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Welcome to our August issue August is the month everyone associates with summer. It might not always been sunny, but as the kids are off for the summer holiday and warm days are likely, everyone is a little bit happier. So to make the most of the month, we’ve come up with a range of things to do with your children OR just with family this summer if you’re stuck for what to do on a sunny day. A lot of them are in the area, but others might be a short drive away that we think is worth the effort. “Beach week” is also going on in The Orchards this month, so keep reading for some information on how you can get involved or just go along. As usual, we’re profiling some important and worthy charities who are running events or just need your support in August, and we’ve also uncovered a brand-new activity club for kids that hides away from technology and showcases activities that kids love to get involved in… aside from iPads and Candy Crush. Have a fab month, and if you’re running any events in winter (I know, I know, it’s so far away), then let me know! Drop me an email at amy@mantramagazines.co.uk. Amy COMMUNITY 6 Community News 6 Whats On 15 Community Groups GARDENS 16 Hot favourites HOMES 20 Using neutral colours 24 Using neutral colours pt2 MOTORING 28 Summer (car) loving FOOD AND DRINK 30 Peach melba shortcakes HEALTH 32 Ready to fly the nest CHILDREN AND EDUCATION 34 Five boredom busting tips STYLE 36 From the beach to the beach bar

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Beach week is back! Y

es, that’s right Beach Week is back and running in Haywards Heath this month. It’s the perfect way to really make the most of summer. Beach Week will be in The Orchards every day from Wednesday 26th August to Saturday 29th August, and there’s so much to do for all the family. The popularity of the week last year has brought it back in 2014 with even more great things to do. What can you expect? Well there will be a bouncy castle, sandpits with buckets and spades and balloon modelling. Ruth de Mierre, head of the Haywards Heath Town Team told us: “There will be ice cream, Spanish dancing classes,

a magician and Punch and Judy shows galore and lots more. “Also, to make sure your little ones are looked after, there’ll be qualified helpers on hand so you can shop, relax and enjoy the day!” Orchards Manager, Nicola Bird, is excited about the event: “We all adore Punch and Judy don’t we? And I’ve been secretly practicing my Spanish dancing so am just waiting for everyone to be very impressed! The end of the holidays always seems to be a reality check, so we decided to brighten up the final days of summer and have lots of fun!” The summer fun begins at 10.30am-3.30pm each day and yes, it’s all free!

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ummer holidays mean trips out and around County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Sussex, so if you’re planning a journey, this and Transport, John O’Brien said: new website might come in handy. “www.travelwestsussex.co.uk is a useful tool when you are considering which method The new online journey planner for West Sussex of transport you want to choose. has been launched by the County Council. “For the first time you can consider car sharing along with all your other travel options. Travel West Sussex (www.travelwestsussex.co.uk) gives you routes for car, bus, train, bike, and by “It is mobile friendly and adapts the way it is foot using real-time public transport information. displayed depending on the device you use.” As well as this, you can get information on estimated journey times AND how many calories Try it out - let us know what you think! you could burn by choosing that option. Visit www.travelwestsussex.co.uk.

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9th August 2015, Sunday, 9.45 - 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 clearing some of the branches and brambles from the paths in Ashplats Wood. 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.

29th August 2015, Saturday, 2.30pm Bolney Horticultural Society/Gardening Club Summer flower and vegetable show at the Rawson Hall, Batchelors Field, The Street, Bolney. Admission free. There will be 80 diﬀerent classes in floral art, flowers, plants, vegetables, cookery and photography. 29th August 2015, Saturday, 8.30am - 12.30pm Car Boot Sale with Table Top Sale inside at St Mary’s Church Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead. RH19 2DS. Book and pay for your pitch in advance, at £10 per pitch, by ringing Karen on 01342 302083. Free entrance. Bargains galore! Refreshments available. Sellers may arrive from 7.30am please.

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ockinghorse children’s charity is based in Brighton, but is calling upon people in Haywards Heath and surrounding areas to help with its Summer of Sport campaign. The charity aims to improve the lives of poorly children throughout Sussex. The summer campaign hopes to raise money for the children’s emergency department at the Royal Alexandra’s Hospital with four cardiac monitors. Around 27,000 young patients from across Sussex are admitted to this department every year, so the charity is aiming to raise £25,000 this summer for the county’s only dedicated children’s hospital. Analiese Docrove, Head of Fundraising at Rockinghorse told RH Uncovered: “Activity at the Emergency Department is increasing year on year with children admitted from all over Sussex, including the Mid Sussex areas of Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill. “We’re asking our Mid Sussex supporters to get involved in our Summer of Sport campaign and organise a fundraising event of their very own – it can be anything from a static cycle to a sporting quiz – the choice is theirs! “We’ve put together a great fundraising pack to help get supporters started and we can also provide Rockinghorse branded t-shirts, balloons and collection buckets to support individual events.” The charity is looking for schools, businesses and community groups to take part in the campaign by getting involved in a sporting event and raising some cash.

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Rockinghorse themselves will be getting involved in cycle challenges, walks, runs, Brighton’s Paddle Round the Pier Festival and the annual Rockinghorse Dragon Boat Race. A Summer of Sport fundraising pack is available for those wanting to get involved, visit the website www.rockinghorse.org.uk for more information.

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We are pleased to invite you to the two exciting events described below:

Saturday, 29th August, 6:00 p.m. – Paul Cardall in Concert Paul Cardall is a Steinway & Sons sponsored pianist and a two-time No. 1 Billboard artist with seven other recordings that debuted on Billboard’s top 10 New Age chart without any major label support. Jenn Gordon, Steinway & Sons’ Artist Manager, describes Paul as “one of the most accomplished and discriminating artists in the world.” Paul’s soothing, melodic style is born out of his compassion to help others endure hardship and connect to the strength of the soul. The passion he exudes during his performances is rooted in personal experience and difficult challenges he has endured. He was born with essentially half a functioning heart, which required immediate surgery when he was less than a day old. His life-threatening congenital heart disease and a series of difficult surgeries throughout his life, including a heart transplant, have given Paul wisdom, depth and understanding that only music could express to heal hearts and minds of people all over the world.

Saturday, 12th September, 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Family History Fair Wendy Thompson, our keynote speaker, has 1) lectured extensively through the SouthWest of England and South Wales on Family History; 2) trained Reference Librarians for the British Library; 3) worked at Bristol Records Office and with Bristol College advising beginning and advanced Family Historians; 4) directed the Bristol Family History Centre; 5) chaired the Weston-Super-Mare Family History Society; and 6) worked on BBC Bristol Radio “Who do you Think you are? “ Her thorough knowledge and engaging style will uplift and inform Family Historians at any stage of their development or interest. Following Wendy’s presentation, we will serve a light free lunch, after which we will offer beginning and advanced presentations on using Family Search¸ the Family History site sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Parking is plentiful and admission is free for both events. Please call in advance for the Family History Fair, however, to let us know the number of people in your party so we can plan for lunch. Please join us! We look forward to seeing you!

A summer garden party and rehoming cats with

ounded in 1979, the Mid Sussex branch of Cats Protection strives to re-home cats across Ardingly, Ansty, Bolney, Hassocks, Scaynes Hill and Haywards Heath.

Michaela Phillips from the charity told RH Uncovered how much they need help to re-home cats this year. Back in June the charity took in eight-year-old Muffin.

The charity has to raise much-needed funds to help care for the cats, and is running their annual garden party on Sunday 9th August from 2-5pm at Cuckfield Cattery.

Muffin was nearly twice her ideal weight and was put on a healthy eating diet. She was taken in by the charity because her previous owner could no longer keep her. Being described as severely obese, the staff at the centre said they were charmed by her “sweet-natured personality.”

Like every year, there will be a range of stalls, gifts to buy, cakes, a tombola and a raffle as well as refreshments.

Cats Protection’s Field Veterinary Officer Vanessa Howie told us: “We prescribed her a diet designed specifically for weight loss – it was lower in calories, higher in protein yet still nutritionally balanced. It may take up to a year for Muffin to reach her ideal bodyweight.” Muffin was re-homed to a loving owner and her quality of life has much improved. To help other cats like Muffin, why not go along to the garden party or if you’re keen to offer a home to a cat, email cattery.reception@cats.org.uk. Alternatively, the centre is open to visitors seven days a week from 10am until 4pm. It is situated in Chelwood Gate, on the A275 between Wych Cross and Danehill - RH17 7DE.

Mid Sussex is Open 4 Business in 2015 M

ake a date in your diary for Open 4 Business 2015, the annual business and networking event taking place at East Grinstead Sports Club on Thursday 22 October.

“Leading business experts share their knowledge and the event provides local businessmen and women with a platform to exchange information and develop contacts.

Mid Sussex District Council hosts Open 4 Business every year to give local business representatives a chance to find out about new opportunities in Mid Sussex and to meet other people running businesses in the District. Entry to the event is free but places must be booked in advance.

It’s free to attend and is open to all businesses in Mid Sussex and the surrounding areas, so book now and secure your place for what promises to be one of our best events yet.” Trade stands are available to companies that would like to take advantage of the business to business sales opportunities.

“Open 4 Business supports the growth and development of successful businesses in Mid Sussex,” said Councillor Gary Marsh, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Property.

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things to do this summer in Haywards Heath and beyond

Everyone always wants to make the most out of the summer and the warmer weather that comes our way, but do you ever get stuck on what you should do? Living in a town all your life can sometimes make you forget what’s around to see and do. There’s simple things that don’t cost a penny, as well as local attractions that you probably forgot existed. So if you’re stuck for ideas this summer (and especially if you have children to entertain), why not try a few of these? As a local resident, Antony Chuter rightly said: “We are very lucky, around here there is so much to do and we live in such a beautiful part of the country.” He’s right.

1. An ice cream on Ditchling beacon While you may see cyclists managing to cycle all the way up the beacon, we’re not expecting you to do the same. Take a trip up to have an amazing view of the South Downs, and cross your fingers that the ice cream van is up there too to relax and take in the views. But by all means, if you want to try and run or cycle up, let us know!

2. Lindﬁeld Common Sometimes all children want to do is play in the park, and all you want to do is sit in the sun and read a book. Change your scenery and find a park your children haven’t been to as often - how about the park on Lindfield Common, or in Bolnore Village?

3. Ashenground woods and picnic Need to take the dogs for a walk, or just want to explore some nature? If you take a walk through Ashenground woods there’s so much more than meets the eye. Let your kids climb trees, have a picnic in the small grass areas you discover, or see what bugs and animals you can find as you walk though.

4. Victoria park picnic Another easy one - let the children splash around in the water in the park during the summer, and take a picnic for a full day out. There’s so much greenery around that family games are a must, so give yourself several hours to kill there. Remember there is Tory’s cafe that sells wonderful tea and cakes if you don’t fancy a picnic.

5. Tilgate Park This is a little drive away in Crawley, but we think it’s worth it if the weather is good, and you have a whole day spare. First off, the park is HUGE so your kids will probably stare at it in awe. There is a nature centre will loads of animals, a forest adventure, lakes and fishing as well as a walled garden and cafe. Oh, and you don’t have to pay to get in - win!

6. Beech Hurst I know, it’s not one you have forgotten about but there is just SO much to do in one place. Don’t forget the train rides that are usually on between 2-5pm in the holidays. It costs £1 per ride and if you have little children they’ll love it. There’s a cafe for snacks, as well as Harvester if you’re looking for an affordable meal. Spend time in the park with your little ones, or play tennis in the courts behind the restaurant. There’s bowls, loads of green space for family games, and sometimes even activities where the golf course used to be. In short - a summery day is a great day to go.

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7. Bike ride routes We have great scenery in Sussex so why not try and see more of it on a bike ride, while getting some exercise done, too? If you didn’t manage to take part in the Haywards Heath bike ride then head to their website to see what routes they completed to give you a bit of inspiration. There’s a 20 mile, 48 miles and 73 mile route!

8. Washbrooks farm Heading out nearer Hassocks way is Washbrooks farm, and this is definitely a destination if you have children or nieces or nephews to entertain. There are animals to see, tractors to ride and an indoor play area when the rain comes out. There are outdoor adventures to take part in including a zip wire, jumping pillow and sandpit as well as trampolines and climbing frames. Refreshments are on offer in the tea room, as well as hot lunches. And it won’t break the bank either - £24 for a family ticket and under 3s are free.

9. Stoneywish Remember Stoneywish? It’s a nature reserve and close to Ditchling, so not that far away to see 50 acres of Sussex countryside. You will find meadows, wetlands and woodland full of native flowers and home to a wealth of wildlife, in addition to their own farm animals.There are gardens and exhibitions for the older visitor to explore, gentle walks for every age and ability, and plenty of room for children’s play in the play area. Take a picnic and relax for the whole day!

10. Wakehurst place The National Trust parks are great places to go with the family because they are suitable for all ages. If you do have children you might have to tear them away from the TV, but it’ll be worth it. Adults can admire the view and scenery, while children can take part in their wild adventures by looking for seed capsules and completing challenges on their way around. After two hours car parking goes up to £10 - worth taking into account!

11. The Bluebell Railway Dubbed one of the “best family days out in Sussex”, the steam-hauled trains run daily until November 2015. Their website shows the range of current activities during each month and beyond so do keep checking back to see what’s on. The Bluebell Railway is the only line which relies exclusively on steam power for both trains on many weekends. Stations are in Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes, Kingscote and East Grinstead.

12. Ardingly reservoir It’s simply stunning and is set in an area of “outstanding natural beauty”. The reservoir is home to a first-class sailing school – the Ardingly Activity Centre - which has introduced thousands to the thrill and challenge of sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. It’s also home to a great number of bird species for keen bird watchers and the Kingfisher nature trail offers a peaceful walk for those who like to experience the great outdoors.

13. Cream tea at Cafe Elvira Not all of you will be looking to entertain children, so why not go for a relaxing cream tea at Cafe Elvira in Borde Hill? Located within Jeremy’s restaurant, the cafe is a welcoming environment with a great blend of coffees and teas, freshly-baked cakes and seasonal food. The afternoon tea menu is £12.95 per person and includes scones, cream, tea, sandwiches and cakes. Yum. Take a stroll in the park afterwards for a relaxing afternoon.

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Put down the iPads and smartphones: introducing

hink back to when you were a child and how you would occupy yourself in your free time. Play outside? Make mud pies? Ladybird houses? Go for a bike ride?

mini beast hunting, bag making, clay, tile painting, water fight, scavenger hunt, face painting, jewellery making, loom bands, birdhouse making, den building, drama and bag making. Phew!

Children are so pre-occupied with the constant use of technology around us, that finding activities away from the computer or phone are rare. That’s the idea behind Smash Activity Club in Cuckfield, a children’s group set up by school teachers to offer alternative clubs for children.

Holy Trinity Primary School in Cuckfield has a woodland area which allows the group to do a lot of forest-based activists which the children love.

Founder of the club, Rebecca Harman said: “At Smash we offer a variety of activities, ranging from crafts, team games, and sports too. All sessions are run by experienced teachers who know how to get the best out of children. Small groups mean children get to know one another and staff.” Rebecca said she wanted to offer children alternative activities so that children had a choice: “As a P.E teacher I know very well that not all children enjoy playing competitive games. “It is essential that these children are able to participate in activities that they can enjoy and achieve in. At Smash we provide just that.” Some of the examples of activities that children have taken part in so far have included: Balloon making, egg decorating and rolling, yoga, scarecrow making, pond dipping,

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“All of these activities feature on our summer schedule alongside sports programme,” said Rebecca. “The children seem to love being able to choose what activity they will do. They can perfect their tennis serve, build a den or act in a play, all in one day. It is clear they enjoy trying different things, learning a new skill and making new friends.” Having been a teacher for 14 years, Rebecca said it was clear to her that children are at their happiest when they are playing, interacting with one another and gaining a sense of achievement. “At the end of the day we send children home happy, proud and tired!” Smash is currently running a summer camp until the 7th August from 8.15am-5pm and children can do anything from a half day to a full week. If you want your child to get involved, visit their website www.smashkids.co.uk. Happy playing!

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ur summer weather isn’t usually unbearably warm; in fact it is often pretty cool and a little bit of extra heat would be very welcome. With a little bit of planning and some careful planting, you could turn your garden into the hottest site out, regardless of the real weather. You can plant to create a mass of hot colours. All you have to do is plant beds, borders or containers full of hot reds, screaming yellows and glowing oranges. True, most of the planting is best done in the autumn, but a visit to a garden centre at this time of year will reveal a fabulous display of plants which can be put to good use in your garden now. For real energy and vibrancy, choose plenty of yellows and golds, including some of the golden rods (Solidago), which should be flowering well into September. I am a great fan of coreopsis, including the various forms of Coreopsis verticillata, which flowers well into the autumn and is unlikely to need staking. If you like to see flat looking flower heads in your garden then take a closer peep at some of the achilleas, including ‘Coronation Gold’. No late summer border is complete without the cone flowers or rudbekias with their deliciously bright, daisy-like flowers - these should last you through October. For some screaming scarlets and other shades of red, consider growing the dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’, Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, Lychnis chalcedonica. In damper areas you could use Lobelia ‘Queen Victoria’ or many of the other moisture-loving types of lobelia which produce huge spires of red flowers, so different from those tiny blue, pink and white bedding lobelias which are more widely grown. Don’t forget to tend to your hot border again in the autumn, when you will find small versions of many of these plants readily available in garden centres, often at only a couple of pounds per pot and when you will also be able to plant some more warming oranges and reds using bulbs and corms.

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With an almost infinite range of colours from pure white to earthy tones of grey and beige, neutrals are timelessly fashionable. By Katherine Sorrel

xperts agree that you should always paint walls a neutral colour. Unless a potential buyer shares your exact taste, they will be put off by rooms painted in vibrant colours. But what if you’re building or renovating a home that you plan to stay in? Aren’t neutrals just a little boring? Only when you get it wrong. A well-planned neutral scheme is good-looking yet understated, harmonious, calm and inviting. Neutrals work well in both old and new houses, small or large spaces and are brilliant at providing cohesion between rooms. Let’s start with white. Rooms painted pure white can appear bigger and brighter, thanks to the way the colour reflects light around. A clean white wall is a great background for vibrant paintings, for the coloured spines of books, or simply for a jug of flowers. On the other hand, though, white can appear cold, stark and unwelcoming, especially when a room is north- or eastfacing and doesn’t have the benefit of direct sunlight. A white with an added touch of yellow or pink can warm up such a space.

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White can also look odd in period homes. Slightly muddier off-whites are often a better choice for an old cottage, Georgian terrace or a barn conversion. The lesson is to use pure white with care. Beyond white, neutrals vary in hue from cream to sand, through beige to stone. How do you choose? The best advice is to eliminate neutrals that you don’t like and those that won’t suit the architecture of your house or colours of your furniture. Next, paint at least two coats on a large piece of white card, or better still, on several pieces of card, and stick them on every wall around the room. Observe the colours at different times of day and with your lights both on and off. Having chosen your favourite colour, avoid using it everywhere. Even the nicest neutral can be boring if used indiscriminately. Be careful, however, when combining neutrals: another big mistake is to use different hues that are all of the same tone (slightly different colours but the same degree of lightness or darkness).

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FOOD AND DRINK

The Jolly Tanners Beer Festival Bank Holiday Weekend

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Fri 29th Aug: ‘Steve Winchester’ 9pm Sun 30th Aug: ‘Wots Cookin’ 4pm Rock Mon 31st Aug: ‘The Mike Piggott’ Jazz Trio 4pm

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Ready to

ﬂy the nest

oon it will be the school holidays. The time of year that we see some of our children become young adults, gaining their flight feathers, ready to leave the nest on the next stage of their journey. Taking that step into a new world from the comfort of your home can be like taking a giant leap into the unknown. Are you that young adult ready but anxious about that next step, or a parent or guardian? Here are seven top tips to help that transition from childhood to young adulthood. 1. Talk about your feelings with friends, family, or mentors. Do not see it as a weakness to talk about your fears and anxieties. I am not only talking about children but parents too. I have a mentor. She guides me and allows me to share my worries and anxieties.

4. Get involved in campus activities. What hobbies would you like to explore and expand? Most colleges and universities have great social environments to become involved in. 5. Never ignore your feelings or try to drown them by drinking, taking drugs, or other types of risky behaviour. 6. Learn what helps you relax. Do you have a favourite track to relax to? Learn forms of relaxation such as meditation or self-hypnosis. 7. Remember to balance out work and study, or you’ll burn out. Structure your time and work towards finding a healthy balance. Find a mentor. We all need a guiding hand from time to time. Have someone to talk it all through with.

2. Take time to get used to your new environment. Take some familiar home comforts with you. A favourite duvet, cushion or other object. Put pictures and things from home in your room.

I mentor individuals all around the world. Right now I am working with a young lady in Egypt via Skype. It’s so interesting. She has felt a huge burden lift off her shoulders after just two mentoring sessions.

3. Plan to visit home as regularly as time allows. Arrange people to see and things to do. Keep in contact via phone, Internet, or Skype.

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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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HEALTH

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Five Boredom Busting Tips Play-date

On Yer Bike

Play-dates give children the opportunity to let-off steam, socialise and allow their imaginations to run wild. They also provide parents/ carers with a few minutes of peace, while their little one is occupied = win, win. Organise a few hours of play with a friend, each week – perhaps you could take it in turns to look after the children, so that you get a well-deserved break too?

We’re constantly told that today’s generation of children aren’t active enough, with a recent campaign from Change4Life finding that 72% don’t take part in the recommended daily hour of activity. Sunny, warm days provide the perfect excuse to get out and about and enjoy that daily dose of exercise. Try cycling, skipping or playing football – or even think about holding your very own sports day!

Many parents feel under pressure to do something spectacular each day of the summer holidays, however, finance (it’s estimated that parents spends £1200 on holiday activities, per child!), time restrictions and work commitments can mean that this just isn’t realistic. Instead, focus on making long-lasting memories that the kids will look back and remember. Whether it’s feeding the ducks, having an indoor picnic or enjoying a family day out at a theme park – just enjoy spending time together, after all, they’ll be back at school again soon…

Regardless of their age, getting messy and creative is always a great way of spending a few hours. It can also be beneficial to their growth too, with studies suggesting that children who enjoy making things, not only develop higher thinking skills, but also their self-esteem skills too. For little ones, unleash the finger paints, colouring books or create sock-puppets, and for older children, why not let them customise unworn clothes or tired trainers into something cool and trendy? It’s up to you whether you let them loose with the sewing machine or glue gun…

Make Memories Get Crafty

Host a Bake Off Who doesn’t like cake? Find your favourite recipes (or perhaps teach the kids a family recipe!) and start baking, to create delicious concoctions, well deserved of that Star Baker title. Invite friends and family to take part too and make an afternoon of it – who knows, you could just have a future Mary Berry or Paul Hollywood in your midst!

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Beach to the BeachBar

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White Stuff, Lost Island Tankini Top £ 25, Tankini Bottoms £15, Kimono Sarong £25

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Visit our website at www.rhuncovered.co.uk where you will not only be able to keep up to date with all the local news and events in your local community, but will be able to enter our exclusive online competitions to win some fabulous prizes. If you love a deal then you will love our voucher page – simply print out the voucher and use with our selected customers to get some great discounts and oﬀers. If you need to find a business or service in a hurry then head over to our online Business Directory where at the click of a mouse you’ll be able to find someone to help. Finally if you’re looking for something to do in our local area we have a monthly calendar of events, clubs, groups and what’s on in the local area. p.s. while you are there, sign up for our newsletter to be informed when new competitions, news or articles are uploaded!

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