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FEBRUARY 2014 Hello and welcome to our February issue

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HOMES 18 Light Fantastic 22 Get the Look: Red Hot Homewear GARDENS 30 Winter Perfume Plants HEALTH AND BEAUTY 38 Cupid’s Arrow CHILDREN AND EDUCATION 44 February Half Term

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it is more than just coincidence that we are continuing with our wedding theme from last month.

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This time though, we are looking at everything a bride-to-be and her groom need to think about when planning their wedding – from save the date cards to their honeymoon, there’s lots to think about!

Volunteering and charity fundraising also continue in this issue with plenty of well deserving local charities or groups either needing your help or participation in fundraising, so if you have already broken your New Year’s resolutions, it’s not too late to make another!

Have a fabulous February and we will be back again next month, The RH Uncovered Team

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Community Notice Board

Hello and Happy February!

As always, this month we’ve been busy uncovering all the local news and events that affect our community.

What have you got planned for April?

We have the latest news from our man in the know East Grinstead’s Simon Kerr, we chat to the award winning group Fairtrade Lingfield and Dormansland about their plans for Fairtrade Fortnight and we share top tips on how to keep the kids busy this half term, as well as so much more.

We’re now working on our April issue, so do get in touch with your upcoming events or group stories to get a mention in our magazine.

But, be quick, our deadline is 21st February!

So sit back, relax and be inspired by your community.

Your community feature writer, Shelley Shelley@mantramagazines.co.uk

Who’s YOUR Community Hero?

If, like so many, you’ve already broken your New Year’s Resolution, why not do something good for your community instead, by nominating YOUR community hero!

We want to hear about those people who go out of their way to make your day - be it a teacher, volunteer, longstanding group member, charity fundraiser or helpful next-door neighbour for the chance to share their story in the coming issues of the magazine.

As they say, everyone has a story to tell, so make sure you get in touch!

To nominate your Community Hero email: Shelley@mantramagazines.co.uk or write to ‘Community Hero, Mantra Magazines, Unit 32 Rowfant Business Centre, Rowfant, West Sussex. RH10 4NQ.’ 6 - COMMUNITY PAGES

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Wild Teens

By Tom Forward , People and Wildlife Officer at Gatwick Greenspace Partnerships It is easy to dismiss modern day youth as pasty, sofa-bound, energy drink fuelled, gaming addicted and sleep deprived, with little concern other than for evolving thumbs that are better adapted for faster BBM-ing and maintaining a better grip on their console controls or updating their Facebook status from ‘Bored’ to ‘OMG am really bored now!’.

However, we have the good fortune to be working with a growing group of young people aged between 12 and 16 who are willing to give up their holiday time and occasional weekend days to get outdoors and take action to protect and learn about local wildlife.

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When pressed for an answer as to why they are up for sacrificing the comfort of a sofa, a wide screen and Call of Duty: Black Ops, to get cold and muddy planting a mixed species hedgerow along a field margin, replies are varied from “This is the only exercise I get”, and “Not sure really, I just enjoy it” to “It’s nice to feel like you can give something back” and “This is going on my CV”. Whatever the reason given, the point is that they are coming out and working hard bashing scrub with bow saws and loppers and feeling the buzz of seeing the first adder of the year basking in the sunshine or spotting a roe doe trotting away into the undergrowth.

These young wildlife rangers, future guardians of our countryside, are skilling up now, and this gives me hope.

To join or to find out what is planned for the Friday sessions in Tilgate Park (during school holidays) visit: www.gatwickgreenspace.org.uk or email:tomforward@sussexwt.org.uk.

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Community News Simon Kerr

Fairtrade Fortnight

East Grinstead Business Support and Tourist Officer

Award winning local campaigners Fairtrade Lingfield and Dormansland will be busy this month, celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight (24th February 9th March) at the Lingfield Park winning post and in our villages.

Are you keeping to those New Year Resolutions?

Perhaps one of them was a promise to really get into shape after all the food and drink we’ve all consumed over the holidays. Plenty of us sign up at one of the local gyms, and there are more than one or two excellent ones around East Grinstead, but many more of us might want to leave the car at home on occasion and take the bike or walk, to get some exercise.

If you’re feeling a bit nervous before setting out, you might like to think about joining one of the local clubs who promote cycling and walking, you’ll get a chance to learn all the local knowledge about where’s best to go ( and what to avoid!) and an opportunity to make friends while getting fit.

If you want to find out more about what groups and organisations exist locally that you might be interested in joining, then the first port of call should be the Library, either in person or via their website. There’s a club for almost anything, and if you’re not feeling too energetic, don’t worry there’s lots of less strenuous activities on offer.

Margaret Vasey, Steering Group Chair says, “This year we have double celebrations – locally we celebrate ten years of Fairtrade status in Lingfield and Dormansland and nationally we will be celebrating twenty years of the Fairtrade mark – now one of the most recognised ethical marks in world.”

Margaret adds, “For a flying start to the festivities our plans for Fairtrade Fortnight will embrace for the first time Lingfield Park, in a special Fairtrade Sponsored Race or two at the last National Hunt meeting of the season on Wednesday 26 February 2014.”

With racing in the air, the Fairtraders will also be hosting their very own Fairtrade Race Night and Supper at the Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre (1 March 2014). There are whispers too of Fairtrade Wine and Cheese tastings and Fairtrade fashion shows.

The Fairtrade Fortnight celebrations will be started by Lingfield Primary School participating in a Fairtrade Banana Parade as they ‘Stick with Foncho’, this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight campaign champion.

To top all this, on the 1 February, local quizmaster and Fairtrade Steering Group member, Paul Pirie, will be back, by popular demand hosting his Fairtrade Quiz Nite and Supper – “A great night of community fun and frivolity for all and a chance to savour some wonderful Fairtrade cuisine,” says Paul For all the details of these Fairtrade events and how to get involved please visit www.rh7fairtrade.wordpress.com

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Here to Lend a Hand This year, Girlguiding celebrates 100 years of Brownies with Big Brownie Birthday events happening throughout Sussex, including an exciting upcoming event at Estcots School in April.

But, with over 100,000 volunteers nationwide, our local groups need your help to ensure that this longstanding and much-loved organisation continues: “Girlguiding has become the UK’s leading charity for giving girls and young women the chance to make a positive difference to their own lives and to their communities through having fun, building friendships, building confidence and learning valuable life skills,” East Grinstead Division Commissioner, Janet Templeman says.

“Here in East Grinstead we really can boast a brilliant team of dedicated volunteers, so much so that there’s a waiting list of girls keen to join us from the age of five but without more adult help in the near future there is a great possibility that some units will have to close in the area.”

“Just two hours a week of your time is all that is needed, whatever your skills are they will help shape the women of tomorrow -but the rewards are limitlessand anyway, why should our daughters have all the fun?”

If you or your daughter would like to know more about being part of Girlguiding visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested call 0800 1 69 59 01 or contact Janet Templeman on 01342 315209 or e-mail jan.temps@btinternet.com

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Weddings have changed considerably since April 1995 when civil marriages in England and Wales were permitted to take place somewhere other than a register office. Scotland and Northern Ireland followed suit in 2002 and 2004 respectively.

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To find approved premises in your preferred location look at www.weddingvenues.com.

A popular option is to get married overseas.

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The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has a webpage detailing this information which can be found at www.fco.gov.uk/en/ travelling-and-livingoverseas/births-marriagesdeaths/marriage-abroad Some details need to be confirmed very early in the wedding planning. Your choice of date and venue go hand-in-hand as many popular locations are fully booked up to two years ahead.

Research the latest trends by browsing wedding magazines to get inspiration and keep a scrapbook of all your ideas. Civil ceremonies allow a very modern take on wedding vows; you can write your own vows using poems, speeches or write from the heart. As long as there is no religious content, almost anything is allowed, but will need to be approved by the registrar.

that your outfit can be transported easily and is cool enough to be comfortable in tropical climates. This also applies to the groom’s suit; thick, dark wool on a beach in the Maldives is not a good choice!

Whether you choose a traditional white wedding gown, or something a bit different, try on as many designs as possible as your preferred style may not actually suit you. Another factor to consider is the likely weather on your wedding day.

Once you’ve established the date you can send out your first batch of wedding stationery; "Save the Date" cards. This relatively new custom ensures your invitees don't inadvertently book their In Britain this can never be holiday at the same time. For extra originality you can now buy guaranteed, but if you’re travelling overseas check ‘Save the Date’ fridge magnets!

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which can also include crystals and beads. If you have chosen a fresh flower bouquet you can now have this beautiful creation preserved for posterity. Many companies professionally dry and frame the flowers for you.

Many wedding venues have strict rules on the use of confetti so ask what is permitted and make sure all attendees know the rules.

Perhaps you will be able to use fresh or dried real flower petals rather than paper shapes.

Music adds to the atmosphere of your entire day from the moment you enter the wedding venue to the evening party.

If you hire a DJ for the evening give him a playlist well in advance of the day and don't forget to include music that will appeal to all generations. Why not include a note with your invitations asking all attendees to request one special song each and then send these requests to the DJ? With your hair and make-up don't try anything radically different on this special day.

Consider taking a make-up lesson or book a professional makeup artist to assist you.

Your hairstylist will have lots of advice and don’t forget to have a trial run with your hair decoration if you are having one.

Transport to the venue can be in almost any style you wish from buses, limousines, horse-drawn carriages and even motorbikes and hot air balloons. Allow yourself plenty of time to get to the venue as there is nothing worse than being held up in a traffic jam on the way to your own wedding.

Photographers and videographers are important people at your wedding as they provide a record of a day that has a tendency to disappear in a blur.

Modern photography includes candid shots of the wedding party rather than the stiff and formal line-ups of the past.

Once again, book well in advance especially if you are getting married on a Saturday in the summer. Disposable cameras placed on the reception tables also provide more fun for you when the films are developed.

Decorating your venue can set any mood you wish, from fun to romantic. Popular modern choices are balloons which can be created into the most amazing archways and garlands.

Candles lend a romantic atmosphere but may not be permitted in some locations.

When it comes to flowers, you can really go to town. Modern floral creations are spectacular and a good florist can create a masterpiece for you to carry

If your chosen venue forbids the use of traditional candles there are plenty of battery operated LED ‘candles’ and fibreoptic lights to choose instead.

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Your wedding cake is one of the major talking points at the reception. Traditional tiered cakes are still popular but more modern versions can be works of art and very personalised. Another option is to have a number of beautifully decorated small cakes placed on a tiered display tray.

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Planning your wedding can be extremely stressful if you allow it to be. If it all gets too much then consider hiring a professional wedding organiser who will deal with all your requirements leaving you relaxed and happy to enjoy your special day.

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DUNOTTAR LOOKS FORWARD TO A BRIGHT FUTURE This is a very exciting time in the life of Dunottar School as we join the Reigate Grammar Group of Schools.

The unique character and ethos of Dunottar will be preserved and the school will continue to provide an outstanding girls-only education, as it has done for over 80 years. We are looking forward to working with Reigate Grammar School to enable new opportunities for both sets of students.

There is significant potential for joint cultural activities and trips in the UK and overseas are already under discussion. The extended coach services, including a late coach, ensures that we are able to provide girls from all over the Surrey and Sussex region to benefit from the excellent teaching at Dunottar.

Now is the time to enhance further the exceptional educational experiences we already provide for girls across the region. In fact, we believe that we are the first school in the county, if not in the country, to offer an innovative enhancement to our curriculum.

This pioneering addition to the curriculum is the brainchild of Headmistress, Nikki Matthews.

She commented: “Girls joining Year 7 in 2014 will enter the job market in 2024 and retire in 2077 at least. We can only prepare pupils for a world we don’t yet know, for jobs which do not yet exist, using technologies not yet invented, solving problems we can’t begin to imagine, by giving them the transferable thinking and interpersonal skills that extend beyond paper qualifications.

“To achieve this, we have a unique programme based around our changing economy - whether it be creative, financial or industrial.

All our girls will go on to be involved in some sort of business in their future lives and we believe it is important to prepare them for this.”

The ground-breaking course has been designed by Nicola Wintle, who heads A’ Level Business and Economics teaching at the school.

Mrs Wintle, who holds a degree in Philosophy, Politics From September 2014, all and Economics from Keble Year 7 students starting at College, Oxford, said: “The Dunottar will study business as an integrated enhancement government and business leaders have stated that to the academic curriculum. education needs to provide The cutting-edge course, students with more of the which will roll out into Years 8 skills they will require in order and 9, is to be designed and delivered by trained specialists. to be successful in later life.

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We have carefully considered their views and are pleased to offer this enhanced programme of study to provide them with the very skills they need.

“It will cover topics ranging from how to successfully run a small business, to the use of branding by large multinational entities via lessons on personal finance and the value of strategic planning. An inspiring programme of outside speakers will enhance the taught curriculum to give students a real insight into the way businesses work.”

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Lighting can be used to emphasise good points or disguise problem areas, to highlight colour, texture and form, and to divide, unify or open up a space.

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'BOU BT U J D If possible, you should design your lighting scheme at the earliest stages, when planning how you will use the room and where the furniture will be grouped. Once you have worked out how you will live in the space, you can ask yourself where you will want light, how much you will require at what times, and what effects you wish to create.

Lighting isn’t just a practical ‘When lighting any room it’s thing, it’s psychological, essential to design a scheme too, reinforcing our sense so that light comes from of security, comforting us, more than one source or and sending out signals direction,’ says Sally Storey, of welcome, vitality and design director of John Cullen warmth. Because of this, Lighting. ‘You can layer lighting it’s worth ensuring that any effects in the same way that lighting scheme is truly an interior designer layers flexible, adapting at the touch of a switch to your mood, fabrics and textiles.’ the time of day, and the way Professionals divide light into in which you use each room. four main types: general light, which gives good overall lighting; task light, to brightly illuminate a specific area such as a worktop or reading corner; accent lighting, which highlights features such as pictures, shelving or architectural detailing; and atmosphere lighting, which sets the mood, from a dramatic mix of light and shade to mellow pools of light in different areas of the room.

If you’ve ever felt that a room is boring, bland and lifeless, the chances are that it’s not your furnishings that are to blame, but your lighting. Poor lighting flattens and dulls, while clever lighting can give va va voom to the simplest of decorative schemes.

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In short, lighting can make or break a room, says Katherine Sorrell

Most rooms require three or four of these types, provided by a combination of downlights or spotlights on the ceiling, track lights, floor-level or wallmounted uplighters, wall washers, floor or table lamps, and special shelf or display lighting.

Of course, we can’t all start from scratch when redesigning our lighting, so if you’re looking for a quick upgrade on a budget, you could just spend a few pounds replacing main light switches with dimmers, and plug in a selection of table or floor lamps at strategic points, enabling you to layer the lighting and emphasise special features.

With these fundamentals in mind, forward planning and creative thinking are the keys to designing a lighting scheme.

Think of it as painting with light, creating washes and filling in with highlights and lowlights. Each room is your blank canvas, but with imagination and a little effort it can become a work of art.

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This Valentine’s Day, inject a little love into your home with our pick of the best RED hot accessories. Warming, energising and of course, passionate, red is the colour of the moment for adding a bit of spice to your life.

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Windows & Doors Kitchens Orangeries Conservatories Bi-folding door systems Cabinets Wardrobes Staircases Listed / Heritage Replications

01342 832638 info@hayterandsmythejoinery.co.uk www.hayterandsmythejoinery.co.uk

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Blind Manufacturers

Building Services

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Safe Non Toxic Products Customer Satisfaction Fully Insured Free Quotations Competitive Rates

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www.northdownscleaning.co.uk To advertise call - 01342 580026

HOMES

Sherwood Electrical Services Ltd

£11.50 per hour

www.helpmadesimple.co.uk mail@helpmadesimple.co.uk Every Clean Is Insured

Call Nikki on 01342 720 082

Electrician

Your Cleaning, Ironing & Other Domestic Chores?

Your Local Reliable Electrician

All work undertaken and including:

Inspection & Testing ● Re-wires ● Power & T.V. Sockets Solar & Wind Power Installations ● Fuse Board Upgrades Contemporary Lighting

07830 358 165

Fully Qualified, 17th ed. Contact Mark Sherwood

Garage Doors

Cleaning Services

Domestic Services

Would You Like A Friendly, Reliable, Capable & Vetted Home Help, To Help You With

FREE SURVEY & QUOTE Quality roller doors Quality garage doors in Steel, Timber & Fibreglass controls & GARAGE Remote conversions to existing doors Repairs & servicing Large selection in stock Est 1980

GM DOORS

East Grinstead 01342 311 550 Engineer 07776 256562 www.gmgaragedoorsltd.co.uk

Showroom Unit 4, Ivy Dene Ind Estate, Ashurst Wood,RH19 3TN

M & M WALKER LTD

Anthony

Call 01342 324026 / 07900 420715

Boss Electrical Services Electrical Services

NICEIC Part P Registered

• Fault finding & repairs • Fuse Board replacements • Re-Wires • Extra Sockets & ligh ng • PAT tes ng / EICR’s • Outside power

Call Richard 07968 051377 or 01342 458991

Your local electrician

All major & minor electrical works undertaken

■ Install ■ Repair ■ Testing ■ Security ■ Alarms

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(Vaillant recommended installers)

Servicing & Repairs Landlord safety checks All aspects of heating, plumbing & gas works

07969 689713 gascore@hotmail.co.uk

Painting & Decorating External & Internal

20 years experience Friendly reliable service Call for a free estimate

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TILTWOOD HEATING SERVICES Radiator Replacements / Alterations Programmers & Automatic Controls Leaking Central Heating Pipes Oil & Gas Boiler Servicing Replacement Boilers Hot Water Cylinders Water Pumps

Heating Services

Electrical Services

NICHOLAS ELECTRICAL

Boiler installations

Painter & Decorator

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Interior & Exterior, Painting & Decorating Artexing & Coving, Ceiling & Roofing

Gas & Heating Engineers

Property Maintenance

Emergency Breakdowns 24 Hour Answering Service Landlords Safety Checks Free Estimates and no Job Too Small

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STOR A HEAT

THE STORAGE HEATING SPECIALISTS WE FIT New & replacement storage heaters at competitive prices

WE OFFER A free, no obligation survey from ex seeboard, e.d.f. advisors, all with a minimum of 15 years experience

WE CAN Carry out EPC's - Energy Performance Certificates

Roofing Services

Heating Services

STORAGE HEATERS FROM

SO DON’T PAY Electricity board prices - ring for a FREE survey

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Oven Cleaning

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All burnt on carbon removed All cleaned to a pristine condition Call today for a FREE quotation

DIRTY OVENS? 08456 030702

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Also Ranges & Agas

Painter & Decorator

Domestic Ovens Cleaned

We also clean hobs, hoods, microwaves

Plasterer

Domestic & Commercial Painters & Decorators Wallpaper Specialists Free Estimates & Advice, Fully Insured Office: 01342 313191 Mobile: 07977 549414 www.awdecorators.co.uk

JAMES MUNDY

HIGH QUALITY PAINTING & DECORATING

It is my aim to give customers an excellent standard of work wih the minimum of disruption to their daily lives. Fully Insured & Work Guaranteed For a free, competitive quote call:

01342 321894 or 07762 023764 or email: jamespaulmundy@aol.com

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35 years experience Slating - Tiling - Flat Roofs Leadwork - Antique work - Repairs Stacks - Gutters - PVC Fascia & Soffits Insured / Free estimates Friendly efficient service Tel: 01342-837580 Mob: 07966-274687

Ian Gibb

Quality Painting & Decorating with over 40 years experience Interior and exterior work with free estimates and advice.

All work guaranteed and fully insured with references available.

T: 01342 324 869 M: 07970 585 313 E: ian.derek.gibb@hotmail.co.uk

All aspects of Plastering & Tiling Undertaken Paving & Landscaping Renovations & Alterations CLEAN AND TIDY REFERENCES AVAILABLE MATT CROCKER M: 07843 100511 - T: 01342 529949 E: mcrock@btinternet.com W: www.archersplastering.co.uk

PLUMBING?

Plumbing & Heating

Painter and Decorator

Painter & Decorator

A.W. Decorators Ltd

AWR Roofing

then call

John Bloom

For all your domestic plumbing needs

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Competitive Rates Clean & Friendly Service

01342 824 905

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MARTIN BLAKE Tel: 01342 327890 - Mob: 07816 498313

PLUMBING & HEATING

● Natural Gas & LPG work ● Fully insured ● All aspects of plumbing ● Central heating ● Swimming pool boilers

REGISTER 25196

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Installations, repairs and replacement Call for free quote & appraisal

Plumbing Problems Solved

All aspects of plumbing work from small repairs to complete installations

R C Thompsett Plumbing

Call Bob on 07778 014378 01342 870462

Windows & Building Services

Fully Insured References Available Call Paul for a free quote on:

Plumbing Services

Painting & Decorating Tiling Car pentr y Guttering or anything else just call

Security Systems

All types of property maintenance Plumbing & Heating

All types of maintenance work carried out

HOMES Holtye Windows Ltd Windows Doors Conservatories Fascias Soffits All Aspects of building work undertaken Fully Insured Certass Registered Call for a free no obligation quote on

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A DMIRAL SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD

Installers of Domestic & Commercial CCTV, Access Control & Intruder Alarms

01737 855900 - 01444 440184

A M BROCKBANK Plastering and General Building Work

Plastering & Rendering General Building Work Painting & Decorating

For a free no obligation quote call

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Winter Perfume Plants The winter months can be a little lacklustre in the garden, sometimes even a bit gloomy.

However carefully you plant your flowerbeds and borders, the number of brightly coloured plants for winter performance is rather limited. But one of the most important ingredients in a winter garden is perfume – it’s certainly something which can transform my mood in an instant. So think scent, as there are a few really brilliant winter perfume plants and there’s a good chance that they’ll be readily available in garden centres and nurseries right now.

The Witch Hazels or Hamamelis are one of my favourite winter flowerers. With their unusual oriental-looking yellow, orange or bronzy-red spidery flowers on bare branches they look stunning.

But of course looks are not everything and the perfume of the witch hazels is what really makes them such an asset - sweet, spicy and wonderfully good at wafting around the garden. Various colours are available, in shades of brightest orange through to rich burgundy.

Wintersweet or Chimonanthus is another recommendation. The branches are covered with creamy to yellow coloured multipetalled flowers with a seriously sweet perfume. Like the witch hazel it’s quite slow growing and doesn’t need a huge amount of space.

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This means it’s a perfect choice for the smaller garden, but make sure you consider carefully where to plant it, so that you can enjoy every aspect of its display.

If you like a bit of variegated foliage then try the Daphne odora ‘Aureo-marginata’, which has classic purple-pink clusters of flowers, a very strong perfume and leaves which are typically green and leathery but with a bright yellow leaf margin.

It can be a little temperamental, but after its first year a Daphne generally settles in well and you won’t regret buying it.

The Viburnums may be a shrub you think of as a summer flowering plant, but go for varieties such as Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’ and the bright pink, trumpet-shaped flowers not only look good but also provide your garden with a sumptuous perfume. Planted in a sheltered spot, it won’t let you down.

Mahonias with their holly-like leaves can be a trifle spiky but when they are in flower their brightest yellow spikes are really eyecatching and Mahonia japonica produces one of the sweetest perfumes you could wish for right from the middle of winter to early spring. If you prefer one with more upright flowers, go for Mahonia x media ‘Charity’. Mahonias are good in part shade or full sun.

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Another favourite of mine is the winter flowering honeysuckles.

They are not as showy as their summer flowering relations, but definitely a plant I’d hate to be without.

The bare stems are covered with small white-cream flowers which produce a tremendously sweet, spicy aroma both night and day.

And finally, don’t forget the Sarcococcas or winter box.

With their small, pretty but inconspicuous flowers they may not instantly leap out and draw attention to themselves, but the perfume of those tiny flowers is tremendous and really strong, making them a great winter flowering shrub that I’d recommend you try.

By Pippa Greenwood

Make 2014 the year you start Growing Your Own Vegetables!

Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com select the vegetables you’d like to grow and you’ll receive garden ready vege plants PLUS every week Pippa emails you hints, tips and advice about your chosen veg.

From just £39 for up to 66 garden-ready plants, 6 packets of seed and the weekly emails. For a limited time you can also order onion sets, garlic andseed potatoes, again with Pippa’s advice.

To advertise call - 01342 580026

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Bird

Moth Bee Fly Flea

Squirrel

OR CALL YOUR LOCAL TECHNICIAN DIRECT Ian 0771 4326 438

Mice

01342 349 644

Rat

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Wasp

Woodworm

PEST CONTROL

Expest Pest Control Services,

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GARDENS

01342 843 952 07761 965 683

Repointing, Extensions Patios & Garden Walls Lime Mortar Work Advanced City & Guilds

FREE ESTIMATES

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Landscaping Serivces

Garden Care Services

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www.edenlandscapes.uk.com t:01293 560 424 m:07941 372 395 Garden Services

M:07759 857 362 T:01342 714 844

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BEADELL TREE SURGEONS Tree Surgeons

All Tree Work & Fencing Undertaken Quality Assured ♦ Fully Insured ♦ 15 Yr’s Exp. “No Hedge Too Small, No Tree Too Big”

Logs & Kindling

All Aspects of Gardening Services Undertaken Leaf Clearance, Hedge Cutting, Jungle Clearances, Fencing & Decking, Fully Insured, Landscaping, Gutter & Rubbish Clearance, Tree Surgery

Landscaping & Maintenance

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Call Danny on 07850 027806 or 01293 859 515 / 01342 821 067

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10 Year Guarantee On All Paving

01293 862 637- 07982 887 961 www.acerlandscapers.co.uk

kevinjennerbrickwork @02email.co.uk

The complete garden care, landscaping and design service Fully Qualified with over 13 yrs experience

Driveways Patios Groundwork's Landscaping Fencing Ponds / Lakes Stables Sand-Schools Drainage Extensions and Brickwork

Garden Makeovers

. Mowing . Hedge cutting . Lawn Treatments . Scarifying . Planting/turfing . Makeovers

RHS trained, Insured CALL Hilton for a FREE

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TELEPHONE

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Garden Design

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Brickwork Specialists

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Split logs for sale Free local deliver y Call

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Solid Roof Conservatories

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2,3,4 & 6 Yard Skips & Bags

Imagine your Conservatory with a Solid Roof

Call 0800 00 33 55

for your free estimate

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Branching Out Landscapes All aspects of

Landscaping brickwork fencing paving driveways ponds ground works tree surgery stump grinding waste removal logs sold, loose tip or bulk bag

01342 842049

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Tree Surgeon

Tree Inspections & Surveys All Work to BS3998 Fully Insured to £5m Free Quotes

Chris Thompson

Landscape & Property Services

Specialising in design, hard landscaping, property improvements & refurbishments.

Over 20 years experience, Fully Insured, References available on request.

Free, No obligation estimates supplied

Tel: 01342 314959 Mob: 07771 346687 07771 346688

Felling - Pruning - Shaping - Hedge Cutting Stump Grinding - Site Clearance Fencing Renewed or Repaired Free No Obligation Quotes

Tree Care & Fencing

Landscapes & Property Management

Tel: 01342 712 042 Mobile: 07710 936 010

James Ledger Tech Arbor A, RFS cert.Arb. BSc. Ag. Tel 01342 844 044 Mobile 07766 736 970 ledger_arb@yahoo.co.uk www.jledgertreesurgery.co.uk Professional Arborist Tree Surgery Woodland Conservation

Tree Surgeons

Rotovating Turfing Fencing Landscaping Grass Cutting Tree Felling & Pruning Lawn Scarifying Patio Construction & Cleaning Garden Maintenance

01342 821 196 07917 734 408

christhompson959@btinternet.com www.christhompsonlandscapewestsussex.co.uk

A family run local business, qualified, friendly, fully insured and experienced.

All types of tree work undertaken Free non obligation quotes Professional service and customer care Qualified arborist Fully insured to £5m 24hr emergency call out service

Tel: 01293 822 586 Mobile: 07521813262

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Floran Tree Surgeons Tree Surgeons

Landscaping

P.L.A Landscape Gardening Est 35 Years

Est 35 Years Tree Works Felling Lopping Pruning Shaping Fencing Stump Grinding Hedge Cutting Free Estimates Fully Insured

24 hour Emergency Service

Tel: 01342 712 042 Mobile: 07710 936 010

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LIFESTYLE

The Three Crowns A Great Party Venue

Fantastic family pub in the heart of the village.

Great homemade food for both adult, kids and family parties. Bouncy Castle, Buffets, BBQ’s & Hog Roasts, Sit Downs and Stand Ups, Large garden and good parking

Carvery on Wednesday and Sunday lunch 2 for 1 mains on Wednesday & Thursday nights

Tel: 01342 410963

www.the-three-crowns.eu Email: the.threecrowns@btconnect.com 10 Hammerwood Road, East Grinstead RH19 3TJ

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Wills Written

Lady Practitioner, Free home visit

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 ▪ Advice on Probate & arrangement of Probate Valuation ▪ Property Clearance ▪ Funeral Care - Including “Green” Funerals

Good Wills

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY

It’s that time of year when everyone is talking about that four letter word ‘Love’.

How about learning to love YOU first?

When you first hear the word ‘relationship’ you may automatically think I am talking about a lover, a partner or spouse.

But relationships are more than this. We have relationships with all those around us, friends, family, the shopkeeper from the local shop who hands you your newspaper each day, and many others.

If I asked you to create a circle with ten layers in it, each one numbered by how important you are, compared to other people,

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She wanted to feel that she was an equal partner in a particular relationship.

She realised that she was putting herself at the back Let me give you an example.

You have been in a relationship of the queue in every circumstance. I helped her for many years, so you would to appreciate her own worth. place yourself on the same That she was “worth it”. circle as your partner. But in Everyone is important, a social situation you feel no matter who they are. inferior to the opposite sex, reluctant to join in She found it helped her conversations, worried to open up and to allow that everyone will laugh others near her for future at some incorrect comment relationships, whether you may make. for friendship or a sexual relationship.

A client recently came to see me for treatment to help with So how about starting gaining a new perspective on today, building that positive her relationship with herself. relationship that you need We looked at a variety of to have with YOU first, right situations she faced and now. Cupid is sharpening she described herself feeling up his arrows for a perfect like “the small child hiding shot at life. behind the parent’s legs waiting to be spoken to”.

I wonder where you would place yourself in comparison to them?

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY

To discuss your needs call T:01342 302008 T:01342 327888 E:collinsrnbw@aol.com

We promote independence, A dignified lifestyle A settled and safe future *In your own home* Caring for the elderly, learning disabilities and the frail.

Personal Care Respite Domestic & Social Care Shopping Why not stay in the comfort of your own home?

Rainbow Care Ltd allows individuals to enjoy the comfort and security of living in their own homes. The Care in the Community Act, which became law in the early 1990s stated that people who were finding it difficult to manage at home, through infirmity, illness or disability, should be given the help and support they need to allow them to live in the community amongst their friends and relatives, for as long as they are willing or able to do so.

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Rainbow Care Ltd offers a range of services and are dedicated to providing those in need with the correct level of help and support they require. We cover various areas of support such as personal care, respite domestic and social care, shopping etc. These services can be provided from a minimum of half an hour upwards.

If you believe you would benefit from this type of assistance then you can contact Rainbow Care Ltd who will be happy to send you their brochure and come and assess your needs.

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Do you suffer from Back pain?

Migraines?

Neck pain?

Leg pain?

Shoulder pain?

Arm pain?

Arthritis?

Harvestfield London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1QD Tel : 01342 300348

Open Morning February 15th 2014 8.30 to 13.00

We give effective, friendly care...

"I had severe lower back pain for a year, which two other practitioners had not been able to resolve. After treatment with Family Chiropractic Sussex, I no longer have any lower back troubles!"

J.P.

Free Parking Affordable Prices Friendly Service

A mouth cancer examination is quick and painless – it only takes a few minutes.

One of our Dentists will carry this out on the day and our Oral Health Educator will be promoting Non-smoking.

If you are new to the neighbourhood and wish to register with a Dentist, we offer NHS (limited spaces), Oasis Basics, Denplan & Private. If you register as a Private Patient you will pay only £35 for your first Examination.

Old Station House, London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET

01342 315298 www.familychiropracticsussex.co.uk

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You are looking for a brighter, whiter smile – Teeth Whitening from £199 to include Hygiene visit.

You don’t have to be a Patient registered at the Practice to visit us.

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY

R. Medhurst

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

Victoria Vaughan S.A.C. Dip FHPP FHPT

Funeral Directors Family business for over 100 years

Corns In-growing Toenails Thickened Nails Verruca Fungal infections Athletes Foot Cracked Heels Hard Skin Regular Nail Cutting

0759 363 0863

Home visits 24 Hour Service

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Hair falling out? Hair not growing?

Doctors & shampoos haven’t helped?

Jozanna welcomes you to East Grinstead’s only Hair Clinic where we offer solutions to all hair and scalp problems.

07840 792187

www.hairtalkwestsussex.com

Dr.Chartered Barbara Sullivan Clinical Psychologist

If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, bereavement, loneliness, relationship, work or other difficulties, it is sometimes possible to gain relief from talking to a psychologist. Please contact me on 07746778792

Have your Trade or Company featured in the RH Uncovered and reach up to 21,000 homes every month from only £35 per month* (*Special offer price available for a limited period, based on a 6 month booking and subject to VAT)

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Patricia Arnold (Charlotte Rose)

Offering

Reiki Healing Crystal Healing Spiritual Healing Counselling Tarot & Other Readings

Courses

Small Groups or One-To-One

Reiki Courses Crystal Courses Angel Connections

Crystals Available on Request

Call Patricia Now

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Wills Written Lady Practitioner Free home visit

We also specialise in:

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Member of The Society of Will Writers

▪ Living Wills ▪ Lasting Power of Attorney ▪ Advice on protecting your estate should your spouse / partner marry / remarry after your death ▪ Advice on Community Care ▪ Advice on Probate & arrangement of Probate Valuation ▪ Property Clearance ▪ Funeral Care - Including “Green” Funerals

Good Wills

01342 314082 07845 599520

WWW.GOOD-WILLS.CO.UK

GOODWILLS@GOOD-WILLS.CO.UK

COUNSELLOR

Your Local Specialists in IT Solutions for Small & Medium Businesses ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Onsite & Remote Support Server & Network Support Pay-as-you-go or Fixed Cost IT Manager Support System Design & Implementation Remote Working Solutions Anti-Virus & Anti-Spam Protection Backup & Disaster Recovery Phone Systems (ISDN & VOIP) Network Health Assessments Website Design & Hosting ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

01342 318022

www.ashdownsolutions.co.uk

I provide a warm, comfortable and confidential environment in which to resolve difficulties that have become unmanageable and overwhelming.

I also work with couples who are having relationship difficulties.

JUDY JAMES MBACP Accred

01342 324425

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CHILDREN AND EDUCATION

February Half Term

Deemed ‘the worst school holiday’ by many parents, due to lack of cash after the craziness of Christmas and the damp dark days putting paid to outdoor activities, the February half term break is fast approaching (17th – 21st for most of our local schools). But don’t dread it, as we uncover, there are plenty of free and purse-friendly activities that will keep you and your little ones busy all week: Get Lost: Let their imaginations run wild and get lost in a book, by taking advantage of your local library. Signing up is completely free and during school holidays, many libraries run free workshops and activity days, so it’s certainly worth popping in to check what’s going on in yours!

Exciting Adventures: Grab the popcorn and get on down to the cinema for a few hours of adventure and mischief that you’ll all enjoy. Bag bargain seats by doing your online research first, as many cinemas offer discounted child tickets during school holidays, starting from just £1.75.

© 2013 Effective Education Centre. Allrights reserved.

The Applied Scholastics open book design is a trademark & service mark owned by Association for Better Living & Education International and is used with its permission.

Splashing Around: Drizzly days don’t have to mean staying in, instead pack your swimming bags and head to your local pool for some family fun that will not only boost their swimming skills,but also tire you all out too.

Park Play Date: Meeting up with other Mums and their kids is guaranteed to be a fun and free way of spending a half term afternoon. Take advantage of dry days and head to the park to let the little ones (and their mums!) let off steam.

Science & MathsTutor

WORRIED about SCIENCE, MATHS & other EXAM GRADES?

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

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

Tel: 01342 326063

jeff_smith8008@yahoo.co.uk

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FRENCH Tuition Adults & Children

Exams - Conversation - Business I am a native French Tutor.

Home Visits - CRB Checked Online Teaching Available Experienced - Caring - Patient

Christine

07957 418008

christine@sussexfrenchtutor.co.uk

www.sussexfrenchtutor.co.uk

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MOTORING

Friendly Reliable Efficient

Mid Sussex & Tandridge taxi vouchers welcome

B o r d e r C ar s

owen W wayne motor services

Competitive Rates

Call on

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Over 20 years’ experience

WE CAN SERVICE ALL MAKES & MODELS OF CARS & VANS TO MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS AT A FRACTION OF THE COST!!

Free quota(ons on all services, repairs, brakes, exhausts, suspension, cambelts, We have the latest diagnos(c tes(ng equipment free collec(on / delivery service within East Grinstead area.

01342 322878

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ADVERTISER INDEX Architect, J N A Architects Ltd, 68 Bar, Tilleys (The Portable Bar People), 12 Beauty Salon, 7th Heaven, 12 Beauty Salon, Harmony in Beauty, 12 Blinds, Blind Design, 7 Bowling Club, Grattons Indoor Bowls Club, 9 Brickwork, Kevin Jenner Building Works, 74 Brickwork, MLS Brickwork & Building, 68 Builder, Beeches Builders, 68 Building & Construction, Alastair West Building & property Improvements, 68 Building & Construction, Loft Property, 24 Building & Maintenance, GB Brickwork Ltd, 68 Business Opportunity, Bartercard, 46 Cake Specialist, Cake Design, 12 Care Home, Sussex Health Care, 5 Carpentry & Joinery, Hayter and Smythe, 68 Carpentry Services, AG Kerr Carpentry, 21 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, North Downs Cleaning Services, 68 Chiropractic Clinic, Family Chiropractic Sussex, 40 Cleaning, Deluxe Cleaning, 69 Cleaning, Help Made Simple, 69 Clinical Psychologist, Dr Barbara Sullivan Chartered Clinical Psychologist, 42 Community Support, East Grinstead CVS, 10 Computer Maintenance, Mr Computing, 15 Conservatories, Icon Roofs Ltd, 31 Counselling, Judy James MBACP, 43 Curtains & Blind, Elizabeth Designs, 25 Dental Practice, Concordia Dental Healthcare, 41 Dental Practice, Harvestfield Dental Practice, 40 Dental Practice, Oakmead Dental Care, 37 Department Store, Collingwood Batchellor, 19 Domestic Fuels, Geoff Boorman Fuels, 25 Domiciliary Care, Inter-County Nursing & Care Services Ltd, 40 Domiciliary Care, Rainbow Care Ltd, 39 Double Glazing, As Good As New, 24 Double Glazing, Duke Window Service, 25 Double Glazing, Holtye Windows Ltd, 71 Drama School, Act One Beginners, 11 Driveways, New Look Driveways Ltd, 32 Driveways, Vintage Driveways, 32 Education Centre, Effective Education Centre, 44 Electrician, Boss Electrical Services, 69 Electrician, Nicholas Electrical, 69 Electrician, Sherwood Electrical, 69 Estate Planning, Good Wills, 43 Foot Health Practitioner, Comfort Care Clinic, 42 Foot Health Practitioner, Liz Potts - Foot Health Practitioner, 42 Funeral Director, R Medhurst, 42 Garage doors, G.M Garage Doors, 69 Garage Services, The Village Garage, 45 Garden Design , Acer Garden & Landscaping, 74 Garden Maintenance and Landscape Contractors, Copthorne Garden Services, 74 Garden Maintenance and Landscape Contractors, Mad About Gardens, 74 Garden Services, Eden Landscapes, 74 Gas & Heating Services, Gascore Limited , 69 Gutter, Fascia and Roof Services, Expest Services , 25

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Hair Clinic, Hair Talk Clinic & Salon, 42 Heating Services, Storaheat, 70 Heating Services, Tiltwood Heating Services, 69 Home Improvement Specialist, Wealden Contracts Ltd, 20 Home Maintenance, P S M Maintenance, 71 Hypnotherapist, Becky Wells Ltd, 39 I T Services (Biz-to-Biz), Ashdown Solutions Ltd, 43 I T Services (Biz-to-Biz), Willis IT Services, 43 Interiors Blinds, Interior Blinds UK Ltd, 24 Kitchen and Bathroom Services, Dream Doors Interiors Ltd, 20 Landscapes and Property Services, Chris Thompson Landscape & Property Svs, 75 Landscaping, Branching Out Landscapes, 74 Landscaping, Garden Makeovers Ltd, 74 Landscaping, P.L.A Landscaping, 75 Landscaping, S J Wanstall Landscaping, 74 Locksmiths, Lees Locks, 68 Mechanic, Wayne Owen Motor Services, 45 Motor Services, Brite-Lites Headlight Lens Restoration, 45 Osteopath, ABC Clinic, 36 Outdoor Pursuits, Blackland Farm, 35 Oven Cleaning, Dirty Ovens, 70 Painter and Decorator, A W Decorators, 70 Painter and Decorator, Anthonys Interiors, 69 Painter and Decorator, Ian Gibb Painting & Decorating, 70 Painter and Decorator, Mundy Decorators, 70 Pest Control, Expest Pest Control Services, 32 Photographer, Boudoir- Me , 13 Plasterer, Archers Plastering, 70 Plastering/General Builder, A M Brockbank, 80 Plumbing and Heating, Martin Blake Plumbing & Heating, 71 Plumbing and Heating, Tim Burberry Plumbing, 23 Plumbing, John Bloom Plumbing, 70 Plumbing, R C Thompsett Plumbing, 71 Private School, Dunottar School , 16 Property Maintenance, M & M Walker, 69 Property Refurbishment & Construction, Baileybridge Property Refurbishment & Construction, 23

Public House and Restaurant, The Three Crowns, 35 Public Transport, Metrobus, 3 Roof & Gutter Cleaning, Tilley & Co, 24 Roofing, A W R Roofing, 70 Satellite/TV, Norsat, 21 Security Systems, Admiral Security Systems Ltd, 71 Segway Experience, Segway Unleashed, 35 Singing Lessons, Hot Songs, 35 Skip Hire, R B Mini Skips, 74 Taxi Services, Border Cars, 45 Tree Care and Fencing, D R Newland Treecare & Fencing, 74 Tree Care, Bartlett Tree Experts, 31 Tree Surgeons, Beadell Tree Surgeons, 74 Tree Surgeons, Floran Tree, 75 Tree Surgeons, J Ledger Tree Care, 75 Tree Surgeons, SPW Tree Surgeons, 75 Tuition, Christine Sotiriou, 44 Tuition, Jeff Smith Tuition, 44 Tuition, McQuade Tutors, 44 Weight Loss/Slimming, Cambridge Diet - East Grinstead, 39

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