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Melody Maker

Sussex music producer Anna Barry

Autumn Wedding Special

Can we offer you a favour?

Hellingly & Horam

Two villages to explore

Breast Cancer Awareness

A personal tale of positivity

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Three inspiring care articles for you

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Editor’s Comment We’ve had a busy month here at Sussex Living HQ getting the October issue ready for you, our lovely readers and advertisers.

We have a great interview with Anna Barry, an inspiational music producer and a Sussex girl too, plus features on care, weddings, a seasonal recipe and loads more. Enjoy the read!

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Melody Maker Multi-Grammy-nominated music producer Anna Barry talks to Ruth Lawrence from her family home in Keymer about the highs and lows of her long and illustrious career

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lthough Anna Barry travels the world as music producer to some of the most talented artists alive, she is a Sussex girl at heart. I met her at the house her family have lived in since 1932 to find out her experiences during her rewarding and hugely successful career in music.

The large welcoming house in Keymer is now home to Anna’s mother and once belonged to her grandparents who sold it to her parents after the family

moved from Hurstpierpoint when Anna was 14. “We were free range children,” she remembers, learning piano at the age of five and progressing to the Royal College of Music Junior Department when she was just 12. She had lessons with

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mother, learned violin and studied composition.

When home Anna sang in Keymer Church choir and she has fond memories of a marvellous music teacher from primary school called Bertha Martin. “She made sure every child could read music and play instruments,” Anna recalled. “My love of music was supported from an early age.”

Once Anna reached 18 she headed for Switzerland to study music for three years then achieved a first-class degree at the Royal College of Music, graduating in piano

and composition. From there, Anna went to work in the TV industry supplying cultural programming. It was while Anna was working at EMI in 1984 in the marketing department that she applied for a job as a music producer.

Thinking she was in with a good shot, Anna was shocked to learn from the head producer during a drink after work that although she’d been right for the job, she hadn’t been given it because she was a woman. It was a blow she hadn’t expected but she was determined not to let it hold her back.

Soon afterwards Anna met Andrew Lloyd Webber during a promotional trip to Stockholm and the pair got on as though they’d known each other for years. During their long conversation she told him she wanted to produce and the next day a driver appeared to take her to Andrew’s house in Sydmonton. Over dinner, he told her that if she could help him form a business plan for a classical label, he would pay for her to produce it. Ecstatic, Anna grabbed the opportunity by the horns, booking the famous Abbey Road studios to make 12 recordings and make her the only woman in the classical recording field at the time.

She felt so much gratitude for being given the first step on the ladder as in the 1980s her calling was a very tough job.

After this she was headhunted by Philips Classics in Holland and spent two and a half weeks every month travelling on early and late flights which ruled out a social life. She remained close

Anna with Valery Gergiev in St Petersburg, 1990

She had lessons with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mother, learned violin and studied composition

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to her family, school friends and neighbours everywhere and has no regrets about the demands of the job as she “loved every minute of it”.

In 1989 Anna met Dmitri Hvorostovsky who had just won the Cardiff Singer of the World competition against Bryn Terfel in the ‘Battle Of The Baritones’, and she also went to Russia to meet Valery Gergiev, head of the Kirov Opera, which is now known as the Mariinsky Theatre. Anna began recording in the Mariinsky Theatre, which turned out to

be immensely challenging as there wasn’t enough power to do multi track recordings and they were only able to record in stereo. “We had to ask them to turn off the ice cream fridges because of the noise and stop the snow ploughs outside for the same reason,” she remembered.

Anna’s eyes were opened to the responsibilities of a producer, as everyone looked to her to solve their problems; “The buck stopped with me!” she said.

Anna learned to speak basic Russian during her time

Anna in the Sistine Chapel with the adult choir members in front of the altar, 2018

Recording with Dmitri Hvorostovsky

in Russia; and recalls some of the difficulties she faced during her time there; “it was 1990 and there was only one fax machine in Moscow, at the Savoy. They charged $50 per page and they were the first place to have a direct dial phone booth that took Amex cards.” The conditions just before the collapse of the Soviet Union were so bad that people in the opera company had no medicines and little food; it was hard to imagine for people back home but this was the reality they were living in. Anna was the first Western person allowed to visit Dmitri’s home city of Krasnoyarsk which was right in the geographical centre of Russia and although there are now flights there and it’s completely changed, at that time it was a closed city.

dives are in Bonaire, in the Dutch Antilles near Venezuela. “It’s my favourite place on the planet,” she admitted, “you can walk into the water and see extraordinary things.” It’s the perfect counterbalance, along with spending time with her partner Ingrid Sutej and their seven dogs, to the intensity of her cultural work and she revels in the contrast. She told me that one of her most amazing experiences was diving through a ring of 15 reef sharks on the Great Barrier Reef at night with a guide.

Although Dmitri Hvorostovsky tragically died of a brain tumour just two years ago, Anna is very close to his widow and five children and she still works with Elina and an amazing young

I’m very happy quietly empowering people from the background

Pope Francis, Monsignor Massimo Palmombella, conductor of the choir and Anna

Although Anna wasn’t a vocal specialist, she learned on the job and found she had a natural knack for editing voices and an open mind for post-production. She worked with famous blind tenor Andrea Bocelli and two of the best mezzo-sopranos in the world, Latvian Elina Garanca and Cecilia Bartoli.

Two of the recordings she made with Elina were in Valencia and Gran Canaria, which meant Anna could indulge in her favourite sport, scuba diving, while her balance engineer enjoyed his passion for flying!

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cordon with the entire recording on a memory stick! Luckily, Meghan and Harry’s wedding was more relaxed and Anna and her team were all well practiced.

All Heathrow flights were diverted during the ceremony at Windsor Castle to avoid unwanted noise, although since the first royal wedding Anna recorded there is now de-noising audio and

many wonderful advances in technology. Both albums were available to listen to mere hours after the event.

It is clear that Anna has loved her career from the very beginning. It was enormously inspiring to meet such a dynamic and talented woman who has spent her life ensuring that people are empowered, heard and appreciated. l

Anna signing Dmitri Hvorostovsky to Philips Classics in Nice, 1989 (photo: François Roussillon)

Italian pianist called Alessio Bax. She also records the choir of the Sistine Chapel and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, telling me that, “I’m a lucky person and have never regarded my job as work. I’m very happy quietly empowering people from the background”.

Anna was delighted to be asked to record two recent Royal Weddings, HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011 and HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018. An interesting

challenge at Westminster Abbey became apparent when an early security sweep at 6.30am before the wedding of Kate and William meant the area was cordoned off. Anna dashed across town after spending the night volunteering for the Samaritans and making sandwiches for the recording team. Once everything was recorded, Dickon Stainer, the head of the recording group, was deemed the fastest runner, so he ran over to a courier bike at the edge of the security

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Welcome to the wonderful world of leaf mould. What is it?

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ll decaying plant matter will eventually turn into compost but different materials decompose at different speeds.

Soft vegetable peelings and grass clippings can rot down in a few weeks, whereas tree leaves take a year or more.

Leaves with glossy surfaces or tough veins, (sycamore, horse chestnut, laurel, holly) take even longer, which is why tree leaves are best composted separately from general garden/kitchen waste.

Compost containers have solid sides and lids to raise the temperature of the

heap and aid the composting process, but a leaf mould container, (‘bin’), requires no insulation – leaves decompose faster when exposed to cold, wind and rain. A bin can be easily constructed by using wooden posts, (tree stakes or 2” x 2” tanalised timbers are ideal) a roll of chicken mesh netting, staples and galvanised wire. Drive the posts into the ground to make the outline shape of your container, then wrap the mesh horizontally around the outside of the posts, securing with staples hammered into the posts as you go.

Overlap the netting slightly and ‘stitch’

the overlapped edges together with galvanised wire to make a cage, (wear gloves – the wire ends can be sharp!)

What size of leaf mould bin?

Well, think about how much material you’re likely to collect. A pile of newlyfallen leaves takes up a lot of space, so make your bin as large as possible.

Decomposed leaves will eventually reduce to about a third of their original volume. If DIY is not your thing, vigorously stab an old compost bag with a border fork to make drainage/ aeration holes. Two-thirds fill the bag with leaves, loosely turn over the top, hide it away behind the shed and you’ll have leaf mould next October. Don’t overfill the bag or tightly secure the top – the leaves need good airflow otherwise they’ll rot into a sludgy mess. Builders’ bulk bags aren’t pretty but they make excellent leaf mould containers; again, be sure to add plenty of drainage/aeration holes.

Leaf mould is naturally low in nutrients. When finely sieved, it makes perfect seed compost, (many seedlings do better in ‘weak’ soil.) Add coarser leaf mould to your borders, either dug in as a soil improver or spread thickly as a weed-supressing mulch. Its waterretention properties are unsurpassed; a few spadefuls mixed into a barrow load of potting compost will ensure your patio pots and hanging baskets never dry out again.

Our planet could not exist without leaves. They convert sunlight into food, lock up harmful carbon dioxide and release life-giving oxygen into our atmosphere. Even fallen leaves keep on working – creating perfect conditions for beneficial soil microbes to thrive. Oldtime gardeners referred to leaf mould as ‘Black Gold’. How right they were. l

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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS Half Term Halloween Fun at Drusillas

Wed 16 Oct, Mon 11 Nov, & Thur 12 Dec

Heritage Eastbourne’s Town Hall Talks Wednesday 16th Oct, Monday 11th Nov & Thursday 12th Dec, 7.30pm Heritage Eastbourne’s Town Hall Talks return on 16th October with Professor Ian Barnes uncovering the mysteries of Ancient DNA and the People of Britain.

Prepare to have your ideas about British Prehistory challenged or even changed completely!

On 11th November, explore The Lost Decoration of Historic Buildings with Dr Jonathan Foyle and find out what the symbolic and colourful arts once applied to our cathedrals, palaces and houses can tell us about the people who created them.

Join Mark Forsyth, author of A Short History of Drunkenness on 12th December to discover how, where and when humankind has got merry!

All talks at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 include glass of wine, Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, BN21 4UG www.HeritageEastbourne.co.uk 01323 415636

Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November Get into the spirit of Halloween at Drusillas Park! Put your nerves to the test and get ready to come face to face with g-g-g-ghosts and ghouls! Prepare for a whole host of spine-tingling surprises and eerie entertainment. The award-winning zoo in East Sussex has plenty of fun events planned to keep your little horrors half term happy. Venture through the creepy cobwebbed corridors of Haunted Heights, run from the Mummy hidden in the Maze, meet the mystical monster The

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Halloween Horrors at Herstmonceux Castle Sunday 27th October, 11am to 3pm Come and enjoy some Spooktacular family fun at Herstmonceux Castle’s Halloween Horrors event. Explore the grounds and see if you can find your way out of the rope maze.

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea visits Bateman’s Now until Sunday 3rd November, 11am – 4.00pm Bateman’s is delighted to present an exhibition to celebrate the work of one of Britain’s best known author– illustrators for children, Judith Kerr.

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Sat 26 Oct to Sun 3 Nov

Alongside facsimiles of original artwork, notes and sketches children will enjoy stepping into Sophie’s kitchen to have tea with a life-size tiger, delve into the dressing-up chest and have fun making ‘tea’ in the fully interactive play kitchen. John Kipling’s bedroom has been transformed into Sophie’s bedroom from the story where children can listen to a magical recording of the tale.

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It’s Christmas – Get me out of here!

Murder Mystery Christmas Dinner at Civic Centre Uckfield Friday 20 December, 7.00pm Try something different for your Christmas Party this year – MURDER! Down in the jungle join the cast of deadly celebrities as they battle a bush tucker trial that will end in murder.

Enjoy a three-course festive dinner while you interview the suspects and work with your fellow guests to reveal the murderer.

The perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit and start the festive season beginning with a Prosecco reception at 7.00pm. Really get into the spirit and break out the safari/ jungle outfits and pith helmets for a chance to win two bottles of Prosecco for the bestdressed table.

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Astronomy Courses at The Observatory Science Centre Night Sky Photography: Sunday 6th October – 10.30am to 4.30pm This one day course aims to provide you with all the essential information needed to start you on your fascinating journey into night sky photography. Cost: £55.00 per adult including food.

Star Search: Monday 14th October to Monday 4th November - 7.30pm to 9.30pm This four week course will teach you how to recognise star patterns and use them to navigate your way around the night sky. You will also find out about the mythology behind

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Model Railway Exhibition Sat 19 and Sun 20 Oct

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October, 10am – 5pm This annual event at the Civic Centre in Uckfield is a show for all the family.

Now in its 35th year, this model railway exhibition is sure to delight all ages. There will be over a dozen high-quality layouts plus trade and demonstration stands.

Adults £7, children go free: up to two children aged 5 – 15 inclusive will be admitted free if accompanied by an adult.

Unaccompanied and additional children £4. Under 5s free.

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Fri 20 Dec

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at De La Warr Pavilion Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October, 10am – 5pm Once again designer makers of the Guild will be exhibiting their fine crafts in the ground floor auditorium of the iconic De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea. This grade one listed building has gained an international reputation and together with the Guild show there will be plenty to see in the galleries. There is also an excellent restaurant with sea views.

Come and meet the designer makers of the Sussex Guild and see beautifully made crafts including ceramics, furniture, glass, jewellery, printmaking, textile art and woodwork. You will not be disappointed.

Work can be purchased or commissioned; it is just the place to get that special Christmas present. Admission is £3, with students and children free, your ticket allows readmission throughout the weekend.

To find out more see www.thesussexguild.co.uk

Sat 19 and Sun 20 Oct

Annie at The Hawth, Crawley Tuesday 22nd to Sunday 26th October The West End smash-hit production of Annie comes to Crawley for one week only from 22 October. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!

Set in New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. When she’s

chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with a famous billionaire, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas…

With its award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!

The Hawth Crawley Box Office 01293 553636 www.hawth.co.uk

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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition 2019 At Bodiam Castle 5 October 2019 - 5 January 2020 Showcasing stunning photographs of British wildlife and nature within the atmospheric backdrop of Bodiam castle.

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From Tue 1 Oct

Christmas Fair for Battle Cancer Research Friday 8th November, 10am - 3pm Support Battle Cancer Research with their annual Fair at The Cloisters, Powdermills Hotel, Battle. Lots of lovely craft and gift ideas from around Sussex and Kent

including bags, jewellery, scarves and food, plus Cancer Research UK Christmas cards.

Refreshments and light lunches available.

Entry by donation. The Powdermills Hotel, Powdermill Lane, Battle TN33 0SP

Stunning Autumn Colour Displays at Hever Castle

Fireworks Evening & Christmas launch at Sussex Country Gardener Friday 18th October, doors open 5.30pm, fireworks start at 7pm Fri 18 Oct A fun-filled family evening of fireworks and festivities, a chance to see the launch of Christmas products and ranges at Sussex Country Gardener. As the festive season approaches, be inspired by the dazzling displays of Christmas goodies. Enjoy a hot dog and a hot drink as the firework display lights up the night sky for a magical evening. Tickets are £8 per adult or child to include a hot dog and hot drink, children under 2 (not eating) free.

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Fri 8 Nov

Morris & Co. Inspired by Nature at Standen Now until Sunday 10th November An exhibition at Standen House and Garden explores the inspiration behind iconic patterns of flowers and birds in designs by Morris & Co. until Sunday 10 November.

William Morris (1834-1896), a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, designed some of the most recognisable textile patterns of the nineteenth century. The creative force behind Morris & Co., which produced his designs, he had a love of nature that influenced his work. Discover the exhibition at Standen throughout the house, garden and estate from 10am-5pm, house opens 11am-4pm.

See website for winter opening times.

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From Tuesday 1st October Visitors can enjoy striking autumn displays, free garden tours about seed collection and a leaf and seed challenge for the children during Autumn Colour.

This autumn, the gardening team at Hever Castle will be helping visitors of all ages learn how to salvage, dry and store seeds, passing on the essential skill of seed collecting.

Autumn is a wonderful time at Hever as the medieval Castle is cloaked in bright red Boston Ivy and the trees, that hug the impressive lake, turn from green to buttery golds and vivid reds.

Normal admission prices apply – see website: www.hevercastle.co.uk

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Join Rockinghorse for a Masquerade Ball in Brighton Saturday 12 October Rockinghorse children’s charity will host its major fundraising event of the year at The Grand Hotel in Brighton on Saturday 12 October. The masquerade themed Ball is sponsored by DMH Stallard and cosponsored by Cardens Accountants, Potter Raper, and Gap Solutions.

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support children’s wards at local hospitals, neonatal units, Sat 12 Oct paediatric services and respite centres across Sussex.

Tickets for the Ball are priced at £850 for a table of 10. Individual tickets can be purchased for £85 per person.

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It’s a Dog’s Life Teddy the Border Terrier is champing at the bit to get in his new wheels on an upcoming biking holiday. Hold on tight Teddy, says Helen Stockton, aka ‘Her Indoors’

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hen it comes to getting around, us dogs are truly blessed. We already have four-wheel drive as standard, and can easily out-pace and out-last our biped family members when on a long walk. Some of us might be a little unreliable in bad weather but we are quite environmentally friendly, with the exception of occasional, accidental emissions and assuming biodegradable poo bags are appropriately deployed, so we have the advantage in a number of departments.

However, sometimes for reasons of convenience, speed or distance, we have to use alternative forms of transport.

Although I haven’t been living with ‘Them Indoors’ for that long, I’ve already been in a lift and on a train, and I know my predecessor, the Boss, had been on buses and even on a rather dubiously named form of transport, a catamaran. There are occasions however, when transport for people has to be adapted before us dogs can safely use it.

above the seat from the headrest, fastened in with a seat belt. If it’s just me and ‘Her Indoors’, my car seat is in the front, which means I can rest my chin on the rim of my box, and gaze adoringly at her, from close range, something she finds a bit unnerving.

She worries that when the roof is down, I might get something in my eyes, as she has sunglasses to prevent this for herself. Somebody on Twitter,

showed a dog wearing Doggles, a cross between sun glasses and goggles as the name suggests. She bought me a pair – social media has much to answer for – but, if I say so myself, I do look quite cool wearing them, so I’m hoping to attract attention from eligible lady dogs.

And I’ve recently experienced a different mode of transport. ‘Them Indoors’ have bought new bikes which they intend to take with them when motorhoming. The topic of how best to accommodate me was discussed, and ‘Her Indoors’ suggestion that I go in the basket on the front, was fortunately vetoed by ‘Him Indoors’, which is just as well, I’m no-one’s handbag pooch!

Instead, a trailer has been purchased in a fetching shade of red and I’m looking forward to my bike rides, although I’ve some doubts about ‘Her Indoors’ cycling abilities. I’m wondering if I need a crash hat… l

We already have four-wheel drive as standard, and can easily out-pace and out-last our biped family members Take cars for example. It used to be that us dogs could roam around the interior, unsecured, until it came to the attention of people who consider such things, that having a dog following their own inclination, might be a driverly distraction as well as dangerous, to both the dog and other occupants, in the event of an accident. So now it is recommended all dogs travelling in a car should be appropriately restrained.

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WEDDINGS

The tradition of giving keepsakes to guests is on the rise.

Hanna Prince reveals everything you need to know about wedding favours

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ike bridal white, garter tossing and bouquet carrying, wedding favours are a tradition that dates back for hundreds of years.

One of the first to chronicle the giving of mementos to guests was the French writer M. Misson. In his Travels Over England printed in 1696, he says: “Formerly in France, they gave Livrees de Noces, which was a knot of ribands, to be worn by the guests upon their arms; but that is practiced now only among peasants. In England it is done still amongst the great noblemen. These ribands they call ‘favours’ and give them not only to those that are at the wedding, but to five hundred people besides.”

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In France and Italy, the practice of handing out ‘ribands’ to guests evolved into the giving of edible ‘bomboniere’. Sugar cubes – expensive, and therefore a subtle sign of wealth – were often presented in jeweled boxes. As the price of sugar dropped, couples turned to other sweet treats to express their appreciation. Sugared almonds were a common wedding favour in the 18th century and remain popular today.

TO DO OR NOT TO DO? When it comes to planning a wedding, many couples like to feel that they’re following the same age-old customs as their parents and grandparents before them.

the day to take home.

Of course, not everybody wants to give themselves yet another addition to the packed pre-wedding schedule. If you can’t face the extra stress then don’t panic – there’s no pressure.

Wedding favours are as much a part of the traditional British wedding as the aisle entrance and the white dress.

Even if you’re not a traditionalist, favours are a nice touch. They can be a way to express your creativity, thank guests for attending and gift them a memento of

HOMEMADE HANDOUTS From chocolate truffles to homegrown flowers, handmade wedding favours are one way to wow your guests.

Sweet treats such as sugared almonds are a nod to tradition as well as being easy to make at home. Other twists on the foodie theme include small bottles of sloe gin, fudge and macaroons.

If you really want to push the boat out (and time isn’t an issue in the days before the wedding), why not bake some gingerbread men and decorate them to resemble your guests?

Nature-themed favours are another top option.

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paper roses. Handmade soaps and candles are harder to pull off, but the results are guaranteed to impress.

SOMETHING NEW Buying in your wedding favours doesn’t have to be costly - and it’s certainly less time-consuming than the DIY route. There’s plenty of choice out there, with edible (and drinkable) favours topping the popularity stakes. Think personalised chocolate hearts, artisan popcorn, rock sticks, lollypops, pink gin and bottled water inscribed with the couple’s names.

If your budget is bigger, opt for keepsake favours.

Creative options include pin badges, charms, Christmas tree baubles, candle holders and personalised shot glasses.

Favours needn’t be something your guests can take home with them. How about a ‘wedding survival bag’ complete with confetti, sweet treats, lip balm and even paracetamol for the day after. Alternatively, a packet of sparklers will help create plenty of after-dark photo opportunities.

CHANGE A LIFE As an alternative to wedding favours, some couples are opting for charitable donations. Charities (including Macmillan, the NSPCC, RSPCA, Dogs Trust, Mind, the Alzheimer’s Society and Bluebell Wood) have caught onto the trend and many offer pin badges or personalised cards to give to your guests.

Maybe you like the idea of transforming the life of somebody close to you instead? Lottery tickets make fun and low-cost wedding favours. Perhaps somebody else might see their dreams come true on your wedding day. l

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Set in the beautiful High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the two villages of Hellingly and Horam are steeped in history and interest. Peter d’Aguilar finds out more

HELLINGLY &HORAM HELLINGLY

Wherever you travel in East Sussex, you stumble upon picturesque villages surrounded by the beautiful countryside and abundant woodland that characterise the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The neighbouring villages of Horam and Hellingly are no exception. Both lie on the edge of the AONB on the A267 Tunbridge Wells to Hailsham road, and are stopping off points for walkers, cyclists and horse riders along the Cuckoo Trail – formerly the route of the railway branch line that linked Polegate with Eridge. Like many other local villages, Horam and Hellingly were both involved in the Wealden iron industry that flourished in the south east during the sixteenth and early

seventeenth centuries.

Including nearby Lower Dicker, the parish of Hellingly has a population of roughly six thousand – centred around the 14th-century parish church, which is dedicated to St Peter and St Paul and has stunning views in all directions.

The church was built in 1190, on

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the site of the only surviving ciric in Sussex. A burial site raised above ground level, the ciric’s circular form is believed to embody the Celtic symbol of immortality. The churchyard contains several terracotta enhanced grave stones created in the early 1800s by Jonathan Harmer of Heathfield. Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel, an impressive Classical/Georgian-style building, was founded at Lower Dicker in 1837.

The River Cuckmere joins forces with the Bull River close to the centre of Hellingly, before heading onwards to the coast.

Hellingly Hospital, formerly the East Sussex County Asylum, was a large psychiatric hospital, originally built at the turn of the twentieth century because of overcrowding problems at the Haywards Health Asylum (previously the Sussex County Asylum). Hellingly was chosen as one of five mental hospital sites in the south east of England to accommodate a medium secure unit, known as Ashen Hill, located to the east of the main buildings and villas. The hospital had its own electric tramway, the Hellingly Hospital Railway, which travelled from Hellingly Station to the boiler house. Its main purpose was to transport coal for the heating boilers and electricity plant.

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The hospital had its own electric tramway, the Hellingly Hospital Railway, which travelled from Hellingly Station to the boiler house which time the hospital boilers were converted from coal to oil fuel. The main hospital buildings finally closed in 1994 following the process started in the 1960s of closing assylums and treating patients in the community. But the medium secure unit redeveloped and renamed The Hellingly Centre, opened

in April 2012.

Much of the former hospital buildings are now occupied by Roebuck Park – a new housing estate.

The original parkland setting was laid out in 1903 by Kew Gardens landscape architect William Goldring.

Although it fell into disrepair after the closure of the hospital, much of the structure still existed and was

described by English Heritage as a site of important local interest. Hellingly Community Park Trust working closely with Hellingly Parish Council and the developers for Roebuck Park, have turned the former hospital grounds into Hellingly Country Park.

Today it offers acres of parkland, a cricket pitch, lakes and play areas and a green space for all to enjoy.

Future plans include new allotments to compliment the already existing allotments at Union Corner, and a new Community Hall, providing more space and greatly enhanced facilities than those already at the Village Hall.

Hailsham Cricket Club uses the new pavilion and plays its matches on the cricket pitch, which has been laid to county standards. Hellingly‘s two main sports clubs – rugby and cricket – are both headquartered at Horsebridge Recreation Ground.

Peter Grant, manager of many famous rock bands including Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds and Bad Company, lived at Horselunges Manor, a moated Tudor manor house restored in the 1930s by eminent local architect Walter Godfrey. After his funeral in the parish church, Grant was buried in Hellingly cemetery which was originally built to take the patients from the former psychiatric hospital.

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winding lanes. Horam’s main stream is Waldron Ghyll, a headwater of the River Cuckmere. Various vantage points give striking views southwards to the South Downs in the distance.

In 1946, three friends founded the famous Merrydown Winery and Cider Factory in Horam – they had begun making cider as prisonersof-war in Germany. At its peak the business employed one hundred and thirty people, the press held eight tons of apples and the automatic bottling machine produced 35,000 bottles a day. The factory closed in 2004 and

HORAM

Lying just to the north of Hellingly, the village of Horam grew up around the railway station, which was opened by the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway in 1880. The line finally closed in 1968 and subsequently became part of the Cuckoo Trail. Horam was also heavily involved in iron production, due to the presence of clay ironstone in the local soil.

Long-established rights of way allow walkers to roam the fields and woods surrounding Horam on clearly-defined routes through the local landscape of streams, trees, hedgerows and narrow

Horam’s main stream is Waldron Ghyll, a headwater of the River Cuckmere

the seven-acre site is now a housing estate. Cider may have gone, but wine production continues in and around the village.

The small village of Vines Cross is barely a mile away and is also part of the Horam parish. It’s thought to have derived its name from John Vyne, a local sixteenth century vintner.

Within the local Horam area leisure activities include nature trails, fishing lakes and horse riding.

Horam’s Recreation Ground on the southern edge of the village hosts a bowls club, a tennis club, a junior football club, allotments, the Scout hut, the village hall and many local events. The village also has two golf courses and two churches; a community Anglican church in Horebeech Lane and an evangelical Chapel in the High Street. l

WHAT’S IN HELLINGLY AND HORAM

Florence Landais

Florence Landais has many years experience of designing and making beautiful curtains, blinds and soft furnishings. All these bespoke items are offered at competitive prices. Second to none quality and 100% customer satisfaction is assured. Working from her home studio, Florence can use your own choice of fabrics and design, and offers a free local measuring service as standard. You will also find all types of tracks and poles available.

Thinking of new curtains, blinds or soft furnishing for Christmas? Now is the time to contact us.

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Hidden Spring Vineyard

Horam is home to Hidden Spring Vineyard, a family-run, boutique vineyard, winery and English wine bar and shop.

They offer the full grape-to-glass experience for all their still and sparkling wines for which they’ve won several international awards. They continue to grow and develop their range, producing some of the best Bacchus wines in the world.

Open every weekend to drop in for a free sample, or book onto their excellent vineyard, winery and wine-tasting experience. Have you discovered Hidden Spring yet?

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Horam Manor Farm

Visit us and expect the unexpected!

Browse unusual gifts, vintage clothing and furniture. Take part in our full programme of classes and craft workshops. Enjoy the onsite café. Experience coarse fishing in 10 ponds. Have a go at horse riding and appreciate nature trails (seasonal). Unique venue for hire for parties, weddings, workshops, classes and events.

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BEAUTY & FASHION

What is smart casual? Well, with no definitive answer it’s a tricky one, but Sara Whatley shares her thoughts on the matter

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ver been flummoxed by an invitation that has a dress code of smart casual? Or a smart casual work place? You are not alone. It can be a bit of a nightmare as smart casual has such a broad range between its extremities – smarter than tracky bums but probably less smart than a tie. Meaning, it could be anything! It’s definitely easier for women to dress smart casual than men, so I’m leaving the women behind to fend for themselves while I concentrate on the men. If in doubt, I say go for the smarter end; you can never be over-dressed, right?

Smart casual means different things in different circumstances. I was talking to someone the other day

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who was about to go on a ranch holiday, and the dress code? Western Chic!

The men don smart jeans, cowboy boots, shirt with collar and a casual jacket and, of course, Stetson. For ladies it’s cowboy boots

If in doubt, I say go for the smarter end; you can never be over-dressed, right? with trousers, skirt or dress, a braided shawl or top and possibly a Stetson with feminine overtones – make of that what you will!

The very same man noted that it is always possible to recognise an off-duty army bod by their

chinos, short sleeved shirt and buttoned up collar. To some that would be pretty smart, but it’s all about context.

One of the first things to consider when trying to solve your smart casual conundrum is where you are going. If your event is at a swanky club or hotel, shorts or jeans and a light shirt probably aren’t going to cut it, but if it’s a garden party then shiny lace up shoes might be overstepping the mark.

Consider the weather too. Summer smart casual dressing is

a bit harder as shorts are definitely on the casual end of smart casual, but you can certainly pep them up with a crisp shirt and some tidy deck shoes. Cooler weather gives you more options with jackets, smart jumper and chinos. A long woollen collared jacket will instantly smarten up your look and keep you toasty warm too!

Whatever you choose, wear it with conviction and make it work for you.

You could create yourself a smart casual ‘look’ and play with iterations of that, for example; tailored jeans, tucked in white shirt and waist coat, nice leather boots.

Another good trick is to give yourself options.

If you dress in layers – t-shirt, shirt, thin jumper – you can take off and put on depending on the main dress code around you.

Even keep a tie in your pocket for if the occasion suddenly requires it!

And finally, grooming. It goes without saying that a good shave, styled hair and whiff of fine aftershave all go a long way in the style stakes and will never leave you overdressed and feeling foolish. l

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Chronological skin ageing is shown with the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and pigmentation. However, photoaging will accelerate this process, which is a cause for concern at the medical skin clinic.

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This month, Sasha Kanal enjoys the exercise for people who don’t like to exercise, learning that beginners are just as welcome as experts. Pump up the music, pop on the lycra, it’s time to Zumba!

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learning these kind of dance styles in isolation. Although it’s an instructor-led workout, you don’t have to follow their moves exactly. The actions are a little more open to interpretation, so it’s great for beginner and advanced levels alike.

Because of the fun factor and its upbeat vibe, Zumba seems to be the perfect regime for people who don’t actually like to exercise.

FUN, FUN, FUN… But with all this ‘fun,’ is it actually a good workout? In short, it’s a resounding ‘yes’ and here’s why.

A scientific analysis of a Zumba class revealed that a 40 minute class will burn around 370 calories – roughly

MOVE YOUR BODY Zumba is a full body workout but in disguise. With its dance-choreographed activity, all muscle groups are used.

Heavy on the step count and with lots of hip and torso movements, it’s also beneficial for core strength and flexibility. Coordination is also tested and like anything, will improve the more you do it.

Any Zumba devotee will tell you that they don’t view classes as hard work, simply because they’re having SO much fun. This is good news, because it means people are more likely to return again and make classes a regular habit. Perfect for enabling and building a healthy lifestyle.

ALTOGETHER NOW The very act of joining in and losing your inhibitions as you dance is wonderful for building confidence and affecting your mental health in a wholly positive way. We all know the great sense of camaraderie and bonding to be had in totally letting go while in the company of others. Make the wrong move or make a fool of yourself briefly?

No matter, you’re not the only one, so laugh it off and carry on! It’s ‘so’ good for the soul. l

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anna salsa, merengue and shimmy your way to fitness but without learning the complicated dance moves? Then Zumba, a Latin dance-inspired workout, may be the answer to all your prayers. 12 million people can’t be wrong – Zumba is reportedly one of the most popular exercise classes on the planet performed in over 125 countries around the world.

What’s the Buzz? According to afficionados, it’s the fusion of different dance moves such as reggaeton and flamenco set to Latin music that keeps it so interesting and varied. Zumba is also a little more relaxed compared to

equivalent to a slow paced run or bike ride, but this time with added smiles all round. It’s a little like an interval workout too, with participants going back and forth between high and low intensity movements. Oxygenation and heart rates during a Zumba class were impressive, meaning it’s a cardiovascular activity on a par with a kickboxing class or step aerobics.

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uring Breast Cancer Awareness Month around 5,000 people will be diagnosed with the disease, which is the most common form of cancer in the UK. While research breakthroughs in how breast cancer is detected, diagnosed and treated means that today almost 9 out of 10 people survive breast cancer for five years or more, there is still much more work to be done.

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be devastating. In a bid to help others living with breast cancer, Cuckfield-born Lucy Harris has chosen to share her story, highlighting the importance of both emotional support and the need to fund further research into some of the rarer forms of the disease.

Raised in a theatrical family, Lucy has channelled her creativity into a career as a Theatrical Costumier, touring across Europe and throughout the UK with both opera and

9 out of 10 people survive breast cancer for five years or more commercial theatre companies. But 10 years ago, the pull of the Sussex countryside brought her back to the county for a job as Running Wardrobe Manager at a local opera house. It was against this backdrop of a busy working life that Lucy was given a diagnosis of breast cancer at the age of 43 years old.

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What has made a huge difference to Lucy has been the emotional support on offer, particularly from the charity, Breast Cancer Care. Online forums, courses, support groups,

Maria (left), Katharine (middle) and Lucy. Katharine and Lucy were both under the care of Maria, (Breast Care Nurse) who provided such wonderful support

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was after my hair had grown back, I’d returned to work and resumed my life that I found I needed emotional support because although I now looked ‘normal’ I didn’t feel it.”

This is a feeling that Lucy and Katharine’s breast cancer nurse Maria Daultrey recognises from decades of practise. “There’s nothing equal to being with somebody that you don’t have to tell your story to because you both share that story and often it’s after patients have finished their treatment that it hits them. It’s then that they need the emotional support to process their experience of breast cancer,” she explains.

While Lucy feels that the cancer has robbed her of the freedom of health, she was determined that it would not define her. “Positivity has been an important part of my recovery and during treatment I carried on working as much as possible. Everyone at work was fantastic. Human kindness is a powerful medicine which I found a huge source of strength and comfort to get me though each day and I’d encourage people to reach out and build a support network because you’re not alone.”

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of embracing survivorship, along with building relaxation into their lives through mindfulness, meditation, yoga, a walk in the forest, as well as screen-free time. Lucy is also an avid fundraiser for Breast Cancer Care, a charity which helped her enormously.

“I think it’s important to give back and I hope that some of the money donated can go into raising awareness of triple negative breast cancer, funding research into what fuels this type of cancer and finding a targeted therapy to deal with it.”

Richard Simcock, Lucy’s oncologist explains, “There is an urgent need to understand the abnormalities and weaknesses within triple negative tumours. I am hoping that current trials will lead to more effective treatments for triple negative breast cancer so that our cure rates match those of patients with the hormone-fuelled type of this disease.”

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HEALTH

With National Burn Awareness Day on the 16th October, burns nurse Kristina Stiles tells us about prevention and awareness

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have been a burns nurse for 16 years, working as part of a specialist team of NHS professionals in supporting lives and recovery of burn survivors and their families. In the last year I joined a wonderful team at the Katie Piper Foundation – a burn survivor charity – in establishing the first UK-based Rehabilitation Centre for adults living with the consequences of burns. Most of the burn survivors who attend our Centre have been injured in their adult life, however a surprising amount of individuals suffered burns in their early childhood, which continue to impact their life throughout adulthood. It is not a coincidence that the slogan of this year’s National Burn Awareness Day, supported by the British Burn Association and the Children’s Burns Trust, is a testament to this and proclaims that ‘a burn injury is for life’.

The majority of burn injuries are preventable and most of them happen at home. Luckily, many of them are minor and do not require hospital admission or surgery. However, what is evident is that often the general public are unsure about the correct immediate first aid, which means that burns are subject to inappropriate and ineffective practices like application of toothpaste, creams, butter or ice. This can lead to deepening of the burn, which may then require a skin graft operation and result in life-long scarring.

The Family Oops and Burns First Aid is a book for children and families, and is my personal contribution to the burn awareness campaign. A rhyming story, which introduces the reader to an accident-prone family who are not aware of burn prevention. The narrative raises awareness of the dangers of sunburn, hot drink scalds, hair straightener burns and the use of accelerants on open flames. The characters in the book attend a school to learn the importance of appropriate burns first aid, which is key in reducing the pain, depth and size of the burn. Upon graduation from the school the family want to share the messages they’ve learned, taking burn awareness beyond the classroom and the immediate family circle – making sure to promote healthy, connected and burn aware communities locally.

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I managed to find a lovely local illustrator, Jill Latter, and some wonderful organisations working in risk prevention, emergency response, children’s burns and trauma, wound care and chemical safety came forward to support the printing and publication of the book. It is now available on request from the Children’s Burns

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I am incredibly proud to have witnessed such wonderful acts of kindness from everyone involved along my journey in making The Family Oops and Burns First Aid. I hope that by sharing messages in burn prevention and first aid through reading and storytelling, the Family Oops can bring our communities closer together, and educate and nurture our future generations of burn first aiders from a very young age. l Please, follow and support the National Burn Awareness Day on 16th of October 2019 via #BeBurnsAware, #SafeTea, and #FamilyOops hashtags.

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POWER OF ATTORNEY what you need to know

Should appointing an ‘attorney’ be on your financial to-do list?

Hanna Prince takes a look at the process

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he popularity of ‘Lasting Power of Attorney’ (LPA) arrangements is on the rise.

More than 800,000 LPAs were taken out last year; three times the number granted in 2013. Nobody wants to dwell on what might happen should they lose the capacity to handle their own affairs – but planning for the worst can help protect your welfare and your family’s peace of mind.

WHAT IS A LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY ?

An LPA is a legal document that grants somebody else the power to act on your behalf. It’s designed to be used when mental capacity is lost, whether that’s through stroke, dementia, accident or other circumstance. There are actually two types of LPA, one relating to property and finance and the other to personal health and welfare.

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Unfortunately, many of us can expect to lose full mental capacity towards the end of our lives. Appointing an attorney while still in command of your faculties is a sensible move. If you’re judged to have lost mental capacity before filling in the Power of Attorney forms, your family or friends will need

There are two types of LPA, one relating to property and finance and the other to personal health and welfare

to apply through the court to become your ‘deputy’ – a long, expensive and sometimes intrusive process.

According to Age UK, anyone over the age of 18 can set up a Power of Attorney. However, adds the charity, “if someone is diagnosed with a condition likely to cause loss of capacity, they may well be advised to think about who they want to make decisions for them when they can no longer do so.”

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It’s possible to set up and register an LPA yourself, but the process is complex and most people will employ a solicitor. If you do choose to go it alone, the first step is to download and fill in the appropriate forms from www.gov. uk. You’ll need to appoint a trusted friend or relative to be your attorney and find a ‘certificate provider’ to sign the forms. This can be somebody you’ve known for over two years or a professional with knowledge of your situation – but it can’t be a family member.

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CARE MONTH

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Carers Rights Day shines a light on the unpaid efforts of voluntary carers across the land, as well as highlighting the option of in-home respite care, to create a lifeline and give these heroes a break, writes Nicky Newham

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espite care is short-term care provided for very old or very sick people so the person who usually cares for them can have a break.

Carers Rights Day, on Thursday 21st November, highlights and recognises the UK’s unpaid carers – many of whom seek support, to provide respite care in their own homes not just for the elderly but also younger people with special needs.

Angela Scott, from Littlehampton, relies on in-home care to support her in caring for her youngest child, Gabby, who has Cerebral palsy. At seven years old, Gabby can’t speak, and it’s likely her condition will deteriorate as she gets older.

“Gabby goes to a specialist primary school and I volunteer with adults with learning difficulties,” said Angela.

“Without regular visits from Gabby’s care worker, I don’t know what I would do. Sending Gabby to a respite centre wouldn’t work for us as a family. It’s a shame people think respite care means sending their loved one away for days at a time. That just isn’t the case.”

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on-one time with her three elder children. After seven years, Gabby is still cared for by the same small team of care workers – something Angela is extremely grateful for.

“Gabby loves spending time with her carers, and because she is only seven, it’s important to me that her care is consistent. If I sent her into a respite

Gabby loves spending time with her carers centre, she might be seeing a different person every time which would be unsettling for her. Because her care worker comes to see us at home, I’m given a much-needed break and feel safe in the knowledge that Gabby is in a safe environment where she feels happy.”

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We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful home for our aunt.’ – R ESI DEN T’ S N EPHEW Bespoke care plans for each individual | Fully qualified and trained staff | Individual en-suite rooms Cinema room, hairdresser, lounges & bistro | Landscaped garden and panoramic terrace area Varied calendar of social activities and outings | Locally sourced, seasonal and well balanced weekly menus

To find out more and book a viewing, contact us: 01323 405 600 | sales.bg@oaklandcare.com Beechwood Grove, 44-48 East Dean Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20 8EH Part of Oakland Care

www.oaklandcare.com

Lydfords Care Home –a place to live

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Lydfords Care Home is a very happy home, where residents and their families can enjoy spending quality time with each other and develop new friendships along the way.

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Review Score Sept 2019 – carehome.co.uk

The types of care available are Residential, Nursing, Nursing Dementia and Respite Care.

Our Home Manager will be pleased to show you around and talk to you about our Home to Home Promise.

Call 01825 817263 Email Lydfords@fshc.co.uk Lydfords Care Home, 23 High Street, East Hoathly, Near Lewes, Sussex, BN8 6DR 7160FD_FSHC_Lydfords Care Home 190x130mm_Sussex Living_V2.indd 1

My experience of the care my mother received at Lydfords was excellent - Tony

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CARE MONTH

Listening to Embracing Carers ambassador Karen Steadman is a humbling experience, like coming back to earth with a bump. Good health and wellbeing are never things to take for granted, as Robert Veitch found out

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aren lives in Robertsbridge and has four children, plus two grandchildren.

On the surface it seems a blissful existence, the same sort of thing many people experience. An ordinary person doing ordinary things. But there’s another story too, it’s a tale that Karen shares with many others, that of the unpaid carer.

Back in 2004 when Karen was a primary school teacher, her mother Pauline was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Initially life wasn’t too bad, but then her stepfather Roy was diagnosed with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

Karen recalled, “At first, my mum and Roy could still drive, but once their driving licences were withdrawn, they lost their independence and gradually became increasingly dependent on myself and my brother Neil.”

“My mum and Roy lived in Hadlow, forty-minutes away, up the busy A21.

Neil lived nearby, in Tonbridge. We both helped out and worked as a team.”

“Roy’s Alzheimer’s slowly got worse and my mum’s condition deteriorated imperceptibly” over the years that followed. Karen’s involvement gradually increased to the point where caring became a way of life for 2-3 years. It was the same for her brother.

“Caring for someone else is tiring, it places restrictions on your own life.”

Poignantly, she recalled, “Eventually, their need became greater than I could give.”

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Ultimately, Karen left her teaching career as depression and ongoing anxiety affected her wellbeing.

People like Karen is the reason why Embracing Carers™ has launched Time Counts, a call to action for people to give their time to a carer they know to offer support. From a five minute phone call to a two hour grocery shop – your time could make a real difference to someone

Eventually, their need became greater than I could give who is caring for a loved one. Karen noted, “We have been mostly able to manage ourselves, but it’s reassuring to know there are people out there willing to help.”

Roy passed away about a year ago and Pauline is now in residential accommodation. Karen is working again, as a dinner lady in a Bodiam school. She delights in telling me, “I have a lovely

partner, he is very supportive and I have a very understanding family.”

Life goes on. Karen and Neil now care for their father. “Our dad manages, but he needs help. He’s ‘safe’ at home, but at 83 we need to look out for him. My brother does a lot for dad. Sometimes I just like to sit and pass time with my dad.”

Carers often get little support or recognition for the work they do and are often selfless, taking care of their loved ones first and far too often, ignoring their own needs. This is where Time Counts can help people to make a difference in the life of a carer, like Karen, by giving their time..

Like her brother, and so many others who live a similar life, Karen is not the least bit ordinary, she’s one of those extraordinary people, doing extraordinary things. l www.embracingcarers.com

Improving quality of life...

SHC provides quality nursing and residential support for people with: • Physical and/or learning disabilities • Neurological conditions • Acquired brain injury (ABI) • Autism • Dementia • Nursing and/or residential needs Our homes based in Sussex provide a safe, comfortable, homely environment and offer the people we support somewhere that they can make their own, as well as for respite and short stays.

The people we support are encouraged to maximise their physical, intellectual, emotional and social capacity, and be better connected to their communities. They can take part in as many everyday activities as they wish, ensuring that they continue to enjoy their lifestyle with personal privacy and dignity.

Your Life, Your Way To find out more about our homes and the services we can offer, or to join our team, please contact: enquiries@sussexhealthcare.co.uk

01403 217338 www.sussexhealthcare.co.uk

Across our services we can offer: SKILLED NURSING CARE 24 HOURS A DAY FULL PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES MULTI-SENSORY ROOMS SUPPORT TO ACCESS A RANGE OF THERAPIES TO SUIT INDIVIDUAL NEEDS INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS HYDROTHERAPY AND SWIMMING POOLS SPECIALIST GYMNASIUM IT/GAMES ROOM SALT CAVE LOCAL GP INPUT PALLIATIVE CARE

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RADIO AWARDS

The Great Sussex Baker COMPETITION

The Great British Bake Off has become something of a national institution over recent years, with the likes of Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood becoming household names.

Who’d have thought a TV show featuring amateur cooks knocking up a Victoria Sponge or a loaf of corn bread would become one of the most watched and most talkedabout shows around?

It also seems to have inspired us to become a nation of bakers ourselves, with social media awash with photos as we show off our own impressive looking ‘bakes’.

At More Radio we’re looking to give one such amateur baker the chance to win a fantastic prize.

Just upload a photo of your best bake to the More Radio Facebook page and you could be a winner.

The person crowned 'The Great Sussex Baker' will win a stunning, bespoke three-tiered cake courtesy of Sussex based company ‘Beanies Bakes’ plus a pair of tickets to ‘The Big London Bake’ where you will get a chance to show off your baking skills and experience first-hand the pressure that comes with baking in that tent!

The prize is valid for one of their weeknight sessions in either September, October or November (subject to availability). Just search for ‘More Sussex’ on Facebook and get posting!

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Open 7 days a week serving food all day including breakfast 08.00-11.30am, Wed-Sat Friday Pizza Night 05.00-09.00pm every week from our wood fired pizza oven Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross, Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5QA www.thecrossinn.com Tel: 01580 830217 robinmatthews@hotmail.co.uk

B I S H O P S B U TC H E R S the top end of Uckfeld – the nal butchers at only one A traditio a u l q i t y h , g i local, seasonal p h n i s t s i l a i c e p S . roduce. in town

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Eastbourne Road, Ridgewood Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5SP For reservations Tel: 01825 762989 www.highlandsinn.co.uk

NOW IS THE TIME TO START PLANNING YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTIES BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR PRE-CHRISTMAS PARTIES AT ALL RIDLEY INNS AND DISCO PARTY NIGHTS AT THE HIGHLANDS

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Tomato & Apple Chutney Over the next few months Bryony Hill, cook, author, keen gardener and wife of the late footballing legend Jimmy Hill, will be sharing some of her very own recipes and photographs with us. Bryony can usually be found at home in Sussex either stirring something on the range or out tending her two acres of garden and vegetable beds, at all times clad in an apron and wellington boots!

Enjoy this seasonal tomato and apple chutney using local produce if you can, or even better, home grown.

Made now, it can be kept for festive cold buffets and sandwiches.

INGREDIENTS 1kg tomatoes (skinned – see below) 300g sugar (I used light brown muscovado sugar) 100g raisins or sultanas 250g apples (I used cookers) peeled and roughly chopped 200g onions, finely sliced 225ml cider vinegar 78 SUSSEX LIVING | October 2019

and place in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and leave 3-4 minutes.

Drain and rinse under the cold tap before peeling off the skin. Chop roughly and place in a large saucepan or preserving pan. ½ tsp allspice ½ tsp ground ginger pinch / ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes METHOD Using a knife, make a cut in the skin of each tomato

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Add all the other 2 ingredients and place on the hob. Bring to the boil

stirring all the time until the sugar has dissolved. Place 5-6 clean jars in a low oven for 10 minutes in order to sterilise them. Allow the chutney

mixture to bubble away, stirring regularly to prevent it sticking and burning, and cook until it is thick and you can almost divide it with a wooden spoon.

Allow to cool for a 3 minute or two before carefully pouring the

chutney into a heatproof jug and fill the hot jars through a jam funnel if you have one, to prevent spillage. Seal, label and store in a cool place for at least a month before eating. l

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20th December Christmas Party Nights 15th and 22nd December Christmas Carols and Lunch 17th December Christmas Afternoon Tea and Tour 18th and 19th December Christmas Lunch See website for full details

Ta pa s!

Sussex event caterer, Paella Fella Ltd, are celebrating their tenth anniversary with a limited edition tapas menu, fusing classic Spanish and British flavours.

Alongside firm favourites like prawn pil-pil, patatas bravas, padron peppers and ham or mushroom croquetas, are the new dishes; popcorn chicken, mackerel profiteroles, cauliflower wings, sticky chorizo bites and more. This is tapas with a seriously tasty twist. Available as canapes and table tapas.

full tapas and Visit the website for book an event. paella menus and to

www.paellafella.co.uk For enquiries and bookings call 01323 834479 or email conf@bisc.queensu.ac.uk Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1RN

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Stonehill Dining Room within Holy Cross Priory Free Parking | Peaceful Gardens | Historic Setting Open 10am-4pm | Morning Coffee | Lunch | Afternoon Tea Book a table on 01435 865691 www.holycrosspriory.co.uk

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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.

From 01 October

Autumn Colour Hever Castle, Edenbridge TN8 7NG The Castle is at its most photogenic during the autumn months when the Boston ivy on the front turns a vivid shade of red. www.hevercastle.co.uk 01732 865224 Until Sunday 03 November

Judith Kerr: The Tiger Who Came to Tea Bateman’s, Bateman’s Lane, Burwash TN19 7DS An exhibition of favourite characters from Judith Kerr, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the much loved classic.

01435 882302 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans Until Sunday 10 November

Morris & Co. Inspired by Nature Standen House and Garden, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE An exhibition exploring the inspiration behind iconic patterns of flowers and birds in designs by William Morris. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standenhouse-and-garden Until 19 January 2020

Post-Impressionist Living: The

Omega Workshops Charleston, Firle, Lewes BN8 6LL With generous loans from the V&A. www.charleston.org.uk/omega Wednesday 02 October - Sunday 05 October, 19:45–22:00

Taking Sides

Barn Theatre, Southwick Community Centre, Southwick BN42 4TE Powerful, compelling; this play explores a fascinating and disturbing dilemma that faced creative artists in Nazi Germany. £11. 01273 597094 barnboxoffice@gmail.com www.wicktheatre.co.uk Thursday 03 October, 09:30–12:00

McMillan Coffee Morning Trinity Hall, Colemans Hatch TN7 4HF Run by the Trinity Cafe team and friends, raffle and competition as well as excellent tea, coffee, cakes and scones. Free entry.

Pauline 01342 823618.

Thursday 03 October, 10:00–17:00

East Sussex Teachers Registration Open Day The Mallings, 112 Malling Street, Lewes BN7 2RG Register with Class Cover for day to

day, short / long term placements and permanent work for Teachers/ TAs/ LSAs / TEFL / SEN/ Nursery/ Primary/ Secondary/ Colleges.

01273 957908 Lara@classcover.com Thursday 03 - Sunday 06 October

Saturday 05 October

Hurstpierpoint College: Sixth Form Open Morning College Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS To book: hppc.co.uk/enquiry-form 01273 836936 registrar@hppc.co.uk

Cuckfield Book Festival

Saturday 05 October, 10:30-15:30

Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL A packed weekend with many famous authors including Jenni Murray, Robin Ince, Penelope Lively, Simon Williams, Vanessa Berridge, and more! www.cuckfieldbookfest.co.uk ticketsource.co.uk/cuckfieldbookfest

Rotherfield Craft Fair

Rotherfield Village Hall, North Street TN6 3LX Exhibition and sale of crafts by people living in the Weald. www.wealdcrafts.org.uk lalawebb@gmx.co.uk

Friday 04 October, 09:30–16:30

Buckswood School: Open Morning

Pop up Autumn Fair

Mayfield Village Hall TN20 6PJ Interiors, fashion, brocante, gifts, garden and foodies, coffee and fizz.

Supporting childrens charity: TaylorMadeDreams. countrymarketfairs@gmail.com Saturday 05 October, from 10:15

Uckfield Revival

Over 85 classic vehicles and motorcycles will parade through the High Street of Uckfield.

Saturday 05 October

Rye Road, Hastings TN35 4LT Contact for a private tour, open day or taster day. 01424 813813 future@buckswood.co.uk www.buckswood.co.uk Saturday 05 & Sunday 06 October, 11:00 -17:00

Chiddingly Artists Open Studios

Artists and makers will be opening their studios and exhibiting their work as part of Chiddingly Artists Open Studios (‘CAOS’). www.chiddinglyartists.co.uk

Michelham Priory House & Gardens

Wreath Making Workshops

Autumnal - 12th October Festive - 4th December Willow - 7th December

Booking required, see website for details.

Hallowe’en Weekend Sat 26th & Sun 27th October

Activities, crafts, children’s trails, Halloween café menu & fun.

Christmas Craft & Gift Fair Sat 9th & Sun 10th November

Festive fun with stalls, decorations, music & Father Christmas in this beautiful historic setting.

Christmas at the Priory

30th Nov,1st, 7th, 8th 14th & 15th Dec

Enjoy some hearty fare, music & activities. Christmas through the ages.

Christmas in the Courtyard 5th December, 6.30pm to 10pm

Carols, festive refreshments, discounted shopping & 2-course Christmas dinner in our Elizabethan barn. Booking required.

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DIARY DATES Saturday 05 & Sunday 06 October

Miniature Steam Traction Engine & Classic Car Rally Lavender Line, Isfield Station, Nr Uckfield TN22 5XB Great fun for everyone! www.lavender-line.co.uk Saturday 05 & Sunday 06 October

The Autumn Show & Game Fair The South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL Lots to discover, including clay pigeon shooting, animal barn, pony rides and bushcraft workshops. www.seas.org.uk Saturday 05 to Saturday 12 October

‘Uckfield South of the River’ Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre, Uckfield TN22 1AZ The exhibition will look at the Framfield Road/Newtown area of Uckfield from about the midnineteenth to the mid-twentieth centuries, using maps, pictures and personal memory.

Saturday 05 October to Sunday 05 January

British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition 2019

Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge TN32 5UA Showcasing stunning photographs of British wildlife and nature. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodiamcastle Sunday 06 October, 10:30–16:30

Night Sky Photography

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN A one day course providing you with all the essential information needed to start you on your journey into night sky photography. £55.00 per adult including food. www.the-observatory.org 01323 832731 Monday 07 October, 19:30

Demonstration: The Link is Green Memorial Hall, Bexhill Road, Ninfield TN33 9EE Floral demonstration by Robin White.

Non-members welcome. ekeen@btinternet.com

Wednesday 09 to Monday 21 October, 11:00–17:00

Oil & Water Contemporary Art: Autumn Exhibition

The Red Door Gallery, 58 Cinque Ports Street, Rye TN31 7AN Varied exhibition of high quality contemporary art by six talented artists and ceramicists from home and abroad. Free entry.

Penny Macfarlane 07725 189825 penny@oilandwater.co.uk www.oilandwater.co.uk Friday 11 October, 19:00–22:00

Film: The Death of Stalin Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove TN6 1FE Drinks available before the performance. £8, reduced to £4 for members. enquiries@pinegrovepictures.org.uk www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk XmasFair19-5-print.pdf

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DIARY DATES Saturday 12 October, 11:00–16:00

Mansion Market

Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA Parking and admission are free to this great array of stalls offering crafts, clothing, food and more in and around a beautiful 18th century mansion.

Puppet shows, all-day cafe and taster therapy sessions.

High Hurstwood, Uckfield TN22 4AD Torchlit procession followed by bonfire and fireworks. highhurstwoodevents@gmail.com Saturday 12 October, 18:30–23:30

Wednesday 16 October, 19:30

High Hurstwood Bonfire

Masquerade Ball

The Grand Hotel, Brighton BN1 2FW Rockinghorse raises vital funds to support children’s wards at local hospitals, neonatal units, paediatric services and respite centres across Sussex. This is their major fundraising event of the year. stella@rockinghorse.org.uk Saturday 12 October, 10:00–16:00 & Sunday 13 October, 10:00-15:00

The Sussex Baby Show, with ‘babytodd’

South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly RH17 6TL Explore, shop and enjoy! A unique and fun shopping showcase event for expecting and young families, in and around Sussex. Earlybird £3.50 (pre-

included in the price if you live in Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hastings or Seaford. (Additional charge if not within our free pick up area— please check) • No coach interchange

• 4* Hotels, 3* as a minimum • Excursion entrances included • Personalised luggage tags • A free newspaper on the first day of travel • Porterage

• Executive modern coach with

washroom, air conditioning and reclining seats • Luxury journeys every time

Call us for more information or a 2019 brochure.

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Discovering Lincoln, Red Arrows & The Dambusters 3* The Olde Barn Hotel, Marston

Mon 14 — Thu 17 October Half Board from £345.00 p.p

Wonderful Wells 3* Best Western Plus Swan Hotel, Wells

Thu 24 — Mon 28 October Half Board from £490.00 p.p

Warner’s Sinah Warren

Hayling Island, Hampshire

Mon 28 Oct — Fri 1 Nov Half Board from £435.00 p.p

Star Search

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN A four week course will teach you how to recognise star patterns and use them to navigate your way around the night sky. £76.00 per adult. www.the-observatory.org 01323 832731

Saturday 12 October, 19:00

What you can expect from a holiday with L.J. Edwards • Door to door service

booking required) £5.00 on the door.

U16’s free with supervision. www.babytodd.co.uk sarah@babytodd.co.uk 07760115433

Mondays: 14 October to 04 November, 19:30–21:30

Heritage Eastbourne’s Town Hall Talks Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road BN21 4UG Professor Ian Barnes uncovering the mysteries of Ancient DNA and the People of Britain. £10 include glass of wine. www.HeritageEastbourne.co.uk 01323 415636 Thursday 17 October, 19:30–21:30

Sussex Wildlife Trust Eastbourne Regional Group Event Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne BN21 1UE An illustrated talk ‘Honey Bee for the Non-Beekeeper’ by Roger Patterson, Beekeeper and Author. £3.00 for SWT members, £4.00 for visitors

Bournemouth Turkey & Tinsel

Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Mon 11 — Fri 15 November Half Board from £425.00 p.p

Sun 1 — Tue 3 December Half Board from £365.00 p.p

Warner’s Nidd Hall Turkey & Tinsel

Shropshire Victorian Long Weekend

3* Ocean Beach Hotel, Bournemouth

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Mon 18 — Fri 22 November Half Board from £495.00 p.p

Warner’s Thoresby Hall Turkey & Tinsel Ollerton, Nottinghamshire Mon 25 — Fri 29 November Half Board from £455.00 p.p

4* Pheasant Hotel, Kelling, Norfolk

4* Hallmark Hotel Stourport Manor

Fri 6 — Mon 9 December Half Board from £350.00 p.p

Warner’s Holme Lacy Festive Break

Holme Lacy, Herefordshire Mon 9 — Fri 13 December Half Board from £460.00 p.p

DIARY DATES - everyone is welcome.

01424 777291 secretaryswteastbourne@hotmail.co.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/ whats-on Saturday 19 October, 19:30–21:30

Mid Sussex Sinfonia Concert: “Nordic Legends” The King’s Centre, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR Sibelius’s ‘Finlandia’ and Symphony No.2 and Grieg’s ‘Peer Gynt’ Suite No.1 £12 in advance; £14 on the door; £3 under 18’s.

Sue Carpenter 01273 478036 suelcarpenter@gmail.com Saturday 19 October, 14:00

Fun Bingo

The Great Space, Herstmonceux Health Centre, Hailsham Road BN27 4JX Join us for a bit of fun. £5.00 for a book of 12 games plus tea/coffee and cake.

Raffle. 01323 833673 sheilacharlton@uwclub.net Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 October, 10:00–17:00

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1DP Over fifty professional craftspeople exhibit their stunning work in the auditorium at the iconic De La Warr Pavilion. £3 adults, students and children free. 01273 479565 www.thesussexguild.co.uk

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 October, 10:00–17:00

Model Railway Exhibition Uckfield Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield TN22 1AE The 35th annual event is a show for all the family.

Adults £7, children go free with adult.

Saturday 19 to Thursday 31 October

Halloween at Hever Castle Hever Castle, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Treat the children to a spine-tingling programme of entertainment over the Half Term break with prizes for the best Halloween costumes. www.hevercastle.co.uk 01732 865224 Sunday 20 October 15:00

Chamber Music Concert St Leonards Church, Church Street, Seaford BN25 1LR Divertimenti Ensemble playing music to include Mendelssohn’s Octet for strings and a newly commissioned work by Sally Beamish. Non-SMS members: £15. Under 26’s free. www.seafordmusicsociety.com

Monday 21 October, 10:30–12:00

Tuesday 22 October to Sunday 26 October

Harvest Supper

Older People’s Day - Coffee Morning

St Saviours Hall, South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4PA Association of Sussex Folk, Harvest Supper. Entertainment by Chalk Horse Music. Visitors welcome. £15:00.

Denise Morgan-Smith 01323 763163

The Great Space, Herstmonceux Health Centre, Hailsham Road BN27 4JX Join us as we make energy balls and raw brownies or simply enjoy a cuppa tea/coffee and the company.

01323 833673 sheilacharlton@uwclub.net

Monday 21 October, 19:00–22:00

Annie

The Hawth, Crawley RH10 6YZ West End smash-hit production of Annie comes to Crawley for one week only.

01293 553636 www.hawth.co.uk Friday 25 October, 11:30

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Contemporary

CRAFT SHOW

De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill-on-Sea

19 - 20 October 10.00 - 5.00

Rotherfield Craft Fair Saturday 5th October 2019 10.30am to 3.30pm Exhibition and Sale Of Genuine Crafts

By People Living in The Weald

Rotherfield Village Hall North Street Rotherfield TN6 3LX

Admission: adults £3.00, students and children free

Work on show will be for sale and include:Artists – Functional and Decorative Pottery – Textiles Gold/Silversmiths – Woodturning – Knitting Wooden Toys – Jewellery etc. www.wealdcrafts.org.uk

enquiries – lalawebb @gmx.co.uk

De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex TN40 1DP

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DIARY DATES Civic Centre, Uckfield TN22 1AE 3yrs+, £10. www.civiccentreuckfield.com 01825 769694

You could be advertising in this space for as little as

£24 + VAT

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

Saturday 26 October, 10:00–16:30

Sat 12th October at Kidbrooke Mansion, Priory Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JB

Lively market in a lovely country house set in beautiful grounds. Original clothing, crafts, arts, organic produce, puppet shows and musicians.

Next Date: Sat 9th November

Free admission & Car parking 11-4

Call 01825 768077 or email hello@sussexliving.com

Tel: 01342 824944 Charity no 307006

One Day Watercolour Workshop: Practical Perspective St Thomas à Becket, Church Hall, Framfield TN22 5NS Understanding perspective is necessary for all your paintings - landscape, still life and even flowers.

Jo Hudson 01435 867982 johudsonpaint@gmail.com www.johudson.com Saturday 26 October, 09:30–11:00

Jumble Sale

St. Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Lots of stalls including books, bric a brac, clothing, toys, etc. Refreshments available. Adults 50p, children free. All welcome. 0300 111 8150 www.worthparish.org Saturday 26 October, 10:00–16:00

International College of Oriental Medicine Clinic Community Open Day ICOM, van Buren House, Green Hedges Avenue, East Grinstead RH19 1DZ Tour the UK’s oldest acupuncture college, listen to talks on acupuncture, watch a demonstration and try a taster session. Free entry and parking.

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TAX ON GIFTS Thinking of making a substantial gift to someone? Robin Stevenson explains the tax implication surrounding this

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eople are often surprised when Inheritance tax on gifting is more I say gifts are taxed. I don’t complex than capital gains tax, it is know whether it’s because different in almost every respect except there used to be a general that the married spousal and civil gifts relief or the misconception that you partnership exemption still applies. can gift assets between family members To begin with, inheritance tax is based without informing HMRC, but the only upon a “transfer of value”. This means gifts that are non-events for tax are those even though you give away an asset worth, between married spouses or within a civil say, £5,000, the tax could be charged on partnership. a different amount altogether. The reason The basic concept is that assets are for this is to make sure the full amount taxed as they change hands, this enables is taxed because inheritance tax looks at the tax charge to keep in step with the the movement in your estate, not the asset market value, else we could have the you’ve given away. It does this by looking Perhaps the main problem situation of property being handed down at the value of your assets before and over the generations and then subject compares these to the value of the assets with capital gains tax and to a much higher tax charge on the remaining after you’ve made the gift. accumulated gain when it is ultimately sold. gifting is that the tax is Looking at an example, let’s say you payable even though you We need to consider two of the seven have the gloves Gordan Banks used in the main taxes when making gifts; capital 1966 World Cup final. The pair together haven’t received any sale gains tax and inheritance tax. may be worth £25,000, but on their own proceeds with which to pay it Capital gains tax is maybe the simpler each glove may only be worth £5,000. If tax to deal with. If you are gifting an you were to gift one of the gloves to your asset then it is usually to a family member or you are looking son then it is true that he now has an asset worth £5,000, but to confer a benefit on someone, which means the tax legislation your estate has fallen by £20,000 and it is this value which could will treat the gift as if you had sold the asset at open market be subject to inheritance tax. value. Using this market value, we deduct any base costs to This is because gifts to individuals are potentially exempt calculate a chargeable gain and then deduct any allowances and transfers for inheritance tax, which means the gifts aren’t taxed reliefs to arrive at a taxable gain. If this taxable gain relates to a immediately; instead they become taxable if you die within residential property then the tax rate is 18% or 28%, any other seven years of making the gift. asset is taxed at either 10% or 20%.

Of course, being tax savvy, you might think about gifting Perhaps the main problem with capital gains tax and gifting one of the gloves to your spouse or civil partner. That gift would is that the tax is payable even though you haven’t received any be immediately exempt, hence no need to calculate the value sale proceeds with which to pay it. This is often called a dry gain. because it isn’t taxable, and you would be left with one glove worth £5,000. Therefore, when you gift this glove to your son your estate has only fallen by £5,000 and not the £20,000 if you had held both. Unfortunately, not. The tax legislation forces us to include assets of your married spouse or civil partner, and adjust the valuations accordingly. So, in our example the two gloves would be put together again for tax purposes.

Isn’t tax interesting! If you are considering gifting any assets, then do please give me a call to discuss the taxation implications.

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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The company provides free surveys and quotations.

01323 833600/843488 for more details or email info@catandmouselandscapes.com

All courts are constructed to high specifications and are supported with a long guarantee.

Please contact us for further information:

✆ 01323 833600/843488

Martin Gurr Tennis Courts

T: 01424 892265 M: 07831 643 835 Manchester Road, Ninfield, mgsc@btconnect.com East Sussex TN33 9JX www.martingurrtennissurfaces.co.uk

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