RH2 Uncovered March 2016 Issue

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Vera 99 Appeal On March 20th 2016 the World War II Forces Sweetheart, Dame Vera Lynn, will be celebrating her 99th Birthday. For the past 15 years Dame Vera’s Children’s Charity has supported over 600 children with cerebral palsy and their families. To make this a truly memorable occasion, a special appeal is being launched to encourage individuals, groups and companies to support the charity and ensure many more children will benefit in the future.

The charity supports children like Ruby, who was born prematurely and endured a number of serious setbacks resulting in a diagnosis of four limb cerebral palsy with additional disabilities including epilepsy.

Medical practitioners suggested Ruby would never be able to speak or walk. However, since attending Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity for 3 years and receiving the specialist one-to-one attention she needed, Ruby can now say lots of words and is able to stand and take steps.

The charity has set up a dedicated appeal page on Just Giving and donations can also be made via a text to donate – Text VERA16 £10 to 70070. Anyone wishing to get involved, make a donation and send Dame Vera a birthday message can also contact the fundraising team on 01403 780444 or email info@dvlcc.org.uk A fundraising thermometer will be in the school’s reception to chart the appeal’s progress and regular updates will be featured on the charity’s website and social media sites.

The “Vera 99 Appeal” provides the opportunity to get involved, make a donation and send Dame Vera a personal birthday message. A special book containing the messages will be compiled and presented to Dame Vera on her birthday.

Join in the fun and support our children in need • Sponsor one of our children, £10 a month will help pay for a session • Organise your own fundraising event • Make a bid at our online auction of an original signed picture of Dame Vera Lynn by renowned artist Lindsey Bex Your appeal fundraising ideas and results will be featured on our website and social media, get involved and take a picture of you and a message on an “Appeal Board.” (download from our website)

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Hello everyone and welcome to our March issue!

“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” A.A. Milne This lovely quote struck a chord with me when I came to writing my welcome note to this month’s issue. It is true, a huge amount of gratitude actually doesn’t take up much space at all, and as I only have space for a few lines that’s probably just as well!

Of course we are always grateful to each and every one of you that pick up our magazine and read it each month, but especially so if you were one of over a thousand people who picked up one of our recent issues and took the time to complete our Reader Survey.

To be honest with you we have been totally overwhelmed with your kind words and, on the whole, very encouraging feedback! The winners of the M&S vouchers are revealed opposite.

Thank you so much to all of you who took part.

Of course there is no point asking for feedback unless you do something with it! So whilst you sit back, relax and enjoy this issue, our editorial team are busily collating your thoughts and recommendations in order to come up with a brand new and fresh editorial calendar for the year ahead.

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Vera 99 Appeal Community News What’s on Community Groups

HOMES 30 10 ways to save on renovating your home

GARDENS 38 A Touch of the Orient

CHILDREN AND EDUCATION 44 Top Tips for Springing Your Child’s Sleeping

Habits Into Th e New Season

MOTORING 46 Mixed Results for MOT’s

FOOD AND DRINK 52 Apricot and Apple Strudel

HEALTH 56 Set your sights on better vision

STYLE 60 Designer vs. Budget Beauty Buys

At the same time our designers are working their magic to produce a brand new format which will be revealed over the next few months.

However, I can share with you a quick snippet of news which has come about as a result of the survey. We have already been busy searching for and recruiting a team of “local” journalists to quench your thirst for more community articles (which incidentally came top of the “most wanted” list on our survey) and we’ll introduce you to them next month.

Of course there is a still a long way to go and work to be done. Much effort already goes into our publications, so it’s very rewarding to read all of your comments and to know that our magazine is still very much valued and appreciated.

Like Piglet, our small team here at the magazine is feeling a huge amount of gratitude, Enjoy this issue and have a great month!

Reader Surevey Voucher Winners Mrs C Yau-Jones, Horley, RH6, Surrey K. Brown, East Grinstead, RH19, West Sussex Mrs Nash, Pound Hill, RH10, West Sussex Philip Jackson, Heathfield,TN21, East Sussex Kevin Sendhall, Haywards Heath, RH16, West Sussex Mrs Anita Bryant, Reigate, RH2, Surrey

Showtime: Singing To Raise Funds For Las Vegas Competition Surrey singing group Vocal Dimension Chorus are fine-tuning their vocal chords for a very special spring time concert, in aid of raising funds to represent the UK in a prestigious competition taking place in Las Vegas in October.

are also working on their Las Vegas competition piece – which includes a script, costumes and choreography!

Speaking of putting on a show, Vocal Dimension Chorus (who formed in 2009 to unite singers),

To buy tickets for Showtime (£12 for adults, £8 for under 18’s) or find out how you can support the group visit: www.vocaldimension.co.uk.

“At international competition, we don’t just sing a couple of pieces that we then get judged on,” Alison Dowrick, a member that lives in Horley explains.

The vibrant and award-winning acapella chorus “We have to put on a mini show, with a number of of 37 women, mostly from across Surrey, recently pieces linked by a storyline. Some of our members won a gold medal for their small chorus in a national competition, which gives them the exciting are working on the script and we have started opportunity to compete on Las Vegas’ MGM Grand learning our songs. Learning to present the story is Hotel’s iconic stage and hopefully bring back a gold perhaps the toughest part of our preparation.” international medal, for the UK! So, just what would it mean to the group to win gold at the Sweet Adelines Harmony Classic However, with flights and registration alone International Competition? costing over £25,000, the great group are currently fundraising tirelessly to ensure that they can take “It will feel absolutely amazing to win the gold their place on the stage. medal at international level,” Alison says. “Actually, it will be just an incredible experience and to come On Saturday 12th March, the singers will be home with any international medal will be quite an hosting their first 2016 show: Showtime, taking place at St Mary’s Church, Chart Lane, Reigate from achievement!”

7:30pm, where we can expect to hear an exciting “Although we love to compete and win medals, we repertoire of classic barbershop arrangements, swing, West End Show songs and pop hits. They will have a very special motto; ‘making music and having fun doing it’ and we certainly do have lots of fun. also be joined by some very special guests too.

After a busy day at work or hectic family week, a All proceeds from the show will go directly rehearsal evening is a wonderful tonic!” towards their once-in-a-lifetime-trip.

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Sleep Rough So Other’s Don’t Have To!

According to government statistics, on any one night, almost 3,000 people will be sleeping rough, throughout England. Whilst many of us think it might not affect us directly – a survey carried out by homelessness charity Shelter uncovered that 3.9 million British families could be just one payday away from losing their homes.

On Saturday 5th March, YMCA East Surrey invites you to join them for their fundraising Sleep Easy event to help combat youth homelessness, within the area.

This will be the fourth consecutive year that the charity have held their sleep out event, which will see local residents and staff camp out, outside the YMCA Sports and Community Centre on Princes Road, Redhill overnight (from 7.30pm to 7.30am) with the aims of raising both funds and awareness for youth homelessness.

“The event not only raises money, but importantly; awareness too,” Kim Roderick from the charity says. “People often make the assumption that homelessness is an issue that only affects inner city areas, as it may not be as obvious in other areas with

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people ‘sofa surfing’ etc. It is still happening and these people are very vulnerable.”

YMCA East Surrey hopes to provide an affordable home for those aged 16-30 and who haven’t got anywhere else to turn.

Hillbrook House on Brighton Road in Redhill, offers safe and secure accommodation, where those in need can stay for up to two years. The house has 44 self-contained rooms, of which 40 of these include housing support, whereby homeless young people are supported in accessing education, training or work as part of the move towards independent living.

“It’s not just about having a roof over your head,” Kim continues, “as a result of being homeless, there can be barriers for young people, including not being able to find employment and requiring further education.”

With the money raised from the Sleep Easy event, the charity will be assisting those without homes to gain a more-permanent residence and also, through the support of their key workers and their employment support fund; help young people get back onto their feet (and give them the skills to do so!) so that they can live happily and independently.

“Spend a night out and help us to beat homelessness!” Kim says.

To find out more or book your place under the stars, visit: www.ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk/sleepeasy.

The cost is £10 for adults and £5 for 16 – 18 year olds. Those aged 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Community Arts Festival Returns If you are a regular reader, you’ll already know just what a talented and thriving arts scene we have, within the area. One voluntary organisation who helps to fuel and support arts locally is the Borough of Reigate and Banstead Arts Council.

As well as offering advice, giving financial support and helping local groups promote themselves; the BRBAC also host an Arts Festival, which is back for its third year, next month!

Running between 11th and 16th April, this year’s festival (held bi-annually) will see exhibitions and performances from a range of groups, spanning all ages and tastes, as Sharon Scotton, the BRBAC’s Arts Festival Co-ordinator explains: “We have exhibitions of the work of local visual arts groups. In the past, this has included the East Surrey Embroiderers Guild and the Reigate Photographic Society. We try to use an exhibition space in the Harlequin Theatre and one elsewhere in the town centre so that the local community can access the amazing work on show easily. The exhibitors often run make and take workshops or live demonstrations for the local community to get directly involved!”

“We also have variety performances in the evenings (14th, 15th and 16th) at the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill.

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Local performing arts groups from across the borough will present short performances from short plays to dance routines to an acapella chorus. The groups represent all ages!”

Just a few groups we can expect to see taking part include: Vocal Dimension Chorus, Orbit Shed Theatre, Reigate School Shakespeare for Schools Group, St Mark’s Players and The Horley Singers.

On Saturday 16th April, young residents aged between 10-18 years old are also invited to take place in workshops at the theatre and at nearby venues, organised by our creative groups, throughout the day. It doesn’t just end there though - those who take part in the workshops will then have the opportunity to perform what they have learned during the day in the show that evening!

“Reigate and Banstead has a vibrant arts community covering every discipline you can think of,” Sharon says. “If you are interested in any kind of visual or performing art, come along to an exhibition or a show and find out how you can get more involved in whatever it is that lights the creative fire within you!”

For further information visit: www.brbac.co.uk or contact Sharon on: sharon.scotton@ntlworld.com.

Nearer the event, details will also be found at the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill and other nearby community hubs.

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Community Heroes:

Jane Adams

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Jane Adams; a longstanding volunteer for family support charity Home-Start East Surrey and whose contributions saw her receive a Mayor’s Volunteer Award, last year.

In her 14 years working with the charity (which helps families in need of support with children under five), Jane has worked with over 12 families and dedicated over 2,000 hours to Home-Start! In recent months, she has had to sadly step away from her voluntary role, as she’s moving out of the area.

But, before she goes, we (and Home-Start!) wanted to highlight her fantastic achievements: “Jane has helped families with cooking skills, encouraging and accompanying isolated mums to toddler groups, giving advice and support to new mothers who did not have their own mothers around, providing an extra pair of hands to families with twins and triplets, supporting bereaved families and mothers with depression and always being a good listener,” Anna Silver, the charity’s organiser tells us.

The East Surrey branch of the supported family charity is a lifeline to local parents, under stress.

Covering Tandridge, Redhill, Reigate and Horley, families are supported by volunteers (all of whom are all parents themselves, so understand just how hard raising children can be!) who visit them once a week, for several months (if necessary) and offer non-judgemental practical and emotional support to parents in situations as diverse as isolation, bereavement, multiple births, illness, disability or who are just finding parenting a struggle. Ultimately; they help to build the family’s confidence and ability to cope.

“Jane has become an expert at supporting mums with multiple births. She has supported at least two sets of twins and spent two and a half years with a family with triplet boys, watching them grow from babies to energetic toddlers,” Anna says. “She visited every week for three hours helping with feeding, playing and getting to the park, through teething, chickenpox and learning to walk, talk and climb! She looked after all three boys while their mum got on with the housework and was always there for a chat and to listen when things were difficult.”

“She is empathetic, kind, non-judgemental and very reliable, all highly important qualities for a Home-Start volunteer. She is always calm and willing to help and has lots of practical advice and experience from being a busy mum and grandmother herself. She is an excellent volunteer.

“Sadly for Home-Start, she is moving out of our area but the families she has visited will remember her support and kindness.”

Congratulations Jane and good luck with the move!

To find out more about Home-Start East Surrey visit: www.home-starteastsurrey.org.uk.

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WHAT’S ON LISTINGS COMMUNITY 3rd March 2016, Thursday mornings, As good as new sales Crawely Hospital Foyer. Donations of goods always welcome Maria Hains - 01293 403432 9th March 2016, Wednesday, 8-10pm The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society - Illustrated talk.

At the Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN. Illustrated talk in French by René Gimpel, Art dealer in London and Paris, grandson.

Illustrated talk in French by René Gimpel, Art dealer in London and Paris, grandson. For further information, call the Secretary, Mrs. Barbara Stevens, on 01444 452385.

All members and visitors are most welcome.

Visitor’s fee is £4 per evening, payable at meetings.

12th March 2016, Saturday, 7pm East Grinstead Choral Society presents ‘Majesty of Mozart’ St Mary’s Church, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DS. His much loved and ever popular Great C Minor Mass and Symphony No 40. Accompanied by Meridian Sinfonia (leader George Clifford) on period instruments.

Tickets: Adult £14, Student £7 from Bullfrog Music, Ship St. East Grinstead, online or on the door (subject to availability).

Further info: http://www.egcs.co.uk 12th March 2016, Saturday, 9.30 -1.30 Balcombe Produce Only Market - Local Produce Balcombe Parish Room, next to Victory Hall.

You’ll find lopts of your favourites, Sausages, Jams, Chutneys & Cakes, Truffles, Sweets, Pasta, Sauces, Seasonal marinades & condiments for game meat & cheeses, Dog Food products, and beautiful plants getting ready for Spring!

And of course lots, lot, more...

Call 01444 811462. NOTE: Main Markets start in April.

16th March 2016, Wednesday, 10am-3pm East Grinstead - Mid Week Collectors Fair At 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 March 2016, Thursday, 2.30pm Mid Sussex Association National Trust Lecture Lady Arabella Stuart, the Lost Queen and Hardwick Hall.

At Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN, (Main Hall).

Association supports local National Trust properties.

Call Anne Tucker 01444 455803 or Judith Kew 01444 441128 our Membership Secretaries, for Membership forms or just come along and try us out at one of our lectures. We would be pleased to welcome you. This season our Membership is £6.00, plus £3.00 per lecture. Non-members pay £5.00.

17th March 2016, Thursday, 3pm Haywards Heath Prostate Cancer Support Group The meeting will take place at The Dolphin Surgery Butlers Green Road Haywards Heath RH16 4BN entry is free and refreshments provided.

We have two speakers - one from St Peter and St James Hospice to talk about the care the hospice provides and Professor Robert Tomas consultant oncologist Bedford & Addenbrooke’s Cambridge University Hospital.

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17th - 19th March 2016, Thur,Fri & Saturday, 10am-4pm Tandridge Handicraft Society will celebrate local crafts with an exhibition of work. At the United Reformed Church, 21 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, RH8 0AA. The exhibition will include works from Society’s 60 members who meet regularly at the Woodhouse Centre to share their enthusiasm for all types and styles of crafts. There will be some items for sale and there will be refreshments available.

Entry is free. Please contact Ann Hiller (Chairman) on 01883 714658 or Jenny Beal (publicity) on 01883 620730.

17th March 2016, Thursday mornings, As good as new sales Crawely Hospital Foyer. Donations of goods always welcome Maria Hains - 01293 403432 17th March 2016, Thursday mornings, Cake Sale Crawely Hospital Foyer. Donations of cakes always welcome Maria Hains - 01293 403432 24th March 2016, Thursday, 2.30pm Reigate Arthritis Care Support Group Peter Durrant talks about what it was like to be a schoolboy in London during the Blitz.

Meeting at the Woodhatch Centre in Woodhatch.

We welcome anyone who would like to come along.

26th March 2016, Saturday, 10am - 1pm Haywards Heath Horticultural Society Train Project Coffee Morning and Cake Stall At United Reform Church Hall South Road to raise funding for the train project. This project is to celebrate the Station 175th year of trains coming to Haywards Heath.

Anyone wishing to contribute or for more information please contact Shirley Anderson - Tel no : 01444 413975 Email: haywardlass@tiscali.co.uk 30th March 2016, Wednesday, 8pm East Grinstead RSPB Local Group - Illustrated Talk: Conor Jameson. ‘Silent Spring Revisited’ & ‘Looking for Goshawks’ –

Main Hall, East Court, College Ln, East Grinstead, RH19 3LT starting at 8pm. Visitors £5. Call Lesley Berry - 01342 324955 2nd April 2016, Saturday, Public 2pm (Exhibitors 9am-10.30am) Worth Horticultural Society - Spring Flower Show and Table Top Sale at the Haven at Crawley Down. Beautiful displays of Spring flowers. Table Top sales as well as refreshments available.

For further information contact Martyn Mason 01342 714858 or to hire a table contact Shirley Donaldson on 01342 713423 2nd April 2016, Saturday, 8.30am-12.30pm Car Boot Sale with Table Top 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 including hot bacon rolls from 8.30am. Sellers may arrive from 7.30am please.

9th April 2016, Saturday, 2-4.30pm Haywards Heath Horticultural Society Celebrating the Society’s 125th Year Flower Show At St Wilfrid’s Centenary Hall 2-4.30pm.

Free Entrance we will have Vintage Afternoon teas homemade cakes & Plant Sale. Anyone wishing to contribute or for more information please contact Shirley Anderson Tel no : 01444 413975 Email: haywardlass@tiscali.co.uk

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LONDON TEMPLE ADVERTORIAL

New Directors at the London Temple Visitors’ Centre in Newchapel

Martin and Jan Lock

Martin & Jan Lock bring a little of "Ship shape and Bristol fashion" and Northern Irish charm to the London Temple Visitors Centre.

They first met in Ireland in November of 1972 where Martin was serving a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

(Frequently referred as the Mormon Church).

During that time Jan completed her mission for the church in London and returned home to Northern Ireland. After finishing his mission and returning home to Bristol he shortly there after returned to Ireland and after a lengthy courtship (six weeks) they both returned to the London Temple to be sealed as husband and wife.

They spent the next forty two years living just North of Bristol in a town called Yate near Chipping Sodbury. During those years they raised six children, developed a home improvement business and served in many church assigments.

You have served at the London Temple before haven't you?

Yes we were privileged to serve as a councillor of the London Temple after we retired from business. In 2010 we accepted a call from the church to fulfill a three year assignment from 2010/2013.

Now just two and a half years after returning from your Temple service to your home town you are back. Why? In June of last year we unexpectedly received a phone call from church headquarters in Salt Lake City Utah. It was during a Skype interview that we accepted an invitation to serve for two years as the Director of the London Temple Visitors Centre.

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We were informed that our call came through the 1st Presidency of the church and we feel very privileged and honored to be here.

We share a great love for the people who come to visit the centre and we have a wonderful message of faith, hope, peace and of course our Savior's love.

Can just anyone come to the Visitor's Centre?

Yes anyone and everyone is very welcome. Most of our visitors are from England, Wales, Scotland & Ireland.

We also have people from all areas of Europe, Africa, South America, India, Australia and beyond. It is a very multi cultural environment.

There is also the opportunity to walk around the beautiful grounds of the temple.

All of which will provide you with a cultural and spiritual experience.

What do you want the good people of Surrey and East Sussex to know about the temple?

That the temple is the ultimate expression of our church membership.

It provides instruction and fosters a high ideal of moral values, it helps us to become better citizens and to follow our Savior Jesus Christ. It blesses families and the communities in which we live.

The temple is also where we perform sacred ordinances for both the living and the dead.

What can visitors see and learn What do you hope they will come to understand about at the visitors centre?

Mormons?

Visitors at the centre can learn It is our desire that all who more about the Latter-day visit the centre will enjoy Saints , their teachings customs etc through displays, meeting us and leave with a special feeling and a deeper interactive hands on consoles appreciation of what we and church media. Our sister believe and what we represent. missionaries are on hand to Ultimately our profound love show people around and to of our Savior Jesus Christ. answer any questions.

Martin and Jan Lock London Temple Visitors’ Centre We invite members of all faiths to come to the London Temple Visitors’ Centre. We would love to answer questions about how a belief in Jesus Christ can help everyone, how that belief relates to temples, how the Book of Mormon joins the Bible as a second witness of Christ.

Sunday 3rd April "The Magnificent Seven" Local return missionaries share their conversion and missionary experiences from different Countries around the world.

Sunday 17th April Exposition of the King James Bible.

Brother Jason Smith of the London North Ward provides an in-depth study of the Bible which everyone will find of value and interest.

You can also wander around the beautiful grounds of the London Temple for moments of quiet reflection.

Additionally, everyone is welcome to attend local Church services held Sundays at 10 a.m. in chapels at Crawley (Old Horsham Road), East Grinstead (Ship Street), and Hayward's Heath (North Common Road).

London Temple Visitors’ Centre Tel: 01342 837952

Junction off A22 & West Park Road Newchapel, Surrey RH7 6NB

Open: Tues - Sat, 9am – 9pm, Mon, 5pm - 8pm Sun, 3pm - 8pm

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COMMUNITY GROUPS LISTINGS Monday 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.

Smallfield Community Care Association Art Class - every week 10am - 12 noon, in St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Redehall Road, Smallfield. Open to residents over 55. Tel: Betty 01342 843537.

Tandridge Handicraft Society - Meets every Monday at the Woodhouse Centre, Hoskins Road car park, opposite Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted RH8 9HT. Come and join us, we are always keen to welcome new members with similar interests. Further details on our website www.tandridgehandicraftsociety.org. uk or contact Jenny Beal on 01883 620730.

Tandridge Handicraft Society - Meet at 2pm at the Woodhouse Centre, Hoskins Road car park, opposite Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted RH8 9HT. Come and join us, we are always keen to welcome new members with similar interests. Further details on our website www.tandridgehandicraftsociety.org.uk or contact Jenny Beal on 01883 620730.

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.

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 also hold occasional 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 information please contact Christine Hopkins on 01737 241718

Tuesday

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.

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

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.

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.

We Care - A friendly group of Carers, who care for a friend or loved one with Dementia.

Meet once a month to chat and generally support each other. 2-4pm Every 2nd Tuesday of each month at Maidenbower Day Care Centre, Harvest Rd. Just turn up!

Wednesday

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.

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 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 Scrabble Club - Every Wednesday morning 10.00am. School Room, Rear of Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Horley. 01293 786773

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Reigate & Redhill - Live at Home Scheme - Horley Club – Regent Hall, Albert Road, Horley, Surrey.

RH6 7JA. Every Wednesday morning from 10.30am12.15pm. Lunch available. For further information please call the office on 01737 780610 or email: reigate.liveathome@mha.org.uk Wednesday Chatanplay - Baby and Toddler Group every Wednesday during term time, 10.00 – 11.30. All welcome – no charge, plus free refreshments! 01293 773563.In the Hall at the Church of English Martyrs, Vicarage Lane, Horley RH6 8JL.

Thursday

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 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.

Horley Local and Family History Society - Meet in a friendly and informal manner for interesting local history talks on the 4th Thursday of each month (except August) at Horley Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Road, Horley. 7.30 for 8pm start. Non Members welcome for a nominal £1 fee. Car Parking at Rear of Church. More details available from Membership Secretary on 01293 410366.

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.

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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.

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

Friday

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.

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

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.

Various

Ashdown Ramblers - A very friendly walking group who meet Wednesday and Sunday. 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 Horley Bridge Club - Horley Bridge Club has sessions at Hookwood Memorial Hall every Monday at 1:30 pm and every Wednesday at 7:20 pm. Full details: www.horleybridgeclub.org.uk Free Healthy Walks on Ashdown Forest - Varied walks around Ashdown Forest and surround villages and countryside. Short walks of an hour, no need to book just turn up. For more info: Paula Hubens 07740 899559 / p.hubens@tcv.org.uk

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10 ways to save on renovating your home Building work can be expensive, but if you’re canny you can keep costs down, says Katherine Sorrell 1, Use trade suppliers: they’re much cheaper than their high-street equivalents. Open an account with your local builders merchant, or else try specialists such as Screwfix or Plumbase. Do your research beforehand, wear appropriate clothing and act confident. If you need to ask advice, though, do – these guys are the specialists and will probably be only too happy to help.

7, How about second-hand? You never know what you might find if you scour the right places, from auctions and junk shops to salvage yards.

The golden rule is to be prepared – if you’re out and about, write out a list of relevant dimensions and keep it, together with a mini tape measure.

If you do buy second-hand radiators, taps or electrical items, have them fitted by someone who’s qualified to check that they’re totally safe and functioning correctly.

2, Borrow rather than buy expensive tools that you’re unlikely to use very often. Ask friends or try a local hire shop. Before you start, though, make sure 8, Buy wallpaper and fabric from ends-of-line and discount suppliers. And avoid paying extra for you know exactly how to use the tool safely. special colours from expensive paint companies – 3, Do as much work as you can yourself, and ask have your chosen colour mixed for you, in whatever friends and family to help. You may be able to finish you require. Johnstone’s and Dulux both offer improve your DIY skills by studying a good manual, this service. taking an evening class or even attending a specialist 9, Use decorating tricks to save money. If you course. Only tackle jobs you can manage safely, can’t afford carpet, for example, either sand your however. Complex or tricky jobs should be left to floorboards or paint them, and add a simple rug the professionals, as should anything that involves for a clean, contemporary look. Instead of bespoke electricity, gas or working at a height. curtains, choose Roman or roller blinds, which use 4, Try to design fitted furniture such as shelves much less fabric and are correspondingly a great or cupboards with the dimensions of standard deal cheaper. Can’t afford to have the glass in materials in mind. This will allow you to either an overlooked window beautifully etched? buy off the shelf or will save on cutting-waste, and Then buy some stick-on window film, which therefore cost you less. is easy to use and inexpensive.

5, Grab the best bargains in sales and clearances, and at factory outlets, seconds shops and discount warehouses. This may mean planning your decorating around a one-off sale, or waiting until you have acquired just the right discounted item, but your patience will pay off.

6, Something for nothing? Some people swear by the fine art of ‘skip dipping’. If you’re going to try this, never trespass, and ask the owner’s permission first. Much easier, though, is to sign up to an internet-based network such as Freecycle, which connects people who are giving things away with people who will happily take them off their hands.

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10, Think laterally. You can completely transform a bathroom by changing the taps, loo seat, bath panel, window treatment and shower curtain. In a kitchen, consider replacing either the cupboard doors and drawer fronts, or carefully repainting them.

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A Touch of the Orient

Gravelled areas raked into simple patterns resembling waves or entire circles also help to create a Japanese feel. These can take up the majority of the garden space, be a relatively small area or perhaps link your existing garden into the Japanese ‘room’ that you have created. Concentric rings of raked gravel or sand look particularly dramatic if you place The Japanese style is largely very simplistic and aims a sizeable, interestingly shaped boulder, stone or to create a relaxed, calm environment. In any garden specimen plant in the centre of the middle circle. you’re going to need walls, fences, pathways and so forth, and if you use natural materials such as wood When it comes to plants there are several which instantly help to evoke that Japanese effect. The or of course bamboo, they blend in better with the surroundings of an existing or a newly planned so-called Japanese maples with their intricately garden and instantly help to create that oriental feel. divided leaves epitomise Japanese gardens and many will turn brilliant shades in the autumn. Japanese Provided the surface is made relatively slip-proof, azaleas too can be used to great effect and can bring a small bridge can be created quite easily using a simple plank of wood, allowing you to cross over an in some of those really bright colours which look so good for the relatively simple garden surrounding existing or new pond or other water feature. Stain the wood an interesting colour: perhaps even bright them. Pine trees may be too large for most gardens, but you can gradually bend the stems of a smaller Japanese-style red if you’re feeling daring. one to create a bonsai effect. Of course, if you’re a collector of bonsai then most of these trees actually Thinking of water, why not create your own ‘deer enjoy spending the summer outside in a garden and chase’? All you need to set up is a source of water provided they are kept adequately maintained, will powered by a pump, then allow the water to pour look great in your Japanese garden. out from a bamboo spout and then into another hollowed out piece of bamboo. As the weight of the water increases in the hollowed out bamboo it A trip down to your local garden centre is bound to supply you with a few oriental-themed containers. causes it to tip and to swivel around slightly. Once filled up it then tilts downwards and pours its water Plant one or two of these up with a small acer, camellia, miniature azalea or miniature bamboo and into the basin or bowl beneath. When empty it you will really help to complete that oriental touch. clunks back into position. If you want something even simpler, then buy some wide diameter bamboo Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com canes, hollow one out, cut the end at an angle and simply create a trickling water spout. Provided you for a great range of gardening-related items including ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ veg fix everything up with a pump, the water can then be recycled around from the bowl or basin and back growing system, lots of slug controls, Pippa’s favourite weeding tool, and many other useful garden items. into the trickling pipe.

As the new gardening year is under way, is it time to embark on a new era in your garden? It can be really refreshing to have a change of style, not necessarily in your whole garden but perhaps you could create a different and contrasting feel in a small part of your plot to the rest of your well-loved garden?

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Mixed Results for MOT’s This month’s editorial piece presented me with a small problem. When I started writing it, it was to be about the changes that the DVSA made to their website regarding MOT failures. However within two days what was originally written has subsequently been changed, meaning that we’re all none the wiser. Already lost? Read on.

MOT certificate is still valid. But that your vehicle still needs to meet the minimum standard of roadworthiness or you can be fined up to £2500, banned from driving and get three penalty points for driving a vehicle that is in a dangerous condition.

In summary, we are actually no better off than we were before this all happened. But it does boil down to common sense. Is the car roadworthy?

If it has failed on a bulb and a wiper blade, but still has two weeks to run on last year’s certificate, I’m fairly certain that you aren’t going to get a£2500 fine.

Although if it’s failed on the front suspension falling off and the brakes not working, and you decide to drive it around for those final two weeks, not only is it not road worthy, the failure certificate issued to At the start of February, the DVSA had updated you by the test station is hard evidence that you are its guidelines, warning motorists that they faced prosecution should they drive their car following an aware that it has these defects. Which is obviously MOT failure, even if it’s previous test hadn’t expired. frowned upon.

This was good news, not necessarily because of So, just to be clear, if you take your car for its what was said, more that there was finally some MOT early, and it fails, providing that it’s nothing clarification on the matter. No longer would we major wrong with it the DVSA says that you have to use the words “it’s a grey area”. are okay to drive it. Which is pretty much what we all thought anyway.

However it was swiftly updated to say that if it fails, you can take your vehicle away if your

By Ben Morley

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Apricot and Apple Strudel

minutes Serves: 4-6 - Ready in: 60 around a sweet fruit

wrapped Layers of light and crispy filo pastry es just as good warm as cold. tast that filling makes a delicious pud Greek yogurt or vanilla custard.

Serve with tangy crème fraiche, thick • 2 large cooking apples • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon chopped • 85g no-need-to-soak dried apricots, mbs dcru brea e whit • 50g fresh • 1 tsp ground mixed spice • 7 tbsp Demerara sugar ) • 6 large sheets filo pastry (approx 200g • 50g unsalted butter, melted • Icing sugar, for dusting Mark 5. Peel, core and finely chop the 1. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas n zest, apricots, breadcrumbs, apples and place in a bowl with the lemo r. Mix well. suga erara Dem the of mixed spice and 3 tbsp tly overlapping, on a large greased 2. Place 2 sheets of the filo pastry, sligh some of the melted butter then baking tray. Brush them liberally with more butter and top with the with h Brus top. arrange 2 more sheets on last 2 sheets. long pastry edge, leaving a 3cm border.

3. Spoon the apple mixture along one erara sugar. Fold in the two short ends Dem of tbsp Sprinkle over another 3 one long side to enclose the filling, of the pastry then roll up loosely from h the pastry all over with any Brus th. rnea unde making sure the seal is over the rest of the Demerara sugar. remaining melted butter and sprinkle 5 minutes or until the pastry is crisp 4. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-4 and cover loosely with foil if the pastry tes minu 25 and golden. Check after cold dusted with icing sugar. begins to go too brown. Serve warm or mixture helps to soak up any Tip: Adding breadcrumbs to the fruit soggy. You can replace them ming beco from ry juices and stop the past with ground almonds, if liked.

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Set your sights on better vision

By Damian Lake, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Corneal and Refractive Surgeon at The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead.

Vision is a precious sense to everyone, but the gift of sight is often taken for granted until some deterioration is noticed.

It is not uncommon for people to begin to find that despite never having had to wear spectacles or use contact lenses during their 20’s and 30’s, suddenly in their 40’s or beyond it may become more challenging to read up close or in the distance.

In previous generations this would inevitably have required reading glasses which despite the obvious unpopular signal that we are getting older also creates the endless dilemma of “where have I put my glasses”!

Multifocal lens technology works by providing a continuous enhanced focal range to provide a broader area of clear vision and reduce the need for spectacles. Often people will enquire whether they are suitable for these lenses, and of course this requires a detailed discussion of lifestyle and visual requirements (the optical needs of a Golfer are a lot different to those of a voracious reader), a comprehensive examination of both eyes to confirm that they are healthy and suitable for lens implantation and scanning of both the surface and internal structures of the eye with personalized detailed measurements to calculate the multifocal lens power required .

This treatment often is also suitable for those with cataracts, astigmatism (a curved surface to the But thanks to advanced technology alternative eye) and both short or long sighted problems but solutions are now available to correct this there can be people who may not suit multifocal visual deficit. lenses either due to a certain particular visual requirement or because the eye is not suitable for Lenses with the ability to focus for reading up some reason, but even then alternative options close (when reading a newspaper), and in the maybe useful such as monovision (a lens for near intermediate areas (for instance when using a laptop in one eye, and one for distance in the other) or computer) and in the distance can now be placed accommodative lenses (a lens that moves with the inside the eye using precision surgery. action of a muscle inside the eye).

The treatments are performed one eye at a time with local anaesthetic and often take no more than twenty minutes. The vision will improve in a matter of days, but require a strict regime of eye drops to be applied for up to one month to allow healing to occur. The second eye treatment is often performed one week later but can be as quickly as a few days later, leading to earlier rehabilitation and return to normal life.

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Improvements in surgical technology and lens design have provided an exciting treatment for people with declining vision but a desire to find an improvement and continue to pursue sports and hobbies without the burden of spectacles. So there is no need to compromise on this most precious gift.

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Designer vs. Budget Beauty Buys Do you love designer cosmetics?

Or do you prefer a bargain buy?

Whatever your preference, it’s worth checking out our guide to when to splurge and when to save.

Foundation - Splurge

High-end cosmetic companies lead the way in developing the best formulas and brushes for their mascara, so you can be sure that you’ll see the benefits when you upgrade from a budget brand.

Cheap products just can’t beat their costly counterparts when it comes to this all-important purchase, because poorer formulations don’t have the staying power and the true-to-skin colour of pricier versions.

Eyeshadow - Save

To find the one that’s ideal for you, head to your nearest department store and take advantage of some expert advice. Find a shade which matches your natural colouring and works best for your requirements, like skin type and coverage.

Cheap eyeshadow does have a tendency to be more glittery and shimmery though, so be careful if you’re a more mature lady because it will emphasise every line and crease around your eyes.

High-end foundations are formulated with all of these things in mind and come in a variety of trueto-life shades. Built to solve the problems presented by cheap foundations, these products are far superior.

Like foundation, there is a real difference between budget and high-end face powder.

Expensive products are finely milled, making their texture extra soft and natural looking on the skin.

Foundation literally provides the foundation for the rest of your make-up. It evens out your natural skin and covers up flaws - like blemishes and scars - to leave you with a perfect finish.

Blusher - Save

Everyone needs a bit of colour in their cheeks and blusher is definitely one of those items that you can save on, because high-end products don’t differ too greatly from budget versions.

Just make sure that you choose a natural shade, as cheaper colours can be a little more intense and unnatural if applied too heavily.

Mascara - Splurge

Full, long lashes really do make your eyes look more beautiful, so it’s worth investing in a quality mascara.

Cheap mascara is often disappointing because its consistency doesn’t match that of more expensive products, and leaves lashes looking sticky, clumpy and undefined.

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Generally, there isn’t too much difference between budget and more costly eyeshadows, as long as you choose neutral shades - stronger colours can be very harsh.

Powder - Splurge

A good powder sets your foundation and finishes your make-up, so invest in a quality one.

Lip-gloss - Save

Lip-gloss formulations are pretty similar, so save some money when you buy yours.

There’s an array to choose from and all of them will instantly serve to plump up your lips.

Highlighter - Splurge

There are many different highlighters on the market; some are in powder form, others liquid.

Find the right one and your face will be instantly lifted with a radiant and youthful glow.

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INDEX Accountants, Tax Assist Accountants Reigate, 47 Architect, J N A Architects Ltd, 32 Art Classes, Art Class, 17 Art Classes, Seasons Art Class, 15 Bathroom Restoration, Renubath, 32 Carpentry & Joinery, Hayter and Smythe, 32 Carpet Retailer, Bucklands Carpet & Rug Studio, 31 Charity, Furni Store, 17 Coach Trips, Epsom Coaches, 25 Conservatories, Icon Roofs Ltd, 35 Conservatories, Unbeatable Conservatories, 24 Cosmetic Surgery, North Downs Hospital, 5 Cosmetic Surgery, The McIndoe Centre, part of Horder Healthcare, 41 Curtains & Blind, Emma J Schofield Curtains, 30 Dental Practice, A & N Denture Clinic, 43 Domiciliary Care, Home Instead - Reigate, 43 Doors, Surrey Door Centre, 27 Double Glazing, Cloudy 2 Clear , 7 Driveways, Vintage Driveways, 33 Facials, Derma Spa Aesthetics, 45 Fancy Dress & Costume Hire, Tread The Boards Surrey , 45 Garage Refurbishment, VSF Ltd, 21 Garage Services, Auto Services Horley, 36 Garage Services, Knox Motors, 2 Garage Services, Morley Auto Services , 37 Garden Buildings, National Garden Buildings, 10 Garden Machinery Sales service, Horace Fuller Ltd, 33 Groundworks & Building, Up To Plate, 33 Heating Services, Storaheat, 32

Heating Specialist, Wallbank Contractors, 32 Hypnotherapist, Becky Wells Ltd, 43 IT Training, The Training Centre, 26 Kitchen and Bathroom Services, Dream Doors Interiors Ltd, 30 Kitchens Specialist, Duncan Bruce Fine Furniture, 29 Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms, KBB Designs , 32 Laser Vision Correction, Centre For Sight, 42 Organic Food & Lifestyle Shop, Yoghurt Rooms (Beef), 39 Oven Cleaning, Oven Hands Limited, 32 Paving, Chelsea Paving, 33 Peter’s Piano Lessons, Peters Piano Lessons, 17 Private School, Bramley School and Nursery, 23 Property Refurbishment & Construction, Baileybridge Property Refurbishment & Construction, 27 Property Refurbishment & Construction, MorSpace, 29 Public House and Restaurant, The Castle Outwood (Inn the Country Ltd), 39 Public House and Restaurant, Three Horseshoes Inn, 13 religious group, London Temple Visitor Centre, 18 religious group, London Temple Visitor Centre, 19 Residential Care Home, Sunrise Senior Living, 9 Restaurant and Takeaway , Monsoon Classic Indian Restaurant & Takeaway, 1 Roof & Gutter Cleaning, PCS Property Services, 31 Roof & Gutter Cleaning, Tilley & Co, 31 Shopping Centre, Belfry Shopping Centre, 46 Solicitor, Morrisons Solicitors, 17 Solicitor, Morrisons Solicitors, 48 Tree Care, Bartlett Tree Experts, 35 Tree Surgeons, Townscape Tree Works, 33 Veterinary Practice, Crown Veterinary Clinic, 26 Will Writing Service, Good Wills, 26

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