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CYCLING TO SUCCESS EASTBOURNE

THE HAMLETS OF OLD TOWN & MEADS

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Summer Camping

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Free Hickstead Tickets Visit Eastbourne

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The hamlets of Old Town and Meads

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Join Davina for the Big Sussex Bike Ride

The Secret to a Long Life

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Home Front

An uplifting family home, made to measure

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Editor’s Comment I always love June - the garden is blooming, it’s pretty safe to wear shorts and not worry about getting blue legs, and it’s my birthday!

Another reason to love June? Your latest issue of Sussex Living, full of inspiring and informative stories to keep you entertained.

See you next month, another year older... and wiser. Pah!

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CAMPING

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othing beats relaxing around the campfire, sleeping out under the stars and waking up to birdsong, so it’s no surprise to learn that over 15 million camping and caravanning trips were made in the UK last year (Mintel).

Whether it’s the sense of freedom and adventure or the chance to unplug from the digital world and embrace the countryside, there is a growing trend for this type of holiday. Camping gear has been given a stylish makeover by some top designers; retro camper vans are commanding huge prices, while popular music festivals, along with camping celebrities including Kate Moss and Sienna Miller are driving the luxury glamping end of the market.

Here we’ve outlined both the information and inspiration to help you get the most out of a camping or camper van trip this summer.

It’s time to dust down the canvas, polish up the chrome and head out under the stars!

Whether you like to wild camp or glamp it, read on for some camping and camper van inspiration from Lisa de Silva CAMPING Offering superb value for money, a chance to discover the great British countryside and make new friends, camping is an excellent pastime for families and couples alike. Campers can be as active or relaxed as they wish, enjoy the fun of cooking outdoors and watch the sunrise and set amid beautiful surroundings.

The community spirit among fellow

campers is legendary and children love the freedom to explore and play with new pals.

For those who associate a camping holiday with roughing it, think again.

New products and upgraded camping sites can ensure you stay clean, comfortable and well-catered for in all weather conditions. While for some the attraction of ‘wild’ camping is to enjoy as natural experience as possible, for those looking for high-end facilities many campsites now offer deluxe shower blocks, electrical hook ups, Wi-Fi, play areas and restaurants.

Think about the type of experience you’d most enjoy and research suitable sites but do book well in advance as the most popular campsites book up fast.

CHOOSING A TENT Camping does not need lots of expensive equipment and a basic starter tent, sleeping bag and portable

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Unique luxury short break accommodation on the edge of unspoilt woodland near Rye. Individually built by owner Johnny - The Hut, The Hive and The Hideout offer complete comfort in an exceptional environment.

▼ Established 45 years ago this awardwinning seasonal touring park on the Pevensey Levels provides good, clean facilities in peaceful surroundings. On site you will find a duck pond, farm pets, beautiful lakeside walk and free fishing. www.fairfieldsfarm.com 01323 763165

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St Ives Farm Campsite

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Situated in the heart of Ashdown Forest, many families, couples and groups return each year to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this beautiful site, with two fishing lakes. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind.

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Dernwood Farm ▲ A stunning way to explore the High Weald AONB, with campfires at wild camping pitches, plus superb glamping options from a safari tent and cabin to charming bell tents, some with wood fired hot tubs.

Shepherds Huts For Sale Locally ▲ Quality shepherds huts built to a high standard. Ideal for use as a spare room, playroom, office or garden room. Show huts and stock available. www.bespokeshepherdshuts.co.uk matthew@bespokeshepherdshuts.co.uk Mobile 07932 521042 Home 01273 649202

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Camper to hire as well. www.vansformations.co.uk 07891 706594

Ouse Meadow Campsite ▲

Situated on the banks of the River Ouse, opposite Bluebell Railway. A backto-nature camping experience in an idyllic location. Campfires allowed, rope swings, hammocks, badminton, table-tennis, and swing-ball to play with and forest school activities on site. Adults from £10p/n, Children from £6p/n. For more information reviews and reservations please visit:

Embers Camping – Bentley ▲ Large family friendly campsite. Pizza oven and campfires. Luxury Oak shower block. Embers have a shop selling fresh coffee, bacon rolls and ice cream! Camp midweek from £10 per night. www.emberscamping.co.uk

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and take proper bedding for a great night’s sleep, while solar powered fairy lights and candle-lit lanterns will add atmosphere and charm. Inside the tent a small bedside table, inflatable chairs, a solar-powered portable speaker and a large mirror will all add style and comfort. Outside, set up table and chairs, an outdoor rug and portable hammock to create that deluxe feel.

Another idea is to take indulgent food and premium snacks and if you love your morning coffee, a cafetiere is definitely worth packing.

cooking stove is all you really need.

When choosing a tent think about head height and the space needed for both sleeping and living. As a rule of thumb 4-berth tents work well for couples, while larger tents with separate sleeping compartments will suit families. Size does matter as the larger the tent, the heavier and more difficult it can be to erect and larger tents can incur increased pitch fees. So consider getting an extension in the form of a canopy which can double the size of a tent and create a useful shady space for cooking and relaxing.

When it comes to tent shapes, there is an enormous choice including dome, tunnel, bell and tipi, while many of the largest tents have a central living area with several sleeping pods radiating off the main room. For head height, a tunnel tent offers good vertical space and for fast pitching opt for an instant pitch tent, although these are not

particularly robust and best used for festivals and children’s play tents.

FROM CAMPING TO GLAMPING Once you’ve chosen a tent, it is easy to add a few indulgent extras to elevate your camping trip to more luxurious glamping. Invest in air mattresses

FOLDING CAMPERS AND TRAILER TENTS Cheaper than a camper van, but easier to tow than a caravan, folding campers and tent trailers can offer a good alternative for those looking to bridge the gap between the fun of canvas and the home comforts of a camper van. A folding camper is a trailer that offers a caravan-style layout once erected. All the accommodation is off the ground, they are quick and easy to erect and usually offer a higher standard of equipment than a trailer tent. While they are more expensive than a trailer tent, they are just as easy to tow and store when not in use. Alternatively, a trailer tent can best be described as a tent that pulls out from a trailer which is pegged into the ground around it, with the trailer forming an off the ground bedroom area. Typically, they are smaller and lighter than a folding camper.

Factors to consider if you are researching either of these options are whether your car is capable of towing

Consider getting an extension in the form of a canopy which can double the size of a tent

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3* Rendezvous Hotel, Skipton

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Scotch Wilds, Whiskies & Railways 4* Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey

Sun 21 — Sat 27 July Half Board from £735.00 p.p

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Charming Tales & Discoveries of the North West 4* Park Royal Hotel, Warrington

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Consider how often you will use a van; six weeks or less it’s probably more cost effective to rent one

the trailer, where you will keep it when not in use and the need for maintenance.

On the plus side, neither incur an additional road tax or require a special driving license, although ferry crossings will cost more with a trailer. When buying, make a list of both essential and desirable equipment and do try pitching and taking down the unit yourself. If buying second hand, check the tyre condition, hitching apparatus, brakes, lighting and any damage to hinges, locks and bodywork. You will also need an illuminated number plate to match your registration number and to inform both your insurance company and breakdown recovery service that you will be towing a trailer.

CAMPER VANS & MOTORHOMES If you enjoy the freedom of the open road and love the idea of jumping in a vehicle set up with all your home comforts for endless adventures, a camper van or motorhome could be for you. A brilliant way to stretch out your weekends and help achieve a great work/life balance, a camper van saves you time and money and can be adapted to meet your specific needs with comfortable beds, lighting, cooking and en suite facilities. Fun

to drive, they are also much easier to park than trailers and towing caravans.

What’s more, you will find you develop an easy bond with other owners and become part of a community of kindred spirits keen to swap tips and advice.

Before searching for a suitable vehicle to buy or convert yourself, consider how often you will use a van, as if it amounts to around six weeks a year or less, it is probably more cost effective to rent one. In terms of size the smaller the van, the easier it is to

The community spirit among fellow campers is legendary and children love the freedom to explore drive and park, not to mention cheaper fuel costs. Also consider head height. If you will be making long trips, a hightop van will feel more spacious but can cause height barrier issues in certain car parks and may mean it does not fit into your garage for safe storage.

An alternative is a pop-top which is easy to put up and saves money on fuel consumption.

Other factors to consider include whether you require a toilet and shower which would necessitate a water tank and heating system; whether there is a rear rack and awning for storing bikes; whether you want pull-out or fixed beds and the type and size of the kitchen facilities. If buying second hand, do have a habitation check by an approved specialist to check the water and gas systems, pumps and filters, seals, ventilation and fire safety equipment.

Expect to pay a premium for an iconic retro camper van, which not only look cool but hold their value and can even increase in value over time. It may even earn its own keep with many owners renting theirs out for weddings, films and photographic shoots.

If you like the idea of a camper van but want a real home from home, a motorhome or RV will appeal. These vehicles have a separate driving cab and large self-contained living quarters offering high-spec lounge areas with TVs and sound systems, contemporarystyle kitchens and dining areas, deluxe bathrooms and modern bedrooms.

Many can also tow or accommodate a small car. In fact, a well-equipped motorhome can make a practical home and on the road office for those who enjoy living life on the road. l

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EVENTS

SPOTLIGHT EVENTS Sussex Gin & Fizz Festival Saturday 29th June, 11am – 10pm Now in its third year, the Sussex Gin & Fizz Festival celebrates the many award winning wines and gins made in Sussex.

Enjoy free samples, and buy Sat 29 by the glass or bottle direct June from the producers. Visitors can enjoy a variety of local artisan

food, live music, and informative talks by industry experts.

Tickets are available from www.eventbrite.co.uk, Lewes Tourist Information Centre and Harvey’s Brewery Shop.

Tickets for either session cost just £15 for adults, or £3 for 14 – 17 year olds, and free entry for kids under 14 (11am – 4pm only)

Sat 22 and Sun 23 June

War Veterans give first-hand accounts at Hever’s Home Front

Sat 29 and Sun 30 June

Heffle Quilters’ Quilt Show Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June, 10am - 4pm (3.30pm on Sunday) Heffle Quilters are holding their biennial quilt show where there will be a superbly colourful display of quilts made by the group members. You won’t be disappointed. There will be a raffle with lots of prizes, the first prize being a lovely quilt and you can try your luck on the Tombola.

For a little bit of retail therapy, some traders will be selling all kinds of sewing and quilting goodies. Last but not least, included in the entrance fee of £4 they offer delicious home-made cakes as well as tea and coffee.

All proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Now

Etchingham Music Festival Saturday 29th June to Sunday 7th July Etchingham Music Festival at Etchingham Church features traditional New Orleans jazz - the Dime Notes, a piano recital of music from Liszt, Ravel and Albeniz by Paul Roberts, piano and wind music by Florian Mitrea and the Atea Wind Quintet from Prokofiev, Rachmaninov

and Elgar, the Sacconi String Quartet from Haydn, Grieg and Shostakovich and an Opera Supper with songs from musical theatre by Royal Academy students.

Tickets are £18 and £15 concessions.

The Opera Supper is £22.

Tickets by calling 01580 819384 or online: www.wegottickets.com www.etchinghammusicfestival.co.uk

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June Visitors to Hever’s 1940s event this year will be able to hear first-hand accounts of the time by speaking to several war veterans who served both during and after World War II. The veteran soldiers, pilots and sailors are being brought to the Castle on Saturday 22 June by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, made up of licensed London taxi drivers who regularly volunteer to drive war veterans in and around the capital, the home counties and to the battlefields of Europe.

Hever’s Home Front gives visitors the chance to discover life in wartime Britain, meet re-enactors, learn to swing and browse stalls selling vintage wares. www.hevercastle.co.uk

Sat 29 June to Sun 7 July

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‘Celebration of Flowers’ at Nymans Saturday 8th to Sunday 16th June, 11am – 3.30pm Everything’s coming up roses at Nymans this June with hundreds of varieties of roses in bloom in the yew sheltered Rose Garden. Enjoy their heady scent then visit the house for Nymans’ annual ‘Celebration of Flowers’ to see exuberant flower displays throughout the house, created by a team of volunteers, local florists and NAFAS members.

Nymans will be open from 6.30pm8.30pm each Friday in June so you can enjoy the evening light. Bring a picnic to share with friends and family, visit the Rose Garden or book a tour with one of our gardeners. Croquet available. Drinks and ice cream on sale in the kiosk. Normal admission applies. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans 01444 405250

Sat 8 to Sun 16 June

Special Rose Week at Pashley Manor Gardens Sun 16 June

Every day from Friday 7th June to Saturday 15th June, 10am - 5pm Come mid-June the roses are glorious at Pashley. Masses of gorgeous pinks can

Sussex Day at Pickhams in Wilmington Sunday 16th June, 11am - 8pm Open Gardens with art, crafts and more.

An afternoon of Sussex inspired music featuring The Kimberleys, Milton Hide, David Lofts and Nick Cant. Launch of the Pickhams Award followed by a talk on Quirky Sussex. Exhibition of local landscapes. Bar, cakes and cream teas.

Light lunches and an early evening barbeque run in aid of Demelza. Craft pitches available - book in advance.

Tickets available online for lunches, music and the Sussex talk via the website.

Free entrance to gardens (donations invited). With thanks to National Lottery Community Fund. Pickhams, Wilmington, Polegate, BN26 6RR. 01323 705153 www.pickhams.com

Fri 7 to be found spilling out of Sat 15 their box hedged borders June in the Rose Garden. In the Herbaceous Borders many red hued shrub roses in the beds are complemented by rich red climbing roses on the eighteenth century walls. Even the front of the house is covered in the creamy apricot flowers of Rosa Gloire de Dijon.

Rose talks through the week; a great selection of potted roses on sale from 26 times Chelsea Gold winners Peter Beales Roses; rose themed gifts from the shop – even the café menu features rose inspired dishes!

01580 200888 pashleymanorgardens.com

The Waterlily Festival at Sheffield Park & Garden Saturday 8th June – Sunday 14th July Sheffield Park’s lakes burst with colour during early summer and, to celebrate, their hugely successful Waterlily Festival returns with a series of workshops, tours, installations and more.

Get a unique view of the waterlilies by walking out onto the floating pontoon, or join guides on a free tour to the bottom of Pulham Falls waterfall; a viewpoint not normally open to visitors of the National Trust property.

Families will have the opportunity to learn the secrets of these ancient plants.

Sat 8 June to Sun 14 July

Or why not embrace your creative side?

Limited tickets are still available for the Waterlily Lino Printing or Photography Workshops.

For more information and booking: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffieldpark

Veterans and Armed Forces Day for the District of Lewes with surrounding Towns and Villages Saturday 29th June from 10am to just after 2pm Veterans and Armed Forces Day will be held at the Martello Fields in Seaford where there will be Arena events and many Armed Forces and charity stalls.

The highlight will be a parade of Veterans and Cadets which will leave Place Lane (next to the Church) just after midday to go by way of Broad Street, High Street, and The Causeway to the Seafront. The salute will be taken by the Martello Tower and the parade will finish in the arena in the Martello Field.

Sat 29 June

This year the chosen Forces Charity is The Royal British Legion. There are places for stallholders to promote a charity. To book a space contact admin@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk before 21st June.

Veterans and service personnel just turn up at Place Lane or wait to the west of the Martello Tower to join the parade when it pauses. The event is organised by the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George, Seaford Town Council and the Royal British Legion.

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The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby 20 - 23 June 2019

See the world’s top riders in action!

Visit our extensive shopping village & artisan fare from Eden Crafts.

Enjoy our family fun zone with popular children’s entertainer Tomfoolery, and a range of fun fair rides (all half price on 20/21 June).

FREE

For 2 adults or children on Friday 21 or Saturday 22 June on production of this advert. Parking will be charged at £10 per car.

Valid at both main entrances. Not valid for the Stable Field Entrance.

No photocopies or downloads. Strictly not for resale.

Admission www.hickstead.co.uk

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Bowler Crab) Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd June at 7.30pm and Sunday 23rd June, 3pm Five years after Bowler Crab’s debut production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, they return to Shakespeare’s most performed play Fri 21, with an all new cast and 22 and 23 design! A magical fairy June tale with song, dance and humour galore, find yourself in a world of

magic, music and mayhem, among tricksome fairies, enchanted lovers and ass-headed ‘rude mechanicals’.

The South East tour opens with outdoor performances on Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd June (7.30pm) and Sunday 23rd June (3pm) in Three Oaks at Half House Farm (TN35 4NE), a C16th yeoman farmhouse.

Tickets £15 on sale at: www.bowler-crab.com or tel: 07801893115

Eastbourne College Presents: Hotel Paradiso Wednesday 26th June to Friday 28th June, 8.15pm Eastbourne College presents their annual summer production Hotel Paradiso in the grounds of the college at their outdoor theatre The Dell. This mad French bedroom frolic finds an assortment of refined people stealing through the halls and rooms of a cheap hotel comically intent on assignations.

Claudine Sinnett, Director of Drama at Eastbourne College and Gavin Robertson the resident practitioner have adapted and directed this farce and worked closely

with the cast and technical team to create a colourful, loud and funny production.

Hotel Paradiso blends spectacular physical comedy, theatrical storytelling and slapstick. With thrills, gasps, laughs and drama there’s plenty for both adults and children to enjoy. Refreshments from 7.45pm, bring a blanket.

Tickets £5 www.wegottickets.com boxoffice@eastbourne-college.co.uk Eastbourne College, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JX 01323 452300

Wed 26 to Fri 28 June

Americana Live at The Hawth Sunday 16th June, 12 noon - 6pm Americana Live will showcase some of the finest exponents of the genre in a free afternoon of music. Kicking off will be Dean Owens’ searingly soulful voice and Porchlight Smoker’s Sun 16 mix of bluegrass, folk June and country. Next up The Hardy Band’s blend of melodic country-pop, while Kezia Gill presents Irish and country influences and Sam Coe & The Long Shadows demonstrate why they have received critical acclaim.

Rounding off the afternoon will be folk/blues favourites The Jemima Price Band, the talented Simon James and Sussex country rock band, Society.

Don’t miss it!

FREE Admission The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6YZ Book now: 01293 553636 www.hawth.co.uk

Uckfield Festival 2019 Friday 5th July to Sunday 14th July 10 days of music, fun and a lot more…

Highlights: Big Day - July 6 - Children’s Carnival Procession with Arbor the 17 foot

Fri 5 - Sun 14 July

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walking tree!!!

Sunday 7 day - Classic/Historic Cars and Bikes Sunday 7 evening - Rudyard Kipling comes to Uckfield!

Monday 8 - Pepper’s Ghost Magic Lantern Show.

Tuesday 9 - Tom Ridout’s Handel on Jazz Ensemble!

Wednesday 10 - Natasha Norodien, folk.

Sunday 14 - All Things Must Pass Orchestra - the music of George Harrison.

Festival Club: free gigs all week!

Full details at www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk

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t the western end of the vibrant south coast town of Eastbourne lie the leafy and historic hamlets of Meads Village and Old Town. Meads extends along the coastline from Birling Gap almost as far as Eastbourne Pier and includes the famous Beachy Head cliffs. As its name suggests, Old Town is Eastbourne’s oldest village; tracing its origins back to Saxon times. Both have the gently rolling hills of the South Downs National Park on their westerly doorsteps.

Back in the early 19th century, the area covered today by Meads’ shops and houses was all farmland; with just a few isolated agricultural buildings.

Old Town was originally known as Bourne after the stream – or bourne – that rises in what is now Motcombe Gardens and previously provided the surrounding area with its water supply.

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The Meads Community Association was set up in 1990 to preserve the unique character of the area

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the eminent Victorian landowner and politician William Cavendish, later the 7th Duke of Devonshire, Meads and Old Town became part of Eastbourne – which at the time was evolving into a popular Victorian seaside resort, driven by the advent of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. St Mary the Virgin in Old Town, near to the source of Bourne Stream, was the initial heart of Eastbourne. After its destruction by German bombers in World War II, construction of a striking new church was completed in 1954 on a hilltop close to Hampden Park – one of England’s few post-war buildings to receive a Grade II listing.

In 1859 the Duke of Devonshire instructed his agent Henry Currey to draw up plans for the development of Eastbourne; specifically introducing substantial houses, impressive gardens and tree-lined streets onto what had previously been Meads’ fertile

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agricultural land. The area soon became known as ‘the unrivalled Belgravia of a salubrious and flourishing health resort’, attracting affluent new residents from military, commercial and professional backgrounds. In 1869, the consecration of a parish church dedicated to St John the Evangelist provided for the inhabitants’ spiritual needs. In 1894 a small square of artisan dwellings was added to cater for working class occupation. Originally called Wallis’s Cottages, the square subsequently

became known as The Village – and is now a popular attraction with its colourful miniature cottage gardens, flint walls and rustic arches.

All Saints Hospital, which opened in Meads in 1869 on land donated by the Duke of Devonshire, was Britain’s first purpose-built seaside convalescent sanatorium. The hospital closed in 2004 and the buildings were converted into luxury homes. The hospital’s listed chapel, which dates back to 1874, was previously a place of contemplation for patients and relatives and is now a popular venue for weddings and dinners. During the 1950s, the Reverend Hubert Brasier served as chaplain for All Saints Hospital and its chapel. His daughter, who was herself born in Eastbourne,

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is Prime Minister Theresa May. Of the Meads’ three original pubs, two are still in existence and the third, The Blacksmith’s Arms, was demolished before the turn of the last century. During World War II, business was brisk at both the surviving pubs; particularly due to the many Canadian servicemen stationed in the area. The Canadians received a warm welcome from the local community – some even returned home with brides from Meads. In May 1942 St John the Evangelist, the Upper Meads parish church, was seriously damaged in a German bombing raid; as were several houses in Meads Street in March 1943.

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ground to the west has become known as Upper Meads and the lower part nearer to the town centre Lower Meads.

Meads Street features shops, restaurants and cafes. Art lovers are well-served by the Towner Art Gallery and the multimillion-pound Devonshire Quarter development in Lower Meads.

Meads has always been a hotbed

schools sprang up in Meads during the Victorian era. Today there are four well-known independent schools in the area. St. John’s Meads, a C of E Primary School with over two hundred pupils, has been located on its present site for over a century.

Controversy over the erection of the nineteen-storey South Cliff Tower on the seafront in 1965 resulted in the formation of a local protest committee which has now evolved Gildridge Park

Old Town was originally known as Bourne after the stream that rises in Motcombe Gardens Pilgrims House

of education. After the Second World War, a teacher training college opened on Darley Road.

Many of its early students were ex-servicemen returning to civilian life. At the same time, Chelsea College of Physical Education moved from London to Denton Road. Several private

into the Eastbourne Society. Despite demolitions over the years, Meads still retains many of its large Victorian and Edwardian houses, most of which have been converted into flats. The Meads Community Association was set up in 1990 to preserve the unique character of the area and to resist any unsympathetic new developments.

Visitors to Old Town should look out for St Mary the Virgin, Pilgrims House – possibly the oldest inhabited private residence in England and opposite it a well-known 13th century public house. It also has a range of independent shops and several green public spaces, including Gildridge Park, Manor Gardens and Motcombe Gardens with its attractive lake. l

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“We soon discovered that building dust gets into everything even though everything was triple sealed. We had to wash the contents of our airing cupboard at least three times despite our best efforts to keep the dust out! If we were to undergo such extensive renovations again while living on-site we would hire a storage container to protect our possessions.”

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avina has long been a supporter of charity.

You’ll probably know her work with Sport Relief; the fighting spirit she showed during ‘Davina – Beyond the Breaking Point’ in 2014 still resonates with many as the then 46-year-old spent a week running, swimming and cycling across the UK. Perhaps less well-known is her longrunning support for children’s charity Action Medical Research which is based in Horsham, West Sussex.

The UK-wide organisation raises funds for medical research into a wide variety of illnesses and conditions that affect babies and children. Founded in 1952, it has played a significant role in many medical breakthroughs, starting with the development of the first polio vaccines in the UK, later helping to develop the use of ultrasound in pregnancy and the rubella vaccine.

More recently, Action launched its ‘BORN TOO SOON’ campaign which shines a spotlight on premature birth; the devastation caused by premature birth and the complications that can follow and for which Davina is a proud ambassador.

Established in London, the charity moved its headquarters from Vincent Square to West Sussex in 1972 and has held a number of local events over the years including the ‘Trek The Night: South Downs Way’ fundraiser which saw supporters hiking their way from Devil’s Dyke to Beachy Head.

“Action is an absolutely amazing charity,” confides the TV star. “I’ve been supporting them ever since my dear Pippy introduced me to them

Big Sussex Bike Ride has been running for nine years and has so far raised around £320,000 when I was just a little girl.”

Jean ‘Pippy’ McCall - who sadly passed away in June 2018 aged 98 – was a chairwoman of a local committee for Action Medical Research in the 1960s.

Davina would have been nine years old when she was brought along to her

first fundraising event for the charity.

Knowing her granddaughter’s fame would help raise the charity’s profile, Davina was brought back into the fold

by Pippy again in 2001.

“As a mum myself it’s a cause very dear to my heart and I’m so proud to host two annual events here in the south which help raise lots of money for vital research.”

‘Dine with Davina’ is a ladies’ lunch which has been held in Southampton since 2007. Hundreds of guests are given the opportunity to meet Davina before she regales them with anecdotes from the past year. With live music and an auction hosted by Bargain Hunt’s John Cameron, there’s plenty of fun to be had. This year’s event is being held at St Mary’s stadium on Friday 7 November.

Closer to home, ‘Davina’s Big Sussex Bike Ride’ returns every June (this year’s event is on Sunday 16th).

The fundraiser has been running for nine years and has so far raised around £320,000. There are three circular routes to choose from which all start and finish near Uckfield in East Sussex.

They take in a number of picturesque towns and villages including Golden Cross, Horam, Battle and Laughton.

Davina says there’s always a really fun atmosphere: “It’s a very inclusive bike ride with people of all ages and abilities taking part. If you’re new to cycling, there’s the 21 mile route. Then there’s either the 40 or 68 mile ones to choose from.

“I just love the fact that it’s a fun fundraiser for all the family. It’s a chance to get out in the beautiful Sussex countryside, do something active and help raise money for Action.”

Davina is no stranger to fitness of course, having presented a number of hugely successful workout DVDs over the last couple of decades. Since having her three children (Holly, Tilly and Chester) it’s an area of her life which she enjoys focusing on. Later this year she hopes to complete her qualifications to become a personal trainer.

“For me it’s so much more about my own personal health rather than a vanity project. I’m at the stage of my life where I’m thinking about things like heart disease, cholesterol, blood pressure… I enjoy keeping active but I enjoy the benefits more and that’s why it’s fab to host an event like the Big Sussex Bike Ride for Action.” l

Davina’s Big Sussex Bike Ride will be held on Sunday 16 June 2019. Riders will be able to register online until midnight on Wednesday 12 June. There will also be the opportunity to register on the day.

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It’s a Dog’s Life Teddy is having some deep thoughts for a Border Terrier this month as he ponders the meaning of doggy sayings, writes Helen Stockton, the pen behind the paw

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he other day I was lying in the sunlight, reflecting on the meaning of life, when it struck me how many expressions there are in the English language that include dogs. This is obviously because we are so important.

For example, there’s ‘give a dog a bad name….’. Now this could be a reference to the unfortunate business of saddling some poor pooch with an ill-considered epithet such as ‘TiddlyPom’ or ‘Fluffy-Wuffy’, but even if owners are suitably restrained in the naming department, there’s always the additional worry, for pedigree dogs, of kennel names. Mine isn’t too bad; it’s ‘My Teddy Edwards’ which I think has a certain ring to it. It’s sometimes

abbreviated to ‘Teddy Eddie’ by ‘Her Indoors’ which is also pleasingly affectionate. However, you don’t have to look far through my pedigree to find names of dubious merit. I’m not sure ‘Plushcourt Gasp’ was a very healthy dog or that ‘Brumberhill Be Solo’ was

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very sociable, and perhaps we ought to draw a veil over the moral integrity of a female relative called ‘Party Game Girl’. However, my Grandfather’s name of ‘Bob Bob Bobbin’ fits neatly with the official name of Rolo, my recently departed boss and mentor. His was ‘Janlane Red Robbin’. And I really can’t complain about having a mother called ‘Always Dotty’ – perfect!

Still, I don’t think the expression, ‘give a dog a bad name..’ is actually a reflection of the quality of their title, but more a comment on the burden imposed by the loss of good reputation.

This never troubled the Boss who relished his near mythical status as one of the world’s most naughty canines, and went to some trouble, on a regular basis, to maintain it.

Then there are expressions such as ‘why keep a dog and bark yourself’ which comments on our domestic usefulness. ‘Her Indoors’ sometimes impersonates my barking and growling, usually when playing a vigorous game of tug o’ war. She’s no idea what she’s saying, bless her, and I can only think the Boss must have taught her some of that language as it certainly didn’t come from me, but she clearly doesn’t adhere to that particular expression.

There are others that are pleasing such as ‘like a dog with two tails’.

This isn’t a comment on some bizarre mutation, but more a suggestion of such an ecstasy of wagging that one tail blurs into many. I am certainly capable of this when ‘Her Indoors’ has the cheek to leave me, and then, just as I’ve given up hope and considered myself duly abandoned, returns.

There are other expressions, with less fortunate associations, involving dogs, for example, ‘he’s gone to see a man about a dog’. Why bring us into the unsavoury business?

However, there are some that demonstrate our equality too, so, if you’ll forgive me, I’m going back to where I started, abandoning my typing duties and lying in the sun, because, as it is well known, ‘only mad dogs and Englishmen…’ That’s okay then! l

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BLOOMING TIMES

Rooted Gardening makeovers are nothing new. Topiary, hot tubs and patios were all the rage during the Roman Empire, says Flo Whitaker

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f your neighbours drove you nuts over the bank holiday weekend as they enthusiastically set about their latest DIY garden project, remember – it could have been worse. In a previous incarnation, you might have suffered from even noisier neighbours because the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Persians and Romans were devotees of horticultural bling and were always getting the builders in. Fancy a mirrored pool with a fountain and gilded statures?

No problem. Pergola? Easy-peasy.

Hot tub? All the rage. Patio lighting?

Yep. Blue-painted decking? Ok … so I made up the last bit - we probably have Mr Titchmarsh to thank for that one, but you get the idea. Horticulture was big business in the ancient world. A sunny weekend visit to a garden centre will confirm that precious little has changed.

‘Topiary’ comes from the Latin, ‘topia’, meaning an ornamental garden.

The topia was the domain of the ‘topiarius’, someone we would nowadays refer to as the Head Gardener; a skilled artisan who was also schooled in design and construction methods and could advise the garden owner on topics such as landscaping and decorative features. If a client’s

Horticulture was big business in the ancient world. A sunny weekend visit to a garden centre will confirm that precious little has changed garden required extensive remodelling, the topiarius took on the role of project manager; directing a team of labourers and under-gardeners. And you thought that garden makeovers were a new idea?

Topiary, (literally!) grew from the evolution of the hedge. The first manmade hedges in Europe probably date from the Neolithic age. Over time, their

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function subtly changed. No longer just a simple agricultural stockade, a well-maintained hedge became an indication of wealth and social rank; defining territory and showing that the landowner could afford to employ others to keep his estate in order.

The first high-density human settlements were created by old-world empires, long before the birth of Christ.

Those new city-dwellers put great value on private outdoor spaces.

They were places to relax and entertain, away from the hurly-burly of the bustling streets and markets. Garden styles that are so familiar to us today originated in those ancient worlds.

Cloister gardens, secret gardens, parterres, knot gardens, water features, mazes and herb gardens are rooted in ancient Greek, Roman, Islamic, Egyptian and Indian cultures.

Throughout the Middle Ages, Italy and France were considered to be world centres of horticultural excellence.

International trade bought exciting new plants to European shores and the Medici’s, (the ASBO family from hell – imagine living next door to that lot!) were gardening obsessives; constructing ever-more lavish gardens that featured thousands of topiary specimens.

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Give topiary an annual feed with slow-release fertiliser in spring simple geometric shapes are easiest to maintain and can be cut ‘by eye’. For more complicated shapes, wirework frames, designed to be permanently fixed over plant(s) can be purchased.

The plant is allowed to grow until the frame is completely obscured, then clipped regularly to keep its shape.

If starting from scratch seems daunting, ready-made topiary specimens are widely available. Don’t

scream at the prices; remember, someone has spent years doing all the work for you. The Victorians and Edwardians adored topiary and the gloriously-named London nurseryman, Mr Herbert Cutbush, was renowned for his potted topiary specimens. A pioneer of ‘grab it and go’ shopping, Herbert’s customers could select a plant and take it home straight away. This was

a revolutionary notion at a time when plants were grown in open ground in fields. Customers had to potentially wait for months until the correct time for the lifting and transplanting of their purchases.

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Trimming and pruning of topiary is best done in May/June. A dry, overcast day puts less stress on the plants, and you; it can be hot, dusty work. Whatever you use; electric trimmers, shears or specialist topiary

tools, ensure the cutting blades are sharp. You want ‘clean’ cuts, not jagged ones where infection may take hold. Scrub the blades with hot soapy water before and after use, especially if you’ve previously loaned cutting tools to someone else. Disease pathogens quickly spread from plant to plant via

infected sap; basic hygiene is a sensible precaution. Another ‘tidy-up’ trim in early autumn may be required, but only do this in mild conditions, as frosty air will disfigure soft, recently-cut foliage, something those perfectionist, blingtastic Medici’s would simply not have tolerated. l

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THE SECRET TO In 1985 just 0.006% of the UK population lived to 100 years of age. By 2015 that figure had risen to 0.2% – that’s over 14,500 people. Lisa de Silva and Robert Veitch recently met four local centenarians

DAME VERA LYNN Born in East Ham, London in 1917, forces’ sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn celebrated her 102nd birthday in March. Famous for giving outdoor concerts to the troops during the Second World War singing songs that included, We’ll Meet Again and The White Cliffs of Dover, she has enjoyed a long and illustrious musical career. In 2009, aged 92 years Dame Vera become the oldest living artist to reach the top of the UK Albums Chart. She released an album in her centennial year that

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reached number three, making her the first centenarian to have a chart album.

Dame Vera has lived in Ditchling since the 1960s. She is still held in much affection by the war veterans she sang for and remains involved in her extensive charity work. In 2001, she established the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity in Cuckfield to support under 5s with motor learning impairments, including cerebral palsy and at 102 years old remains a passionate President.

I asked for her advice on leading a long and happy life: “I have said it many times before, but ‘keep smiling through’.

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It was the desire to live within a closeknit community that prompted her move to Ditchling, “I was attracted by the small village life. There is a real sense of community spirit and camaraderie.”

While her performing days are over, singing along to music is still a source of great joy. Her top tips for maintaining a positive outlook? “I think it’s always important to count your blessings, and I am always mindful that I have a lot to be grateful for. I also enjoy looking out at the nature in my garden and reading a good book.”

SYLVIA MITCHELL-CORDELL Born in May 1914 just before the start of the First World War, Sylvia Mitchell-Cordell has just celebrated her 105th birthday. Remarkably she lived independently in Haywards Heath until last January, when she moved to a care home in the same town. On first meeting Sylvia and her son Jerry, I was immediately struck by her delightful spirit and charm. “I’m mostly happy. I like seeing people enjoying themselves and I very much love the garden,” she tells me.

exercises every morning. That was a good thing,” she laughs.

Family, community and taking pleasure in nature, hobbies and the simple life has clearly helped Sylvia to reach such an impressive age and long may it continue.

Sylvia grew up in East London with four sisters. The family shared holidays and Sunday lunches with extended family who all lived nearby and perhaps it was this sense of community that laid the foundations for Sylvia’s long and happy life. “We had such good parents that looked after us,” she smiles.

Married life saw a move down to Brighton where Sylvia and husband Ron brought up their two children. Son Jerry believes her longevity has been helped by leading a simple stress-free life. “She was a stay at home mum who didn’t drive and loved dress-making, knitting and nature, particularly feeding the birds,” he explains. Sylvia, or Ginge as she was known on account of her auburn hair, also kept herself in shape and could still touch her toes in her 90s, “I did my

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After the war he went back with friends to set up a transport company.

They converted a landing craft and set out across the Mediterranean. In the Bay of Biscay they hit a storm, their boat started taking on water, broke up and sank. A ship came to their rescue but sadly some friends drowned.

Robbie returned to England and worked at Blackbushe Airport, where he met his wife Rosemary.

He remained in the airline industry until retirement. The family settled in Sandhurst, Berkshire and his children are regular visitors to his care home.

When asked the secret to a long and happy life, Robbie’s humour shines through when he tells me it’s all down to “lots of travel, good food, and red wine!”

HERTA STANTON 102-year old Herta Stanton greeted me with a smile when I met her at her care home in Crowborough. “I was born in 1917, in Vienna, into a Jewish family with two brothers and a sister,” she tells me. It was a normal family life, until the Anschluss in March 1938, and Kristallnacht in November 1938.

Herta escaped on the first Kindertransport train from Vienna on 10th December 1938. “My suitcase contained all my worldly goods. I wore a straw hat with a velvet ribbon.

I fled Hitler,” she recalled with a stoic firmness in her voice reliving the pain of separation. “I travelled to Crawley and became an au pair, but I didn’t like it. I learnt English in four months, then left. I moved to Pembroke Crescent in Hove.”

“I met my Chessi at a dance in Croydon, he was a humble Polish soldier. Chessi had escaped three times from a Dutch POW camp, eventually arriving in England. He joined the British 8th Army, and fought at Monte Cassino.” Post War, Chessi anglicised his surname, and the newlyweds settled in Croydon. “I taught dressmaking and German. We had a son, Martin.”

“I returned to Vienna in 1964.”

Ironically it was by train. “It really was quite something to go back. I’ve been

back several times since. I was invited to the Kindertransport 60th anniversary celebration at Clarence House and met Prince Charles and Camilla.”

People, who forget history, tend to repeat it “We were married for 64 years, until Chessi died in 2012. I live in Crowborough now. My carers do a very special job, talking, singing, listening and helping.”

“I like talking to people, that’s my secret to a long life. Its nice to be important, but it’s important to be nice.” And most prophetically, “People, who forget history, tend to repeat it.”l

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COMMUNITY highlight the importance of carers, raise awareness of the challenges they face and recognise the huge contribution they make to individuals, families and communities throughout the UK. This year the emphasis of Carers Week is getting carers connected with their community. Although it can be highly rewarding caring can be hard, and often carers own health falls by the wayside. But, get connected to support, advice, other carers, services, friends and family, and technology and it’s the first step to overcoming this.

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Loneliness will affect most people at some point in their lives and can touch anyone from young school children, to new parents, and the elderly. Help beat loneliness by getting involved with this year’s campaign and build some new friendships in your community.

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Be aware this June for awareness weeks! Great for getting involved with your local community, meeting new people and supporting others. Sara Whatley looks at what is happening in Carers Week, Volunteers Week, Loneliness Awareness Week and Children’s Hospice Week

VOLUNTEERS WEEK 1-7th JUNE Celebrate volunteers in all their diversity this year during Volunteers Week. There are millions of volunteers across the UK giving their time and energy to support their communities from the seen to the unseen roles.

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After decades in the town, the Hastings, St. Leonard’s and Bexhill branch of the Workers Educational Association is still going strong. The new season offers courses as diverse as macramé and politics and current affairs. The watercolour class based in Little Common is always popular, as is the Literature group which meets fortnightly in Hastings. They also offer an art history course based in the newly re-named Hastings Contemporary Gallery, formerly the Jerwood.

As a registered charity the WEA is able to offer free courses to anyone in receipt of a means tested benefit, with some classes working in

partnership with community projects in the town.

Visit them at their free Centenary celebrations on Friday 12th July and celebrate their contribution to wellbeing and education over 100 years, at the White Rock Hotel.

A day of demo’s and exhibits of student’s creative work. Meet students and tutors who can invite you to explore the new booklet showing courses and David Alfred will also be giving a talk at 12 midday on social change and education.

For more information about WEA visit: wea.org.uk or call: 0300 303 3464

Located in Eastbourne, Shinewater Court is a purpose built service centre, providing accommodation and support to adults with a range of disabilities. A commitment to excellence ensures that people have control over their lives and are treated with dignity and respect at all times. Shinewater Court offers a person-centred approach that encourages personal development, confidence and independence.

Whilst celebrating its 30th Anniversary this June, Shinewater is looking for volunteers to come and help with the many activities on offer to the residents.

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SUPPORTING CARERS ALL YEAR ROUND Carers Week happens every year in June and serves to raise awareness of the many issues faced by unpaid carers, and what communities can do to support them. But support is needed all year round.

The figures are startling. In the UK, one in eight adults is caring for a lovedone, which totals around 6.5 million people. There are estimations that by 2037, the number of unpaid carers in the UK will increase to around 9 million.

There is an ever-increasing financial strain on Adult Social Care funding, with demand rising for services coupled with reductions in funds towards these services.

The work of charities is more crucial than ever. The Association of Carers provides year-round, free, volunteer led services to unpaid carers throughout East Sussex. This includes providing regular breaks from their caring role; supportive telephone calls; help with learning how to use IT equipment in their own home; help identifying care homes; help attending medical appointments; driving services; carer lunches and more.

To receive support from the Association of Carers, or to volunteer to help them, please call 01424 722309 visit www.associationofcarers.org.uk or email info@associationofcarers.org.uk

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Steak Salad As the early days of summer approach and thoughts turn to al fresco dining on warm evenings, indulge in this lovely, simple combination best made with fresh beans and quality steak. Ideal for glamping, camping, the motorised home from home, or the back garden INGREDIENTS 2 x rib eye steaks 2.25cm thick 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 tbsp olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the Lime Aioli Yolks of 2 eggs 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2tsp Dijon mustard Finely grated zest and juice of 1 large lime 150ml sunflower oil 100ml mild flavoured olive oil For the Broad bean vierge 200g podded broad beans skinned if not so young 100ml extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 25g anchovy fillets, chopped 1 tbsp white balsamic 15 basil leaves, chopped 10g flat leaf parsley, leaves removed and chopped A pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Assorted salad leaves such as curly leaf salad and rocket leaves Rocket flowers if available METHOD To make the aioli: Put the yolks, garlic and mustard, a little of the lime juice and salt into a bowl and whisk to combine. Start to drip in the oils slowly whisking continually. As the mixture starts to emulsify and thicken start adding the oil just a little bit faster. Add salt and the rest of the lime juice, cover and chill, overnight if wished. Smear the garlic over the steak and scatter over the pepper, pour over the oil and marinade for 1 hour or overnight.

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GREAT NEW SUNDAY SUMMER MENU! Served 12-3pm

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Heals Roasts

8oz Ribeye £14.95 or 8oz Sirloin £13.95 Choice of steak sauces: Blue Cheese/ Peppercorn/BBQ all homemade

Rib of Local Beef £11.95 / Free Range Chicken Breast £10.95 / Nut Roast £9.95 V

Minted Leg Lamb Steak £9.95

Served with roast potatoes, stuffing, roast parsnips, seasonal veg, Yorkshire pud and gravy

3 BBQ Leppards Sausages served with Fried Onions £9.95 Pulled Beef Brisket in Bourbon Marinade served in Brioche Bun £10.95 Pulled Pork Shoulder in Chef’s Cider and Mustard Sauce served in Brioche Bun £10.95 Homemade Falafels served in Pitta Bread with Salad & Hummus £9.95 V Choose any 3 sides: Spicy Potato Wedges / Sweet Potato Fries / Boston Baked Beans / Apple Slaw / BBQ Corn on the Cob

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Do you have an East Sussex community event to promote?

Email hello@sussexliving.com and ask for a Diary Dates form.

June – August, daily 10:00 – 17:00

Children’s Urban Beach

The Waterfront, Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne BN23 6JH Pack your buckets and spades and bring them along with the family to the urban beach. It’s free to play, perfect for younger members of the family and when you’re ready there’s a spread of cafés and restaurants overlooking the water. www.eastbournewaterfront.co.uk Wednesday 05 June, 10:30 – 12.30 & 14:00 – 16:00

Herstmonceux Information Centre, 2/3 The Old Forge, Gardner Street BN27 4LG We have an array of books for you to choose and have a cup of tea/coffee Sheila Charlton: 01323 833673 sheilacharlton@uwclub.net Thursday 06 to Saturday 08 June

South of England Show South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL Over 50 free things to see and do, with lots more to discover.

Tickets: www.seas.org.uk

Friends of Eastbourne Hospital’s Open Gardens

Thursday 06 to Saturday 08 June

Moiettes Farm and Moiettes Barn, Foul Mile, Cowbeech BN27 4JJ Visit 2 beautiful gardens in the village of Cowbeech. Refreshments available.

Donations welcome www.friendsdgh.org.uk

Venues in Lewes 7 concerts over the three days www.leweschambermusicfestival.com

Wednesday 05 June, 11:00 – 15:00

Bonhams Valuation Days – Jewellery & Fine Art Charleston House, Lewes BN8 6LL 01273 220000 Thursday 06 June, 10:30 – 12:00

Book Exchange Café

Lewes Chamber Music Festival

Friday 07 to Thursday 13 June, 11:00 – 18:00, except 07 & 12: 11:00 – 21:00

Jo Hudson Open Studio Exhibition - part of South East Open Studios

Lyonshall, Cade Street, Heathfield TN21 8RD www.johudson.com 01435 867982 Friday 07 June to Saturday 15 June, 10am - 5pm

Rose Week at Pashley Manor Gardens

Masses of gorgeous pinks can be found spilling out of their box hedged borders in the Rose Garden. Rose talks through the week; a great selection of potted roses on sale.

01580 200888 www.pashleymanorgardens.com Friday 07 June to Sunday 23 June

South East Open Studios Throughout East Sussex & Kent In its 22nd year, artists, craftspeople, printmakers and designers open their studios for this event. www.seos-art.org Saturday 08 June, 19:30 – 21:30

An Evening of Classical Music with Mid-Sussex Sinfonia St Wilfrid’s Church, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Marina Finnamore plays Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto; Haydn’s ‘London Symphony, Mendelssohn’s ‘Hebrides’ Overture and Svendsen’s Romance for Violin with Martin Palmer. £10 in advance; £14 on the door; Under 18’s £1 Sue Carpenter 01273 478036 suelcarpenter@gmail.com

Saturday 08 to Sunday 16 June, 11:00 – 15:30

‘Celebration of Flowers’

Nymans Everything’s coming up roses this June with hundreds of varieties of roses in bloom in the yew sheltered Rose Garden 01444 405250 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans Saturday 08 June to Sunday 14 July

The Waterlily Festival at Sheffield Park & Garden

Sheffield Park, Nr. Uckfield, TN22 3QX Sheffield Park’s lakes burst with colour during early summer and, to celebrate, their hugely successful Waterlily Festival returns with a series of workshops, tours, installations and more. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sheffieldpark Sunday 09 June 14:00 – 18:00

Wadhurst Open Gardens Wadhurst TN5 6AA Enjoy a delightful afternoon wandering around large and small gardens, including Helen Yemm’s charming garden (Gardening correspondent for The Telegraph).

Adults £6 – U16’s free info@carillon-cottage.org.uk www.carillon-cottage.org.uk

Michelham Priory House & Gardens

Discover & Explore Great Days Out - All ages - All weathers

Homefront Weekend, Sat 8th & Sun 9th June A tribute to the war years with artefacts, food, vehicles & dancing.

Sussex Day, Sun 16th June

Celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Sussex. Food, music, dancing, crafts & more

Father’s Day, Sun 16th June

Treat dad to a picnic in our stunning gardens. Book a hamper for 4 for £30 & make it a day to remember. Booking required.

Classic Vehicle Show, Sat 13th & Sun 14th July Classic domestic, agricultural & military vehicles.

Mid Week Family Fun,Weds in August

Themed midweek events throughout the Summer holidays.

Visit our website for more details on events & our other historic sites!

Upper Dicker, Nr Hailsham East Sussex, BN27 3QS.

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during WWII. Standard admission price www.sussexpast.co.uk

East Dean and Friston Village Hall, Off Gilberts Drive, East Dean BN20 0DR Traditional Summer Fair with lots of stalls – free to enter. Cream tea and delicious cakes from £6 plus live entertainment. www.friendsdgh.org.uk

Tuesday 11 June, 10:00 – 14:00

Sunday 09 June 11:00 – 17:00

Fletching Garden Trail

Friends of Eastbourne Hospital’s Open Gardens

Fletching Village TN22 3SP A range of private gardens in Fletching open their gates for one day each year. £6 per adult, children free office@fletching.e-sussex.sch.uk 01825 722356

15, 20 and 23 Saffrons Park, Eastbourne BN20 7UX Visit three lovely town gardens in the Meads area of Eastbourne.

Refreshments available. Donations welcome www.friendsdgh.org.uk

Sunday 09 June, 14:00

Thursday 13 June, 19:30

Friends of Eastbourne Hospital’s Cream Tea and Summer Fair

Friends of Crowborough Citizens Advice: Summer Cream Tea Crowborough With music and outdoor pool available. £5 entry, for tickets and venue info: 01892 653 596 officecrow@wealdencitizensadvice. org.uk Saturday 08 June & Sunday 09 June

Homefront Weekend

Michelham Priory House & Gardens, Upper Dicker BN27 3QS Step back in time to the 1940s with displays, activities and entertainment.

Discover the role Michelham played

Saturday 15 June, 09:00 – 13:00

Eastbourne College Open Morning www.eastbourne-college.co.uk

Bonhams Valuation Days – Jewellery & Fine Art

Saturday 15 June, 11:00 – 15:00

Cooden Beach Hotel, Bexhill TN39 4TT 01273 220000

Horam Road, TN21 0FX Take a look around Wealden’s new crematorium. www.wealdencrematorium.co.uk

Wealden Crematorium Open Day

Wednesday 12 June, 10:30 – 12.30 & 14:00 – 16:00

Saturday 15 June, 11:00 – 15:00

Newick Food Fair and Harris’s Old Tyme Fair Newick Green, Newick BN8 4LA Fabulous food festival from some of Sussex finest growers and producers plus Harris’s Old Tyme Fun Fair. Free Parking and Entry. newickfoodfair@gmail.com www.newickfoodfair.co.uk

The Joy of Singing

Saturday 15 June, 10:00 – 16:00

All Saints Church, 21a Grange Road, Eastbourne BN21 4HE An enjoyable evening of vocal selections by Community Singers from London. Tickets at the door - £5.

Mind Body Spirit Sussex Festival Lewes Town Hall, Fisher Street BN7 2QS Therapies, readings, holistic goods & produce www.mind-body-spirit-festival.co.uk

Saturday 15 June 13:00 – 17:00

Saturday 15 June, 09:00 – 15:00

High Hurstwood Village Hall, Chillies Lane, Uckfield TN22 4AD Paint ball, crafts, bouncy castle, BBQ, tea rooms, bake off, classic cars, dog show, bar, archery and much more.

Win some fabulous prizes throughout the day. Free admission highhurstwoodevents@gmail.com

Vicarage Field, Hailsham Market stalls, live entertainment, Hailsham FM

High Hurstwood Village Fete

Hailsham Sussex Day

Saturday 15 June to Sunday 16 June

Father’s Day Weekend at Hever Castle

Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge TN8 7NG

Say thank you to dad this Father’s Day and spoil him with a memorable day out and meal. Children can take part in free craft workshops. www.hevercastle.co.uk 01732 865224 Sunday 16 June

Sussex Day at Pickhams Wilmington BN26 6RR Open Gardens with art, crafts and more www.pickhams.com 01323 705153 Sunday 16 June

Father’s Day at Michelham Priory Michelham Priory House & Gardens, Upper Dicker BN27 3QS Treat dad to a picnic in our stunning gardens. We’ve got hampers for four including a Longman Beer for dad available to pre order at £30 per hamper.

01323 844224 www.sussexpast.co.uk Sunday 16 June

Sussex Day at Michelham Priory Michelham Priory House & Gardens, Upper Dicker BN27 3QS Celebrate the rich culture & heritage of Sussex. Demos, talks, music food & drink plus lots more. Standard admission price. www.sussexpast.co.uk Sunday 16 June, 12:30 onwards

Hog Roast

Hendall Manor Barns, Heron’s Gyhll, Uckfield TN22 4BU Hog Roast and salads. delicious puddings, bar first drink free. Garden

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Tickets: £15, children under 12: £7.50.

Proceeds to Parish and Friends of St. Margaret’s Church, Isfield.

Sally Jackson: 01825 732091 sallyannjackson@yahoo.co.uk Sunday 16 June, 19:30

Penshurst Choral Society Presents: ‘An English Summer’

Tuesday 18 June, 19:45

Sussex Police Choir Concert Holy Cross Church, Uckfield Admission is free with a retiring collection. Proceeds will go to St Michael & All Angels Church Restoration Fund, Little Horsted. www.churchoftheholycrossuckfield.co.uk Wednesday 19 June, 10:30 – 16:00

St John the Baptist Church TN11 8BL An evening of music by Vaughan Williams, Holst and Sullivan, with conductor: John Hargreaves.

Piano: Jong-Gyung Park Adult: £10, Children under 16: £3, Family (2 adults & up to 5 children under 16) £23 www.penshurstchoralsociety.co.uk info@penshurstchoralsociety.co.uk

Friends of Eastbourne Hospital’s Open Gardens

Monday 17 June, 19:30 – 21:30

The Long House, Westdean Public Opening

Evening Meeting

St Saviours Church Hall, South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4PA Learn about Sussex Place Names with Brian Braby. Guests £2.00 Denise: 01323 763163 Monday 17 June, 10:00 – 12:00

Vitality Villages Coffee Morning

Great Space, Herstmonceux Health Centre, Hailsham Road BN27 4JX Andy Smith will be bringing along 5 owls and talk about each species.

Coffee/tea, biscuits and fun quiz.

Sheila Charlton: 01323 833673 sheiilacharlton@uwclub.net

Folkington Place, Folkington BN26 5SD An Open Garden nestled at the foot of the Downs. Disabled and off road parking. Refreshments available including Ploughman’s Lunches.

Entry by donation. 01323 438236 www.friendsdgh.org.uk Thursday 20 June, 11:00 – 17:00

The Long House, The Lane, Westdean, Nr Seaford, BN25 4AL Plants for sale. Free parking in the village. Proceeds to All Saints Church, Westdean and village funds. The only public opening this year of The Long House’s celebrated 1-acre garden.

Serving light lunches, tea & cakes.

Admission £6, children free. No dogs. www.thelonghousegarden.co.uk Thursday 20 June, 19:30 – 21:30

Uckfield Music Club - Richard Uttley, Piano St Margaret’s Church, Buxted Park, Station Road TN22 4AY

Crematorium Open Day 15 June - 11am to 3pm

An opportunity to gain an insight into the working of Wealden District Council’s new crematorium.

Take a look around in a relaxed and informal way and ask our friendly staff any questions you may have.

We look forward to meeting you.

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DIARY DATES Acclaimed pianist Richard Uttley plays music by Chopin, Ravel and Brahms.

“Assiduous – lyrical - brilliant” The Times £15 - or £30 for season ticket to all 3 UMC summer concerts.

David Sudbery: 01825 733318 davidsudbery@hotmail.com www.uckfieldmusicclub.uk Thursday 20 June to Sunday 23 June

The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby

Hickstead Showground See the world’s top riders in action! www.hickstead.co.uk

Live Music, Fun Dog Show, Terrier Racing, Craft Fayre, local Beer Festival, BBQ, Teas etc. Free entry www.northiambonfiresociety.co.uk Saturday 22 June, 19:00

Music for a Summer’s Evening Christchurch Methodist Church, Holliers Hill, Bexhill TN40 2BX An enjoyable programme of music old and new. Collection in aid of HUG. Free entry. www.christchurchmethodist.org Saturday 22 June, 11.00 – 13:30

Summer Fair

Friday 21 June, 19:30

St. Barnabas, Worth Road, Pound Hill RH10 7DY Lots of stalls, children’s activities, entertainment, refreshments include lunches and BBQ. Something for everyone. Free entry. All welcome 0300 111 8150 www.worthparish.org

Music Quiz

Herstmonceux Village Hall, Hailsham Road BN27 4JX A music quiz evening with a paying bar and nibbles £5.00 per person. Teams of 6 max Chris Thompson: 0774 033 4715 to book a table

Saturday 22 June to Sunday 23 June

Hastings Fish Festival

Friday 21 June (19:30), Saturday 22 June (19:30), Sunday 23 June (15:00)

Stade Open Space, Hastings Old Town Music, food and drink, street vendors, bakeries and brewers www.visit1066country.com/ fishfestivals

Bowler Crab: Midsummer Night’s Dream

Half House Farm, Three Oaks TN35 4NE A magical fairy tale with song, dance and humour galore Tickets £15 www.bowler-crab.com 07801893115

Saturday 22 June to Sunday 23 June

Hever’s Home Front

Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Discover what life was like during the Second World War. Visit the tea dance tent, watch demonstrations from Home Guard re-enactors,

Saturday 22 June, 11:00 – 17:00

Northiam Midsummer Festival Playing Fields, Northiam TN31 6LS

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annual Summer production in the college grounds and their outdoor theatre The Dell.

Refreshments from 7.45pm, bring a blanket Tickets £5 www.wegottickets.com boxoffice@eastbourne-college.co.uk

Sunday 23 June, from 10:00

5km Superhero Challenge for St Wilfrid’s Hospice Hampden Park, Eastbourne Bounce, slide, whoosh and fly…

01323 434 241 Stwhospice.org/kapow

Saturday 29 June, 11:00 – 22:00

The Sussex Gin & Fizz Festival

Tuesday 25 June, 14:00 – 16:30

Members Meeting: ‘Bodiam Banquet’ Community Hall, Hailsham Talk by Alan Stainsby. High status food in the Medieval Period. Visitors welcome: £2.

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Hever in Bloom

Saturday 29 June, 10:00 – 14:00

Veterans and Armed Forces Day

Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Experience the quintessential English Rose Garden at the height of its summer beauty with free tours of the award-winning gardens and a floristry workshop with Hever’s florist. Normal admission fees www.hevercastle.co.uk 01732 865224

Martello Fields, Seaford BN25 Arena Events, stalls & parades.

Saturday 29 June, 19:30

Gala Concert

St Leonard’s Church, Church Street, Seaford BN25 1LR Professional pianist Melvyn Tan with friends playing music by Debussy, Beethoven, Schubert and Ravel Tickets £32.50, Students £15, Children free. www.seafordmusicsociety.com

Wednesday 26 to Friday 28 June, 20:15

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Adults: £15 - 14 – 17 year olds: £3 (11am – 4pm only) – Under 14s: Free (11am – 4pm only) www.sussexginandfizzfestival.com events@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

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Chaseley Trust - Summer Fair The Chaseley Trust, South Cliff, Eastbourne BN20 7JH A fun packed day with plenty of stalls, including the ever popular plant stall and a range of activities will provide hours of fun entertainment for all the family Entry 50p www.chaseley.org.uk Saturday 29 June 10:00 – 16:00 & Sunday 30 June, 10:00 – 15:30

Heffle Quilters’ Quilt Show

Punnetts Town Village Hall, Battle Road TN21 9DS A varied display of quilts, a raffle, tombola and traders. All proceeds to Breast Cancer Now. £4 to include refreshment and cake Anneleen Raubenheimer: 01435 865903 Saturday 29th June until Tuesday 2nd July

St. Swithun’s Church Festival of Arts

St. Swithun’s Church, East Grinstead RH19 3BB The Festival will comprise the Rotary Young Artist & Designer Exhibition, concerts and floral displays. Admission is free apart from ticketed choral events.

Full Details: www.swithun.org.uk or www.meridianrotary.co.uk Saturday 29th June to Sunday 7 July

Etchingham Music Festival Etchingham Church, Etchingham Features traditional New Orleans jazz,

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piano recitals, the Atea Wind Quintet and an Opera Supper.

Tickets from £15 01580 819384 www.wegottickets.com www.etchinghammusicfestival.co.uk Sunday 30th June, 10:00 – 18:00

Mid Sussex Meeples - Board Gaming Day Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Welcoming both newcomers and experienced gamers alike, for another fun and sociable day of board gaming in Burgess Hill. £5 Per Person inc. Tea/ Coffee/Biscuits www.midsussexmeeples.co.uk or visit FB Page ‘Mid Sussex Meeples’

JULY Monday 1 July, 19:30

Floral Demonstration: ‘Tutti Frutti’ Memorial Hall, Ninfield, Bexhill Road TN33 9EE

by Michelle King. Non-members welcome. Ninfield Flower Group Association: ekeen@btinternet.com Friday 5 July to Sunday 14 July

Uckfield Festival

Uckfield Town Centre Amazing events including Big Day – Walking Tree: Family Kite Day: Music: Magic Lantern Show: Ruyard Kipling: Guided Walks and much more. Some events are free.

David Sudbury: 01825 764287 www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk

Courses are available to book online or by calling us. We recommend early booking. Please visit our website. This autumn we have an exciting offering- for starting dates, venues and cost see our website. Concessions and free classes available to anyone on a means tested benefit.

Sing alonga The Greatest Showman Sun 23 June 2pm

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HMRC would have emailed me without my If you are unsure of your tax position express permission anyway. and the temptation of that email offering a tax refund is just too But that is the problem, to the untrained eye the email much then always, but always, telephone HMRC first. Don’t use looks authentic, unless you are really up to date with your the telephone number shown in the email, use the internet to own taxes, and most people aren’t, then a tax refund is usually find HMRC’s telephone number (it’s 0300 200 3300) and speak something other people receive so when the chance comes to an HMRC officer. Making that telephone call instead of along for an unexpected but welcome windfall then it is mighty clicking on the email might very well save you a lot of money. tempting and difficult to ignore. But of course, the sole purpose In other news… we are busy preparing P11d’s for our clients.

These are the forms that inform HMRC of any taxable benefits that employees have received in the year over and above their salary. HMRC will use this information to adjust the PAYE code you see on payslips which in turn deducts the appropriate amount of tax taken from your salary. Employers will be aware that these P11d forms need to be filed with HMRC by 6th July.

If you employ people and aren’t sure about the P11d form or have any questions, then do get in touch.

Money Matters is written by Robin Stevenson CTA ATT TEP, Head of Taxation & Private Clients, Swindells LLP Chartered Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers Tel: 01825 763366 As individual circumstances vary considerably from person to person, the views expressed in this article are meant only as a general guide, and any specific advice required should be sought from your own professional adviser or by contacting the writer at his place of work. No responsibility for loss resulting to any person acting as a result of any material in the above article can be accepted by the writer or Swindells LLP.

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