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Sussex Miscellany
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Local Sanctuary To The Rescue
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COMMENT
LET’S HOPE THE END IS IN SIGHT s we go to press with this April edition we’re
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gradually get our lives back together we will be able to
all desperately hoping that the promised one-
keep the best bits from Lockdown. Be it, more working
way road to freedom out of Lockdown goes
from home and a better work/life balance, less rushing
without a hitch. The only thing we have learnt over the
around and thereby reducing our carbon foot print,
last year is not to try and predict too far into the future
helping the vulnerable and being more considerate to
and try and take each day at a time. But that’s easier
all sections of society, keeping up excercise regimes to
said than done when you’re worried about your job,
taking a more mindful approach to life.
your business, your child’s education, putting food on the table and more crucially, your health.
When restrictions do ease we must support our local businesses, high streets and the advertisers in
There is definitely Lockdown fatigue as we come up
this magazine. This will help the whole region to get
to the anniversary of restrictions being enforced but
back on its feet as quickly as possible and provide
one thing that is incredibly positive at the moment is
the jobs and security we all desperately need. Now
the speed of the vaccination roll out. The supplies of
that the end is in sight and we adjust to a new
vaccines appear to be good and a chance that the
normal, let’s not forget some of the lessons we’ve
restrictions will start to be eased by the time you read
learnt. Stay safe and well.
this magazine. This whole period has certainly taught us
Richard Milbourn, Editor
to take nothing for granted and I hope that as we
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CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
POSITIVE STEPS TOWARDS RECOVERY
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draft Economic Recovery Plan outlining a vision
• Connected Crawley – to enhance a “green” economic
for Crawley’s future prosperity and recovery
future for Crawley by delivering low carbon transport
from the pandemic has been presented to the
and hyper digital connectivity
town’s Economic Recovery Taskforce. Covid-19 has had a huge impact on the town’s
Also at the meeting, the Taskforce:
• Received a presentation from Coast to Capital Local
economy. The Taskforce will steer development of the
Enterprise Partnership on the Freeport bid. Freeport
plan, in response to the true impact of the crisis and will
status for Gatwick Airport and Manor Royal would
work together to unlock and harness public and private
support the safeguarding and creation of jobs and help
investment to the maximum benefit of Crawley’s
the recovery of the aviation sector. Plans will provide
community.
import and export incentives, unlock major
The devastating impact has included:
• A major collapse in Gatwick Airport passenger
infrastructure upgrades, and enhance the delivery of a potential new multi-million pound Innovation Centre
numbers – nearly four million per month (2019) to
• Heard an update from Julie Kapsalis from Chichester
850,000 per month (2020) – has resulted in more than
College Group on their bid to secure investment in new
7,000 redundancies at the airport – nearly 33 per cent
skills training facilities at Crawley College which, if
of the workforce
successful, would benefit residents and be focused on
• As many as 25,800 Crawley residents have been
local employer needs
furloughed during the past year; this is 41% of the
• Discussed the significant bid to the Towns Fund
eligible local workforce
Cllr Peter Smith, Cabinet member for Planning and
• Unemployment in Crawley has more than trebled
Economic Development, Crawley Borough Council said:
from 2.4 per cent to more than eight per cent
‘The pandemic has had a huge impact on the local
• Youth unemployment is almost 13 per cent, which is
economy and unemployment levels in Crawley. We are
nearly 1,000 young people
committed, along with our public and private sector
• The Economic Recovery Plan is designed to provide a
partners, to take the action necessary to get us on the
clear vision for Crawley’s future socio-economic
road to recovery and are calling on the government to
prosperity, a clear path for recovery from the pandemic
offer Crawley the support that it needs at this time.’
and a marker to Crawley’s formidable reputation for economic productivity. The proposed strategic priorities of the plan are:
Chris Maidment, Chair of the Crawley Economic Recovery Taskforce and Town Deal Board said: ‘I sense a real desire from all parties to support the
• A diverse and resilient economy – renew Crawley as
council’s plans for a recovery of the local economy, and
an attractive, abundant, diverse economic powerhouse,
you should see an impact whether you are a resident,
founded on “green growth” and digital innovation
an employer or employee, a learner or a place of
• Green transformation – establish Crawley at the
learning within the town. It shows Crawley coming
forefront of “green growth” and as a place where
together to benefit all.’
green technology businesses thrive
The Taskforce brings together the council, senior
• Town centre renewal – secure a vibrant
business and voluntary sector representatives, Crawley’s
neighbourhood and sustainable economic future for
MP, a government representative, the Coast to Capital
the town centre via significant qualitative investment
Local Enterprise Partnership and West Sussex County
• Skills for the future – to significantly improve overall
Council. The final plan will be adopted in the summer,
social mobility among Crawley residents, creating
subject to a period of public consultation and
powerful and effective skills pathways
consideration by the council’s Cabinet.
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SUSSEX MISCELLANY
DODGY DIETS AND DRINKS By Kevin Newman, a Sussex-born author, historian, tour guide and history teacher ith lockdown 17 hopefully ended by the time you
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removing a comb from the island Chieftain’s hair. Although
read this (I think that’s the right one – have lost
to be fair the Viti Levuians were also rebelling against the
count) and the latest COVID variant vaccinated
encroach of Christianity at this time. This was apparently
away, I might have a new problem. It isn’t the fact I’ve lost
punishable by death by eating, but Sussexians should not try
sleep at night wondering why each new variant isn’t called
to lose weight by travelling to Fiji and eating one of the
COVID 20, 21 etc. Nor is it my endless internal monologue as
tribe’s descendants in revenge as the current chief back in
to why we shouldn’t name the variants the way the Met
2003 issued a formal apology on behalf of his ancestors’
Office does with storms – after people. This is as I do think
behaviour. The museum in Fiji still has the soles of the
that ‘COVID Geoffrey’ or ‘COVID Margery’ sounds much
Reverend’s sandals, which were boiled by the tribe but, it
nicer than ‘the South African variant’. No, my problem is
seems, were more unpalatable than the munchable
after working from home and remote teaching for many
missionary as they turned the potential footwear foodstuff
months I need to lose weight. My children often now
down. So, should my barf-inducing banquet not have turned
mistake me for a budget bouncy castle but I’m sure I’m not
your stomach so far, you might want to, unlike the Fijians,
alone, and so, valued reader I’ve decided to help us all with
try eating footwear instead?
tales of revolting recipes and disgusting drinks from Sussex’s
Perhaps try some revolting remedies instead to lose
past. Nausea will spread across the county and our scales will
weight post-lockdown? An ancient Sussex remedy was to
all stop groaning as we can’t face food and drink. Let the
‘roast one mouse’ for whooping cough, but, who knows, it
upchucking commence!
might work for obesity? Don’t forget though if you do try
We’ll start with the man who put Brighton on the map as
this, local medics suggested you needed to dry another two
a heathy seaside resort, Dr Richard Russell. The hypocritical
mice in the oven and crumble them into a powder. This
Hippocrates follower wasn’t exactly a paragon of health as
lousy mousey medicine then needed to be added to your
you’ll see if you look at portraits of the portly physician. His
drink morning and night. Should remedies not rectify your
1750s book on the uses of seawater may have helped many
rotundity, how about a bit of poverty and fighting? Perhaps
Londoners with his suggestions of Sussex seabathing and
recreate for your family a Littlehampton dish that once
sea air, but his suggestion of mixing seawater with milk? It
existed called a ‘Swimmer’. This got its name as it was where
may well be your first port of call to lose the contents of
a whole poor family had to share a bowl of gravy with just
your stomach, even if not a few pounds. I’ve also mentioned
one dumpling in it – which the children had to fight for.
before the Sussex drink of Bumboo, also a drink from the
Being blessed with a ‘chopper’ would have helped out a
1750s in East Hoathly and made of brandy and beer. This
family in this situation and may also be your route to
sounds a bit more palatable than the Doctor’s drink but
roundness reduction. It was nothing to do axes though to
unfortunately the effects were said to be regrettable. I
help you fight (or even a 1970s bike), but the old Sussex
know which one I’d prefer though, despite the name.
name for a dried pig’s face. Mmmmmmmn!
If seawater and awful alcoholic mixes aren’t your thing,
For zoom or (eventually) group Sussex talks and motorised
then why not a bit of cannibalism to put you off food and
tours, please call All-Inclusive History on 07504 863867 or email
help the pounds peel off? You could replicate a Victorian
info@allinclusivehistory.org. Other tours, talks and events are
era feast where the chief ingredient was one of our clergy,
available including ‘Spooky Worthing, ‘Brilliant Brighton’, ‘Super
who became a tasty dish for people from a Fijian Island. The
Sussex’ and ‘Scrumptious Sussex’. Kevin’s next book, ‘Celebrating
Reverend Thomas Baker, who hailed from Playden in Sussex
Brighton and Hove’, out in June can be pre-ordered from
was eaten by tribesmen from Nivosa, which is on Viti Levu
www.waterstones.com/book/celebrating-brighton-and-
island in Fiji back in 1867 after making the fatal error of
hove/kevin-newman/9781398100206 for £15.99
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• Instinct by Jason M. Hough New York Times bestselling author Jason M. Hough brings us this intriguing and heart-stopping thriller which takes place in the kind of American backwater town where anything can happen, and does.
Exploring the complexities of a close family, they must make agonising decisions in the name of love. Published by Simon & Shuster on April 6
It follows officer Mary Whittaker as she does her best to unravel several highly unusual incidents. It soon becomes clear that the townsfolk are losing their survival instincts and that Mary must fight to uncover the truth before she loses her own. Published by Skybound Books on April 6
• Paradise, Nevada by Dario Diofebi Steeped in the feverish neon wonder that is Las Vegas, this heart-stopping tale has all the thrills you would expect from a high-stakes poker setting, with the surprising addition of depth and compassion for the four characters who are willing to risk everything for the ultimate slice of the American dream. Eloquent, comedic and bristling with energy from Diofebi, himself once a professional poker player. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing on April 6 • Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau Detailing everything one would expect from a love story set in the City of Lights, including divine Parisian pastries, languid afternoons strolling through art galleries and of course, stolen kisses in the shadow of the Tour Eiffel, this is the ideal read for anyone who is longing for a continental getaway. Published by Delacorte Press on April 6
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95% LTV mortgage which also loans the buyer an additional ǨǦȹǪǦɼ ūIJ ƥĺĚ ĺūŞĚɄƙ DŽîŕƭĚȦ This is only available for new ċƭĿŕēƙȡ îŠē ƥĺĚ ŕūîŠ Ŀƙ ĿŠƥĚƑĚƙƥȹ IJƑĚĚ IJūƑ Ǜ DŽĚ NjĚîƑƙȦ While initiatives by the Treasury sound good, the government’s incentives are only secondary to buyers having a regular, secure income. It’s because of this that the retention of jobs is so vital, and the government will look to keep both workers and employers happy with DžūƑŒȹIJƑūŞȹĺūŞĚ îŠē IJƭƑŕūƭijĺ initiatives for as long as possible, given that if the job market nosedives, so too will the housing market. ~Š ƥĺĚ ǜ ĿƎƙĿēĚȡ ċNj IJƭĚŕŕĿŠij ċūƥĺȡ they will lay the platform for solid growth across the board.
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HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR HOSPICE husband Ken passed away under St Catherine’s care. In only two days, Wendy smashed her fundraising target, and donations continue to roll in. Wendy said, "I'm braving the shave on Saturday 20th March in memory of my lovely husband, Ken, who received end of life care at St Catherine’s. I wanted to mark five years since Ken passed away, and remember how lucky we were to have such a wonderful human Laura Sykes in pool.
being in our lives. I also want to give back to the hospice who treated me, my daughters and Ken’s
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s Spring creeps closer, it’s the perfect time to
family with so much respect and kindness. Originally, I
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was hoping to raise £250 to split between the hospice
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such a heart breaking time. I've already surpassed my target and my donation total is already over £500 – I’m thrilled." Tom Abbott, Head of Fundraising at St Catherine’s
family and friends to donate instead of sending you a
said, “We’re so grateful to people like Laura and Wendy
gift, your support will make a difference to terminally ill
for choosing to support our hospice and raise funds
people in your community when it matters most.
especially during lockdown. We’re only able to provide
Two people who are already doing their own
care and support to local people and their families
fundraising to support St Catherine’s are Laura Sykes
because of wonderful people who raise money in so
and Wendy Buckingham.
many amazing ways.
Laura is nearing the end of a fundraising challenge to
Coronavirus has been difficult, and we know that the
swim 21 miles, the distance from Dover and Calais, in 21
continuing lockdown is tough even though we all hope
days. She said, "I’m a swimmer. I always have been,
the end is now in sight. We’re so humbled that people
always will be! The water is my “happy” place. When I’m
are still thinking of St Catherine’s, and all the families we
in the water troubles seem to melt away. Over the last
care for.
year I’ve begun to explore open water swimming in
The support of people like you in our community has
lakes and in the sea. With lockdown restrictions in place
never been more vital. The pandemic has hit our
for a third time, to continue swimming I had to be
hospice hard and last year, we had a drop of around
creative, so I bought a heated garden pool in January.
£1.5 million in income. The easing of lockdown
I’ve been swimming the distance from Dover to Calais
restrictions over the coming months will help but we
attached to a tether, an elastic cord attached to the
are still reliant on your support and fundraising efforts
pool ladder. I thought it would be fun to do something
to make sure we can be there for people who need us
special involving two things very close and personal to
through the remainder of the pandemic and for years
my heart – swimming and St Catherine’s but I didn’t
to come.
expect the sub-zero, snowy conditions at the start of my challenge!” Wendy is busy fundraising ahead of a sponsored head shave in March to mark five years since her
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RECIPE
Ingredients (makes 12)
Chocolate Peanut Buttercups
• 1 cup (175g) of chopped chocolate • 2tbsp coconut oil • ½ cup (120g) peanut butter • 3tbsp sifted icing sugar
Introduction If you’ve ever tried the shop-bought version of these, you’ll know what a dreamy combination chocolate and peanut butter is, but unlike the big brand ones, these little beauties contain only a few ingredients (with a vegan option) making them less of a guilty pleasure and more of a nutritious treat.
Top Tips
Method 1. Begin by placing 12 paper or ƙĿŕĿČūŠĚ ČîŒĚ ČîƙĚƙ ĿŠ î ŞƭIJǛ Š tray, then melt the chocolate and coconut oil either in a bowl set in a pan of boiling water or by heating and stirring intermittently in the microwave. Pour approximately half of your chocolate mixture into your paper cases so it covers the bottom of each one. Place tray in the fridge for 15 minutes. 2. Mix the peanut butter and
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icing sugar in a separate bowl until they’re thoroughly combined. Spoon your mixture evenly between your cases being sure to leave a little space around the edge for the chocolate to drip down.
• To make these cups vegan use a high-quality dark chocolate with a cacao content over 85%.
3. Drizzle your remaining chocolate over the top of your cups. Add any decorations to the top before placing in the fridge for an hour or so to set.
• Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
ȟ GūƑ î ŕĚƙƙ ƙDžĚĚƥ ǜ îDŽūƭƑ ŕĚîDŽĚ out the icing sugar.
• Feel free to add a blob of jam in the centre, or decorate the top with cacao nibs or a white chocolate swirl.
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HOME INTERIORS
Back to Black
How using black can actually breathe life and colour into your interiors. Our misunderstanding of black – or rather, how to use it properly – has arguably denied generations the pleasure of using something that can provoke mystery, intrigue, style > `] `>Ài Üi Ã>Þ Ì] y >à ià v brightness. Here are a selection of ways in which black is rapidly gaining a reputation for revival: The black spot Using black doesn’t mean daubing every lounge wall in the stuff. Instead, take one piece of furniture, a picture, a w ÌÌ } À iÛi > >«« > Vi > ` let it stand out from the rest of your colour scheme. Matt black can be particularly striking if contrasted with notably different textures. Bold and big Using black for a focal point will usually often a statement feature wall, and looks great. The trick here isn’t to leave the wall to do all the work – more to pick out y iV à > ` y ÕÀ à ià v L >V other items in the room.
Lettering Our connection with black as a default for lettering is an idea we can take forward into living spaces, with kids’ bedrooms, hallways and bathrooms providing good uninterrupted wall space for bold lettering and messages that can range from mocking to motivational. Door and windows Black-framed doors and windows are all the rage right now. They offer a stylish L À`iÀ] i « >à Ãi Ì i y Ü of light through (in a way that white frames don’t) and create V w `i Ì] >ÌÌÀ>VÌ Ûi à >«ið Black or off-black Of course black doesn’t always have to be black. Sometimes lighter shade can offset a neighbouring deep black to add unexpected quantities of colour and detail. The Stripe Type Perhaps the most
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V w `i Ì] > }Õ >À > ` i Ì Ûi colour combination of them all is the black and white repeated stripe. For a rug, wall hanging, throw or even carpet, black and white in close proximity prove a classic combination. Texture over tone 1à } > ÌiÝÌÕÀi` w à ] ÃÕV >à a mottled or bevelled wallpaper can produce an array of shades, tones and shadow that’s a world away from a basic black. Complementing your impeccable taste And of course, using an array of fabrics and fashions in terms of furniture, cushions, lampshades, carpets and rugs will add to the intensity of detail that only black can provide. --Use these tips to reimagine your living and working space with immaculate style. Black is no longer just for goths, nightclub owners or those of a solemn disposition. It is a colour that screams style and good taste, and it’s yours to explore.
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GARDENING
Common Scents How to design an aromatherapy garden
For many, the true delight of our gardens comes in the scents and aromas present; and these are celebrated to such an ĚNJƥĚŠƥ ŠūDž ƥĺîƥ ijƑĚĚŠȹǛ ŠijĚƑĚē enthusiasts have begun styling aromatherapy gardens, with an absolute focus on fragrance. Here are our top seven tips for getting started: ~s/ ȹ ƑĚîƥĚ ēĚǛ ŠĚē îƑĚîƙ The trick is to match likeminded aromas. So in one area perhaps start with essences that are invigorating and energising – think peppermint, lemon balm, rosemary, jasmine and thyme. Perhaps you could even plant a lemon tree next to a table, enabling then breeze to awaken zestiness from what is a beautiful looking plant. In another, perhaps quieter area of the garden, explore the calming varieties available to you. Here you’ll want lavender, chamomile, bergamot, scented geraniums and even roses. ¹Ø~ ȹ ¡ŕîŠƥ DžĿƥĺ ēĿƙƥîŠČĚ Your aromatherapy garden DžĿŕŕ ǜ ūƭƑĿƙĺ îƙ ƥĺĚ ƙĚîƙūŠƙ progress, so leave space IJūƑ ƎŕîŠƥƙ ƥū Ǜ Šē ƥĺĚĿƑ ūDžŠ personalities, aiding their movement with walls, beds and trelliswork.
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¹O¤// ȹ ċƑĚîŒ ĿŠ ƎŕîNj Add in breaks using rocks, stepping stones or wood so that you can move between areas that retain their own personality. G~À¤ ȹ 'ĿIJIJĚƑĚŠƥ ƥĿŞĚƙȡ ēĿIJIJĚƑĚŠƥ ǜ îDŽūƭƑƙ Try to experience your garden at different times of the day to sample its full glory. The morning dew will lift some smells and essences in a completely different way to the midday sun. Similarly, as the seasons progress, you’ll notice plants coming into their own, while others move into the background. GT×/ ȹ ¬ƥîNjĿŠij ĿŠ ƥūƭČĺ When walking through an aromatherapy garden, let your hands brush against plants and ǜ ūDžĚƑƙȡ ƑĚŕĚîƙĿŠij ĚƙƙĚŠČĚ îŠē creating a wealth of scented sensations in your hands.
So if transporting your senses to a calm place is the intention, place things around you to make that possible – that means a relaxing chair, a table on which to place a drink, and perhaps even the calming trickling ambient sound of a pond waterfall or water feature. Your aromatherapy garden will be all the better for the additions you add that truly make it a place of peace and comfort. ¬/×/s ȹ ¡ĿČŒ îŠē ŞĿNJ Šē Ǜ ŠîŕŕNjȡ ēūŠɄƥ ċĚ îIJƑîĿē ƥū pick and transport your herbs and aromas indoors. The very basis of a garden is its ability to replenish and regrow, and if you can move smells and scents to the house itself, your outdoor space is providing for you inspiration, peace and splendour for the whole home.
¬TÝ ȹ ēē ƥū ƥĺĚ ĚNJƎĚƑĿĚŠČĚ Having an aromatherapy garden is to create a space that feels free, relaxed and, more than anything else, comfortable.
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BOWLS
WHY PLAY BOWLS OR CROQUET?
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skills and being part of a team also gives you a sense of
• Fitness - Lawn bowls and Croquet helps moderately
• Bowls can be played indoors and/or outdoors, and so
improve muscle strength (arm, shoulder, leg muscles),
can be an all year-round activity. In addition, a variation
flexibility and endurance.
of bowls, called shortmat is available at some clubs which
• Mental Health - The games gets you out into the
is played typically in clubhouses or community halls and is
fresh air and helps alleviate depression and anxiety.
a little less strenuous than the traditional game.
ou can find details of all the bowls and croquet
• Social Interaction – Both sports help improve social
clubs in Crawley on page 26 of the Community Information Board - but why should you play?
belonging and enhances mental wellbeing.
• Increases Skills – Bowls and Croquet involve some
• Bowls and Croquet are two rare sports where men
element of problem solving skills and also helps improve
and women, young and old, able bodied and not so
co-ordination and concentration
able bodied can all play alongside each other.
• Improves Confidence - Participating in a sport helps
All the clubs listed offer taster sessions which allow
improve self-esteem and gets you out and about and
you to “try before you buy” and are their locations are
meeting people.
listed to enable you to locate one nearest you.
• Self-Discipline - Sports such as these involves turning
Tony Ludbrook, Captain of The Downsman Bowls Club
up on time and being organised by wearing the correct
and Chair of the Crawley Bowls & Croquet
clothing.
Development Group www.downsmanbowls.co.uk
U3A
NATIONAL U3A DAY
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preconceptions of what being an older adult means.
Age” who are no longer working full time. Members
11am and 2pm. There will be displays from our interest
come together in locally-run interest groups to share
groups including a live ukulele performance. Members
knowledge, experience and generally have a good time!
will be on hand to discuss our many different groups
Our groups include walking, outings to gardens, places
and activities.
n Wednesday 2nd June 2021 Crawley u3a will take part in a nationwide celebration to showcase the u3a organisation.
The u3a is an organisation for adults in their “Third
of interest and theatres, music (singing and
Crawley u3a’s contribution to National u3a day will involve displays and demonstrations in and around Crawley Bandstand in the memorial gardens between
We are obviously mindful of the lockdown roadmap
instruments), books, films, topical discussions, art and
and are planning a back-up virtual event should we no
crafts, history, quizzing, science and many more with
longer be able to meet outdoors. Details will be posted
new suggestions for groups always welcome.
on the website (as above).
More details about the many groups offered by
We would love to welcome you at some time during
Crawley u3a can be found at
our event when we can share our efforts at supporting
www.u3asites.org.uk/crawley/home
the older population in the town.
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TECHNOLOGY
Uncovering the Tooth Are electric toothbrushes really better than their manual counterparts? The most important part of brushing your teeth is in remembering to do it in the Ǜ Ƒƙƥ ƎŕîČĚȣ OūDžĚDŽĚƑȡ îƙƙƭŞĿŠij NjūƭɄƑĚ ūDŽĚƑ ƥĺîƥ ŞĿŠūƑ ĺƭƑēŕĚȡ DžĺĿČĺ ūŠĚ DžĿŠƙ ƥĺĚ ċîƥƥŕĚ ċĚƥDžĚĚŠ ĚŕĚČƥƑĿČ îŠē ŞîŠƭîŕȧ ØĚŕŕȡ IJūƑ Džĺîƥ ĿƥɄƙ DžūƑƥĺȡ ƥĺĚ ĚDŽĿēĚŠČĚ ƙƥîČŒƙ ƭƎ DžĺūŕŕNj ĿŠ IJîDŽūƭƑ ūIJ ƥĺĚ ĚŕĚČƥƑĿČ DŽĚƑƙĿūŠȡ îŠē ĺĚƑĚɄƙ DžĺNjȠ •
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DOPAMINE DANGER New evidence suggests we may need to be that bit firmer when it comes to limiting our kids’ access to phones, tablets or video games, with researchers exploring the link between screen time and addictive behaviours. Every generation of parents face their own set of unique challenges when it comes to raising well-rounded and intelligent children, but for today’s mothers and fathers the advent of the internet and the ever-growing ubiquity of electronic personal devices poses unprecedented problems. Anyone born in the Eighties will remember all too well the family squabbles over the television These days, there are more screens than people in the average UK household (AND outside of it), transmitting a never-ending array of (often dismal) content. We are in a whole new frontier when it comes to today’s technology, and although it’s tempting to let your child while away a rainy afternoon playing Candy Crush on your phone, if you notice them becoming irritable or frustrated, there’s a good chance that the pacifier is becoming the problem, and this is where dopamine comes in.
motivated behaviour, providing a special kind of buzz that a healthy brain learns to seek in moderation. And yet it also the same high you associate with drugs, or from when placing a coin into an arcade machine. Dopamine feedback loops are now widely recognised as a side effect of screen time, as the non-stop stimulation triggers the reward centre part of the brain leading to a constant longing for more. For children this can lead to a perpetual state of hyper stimulation where agitation and mentally exhaustion cause real problems with learning, social interaction and emotional regulation. On a small scale this leads to restless bedtimes, but on a bigger scale it can cause havoc with a child’s development.
The trick is in finding the balance. That means strict limits on how long your children can spend online, as well as leading by example by making sure you, as a parent, aren’t making your mobile phone the centre of your universe. Counteract the sedentary screen time with outdoor fun, exercise, real-life social interaction and good quality downtime that doesn’t involve that distracting blue light, and never use screen time as a reward. Finally, remember the ultimate antidote to screen time: boredom. Without boredom there is no creativity, and depriving our children of imagination would be the biggest crime of all.
But dopamine is good, right? It’s the feel-good chemical that floods our brain when we fall in love, or eat ice cream or stroke a puppy. It promotes reward-
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Sleep Easy Why getting your head down may be the best thing you can do for your health and wellbeing. Sleep: the science We all know how valuable a good night’s sleep is… or rather, how bad we feel when we don’t get one! The value of rest is recognisable in the fact we spend a third of our lives in bed. And sure enough, most of us can reel off a good number of the benefits of sleep – sharpness, mood enhancement, the fending off of low moods, a lowering of blood pressure, better immunisation, improved memory, stress reduction and even maintaining of body weight.
The environment First, consider what’s around you. Studies have shown that smartphones and device usage is on the increase and it’s the ‘blue light’ emissions from these that can delay the release of sleep-inducing melatonin, as well as resetting the body’s internal clock (circadian rhythm). Moving away from screens earlier – scientists recommend at least an hour before you plan on going to sleep – will limit the bouts of LCD exposure which excite brain stimulators, therefore helping you maximise sleep efficiency. Remember as well the need to moderate room temperature, as well dimming lighting and removing excess noise around you.
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And while the act of sleeping is more important than anything you may consume in the lead-up to it, it goes without saying there are certain food and drink items that will hamper effective rest. While alcohol may enable you to drop off quicker, it’s disruptive to your sleep in the second half of the night, not least if you are in a state of dehydration. Consider as well the impact sugar, carbonated drinks and caffeine might have on the body at a time when it is trying to wind down. An old favourites such as Horlicks, with a soothing malt content, has been scientifically proven to aid rest.
The routine… and a plan Scientific studies have shown that regularity and repetition is the important where sleep is concerned. Your body feeds off continuity and structure in its waking hours, so why should things be any different when it comes to sleep? Sleep doctors have begun recommending a trial week of ‘regular as clockwork’ bedtimes, with long rests and the adoption of healthy habits. They then invite people to see if they feel improved in all those physical and psychological aspects. In many cases, the results have gone to show why getting your head down may be the best thing you can do not just for your health and wellbeing, but your sanity too. APRIL/MAY 2021
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Crawley men’s basketball club.
Crawley Keyboard Club
Downsman Bowling Club Incorporating
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Crawley Blind and Disabled Bowlers.
Crawley Amateur Radio Club
Crawley Lawn Tennis Club
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Hut 18, Tilgate Forest Recreation Centre
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Grattons Indoor Bowls Club
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Crawley Mariners Yacht Club
Grattons Drive, Pound Hill
Crawley and North Sussex Ramblers
Based at Hedgecourt Lake near Copthorne
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www.crawleyramblers.org.uk.
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Saint Francis Rugby Club
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Crawley Model Railway Society
Southgate Pavilion. playrugby@stfrancisrfc.com
Crawley Angling Society
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secretary@crawleyanglingsociety.co.uk
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Kin Ryu Judo Club
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Crawley Post Office Angling Club
K2, Crawley. website www.kinryujudo.org.uk
Crawley Athletic Club
A club for anglers who work at Crawley post
or email Lisa Rivers: judoref@hotmail.com
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Popes Mead Bowls Club
Crawley Badminton Club
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Willoughby Fields, Ifield Avenue, Langley
K2 Leisure Centre in Tilgate.
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Southgate Park Bowls Club
Cherry Lane, Langley Green
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School in Pease Pottage.
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the club meets in two locations in Tilgate.
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St Richard's Badminton Club
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Crawley Town Football Club
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Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley.
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Crawley Triathlon Club
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Crawley Cricket Club
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The Pound Hill Dance Club
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Pound Hill Community Centre, Crawley.
has several XIs playing in the Sussex Invitation
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Divas Dance Club
West Green. westgreenwi@yahoo.co.uk
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LO L A’ S S A N C T UA RY A N I M A L R E S C U E
LOCAL SANCTUARY TO THE RESCUE
Ebony’s kittens.
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Bella before and after her time at Lola’s Sanctuary Animal Rescue.
ola’s Sanctuary Animal Rescue is based in
situation with empathy. Sadly, it is too common that
Crawley and dedicated to giving abandoned,
people with good intentions take on more animals
stray, neglected, abused and surrendered cats
than they can properly care for, become too unwell or
and dogs a better tomorrow. We rescue and rehome as many cats and dogs as possible. Our centre also provides specialist facilities
don’t have the support needed to look after their animals. We spoke together at length about the needs of
and lifelong care to animals with complex needs.
the animals and agreed that it would be best to let us
In action
find new homes for them. We’re thankful that this
Rescuing animals off the streets: When we received a
person is now accessing support and has kept a
call about an injured stray cat called Ebony, we rushed
couple of their animals, who have received veterinary
to get her straight to the vets. Once her injuries
care and are living in much better conditions.
healed, we took her to be spayed and vaccinated only
A significant amount of time, cost and work goes
to find that she was six weeks pregnant! She had a
into caring for animals - they are not an easy nor
difficult pregnancy but stayed strong and had two
short-term commitment! Before taking on an animal,
gorgeous kittens!
please do your research to understand the
She soon went into heat again and without
commitment you are making. We love getting to
keeping her inside she would have quickly gotten
know our animals’ new families to make sure they are
pregnant once more. This is why it is so important to
well matched and have all the right support.
have your cats neutered/spayed or keep them indoors;
How you can help
if we hadn’t been able to rescue this cat, more and
Sponsoring a cat or dog at Lola’s Sanctuary Animal
more kittens would have been born to live on the
Rescue is one of the best ways you can help animals in
streets. Instead, she and her babies now have all the
need. We are a volunteer-run, not-for-profit
love and care they deserve.
organisation and receive no government support.
Helping those in need: We were alerted to a situation
Your sponsorship goes directly to providing our
with someone who cared very much about their
animals with shelter, warmth, food, veterinary care
animals but was no longer able to care for them. Their
and all the love they need.
home was full of animals but, due to illness, their care
You can sponsor one of our sanctuary animals for
had become unmanageable. This left them all in a very
as little as £5 a month.
unhealthy environment.
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1 Whicch dance has a name that means “tw 1. tw wo step” e in Spanish? Ϯ͘ dŚĞ ƟƚůĞ ĐŚĂƌĂĐƚĞƌƐ ŝŶ ǁŚŝĐŚ ĨĂŵŽƵƐ ƉŽĞŵ ǁĞŶƚ ͞ŚĂŶĚ ŝŶ ŚĂŶĚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ĞĚŐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƐĂŶĚ͟ ĂŶĚ ͞ĚĂŶĐĞĚ ďLJ ƚŚĞ ůŝŐŚƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŵŽŽŶ͍͟ ϯ͘ /Ŷ ϭϵϵϲ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ ƐŽŶŐ ŐĂǀĞ >ŽƐ Ğů ZŝŽ ƚŚĞŝƌ ďŝŐŐĞƐƚ Śŝƚ ĂŶĚ ůĞĚ ƚŽ Ă ŶĞǁ ĚĂŶĐĞ ĐƌĂnjĞ͍ ϰ͘ EĂŵĞ ƚŚĞ ƚǁŽ ĚĂŶĐĞƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ E d dK ƉŚŽŶĞƟĐ ĂůƉŚĂďĞƚ͘ ϱ͘ /Ŷ ǁŚŝĐŚ ϭϵϴϬƐ Įůŵ ĚŽĞƐ Ă ƚĞĞŶĂŐĞƌ ĐĂůůĞĚ ZĞŶ DĐ ŽƌŵĂĐŬ ŵŽǀĞ ƚŽ Ă ƐŵĂůů ƚŽǁŶ ǁŚĞƌĞ ĚĂŶĐŝŶŐ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ďĂŶŶĞĚ͍ ϲ͘ tŚŽ ĐƌĞĂƚĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĐŚŽƌĞŽŐƌĂƉŚĞĚ ƚŚĞ ŽƌŝŐŝŶĂů ZŝǀĞƌĚĂŶĐĞ͍ ϳ͘ tŚŝĐŚ ϭϵϴϬ Śŝƚ ƐŝŶŐůĞ ďLJ ƚŚĞ 'ĂƉ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ƚLJƉŝĐĂůůLJ ĚĂŶĐĞĚ ƚŽ ďLJ ƐŝƫŶŐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŇŽŽƌ ŝŶ ƌŽǁƐ ĂŶĚ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵŝŶŐ Ă ƌŚLJƚŚŵŝĐ ƌŽǁŝŶŐ ĂĐƟŽŶ͍ ϴ͘ tŝƚŚ ŽǀĞƌ ϭ͕ϬϬϬ ĐŽŵƉůĂŝŶƚƐ͕ ĂŶ ĂĚǀĞƌƚ ĨĞĂƚƵƌŝŶŐ ͞'ĂƌLJ ƚŚĞ ďŽĚLJŐƵĂƌĚ͟ ǁĂƐ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ĐŽŵƉůĂŝŶĞĚ ĂďŽƵƚ ds ĂĚǀĞƌƚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ h< ŝŶ ϮϬϭϲ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ǀŝĞǁĞƌƐ ƐĂLJŝŶŐ 'ĂƌLJ͛Ɛ ĚĂŶĐĞ ŵŽǀĞƐ ǁĞƌĞ ŽǀĞƌƚůLJ ƐĞdžƵĂů ĂŶĚ ŶŽƚ ƐƵŝƚĂďůĞ ƚŽ ďĞ ƐĞĞŶ ďLJ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ͘ tŚĂƚ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ ǁĂƐ ƚŚŝƐ ĂĚǀĞƌƟƐŝŶŐ͍ ϵ͘ tŚŝĐŚ ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ĚĂŶĐĞ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ůLJƌŝĐƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŶƵŵďĞƌ ŽŶĞ Śŝƚ ƐŝŶŐůĞƐ tŚŝƚĞƌ ^ŚĂĚĞƌ KĨ WĂůĞ ďLJ WƌŽĐƵů ,ĂƌĞŵ ĂŶĚ ŽŚĞŵŝĂŶ ZŚĂƉƐŽĚLJ ďLJ YƵĞĞŶ͍ ϭϬ͘ dŚĞ /ŶĨĞƌŶĂů 'ĂůŽƉ ĨƌŽŵ :ĂĐƋƵĞƐ KīĞŶďĂĐŚ͛Ɛ KƌƉŚĞƵƐ /Ŷ dŚĞ hŶĚĞƌǁŽƌůĚ ŝƐ Ă ƚƵŶĞ ƚŚĂƚ ŝƐ most associated with which dance? Please mention CRAWLEY PAGES South when responding to adverts
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Snake Tiger Wallaby Weasel Whale Wildebeest Wolf Yak Zebra
Find these words associated with Animals in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase
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1. Extra tooth
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2. Scale missing 3. Extra spots 4. Belly stripe gone
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5. Grass
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6. Nails missing 7. Eyes 8. Vines 9. Sun 10. Lines on lip
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1. Ain’t No Stopping Us Now, 2. Let’s Twist Again, 3. Circle Of Life SUDOKU
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Across: 1 Charmed, 5 Edged, 8 Eases, 9 Vicious, 10
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Perpendicular, 11 Easily, 12 Molars, 15 Demonstration, 18 Explode, 19 Deals, 20 Steps, 21 Deafens. Down: 1 Creep, 2 Absorbs, 3 Miscellaneous, 4 Divide, 5 Encyclopaedia, 6 Growl, 7 Deserts, 11 Endless, 13 Agitate, 14 Attend, 16 Maple, 17 Noses.
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