Fine Sussex v3 2019

2019 VOLUME III Focus on... Food and Drink

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Discover Jersey

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and Try Lawn Mower Racing!

In this issue...

10 DISCOVER, EXPLORE, ENJOY

20 VISITING HORSHAM

Get outside and soak up local culture, some great food and amazing experiences at some of the diverse events on this summer.

A quick dip into some of the delights of Horsham present and some of the misdeeds of Horsham past.

18 MEET THE SALT BOX

24 EXPLORING JERSEY

In a world of fast food, slow down for a moment to enjoy authentic local food in a delightful woodland setting with this unusual cookery school.

Lucy Pitts unearths some of the many attractions and delights of a short break on the island of Jersey.

26 FENG SHUI AND YOUR KITCHEN

34 LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY

Expert Janine Lowe explains how to use Feng Shui techniques to enhance your kitchen.

32 STYLISH SUMMER FASHION How to pack light and look fabulous as you head off on your holidays, with help from The Essence of Fashion.

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AND ORANGE

Get creative in the kitchen with Just the Crush® creator Pollyanna’s Kitchen’s mouthwatering recipe.

35 GET ACTIVE Karen Stanton of My Active Life shares five ways to keep up an active lifestyle while still enjoying your well earned break.

40 THIS MONTH’S DINING

46 GO GREEN

Fine editor sets off to discover whether The Chequers Inn still deserves its outstanding reputation as one of the best places to eat in Sussex.

Whether you’re planning a picnic or revamping your patio, abandon plastic in favour of kinder, more sustainable alternatives.

42 LAWN MOWER RACING!

52 RIDE OF THE RUPERTS

Graham Tibbenham takes to the grass to tell us more about the wonderfully eccentric sport of lawn mower racing which was born in the heart of Sussex.

Fine Editor Lucy Pitts takes to the road in a 1950s sidecar as part of her ongoing midlife crisis.

44 SPICE UP YOUR DRIVING

58 SUSSEX FOOD & DRINK AWARDS

Mole Valley Specialist Cars showcase an exciting collection of low mileage sports and performance cars.

We bring you a round up of the movers, shakers and winners at these increasingly prestigious awards.

48 DISCOVER SURREY’S VINEYARDS

60 THE MAGIC OF MUSIC

With 5 award-winning vineyards in Surrey, we unearth some of the region’s best whites, rosés and sparkling wines.

Our chosen charity this edition, Music For All, explain how they can change lives with the power of music.

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FANATICAL ABOUT OUR COFFEE

Horsham Coffee Roasters began in the

garage of Amelia and Bradley Steenkamp in 2012. Since then we’ve grown (though we’re still a small team of just 7 people) but what drives us stays the same. Our goal is to source the best, ethically traded coffees in the world and through developing a highly methodical approach to roasting with the highest possible focus on quality control, bring them to our customers.

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Alongside the philosophy that has informed our development over the years our core focus for sourcing has become our Relationship Coffees.

These are coffees sourced by us through direct links with farmers and producers alongside our import partners. Currently we have established partnerships in Rwanda and Costa Rica. Well chosen importing partners are essential to match us with farmers and co-operatives that are dedicated to producing specialty grade (i.e. the highest possible quality) coffees. We are committed to purchasing ethically traded coffees with full traceability to its origins. We also endeavour to obtain full transparency of our coffee’s financial trail, giving us and our customers peace of mind that each farmer has been well paid for the outstanding coffee they produce.

The coffees we stock will typically be exclusive, specialty lots that have been carefully scrutinised by us through our own cupping and quality control procedures. We roast in the medium to light colour range allowing for the characteristics of each coffee to dominate and enabling versatility across multiple brew methods.

We are fanatical about the quality our coffee, and this obsession goes from the green coffee we purchase right through to the final cup. You can purchase coffee online via our website, www.horshamcoffeeroaster.co.uk or by visiting the roastery, The Studio, Howards Nursery, Handcross Road, RH136NX, Monday to Friday, 9:30-4. We are actively looking for wholesale customers including coffee shops, restaurants and hotels and can provide a full equipment and training service.

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I don’t know about you, but for me, summer is all about getting outdoors and enjoying great food and drink along with good company. So, in this edition we really want to get you salivating as we shine the spotlight on some of our region’s great restaurants and producers, as well as looking further afield for places to eat.

I’ve been out and about as usual, trying places to eat as far afield as Jersey, or closer to home in the woods of Nutfield in Surrey with the Salt Box and their open air cookery. I’ve also been sampling the delights of The Chequers Inn at Rowhook and for those that want to get hands on, check out our lamb recipe on page 34 or the cookery workshops featured in our “In the Diary” feature. And this food and drink themed edition wouldn’t be complete without details of the winners of this year’s Sussex Food and Drink awards that took place in May. If you’re trying to be more environmentally friendly, then head to our new interiors feature by interior designer Jeanette Mercer on page 46 which highlights ways to make your home and garden more sustainable. And if you’re looking for things to do, we’ve got some great events lined up for you on page 10 which even include mower racing and jousting! And you don’t get much more diverse than that.

To help you nail that summer wardrobe, we’ve got some stunning recommendations from Alice Chambers at The Essence of Fashion and for all you

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petrol heads, why not join me as I take to the road with the Ride of the Ruperts on page 52.

After all the summer’s over indulgence, we do try to keep an eye on your waist line for you, as well as your purse, so in this edition we’ve also got some good advice from Karen Stanton at My Active Life on how to keep the pounds at bay while on holiday and tax advice for those of you who own or are thinking of diversifying into vineyards.

So as always, pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink and enjoy the rich flavours of this latest edition. Have a great summer!

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diary SCULPTURE EXHIBITION - A 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF ART 10th May – 30th September, Borde Hill Garden, West Sussex Towering kinetic wind art and mythological figures will transform the historic Sussex Garden at Borde Hill into a stunning outdoor gallery, as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Sculpture Exhibition.

Including over 80 figurative and abstract works in a diverse range of materials from bronze to glass, the display will highlight fresh new talent with some familiar names returning to be part of this special celebration of art.

For more information, visit www.bordehill.co.uk

GUILDFORD FRINGE FESTIVAL 28th June – 28th July 2019, Guildford Theatre, comedy, poetry, music, visual arts, children’s shows, workshops, burlesque, talks and lots more is all on promise at this year’s month long festival. With 125 events and 14 venues, this year the festival plans to go big! guildfordfringefestival.com/

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OPEN-AIR GARDEN THEATRE TOUR 2019 Various dates and venues Chapterhouse Theatre Company is celebrating its 20th year with a touring open-air theatre appearing at country houses, castles and heritage sites across the UK. Chapterhouse will be bringing stunning performances of six classic stories to some of our region’s most beautiful outdoor venues, promising to be one of the most enchanting and unmissable events of the summer. The productions include Treasure Island, The Secret Garden, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights and Cranford. www.chapterhouse.org

TEA TASTING 3rd July 2019, Leonardslee Gardens, Horsham As part of the Horsham District Year of Culture enjoy a tasting of homemade herbal teas from plants & flowers in the garden. www.hdculture2019.co.uk/event/tea-tasting/

A GARDEN OF BOTANICAL ART 6th July – 31st August 2019, Horsham Museum Celebrating original works by Horsham district’s leading botanical artists, the Museum is bringing the garden indoors. All of the nine artists live and work in the district, but their art has in some cases travelled the globe, finding root in world famous collections. www.hdculture2019.co.uk/event/a-garden-of-botanical-art-celebrating-original-works-byhorsham-districts-leading-botanical-artists/ SURREY’S RURAL ECONOMY CONFERENCE 12th July 2019 at Cranleigh School, Surrey Supporting sustainability. A significant conference highlighting key issues for the rural economy in Surrey, focusing on business and the environment and showcasing Surrey’s local produce and services. www.surreyhills.org

STOPGAP DANCE: A SPACE IN GRAVITY 16th July 2019, The Capitol Theatre, Horsham A unique triple bill of dance work which takes you on gripping journey of human interdependence, strength, and vulnerability. Featuring the acclaimed dance film Artificial Things - directed by Sophie Fiennes and choreographed by Lucy Bennett; The Journey Between - a new high energy duet choreographed by Chris Pavia, with immersive digital projection by artists from Carousel; and Space in Gravity - featuring Students from Collyers College A Level Dance program, and participants from the local community group The Butterfly Project. www.hdculture2019.co.uk/event/stopgap-dance-a-space-in-gravity/

VIENNOISERIE, PASTRY & ENRICHED DOUGH WORKSHOP 30th - 31st July 2019, The Artisan Bakehouse, Ashurst Join internationally renowned baker & author, Emmanuel Hadjiandreou as he demonstrates the skills & techniques for you to recreate pastries & sweet breads at home.

With Emmanuel’s guidance & expertise you will learn the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to make laminated dough and the necessary rolling and shaping techniques. He will demonstrate and guide you through the whole process of making croissant dough which you will then rest overnight ready to create a range of delicious pastries on day 2. www.theartisanbakehouse.com/collections/workshops/products/a-weekend-ofvienoisserie-enriched-doughs

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LOXWOOD JOUST 3rd – 4th and 10th – 11th August 2019, Loxwood Witness magnificent fully armoured jousting knights earn their honour and valour and let wandering storytellers, entertainers and soaring live music captivate your senses. Learn from apothecaries, billmen, and woodland faeries, experience hand fasting ceremonies and barter with the traders in the mediaeval market place.

Revel in the Masked Executioner’s gory stories, beware the den of Witches, and will have-a-go archery, sword school or pelt the peasant be the young knights and princesses’ favourite. Then feast at the mediaeval lunchtime banquet, before partaking in a chain-mailing, copper bowl making or blacksmithing workshop this is a day out like no other! www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk

BRITISH LAWN MOWING RACING 12 HOUR SPECTATOR DETAILS 3rd August 2019, Five Oaks, West Sussex The teams of three drivers (male and female) compete throughout the night at speeds approaching 50 mph – and without any form of suspension other than a padded seat.

This is no stroll in the park! The pace remains unrelenting for the full 12 hours and it’s not unknown for the first three mowers to be on the same lap when the chequered flag drops. This is a true test of human endurance and mechanical reliability.

As darkness descends, the race takes on a totally different atmosphere as the pit lane becomes a sea of light and the night is punctuated by mower headlamps streaking past.

For more information: www.12hour.co.uk/ All profits to charity

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wedding menu that suits everyone?

Prestigious local venue The Old Tollgate Hotel & Restaurant in Bramber share their experience and advice on how to keep everybody happy at the wedding breakfast.

Offer what’s in season Today we can pretty much eat anything all year round, but there’s no doubt that food tastes even better when freshly picked from local harvests in peak season. Don’t settle for anything less, and ensure the chef has the same attitude and only picks the finest ingredients available.

Provide lots of choice According to Maggie Parsons, General Manager at The Old Tollgate Hotel near Brighton, set menus are too restrictive.

“Often bridal parties are stuck with a staple diet of chicken or beef, and it runs the risk of being bland or even a bit boring.

want to keep the prices realistic, so the bridal party can enjoy a stress-free meal.

“The overall cost of food and drink is the main part of any wedding couple’s budget” explained Maggie, “but your wedding breakfast should be one of the highlights of your guests’ day. You’ve got to balance between what’s affordable but what’s also enjoyable and memorable.”

At the Old Tollgate we have a visual a la carte Carvery. Surely all your guests are happier when they can choose what they want to eat and mix and match to suit their appetite. We believe we have a unique offering, not what one usually thinks of at a traditional carvery.”

Keep all palates happy Wedding parties have sadly grown used to next-to-no choice – and it’s even worse if you are vegetarian or vegan. But why put up with that? Step away from the one choice vegetarian dish and offer a selection like mushroom stroganoff or roasted vegetable gratin instead and let the meat-lovers enjoy mouth-watering delicacies like braised steak with brandy and peppercorn sauce or oxtail casserole.

These dishes and more will also be available with a selection of four roasts and, of course, a fish option not to mention the mouth-watering offerings for desserts.

Stay within budget Ask any bride and groom, wedding costs can quickly spiral out of control.

But food is one area where you don’t want to sacrifice on quality, yet still

Choose your seating plan wisely If you’re lucky enough to be blessed with friends and family who all get on, this won’t be a problem, but if not, take time to ensure that certain factions are far from

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each other. Think about seating all those with babies and toddlers around the one table. Another popular choice is putting teens in charge of the younger children – it’s amazing how grumpy adolescents can enjoy being little kids again given the chance.

Ask the experts It’s impossible for any couple to organise everything themselves. Make sure your venue has an experienced Wedding Planner who will anticipate every question and, better still, have all the answers.

The team at the award-winning Old Tollgate Hotel and Restaurant, in the quaint picturesque village of Bramber near Brighton, believe they have the perfect recipe not just for the wedding meal, but the entire day.

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Mono printing, campfires and fodder!

Return to nature with The Salt Box and their woodland dining

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n a world where we’re all beginning to kick back against plastic wrapped lunch, eaten on the run, The Salt Box represents life at its best. After all, what could be better than delicious food, cooked naturally in the open air in a beautiful woodland setting.

Woodland dining The Salt Box is a Surrey based woodland cookery school. With a stunning venue amongst the trees above the Priory Farm Estate near Nutfield, their ethos is to combine local, seasonal ingredients, with traditional cooking techniques and good company. They run a whole host of activities from pop up suppers, to breakfast in the woods and cookery classes.

A fine impression of nature I was lucky enough to attend an event that matched a mono printing workshop with a woodland lunch. Our printing tutor was Ellie Green, founder of Surrey Art School and from beginning to end, it was a thoroughly sensual experience. After hot mugs of coffee brewed on the fire, we foraged in the dappled shade of the trees to find an assortment of leaves, feathers and fauna for our printing. Then we got mucky with vegetable oil based inks under the watchful eye of Ellie as we printed on to a selection of backgrounds and hung our works out to dry in the woods on a clothes line.

A tantalising taste of the outdoors All the time, in the background, The Salt Box team of two beavered away, preparing our lunch. Radishes sizzled in the flames and large fillets of Tillingbourne Trout nailed to wooden planks smoked quietly beside the fire. Gentle wisps of smoke, the crackle of the burning firepit and the shifting shades of sunlight through the trees helped add a sense of calm as our meal slowly took shape.

Rabbit, gin and lemon sausage rolls with a chilli jam floated round the campfire as we tidied away our work and readied the table. Then our group of about 20 came together under the canapé of trees to enjoy trout garnished with wild garlic seed caper tartar sauce, Nasturtium and herb leaf salad and homemade focaccia. This experience is very much about bringing people together with food and we divided up the large wooden platters between us like old friends. Honey roast rhubarb with a light pistachio sponge and honeycomb cream rounded the meal off perfectly as we admired our handiwork and prepared to head home.

An all year love affair with nature You might expect a woodland cookery school and lunch venue to be dependent on weather. But not a bit of it, and cofounder Becki told me that even at minus 1, on a winter’s day, The Salt Box and their guests will be found in the woods gathered round a fire. And if rain really stops play, they have a delightful wooden

cabin and are about to set up a more robust shelter for year round dining up in the woods.

The range of The Salt Box’s activities and events is diverse and includes weekends, one-day, half-day and evening courses for adults and families. So if you want to just take a step back from the rat race, get back to nature, learn something new and meet new friends, well then there are fewer better ways to do it.

To find out more, visit their website at https://wearethesaltbox.co.uk/ourevents/

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The best and the worst of

Horsham

A medieval town with a mixed past and a thriving culture

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orsham is performing the trickiest of jobs; combing the old and the new. Arboreal and medieval, with a thriving market and a developing café culture and cultural scene, it’s an everevolving town.

On the upper edges of the River Arun, the name Horsham is thought to have derived from either "horse home" (the town was known for its horse trading during the medieval period) or "Horsa's home" (a Saxon warrior who was granted land in the area). Horsham is first mentioned in the 10th century and appears in the Domesday Book (1086), at which time it appears to have been a large village.

Home to a few notable landmarks The Causeway is perhaps one of the most picturesque parts of the town, set slightly to the side of the town centre, lined with Plane trees and a slightly higgledly piggledly jumble of 17th, 18th and early 19th century architecture (as well as the renowned Horsham Museum). It’s an elegant street with a marked sense of calm.

At the south end of the Causeway is St. Mary’s church, a Norman building and the oldest building in Horsham. It was rebuilt in the 13th century and restored in 1864–65. From there, a quiet walk through the cemetery takes you down to gardens and the River Arun. It feels like the countryside and it’s hard to believe you're just minutes from the busy town centre.

As you walk from the Causeway to the Carfax look out for the twittens and alleys.

There are several, some of which lead to Denne Road and one to Piries Place from the Carfax.

The Carfax is the centre point of the town with its beautiful bandstand built in 1892 and its market. It’s thought the name Carfax may be a Norman name derived from either 'Quatre Voies' (four ways) or 'Carrefour', a place where four roads meet.

The Town Hall in the Market Square dates back to about 1648 when it was a 'Market House'. It was rebuilt in 1721 and the ground floor used for a butter and poultry market whilst the upper floors were used for holding quarter sessions and assizes. It was repaired and enlarged again in 1812 by the 11th Duke of Norfolk and the open ground floor began use as a lower court room.

Perhaps one of the Town Hall’s most famous entries in the history books is that in 1949 John George Haigh appeared there before the magistrates for the infamous Acid Bath Murders (although his full trial took place at Lewes). Unsurprisingly, it reportedly caused quite a stir!

Social Horsham From the 16th century onwards Horsham developed tanning leather and brewing industries. And in 1796, a barracks built in Horsham gave a brief boost to the population of about 1,500 men. They left in

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1815 although the ammunition depot built in 1804 is remembered by Depot Road.

Not always a pleasant place to be The bubonic plague struck Horsham in 1560, 1574 and in 1608-09 and it’s hard to image the terror and grief this must have caused. Sadly, this was followed by an outbreak of smallpox in 1659. In 1648 Horsham was also the scene of a rising of 500 or 600 royalists, protesting against the policies of the parliamentary county committee. The rising was quelled by parliamentary troops but at least three townsmen and one soldier were killed.

The last “pressing” of someone to death also took place in Horsham in 1735 – this was the practice of placing someone who refused to plead either 'guilty' or 'not guilty' at a trial under a wooden board with weights placed on top.

And even in the 20th century, Horsham had its moments. Several people died in bombing raids in World War II and Horsham was also one of the last places in England where someone faced the death penalty for homosexuality. The film 'Monty Python's Life of Brian' was even banned here!

A cultural centre Most people know that English romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley, married to Frankenstein novelist Mary Shelley was born at Field Place in Broadbridge Heath near Horsham and grew up here. And this puts Horsham firmly on the Sussex Literary Trail, a 55 mile walk from Horsham to Chichester.

In 1891, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes story The Five Orange Pips included characters who lived in the town. Not long after, the world renowned Christ’s Hospital School moved to just outside Horsham in 1902 and the first cinema opened in 1910.

An eclectic attraction Well known for its entrepreneurial spirit, a number of well-known characters have also made Horsham and the surrounding area home. Oliver Reed used to live nearby and was regularly spotted in local pubs. Other celebrities you might be able to spot these days include Jim Davidson, Alvin Stardust, Jimmy Carr and Julie Walters.

It’s easy to forget the history of towns like Horsham and speed through them for more exciting attractions. But if you have the time, grab a coffee in East Street, take a stroll round some of Horsham’s quirkier streets and spare a thought for all those who have trodden these roads before you.

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A short break everyone will love

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here can you go for a short break which isn’t too far to travel to but offers something different? Somewhere you could take the kids or grandkids, or slip away for a romantic break on your own? The answer, of course, is Jersey.

A very short flight from Gatwick, Jersey feels distinctly more Mediterranean than say the Isle of Wight but is easy to explore by car, bus or foot. It also has the added bonus of having a myriad of attractions on offer.

From a two night stop over to a weeklong stay, you come back from this twinkling little island feeling like you’ve had a proper break but without all the hassle of a long haul. And if I can say that, having done the trip with four children under 12 in tow, then surely, anyone can.

Starting in St. Helier Your obvious starting point for exploring Jersey has to be the capital St. Helier which is just a short bus ride from the airport (although so is everywhere else)!

Thought to date back to Roman times, the development of St. Helier didn’t really get under way in earnest until the 18th century.

Nowadays, the mixed architectural styles clearly have both military and colonial

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influences and the partly pedestrianised centre has a pretty esplanade of shops running through its heart.

St. Helier is rich in culture and history, with sculptures dotting the town, a pretty little marina and the central point of Liberation Square. From the harbour, St. Aubin’s bay arches round all the way to St. Aubin (perhaps unsurprisingly) and makes a fabulous sunset walk, run or cycle on a fine day.

The footsteps of those who went before Hotels, restaurants and quayside palm trees abound in St. Helier and no visit is complete without a trip to the stunning Elisabeth Castle. Dating back to the 1590s, it was built just out of reach of the town on a rocky islet. Visitors before you include Sir Walter Raleigh, King Charles II and of course, the Germans during the occupation. There are ramparts to explore, live displays and stunning 360 views from the top of the fortifications.

Almost as good as the castle itself, is the journey to it, across the sand or sea depending on whether the tide is out. We took the amphibious Castle Ferry out and walked back across sun drenched sand, and that was in late October!

We took the amphibious Castle Ferry out and walked back across sun drenched sand, and that was in late October!

North of the island has a different feel North of the island, accessed via very narrow roads, feels different. It’s well worth stopping for tea, chips or cake at the Hungry Man kiosk found at the end of a colourful row of fishing huts on the break water in the village of Rozel. Little fishing boats bob about in the harbour, surrounded by steep sloping fields and it’s great for some fresh air and rock pooling before you head on to the nearby zoo (established by naturalist and author Gerald Durrell no less).

A solemn reminder Jersey’s past is of course indelibly linked to the occupation of World War II. Reminders of what the islanders had to endure are everywhere and that makes the War Tunnels all the more of a ‘must do’. Dug into the hillside by forced workers, the tunnels now contain an underground collection of thoughtprovoking exhibits that tell the story of what life was really like during the war for locals. With over 1,000 metres of tunnel, we were surprised by how little we knew about what went on here.

Footloose and fancy free Just nine miles by five, and with plenty of open countryside, Jersey is perfect if you want to do some exploring by foot or by bike. It’s pretty easy to navigate yourself and there’s a number of designated routes but there’s also a whole range of intriguing, organised walks.

For example, you might fancy heading right down off the tip of the south eastern corner of Jersey, where you can walk across the seabed to the off-shore Seymour Tower, exploring gullies and rock pools as you go.

Alternatively, over to the south west you can enjoy a cultural walk which takes you past the mansions and villas of famous residents, as well as revealing the island’s rich past.

Fine fodder in abundance No holiday, however brief it may be, should be without some culinary delights and Jersey won’t let you down.

Famous for oysters and crabs, beef and dairy, and of course…the potato, the island is also blessed with a number of vineyards such as La Mare on the north coast. Here you can try wine, liqueurs and apple brandy and then sample some of the local black butter and luxury chocolate!

If that’s got your taste buds tingling, then head back to the recently renovated Jersey Crab Shack in St. Helier which you’ll find in a historic former market hotel in the centre. Or set your sights to the south west, where the Oyster Box looks out over one of Jersey’s most popular bays, St. Brelade, and enjoys panoramic views.

You can neither describe or visit everything Jersey has to offer in a few short days. It’s a pleasantly strange mix of French and English culture and cuisine, with a mild climate and an interesting past. Pretty much everyone will find something that they really enjoy here, and the chances are, you’ll soon be planning when you can come back.

You can find out more at the official website https://www.jersey.com/ Flights from Gatwick take under an hour and start for as little as £50.

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First Coffee

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... moving ving into your new home, the most imp important one is to unpack your kitchen first.

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Although we cannot always choose where our kitchen is situated when buying a house, when given the choice, choose a kitchen either in the South East, North East or Northwest. These areas of your home bring in the wealth star and the helpful people star.

The cooker is the most important part of the kitchen (next to the coffee/tea machine of course). When planning your kitchen try and place the cooker either in the west for creativity or north west to

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bring a strong father, husband/ man energy into the home.

I am often asked what colour to use for a kitchen. I prefer white or grey as this gives a great basic colour to work with which looks clean and fresh as well, then add accessories of red, orange, green or blue but avoid browns if possible.

There are a number of Feng Shui rituals you can perform when it comes to your home. However, when moving into your new home, the most important one is to unpack your kitchen first. This brings the most positive chi into the house.

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he Sixth Form at Hurst College is focused on preparing students for the next step after school. The last two years of a student’s educational journey are key to providing a plethora of opportunities and experiences to complete their passage of self-discovery.

By the time they have put pen to paper on their last A-level exam, they will have developed a keen sense of self and have made the right decision about their true purpose in life.

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When they enter the Upper Sixth, students move into St John’s, co-ed Upper Sixth hall of residence, where they begin the transition to post-school life, and are encouraged to start their journey as undergraduates. The year kicks off with an Icebreaker Disco, when students dress up according to the theme, and by the end of the night, they have settled into their new house for the final year of school life, and are ready for the academic challenges that lie ahead.

The Young Enterprise Programme, available in the Lower Sixth, provides the opportunity for students to create and run their own business from scratch. Students can also contribute to the school’s student-run magazine, Oculus, or lead the many intellectual clubs and societies within the college. Charitable action is highly valued at the college, with the student body raising around £30,000 a year for worthy causes, and Sixth Formers are expected to take the lead in this activity.

The journey begins with students stepping outside of their comfort zones from the first day they enter the Sixth Form, when they are taken off-site for some adventure training. They take part in kayaking, climbing, raft-building and all kinds of activities where they swiftly need to form working relationships to succeed as part of a team. By the end of the day, complete with a barbecue supper back on the Hurst campus, they have truly bonded as a year group.

Hurst prides itself on having a unique system of Upper Sixth academic tutoring whereby each student is allocated a subject specialist depending on their desired post-Hurst path, which for most will be a university degree. Students have access to and support from someone who knows the specific subject demands, who can help ensure that UCAS applications are the best they can be and will also be the one teacher students will have most contact with in and outside normal lesson time. It is not unusual for Upper Sixth students to see their tutors on a daily basis, to discuss subject-specific matter for A-levels but also to push students beyond the syllabus to deepen and widen their knowledge base. This ensures that students develop into true subject specialists, which is a sure-fire recipe for A-level success.

The Sixth Form is a time when significant decisions are made. Hurst is unashamedly ambitious for all its students, but the priority has to be that the next step after school is perfectly suited to each individual’s aspirations and aptitudes.

Hurst Sixth Form tutors are trained as executive life coaches, to invest time and expertise in drawing out an individual’s values and motivations, to help young people perfectly match their plan to their true selves. The majority of Hurst’s students choose to apply for a place at a leading British university, but the college also embraces the alternatives, from professional sport and the performing arts to entrepreneurship and aid work.

The Lower Sixth year is a careful balancing act, as students are assisted and monitored by their tutors to ensure they get the balance right. The priority for each student is to complete their core academic responsibilities to the best of their ability, but also to make time for wider intellectual enrichment, so that they engage fully with all that Hurst offers beyond the classroom. It is a busy year, but also a hugely fulfilling one.

The fun continues during the Michaelmas term with the Lower Sixth dinner and quiz in the college Dining Hall, which is swiftly followed by the first Mystery Bus Tour of the year. Students are given the chance to sign up to a mystery trip to an unknown location where, once again, the focus is on taking part and taking a risk. They are rewarded for their bravery with trips to go-carting tracks, curling, glow-in-the-dark mini-golf, amongst others.

All students recognise that membership of the Hurst Sixth Form is a privilege, and they are given multiple opportunities within the school week to make a wider contribution, both to the wellbeing of their community and to the wider world. Many work towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Scheme, with its emphasis on leadership, community service and personal development.

Others take command roles in the largest school Combined Cadet Force in the southern counties, or lead the school’s own Community Service programme.

Pastoral care at Hurst is second to none, with a huge focus on student wellbeing - and the Sixth Form is no exception.

Students have easy access to their Housemaster/mistress, school counsellors and also student guardians, should they need to speak to someone. Sixth Formers also play an important role in school leadership, ranging from house prefects in the Lower Sixth to Senior School prefects and guardians in the Upper Sixth. In addition, Sixth Formers have a varied assembly program where they are encouraged to discuss topics that are relevant to them; again, with a focus on ensuring that they leave us as happy, wellrounded young adults who are ready for the challenges and excitement that life will throw at them.

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HeART to Heart St Catherine’s Hospice has collaborated with a group of talented, local artists to bring a brand-new community art trail to our area this summer.

HeART to Heart, sponsored by Thakeham, will be made up of bespoke, giant fibreglass hearts, each uniquely designed by a local artist and sponsored by a local business. Hearts will be placed across East Surrey and West Sussex, where St Catherine’s provides expert end of life care. For the ten weeks that the beautiful hearts are in-situ, the local community will be invited to follow the trail, with a range of family friendly activities also taking place. Alongside the main trail, there will also be a trail of wire hearts, designed by local young people, located in community venues.

HeART to Heart will raise vital funds for St Catherine’s, currently only able to care for one in three people who need them, but

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with the support of people like you, they can ensure that in the future no one has to face death and loss alone.

St Catherine’s provides people with physical and emotional care and this includes creative therapies such as art for patients. Claire Lawson, Day Hospice and Therapies Manager at St Catherine’s, tells us more about the difference this makes: “Art is a crucial part of the care that we offer at St Catherine’s. We help people maintain the best quality of life possible in the time they have left and help them to make special memories. For example we helped Bob create a surprise memory box for his daughter on her wedding day. We also worked with Ken to make memory

boxes for his two young boys. He wanted to leave behind a taste of who he was and some words of wisdom. He made a mini gallery with fold out pictures and a treasure map of the world to mark the places he’d visited. Ken finished the boxes off with his handprint.

We’ve also supported people to share their passion for art with their loved ones. One lady, Christine, was able to spend valuable time with her nine year old daughter in our Day Hospice, creating art together. It’s really special to be able to offer these services to the people we care for.”

And art isn’t only important to patients.

Many of the HeART to Heart artists have

used their own experiences of the hospice to draw inspiration for their designs. Jackie Chipps tells us how she has combined her experiences as an Advanced Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at the hospice with her love of art.

“Art’s always been important to me. And it’s provided an outlet for the work I do at St Catherine’s and the emotional toll that takes on me.

I’ve used Encaustic art to create my heart, which involves putting hot waxes onto a flat based iron. And my design is based around The Waterfall of Grief Theory. For this, life is represented as a boat travelling down a river, facing different experiences.

Whenever the boat reaches a waterfall it’s likened to loss or bereavement.

I hope this design will remind people that although we’ll all go through really traumatic times in life, we’ll come to calmer times again. It’s something that ties into my work at St Catherine’s as I’m there to walk alongside people through the whole of those experiences.”

Similarly, 25 year old Joanna Wenczka’s heart design is inspired by the time she spent at St Catherine’s when family members were under the hospice’s care.

“My dad, Antony, and my Nanny were both cared for at St Catherine’s. I’ve always been artistic and Dad really encouraged me with my artwork. He told me to always keep doing it so it’s great to be a part of HeART to Heart.

I’ve used my own experiences of St Catherine’s care to create a design that’s reflective of the experience shared by all people touched by the hospice’s work.

My heart is called ‘Treat Yourself’ and is based on the concept that during both good and harder times in life people can often forget the important need to treat yourself. St Catherine’s makes sure that people are able to treat themselves, through individual meals, homemade cakes, and a drinks trolley even when they’re approaching the end. I’m looking forward to people seeing my heart soon!”

Following the end of the 10 week trail, St Catherine’s will be hosting Secret HeART, an art exhibition featuring a series of one-off, postcard artworks. St Catherine’s is still looking for artists, professional and amateur, to take part in this. There will also be an exclusive auction at a local venue on Wednesday 30 October, where each heart will be auctioned to raise further funds for the hospice.

If you would like to register your interest in Secret HeART or the auction, please email heart@stch.org.uk. Or for further details of the HeART to Heart trail please visit: www.stch.org.uk/ hearttoheart.

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A Summer of

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Alice Chambers from The Essence of Fashion brings you the very best of this summer’s latest looks to help ensure you look effortlessly stylish, wherever you’re heading this summer.

Roka bags in a variety of colours Waterproof, lightweight, padded, inside pocket for computer. Multi use for work, school, beach, gym, or a weekend away.

Prices between £49.50 - £52

Pale pink silk lined trousers and matching layered top Easy to pack, lightweight, 2 outfits in 1 which will take you from day to evening.

Light pink lined silk trousers. One size fits all that come in a variey of colours. £38 Dress it up with a layered one size fits all matching silk top £38

Choose layered tops for a flattering look that will hide the bits you want to hide.

or dress it down with a pink cotton T shirt and sparkly Star emblem £22

Fab lightweight pink and white striped top Wear as a dress or over leggings or a swimsuit.

Mink colours necklace £ 32.50

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Pure silk scarves The silk scarves come in a variety of colours, sizes and prices to complement any outfit or change the look of an outfit.

Orange and pink and in blues £30 each

Silk scarves are so adaptable and can also be warn as shawls, sarongs or a jacket.

Fold your long scarf length ways and tie the matching ends together on each side to make a jacket. Fold your scarf in half and knot the centre point to the two matching ends to make a jacket.

One size cotton lightweight jackets fabulous big floral, big colour These come in long and short lengths in a variety of colours.

Multifunctional depending on your accessories.

Great with white jeans, shorts, leggings, dressing gown, over a swimsuit or evenings out.

Long £24.50, Short £19.50

Bright blue lined multifunchional silk dress This wonderful dress can be worn formally with heels, informally with flats or over a swimsuit.

Lightweight and easy to pack Create different looks with silk scarves and accessories.

It can also be worn with a belt.

1 dress - several outfits from formal to casual. £45

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ollyanna’s Kitchen is proud to launch the 4th of its unique range, the intense and adaptable Just the Crush® garlic condiment.

Just the Crush® combines the sweet flavourful mixture of garlic, caramelised shallots, and subtle spices, to create a rich and garlicy taste. Made in Sussex and only with natural products combined with locally sourced Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil, Just the Crush® is also vegan.

Adaptable and all about garlic, Just the Crush® can be used as a condiment, marinade, stir in or in cooking to enhance your meals. You can be subtle or add a real garlicy kick, and if you really savour the taste of garlic, Just the Crush® will work for you on your meats or vegetables, in salads or as a dip, with none of the fiddly chopping first. Be inspired to transform your old favourites or new exciting creations into something really special, and just experiment, or follow our suggestions here: Just the Crush® Leg of Lamb with Rosemary and Orange This quick recipe is easy and delicious. It is perfect for a gathering and looks the part!

Serves 6-8 3 tbsp Just the Crush® 1 Leg of Lamb (approx. 1.8kg) 50g Salted butter (refrigerated)

Method Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 5, 375ºF (190ºC).

Bunch of Rosemary Juice from 2 Oranges Zest of 2 Oranges 1-2 tsp Salt

Place the Lamb on a baking tray and make a number of incisions all over.

Fascinating facts about Garlic!

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Cut the butter into thin sticks and pack the holes. This can be a bit fiddly but it is worth it!

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Smother the leg in Just the Crush®, season with the salt and pepper, then put a stick of rosemary into each hole.

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Zest and squeeze the oranges and drizzle both over the top, ensuring as much goes in to the holes as possible.

Black pepper to taste

Remove from the oven, cover in foil and set aside to rest for 30 minutes. Cover the foil with a couple of tea towels to keep the heat in.

To Serve: Using a very sharp knife, slice in the direction of the fibers and drizzle with a tablespoon of pan juices. Enjoy!

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Time for a break?

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s your long-awaited holiday nearly here? The time you can finally take that well-earned break. Have you spent the spring exercising and making good lifestyle choices to look and feel your best?

Time out relaxing is a wonderful opportunity for self-reflection and to recharge the physical and psychological batteries. However, the temptation to spend the entire time lying in the sun with a few brief interludes upright to eat and drink can be overwhelming. But surely you want to get home and stride off the plane feeling ‘ready for anything’ rather than heavy and out of control?

Five top tips to keep your active lifestyle on track without even noticing…

With that in mind, as you grab your sunglasses and a good book and head to your holiday destination, try these five easy tricks to help keep off the pounds whilst still making the most of your summer break: 1) Keep your general activity levels high – When on holiday take the opportunity to stay on your feet

whenever you can. Every hour take a wander up and down the water’s edge when you’re on the beach. If you’re out for drinks stand at the bar or wander around and check out the views!

2) Minimise the alcohol/fizzy drink intake – Calories in these are really high with zero nutritional value and after a lunchtime wine or two you’ll only want to lie down and drift off to sleep. Set some rules and keep to them. For example – limit yourself to only water between meals or perhaps only water with meals. Maybe no alcohol before 7pm? Pick one thing and STICK to it.

3) Make the most of the wonderful time before breakfast – Whether you run, cycle or prefer to walk, without doubt the best time of day for moving around is very first thing. Time on the beach before the day ‘starts’ is a golden nugget of a gift. Get up and get out there. You’ll enjoy breakfast 100% more.

4) Plan active outings/excursions – Make the most of lovely weather

and choose a few things that involve moving! Walking tours around ancient monuments, an introduction to paddle boarding or even a day at a theme park. These all keep you moving, and you’ll burn up a great deal more energy being on your feet than the ‘lying on the sunbed’ approach.

5) Water/beach walking – Have you seen the growing popularity in swimming pools across the country for lane walking? It provides many of the benefits of exercising in water without getting your hair wet! Holiday pools and the sea are the ideal place to try this. Having the water around chest height is going to give the most intense workout but even mid-calf will be something. And, you’re on your feet… and that all helps.

Enjoy your trip and see you when you get back.

My Active Life provides PT and Lifestyle Consultancy services online and face to face locally in West Sussex. For more details please see www.myactivelife.co

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... we’ve got plenty on offerr to keep chil children happy, active and learning new skills

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hether your children are at school, pre-school or still at home, keeping them active and still taking care of yourself isn’t easy. But at Slinfold Golf and Country Club we’ve got a fantastic range of facilities that helps you tick every box.

Teaching your child skills and keeping them busy From our fully staffed Sandpit Crèche (which welcomes babies aged from four weeks old up to children aged seven), right up to our Junior Health Club membership, we’ve got plenty on offer to keep children happy, active and learning new skills. Our sensory toys, baby gyms, mats, bouncers, rattles and more are a great hit with the tots, while our toddlers can play in our interactive ‘home corner', or get stuck into a host of art and craft activities.

For older children who can’t wait to start using the gym, we run 'Teen Cardio' gym sessions, and there’s always our Fun Splash, swim lessons and sessions in the swimming pool.

Or why not enrol your children in our Junior Golf Academy which runs weekly classes, roll ups and holiday camps.

Make time for some personal relaxation Everyone needs a little time for themselves and at Slinfold Golf and Country Club, we’ve got plenty of space and a whole host of treats to help you unwind.

Relaxing in our stylish Spa Pool and Steam Room can help ease muscle tension following an energetic workout and reduce stress and anxiety. And once you’ve enjoyed some time in the Spa, why not treat yourself to some pampering at The Retreat. Our luxurious beauty and treatment rooms, are just a few steps from the Spa and offer a full range of face, body and beauty treatments, leaving you feeling rested, invigorated and looking your best.

What better way to finish your “me time” than with a chilled glass of wine, a spot of lunch or a coffee, in our bar or better still, on our sun-soaked balcony with its stunning views over the lakes and greens.

You’ll find Slinfold Golf and Country Club set in secluded grounds just outside Horsham. There’s ample free parking and we’re just a stone’s throw away from the beautiful Down’s Link.

We’d love to show you around, so why not give us a call on 01403 791154.

Enjoy getting active with our fantastic facilities and classes With your children occupied, staying fit and healthy has never been easier than at Slinfold. We’ve got a fully and newly equipped state of the art gym, a 20-metre heated pool and classes of every description.

We’re offering a free Guest Visit for Fine Magazine readers worth £15.00.

Simply contact the Membership Team and quote ‘Fine Magazine’ to receive your Guest Visit.

From Body Pump, Zumba, Body Combat and aerobics to Yoga, Pilates and Body Balance, all the classes and disciplines you could need are on site, making it simple to stay in great shape or get healthy and fit.

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The Chequers Inn at Rowhook Outstanding dishes, served in a delightful setting makes The Chequers Inn one of the best places to eat in our region

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’ve been eating at The Chequers Inn at Rowhook on and off for the best part of 20 years. I go back because I know I can expect consistently high standards and painstaking attention to detail. The menu will be seasonal, the bread homemade and the recommended wines well paired with my choice.

This summer, I made my regular pilgrimage because I wanted to know whether it remains as good as ever, or perhaps, even better. I’m conscious that there’s many things we judge a restaurant by in addition to the food. From the outside approach and greeting, to the standard of service, atmosphere and table settings, it’s all part of the experience.

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A warm and genuine welcome The Chequers sets the scene from the outset. It’s a pretty and historic pub set in a quiet and leafy corner of Sussex.

Outside, tables, parasols and hanging baskets overflowing with petunia create a sense of relaxation from the start.

Enter the bar, and flagstones, a real fire, old photos of the landlords of yesteryear and a traditional homely feeling bar. They know how to make you feel welcome here and you’re always greeted with charm.

Once you’ve torn yourself from drinks at the bar, you’ve got a choice of sitting in the more formal restaurant, the more relaxed restaurant or one of the terraces outside, sheltered under a viney canopy.

Fresh, seasonal and superb The Chequers menu is always intriguing. In my view, you can’t visit without having the scallops. Pan fired with samphire, fennel pollen, crispy pancetta and salsa Verde, they’re the closest I think I’ll ever get to heaven. For non-scallop lovers, if there is such a person, at this time of year the home smoked salmon with a capers and lemon salad is vibrant in both flavour and its colours. All beautifully presented.

Roast chump of lamb with Dauphinoise potato, spinach, ratatouille and olive jus conjures up memories of the Mediterranean. I’ve never had an olive jus before and it captures the very best of olives, with a touch of sweetness. It’s perfect with lamb.

Pan fried crispy hake with petit pois a la Francaise encompasses the very essence of The Chequers. A classic French recipe made with local ingredients and its own unique twist results in a dish that is distinct

and elegant. There’s just a hint of Saffron in the light cream sauce to complement the hake.

Irresistible summer flavours I rarely intend to have a dessert. It just seems to happen. And on a warm June day, who can resist the lure of a pavlova, made with mixed seasonal berries, and crème Chantilly in all its colourful and resplendent glory! Crispy and soft meringue, packed with the flavours of summer, it’s still subtle enough not to leave you feeling like you’ve not completely over done it.

Master Chef of Great Britain As a Master Chef of Great Britain, chef proprietor Tim Neal continues to refine and develop his passion for the art of cooking. He loves sourcing local, in-season fresh produce and game, and can even be found foraging for wild ingredients in the Sussex countryside.

It's pretty clear from the menu and dishes

he serves that he trained at some of the best venues which include South Lodge Hotel in Lower Beeding (where he was head chef and earned the Camellia restaurant three AA Rosettes).

From the outset, Tim's vision for The Chequers was to create enticing, flavourful dishes that would offer the exceptional quality of a country house hotel, served in a less formal atmosphere.

He continues to surpass that vision and most expectations. If you want to eat out somewhere exceptional this summer, my recommendation would be to put The Chequers at the very top of your list.

The Chequers is in the AA, Michelin and Master Chefs of Great Britain guides.

Call now to book:The Chequers Inn 01403 790480 Rowhook Road, Horsham, RH12 3PY www.thechequersrowhook.com

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beautiful sunny day, the smell of cut grass in the air, a group of friends enjoying a drink at a cosy country pub overlooking the village green – the recipe for a quintessentially English summer’s afternoon. Move the conversation on to the spiralling cost of motorsports, sprinkle in a little Great British eccentricity and, so the legend goes, you have all the ingredients of a great idea.

Having considered wilder ideas such as combine harvester racing, Jim Gavin looked out across the village green opposite the Cricketers Arms in Wisborough Green and watched the groundsman mowing the cricket pitch: and suddenly it hit him! Everyone has a lawnmower in the shed, why not race them?! So a venue was found, a date set for the 23rd June 1973 and to everyone’s disbelief, 80 competitors showed up!

That’s when Jim knew he was on to something.

Thus, the British Lawn Mower Racing Association (BLMRA) was formed, founded on the principle that racing should be well organised, fun, friendly and as cheap as possible. Now in its 47th year, the BLMRA is still run with these principles at heart and the racing is as fun and as fierce as ever!

One of the beauties of lawn mower racing is its simplicity: regular garden mowers are modified following strict rules that ensure safety and originality of appearance.

Engines are chosen from a strictly adhered to list and remain untuned to ensure a cheap and level playing field - and of course the blades are removed!

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yet challenging. Racing generally follows one of two formats: either meetings will consist of a series of short sprint races, where the first past the flag wins, or longer endurance races, where the greatest distance travelled wins.

The first racing mowers were small selfpropelled roller driven models such as the Suffolk Punch which were re-geared and saw racers running behind them. Today, Group 1 is something of a novelty formula, reserved for the kids and for fun races, though it never fails to bring smiles and laughter to racer and crowd alike. These quickly gave way to larger cylinder mowers with towed seats which are now referred to as Group 2.

Groups 3 and 4 followed in time and are now the most popular classes: these are wheel driven, ride-on mowers, Group 3 being open engine garden riders (typically the Westwood Lawnbug) and Group 4 being lawn tractors. Given the right conditions mowers can reach speeds of 50mph, although as they were not designed with high speed cornering in mind, track design serves to limit this and ensures that driver skill remains an important element of the sport.

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So what of the people who race lawn mowers?

The club motto is the Latin “per herbam ad astra” or in English “from grass to the stars”.

This just about sums them up, with entrants from very diverse backgrounds, from gardeners to mechanics, engineers and celebrities. Big names that have taken part in lawn mower racing include motorsport legends Sir Stirling Moss and Derek Bell (who along with the designer of the aforementioned Westwood Lawnbug won the first 12 hour endurance race in 1978).

Actor Oliver Reed was a regular and motorcycle ace Guy Martin has had a go. In 2014, in a promotional session for Sky F1, Finn Kimi Räikkönen on a Group 4 John Deere trounced the likes of Martin Brundle, Anthony Davidson and Johnnie Herbert on BLMRA mowers.

Normal meetings tend to be less of a star studded affair and much more family friendly, with many racers bringing along the clan to enjoy a weekend’s camping and socialising. Children brought up around racing often form strong friendships with others, often getting into the sport themselves. A new junior class is looking to get these future stars behind the wheel from a younger age to help them hone

their skills and ensure a steady stream of new talent.

Find a club And of the rest of the world, there are now a number of clubs based on the same principles of fun, family and affordable racing. The UK has several clubs covering different areas of the country including the Channel Islands and a brand-new club founded recently in Scotland.

There are clubs across Europe, including Ireland, Germany, France (home of the annual 24hr race that has been won by BLMRA teams), Finland (home of the annual 12hr ice race, also been won by BLMRA teams) and Luxembourg (home of the 2018 BLMRA 12hr winning team and Group 4 world champion). There are also clubs in Australia, New Zealand and 1992 saw the founding of the USLMRA in the USA which has close ties to the BLMRA upon which it was based (let’s not miss this opportunity to mention that BLMRA teams beat USLMRA teams on both their 10th and 25th anniversary get-togethers!).

So, what are you waiting for? If you’re interested in taking part, spectating, hosting an event or just finding out more: visit www.blmra.co.uk or follow us on Facebook.

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What happens when two friends with a lifelong passion for cars set out to establish the most exciting specialist car boutique in the South East....

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ver the last ten years, Mole Valley Specialist Cars has built an enviable reputation for the supply of specialist and performance cars of the highest quality.

Mole Valley has long been well-known for it’s association with TVR, Morgan and Noble cars and the sale of quality low-mileage sports and performance cars such as Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, Jaguar, Aston Martin and other exotica such as Weismann and Spyker with a few carefully chosen classic cars thrown into the mix so there is always something interesting to appeal to the car enthusiast!

Customers can browse classic and modern models in the large boutique-style indoor showroom in an environment that understands the love of beautiful cars and is free from sales pressure.

The stock is continually changing so car-lovers can always ďŹ nd something new and interesting to view!

It is a rare place where customers and enthusiasts alike can compare rival marques under one roof and talk to proprietors Chris Chadwick and John Heywood who are always happy to give advice and share their passion and considerable knowledge.

The service department is always busy, servicing and repairing TVR, Morgan and

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Itt is a rare plac place re customers cu mer and where enthusiasts alike can compare rival marques under one roof.

Noble and again has an enviable reputation in this area due to the knowledge and expertise of the technicians, who have many years experience in these marques.

Mole Valley’s reputation is such that customers return time after time and many cars are sold unseen to customers over the phone in the UK and overseas.

Some really exciting news is that TVR launched it’s long-awaited new Griffith model at Goodwood in 2017 and as a TVR Heritage dealer, Mole Valley will be eagerly awaiting arrival of the new car which has been designed

by Gordon Murray and will be powered by a new Cosworth V8 engine.

To view the full range of Mole Valley’s prestige stock, visit the showroom and workshop on the A24 between Dorking and Horsham where you will be assured of a warm welcome whether looking for a new car or just to browse and dream! www.mole-valley.co.uk

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A Sustainable Summer

Enjoy the summer while still being kind to the planet

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ummertime … and the living is easy.

Or so the song goes. I don’t know about you but through the dark winter days and the promise of spring, I have an image of summer as this idyllic sequence of picnics, BBQs and beach trips. We all know the reality in the UK can be rain-soaked weekends, “cold” drinks that are actually lukewarm and biting insects, but we can live in hope. By now most of us are also well aware the planet has problems - from plastic pollution to increasingly unpredictable weather. So with that in mind, here are my favourite tips for making the most of the summer, in a sustainable way.

A longer lasting picnic hamper Make your picnics and BBQs single use plastic free. If weight or fear of breakages mean you don’t want to use your normal dinner service outside, there are plenty of options that don’t involve disposable plastic tableware. I have a set of picnic ware at home that we must have had over twenty years. It is plastic, but the tough,

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re-usable kind that goes in the dishwasher and is virtually unbreakable. So, if you are going to buy plastic tableware for outside, invest in good quality that will last.

More recent options include bamboo check that it is dishwasher proof when you buy. Bamboo is a great sustainable material because it grows so quickly and can be made into so many useful things - from chopping boards and worktops to straws, spoons and socks!

Avoid disposable wherever you can But if you have to use it, choose items that can be recycled or composted, such as those made from plant-based plastic or palm leaves. And bear in mind, even though palm leaf is eco-friendly because it grows fast, it has travelled from countries far from the UK. Invest in some re-useable produce bags for carrying loose fruit and vegetables, and beeswax wraps to use as an alternative to clingfilm.

Find eco alternatives for sitting on and carrying your picnic. If you need a new picnic rug - check out the beautiful ones on offer at Weaver Green. Not only are they soft and cosy, they are waterproof because they’re made from recycled plastic bottles! Great for the beach or garden as you can just throw them in the wash if they get dirty. (They do great bags too.) See www.weavergreen.co.uk.

Pack up your troubles If you like the traditional picnic basket, instead of buying a new and often expensive one, why not re-use an old hamper basket? Or if you’re feeling creative perhaps re-purpose an old suitcase? (If you have children who enjoy crafts it’s a great family project for a wet weekend.)

Eco friendly oilcloth (PVC free) is hardwearing, great for throwing on grass or old picnic tables, and usually cleans with a damp cloth. Add a set of matching cloth napkins to the picnic hamper and your low waste outdoor dining kit is complete.

Power it up Make the most of the sun as a power source. The technology behind solar panels is evolving all the time, and contrary to popular belief, they don’t need full sun to work. Even if you don’t have solar panels on your roof, you can still use solar technology to power garden lights, water features and much more. For power on the move without buying batteries, type “solar powered charger for camping” into an online search or store such as Amazon.

You’ll find products from chargers to speakers, radios and lanterns - and a few that combine several functions.

How does your garden grow?

Chill out and watch the grass grow. Do you ever play croquet or cricket on your lawn? If not, let it grow a little longer.

Grass that is continually cut very short can have weaker roots and be susceptible to drought, and also requires more water to keep it green. Try to garden as organically as possible and enjoy daisies and tiny blue speedwell on the lawn, while encouraging bees and beneficial insects, rather than have chemical induced perfection. For more advice see www.gardenorganic.org. uk or www.rhs.org.uk.

Revamp old garden furniture You’ve heard the phrase ‘outdoor room’ the idea of seeing at least a part of your garden as an extension of your home.

That doesn’t have to mean staging it to look like the terrace of a five-star hotel!

My favourite gardens are always those with a touch of quirkiness, creativity and individuality.

If you have pieces of garden furniture that are looking past their best but are actually fairly solid, instead of a shopping opportunity, why not see it as a chance to do something different? Outdoor paint comes in many colours, not just brown and

My favourite gardens are always those with a touch of quirkiness, creativity and individuality.

green. Pick a style that suits your garden and pair it with some cushions - whether that’s subtle shades and botanical prints, or a shot of bold colour.

Jeanette Mercer is an interior designer and Director of Fresh Traditions, who is committed to making sustainable design accessible to homeowners. www.freshtraditions.co.uk

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Explore Surrey Hills Celebrating Vineyards of the Surrey Hills

Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a fantastic area to explore, offering stunning landscapes, vibrant market towns and idyllic villages. Equally outstanding are its vineyards located within the spectacular hills with beautiful views, tours, wine tasting and family events.

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he special nature of the Surrey Hills and particularly the chalk downlands, which have the same geology as the Champagne region in France, make it home to multi award-winning vineyards from vines grown exclusively in the Surrey Hills. The 5 vineyards are now joining forces to create a new premium wine region – The vineyards of the Surrey Hills.

The vineyards range from boutique vineyards to one of the largest in the country and offer outstanding wines including exquisite English sparkling rivalling the best Champagnes to delicious still white, rosé wines and sweet wine.

High Clandon Vineyard

Albury Organic Vineyard

Chilwoth Manor Vineyard

High Clandon Vineyard founded by Sibylla and Bruce Tindale lies on the chalk hills above Clandon and produces high quality sparkling wines.

Albury Organic Vineyard founded by Nick Wenman is based on the southern slopes of the Surrey Hills, just outside Guildford and produce high quality organic sparkling and Rose wines.

Denbies Wine Estate

Greyfriars Vineyard

Fantastic Festivals celebrating the Surrey Hills A great way to explore the Surrey Hills – take part in one of the Fantastic Festivals this year.

Find out more www.surreyhills.org

Denbies Wine Estate based in Dorking is owned by Chris White and family. Denbies has become one of the largest Vineyards in the UK and produces red and white wines as well as sparkling wines, Rose and dessert wines.

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Chilworth Manor Vineyard is based on the south facing slopes in Chilworth near the idyllic Tillingbourne river and with sustainability at its heart, produces premium quality English rose and sparkling wine

Surrey Hills Food & Drink Festival - Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September 2019. A fantastic Festival in the stunning grounds of Denbies Wine estate in the centre of the Surrey Hills.

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Greyfriars Vineyard is based on the sunny south facing chalk slopes of the Hogs Back between Guildford and Farnham producing high quality sparkling wines.

Surrey Hills Challenge – Sunday 22nd September 2019 - a walking and running event inspiring people of all ages and abilities to run or walk the Surrey Hills. Organised by Rutland Management Ltd

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Surrey Hills Wood Fair, Cranleigh – Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October 2019 – Celebrating all that’s Good about Wood in the beautiful setting of woodland and meadows with lots of hands on activities

All 5 Vineyards have been awarded the Trade Mark Surrey Hills, a mark of local provenance, quality and sustainability and are Members of a community of businesses coming together to support each other and to enhance the Surrey Hills.

To find out more about the Vineyards and other local food, drink and artisan products from the Surrey Hills visit – www.surreyhills.org Vineyards of the Surrey Hills Sparkling launch weekend 8th - 9th June Find out more www.surreyhillsvineyards.co.uk Join the Vineyards for their Sparkling launch celebration of the new English Wine region and enjoy an exciting range of activities which showcases each Vineyard set in the beautiful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Easy access by train, car or walking the many trails in the Surrey Hills.

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Explore vineyard trails

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Sample a range of wines from tasting bars set in the vineyards,

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Participate in a Battle of Waterloo ‘Champagne vs English sparkling taste-off,’ hosted by a master of wine

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View Sculptures in a Vineyard setting

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Enjoy music or a picnic

Surrey Hills Enterprises is a Community Interest Company working with local businesses to support the rural economy and promote, protect and enhance the Surrey Hills.

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The Trade Mark

Surrey Hills

A Mark of quality and local provenance

The Trade Mark Surrey Hills is a new accreditation celebrating organisations of high quality that reflect and support the distinct and special nature of the Surrey Hills and who share the values of supporting the local community.

The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, said: “The Surrey Hills Trade Mark awards play an important role in celebrating the high-quality products and services the area is renowned for, and the awardees all deserve our congratulations.”

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Support local!

Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has an inspiring range of local artisans, vineyards, micro-breweries and businesses offering a fantastic range of local produce and services as well as exciting events, courses, craft workshops, tastings, festivals and activities.

Apply for the Trade Mark Award!

Are you a local business or charity?

Join a fast-growing community who are benefiting from being part of the Surrey Hills - apply to receive the Trade Mark Surrey Hills Award. www.surreyhills.org

Discover more! Sign up for our e-newsletter and receive regular up-dates about the exciting range of activities, courses and events in the Surrey Hills. www.surreyhills.org

Are your children in need of adventure this summer?

Why not sign up for one of these three exciting and educational outdoor activities

Photos courtesy of Pied A Terre Adventures NNAS Bronze Award for Juniors A fantastic opportunity for young people with a real passion for the Great Outdoors and a love of exploring, to gain a nationally recognised qualification in map reading and navigation skills. This fun, practical and informative course will introduce children to the principles of map reading and compass work, whilst also giving them the opportunity to learn more about our local National Park. The children will also learn valuable life skills such as how to keep safe in the outdoors, follow the countryside code and adopt an environmentally sustainable approach to outdoor activities.

South Downs Mini Adventure Trek It is time to get your walking gear out, pack your rucksack and head out on an inspiring adventure on the South Downs.

Escape into the countryside and feel like a real explorer as your qualified mountain leader takes you on a trail of discovery.

As you ramble, undertake challenges, learn and practise outdoor survival skills and use some navigation tools to plan a route. Be amazed by the unique geology, effects of the ice age, and discover the fascinating heritage and history of the area. While you are out keep your eyes peeled for Red Kites, hare, and rare butterflies.

2 days – 7 hours per day

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8th & 9th August, Whiteways, Bury Hil

2nd August, Cissbury Ring

Age: 10-15

Age 10-14

£105 per child

£35 per child

Junior Photography Safari Young adventurers will love this fun, creative and informative outdoor workshop where the aim will be to focus on appreciating the colours and diversity of aspects of nature and the countryside and how best to photograph them. Run by our professional photographer with many years of experience as both an instructor in the outdoors and a photographer – they will utilise real countryside locations and benefit from hands on learning.

4 hours 13th August, Horsham Age 8-13 £30 per child Pied A Terre Adventures is a professional walking and outdoor travel company based in Billingshurst, offering inspiring walking experiences, skills courses, holidays, team building and challenges in the UK and overseas.

Contact www.patadventures.com mytime@patadventures 01403 788994

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Ride of the Ruperts Lucy Pitts puts on her best tweed to find out more about this epic motorbike ride across the Sussex countryside and the important motivation behind it.

... the car park heaving with motorbikes and their drivers, resplendent in tweed with a large number also wearing a fez!

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he roar of 240 motorbikes as they wind their way round the sleepy villages of Sussex en masse is not something I’ll forget easily. But neither is a day spent racing around Sussex in a vintage motorbike sidecar. In fact, you know you’re in for a day to remember when you turn up to the sleepy Milk Churn café in Rudgwick on a warm Sunday in May, to find the car park heaving with motorbikes and their drivers, resplendent in tweed with a large number also wearing a fez! You’ve got to love a man in a fez and large groups of them just feels pleasantly bizarre.

Supporting the Movember Foundation Taking to the road in unusual fashion, is all part of my midlife crisis. More importantly however, it was also the Ride of the Ruperts, a spectacular motorbike event open to all, at which I was lucky enough to hitch a ride. The event raises money in support of Movember and is the brainchild of local man and rising legend, Stefano Morrelli.

Stefano’s story is heart breaking. He’s lost friends both to prostate cancer and to suicide. He describes the two friends who committed suicide as “wonderfully kind with hearts of gold and families”.

Catching up with him after the ride, he also described how 40% of his work now involves dealing with people with mental health issues and on more than one occasion, he’s seen the devasting impact this can have.

Making a difference But what’s the link between that and a 70-mile motorbike ride across the Sussex countryside, I wanted to know. Well it turns out that Stefano (who more or less organises the event single handedly) is

a big motorbike fan and a regular rider on the prestigious, annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. By starting his own local ride, Stefano was able to open the ride up to more riders (there are no restrictions on the type of bike and the only request is that you wear tweed). His chosen charity, the Movember Foundation, was an obvious choice as it supports prostrate and testicular cancer causes and helps raise awareness of men’s mental health.

In the inaugural ride in 2018, the ride raised £5,588. This year the fundraising is ongoing with an online auction, a couple of quiz nights and two more rides planned later in the year. But Stefano tells me he’s already surpassed last year’s funds raised.

Taking to the road I was lucky enough to hitch a ride in the side car of an original 1950s Danish Nimbus owned by Bo Neilson of Heated Driveway Systems. It got quite a lot attention as one of the oldest of the bikes on the ride and I was glad, that after the thunderstorms of the day before, it turned out to be a glorious day (well it got a bit nippy in Seaford).

The ride swoops and dives its way along the backroads from Rudgwick to just outside Bexhill on Sea. Other bikes included more or less everything from Harley Davidsons, Triumphs and Nortons but I don’t think I can imagine a better way to fly over the South Downs than in my open top side car, with the wind in my hair and the sun on my face!

We took to the road just after 10am and purred our way into our final destination some 4 hours later, with stops on the way. The atmosphere was amazing with support from locals along the route and a really friendly and eclectic group of fellow motorcyclists, so much so that at one point I found myself clasped in the arms of a stranger (we were trying to keep warm on the seafront - honest).

Get involved You can find out more about the ride, how to enter and what else they are organising at https://rideoftheruperts.co.uk/ contact-us/. More importantly you can donate to support their cause at https:// uk.movember.com/

Many had a story to tell about surviving prostate cancer or mental health issues.

All seemed to have a passion for the road.

Driving as a pack up hill and down dale was uplifting.

And finally, would I do it all again if I had the chance? Yes, without a moment’s hesitation! This mid-life crisis business is really a great excuse for having a lot of fun!

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A Sussex

Pub Wedding

Plenty of us have spent some of the happiest moments of our lives in pubs. They are places where it’s easy to relax, to be with friends, to forget the world for a while. Those three qualities should figure quite high on your list of wants for a place to hold your reception.

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he Three Crowns Inn in Wisborough Green is a 15th century grade II listed Inn offering excellent service with an in-house events coordinator on hand to help you through your whole wedding planning process. The Three Crowns perfectly combines the friendly atmosphere of a traditional pub with all the sophistication of a refined dining room. Seasonal menus can be tailored to all dietary requirements with simple, hearty and flavoursome food on offer using the freshest local ingredients. Select from a variety of dishes and complement them with the finest wines from our extensive wine list. Whether you want a traditional wedding breakfast, Afternoon tea or a more relaxed BBQ or Hog roast, The Three Crowns is the perfect pub venue for the couple who are looking for flexibility.

You and your guests will enjoy high quality catering and picture-perfect surroundings too at your wedding.

There are immaculately tended gardens

surrounding the pretty building as well as the quintessential village green and adjacent duck pond that will look striking in your wedding photographs. Inside the pub offers rustic oak beamed spaces with stunning eclectic décor. The dining room can seat up to 50 guests or for larger weddings the gardens are an amazing spot for summer celebrations in a marquee or tipi.

If you are looking for a beautiful quirky venue then let us welcome you to The Three Crowns at Wisborough Green.

We love to talk Weddings, see our website for more details of how we can bring our attention to detail and friendly service to create your special day.

For menus and any further information please visit our website at www.thethreecrownsinn.com or contact events@thethreecrownsinn.com or call 01403 700239

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Inheritance Tax Agricultural Property Relief & Vineyards I

n an interesting recent development, Agricultural Property Relief (“APR”) for Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) was officially extended to include vineyards and wineries. Given the success of the English wine industry, it will be no surprise that the tax code has caught up with the real world.

But first, what is APR? In summary, APR is the tax relief given for IHT purposes on land occupied for the purposes of agriculture, together with related buildings and houses used in conjunction with that land. There are time ownership requirements: two years for owner occupiers and seven years for tenanted farmland.

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From 6 April 2013, where new borrowings are taken out or existing borrowings are refinanced, the borrowing is set against the assets qualifying for APR to the extent the borrowings were used to acquire the APR qualifying property.

So what does that all mean?

Whilst each of these businesses will benefit from this clarification when assets are gifted in lifetime, on the passing of an individual or when put into trust, more significantly this tax relief contributes to the continuity of the business as it passes from one generation to the next and the livelihoods of those involved.

Does APR include farm buildings?

Farm buildings used as part of the winery will qualify for APR. However derelict farm buildings do not qualify for APR as they are not being occupied for the purposes of agriculture. This may be particularly relevant if a farm is transitioning from traditional horticultural use to being a winery and not all the farm buildings are used in the wine making business.

There is then the rate of tax relief: 100% if the land is in-hand or let on a Farm Business Tenancy or if vacant possession can be obtained within two years, and 50% in most other cases. The tax legislation does not define “agriculture” but it is normally taken to include horticulture, fruit growing, rearing of livestock or fish, together with any woodlands ancillary to the farming operation.

What has changed?

The guidance from HM Revenue and Customs has been updated to confirm horticulture, or in their words “cultivation to produce food for human and animal consumption” now includes the clarification “’food’ in this context would include, for example, grapes grown to produce wine and apples grown to produce cider”.

This is of course welcome news given the increasing acreage made over to wine production in South East England.

With Sussex and Surrey being the perfect location to produce outstanding wine, it is no wonder there are over fifty wineries including a number of well-known names such as Denbies, Ridgeview, Bolney, Wiston, Tinwood and Nyetimber.

And what about the owner’s house?

The test for whether the owner’s house is of “character appropriate to the property” requires consideration of four factors: •

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Would the educated rural layman regard the house as the core of the winery or just a large country house with land purchased for lifestyle reasons?

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How long has the house been associated with the land and is there a history of horticulture?

The winery owner’s house should therefore qualify for APR if of a character appropriate to the vineyard, provided it is where the wine making business is controlled from.

Also, when a wine making business transitions from one generation to the next, there is a risk the house may in fact have become a retirement home and is

no longer the centre of operations for the winery. The next generation may need to occupy the house if they are continuing the family winery business with the older generation moving to a different and perhaps smaller property on the vineyard or elsewhere.

Are farm cottages within APR? Cottages on farms can also qualify for APR, usually at 100%, provided they meet the “character appropriate” test and an occupation test. Employee occupied houses qualify as do certain others.

How are borrowings treated?

The old rules provided that borrowings, even if used to acquire property qualifying for APR, would be deductible against the asset on which it was secured. Established borrowing continues to be treated under the old rules.

From 6 April 2013, where new borrowings are taken out or existing borrowings are refinanced, the borrowing is set against the assets qualifying for APR to the extent the borrowings were used to acquire the APR qualifying property.

What are the APR dangers?

There are some. The most obvious in a wine making business is APR will not be available if there is a binding contract for sale of the property in the partnership or shareholders agreement, but this can usually be avoided by having in place buy and sell option agreements.

What if the farmland and buildings have development value?

APR is only given for the agricultural value of the property as opposed to the open market value of the property.

Sometimes these amounts are the same but sometimes HMRC insist on agricultural value being 60-70% of open market value even though there is no such standard discount. Each case will need to be considered on its merits.

If, however, the land has hope or development value, particularly if the vineyard is next to a built up area or could be the next strategic site in a local authority approved plan, the excess value over the agricultural value will not attract APR. The position may however be saved

by Business Property Relief, another form of tax relief for Inheritance Tax relief purposes, if the land is used in the owner’s own trading business.

If you would like to discuss these changes to Agricultural Property Relief, and how they may affect you, please get in touch.

Stuart Ritchie is a chartered accountant and chartered tax adviser with over 30 years experience. He is a tax partner with Ritchie Philips LLP based in Horsham and can be contacted on 020 3195 1300 or at stuart.ritchie@ritchiephillips.co.uk. He has direct experience of securing APR relief for IHT for agricultural businesses as they pass between generations.

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Sussex Food & Drink Awards 2019

After a record-breaking year with 18,000 public votes, celebrations were in full flow last May at the prestigious Sussex Food & Drink Awards 2019 ceremony, where the winners in the Sussex food and drink industry took centre stage to receive their coveted trophies at the Amex Stadium in Falmer, Brighton

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he atmosphere was electric as winners were revealed in front of 350 guests and 22-year-old Isabella Raccagna was announced as the first woman EVER to have won Sussex Young Chef of the Year, sponsored by Blakes Foods. The Young Sussex Farmer of the Year, sponsored by the South of England Agricultural Society in association with Farmers Weekly magazine also went to another young lady, Kate Lywood from Marshalls Farm in Kirdford.

Brighton residents will be delighted that Real Patisserie won Sussex Food Producer of the Year sponsored by Southern Co-op and Brighton Gin for Sussex Drink Producer of the Year. The highly acclaimed Cowdray Farm Shop in Midhurst, took top spot for Sussex Food Shop of the Year and Sussex Farmers Market of the

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Year, sponsored by Harvey’s Brewery went to Shoreham Farmers Market.

Lorama Foods in Bosham was awarded Sussex Newcomer of the Year, sponsored by SRC-Time and Sussex Street Food of the Year, sponsored by Horsham District Foodies went to best friend duo, Mann & Moore from Horsham. Husband and wife teams also had a fantastic night with Cottenham’s of Lindfield – Craft Butcher winning Sussex Butcher of the Year, sponsored by RP Meats Wholesale and Sussex Eating Experience of the Year went to The Parson’s Table in Arundel.

Visit www.sussexfoodawards.biz for further information on the awards and 2019 winners.

And the winners are…

Kate Lywood, from Marshalls Farm in Kirdford, West Sussex Amongst the categories was Young Sussex Farmer of the Year 2019, sponsored by the South of England Agricultural Society in association with Farmers Weekly magazine. Out of a record number of entries, this year’s award was claimed by 31-year-old Kate Lywood, from Marshalls Farm in Kirdford, West Sussex.

Kate is the director and dairy herd manager at Marshalls Farm, where she is the third generation of her family to work on the farm. Using her Animal Science degree, and experience gained from dairy farming in New Zealand, Kate has adapted the way the farm was run in a bid to create a simpler, more efficient, and more profitable business.

The project has been a great success, in large part due to the emphasis Kate has put on the welfare of the animals and the staff. By implementing a simple grazing system for the cows, and maintaining a 5-day shift pattern, Kate has ensured that both the animals and therefore the team are happy and healthy. And by embracing sustainable farming methods and investing in education for staff members, Kate is helping to ensure that the future of the farm is a long and prosperous one. On 1st June this year, the dairy is making the move to organic and will be fully organic within 2 years.

Kate said, “It’s a real honour to be recognised. Farming for me is all about making sure the animals are as happy and healthy as possible, and this award has helped show that what we’re doing is working. It really is a team effort at Marshalls Farm, with our fantastic staff, my co-director and father Roger, and my husband Jeremy all coming together to make it happen. Plus of course family members supporting and helping out regularly, from grandparents to nephews and nieces.”

Stephen Rusling of Holmsted Farm, Cuckfield, West Sussex At 23 years-old, the third grand-finalist in the running was Stephen Rusling. Stephen is the youngest of the bunch but already has plenty of experience behind him. He has been working full time for a farming business based in Cuckfield for four years now, and currently holds the position of Arable and Contracting Manager at Holmsted Farm.

Stephen started out driving tractors and working with the livestock, before taking on spraying responsibilities at the arable setup. His current management position allows him to take a more active role in planning the future of the business, and his long-term aims include making the farm both more productive alongside maintaining the environment.

All of the nominees received a hearty round of applause from the audience, which included Iain Nicol, CEO of the South of England Agricultural Society, who had this to say: “As part of our charitable remit to promote and showcase the best examples of agriculture, The South of England Agricultural Society was extremely proud to sponsor this year’s Young Sussex Farmer of the Year Award. It’s a great way for us to help promote the future stars of agriculture, and by recognising the hard work of young farmers like Kate, Stephen, and Rachel, we hope to be able to attract more young people to the industry and help guarantee its future.”

Rachel Knowles of Trenchmore Farm’s Silly Moo Cider, Cowfold, West Sussex Fellow finalist Rachel Knowles, 27 - who was up against Kate - has been working on her family’s farm in Cowfold for two years, where she has brought her experience from Sacred Gin to the cider-making business.

Since Rachel has joined, Trenchmore Farm’s Silly Moo Cider has gone from strength to strength as a brand, whetting the whistles of thirsty punters at local venues like the Plumpton Racecourse, The Sussex Ox, and The Griffin Inn. Rachel has also embraced sustainability in the form of the farm’s apple swap. Last year they collected 9 tonnes of surplus apples from surrounding orchards, which were exchanged for more than 2,000 bottles of Silly Moo. Rachel’s entrepreneurial vision for Silly Moo has established the cider as a popular local product with huge potential to expand further afield.

For information, please visit www.seas.org.uk

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Making music changes lives Music for All Charity believes that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to play music.

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VERYONE should have the opportunity to learn to play music. Sadly, many people are not fortunate enough to have access to musical instruments or ways to help them to learn and discover. This is where we come in. We really know first-hand what an amazing effect making music can have on people’s lives.

We see everybody, from disadvantaged young people blossoming at school through to older adults discovering music, sometimes for the first time, much later on in life.

Our Charity is UK-wide, but we’re based in Sussex. This is what we do: •

We donate instruments and music tuition to individuals who need our help.

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We make grants available to address the musical needs of community music groups and educational organisations.

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We bring free of charge ‘Learn to Play’ experiences to people of all ages and backgrounds.

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We promote the life-changing benefits of music making.

Our charity is extremely grateful for any support it receives and always ensures that your donation goes directly into actions to help people experience the wonderful world of music making.

Making a donation is easy, just visit www.justgiving.com/musicforall In these challenging times, we are experiencing a dramatically high number of requests from both individuals and schools needing our help. Any support you can offer us, so that we can continue to bring the magic and joy of making music to more and more people, is especially appreciated at the moment!

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explore further afield. But where Morzine really excelled for us though, is as a family summer resort. It’s very safe and offered our teenagers a real sense of independence. It’s fun without being too chaotic.

High octane fun Perhaps one of the most memorable family experiences was the ‘Parcours Adventure Extreme’ a high-ropes course that hangs 35 metres above the Dranse river under the Super Morzine Bridge. We traversed an impressive range of nets, beams and steps before taking a zip-line to the finish. Not for the faint hearted!

White Valley Lodge and Spa We stayed at the five star White Valley Lodge & Spa run by a local British couple. It was exceptionally spacious and comfortable and slept all 10 of us in five gorgeous en-suite bedrooms. It’s set in one of the most tranquil locations in Morzine, with an elevated position overlooking the Vallee de La Manche with views over lush green forests and mountain pastures.

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ast summer, we swapped our annual summer holiday to Kassiopi in Corfu for a family holiday in the mountains.

I’m not keen on change, so this was a huge leap for me. But after some persuasion by friends, and with a little help from our agents at ‘The Chalet Edit’, we headed for the brand new holiday destination of Morzine in the French Alps.

Just an hour’s drive from Geneva Airport, we arrived in this bustling alpine town full of character, atmosphere and a good deal of old-world Savoyard charm. Over the past decade the town has been transformed with chic new luxury chalets, and upscale bars and restaurants so it really does offer something for all tastes.

A bustling town centre Set right in the heart of the vast Portes du Soleil region, it’s clear why Morzine has become a firm favourite for summer holidays. It offers a true taste of alpine adventure for all age groups, with plenty of sporting activities on offer and 24 lifts connecting up the mountains’ hiking and cycling trails. In addition to cycling and hiking, there’s also everything from tennis to lake swimming, indoor ice-skating and zip-wiring.

Lake Montriond is right on your doorstep for horse riding and canoeing, as well as cooling plunge pools and waterfalls to

There’s an outdoor hot tub with views of the valley below, along with an outdoor barrel sauna. You can enjoy daily yoga lessons on the outdoor terrace in the morning, and your very own spa therapist in the afternoon to provide much needed spa and massage treatments.

Our hosts couldn’t make you feel more at home. On arrival, the chalet was beautifully set up with fresh linen and towels, a welcome pack with some essential goodies and a well-received bottle of local French wine. The concierge at ‘The Chalet Edit’ had also arranged a pre-arrival shop and a private chef for two nights of our stay, so that we didn’t have to be a slave to the stove. Our housekeeper came daily to freshen up the living spaces, bathrooms and bedrooms, which was a god send with our messy teenagers.

We can’t wait to return to the fresh mountain air in Morzine next summer and will be booking our children into the ESF summer camp, that runs every year from July to August and which includes climbing, swimming, mountain biking, orienteering, canyoning, etc. all under the watchful eye of a trained professional.

A Seven-night self-catered stay with housekeeping at White Valley Lodge & Spa, Morzine starts from £3250 in June (£325 per person based on 10 people sharing). Bookable with The Chalet Edit. www.thechaletedit.com. 0208 133 1130 The Chalet Edit offers tailor-made summer chalet holidays to Europe’s leading resorts.

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MORZINE SUMMER EVENTS & KID’S CLUB 5 - 7 July 2019 - Spartan obstacle race 11 - 14 July 2019 - Harley-Davidson rock ‘n’ roll weekend 29 July - 02 August 2019 - Relaxation in the mountain - yoga workshops, river trekking etc Morzine Kids’ Summer Camp Morzine Multi-Activity Courses 01 July - 30 August Half day, day or full week course Mountain and water sports courses for youngsters aged 8 to 17 years. Children are looked after by professionals and get a taste for new adventures.

Activities include: climbing, swimming, mountain biking, orientation, canyoning, etc.

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A beautifully presented home, set in delightful gardens of about 1.5 acres, in a secluded, semi-rural location.

Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility | Drawing room | 3 Further reception rooms | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | 2 Guest bedrooms with en suites 2 Further bedrooms | Family bathroom | Swimming pool | Integral double garage and store | 2-Open bay barn garage with enclosed tractor store and studio room above | EPC: D In all about 1.5 acres

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A superb Grade II Listed barn conversion with separate guest barn, equestrian facilities and delightful gardens and grounds.

Entrance hall | Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility/boiler room | Cellar | Master bedroom suite | 4 Further bedrooms | Family bathroom | 2-Bedroom guest barn | A variety of outbuildings, including a former granary and 4 stables In all about 2.6 acres with a further 12.5 acres (approximate) available by separate negotiation.

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