Caring 4 Sussex Magazine - Winter 2015

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No. 28 January – March 2015

Oyez! Ring in a new season, new home, new you…

… but don’t lose the old traditions

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Contents 4 Caring 4 tradition

January – March 2015

We meet the Sussex Town Criers

11 Caring 4 brainpower 14 Caring 4 homes

6 Caring 4 finance

15 Caring 4 Directory

9 Caring 4 family history Helping you trace

your family tree

15 Caring 4 you

10 Caring 4 books

All with a local flavour

From the Editor Ring in the New Year, Fresh Start, New You, Resolutions – we’ve heard it all before.

Well meaning editors in every magazine giving out advice on how to start the new year by planning changes to our lives.

Statistically, complicated lists, plans and goals are doomed to failure leaving us feeling inadequate and low in spirits.

Of course it’s good to think about eating better, exercising more, travelling the world or whether to move house.

But the itinerary should also contain small, achievable goals or changes. A new top or shirt that can’t ‘officially’ be justified, emptying your computer inbox of all that stuff you really will not reply to or act upon. Let it go! Tidy and de-clutter the spare room, look up an old friend, re-join the library.

Be kind to yourself. Make the first quarter of the year a positive and gentle start to 2015.

So if you’re determined to give up smoking, take up Nordic walking, start a university degree or make major changes to your life,

Pinstripe Publishing Ltd. Publisher: Denise Tayler Editor: Denise Tayler edit@caring4sussex.co.uk ads@caring4sussex.co.uk Phone: 01903 244700 Features Editor: Wendy Greene

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that’s great, but remember to take time out for you and when writing that list keep it simple and achievable and tell yourself to enjoy and gain pleasure and serendipity from doing each item, so that next year’s review of 2015 will bring a sense of serenity and satisfaction.

Dr Sarah discusses a weighty issue

Our cover

Our sincere thanks to those Town Criers who helped with our research and supplied the lovely pictures.

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Our cover shows three of the eight Sussex Town Criers. Peter White on his home turf at Seaford, Neil Batsford of Burgess Hill, left, and Jon Bartholomew of Hastings on the right. We’re delighted this tradition is still upheld in our county.

Read our feature on page 4 where you’ll learn more about them all.

Pictured above is Neil Batsford of Burgess Hill.

© Copyright Pinstripe Publishing Ltd. No reproduction in whole or part without written permission. The Publisher cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of information herein or obtained from the Publisher’s website and therefore cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, damage, distress or inconvenience caused by the content of any such website. The publisher accepts no liability for views expressed by contributors and advertisers, undertakes that prices were correct at time of going to press and can neither accept responsibility for loss or damage to unsolicited material nor return it without an SAE. No product or service advertised and/or publicised and/or appearing in Caring 4 Sussex magazine is, unless expressly stated to the contrary, endorsed by and/or otherwise associated with Caring 4 Sussex.

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Old traditions are the best Wendy Greene says Oyez! Presenting The Town Criers of Sussex Photo © David Sawyer The Photographer 01903 410704

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Jon Bartholomew, Hastings’ Town Crier for 16 years, recently hosted the National Town Criers’ Championship, and as host is not allowed to enter the competition. However, he has represented the town at national and international competitions, winning at Yeovil in Somerset and Ooidonk, Belgium. Angela won at Wareham in 2014.

Jon Borthwick from Peacehaven says, “I’ve always been involved in promoting community events through the local theatre groups, charity days and working with other voluntary groups. Town Crying was an opportunity to be involved in all the Town’s events and I’m happy to cover anywhere in Lewes/Peacehaven/ Brighton areas.”

Councillor Geoff Rowe, former Mayor of Hailsham, has served as Town Crier since May 2009 and looks forward to keeping up the

tradition of this prestigious role in the community. ‘When I was young I wanted to be a Punch and Judy man but never made it,’ says Geoff. ‘I tried to recruit a Crier but in the end decided to do it myself and the Council agreed. Luckily the uniform fits me well but I could do with a new hat.’

The Town Crier’s roll – originally to make public pronouncements from the court – is today more of a tourist attraction as they ring their handbell in the street to announce imminent events.

The cry of ‘Oyez, Oyez, Oyez!’ means ‘hear ye’ and derives from a Norman word for ‘listen’. The traditional regalia still includes white breeches, black boots and a tricorne hat, though the robes are no longer exclusively red.

Where a town is twinned, the Crier might also be considered Town Crier for the twin town.

Bob Smytherman – Worthing

In 2014 Worthing Town Centre Initiative decided to re-introduce the role of Town Crier to Worthing, and who better to place in that role than former Mayor Bob Smytherman following his performance as the Town Crier in Worthing’s Community play The Just Cause.

Bob has certainly entered the role with gusto – bringing the Sussex total to eight – alongside Arundel’s Angela Standing, Burgess Hill’s Neil Batsford, Jon Bartholomew from Hastings, Jon Borthwick from Peacehaven, Rex Swain from Rye, Geoff Rowe of Hailsham and Peter White from Seaford.

Peter, who is also Seaford’s ‘Serjeant at Mace’, was recognised as ‘second best dressed’ in a World Town Crier Tournament, for the military cut and classic lines of his

1865 replica uniform made by the Queen’s Warranted Naval Uniform Tailor Geoffrey Golding. Even with a staggering 40 years of service, Peter is not the longest-serving crier in the country.

Neil began as unofficial Town Crier for Burgess Hill back in 1996, but then he won a competition and public audition and became a member of the Ancient & Honourable Guild of Town Criers, recently renewing his Term of Office for another four years.

Angela Standing says, “In the summer of 2005 Arundel Town Council put an appeal in the local paper for somebody to fill the position of Town Crier.

A friend said to me ‘you’re loud why don’t you give it a go?’

(Cheeky devil!!).” Angela was appointed and has done a terrific job of promoting Arundel.

Mr and Mrs Town Crier of Hastings, Victoria and Jon Bartholomew

5 John Borthwick of Peacehaven

Beadles are still about

Enhance your events Many Town Criers can be booked for functions and events and charges vary. Some will attend charity functions free but most have either a fixed or suggested fee for private functions such as weddings, banquets and craft fairs.

Contact details Bob Smytherman: info@worthingtowncentre.co.uk #cooltowncrier Angela Standing: Contact Arundel Town Hall for a Town Crier booking form. 01903 881560.

Neil Batsford: Contact Sara Moss at Burgess Hill Town Council on 01444 238212 or email sara@burgesshill.gov.uk Peter White: 01323 897360 peterwhitecrier@hotmail.com Jon Bartholomew: 07712520564 hastingstowncrier@gmail.com Rex Swain: 01797 224172 – rexatrye@gmail.com Councillor Geoff Rowe, Hailsham: 01323 841847 – rowe.geoff@yahoo.co.uk Jon Borthwick Peacehaven: – @Jonoyez on Twitter Jonbee@me.com For more information about Town Criers – www.ahgtc.org.uk

Angela Standing from Arundel

Howard Payton, Dorchester’s Beadle

In 1822 the regulations stated: ‘That the duties of a Beadle may be properly discharged it is needful that he be a man of activity and sobriety of strength of body and firmness of mind – undismayed by threats – incorruptible by bribes.

He is to rise early and go to bed late; and always, except when in bed to keep his eyes open.’

(Chris Hare: Historic Worthing, The Untold Story) In 1997, Worthing’s Community Play Rough Music, Rough Justice based on Chris’s book, included the tale of Samuel Toler, the most famous and nastiest Beadle of Worthing who ended his years in East Preston Workhouse – in 1868 – despite having served the town for a quarter of a century in various roles. He was often overly harsh and not averse to inflating his expenses.

Chris tells us, ‘By the 1850s Worthing had its own police force (later subsumed into the West Sussex Constabulary) so the old role of Beadle became obsolete.

The Sussex Constabulary was only created in 1966, when East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton were combined into one force.’

Nowadays the role has changed to one of assisting The Mayor and other dignitaries at special occasions.

If Dorchester’s Beadle, Howard Payton looks familiar, that’s because he spent his early years in Worthing, attending Worthing Technical High School and Worthing Art College before heading to The London Film School. After many years farming Rare Breeds in the West Country – while continuing his freelance photography – he now lives near Dorchester.

Following his portrayal of ‘Mayor’ in the community play based on Thomas Hardy’s Drummer Hodge, he was asked to take on the role of Beadle, attending civic ceremonies in the town. Howard has provided us with several photographs over the past few years.

Peter White of Seaford

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Guild Care opens first class dementia facilities for Sussex

As more people develop dementia, with 1 in 3 over 65s set to live with the disease, Guild Care have recognised the growing need for specialist dementia care in Sussex. Set to open in January 2015, the charity’s state-of-theart dementia facilities, Haviland House and the Bradbury Wellbeing Centre, will provide a ‘home from home’ for 60 residents and offer a lifeline to families and carers of people with dementia. The new building has been specially designed for dementia care, with themed areas such as a sewing room, beach hut and library that will help residents recall long-lost memories.

Set in the seaside town of Worthing, where over 3,000 people live with dementia. The Bradbury Wellbeing Centre will offer advice and activities for people with dementia and their carers 7 days a week. Guild Care’s unique person-centred

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Haviland House and the Bradbury Wellbeing Centre will support people throughout their dementia journey, giving them the confidence to remain independent in their own homes, and offering a place of comfort when the time comes for residential care. These new facilities are the first of their kind and will make it possible for people to truly live well with dementia.

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In 2015 Framfield-based PJL Training Centre, opens its new premises. The team are busy preparing an exciting new funding contract awarded for the second time by the European Social Fund.

This will enable PJL Training Centre to offer courses in Emergency First Aid At Work and Food Safety Within A Childcare / Healthcare Setting, completely FREE of charge to any delegates meeting the required funding criteria.

‘The courses can be taken by anyone within the Sussex area who meets the necessary criteria’, said Louise Wardle, Business Development Manager. ‘It represents an excellent opportunity for businesses and individuals to increase their skill levels, improve understanding and gain a nationally recognised level 2 qualification, in just one day, completely free of charge.

We anticipate that this will be a very popular offer.’

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January 2015 will mark the first ‘birthday’ of PJL Training Centre and this innovative young company continues to go from strength to strength, with the new contract in place,

a Training Centre venue planned for launching in Spring 2015 and focus on the extensive range of non funded Healthcare, Childcare and Professional Skills courses too.

The dedicated team of Trainers are also looking forward to bringing a selection of life saving and invaluable Emergency First Aid At Work courses directly into the community.

Courses are at the Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield on January 23rd and The Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings on the 27th January.

Places on one day, level 2 courses are just £57 each.

Early booking is essential to secure a place.

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Roots, branches, twigs and leaves Nicola Sheeran plants seeds of ideas on how to grow family trees…

If you have decided to start the genealogical journey of your heritage, I have some tips for you.

Starting with yourself, it is best to go backwards through time. Use the information elderly relatives may be able to give. Once you have jotted down names and dates, you are ready to begin the travel up through the tree to the uppermost branches.

• Subscribe to a website such as Ancestry, Find My Past or Genes Reunited.

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You may find your tree has been researched by someone the other side of the world – such is the genetic spread of relations. Census returns taken every 10 years back to 1841 are available to view online.

• If you have a family bible, an ancestor may have already started the tree.

• Use public libraries – local to you, or to where your ancestors lived. Many have both local and family history sections.

• Buy genealogical magazines.

Most are published monthly and have helpful hints and suggestions.

• Use your nearest Record Office. They are a mine of information and it is fascinating to look at original documents.

Your curiosity will be piqued once the names, places and occupations of your forbears

are uncovered. Were you descended from gentry? From royalty? Were your family working the land or trapped in the dark satanic mills of the industrial age?

I guarantee you’ll find some surprises as your tree expands and grows. Write it all down so the tree can be passed on to future saplings in your family.

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a hunchback lawyer living in a century when religious alliances could mean life or death – is drawn into the world of Catherine Parr. In doing so, he has to work with old enemies and upset good friends. A qualified solicitor and historian himself, Sansom takes his research very seriously, telling us in his notes where he has fictionalised the stories of real people, while giving us an insight into Tudor times.

Lamentation Brighton-based Sansom

By C J Sansom attended a Day for Writers run Published by Mantle

by West Sussex Writers’ Club in Price £20 Hardback the late 90s. There he met an ISBN 978-0-230-74419-6 If ever there was a reason to wish agent who set him on the road Henry VIII had more wives, this is to the publication of his first three books. He has never looked it. C J Sansom has based each of back, as each of his novels has his Shardlake stories on the era become a best-seller. We can’t of one such wife, and this is the sixth. In Lamentation, Shardlake – wait to see what comes next.

a ‘sunday times best seller’ author and a successful local journalist invite you to a

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This is a great opportunity to get expert help on how to put your thoughts and views into print and publication.

Join professionals for an informative Writers’ Weekend, Friday (evening) 27th February to Sunday 1st March 2015.

The Thakeham Tiles Railway

By Graham Lelliott £4.99 ISBN 978-0-955-38937-5 Local author Graham Lelliott loves delving into some of the more obscure areas of Sussex history. This book charts the story of a two foot narrow gauge industrial railway with

photographs, maps and illustrations. Disused sand pits are an accepted part of our landscape, but most people have never given their purpose a second thought. Graham gives a very interesting and readable insight into the workings and end product as well as detailing the locomotives used.

Graham’s other recent publication is A Lancaster on Worthing Beach, telling the tale of Lancaster PB355’s final flight when the pilot’s skill and selfsacrifice saved the town.

Both are available from Graham Lelliott, 3 Busticle Lane, Sompting, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0DH www.grahamlelliott.co.uk See opposite page to win a copy of one of Graham’s books.

Heritage Trails – Goring, Durrington/ Salvington, Worthing Town Pubs Worthing Heritage Alliance www.worthingheritagealliance.org.uk Available free from Visit Worthing, Libraries and other venues A further three trails to follow around Worthing, giving maps, illustrations and historical information. If you can’t do the walking, though, you will find them a fascinating read. There are now ten trails available, compiled by volunteers under the leadership of local historian Chris Hare.

Each trail sheet has a smart phone scan facility for more help. For further information about Worthing pubs, go to www.worthingpubs.com .

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www.greenshedstudios.com In the context of art, the word naive does not mean simple in content, as the illustrations show.

In fact many hours can go into the construction of the scene, which makes for an enduring picture for one’s wall. Our own Worthing artist Peter Allwright is featured alongside numerous others.

This is a book to dip into over and over again, and if you love the style, why not track down the artists and buy an original or a print for your home. www.britishnaives.co.uk

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‘CEREMONIAL’ WORDSEARCH Find these words horizontally, vertically, diagonally, even backwards. All words linked to ceremony and uniform. chain obligation tradition bells Beadle ceremony pomp

Mayor tricorne seal Town Crier regalia oyez regal

celebration gown gloves obeying Rolls occasion robes

civic coronation decree great mandate medals wig

mace bearer parade orb guard pike uniform

Prize draw Thank you to Graham Lelliott for donating two books as prizes. (See On The Shelf on the opposite page).

Please read rules and instructions carefully or your entry will be disqualified.

To enter the draw for Graham’s books – and others we have reviewed in the past – tell us all the types of feature you enjoy in Caring 4 Sussex. You might like local history, gardening, food, retro fashion, Hang My Hat, books or something else.

Then tell us which puzzles you’ve enjoyed (if any) – wordsearch, wordlines, crosswords, quizzes. We will code each entry and draw winners until we run out of prizes. You can refresh your memory by looking on our website www.caring4sussex.co.uk for back issues.

Send your name, address, daytime telephone number and favourites on a postcard or the back of a sealed envelope ONLY please to Caring 4 Sussex Favourites, 19 Anscombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 5EN by noon on Friday 6th March 2015. Only one entry per household. We never use or forward your contact details.

Winners of Tea for Two The correct answer to our last competition was “Gatsby”.

Two lucky winners who won ‘tea for two with bubbly’ at the Southern Pavilion on Worthing Pier were Eileen Chiles of Chichester and Margaret Veness of Rustington.

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Wherever I hang my hat Make selling your home as pain-free as possible You’ve all seen those television programmes – or at least a trailer for one – where a lovely well-meaning presenter tells you that spending a few thousand on your existing home will help it to sell more quickly.

Of course that’s true, but if you’ve already pared back the price to rock bottom and have nothing in the bank, this is not what you want to hear.

Here are a few suggestions that won’t bankrupt you or necessitate brewing coffee and baking bread every time a viewing is booked.

If you’re down-sizing, why wait until you’ve moved to buy smaller furniture? Start as soon as you’ve decided to sell. Offer old items, that aren’t worth selling, to family and friends or charity shops. This makes it

easier to time the buying of new furniture to benefit from sales and offers.

Get rid of ornaments with no sentimental value. It’s worth paying a visit to an auction room on sale day to see what might bring you in a bit of cash. Box up your own items and take them next time. Precious ornaments can be packed in a suitcase and stored in a cupboard or loft.

Removing ‘dated’ rugs can make your floors look bigger and more modern. It could even be worth considering going back to polished floorboards, if they’re good enough, with a few new rugs that can move with you.

The kitchen, bathroom and loo need to be spotless and fragrant, with uncluttered surfaces. Replacing or whitening

old grout can make all the difference.

Now take a long look at your home from a buyer’s viewpoint.

Will they be put off by your vivid feature wall? This is one area where spending a little time on stripping a wall and a little money on a pot of paint can make a difference.

People viewing will expect you to be packing up to go, and sometimes a couple of packing cases in a corner, stuffed with clutter, looks neater than leaving the clutter where it was. Just don’t make the room

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The importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney What would happen if you could no longer look after things for yourself? Glenys Laws at Collective Legal Solutions explains how to plan in advance

We all realise there may come a time when we may be unable, or too frail, to look after our own affairs – perhaps because of an accident, illness or just as we get older. Whatever the cause, someone still has to pay your bills, manage your finances and speak on your behalf on medical issues.

If you plan in advance and create a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), you will be able to choose who you want to manage things for you.

A friend or relative – someone you trust.

If you don’t organise this now it may mean that it cannot be done later, as to make an LPA you must be assessed as mentally capable of doing so.

For married couples – it is

death. You can also decide

not certain that your spouse

at what age you wish your

will inherit all your assets.

children to receive their

And for unmarried couples –

inheritance.

your partner may not receive

For a free informal consultation at home, or for more information, call Glenys Laws on 01903 200982 or 07931 512448

It’s vital to make a valid Will Without a Last Will and Testament your assets will be distributed according to the rules of Intestacy, which lay down a rigid method of estate distribution and make no account for your wishes.

or not you want your ex-spouse

anything! Your entire estate will probably be divided between your children, or if you don’t have children, between your relatives. If you’re divorced or separated you must make it clear whether to benefit from your estate.

And here’s some advice to parents of young children. By making a Will you can ensure that the Courts are aware of who you wish to care for your children in the event of your

Welcome In Worthing Community Programme

A Welcome Break for Carers The Friends of Worthing Hospitals are a long established registered charity, formed in 1949 working for the benefit of patients, relatives and staff in the Worthing Hospitals.

We provide medical and non-medical items to enhance the patients care, comfort and stay in our local health care hospitals. Our funding is mainly from bequests, donations our shop, members subscriptions and fund raising.

We aim to supplement the comfort and well being of Patients, Relatives, Staff and Visitors in the 3 local trusts we support:

The Welcome Break aims to provide carers with the opportunity to take a break. While the person being cared for enjoys a sociable morning of activity, the carer can take time out at home or in town.

We enjoy outings to places of interest in the area.

Recently we've been to Broadbridge Heath and Portsmouth historic Dockyard, The Bluebell Railway and other places of interest.

The group is based at 9-13 Crescent Road, Worthing and we meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00am – 3.30pm.

Our shop has moved from the West wing to the main reception area. It is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 7.30pm and Saturday from 8am to 5.30pm The trolley shop provides service on the wards.

Join us and support our work. Help us to make a difference and make YOUR hospital special.

Membership of The Friends of Worthing Hospital costs as little as £5 per year.

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Fat is not just a feminist issue, says Dr Sarah I walked past a man washing his car the other day. It was buffed to a high shine and he was down on all fours, painstakingly cleaning the alloys with a toothbrush. It was a Toyota Corolla on a 52 plate. A grand’s worth of car, at most. Its owner was a man of such vast size, that I couldn’t mentally actually get him behind the wheel at all. It struck me as ironic that he was lavishing such care and attention on a mediocre ton of metal, whilst clearly taking very little care of the exquisite and priceless piece of engineering he inhabited.

This is always a difficult subject to broach, especially coming from me. I give you fair warning.

I have been gifted a skinny set of genes, for which I am grateful. (I also have a family full of cancer, so rough with the smooth). I was also brought up with healthy eating habits, in the days before kids were inseparable from computer devices, which meant we played out, not in. However, I have also chosen as an adult, to be active, not eat rubbish, not smoke, or drink to excess. I shall be returning to this later.

I shall not be talking aesthetics here. I am not really interested in what people look like.

This is not about a few pounds here and there, post Christmas, pre-beach holiday diets. This is not about physical perfection, six packs or pert buttocks.

This is about the serious health consequences of obesity.

I exclude those on medication, or with medical or mental illnesses which cause unavoidable weight problems.

The government would like us all to be healthy, slim, teetotal non smokers who always wear seatbelts because sickness and accidents cost a lot of money to put right. I do understand that being told not to do something by politicians might make one want to do it all the more, just

to spite them, but what we should understand is that they need to spend taxpayers’ money wisely. So don’t do it for them, do it for you.

Sick and injured people largely pay my mortgage, so you can see that I’m not trying to sell you something I have a personal interest in. If everyone suddenly ‘got with the programme’, then I’d be forced to find another job.

And I’m not really good at anything else.

I saw a young woman the other day who was seriously overweight and on a whole bag of medications for high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, painful joints and tablets to protect her stomach from the medication she was taking for her joint pain.

I wanted to tell her that if she were to lose 5 stone then she would probably stand a good chance of being able to bin the lot. I didn’t. In my experience this sort of advice goes down like a cup of cold sick. One of the biggest humdingers of a complaint I ever had was after advising a woman who had attended, worried about her heart, that losing 3 stone and not smoking 20 cigarettes a day was her best insurance against future heart trouble.

As doctors, even we pussy-foot around the subject. We don’t feel able to give frank, if sometimes uncomfortable advice. I’m not in the business of lecturing people. I don’t much mind what people get up to at home, but if they end up in the Resuscitation room of an emergency department because of something they could change, shouldn’t I say so? Don’t I have a responsibility to educate too?

What I would really like to do is somehow divorce virtue from health. Being a smoker, overweight or alcoholic does not make you a bad person. It’s bad for your health and that’s it.

I hear ‘it’s easy for you’ a lot.

I’m slim, in large part due to genes but also because my

Dr S a rah’s Case b o ok Dr Sarah Hon ess trained in Medicine at King’s College , London, and moved to Worthing in 2003, where she trained in Anaesthetics and Intensiv e Care.

She now wor ks at the Accident and Emergency Department at Brighton Hospital.

backside barely skims a chair from one end of the day to another and I virtually never eat junk. (Night shift Haribo* don’t count…) We can blame hormones and glands all we like, but assuming most humans are fixed up similarly in that respect, look at countries unfortunate enough not to have sufficient food. There are no fat people in the absence of too much food.

The bottom line? Eradicate faddy diets,4/11/11 weight08:38 loss Page pills,1 fat 18981 A_Work

substitutes, chemical sugars etc.

Eat a healthy balanced diet of proper food in an amount to match activity. Have your own personal line in the sand and don’t cross it. Bariatric surgery is the absolute last resort – a failure of individuals to take responsibility and of professionals like me for ignoring the elephant in the room. *Editor’s note: Other sweeties also available.

Alcoholism

can tear a family apart

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