HORLEY EDITION - JUNE 2017
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This month, it is decision time as voters head to the polls in the General Election but one decision worth making is reading RH Uncovered! As the weather starts to warm up now is the time to think about your hair styling regime, we have a feature on how best to condition your hair for summer and if you are looking for some quick ways to improve your health and wellbeing we have some simple five minute health wins! Our cover story this month features British Airways i360 in Brighton. Fast becoming an iconic Sussex sight, the viewing platform offers visitors spectacular views across the city and far beyond! If you have a head for heights we have tickets for you to win! Enjoy June with us, whatever the weather brings this month and catch up with our great lifestyle features and local community content. Don’t forget you can contact our community writers by emailing featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk if there is something you would like to see in the magazine next month. It’s over to you! The RH Team
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COMMUNITY
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Community News 12
COVER STORY
Take To The Skies At British Airways i360 20
STYLE
Conditioning Your Hair For Summer 22
MOTORING
The Dangers Of Log Book Delays 26
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HOMES
Changing Seasons Here Comes The Sun! 36
GARDENS
Water Great Idea! 42
HEALTH
Five Minute Health Wins
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Priory Farm To Celebrate Diamond Anniversary At This Year’s Strawberry Fair Priory Farm is preparing for a bumper Strawberry Fair this year as the Shinner family celebrates 60 years since John and Wendy Shinner first took ownership of the farm. The much-anticipated food festival, which has been a highlight on the summer event calendar for the past seven years, will see more than 40 artisan food and drink producers set up stall in Priory Farm Shop’s courtyard on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June.
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he annual event draws food lovers from across Surrey and beyond to enjoy tastings of fine and locally-made food and drink, including handmade breads, regional cheeses and real ales. Shoppers will have a chance to try before they buy with plenty of free tastings available over the two days, and a sizzling barbecue will serve up sausages and burgers made by Priory Farm’s own butcher. And for dessert, it has to be some of the hundreds of kilos of strawberries the Farm Shop expects to sell over the weekend. Among the new products set to make their debut at the
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Strawberry Fair this year is Mews Gin, a light and subtle gin vapour distilled in Surrey by father and son team Richard and Daniel Mew. With the popularity of small-batch artisan spirits on the rise, this addition to the line-up is expected to be a real crowd-pleaser. Meanwhile, young visitors can enjoy a taste of life on the farm with tractor rides and a summer-themed nature trail on the Discovery Walk, as well as a host of other family-friendly activities over the weekend. Event organiser and Priory Farm general manager Will
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Edwards says: “We’re delighted to be able to combine our ever-popular Strawberry Fair with our 60th anniversary celebrations – it’s quite a milestone! It’s always a great day out and this just makes it extra special for all of us.” Priory Farm has seen quite an evolution since 27-year-old John Shinner bought the farm at auction in 1957, and in its diamond anniversary year visitors to the Strawberry Fair will be able to read about the history of the farm and see family photos taken throughout the decades. For more details see www.PrioryFarm.co.uk
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Sharing Surrey’s Fab Four’s Flare Surrey Artists Open Studios is giving people a chance to step into a hub of creativity, meet with friends and experience the incredible work of four artists, each with something fresh to offer. The Open Studios is a unique organisation supporting artists in Surrey. By Georgia Lambert
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he county-wide arts initiative Surrey Artists Open Studios is open to the public on three weekends this month; 3 - 4, 10 - 11 and 17 – 18 June 2017 at two different venues with free admission. There are four talented artists taking part this year, between them, they are covering all bases. Three artists will work under one roof at a studio named Palettes and Tripods on Vicarage Lane in Horley. Full-time mum and painter Sarah Williams works in oils and mixed media covering the subjects of nature, the human-made and the decaying. She has created art projects for Meath Green Infant School. Suzy Woolston is a freelance graphic designer and primarily draws animals in pencils, pen, ink and acrylics. The third is Nicola Somers who paints the natural world in vivid colours. She is also a teaching assistant at Meath Green Junior School, running the school’s art club. In a studio in Horley on Albert Road is David Aldersmith, a sculptor working in wood and stone. David also draws in pencils and pastels. Often, viewing artwork on the internet is like walking by a gallery on a rainy night and wiping the fog from the glass to get a peek. You think you can see the art but there is a barrier obscuring your vision. Visiting these studios, you get the opportunity to be a part of the experience and meet other like-minded people, and before you know it, you have yourself a community, an art ecosystem.
If you decide to attend one of the open weekends, you will have the chance to watch the artists while they work, view their pieces, speak to the artists about their work and even buy an original piece of art. Are you an artist? If you are interested in publicising your work, networking with other artists, gaining access to opportunities and creative events and gaining opportunities to sell your work at events like these, then join the community at Surrey Artists Open Studios. Each year visitors say they wish there was more publicity so more knew about Open Studios and there are accessible artists in Horley. Artists try to advertise as much as possible with a limited budget. Open studios is an opportunity for the public to access artists to learn more about the process of their work or simply, to just enjoy viewing it. The team at Palettes and Tripods always enjoy meeting people thinking about embarking on an arts course or degree.
If you would like to know more about the Surrey Artists Open Studios visit their website for more information: www.surreyopenstudios.org.uk/ or, alternatively visit the Palettes and Tripods’ Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/PalettesandTripods
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Save A Greek Stray Today!
Greek Animal Rescue (GAR) and Desperate Greekies work together to alleviate the suffering of stray animals in Greece, to promote animal welfare through education and to re-home animals.
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tray animals wander through the streets of Greece every day, with the average life expectancy just two years. Cats, dogs and donkeys are affected most and volunteers throughout the country work with UK-based charities to rescue strays and give them a quality of life. GAR regularly hold fundraisers in Surrey and Sussex and the money raised allows the teams at the shelters to feed over 160 dogs daily. The charity also funds spaying and neutering projects in Greece. Neglected, abused and abandoned, these animals have a story and if given a chance would make a wonderful and loyal companion. The Lambert family, who adopted a delightful dog, Frankie, who was rescued from outside an oil factory in Athens share their experience. “We were looking to adopt a rescue dog after our beloved miniature schnauzer died. With our children growing up and leaving home we decided it would be sensible not to have another dog. That decision lasted two weeks! We started trawling the internet and stumbled across Greek Animal Rescue.’
“We were shocked to find out how badly stray animals are treated in other parts of Europe. We contacted Juliette, a GAR volunteer based in Surrey, who arranged to visit us in order to find out if we were suitable. Juliette showed us some pictures of dogs who had been taken to shelters in Greece where they had been nursed back to health and were ready to be put up for adoption.’ “Then she suggested dogs that might be suitable for us. The charity was very knowledgeable about the individual dogs and it was clear they had strong links with the rescue shelters. Once we had chosen a dog, he was brought to the UK by volunteers.’
“He came with his own passport and had been neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated. We were delighted to meet Frankie who settled in remarkably quickly. It was hard to believe he had lived on the streets of Athens. The continued support from the charity has been incredibly helpful and it is so rewarding to give a dog like Frank a home.” Fundraising is crucial to GAR and Desperate Greekies and there are lots of ways you can help like organising sponsored dog walks, marathons, and quiz nights. There is even an opportunity to raise free donations simply by doing your online shopping through ‘Give as You Live’. You don’t pay any extra for the items you buy but a percentage of the money goes to GAR. Help is always welcomed at the shelters in Greece, at Greek Animal Rescue and Desperate Greekies in the UK. GAR newsletters are available by subscription and feature many heart-warming stories and other articles that show people how their donations make a difference.
If you would like more information about the charities, visit their websites: www.greekanimalrescue.com or, www.desperategreekiesdogrescue.com
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Enjoy The Country Life!
If you love to support businesses in your community and equally have a natter over a cuppa and a delicious slice of cake, why not pop down to the Horley Country Market in the heart of the town?
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orley Country Market is a community enterprise, established more than 40 years-ago. They have a loyal band of customers, yet many people in Horley have still not heard of them. All the products that are on offer at the market are produced locally and are either handmade or home-grown, to the highest quality standards. The homebaked cakes are a huge hit and always sell out fast, as do the wide range of savoury items such as bread, quiche and sausage rolls, not forgetting an impressive selection of chutneys and jams. Local growers provide fresh seasonal fruit, vegetables and plants, paired with valued advice. In the hall, there are stalls that showcase the skill of crafters who make homeware items such as peg bags, oven gloves and aprons, cards that are suitable for all occasions, beautiful jewellery, knitted baby toys and the list goes on! Shopping for delicious homemade goods and
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treating yourself to that gorgeous necklace you saw can be tiresome, and if you have shopped until you have dropped the café provides a relaxed space for like-minded people of all ages to meet and enjoy a cuppa. The market is open Fridays 10.00am – 12.00pm with free admission at the St John’s
Ambulance Hall on Massetts Road - the venue is wheelchair and pushchair friendly, with disabled facilities available. This summer, the team at the Horley Country Market will have stalls at the Horley Carnival on June 18 and the Copthorne Carnival on the June 25, so head down and say “hello!”.
If you would like to find out more, visit their Facebook page for updates and more details: www.facebook.com/HorleyCountryMarket
Recruitment Open Evening at The Castle
Recruiting now for highly motivated partners who wish to work part time from home, no previous experience needed. Full training and support package available free of charge combining classroom style and learn at home. Flexible working pattern to suit you, all backed by an award winning local business. Open/Info Event to be held at The Castle, Outwood RH1 5QB on Monday 26th June at 7pm
All applications and enquiries or to book your space at the Info Event contact Jo on 07843712406
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West Park Road, Newchapel, Surrey RH7 6NB | Phone: 01342 837 952 The gardens here at the Temple are some 28 acres excluding the buildings, and are traditional English country gardens with wonderful walks through the parkland. We have woodland walks on well maintained and wheelchair freindly paths. with Bluebells, Wood Anemones, not to mention the trees - Oaks, Atlantic Ceders, Lime Trees, and Yew Trees, the list goes on. We are happy to cater for local school groups, youth organisations, senior citizen organisations, W.I’s, horticultural/gardening clubs, religious groups and any individuals with an interest of the above. Find us on the web www.lds.org/placestovisit Follow the London Temple Visitor’s Centre on Facebook “The walk around the gardens was a revelation in itself, and to be able to do it on such a lovely day was just perfect. We all learnt so much” - Bletchingley Parish Church “Thank you once again for your hospitality, for lunch and for the opportunity to look around your beautiful gardens. The Trees are magnificent and the grounds are very well kept!”
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Take To The Skies At
British Airways i360 A visit to British Airways i360 in Brighton, the world’s first vertical cable car, is a unique experience for the whole family to enjoy By Jacob White
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righton’s newest seaside attraction, British Airways i360, made a big impact when it opened in August last year. The futuristic glass observation pod, which rises to 138m, dominates the city’s skyline and has already wowed thousands of visitors. Every 30 minutes, up to 200 people gently glide up to 450ft in the giant glass pod to enjoy 360 degree unfolding views across Brighton, the south coast and, on the clearest days, all the way to Beachy Head and the Isle of Wight.
Conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye, British Airways i360 is acknowledged by Guinness World Records as the world’s most slender tower. Driven by state-of-the-art cable car technology, the design is as impressive as it is innovative. The idea was born in 2005 to create a ‘vertical pier’ on Brighton seafront, located on the site of the original West Pier. Guests can ‘walk on air’ and gain a unique perspective on the city from above, just as the original pier welcomed Victorian society to ‘walk on water’.
It took 10 years and the expertise of hundreds of people across Europe to turn British Airways i360 from a concept into reality. This summer it is ready to welcome you and your family to see the coast from a seagull’s view. Following your flight you can visit the onsite gift shop, grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or walk straight out onto the beach for a paddle in the sea. Rain or shine, British Airways i360 will never fail to lift your spirits.
Competition Time! We’ve teamed up with British Airways i360 to offer you the chance to WIN tickets for flights at the landmark attraction so you and a friend can take to the skies. To enter visit our website www.rhuncovered.co.uk
Family Fun Children absolutely love the British Airways i360 pod. Families are free to walk around, pointing out landmarks, watching seagulls and spotting boats out at sea. Before boarding the pod, tech-savy children can enjoy animations and a photo hunt around the site on the free-to-download British Airways i360 app. Sky High Refreshments On board the pod, enjoy a drink at the Nyetimber Sky Bar, one of the most unique bars in the UK, serving a range of fine drinks from Sussex including Nyetimber, an award winning sparkling wine. If you are seeking the romantic touch, take an evening flight to enjoy the sunset and twinkling city lights below.
Wine and Dine Visitors can relax over a delicious meal in the stylish restaurant which boasts stunning views from its beachside terrace. Serving dishes created using locally-sourced ingredients, the menus are inspired by the seasons. The modern bistro is ideal for families and has a wide variety of options for adults and children alike. Alternatively, you can enjoy a classic afternoon tea served with finger sandwiches, scones and a selection of mini patisseries. If you are looking for something a little more informal, do not worry - If you are looking for a light bite, head to the West Pier Tea Room for coffee and cake.
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Thailand Uncovered
Wow! We are into June! What an amazing few months, I have enjoyed meeting so many new people and booking some fabulous holidays for my customers. As the dark evenings become distant memories so do dreams of glorious beaches and sun drenched adventures.
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old that dream! It is a great time to start thinking about your winter holiday as our colder months are the best time to travel to some of the world’s further reaches. Whether travelling in or out of school holidays booking early can get you some great deals if you want to go South, East or West. The Southern Hemisphere moves into summer so South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South America all become more desirable. The searing heat of the summer ends in Dubai and the monsoon leaves India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives to their peak season. It is a great time to visit the Far East, this article is all about Thailand.
Bangkok is an absolute shock to the senses but it is also my favourite city in the world. It is busy and noisy but you can walk for miles, eat and drink at street side food stalls and even barter for your new selfie stick or designer knock off. It has shaken off its seedy reputation and I think of it more now for its boutique eateries and funky, hidden or rooftop bars. As well as all of this you have some spectacular architecture in the Thai palaces, stupas and temples.
The peak months for Thailand travel are between November to March where the heavy humidity lifts and the days turn dry and sunny.
A side trip from Bangkok may include a trip to Kanchaniburi to see the famous Bridge Over The River Kwai and the area that was home to the Prisoner of War camps during the Japanese occupation during the Second World War. To avoid anymore ights you could twin with a few nights in the coastal towns of Hua Hin or Pattaya.
The northern capital of Chiang Mai, close to the borders of Myanmar and Laos offers some respite to the craziness of Bangkok. Hidden away in the mountains and jungles of the north, the city boasts a quieter, more traditional Thailand with a laid back atmosphere and cultural highlights including visits to the local hill tribes or rainforest treks.
Any trip to Thailand would not be complete without a stay on one of its pristine beaches. On the western side is the area known as Phang Nga, home to the lush rainforest of Khao Sok National Park and stretching down to the wellknown beach resorts of Phuket, Krabi and their islands such as Koh Phi Phi or Koh Yao Noi. The airport is growing so quickly on Phuket that it is now easy to get to the island quite reasonably, with a choice of Thai Airways via Bangkok but also many of the Middle Eastern carriers. I could go on for days about the different resorts and regions around Phuket but let’s just say there is something for everyone, but everything is fantastic value. My particular favourite is combining a few nights in Elephant Hills in the rainforest with the beaches of Khao Lak and Phuket and the views from Yao Noi and Krabi of the iconic limestone karsts in the bay.
Lastly we jump over to Koh Samui, a jewel in Thailand’s crown. The weather here runs opposite to Phuket so the best time to visit is in our summer, perfect for school holidays or honeymoons. The island is small and as Bangkok Airways maintain the airport (and therefore the flight costs) the fewer arrivals offer a more exclusive and secluded feel. Once a stopover on the hippy trail to Kathmandu, Samui holds on to its backpacker heritage and the island exudes a feel of traditional Thai-ness. There are busy parts around Chaweng but the beaches are still beautiful and the views across the islands dotted throughout the National Marine Park of Ang Thong are glorious. Thailand is pretty much on the beaten track for us now, the destination is serviced by most major airlines and internal access is good but there are still so many hints and tips needed to get your holiday just perfect. If you are thinking about your next holiday to the Far East get in touch…
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aking place at the Horley Recreation Ground on Saturday, June 17 Horley Carnival will again be free to enter, thanks to the generous support from borough councillors and Gatwick Airport. The carnival will run from 12.00pm to 5.00pm with this year’s theme The Wonders of the Sea – organisers are expecting to see some ver y exciting floats and fancy dress! Last year’s parade was the biggest at the time but from the advance list of par ticipants, this will be exceeded this year with 25 bands, schools and other organisations taking par t. The carnival will set off from the Victoria Road car park at 12.30pm travelling along the same route as previous years. Two bands will be performing before the arrival of the parade, next to Costa Coffee and the pedestrian precinct Judging of the fancy dress and the carnival floats will be carried out by the mayors of Reigate & Banstead and Horley before the parade leaves the Victoria Road car park.
There will be the usual selection of community and commercial stalls along with a range of catering outlets and there will be a prize for the best stall suppor ting the carnival theme. Beach’s Fun Fair will be open from the Friday evening and they have kindly sponsored a firework display which will take place after dark Saturday evening which is also free to enter. Please come along and suppor t this new addition to carnival day so that it will become a feature in future years. There will be a full programme of arena events star ting at 12.00pm. A limited amount of space will be available on the ground for disabled parking but the car park will not be available from the previous evening and Saturday whilst the carnival is underway. As in past years this is the result of the hard work over many months by several community groups so come along and enjoy the sounds and sights of the carnival!
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS UNCOVERED RH Uncovered is all about living local and loving local. Send your news and events to featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk Olympian’s Visit To Horley Rugby Club Horley Rugby Club welcomed Olympic silver medallist and England rugby sevens international Phil Burgess to the club’s official end of season dinner last month. 28-year-old Phil Burgess who heralds from Yorkshire competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he won a silver medal in the men’s tournament with the Great Britain team. He spent the evening with the club’s players and officials hearing about their successes in the 2016-17 season which saw both the first and second teams being crowned champions, as well sharing some of his stories including what it is like to win an Olympic medal. Surrey’s Young Athletes Get On Their Marks This month Surrey’s young athletes will be slipping on their trainers for the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games 2017. The games are the largest youth multi-sports competition in Surrey, spread over the weekend of Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18, in which 11 districts and boroughs in Surrey enter teams into a variety of indoor and outdoor sports. There are sports for all ages from 7-16, including events for young people with disabilities. Many of the young athletes
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Make It A Date And Don’t Be Late For The Charlwood Village Fete On Saturday, June 10 it is the Charlwood Village Fete at the recreation ground, 12.00pm – 5.00pm. Back following a break last year for the Queen’s 90th birthday, this year, organisers are planning an event bigger and better than ever before. The afternoon is promised to be jam-packed with excitement including music and the return of the Charlwood Olympic Games, tug of war competition and dog show. There will also be a bbq, a licensed bar, a raffle and bouncy castles. For more details and to book a stall – pitches cost £25.00, email: charlwoodvillagefete@gmail.com
involved will have never tried the various sports on offer – but have had the opportunity to attend free local coaching sessions prior to the games. For many of those selected to take part in the games at the Surrey Sports Park this will be their first experience of a countywide competition. Massive Response For Billy Following the horrific crash during a Formula 4 race at Donnington Park earlier this year
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which resulted in Charlwood’s Billy Monger, 17, having his legs amputated, a JustGiving page was set up and at the time of publication had raised more than £800,000. The story made national news and saw a fundraising campaign set up which has been backed on social media by motorsport stars including Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. Billy’s team, say his parents are amazed at how people have rallied to help their son. His racing boss believes that Billy will eventually return to the track.
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WHAT’S ON Friday, June 2, 7.30pm Gordon Haskell & Hannah's Yard Timeless Tour Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Rd, Redhill RH1 1NN Singer/songwriter Gordon Haskell brings his jazz/bluesinfluenced songbook to Redhill. Gordon will be joined by Hannah's Yard - original songs from both artists and covers from Randy Newman and Carole King. Tickets £21.50. Box Office 01737 276500 or visit www.harlequintheatre.co.uk Sunday, June 4, 11.00am - 5.00pm Crawley Croquet Club Open Day Worth Park, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 3DY For information, visit www.crawleycroquetclub.org.uk or email annejenkinson1@btinternet.com Sunday, June 4, 9.30am - 4.00pm Lingfield Antiques, Collectables And Vintage Fair Lingfield Park Resort, Racecourse Road, Lingfield RH7 6PQ 130 indoor stalls with a variety of antiques and collectables. Monday, June 5, 11.00am - 4.00pm Crawley Adult Colouring Club Emerald Sports And Social Club Crawley, Southgate Ave, Southgate, Crawley RH10 6HG Raffle/refreshments, small entrance fee - profits to The Alzheimer's Society. Information, call Jilly on 01293 404214 Thursday, June 8 / 22, 10.00am Maria's Good As New Sale Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH As good as new sale. For more information, call Maria on 01293 403432 or email chlof2003@hotmail.com
Monday, June 12, 8.00pm Crawley Down Ladies Choir Summer Concert The Haven Hophurst Ln, Crawley Down, Crawley RH10 4LJ A varied programme of songs including a tribute to Dame Vera Lynn. A retiring collection will be held. Saturday, June 17, 3.50pm Hooves & Grooves: Take That Experience Lingfield Park Resort, Racecourse Road, Lingfield RH7 6PQ An afternoon and evening of entertainment featuring seven races and live music for approximately one hour after the racing. Visit www.lingfieldpark.co.uk or call 01342 834800. Sunday, June 18, 2.00pm - 6.00pm Horsted Keynes Open Garden Town Place, Ketches Lane, Freshfield RH17 7NR Open Garden - proceeds to Horsted Keynes Tuesday Group supporting charity SSAFA and Blind Veterans UK. Adults £5/ children free. Visit www.townplacegarden.org.uk Sunday, June 18, 10.00am - 2.00pm RSPCA South Godstone Car Boot Sale RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road, South Godstone RH9 8JB. Buyers: Entry is by donation. Sellers: All vehicles £10.00 with trailers an additional £3.00. Open for set up from 9.00am with gates opening to buyers at 10.00am. Thursday, June 22, 1.30pm Reigate Arthritis Care Support Group Session and Talk Woodhatch Centre, Whitebeam Drive, Reigate RH2 7LS Exercise class starts at 1.30pm, followed by a talk from Apurva Sharma from Right at Home on hip operations.
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STYLE
Conditioning Your Hair For Summer
The summer sun and heat can take it out of our hair - now more than ever conditioning is important to keep tresses looking and feeling great! By Shelley Welti
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ere are our favourite homemade recipes to keep your hair looking HOT and frazzle-free.
Mediterranean Moisture We all know that the healthy Mediterranean diet and olive oil go hand-in-hand, so it istime to take inspiration from the strong locks, and diets of the Italians, Spanish and Greeks and treat our hair to an olive oil treatment. Warm up 125ml of olive oil and drench your tresses with it. Then cover with a plastic bag, wrap in a towel and relax for 45 minutes. Simply shampoo and rinse out to reveal revived and happy hair! Oil Rich Avocado Mask The superfood of the moment – is there nothing the humble avocado cannot do? Instead of mashing it up for your toast, mix with an egg and apply to wet hair for a moisture-rich treatment that will have your hair back to its bouncy best before breakfast. After 20 minutes, wash off and style as normal. Rich in vitamins and fatty acids, this trusty avocado treatment should be used once a week to restore a healthy shine to stressed-out tresses. An Egg-cellent Moisture Treatment Our locks need protein to be healthy, so this eggcellent DIY egg treatment will certainly help to make tired tresses feel fabulous again. Simply mix two egg yolks with two teaspoons of vegetable oil and two teaspoons of water and massage into your hair after shampooing. Leave for 30 minutes then rinse out with cool water for hair that feels shiny and strong!
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Bananas for a Banana Mask Reach for the fruit bowl and instead of tucking into a banana, mash it up with a tablespoon of olive oil until it resembles a puree to create a hair mask that will not only smell fruity but leave your locks feeling juicy too! Massage into dry hair and leave for at least thirty minutes. Rinse thoroughly, shampoo and style as normal. Conditioning Coconut Not just for the kitchens of the health-conscious; coconut oil really is a natural wonder product when it comes to dry skin and hair. Spoon a tablespoon of coconut oil and heat for a few seconds to turn into a liquid. Then apply to the ends of damp hair. For sun-frazzled locks, leave on overnight and shampoo out the next morning for further conditioning.
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Changing Seasons – Here Comes The Sun! Thinking of accessorising for summer? The warmth of summer is here, so now is the time to add some summery ideas to your interior designing to make sure you change with the seasons! By Jacob White
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une sees the longest day, the beginning of the Wimbledon Championships and Glastonbury Festival – all sure fire signs that the height of the British summer is here and we have a listed of the top 10 ways for you to get your home buzzing to the sights, scents and colours of the summer vibe of 2017! Pare Down Why not think of your home as a holiday apartment and see it in a new light? Get rid of pieces of furniture and fabrics which are dark or gloomy and stow away those heavy accessories, save the throws for autumn and winter!
Garden Fresh Bring the outdoors in! Freshly picked flowers can do marvels to a home – it is always best to go for arrangements that feature warm colours such as bold oranges and vibrant pinks – save reds and purples for the winter months!
Live Natural Add some organic appeal to your home! Why not consider introducing plants into the home? Some plants will require little care and they will be the perfect addition to a summery table or side unit display – natural equals character!
Furniture Update An effective way to bring new life to old furniture and add a splash of colour is to give a tired chair or table a new life with some summery hues! Make sure you properly prime the furniture before adding tones such as sky blue and grassy green.
Dine Colourfully Meal time is another chance for you to add a splash of colour to your – mix in some bright floral or tropical themes which will ramp-up your summertime look! A great idea is to set-up a small table to create an impromptu bar with bottles.
Swap Art If you have a dark wall or two in your home why not add some colourful art pieces? The art does not have to be expensive with affordable pieces available online or from a local charity shop. One large or several small pieces can do the trick!
New View A fireplace is great focal point during the winter months but why not considering moving your furniture away during summer? Rather than huddling around a source of winter warmth shift the focus to a window or French doors!
Emotional Fabric The colours we choose can instantly lift a room’s mood and in turn yours and that of your house guests. Try bright, botanical prints for 2017 on bedding. Let the patterns shine but make sure to keep the wall colours neutral.
Summer Scents If you like to have a fresh scent running through your home – whether you use candles, infuser sticks or plug-ins make sure you change with the seasons! Evergreen is good for winter but summer should be about ocean breeze!
Go Casual The summer offers opportunities to find unexpected uses for formal serving piece. Mix things up a little and be original, why not try these ideas – a silver try for holding your glassware or plant your herb garden in a champagne bucket!
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Water adds another dimension to any garden – the sight and sound of running water can lift and relax us no matter how stressful our day has been. The additional sound and light a water feature offers can bring a garden to life. Here are simple ideas to ensure your water feature is at is best. By Jacob White
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he design of your water feature is important – it must be something that you can live with and be within your budget. The water feature does not have to include sculptures or fussy glitz – a simple, informal wildlife pool can still be stunning as an attractive addition as well as a learning resource. If you decide a pond is for you then here are some tip tops to make sure it works for you: Pond Life To ensure your new garden pond does not leak away use a good-quality liner such as a EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) liner which is at least 1mm thick. It is recommended that you lay the liner across an underlay.
Three-quarters of the sides of the pond should be planted with plants such as flowering rush or marsh marigold and although a natural pond does not get cleaned if you find your pond becomes sludgy use calcium sulphate to clean.
The drums must be installed outside of the pond – if you’re using the filter as part of an elaborate fountain it should be in keeping with it. If you are keeping fish it can be challenging to keep the water clear and you will need a more sophisticated filter.
Crystal Clear To keep a pond crystal clear you need to install a filtration system otherwise draining, cleaning and refilling is far too time-consuming. Self-cleaning drum filters which are either gravity-fed or pumped are a good choice for a pond novice.
Water Retention Water features lose water through evaporation faster than you may think – you can install an automatic top-up unit fitted with a sensor but these can be expensive and by law cannot be filled from the mains supply - a cheaper alternative is a garden hose.
Find Balance A good pH balance with no algal outbreaks is essential, to achieve this the pond needs to be ideally an area of 30m3 with a depth of around 1.5m in place and try to cover around two-thirds of the water surface with floating plants.
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For a healthier life we often think that we need to make a major overhaul but in fact it is far more simple than that and we have some quick and simple five minute health wins for you! By Jacob White The relentless pace of life in 2017 coupled with the constant pressures of work and home life mean we all too often spend little time thinking about our health and wellbeing. However, some small changes can make a big difference in the long-term because looking after ourselves today means we will be able to function more efficiently at work and at home and we will be less likely to succumb to illness. Get Moving The NHS recommends around 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week plus time on strength exercises. Many say they cannot spare the time, however, studies show that shorter bursts of high intensity or sprint exercises have greater health benefits so the excuse of little time does not wash! Top Tip! Remember, any exercise is better than no exercise! Try this, set your watch or mobile device for a five minute workout. Sprint as fast as you can (on the spot if necessary) for 20 seconds, jog for a further 20 seconds and then walk for 20 seconds and all you need to do is repeat this five times. Forward Planning The saying is that ‘failing to prepare is preparing to fail’ – when surrounded by unhealthy choices at every turn it is no surprise that our willpower can let us down when we are stressed, tired or hungry. Top Tip! Take five minutes each day to plan your meals and buy healthy snacks for when you are on the go!
Phone A Friend It is well known that a good network of friends and successful relationships help maintain a healthy state of mind. Despite, this 1 in 4 of us still suffer from a form of mental health struggle in our life. Top Tip! Take five minutes out of your busy day to chat with a friend or work colleague about what is on your mind – by doing so you are strengthening your relationship as well as keeping your mind refreshed.
Breathe Thinking about our physical health is one thing but sometimes we neglect our mental health. Our brain needs downtime, stop for at least five minutes each day and focus on your breathing. Top Tip! Set a timer and sit in a quiet place, this could even be in your car before work or before visiting a local supermarket. Focus on taking deep breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth.
Positive Thinking There are times when even the most optimistic amongst us feel as though the world is waging war on us – at work deadlines are dragging us down and at home we feel like we are being left listless. It is not just a cliché – looking on the bright side of life can make things feel better and breed success. Top Tip! Rather than feeling down in the dumps, use five minutes of your time to list all of the things that you can feel grateful for regardless of their size. Lift your mood and make this a regular habit!
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Make Father’s Day With Dottymango
Sunday, June 18 is Father’s Day and if you are unsure what to buy for your Father, Father-In-Law or Step-Dad, or you are looking for something unique for him why not see what online home accessory and gift shop Dottymango Gifts have on offer?
Dottymango Gifts
The online home accessory and gift shop offers a range of charming, rustic and handcrafted accessories, perfect for any home – each wrapped and sent with a personal touch. Now, Dottymango Gifts is specialising in beautifully bespoke handcrafted and personalised plaques for that personal and special gift for events including Father’s Day. Founder and owner of Dottymango Gifts Louise Lewis says she wanted her own business for as long as she can remember before setting up the company in September 2016. Louise says: “I have ploughed all my time and effort into sourcing the most beautiful stock and creating personalised handcrafted wooden plaques myself. Whilst the concept of an online shop was my idea – the name was a joint family decision.” “I pride this business by giving it the personal touch. Responding to emails from customers personally and making sure each package is wrapped nicely and sent with care” Louise adds. Contact Dottymango Gifts today!
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