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will not only benefit the business community but also local residents. The website has now got a local events guide that is FREE to upload any event, this will be also promoted on our social pages. We have also built a dedicated business directory on the site which will give access to our readers and followers to more and more local trades and businesses. This is a FREE listing with some added benefits for our advertisers. More information can be found at www.hailshameye.co.uk

Welcome to Issue 68 Wow, what an amazing time we had for the Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations at the beginning of last month. We loved seeing all the efforts made by the Town Council in the town centre and the local residents with all of the decorations on display and street parties that were had! This issue we have a great giveaway for you, our loyal readers. We have teamed up with Sussex Past and are giving away a 12-month family membership. This will give you access to sites such as Michelham Priory House & Gardens, Lewes Castle & Museum, Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens and many more. To enter, answer the following question: In what year was Michelham Priory founded? email your answer to competition@ eyemediagroup.co.uk for your chance to WIN. Entries close on the 8th August 2022.

With the temperature beginning to definitely feel like summer we hope you all enjoy getting out and about in the town and local areas. As always thank you for reading and enjoy the next couple of months.

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EYE ON HAILSHAM - GOOD NEWS STORY

The idea for the Wealden Wombles started during lockdown when founder of the group Jacqui Brown was going out for her daily exercise and noticed the amount of litter that was along the roadside and in the verges. Jacqui got very annoyed and decided to start going out to pick up the rubbish she could. Jacqui bought herself a litter picker and went out with a bin bag one day and to her horror ended up running out of space in the bag before she’d even got halfway along the A22!

all the equipment which have been supplied by the local council and a local businesses’, said Jacqui. Sam from Town & Country Tree Services who has donated hi vis vests for the volunteers said ‘Reducing human impact on the natural environment is vital. What the Wealden Wombles are doing is educating the public of the importance of a litter free world. Creating an environment that all generations can enjoy. They all make litter picking a social occasion and one that involves all ages. The satisfaction of tidying areas of the town and filling a bag with litter is amazing’

The volunteers don’t just pick litter; the group also have Womble costumes which they go and do school visits and public events to try and educate people She then bumped into someone else that was picking about littering. Prevention is just as important as pickup litter and it suddenly occurred to her that more ing up the litter if not more. people had the same feeling about the litter. Jacqui did a post on social media saying she was starting a The Facebook group is called Wealden Wombles and new group called the Wealden Wombles and the first Twitter @wealdenwombles if you would like to join litter pick had over 20 people turned up, which was or find out more information. just amazing. The Hailsham Eye team would like to thank every‘The Wealden Wombles now have around 60 members. It is a free group to join, and we now can supply 6 w w w. h a i l s h a m eye . c o . u k

one involved for their efforts in making our town look beautiful.

EYE ON FINANCE

Get your retirement sorted now Crown Wealth Consultants are delighted to share that our Director Matthew Sellens has seen 26 years of dedication to his profession and clients in Financial Planning result in featuring as a top rated Financial Adviser in The 2022 Guide to Top Rated Financial Advisers distributed in The Times this month.

communication was excellent. Matthew was very level headed with his advice and did not pressure me into any decisions at all. He listened to my wishes and circumstances and supported the process to achieve what I desired, with financial advice for what I consider is best for the long term.’

Matt is already a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society and Chartered Financial Planner, which allows him to deliver the best possible support to his clients and their families with expert Intergenerational Planning. Achieving Chartered status is the ‘gold standard’ in Financial Planning and means that he has achieved the highest level of qualification available through the Personal Finance Society. Whilst Matt is extremely proud of his Chartered status, achieving the accolade of top rated Financial Adviser in this prestigious listing has special importance to him because the selection is centred on verified reviews from Matt’s own clients. Over the years of growing Crown Wealth Consultants, Matt has worked hard to build a team of like minded individuals who want to look after clients with care, warmth and expert knowledge. So, not only for Matt, but for his 16 strong team, hearing feedback on the experiences and views of clients is the most valuable learning of all.

‘I have been bowled over by the advice and support I have got from Matthew so far. I’m at a crossroads in my life and instead of trying to sell me products he really helped me work out my personal goals and financial priorities. He made it all really easy to digest and helped clarify my financial status and potential. I’ll definitely be using Matthew moving forward as I trust him implicitly already.’

Here’s just a taste of the feedback received which has made the team feel so proud to be working for such a fantastic practice and leader: ‘Matthew and his team were very professional and 8 w w w. h a i l s h a m eye . c o . u k

‘Incredibly helpful, detailed and careful in his approach and explanations. I felt and still do feel, in incredibly safe hands.’ So how will Matt keep raising the bar? Matt now looks forward to mentoring his already very capable team, to continue his legacy of providing high quality, no-nonsense, nationally recognised advice, right here in the heart of Hailsham and keep advising generations to come. To receive more information on wealth management, retirement planning or Inheritance Tax planning

EYE ON MUSIC

July 1987 Hold on to your vinyl as Hailsham music writer Sharon Davis heads back to the 1980s... From the seventies last time, just a stride across one decade brings us to 1987 where in July the Pet Shop Boys were basking at the top of the singles chart with “It’s A Sin”. Written by English synth-pop twosome PSBs Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe three years earlier the song outlined Neil’s memories from his Catholic school days in Newcastle, when he believed everything he had said and done was a sin in the eyes of the church. He later explained though that while the lyrics were written in a mere 15 minutes from frustration, they were meant to be light hearted – “People took it really seriously...(it) was intended as a camp joke and it wasn’t something I consciously took very seriously.” Keen listeners to the single will have heard Neil recite a passage from the Confiteor in Latin which when translated included the sentences “I confess to almighty God….that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, act and omission….” and so on.

album “Actually” which also included a future chart topper with Dusty Springfield “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” The UK success of “It’s A Sin” was repeated across the world, cementing the duo’s popularity for years to come. The single’s title lived on in a recent television drama miniseries screened by Channel 4 which depicted the lives of a group of gay men and friends who lived through the HIV/AIDs crisis from 1981 to 1991. Starring young Olly Alexander in one of the starring roles, the Russell T Davies script spared no punches as these young people were determined to enjoy themselves against the backdrop of the killer disease. Over 6.5 million people watched live the first show, with catch-up views of 2.5 million within three days of that broadcast. Sharon Davis

It’s fair to say that “It’s A Sin” was really a heavy metal www.radio-illumini.com record, PSB style, with a link to Hi-NRG, loaded down with synthesizers and the theatrical extreme of the duo’s songs which we came to love almost instantly. Neil Tennant’s persuasive vocals drew us in, so no wonder the public hung on to every lyric that kept the sales high enabling the single to sit at the top for three weeks. It was their second chart topper, the first being “West End Girls” two years beforehand, and was extracted from their second studio

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EYE ON HEALTH

Own Your Energy Joby Johnson from Atomic Personal Training...

What do I mean by your energy?

Your energy is the spirit, soul and essence of a you. Your energy is like communicating without words, and yet everybody in the world can understand it and feel it. And whilst your energy is invisible and silent … it is important. And the truth is our own energy is not something we often think about. Rarely (if ever) do we consider our own energy and even less likely is that we consider how much control we have over our own energy.

Your energy is powerful. When you stop and think – you know this to be true. It has the ability to lift people up and put others in a great mood. And it can bring other people down and leave other people exhausted.

Its contagious. It can impact you, the people in your life and every area of your life that you can think of. Positively or negatively, it has the potential to spread like a wild fire. So based on that I am going to ask you to consider this.

What impact does your energy have on your life and the people around you?? Our positive energy helps us make important decisions and helps us see our goals through to the end, Our negative energy keeps us stuck and can easily help us find an excuse or reason to quit. But as I already pointed out – something so important is rarely considered. Most of us live a life that is almost designed to give us

poor energy. Long hours, late nights, boozing, desk jobs, being stuck indoors, too much screen time, social media, poor diet, lack of sleep, over worked and feeling highly stressed will set you up to fail… Now as always, I could write a book and talk for days about this…. And what I have written may be enough to inspire you to at least stop and think.But... if you want to take control of your energy and live a life that benefits from all the positives above consider some of these tangible actions. • Take your sleep seriously. Get to bed and wake up at set times. Give yourself the opportunity to get a restful night’s sleep. TV off, phone away …. Set your room up like a cave. Cool and dark. • reduce or remove alcohol. BORING I hear you say…. Well the reality is there’s nothing high energy about a hangover. • Get out in nature and walk more. This simple exercise has 100s of benefits for your mental and physical health and it will also put a rocket pack on your energy. We all feel lethargic when we have not moved all day and we have been stuck in doors. So get out and move! • Consider how you want to feel. The hippy advice. Start your day knowing the energy you want to create. Excitement, fun, joy…. Powerful energy. Then take it one step further and consider what YOU are willing to do to create those feelings. That’s just a few simple things you can do, but there is hundreds of actions you can take. The important thing is you stop and take responsibility for your own energy!

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EYE ON FOOD

This issue we head up to Callenders Restaurant, located only 100 yards away from the top of the High Street in Hailsham

“ What is wonderful at Callenders, is that everything is homemade. It really shows in the flavour of the food. ”

It’s lovely to be back writing our regular food review after we missed the last edition at Bucklers. We would like to thank our guest reviewers Lesley and Duncan for their time in writing it. We loved the look of Bucklers Full English so much we had to try it for ourselves – we are so glad we did.

tasteful décor and most importantly the food.

This issue we head up to Callenders Restaurant, located only 100 yards away from the top of the High Street in Hailsham, it was established in 2011 by owner and chef Killian. Callenders is built on the back of Killians 28+ years experience in the hospitality industry and you can tell that through the

What is wonderful at Callenders, is that everything is homemade. It really shows in the flavour of the food. Charlotte had the paté to start, it was silky smooth with beautiful richness, there really was no need for the butter that came with it, the crispy bread was the perfect accompaniment.

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We arrived and were greeted by, Ebony, who was super friendly and attentive. She directed us through the specials menu as well as the extensive main menu. There really is something for everyone at Callenders, so it didn’t take us long to choose what we wanted.

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To any of you that know Jarred, you will know his love of seafood knows no end so when we tell you that the salt and pepper prawns were the best he has had in a very long time - you know they were good! The tempura batter was light and crispy with the perfect amount of seasoning and the flavour of the prawns was incredible. With a slightly spicy dipping sauce they definitely kicked off the meal nicely. We were both in the mood for comfort food so we felt the chicken with a creamy garlic mushroom sauce and the lamb shank in rioja with chorizo felt homely and warming for our mains. There was a choice of potato and either steamed or mediterranean vegetables or the option of salad. We had the steamed vegetables to share, Jarred had the creamy mash and Charlotte had the sauteed potatoes which Jarred also took a liking to.

crunch and sweetness with a little drizzle of caramel which is different to any other Eton Mess’ we’ve tried. The other choice was a Chocolate Baileys Mousse, this mousse had a powerful baileys kick which was delicious. It was one of those desserts that you never want to end! Thank you Callenders for an amazing meal, we’ll be back soon.

The lamb shank was really meaty, there was a generous amount of sauce with it which went really well with the mash. The little bite sized pieces of chorizo that went through the sauce were very tasty. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic mushroom sauce was a great choice and once again was very generous in size! Jarred definitely lucked in! To finish off such a fantastic meal we were so happy to see that there was an Eton Mess on the menu, presented beautifully it had the right amount of w w w. h a i l s h a m eye . c o . u k

EYE ON GARDENING EYE ON GARDENING

Summer tree care tips from the experts Now is the time of year to give those trees and bushes in your garden some love and attention - so the experts from Town and Country Tree Services explain how to get the best out of those unloved areas. Mulching: Mulching helps retain moisture in the soil and decreases the growth of weeds around your tree. The best mulch material is natural wood chips. The rule on mulch is to apply a 10 centimetre thick layer around the tree trunk as far out from the base of the tree as possible. Bark protection: Use tree guards to help protect the bark if strimming or mowing under and around trees. This another reason why creating an area of mulch is beneficial. Watering: Newly planted trees require regular watering for the first 3 years after planting. Lack of water is actually the number one cause of tree death, so it is very important to make sure your tree is getting enough. Our recommended watering method is to give your tree a good deep soak twice a week. Leaving a trickling hose around the root zone of tree for 15 minutes is best. Pests and Diseases: Keep an eye out for pests and diseases throughout the summer months. Be it be fungi, squirrel damage, caterpillars or crown dieback, if in doubt call an expert for advice.

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EYE ON HISTORY

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A brief history of Hailsham – pre 1800 I have been writing these articles for well over ten years. Most of them have covered the Victorian era and into the 20th century when the town was transitioning from a village to a town. However, the history of Hailsham goes back a lot further! The name Hailsham is thought to come from the Saxon ‘Haegels Ham’ meaning the clearing of Haegel or possibly Aella’s Ham, the clearing of Aella the Saxon who reigned from 477 to 514. The name was Hamelsham in the Domesday book in 1086 where the Manor of Hailsham is recorded. In the 13th century the name was Aylesham and over the centuries there have been other variations. However, the present spelling was standardised when a regular postal service was introduced by Sir Rowland Hill in the 1840s. The town was settled before the Romans and the Anglo Saxons. In the year 490 A.D, the Saxon invaders advanced along the coast from Selsey and took the stronghold of Anderida, the fort the Romans had built at what is now Pevensey, and forming the small kingdom of the South Saxons, or Sussex. In 1066, the seashore was some distance inland and the Pevensey Marshes stretched over a wide area and it was possible to bring small boats very close to where the cemetery is now located. 20 w w w . h a i l s h a m e y e . c o . u k

There is evidence of a Roman road from Leap Cross across the Common, indicates some occupation prior to this. From 1154 to 1189: Sir Richard Covert of Bradbridge was Lord of the “Manor of Haylesham”. There was some activity in this part Stephen and Matilda of Sussex during the 13th century baronial wars and in the armed rivalry between Matilda and Stephen in the mid-12th century. Men of Hailsham may have taken part in the battle of Lewes in 1264. In 1450 a rebellion against Henry VI took place lead by Jack Cade, formerly a servant of Sir Thomas Dacre of Heathfield. A number of men from Hailsham took part in the rebellion as members of Cade’s army. Farming was the primary occupation for many centuries. However, following the devastating effects of the Black Death in the middle years of the 14th century, farmers were forced to turn more to sheep rearing. Hailsham was part of these changing times and with

EYE ON HISTORY the increase in sheep farming and the subsequent introduction of import and export taxes so too began a new activity – smuggling! Referring to the year 1722 Robertson (Hailsham & its Environs) writes, “Certainly men from Hailsham profited from the trade for many men were involved who would otherwise have earned little or nothing.” He goes on to refer to the year 1760 when a 17th century house named ‘Montague’ which stood on rising ground just three miles from Hailsham was part of a “highly organised activity and a great deal of work had been carried out to ensure concealment.” It included a shaft which led to a tunnel some nine feet underground. The tunnel went on for some distance towards Hailsham and enabled smugglers to reach the road which led directly to Hailsham. The town had a regular market which drew drovers from as far afield as Wales, so the tanning trade came into its own and from the period 1540 to 1640: Hailsham was one of the chief centres of leatherwork and tanning. Even so the population was very small. There are 70 houses listed in the Hearth Tax Assessments of 1662 suggesting a population of about 320 at that time. In the early part of the 17th century brickmaking was developed in several sites in and around Hailsham. In 1618 a Proclamation was read in Hailsham church by order of King, James I that allowed sport to be played on Sundays after the morning service was over.Whilst welcomed by some it did not meet with the approval of the Puritans. There was increasing tension between the King, Charles I and Parliament resulting in the imprisonment of the king. Whilst there he was visited regularly by Brian Duppa, the vicar of Hailsham. Duppa became tutor to the young Prince Charles, later King Charles II. In 1638 Duppa became Bishop of Chichester and set about improving the state of parish churches many of which had fallen into disrepair including Hailsham

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Church where repairs were needed to the roof and pews and the floor was uneven with gravestones and nothing but damp earth in some places. Clearly the improvements were not long lasting as in 1724, the then Bishop of Chichester received a report on Hailsham church which identified the need for new planking as the congregation stood on very damp earth. One of the landowners in the area was the Duchy of Lancaster i.e., the Monarch. At the time of the Civil War the Duchy owned properties in the High Street, specifically those backing on to the churchyard from Vicarage Field to Market Square. These properties were subject to the attention of the Commissioners of the New Commonwealth of Oliver Cromwell when they visited Hailsham in 1653. Their purpose in visiting was to survey and value lands which were to be seized or subject to financial settlement with the new government particularly that owned by those who had fought with the King during the Civil War. However other sources indicate that the properties were sold in 1646 by Cromwell’s Parliament. Whatever the truth all are agreed that the properties were once in the ownership of the King and were disposed of by Cromwell. In 1673 the importance of Hailsham as a staging post was confirmed when it was listed as a Post Town, which meant that the surrounding villages were dependent on Hailsham for their postal communication. This included Eastbourne whose postal address for many years was “Eastbourne, Hailsham.” It wasn’t until 1806 that Eastbourne had its own Post Office.

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the popular Contemporary Craft Fair on July 29, 30 and 31, which includes demonstrations from members of the Sussex Guild. And every Wednesday during the summer holidays there will be free family-friendly activities allowing visitors to learn more about the history in a relaxed and informal way. It will start with archaeology on July 27 with sessions focused on wildlife (August 3), pre-history (August 10), plants and nature (August 17) and Tudors (August 24). No booking is required. Just turn up between 11am and 1pm or 2pm and 4pm to take part. Michelham Priory is owned and cared for by Sussex Past, the trading name of The Sussex Archaeological Society. There is free parking and free public WiFi across the site. Ticket prices start at £9.50 for an adult, £4.50 for a child and £9 for senior concessions. Family tickets are available at £16 for one adult and up to three chil-

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2022 QUIZ AND COMPETITIONS

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ART AND

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VIRTUAL ART

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Hailsham Festival is a celebration of talent, creativity and imagination which this year will be held from September 3rd – 18th. It is rooted in Hailsham and the surrounding area. Highlights will include a return visit by distinguished poet, broadcaster and presenter, Roger McGough who will present his new show, Safety in Numbers at Hailsham Pavilion. Also at the Pavilion, acclaimed guitarist, Richard Durrant will perform in concert. Once again, we have invited members of the community to share and showcase their creative achievements in our Virtual Art Gallery and publications. Our 2022 Poetry and Short Story Anthology will be available to buy as an e-book or printed book from September 1st while anthologies from previous years are available on Amazon.com We continue to encourage children under 14 years of age to upload photographs of any art they have made during the year. L`] ;`ad\j]f k 9jl ?Ydd]jq ^]Ylmj]k l`]k] images and is an ongoing project. The arts represent a vital component of our culture, enriching our community and creating a vibrant landscape from o`a[` o] Ydd Z]f]Úl& O] `gh] lg k]] you at the Festival Information Centre inside Furniture Now on the High St. Please watch this space or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for details. Tony Biggin Hailsham Festival Chair

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Richard Durrant - Guitar Recital

Vicarage Field. Free 3rd Sept. 10.00am-3.00pm

Sat 3rd Sept. 7.30pm, Hailsham Pavilion. £17.50 (Under 18s – £10)

Come along to Vicarage Fields in the centre of town and visit the weekly Saturday market. Visit us at the Festival Information Centre inside Furniture Now at No 9, the High Street where Hailsham Foodbank will present an exhibition of their work. There will be music with Birdie Tucker, Country O]kl]jf kaf_]j$ Daf] <Yf[af_ Yf\ [`ad\j]f k crafts with Crafty Annie.

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He will also play his Sussex downland inspired suite “The Crest, The Coombe, The Twitten” and the richly melodic “Book of Spells” – both played on a concert guitar made from a 5,000 year old English oak.

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10.30am-12.30pm. Sustainable Lego Building for children at the Memorial Institute 11.00am-1.00pm Morris Dancing with Mish Mash Morris

Art & Discovery Trail. 3rd - 18th

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Hailsham Artists Network and friends invite you to come and visit artists and makers at various different venues in Hailsham and surrounding areas. Enjoy Art and craft displays in local businesses, group exhibitions and open studios, plus art and craft workshops. Pick up a free 9jl <ak[gn]jq LjYad hjg_jYee] gj Úf\ l`] eYh gf l`] @9F o]Zkal]& www.hailshamartistsnetwork.co.uk

Silver Swans, Tap and Flamenco Dance Classes Sjaan Dance Academy. FREE

Used to dance or always wanted to dance? Come along to Sjaan Dance Academy for a taster class in ballet (Silver Swans), Tap or Flamenco. Book - www.ballethailsham.co.uk/ book-online.

Join Hailsham FM for a special sing-along showing of Mamma Mia! and prepare to sing your heart out to some much-loved Abba tracks!

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Sun 11th Sept. 2.30-5.00pm Hailsham Pavilion. £5

We invite all age groups to submit their stories and poetry in our ever-popular competitions. and have the chance to win a cash prize. Anyone can enter their work for selection to be included in the Hailsham Anthology 2022 - our 4th edition! See our website for all the details. Deadline for entries 15th August, so get writing!

Virtual Art Gallery and Children’s Art Online

Artists and makers over 18 are invited to submit work for our Virtual Art Gallery. Under 18s are also invited to upload work to our gfdaf] ;`ad\j]f k 9jl ?Ydd]jq& Sponsored by our digital partner, Lightning Fibre. See Hailsham Festival website for full details and to view the Gallerys.

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Sat 17th Sept. 11.00am-4.00pm Hailsham Cattle Market, Market Street. FREE

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String! The Musical.

String! The Musical is a brand new, specially-commissioned musical set in @Yadk`Ye Yf\ l`] kmjjgmf\af_ Yj]Y& >gddgoaf_ dYkl q]Yj k ljameh`Yfl K`go[Yk] Concert of songs from the show the musical is being presented with narrator, John Bowler (DCI Banks, The Bill, Casualty) in the beautiful Hailsham Pavilion.

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7th and 8th October. 7.30pm., Saturday matinee at 3.00pm, Hailsham Pavilion. £10

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Singalong – Mamma Mia!

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Wed 7th Sept. 7.00-10pm. Rustico Hailsham,George Street. Please see the Festival Website for details.

Creative Writing Anthology and Competitions

VIRTUAL ART GALLERY

Mama Mia

Firm Foundations. All is not as it seems in the knicker factory. As the mystery unfolds you are asked to solve the crime as you dine.

Sept. Various venues.

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Wealden Writers event.

Party in the Garden

Sat 3rd Sept. 10.00am-2.00pm. Civic Community Hall. Free

Sat 3rd Sept 1.00-6.00pm. Kings Head, South Road. Free

Local writers will be displaying their work. A well-loved author (TBC) will speak to us and book-sign. This will be followed by the announcement of the creative writing competitions winners.

10th Sept. 7:30 pm. Hailsham ilion. £20

er McGough is the author of over undred books of poetry for adults children. Safety in Numbers is his st collection. Traversing rocky terrain the assurance of a poetry Rover on s, McGough brings down to earth the ngeness of a time on hold. Staycations, tery in lockdown, ghosts and gamblers, ell as playful advice to up-and-coming k& <gf l \g al ! Oal` l`] _a^l g^ eYfq ues, playful, surreal and tender, gm_` Y lja[ckl]j qgm [Yf ljmkl j]n]Ydk telling moments of our lives.

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Afternoon Tea Quiz

Open Debate

Family Tea Quiz with tea and biscuits. Mfaim] hjar] jY^Û]& E]\Ydk ^gj l`] winning team! Hosted by 95.9 Hailsham >E Yf\ KmfÛgo]jk E]flYd @]Ydl` Wellbeing.

More and more are turning to Food Banks to be able to feed their families. Why are we becoming less k]d^%km^Ú[a]fl7 L`ak \]ZYl] ak Z]af_ jmf Zq l`] M+9 Discussion Group. Free, but please book your place by emailing pamrobinson977@hotmail.com.

Sun 4th Sept. 2.00-5.00pm. St Wilfrid’s Hall. £7.00. Children under 12 – £4.00

a Dance Workshop

Tango and Tapas

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Mayor’s Concert

Thur 8th Sept. 7.30pm. B12 Wine Bar and Kitchen. £15 with light tapas

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Shall we heat, or shall we eat, tonight? 5th Sept. 2.30pm-4.30pm. Diplocks Hall. (Doors 2pm)

Tangueros will have the opportunity to dance to a mixture of contemporary (Nuevo) and traditional Tango music, milongas, valses and even some non-tango (Neo Tango) music in the atmospheric ambience provided by the Marlow Room, upstairs in B12 Bar and Kitchen, no 12, Hailsham High Street.

Sat 10th Sept. 2.00 - 3.30pm. Hailsham Parish Church. FREE (booking advised) Join us for this free concert at Hailsham Parish Church o`]j] o] oadd o]d[ge] l`] lgof k EYqgj$ @Yadk`Ye ;`gjYd Society, Hailsham Voices and the talented young tenor, Ben Hancox-Lachman

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Festival Film – Under the Volcano

A Celebration of Creative Writing

e long established Downland Poets are lighted to once again share a selection original poetry and some old favourites th anyone who loves the written word.

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Meet up in the lovely surroundings of B12 for a relaxing afternoon when some of the winners and participants in the creative writing competitions can read their masterpieces for your enjoyment.

Wed 14th Sept. 2.30pm-4.30pm. B12 Wine Bar and Kitchen, Marlow Room (upstairs). FREE

Tues 13th Sept. 7:30pm. Hailsham Pavilion. £5

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Exhibition - Preview

Hailsham Theatres

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Hailsham Theatres will once again be presenting a play every evening from Thursday, September 15th to Saturday, September 17th with a matinee performance on the Saturday. Check the Hailsham Festival website for further details as they are announced.

15th Sept, 6.30-8.30pm. Gallery North

15th/16th/17th Sept, Summerheath Hall.

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17th Sept, 1.00pm/Sun18th Sept, 7.30pm ngly Country Park. Adults £5 Children £4

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Three Choirs in Concert

Fri 16th Sept. 7.00-8.30pm. Civic Community Hall. £5 Hailsham Festival is proud to support the resurgence of accessible singing groups and to welcome three local choirs to this concert: Hailsham Voices, Bourne to Sing/ Warbleton Warblers and The Eastbourne Community Choir

Blues Brothers Party Night

Storytelling and Scavenger Hunt

Join Andy B & Ritchie Lee for all the best hits from The Blues Brothers including Soul Man, Gimme Some Lovin, Mustang Sally, Shake A Tailfeather and Everybody!

Join storyteller John Kirk for stories and a scavenger hunt to celebrate Hailsham Festival. Suitable for families with children aged 3+.

Sat 17th Sept. 7.00-9.30pm. Hailsham Pavilion. £10.

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This year, Hailsham Festival is delighted to be supporting Hailsham Foodbank whose work will be featured at the Information Centre inside Furniture Now on the High St. Hailsham foodbank have been serving the people of Hailsham and the surrounding area for 10 years. Over 23,000 3 day emergency food parcels have been distributed in that time. This has only been possible with the overwhelming support of local individuals, community groups and businesses with their time, money and food donations. Volunteers give around 50 hours every week to keep the operation running. Thanks to our supporters

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SATURDAY 3RD Open Morning: 10.00-15.00 Wealden Writers: 10.00-14.00 Party in the Garden: 13.00-18.00 Richard Durrant Recital: 19.30-22.00 Art Trail - Sat 3rd to Sun 18th Sept SUNDAY 4TH Festival Tea Quiz: 14.00-17.00 MONDAY 5TH Open Debate: 14.30-16.30 WEDNESDAY 7TH Murder Mystery: 19.00-22.00 THURSDAY 8TH Mama Mia Dance Workshop: 19:00-20.30 Tango Evening: 19.00-22.00 FRIDAY 9TH Flamenco Class: 18.00-19.30 SATURDAY 10TH Open Morning: 10.00-15.00 Sustainable Lego Building: 10.30-12.30 Mish Mash Morris: 11.00-13.00 Storytelling & Scavenger Hunt: 11.30-12.30 Mayor’s Concert: 14.00-15.30 Roger McGough: 19.30-22.00 SUNDAY 11TH Singalong – Mamma Mia!: 14.00-18.00 MONDAY 12TH Silver Swans Dance Class: 10.30-12.00 Downland Poets: 14.30-16.30 TUESDAY 13TH Under the Volcano: 19.30-21.30 WEDNESDAY 14TH Creative Writing Celebration: 14.30-16.30 Adult Tap Class: 18.45-20.15 Folkish Evening: 19.30-22.00 THURSDAY 15TH Gallery North Preview: 18.00-20.30 Hailsham Theatres: 19.30-22.00 FRIDAY 16TH Three Choirs in Concert: 19.00-20.30 Hailsham Theatres: 19.30-22.00 SATURDAY 17TH Nostalgia Fair: 11.00-16.00 Enchanted Forest Adventure: 13.00-19.30 Blues Brothers Party: 19.00-21.30 Hailsham Theatres: 19.30-22.00 SUNDAY 18TH Enchanted Forest Adventure: 13.00-19.30

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Hailsham Pavilion, BN27 1AE Hailsham Pavilion, BN27 1AE Sjaan Dance Academy, BN27 1AF Hailsham Parish Church (lounge) Hailsham Pavilion, BN27 1AE B12 Bar and Kitchen, BN27 1BJ Sjaan Dance Academy, BN27 1AF Kings Head, South Rd, BN27 3NJ Gallery North, BN27 1AX Summerheath Hall, BN27 3DR Civic Community Hall, BN27 1BE Summerheath Hall, BN27 3DR Cattle Market Site, BN27 2AQ Hellingly Country Park Hailsham Pavilion, BN27 1AE Summerheath Hall, BN27 3DR Hellingly Country Park

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Platinum Jubilee celebrations Photo Credit: Liam Mitchell

Last month, the country came together in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee, which marked seven decades since Her Majesty The Queen’s accession to the throne. It was the first Platinum Jubilee ever to be celebrated by our Sovereign, so it was quite fitting that the scale of the nationwide festivities reflected this landmark moment. Wealden was no exception and communities across the constituency have been working hard to ensure that this momentous occasion was marked appropriately. In keeping with the long tradition of celebrating Royal Jubilees, Weddings and Coronations, beacons were lit in many Wealden towns and villages on the evening of 2 June. I had the privilege to attend the Hailsham beacon lighting alongside the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, the Town Crier, Hailsham Mayor and local councillors. It was a fantastic event with great performances from Wealden Brass Band, Hailsham Voices and the Hailsham Bonfire Society.

youth projects – Hindleap Warren in the Ashdown Forest, and Bowles Rocks near Eridge. I had the pleasure of meeting His Royal Highness and being on the receiving end of his frank banter when he shook my hand and declared that “MPs were just getting younger and younger these days!” – I took it as a compliment! I was also lucky enough to meet Her Majesty The Queen and at an event in Buckingham Palace celebrating diversity. She was glowing, and I was completely starstruck and feel very lucky to have spent a few moments with her. To thank The Queen for her exceptional service, new trees were planted by communities all over the country as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy. I was delighted to support the campaign locally and welcome the COP26 President Alok Sharma in Eridge for the planting of one of many Wealden’s contributions to the project.

After two long years of the pandemic, it was also lovely to catch up with so many Hailsham residents throughout the evening, who have made exceptional effort to dress up for the occasion!

This extraordinary event was a fantastic opportunity for all of us to come together and give thanks to Her Majesty for an outstanding 70 years of devoted service, and Hailsham has certainly made its residents proud and ensured that it was a Jubilee to remember!

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Hailsham Summer French Market

Preparations by the Town Council’s festivities team are under way for a fun event taking place in the town centre in July. Plans are being made for this year’s Hailsham Summer Market, which will take place in Vicarage Field on Saturday 23rd July, and organisers of the event are confident that it will be a great family event offering something for everyone. Vicarage Field will be home to a range of street market stalls selling locally sourced food, as well as gifts and accessories and one of the highlights of the event will be a specialist French Market, courtesy of traders France At Home. The French traders mostly come from different ‘departments’ in Normandy and cross the Channel every week to offer a wide range of high-quality products in different parts of the UK. Products on sale include local and regional cheeses, freshly baked bread, patisserie products, olives and dried fruits, as well as jewellery, accessories and more. There will also be a candy floss stall courtesy of Hailsham Lions, live music will be provided by the Sussex Stompers and Hailsham FM will also be in attendance. There will be a road closure in place along the 36 w w w . h a i l s h a m e y e . c o . u k

High Street on the day. “Visitors can expect everything from the finest food and gifts on sale at the market, to some amazing live entertainment and more!” said Town Mayor Cllr Paul Holbrook. “Our Summer Market events attract traders and visitors from across the region and is an annual highlight for Hailsham town centre, despite having not taken place since 2019 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and associated restrictions.” Deputy Town Clerk & Business Enterprise Manager, Mokey Caira said: “Whilst there are further arrangements to be made, we are confident that the Summer Market organised by the Town Council will be well received by the public and offer fun for residents and visitors alike.” Mr Caira added: “Our main aim is to work with partner organisations to establish community led festivities - not only during the summer but throughout the year - all of which benefit the residents of Hailsham, whilst supporting local traders and increasing the footfall in the town on event days.” Further details about Hailsham Summer Market will be announced in the coming weeks. To book a stall at the market, please contact the Town Council on 01323 841702 or by email: enquiries@hailsham-tc.gov.uk

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TB Test – Hooray…..we passed!

It has been a great spring on the farm for grass and clover. The grass ‘overseeding’ we did last autumn has taken brilliantly, providing plenty of good quality grazing for the cows. Overseeding is a way of rejuvenating existing pasture without ploughing and creating a new seedbed. Last autumn we spring tine harrowed our fields which has the same effect as giving your lawn a hard raking, so the existing grass remains, dead material is ripped out, and the ground is scratched up providing a bit of tilth. The new grass and clover seed was broadcast on the fields with subsequent rain washing the seed in. In this way, we still keep the original grasses and flora as the field isn’t ploughed and have the benefit of the new grasses and clovers in the sward. This can only result in one thing…very happy cows, which in turn results in beautiful milk! All our lovely produce, milk,cream, butter etc all starts with the soil and the wonderful mixture of grasses, clovers, flora, even leaves from hedges and trees, that our cows can graze. That, for our cows, is quality of life. Our cows can choose what they eat!

We had, or rather the cows had, our annual Tuberculosis Test in the first week in June. Very pleased to say that all our calves, yearlings, in calf heifers, cows and beef cattle all passed. Every single one, which was fantastic. TB testing week is always a nerve-jangling week, with everyone on the farm on tenterhooks. One single TB reactor animal would have an awful impact upon our business and our staff. The test takes place on two days. On the first day, all the animals have their skin thickness measured on their necks, before being injected in their necks with a tiny amount of bovine and avian TB. Three days later, the vet returns to see if any of the animals have reacted to the tiny dose of TB. Simply put, if an animal has a large bump, or reaction, for bovine TB, it is classed as a TB reactor, and the farm’s TB free status is lost. It is this second day when any bumps are measured that is so stressful and emotional. There is no middle ground. Either we have a disastrous reactor which is dreadful, or we have no reactors and the whole team on the farm is relieved, elated and having a glass of bubbly!

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Edinburgh University Students Visit At the end of April, we had a coachload of university MSc students studying Food Security and their lecturers from Edinburgh University, visit the farm. It was a beautiful day. We walked down onto the marsh and around the dairy stopping every now and then to discuss issues such as climate change, food quality, local food, what is and isn’t sustainable in the food chain and so on. Most of the group want to become food policy advisors. It was great to have the opportunity to explain about how grass based dairy farming and dairy produce can play such as important role in sustainable farming, creating jobs, whilst providing food that is so good for people’s health. It was great to talk with these super intelligent students who will be determining UK food policy in ten, or twenty years’ time!

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in the campsite as well as direct access to footpaths that lead onto the Pevensey Levels, whilst Hailsham town centre is only fifteen minutes’ walk away. It is a beautiful spot, away from any sign of civilisation. The only possible disruption apart from the birdsong morning chorus, will be the gentle sound of cows walking past the campsite twice a day. Firstly in the early evening when they walk down onto the marsh for their evening grazing, and then again at half five in the morning as they walk back up from their night’s grazing on the marsh for their early morning milking. Campers will also have the opportunity to buy our produce at the farm, including our own sausages and burgers. For further information about camping on the farm, please email camping@hookandson.co.uk

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Designer, writer and television presenter, Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel 4. This month, the affable architectural business owner talks about his background running a lighting design company, and how best to bring your outdoor space to life, in darkness. When I got my break in television, I was running a lighting design company. It wasn’t easy, but I always carried with me a driving passion for the subject.

Designs these days come in an array of colours and styles, from dragonflies to lanterns and teardrops, and are ideal to adorn arches, fences and trees.

My work on Grand Designs and a few other things has taken me away from the subject, and I am perhaps not the expert I once was when it comes to lighting, as now my expertise is spread rather more across whole-ofwhole elements, but I do think any outdoor space can look absolutely spectacular with garden lights.

To light up paths and flowerbeds, solar-powered stake lights are best. They dig into the dirt, are almost invisible as they charge during the day, then transform into glimmering jewels at night.

It’s something that’s only really become commonplace over the past couple of decades, thanks in no small part to some very cost-effective imports from abroad. I love lights that resemble fireflies dancing on your rose bushes, or glowering lamps that mimic the dying embers of the barbeque as the warm night stretches out before you, glass of rosé in hand. Fairy lights are an obvious and easy choice to brighten up an outdoor space; just make sure they are the waterproof kind purchased from a garden centre, not leftovers from the Christmas tree. 44 w w w . h a i l s h a m e y e . c o . u k

If you’re the kind of person who opts for a fire pit over a fancy gas barbecue, there’s a good chance you’ll want your outdoor decorations to be equally primal. Lanterns are a fantastic way to instantly add a touch of class, whether Scandinavian-style tin or mosaic Moroccan glass, while outdoor candles in buckets are a budget option, and anything with citronella scent will also deter bugs. For a festival feel, you can’t beat bamboo Tiki torches that are lit using oil, because sometimes, only fire will do. Whatever outdoor space you are looking to light up, less is generally more, and the subtleties will shine through the darkness if you allow them.

EYE ON CARE

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Our caring and experienced colleagues learn all they can about your loved one, tailoring every aspect of their care and lifestyle to their unique needs and interests. We’re trained in the latest dementia care approaches, thanks to our partnership with the Association for Dementia Studies at Worcester University, and a Dementia Coach in each home supports all colleagues to deliver high quality care.

Our award-winning ‘Dining with dignity’ approach is all about enabling residents with dementia to continue enjoying delicious and nutritious food. Many of our chefs come from leading hotels and restaurants and our kitchen teams undertake specialist training so they can create tempting modified menus if your loved one needs a special diet.

Enjoy a fulfilling life Living at Bowes House is all about continuing to enjoy hobbies and interests, making new friends, and even trying new experiences – always with support from our caring team. Reminiscence-themed activities, from music sessions to baking, help to spark happy memories. Dancing, exercise classes, yoga and gardening enable your loved one to stay fit and active. Our new-build care home has been designed to the latest dementia standards, and has its own café, hair salon, pub and garden. There are regular outings and live entertainment, plus activities with local groups and schools so your loved one feels part of the com46 w w w . h a i l s h a m e y e . c o . u k

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On a hot sunny Tuesday morning after milking 60 cows at Hook & Son Dairy Farm in Hailsham, no not part of the review but just my day job, I headed off to Knockhatch Adventure Park to take part in the Animal Keeper Experience. Having a fair amount of knowledge about farming I was delighted to learn so much more from the knowledgable animal keeper Maia. We went through some

health and safety procedures that would protect not just me, but also the animals. The transmission of bugs and disease can be fatal for the animals at the park so we were very thorough about sanitisation before we started. Maia went through all the different types of dry food that all the animals get daily like various pellets, corn, barley and other bits and it came to a staggering 50/60kgs of food a week, that’s quite a lot of buckets to carry around the park, I’m glad I was only there for the morning! We set off with buckets in hand to go and meet the lamas Holly, Ettie and CiCi. Holly is mum to both CiCi and Ettie however, CiCi, is pure bred llama and Ettie, is an Alpaca cross. Llamas are very territorial, you are not allowed into the enclosure for your own protection as Ettie - nicknamed Guard Dog - wouldn’t be very happy with you in there. The park even uses Ettie to protect the carp pond on site from poaching which has been a problem in the past. The keepers have a special relationship with the llamas which allows them to enter, and I found that spending time with Maia near the llamas built some trust with Ettie which was nice. Then came the food, which definitely changed the dynamic between the small herd, so much so we both experienced a llama spitting which was interesting to say the least!

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The next stop was somewhere I was looking forward to, the Continental Giant Rabbits. The male and female pair have been together for a little time now and the park are hoping for babies soon, hence why the girl is called Hope. Vinnie the male is famous, he is the great grandson of the world’s largest rabbit called Darius. It was great to get in the enclosure with them and hand feed them with some pellets, they are so friendly and love a pat. We had a few other animals to feed as part of the experience, the Pygmy Goats, Guinea Pigs and the Fallow Deer. The experience can be tailored to how you would like it if you had a particular animal, you wanted more information about or just wanted to spend more time with them, all you need to do is ask. You do get a little extra treat that you don’t get by just coming to the park when you are doing the animal keeper experience. There is a small section only available to see, which houses some very cute little animals and some creepy crawlies that you can touch!

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Heston Blumenthal’s Caraway Bath Cake People assume that because my recipes are complex and rich in detail, they are impossible to replicate, but the truth about food is you can invest as much or as little as you like in the process, and even my recipes are based on simple concepts, so never feel afraid to try something different.

Ingredients (serves 4)

For the cakes 50g beurre noisette, plus a couple of extra tablespoons for the mould (see cook’s tip) 1 large Waitrose British Blacktail Free Range Egg 30g golden syrup 60g plain flour 30g icing sugar, sifted 10g caster sugar 1 pinch of salt 3g caraway seeds, toasted 4g baking powder 15ml whole milk For the chocolate crumb 150g caster sugar 70g white chocolate To finish 100g Heston from Waitrose Chocolate Sauce

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Method 1. To make the bath cakes, preheat the oven to 190˚C, gas mark 5. Brush the inside of a 9-hole madeleine mould with some of the beurre noisette and set aside. 2. In the meantime, using a standup mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed, beat the egg and the golden syrup until thick and light in colour. Reduce the speed and sprinkle in the flour, both sugars, salt, caraway seeds and baking powder, continue to mix until well combined. Slowly drizzle in the cool beurre noisette and the milk. 3. Pour the batter into the prepared madeleine moulds halfway up and place in the oven for approximately 10 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven and cool on a cooling rack. 4. For the chocolate crumb, add the sugar and 75g water to a large pan, place over a medium high heat and allow the syrup to come up to 150˚C.

5. Now remove from the heat and add the white chocolate and continue to whisk. The chocolate will become foamy at first but keep whisking until it crystallizes. Pour the crystallized chocolate onto a tray lined with parchment and allow to cool completely, crushing any clumps once cool. 6. To finish, melt the chocolate sauce according to pack instructions, allowing it to cool slightly. Using a spatula, cover half of the Bath cakes with a layer of the chocolate sauce. Sprinkle some of the chocolate crumb on top. Chill until ready to serve.

Cook’s Tip

To make the beurre noisette, melt unsalted butter over a gentle heat, whisking continuously until the solids turn golden brown and smell nutty. Remove from the heat, strain the butter through a coffee filter and store in the fridge.

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EYE ON SUSSEX

The Hailsham Eye & Days Out Sussex are teaming up to bring you features on local attractions and restaurants that you can save money on - around Sussex. The Hailsham Eye team have been working with Days Out Sussex to bring you the best experience reviews in the Sussex area, this edition we have collaborated for a trip to Carr Taylor Vineyards. Carr Taylor combines years of experience making award winning wine, with the rural and countrified appeal of a family owned business. Situated in the heart of the East Sussex countryside , just a 30 minute drive from Hailsham, you are transported to a viticulture heaven which is a far cry from the busy town we live in. We started our experience in their rustically charming cellar door. Wine is displayed, floor to ceiling, it’s at this point you become aware of the vast array of wines being created here. Still, sparking, sweet and fruit wines are all expertly made on site. David, the main tour guide greeted us and took us 52 w w w . h a i l s h a m e y e . c o . u k

through the self-guided tour map to get us started on our walk through the vines. The self-guided tours are £5 per person, your trail price includes a complimentary wine tasting, giving you the opportunity to sample the range on offer.

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wine is made, is the same method the French use for their famous sparkling wines. This means it has been aged for a long time in its bottle and that leads to wonderful rich notes on the palate; buttery, biscuity and nutty. At £21.99 a bottle, this is certainly a great alterna-

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We toured the vineyards viewing 5 decades of grape growing. Walking through plots of Germanic grape varieties, Reichensteiner, Wurzer and Bacchus through to the core champagne varieties, it’s clear this project is one of passion, love and attention. The tour is a circular route and when we arrived back to the cellar door we were greeted by a hub of activity upon arrival. Guest’s clinking glasses in the garden, tucking in to their quintessentially English picnic of pork pies, cheeses and meats. After our sun drenched walk we were thirsty, time to cool off with some bubbles! We started with the Brut. This wine is made with 100% Reichensteiner, and was created using grapes from the 2015 harvest. It is a pale golden colour, with a fresh acidity making it great for sipping in the sunshine. The way this

tive to Champagne. The Carr Taylor Rosé Sparkling is made from Pinot Noir and Dornfelder grapes bringing a subtle pink colour and flavours of fresh raspberry and redcurrant on the palate. The Rosé is made using grapes from 2013 making this bottle softer in acidity - perfect for celebrating with friends at £27.99. Make sure you head to the website to book on to your tour and experience the charm of Carr Taylor yourself! If you have a Days Out Sussex card you would get the self-guided tour for FREE and more information on this can be found on their website towncitycards.com

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Pre Season is Here!! Hellingly RFC are delighted to have been re-joined by Nigel Gossedge as their head coach for the upcoming season. Nigel is leading a team of 6 specialist coaches who are all past and present players from the club and are all very keen to prepare the squad for the season ahead. ‘Fitness is one of the key elements to any team that wants to enjoy their rugby and do well’, said Gossedge. Training has restarted now at Lower Horsebridge Recreation Ground on Tuesday evenings between 7pm and 8.30pm. A strength and conditioning session will also take place on a Thursday evening starting in July and more details can be found on the website. All the pre-season sessions are designed to include various fitness levels and abilities and can be adapted if needed if you are first time player or a seasoned veteran making a comeback. We will welcome everyone whether it be a social member or a player. Club chairman, Roger Simmons, hailed the new coaching team as an exciting opportunity for the club this season. “As a small family club, we are so fortunate to have such great facilities, great coaches and great business partners that make the club such a good place to play rugby”. 56

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The traditional Family Touch Tournaments started last month. “We are running a tournament each month to keep the social activity going and to keep rugby fun before the season officially kicks off in September. The free BBQ is always popular and attracts lots of friends and family who enjoy an afternoon with a rugby ball in hand”. The club is grateful to Crane and Co for sponsoring the June tournament and we are looking forward to being hosted at Cinderford Lane Camping in July. As always everyone of all abilities is welcome. Further details are on the www.hellinglyrugby.com website.

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What is HDR and why does it make my home look so good?

When taking a single individual image, you are limited to a single exposure level, thus handicapping the depth of your shadow by not allowing a longer shutter to penetrate the low levels of light. Vice versa applies with regards to high levels of brightness, such as the sun peeking through clouds. Let’s take a look at some great examples; Here you can see two of the standardised images, taken with longer and shorter exposures.

By Josh Morgan, Digital Imaging Director at Crane & Co You may have seen it advertised at your local hi-fi store or had it pop up when you watch Netflix, but what do those three letters mean that meander at the top of your screen for a heartbeat? The salesman might seem like they’re trying to sugar-coat another big terminology nuance at you (curved televisions, don’t do it) but actually, this one isn’t too bad. HDR (or High Dynamic Range) is the process of combining a collective of still images that have been captured at different exposure levels, and compressing them together to achieve the maximum amount of detail in lights and shadows. The exposure time dictates the amount of light moving through the lens of the camera, the longer the exposure, the brighter your image will be. It’s helpful in dim spaces to pick up as much of the available light as possible, but the opposite applies to very bright spaces where you would want to apply a very short exposure to stop your image being blown out and appearing overly white. However, in most of life’s scenarios, you will find that a single capture has both very bright and somewhat dim features, so solely using a long or short exposure will not benefit the image without doing as much damage to it. This is where we can use multiple image layering to broaden the quality of details in both light and shadows.

Notice the structure in the lamps above the bed are easily identifiable in the darker image, but not the brighter one. You might also think that whilst there is less detail lost in the darker image, there isn’t much escaping the image in terms of shadow detail. In the lighter image you can see the shadows at the bottom of the spiral staircase are more prevalent. A minor difference perhaps, but why not have the best of both worlds? Or rather the best of 7 worlds?

Here are our 7 images ranging from a very low exposure time of 1/8 of a second on the left, all the way through to 8 seconds on the far right. You might be wondering why I’ve used 7 images.

It’s not the written rule of the land to use this amount, you could use as little as two or three to varying degrees of success. The more captures you have the more variance in detail you will also have provided to work with. You might notice that it looks almost like a paint pallet straight out of the Dulux catalogue. This is because these bracketed images are only one step apart from each other (the minimum jump between different exposures). Now let’s take a look at our full HDR blended image, comprising of the seven images above:

This graph showcases the expanded colour possibilities that can be attained using HDR photography, as opposed to Standard Dynamic Resolution (SDR). SDR

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