CRAWLEY WEST EDITION - APRIL 2017
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This month, the days are getting longer and warmer as summer comes clearer into focus with the arrival of the long Easter weekend. The weekend will see keen gardeners head out into their green spaces and outdoor thrill seekers head outside and appropriately we’ve got the tips to achieve the perfect lawn and some sensational outdoor ideas for you. Our cover story this month features Fort Fun in Eastbourne, the town’s premier outdoor play attraction which is preparing for the Easter break with a new look. If you’re looking to get involved in the fun, we’ve got a family day pass for you to win! Enjoy April with us, whether you are planning time at home with your chocolate eggs and hot cross buns or a day out in Sussex or Surrey, catch up with our great lifestyle features and local community content. Don’t forget you can contact our community writers by emailing featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk if there is something you would like to see in the magazine next month. It’s over to you! The RH Team
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6 COMMUNITY Community News 20 FOOD Easter Biscuits
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22 COVER Fort Fun
STORY
24 HOMES Simple Ways To Make Your Home Allergy-Friendly 28 GARDENS The Green, Green Grass
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30 LEISURE Sensational Outdoor Pursuits For Summer
ADVERTISING SALES UNCOVERED
32 HEALTH Choosing A Home From Home 37 MOTORING New or Nearly New 38 PET CARE Should You Take Your Pet On Holiday?
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Crawley’s Cross of St. George US sports star Mia Hamm once said: “Somewhere behind the athlete you’ve become, and the hours of practice, and the coaches who have pushed you, is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back… Play for her” one Crawley footballer has taken that message firmly on-board. By Jacob White
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oe Cross, 19 from Crawley, is chasing her football dream which has taken her from the muddy fields of Sussex to the England under 19s via Chelsea. Currently studying in the United States at the University of Missouri, with ambitions of majoring in athletic training Zoe is enjoying every bit of her sporting life. On her move Stateside, Zoe says: “I am loving the experience here so far. I love the challenge of living in a new country and experiencing a new way of life and football (or, soccer I should say!).” Moving Trans-Atlantic has been a big step and for many it would represent a huge life change but down to earth Zoe said: “The thing I should say about missing home is my family, although I do miss them, I am missing my dog just as much if not more! I also miss Cadburys chocolate and my own bed!” In October Zoe and her England team mates won the Women’s under-19 International Cup in Northern Ireland, a tournament which witnessed the Lionesses beat heavyweights of the women’s game, the USA, and saw Zoe score against the hosts as England demolished Northern Ireland 5 – 0. Reflecting on that success, Zoe says: “Winning the cup was a great experience. We played three very tough opponents in the USA, Northern Ireland and France. We are a new team bonding so it was exciting to see the potential we have. There is no better feeling than putting on the England shirt!”
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Before relocating to the Mid West of the US and the university of Missouri, Zoe spent a gap year in perhaps a rather unconventional way, whilst many gap year students to chill out or travel the globe before entering higher education, Zoe spent time training with footballing global giants Chelsea. Zoe said: “My time at Chelsea was a great learning experience for me. I got to train with some of the best players not only in the country but also recognised worldwide. I learnt a lot, not only about football but also about how to live as a pro-athlete. My time at Chelsea has helped to make me.” As well as time spent at Chelsea, Zoe says her time playing in Sussex and the support from family, friends and coaches have helped her get to the position she is today and in particular she says she owes a lot to her former coach, Dean Langridge of Wealden Rangers. Looking to the future, Zoe hopes to be part of the England under-19 team bidding to qualify for the UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship this summer and then the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in France in 2018 and after university she hopes to play professionally back home or in the USA. Are you inspired to bend it like Zoe? She says: “Enjoy every opportunity you get, after all you are playing because you love it! Never give up and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it!”
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Feed Crawley
Since June last year one group in Crawley has been turning surplus supermarket food into meals and food parcels on Wednesday evenings for local rough sleepers, the elderly and others in need of food. By Jacob White
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areshare, a UK-based charity set up to help prevent good food from going to waste approached Crawley Community Church with a view to providing food for those in need. The charity partners groups and organisations who help tackle hunger in their local community. Crawley Community Church accepted the opportunity and began collecting food from Tesco that was set aside for collection from the summer of 2016. Since then, the group has developed links with Tesco.com, Fareshare direct, and a housing association. Ziggy, from Feed Crawley, says: “For a long time, Crawley Community Church has had a strong desire to love and serve the town in any way we can and so, when Fareshare got in touch it was too good an opportunity to let pass by. To see people being well-fed, well cared for and connecting with a hugely diverse community is a wonderful thing.”
Feed Crawley provides a free meal every Wednesday evening between 5.00pm and 9.00pm. The charity also takes food to rough sleepers and provides food parcels to those in need. The group aims to change the way food is disregarded and wants to help stop food from being wasted. As well as providing a food service, Feed Crawley do their bit to support volunteering, working with OUTSET Youth Action – a volunteering agency for young people aged between 13 and 25 opening up opportunities for them to get into community volunteering. “Feed Crawley has a desire to impact and serve the local community. We are part of a diverse church in a diverse town and so our heart is to be inclusive and open to absolutely anybody who needs a meal, good company and conversation, somewhere out of the cold - you’d be so welcome to join us on a Wednesday” Ziggy said.
Feed Crawley has grown quickly from feeding just one person back in June 2016 to more recently when it fed more than 300 people on one Wednesday evening. The numbers show that there is a huge need and Feed Crawley’s volunteers love to help in feeding those who need it. Feed Crawley see that there are underlying causes to hunger and poverty and hope to be able to identify and provide solutions for individuals. Whether that’s through links to Money Management; a debt advice service, Jungle Tots; a parent and toddler group, or making friendships with others to help those who are lonely. Ziggy, says: “We’re doing all we can to make a difference in our community. We would love to connect with local schools and help with School holiday hunger.”
Feed Crawley opens its doors every Wednesday between 5.00pm and 9.00pm at The Charis Centre, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7EL. For more information call: 01293 561933 or visit: www.facebook.com/feedcrawley/
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Crawley New Town 70 Years Young As part of the rebuilding of Britain following the Second World War, under the provision of the 1946 New Towns Act, it was announced that the villages of Three Bridges and Ifield and the market town of Crawley would be brought together as one town – this month, RH History Uncovered looks back. By Jacob White
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ollowing six destructive years of war between 1939 and 1945 the post-war Labour government of Clement Attlee set about rebuilding Britain by developing eight new towns to accommodate people and industry moved out of the overcrowded and bombdamaged capital and into the countryside. On January 9 1947 the Minister for Town and Country Planning, Lewis Silkin confirmed the order to designate Crawley as a new town. The aim was to create a community of 50,000 people by building nine neighbourhoods between the villages of Three Bridges, Ifield and the existing town of Crawley. Since the late 1940s, Crawley has grown beyond Silkin’s vision to now become 14 neighbourhoods with a combined population of more than100,000. The backbone of the town’s layout remains that of architect Anthony Minoprio, the consultant planner during the new town’s origins. As Crawley marks its 70th birthday, the borough council is planning a year of events, including the opening of the new Crawley Museum in The Tree in the High Street which will feature new town exhibits, a 1947 outdoor cinema event and a concert of music from across the past 70 years.
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The council enlisted the design skills of students at Thomas Beckett Community College to design a logo for Crawley’s 70th birthday featuring platinum – the colour associated with celebrations marking 70 years and earlier this year the logo was unveiled by the town’s mayor Cllr Raj Sharma. Cllr Michael Jones, Cabinet Member for Community Engagement at Crawley Borough Council, said: “We are pulling together an exciting and varied programme of events to make this a year to remember everyone in Crawley. We’re keen to hear any more ideas that residents have.”
The council’s Open Grants scheme is open for applications for neighbourhood action and residents are invited to apply for funding for events which could celebrate Crawley’s 70th birthday such as 1940s themed street parties, for more information and to apply, visit: www.crawley.gov.uk/grants So, what of the future of Crawley? On the coats of arms of the town following the 1947 formation is the motto: ‘I Grow and I Rejoice’ – seven decades on the town continues to grow, from a series of villages and a small town to one large town, next stop, city status? MP Henry Smith has suggested the idea...
Those were the days…
Are you old enough to remember the building of Crawley New Town 70 years-ago? If so, what are your memories? We would love to hear from you! Email: featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk, Facebook: www.facebook.com/RHUncovered/ or Twitter: www.twitter.com/RHUncovered For more information about Crawley’s 70th birthday celebrations organised by Crawley Borough Council, visit: www.crawley.gov.uk/events
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WHAT’S ON Wednesday, April 5 2017, 7.15pm for 7.45pm, East Grinstead Flower Club, St. John's Church Hall, Felbridge RH19 2QT. Flower demonstrations, a raffle and refreshments. For more information, call Vivien on 01342 328176 Thursday, April 6 2017, 10.00am, Maria's Good As New Sale, Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH. As good as new sale. For more information, call Maria on 01293 403432 or email chlof2003@hotmail.com Friday, April 7 2017, 7.30pm, Friends of East Grinstead Museum Speaker Night, East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT. Bruges - It's More than Just Chocolate, a talk by Melanie Gibson-Barton. Free to Friends of East Grinstead Museum. Visitor entry is £3.50. Monday, April 10 2017, 10.00am, Maria's Good As New Sale, Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH. As good as new sale. For more information, call Maria on 01293 403432 or email chlof2003@hotmail.com Saturday, April 22 2017, 10.00am - 4.00pm, St. Georges Day In Horley, Horley High Street Live bands all day with Jo Jingles performing at 11.15am and George and his dragon appearing at midday Thursday, April 27 2017, 10.00am, Maria's Good As New Sale, Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH. As good as new sale. For more information, call Maria on 01293 403432 or email chlof2003@hotmail.com
Thursday, April 27 2017, 1.30pm, Reigate Arthritis Care Support Group Session and Talk, Woodhatch Centre, Whitebeam Drive, Reigate RH2 7LS. Exercise class starts at 1.30pm, followed by 50 Years In The Media, a talk by Nicholas Owen. All welcome, for more info call Sylvia on 01737 242193 Saturday, April 29 2017, 11.00am, Southgate Park Bowls Club Open Day, Southgate Park, Southgate Avenue, Crawley RH10 6HG. Free Bowls Open Day between 11.00am and 3.00pm. For more information, call Joan on 01293 531300 or email joanandbill@virginmedia.com Sunday, May 7 2017, 1.00pm - 5.00pm, Turners Hill Open Gardens Afternoon teas local produce and plants for sale. Entry is £5.00 to include all gardens, purchase at first garden of entry with proceeds to St. Catherines' Hospice and Village Environmental Project. For more information, call Thelma on 01342 714858 or email thelmammason@aol.com Saturday, May 13 2017, 2.00pm - 5.30pm, Birchanger Garden Open Day, Birchanger Garden, High Street, Balcombe RH17 6JY. Open day in aid of the NSPCC. Entrance is £5.00, under 12s go free. Saturday, June 10 2017, 11.00am - 3.00pm, St Peter and St Pauls Church Fete Traditional village fete in the village of Lingfield. For more information, call Johnny on 01342 833416
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Issue 130 April 2017
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Easter Biscuits Ingredients 175g Stork margarine, diced 50g golden caster sugar 50g icing sugar 1 medium Colombian Blacktail Free Range Egg ½ tsp ground mixed spice 300g plain flour, plus extra for rolling Coloured icing and sprinkles, to decorate Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC, gas mark 4. Beat together the Stork and both sugars until creamy, then mix in the egg. Add the spice and flour and mix to make a firm dough. 2. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 2–3mm and
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Fort Fun
Looking for somewhere to take the kids this summer? Eastbourne seafront family favourite ‘Fort Fun’ has once again opened its gates to invite families in for some all-year-round fun and frolics! By Jacob White
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he popular adventure park changed ownership in 2014 and has undergone a makeover to give the attraction a fresh look! Visitors can now enjoy exciting new features such as the Giant Play Fort and Bouncy Pillows, as well as old favourites, including the American Golf Adventure and Splash Park! Fort Fun provides a multitude of both indoor and outdoor amazing amusements, exhilarating play areas, mini golf adventures, bouncy fun and much more, making it an obvious top choice when sizing up where to take the kids to keep them occupied on a hot summer’s day in Sussex or Surrey.
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What’s on offer this summer? This summer, visitors to Fort Fun can enjoy the following attractions which have been improved:
Mini Golf Adventure This jaw-dropping 18-hole mini golf course has had a complete revamp with new turf and obstacles! You don’t need to be Rory McIlroy or Jason Day to take on this challenge. The entire family will love testing their skills at the crazy golf hurdles including bridges, ramps, sharp corners and hidden holes! Carousel and Dodgems No adventure park would be complete without rides! If you enjoy a taste of the traditional, have a go at the refurbished dodgems and miniature carousel! Sit back and enjoy the charm! Diggerland Diggerland will feature fluffy sand, slides, interactive play and fun construction site signage.
Bouncy Pillows Fort Fun is proud to unveil the only bouncy pillows in this part of Sussex! These bouncy additions are surrounded by soft sand – children will love jumping high for a great view of the whole park! Giant Play Fort This enormous new addition to Fort Fun will see little ones amused for hours; whether they are climbing, sliding, swinging or playing with one of the many interactive zones! Extensive Sand-pits There are now more than 100 tonnes of gloriously golden sand surrounding all of the outdoor play areas including the Jungle Gum, Ball Game Court, Bouncy Pillows and Diggerland – take your shoes off, feel the sand between your toes and dive in for some summer sand fun!
Imaginative Role Play Village Feed their imagination! Kids will love venturing into their imagination with Fort Fun’s miniature play village, an educational entertainment area with role-playing activities and props. Ball Game Court Goal! Game, set and match! Whatever your game, sports enthusiasts can enjoy shooting some hoops or scoring goals in our contained ball game court, with a super soft and sandy ground. Stage with Kids Entertainment The all new wooden stage will feature daily shows and fun from Fort Fun’s fabadousa Partyman entertainers. You might even be invited to come up on stage and join in with dancing or magic tricks!
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Simple Ways To Make Your Home Allergy-Friendly Increasing numbers of us are suffering from allergies associated with the home; tackling allergy causes can be easier than you may think. This month we’ve got tips for trying to keep allergens at bay and ways in which you might be able to reduce pollen and dust which all too often lead to allergies. By Jacob White Avoid chemicals If you or a member of your family suffers from allergies, it is a good idea to avoid harsh chemicals like ammonia when you buy cleaning products. Some furniture polishes, detergents and fabric softeners contain chemicals which can exacerbate an allergy. Instead, opt for eco-friendly products, or even make your own! Using kitchen stock items such as baking soda, vinegar and lemon you can really clean-up! Thorough cleaning You don’t need to be a Kim or Aggie from TV show How Clean Is Your House? However, if you do suffer from an allergy, it is worth cleaning your home thoroughly once or twice a week. When buying a vacuum cleaner, look out for a quality high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) filter which has a far higher success rate of picking up tiny allergens that other vacuums often simply disturb but not fully gather up. Reduce clutter At any time of year but especially during the pollen season, it is a good idea to clear away as much clutter as possible. That can be extra cushions, boxes of clothes or other items which take up space and gather dust – by making space you can make it more difficult for allergens to attach themselves.
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Mould-free bathrooms To prevent a lot of allergies from triggering keep your bathroom clean and mould-free – scrub tiles regularly and make sure to regularly clean the shower curtains. Good quality shower curtains can be washed in a washing machine, and it is a smart idea to towel-dry the bathtub and wet areas once you’ve used it to prevent mould from building up and it will also help to keep the air from being too humid. Dust properly Dusting is a simple but effective way of ridding the home of allergens, however, for it to be a success you need to do it properly. Try using a damp cloth so that allergens can stick to the cloth instead of lifting the cloth into the air only to fall back down onto the surface which you have just ‘cleaned’. Clean bedroom With most of us sleeping anything between six and nine hours a day, it’s important to minimise the allergens in our bedroom. During the height of hay fever season make sure you wash your sheets at least once a week in hot water and dry them indoors. Your mattresses collect dust – home for dust mites which cause severe allergies. Make sure you professionally clean your mattresses at least once every six months. If you have children, think about washing their soft, cuddly toys regularly as these can
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The Green, Green, Grass (The Grass Can Be Greener…)
Now is the perfect time to kick-start lawn care as the grass awakens from the dormant winter period, by following some simple steps, you can help maintain healthy grass which looks and feels great! By Russell Cobley
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efore you plan anything, take a few minutes to inspect your lawn, it is likely you will have a mix of moss and weeds, and you may also have bare or yellowish brown patches these symptoms suggest you need to undertake lawn maintenance. Mowing Your lawn will benefit from mowing as it helps make the lawn thicken up. Don’t be tempted to mow when the ground conditions are wet or frosty. Ensure that your mower blades are sharp and set high for the first cut. Take no more than one third off the length of the grass each cut until you reach the height of around 2” for most domestic lawns. Cutting too short, either in one go, or gradually, will damage the lawn. If you have moss in your lawn, mow at least ½” above moss height and mow shaded areas 50% higher than non-shady areas. Feeding Your lawn requires nutrients in spring sold as granular or liquid lawn fertiliser from garden centres. Do not over feed as you can damage the grass or encourage too much growth too soon, resulting in a lot of mowing and a less dense lawn. Aeration Over time the soil in your lawn will become compacted, limiting
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nutrients, air and water from reaching the grass roots, leading to an unhealthy lawn. You can aerate using a garden fork or hire a mechanical aerator, this may also aid lawn drainage too. Moss & Weeds Our climate promotes moss that will gradually take over the lawn. Weeds are likely to be present this time of year and will start growing. If you tackle them early, you can keep them at bay. Moss can be raked out and weeds removed by hand picking or weed killer. Scarification An essential maintenance task to remove moss and dead grass from the lawn, allowing more water, air and nutrients to reach the soil surface and making the grass healthier. You can purchase moss remover in garden centres and manually rake out a few days later. You can hire a mechanical scarifier to make the job easier. Be prepared for some hard work and do not scarify earlier than March or later than May as the lawn will not recover quickly. After, it’s recommended to apply grass seed to fill in the many gaps left.
Alternatively, replace the areas with new grass seed or turf. Grass will struggle in shady areas, so consider cutting back overhanging vegetation or using shade tolerant seed or turf to replace the patchy lawn areas. Seeding Now is a good time to put down grass seed over your existing lawn, to thicken it up. Seeding can also be used where a lawn has bare or dry patches. Seed requires good soil contact, warmth (8oC+) and constant moisture for at least 24 days to have a chance of germinating. Water daily in the morning or late evening. Lawn Care Companies If you are unsure of what to do, have tried the DIY approach or lack the time, consider speaking to your local lawn care company, who can offer expert advice on your lawn’s condition, recommend a weed and feed treatment plan, including specialist labour saving machinery to undertake aeration and scarification.
Patches & Bare Areas Cutting your grass too short, shade, animal urine or lack of water are some causes of patches. They are cured by aerating the soil, fertilising and regularly watering.
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Sensational Outdoor Pursuits For Summer
With summer just around the corner, we’ve got some sensational outdoor pursuits for you to enjoy as the days get longer, warmer and sunnier! Let’s get outdoors and make summer 2017 sensational! By Jacob White Segway The two-wheeled, self-balancing craze shows no sign of relenting. Whether it’s for sightseeing whilst visiting your favourite city and letting the wheels take the strain; a fast, fun and challenging off-road adventure ride or as some police forces across the globe have discovered, used as a way of fighting crime on busy streets, Segway is here to stay. If you want to take on the off-road adventure sessions, they usually last around 45 minutes and allow you the chance to test yourself against different riding zones. If you’ve got a competitive streak, it’s a very good idea for team building with work colleagues or a high-octane stag or hen weekend event.
Mountain Biking Sussex and Surrey might not offer you any mountains but can provide you with some brilliant dirt tracks, and they’re a wonderful way to get fit and get at one with nature. Cycling to work is one thing, but the challenge of going off-road is something altogether different, challenging yourself against all sorts of undulating terrain on your own or in a group.
Rock Climbing Looking for an uphill challenge? What greater one is there than scaling a rocky crag? With the correct equipment, this pursuit can be huge fun whether going solo or as part of a group. As well as fun it offers great health benefits with cardiovascular and hand-eye co-ordination – the options are vast so whether you have a head-for-heights or not, you’ll find something.
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Footgolf Love football? Love golf? Maybe you love both? If so, what better way to combine the two than footgolf? There is already a growing community of golfers and footballers who have discovered it! Special courses are available where you’ll have a ball but there are no clubs required! You will be able to experience an eighteen hole course much like a regular golf course that caters for both beginners and experienced players what makes it fun is that it is open to boys or girls and players of all ages. So, get ready to merge the two great sports for a morning or afternoon of fun! Paintball A favourite outdoor pursuit which dates back to the 1980s – the dye-filled attack and capture strategy game is as popular as ever. What better way to let your competitive streak rise to the surface than to ‘fight’ over territory?! The game is great fun for working out strategy and for character building. With the right safety equipment, you can have fun whilst taking aim at friends or family!
HEALTH
Choosing A Home From Home
When it comes to the care we choose for our loved ones it is natural to want to do everything possible to make sure their needs are met and they will be happy with the choice. What do you need to consider when you are choosing a home from home for your loved one? By Jacob White o help you choose an ideal home from home you need to arm yourself with some questions to ask the care home providers. If the home is going to be a genuine home from home you need to be sure they can offer the creature comforts your loved one has become used to. As well as care, it is important to think about activities that your loved one enjoys and whether these can be continued – is your mum green-fingered? Is your dad a dog-lover? Find that home from home.
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Checking A Care Home When considering a care home there are three important steps: Check care home inspection reports There are four watchdogs charged with inspecting and reporting on care providers, their reports are publically available and the best source is the Care Quality Commission, to learn more about the body and for its listings, see: www.cqc.org.uk Ask friends and family for recommendations Do you know someone who has a friend or relative already in a care home? A recommendation from a resident or acquaintance is always helpful! Visit the care homes, most offer open days Try to visit homes, whether an open day which is open to the public or if you need to make a private appointment to meet the care home manager. When you do visit try to get as much information as you can on the care home
Industry Opinion Pramojil Kurian, General Manager of Barchester Healthcare’s Reigate Beaumont Care Home, says: “A good care home works closely with individuals and their families to ensure each person settles in quickly and feels at home straight away. Questions around lifestyle are just as important as questions around care when it comes to helping people feel at home.’ “My whole team are trained to understand the importance of giving person-centred care and ensuring residents are living life their way, and even as people’s care needs change, this approach remains the same.”
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What makes a house a home? Questions to ask: Is there a garden, and can residents get involved?
If gardening has brought great joy to someone’s life over the years or just in retirement it can be important to keep this hobby alive. Increasing numbers of care homes have gardens and are now letting green-fingered residents get their spades out.
Can residents keep their beloved pet?
Pets can be a much-loved member of any family, especially when someone becomes widowed. Some care homes recognise the health benefits of pets for residents with certain conditions and the emotional benefits of residents being allowed to keep their beloved pets with them.
What social life is there?
Although some care is needed it doesn’t mean that there is not room for some socialising. The social activities open to residents can vary greatly; from guest speakers, day trips to places of interest and in-home exhibitions.
Is there a space for a computer in the room and is there an Internet connection?
A computer can be invaluable for things like Skype and Facebook for communicating with family (especially the grandchildren) and friends.
Is there a telephone point in the room or somewhere private phone calls may be made? Whether your loved one has a mobile phone or not they may like a landline. Many care homes provide a telephone point in the resident’s room.
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Five Minute Foot Health Check With Foot Care Practitioner April Standish TCFCPdip Who is your average patient? I don’t have an average patient! There is a belief foot care treatment is only for the elderly but in fact it’s for all age groups as many foot conditions need a prior knowledge before you attempt self-treatment. From my career as a carer I have an NVQ2 and a BTEC 3 in Health and Social Care and am CRB-checked. I also have experience of caring for patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia and children with autism. I also treat athletes, cabin crew and people from all walks of life. What treatments can you offer? I offer a range of services from toe nail cutting and filing, reduction and removal of corns and verucas, reduction and removal of hard skin and calluses as well diabetic foot care. The specialist care and treatment I offer is not usually available on the NHS. When do you recommend patient visits? I recommend a visit every eight weeks. It’s difficult as we all have hectic lifestyles but it’s important to keep up to date - I have a flexible diary and offer a flexible six-day-a-week service by appointment. If you are concerned by cost, don’t be! Call for a quote. I also offer gift cards
On Your Feet All Day? Anyone spending large amounts of their time on their feet; walking, running or standing is at risk of foot problems according to April. She says: “Many professional people need that bit of extra help to make their lives easier as they are on their feet all day; cabin crew, police, shop workers and builders to name a few.’ “Wearing the correct foot wear for the job is vital, it is generally best to leave the high heels and stilettos for a night out rather than a long shift. Wearing incorrect shoes can cause conditions such as bunions, ingrowing toe nails and fungal infections” April adds.
Where can you treat patients? I treat at clinics and on home visits. I am happy to travel up to a 25 miles radius, although prices do vary with distances. I am contactable by phone, WhatsApp, Viber, email and Facebook. If you cannot get hold of me, leave a message and I will return your call up to 9pm! Why should people worry about foot care? Good foot care is important, I have seen patients from a range of backgrounds – anyone who spends long-periods of time on their feet should consider booking an appointment. People simply don’t have the equipment to do a lot of treatments themselves. Look after your feet and they will look after you! How do you describe your treatments? I believe it’s important to go the extra mile – it is important to be thorough. I will spend extra time to get things right and leave patients feeling better for the treatment I have given them. I also sell a limited amount of foot creams and oils, foot files and Epsom salts.
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MOTORING
New or Nearly New Thinking about a new car? What do you choose? New, or nearly new?
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f you have been fortunate enough to have a brand new car, there is no feeling like it. The knowledge that no one other than a salesman, a delivery driver, and perhaps a workshop technician carrying out tests has driven the car before. I do not deny that it’s a great feeling. What’s not such a great feeling is how much the value of it drops as soon as it leaves the showroom. If you’re planning on keeping it for a long time, this is of little consequence, but if you’re not planning on keeping it that long, straight away you need to think about the cost. It might be worth looking at a pre-registered car or perhaps one that’s already a year or so old and someone else has effectively thrown their couple of grand down the drain and not yours! Not to mention the new taxation bands that come into effect this year.
The first year’s road tax could set you back a fair whack, depending on what you buy and after the first year, it’s a nice round figure for the rest of the car’s life. There is the current trend for getting yourself a car on personal contract purchase (PCP) to consider. Yes, you get a nice new car and all the bells and whistles that are thrown in to entice you to buy, but there is only really one winner in that situation. A cynic might say that those that opt for PCP may regret it the next time our country finds itself in a credit crunch. Personally, I’m a great believer in older is better. Take my lovely next-door neighbour, for example. She owns her car, she’s loved and cared for it all of its life, and some 15 years later, it’s still going strong and in fine fettle. Take a brand new car, complete with more than 100
electronic modules that are bound to go wrong. To change a headlamp bulb on the 15-year-old car is a five-minute job. I know that on a new version, the same job would set you back more than £400 at a main agent. So in the question new or nearly new, I would opt for nearly new every time, though don’t be wooed by third party warranty schemes, they are rarely worth the paper that they are written on, always opt for manufacturer-backed used car warranties.
PET CARE
Should You Take Your Pet On Holiday? Are you one of the 1.4million people planning on taking your pet on holiday with you this summer? If you’re not sure whether to pack your pooch, cat or even ferret, along with your sun cream and swimwear, we’ve put together a handy guide to help you decide. By Shelley Welti Take your pet if… If you’re hoping to take your furry friend with you on your holiday, there are considerations to think about. Has your pet travelled before? Do you think they would be distressed during the journey? Do you think they would feel more distressed left at home or in boarding? If they would enjoy the adventure of travelling with you and be happier there than at home – take them on the trip! Importantly, whether your pet can come with you on holiday is where you are holidaying and how you are getting there. If you are heading off to a pet-friendly hotel on the coast travelling by car, it will be easier to take your pet with you than if you are jetting off to far-flung shores. There are lots of UK hotels, lodges, caravan parks and campsites that allow pets – do your research before you leave!
Don’t take your pet if… We all know that sometimes even just getting pets in the car for a trip to the vets can be hard enough work, let alone preparing them for a journey taking hours. If you have any concerns at all about your pet’s ability to travel or if they become anxious in new places, it may be best to leave them at home with a trusted pet-sitter or put them into boarding whilst you are away. Ensure that your animal is happy and healthy to travel, it’s vital that your chosen destination is right. Perhaps you are planning on a schedule of days out at theme parks and attractions? Or, you want to lie on the sun-drenched beach? If so, this itinerary may not make your pet happy – especially if they are likely to be left behind at your accommodation without you for most of the day.
For more information about travelling abroad with a pet, visit: www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad
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Garden Maintenance and Landscape Contractors, DLM Fencing and Gardening Services Limited, 29 Gutter Cleaning & Repairs, Guttersnipe, 27 Health and Wellbeing Centre, Crawley Wellbeing, 34 Heating Services, Storaheat, 26 Home from Home Dog Sitting, Wagging Tails, 38 Hotel and Restaurant, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Gatwick, 20 Hypnotherapist, Becky Wells Ltd, 33 Interiors Blinds, Interior Blinds UK Ltd, 27 Outdoor Pursuits, Blackland Farm, 31 Oven Cleaning, Dirty Ovens, 26 Patios & Driveways, Maidenbower Construction, 29 Professional Mattress Cleaning, Squeaky Clean Mattress Cleaning, 25 Property Maintenance, KLC Property Services, 26 Public Transport, Brighton & Hove Bus Company, 3 Religious group, London Temple Visitor Centre, 11 Restaurant, Bengal Spices, 1 Roof & Gutter Cleaning, PCS Property Services, 25 Roofing, A & R Roofing, 25 Segway Experience, Segway Unleashed, 31 TV and Audio supplies and installation, Future Audio, 14 Will Writing Service, Good Wills, 34
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