Village Living Issue 75 December 2015

Village LIVING

FREE â—? December 2015

Lifestyle | Community | Business

Steyning Bramber Beeding Ashington Washington Storrington HenďŹ eld Small Dole Shoreham-by-Sea

Flavours of Christmas Two great locations to choose from for your Christmas celebrations...

Why not stroll down the high street to Baloos Bistro Steyning 01903 814319 To join us for our first Christmas Offering festive Set Lunch & Dinner menu 2 courses £16.50 3 courses £21.50 Or Take a country drive to rural Baloos bar & kitchen, Woodmancote, Henfield 01273 492077 For a cosy log fire ambience Offering Festive Set Lunch & Dinner 2 courses £16.50 3 courses £21.50 Christmas Day Lunch & New Years Eve Party For all menus and terms and conditions please call in for a menu Or visit www.baloos.co.uk

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Little Beauty Salon – The ‘Vitage Facial’

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FREE ● December 2015

Lifestyle | Community | Business

News – Christmas Fayres

Steyning Bramber Beeding Ashington Washington Storrington Henfield Small Dole Shoreham-by-Sea

& Winter Dreams

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Diary

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Christmas all tied up with Village Living

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Decorating your Home for Christmas with Tara De La Motte, Interior Stylist

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Introducing Working at Heights

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Introducing Christine Parker, Civil Celebrant and Funeral Arranger

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VIVACIOUS Public Services EVENTS

Bar Hire Exclusive offer to VL customers

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Dandylion

pages 16 & 17

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Apres Chocolate

page 14

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John & Ginger

page 19

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Xpressions

page 15

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Darren Ross Jewellers

page 20

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Production The Magazine Production Company Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5EG © 2015 Village Living Village Living is an independent magazine and does not endorse the products or services that appear in the magazine.

Opinions expressed in the magazine do not necessarily represent those of the editor or of Village Living magazine.

130 High St., Steyning, BN44 3RD | 01903 813078 STEYNING LATE NIGHT SHOPPING Wednesday 2nd December.

Free mini mince pies.

Come in and enjoy our warm mulled wine & cider

THE

STAR INN Wishes You a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

NEW YEARS EVE Come and join us for a fantastic end of year party!

Live music from Frankie & the La Las FREE ENTRY Contact us for tickets

Contact Us to Book Your Perfect Christmas Party Throughout The Month of December Christmas Menu.

6 people and above receive a complementary bottle of house red or white wine

Check our Website for Details and our Christmas Menu www.thes tar inns teyning.co.uk

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Welcome to December!

H

ow can it possibly be December already?! This year has certainly whizzed by! Hope that you are getting preparations underway for the festive season, we have once again rounded up a few of our very favourite places to shop this year, as you know we love to keep it local!

With so many Christmas shopping opportunities in your home towns and villages there really should be something for everyone, even the tricky people in your life! This month, we have lots of great Christmassy events for you to attend, I am lucky enough to visit the lovely gals at Little Beauty in their newly renovated salon for a fabulous Vitage treatment, we also have a great piece for you giving top tips on how to dress your house this Christmas, from resident interior stylist, Tara de la Motte, with our Christmas period recipe for you from our favourite food blogger Dom at Belleau Kitchen up online, we hope you enjoy this issue both on paper and online! Michelle and I would like to take this opportunity to say a very big thank you to all of you lovely people, we could not do this without you, THANKYOU! Wishing each and every one of you a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year xx

Katie & Michelle x

Copy deadline is December 10th for the January issue. Please mention Village Living when responding to an advert.

EMAIL ME: katie@village-living-magazine.co.uk Keep up with Village Living on Facebook – www.facebook.com/ VillageLivingMagazineUK Skype us on VillagelivingUK

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Call in to our salon!

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Morag Bouterse is a qualifiedAvailable Homeopath and Colonic Hydrotherapist, Barn, Newmans Gardens, Steyning BN44 3RN andThepractices at The Bloomsbury Clinic & Studio in Steyning.

Call 01903 879 721 / 07511 659 496 tel: 07813 158445

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Lose between 7-14 lb in 9 days on the C9 – The 9 day cleanse by Forever Living After doing the Clean 9 myself and after hearing many other success stories, I now promote this program alongside colonics, probiotics, digestive enzymes and colon cleanses where I practice at The Bloomsbury Clinic in Steyning, West Sussex.

During a colonic treatment I give my clients plenty of nutritional advise but sometimes we all just need a plan to follow to kick start us in the right direction. We are then hopefully in a better place to make long term changes to our health.

The hardest part of any detox is actually starting it! How can I fit it in? I’m going out at the weekend, this is happening, that is happening? What can I say, we all lead busy lives, we all have social events, meals out, meals in, just GO FOR IT, and DO IT NOW! Once you start the time soon goes by and the benefits are so great that you’ll wish you’d started it sooner!

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This month I was lucky enough to be one of the first customers in to the newly renovated Little Beauty Salon in Shoreham! Absolutely love the revamp girls!

Amy asked me in to try the Vitage Age Defence Lifting Treatment which is the their signature treatment, designed to quickly repair and prevent premature ageing of the skin. The unique enzyme lifting mask smoothes, refines and firms the skin to give an instant lifting effect. I was absolutely thrilled with the results, I have been using the Vitage make up range for some time now and am really pleased to know that their treatments have now been introduced locally. Please do make an appointment with Little Beauty and try for yourself! Thanks very much as always girls, for having me xx The Vitage® Philosophy This range of products was created by specialists as a dependable solution to premature ageing.

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NEWS •11 11

News

Winter Dreams, 3rd – 6th December 2015 Coronation Green, Shoreham, BN43 5DD The evening programme as follows: Shoreham Allstars on Thursday 3rd 6-10pm

We are pleased to announce that once again the Beach Dreams team are returning with their second Winter Dreams event on Coronation Green, Shoreham-by-Sea. Building on the success of last year’s event, the team will be getting the community in the Christmas spirit with a selection of daytime and evening attractions.

There will be food stalls, hot drinks as well as a well-stocked Harveys bar. Come and enjoy a drink while you select a

Friday night, 4th December, the “Follow the Star procession” over the Adur Ferry Bridge meets 5.30pm in the car park on Shoreham Beach where we parade over the bridge with carol service, leading to a family Christmas Party in the marquee.

The marquee will be open from 4pm Friday. Family disco from 5-9pm followed by our legendary “Live Band Karaoke” in the style “Caroloke” with band “Idiot Dad”.

FREE ENTRY A special appearance from Frozen’s Elsa at 7pm Friday and midday Saturday.

Saturday evening from 7.30pm sees the return of the glamorous Glitter Ball. Lineup includes local legends “Just a Couple of Mums”. Last year sold out and tickets are already selling fast so book early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets only £5.

family-friendly activities. These include a huge section of

Tickets are available online: theglitterball2015.eventbrite.co.uk

arts and crafts brought to you by Crocodoodle, sumo

Tickets also from SOLD and Beachcomber hairdressing.

Santa suits, which were very popular and great fun last

Sunday evening, 6th Dec, from 4pm “Vintage Tea Dance” featuring rare groove DJs and live music. FREE ENTRY

Christmas tree and bring the children to enjoy the many

year, a bouncy castle, Christmas stalls, all situated within our heated marquee. Live music all weekend including the local Elvis tribute band “Eel Fish Parsley”.

Santas Grotto in the marquee will be open Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December between 1-3pm.

Please follow us on Facebook for all the latest news and announcements: www.facebook.com/BeachDreamsFestival and our website www.winterdreams.co.uk

Private View & Art Event

Exhibiting the work of Sarah Elton M.A At the Artista Studios 42 Waterloo St, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex BN3 1AY 01273 778105 December 11th 730 till late all in aid of the Hummingbird Project, music by meg from Bloom, Andrew from Common Tongues and Ellie Ford free entry (paying bar) all proceeds including donations and sales to hummingbird project www.facebook.com. Hummingbirduk absolutely fantastic night with great art, music and ambience!

Steyning Late Night Shopping As always the Steyning Christmas late night shopping event on Wednesday 2nd December from 6-9pm, is set to be another great sucess, this year a new stall to look out for serving Sri Lankan homemade cuisine – Rices Kitchen to take away! I am told they are offering free taster samples throughout the evening!

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Village Diary

Village Diary is a great way to publicise an event in your village. Email katievillagelivingmagazine@gmail.com 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

outside Jeremys, hot chocolate and brownies at Cinder Rose and lots of mince pies, mulled wine and other delicious treats at various shops in the High Street!

High Street shops are participating in the Window Dressing competition with a lovely festive theme, so make sure you take a look at their beautifully sparkling contributions. You may be lucky enough to spot some of the cast of The Lion, The Witch and the

EVENTS

Wardrobe, Henfield Theatre Company’s Christmas production in

2ND DECEMBER 6-9PM Late night Shopping event – Steyning

costume for the evening. The Box Office will be open for tickets at

High Street, closed to traffic, with stalls, entertainment, street food

Stevens Estate Agents. For children there will be a festive storytime

and fun fair! A new stall to look out for at the Steyning Xmas event

and a Christmas treasure hunt at the Library too.

is “Rice’s Kitchen” selling home made Sri Lankan rice and curry to take away. I am told that they are offering free samples during the evening to taste, so don’t fill up on dinner!

Most Henfield shops will be opening with mulled wine, mince pies and festive treats. This is your opportunity to meet your neighbours and friends, make a big, local dent in your Christmas shopping list

FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 5:30 - 8:00PM Friends of Upper

while supporting your village shops (Henfield’s not just for Christmas

Beeding School Christmas Fair Upper Beeding Primary School,

you know!). And don’t forget to visit one of our fantastic pubs to

School Road, Upper Beeding. Lots of stalls, a brilliant raffle, and

warm up and enjoy a festive drink or two later!

fun for all the family, plus Father Christmas will be here in person!

Organised by FUBS who raise funds to buy those extras for the school that the budget just doesn’t allow for!

For enquiries please contact Carol Eastwood, Henfield Community Partnership 01273 493144, enquiries@henfieldcp.org

FRIDAY DECEMBER 11TH 5.30PM - 8.00PM Henfield Christmas Shopping Evening Come and enjoy an evening of shopping, music, food, entertainment and festive treats in Henfield High Street this Christmas. Put a date in your diary for Friday 11 December, when the High Street shops and seasonal stalls will be alive from

or Emma Osman at BN5 magazine, emma@bn5magazine.co.uk 01273 494002 or Pamela Chaston at Henfield Parish Magazine, hswpm.copy@live.co.uk 01273 495698

5.30pm until 8pm for the late night shopping evening.

Younger visitors can join in the fun of the ‘Sheep Trail’ and help to reunite the shepherd with all his lost knitted sheep, which are hidden in the shop windows. There will be a funfair and Father Christmas is planning to take a break from his busy North Pole schedule to visit his Henfield grotto. You’ll be able to give him your Christmas

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food including hot dogs, The Plough’s barbeque, Punjabi delicacies from Jai Jhot and a Sussex Food Stall from Rushfields. There will be popcorn at Stokes, face-painting at Village Care, roasted chestnuts

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Village Living Essentials for Christmas

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Being a community magazine we always try to focus on the smaller businesses locally, Christmas being the perfect time to shop around, why not look closer to home for those special unique gifts.

Over the next few pages we bring you some of the best items our wonderful community has to offer… from Flying lessons to Vintage bears to that perfect Party Frock and if you want the Rolex, Cartier or finest Beauty Products we have that too... we really do have it all! Why not book your Christmas Party night out at the fantastic Balloos Bar and Kitchen (p.2) or pop along to The Star Inn (p.4) while shopping on Steyning high street?

As the weather turns colder it is almost inevitable that many of us will have heating problems, again look no further our Trades people come highly recommended! Speaking of problems, Flat Tyres are a nightmare one to keep in your mobile is ‘Vince Brown’ mobile tyre fitter (P.27) He will come directly to you whether you are at home, work or out and about. Make sure your TV is working well for the up and coming Christmas movies that will soon be gracing our screens, (see pages 26 & 28).

It does not matter which town you are from, as far as your health and beauty needs go we have something for everyone. So get skin glowing, detox ready, Mani & Pedis done for that big night out and don’t forget the waxing! Our beauty Salons and clinics are the very best around and all have fantastic rates and offers, plus vouchers which make the perfect gift.

Hope you find exactly what you are looking for!

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Christmas at

Dandylion Style...

L

ooking for that perfect outfit for the Christmas’ party, or a great gift for your nearest and dearest?

Dandylion Style in picturesque Steyning could be the answer. Having recently expanded into our double fronted store, Dandylion is now better able to show off its great range of ready to wear garments for men and for women and is THE place to go for the discerning yule-tide shopper.

For gents there are made-to-measure and bespoke suits – all made in England, plus made-to-measure or ready-to-

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wear Oxford weave shirts designed by Dandylion Style.

For stocking-fillers we have a fun selection of novelty, as well as more traditional cuff-links, fine woolen scarves, snazzy ties and pocket squares and, if you’re after something truly unique – you could consider one of the hand-made, one-off bowties each individually designed and crafted by a local artist. And to carry it all away in – why not consider their hall-mark tweed weekender bags.

Ladies don’t need to worry though – you won’t be left out! In addition to made-to measure and bespoke

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women’s suiting, the Dandylion range of blouses, scarves and hats are available. Not to forget this season’s best selling knit wear collection including elegant but distinctive, ponchos, knee-length cardigans and tops in a super-soft mix of cashmere and wool. There are brightly coloured felt shoulder bags and satchels with matching wallets and pyramid-purses.

If you really can’t choose between all the wonderful items available, why not leave the decision to your loved ones themselves, by opting for Dandylion gift vouchers.

And as if the gift of giving wasn’t enough, by buying your Christmas presents at Dandylion, you can benefit too via your own Loyalty Card. In addition to our usual opening hours why not join us in the evening for “Christmas in Steyning” on Wednesday 2nd December for a glass of bubbly, mince-pies and festive cheer?

Merry Christmas and a Dandy New Year!

07961314637 Dandylion Style, 33A High Street, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3YE info@dandylionstyle.co.uk www.dandylionstyle.co.uk

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For the perfect new or gently worn occasion wear & accessories. Find something different from our extensive range of great labels.

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Come in and see what treasure you will find We will soon be stocking a range of chalk paints and offering paint finishing workshops.

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TARA DE LA MOTTE • 21

Christmas with…

Tara de la Motte – Interior / Garden Columnist and Stylist

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love the magic of Christmas – the season of comfort and joy, which for me are the two words that describe this magical affair. Christmas is a time of frenetic activity and can sometimes be rather overwhelming but I just love the planning, the shopping, looking for the perfect gift for loved ones, but most of all I love putting up the festive decorations.

For me dressing the Christmas tree is the highlight of the Christmas period. I have a growing selection of rather sentimental decorations that I have collected over the years which are filled with many Christmas memories and so getting my rather large box of decorations down from the attic and opening it is like opening a treasure chest of memories.

I like to change my decorating scheme slightly each year but I don’t follow the latest bauble colour trend. This year I have discovered some beautiful vintage looking pink glass baubles and I can’t wait to adorn my tree with them. I have been given a few wonderful home made decorations made by a friend which are very unique which I will treasure dearly.

All throughout the Christmas season I decorate my home with evergreens from the garden. Tables and mantelpieces are adorned with armfuls of spruce, pine cones, holly and ivy.

Touches of green foliage throughout your home add a lovely effect and the fragrance is wonderful too.

For all of us, time seems in short supply, so my advice is to pay attention to a few key areas when it comes to decorating your home for Christmas. The front door is important so place an arrangement on the door to welcome visitors. This could be a wreath either made or bought, but buying a wreath that will last throughout the festive period can be expensive. Why not tie together a few branches of holly, fir, eucalyptus and ivy with some raffia or ribbon for a stylish front door.

The staircase can be given a glamorous makeover by trailing a length of ivy along the banister. Wrap ribbon around it to hold it in place and finish off with a big bow at the end using a length of the same ribbon.

Beautifully wrapped presents can become part of your decorating scheme too. I like to wrap small gifts using brown

paper and tie them with lace which can be bought from any good fabric shop. Alternatively use paper and ribbons to match the style and colour of your tree decorations. I simply love wrapping small gifts in music manuscripts and garden twine for a vintage flavour.

There is nothing more exciting than seeing piles of gorgeous presents dotted around the home just waiting to be unwrapped. When my wrapping is done I like to sit back and soak up the magical sight of all the love and care that has gone into the wrapping and the gift inside, with a glass of baileys and Bing Crosby singing White Christmas.

Christmas comes but once a year-so soak up the magic of this very special season with your loved ones and make memories to be cherished.

For home styling contact: info@sussex-homes.co.uk

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What’s next year looking like?

You have a plan, and it’s going to be everything you wish for. You know your goals and just how to achieve them.

You feel positive, empowered and ready for more abundance, love and success. Or are you worried it’ll just be the same yet again, and that doesn’t feel very good.

You’d go to a doctor to mend your ankle, a dentist to fix your teeth, even a hairdresser to transform your hair.

What about coaching to change your life?

I can help you find your way, discover what’s holding you back and help you create the best of yourself and your life.

Let’s have a chat and I can answer all your questions.

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Independent Funeral Celebrant

As an independent funeral celebrant, I conduct Celebration of Life ceremonies reflecting the life, values and wishes of the deceased. They also fulfil the needs of the people closest to them and meet the expectations of everyone attending the ceremony.

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