Ashdown Forest December 2017 issue

December 2017

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Dear Residents, Whats inside this month Welcome to the December issue.

This month, we have an article about locally based charity, Safe Haven for Donkeys, which seems very appropriate, with it being the holiday season!

We also have another fabulous recipe from Ashdown Park Hotel which could certainly become a tasty-treat winter warmer meal.

It’s not just reindeer that need carrots

The Twelve Days of Christmas

David Lucas of the locally based, Woodland Centre in West Hoathly, creates wood masterpieces with his chainsaw, find out more about his acclaimed work in our article.

The joyous Christmas song, the 12 days of Christmas, is full of hidden meanings but what are they? answers are in our feature on page 30.

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Finally we’d like to take a moment to thank you for all your support this last year and to wish you all a Merry Christmas. We hope to bring you lots of features of interest and local businesses to support in the New Year.

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It’s not just reindeer that need carrots at Christmas

Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land is a Wivelsfieldbased charity caring for donkeys in Israel, Palestine and Bethlehem. We decided to catch up with Tim Wass from the charity so that he can tell us more about the work the charity does.

have many which were the target of direct abuse.”

Safe Haven was born out of a typical British love of animals and shock at their mistreatment. It was founded in 2000 by a volunteer at an animal shelter in Jerusalem who became aware of the many hundreds of sick, unwanted and abused donkeys in the region.

One such donkey is Jonathan. He was brought to the sanctuary earlier this year by a lady who found him wandering the streets.

“Jonathan was terrified when he was coaxed out of the horsebox and it was easy to see why”, says Tim, “He had a huge infected wound in his side. We quickly gave him first aid and called the vet out to him. It took some time for Jonathan to realise he was safe but now he has settled down and has made friends with the other donkeys.”

The scale of the problem is quite horrific, Tim tells us, “We have around 250 donkeys at our sanctuary in Israel. They have come to us from all sorts of backgrounds –sadly, we

The donkeys who come to the sanctuary have found refuge and peace but they are the lucky ones as Tim goes on to explain. “Donkeys are still very much in use in Israel

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and particularly the West Bank (Palestine) as beasts of burden. They are used to bring crops in from the fields and to carry building materials up and down the stairs of partially constructed buildings. The average working donkey only lives to the age of 10 and suffers terrible wounds from ill-fitting harnessing and carrying heavy loads. So as well as the sanctuary, we have a clinic in the Palestinian city of Nablus where we treat hundreds of working donkeys, mules and horses every month, completely free of charge.”

Ultimately however, the future of the donkeys all comes down to education. “We have schools coming to our sanctuary and Nablus clinic as you need to break the cycle”, says Tim. “If a child sees their dad not looking after the donkeys then it continues.

By showing the children that looking after their donkeys means it will stay healthier and able to work for their family, you bring about long term changes in attitude”.

Tim ends by saying “The cost of running the sanctuary and community work is daunting and our finances are always on a knife-edge. We would be so grateful if Ashdown Forest Continues over the page.

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Living readers could help us look after our donkeys and give them a special carrot treat this Christmas to make up for how they have been treated”.

To make a donation, buy donkey-themed merchandise or to adopt a donkey for yourself or a loved one for Christmas, visit www.safehaven4donkeys.org, call 01444 470136 or write to Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land, 23 More House Farm, Wivelsfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7RE.

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It is truly a family affair with the charity's director, Selina Groom Robinson, running the foundation on a daily basis and her husband, business manager, Simon Robinson being responsible for the training part of the business.

Simon has lots of experience working on business mentoring with the Prince’s Trust, University of Teesside and Morrison’s Trust.

The background is that originally the Jeanie Foundation was formed in Oxford by Simon which helped people in Gambia start up businesses, which Selina volunteered for.

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When David Lucas decided to try his hand at chainsaw carving ‘for a bit of fun’, he probably never dreamed that in a few years he would be creating much sought-after and beloved Gruffalo Friends Sculptures for the forestry commission forest walks, in association with Magic Light Pictures (who developed the Gruffalo brand, including producing ‘the Gruffalo’ film).

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With the current concern that traditional crafts are on the wane, this is a refreshing story of craft success.

David explains that it is a real joy to work with wood and to discover the uniqueness of what is locked up within the tree... a wood whisperer perhaps? Certainly carving seemed to come naturally to him, starting out as a hobby for a bit of fun, and turning into a profession with a huge waiting list for his works! His creations can be seen across the South East.

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by David using either sustainably-managed timber, under Forestry Commission schemes, or from ‘problem’ trees, some of which may be causing a danger to the public. Examples of the latter can be ‘wind-blows’, or trees that are shedding large limbs onto footpaths, houses, parks or gardens.

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What inspired you to get into chainsaw sculpturing? How did it all begin?

It really all began with Anne Watson, who is the mother of my then-girlfriend (now

Once David finishes the creation, it is handed to his brother-in-law Reg for sanding and then his motherin-law Anne for painting.. so definitely a family team effort!

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wife) Heather. Anne had been interested in giving chainsaw carving a go and her husband (David Watson) organised for a sculptor to come down and show her how it’s done. I was around at the time and I suppose this must have been the spark of inspiration. This was over 10 years ago now and led on to the creation of our family business, Woodland Centre ltd.

David and Anne already had a timber business, selling products such as mulch and chippings. So chainsaw carving fitted in very well and they asked me whether I would like to give it a go.

At the time I was actually training to be a commercial pilot but given the expense of the training and needing to find an income, I thought ‘why not?’ I’d never used a chainsaw before but had always been interested in art/ drawing and had recently graduated from Plymouth University with a degree in product design. So armed with this background and following a course in

chainsaw cross-cutting and maintenance, I started to practice the art of chainsaw carving. Although in my mind my early pieces were fairly basic, people seemed to be interested in buying them, which in turn spurred me on to continue.

What is the most challenging aspect of what you do?

Actually production scheduling and keeping up with demand seems to be the biggest challenge, although as my father-in-law would say “this is a good

problem to have”. Some of the commissions we take on are very large-scale and (using a petrol-driven chainsaw) we’re constrained to working outdoors. So it can be hard to estimate the length of time needed to complete a commission. Popularity has meant that we have quite a long lead time that is usually between 6 and 12 months.

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However this doesn’t stop us trying to squeeze in the extra sculpture in here and there as we try our best not to let anyone down.

What is the highlight of your chainsaw sculpturing career so far?

I would have to say the current Gruffalo’s Friends commission that we are working on for the Forestry

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What is the best compliment you’ve ever received?

Commission and Magic Light. It is a privilege to be able to work with them both, and, at over 70 sculptures, this is by far the biggest commission we’ve taken on to date. It’s also a real family affair as my brother-in-law (Reg) is involved with sanding the pieces ready for Anne to do all the colour work. David is also heavily involved with dealing with all the logistics that come with providing 5 sculptures to 14 different sites around the country and

We get some very nice things said about our work, and it’s great to know that the customer is happy with your work. This is especially the case if the sculpture is intended for children, as to know that they will get some joy from something you have created can’t help but make you feel good.

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Ingredients Crab Cakes • • • • • • • • • • • • •

450g of white crab meat 100g of breadcrumbs, fine 2 large eggs 6 spring onions, finely sliced 2 tbsp of soy sauce 1 tsp Thai fish sauce 1 garlic clove, crushed fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated 1 lime, juiced plain flour salt, to taste white pepper, freshly ground 4 tbsp of vegetable oil

Dressing • • • • •

1 pomegranate 50ml of olive oil 1 dash of lime juice A handful of salad leaves A handful of finely chopped chives

Method: To make your crab cakes, start by carefully picking through the crab meat for any pieces of cartilage or shell.

Combine the meat in a bowl with the eggs, breadcrumbs, spring onions, fish and soya

sauces, ginger, garlic and lime juice, then season to taste with a little salt and pepper.

Use a palette knife to transfer the crab cakes from the pan on to kitchen paper to drain off excess oil.

Divide the mixture into 50g portions and shape into even round cakes, before lightly coating with flour.

Serve the crab cakes on a warm plate with a garnish of salad leaves dressed with pomegranate, chives and olive oil, and enjoy!

Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan on a medium heat.

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Dear Sariah, About a year ago I had a big falling out with my husband’s sister which ended with a pretty big insult to me. We had been friends but over time our relationship had cooled so it wasn’t a massive surprise.

She is extremely close to my husband but afterwards she just poured on the sisterly coals with him calling him almost every day. I put my foot down saying that he needed to insist on an apology. I’d let things blow over in the past but this had made things worse. After a lot of effort by my husband a letter arrived but not an apology. Last Christmas she refused to come to our house for a family meet up but always continues to insist on attention from my husband. She got divorced several years ago and has not had a proper relationship since. I’ve reached out to her so many times to have a proper conversation, but she refuses to talk to me. She is always very bubbly with my husband and pretends there is no problem. For me, the issue is having someone ‘in my life’, so close to my husband, that is so antipathetic to me. My husband has put in some space between them. He is protective of her and gets pretty defensive when we discuss it - though he knows she has faults. What to do?

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My first reaction to this is that perhaps your sister-in-law is a little jealous of the stable relationship that you have with her brother. He has what she no longer has and that looks like it is quite hard for her. It also feels like she resents you a little because you have all that time with her brother, who she clearly adores. This could be difficult to resolve as it seems you have reached out to her several times, inviting her to your home etc. I can see that you feel her letter of apology wasn’t really an apology at all, more something to appease her brother. Sometimes, we never really get the apology we think we are owed and the best we can do is draw a line under it, if possible, and move past it. I think your poor husband, who is stuck in the middle of all of this, needs to take a deep breath and have a very honest conversation with his sister. He needs to tell her that it is very difficult for you both when his sister, who he loves, is not able to have a good relationship with his wife, who he also loves. Perhaps he could say that if she values their relationship, she needs to build some bridges and meet you half way. I don’t think it needs to come to a ‘her or you’ scenario but he does need to emphasise to her where his real loyalties lie. Could you invite her for dinner, or drinks, give her a hug when she comes, and think no more about it.

Constant kindness often wears people down and they are powerless to resist after a while. It’s so hard because we fall in love with one person, who happens to have a family that we don’t always like, let alone love. You’ve made the first step because you want to resolve it. Keep reaching out, if you can and hopefully she’ll see that she can really be a part of her husband’s family.

Dear Sariah, My elderly grandmother, who lives abroad, has basically dis-inherited my mother by saying she wants to give her very expensive flat solely to our aunt - worth over a million pounds. My aunt is very unhappy about it and feels it will split up the family, which it may do, but has not been able to change my grandmother’s mind. Although my mother has visited my grandmother a good deal and calls her all the time, my grandmother feels that over the years she has just not given her the attention she wanted,

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Oh dear, this all sounds a bit of a mess. Inheritance and money can cause such friction between family members and it’s difficult to advise on what’s best to do because we only have one side of the story. The first redeeming factor is that your aunt, mum’s sister, also recognises that this is a problem and isn’t happy with it either. The obvious thing to do is to currently do nothing and then, when the time comes, and the inheritance is in place, your aunt simply sells the flat and splits the profit with your mum. If they are close, then that should be something that would happen easily. However, if your mum and her sister want this to be resolved whilst your grandmother is still alive and well, then they will need to work together to try and rectify it. I would suggest that they go to visit your grandmother together to try and have a frank conversation with her. I appreciate that this may be difficult to organise as your grandmother and aunt live abroad but often face to face discussion is the best way. Your mum could perhaps ask why her mother feels the way that she does. Unfortunately, if your grandmother is of sound mind then she is free to leave her worldly goods to whomever she chooses but I can see that this can cause great hurt to those involved.

Perhaps, with the support of her sister, your mum may be able to get some answers from their mum as to why she is making these decisions. For those affected, it is often not about the money at all, but about the damaging effect that these decisions can have on an individual. I hope that they are able to get some resolve.

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The Twelve Days of Christmas LOCAL HISTORY NOTES

by Dorothy Hatswell of the East Grinstead Museum

It is not generally realised that this wellknown, apparently secular song, is thought by some to have hidden, religious meanings.

In the Commonwealth of Oliver Cromwell, all Catholic teachings were forbidden. However, loyal Catholics still wanted to teach their children some of the basic facts and this song was written to remember them in a way that was not obvious.

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The partridge was well known for its fierce defence of its young, even to drawing the predator away regardless of its own safety. This made it an obvious metaphor for Christ.

The two turtle doves are reminders that the bible is made up of Old and New Testaments. The marked difference in the styles and messages sent by them is very apparent.

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the Gospels which open the New Testament, are appropriately represented by “calling birds”. Calling to the world to spread the message, as we know birds sing. The word “colley”, often used instead of “calling” is a dialect word for black. Together they relate a message to the world.

Faith, hope and charity are the guiding principles behind the Christian religion. French hens are the usual way of depicting them. I have been unable to discover why hens and even stranger why French?

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The first five books of the old Testament, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, known collectively as the Pentateuch, are the five gold rings. Together they tell the story of the beginnings of the world and finish just after the death of Moses just after he had been given a glimpse of the promised land and the entry to that promised land, Canaan, by the people of Israel.

The Beatitudes mark an important part of Christ’s message.

In contrast to the proscriptive “Thou shalt not” of the Ten Commandments, these are all positive exhortations to do good. “Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of God.” And lo, maids-a-milking represent these!

Nine ladies dancing are once again, more fruits of the holy spirit; love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, mildness, modesty, fidelity and chastity.

Six geese-a-laying are the six days of the Creation. Again, the metaphor is apposite (appropriate): the geese producing eggs can be likened to god creating various aspects of our now, known world. Starting with god making the heavens and the earth on the first day, to starting life in the water on the fifth and all creatures that live on the land on Day 6. On the seventh, god rested, his creation complete. This idea of a day of rest is one which is prevalent today.

The ten commandments are depicted as lords-a-leaping.

They were entrusted to go out into world and spread Christ’s message.

The seven swans are the fruits of the Holy Spirit. These are: love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, fidelity and self-control. The image one conjures of swans is often that they glide serenely on the surface but are, below the water, furiously scrambling to keep up; this is again, appropriate to these virtues. Only too often the apparent exponents of these characteristics are struggling to uphold them.

The eleven faithful apostles are pipers piping. This, again seems appropriate as they were charged with spreading Christ’s message to the world.

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The twelve drummers also proclaim the twelve points of belief in the Apostles Creed, which is based on the Trinity i.e., that god consists of three parts: God the Father, Jesus Christ, the son and the Holy Spirit.

popular song at Christmas. The extremely attractive images which can be used to illustrate Christmas cards and other items has doubtless allowed it to be one of the standard parts of our modern Christmas. Whatever the reason for its popularity, we are all enriched by its message religious or secular.

A very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year to everyone, from East Grinstead Museum!

All this possible, hidden meaning which has now been largely forgotten, does not detract from the fact that this is now a very

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The cattle are lowing, The poor Baby wakes, But little Lord Jesus, No crying He makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus, Look down from the sky, And stay by my side, 'Til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay, Close by me forever, And love me I pray.

Bless all the dear children, In Thy tender care, And take us to heaven, To live with Thee there.

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SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER

Cumnor House School Charity Christmas Fayre in aid of Chailey Heritage. Over 50 stalls with fabulous Christmas temptations and present ideas, as well as a cafe with live entertainment and a mouth watering cake stall. Come along and do all your shopping whilst supporting an immensely worthwhile cause. At Cumnor House School, Danehill, 10am - 4pm. £3 entry, 10am 4pm, London Road, Danehill, RH17 7HT.

Hartfield Singers Christmas Concert. A celebration of Christmas in music and verse. At 7:30pm, Hartfield Village Hall.

MONDAY 11TH DECEMBER A 17th century Christmas Sussex Family History Group talk by Maria Kirk. At 7.30pm, Bridge Cottage, High St, Uckfield, TN22 1AZ.

THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER The Arts Society Ashdown Forest. Jeremy Barlow will tell us about “The Beggars Opera: Britain's most successful musical show”. The lecture examines the show’s appeal and influence over the centuries. The lecture incorporates music and slides. Hear all about it and enjoy refreshments afterwards. Members free, visitors £6. At 2pm, Crowborough Community Centre Pine Grove Crowborough, TN6 1FE.

SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER Christmas Concert in aid of Action Medical Research for Children. The Greenstede Singers will perform a selection of traditional and modern songs and carols with, hopefully, some audience participation. Tickets are £8 from Claire on 01342 323697/07790 194835 or Vickie 01732 863950/07762 491956. Refreshments will be available and AMR Christmas cards will be on sale. 3pm, St. John's Church, Dormansland, RH7 6QU.

THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER Holy Trinity Church, Christmas Tree Festival.

Annual festival will be open again this year between 14th and 17th December. At 10am to 6pm. Come along and see the wonderful displays from our local community. At Holy Trinity Church Forest Row.

FRIDAY 8TH DECEMBER A Traditional Christmas Concert with Kent Chorus returns to Frant Church with a lovely seasonal programme and many well-loved carols for both choir and audience. The evening also features the remarkable Christopher Harris on the superb church organ. Tickets £12 (£6 disabled and children), from Frant Stores, Britten's Music Shop, Tun. Wells, online @ www.wegottickets.com or tel.

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THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER Groombridge History Group. Have you ever wondered what Groombridge was like in the 1920s, 1930s and the war years of the 1940s?

Don Dray presents an audio-visual presentation covering all aspects of village life, as well as the dramatic events of the war years and the changes brought about by the war itself. Followed by a luxury raffle and seasonal refreshments. At 8pm, Groombridge Village Hall.

SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER Christmas Concert. The Uckfield Singers will be performing a Christmas concert with the Buxted Symphony Orchestra, at 7:30 pm in the Uckfield Civic Centre. Tickets are £10 each, (under 16s £8) available at Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, High St, Uckfield. Proceeds from the raffle will be supporting the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service. At 7:30 pm, Uckfield Civic Centre, TN22 1AE.

SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER Christmas Carol Concert. The Forest Row Lifeboat Choir and guests present a concert to raise funds for the RNLI. Tickets £10 include mulled wine on arrival and a light supper in the interval. Bring your own drinks .Tickets from Bishops Forest Row or Roger 01342 324196. At 7:30pm, Freshfield Hall, Forest Row.

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‘Karen is fantastic to work with; she brought energy, commitment and fresh ideas to our kitchen project. An absolute pleasure to work with. The results are stunning in terms of originality, design and quality’ Mrs. AR - Surrey Sometimes all that is needed to release your own creativity is a little direction or a fresh prospective.

For more information contact Karen on 07941 055011 www.fervesque.com

Nutley Motor Services Ltd Est. 1986

MRM Plastering

• Mot Testing Station • 4x4, Sport,Classic, Family & Light Commercial Vehicles • Latest Vehicle Scanning, diagnostics & Service Resetting • Tyres, Batteries, Exhausts • Full Service Facilities • Air Conditioning Servicing • Four Wheel Laser Alignment

and Building Services • All aspects of plastering, general building and landscaping • Extensions, Renovations, Refurbishments, Conversions

For all your vehicle requirements

• Windows, Doors, Conservatories • Trex Composite Decking

TEL/FAX: 01825 712382 High Street, Nutley, TN22 3LP info@nutleymotorservicesltd.co.uk Visit: w w w.ashdownforestliving.co.uk Please mention us when responding to adverts

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What’s On in December

If you would like your event on these pages email info@ashdownforestliving.co.uk for information

SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER

and songs.

Forest Row Choral Society Christmas Concert.

Get your Christmas off to a great start by joining us for our christmas concert with excerpts from Messiah and also carols for both choir and audience to sing. More details at www.frcs.org. uk. At 6:30pm, Holy Trinity Church, Forest Row RH18 5AF.

In the interval, join in the festivities by indulging in a warm mince pie and a glass of mulled wine for only £2.50 per person. At 7.30pm, Tickets £15 (£14 Concs.).

THURSDAY 21ST DECEMBER 1839 Consort's Classic Christmas. Acclaimed chamber choir 1839 Consort, directed by Jon Rawles, return to St. John’s Church, Crowborough.

An exciting programme includes pieces by Buxtehude, Palestrina, Poulenc, Howells, Taverner and seasonal arrangements. Tickets £10 including refreshments (adults), under 16s free, from Box Office 01892 660159, limited availability on the door. All profits to St. John’s church hall appeal.

Give your ears a treat this Christmas! At 7:30pm, St. John's Church, Crowborough.

TUESDAY 19TH AND WEDNESDAY 20TH DECEMBER Edwardian Christmas Concert. Come and experience the joy and atmosphere, where the Weald Hall will be transformed by the soft glow of candlelight and decorations creating a festive and seasonal ambience in the run up to Christmas. Our singers and musicians will be dressed in Edwardian costumes and will delight audiences with a range of classic festive music

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Award Winning Care Homes

Care homes for people with learning and/or physical disabilities, neurological conditions, acquired brain injury and autism:

Sussex Healthcare is an award winning group of care homes providing over 30 years of healthcare in Sussex. The Group operates 20 homes, predominantly in the West Sussex area, providing over 600 placements, incorporating specialist care provision as well as care for older people.

Care for older people: Clemsfold House Forest Lodge Horncastle House Kingsmead Care Centre Longfield Manor Rapkyns Care Home Upper Mead

Horsham Nutley Sharpthorne Horsham Billingshurst Horsham Henfield

01403 790312 01825 712514 01342 810219 01403 265335 01403 786832 01403 265096 01273 492870

Beechcroft Care Centre and Hazel Lodge

East Grinstead

01342 300499

Beech Lodge and Oak Lodge

Horsham

01403 791725

The Granary

Horsham

01403 327500

Horncastle Care Centre

Sharpthorne

01342 813910

Kingsmead Care Centre

Horsham

01403 265335

Kingsmead Lodge

Horsham

01403 211790

Norfolk Lodge

Horsham

01403 218876

Orchard Lodge and Boldings Lodge

Horsham

01403 242278

Rapkyns Care Centre (The Grange)

Horsham

01403 276756

The Laurels

Horsham

01403 220770

Rapkyns Care Home

Horsham

01403 265096

Sycamore Lodge

Horsham

01403 240066

White Lodge

Croydon

02087 632586

Wisteria Lodge and Stable Lodge

Nutley

01825 713082

Woodhurst Lodge

Crawley

01444 401228

STOP PRESS: Brand new purpose built facilities now available to view for anyone wishing to arrange a visit. The service provisions include specialist care facilities for people with acquired brain injury, profound learning and physical disabilities and residential services for people with Autism.

Great care starts with great people – are you one of them?

Due to expansion, Sussex Healthcare has fantastic opportunities to become part of a leading healthcare company that provides exemplary care to the service users in a positive and friendly environment.

If you are thinking of a career in care please visit our website www.sussexhealthcare.co.uk and submit your CV to recruit@sussexhealthcare.co.uk stating the position you are interested in working in.

To find out more about our homes and the services we offer, contact:

01403 217 338

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