Sussex Living magazine - August 2013

home & garden

Geocaching

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John Broomfield’s big day out

Brantridge Park’s

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Editor’s comment According to folklore, all good things come in threes. Which makes me bold enough to speculate that after the long awaited arrival of first a British Wimbledon champion and then a future king, we’re surely due some memorable August weather too. The evidence is looking good so far!

Our August issue has a royal connection too, as we bring you the history of Brantridge Park near Balcombe, home of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, for many years. Ruth Lawrence took a look around the fabulous estate (pages 6-10).

Hanna Lindon went off to explore the Mid Sussex countryside. But to give her extra purpose, we sent her geocaching (pages 33-36). If you’re unfamiliar with the term, just think of it as a treasure hunt using smart phones, and you’re halfway there. Huge fun for young and old, we’re told.

This month’s Home & Garden feature is all about outdoor entertaining (pages 12-19). After you’ve (hopefully) put in the hard work to make your garden look all lovely and welcoming, it’s time to reap the rewards. Invite your friends and have a party!

Roger Linn took up an invitation to visit the Burgess Hill Town Football Club whose history

spans 40 years of fun, games and hard work, courtesy of the club’s dedicated volunteers. Turn to pages 37-38 for the full story.

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Contents 6-10 12-19

The royal history of Brantridge Park Home & Garden: Outside Entertaining

69

Distribution

70

Letters & Feedback

70

by Suzi Reeve

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Blooming Times

The Last Word

by Tanis Banham and Carla Faulks

71-78

Local Business Directory

by Flo Whitaker, Burgess Hill Horticultural Society

24-29

Local Living

30-31

ODT Solicitors: Serving Mid Sussex

33-36

Geocaching: Treasure Hunt for the digital age

6-10

by Hanna Lindon

37-38

Burgess Hill’s beautiful game

by Roger Linn

40-41 42

Take a look at

Hassocks Eyecare Centre

12-19

33-36

Mirror mirror on the wall…

by Nicole Tata

44-45

Awesome August Beauty, fashion & style – everything you need for a great summer!

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Sussex Beauty Training School Learn to be a beauty therapist

48-51

John Broomfield’s Big Day Out

by Roger Linn

54-55

Sayers Common Walk

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48-51

by Les Campbell

56-57

The Birch Hotel: The place to meet in Haywards Heath

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Sunshine Drinks

by Nicole Tata

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The View from the Downs

by Roger Linn

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Diary Dates

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History

The beautiful, majestic estate of Brantridge Park

in Balcombe has a noble past indeed.

The royal history of

Brantridge Memories of Brideshead Revisited sprang to mind as I approached Brantridge Park, the imposing white house peeking over tall trees as I sped towards it down the long, curving drive. I was greeted by Brantridge’s loyal Housekeeper* for 30 years, who has a particular interest in the estate’s royal connections. Although the house is now converted into self-catering holiday apartments, she was able to show me some of the grandest rooms, which still evoke a sense of restrained elegance while hinting at an aristocratic past.

Brantridge Park was originally built around 1753 as a hunting lodge for Brantridge Forest, home to wild boar and part of the estates of the Earls of Cowdray.

The Manor House was constructed almost a century later; cast iron drainpipes carry the date 1846.

Formal photographic portraits within depict Brantridge’s most famous resident: Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone and granddaughter of Queen Victoria. The Princess lived here from 1923 until her husband, the Earl of Athlone, became the Governor of Canada in 1941, when she was 58 years old. I could imagine her looking out across the lawns to the Downs from the magnificent oak-panelled drawing room with its floor-to-ceiling windows and ornate fireplace.

Princess Alice had known her future husband since childhood; their friendship grew into love and they married in 1904 at Windsor. Her mother, Princess Helena, daughter-in-law of Queen Victoria, thought the family would benefit from a country home after World War I and chose Brantridge Park.

She did not live long enough to spend much time here, as she died in 1921. * name supplied

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Princess Alice,

Countess of Athlone and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, lived here from 1923-1941.

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Princess Alice designed many of the garden features with her head gardener.

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Princess Alice took to country life with relish and designed many of the garden features with the head gardener, Mr Brodby. Neighbours donated many plants, from large rhododendrons to miniature rock plants, and the flowering shrubs, grown to complement the background of specimen trees, remain to this day. I walked round the sunken garden, which she had enjoyed so much and found a semi-derelict gazebo which had been a gift – above the peeling paint, an elegant semicircular window spoke of the optimistic Art Deco era. Princess Alice would become so involved in her garden that a large bell, visible in a tower on the roof of the main house, would be rung to summon her back to attend to her abandoned guests.

The Athlones regularly hosted weekend parties, and I had a glimpse of the extravagant former ballroom, with its curved wall and wrap-around

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windows overlooking the grounds. A photo from 1936 shows a royal line-up on the terrace at the rear of the house: the Athlones stand next to Countess Imma Dornberg, the Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke and Duchess of Kent. The Countess looks slightly nervous. Apparently, Princess Alice had invited the Duke of Portland’s son (sitting at the end of the group) as a potential husband for her, but nothing came of the matchmaking.

The Earl of Athlone’s sister was Queen Mary, wife of George V, who was notorious for her alleged kleptomaniac tendencies. Staff would regularly find objects missing after her visits, and they took to hiding items in advance to thwart her. None of this was known outside; discretion was upheld and the Royals maintained their mystique in the locality.

A newspaper article of 1931 celebrates the Royal Wedding of Princess Alice’s daughter, Lady May Cambridge, and Captain Henry Abel Smith at the local church in Balcombe with the reverence of the period. It reads: “Enthusiastic crowds of villagers are delighted that a royal bride should have chosen to be married in the little church which lies nearest to Brantridge Park…they….gathered in thousands along the two miles of country lanes …” It carries on with a florid description of how the “the autumnal sun shone, gilding the russet shades of the trees and hedges with which the church is surrounded.” There was, however, a break with tradition, for it mentions that in “the revised service, omitting the word ‘obey’ was used for the first time by a royal bride at her wedding.” A close look at the reception photograph at Brantridge Park shows a young Princess Elizabeth standing in front of

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Photographs courtesy of Brantridge Park.

1931 saw the Royal Wedding of Lady May Cambridge and

Captain Henry Abel Smith at the local church in Balcombe. continued from previous page

the newlyweds. Another, more informal photo of the couple shows them looking relaxed, more akin to how today’s Royal Family would be portrayed.

During the war, Brantridge became a safe haven for London evacuees. Princess Alice enjoyed the company of mothers and children and threw her energy and heart into looking after them, continuing to send them Christmas cards even after the war. In 1942, Queen Victoria’s daughter, Princess Beatrice, aunt to Princess Alice, came to live at Brantridge.

One day in the middle of the conflict, she was standing on the balcony, cup of tea in hand, when a bomber began a rapid descent and crashed at nearby High Beeches, narrowly avoiding the house.

Two years later, Princess Beatrice died at Brantridge, the last of Queen Victoria’s children. The Earl of Athlone passed away in 1957; his wife, Princess Alice, outlived him by 24 years, though they had not lived at Brantridge since 1940.

Brantridge Park is not known to have any royal ghosts, although visitors have occasionally reported sightings of a Victorian maid suddenly appearing in one of the bedrooms. The closest I came to glimpsing an apparition was Sid, the 15-year-old albino peacock who drifts through the grounds like a pale-feathered shadow. He is perhaps the most appropriate reminder of Brantridge Park’s royal past, a hint of grandeur, poised symbolically beneath ancient walls that have seen so much.

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Here are some tips to help you get started.

set the scene Just as you would if you were entertaining inside, make sure your outdoor spaces look inviting.

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Alternatively, make centrepieces for your tables using foliage from the garden, add candles or tea-lights for when the natural light goes, or place tea lights into jam jars for that lovely evening glow.

For light and warmth once the sun goes down, how about a firepit or chiminea? The wonderful aroma of wood smoke along with a dancing fire will add a magical quality to your event.

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Barbeques are a winner with most guests – you can’t go wrong! continued from previous page

Easy summer fare It’s best not to overcomplicate the food and drink. You want simple alfresco dining – laid-back dishes and easy drinks – with great tasting dishes that you can either prepare in advance or put together quickly, so you don’t spend all your time in the kitchen. Allow yourself time to chill out too!

Buffets work really well for an outdoor party. Just make sure it’s placed somewhere sheltered. Take advantage of seasonal produce

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Freshly made sandwiches, cooked chicken or ham, a selection of cheeses, grilled vegetables or pasta salad – everything seems to taste better when you’re sitting on a picnic blanket in the garden.

Barbeques will be a winner with most guests: succulent meat, fish and kebabs, complemented by a variety of summer salads, fresh

fruit and veg, hotdogs for the kids – you can’t go wrong!

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For the younger guests (or the young at heart), why not set up some lawn games, such as horseshoes or croquet, for some old-fashioned fun, or spread out the Twister mat? If you have the space, a game of rounders, cricket or football always goes down well, either before or after food Finally, don’t forget the music. Depending on the mood of your party, you may choose to get out the acoustic guitar round the campfire for a good old singalong, or hook up your smartphone playlist to a speaker in the garden for some uptempo dancing. The important thing is to enjoy the company of friends and family in a relaxed outdoor setting and have fun!

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The garden is quiet now; even the birds have stopped singing, on account of their annual moult.

Bad-tempered blackbirds skulk at the bottom of hedges, waiting for smart new feathers to arrive.

But there are advantages to August. It’s not just the birds that are silent. Perhaps your neighbours, (including the ones with the smelly barbeque and gurgling hot tub) have gone away and are currently stuck in a boiling car with their revolting children in a three-mile queue on the wrong side of Calais.

See? Things could be worse.

Hardy perennials that have already done their stuff, such as alchemilla and geraniums, can now be sheared off to within a few inches above ground level. Give them a dose of general fertiliser and a long drink of water – new leaves will start to appear within days. Similar treatment can be given to tall perennials, such as lupins and delphiniums: cut away their faded flower spikes, feed and water. If we have a long autumn season, many herbaceous plants will give another burst of flowers, but even if they don’t,

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Deadhead everything – it’s worth the effort.

Flower production slows down the moment seed heads start to form, particularly on annuals such as cosmos, nicotiana and antirrhinum. Likewise, pick your fruit and vegetables when they’re young

Deadhead everything – it’s worth the effort and tender. Peas and beans soon become tough and seedy – far better to give away any surplus produce. Why not leave a bunch of flowers on your neighbour’s doorstep to greet them on their return from Forren Parts? After arriving home at 3am to find an official envelope on the mat for an eyewateringly expensive traffic violation in Nice, plus a house heated to 30 degrees, after someone flicked the thermostat the wrong way, they’ll be needing a little bit of TLC after their ‘relaxing’ holiday.

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His illustrated talk entitled ‘The Butterflies and Moths of Sussex’ will take place on Tuesday, 20th August at 7.30 pm in the Main Hall at Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9UY. He provides a fascinating insight into the Lepidoptera of Sussex with some amazing photographs of these beautiful species and facts about their lives and development. You will hear about their habitats, amazing lifestyles, fascinating progression through caterpillar and chrysalis stages and the locations they can

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LOCAL 60s Music Evening Following the last four years’ sellout 60s music discos in Ditchling Village Hall, we are repeating the event on 26 October, 7.30pm, and featuring, as before, a top Brighton DJ and all those great bands of the 60s decade.

You can dance to the Rolling Stones, Beatles, Kinks, Supremes, Manfred Mann and all your favourites and help raise money for a wildlife charity (see below) at the same time.

Tickets cost the same as the last two years, just £12, including light refreshments.

A wellstocked bar will be available, but you can bring your own drinks if you prefer. As numbers are strictly limited, it is advisable to book your tickets early to avoid being disappointed, which unfortunately happens to some people every year due to the popularity of this event.

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The charity which will benefit is Fauna & Flora International (reg charity 1011102), backed by Sir David Attenborough and under the patronage of HM the Queen.

Last year, we raised £2,800 to help the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas of East Africa.

Only 780 of these gentle and charismatic apes remain and our funding last year has helped their continued survival. This year’s proceeds will again help threatened primates and more details of the project we’ve selected will be available soon.

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With the success of the first festival day, we decided to do a second day, this time in June which tagged itself onto the Jubilee Celebrations held on Forester’s Green. There were nearly 300 people who enjoyed twelve different acts of the highest quality. And despite the weather, everybody had a fantastic time!

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We have become the Sussex Beer and Jazz Fest for 2013 and will offer a range of real ales, ciders, wines and beers (as well as everything else) especially for the weekend, all sourced from many local producers and all delicious.

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The programme this year includes: The Kalakuta Millionaires, Push, The Ian Price Gypsy Quartet, Rabbit Foot, and one of the UK’s most sought after DJ’s, Jon Kennedy, Ant Law, Gabriel Garrick, Mercurial, Round Midnight, The Hornets, Binker Golding, Charlotte Glasson. For programme details please visit sussexjazz.org

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Holy Trinity renewed!

Hurstpierpoint Parish Church’s last rebuilding project was completed in 1845 after the Victorians decided that the much smaller Norman church wasn’t ‘fit for purpose’ and hired Sir Charles Barry, architect of the Palace of Westminster, to design a new one.

Much the same situation followed in the 21st Century. The church was shabby, cold, badly lit, and had one small inadequate designed by Mel Howse, completed. The Churchwardens loo installed in an old cupboard welcome everyone into the and PCC hope that the in the main entrance. bright renovated interior. There’s community will want to use the But now, after nearly a year a small kitchen, two loos (one modern new facilities for all sorts of work on a design by visionary with disabled access), underfloor of gatherings and activities. architect Peter Pritchett, the heating, a good sound system, The church is open every day; church is wonderfully renewed. and flexible lighting for different people are warmly welcome to The glass walled gallery occasions. visit for whatever reason – to look 90% rate – As seen appears to float above thesuccess The Rector, Fr. JohnTestemonials: Joyce, at the splendid new interior or to Dr Luke Maddocks West End of the church, retired at the end of June, but sit quietly in the peaceful space. on and Richard & Judy and BBC Completely free of it in one treatment. It really is a miracle. I've three new glass walled News rooms 24was determined in post visit forto coff from 10-12 now availabletoinstaybeen giving outPlease your number lots ee of colleagues and provide meeting space. Glorious he had noon onup.Saturday I hope they book Thank You. 27 July. www.

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LOCAL Standen Needs You!

With major restoration projects underway and an increase in opening days and hours this year, Standen is now on the lookout for even more volunteers to join their friendly team. From being a Room Guide in the house, to visitor services, running kids events and tour guiding, there are many different opportunities for

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For instance, Standen’s outdoor volunteer team is playing a crucial role in the garden restoration work and there are opportunities to get involved in the Kitchen Garden, garden maintenance (yes weeding too!) or even as a garden guide, to share its story with visitors. You can mix and match the roles available from gardening to tour guide to visitor experience assistant.

Volunteering your time is a great way to learn new skills, develop your CV, get work experience, meet new people and expand your horizons. It is the people that make the place come to life and Standen wants to hear from you if you are passionate about heritage and conservation. “I love to be able to give my time to other people and in such wonderful surroundings,” says Keith Hodgson, Room Guide

and Garden Tour Guide.

If you think volunteering at Standen may be for you and you would like to find out more, please call our Volunteering Administrator, Bleau Hudson on 01342 323029, or email volunteer4standen@ nationaltrust.org.uk.

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Hurstpierpoint Singers After enjoying a successful season with our new Musical Director, Paul Simpson, we’re looking forward to the 2013/14 programme, which includes yet another Village Christmas Extravaganza and, in the spring, Handel’s Messiah. If you enjoy singing, come along and join

us. We’re a small friendly group, who meet every Monday at 7.30pm in the the Methodist Church, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint.

Rehearsals commence on 9th September.

All voices welcome (especially tenors).

This year, for the first time, we are holding an open rehearsal on Monday, 23rd September, as part of The Hurst Festival. We hope all will come and enjoy the experience and, if you sing, this will offer the opportunity to “try before you buy”. You might surprise yourself and us! Making music can be fun.

Audition for the Ditchling Players Following on from our successful spring production of ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ the Players are now looking to the autumn. Going from

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LOCAL a cast of what seemed to be thousands we have a cast of just four for Ronald Harwood’s play ‘Quartet’ to be directed by Jill Hewer.

The play was first produced at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford in July 1999 and subsequently transferred to the Albery Theatre in the West End. There are four excellent parts – two female and two male, all of retirement age. Reggie, a real gentleman; Wilf, a bit of an old devil and plain speaking! and Cissy, sometimes away with the fairies and rather ‘forgetful’.

Into their cosy world comes a newcomer – Jean, who also happens to be Reggie’s exwife, which causes all sorts of problems. During the play we find out about the lives of each of them, which is in turn both poignant and humorous.

Jill is very enthusiastic about bringing this play to the Ditchling stage and auditions

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editorial@sussexliving.com are being held at Ditchling Village Hall on the 5th August (Production dates are 6th to 9th November). If you’re interested in either auditioning for a part or being involved in some other capacity we would be pleased to see you on the 5th.

If you can’t make that date please contact either 01273 842778 or 01273 844868 for further details.

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We welcome new singers of all ages and experience. Our new term starts on 5th September at 7.30pm in the Recital Room at Ardingly College.

We will be singing Mozart’s Requiem this term for the Remembrance Concert, and the St John Passion for the Easter 2014 concert. Simply come along to a rehearsal!

We would like to extend our congratulations to Michael Stefan Wood on being awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

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ODT SOLICITORS:

Serving Mid Sussex ODT Solicitors LLP is based in Hurstpierpoint and Brighton and serves private and business clients throughout Sussex and the South East.

Harvey Osler co-founded the firm in 1998, and opened its Hurstpierpoint office in 2005, bringing a fresh approach to the local legal world.

Previously known as Osler Donegan Taylor, the firm incorporated in 2011 and provides high-end specialist legal services within the framework of a modern, technologically-adept practice. Harvey (pictured right) explains: “I find it surprising that, even today, many firms have no proper website, no individual email facilities, no document scanning facilities, no voicemail facilities, have strict 9am to 5pm opening hours and close at lunchtime, charge hidden extras on the costs they are quoting, or provide important legal services through unqualified staff. But these very weaknesses have enabled our firm to gain a substantial market share in a relatively short period of time.”

Priding itself on being approachable, efficient, digitally and technology literate, providing full and clear information regarding costs, and being flexible to client needs, ODT has made a significant impact in the Mid Sussex area over the past 8 years and, despite the difficult economic times, looks forward to a period of sustained growth and prosperity as Mid Sussex recovers from recession. “Since December last year, we have seen a significant increase in new enquiries and instructions, and have the definite feeling that the general mood is improving locally and that the ‘feelgood factor’ is beginning to return.”

Harvey developed his expertise as a property and civil litigation lawyer in the 80s and 90s, before resigning from his former partnership to set up his own practice, and then teaming up with Rupert Taylor,

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Jeremy Donegan and Paul Barnes as a leading property practice. Rupert oversees the commercial and residential conveyancing in Brighton, Jeremy now dispenses justice as a judge, and Paul heads up the litigation department in Brighton.

The firm has developed and recruited some of the leading property lawyers in Sussex in the shape of partners Lawrence Gibbons, Tim Morgan and Phil Rowland and is regarded as the leading firm in the highly specialist field of leasehold enfranchisement (freehold acquisitions, lease extensions, formation of right to manage companies, landlord & tenant disputes). Additionally, partner Charles Fuente provides a wealth of experience and expertise in business and company law, in which he is an authority, contributing to the leading text books in the field.

In 2005, Harvey opened the current office in Hurstpierpoint, the village where he lived for many years, developing excellent relations with local estate agents, independent financial advisers, accountants and others, to establish a permanent and growing presence in Mid Sussex.

Harry Tuke (pictured far right) joined the practice in 2010 as an experienced, qualified conveyancing solicitor and has established himself as one of the leading property lawyers in Mid Sussex, now handling a large part of the conveyancing work. Harry discusses ODT’s position in the market: “Having worked for other practices in Sussex, ODT stands out as

mixing modern technology with established principles of client care, and protecting their best interests. Although most conveyancing matters thankfully run smoothly, inevitably there are ‘problem properties’ with technical legal problems (for example regarding access/ easements/covenants/planning). As an experienced and trained solicitor, I can identify these at any early stage, resolve those that are capable of being resolved, and warn clients of those that cannot. Our charges reflect the personal and customised service we provide with a qualified solicitor personally in charge of every stage of the transaction, which we think represents excellent value.

All too often, clients tell us of previous experiences of law firms through gritted teeth – as first time buyers who shopped around for the very cheapest they could find, then learnt that many of these practices (often based away from the South East) offer a ‘factory line production’ service via numerous unqualified personnel, who can each deal perfectly well with the specific routine task allocated to them, but who do not see the whole, and cannot spot and resolve issues with ‘problem properties’.

These clients tell me that in circumstances where, for example, they agree to purchase a property for over £500,000, and incur a liability to the government for over £20,000 on stamp duty land tax, it is a false economy to have unqualified staff handling one of the most important transactions in their lifetime.”

Lindsay Keith joined the practice as a consultant solicitor in 2011 to provide specialist wills and probate services, having previously been the principal of a local practice, and he continues to serve the local community where he is well known and respected. Lindsay offers free home visits to local clients.

Harriet Hamilton-Orr (pictured right) is a paralegal and splits her time between the Hurstpierpoint and Brighton offices, assisting behind the scenes and keeping the office running smoothly.

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All you need is a spare afternoon, a smartphone or other gPS device and a natural curiosity for the great outdoors.

My teenage cousin Hebe is kneeling beside a gate on the leafy fringes of Balcombe, rummaging excitedly in the grass. “It’s here!” she calls triumphantly. “I’ve found it.” Guy and I both lean in closer. She’s holding an old 35mm film capsule covered in a layer of dirt and grit.

To most people, it would look like just another piece of rubbish discarded by a careless passer-by – but we know better. Because, according to our GPS, that little black plastic cylinder is a geocache, and it’s just one among hundreds of similar treasure stashes that are scattered around the Mid Sussex area.

If you’ve never heard of geocaching, then the term bears some explanation. The game began in America around 13 years ago, when GPS enthusiast Dave Ulmer decided to test the accuracy of satellite navigation by hiding a prize container in the woods near his home and encouraging his Internet pals to track it down. The resulting hunt was the beginning of a craze that would spread worldwide and draw in millions of participants across the globe. There are now almost 70,000 geocaches in the UK alone, and they can be anything from a piece of notepaper rolled up in a film capsule to something truly valuable. All are recorded and logged on the free, open community website www.geocaching.com.

Mid Sussex is particularly rich in geocaches.

There are cache trails following lanes and footpaths around Plumpton, East Chiltington, Burgess Hill, Wivelsfield and East Grinstead – in fact, no matter where you live in the area, there’s bound to be secret stashes within a few miles of your home. The game is fun, free and easy to take part in. All you need is a handheld GPS or a smartphone, and sharp eyes for spying out hidden treasure. continued on next page

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geocaching in mid sussex: 5 of the best trails Sussex ABC Created by: Flatcoat Walker This collection of 26 caches hidden around the area has one bonus multi-cache for treasure hunters to uncover.

Caching with Drag0ns Created by: cachedrag0n Hidden around a wood just north of Ansty, these are all micro-caches – but this fun series has a fiery twist in its tail.

Bob’s 60 Year Trail Created by: Costells One of the longest series of geocaches in the area, this 60-cache circuit leads hunters on an adventure around Chailey.

West Hoathly Wander Created by: Flatcoat Walker A short but great fun series of caches that meanders around the pretty countryside around West Hoathly.

Out and About in Sussex Created by: cachedrag0n 32 caches of varying sizes make up this 6-mile walk around Albourne, west of the A23.

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Shrieks of excitement as we find the cache in the tangled branches of

My partner Guy and I are both a little deficient in that last area, which is why we’ve commandeered the help of my 14-yearold cousin Hebe for the day. Also part of our geocaching team is Albus, the golden retriever puppy, who sadly seems more interested in chasing his ball than assisting with the hunt. We start at Balcombe station, and soon we’re scouring the village outskirts for a series of caches known as the ‘Balcombe Boundaries’.

Like most sports, geocaching encompasses a series of levels. Some caches are much trickier to find than others, and if you’re just starting out, then it’s best to opt for treasure boxes marked with a difficulty rating of 1. Our first find is a cache secreted away beside a gate on Oldlands Avenue and was described by the person who had hidden it as a ‘micro-cache’. Predictably, Hebe is the first to spot the little film box tucked away beneath a flat stone.

Inside is a roll of paper signed by dozens of previous geocachers. There’s no treasure as such, but the thrill of discovering that first cache gives us all the beginnings of the geocaching bug. There are shrieks of excitement as we find the second Oldlands Avenue cache in the tangled branches of a tree, and soon we’re romping down a footpath on the east side of Balcombe looking for the third micro-cache of the series.

a tree, and soon we’re romping down a footpath, looking for more.

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Finding micro-caches – tiny boxes containing nothing but a logbook, so that treasure hunters can record their names for posterity – is great fun, but the real excitement comes from tracking down the larger caches. These fall under several categories, and are generally Tupperware boxes filled with small, exchangeable items.

One of the first rules of geocaching is never to take anything without replacing it with something else, so it’s a good idea to carry a few low-value items along with you on a hunt. These could be anything from key rings or sticker packs to pretty stones and shells – some well-to-do geocachers have even been known to leave money, so you never know what you might find. For your first geocaching adventure, look for caches marked ‘large’ – that way, you’ll have a choice of treasure to take home with you.

Quite apart from the thrill of uncovering hidden booty, geocaching is a great way to get the whole family out and exploring the countryside. Most trails are laid in scenic areas along well-established walks, and many can be linked to create a walking circuit of any size you choose. Our route ran along the edge of Ardingly Reservoir, following the ‘Reservoir Rambles’ series laid by the geocacher Flatcoat Walker. It made for the perfect summer day out and even managed to keep a walking-phobic teenager happily entertained. This is a game for all ages – and it’s one that I’ll certainly be playing again.

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A great way to get the whole family out and exploring the countryside.

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Getting started Anybody can be a geocacher – all you need is a GPS device or a phone with GPS capabilities. Find cache coordinates at www.geocaching.com and log them on your GPS. Now simply follow your sat nav as it leads you straight to the geocache of your choice. Don’t forget to leave at least one item for any that you take away. Afterwards, you can share your photos and experiences with thousands of other geocachers on the online community.

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Burgess Hill Town Football Club

was formed in 1882. getting off to a flying start, the team beat Cuckfield 12-1 in their opening fixture.

Burgess Hill’s

beautiful game Top left: Stuart Tuck in action.

Top Right: Burgess Hill Town Football Club then and now.

Now, 131 years later, the club is still at the heart of Burgess Hill and offers local people the opportunity to watch the best semi-professional football in Sussex. This year, they finished eighth in the Ryman League South and with ex-Brighton and Hove Albion player Ian Chapman as their manager, they have serious ambitions to go much higher. The Under-18 Youth team won the divisional title for the third year in succession and the 2013/14 season will see the introduction of an Under-21 side to carry on the momentum and help to transition youth players into the senior side. But the current success of the club is only part of the story, because the club’s path from the late 19th century to now is as much a record of the local community as that of a football club.

Peter Strange is the Life President of Burgess Hill Football Club and its official historian.

Having been involved as a player, manager and administrator for some 56 years, he’s actually lived much of that history and has compiled the ‘Burgess Hill Football Club Story’. It is an incredibly detailed account through which the researcher can track wars and social change, alongside the ups and downs of a football club managed and run by volunteers. It reveals evolving manners, values and customs as much as football results.

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Top: Richard and Peter Strange, Middle: Ashley Carr awarding the John Buck Award for outstanding achievement, honouring John’s dedication to the club over 64 years.

Bottom: Darren Budd in action.

‘The club is at the heart of Burgess Hill, offering local people the opportunity to watch the best semi-professional football in Sussex.’

stopped for a hot luncheon at the Station Hotel, Haywards Heath’.

Burgess Hill provided players for the Titanic Disaster Fund match in 1912 and, of course, the entire playing strength ‘joined up’ during the First World War. Great events appear, almost in passing alongside the everyday minutiae of football.

The record shows that in the four years leading up to1944, 200 incendiaries and 14 high explosive bombs had been dropped on Burgess Hill, but at the same time it notes the death of ‘Tich’ Wickens, sometime goalkeeper to the club who took up grave digging in his 74th year ‘to give himself something to do’.

An ongoing problem from the very earliest days was finding permanent headquarters for Burgess Hill FC with a decent, enclosed pitch and some changing facilities. And by the time the club finally settled into their home at Leylands Park in 1971, they’d had more grounds than you would find in a coffee jar. I counted nine, but there could be more, and they included, Burgess Hill Park, Fir Toft, the Fairfield Road recreation ground, the meadow at Highlands, the golf field on Junction Road, the Victoria Pleasure Gardens, Janes Lane and so on. They were virtually nomadic, even if their journeys simply took them on a tour of Burgess Hill. It’s not a new problem for amateur sports clubs.

Throughout the long history of Burgess Hill FC, there are issues which any club sportsman will immediately recognise: complaints about players not paying their ‘subs’; secretaries resigning

because nobody appreciated them; furious debates about the merits of joining up with other clubs (they did join together with the World’s End Football Club); disciplinary issues on and off the field; and votes of thanks for the selfless hard graft of unpaid volunteers.

And that is an area where the club has always been particularly wellserved by people like Peter Strange and John Buck.

John was recently presented with the Football Association’s long service medal for his 64 years of service with Burgess Hill Town FC, during which time he has fulfilled almost every role from player to washer-upper, groundsman to team manager. Roger Puttick and Alan Turpin are just two more of the club’s hard-working stalwarts, without whom it simply could not function.

Richard Strange took up the post of General Manager last year and his energy and enthusiasm for the role are immediately apparent.

He won’t tell you, of course, but he holds the record as the youngest player ever to play for the senior team when he appeared at the age of 15. Now, many years later, he is driving the whole enterprise forward. “It’s important to run this club, which offers semi-professional standard football but is staffed by unpaid amateurs, as professionally as possible,” says Richard. “There’s a huge amount of goodwill for the club in Burgess Hill and area and we need to harness that by making sure that everybody who comes here has a really good experience.

We’re getting it right on the pitch.

Now we’re going to get it right off-field too.”

There are plenty of clues that Richard means what he says, judging by recent events, such as mascots from local clubs and schools appearing before the game; a beer festival; closer links with Southdown FC, free entry for under 18s to all games, and the expansion of the club’s catering services and growing demand for its hospitality room, which is free for community events, private parties, weddings, christenings etc, provided the bar is hired – in fact all events which mark community life.

As the next season is about to start, I’m looking forward to watching a match or two over a beer at Burgess Hill Football Club.

For more information on Burgess Hill Town Football Club, please contact 07855 053759 or see www.bhtfc.co.uk

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Having grown up in Burgess Hill, Vicki knew from a very young age that she wanted to be an optician. “I got my first pair of glasses when I was eight years old, but I rapidly became increasingly short sighted. Then, at the age of 14, they gave me contact lenses and sent me out into the world, and I thought: how cool is that!

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Straight away, we go into ‘list mode’, planning and worrying about getting our summer look just right.

I, on the other hand, have decided to take this uplifting piece of advice, which comes from The Guardian fashion pages: ‘Don’t have a holiday wardrobe, have a holiday style philosophy instead.’

I like that idea.

Speaking from personal experience, items bought specifically for a trip abroad invariably don’t see the light of day again once they’ve been put back into the wardrobe at home. And that’s assuming they did actually get worn on holiday, never a certainty with new purchases. Then there’s the expense. OMG, have I ever overspent on lastminute must-have holiday buys in the past – stuff that’s too cold and inappropriate to wear at home but, somehow, seemed essential to pack. Not that I am a stranger to investment buying, but isn’t it far

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John Broomfield’s

big day out

Ditchling Cricket Club has played host

to some famous charity events over the years; this year will be no exception.

Sunday 1st September is the date for the MnDA

(Motor neurone Disease Association) fundraiser, and it will be a family day to remember.

John Broomfield with granddaughter Isla on Brighton seafront.

In addition to some highly entertaining and, hopefully, heavily sponsored cricket, there will be a wide range of other events. We are promised a Punch & Judy show, face painting, a charity auction, a barbecue, teas, cakes and sticky buns and who knows what else? There may even be stoolball.

The fun and games will begin around 11am with the cricket starting at 12.30pm, when Ditchling Cricket Club will play ‘John Broomfield’s Rascals’. The teams will compete for a mystery ‘purse’, donated by the Broomfield family, which the winning captain will present to the MNDA representative on the day. If Ditchling’s reputation for hospitality is any guide, it should be a brilliant day out. And it is the brainchild of a well-known, respected and much liked local man.

On 7th March 2013, John was diagnosed with MND.

“It wasn’t just me falling over; my world turned upside down.”

On 7th March this year, John Broomfield was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. In previous months, he’d been having increasing problems with walking and balance, and he’d fallen over more than once, but the diagnosis was still a terrible shock. “It wasn’t just me falling over,” said John, “my world turned upside down.”

MND is progressive and incurable. It soon became apparent that John had a particularly aggressive variety, and he rapidly lost the physical ability to perform quite simple, everyday functions.

The speed at which the disease took hold was simply bewildering, and not just for John, of course, but also for his family and his many friends.

He fell into a ‘dark place’ as he came to terms with what was happening to him and its inevitable consequences. Which of us would not? But it was not the first time in his life that he’d had to face ill-fortune and, after a short time, he reacted with the courage and vigour that he’d displayed 15 years earlier when his family business crashed.

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The fun and games will begin at 11am with cricket starting at 12.30pm

insistence of a major supermarket chain, was forced to invest an enormous sum of money into ‘uprating’ his pig-rearing facilities. No sooner had this modernisation taken effect, than the same company decided that pigs could be bought much cheaper in Eastern Europe and withdrew all their custom. To his great distress, John did not only lose his business, but had to sell some of the farmland that had been in his family for generations. He was left with no business, no income but a wife and four young children to support; it would break many people, but it didn’t break John Broomfield.

Almost his sole asset was now a van, so, after a bit of thought, he started a removals business.

Well you would, wouldn’t you? That inauspicious

backs-to-the-wall beginning was the start of a long road, which led to today’s highly successful John Broomfield Storage & Removals Ltd, currently run by son Joe and wife Liz. John is fond of saying “You don’t know someone until you see them when the chips are down...” – and how right he is.

In rebuilding his life, John will tell you he was fortunate in having the support of his really strong, loving family and of Liz, his wife, who has always been the rock on which their foundations are built. They, of course, have thrown themselves into organising, energising and helping to run the Family Fun Cricket Day fundraiser. Margaret, John’s elder sister, is at the centre of the day’s planning, while Sue, John’s younger sister, is in charge of not just

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Behind it all is John’s willpower and his determination

to make a difference.

cricket teas, but making all the other scrumptious food that will be on sale on behalf of the MNDA. Matthew Searle of Ditchling Cricket Club has been a fantastic supporter in helping to put on the event.

But behind it all is John’s willpower and his determination to make a difference, if he can, and that is why the day is in support of the MNDA. They really do make a difference because everything they do is focused on the needs of people living with MND. This is their mission statement: “To fund and promote research to bring about an end to MND. Until then, we will do all that we can to enable everyone with MND to receive the best care and achieve the highest quality of life possible. We will also do all that we can to support the families and carers of people with MND.”

From left: New Year’s Eve Drinks at the White Horse, Ditchling, with son Joe and his wife Kate, and a group of friends.

John & Liz Broomfield.

Playing cricket at Warninglid.Celebrating

The local MNDA support group have been there for the family throughout John’s ordeal and, according to Liz, “they’ve been superb and their care and help have been invaluable.” The Motor Neurone Disease Association is the sole charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that funds research into the disease. A membership organisation with nearly 8,000 members and some 3,000 volunteers, MNDA has a very helpful and informative website where you can find out much more, or perhaps even become a volunteer yourself.

But in the short term, you can contribute most to John Broomfield’s big day out by bringing all the family to Ditchling Recreation Ground on Sunday 1st September. See you there.

family fun cricket day fundraiser for mnda Sunday 1 September, from 11am Ditchling Recreation Ground, Lewes Road, Ditchling www.mndaassociation.org If you can’t be there on the day, you can still make a donation to MNDA via www.justgiving.com/johnbroomfield1

Come and join us at one of the most beautiful Cricket Grounds in Sussex!

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by Les caMPbeLL

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Sayers Common Walk A 4-mile walk through peaceful, largely arable farmland around Sayers Common, this route also takes in

Hickstead equestrian Showground.

From Sayers Common Church in Oakhurst (parallel to the B2118, formerly the A23), find a narrow path through the trees and cross the B2118, then go through a driveway between two stone pillars and a lodge on your right. On reaching a T-junction, turn right. Carry on along a tarmac drive and, at the entrance to LVS Hassocks, bear right and then left around buildings on an unsurfaced track, leading to a metal gate. Go through this gate and follow the obvious path ahead, which bears right and then left to Stuccles Farm.

At the farm, carry on ahead, with a pond on your left, and follow the concrete track out to Twineham Lane. On reaching the lane, turn right and, after about 150 yards, look for a stile and signpost on your left just before a telegraph post.

Go over the stile and follow down a left-hand field edge to another stile. Go over this stile and a small footbridge, aiming just to the right of a large oak tree in the field ahead. Bear slightly to your right to the next signpost, and follow alongside a line of trees. At the end of the tree line, a field appears on your right and, at the next signpost, go over a footbridge and into the next field. (At the time of this walk, the footbridge was very overgrown, so you might prefer to sidestep to your left and go through a gap in the field boundary).

Carry on ahead on a wide cart track and, on reaching a rough area of ground on your left, look for a signed path on your right and go over the stile

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and footbridge into a large field. Bear left and keep just to the right of a young oak tree. Soon, the next stile becomes visible in the paddock fencing ahead.

Go over this stile and cross the paddock to the corner of a tennis court, then go over two stiles and out to the driveway leading to Great Wapses Farm.

Turn right along the drive, bearing left in front of the house to pass through a stabling area, then right on a signed bridleway around a pond, then sharp right along an obvious track heading in an easterly direction, with a fence on your right. The bridleway eventually becomes an attractive tree-lined glade (Gattons Lane) – and you should follow this out to Twineham Lane close to Herrings Farm.

On reaching Twineham Lane, turn right, ignoring the turning to the Old Farm House and, in about 150 yards, turn left on a track signed to New House Farm. Pass through the farm buildings and carry on ahead on a rough track. Just after a pond on your right and a dwelling on your left, go

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right over a very high stile and into a long meadow.

Walk up this meadow, keeping close to the righthand field edge to go over a couple of stiles at the far end. Go through a strip of woodland and, at the far end, keep right to follow the field edge through a succession of small fenced paddocks (there are hand

grips in the fencing to allow access).

Pass through a rough wooded area and out to the B2118, where you should turn right for Sayers Common Church and your car.

DISTANCE: 4 miles STILES:

Several (some tricky!)

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PARKING: Roadside parking in Oakhurst, Sayers Common REFRESHMENTS: Duke of York pub, Sayers Common, near the start of the walk.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Metro Bus 273 and Compass Bus 100 (Mon-Sat only) Map © Ordnance Survey (www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk)

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The Duke of York sits proudly in the heart of the beautiful village of Sayers Common in Mid Sussex. Our traditional country pub guarantees a warm and friendly welcome, well-kept beer and great food. The clean, inviting interior attracts a wide variety of customers, with facilities inside and out for families with children and dogs. There are also four lovely en-suite B&B rooms, offering TV/DVD and refreshment facilities.

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Homemade pub classics & modern dishes

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by Lisa de Silva

advertising feature

The place to meet

in Haywards Heath The Birch has been a landmark hotel in Haywards Heath since 1851. While it has retained most of its beautiful Victorian features, the stylish new bar and free WiFi has brought the hotel straight into the

Newly appointed General Manager, Neil Wheeler, has over 25 years’ experience in the hotel industry. And he’s a local boy, raised in Uckfield.

“I remember regular family journeys to Haywards Heath. As soon as we reached The Birch, I knew we’d arrived,” he tells me. “It was my landmark and it’s really good to have returned full circle.”

Neil began his career at Horsted Place Hotel in Uckfield, before moving to a Forte hotel based at Gatwick, where he benefited from a comprehensive management training scheme, giving him both the knowledge and experience to really launch his career. After stints in New York, Los Angeles and Berlin, Neil returned to the UK where he carved out a niche as a trouble shooter in the hotel industry.

The move to The Birch is something of a change of direction for him. “I’m lucky because The Birch is already a successful hotel. My aim is to make it a beacon for the local community: a place where people meet for a coffee, a drink, a meal, or enjoy a relaxed business meeting,” he explains. “We are the only hotel in Haywards Heath and we need to ensure that our local residents also come and enjoy our hospitality and everything that’s on offer.”

Whether you’re planning to meet friends for morning coffee, a meal or afternoon tea, you can choose from the attractive, wood-panelled lounge, the stylish new bar area or the light and airy restaurant. Talented Head Chef, Gary Lloyd, ensures that all the food is freshly made to order from local produce, even down to the sauces. And since arriving at The Birch, Gary has developed a new menu, moving away from classic hotel fare to a contemporary European menu, which has proved incredibly popular. His signature style is hot stone cooking, a fun and interactive way of cooking meat or fish, brought sizzling to your table on a 400 degree stone ‘hot plate,’ so it’s cooked exactly how you like it and the dish stays hot right until the last mouthful.

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Cool, contemporary new bar – a great place for

pre-dinner cocktails or after-work drinks .

The Birch is also proud of its cool and contemporary new bar, with its modern design really complementing the more historic parts of the building. With its own entrance and ample convenient parking, it makes a great place for pre-dinner cocktails or after-work drinks.

“We’re keen to address popular held misconceptions that hotels are expensive. While that might perhaps be true for London or Gatwick, all of our prices are competitive,” explains Neil. “A pint of bitter is £2.95. Afternoon tea is £8. And if you need a room for family or friends, just call for our best rates.”

Visitors can also enjoy free wifi throughout the hotel, with a 40Mb download speed, making it faster than most domestic connections – very handy for meetings away from the office, perhaps over coffee or a bite to eat. What’s more, The Birch offers a range of private meeting rooms, including the impressive Oval Room, encircled by a wood panelled library.

The newly launched Danny’s Comedy Club, with shows on the last Friday of every month, is also proving popular. Showcasing new and exciting comedy talent, over 18s can enjoy a great night out for an entry fee of just £5, along with discounts and special offers on both food and drink prices.

“My aim is to make The Birch a beacon for the local community: a place where people can relax socially or for business.”

Above: General Manager Neil Wheeler (right) with his Deputy Lainné José and Head Chef Gary Lloyd

“We’re not just a hotel with a bar, restaurant and bedrooms,” says Neil. “Alongside the comedy club, we also offer tribute nights, so we’ve got Abba coming up in November. We do Christmas joiner party nights, which means that whatever size your group is, you can enjoy the festive celebrations, and we’re also planning a series of Quiz Nights.”

The warm and relaxed ambience of the hotel makes it a popular choice as a wedding venue, and The Birch will be hosting a Wedding Fair on 22nd September, with 40 exhibitors and the opportunity to win a wedding!

All these developments make this an exciting time for The Birch, but perhaps Neil’s most heartfelt project is the new management training scheme. “I want four trainees to benefit from the type of training I received, so they get a thorough grounding in the trade and, after two years, become a manager. There’s nothing as satisfying as seeing your team develop and mature. This is the hotel where I plan to settle.”

The Birch Hotel Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 7SF Tel. 01444 451565 www.bw-birchhotel.co.uk

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food & drink

Sunshine Drinks

Mixing your own drinks

will add a personal touch to any garden party or summer picnic. Much healthier than commercially produced beverages, these summer sips take minutes to make and taste fantastic.

Iced Mint Green Tea serves 4 It is said that tea is the most refreshing drink. Step it up with this natural thirst quencher.

10g fresh mint leaves 3 green tea bags 2 tbsp honey (optional)

750ml boiling water 1 large handful of ice cubes 1 lemon

Put mint, tea and honey (if using) into a heatproof jug and cover with boiling water. Remove tea bags after 5 minutes and put the tea in the fridge until well chilled. Pour over ice cubes into a glass jug and serve with lemon slices.

Very Pink Lemonade serves 8 The essence of summer in a glass: Watermelon, strawberry and a burst of lemon.

1 watermelon 150g ripe strawberries 100ml freshly squeezed lemon juice

100g caster sugar 700ml water

Cube the melon and remove the seeds. Hull the strawberries. Put the fruit into a blender with the lemon juice, sugar and water and blitz until smooth.

Serve over ice.

Cucumber Cooler serves 4 Keep cool all summer long with this green power punch. Swap the sugar for a little grated ginger, if you dare!

3 cucumbers, peeled and cubed 200ml water pinch of salt lots of ice

1 bunch of fresh mint or basil (keep some leaves for decoration) 2 limes Caster sugar to taste

Blend the cucumber, water and salt until smooth. Add ice cubes, mint/basil and blend until nice and slushy. Add the juice of one lime and sweeten to taste. Serve in individual glasses with a herb sprig and a slice of lime.

Virgin Sangria serves 4 Pretend you’re on the Spanish Costa with this zesty summer classic.

2 apples 5 oranges 2 limes 2 lemons

1.5 litres of red grape juice 100g caster sugar (optional, especially if you’re using sweetened grape juice) Lots of ice

Chop up the apples and two of the oranges and put into a 2.5l jug or bowl.

Add sugar and grape juice, then juice the remainder of the fruit and stir into the jug. Chill well and add ice cubes when ready to serve.

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Beef, Pork, Lamb, Mutton reared by us in the heart of Sussex

FRESH FISH DISHES A SPECIALITY FOOD SERVED Monday to Saturday 12-3pm 6-9pm, Sunday 12-7pm THE VICTORY INN Warninglid Road, Staplefield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6EU

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THE SPORTSMAN Goddards Green, West Sussex BN6 9LQ

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Vintage Harvest Fair Sat 31st Aug, Sun 1st Sept • Working vintage machinery • Rural crafts • Farm animals • Shearing demonstrations • Spinning demonstrations • Local produce • Tractor and trailer rides • Beer tent and refreshments

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SPRINGHILL FARM : FOREST ROW : AUGUST 30th - SEPTEMBER 1st

A full weekend of jazz, blues and everything in between! Over 20 bands, over 3 days, 15 local real ales and ciders, circus acts, great food, video bar, DJ, children’s activities and camping for the whole family!

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An Italian family who are visiting Hurstpierpoint this summer asked me to write them some notes on how to get the most out of their stay. I enjoy living here so much that I thought it would be a simple task, until I realised how much insider knowledge you need to really appreciate the area.

For example, they are very keen to visit London, but while I could reassure them about the excellent train links, I couldn’t explain the fare structure – well, nobody can, to be honest!

Better, I thought, to concentrate on the little known gems, the off-the-beaten-path joys of Mid Sussex. “You’ll enjoy the church bells,’ I wrote. ‘As luck would have it, on one Saturday during your stay, the bells in the church next door to where you’re staying will be rung continuously for three hours. So try not to miss that. And the following day,’ I went on, ‘you might like to join the local tradition of going to a car boot sale after church.

There are any number in the county,’ I said, ‘and lively affairs they are too, if not exactly rustic.’

I told them about our market towns, about walking on the Downs and strolling by our rivers, about gardens, country houses and castles to visit. I guided them to my favourite pubs and offered them thoughts on the surprisingly comprehensive range of items to be purchased in our garden centres. I wrote of beaches and cliffs, the more eccentric parts of Brighton and their even more eccentric inhabitants.

Finally, I realised that I might have made it all seem a bit action-packed, so I told them where to watch some village cricket as an antidote to all the excitement.

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Diary Dates Until Sunday 2 September

For details contact the Rangers on 01444 477561 or email rangers@midsussex.gov.uk

Sheffield Park & Garden, nr Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3QX

Wednesday 31 July – Sunday 4 August

summer fun at sheffield Park

From outdoor family games and trails to storytelling and sing-a-longs with our busker, this summer holiday Sheffield Park and Garden has lots of activities for you to enjoy. Normal admission applies. Tel. 01825 790231 sheffieldpark@nationaltrust.org.uk; www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-parkand-garden/things-to-see-and-do/events/

Until Sunday 4 August

apollo Lasertag High score competition Week 2 49 The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 8UR

Get the highest score of the week and win a prize: First Prize – 10 free games; Second prize – 5 free games. Everyone who buys a game can enter their score by writing name and email on back of scoresheet. Tel. 01444 686 686, enquires@apollolasertag.co.uk

Tuesday 30 July, 10:45

Mid sussex Healthy Walk Rowfant Business Centre Café, Wallage Lane, Rowfant, Nr Crawley Down, RH10 4NQ Free Rowfant Circular Walk LEVEL 4 (1.5-2hrs, max. 5 miles). Stiles and hills.

Walk cancellations (and a current walk programme) can be found at www. midsussex.gov.uk/healthywalks or phone 01444 477110 for a recorded message.

the Longines royal international Horse show The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead West Sussex RH17 5NU Gates open to spectators from 9am daily.

As one of the biggest outdoor shows in the country, the Longines Royal International Horse Show uniquely sees the elite of many equestrian disciplines compete side by side: it has everything from the thrills and spills of international showjumping to the elegance and glamour of champion showing horses and ponies, to the exhilarating buzz of the country’s best eventers flying across country. The show is also the British public’s only chance to see their national showjumping team compete on home ground. In addition, the Show showcases carriage driving, scurry driving and more.

A fabulous day out with all your friends and family, there are countless bars for the boys, children’s entertainment and hundreds of shops for the girls to get lost in with everything from saddlery, fashion, footwear, food and gifts. Tickets start from just £8. Contact office@hickstead.co.uk 01273 834315; www.hickstead.co.uk; @ HicksteadEvents (Twitter); The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead (Facebook)

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Wednesday 31 July – Sunday 4 August

frontline automation at the Longines royal international Horse show

Happy Feet Boutique – Children’s Fitted Footwear, 2 Denmans Lane, Lindfield, West Sussex RH16 2LB

Lindfield circular Walk

Take the hassle out of Back 2 School by booking an appointment with us for your children’s fitted school shoes.

Brands include Start Rite, Hush Puppies and GEOX. Simply call to make your appointment or just pop in. Open Mon to Sat 9.30am-5pm. Contact 01444 487744. www.happyfeetboutique.co.uk

Lindfield Post Office, Lindfield, West Sussex

Friday 2 – Saturday 24 August

The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, West Sussex RH17 5NU www.frontline-auto.com; www.hickstead.co.uk

Wednesday 31 July, 19:30

Join the Mid Sussex Ramblers on this 3.25 mile circular walk via Kenwards - Highgrove Barn – Wickham Farm – Denmans Lane – Lindfield. Leader John C. Optional refreshments in the Red Lion afterwards.

Contact 01444 483860.

Thursday 1 – Wednesday 31 August

summer fun at borde Hill garden

Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XP

Various events running throughout August.

Including storytelling, sensory nature trails, animal encounters, teddy bears picnic.

Please contact for more details. Standard Garden admission only. www.bordehill.co.uk. info@bordehill.co.uk. Tel. 01444 450326.

Thursday 1 August – Monday 2 September

back to school children’s shoes by appointment

the great £428,000 refurbishment sale Rusdens Ltd, 87-89 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 1EJ

After 63 years, Rusdens Ltd. continues to bring our customers more of what they have been looking for by completely refurbishing our showroom. We will be selling off all excess stock as soon as possible to make room for the builders. Our plans are to improve presentation to the inside of the store and introduce new room settings. Contact Rusdens at 01342 325033, sales@rusdens.co.uk

Friday 2 August, 09:15

Mid sussex Healthy Walk Community Café, Batchelors Field, The Street, Bolney, RH17 5PG

Free Bolney Walk LEVEL 3 (1-1.5hrs, max. 3 miles) on un-surfaced paths. Some stiles and hills. Walk cancellations (and a current walk programme) can be found at www.

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paper & card

•Junk mail •Cereal & egg boxes •Newspapers

•Telephone directories •Catalogues & magazines

•Clean takeaway containers

•Tin foil

•Wine bottles •Beer bottles

•Jam jars •Sauce jars

glass bottles & jars

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•Drink bottles •Milk bottles •Shampoo bottles

•Detergent liquid bottles •Washing-up liquid bottles

•Plastic bags •Plastic bottle tops •Plastic containers

Contact 01243 642106 for more information & advice. www.recycleforwestsussex.org

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Diary Dates midsussex.gov.uk/healthywalks or phone 01444 477110 for a recorded message.

For details contact the Rangers on 01444 477561 or email rangers@midsussex.gov.uk

Friday 2 August, 19:30

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Saturday 3 August, 10:00-16:00

Friday 2 August, 20:30

Saturday 3 August, 20:00

the flaming Mojos

The Sportsman, Goddards Green, Nr Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9LQ Live music from a great local band.

Admission free. Contact www.thesportsmanpub.com

Musical sundays at borde Hill garden

Redwood Activity Centre, Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Bringing the rich musical heritage of Ireland to the stage. Tickets £17.50. Contact 01444 242888; www.freedom-leisure.co.uk

Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill

Sunday 4 August, 14:00-16:00

Mid downs Lacemakers Our group meets six times a year on Saturdays to make lace and exchange ideas about technique. Speakers and suppliers are invited to the meetings.

Visitors are welcome – entry fee is £3. gillian.lobb@btinternet.com

Weekend: tool tuning & sharpening John Lloyd, Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex RH15 0SJ Weekend course designed for woodworkers with some experience who wish to prepare their tools to a very high standard in readiness for the Furniture Making II, III or IV courses. This weekend course is usually only available when a Furniture Making II ,III or IV course is also booked. Contact 01444 480388, www. johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk

Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XP

Every Sunday in August, local artists will be filling the beautiful Garden with live music.

Relax and enjoy the sounds in this unique setting. Bring a picnic and seating. Standard Garden admission only. www.bordehill.co.uk. info@bordehill.co.uk. Tel. 01444 450326

Sunday 4 August, 14:00 - 17:00

open afternoon

dracula

Oldland Mill, Keymer, West Sussex

Standen, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4NE

The world’s most famous vampire swoops into Standen with Heartbreak Productions.

Adult: £16 Child: £8. Booking essential, call 0844 249 1895 or book online at nationaltrust.org.uk/standen.

Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 August

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Sunday 4 August, 09:30

get fit with outdoor fitness sessions Henfield Common, Brighton Road, Henfield Every Sunday! A fantastic outdoor fitness session focusing on body strengthening, fat burning and losing weight. Very sociable and lots of fun. £5.00. Contact Matthew Chard on 07808 665853; matthewchard@getfit-trainer.com; natashaweber@getfit-trainer.com; @ GET_FIT_Trainer

This 18th century postmill has been restored to full working order by a team of local volunteers. www.oldlandwindmill.co.uk

Sunday 4 August, 19:30

Harlequin goes to the Moon Wivelsfield Green Recreation Ground, West Sussex

Hilarious outdoor theatre withe the Rude Mechanical Theatre Company – and it’s all in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice.

Open from 6.00pm for picnics. You should bring your own chairs or rugs. Seats are not provided. It is aimed at adults but will be enjoyed by more mature children. Tickets from John Jefferson (01444 471324) or online at www. therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk or call 01323-501260 for details. The Wivelsfield Hospice Support group will be providing

pre-ordered picnics at £5 each, together with a raffle and bar. Coffee and cake also available.

Monday 5 – Sunday 11 August

High score competition Week 3 Apollo Lasesrtag, 49 The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Get the highest score of the week and win a prize: First Prize: 10 free games; Second Prize: 5 free games. Everyone who buys a game can enter their score by writing their name and email on the back of the scoresheet. Contact 01444 686 686; enquiries@apollolasertag.co.uk

Monday 5 August

ditchling Players: auditions for ‘Quartet’ Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling Following on from the successful spring production, the Ditchling Players are now looking to the autumn production (6-9 November). There’s a cast of just four for Ronald Harwood’s play ‘Quartet’, to be directed by Jill Hewer. Auditions are being held at Ditchling Village Hall on the 5th August (Production dates are 6th to 9th November). If you’re interested in either auditioning for a part or being involved in some other capacity, we would be pleased to see you. If you can’t make that date please contact either 01273 842778 or 01273 844868.

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND SUNDAY 25TH & MONDAY 26TH AUGUST

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Standen, East Grinstead Dracula Saturday 3 August, 8pm

BRING THE CHILDREN FOR FREE* TO MEET OUR HUGE COLLECTION OF ANIMALS CLOSE UP REDUCED PRICE ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE

www.edenbridge-show.co.uk A Lamb Nationals A Bob Hogg sheepdog demonstrations A parrot show

A flower & dog shows A heavy horse village A children’s cookery school A terrier racing, horse-drawn coaches & Grand Parade of Cattle (Mon) A hobby horse racing A advice on gardening, poultry & bees A archery A fly fishing A vintage cars A 300+ shops *accompanied by an adult ticket holder in the party

Adult: £16 Child: £8

outdoor theatre

Alice in Wonderland Monday 26 August, 5pm Adult: £16 Child: £8

Booking essential, call 0844 249 1895 Or book online at nationaltrust.org.uk/standen

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ngs open garden

Clinton Lodge, Fletching, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3ST

6-acre formal and romantic garden, overlooking parkland, with old roses, William Pye water feature, double white and blue herbaceous borders, yew hedges, pleached lime walks, copy of C17 scented herb garden, medieval-style potager, vine and rose allée, wild flower garden, canal garden, small knot garden, shady glade and orchard. www.ngs.org.uk

Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 August, 10:00-17:00

vintage transport Weekend

Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

A celebration of all modes of transport from yesterday. Cars, motorbikes, traction engines and, of course, steam engines come together to create a nostalgic look of days gone by. Regular steam hauled passenger service throughout the weekend.

Adults £22.50, Children £11.25, Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 3 Children) £59.50.

Saturday 10 August, 11:00-16:00

kitchen garden day

Standen, National Trust, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4NE Come and see the fruits of our labour as we harvest from the Kitchen Garden. Talk to our

volunteers about gardening techniques, join a guided tour of the garden then enjoy a delicious treat in our café sampling our seasonal fruit and vegetables. Normal admission charges apply. National Trust members free. Contact 01342 323029. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen

Saturday 10 August, 10:30 -16:00

garden fete

Age Concern Hassocks, Pauline Thaw Centre, Dale Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LW

Garden Fete with cakes, books, toys etc., tombola, raffle, face painting, clothing in the hall and much more. Coffee Shop and Charity Shop open all day. Ploughman’s Lunches and Cream Teas served. Proceeds to Age Concern Hassocks. Come along and help support our Centre. Contact Jill Marsh, 01273 844461, enquires@achassocks.co.uk

Saturday 10 August, 20:30-23:30

soloist: ellie

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE

Solo artist Ellie performs hits from the 50s to present day –a night not to be missed £3 per non-member. Contact 01273 845829, claytonkeymerbl@aol.com.

Sunday 11 August, 10:00-12:00

Pond open day

Lingfield Nature Reserves, Entrance by fire station in Saxbys Lane, Lingfield, Surrey

Free pond open day. Nets provided.

Children should be accompanied. For details please contact Anne Richards 01342 870200 or Julie Hearn 01342 835313 or visit www.lingfieldreserves.org.com

Lewes, Brighton, Horsham and Worthing.

Walking, eating out, sport, arts & music, theatre, travel. Not a dating agency, but an opportunity to make new friends doing the things you enjoy. www.thegroup.org.uk

Sunday 11 August, 14:00-17:00

Tuesday 13 August, 10:00

open garden

Glebe Cottages, Westmeston, East Sussex

Two lovely cottage gardens. Home made teas. All proceeds to St Peter & St James Hospice. www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk

Monday 12 – Sunday 18 August

High score competition Week 3

Apollo Lasertag, 49 The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN See 5-11 August.

Monday 12 August, 20:00

Quiz night

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Keymer, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 8QT

Quiz NIght every second Monday of the month. Also join us for regular Open Mic Nights (every Thursday), Live Entertainment and more. www.thegreyhoundkeymer.co.uk

Monday 12 August, 20:00-23:00

the group

A pub near Haywards Heath

A club for unattached men and women aged 45+, we meet in Haywards Heath,

Mid sussex Healthy Walk

Imberhorne Farm, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1TX (park at the top of lane)

Free Walk LEVEL 2 (30mins-1hr, 1.5-2.5 miles) on un-surfaced paths. No stiles.

Walk cancellations (and a current walk programme) can be found at www. midsussex.gov.uk/healthywalks or phone 01444 477110 for a recorded message.

For details contact the Rangers on 01444 477561 or email rangers@midsussex.gov.uk

Friday 16 August, 19:15

Music for everyone

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX

Celebrated national and international organist/keyboardist Mark Ireland in concert. Entry £5 on the door. Contact Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269, bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net

Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 August

Hike 4 Hospices

Various start points across the South Downs A series of sponsored walks along the

Special Events at The Bluebell Railway

Vintage Transport Weekend Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August A special day out for all the family • Displays of vintage and classic cars, stationary engines, commercial vans, steam road engines and motorbikes at Horsted Keynes Station • Steam hauled vintage train service between Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes and Kingscote • Locomotive sheds, museum, shop and restaurant at Sheffield Park Station • BBQ at Horsted Keynes Travelling from London? Get the train to East Grinstead and join the Bluebell Railway to Horsted Keynes. Your Bluebell travel ticket will allow unlimited travel for the day on all steam train services.

For details, call the Sales & Information Office at Sheffield Park 01825 720800 or visit the Travel Centre at the Railway Station, East Grinstead.

The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com

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beautiful South Donws totalling 43 miles over 2 days. See www.hike4hospices.com for details or call 01243 527068. In aid of St Peter and St James Hospice.

Open garden at this magnificent timber framed house with moat. In aid of St Peter & St James Hospice. www.stpeter-stjames. org.uk

midsussex.gov.uk/healthywalks or phone 01444 477110 for a recorded message.

For details contact the Rangers on 01444 477561 or email rangers@midsussex.gov.uk

Sunday 18 August, 10:00-12:00

Monday 19 – Friday 23 August

Thursday 22 August, 10:00-14:00

using native Plants for survival

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Burgess Hill, Meet in car park off Maple Drive Leading on from Mark’s introduction to survival in the wild using practical bushcraft, come and find out what you can eat. Contact Mary Smith (Secretary of Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network), 01444 242667, mary.s.smith@ talktalk.net

Sunday 18 August, 14:00-17:30

antique furniture restoration techniques

John Lloyd, Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex RH15 0SJ www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk

Tuesday 20 August, 14:00-17:30

ngs open garden

Malthouse Farm, Streat Lane, Streat, East Sussex BN6 8SA See Sunday 18th August.

ngs open garden

Tuesday 20 August 19:30

Malthouse Farm, Streat Lane, Streat, East Sussex BN6 8SA Rural garden with wonderful views to the South Downs. Garden divided into rooms. Box parterre, herbaceous and shrub borders, kitchen garden. Young orchard leading to partitioned area with grass walks through field. Unique water feature.

Snail mound. Pond with wildlife. Chickens.

Admission £7 includes tea/coffee and cake www.ngs.org.uk

Sunday 18 August, 14:00-17:00

open garden

Newtimber Place, Newtimber BN6 9BU

Michael blencowe: ‘the butterflies and Moths of sussex’ Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9UY See Local Living.

Thursday 22 August 10:00

Mid sussex Healthy Walk

Scaynes Hill Recreation Ground, off A272, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex RH17 7PG Free Scaynes Hill Walk LEVEL 4 (1.5-2hrs, max. 5 miles). Stiles and hills.

Walk cancellations (and a current walk programme) can be found at www.

Jewellery valuations

Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2JN Bonhams’ specialists will be in the Brighton & Hove office to offer free and confidential advice on items you may be considering selling at auction. Enquiries 01273 220000, jenny.bouston@bonhams. com. bonhams.com

Saturday 24 August – Sunday 8 September , 12:00-17:00

don’t forget to breathe

Foundry Gallery, North Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3PL A contemporary art exhibition of drawings and paintings. Emily Ball, Michelle Cobbin and Jenny Shaw showcase their work (closed 27 Augustand 2,3 September).

Contact Chris Ient, ient.christine@gmail. com or Wenda Bradley 01273 486595 at Artemis Arts.

Saturday 24 August, 10:00-15:00

Weee recycling service

Library Car Park, Storrington Mobile Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE) recycling service: Bring along your old, broken or unwanted electrical items, household batteries and low energy lightbulbs for recycling.

The scheme is being run by West Sussex County Council in partnership with Viridor and support from Horsham District Council. The WEEE service will be able to accept large electrical appliances such as washing machines and cookers; fridges and freezers; display equipment such as TVs; laptops and personal computers; fluorescent tubes and small electrical appliances such as hairdryers and batteries. Contact 01403 733144 or visit www.horsham.gov.uk/environment for details.

Saturday 24 August, 10:00-12:30

coffee Morning

Foyer, Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Coffee morning in the Foyer - Martlets Hall Burgess Hill In aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Contact Judy on 01444 248595 for details and offers of help.

Saturday 24 August, 13:00-16:00

Jumble sale

Village Hall, Plumpton, East Sussex

In aid of St Peter & St James Hospice.

Contact Reg Lanaway 01273 890070.

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day) Children 11 & under free . www.itsmagic.org.uk 01444 800045.

outdoor cinema: grease Burgess Hill Football Club, Leylands Park, Burgess Hill

Bright FM are organising an outdoor screening of the film ‘Grease’ to celebrate 35 years since it was first released. £2.50 per person. Buy Tickets online at www. brightfm.net

Sunday 25 – Monday 26 August

edenbridge & oxted agricultural show Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LL (6 miles south J6 M25)

Celebrating the country way of life since 1837. Bring the Children for FREE (accompanied by an adult ticket in the party) to meet our huge collection of animals close up. Reduced advance prices available online www.edenbridge-show.co.uk

Sunday 25 August

Making Waves on broadway The Broadway, Haywards Heath RH16 3AS

August Bank Holiday Sunday is going to be a wild and wonderful day offering something for everyone with a rich mix of cover bands, original bands and artists, choirs, and much more. There will be street entertainers and face painting for our younger visitors. Adults £7 (£12 on the

Monday 26 August 09:00-13:00

Mammoth car boot fair

Oakmeeds College, Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Organised by the Burgess Hill & District Rotary Club. £10 per car; pre-booked guaranteed pitch 01273 844314. Contact 01444 871776 or www.therotaryclub.co.uk

Monday 26 August, 12:00-15:00

slow roast Monday

Tottington Manor, Edburton, West Sussex BN5 9LJ

£17.50 per adult to include Tottington Cocktail. £4 children under10 years. Live music - Homemade pulled pork - Braised marinated beef - Moules Mariniere – Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Brochettas – Roast Potatoes – Wide selection of salads – Bread baskets. Roasts available as usual. Booking essential 01903 815757. www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk

Monday 26 August 17:00

alice in Wonderland open air theatre Standen, National Trust, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4NE

Heartbreak Productions returns with the magical tale of Alice in Wonderland. Bring friends, bring a picnic and enjoy a fabulous

afternoon of entertainment. Doors open 4pm. Adult: £16 Child: £8. Box Office: 0844 2491895 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ standen

Tuesday 27 August, 10:00-16:00

Paintings valuations Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2JN Bonhams’ specialists will be in the Brighton and Hove office to offer free and confidential advice on items you may be considering selling at auction. Enquiries 01273 220000, jenny.bouston@bonhams. com. bonhams.com

Wednesday 28 August, 19:00

Hassocks circular Hassocks Railway Station, West Side, Hassocks, West Sussex Join the Mid Sussex Ramblers on this 3 mile summer evening circular walk via Belmont.

Leader Richard P. Contact 07796 194947.

Wednesday 28 August, 19:45

ansty garden club Ansty Village Hall, Deaks Lane, Ansty, West Sussex RH17 5AS Plant and Produce Auction. Ring for more details: 01444 482055.

Friday 30 – Saturday 31 August, 20:00

kew the Movies @ Wakehurst Place Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TN Gates Open 6.30pm.

Popcorn, picnics and Pimms will be on the menu for open air cinema screenings of classic films Les Miserables (12A) and Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG), which will be shown in the beautiful surroundings of Wakehurst Place. Contact and book online www.kew.org/movies. Adults : £13, Children £9, Under 5 Free, Family Ticket £35 Booking and Transaction fees apply.

Friday 30 August – Sunday 1 September

the sussex beer and Jazz fest 2013 Springhill Farm, Weirwood Reservoir, Forest Row, East Sussex All weekend festival that will have nonstop bands and solo performers back to back from 7pm,. There will be camping available on this exquisitely beautiful farm, food vendors all over the place for all tastes and a range of beers to make your mind boggle! We have become the Sussex BEER and Jazz Fest for 2013 and will offer a range of real ales, ciders, wines and beers (as well as everything else) especially for the weekend, all sourced from many local producers and all delicious. Contact sussexjazz.org

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SUNDAY September 1st Fun for all the family - and the dogs £10 a car including all Occupants Batcheller Monkhouse Terrier Racing-Terrier Show Sussex Longdogs Lurcher Show -Sussex Longdog Racing Batcheller Monkhouse Gundog Scurry -Fun Agility Kennel Club Companion Dog Show -Fun Fair Artisan Beer & Bar -Have a Go Archery on Firle Place lawns 60+ Weald Craft, Farmers’ Market, Food & Trade Stands Punch & Judy -Dressage, Showjumping, Cross Country

Gate opens 9am Firle Place, Firle, Lewes BN8 6LP T: 01323 482016 Dog schedules: www.firleplaceevent.co.uk

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William Trood ‘Wait ‘til the clouds roll by’ oil on canvas £40,000 - 60,000

August Valuations Jewellery Thursday 22 August 10am to 2pm Paintings Tuesday 27 August 10am to 4pm

Bonhams' specialists will be in the Brighton and Hove office to offer free and confidential advice on items you may be considering selling at auction.

Enquiries 01273 220 000 jenny.bouston@bonhams.com Bonhams 19 Palmeira Square Hove, East Sussex BN3 2JN

A late 19th century gold,pearl and aquamarine bangle Sold for £1,400

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Entry is £5 per car (Sat) / £10 per car (Sun).

Visit www.firleplaceevent.co.uk.

of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network) on 01444 242667; mary.s.smith@talktalk.net

Sunday 1 September, 10:00-12:00

Centenary House, Durrington Lane, Durrington, Worthing, BN13 2PQ

Saturday 31 August – Sunday 1 September

Saturday 31 August, 12:30-16:00

Lingfield Nature Reserves, Lingfield, Surrey

Friday 30 August, 19:30

Townings Farm, Plumpton Road, Chailey, East Sussex BN8 4EJ

Pertinent adoption surgery

Pre-booked appointments only. To book, call 01403 229553.

a taste of southern france Flaneur, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JX

A wonderful evening of French food and wine tasting with South Down Cellars.

Five-course dinner with wine chosen and served by experts to accompany your food. £35 per head to include all food and a sample wine with each course.

Telephone bookings: 01444 454190.

Online bookings: www.flaneurcuckfield. co.uk. Email: flaneurcuckfield@msn.com

Saturday 31 August – Sunday 1 September

firle Place international Horse trials, country fair and dog festival Firle Place, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6LP

Now in its 37th year, the jam-packed line-up on the 5,000-acre estate includes something for every family member. Horse lovers will enjoy the world-class dressage, showjumping and cross country riding; dog owners will relish the high octane gundog scurries and terrier racing; and finally, the huge array of trade stands will suit the shopaholics! Gates open at 9am.

charity Hog roast with Live Jazz

vintage Harvest fair

Working vintage machinery. Rural crafts.

Farm animals. Shearing demonstrations.

Spinning demonstrations. Local produce.

Tractor and trailer rides. Farm walk. Beer tent and refreshments. Contact 01444 471352. www.towningsfarm.co.uk

Saturday 31 August 10:00- 4:00

craft gift & Local Produce Market

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe This month’s market will be supporting the Victory Hall with its renowned World War I frescoes – they are wonderful and well worth a visit! Plus browse the lovely individual stalls selling a variety of items plus local produce and plants. Free entry.

Contact 01444 811462.

Saturday 31 August, 10:00-12:00

Pond dipping for all ages

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill Led by Dominic Moore. Discover the minibeasts hiding beneath the water. All equipment provided. Meet in car park off Maple Drive. Contact Mary Smith (Friends

Downlands Park Nursing Home, Isaacs Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4BQ Hog Roast lunch with ‘The Alley Cats Dixieland Jazz Band’ in the beautiful gardens at the Nursing Home. Entry includes a 2-course lunch and wine. £18 per head.

Contact Matthew Gallagher, 01444 239869 or matthew@pandsgallagher.co.uk

Work Party Meet at the Butterfly Garden. Contact Sally Cole 01342 833814, Julie Hearn 01342 835313 or Anne Richards 01342 870200. www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk

Sunday 1 September, from 11am

family fun cricket day fundraiser Ditchling Recreation Ground, Lewes Road, Ditchling

Saturday 31 August, 20:30-23:30

See page 48-51 for details. www.mndassociation.org

Just deserts

Sunday 1 September, 11:00-16:00

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE

oldland Mill event day

Three-part local vocal harmony group new to the club. £3 per non member. Contact 01273 845829 or claytonkeymerbl@aol.com

www.oldlandwindmill.co.uk

Sunday 1 September

Pleasure ride South Brockwells Farm, Little Horsted, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5QS This 10-mile (approx) ride will take you through open farmland in a very picturesque part of the Sussex Weald.

Suitable for all, no jumps, select your own pace. All proceeds in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice. Contact 01825 722607 or glenda39@googlemail.com

Oldland Mill, Keymer, Hassocks, West Sussex Sunday 1 September, 11:30-14:30

charity dog Walk The Parish Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe, West Sussex RH17 6NY In aid of the Gambia Horse & Donkey Trust.

Come and join us for a super walk through the Sussex countryside, incorporating the Balcombe Lake and its beautiful scenery, followed by homemade soup and crusty bread. Hall open from 10am for refreshments, homemade cakes, raffle. All welcome. £5 per walker. Contact Linda on 01273 833211/07818 416664.

Burgess Hill Bonfire Society Proudly Presents

Summer Masquerade Ball & Auction of Promises Saturday 10th August 7.30pm until Midnight At The Martlets Centre, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9NN Tickets £25.00 each to include entertainment & 3 course meal All proceeds help support Burgess Hill Bonfire Society host the town’s Bonfire night on 28th September 2013 Book your tickets via www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/Entertainment or 01444 242 888 For further details or tickets contact burgesshillbonfire@gmail.com or 07814 245 525 www.burgesshillbonfiresociety.co.uk

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Dear Sussex Living… … Within a year of advertising with Sussex Living magazine, we have had an increase of 50% of new customers. Thank you Sussex Living!

Barry Williams Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Hassocks … Many thanks for the article about Hurstwood Park in the July issue – it was very good. Please pass on my personal thanks to Roger Linn and your team.

Brian Gubbin, League of Friends of Hurstwood Park … On behalf of the committee and everyone at St Peter & St Paul, thank you. I know that your advert was invaluable to the success of our fete held at the beginning of June, and we are very grateful.

Vicky Pugin St Peter & St Paul Old Town Church Fete, Lingfield … Thanks for your article in Sussex Living reviewing my book ‘Old West Hoathly’, which gave me such good publicity last October. Although sales have exceeded expectations, copies are still available. I am now well in profit and £1,000 has already been donated to the Priest House Museum in West Hoathly. The book has led to many contacts, which have resulted in much new local history material.

Thanks again for your excellent magazine and keep up the good work.

Dr John Ralph, West Hoathly …We have benefited enormously by having our event included in Sussex Living. The church had over 500 visitors, many of whom said that they had seen it advertised in the magazine. We did have posters around the town but nothing so in depth as your report. Also, at our monthly meeting, we had three new members, and I always ask them where they heard about us, and two of them said through your magazine.

Audrey Todd, Burgess Hill Flower Club

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In July, we were treated to a visit to Plumpton College, organised in association with the Burgess Hill Business Parks Association. The event took place on a glorious summer evening and included a tour of the extensive estate, the surrounding countryside (with stunning views!) and some welcome hospitality, including some delicious Plumpton College wine and cheese. A thoroughly enjoyable networking event, we felt, though perhaps the visit to the cowshed at the end of a hot summery day was a little hard on the senses.

We also recently attended the Haywards Heath Town Team Briefing and were impressed with the enthusiasm and positive news coming through, which seems to be giving the town a real surge of confidence.

Nuffield Health’s Andrew Lennox reported his Board’s commitment to continued investment in the town, and they recently bought a £64,000 image intensifier to expand the hospitals’ pain management and spinal surgery practices. What’s more, Andrew has been asked to review the possibility of offering more diagnostic and other potential new services in the town.

On the retail front, we’re told that the first phase of The Orchards Shopping Centre redevelopment is to be completed by the end of the year, with many prospective tenants waiting in the wings. All of this sounds like great news for Haywards Heath, and we’ll be bringing you more news as we get it next month.

But the highlight of the month was undoubtedly Peter André and Katherine Jenkins performing on consecutive nights at Victoria Park, Haywards Heath.

Many thanks to Tim French of It’s Magic Events for putting on a fanatastic show for the local community, and for being so wonderfully generous with his tickets!

It was lovely to catch up with Gill Cronin, the outgoing Head of Fundraising at St Peter & St James Hospice, who had her leaving drinks at The Cock Inn, Wivelsfield. We wish her the best of luck for the future.

Talking of leaving, we say goodbye to our very own Suzi Reeve who will be taking up a post at Sussex Police. Over the last 4 1/2 years, Suzi has worked in our sales, distribution and editorial departments, and has matured into an astute online and offline communications professional whose contribution to Sussex Living will be sorely missed! We wish her every success in her new career.

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