Ashdown Forest Living March Issue

March 2015

Chinese New Year Valentines Day: Now and Then The Magic Number Winnie the Pooh’s Creator Local History Notes

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Index:

Dear Residents, Welcome to our March issue.

Spring will shortly be here - hurray!

Now is a good time to start making plans for the house and garden and we hope this magazine can be of benefit to you.

Ashdown Forest’s favourite son, Winnie-thePooh was created by A.A. Milne, our article on page 26 tells a little of the man behind the bear.

We have a fascinating insight into nearby East Grinstead Hockey Club, which is one of the most adorned and successful clubs in the whole of the country, see page 10.

The famous name ‘Cantelupe’ is tied into this area, but how?.... see our feature by local history expert Dorothy Hatswell.

2015 marks 5 years of producing this local business & community magazine for the Ashdown Forest area. Thank you for your support of our local businesses over the years and here’s to the next 5!

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Badminton

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Valentines Day: Now and Then

8

The Magic Number

10

Recipe

12

East Grinstead Hockey Club

14,16,18

Giving a helping hand

18

Recipe

20

Mums the Word

20

Rangers Report

22

Chinese New Year

24

Winnie the Pooh’s Creator

26,28

Jo Davies

30

Quick Quiz

32

Local History Notes

34,36

What’s On

40,42

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The not so humble Daffodil

Although not the most spectacular of flower-world, daffodils yet hold a special place in our hearts & minds.

Perhaps only those in the North of the Northern Hemisphere, who must grit their teeth and live through the cold months of Autumn/Winter, truly appreciate the symbolic joy that the first daffodil blooms offer.

Not only do they give the first cemented welcome of Spring, they repeat the message everywhere by their colourful and sudden omnipresence.

This sentiment was firmly cemented in the English psyche by William Wordsworth with his famous poem: ‘I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze’.

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unknown but may relate to a ‘darker side’... It is frequently linked to the Greek myth of Narcissus who, of course, became so obsessed with his own reflection in water (he would have been on ‘selfie’ overload in modern times...) that he eventually fell in and drowned; the narcissus plant then sprang from where he died. There is no solid evidence, however, that the flower was named after him and it had been around long before the myth.

Narcissus poeticus which grows in Greece, has a fragrance that has been described as ‘intoxicating’ and some suggest that the plant was named for its scent (and not the youth). From the Greek word: ναρκάω, narkao, “I grow numb”, narkao sounding a little like Narcissus... Yet others maintain the names comes from the daffodils bending over streams representing the youth who so long admired his own reflection, a far more romantic theory. It is worth remembering, however, that the name Narcissus was not uncommon for men in Roman times, so perhaps it really had nothing to do with the Greek legend. Who really knows?

The word ‘daffodil’ itself comes from ‘addodel’ which comes from the word asphodel.

An asphodel is in fact a different flower! But the two flowers seem to have been confused in common speech and the one Botanical drawing, c. 1659 lent its name to the other. To us Brits daffodil was obviously a preferred term to Narcissus! There were other terms for the plant such as ‘Lent lily’ but these have all faded away.

If it hasn’t happened already, I’m sure we’ll soon all welcome in a burst of yellow daffodils which will usher in Spring at last.

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Sonya practices holistic veterinary medicine and her career has led her to the conclusion that many ailments in our pets are a direct result of poor nutrition.

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A Walk on the Wild Side Would it be presumptuous to say that we are starting to see the back of Winter... And as the days start to lengthen slowly, the first spring shoots emerge. It makes sense then that one of the first to arrive is the pungent: Wild Garlic. Pungency being the flavour of Spring. Imagine the energy that is required to break through those first chilled, frosty mornings to reach skyward; this is pungency in action! And you can feel this if you consume something pungent, as you feel it warm from the inside to the surface just like spring shoots pushing forth from under the ground. The stillness of Winter is slowly being replaced with a frenetic energy as birds, insects and animals begin their natural courtship. Spend enough time outdoors through this time and you will notice the tempo as it rises and rises with lengthening of the days and the rising of the temperature. The air will start to fill with the heady fragrances of cherry blossoms, meadowsweet and elderflower. Warm days and intoxicating fragrances.

Wild garlic is probably the easiest of all the wild foods to identify and is one of the earliest of spring plants to arrive. It is usually that you can smell it before you can see it. Always growing in such numbers that the air is filled with its pungent aroma. Once located, just by simply crushing its leaf will be emitted a wonderful pungent garlic aroma.

Wild Garlic, Allium ursinum, is a member of the Liliaceae family. It is generally found in open

woodlands or hedgebanks, and in my experience very close to a source of water. Either close to a stream or on the bend of a road where the tyres splash water as they pass. I would only use roadside plants for learning to ID and not for consumption due to the risk of being contaminated with heavy metals by the local traffic.

The leaves are broad and and taper, almost bladelike. The bulb underground is a singular bulb, unlike shop bought garlic. Only in early spring just as the shoots are rising, are the bulbs worth eating.

As a forager, once the leaves are resplendent and plentiful, it is these I am after.

Garlic’s use and benefits in some of the most chronic ailments such as hypertension, high cholesterol, thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, diabetes and cancer have been well researched and publicised. But what probably is less known but as well understood is its use for treating respiratory, gastrointestinal and epidermal system infections, both acute and chronic. This is due to its anti-fungal, anti-viral, antibacterial, anti-parasitic and immunostimulant properties.

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Therefore wild garlic is a beneficial addition to the diet, promoting the general health of the body when used regularly. It is particularly effective in reducing high blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels.

All parts of the plant can be used and the juice can also be applied externally to rheumatic and arthritic joints where its mild irritant action and stimulation to the local circulation can be of benefit.

Wild garlic is incredibly versatile as both a food and a medicine and grows in such abundance that one could be considered almost criminal not to add this to your diet. The volatile oils in the leaves will evaporate if it is cooked for too long so I suggest making use of it in the following ways: It makes a wonderfully pungent pesto sauce, mixed through with chicken in pasta is divine. I also preserve the leaves in salt to make a great garlic salt or by adding just a little salt they can be lacto-

fermented and preserved to use in the wintertime.

Some brave souls add it to their juicing recipes!

Generally where you would add garlic you can use wild garlic. Just go easy, add a little at a time as it is very powerful in flavour.

NB: Remember to always consult an expert when foraging and self medicating. Always ID plants 100% before consuming and seek a professionals advice. Any medicinal uses described above are only a general guide and diagnosis and treatment is far more complicated than explained in this brief article. Always seek the advice of a practitioner or doctor for any ailments.

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Serves: 4 adults. Preparation time: 15 mins. Cooking time: 40 mins

Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless uncooked chicken breasts 4 spring onions trimmed and sliced 1 carrot cut into matchstick strips 1 courgette cut into matchstick strips 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder 1 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp reduced salt soy sauce 1 pinch ground black pepper

What to do: 1. Cut 4 pieces of greaseproof paper or baking parchment, each measuring approximately 30 cm square.

2. Put each chicken breast onto a separate square of greaseproof paper.

3. Mix the vegetables together and place an equal amount on top of each piece of chicken. Sprinkle with five spice powder (if using), the ginger, soy sauce and black pepper.

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4. Fold up the paper to wrap up the chicken completely.

5. Put the parcels into a steamer (see tip). Cover and steam for 35-40 minutes.

6. Check that the chicken is properly cooked.

Unwrap one parcel and insert a sharp knife into the thickest part. The juices should run clear with no traces of pink.

7. Serve the chicken in the parcels, along with vegetables and noodles, rice or potatoes.

Tip 1: You don’t need a fancy steamer to make this recipe. A fold-out steamer tray or a colander that fits inside a saucepan will do nicely.

Tip 2: It’s important when steaming to make sure that the water never boils dry. Check from time to time and top up with extra boiling water if needed.

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Crowborough & District Lion’s Club are looking forward to the coming fund raising events to benefit the local communities requirements Our big event for raises fund is the Big Quiz 14th March top prize £125. and our Easter Egg Raffle through Pub, Clubs and other out lets, plus the coming fête season, Saturday’s paper back exchange held out side the Crowborough Post Office.

These funds will go towards requests from local organization and persons who need help, also our senior citizen mid year tea party. with entertainment. If you know of any one in the Crowborough area who should be on our list please let us know contact below Our social side for members are not forgotten events include theatre trips, country walks stopping at a Pub for eats and drinks. Our 41st formation anniversary dinner and dance.

If you are interested in serving the local communities we need new members male and female. We meet the second Tuesday of the month 8.00pm at the Crowborough Athletic Football Club you will be warmly welcome, or contact David Martin tel:- 01892652300 email:- loxfield@ googlemail.com or expore our web site www.crowlions.org.uk

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These were buildings in which hops are dried and stored, they usually date to the 1800s and detached from other buildings to minimise the fire risk. It comprises a kiln, with a cowl on the roof that would extract air through the drying floor on which the hops were laid, and a rectangular stowage attached where the hops could cool on an upper floor before being pressed into ‘pockets’ and stored on the ground floor. Early purpose built oast houses, small buildings which included a kiln and rooms for the green and dried hops, are extremely rare. Evidence for early kilns may survive in some barns. Domestic conversion has generally resulted in the loss of the hearths of the plenum chamber where the kilns were located and the press where sacks or ‘pockets’ were filled. Most Oasthouses have now been converted into houses.

The earliest surviving oast house is actually in Cranbrook near Tunbridge Wells which dates to 1750. The process itself is documented from soon after the introduction of hops into England in the early 16th century. Square oast houses appeared early in the 20th century as they were found to be easier to build

British Folk Art in Tunbridge Wells An exhibition celebrating the Museum’s folk art collections returning from exhibition at Tate Britain, will also celebrate the newly invigorated interest in this often unsung artistic genre.

Folk Art is known as “people’s art” or “popular art” but who are these folk artists and what makes their creations art? Material Obsessions explores these questions through extraordinary works from the Museum’s diverse folk art collection.

Highlights of the exhibition include: A Crimean War quilt (1850 - 1900) While recovering from their wartime injuries, soldiers were encouraged to keep their hands busy and away from the temptations of alcohol, gambling and women, by sewing military quilts. This rare and intricate quilt was sewn from thousands of pieces of woollen uniform fabric.

George Smart collages (1840) George Smart was an eccentric folk artist from Frant who created collages from scraps of fabric from his trade as a tailor.

The animals and local characters he portrayed were similarly peculiar, such as Old Bright the Postman and the Goose Woman.

Other objects showcased: Sailor’s love tokens, samplers, a witch’s ball (used to ward off witches) and Gods in bottles.

Exhibition will run from until the 31st May.

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Danehill: History of a Wealden Village

Danehill lies to the south of Ashdown Forest on the A275. In many ways it is a typical Wealden village.

The scientific study of place names has divorced Danehill from the Danes altogether. The romantic Victorians would have had us believe in a great battle fought on Ashdown between King Alfred or Edmund Ironside, his descendent, and a Danish army, the bodies of the slaughtered

buried nearby at Danes Grave on the Forest. The more modern, and more prosaic, interpretation derives this place name from the Anglo-Saxon word denn meaning pasture. This suggests that the first to settle in this area were herdsmen from the coastal villages bringing their pigs and cattle to feed on acorns and beech mast in the Autumn.

In fact little is known of the early settlers. There were iron-age

enclosures on Ashdown Forest behind Chelwood Gate, and the Romans were also here, their roads and tracks criss-cross the area, and there were a number of Roman bloomery sites for the production of iron, including one in Toll Wood at Heaven Farm.

By the 1200s many of the main farms in the area would have been established. It was an area of scattered farmsteads each with its own enclosed fields but sharing open common land for additional pasture.

The original village settlement of Danehill perhaps lay around a green spreading on either side of the London to Lewes road at the point where it was joined by lanes from Freshfield, Horsted Keynes and Chelwood Common. Until a bypass was cut in 1818, the Lewes Road ran along Church Lane and over the hill from which the village takes its name. The earliest evidence for this settlement comes from the dating, of around 1450, of two houses which still

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inconvenience attend divine service”. Perhaps another reason was competition from a Strict Baptist Chapel erected in the village in 1823 next to the former Danehill Stores.

remain in the village centre: The White House and The Forge. The closing years of the fifteenth century saw the beginning of the greatest era of iron production in Sussex, bringing wealth and employment to the area. Danehill was well positioned to benefit from this expansion and by the early 1600s there were at least three other houses built around the green. There was also a village pond in front of Danehill Farm.

In the early 1950s it was filled in to make a car park for the British Legion Club but, like a phantom from the past, in periods of extreme weather the pond returns to haunt local residents.

the Earl of Sheffield, and is where the War Memorial now stands. At that time Danehill did not exist as a separate parish and the new Holy Trinity Chapel was a chapel of ease compared to the parish church of Fletching. It was built of red brick and, unlike most churches, was placed on a northsouth axis. It had a porch on the north end, an aisle-less nave and a chancel at the south end. In a petition presented to the bishop requesting the establishment of a new chapel it was stated “that the population of the district called Chelwood and Danehill which forms the northern part of the parish is large and increasing, that the said district lies at such a distance from the parish church at Fletching that the inhabitants thereof cannot without great

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This is just a brief glimpse into the history of Danehill. Members of The Danehill Parish Historical Society have carried out extensive research on local buildings and people, the results of which can be found in the society’s archive.

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Mothers’ quote

God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.

As it is Mother’s Day this month we’re dedicating this featurette to mums and mums only!

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Ways you can be pampered this Mothers Day! You may need to drop a few hints but here are some ideas you can present to your kids for the little things they can do to make your Mothers Day very special:

Breakfast in Bed Even if it’s a bowl of cornflakes brought to you, it’s still a luxury that costs nothing! Pancakes are also always a winner.

Flowers The kids can pick some from the garden and or make some out of tissue paper! And of course a bouquet is always welcome.

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The Gift: Chocolate Hand-dipped chocolate-covered Rice Krispies treats, easy and fun to make and all for you! (well maybe they can have one too...).

Cleaning your bedroom Yes! What a wonderful present... even if they simply vacuum your carpet, it all helps.

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Mother’s Day: A potted history

In the 1500’s people would return to their ‘mother church’, the main church or cathedral of the area, for a service to be held on Laetare Sunday - the fourth Sunday of Lent. This would have been either a large local church, or more often the cathedral of the area. This activity was commonly called going “a-mothering”. In later times, Mothering Sunday became a day when domestic servants were given a day off to visit their own mother church, most usually with their mothers, fathers and other family members.

Sometimes it was the only time that the whole family could gather together, since on other days they were prevented from doing so by conflicting working hours as many were in service.

Later, young people who were in service were given a day off on that date so they could visit their families (whether returning to their ‘mother church’ or not).

Some would pick wild flowers along the way to place in the church or give to their mothers.

she had started and to set aside a day for everyone to honour their mothers: “the person who has done more for you than anyone in the world’. Anna’s own mother, Ann Jarvis, had been a peace activist who had cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the American Civil War and had created Mother’s Day Work Clubs to address public health issues.

Due to Anna Jarvis’ campaign efforts, several US states officially recognized Mother’s Day. Then in 1914 the president, Woodrow Wilson signed the proclamation creating Mother’s Day as the second Sunday in May, ‘a national holiday to honour all mothers’.

Although Jarvis was successful in founding Mother’s Day, when the holiday was, inevitably, commercialised she became resentful and angry that companies would profit from the holiday - what would she have thought of modern holidays! By the early 1920’s, Hallmark and other companies had started selling Mother’s Day cards. Jarvis became so embittered she even tried to rescind Mother’s Day - the day she had worked so

Anna Jarvis is the founder of Mother’s Day

hard to establish. From her point of view, it was supposed to be about sentiment, not about profit. Her original intention was that a show of appreciation should be made to mothers with a personal letter expressing love and gratitude. Jarvis started organising boycotts and threatened lawsuits to try to stop this the tide of commercialization... all in vain.

The established Mother’s Day holiday was later assimilated into other countries as well as our own, as we know. Here, it came to be synonymous with Mothering Sunday. In modern consciousness they are now seen as one and the same occasion.

Perhaps spare a thought for Anna Jarvis, who worked so hard to establish Mother’s Day, and her original intentions for the day; and this year as well as the usual card, flowers, etc. why not write a letter to your mother as well... food for thought.

By the early 20th century the tradition of Mothering Sunday had started to wane. However in the US a campaign, for an official ‘Mother’s Day’, spear-headed by Anna Jarvis of West Virginia, was well under way by 1908.

Anna wanted to honour her own mother by continuing the work

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Ashdown Forest Ranger’s Report

In March 1942 a play was performed in Nutley titled “ The Stolen Spell”, Countess Eleanor Castle Stewart of The Board of Conservators have decided after many Old WeLodge, are embarking onher a new on the Forest Nutley, and son, project Robert, who was killed in to keep ourwere cattle fenced in 1944 in the cast.in. Fencing common years to give approval for deer stalking to go ahead Italy 1.75 miles/3km land is not an easy task due to legislation so we are on Ashdown Forest. The areas chosen are well using invisible fencing to control grazing cattle. away from the car parks and rides and the stalkers chosen are all local have goodthe knowledge From Linton’s carand park cross road (with care) intofencing Ridgeworks like electric fencing except Invisible of the Forest.

As the larger car park (summer only).private Walkestates out ofonthe rear past a seatunder onto ground.The cattle are fitted with it is buried Forest culland deerin it is an important partleft of the collars so whenon they approach the boundary they a the grass path about 50m turn onto a ride.

Remain deergently management plan thatride, we reduce our deer a mild off electric shock. This enables us to this descending ignoring another receive that bears numbers.

It is estimated graze large areas of the forest without fixed fences. right, for about 400m.that there maybe as many as 6000 deer on Ashdown Forest, mainly Fallow, More high tech developments, we now have a solar some Roe and Sika and a few Muntjack. The cull will On both left and right are linear quarries, panel array on our tractor shed roof which brings an end on 31 March. estimated financial benefit of £2,300 per year. now filled with scrub and trees. Such quarries dot two the new Forest and We now have Rigitlandscape Galoway calves.The This year the Commoners AGM will held at Nutley most recent hasfor recovered from a difficult birth and provided stone roads. Typical heathland Village Hall on 6th March, 7:30pm. has thankfully survivedstonechat, after being tree bottle fed by birds such as nightjar, pipit Joewoodlark and Caroline our grazing Mike Yates, Ashdown Forest Ranger and usually breed inteam. this area and the ride edges in particular are one of the 24 • March 2015 on • Ashdown Forest Living in info@ashdownforestliving.co.uk • tel: 01342 300152 best places the Forest (indeed Sussex) to see, in May, the yellow flowers of the

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Old Lodge Nature Reserve

A sound like two pebbles banged together is the territorial call of the male Stonechat. This small, brightly coloured bird, an inhabitant of

the specialist heathland wildlife lost. To preserve this unique habitat the Sussex Wildlife Trust who manage Old Lodge is removing scrub, a mix of trees and bushes, and grazing with cattle and

Old Lodge Reserve, perches on gorse or heather and darts out to catch passing insects.

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Nature Reserve

Wakehurst Place in the 21st Century Pinging Tree Stories Across the Sussex Countryside

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There’s a whole new way to explore one the region’s bestknown tourist attractions as Wakehurst embraces the latest mobile technology in a groundbreaking project.

The widest implementation of outdoor iBeacons means visitors to Kew’s country garden in Sussex can now have information at their fingertips in a matter of seconds. By downloading a free ‘app’ (either at home or when they arrive at the gardens), the humble mobile phone or tablet can unlock a host of cool facts and activities every time visitors pass one of the special beacons which are hidden across the 500-acre estate at Ardingly.

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Grazing checks the spread of Bracken, Taking Care of Sussex which creates layers of leaf litter, and stifles heathland plants. Bracken is also mown or removed by volunteers.

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Walking on the reserve: There is a trail of about two miles, starting at the car park, and takes one to two hours. The slopes are mostly gentle, but steep in places, with wide unsurfaced paths and some stiles, gates and steps at the entrance.

Dogs must be kept on a short, fixed lead.

Sussex Wildlife Trust aim to help people enjoy, understand and take action to conserve the wildlife and landscapes of Sussex. They are always look for volunteers to help manage Old Lodge Nature Reserve.

Please contact the Trust on 01273 492630 if you are interested.

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“We have over 50 iBeacons across Kew’s two sites, Wakehurst and Kew Gardens”, explains Jon Little who headed the project.

“This technology has been used to great effect in indoor setting such as museums and shopping malls, but we decided to test its capability in the wilds of our botanic gardens. The initial results prove most promising as we can unlock many of the secrets about some of our rare and beautiful plants.”

Currently the Discover Kew app is available, free, for iPhone users with the Android app due for release shortly. Just search for Discover Kew in the app store.

“Phone or iPad in hand, visitors can explore Wakehurst’s new Brilliant Bark Trail”, says interpretation producer Astrid Krumins. “You can meet eight of our fabulous North American trees exploring their stunning bark and uncover some of Kew’s science stories behind these trees. There’s something for everyone whether you crave facts about the species or enjoy hands-on challenges.”

The app doesn’t need wi-fi to find each location; the beacons simply ping necessary information to devices running the app. A GPS map shows where the user is in relation to the brilliant bark trees and key features at Wakehurst such as the Millennium Seed Bank, restaurant, toilets and the visitor centre.

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The Sackville’s Snow Leopard East Grinstead’s familiar landmark, the heraldic snow leopard, on top of the bell tower at Sackville College, has to be taken down for expensive repairs to the tower roof, mountings and surrounds. Gales this winter caused the leopard to lean over at a very dangerous angle.

made in 1609, 17 days before he died. The almshouse was eventually built, for 21 poor men and 10 poor women.

The snow leopard is sometimes mistaken for a spotted dog. In fact the snow leopard or ‘ounce’ is part of the Sackville coat of arms.

This does not mean that the Sackville family owned leopards, but the leopard symbol shows their high status, just as the lion denotes royalty.

During the time of the Norman Conquest, Herbrand de Sauqueville came to England. His descendants married into other landowning families such as the Dalyngrigge family of Bodiam castle, or the Bakers of Sissinghurst. John Sackville married Margaret Boleyn, aunt of the more famous Anne Boleyn. This made the Sackvilles cousins of Queen Elizabeth I, who trusted and employed her cousins.

Robert Sackville, 2nd Earl of Dorset founded Sackville College almshouse in his will, which he

The almshouse still serves its original purpose and provides affordable accommodation for elderly local residents of limited means. Sackville College is also a Grade 1 listed building and an historic attraction in East Grinstead.

It is thought that there was a leopard on the tower from the eighteenth century. Visitors can see the predecessor of the present leopard, inside Sackville College. After standing out on the tower for 130 years, he has been brought inside. Although his ears, tail and tongue have been mended and he looks rather battered, he is much loved, especially by children of roughly the same height.

The present leopard was put up on 10th January 1986, thanks to the generosity of Mrs Davy, a former Assistant Warden. He was carved by Glyn Foulkes of Burledon, Hampshire, a sculptor of ship figureheads. The leopard is made of laminated mahogany, protected and painted with epoxy systems (a type of resin).

The leopard will have to be removed by crane as it is very heavy, then an assessment of the repairs needed for the tower roof, mounting and support will be carried out, before any work can begin. This will all be very expensive.

The leopard on the tower is a landmark in the town, and represents a tradition of at least 160 years. It would be sad if he has to be taken down permanently. Please support the Sackville College Repair Fund by visiting for a guided tour when the college is open in the Summer, or by supporting fundraising events that will be held there this year.

Details of opening times and events are on the website: www.sackvillecollege.org.uk.

Donations can be sent to Sackville College, High Street East Grinstead RH19 3BX, or handed in at the office on weekday mornings.

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Earn your place Every plant in the garden has to earn its place, it must give some reward for the time and care put into its being there and this is especially true in Winter. On the cold short winter days, my brisk pace is sometimes slowed to peek into an interesting front garden, a beautiful Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’ - known more commonly as corkscrew or twisted hazel – looks stunning in its detail of finely corkscrewed branches, the low sun reflecting in the dewdrops, soon it will have pretty catkins and then it will fade from view as the other plants and shrubs that surround it begin to grow.

On warmer winter days a slight scent arouses interest; I followed my nose to a shady corner where I was confronted with Daphne aureomarginata, not a lady who had lost her way but a mature shrub covered in highly scented flowers, heartwarming on a cold day.

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Hamamelis, known to many as Witch Hazel is perfect for the winter garden. It has a spicy fragrance and fine spidery flowers in reds, orange and yellow. It can be the centrepiece of a border, shining in its glory when all that surrounds it lays dormant.

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What’s On in March Thursday 5th March Groombridge Histroy Group: ‘The Shock of War’ - John Cunningham, Chairman of Tunbridge Wells Civic Society, in an illustrated talk describes life on the home front from 1914 -1918 in the Tunbridge Wells and Groombridge areas. At 8pm, Groombridge Village Hall.

Monday 9th March Sussex Family History Group - Bastards of Uckfield.

Researching illegitimate ancestors - a talk by Allison Caffyn. At 7:15pm, Luxford Centre, Uckfield.

Thursday 12th March Groombridge Horticultural Society. A talk on “Better food for your table” by Malcolm Withnall, ex Hadlow College lecturer and top Kent fruit grower.

Refreshments provided and all welcome - free for members and £3 for non-members (which gives full 2015 membership). At 8pm, Groombridge Village Hall (New Hall).

Saturday 14th March Crowborough Lions - “Big Quiz”. Entry £8 including table nibbles and ploughmans platter supper.

Licensed bar. Any team size - maximum of 8 per table.

Team prizes - 1st: £125, 2nd: £75 3rd: £25. All profit to help the local elderly and deprived young children.

At 6:30pm for 7:30pm prompt start, Crowborough Community Centre. Advance Tickets only, from: David Brown 01892 655530 or email dgjb@btinternet.com.

Bach’s St John Passion. Forest Row Choral Society, conducted by Tom Scratchley, will perform Bach’s St John Passion featuring soloist Mark Padmore, one of Britain’s leading tenors singing the Evangelist.

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by George Clifford. Harpsichordist will be David Ponsford. Tickets adults £15, under-16s £5, from ‘Seasons’ Forest Row, WeGotTickets (booking fee applies) or on the door if available. At 7:30 pm (doors open 6.45), St Swithun’s Church, East Grinstead RH19 3AZ.

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St. John’s CEP School Nearly New Sale Quality pre-loved maternity, baby and children?s items for sale. Plus Mother?s Day Crafts and Gifts, refreshments, yummy cakes and a bouncy castle!

Proudly supporting Crowborough Birthing Centre. ?1 entry, kids go free. Fancy selling your stuff? ?10 per table, please email crowboroughnns@gmail. com. 10-11.30am, St. John’s CEP School, School Lane, Crowborough TN6 1SD Saturday 14th March Songs from the Shows The Langborough Singers present an evening of Songs from the Shows - all proceeds to World in Need’s school and theological college in Soy, Kenya. Tickets @ ?8 to include glass of wine. Available from Elisabeth Jarrett 01892 654384 or Janet Fuller, United Church Office 01892 665493 or World in Need 01892 6698347pm , United Church, Croft Road, Crowborough TN6 1HA Saturday 14th March Bach’s St John Passion Forest Row Choral Society will perform this moving work with top British tenor Mark Padmore as lead soloist. FRCS, conducted by Tom Scratchley, will be joined by singers from London’s Parliament Hill Choir and Sackville Community Choir.

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AN EVENING OF SONGS FROM THE SHOWS The Langborough Singers are presenting an evening of Songs from the Shows in aid of World in Need’s Nancy George School and new Training College at Soy, Kenya.7pm , The United Church, Croft Rd, Crowborough TN6 1HA Saturday 14th March Mansion Market an interesting and unusual market held in and around a beautiful 18th century mansion with many stallholders offering a wide variety of crafts, plants, clothing for all, leather goods, toys, local organic produce, garden furniture and more.

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What’s On in March a fun day out for all the family with puppet shows for the children, taster therapy sessions and an allday caf? serving delicious food.11.00am - 4.00pm, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row Friday 20th March Ashdown Rambling Club Lecture Ashdown Rambling Club - the Sybil Martin Memorial Lecture takes place in the Meridian Hall, East Court, East Grinstead on Friday, 20th March. Kev Reynolds will give an illustrated talk on ?The Best of Kent? - the varied landscapes and historic buildings. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Admission ?1 for members, ?2 for non-members, includes refreshments. Contact Grace on 01342 833841 for more details.8pm, Meridian Hall, East Court, East Grinstead Saturday 21st March

Saturday 28th March Nutley Horticultural Society Spring Show. Viewing from 2pm until 3:30 pm. Entry to the show in the afternoon is free to members and for non-members 50p. There will be teas served as well as a raffle during that time. Schedules available from Claire Sullivan or any other committee member. They are also available to download and print off from our website.

2pm to 3:30pm, Nutley War Memorial Hall, www. nutleyhorticulturalsociety.org.uk.

Saturday 28th March Groombridge Horticultural Society - Spring Show.

Come along and enjoy afternoon tea whilst viewing the many entries. All welcome. Viewing from 2:30pm - prize giving at 4pm, Groombridge Village Hall.

Friday 10th April

The Dame Vera Lynn Trust Charity Spring Ball 2015 Get ready to ‘Swing into Spring’ at the Dame Vera Lynn Trust’s Charity Spring Ball for Children with Cerebral Palsy. Guests will enjoy a drinks reception with entertainment by David Stewart followed by a three course meal and music by The Regular Joes, the Swingtime Sweethearts and Katherine Samuelson.

Plus win prizes at the raffle and auction. Tickets are on sale now for ?75 - to book t contact Catherine Bristow by email at catherine.bristow@dvltrust.org.uk or by phone on 01403 780444.6:30 pm, The Felbridge Hotel and Spa Saturday 21st March Hospice in the Weald Coffee Morning Coffee Morning in the Coffee Room at All Saints Church, Chapel Green, Crowborough, in aid of Hospice in the Weald.

Refreshments will be served together with cakes and savouries as well as a Raffle and Jewellery. Starts at 10 am. Come early to avoid disappointment. Details from 01892 664036. 10 a.m. to 12 noon, All Saints Church, Crowborough Wednesday 25th March Falkland Islands - Share the delights of Wildlife Heaven by Gordon Small. Ilustrated talk at 8pm, main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 3LT. 38 • March 2015 • Ashdown Forest Living

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Talk ‘The Making of the High Weald’. Friends of Weirwood Nature Reserve have arranged for a talk

by Matthew Pitts, High Weald Woodlands Officer.

The historical development of the landscape by man and industry and how they have influenced what we see today. Entry fee - donations. At 8pm - 9:15pm, Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row, RH18 5DZ. Wednesday 1st April Uckfield Free Fun and Safety Event. There will be a children’s entertainer, play zone, arts and crafts, police van, fire engine, dance mats, community safety advice. All welcome. Children aged 8 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. 10.30am to 1pm at the Uckfield Fire Station, Bell Farm Road, TN22 1BA. Call: 01892 602757.

Wednesday 8th April Crowborough Free Fun and Safety Event. There will be a children’s entertainer, play zone, arts and crafts, police van, fire engine, dance mats, community safety advice. All welcome. Children aged 8 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.

From 10.30am to 1pm. At Crowborough Fire Station, Beacon Road, Crowborough, TN6 1AF. Call: 01892 602757.

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