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RH10 EDITION - FEBRUARY 2015 - ISSUE 104 Delivered to 28,000 homes & businesses in the RH10 postcode

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Welcome to our February issue Love is all around us…

Happy February! All months seem to have a theme, don’t they?

October is Halloween, November is Fireworks Night, December is Christmas, January is the New Year.

When it comes to February it’s the theme that people either love or hate. Valentine’s Day, where couples throughout the country show their love for their other half in many romantic gestures, each year overtakes on social media with people showing how much they’re loved.

But we can flip it around, too. Learning to love yourself is just as important, and sometimes harder, than learning to love other people.

And once you’ve got that sorted, well - you’re pretty invincible I think.

There are so many local groups making a huge impact in the community, that it’s our mission to tell you all about them! We’re looking for people to get in touch about their plans for 2015, so if that’s you or you know of a group in 2015 in need of some exposure - let us know!

Have a great month,

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HOMES 18 Choosing fabrics

for the home GARDENS 28 A passion for potatoes FOOD AND DRINK 34 Satay vegetable skewers

with spring onion noodles CHILDREN AND EDUCATION 38 School’s out,

it’s check up time HEALTH 40 Seven reasons why you

should love yourself first STYLE 45 Love is in the air

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Matthew Arnold Intro - 3

The Award Winning, Sussex Health Care Group are excited to announce the opening of their brand new purpose built care facilities at Rapkyns Care Centre, Broadbridge Health, nr. Horsham.

The facilities are comprised of two buildings, each purpose-built, consisting of four 10 bedded units. These are specifically for clients with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions as well as for people with autism or young people leaving school or college with profound learning and physical disabilities.

These buildings bring a exciting new service to potential clients which include all the latest technologies and also provides residential, respite and outreach placements.

Within the grounds, there is a brand new gymnasium facility which provides equal opportunities and access regardless of the service user’s ability or health status.

Providing the right support to enable service users to train in a safe and highly effective manner. Whether it is to work on strength, fitness or just increase general health, service users will receive all the help and motivation to help them achieve their goal.

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What’s more, this service is available to people within the local community as well as for people who are living in a residential setting or at home seeking a private outreach service.

Sussex Health Cares enthusiasm for the latest high-tech, interactive technology systems are of a strong focal point. New interactive technology systems have been installed, whereby service users are encouraged to make choices which can involve number games, pictorial and floor games. All of which are fantastic sensory learning tools that have the capacity to engage the service users and are suitable for any ability.

Whether the choice is to play individually or interact with one another in a group, the systems can be controlled by simply moving on or over the projected image or by using their eyes as a mouse.

The team at Rapkyns Care Centre are genuinely passionate about the people in their care and their wellbeing is always at the centre of everything they do.

As well as the use of the above new services, service users attend social outings and outreach services with the help and support of the homes dedicated mini bus service.

Arts, Crafts and Cooking seem to be one of the many popular activities along with the strong emphasis around community presence. Rapkyns Care Centre has the added benefit of a beautiful and diverse landscape, which clients are encouraged to explore and utilise as stimulation for their creative projects.

The sessions are intended to trigger the learning of new skills or improve those they already have.

Sussex Health Care is committed to genuine inclusion for people of any ability.

“One adult in particular surprised us all. Having achieved accreditation for 2014, We had no idea how cognitively able he Investors in People Standards (IIP), the was, it is hard to get much response from group operates with professionalism and excellence, with over 25 years of healthcare him, but when we introduced him to in Sussex, offering a range of quality the eye gaze straight away he realized person-centred services. he was controlling it by himself.

He got through a lot of the games quickly! For more information about Rapkyns He was deliberately closing his eyes to stop Care Centre and other Sussex Health the game and starting again, teasing us! Care services call 01403 219828 It was a very emotional day for us.” or alternatively email becky.davis@sussexhealthcare.co.uk.

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Transport

Improvements for Crawley Noise from the M23, for some residents in neighbourhoods that are close to the motorway, I know can be a problem.

In the House of Commons, recently I welcomed an additional £350 million that the Government are investing in West Sussex highways, as well as an extra £18 million for Crawley’s roads.

Therefore, I asked the Transport Secretary about the resurfacing of parts of the M23 with a quieter surface and will be following this up.

The Government recently announced that across the South East, around £1.4 billion will be invested in the roads, as part of 18 new schemes.

These plans build on improvements which began in 2010, including an upgrade scheme to the M25 that will create four lanes throughout by the end of 2014, and the newly-widened A23 which has opened south of Crawley.

This announcement preceded the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement a few months ago, which included good news for air passengers.

I have been campaigning against Air Passenger Duty for years, and I am pleased that the Government have abolished this charge for under 12s from next May, and for under 16s from the following March.

Gigging to Beat Blood Cancer On Friday 20th February, Pound Hill resident Jayne Archer will be hosting her first event of the year to raise funds for her late husband’s tribute fund.

Jayne, whose husband Mark Henry Archer died aged 49 years old, after being diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, just forty days earlier, is hoping to raise £50,000 for The Mark Henry Archer Tribute Fund at Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research by time she is fifty, in just four years’ time.

Gigging to Beat Blood Cancer, held at Goffs Park Social Club in Crawley, will be the first charity event for 2015 and Jayne hopes it will be a great start to another year of fundraising: 6 - Community

“I’m so excited to be hosting the Gigging to Beat Blood Cancer event.

Mark and I loved attending gigs and I know this would be a night he would have enjoyed. The band, Long Way Back, are fantastic and I’m sure it’s going to be a great low-cost night out, for a good cause.”

Additionally, the cost of flying will become more transparent, as airlines will be required to list the charges separately from the cost of the actual ticket.

It is reassuring to see that a number of Gatwick based airlines have pledged to pass the APD saving on to passengers, and I hope that many more will do so in the interests of Crawley’s hardworking taxpayers.

If I am ever able to assist anyone in Crawley, please contact me using the details below.

Best wishes Henry Smith MP 020 7219 7043 - Westminster 01293 934554 - Crawley To book tickets to the Gigging to Beat Blood Cancer event on Friday 20th February held at Goffs Park Social Club from 7pm, email mhamemorialevent@btinternet.com or visit: www.facebook.com/pages/ Mark-Henry-Archer-Tribute-Fund-atLeukaemia-and-Lymphoma-Research The gig is just one event that the fundraiser has planned this year, with two quiz nights, a tea party and a very scary personal challenge coming up between now and June – more on this nearer the time!

Tickets for the fundraiser cost just £10 per person and also include a buffet. “It will be a fun evening for all, bring friends and family and your dancing shoes,” says Jayne, who last year raised over £5,000 for the fund, through dog walks, football tournaments, quiz nights, a golf day and a tea party.

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Local Air Ambulance Charity Needs YOU! Life-saving charity Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance is on the look-out for more volunteers to get involved, as the celebrations for its 25th anniversary get underway.

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of the organisation and absolutely vital to our operation in terms of raising funds and awareness.”

To join an exciting array of Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance’s team of volunteers - including former patients, bankers, teachers, “They can give as little or as pilots and even a magician, much of their time as they like, visit: www.kssairambulance.

From selling merchandise and all new recruits will receive org.uk/involved/volunteering, and representing the charity an induction and training in call Amy Hamer on at cheque presentations, to each of their chosen roles,” Amy 01622 833806 or email placing/ emptying collection continues. “We are celebrating amyhamer@kssairambulance.org.uk. boxes and office administration our Silver Jubilee this year and tasks, there are plenty of we need more volunteers to roles for local residents to get help organise events in the involved with. community.”

“As a charity, we cover a region in excess of 3,500 square miles with a population of 4.5million people,” Amy Hamer Head of Volunteer Resource tells us.

“Volunteering is an opportunity for people to “give something back” to the community, meet new people and gain work experience.”

Could you benefit from a FREE Home Fire Safety Check?

Local residents are being urged to take up FREE home fire safety checks from West Sussex Fire and Rescue to help prevent fires within the home.

As a recent national Government survey found, more than one third of fires occurred in dwellings in Great Britain where no alarm was installed. The report also shockingly found that the risk of dying in a fire for elderly people (65 and over) is over twice as high as the average for all ages.

“Our Home Fire Safety Checks have been crucial in reducing the number of people being injured in house fires,” Community Fire Safety Officer Jackie Boyle explains.

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“The Home Safety Check is free and we prioritise the visits for those most at risk of a fire.

The local fire crew will phone to arrange a convenient time to call round, offer straightforward fire safety advice, and fit smoke alarms if needed.”

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service wants to especially reach those who:

• Use a Community Alarm service like Careline or Lifeline • Have a cognitive impairment affecting their ability to remember things or retain information, such as dementia To request a Home Fire Safety Check call free on 0800 328 6487 or visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire

• Are 65 or over and live alone • Have a physical disability or frailty affecting their ability to summon help or escape in an emergency • Have a sensory impairment or difficulty hearing a standard smoke alarm To advertise call - 01293 824088

RH10 Students Celebrate Awards Crawley and Pound Hill Kumon Study Centre students have been celebrating reaching international standard level in a recent awards ceremony.

So what is Kumon?

“Kumon is a unique method of learning designed to give each and every child skills to last a lifetime,” Sarah explains.

The centre, which teaches “Through studying the Maths via the Kumon method and English programmes, (focusing on independent children will develop learning) recognised the independent learning skills and accomplishments of it’s students increased self-confidence as - fifty of which achieved Kumon they work out how to overcome International Standard; a global challenges by themselves. “ level for their age/ year group.

“Our aim is for children who “The students who had achieved study with us to become an these levels have been doing independent, advanced learner, exceptionally well at school, with a positive attitude to study. have great confidence and Based on practice makes perfect ability in their subject, excellent and ensuing the foundations are study skills (which helps them strong, we build confidence and with other subjects too) and help children to achieve their are achieving his/ her potential,” potential. Whether a child is instructor Sarah Hirst says. struggling or gifted in a subject

we work at their level and at their pace,” the trained teacher continues.

During February the centre is running a free trial for two weeks, giving local families the opportunity to undertake a taster programme and see how it can work for them.

If you’d like to find out more about Crawley and Pound Hill Study Centre (and the free two-week trial) contact Sarah on: 01444 811448 or visit: www.kumon.co.uk/ Crawley-Pound-Hill.

Pound Hill Crafters Knit Commemorative Piece Members of local group, Knit and Natter who meet at St Barnabas Pastoral Centre have recently worked together on a piece commemorating those who fell in the First Wold War.

African orphans, affected by aids. The caring crafters have also raised funds for the church through selling their knits at The wall hanging was displayed church open days and fairs too. on the wall in St. Barnabas Church over Remembrance Knit and Natter meet at With red strips, hearts, poppies weekend in November. At St Barnabas Pastoral Centre, and embroidery work, the knit the time of going to print, Worth Road, RH10 7EB was the handiwork of nine the knitted piece is waiting every Thursday afternoon, members of the group, taking to have a substantial backing 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm. almost half a year to complete. added for preservation, and the group hope that it will soon “The idea for the wall hanging find a more permanent home came from Annie Fisher who in either the church or in the suggested it after watching the pastoral centre, for visitors to TV drama Crimson Fields,” Jane continue to admire.

Stanford from Knit and Natter explains. “Seven of us knitted This is not the first time that the red strips, while Annie the creative community group knitted the hearts and poppies have pulled together on a and Doreen embroidered project, with many members initials on the hearts. The taking time to make knitted whole piece was then jumpers to send to South 10 - Community

stitched together and took approximately five months to complete.”

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COMMUNITY WHAT’S ON 5th February 2015, Thursday, 10am - 2pm Maria's Good As New Sale Crawley Hospital Foyer, West Green Drive, RH11 7DH 8th February 2015, Sunday, 9.45am - 3pm Ashplats Conservation Group will be meeting at East Court Sports Pavilion at 9:45am on the second Sunday of the month. This month we will be trying to uncover some of the lost history of the wood. No special skills are needed and there will be tasks for all abilities. For more information visit www.ashplats.org or ring Chris on 01342 311198, or just turn up on the day. Accompanied children are more than welcome.

Wear old clothes and brink a drink, and some lunch.

17th February 2015, Tuesday, The League Of Friend of Crawley Hospitals - Quiz Night Crawley Jubilee Club, Jubilee Walk, Three Bridges, RH10 1LQ. For more details contact Maria on 01293 403432 18th February 2015, Wednesday, 10am - 3pm Mid Week Collectors Fair Chequer Mead Arts Centre, De La Warr Road, EAST GRINSTEAD RH19 3BS. 12 -15 dealers offering postcards, stamps, coins and other collectables.

Free admission, Car park, Café. Enquiries 01342 327554 19th February 2015, Thursday, 10am - 2pm Maria's Good As New Sale Crawley Hospital Foyer, West Green Drive, RH11 7DH 25th February 2015, Wednesday, 8pm East Grinstead RSPB - Illustrated Talk The Frozen Wastes – Finland, Norway, Spitzbergen, Japan – Mike Mockler.

All meetings take place at Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 3LT starting at 20.00. Visitors £4.

Contact Lesley Berry on 01342 324955 for more details 26th February 2015, Thursday, 2.30pm Reigate Arthritis Care Support Group Dr. Ursula Davies will lead a group discussion about arthritis.

Our meetings are at the Woodhatch Centre, Woodhatch, contact telephone number is 01737 242193. 

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RH Uncovered: Case Study The Brigitte Trust

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Client:

The Brigitte Trust is an independent registered charity offering emotional support and practical help at home to people facing life-threatening illness. They first contacted us when they were looking for more volunteers in the RH6 area.

1) Why did you decide to advertise your business with RH Uncovered magazines in the first place?

2) How successful would you say that your campaign with the RH Uncovered magazines has been?

We were introducing our charity and its service into a new area and also wanted to recruit volunteers – RH6 Uncovered provided the ideal coverage for us. We support people in their homes at the end of life so it’s quite a specialised area and our funds are limited and need to be used to get the maximum return.

We were delighted with the response from our advertising – and when we chatted to the new volunteers at the end of the course several of them said that they always read and keep the magazine and look forward to receiving it.

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“We were delighted with the response from our advertising ” 3) Why would you choose the RH Uncovered titles over other magazines you have used?

By its nature our advertising has to be targeted and bring in results on a tight budget – and RH6 Uncovered in particular did the job for us!

4) What does the future hold for your relationship with RH Uncovered magazines.

Whenever we need to promote our service and recruit volunteers from the RH area we will definitely return to you. As a small registered charity every penny counts and we are also grateful of your free editorial coverage.

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Choosing fabrics for the home Patterned, textured, subtle or spectacular, fabrics can transform a room.

How to choose fabrics Before buying, ask to borrow a swatch or length of fabric so you can see how the fabric looks in situ, at different times of the day and night.

Ask these questions before you start: • Width? The wider the fabric, the better the value, and the less sewing will be required. 140cm is average.

• Weight? Heavier fabrics are usually too bulky for small projects, while lighter fabrics usually wear more quickly.

• Durability? Fabric is divided into categories depending on whether it will be subjected to light, general or heavy domestic use.

• Washable? And, if so, has it been pre-shrunk?

• If it’s patterned, what size is the repeat?

Large patterns require more fabric so that you can match the repeats.

Types of fabric Fabrics are composed of natural or synthetic fibres, or blends of them, and made using a wide variety of weaves.

FIBRES

Silk comes in intense colours and has an attractive, lustrous surface.

Viscose is made from wood pulp.

It is hard-wearing and durable.

Wool is breathable, warm, naturally water-resistant and available in a wide range of thicknesses and textures.

WEAVES Bouclé has a looped pile.

LOOSE COVERS • Choose a fabric that is washable and substantial enough to hold its shape yet soft enough to be comfortable: medium-weight cottons, linens or blends, or light wools are all ideal.

CURTAINS Corduroy features pile in stripes that may • Curtains can be made of practically any be narrow or wide. fabric, from cotton and linen to velvet, silk or wool.

Damasks contrast matt and shiny areas of pattern and are usually • Consider unusual fabrics such as blankets, rather traditional in style. tweed, fleece, or perhaps a sari or chintz quilt.

Jacquards feature a complex, raised pattern.

• Very thick, heavy fabrics will be too bulky for small window openings.

Moiré is a water-mark pattern, often found on silks.

• Sheer fabrics will not hold a crisp fold and will allow light through.

Plain weaves have a smooth surface.

Satin is heavy with a lustrous surface, usually made from silk or polyester.

CUSHIONS • Choose almost any fabric, within reason.

Twill weave produces diagonal or zig-zag lines on the surface.

• Try using remnants from fabric used elsewhere in the room

Velvet may be made from a variety of fibres and features a luxurious, soft pile.

BED AND TABLE LINEN • Light to medium weight cottons, linens and cotton or linen blends are best.

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Satay Vegetable Skewers

With Spring Onion Noodles Serves 4 Ready in 30 Mins If you are short on time but still want a flavoursome supper then try these delicious vegetable kebabs with a lovely spicy peanut sauce. For non-veggie kebabs replace the aubergine with cubes of lean pork or chicken fillet and cook for 15-20 minutes until the meat is cooked through and lightly charred.

Ingredients 100g crunchy peanut butter 25g creamed coconut, chopped 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 garlic clove peeled and crushed 4 tbsp soy sauce 3 small peppers (red, green and yellow), deseeded and cut into 2.5cm pieces 4 thick slices of aubergine 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into slim wedges 3 tbsp sesame oil 4 nests fine egg noodles 4 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced

Place the peanut butter, Preheat a cast-iron coconut, chilli powder and 3 griddle pan until almost 1 garlic in a small pan with 180ml smoking. Whisk 2 tbsp of the water. Heat gently, stirring all the time, for 2-3 minutes until the coconut has dissolved and the sauce has thickened.

Remove from the heat, stir in half the soy sauce. Thin down with a little more water to get a pouring consistency, if necessary.

Par-boil the peppers in 2 a pan of boiling water for 2 minutes, drain well and pat

dry with kitchen paper. Cut the aubergine slices into quarters.

Thread the peppers and aubergine onto 8 pre-soaked wooden skewers with the onion wedges.

oil and remaining soy sauce together and brush all over the vegetable kebabs. Cook the kebabs on the hot griddle pan for 6-8 minutes, turning frequently until tender and lightly charred.

Meanwhile, cook the 4boiling noodles in a large pan of water for 3-4 minutes

until just tender. Drain well and toss together with the rest of the sesame oil and the spring onions. Serve the kebabs on the noodles and drizzle over the satay sauce.

Tip: If you don’t have a griddle pan cook the kebabs under a pre-heated grill or use a heavy-based shallow frying pan and add a little oil.

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FOOD AND DRINK

Hot drinks - Fresh home cooked food & soups Conference Catering available Book the meeting room and we can provide tea/coffee on arrival and a lunch menu

Football Parties Available,

as well as catering for other social events

01293 882252 - stepneys@outlook.com Maidenbower Pavillion, Maidenbower Drive, Crawley, RH10 7HG

Grange Farm Shop Grange Farm, Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down RH10 4EY

BUY BRITISH, BUY LOCAL

Home Reared Meat, Wild Venison & Game, Fruit & Veg, Farm Fresh Milk & Ice Cream, Eggs, Honey & much more Also Pure & Rare Breed Poultry & Ducks for sale

Open Tues - Sat 9am-5.30pm

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 Retail Shop For All Your Sugarcraft Needs  Sugarcraft Classes  Wedding and Celebration Cakes Made to Order

Tel: 01293 863 600 www.cake-design.co.uk

Unit 1, Birchfield Park, Ifield Rd. Charlwood, Surrey RH6 0DZ

Centre Cafe Unit 81, Rowfant Business Centre

Tel: 07730 869 855

Traditional English Breakfast & a wide selection of hot & cold sandwhiches & baguettes.

All food made to order, using fresh locally sourced produce and L.R Flanagans Master Butchers Sausages Eat in or Take Away Open: Mon - Fri 8am - 3pm Sat 8am - 12pm

Garry and his team at The Hillside Inn Pound Hill offer a warm welcome throughout the year

Now taking bookings for Valentines Day, call now to book

Call 01293 883346

Balcombe Road, Pound Hill RH10 7SX www.mantramagazines.co.uk

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Comfort with Character The Regency is a small independent hotel where we aim to provide first class hospitality in a professional friendly manner.

We cater for Christenings, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Funeral receptions, Conferences, Meetings, Training Courses etc.

At The Regency you will find the perfect setting for any reception.

Exclusive private hire of venue at competitive prices, plenty of free car parking. Conveniently located within 2 minutes of J10 of M23, 5 minutes from Crawley Town, 5 minutes from Gatwick, 5 minutes from Surrey & Sussex crematorium.

Call 01293 887 433 or Email regencyhotel@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.regencyhotel-gatwick.co.uk

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School’s Out, It’s Check up Time While the school holidays are about spending quality time having fun as a family, it also provides the perfect opportunity to fit in those appointments that you’ve been putting off. With the February half term break just around the corner, get those FREE check-ups booked in, as local healthcare professionals explain spending just ten minutes out of a half term holiday can be beneficial to your child’s overall health: “Children rarely complain about their sight, but often show in their behaviour that there may be a problem,” Alex Marcou from Alexander Opticians explains. “This can include sitting too close to the TV, rubbing their eyes a lot, holding objects very close to the face and blinking a lot. If you notice one eye turning

Science & MathsTutor

either in or out (squint/lazy eye) treatment is far more effective if started age 2-3 rather than later in their development.”

For instance, a lot of parents do not realise that fruit juices cause decay because they have very high sugar content.”

As 80% of a child’s learning is accomplished through sight, regular optician appointments (recommended once a year, between the ages of 4-16) can spot many underlying conditions and ensure your child learns to their full potential, whilst twiceyearly dental check-ups are recommended to keep teeth and gums healthy.

Ann King, practice manager of Concordia Dental also makes a valid point about routine appointments keeping the fear of visiting the dentist at bay, during later life: “The earlier the visits begin, the more relaxed the child will be. This will help the child get used to the noises, smells and surroundings and prepare them for future visits.

They will learn techniques to protect their teeth from decay, “A recent national survey of and get them into a good children’s oral health has found routine to provide them with that more than 1 in 10 three strong and healthy teeth for a year old children have visible lifetime.” signs of decay,” Dr Andrew Hopkins of Oakmead Dental To find your nearest care says. “A check-up gives us optician or dentist visit: a valuable opportunity to give www.nhs.uk/Service-Search. important preventive advice.

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED Got a spare room?

WORRIED about SCIENCE, MATHS & other EXAM GRADES?

Having PROBLEMS WITH STUDY? For PATIENCE and UNDERSTANDING from an experienced and qualified private tutor, contact:

Jeff Smith BSc. Eng. A.M.I. Mech. E.

Tel: 01342 326063

jeff_smith8008@yahoo.co.uk

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Why not consider hosting French Students or French Teachers staying mid-week and out all day?

Earn extra income without any long term commitment.

Call Debbie for more info on 07719 268 945 or Email: debbieuk@btconnect.com

Is offering a safe, fun Breakfast and After School Club for children aged 3-12 at the Charis Centre, West Green Breakfast Club 7.30 - 8.40am After School Club 3.00 - 6.00pm HOLIDAY PLAY SCHEME STARTS April 2015 Contact: Henrietta 07851627295, Khloe 07582757470 E: Totz2teenz@live.co.uk W: www.totz2teenz.org.uk To advertise call - 01293 824088

CHILDREN AND EDUCATION

Fun and safe swimming for: Babies, Toddlers, Children & Aquanatal in our new purpose built pool.

Small group or private lessons.

All instructors are ASA qualified.

For more info and reviews visit www.floydswimschool.co.uk and call 07894 071 486 to enrol.

Near Shipley Bridge Garage, RH6 9TE

If you are concerned with any aspect of your child’s leg & foot development, book to see our paediatric podiatrist. In-toeing walking Pain in legs or feet Changes in foot shape  Abnormal walking style  Unusual toe shape/curly toes Tip toe walking  Heel pain  Flat feet  Collapsing arches

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Seven reasons

why you should love yourself first The shops are full of pink cards, fluffy pink toys and symbols of love. But who is the most important person to love in your life? I suspect most of you will not put yourself first.

But you should do.

Why are you so important?

Why should you love yourself first?

You spend 24/7 with yourself.

It’s a long time to spend with someone you are not happy with. Ask yourself right now, do you always say ‘things never go right for me’. Yes? But it’s not healthy. So try to treat yourself like your own best friend, because you are.

What about your health?

When you are constantly arguing with those little negative thoughts in your head, it’s a real stress on your body. Your mind wants you to think that all your thoughts are correct! But the truth is that your mind is just one part of you. It isn’t all of you.

Hypnotherapy, NLP and many other therapies can help you see this.

Your decision-making will be more positive when you love and appreciate yourself.

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is to admit you should stop listening to the rubbish your mind is telling you.

Self love improves self image.

You are drawn to a person who smiles at you in the street or makes that effort to say hello as they serve you in a shop.

Try smiling or chatting with the person who walks past you everyday in the street. How does it feel to do this?

Loving yourself can help you look and feel younger. If you are always wearing a frown and hiding your head towards your shoulders, it ages you.

A little known fact - it takes a lot less muscles to smile than to frown.

Loving yourself can help you find love. Don’t hide all those things you find quirky about yourself. Those features are the ones that will help you find your soulmate. Love your uniqueness.

Give yourself a break. You’re not perfect. No one is. It is OK to have an off day.

Give yourself a duvet day to watch that Romcom.

Becky Wells, www.beckywells.com Personal Development Hypnotherapist www.payitforwarduk.net

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a natural state of heightened awareness that occurs within all of us. It allows us to open our minds to beneficial suggestions and allows the client to use their imagination to make positive changes.

A brief way to describe a feeling similar to hypnosis is that moment you’ve been watching TV and not heard a word that’s been said, even though you’ve been staring straight at the screen.

Alternatively it’s the car journey where you wonder how you got to a certain place.

Your mind is on auto-pilot and must have been in control, otherwise there would probably have been an accident.

What can hypnotherapy help with?

• Agoraphobia • Anxiety • Blushing • Confidence Building • Depression • Fears and Phobias • Gambling • Guilt • Habits and Compulsions • IBS • Insecurity • Insomnia • Memory Recall • Nail biting • Nervousness • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Pain Control • Panic Attacks • Public Speaking • Smoking • Stress Management • Timidity • Trauma • Weight Problems • Worry To advertise call - 01293 824088

HEALTH

31st January – 10.00am

Vision correction for the over 40’s Lenses, lasers, cataracts and corneas

5th February – 7.00pm Cosmetic Surgery

25th February – 7.00pm Varicose Veins in association with the Whiteley Clinic

5th March – 7.00pm Cosmetic Surgery

Book your space now

0800 917 4922

www.mcindoesurgical.co.uk info@mcindoesurgical.co.uk

Mr Damian Lake Consultant Ophthalmologist, Corneal and Refractive Surgeon Tel: 07740019902 info@damianlake.com

Private Appointments at The McIndoe Hospital, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3EB. NHS Appointments The Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead.

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HEALTH

LOOSEYoga Studios A dedicated space for yoga, meditation, pregnancy yoga, mum & baby classes & hot yoga in the heart of Crawley.

25 classes a week for all levels, lots of classes at discounted rates for beginners, All information including weekly schedules & directions on our website.

Quote CRAWLEY5 for a 5% discount

07930406878

studio@looseyoga.co.uk www.looseyoga.co.uk

41 Gatwick Road, Manor Royal, RH10 9RD

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HEALTH FOOT HEALTH CARE

ELIZABETH POTTS MCFHP MAFHP Registered member of the British Association of foot health professionals.

 Nails (Hands & Feet)  Corns  Calluses  Ingrowing Toenails  Verrucae  Fungal infections  Athletes foot Appointments in the comfort of your own home

01342 833 346 - 07518 153 420

COMFORT FOOT CARE CLINICS Ashurst Wood, Turners Hill & Crawley or request a home visit

Victoria Vaughan S.A.C. Dip FHPP FHPT  Corns  In-growing Toenails  Thickened Nails  Verruca  Fungal infections  Athletes Foot  Cracked Heels  Hard Skin  Regular Nail Cutting

0759 363 0863 EMINATIONS ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC Mr Tim Burrows Lic.Ac.MBAcC

• HARD SKIN • CORNS • PROBLEM NAILS • VERRUCAE • HEEL PAIN • CRACKED HEELS • FUNGAL CONCERNS • DIABETIC FEET • INGROWN TOENAILS • WALKING ANALYSIS

FREE CONSULTATIONS - FREE FOOT HEALTH CHECK

Treating Adults and Children Home Visits available Reduced rates for the Elderly Infertility Specialist Available Appointment Times 8am to 8pm 6 days a week.

01293 550079 193 Three Bridges Road, Crawley £10 off first treatment!

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HEALTH

Body Bliss Massage

Receive 10% off your first treatment!

Call today on 07850 189 035 & book a unique, tailor-made

massage in my treatment room in Copthorne or in the comfort of your own home. Suitable for men & women of all ages.

Email: charlotte_hollands@hotmail.com

4 treatments for £40: ● shellac fingers or toes ● eyelash tint ● mini facial ● file and polish fingers or toes ● parrafin hand treatment ● eyebrow shape

*Offer valid on production of this voucher 1st Feb - 28th Feb 2015.

Only one voucher per customer. voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Not applicable on gift vouchers.

We are now open until 8pm on Thursdays

Tel: 01293 519020 www.jkone.co.uk 31 Hazelwick Road, Three Bridges, RH10 1NA

Katie Farmer (MBPsS) Counselling Services *Professional counselling service, just £25 per session*

I am an established local counsellor, fully insured and offer a warm, confidential, safe and supportive service.

I have rooms in East Grinstead, Lingfield and Crawley.

Areas that I can offer support include:  Depression  Relationships Trauma Sexuality Life limiting illness  Eating Disorders Unemployment Panic attacks  Identity Self Esteem Anger/Rage Addictions Personality Disorders Anxiety Self HarmBereavement

For more information please call me on 07795108607, email at katiefarmer109@yahoo.co.uk or check out my website: katiefarmercounselling.co.uk.

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Over 70 styles to choose from Dyeing service available Bridesmaid & Flowergirl Shoes Shoes & Matching Bags for Special Occasions Fascinators & Hatinators to compliment your outfit.

suitables of lingfield www.suitables.co.uk

OPENING HOURS: Mon-Fri 10.00am-5.00pm Saturdays 9.30-5.00pm (FREE PARKING) Plaistow Street, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6AU (opposite village pond)

01342 832567

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Love is in the Air!

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Whether you’re single or happily coupled up, inject a little LOVE into your wardrobe with girly heart-prints, racy red accessories and feminine lacy underwear: 1.

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All you need is love shopper, Paperchase, £6.50 Lingerie, M&S, £22.00 Love and fortune ring, www.follifollie.co.uk, £35.00 Heart tag stud earrings, Accessorize, £8.00 Clayton coin purse red, www.love-my-soul.com, £29.00 Love knit jumper, M&Co, £29.00

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

£10 OFF

appointments • Business Accounts and Taxation • Self Assessment • Payroll • Bookkeeping and VAT Returns • Company Formation • Business Plans • Fixed Fees • Free Initial Appointment David Fitzpatrick FCCA Missed the tax deadline? Don’t worry, we can still help.

Tel: 01293 278 212

Email: davidfitzpatrick@taxassist.co.uk Web: www.taxassist.co.uk/davidfitzpatrick

booked by 28/02/2015

Wills Written

Lady Practitioners Free home visit

Family run business We also specialise in:

Members of The Society of Will Writers

▪ Living Wills ▪ Lasting Power of Attorney ▪ Advice on protecting your estate should your spouse / partner marry or remarry after your death ▪ Advice on Community Care ▪ Probate Advice & Assistance ▪ Pre-paid Funeral Plans ▪ Trusts

Good Wills

01342 314082 07845 599520

WWW.GOOD-WILLS.CO.UK

GOODWILLS@GOOD-WILLS.CO.UK

50% discount throughout February. T&C apply

“Brilliant job!

Thank you Dr.Kleen team” Ms Lorraine, West Green

We are an independant family run business offering: • Regular domestic cleaning and housekeeping • Spring Cleaning • End of tenancy cleaning • Move in / out cleaning • Professional carpet cleaning • Office and commercial cleaning

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INDEX Accountants, Tax Assist Accountants (Crawley), 46 Acupuncture Clinic, Eminations Acupuncture Clinic, 43 Architect, J N A Architects Ltd, 25 Beauty Salon, J K One, 45 Blinds, Blind Design, 11 Building & Construction, Alastair West Building & Property Improvements, 25 Building & Construction, Constructascape Ltd, 1 Business & Domestic Cleaning, Atlas Cleaning Solutions, 26 Cake Specialist, Cake Design, 35 Car & Van Rental, Practical Van Hire, 16 Car Dealership / Servicing , Crawley Down Group, 17 Care Home, Sussex Health Care, 4 Care Home, Sussex Health Care, 5 Carpenter/Handyman, David Lucy Carpentery, 25 Carpentry & Joinery, CDS Carpentry & Property Maintenance, 25 Carpentry & Joinery, Hayter and Smythe, 25 Carpentry & Joinery, M S Joinery, 25 Carpentry & Joinery, Richard A Bertram, 25 Carpentry Services, Paul Leare Carpentry, 25 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, North Downs Cleaning Services, 26 Carpets & Flooring, Carpet Man Sussex, 23 Children’s Breakfast Club, Shalon Tricare Ltd T/A Totz 2 Teenz, 38 Cleaning, Dr Kleen, 46 Coach Hire, Premier Transport, 9 Community Cafe, Stepney’s Cafe, 35 Conservatories, Icon Roofs Ltd, 31 Cosmetic Surgery, McIndoe Surgical Centre, 41 Counselling, Katie Farmer Counselling, 44 Curtains & Blind, Elizabeth Designs, 23 Decorators, AMC Services, 26 Dog Grooming, Tails and Scales, 12 Doors, Crawley Composite Doors, 24 Double Glazing, As Good As New, 22 Double Glazing, Surrey Window Repairs, 20 Driveways, Charlwood Landscapes Ltd, 32 Driveways, Resin Drives, 48 Driveways, Vintage Driveways, 31 Electrician, Boss Electrical Services, 26 Electrician, Sherwood Electrical, 26 Electrician, Smith Electrical, 26 Entertainment Company, Rattlesnakers, 12 Farm Shop, Grange Farm Shop, 35 Fencing, CDS Fencing, 32 Foot Health Practitioner, Bodikind, 39 Foot Health Practitioner, Bodikind, 43 Foot Health Practitioner, Comfort Care Clinic, 43 Foot Health Practitioner, Liz Potts - Foot Health Practitioner, 43 Foreign Exchange Students, Debbie Phillips, 38 Funeral Director, Stoneman Funeral Service, 13 Garage doors, G.M Garage Doors, 26 Garage Refurbishment, VSF Ltd, 7 Garage Services, Charlwood Automotives, 16 Garden Buildings & Conservatories, Cousins Conservatories & Garden Buildings, 29 Garden Design , New Dawn Garden Design, 30 Garden Maintenance and Landscape Contractors, Copthorne Garden Services, 32 Garden Maintenance and Landscape Contractors,

DLM Fencing and Gardening Services, 32 Garden Services, Eden Landscapes, 32 Garden Services, M G Garden Services, 32 Garden Services, R & M Wheller Garden Service, 32

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Gutter Cleaning & Repairs, Russell’s Gutters, 32 Handyman, I C The Handyman, 25 Health & Nutrition, The Body Lobby, 42 Hearing Care Centre, Action For Deafness, 43 Heating Services, Storaheat, 26 Heating Services, Tiltwood Heating Services, 27 Home from Home Dog Sitting, Wagging Tails, 12 Home Improvement Specialist, Watson Bros Building Ltd, 19 Home Improvement Specialist, Wealden Contracts Ltd, 19 Hotel and Restaurant, The Regency Hotel, 35 Hotels & Inns, Europa Gatwick Hotel, 12 Hypnotherapist, Becky Wells Ltd, 42 Interiors Blinds, Interior Blinds UK Ltd, 22 Kitchen & Bathroom Fitters, Flanders Kitchens & Bathrooms, 20 Kitchen and Bathroom Services, Dream Doors Interiors Ltd, 23 Landscaping, Branching Out Landscapes, 33 Landscaping, P.L.A Landscaping, 33 Lawncare and Garden Services, Earthbond, 32 Locksmiths, Lees Locks, 25 Massage Therapist, Body Bliss Massage, 44 Massage Therapist, Dawn Goodes, 44 MOT Centre, Rowfant Garage, 16 Motor Services, Fergussons Auto Services, 16 Opthalmology, Damian Lake Opthalmology, 41 Outdoor Pursuits, Blackland Farm, 39 Oven Cleaning, Dirty Ovens, 27 Oven Cleaning, Oven Rescue West Sussex, 27 Painter and Decorator, L and B Decorators, 27 Pest Control, Pest Force, 33 Plastering/General Builder, A M Brockbank, 32 Plumbing, Barry Arnold Plumbing, 26 Plumbing and Heating, Aquagas Energy Limited, 27 Plumbing and Heating, Blaze Boilers and Fires, 27 Plumbing and Heating, Tim Burberry Plumbing, 21 Property Maintenance, KLC Property Services, 27 Property Maintenance, Rapid Property Services, 27 Property Refurbishment & Construction,

Baileybridge Property Refurbishment & Construction, 21 Public House and Restaurant, The Grasshopper, 37 Public House and Restaurant, The Hillside Inn, 35 Satellite/TV, Norsat, 22 Scaffolding, Sussex Chimneys (East Grinstead Scaffolding), 20 Segway Experience, Segway Unleashed, 39 Shoes and Accessories, Suitables, 45 Skip Hire, R B Mini Skips, 33 Swimming School, Floyd Swim School, 39 Swimming School, Tracy Lowe Swim School, 39 Takeaway Food, Gaangchil Indian Takeaway, 2 Takeaway Food, The Master Fryer, 37 Taxi Services, RH10 Cars, 16 Tree Care, Bartlett Tree Experts, 30 Tree Care and Fencing, D R Newland Treecare & Fencing, 33 Tree Surgeons, All Seasons Tree Surgeons, 33 Tree Surgeons, Floran Tree, 31 Tree Surgeons, J Ledger Tree Care, 33 Tree Surgeons, Townscape Tree Works, 33 Tuition, Jeff Smith Tuition, 38 Tuition, Kumon Pound Hill, 39 Website/ Graphic Design, Laker Sharville Ltd, 46 Will Writing Service, Good Wills, 46 Will Writing Service, Thy Will Be Done, 15 Yoga Tuition, LOOSEYoga, 42

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