Village Living Issue 63 December 2014

Village LIVING

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All Eyes on You This Christmas with The Little Beauty Salon...

Gifts for Angels Remembering Loved Ones Shop Local this Christmas with Village living

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Contents 3

Contents and Distribution

5

Welcome to December

9

Diary

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING 16-17

11-12 Ginette goes Lace Making 15

Lashtastic with The Little Beauty Salon in Shoreham

16-17 Shop for Christmas with Village Living 19

Village Living Meets Michelle from GiftsforAngels

8

Canongate Comp!

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Party on with Impulse Leisure Centre

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Introducing Rhubarb of Steyning

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Welcome to December!

H

ello and welcome to our Christmas issue, I cant believe it’s December already!

Here at Village Living HQ we have been very busy sourcing fantastic local products to help you with your Christmas shopping, Ginette reports back from a fabulous Lace Making class, I was lucky enough to have a treatment with Amy at The Little Beauty Salon and am now sporting a very fabulous set of eyelashes! Village Living meets Michelle from Gifts for Angels, those lovely people at Canongate have another book up for grabs, the book shop in Steyning have given us a heads up on book ideas for Christmas, we introduce the Rhubarb café also in Steyning and I share our party with the five year olds experience with Impulse Leisure! For our February issue we are running a weddings and valentine special, we are looking for couples who have been recently married, and couples who have been married for 30 plus years who would like to share their story with our readers. If you are interested in appearing in our editorial please get in touch! Phew! Its been a great year, Village Living would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you for your continuous support, feedback and readership! And to wish you all a prosperous Christmas, with all the very best wishes for 2015.

See you next year!

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8 • MONTHLY COMPETITION WITH CANONGATE BOOKS

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9 • VILLAGE DIARY

Village Diary

Village Diary is a great way to publicise an event in your village. Email katie@village-living-magazine.co.uk with your listings. Don’t forget to visit www.villagelivingmagazine.co.uk for more diary dates!

MARKETS Henfield Hall – Monday Market from January open every Monday except bank holidays from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m a variety of stalls, ample free parking Shoreham – 2nd Sat of each month. 9.00 – 13.00. East Street Shoreham has a market every Wednesday morning at The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea. 9 am – 12.15 pm Steyning – 1st Sat of each month. 9.00 – 13.00. High St car park Storrington – Village Market at Village Hall 9-10.45am every Friday, a variety of locally home grown and sourced plants, cheeses, meats, breads & crafts West Chiltington – 2nd Sat of month. 9.00 – 12.00. Village Hall

EVENTS AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY Henfield Knit and Natter – Adults, First Tuesday of each month, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Rhyme Time – Under 5s, Every Thursday, 10.15am - 10.45am Shoreham Monday afternoon reading group – Adults, First Monday of each month, 2.00pm Rhyme Time – Under 5s, Every Tuesday, 10.15am - 10.45am & 11.30am -12 noon Storytime – Under 5s, Every Friday, 2.10pm - 2.40pm Thursday afternoon reading group – Adults, Second Thursday of each month, 2.00pm Shoreham Knit and Natter – Adults, Every second Thursday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm Steyning Knit and Natter – Adults, Last Wednesday of each month, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Reading Group – Adults, First Wednesday of each month, 2.00pm Rhyme Time – Under 5s, Every Friday, 2.15pm - 2.45pm Storrington Rhyme Time – Under 5s, Every Tuesday, 10.45am - 11.15am Toddler Time – Under 5s, Every Thursday, 2.15pm - 2.45pm Women’s Institute – 1st Tuesday in the month (except August) Shoreham Beach, at The Church of the Good Shepherd Hall, Kings Walk, Shoreham Beach, 7.30 p.m. Tel: 01903 756189 FRIDAY 10 – 12.30PM CREATIVE ART CLUB Fun and friendly art group, based in Small Dole Village Hall, £4 per session including tea/ coffee and biscuits. All experience levels and media. Non tutored but visiting artists run a session from time to time. Need to bring own materials. Call or text Ros 07717314503.

SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 10.00 – 12.00 NOON STEYNING DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY Steyning DFAS meet at The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Church Street, Steyning,

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Membership £36.00 per annum. Visitors are requested to make a donation of £5.00. For further information please call 01903 368254 or 01903 816190.

SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER 10AM-4PM STEYNING ARTS AT CHRISTMAS. An exhibition by Steyning Arts members and selected guests.The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning.

TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER – SCREENINGS AT 3PM AND 7.30PM THE MARY HOW TRUST FILM SOCIETY The next presentation from will be The Book Thief (12A), on at West Chiltington Village Hall.

Please note: this is a week earlier than usual, due to Christmas. This event has been generously sponsored by Comyn & James Estate Agents in Pulborough.Tickets cost £6.00. NEW loyalty card: watch 6 films and get your 7th free! Collect your loyalty card at your next visit. TICKET LINE: tel: 01798 877646 email: contact@maryhowtrust.org web: www.maryhowtrust.org FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER 7.30PM HENFIELD CAMERA CLUB The club meets fortnightly in The Evangelical Free Church Hall. This is the date for our Christmas Social and the Henfield Photohunt results judged and presented by David Barrett. Please contact Alec Pelham, alec.pelham@btinternet.com for further club details.

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11 • GINETTE

Lace Making

by Ginette Stevens

W

hen I think about lace making an image of old ladies sat outside their houses in a Mediterranean town with blue skies above and a gentle breeze brushing past them comes to mind. They are content in their work, chatting to each other and creating beautiful doilies or table cloths.

If we take out the old, the blue sky and the gentle breeze, I can also put this image to the group I joined one Tuesday afternoon at the Gladys Bevan Hall in Upper Beeding. Make no mistake though, lacemaking has moved on and has definitely been brought into the 21st Century.

The Henfield lace group was started by Jacquie Tinch, Thelma Richards-Carpenter and her daughter in 1984.

Jacquie was a keen lace maker and wanted to share her knowledge about this ancient craft with others. To begin with, Jacquie taught at the classes. However, when she moved to Lincolnshire, the group changed to a social group where like-minded lace makers could get together.

The group now meet every first and third Tuesday between 2pm and 4pm at the Gladys Bevan Hall and are celebrating their 30th Birthday this year.

Lace making appears a timeless hobby, passed from generation to generation. And in fact no one is actually sure when it began – only that it was thousands rather than hundreds of years ago.

The oldest sample of lace traced so far is in the Victoria and Albert museum in London and is called mummy lace.

It appears that this piece of lace was made in Egypt many centuries BC and that it was recovered from an ancient tomb.

In time, lace making was found to be taking place all over Europe. Bobbin lace making (which is what I had a go at) became a huge industry, particularly in France and Belgium.

It was so important in France that it attracted the skilled workers from Italy. Italy was not happy about the drift of these skilled workers to France – so concerned in fact was she that a decree was issued which read: ‘Anyone who practised his art in a foreign land (meaning France) will be ordered to return, should he disobey this order his nearest of kin will be imprisoned, on his return he will be pardoned for the offence, and employment will be found for him, Should he not return an emissary will be commissioned to kill him, and the next of kin held in prison will only be released on his death.’

This was between 1698 and 1788 when 9 thousand lace makers lived in Alencon, France and the surrounding districts.

I’m not sure how many were living there after they heard about the above decree…

No such words will greet you at the lace group I attended!

I felt very welcomed and was soon sat down with a piece of lace Helen had started for me and lots of cotton and bobbins.

The pattern I was following was a snake bookmark. It was one of the simplest patterns for a beginner but still looked complicated to me. The snake pattern was on a cut out card and attached on to a pillow. By working through the bobbins from one side to the other and putting in a pin on each edge, the snake began to grow!

After being shown a few times, and having a go under Helen’s supervision, I was soon in the swing of it and managed to do a few rows unaided. It was when a conversation started and I joined in I got muddled. But it is very easy to back-track and begin a row again. I found it rather relaxing and could understand how people could get hooked on it.

Having a look around the group at what else was being made and chatting to the ladies was really interesting. There were some pieces of lace that people had been working on for ages, other people using complicated stitches that looked so delicate and pretty.

There was a lady there who had come to help anyone who needed it and she was in great demand – not only for her teaching abilities but also for the ladies to show her how well they were doing. Some of the numbers of bobbins being used on one piece was amazing. Goodness knows how they knew which bobbin to pick up when!

Lace can be made by machinery. Apparently the best way to tell if a piece of lace is handmade is to find a mistake in it! Although there are only two stitches in lace making (whole stitch and half stitch), it is the two basic moves, the cross and the twist, and the placing of pins, that can make the pattern change.

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It was a whole new experience for me meeting these ladies. The group was so social and I would recommend it to anyone who fancies a new hobby – especially as it keeps an old craft alive. If you are a lacemaker or would like to learn lackmaking, you will be made very welcome. They have the expertise within the group to introduce anyone to lacemaking. At £2 a session it is great value for money.

With a New Year approaching, why not try this as a new hobby? I bet you will be hooked before you know it!

For more details on the group, please contact Jane Martin by phone on 01273 493924 or email at janecm@tiscali.co.uk

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Tried & Tested

This month I was very lucky to visit the little beauty salon in shoreham for a treatment. As it is coming up to the festive party season Amy offered me an amazing set of Lash Perfect Eyelash Extensions...

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hese are individual synthetic lashes applied directly onto your natural eyelashes. Available in various different lengths and styles you can go for depending upon how dramatic you want your new look to be, I went for the Dramatic!

The product used is Lash Perfect, usually black you have the option with this brand of wine, brown, blue, violet and green, you can even have colours blended in the outer corners giving a flash of colour to your eyes!

They do not in any way damage your natural lashes, as the natural lash renews itself in a continious cycle. Using correct aftercare your natural lash will remain unaffected. Lash extensions can be worn for many months, a full set will generally last up to four weeks initially with periodic maintenance every 2-3 weeks.

Once applied the lashes are completely waterproof, within the treatment a complete bond between your natural lash and the extension is applied. You will need to avoid oil based products but then carry on with your usual make up and skincare routine.

Perfect for day to day wear with an active lifestyle, they are waterproof, durable and comfortable to wear, giving you beautiful and thicker lashes for weeks at a time without the need for mascara.

Amy placed the protective pads under my bottom lashes and got to work, it doesn’t hurt or feel uncomfortable, and I found the experience very relaxing. The whole treatment takes approximately an hour to complete and the results are worth it!

As always it was a delight visiting Amy, I will be back for the lash infills as I am now seriously addicted and would be very disappointed to return to my original lashes! Village Living would like to thank Amy and the salon for their hospitality and treatment and to wish Amy and her husband masses of love on the impending birth of their daughter! Good luck guys and keep us posted! x

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16 • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Dea r Sa nta...

Shop LOCAL this Christmas with Village Living – here’s a selection of fabulous gift ideas, all available on your high street!

1. DARREN ROSS. 18ct White gold Diamond ring set with princess cut and brilliant cut diamonds, Gents gold case Vintage OMEGA Automatic.

2. GLOW UP. ‘Glow-up!’ is a range of products for the skin and hair; using only top quality essential/base oils, creams, lotions, balms and salts. All purchases come gift wrapped in beautiful organza bags.

They can be purchased at The Vintage Emporium, Tarmount Studios, Shoreham by Sea, Lemon Fizz Gifts, 7-9 Chatsworth Road, Worthing and my Etsy shop, www.etsy.com/shop/Glowupbeautycare.

3. BLOOMSBURY. Gift vouchers for our beauty treatments and complementary therapies are a perfect present for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, or just to show someone how much you care. We offer vouchers for varying amounts, so why not treat a loved one to a treatment or one of our range of therapies. 01903 879 721. www.bloomsbury-clinic.com.

4. APRÈS CHOCOLATE. Classic clothing on trend, accessories, handbags and beautifully hand made chocolates.

5 East Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5ZE. Tel: 01273 452 964. info@apreschocolat.co.uk.

5. PICTURE FRAMING. Get your favourite paintings or photographs beautifully framed as a fantastic, bespoke gift this Christmas!

Sandhill Barn, Sandhill Lane, Washington, West Sussex, RH20 4TD. Phone/Fax: 01903 893925. Email: enquiries@gentle-framers.co.uk.

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6. FLICKER ROSE – LYNN. Flicker-rose is an independent gift shop at the front of Cobblestone Walk in Steyning High Street their ethos is to support local and British makers. You will find gorgeous hand made candles, reed diffusers, bath soaks and soaps, beautiful hand made jewellery from silver and vintage tins and semi precious stones and even up cycled sun glass ear rings and brooches, refreshingly different hand made cards and lots of lovely things for you, your home,your family and friends. Pop in at take a look you are sure to find something a little different in this quaint gift shop.

Flicker-Rose, 74 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3RD. (01903) 814264. www.flicker-rose.co.uk.

7. LEAPING HARE. Affordable luxury, beautiful gifts for Christmas!

Pictured – Helen Moore fake fur wrist cuffs, and ladies dense classic leather glove in Berry. 92 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9PX 01273 833 975 www.leapingharesussex.com.

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8. CHALKWOOD DRIVING. Driving Lessons from Chalkwood Driving, the ideal Christmas gift. Special Christmas Driving Lesson Package: 10 hours for £200.00. FREE access to Theory Test Study material. Personal folder with pupil handouts. Mob: 0776 887 8534. www.chalkwooddriving.co.uk.

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9. PHOENIX FLYING. Phoenix Flying is a small specialist flying school at Shoreham offering the very best training for courses ranging from the basic Private Pilot’s Licence to more advanced flying such as Aerobatics. We also do a range of one-off aerobatic trial lessons ranging from 20 mins to an hour, which make excellent gifts for birthdays or Christmas. Contact us on 07808 580050 or look on our website at www.phoenixflyingsussex.co.uk.

10. SUSSEX PRODUCE. Our award-winning food shop has everything you need to delight your friends and family this Christmas.

With our extensive range of locally sourced products, why not treat them to a hamper packed full of their favourite things? Wicker hampers start from just £9.99. For more information please ask a member of the team next time you are in the shop.

11. SPOTTED. We spot products that offer great design and functionality. We put a lot of time and effort into finding interesting products and we personally travel across Europe visiting fairs and designers in our quest to find new and imaginative items. Our aim is to create an ever changing collection of beautiful things that do everyday things well. Where possible we love to support British

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design and products that are not only designed in the UK but are manufactured here as well. We do however cast our net wide and source wonderfully unique things throughout the world. Spotted is a family-run business that was established in the summer of 2011 and is based in West Sussex. With fantastic gift ideas for Christmas60-62 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3RD. Telephone: 01903 812377. www.spotteddesign.co.uk.

12. SOOTHING TOUCH. Soothing Touch has been established for over 12 years and specialises in providing varying holistic therapies including: Hot Stone Massage, Hopi Ear Candling, Indian Head, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Sports Injury Therapy. Why not book an appointment today and feel the benefits of a professional and beneficial treatment in my Steyning Therapy Studio – call Tracey (Dip. IIHHT) today on 07787 352 752.

13. THE CASTLE INN. Look no further than the castle inn Hotel in Bramber for acommodation for your loved ones staying with you for Christmas! With “Olde Worlde” furnishing, and an exquisitely kept bar. Boasting some very fine ales and an even more impressive wine list there is something to keep everybody happy, from the connoisseur to the casual drinker. The Landlord keeps a perfect cellar which is reflected by the success the family have had in a twenty-something year, three pub career. BN44 3WE, England. Tel: 01903812102. steve@castleinnhotel.co.uk www.castleinnhotel.co.uk.

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14. ROGER ONE STOP. Our special Christmas offer this year is a 10% discount on all iPhone, iPad & iPod screen repairs.

Just mention Village living magazine when booking in your device with us. We also offer bulk discounts on repairs for Schools and Businesses. Call Paul on 01903 899545. iMend is located at all One Stop Computer Stores (Upper Beeding & Billingshurst).

l Beauty Treatments l Complementary Therapies 15. THE SPOTTED DOG COMPANY. The Dog lSpotted Fitness Studio

Company offers beautifully handcrafted dog collars, leads, bow ties, bandanas & more. All products are wonderfully colourful, stylish and of exceptional quality for all shapes and sizes of doggies. Everything is made by Natasha (the seamstress) under the watchful eyes of Bluebell & Willow (the dalmatian models and chief product testers) by the sea in West Sussex.

16. VIO’S ANGELS. Quality treatments for African and European hair by highly qualified stylists at affordable prices.

Tigi, Kerastraight and Angel links hair extensions – we can tailor a The Barn, Newmans treatment or colour specially for you! Visit us for your Christmas party tan, choose from luxury manicure, gellux, nail art or a set of acrylics, have your eyebrows styled, threaded and shaped all in one place! 9 Brunswick Road, BN43 5WA - 01273 463652 – www.facebook.com/pages/Vios-Angels.

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There is a large FREE CAR PARK next to the clinic with disabled parking.

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17. STEYNING BOOK SHOP. Perfect gifts for everyone you know and love. The Steyning Bookshop is a family friendly shop selling a range of new books with a large selection for children and young adults. Always stocked with the latest literary delights and mouth watering selection of stationery, cards and gifts. If they do not have it in, they are more than happy to order it in for you. Hosting many a book signing event and literary dates to remember, the Steyning bookshop is well worth a visit and absolutely perfect for the book worm in your life this Christmas.

See latest book reviews on next page. 106 High St, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3RD. 01903 812062.

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18 • CHRISTMAS BOOK REVIEWS

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Christmas Carols from Village Green to Church Choir by Andrew Gant Profile Books £9.99

In this attractively produced hardback volume Andrew Gant traces the origins of twenty-two of our best known Christmas carols. We discover how ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’ began its life as ‘Hark How all the Welkin Rings’, how the ‘Good King Wenceslas’ was in fact the good Duke Vaclav, and how Ralph Vaughan Williams combined the tune of an English lament for a dead ox with a poem by an American pilgrim to become ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’. Andrew Gant is a composer and choirmaster, and lectures in music at St Peter’s College, Oxford, yet he wears his expert knowledge lightly, sprinkling wit and amusing anecdote throughout this very readable collection. A fascinating compendium, as brim-full of good cheer and Christmas magic as a steaming glass of mulled wine!

Meet Andrew during our Bookshop 30th Birthday Week on Thursday 11th December at a talk and book signing at St Nicholas Church Bramber at 7.30pm. Tickets £12 to include mulled wine and mince pies and a copy of his book.

The carols will be brought to life by Zoe Peate’s Kaleidoscope choir.

Allum’s Antiques Almanac by Marc Allum Icon Books 16.99

BBC Antiques Roadshow specialist Marc Allum has put together an attractively presented almanac of stories, personal anecdotes and intriguing facts from the world of antiques. Using his enormous breadth of knowledge about the subject, he delivers fascinating nuggets of information about subjects as varied as an ornate 14th century sword from Alexandria and the recent sale of the 1950’s front door from Paul McCartney’s childhood home.

Marc will share his amusing anecdotes on the idiosyncrasies of the antiques world, and sign copies of his Almanac and his 2013 book The Antiques Magpie at The Steyning Bookshop on Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm. Tickets £6 to include a voucher towards a book. Delicious refreshments provided.

Old Bear Stories by Jane Hissey Salariya Book Company 9.99

This will be a nostalgia trip for many people who had young children in the late 80’s. Jane Hissey’s series of books about the cuddly toys that belonged to her own and her friends’ children were must-haves on every family bookshelf at that time Her books have classic status and were celebrated this year in eminent London gallery The Illustration Cupboard’s Summer Exhibition.

We are delighted that a Brighton based publisher is reissuing these lovely books and even more delighted that Jane will be visiting us during our 30th Birthday Week since she was one of the first author illustrators who came to our shop for children’s events. And there are some charming new titles from Jane to enjoy too! She will be at the bookshop on Saturday 13th December at 11am.

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19 • VILLAGE LIVING MEETS...

Village Living meets...

The driving force behind Gifts for Angels, Michelle De La Motte Rice...

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his month Village Living meets a truly inspirational woman I am lucky enough to call a close friend.

Michelle De La Motte Rice is the driving force behind Gifts for Angels, a company she set up after the incredibly tragic loss of her beautiful daughter Lola Rice. Michelle has recorded the journey her and her family have been on since this heartbreaking moment and it is, literally heartbreaking, she delivers her blog with honesty and sincerity and I think that there is comfort to be found in her words for anyone who has experienced similar. I find her strong and inspiring every day and admire her tenacity to carry on.

My eldest daughter Lola was 2 years 8 months old, full of fun and the most adorable little girl I had ever seen. On Saturday 19th March 2006 Lola woke up unwell, she was sick and just generally under the weather.After two separate Doctors misdiagnosed Lola with a Tummy Bug we thought she would soon over come it, sadly that was not the case on Tuesday 21st March 2006 after a small seizure at home Lola was rushed to Worthing A&E and after many tests Lola was diagnosed with a Brain Tumour and transferred to St Thomas’ Hospital London where she under went major brain surgery.

On Wednesday 22nd March 2006 Lola passed away...

There was no signs – no temperature, no pain, nothing...

Brain Tumours are aggressive and incredibly hard to diagnose.

Lola died from a brain tumour called “Ependymoblastoma”.

It turns out that this type of tumour affects only very young children, 1 out of 1 million. A percentage of profits made will go to the charity ‘Brain Tumour Research’, registered charity no. 1093411.

Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killers of UK children and those under 40 years. They affect anyone and cannot be prevented because their cause is unknown. Only 12% males and 15% females survive beyond 5 years. Research is the only way. 10% of profits will go toward brain tumour research.

There are no words to describe the pain my husband and I go through each and every day. Life has never and will not ever be the same again. Visiting Lola’s grave has been impossible at times but I always got increasingly disheartened by the lack of items that were appropriate to put down for her at her place of rest, especially on her birthday or anniversary. The usual grave vases were all so dark and dismal, normal toys would just blow away or deteriorate after a few days due to weather conditions.

Statues were incredibly expensive plus needed to be mounted on granite blocks, adding to the cost. I was unable to find anything colourful, inexpensive, durable and able to withstand

harsh weather conditions. I wanted something that was bright, beautiful and fun, just as Lola was, and this motivated me to start Gifts for Angels, in the hope of being able to offer others this little piece of comfort.

All the grave ornaments have been designed by myself and my nephew Samson Hall. They are hand-made in Sri Lanka, my parents’ home country, so much time has been taken to find the right factory and ensure all workers are not only paid fairly but that their working conditions and civil rights are taken seriously.

It has taken me a long time to find the courage to set up this business, but it has given me a positive focus, one that I am very grateful for. To all of you that have lost ones so precious to you I offer you my deepest sympathy and I wish you strength.

Gifts for angels is a place to go to find grave side ornaments for your loved ones, as Michelle found the market was sparse and incredibly expensive and really did not cater for any occasion apart from what is deemed *traditional* this is not always appropriate nor what is required. Michelle’s stock covers all eventuality and has a special range in specifically for Christmas. Please do visit www.giftsforangels.co.uk – you will find the perfect appropriate ornament for you.

01273 461922 07787 157 220 hello@giftsforangels.co.uk

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VIOS ANGELS FROM DECEMBER 1ST Introducing Rapid Spray Tan both rapid and regular treatments available (special offers in store front)

BESPOKE PARTY PACKAGES Tailored to your needs on request

Also introducing Glycolic Skin Peels Introductory price £30.00 Course of six – £180 Let our Angels make your Christmas a Special one to remember...

As a thankyou to all our customers, a £10 gift voucher for your next appointment with us will be waiting for you as you leave!

NEW ASHINGTON PRACTICE Arun Veterinary Group has been serving Pulborough, Storrington and the surrounding villages for over 40 years We are delighted to announce we have recently extended our excellent standard of service to Ashington Our new surgery in Ashington is a purpose built, fully functional practice with on site laboratory, kennels, theatre, x-ray, dental facilities and ample parking We pride ourselves on providing continuity of care and offering the best available treatment for your pet 24/7 Village based qualified nurses and experienced receptionists

FREE VET PET HEALTH CHECK WORTH £30 FOR ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS Call or visit www.arunvetgroup.co.uk/signup to book your FREE consultation and take a tour of the surgery London Road, Ashington, West Sussex RH20 3DD Telephone 01903 254799

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Henfield Chiropractic Clinic

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If you have neck or back pain contact us to see how we can help…

We are proud to have been caring for patients in the Henfield area for over 7 years…

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FF JEWELLERY O % 0 1 IN DECEMBER Handmade jewellery.

Repairs undertaken on the premises.

Stocks pre-owned watches.

14 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea www.darrenrossjewellers.co.uk

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Greeting Cards Yankee Candle Italian Leather Handbags Mens / Ladies/ Baby

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Scarves, Jewellery, Gloves

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27 • ADVERTORIAL BACK IN TIME

Mighty Mights Birthday Party! at Impluse Leisure Lancing Manor With a five year old birthday looming I had a minor panic as to where to go and what do with a class full of reception children. I had a look around and found that Impulse Leisure Centres offer a fantastic range of childrens parties (depending upon which site you go to). As Lancing Manor is our nearest we had a closer look and chose the Mighty Mites party. As we arrived we were warmly greeted and shown our room for the party food side of things, and as the children started to arrive they were let loose in the huge gymnasium with two massive bouncy castles and a fantastic selection of things to scoot around on, in, jump on, play with! Perfect! The staff were totally hands on and very efficient, making sure we had all the stuff needed (jugs, tablecloths etc) and had everything set up prior to our arrival, and even better, helped with the clearing up at the end. An absolutely massive thank you to Gordon and his team at Lancing Manor, I have one very happy four (soon to be five!) year old little boy with fabulous 5th birthday party memories… I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Impulse for a party – go to the website for all details on childrens parties and all other events they can cater for.

Mighty Mites Birthday Party Normal rate for a Mighty Mites Birthday Party £110 Fun packed Mighty Mites Birthday Party with Bouncy Castle, ball-pool, soft play toys, ride-on-trikes, bikes, cars plus much more! Free Party invitations with every party booking Catering is also available at Lancing Manor to take the stress of catering away from your child’s party. This available from just £3.70 per head.

Mighty Mites Sessions Monday – Friday 9.00am – 2.30pm & Sunday’s 9.00am -12.00pm A parent and toddler (0-5 years) drop-in session with bouncy castle, soft play, ball-pool and bikes and trikes!

To find out Prices please call Lancing Manor Reception on (01903) 524624 MEGA MIGHTY MITES – COMING SOON! Launches Friday 19th December 2014 9.00am – 2.30pm with this session FREE! A parent and toddler (0-5 years) drop-in session with bouncy castle, soft play, ball-pool, plus a brand NEW inflatable Go-Kart track with bikes and trikes!

Inflatable Go-Kart Track from 11.00am. This day will also include health stalls & a special visit from Arty Beat!

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29 • RHUBARB CAFÉ

Rhubarb Café 27 HIGH STREET STEYNING BN44 3YE 01903814317 OPENING TIMES: MON-THURS 8.30AM-5.30PM FRI-SAT 8.30AM-LATE

Rhubarb Café is run by Derry and Phil and our lovely team – we have been working together for over 20 years. Phil is the amazing chef behind all our beautiful fresh food.

Rhubarb Café has now been open for 3 months and we have been overwhelmed by the positive response from the locals and vistors to our café. We are all about quality fresh food, great service (thanks to all our staff) and wonderful atmosphere.

Family Friendly – Relaxed Dining Café BREAKFAST Traditional Full English Breakfast including Vegetarian and Gluten free options, Scrambled and Poached Eggs, Pancakes with Blueberries, Bacon and Maple Syrup, Freshly made Scones. ~

LUNCH Our own freshly made amazing Quiches and Salads, Honey Glazed Ham and Eggs, Soups, Grilled Sandwiches and Specials of the Day. 2 Course Lunches. ~

AFTERNOON Cream Tea – freshly made Buttermilk Scones, Devon Clotted Cream, Strawberry Jam, freshly made Cakes. And now, our Famous Brownies. ~

EVENING (FRIDAY & SATURDAY) A fantastic range of Gourmet Beefburgers, using 35 Day Aged Beef from rare and native cattle.

Pasta, Fish and sharing plates.

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