The Drive, Hove BN3 3JE Enquiries 01273 220000 hove@bonhams.com bonhams.com/hove Tuesday 27 November, 19:00-20:00

Men’s Health Evening

BMI The Esperance Hospital. Hartington Place, Eastbourne BN21 3BG FREE men’s health evening at BMI The Esperance Hospital. Take the opportunity to speak with our team about the available treatment. To book call us on 0800 157 7762 or e-mail info@bmihealthcare.co.uk.

Wednesday 28 November, 20:00-22:00

Sussex Bonsai Group – Group Meeting

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH At this meeting we will be holding a demonstration of small bonsai pot making. You will be able to participate and make a pot yourself for a small fee. Free for first visit. Tea and coffee will be available. Contact: Ray Brunsden 07342 650713.

Thursday 29 November, 17:00-20:00

Enhance Christmas Event

1 Whitehall Parade, East Grinstead RH19 1AP Join us on our most exclusive night of the year for some festive fizz and nibbles. Free entry. Contact: 01342 301544 www.enhanceyou.co.uk

Friday 30 November, 14:30-16:00 ( Doors open 14:00)

Worthing National Trust Assn Talk

Durrington Community Centre, Romany Road, West Durrington, Worthing BN13 3FJ A talk by the Sussex & Kent Air Ambulance. The Trust provides helicopter emergency medical service responding to patients who have suffered trauma or serious medical emergencies. (Maximum of 100 seats). WNTA members £2, Visitors £4. Contact: Gillian Johnson 01903 416815.

Friday 30 November, 19:30

An Audience with Kate Humble

The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG Join Kate for a fascinating talk about working with wildlife and the inspiring people she has met on her travels. £24.50 (£23.50 Concessions). 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com Friday 30 November

St Andrews Night Supper and Musical Entertainment

The New Inn, 76 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RQ A two course meal followed by some musical entertainment with a Scottish theme. Contact to book 01403 252694 www.midsussexcaledoniansociety. org.uk secretarymidsussexcaledoniansociety. org.uk

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Albourne Village Hall, Ernest Doe Power Ansty Ansty Cross Service Station Ardingly Ardingly Post Office Ashurst Wood New Store, Post Office Balcombe Balcombe Tea Rooms, Balcombe Stores, Cowdray Arms Bolney Bolney Cross Service Station, Eight Bells Bramber The Castle Inn Hotel Burgess Hill Bolney Grange Garage, Co-op (Sheddingdean), Burgess Hill Station (Coffee Zone), Falcon Health, Hill Station, Help Point, Market Place Shopping Centre, The Triangle, Miss Mabel’s Magnificent Emporium, Peewees Hairshops, The Town Fish and Chips, Hair+Beauty for Everyone, Heights, Disco Furnishings, The Letting People, Woolovers, Arington Estate Lettings, Munchies, P&S Gallagher, Real Ales at Worlds End, Bodle Brothers, Jupps Fish & Chips, Upmarket 22 Chailey The Five Bells, South Chailey Stores, Chailey Heritage Foundation Chelwood Gate National Cat Centre Clayton Jack and Jill Copthorne Olivers Coffee & Wine, Acorns Gym Crawley Down The Haven Centre, Dental Care Centre, The Dukes Head, Grange Farm Crawley Rewards Training, Arora Hotel, Medivet Three Bridges, Medivet Gossops Green, Medivet Northgate, Kleenest Dry Cleaners, Inspire, Tilgate Forest Golf Centre, Nuffield Health Crabbet Park, 96 SUSSEX LIVING | November 2018

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Holiday Inn London Gatwick Worth, Nuffield Health Crawley, Affogato, Rush Hair, Topsy Turvy, AM Happy Days Pro Barbers, Love Bean Café, Mings, Pembroke Dental & Implant Centre, Tesco Express Tomlin Court, West Green Fish Bar, Ifield Golf Club, Northgate Dental Care, Smilecare Dental Centre, Crawley Clinic, St Catherine’s Hospice, Aston’s Sales & Lettings Cuckfield Cuckfield Pantry and Tea Room, Marcus Grimes, Mansell Mctaggart, Haywards Heath Rugby Club, The Wheatsheaf Inn, Cuckfield Pet and Country Store Cowfold Camelia Botnar Ditchling Ditchling Post Office, The White Horse, Hogg House Café, Parkers of Ditchling, Garden Pride, Middleton Common Farm Shop, Oaks Poultry Farm Durrington David Lloyd Club, Highdown Hotel, St. Barnabas House Shop East Grinstead Collingwood Batchellor, Family Shopper, Library, Rail Station, East Grinstead Sports Club, Sainsbury’s, McIndoe Surgical Centre, Orchard Nursery & Plant Centre, Queen Victoria Hospital, Broadleys, Sparrows Nest, The Kings Centre, W J Armstrong, Weekes News Edburton Springs Smoked Salmon, Tottington Manor Fulking Shepherd and Dog Goddards Green The Sportsman Goring-by-sea Flooring by Sea, Sea Lane Café, Chestnut Tree House Shop Handcross Sabrina’s Sweet Things, Royal Oak Inn, Bellamie, Handcross Hardware, High Beeches Tearooms, Handcross Butchers Hassocks Budgens, Hassocks Station, Marchants Estate Agents, Talking Hands Café, JJ’s Café, Royal British Legion, Garden Sage, Identity

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Haywards Heath Norman Hobbs, Sainsbury’s, Clair Hall, Deli 13, The Dolphin, The Orchards Shopping Centre, Nuffield Health Hospital, Mid Sussex D.C., Haywards Heath Homecare, Café Elvira (Borde Hill), The Bay Tree, Haywards Heath Town Council, Middleton Butchers, Mulberrys, The Birch Hotel, Fox & Hounds, Northlands Pharmacy, The Style Lounge, The Letting People, Antares, Sarah Lacey Dry Cleaning, Go Gourmet, The Clinic at Borde Hill Henfield Budgens, Stokes, Swains Farm & Garden Centre, The George Inn, The Bull, Blacklands, Kebab Knight, The Wheatsheaf Hickstead Wishing Wells Horley Spire Health Gatwick Horsham Babylon Charcoal Grill, The Capitol Hurstpierpoint Washbrooks Farm, Cutters Barn, Co-op, The Mace Shop, Janton News, Feathers, Sussex Living Head Office Keymer The Greyhound Inn Lancing St. Barnabas House Shop Lindfield SWALK, Co-op, Limes, Glyn Thomas Butchers, Stand Up Inn, The Bent Arms, Clough’s Deli, Field + Forrest North Chailey Forget Me Not Cafe & Tea Rooms Partridge Green The Bakery, Hawthorn Vets, The Partridge Pease Pottage Cottesmore Hotel Golf & Country Club, Haynes Florist Poynings The Royal Oak, Rushfields Garden Centre Pyecombe Pyecombe Golf Club, The Plough Inn, Wayfield Park Farm, Pyecombe Church Sayers Common Community Shop Scaynes Hill Spar, Up Country Store

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BOOK REVIEW

Elizabeth Kay offers Sussex Living readers her thoughts on recent reads that have caught her attention. She gives her views on a selection of books from different genres which may capture your interest WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

do that sort of thing fifty years ago without someone reporting you to the social workers.) Max sails away in his imagination to the land where the Wild Things are, and he prances around being as wild as he likes and becomes their king. But you can get too much of wildness, and in the end he decides to go back home to his own bedroom. This book is a classic, and timeless. The pictures are unique, beautiful and evocative, yet they have that touch of anarchy which all children crave in small doses. It’s the kind of book you treasure until it either falls apart, or you pack it safely away for your grandchildren.

Maurice Sendak

This book first came out more than fifty years ago, and the illustrations were a major talking point because they were stylish and modern without being whimsical. The text is simple yet sophisticated, and gets to the heart of what all youngsters feel – wouldn’t life be great if nobody had the right to tell me what to do? Max has been told off by his mother for behaving like a wild animal when he puts on his wolf suit, so he’s sent to bed without any supper. (You could

EMERGENCY ADMISSIONS

by Kit Wharton I had assumed this book was written to cash in on This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay (Picador), but actually it was published first. It doesn’t have the style or expertise of the other book – although the author did spend ten years as a reporter – but it is an honest account of a job that has become slightly glamorised through TV programmes such as Casualty. It’s an easy read, and although some of it is very funny other parts are

It’s an easy read, and although some of it is very funny other parts are moving and sad

moving and sad. There are graphic accounts of some truly awful cases, interspersed with time-wasters who are sometimes amusing and sometimes utterly infuriating. Kit Wharton is a not a paramedic, he’s an ambulance driver, and this is the diary he wrote from 2003. There are also autobiographical memoirs of a rather dysfunctional but entertaining childhood which can be very amusing, as can some of the callouts. The hoaxes, resulting in highspeed journeys that can be dangerous in themselves, only to discover that the caller is ‘the local nutter. The police recognise the number.’ The overwhelming feeling, though, like so many roles in the NHS, is of a job that is utterly exhausting but very rewarding.

IF ONLY THEY DIDN’T SPEAK ENGLISH: NOTES FROM TRUMP’S AMERICA

by Jon Sopel

Jon Sopel is a familiar face and has been the BBC’s North America Editor since 2014. He covered the 2016 presidential election at first hand, and will be remembered for Trump’s reaction to him at his first news conference: “Which news organisation are you from?” “BBC News.” “Here’s another beauty,” says Trump, having lashed out at the media for half an hour.

“That’s a good line,” responds Sopel gamely. “We are free, impartial and fair.” “Yeah. Sure.” “Mr President…”

“Just like CNN, right?” says Trump sarcastically. Sopel’s book isn’t just about his run-ins with Trump, though.

He digs much deeper than that, and attempts to show – rather well, I fancy –

Sopel attempts to show the fundamental differences in attitude between the USA and the UK the fundamental differences in attitude between the USA and the UK. The USA is all for personal responsibility, and good neighbourliness to get through the hard times. The UK believes the state should step in when people can’t cope. I had never really understood this, but it’s a profound dissimilarity with farreaching implications. It puts the result of the election into context, and makes understanding what has happened across the pond a little bit easier, if not any more digestible.

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

Seasonal Food Donations Foodbanks and seasonal boxes are a lifeline to many. Donations of food and basics such as toiletries can go a long way to helping those in desperate need. Find your nearest drop off points and opening times below Burgess Hill Community Foodbank

Opening times: Tuesday & Thursday 11:00-13:00 The Spire Café, St John’s Church, Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA Bags of food, enough for three days for a family of four, will be available from the main distribution centre at The Spire Cafe, St John’s Church, Burgess Hill, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11.00 to 13.00.

Distribution of food is through a voucher system. Please see website for agencies which supply vouchers. enquiries@burgesshillfoodbank.org.uk www.burgesshillfoodbank.org.uk

East Grinstead Foodbank

Opening times: Monday & Friday 13:00-15:00, Wednesday 10:00-12:00 Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead RH19 2HL

Distribution of food is through a voucher system. See website for how to get a voucher to bring to the foodbank to exchange for food and household items. The website also gives information on our location and how people can help either via food donations or monetary donations.

In November we will be collecting for our Christmas Bags appeal. Last year we issued 175 double bags in early December to referral agencies to distribute to clients.

This foodbank itself will be closed over the Christmas period from the 21st December 2018, but the foodbank mobile on 07983 209940 will be manned over the holiday period or find us on Facebook and Twitter. info@eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk www.eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk

Haywards Heath Foodbank

Opening times: Monday & Friday 12:00-14:00 & Wednesday 13:00-15:00 Haywards Heath Baptist Church, 9 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4DZ Distribution of food is through a voucher system. See website for donation drop off points and times 07884 106719 info@haywardsheath.foodbank.org.uk haywardsheath.foodbank.org.uk/locations/

Worthing Foodbank

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 14:00-15:30 64 Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 1BN 07918759664 www.food-bank.co.uk Distribution of food is through a voucher system. See website for donation drop off points and times.

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