RH10 Uncovered September 2015 Issue

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Hello September!

We have lots to keep you occupied this month – after the family filled days of August it might be that you’ve decided you just need more room! If so, we’ve got some great ideas for creating new rooms in your home, and some smart ideas for storage too to maximise your new space.

You may have been so busy this summer that some unwelcome visitors have gone unnoticed in your garden (we’re talking weeds here!) so Pippa Greenwood has got lots of advice on how to get your garden back to its glorious best!

The autumn is always a busy month for schools and parents alike with many schools holding their open days and evenings but how do you choose the best school for your child? We’ve got some ideas to get you started.

All this and lots of community happenings in and around your local area are packed into this month’s issue!

Have a great September and we’ll see you next month,

COMMUNITY 6 Community News 16 Whats On 18 Community Groups CHILDREN AND EDUCATION 20 Questions To Ask When Choosing Your Child’s School MOTORING 24 Prevention is better than the cure FOOD AND DRINK 31 Mediterranean fish bake HEALTH 34 Managing the menopause STYLE 40 Hello Autumn!

HOMES 42 10 ways to create a new room in your house GARDENS 56 Unwelcome Visitors

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Soul Lovers Wanted to Join Local Choir!

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f you’re a fan of singing soul, funk and Motown tunes - listen up; Shout Chorus wants you to get in the groove and join them!

The fun choir, which has been running since 2013, was created by Nikki Franklin who wanted enthusiastic singers to share their love of music, without having to audition or being able to read music.

The twenty-five members are currently learning new arrangements, created

by Nikki, with soul, funk, gospel, Motown and blues vibes and would like like-minded local residents to join them!

“Nikki has created this dynamic, fun, friendly choir to give local singers an

opportunity to sing professional quality arrangements, completely by ear,” Shout Chorus member, Trudy Gillard says.

“She is an absolute inspiration and has a unique way of teaching. It’s such a feel good factor when we achieve a finished piece!”

Meeting every Wednesday at St Andrews Church in Furnace Green, Crawley, between 7.30 – 9pm, the group regularly perform in the community, with live musicians – giving members the opportunity to showcase their vocal talents!

The first visit to choir is free and new members can just drop in! However, if you’d like more information, please visit: www.shoutchorus.co.uk or email: info@shoutchorus.co.uk.

A Walk to Remember O

n Sunday 13th September, local hospice St Catherine’s will be celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of their Balcombe Walk – and you’re invited!

The family-friendly twelve mile ramble through the stunning Sussex woodland is FREE to enter and is a firm favourite event for so many local residents who want to raise money for the Crawley-based charity or to remember and commemorate the life of a loved one.

“Those we care for at the hospice leave behind children, parents, grandparents, siblings and friends,” Louise Brown, Events Fundraiser explains.

“At St Catherine’s, we understand that their journey continues, even after a loved one dies and do everything we can to offer support and guidance to the whole family, for as long as they need.”

“By taking part in the Balcombe Walk, you will help to raise money to pay for our vital services.

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Although this is a free event, we encourage everyone taking part to raise sponsorship money; £35 is enough to pay for a counselling session for a bereaved relative, giving them an opportunity to talk about their feelings.”

This year, as well as having two starting points (the first at Victory Hall, Balcombe and the second at Ardingly College Preparatory School, Haywards Heath), walkers who want to remember that special someone have the opportunity to have their loved one’s name written on a sunflower, for a donation, to be displayed on the walk. The sunflowers can then be kept as a permanent memento of the day.

Join the St Catherine’s team on Sunday 13th September for a day of celebration, stunning scenery and homemade cakes, by visiting: www.stch.org.uk.

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hen why not volunteer? Whether you’re looking to socialise, now the kids are heading back to school or you’re hoping to improve your skill set, or perhaps you just want to give something back to the community – whatever your reason; there’s never been a better time to tick volunteering off that bucket list…

Over the past year, Crawley Community and Voluntary service, based at Gleneagles Court on Brighton Rd, have had over 350 volunteering enquiries, with Volunteer Centre Coordinator, Shelley Jones giving 1-2-1 support herself, to almost 100 interested local residents. However, with the launch of a new service – finding a volunteering placement just got even easier!

“Our new self -service facility means that finding out about volunteering opportunities has never been easier,” Shelley explains. “Just pop in to our reception area between 9am and 4pm and use our touch screen computer to access a world of volunteering opportunities in our local area.”

We heard from local volunteers about just why they volunteer: “I wanted to challenge the stereotype of being a young mum,” a volunteer for a children’s charity told us. “I was tarred with the same brush as everyone else… but I wanted to prove them wrong. Volunteering is great because it is not only rewarding, but you also get the chance to train in something you want to do.”

While a volunteer for Crawley Community and Voluntary Service told us: “Volunteering is important to me. I feel I am doing something useful for society. Also, doing it is good to meet new people. It is good to put your skill to good use and learn new ones.”

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Volunteer Vacancies: Age UK - Kitchen Assistant This is a position for someone who enjoys working in a kitchen environment preparing home cooked meals on site for our clients. This would also involve the preparation of food as well as washing up.

Autism Sussex - Arts & Crafts Volunteer Do you enjoy painting, colouring, collage, sticking and gluing?

Autism Sussex are looking for someone to support children and young people with arts and craft activities.

To find your perfect placement visit: www.do-it.org or pop into Crawley Community and Voluntary Service at Gleneagles Court, Brighton Rd, Crawley RH10 6AD.

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Paws to Beat Blood Cancer D

id you know that every twenty minutes, in the UK alone, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer like leukaemia or lymphoma? One local resident who knows just how devastating these cancers can be is Pound Hill’s Jayne Archer, who lost her husband Mark Henry Archer, suddenly, to mantle cell (a form of lymphoma), just five years ago.

However, if you’ve been following Jayne’s fundraising story in RH Uncovered, you’ll know that she is determined to raise £50K, over the next four years, to help fund research into beating blood cancer. We caught up with Jayne to find out her pawfect fundraising plans for blood cancer awareness month: “On Sunday 13th September, at Buchan Country Park, between 10am and 3pm, I’ll be holding my fourth Paws to Beat Blood Cancer walk. I started Paws… as I do lots of different events throughout the year and wanted to do something where Hendrix, my Cavalier King Charles, is involved too,” Jayne says.

“Last year, we had lots of dogs come along and lots of happy humans strolling away with coffee and cake, raising £350.70.”

“All dogs who take part will get a collar tag medal and poop bag holder, along with lots of fresh water and biscuits,” the local fundraiser continues. “For us humans there will be, for a small donation; cakes, baguettes, tea, coffee, cold drinks.”

“The whole family can come along and get some fresh air and enjoy a countryside walk, while the dogs can socialise and make some new woofy friends. Whist having a lovely day out, we can make some money and help save lives!”

Entry costs £10 per dog with one adult and £2 per extra person, with all proceeds going to the Mark Henry Archer Memorial Fund at Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research (soon to become known as Bloodwise). To register email: mhamemorialevent@btinternet.com or visit: Justgiving.com/Pawstobeat.

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Enthusiastic Golfers Required!

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f you love tee-ing off; make sure you take part in Autism Support Crawley’s golf day on Saturday 12th September at Tilgate Forest Golf Centre for a day of golf, bacon rolls and fundraising!

This is the third annual golf day, held by the group, where all money raised will help them to support their five hundred plus local members, who are the parents and carers of children and young people on the autistic spectrum.

“Last year, we raised £1961 which was more than double the total from the year before!”

Autism Support Crawley’s Maria Cook (formally known as Box), says. “We were overwhelmed when we found out. We have used the funds to continue to run our evening meetings for our parent/carers, organised social events for them as well, such as a post-Christmas meal at the Toby Carvery and a trip to see Autism’s Got Talent in London, a wonderful event celebrating people with Autism organised by our group Patron, Anna Kennedy OBE.

“We also hired out the Stadium Suite of Crawley Town Football Club to host a public event with guest speaker Dean Beadle, who proved to be very popular.”

Tee off will be at 11am, with bacon rolls and tea/ coffee included in the price of a day’s play (£30.00).

Trophy presentations and evening entertainment, including a raffle and live music from Brown Bread, will then be held at The White Knight, Worth Road, Pound Hill from 7:30pm - where all are invited to join.

“The whole day is non-stop fun, from start to finish and very family orientated,” Maria continues. “Everyone is welcome to come and support a fantastic voluntary organisation in the evening. It would be great to see as many people as possible and to help us continue to raise such important awareness and ongoing support for so many families locally.”

To find out more or secure your place email: maria@autismsupportcrawley.co.uk.

Henry Smith - Budget update I

n the Summer Budget following the General Election, the Chancellor of the Exchequer confirmed the tax-free Personal Allowance will go up, a National Living Wage will be introduced, and National Insurance bills will be cut.

The tax-free Personal Allowance – the amount people earn before Income Tax is paid – will increase further from April 2016, to £11,000.

Over the last five years, this Allowance has continuously increased; from £6,475 in 2010, to £10,600 today, and should reach £12,500 by the end of this Parliament.

More than 53,000 people in Crawley are expected to benefit from these changes in 2016, according to estimates from HM Treasury and the Office for National Statistics. Around 1,000 people in our town will be taken out of paying income tax altogether.

The Allowance has increased since 2010, and the typical taxpayer will be £905 better off than they would have been in 2010/11. 3.8 million people will not be paying any income tax at all.

For our firms, the Chancellor also announced an increase in the Employment Allowance, to £3,000, from April 2016, which equates to being able to hire four full-time members of staff on the new National Living Wage, and pay no National Insurance at all.

I hope this will see a further fall in the Crawley unemployment rate, currently (at the time of writing) at 1.6%, having fallen by around a quarter in the last year alone.

If you have any issues or concerns you would like to raise, please either write to me at the House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA, call my office on 01293 934554, or email me directly at: henry.smith.mp@parliament.uk

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Supporting Older Residents C

reated in 2006, Crawley Older Persons Forum provides a key meeting place for fifty organisations, who engage with our older local residents, to share information, assess local need and raise issues facing older people in Crawley with local decision makers.

Over the past nine years, COPF has worked closely with organisations such as Age UK, CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other Club) and Crawley Wellbeing – the latter, with whom they created a helpful directory with: “The most pressing issue facing older people, which has been identified by forum members, is the issue of isolation,” Lisa Phillips from Crawley’s Community and Voluntary Service, who co-ordinates the bi-monthly meetings explains.

“So many older people live alone and don’t see other people regularly. Unsurprisingly, this has a negative impact on both their physical, and their mental health and wellbeing. Addressing this issue is complex and multi-faceted, but one thing which forum members felt contributed to the issue of isolation was lack of information about support and activities available to older people in the local community.

“COPF, in partnership with Crawley Wellbeing, has been instrumental in producing a local paper directory, Crawley Older People’s Directory, which was launched last summer, and is currently in circulation around the town.

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The directory includes information on services, support, activities and help available for older people in Crawley. Copies can be obtained, free of charge, from Crawley Wellbeing at K2.”

Representatives from local charities and organisations, who work with older people in Crawley are invited to join the bi-monthly Monday morning meetings at the Civic Hall to learn more about local services and to find ways to work together, creatively.

Jim Piercey, Chairman of the Older Persons Forum said: “The Crawley Older Persons Forum is a unique network of local groups and organisations working with older people in Crawley.

“We meet regularly to learn, assess and report on the local needs of older people, and to share information about the services and support we all offer.“ “We always welcome new members to the forum. If you represent a local group or organisation, and would like to know more about what’s happening locally to support older people in Crawley – get in touch!”

Crawley Older Persons Forum can be contacted by calling: 01293 657011 or emailing: lisa.phillips@crawleycvs.org.

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3rd September, Thursday morning, Good as New Sale Maria’s Good as New Sale - The League of Friends - CrawleyHospitals New and good quality items always neeed for the sale - 01293 403432                                                               

6th September 2015, Sunday, 1-5pm, Gatton Park - Gardens / Grounds Open Enjoy a walk around the park, free activities available for children. Cost: Adults £4 Children free. Please book all events in advance. Please use our new online booking system at gattonpark.com Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TW 01737 649066. education@gatton-park.org.uk                                            

10th September 2015, Thursday, 10am, Gatton Park - Heritage Day Tours 10 am, 2pm and 3pm Meet at St. Andrew’s Church lych gate. Free.

Advance booking only: Tel. 01737 649068                                                              

10th September 2015, Thursday, Crawley Flower Club - Open Meeting Wonderful flower Demonstration by Sandy Bailey entitled " SEASONAL SPLENDOUR"

This is to celebrate the Club's Emerald Anniversary. TICKETS £11.50 Venue. Ifield Barn Theatre, Ifield Street, Ifield, Crawley. Plenty of free parking.

For further details of the Club, please phone 01293 402905 Or email : crawleyfloralarrangementgroup@gmail.com 13th September 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 as usual. This month we will be raking up the hay in the two Meadows in Ashplats Wood to encourage more wild flower growth. No special skills are needed with tasks for all abilities. All are welcome, including accompanied children.

For more information visit www.ashplats.org or ring Chris on 01342 311198, or just turn up on the day. Wear old clothes and good footwear.                                                 

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16th September 2015, Wednesday, 10am-3pm, East Grinstead - Collectors Fair Chequer Mead Arts Centre, De la Warr Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3BS. Coins, Postcards, Stamps. Ephemera and other collectables. Admission free, Car Parks, Cafeteria. Enquiries: 01342 327554                                              

17th September, Thursday morning, Good as New Sale Maria’s Good as New Sale - The League of Friends - CrawleyHospitals New and good quality items always neeed for the sale - 01293 403432

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19 September 2015, Saturday, 11am, Come and Sing Musicals St Nicholas' Church, Church Road, Worth RH10 7RT -Saturday 19th September 11am onwards – 'Come and Sing' Musicals! Join us for professional singing tuition throughout the day, culminating in an evening’s concert themed around Musicals.

No experience needed, come and have fun! Cost £5 for music hire. Just turn up.                                                                     

21st September 2015, Monday, 7pm Chairty Fundraiser Meal at Tarana

3 course Indian Meal £17 per head £8.50 goes to the Loiyangalani trust charity in Kenya.

To book please contact: Christine Graystone - 01342 810603 -

Cathy Merry - 01342 810771 or Tarana Restaurant 01342 716363/716181"

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21 September 2015, Monday, 8pm - 10 pm, Horley Singer Come & Try evening

Horley Methodist Church. All ages all sections welcome.

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24 September 2015, Thursday, 2:30pm, Reigate Arthritis Care Support Group Woodhatch Centre in Woodhatch - A Presentation by Oakhouse Foods                                                                          

26th September 2015, Saturday, 10am-4:30pm, Gatton Park - Basket Making Course A one day basket making course with underwoodsman John Waller in the beautiful setting of Gatton Park. Materials and tools provided 10am-4.30pm Cost: Adults £55. Please use our new online booking system at gattonpark.com Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TW - 01737 649 066. education@gatton-park.org.uk

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28 September 2015, Monday, 8pm - 10 pm, Horley Singer Come and Try evening Horley Methodist Church. All ages all sections welcome.

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30th September 2015, Wednesday, 8pm, East Grinstead - RSPB Local Group - AGM followed by an illustrated talk Pulborough Brooks RSPB reserve in recent years illustrated talk by John Oliver. Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 3LT. Visitors £5. Contact Lesley Berry on 01342 324955 for more details

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1st October, Thursday morning, Good as New Sale Maria’s Good as New Sale - The League of Friends - CrawleyHospitals New and good quality items always neeed for the sale - 01293 403432

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MONDAY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Open Fields - We are a group of disabled and their carers who get together every other Monday 11am at Goffs Park Hotel. We arrange outings to garden centres, national trust venues, etc. Members range from 20’s- 80’s! 01293 531764 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Little Fishes Mums & Toddlers Group - £1 per family/session. 0845–1100am St Richard’s Church, Gales Dr, Three Bridges. Margaret Luetchford 01293 534927 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Camera Club - Hut 16, Tilgate Recreation Forest Centre, RH11 9BQ At 7.45 for 8pm every Monday and Wednesday, (except bank holidays) from the beginning of Sep to June. www.crawleycameraclub.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Southgate Park Bowls Club - A friendly club who play in Southgate Park, Crawley.

Roll-ups Monday evenings and Tuesdays from noon. 01293 425107 or 01342 715647 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Maidenbower Mums, Babies and Children - Meet every Monday 12-3pm at Maidenbower Social Club, new members very welcome, search Maidenbower Mums and Babies/Children on facebook for more details and to join the group.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horley Insight Group - for the Blind & Partially Sighted. Meets on the second Monday of every month, except for August, from 2-4 pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Road, Horley. Please contact Cathy, our Secretary, on 01293 782163.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Meridian Indoor Short Mat Bowls Club - Try Indoor Short Mat Bowls at the Meridian Hall, East Court, E.G. from 2-4.30pm on Mondays. Season September till end June. Call Alex Leggat on 01342 717966 or alexhleggat@yahoo.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Down Monday Club - meet every Monday from 10.30 to 14.30 in the Village Hall, Turners Hill Road. Contact Marion 01342 458559 for info.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Spirimawgus Morris - Mixed Border Morris side meet most Mondays at The Ark, Turners Hill, 8:30-10pm. Join us for traditional style stick dances. No experience necessary.

Contact spirimawgus@gmail.com or www.spirimawgus.org.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Horley Singers - The Horley Singers meet during term time on a Monday evening at 8.00 p.m. in the Methodist Church hall, Victoria Road, Horley. Website www.horleysingers.co.uk. For more info: Membership Secretary John 01293 782285.

In addition to fund raising we have an active social life, so it is not all work and no play.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Minton Badminton Club - Meets at Victory Hall, Balcombe - 01444 400054 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Lightening Women's Basketball Team - training on Mondays at Holy Trinity ball hall 8..00pm to 9.30pm. LADIES Only. Contact Helen on 07775664577 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Downsman Bowls Club -incorporating Crawley Blind and Disabled Bowlers. Very friendly club playing at West Green Playing Fields. Green is open from noon every day. Call Sue on 01293 402 827.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mondays, Tai Chi + Mediation, 7.30-9.00pm Hazelwick School. Contact Nina 01293 415524. Beginners Welcome" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mondays, Crawley Down Ladies Choir, 7.30 pm The Oak Room at The Haven Centre Crawley Down. Contact Jean 01342 714521 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Smallfield Community Care Association Art Class - every week 10am - 12noon, in St. Bartholomew's Church Hall, Redehall Road, Smallfield. Open to residents over 55.

Tel: Betty 01342 843537.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The North Weald Art Group - is a society of amateur and professional artists, based in Reigate, Surrey. We meet in Reigate every month on the last Monday of the month at 7.45pm when we have demonstrations by professional artists. We hold workshops and life-drawing sessions, and during the summer we meet at outdoor locations to paint or draw, occasionally with a costumed model. For more infor contact Christine Hopkins on 01737 241718 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horley Bowling Club - 2-4 pm, Horley Bowling Club have a Ladies' Afternoon when new lady members would be welcome. We are in Horley Recreation Ground, beside the tennis courts.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TUESDAY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stich and Sip! - Kate's Cafe Stitch and Sip has moved to Ferrito's Cafe 27 High Street, Horley RH6 7BH. Term time only on Tuesday from 9:30 to 12:00 and people can call me on 07533185170 for more info if they are interested ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CAMEO Club(come & meet each other) - Twice a month, Tuesday 2.30pm-4-30pm in The Friary Hall, Crawley Town Centre. To encourage elderly people to join others & not remain housebound. Programme is varied – speakers, entertainment, bingo and more. More information from 01293 416157.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Art Society - Welcome new members. A varied programme including professional demos, life drawing and workshops. Our meetings are weekly on alternate Tuesdays (2-4pm at Montefiore Institute, Three Bridges) 01342 716549.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Burstow WI - Meet on 2nd Tuesday each month, 2pm at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Redehall Rd, Smallfield. Includes a variety of activities, 01342 844375.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horley Meadvale Folk Dance Club - We meet in the Empire Hall, Victoria Road, Horley from 8-10pm. Weekly on Tuesdays. No partner requireded . English Folk Dancing is good for the mind and the body. Contact Rita on 01342 843629.

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East Grinstead Folk Dance Club - Tuesdays 8-10pm, dancing with guest callers at Trinity Methodist Church (Crawley Down Hall) Lingfield Rd, RH19 2DA For info call Ros 01342 321373 or Gill 020 8777 3572 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Probus Club Horley - Monthly meetings, outings and other activies.

Call 01293 782998 for more details.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Rotary Club of East Grinstead - Meet Tuesday evenings at 6pm at the Brambletye Hotel in Forest Row. Raising money for local charitable causes. A modest meal at 6.15pm is followed by a speaker. charitable interest. Contact Brian 01342 321636, Alex 01342 717966 or Ray 01342 324016 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alanon Family Groups - The Allison Room of the Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre every Tuesday 8 - 9.30pm. A fellowship of relatives and close friends of alcoholics, share their experiences to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that most of us find living with an alcoholic too much to cope with without help. Contact Lynda on 01342 870664.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horley Flower Club - Meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm - Regent Hall, Albert Rd, Horley. 01293 786852.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Turners Hill Decorative & Fine Arts Society - Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at The Ark Turners Hill. Lectures start at 11.00am. Doors open at 10.15 for coffee. A friendly club, lectures are on a variety of subjects and are suitable for all tastes.

For information contact Jan Bellisio on 01342 325431 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABC Badminton Club - A small friendly club – playing on Tuesday evenings, 19.30 to 21.30 at St Wilfrid’s School, Southgate, term times only. New Members welcome. First visit free. For information please call/contact Andy Oldham on 01293 882572 or andycoldham@aol.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Flamingoes Swimming Group - for the Physically Disabled We meet at the K2 Leisure Centre between 7.45pm and 8.45pm every Tuesday evening in order to provide a safe and secure swimming environment for people with physical disabilities. For further information contact Kevin on 07880178706 (Evenings) or come along to meet us at K2.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Triratna East Surrey Buddhism and Meditation Group - Want to know more about mindfulness, meditation or its authentic, Buddhist, context? We meet each Tuesday evening from 7:30 - 9:30pm at the newly refurbished Lloyd Hall in Outwood. The group is open to all regardless of age, gender or beliefs (under 16's accompanied by an adult). All that is required is an open mind. The evenings are free of charge but any donations received are used for venue hire, equipment and taking people on retreat.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WEDNESDAY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------St Richard's Badminton Club - friendly, independent club playing at Milton Mount Hall, Pound Hill Wednesday evenings from Sep to June. 01293 531826 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wardrobe Wizards Sewing Group - from 11.30am to 2.30pm during school term time at Edmonds Hall, Albert Rd, Horley, Surrey. www.wardrobewizards.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Turners Hill - Hilltop WI - Meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Ark 7:30pm. Call Barbara 01342 715709.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horley Photographic Club - meet at The Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Horley RH6 7AS every Wednesday evening at 7.45pm, from Sep. to June.

We offer a programme of competitions, lectures, talks and demos. www.horleyphotographicclub.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horley Brass - Ensemble for experience brass players. Further info contact Stephen Worsley (Musical Director) 07758 628977. Lee Street Church, Horley, RH6 8ES - 8-9.30pm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horley Evening W.I - Meet every second Wednesday each month in the Methodist Church hall, Victoria Rd, Horley at 7.30pm.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Maidenbower Women’s Institute - Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm, Maidenbower Junior School Dining Hall - Speakers, activities, outings, visits, craft. Come & join us. Lesley 01293 886654 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pelargonium and Fuchsia Group - Meet on the third Wednesday of month at 8pm and we have very interesting speakers to talk to us. Contact Sheila Lyon for more information on 01293 402867 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Amateur Radio Club - Hut 18 Tilgate Recreation Centre (next to K2) every Wednesday from 1930 email secretary@carc.org.uk for more details.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------C.A.G.S Golf Society - All standards welcome, meets last Wednesday every month to play courses in Sussex & Surrey. Ted Jenkins on 01293 529571 or 07766 533805 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Pound Hill Dance Club - meets weekly at 8pm on a Wednesday evening for adult social Ballroom and Latin Dancing at the Pound Hill Community Centre, Worth Road, Crawley. A friendly and welcoming Club that also offers dances classes for children.

Please telephone the secretary on 01293 514034 for further information.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horley Live at Home Day Centre - Regent Hall, Albert Road, Horley, Surrey. RH6 7JA. Every Wednesday morning from 10.30am – 12.15pm. Lunch available. For further information please call the office on 01737 780610 or Email: tanyalah@tiscali.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wednesday Chatanplay - Baby and Toddler Group - every Wednesday during term time, 10.00 – 11.30. All welcome – no charge, plus free refreshments! In the Hall at the Church of English Martyrs, Vicarage Lane, Horley RH6 8JL. 01293 773563.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horley Trefoil Guild - Meets the second Wednesday of each month at The English Martyrs Church Hall in Vicarage Lane at 7.15pm. New members welcome. 01293 783779.

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Shout Chorus Choir - in Crawley, singing Soul, Gospel and Groove Classics. No Music Reading.

First Session Free. Wednesdays 7.30 pm St Andrews Church Furnace Green. 01293 494949.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Copthorne Evening W.I. - 2nd Wed. of month 7.45pm at Village Hall, Copthorne Bank.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Down Afternoon WI - Meet every fourth Wednesday of the month at the Village Hall at 2p.m. We enjoy speakers, lunches, outings and much more. To visit, or join us please contact Sandy Bushaway 01342 712815 for information. All are very welcome.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Worth Ladies - meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm in the Montefiore Institute, Hazelwick Road, Three Bridges. Speakers, Crafts,Outings. We love visitors!

Contact Doreen on 01293 526203 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horley Scrabble Club - Every Wednesday morning 10.00am. School Room, Rear of Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Horley. 01293 786773 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reigate & Redhill - Live at Home Scheme Horley Club – Regent Hall, Albert Road, Horley, Surrey. RH6 7JA. Every Wednesday morning from 10.30am-12.15pm. Lunch available. For further information please call the office on 01737 780610 or email: reigate.liveathome@mha.org.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THURSDAY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gales Ladies Badminton Club - We are a small friendly ladies club playing in Crawley Down Village Hall on Thursday morning 9.30-11.30am.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Horley & District U3A - No longer working full time? Why not join us? We meet at the Regent Hall, Albert Rd, Horley on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 2.15 - 4.30 pm. For details - 01293 786325.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Meridian Bridge Club - We play on Thursday afternoons from 1.30 to 5.00 pm in the Meridian Hall, East Grinstead. 01342 822791.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Milton Mount Community Choir - is open to all ages and abilities 6.30 - 7.30pm at Milton Mount School , Pound Hill. RH10 3AG. £2 for adults, free for children. More info 01293 537158.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Horley Lions Club - The club meets twice monthly at the Horley Sports & Social Club Albert Rd www.horleylions.org.uk or horleylions@btinternet.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gales Ladies Badminton Club - We are a small friendly ladies club playing in Crawley Down Village Hall on Thursday 9.30-11.30am. Jan 01293 531826.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Autism Support Crawley - Meet the first Thursday of every month at The Children and Family Centre, Creasys Drive, Broadfield, 7.30pm - 9.15pm. £1 entry fee. www.autisumsupportcrawley.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Arthritis Care Support Group - to provide support and friendship to people with all kinds of arthritis. We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at 2.30pm at the Woodhatch Centre in Woodhatch when we have a speaker, tea and raffle and after the meeting anyone who wishes to can stay on and join in a gentle exercise class, the leader of which is familiar with joint problems and limitations. Contact Syliva Mann 01737 242193 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rotary Club of Horley - meet at the Cambridge Hotel on Thursday at 12.30pm for lunch at 1pm, followed by a speaker. We raise money for Rotary and local charities and also enjoy many social events at home and abroad. 01293 782425.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pound Hill WI - meets on 3rd Thursday of each month at 7.30pm at Fairlawn House, Wassand Close, Three Bridges. We are a lively, friendly group who will make you very welcome ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Concordia Singers - A musical programme with professional soloists, orchestras, etc.

Thursdays 7.45pm, Crawley URC, Pound Hill. www.concordiasingers.org.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Floral Arrangement - Welcomes you to a varied programme of floral demonstrations and workshops. Meetings on the second Thursday at 7.30 pm. Crawley Horticultural Hall, Ifield Ave, West Green, Crawley. Call 01293 402905 for information.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Delta Club - Meet on the first and third Thursday of every month in the afternoon.

A social club for disabled adults meeting for chats and outings.

Transport can be arranged. For more details - Irene on 01293 785133.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Weald Choir of Crawley - Thursday evening at 8pm in St Richard’s Church, Three Bridges.

A mixed voice choir. www.wealdchoir.co.uk or 01293 411355.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Down Evening WI - First Thursday of the month at 7.30 p.m. The Glebe Centre, All Saints Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Ladies, come and join us.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tai Chi for health - All are welcome to a ‘free Introductory Evening’ to learn the slow, controlled and graceful movements of White Crane T’ai Chi. To learn more please come along on Thursday evenings to Edmonds Hall at Horley Town Council offices (rear entrance), Albert Rd, Horley from 7.30pm. Colin Hodsdon 07754 387676 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Scottish Country Dancing - meets every Thursday 8-10 pm at Milton Mount Community Centre, Pound Hill RH10 3DP. No need to bring a partner as beginners will dance with someone more experienced. 01403 269439 or see www.crawleyscdc.btck.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horley line dancers 'AC's mid-day movers' - at Horley Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Horley every Thursday from noon to 1.00 pm. Learning to dance in a fun and relaxed way increases flexibility and movement and is a way of making new friends.

(Qualified teacher). Please call Annie on 01293820909 for further information or just turn up with comfortable shoes and a soft drink.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Isle of Thorns Bowls Club - Join our very friendly club on Monday (2.00 p.m.) and Thursday (6.00 p.m.) to play a relaxing game of bowls in the beautiful Ashdown forest. No experience necessary and coaching available. We are at Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate, on the Ashdown Forest. Contact Barbara Bird: 01342 323861 www.iotbowls.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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St.Edwards Social Club - holds a weekly Bingo Session on Thursday at Hillcrest Close, Pound Hill, RH10 7EQ. Eyes down 8.15 p.m. Contact 01293 882300 All Welcome.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FRIDAY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horley Towns Women’s Guild - Strawson Hall, Albert Rd, Horley, on the 2nd Friday of the month at 2.30pm. Details from Marjorie: 01293 771248.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horley Country Market - from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon on Fridays at St John Ambulance Hall, Massetts Rd, Horley. Free admission.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ifield Barn Theatre Society - on a Friday evening from 8 p.m. Tel: 01293 525030 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Horticultural Soc. Bridge Group - We are a friendly group and play social duplicate bridge on Friday evenings. Secretary: 01293 402868 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Keyboard Club - at The Charis Centre, West Green Drive. Concerts are held on the last Friday of each month at 7.30pm. Ring 01293 530276.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Bridge Club - 7.15 p.m. every Wednesday & Friday at Grattons Indoor Bowls Club in Pound Hill. Call Helen, 01342 719779, Betty, 01293 547030.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Macular Group - Helping People with Central Vision Loss meet on the 3rd Friday of the month (excl. Apr & Dec) in the Bill Buck Room, 1st Floor, Crawley Library 10.30 am 12.30 pm. For info - 01293 882108 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cheerleading Club - Cheerleader sessions for ages 10 upwards, boys and girls. Qualified cheerleading coach and dance teacher. Fridays at 6pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Tilgate, Crawley.

07739 801700 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Icebreakers Dining Club - Are you single and looking to meet new people like you?

If so you might be interested in Icebreakers – a local dining club for the single over 40’s. We meet on Friday’s for a meal at a number of different venues in the area, such as pubs, restaurants, country hotels. No membership or joining fee. For more info call Jacquie on 01403-273480 or www.icebreakersclub.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Drop-In Coffee Morning and Excercise Class - Smallfield Community Care Assocation every week 10am - 12 noon, St. Bartholomew's Church Hall, Redehall Road, Smallfield.

Open to residents over 55. Tel: Peter 01342 713565.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friendly Badminton Club - —meet every Friday at Copthorne Prep. School. 8-10pm.

No joining fee. Tel 01293 525752.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Horsham Sugarcrystals Club - meets on the 1st Friday of each month at 7.30 for 8.00pm (except January) at North Heath Hall, St Marks Lane, Horsham, RH12 5PU. Visitors £4.00 Website: www.horshamsugarcrystals.co.uk. Contact 01403 261881 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SATURDAY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Copthorne Cricket Club - Are looking for new players to bolster their Saturday squad.

We play in Division 2 of the Mid Sussex League. New members (and volunteers) required of any standard. Stewart on 01342 717067 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Scrapbook / Cardmaking Club - 3rd Saturday of each month at The Montefore Hall, Three Bridges. Create memory albums for yourself or for gifts.

Contact Alison for more details ajchallis@aol.com.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tilgate Park Run - Every Saturday 9am at Tilgate lake. For people of all ages and abilities, runners, joggers and walkers all welcome. www.parkrun.org.uk/tilgate ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Filmmakers and Photographers - Meet every Saturday from 9.30 to 1pm at Excelsior Studios, Manor Royal. www.cfap.org.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Knit ‘n’ Natter - Crawley Library 2nd and last Saturday every month from 2-4pm.

Beginners welcome - for knitting, crochet, embroidery and lively conversation.

Refreshments available. For info: ruthburry@yahoo.com.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Amateur Radio Club - Hut 18 Tilgate Recreation Centre (next to K2) every Sunday from 1100 email secretary@carc.org.uk for more details.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Croquet Club - We play Thursdays and Sundays afternoons in Worth Park, Milton Mount Av. Pound Hill RH10 3DY. Free parking, accessible by bus.

01293 884469 - www.crawleycroquetclub.org.uk.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Book Sale - Hundreds of books, new & secondhand at low prices. + DVDs, CDs & refreshmentson the first Saturday of every month (except Jan) 10am-1pm ST PETER'S CHURCH, IFIELD ROAD, WEST GREEN, CRAWLEY (in aid of church fabric) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cyclists Touring Club (CTC) - a local branch of a National Cycling Charity running Sunday bike rides for cyclists of most abilities. See website for details www.horshamandcrawleyctc.org.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VARIOUS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Various, Ashdown Ramblers - a very friendly walking group who meet Wednesday and Sunday. There are usually 2 organised walks: a full day walk, which is between 8 and 10 miles long and an afternoon walk, which is 4 or 5 miles long. For further information please see our website: www.ashdownramblers.org.uk or phone Grace 01342 833841 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crawley Croquet Club - play in beautiful Worth Park, Pound Hill. New and experienced players welcome. Free lessons, all you need is flat shoes. Our season begins in April and goes through to September. We play on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Call Anne on 01293 884469. www.crawleycroquetclub.org.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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or many parents, deciding which school their children should go to – be it for primary, secondary, state-run or independent, can be one of the hardest choices that they will encounter; after all each child is different and of course, we all want the best possible start for the brightest future. As well as perusing the glossy brochures, chatting with fellow parents and going along to open days – we’ve put together a definitive list of questions to ask prospective schools, which will hopefully make that all-important decision easier.

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How will my child be graded?

ready for a busy day, so the introduction of breakfast clubs has become a lifeline for many Recently, changes were made families. It’s estimated that 85% to how our current GSCE system of schools in the UK run breakfast is graded, with A*-G marks clubs to ensure, that for a small disappearing, in favour of the fee, our children enjoy a hearty new 9-1 grades (9 being in comparison to an A** grade and and healthy breakfast – proven to boost concentration and 1, similar to the lowest G grade).

This will affect children going into memory levels! years 7, 8, 9 and 10, with those in year 11 keeping to the current Will my child be safe?

A*-G system.

From behavioural to on-site health and safety policies, Are there any extra-curricular schools have responsibilities activities? for children, whilst in their care.

Of course, each school’s Whether your child enjoys sports Does my child need to go to the or is more interested in ICT; policies will differ, so don’t nearest school? forget to discuss any security extra-curricular activities are an worries you have with important part of school life, for This may come as a shock to prospective schools. pupils; physically, academically parents – but, you can actually and socially. All schools, apply for your child to attend, Are bursaries available? regardless of their ownership whichever school you prefer; (government or private) will offer even if it is not the closest one after-school clubs, just be sure to In recent years, the Independent to home. With state schools, chat with them about your child’s Schools Council has started this could lead to an appeals offering £780 million worth of individual needs. Many will also process, if there is over-demand offer out-of-hours homework clubs fee deduction, benefitting over at your chosen school, however, too, for students struggling with 160,000 pupils, with 5,000 of it doesn’t mean that this isn’t these children receiving a full subjects. a possible option. If you are bursary. If you are considering a considering sending your child to Do they offer a breakfast club? private school for your child, private school, many will organise it may be worth talking to their own transport to ensure them about sports or gifted We all know how stressful children can get to and from mornings can be, with the whole and talented bursaries that school. may apply. family rushing around getting

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Science & MathsTutor

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

High Quality Maths Tuition up to GCSE

Enjoying numbers & maths for over 30 years!

Experienced & Friendly Tutor from Horley Call Mike Bradley on 07518 353 719

References available (fully CRB checked)

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

Tel: 01342 326063

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St Wilfrid’s Way, Old Horsham Road, Crawley, RH11 8PG Telephone: 01293 421421 Website: www.stwilfrids.com Headteacher: Michael Ferry

OPEN EVENING

For Prospective Parents and Children in Years 5 & 6 Thursday 8th October from 6.30pm-8.15pm

There will be opportunities for you to tour the school and meet some of our wonderful students and teachers. Headteacher’s talk at 7.30pm

ALL ARE WELCOME

We welcome applications from students who share our commitment to education, high standards of appearance and behaviour; with the dedication to achieve the very best examination results possible.

“St Wilfrid’s is an outstanding Catholic School”

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LEISURE

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Join the fun, friendly, hardworking choir that brings real choral music into the heart of your community.

First rehearsal Thursday 10 September.

Rehearsals every Thursday through term-time, 7.30-9.45pm, Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead.

From Beginners to Advanced Musicians Call 01342 321340 for more info Bach, Purcell, Mozart, Rossini, Brahms, Vivaldi, Rutter, Gershwin.

Registered charity number 801961

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Prevention is better than the cure I

n the motor trade you hear a lot of different expressions, many of which are far too vulgar to repeat in print. However, there are the odd few that are quite poignant and even, dare I say it, useful. One that isn’t used enough these days though is “prevention is better than the cure”.

If we take a misty-eyed look back in time to the middle to late part of the 20th century, owning a car was still something of a luxury. It wasn’t something that everyone could afford and, in the grand scheme of things, still quite a new and novel thing. Many say it was a simpler time too. There were no computers, there were only three channels on the black and white TV, hair was longer and clothes were stranger.

Things were made differently too. Rather than meticulous robotics putting things together in an airtight chamber, it might have once been done by a bloke called Dave wearing a flat-cap, with a half-smoked ‘roly’ hanging out of his mouth. He’d have no doubt used a hammer, and at least three different swear words as part of the process too.

As such, if you wanted things to last, they needed looking after a bit more. Take the motor car, for example, if you wanted it to stay reliable, you’d need to be getting it serviced at least twice a year.

As time has marched on, cars might have got more expensive, but manufacturers make many hundreds of thousands more of them, the process by which they are built is a lot better and the materials used, (in most instances), are a lot higher quality. The net result of this is vehicle manufacturers extending their ‘recommended service intervals’ further and further apart.

It’s all well and good that engine oils are a lot better quality and that an interval of over 15,000 miles between changes is okay, but a lot can happen to a car in that time. If it wasn’t for the annual MOT test (which is only really a basic inspection of the car and by no means a full certificate of health) there would be some very dangerous cars on the road. Not only that, it’s not unusual to find yourself hit with a larger than expected bill, as it’s been 18,000 miles since someone last looked at the car and things have worn out under there. Our roads aren’t exactly billiard table smooth, are they!?

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We are seeing a lot more people driving their cars until they break, these days, which is a real shame.

This is partly due to those ever-expanding service schedules and partly due to the fact that owning a car today isn’t the privilege that it once was. It’s almost a consumable in today’s modern society.

There are over double the amount of cars on the roads in the UK now, compared to when my grandfather set up Morley Auto Services in 1966 and most of them seem to be on the M25 when I want to use it.

Going back to my original point of prevention being better than the cure, here is a prime example: Vehicles fitted with a timing belt require this to be changed at regular intervals. It’s what you might call a service item, it does wear out. In some cases it’s a time consuming, and therefore costly, job. Let us say that all-in it costs £300 to do the job on Mr Smith’s car. Mr Smith is unsure whether he wants the job doing as it seems like a lot of money to spend when there are no obvious faults with the car, so Mr Smith leaves it. Two weeks later, Mr Smith’s timing belt snaps and the engine’s valves and pistons (previously kept apart by this belt) now become very intimate. What would have been a £300 job is now a £1500 engine re-build.

Obviously this is a worst-case scenario, but it’s a perfect example of when prevention is better than the cure.

The same can be said of a set of brake pads, something that would be checked when the wheels come off as part of a routine service. A £70 brake pad change suddenly becomes a £200 set of discs and pads when the pads are left to wear out to the extent that they damage the disc.

It boils down to the fact that just like the human body, if you look after it, you won’t be at the doctors every two weeks. If you act on early warning signs, there will hopefully be no nasty surprises later down the line. So do yourself, your car, and your bank balance a favour, and get it looked at properly at least once a year.

By Ben Morley

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Including free pick up and drop off Call today to book your appointment

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Painters required email CV to jobs@smart-deciision.co.uk

Bumper scuffed/cracked or dented? Has your car been keyed?

Are you returning your car to a lease company and want to avoid their expensive bodywork repair bill / penalties?

Or is your car in need of a tidy up? Kerbed your Alloys?

Call 07739526651 or 07753203408

For a FREE Quotation or Email: info@smart-decision .co.uk We come to you for the repair and are cheaper than the body shop.

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Airport Transfer Specialist Call Clive Chalk or Mark Osborne

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With an MOT, plus Free Wash on presentation of this advert offer valid until 31-12-2015

Tel: 01737 761076 / 01737 765468

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Call 01293 515 156 or 07795 962 843

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

“Dry Cleaners of Distinction”

Free Collection or Delivery to Business or Office Saturday Express Service, Free Parking

01293 526 582

Email: info@spencersdrycleaners.co.uk Web: www.spencersdrycleaners.co.uk

69 Gales Drive, Three Bridges, Crawley, RH10 1QA

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All breeds catered for

Bathing ■ Trimming ■ Conditioning Hand Stripping ■ Ears ■ Eyes ■ Nails Also Dog Behavioural Specialist To book an appointment please call:

01342 718 356 / 07974 198 439

10 Buckley Place, Crawley Down, RH10 4JG

Crawley Bookkeeping We provide all types of bookkeeping services, from general administration, organising invoices, accounts, filing and VAT. We can come to your premises should you require.

Phone: 01293 440977 Email: info@crawleybookkeeping.com

Wills Written

Lady Practitioners, Free home visit

Members of The Society of Will Writers

We also specialise in: ▪ 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

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professional services

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Tired of paying excessive legal fees?

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experienced team members help you.

 We aim to demystify the process and make probate simple and affordable.

 We can deal with as much or as little of the process as you want.

For a free no obligation conversation or meeting please call our probate advice line and speak to our team who are all fully qualified members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Probate Advice Line 01444 810 874 ed@keystoneprobate.co.uk “Specialists in school fee planning using trusts”

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The Jolly Tanners Whats on in September

Sat 12th: ‘The Chicargo Theives’ Blues – 9pm Sat 19th: ‘Richie Milton & Steve King’ R&R – 9 pm Sat 26th: ‘Brian & Abi’ Contemporary Rock Duo – 9pm Excellent home cooked food & fine ales available.

01444 400 335

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Cake Matters Wedding Cake & Cake Toppers for all occasions Tuition to decorate your own wedding cake

Carolyn Harvey Honorary member of the British Sugarcraft Guild

Tel 01293 561366

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Mediterranean fish bake

This is a great one-pan dish full of fresh flavour. Monkfish is quite pricey but the meaty flesh is delicious and bakes really well, however you can replace it with cod loin, salmon steaks or thick pieces of haddock fillet if you prefer. Serve with a green salad and warmed ciabatta bread to mop up all the lovely herb and lemon flavoured pan juices.

Serves 4, Ready in 50 minutes

2 tbsp olive oil (choose a good quality fruity one) 350g small new potatoes, halved 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks 225g small plum tomatoes, halved 4 monkfish fillets (each weighing about 150g) 50g butter, softened Pared rind and juice from 1 small lemon, plus extra wedges to serve 1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6. Place the oil in a large non-stick roasting tin and heat in the oven for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes to the tin and toss to coat in the hot oil.

Roast for 20 minutes, turning once.

2. Add the peppers and tomatoes to the roasting tin and toss to coat in the hot oil. Make a space in the tin and add the monkfish fillets. Return the roasting tin to the oven for 10 minutes.

3. Dot the butter over the fish fillets and sprinkle over the lemon rind, juice and oregano. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and roast for a further 5-10 minutes until the fish is just cooked through and the potatoes and peppers are tender.

4. Slice each monkfish fillet and arrange with the potatoes, peppers and tomatoes on four warmed serving plates. Spoon over the pan juices and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Tip: Replace the peppers with sliced courgettes, chunks of celery and baby button mushrooms, if liked.

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FOOD AND DRINK

Here at The Cherry Tree we only use locally sourced ingredients which are freshly cooked for absolute perfection.

Check out our current menu online, although our specials are changed daily, and the regular menu updated regularly depending upon the seasons and the Chef’s mood! Find owner Oscar in the kitchen cooking up a storm with a smile.

We pride ourselves on our steak and of course Argentinian Steaks cooked to perfection on our grill is something Oscar is very passionate about. From the finest fillet to a tasty sirloin we always have a fantastic range of meat on offer.

You have to try our melt in the mouth ribs too!

Private parties catered for inside our bar or outside in our marquee.

01342 717007 | contact@cherrytreecopthorne.co.uk | www.cherrytreecopthorne.co.uk Copthorne Bank, Crawley, RH10 3JD

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Managing the Menopause A

re you suddenly finding yourself feeling hotter than the Gobi Desert?

You know the feeling, as you settle down for a night’s sleep you want to throw the duvet out the window? I’m talking about the signs that the menopause may be starting.

What can Doctors help you with during these changes within your body? The most important thing to say is, don’t put off going and speaking to your GP. They can help guide you. They have many links to other organisations who can help with this transition your body is going through.

What are possible signs and symptoms that it may has started?

Doctors have a wide array of medications available including HRT, which research has shown can help to restore the level of the hormone, oestrogen.

Many other medications are available, which may help with the hot flushes, nausea or other changes in mood.

• Hot flushes or night sweats • Feeling your heart racing • Difficulty in sleeping, either going to or staying asleep • Reduced libido • Mood changes, such as feeling tired, irritable, depressed or anxious • Concentration loss or poor memory

Are there any natural alternatives available?

Exercise has been shown not only to help with some of the symptoms but also by exercising you help protect your body from heart disease and osteoporosis.

Always seek advice from a fitness or medical professional before commencing any exercise.

Relaxation techniques or selfhypnosis may also help. Learning how to manage the anxious thoughts around these changes can give you back a feeling of being in control.

Acupuncture, Aromatherapy and other alternative remedies are widely available too. It’s always important to get yourself checked out by a GP if concerned, and then find a course of treatments or combination of things that work for you. Our bodies are all different, so if one doesn’t work, try an alternative. Don’t give up.

I know there are some extremely knowledgeable professionals in this area who are on hand to help and give advice.

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There are many ways to help you through this time of changes, always speak to someone. It’s important to know you are not alone.

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 • Pain Control • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Panic Attacks • Public Speaking • Smoking • Stress Management • Timidity • Trauma • Weight Problems • Worry

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

Accredited in Ophthalmology but specialising in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Routine and Emergency appointments available @rhuncovered

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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

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Pre-diabetes Programme A free half day course to learn what you can do to help avoid type 2 diabetes for life.

Call:01293 585317 Email: wellbeing@crawley.gov.uk To find out more about Crawley Wellbeing visit: www.crawley.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk

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Katie Farmer Counselling Services

* Free 1hr initial consultation * Hello, I oer a warm and supportive counselling service in East Grinstead and surrounding areas.

For more information please check out my website Katiefarmercounselling.co.uk or call me on 07795108607 to book a free 1hr assessment session.

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Hello Autumn!

Perfect for chillier mornings or late autumn afternoon walks, mittens and scarves, quilted jackets and even some leafy bling, we’ve got Autumn all wrapped up with our fabulous finds this month!

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1. Cashmere Beanie Hat For Women, Gift Wrapped & Gorgeous, www.giftwrappedandgorgeous.com £59 2. Sophie Allport Hare Everyday Shoulder Bag, Sophie Allport Limited, www.sophieallport.com £19 3. Long Chunky Wool Blue Scarf, The Nautical Company, www.thenauticalcompany.com £45 4. Navy Blue Quilted Jacket The Nautical Company www.thenauticalcompany.com £65

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5. Fox Motif Wool Mittens, Etsy www.etsy.com £28.76 6. Tatty Devine Fallen Leaves Necklace, Rock My Vintage, www.rockmyvintage.co.uk £30

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STYLE

23, High Street, Horley, Surrey RH6 7BH

Gatwick Luggage offer a wide range of Luggage, Childrens Luggage & School Bags, Business Bags and Travel Accessories.

We have products to suit every budget, with cabin cases from as low as ÂŁ29.99.

Work in the travel industry?

Extra discount available for travel industry staff, please contact us for details.

01293 411 308 20% off

www.gatwickluggage.co.uk info@gatwickluggage.co.uk If you find the same product cheaper locally, or online, and we will price match it.

(discount code: RH10MAG)

Use the code on the website or mention when buying in-store

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Expires 31/10/2015 Quote RH10SEPT when booking, Terms & conditions apply

Tel: 01293 441 114 signaturesstudio.co.uk Mill Rd, Three Bridges, Crawley RH10 1NB

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10 ways to create a new room in your house

Just had a baby? Started working from home?

Run out of storage? Then you need to stretch your home.

1. Build an extension

2. Convert the loft

Pros: Adding a rear extension to a kitchen can be a great way to create a multi-functional family room.

Filling in the side return in a typical Victorian terrace is popular. It may be possible to add a second storey for a new bedroom or bathroom on the first floor, too.

Pros: Create a bedroom (perhaps with a bathroom), a home office or playroom, without taking space from the garden.

Cons: Reduces garden size. Unsympathetic extensions feel like an add-on.

Regulations:Can often be done without planning permission, depending on size and height.

Check your permitted development rights with your local council’s planning department.

You’ll also need building regulations approval and, if you’re semi-detached or in a terrace, party wall consent from neighbours.

Visit www.planningportal.gov.uk for more information.

Cons: Not every loft has the headroom or enough useable space. More difficult and expensive if your roof isn’t traditionally built.

Regulations: Can often be done without planning permission, depending on size and height.

Check your permitted development rights with your local council’s planning department.

You’ll also need building regulations approval and, if you’re semi-detached or in a terrace, party wall consent from neighbours.

Visit www.planningportal.gov.uk for more information.

3. Convert the cellar Pros: Turn a cellar into family living space, a useful utility area, a home office or even a self-contained annexe, without altering the outside of your home.

Regulations: If you just want to turn an existing cellar into a normal room, it’s classed as a change of use and doesn’t need planning permission. But if you lower the floor or extend, you’re likely to need permission, so check with your local authority. And Cons: Often more expensive, per square metre, than you’ll need party wall consent from any adjoining other ways of creating extra space. Can be difficult to neighbours. In both cases you must comply with Building Regulations.gov.uk for more information. get enough headroom and light into the new room.

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4. Build a room in the garden

5. Divide a room into two

Pros: The building work will hardly bother you.

Pros: Create a bedroom (perhaps with a bathroom), a home office or playroom, without taking space from the garden.

Cons: Not suitable for small gardens. Could look like a shed, security is an issue, and if not properly insulated it will be too cold to use in winter.

Cons: You’ll need to create a separate doorway for the room, and include an opening window.

Regulations : A simple garden room may be exempt from planning permission and Building Regulations, but if it’s laid on permanent foundations and connected to mains power, water and sewerage, you’ll need both.

Regulations: Planning permission is not usually needed, but Building Regulations apply to new walls, doors, windows and electrical work.

6. Put in an ensuite

7. Build on top of your garage

Cons: Installing an ensuite at the expense of a bedroom could knock your property’s value.

Cons: Foundations may not be strong enough, so the garage will have to be underpinned.

Regulations: Planning permission isn’t usually needed, but Building Regulations approval is.

Regulations: You’ll need planning permission and Building Regulations.

Pros: Loved by buyers. Can be fitted into quite a small space.

Pros: A first floor extension on top loses no garden space and is often relatively easy.

8. Convert your understairs space 9. Convert your garage Pros: Turns a poorly used area into a valuable extra room – perfect for a ground-floor loo, an extra shower room or a study area.

Cons: You’ll have to find extra space to store that under-stairs stuff. If putting in a loo or bathroom, ventilation and connecting to drainage may be a problem.

Regulations: Building Regulations approval is necessary if you’re installing a bathroom.

Pros: It’s a relatively straightforward job to turn it into a valuable indoor space.

Cons: Foundations may need strengthening.

Avoid if you live in an area where parking is at a premium.

Regulations: Planning permission is not usually required, but Building Regulations approval is.

10. Add a conservatory Pros: Adds extra living space and brings the garden into your home.

Relatively inexpensive.

Cons: A poorly built conservatory can be too hot in summer, freezing cold in winter and full of condensation. Takes space from your garden.

Regulations: Many conservatories are exempt from planning permission and building regulations, but check with your local planning department first.

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HOMES

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 Full project management including architectural services  18 Years Experience  References available  Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Free Estimates available please call Simon Lawrence:

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Storage Solutions Gone are the days when storage mean putting things behind closed doors or in the cupboard under the stairs! Nowadays there are masses of storage solutions that are designed to be on show.

So whether your taste is industrial shelving or shabby chic baskets, there’s a storage solution available that’s right up your street!

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BAILEYBRIDGE Design : Refurbishment : Construction

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We have a wide number of skills and lots of knowledge in the building trade, enabling us to oer a comprehensive range of services for domestic customers.

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A Public Apology, from Tim Burberry Plumbing and Heating!

Dear Harri, Just a quick message to apologise for missing your birthday this year which was unacceptable and very selfish of me!

A Public Thank You...

Harri, I would like to take this opportunity to make amends for this dreadful oversight by wishing you a very happy 6th anniversary of working at Tim Burberry Plumbing and Heating!

6 years ago you started working for me as a shy and young apprentice and I have watched you mature and grow into a fine young man with exceptional work skills.

Harri, it is an absolute pleasure to work with you and long may it continue, Thank you,

Tim x

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24hr Lock Locksmith

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HOMES

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Ask a dictionary the definition of a weed and you’ll read that it’s ‘a plant growing in the wrong place’.

Ask a gardener, and they’ll tell you that weeds are often the number one menace in their garden.

So if you want to wage war on those pesky weeds, and stand a chance of winning, take a look at my multi-pronged attack strategy.

Off with their Heads Whatever the weed problem, it’s essential to prevent them from setting seed. Make sure you cut off its head before it has a chance to even start to procreate. The old saying that ‘one year’s seed is seven years’ weed’ isn’t far from the truth.

Stop Stowaways When you’re next shopping for plants in your local garden centre or nursery make sure that you only bring home what you want, not those hidden stowaways that often lurk on the compost surface.

I always do a bit of weeding before buying: especially for weeds such as the innocent looking hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta).

Spaghetti roots Some weeds like couch grass, bindweed and nettles have amazingly resilient and far-reaching underground stems or roots. Whatever you do, don’t succumb to the temptation to use a powered cultivator or rotovator as this will chop the roots into little bits and end up spreading and increasing the problem in the process.

Lawn Louts Lawn weeds such as dandelions and daisies are difficult to control as unlike the taller weeds, these rosette-forming plants won’t be harmed as you mow the lawn. One of the best, albeit slow, methods is to tackle them with a sturdy old kitchen knife or a daisy-grubber tool.

Deep Rooted Problems Some weeds such as docks and dandelions have tough and chunky roots that are very difficult to kill. And to make matters worse, if you leave any sizeable bit of the root in the soil, it’s likely to form a new plant. Do everything you can to take out the entire root as you’ll be saving a lot of time in the long run.

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Laying Carpet For large areas, try the carpet option; literally covering the surface with a layer or two of carpet, held in place with bricks. If the carpet is placed fluffy side down and left in place for at least 18 months, the weeds will start to die off from lack of light. Make sure that the carpet is made from natural fibres, not synthetic or else you’ll be left with it in the soil, and for allotments, check that there are no restrictions on using carpet.

Time it Right Some weeds such as the purple flowered oxalis spread by forming tiny ‘bulbils’ or miniature bulbs below ground. If you try to dig these weeds out now, the bulbils will be shed into the surrounding soil as you lift the plant out, making matters worse.

Wait until next spring when the bulbils will be firmly attached and weed them out then.

Hoe, hoe, hoe An old fashioned and still just as useful method of weed control is the hoe. They’re a great way to weed your garden, especially if it’s largely annual weeds such as chickweed or groundsel that invade your plot. Keep the hoe sharp and use it regularly.

Careful what you Compost Only compost the green, leafy bits of weeds; avoid any chunky roots, and never put any flowering or seeding weeds in the compost heap. Some weed seeds will easily survive most domestic composting systems.

Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com for a great range of gardening products including Pippa’s favourite weeder, Nemaslug, Nemasys caterpillar, slug, ant and other biological controls, Enviromesh & Envirofleece and lots more besides.

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Mini skips from £99 All bulk bag aggregates available Sands £40 or £45 delivered ‘A’ grade top soil £50 or £55 delivered Type 1, shingle and bark all £50 or £55 delivered.

Loose aggregates available.

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